Naruto: Check out these scenes! #39

[Ding! Correct answer! Reward for the correct answer: Mastery on all chakra attributes.]

Most people felt sick with frustration at the sight of that reward. All attribute mastery? This meant the ability to wield every type of chakra and, potentially, learn rare techniques like Dust Release.

While Kage-level shinobi may be adept in several chakra types, very few can master all attributes, with the Six Paths Sage being one of them. Naruto and Sasuke, even at their peak, still lack mastery over at least one attribute, emphasizing how rare this reward truly is.

"Mastery of all attributes? What does that even mean?"

Hidan activated his chakra, only to find no change. Confused, he wondered where the promised reward had gone. Meanwhile, the others were furious, feeling that Hidan was trying to take advantage of the situation.

Many clenched their fists in silent determination, plotting how to confront this annoyance, including his partner, Kakuzu.

[Ding! Since no one has participated since the duel was announced, the system will randomly select two participants to engage in a duel periodically. The mode is self-selected, with winners receiving rewards and losers facing no penalties.]

Initially apprehensive—fearing reminders of Sasuke's dramatic encounter with Danzo—most relaxed upon hearing they could choose their mode and would suffer no repercussions for losing. As long as they avoided a deathmatch, entering the arena seemed a safe bet.

[Who will volunteer for the duel?]

Despite the tempting offer, no one stepped forward, reluctant due to pride.

[Random selection begins... Please wait.]

[Duel Arena, Normal Mode, Uchiha Itachi VS Kakuzu]

"Itachi? Can I forfeit?" Kakuzu's countenance fell upon seeing his opponent. He knew facing Itachi meant his five lives wouldn’t give him much room against a genjutsu.

"Brother, be careful."

"Stay focused, Itachi."

Itachi reassured his family, "Don’t worry. I know my colleagues well." As an undercover agent of the Akatsuki, he was nearly familiar with everyone in the area.

[In pursuit of fairness, both sides will fight in optimal conditions and will be teleported.]

Moments later, Itachi found himself in a familiar setting: the Valley of the End.

【Countdown to battle!】

【3!】

Itachi unbuttoned his Akatsuki coat. "Kakuzu, this is our first official battle."

【2!】

Kakuzu also shed his coat, revealing the four masks on his back. "I won’t hold back, Itachi."

【1!】

As the countdown ended, Itachi activated his Mangekyō Sharingan. "Good, I was hoping you wouldn’t."

【The battle begins!】

As soon as the signal for battle sounded, Kakuzu split into four heart-formed clones, launching a coordinated attack on Itachi.

"Earth Style! Earth Spear!"

"Wind Style! Pressure Damage!"

"Lightning Style! False Darkness!"

"Fire Style! Intelligent Hard Work!"

"Water Style! Water Encampment Wall!"

Five powerful ninjutsu engulfed Itachi, only for him to emerge inside a light red Susanoo skeleton, showcasing his defensive might. Even formidable attacks like Kirin couldn’t breach this armor.

"Is that your initial greeting? I’ll respond in kind."

Knowing Kakuzu possessed five hearts—each with a distinct chakra type—Itachi understood he needed to eliminate all five at once or defeat Kakuzu multiple times. This wasn't daunting for Itachi, who felt invigorated and free of the previous ailments that had plagued him.

"Yasaka Magatama!"

As Susanoo’s arms spread wide, five clear magatama emerged, swiftly darting toward Kakuzu's clones and original body.

The magatama flew with incredible speed, only allowing Kakuzu himself to narrowly evade. The wind-style clone was shattered, while the water clone was severed in half, rendering it ineffective. Only the fire and lightning clones escaped unscathed.

"Damn it! I won’t give up so easily!"

Kakuzu fused with his clones, transforming into a monstrous entity adorned with black tentacles, retaining his original head and three masked ones. This was Kakuzu’s strongest form: Earth Grudge Mode.

"Prepare yourself!"

As Kakuzu made hand seals, the three masked heads unleashed fire, wind, and lightning attacks simultaneously, creating a three-colored storm that pulverized everything in its wake.

Facing Kakuzu's overwhelming assault, Itachi decided it was time to unleash the full extent of his power as he hadn’t dared before.

BOOM!

The violent explosion engulfed Itachi momentarily, only to reveal a radiant red giant emerging from the flames.

[Uchiha Sasuke: Is that my brother’s Susanoo?]

[Uchiha Madara: Wow, he can activate the complete form of Susanoo just with Mangekyō Sharingan.]

[Hashirama Senju: But didn’t you also use Mangekyō to activate Susanoo?]

[Uchiha Madara: Hashirama, you’re mistaken. To activate Susanoo, one merely needs to exert their dojutsu, but to achieve the complete form requires exceptional talent.]

[Senju Hashirama: I see; that’s why you're was surprised he could maintain the full form.]

Facing this colossal Susanoo, Kakuzu felt deflated, realizing that his proud attack had merely grazed Itachi's defenses.

"This ends now!"

Itachi stood atop Susanoo’s forehead, commanding it to draw its exclusive long sword.

"Is this truly something a ninja can wield?"

As the sword swung, the mere blade's energy stunned Kakuzu, immobilizing him even before the strike could land.

BOOM!

The sword sliced down, cleaving a canyon kilometers long. Kakuzu was abruptly teleported back, his heavy breaths betraying the fear instilled by Itachi’s overwhelming display.

[The winner is Uchiha Itachi. Reward: Removal of all negative defects on the body.]

The battle concluded in just one minute, with Itachi decisively claiming victory.