NOVEL NEXT Chapter 88: Chapter : 89
It was challenging for Kirito to investigate Akatsuki's intelligence channels due to his identity as a medical ninja. Plus, there were countless ways to prevent pregnancy, leaving the matter unresolved.
Just as he returned from a mission in the Land of Water, he heard news about Cardo's exploitation of the people in the Land of Waves. Knowing the plot was about to unfold, he decided to come under the pretense of "making some extra money." Who would have thought they would run into Naruto and his team by chance?
[Ding! The system is activating.]
Host : Fujiwara Kirito
Gender : Male
Age : 17 years old
Chakra Attributes : Fire, Lightning, Earth, Wind, Water, Yin, Yang
Chakra Amount : 10 cards (in Sage Mode, it can reach 160 cards)
Secret Technique : Tiangang Jue (eighth level, with self-protective energy and flash skills)
Ninjutsu : Fire Style Great Fireball Technique, Fire Style Head Hard Work, Fire Style Great Dragon Fire Technique, Shadow Clone Technique, Three Body Technique, Instant Body Technique, Chidori Series Ninjutsu, Rasengan Series Ninjutsu, Lightning Style Pseudo-Dark, Wind Style Pressure, Earth Style Earth Spear, Earth Style Earth Flow Wall, Water Style Water Dragon Bullet, Water Style Water Curtain Barrier, Summoning Technique Rashomon, Summoning Beasts: Crow, Xinya
- *Barrier Techniques:* Uchiha Flame Array, Breath Barrier
- *Special Abilities:* Observation Haki, Kyoka Suigetsu (works by enemy seeing Shikai once, directly affecting the soul, controlling the five senses, spiritual power sensing, and chakra sensing in the Naruto world)
- *Genjutsu:* Kotoamatsukami, Genjutsu: Sharingan, Magic: Tree Binding Death, Genjutsu: Three Jewel Sakura, Naraku's Observation Technique
- *Taijutsu:* Konoha basic taijutsu, Tiangang Jutsu's techniques, Uchiha-style shuriken and kunai throwing
- *Chakra Nature Transformation:* Fire, Lightning, Earth, Wind, Water, Yin, Yang
- *Inventory:* Kyoka Suigetsu (Zanpakuto), Kunai × 1225, Shuriken × 2311, some clothing, space storage scroll × 15, substitution wooden stakes × 79, Zimu River Water, I Love Firewood, Senzu Beans × 34
"They haven't discovered our identities yet, have they? Let's not be too quick to kill, Pakura. If you keep going down this path, you risk becoming a puppet of hatred," Kirito advised while checking his system panel.
"I understand. I'll pay attention next time." Pakura bowed her head, admitting her mistake.
In this world, it was survival of the fittest, and the strong were always right. This was particularly evident in Akatsuki, where few dared challenge Kirito, one of the strongest in the organization. Even though Kirito didn't put on airs, members like Pakura instinctively showed deference, keeping a respectful distance, something that made Kirito feel both amused and awkward.
"Alright, I'm not blaming you. You just want to seek revenge on Rasa. Don't worry; that old guy won't hide in the Sand Village forever. In a few months, you'll get your chance," Kirito reassured her with a chuckle.
"Really?" Pakura's eyes lit up.
Since joining Akatsuki, she had worked tirelessly to improve herself, hoping for a chance to seek revenge on those high-ranking officials of the Sand Village who betrayed her.
"Of course."
Kirito smiled. He recalled that after the mission in the Land of Waves was complete, Konoha would hold the Chunin Exams jointly with Sunagakure, inviting various ninja villages. This was also the start of Orochimaru's "Konoha Crush" plan, as revealed in the original story. Due to the alliance between Konoha and Sunagakure, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind entrusted more missions to Konoha, reducing Sunagakure's income and forcing them to cut military spending year after year.
Under Orochimaru's influence, the Sand Village joined forces with the Sound Ninja to initiate the Konoha Crush plan. At that time, Orochimaru would ambush and kill the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, en route to Konoha.
Reflecting on this, Kirito couldn't help but question Orochimaru's motives. On one hand, he claimed to want Konoha's destruction, yet on the other, he eliminated Rasa, a rival Kazekage who had long threatened Konoha. Ultimately, Sarutobi Hiruzen's death as a "hero" left Konoha ready to emerge from stagnation into a new era. Orochimaru, it seemed, had his own twisted way of preserving Konoha while fulfilling his ambitions, a revelation that would eventually lead to his exoneration.
Before long, Kirito and Pakura crossed the mist to reach the Land of Waves. Watching them disappear into the distance, Kakashi and his team, following cautiously behind, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"That was terrifying. I thought they'd come to kill me!" Dazna muttered, relieved as he stepped off the boat.
"Seems it was just a false alarm." Naruto resumed his carefree demeanor, seeking attention in his usual way.
"Naruto, you're too laid-back!" Sakura scolded him with a punch to his forehead before turning to flatter Sasuke. "Look at Sasuke—he stayed calm."
Sasuke merely snorted, arrogantly accepting Sakura's praise.
Observing his three problem students, Kakashi could only shake his head in exasperation.
Then, as in the original storyline, Naruto spotted a snow rabbit, leading Kakashi to sense Zabuza's presence, and the battle ensued.
Zabuza used the Hidden Mist Technique, taking advantage of Kakashi's need to protect Team 7 and Dazna to trap him in the Water Prison Technique. However, Naruto and Sasuke managed to free him with a combined Shadow Windmill strategy, escalating the fight.
Throughout the skirmish, Sakura played a minor supporting role.
From a tree outside the battlefield, Kirito and Pakura silently observed the encounter. They watched as Zabuza prepared to perform the Water Dragon Bullet Technique while Kakashi copied the jutsu with his Sharingan.
Seeing them execute forty-four hand seals each to summon the Water Dragon Bullet, Pakura's disbelief grew. She turned to Kirito, asking, "Lord Kirito, what exactly are they doing?"
"Zabuza cast Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet, and Kakashi used his Sharingan to copy the move," Kirito explained.
"I know it's a Water Dragon Bullet, but do you really need so many hand seals for it?"
Pakura looked baffled. "I've seen you perform it with just one hand. Even Kisame, who probably uses the most seals in our organization, doesn't need more than three or five."
"Forty-four seals! With hand seals that slow, it's a wonder they're still alive! The so-called 'Demon' Zabuza and Copy Ninja Hatake Kakashi really don't seem as formidable as their reputations suggest."
Pakura spread her hands, exasperated.
Kirito held back a smile. "That's because your perspective has changed over the past few years, along with your skills. Originally, the Water Dragon Bullet did require forty-four hand seals, but Kisame and I can perform it more easily due to our chakra control."
(End of this chapter)
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