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165 Naruto: The Hidden Danzo

"It seems Pain is in trouble. I'm skilled at concealment—an ambush in this environment might be highly effective."

Hearing Black Zetsu's words, Konan looked toward the battlefield engulfed in a raging storm, hesitation flickering in her eyes.

"You don't want Pain to fail, do you?"

"If you dare harbor any other intentions, I will kill you..."

"Relax. Until our cooperation is complete, our goals remain aligned."

Black Zetsu let out a sinister smile before slowly ...

349 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Waiting for a cloned body would take a long time. Though Mirai was eager to test it as soon as possible, all he could do was patiently await Orochimaru's progress.

After leaving Orochimaru's lab, Mirai didn't return to the Hokage's office. Instead, he headed straight back to his estate.

As soon as he arrived, he was greeted by four familiar figures—Uzuki Yugao, Mitarashi Anko, Guren, and Uchiha Mikoto—all rushing toward him.

Seeing them, a faint smile appeared on Mirai's...

348 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Konoha.

Hokage Office.

It was rare for Mirai to appear in the Hokage's office.

He was a man of his word—since he had promised Hanare, he would not go back on it.

The Land of Keys had already become part of the Divine Nation's territory. Uchiha Mirai had merely eliminated the unruly high-ranking officials.

And just as he had expected, in just one short week, Hanare had become exactly what he wanted her to be.

The innocent ...

210 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

To unite all the forces within the Land of Fire, better train the next generation of shinobi, and eliminate the feudal lord—these were necessary steps.

After all, the daimyo controlled all the nation's tax revenue. The wealth of the Land of Fire was concentrated in his mansion, while Konoha had to request funds and resources for shinobi training. Only after approval from the daimyo's office would the Hokage be able to allocate resources. If the funds were insufficient, it would direct...

209 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

At this point in time, the Land of Wind was arguably the weakest among the Five Great Nations.

Without a Kage-level powerhouse to hold the line, if Jiraiya personally led Konoha's forces in an attack, there was a good chance they could take over the Land of Wind—even if the nation still had some hidden resources left to rely on.

On the surface, Sunagakure only had two Kage-level combatants: the Kazekage and their Jinchūriki. But now that Jiraiya had eliminated their Jinchūriki...

114 I Became a Jonin

Kushina didn't fully understand the significance of Tsukuyomi and Kotoamatsukami, but she did understand her boyfriend.

If even Yamanaka Shinno thought a technique was valuable, then it had to be exceptionally powerful.

That said, she wasn't as interested in Tsukuyomi and Kotoamatsukami as she was in the genjutsu Shinno had just used.

A genjutsu that could make someone experience six years inside an illusion in just six days? That was terrifying just to think about.

"S...

113 I Became a Jonin

"You'd have to be an idiot to just stand there and take a hit!"

"You bastard! If you've got the guts to swing a blade at me, then stop running and take a punch!"

"If I take one punch, can we call it even?"

"Just don't use that Hydrification Technique! One light punch, and we're square!"

"Yeah, like I'd believe that!"

Yamanaka Shinno took off at full speed.

Tsunade's forehead veins were bulging.

If he actually stopped and let her land a hit, he'd be ma...

242 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

In this world, Naruto didn't grow up as an orphan, and Sasuke never experienced the tragic Uchiha massacre. As a result, his personality wasn't as extreme as in the original timeline. While he may not have undergone life-altering hardships, that didn't change the inherent arrogance in his character.

As the second son of the prestigious Uchiha clan, Sasuke was both proud of his lineage and of his top-ranked academic achievements. He was the kind of child parents would use as a benchmark,...

241 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

"Lord Kakuzu, if I may ask, why did you specifically choose this class among all the ones at Konoha's Ninja Academy?"

"Kakashi, don't you find it interesting that all the promising young ninja heirs of Konoha seem to be concentrated in this class?"

Kakashi fell silent. Kakuzu had a point—one that was difficult to refute.

Glancing down at the class roster, Kakuzu's interest was piqued.

"The most outstanding student in this class is the Uchiha brat?"

"Yes, Uchiha...

240 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

The Hyuga Clan Compound—

Kakuzu and Hyuga Hiashi walked side by side, strolling without a specific destination in mind.

"Brother."

Approaching them was a man who bore a striking resemblance to Hiashi—his younger twin brother, Hyuga Hizashi. Beside Hizashi stood a nine-year-old boy with sharp eyes and a composed demeanor.

"Come, Neji, greet them."

Neji looked at Hiashi with respectful eyes and gave a formal bow.

"Greetings, Uncle."

239 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

"Can you control your subordinate? He might not be so well-behaved in the future either." Kakuzu glanced at Kabuto, who was hanging on the wall. This bespectacled man was the very definition of a wolf in sheep's clothing.

"Heh heh heh." Orochimaru chuckled. "Kakuzu, you might be overthinking things. Kabuto was the most suitable assistant I found among hundreds of children. You've seen his intelligence yourself. I believe he will only use his intellect for my research."

As he spoke...

112 I Became a Jonin

For now, Shinno decided to skip over [Invisible Execution Slash].

Instead, he used up his remaining two standard trait extractions.

[Congratulations, Host! You have obtained the Green Trait 'Adaptive Transformation' and the White Trait 'Crimson Frenzy.']

Adaptive Transformation (Green): Through long-term study and mastery of various transformation techniques, you have refined your transformation skills to an advanced le...

111 I Became a Jonin

After absorbing some of Danzo's memories, Yamanaka Shinno immediately created two shadow clones.

One transformed into Danzo's likeness using the Transformation Jutsu, stepping in to handle Root's daily affairs in front of Aburame Ryoma and Squad Captain Omega.

The other acted with utmost respect toward Danzo, officially assuming the role of deputy minister and gradually taking over the various responsibilities that came with it.

As for Shinno himself, he continued to dig dee...

208 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

Until he could cultivate new Kage-level warriors, Jiraiya had no choice but to continue relying on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen simply nodded at Jiraiya's appointment, choosing not to say anything.

"As for village affairs moving forward, the two of you will no longer participate in decision-making."

Jiraiya's gaze fell upon Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu as he spoke.

The two elders were known for their stubborn adherence to old ideals. Now that he had taken the reins ...

207 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

Watching as the clan leaders one by one expressed their allegiance, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

His takeover had been a complete success—swift, decisive, and without causing turmoil in the village. With his overwhelming strength, he had already subdued these clan heads, leaving them no choice but to fall in line. None of them dared to ally with Sarutobi Hiruzen against him.

"Uchiha Fugaku, the task of eliminating the remaining shinobi from Amegakure falls to you. I exp...

347 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Mirai's gaze fell upon the songstress performing on stage.

Though the chakra fluctuation just now had been subtle, it did not escape his detection.

There was definitely something off about this woman.

With that thought, Mirai carefully observed her.

She was strikingly beautiful, especially her captivating eyes. Beneath her right eye was a small beauty mark that added to her alluring charm.

Sensing his gaze, the woman glanced in his direction. Upon seeing Mirai, s...

346 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Upon hearing Mirai's words, Ayame's face flushed red in an instant.

Her heart pounded wildly, as if a little deer was frantically running around inside her chest.

Before she could react, she suddenly felt her body grow light.

The next moment, she found herself in Mirai's embrace.

As he gently stroked Ayame's slightly trembling back, Mirai spoke softly, "Ayame, will you stay with me and finish this bowl of ramen?"

The unexpected turn of events left Ayame completel...

164 Naruto: The Hidden Danzo

The Ten-Tails' husk?

Perched atop a tree, Danzo fixed his gaze on Nagato, who floated calmly above the Gedo Statue.

As if sensing Danzo's stare, Pain turned to look at him. At the same time, the Gedo Statue lowered its head, its sealed eyes seemingly locked onto Danzo as well.

"Roar..."

The trees of the forest seemed to gain a singular purpose, growing in a coordinated manner toward the Gedo Statue, attempting to bind it.

The trees wrapped around the massive figu...

163 Naruto: The Hidden Danzo

Dressed in his signature green jumpsuit, Guy appeared before Tsunade in a flash, carrying the unconscious Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui under his arms.

"Hokage-sama, mission accomplished. But their condition doesn't look too good."

Two slugs quickly attached themselves to the unconscious Uchihas, beginning the healing process.

Tsunade opened her eyes and stood up. "It's time for me, as Hokage, to step in."

"Wait…" A voice interrupted her. Looking over, Tsunade saw ...

130 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

A few days later.

Yagura received some good news—

The first payment from Sunagakure had arrived!!

Money, no—

Gold bars in the account!

A few days ago, a fleet loaded with the stockpile of war supplies that Kirigakure had secretly accumulated over the years set sail eastward.

There was no attempt to hide it.

With such a massive shipment, keeping it secret wasn't even an option.

Kirigakure, which had long adhered to a policy o...

129 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

The moment Yagura spoke, the already tense atmosphere ignited like a spark on dry grass. The guards behind both men immediately moved forward, their hands inching toward their weapons.

Neither Yagura nor Kitsuchi stopped them. One wore a heavy expression, while the other smirked with open provocation.

Who was the real villain here?

Was it Iwagakure, which had invaded Sunagakure while it was at its weakest and forced it into an unfair treaty?

In the grand scheme of inte...

128 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

With the recent loss of Kirigakure's top combatants, the Third Tsuchikage had chosen this moment to send his son over.

This was more than just a simple diplomatic visit.

Kitsuchi, hadn't come alone.

He brought a sizeable group of Iwagakure shinobi with him.

According to the reports from the Onime clan's sensory units stationed at the border, the chakra levels of these Iwa-nin weren't weak.

Even the least skilled among them had the strength of a Chūnin or higher....

127 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

ANBU Base.

BANG!!!!

Fuguki Suikazan let his massive palm slam onto the desk beside him, the force so great that the entire table shattered!

"Damn it! Damn it!!!"

Even though he had already returned to Kirigakure from Konoha, that battle had become a nightmare that haunted him.

Every time he closed his eyes in bed, that blood-red steam appeared before him again.

Who would have thought—

—That ridiculous, outdated-looking green guy w...

162 Naruto: The Hidden Danzo

"That old man still hasn't returned?" Tsunade maintained her summoning jutsu, opening her eyes with a hint of fatigue.

"We've already sent a message, but..." Yakushi Nonō hesitated as she looked at the devastated village.

"It's better if he doesn't return. No need for him to see this mess." The village's destruction was already an undeniable reality, and Tsunade no longer held any expectations.

After all, even Danzo, who could use Wood Release, would likely struggle against...

161 Naruto: The Hidden Danzo

Outside the outskirts of Konoha, atop a small hill.

"They're more capable than expected, and Uchiha's hiding deeper than I thought. Even the Mizukage and Kazekage have joined the fight, not to mention those traitors. Should we... go down and help?"

Konan glanced at the talkative Black Zetsu with a calm expression. "We must have faith in God."

Black Zetsu fell silent and turned his gaze toward the distant battlefield.

As expected, none of them were normal.

But Pai...

345 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Mirai led Madara and Hashirama to Konohagakure.

Seeing how much the village had changed, both Madara and Hashirama were visibly shocked.

Hashirama looked at Mirai in disbelief. "Mirai, the village has changed this much?"

He pointed at the towering buildings, traffic lights, roads, and massive digital screens.

"Are all of these your ideas?!"

Mirai chuckled. "I only provided some concepts. The actual implementation was done by the researchers."

Hashirama coul...

344 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Mirai noticed the doubt in their eyes, so before either of them could ask, he continued,

"After the Sage of Six Paths founded Ninshu, he and his disciples worked together to mend the shinobi world."

"Eventually, he settled within the Land of Fire."

"As time passed, the Sage had two children."

"The elder son was Indra, who inherited the Sage's Rinnegan. The younger son was Asura, who inherited the Sage's body and vitality."

"The two brothers had vastly different p...

206 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

As soon as the words fell, Jiraiya immediately created a large number of shadow clones, each of them preparing their own jutsu.

First, his real body, with the assistance of two shadow clones, unleashed the Fire Release: Five Guardian Gate. A towering wave of fire surged forward, carrying the power to incinerate the heavens.

"Sage Art: Magnet Release Rasengan."

"Sage Art: Great Flame Rasengan."

"Sage Art: Thousand Hair Needles."

"Sage Art: Myriad Thunder Prison."<...

205 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

Even though Enma possessed an indestructible body, it had its limits. A Rasengan on par with a Tailed Beast Ball was something he simply couldn't withstand.

Pain wracked his body as he struggled to maintain his form.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, seeing the dire situation, quickly formed hand seals, creating four shadow clones that simultaneously wove signs.

Five attacks of different elemental natures converged into a single, blinding pillar of energy, colliding head-on with the Rasenga...

110 I Became a Jonin

Click—

Not long after Danzo's shadow clone disappeared, the tightly shut office doors swung open.

Four Root shinobi stood at attention, saluting him in unison.

Dressed in a black combat uniform with a ninjato strapped to his back, Danzo stepped into the office.

The Genjutsu barrier had receded inward from the walls. The four Root members, positioned in the corners of the room and caught in the illusion, had experienced a momentary disruption in their chakra ...