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090 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Two days later.

Leaving the Land of Fire and stepping onto the soil of the Land of Water without any incidents, Yagura finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He had never felt such fondness for the thick, oppressive mist of Kirigakure before.

Finally, he was home.

When they left Konoha, the atmosphere in the village was already tense. The Konoha shinobi were unusually active and on high alert.

Jinin Akebino and the accompanying Kirigakure Anbu manage...

089 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Water burst from Asuma's wound, splattering across his entire body.

"You're overthinking things, idiot."

A whisper came from behind him—Yagura's voice. His hands quickly formed a seal:

"Water Release: Water Prison Jutsu!"

Asuma's face turned deathly pale.

Damn it!

Water surged, instantly forming a sphere that trapped Asuma inside.

Checkmate.

The technique was maintained by a water clone—this was the second o...

088 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

The spectator stands were packed to capacity.

Even those who had been eliminated in the previous rounds chose to stay, eager to see how far the opponents who had defeated them could go.

By the end of the morning matches, the final four contenders of the Chunin Exams had emerged.

Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Takigakure had all been eliminated.

Once again, Konoha proved its reputation as the strongest shinobi village, with two of its genin advancing to the semifinals.

087 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Asuma steadied himself on the ground, borrowing the wind to ensure a firm landing. The violent gusts instantly dispersed the lingering mist that had shrouded the entire battlefield.

With his vision suddenly clearing, Asuma had never felt the warmth of Konoha's sun so intimately before.

Above, the Kirigakure ninja hovered mid-air, surrounded by eight small cloud-like orbs, some crackling with lightning, others glowing a deep crimson.

They looked impressive, but inwardly, he f...

086 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Hiruzen Sarutobi ensured that everything was in order before stepping out of the small room and returning to his seat. His mind was elsewhere as he absentmindedly watched the battle unfolding below.

Three minutes into the match, Asuma Sarutobi and Mukumo had been testing each other's abilities.

Three shuriken, along with another hidden in their shadows, passed through Mukumo's body without any effect.

Only a few small holes appeared on his form, which healed in the blink of ...

085 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

On the battlefield below, Yagura flickered rapidly through flashes of blue-violet lightning. Akaiwa, realizing he couldn't match Yagura's speed, stood his ground like an unshakable rock, waiting for an opening.

Whether it was the lucky spectators who managed to get tickets or the distinguished guests seated in the VIP area, everyone was watching in astonishment.

From the looks of it, Yagura was completely overwhelming Akaiwa, forcing him into a defensive stance. This was the compl...

084 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Three days later.

The highly anticipated second stage of the Chunin Exams officially commenced.

In an open coliseum-style arena, reminiscent of the Roman amphitheaters, tens of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the battles. Sixteen genin who had passed the first round and the preliminary matches were set to face off in a one-on-one elimination tournament.

The drawing of lots followed the same fair and randomized method as previous jointly held Chun...

083 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Sasori swiftly treated their wounds with simple first aid while also mending the fragile trust between them.

Together, they efficiently erased all traces of the battle, including their own and the Third Kazekage's.

This was a ninja's specialty.

Especially for someone as cunning as Sasori.

(Sasori: A brat who wouldn't even pass the first year of the Academy thinks he can call me cunning?! Ridiculous!)

Halfway through the cleanup, Sasori kicked Yagura aside to stan...

082 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Thud.

The Third Kazekage's body swayed before collapsing to the ground, his gaze unfocused and empty.

A battered red-haired boy crouched beside him, panting heavily.

Gritting his teeth, he yanked the long iron sand needle from his own leg.

With a slight movement of his fingers, the two human puppets before him retracted their chakra barriers.

All he had done was defend, stalling for time—time until the poison coursing through the Third Kazekage's body ...

081 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Though he had made up his mind to kill him from the start, this puppet master ultimately perished in battle against a Jinchuriki.

"The village will remember your sacrifice."

The Third Kazekage was young, younger than the four opponents who shared this battlefield with him.

Hailed as the strongest Kazekage, he was proud, but he also respected every hero of Sunagakure who laid down their life for the village, every rank-and-file shinobi who fought for it.

Kneeling on one...

080 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

So this is the jutsu that severely wounded Pakura? No wonder.

Caught off guard just now, he had taken a direct hit to the abdomen from that high-pressure water jet.

Even with the protective layer of Iron Sand covering his body, the Coral Water Cannon hadn't been able to pierce through the Third Kazekage's defenses.

Still, the impact sent waves of pain radiating through the struck area.

The Third Kazekage glanced at Takusaburō, who lay on the ground, his left abdomen p...

079 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Later that evening…

It wasn't even six o'clock yet, but the winter sun had already dipped below the horizon, leaving only a faint glow over the land.

A sudden sandstorm erupted in the eastern region of the Land of Wind, causing an unexpected delay.

As a result, the Third Kazekage had departed later than planned and had to increase his pace along the way.

Accompanied by two elite jōnin from Sunagakure, he had set out yesterday morning and crossed the...

078 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

The final record stood at seven wins and three losses.

That was Ameyuri's score.

However, despite her victories, she couldn't push further to truly threaten Yagura, the "ranged mage."

Yagura dismissed his Whirlpool Water Blades.

Ameyuri shook out her hands. She had repeatedly relied on high-consumption Lightning Release techniques to break through the blockade, leaving her chakra reserves nearly depleted.

Yet, she didn't let it show. Instead, she simply asked, "A...

077 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

After returning from his meeting with Sasori, Yagura buried himself in training, preparing for the battles ahead.

Due to his age and physical limitations, he had reached a bottleneck in his Lightning Release and taijutsu training, preventing further progress. Thus, aside from teaching Ringo Ameyuri Lightning Release as part of their regular sessions, he devoted all his remaining energy to refining his mastery over the Tailed Beast chakra and further developing his Water Release techniqu...

076 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Sasori's method of passing messages was incredibly discreet—an almost imperceptible chakra thread had latched onto Yagura.

The eerie sensation nearly made Yagura react on instinct, summoning his water blade to cut the thread right then and there.

"Tch."

Sensing the disturbance on the other end, Sasori quickly pressed down on his puppet's body. The reanimation process faltered for a split second before stabilizing, leaving the body locked in place.

For a brief moment,...

075 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

"Winner! Ringo Ameyuri!"

Once again, the Konoha medical-nin stepped onto the stage, lifting Akimichi Kōjun's lifeless body and carrying it away.

Examiner Nara Shikaku watched as they exited through the doors, sighing softly in his heart.

The Nara and Akimichi clans had been close for generations. That Akimichi boy... Shikaku had seen him a few times growing up.

He wasn't particularly gifted, but he wasn't mediocre either. Given time, he could have become a jōnin.

074 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

The Uchiha genin whom Yagura had deemed a disgrace to the clan was, surprisingly, quite lucky.

Despite taking a direct hit to the face, reinforced by the Added-Weight Rock Technique, and being knocked unconscious with serious injuries, he still clung to life.

Losing a match wasn't the end of the world—there would always be a next time.

But losing one's life? That meant waiting for reincarnation, with no chance of being resurrected through Orochimaru's Edo Tensei.

Aft...

073 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

Yagura finally managed to escape from the clutches of the three troublemakers.

Especially Ringo Ameyuri—the red-haired girl had excitedly wrapped her arms around his neck in a tight grip.

After being patted on the head and shaken until he was dizzy, he could feel their warmth and camaraderie through their laughter. The anxiety he had just been experiencing vanished completely.

"Seriously, if I go bald in the future, you guys are taking full responsibility."

Yagura mu...

072 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

The Eight Gates, when fully opened, grants power dozens of times greater than the Five Kage—if only for a brief moment.

Twenty years later, this man would burn through his life force and nearly kick Six Paths Madara into an early ending.

"Water Release."

Taking advantage of the aftereffects of Lotus on Might Guy's body, he wouldn't give him the chance to unlock the Eight Gates.

Now that fate had brought them together, he wouldn't hold back. He wouldn't allow Might Gu...

071 Naruto: Yagura Karatachi

The power of the Primary Lotus lived up to its name.

Compared to Gaara's sand, Yagura's coral defense was even tougher and more resilient.

Even so, the impact of falling from a four-story height, combined with the high-speed rotation of the Primary Lotus, shattered more than eighty percent of Yagura's coral armor.

Though there were no visible external injuries, the immense force transmitted through the coral into his body was undeniably effective.

A wave of dizziness s...

134 Naruto: The Hidden Danzo

At dawn, Fugaku returned home, his face weary. He stood outside the room...

Inside, there wasn't a single light. Taking a deep breath, he slowly slid open the door.

"Father..."

Through the faint moonlight filtering in from the window, he could see Itachi kneeling formally in the center of the room, still clad in his mission attire, faint traces of blood on his body.

Fugaku strode inside and knelt before him.

"You're not hurt, are you, Itachi?"

Just as alway...

133 Naruto: The Hidden Danzo

"Itachi, why would you even consider such a thing?"

"Lord Danzo, the Uchiha elders have become a serious threat to the clan..."

Recent actions by the two elders had completely unsettled the younger generation of the Uchiha clan. Itachi couldn't help but recall the vision he had seen in his genjutsu—a peaceful Uchiha Clan after eliminating the two elders.

After much deliberation, he had come to the Root headquarters to meet with Danzo.

"But have you thought about your...

317 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

"The other person in the plan..."

"You're talking about that guy who's impersonating Uchiha Madara, right?"

Hearing Nagato's words, Mirai nodded.

"That's right."

Nagato was curious. "Mirai, do you know his true identity?"

"Of course." Mirai smiled. "We're old acquaintances."

Nagato's curiosity grew even stronger.

Though he didn't know much about the man claiming to be Madara, he could tell that the impostor was powerful, possessing a strange and unfat...

316 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Nagato stared in bewilderment, his expression frozen in confusion.

Mirai spoke calmly, "It's exactly as it sounds."

"Nagato, those Rinnegan eyes were never truly yours."

"You were merely chosen as a vessel to nurture them."

Nagato's eyes widened in shock. "What?! What are you talking about? How do you know all this?!"

For as long as he could remember, the Rinnegan had been his guiding force.

Once, he had believed himself to be insignificant, just another fa...

176 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression darkened immediately.

Both the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind had launched an attack on Konoha. This was extremely bad news. If they wanted to continue reaping benefits in the Land of Rain, they would have to deploy even more troops.

Hiruzen promptly summoned Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu to his office and informed them of the situation. As the Hokage's advisors, their input was crucial in deciding how Konoha should respond.

"The ninja ...

175 Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra

The surviving Konoha shinobi were few, and even fewer would make it back home alive.

The brutal war had only just begun, and the most intense battles were still ahead. The Konoha forces stationed in Tetsuishi Town would have to endure countless more clashes. Their chances of returning to Konoha alive were slim at best.

Even elite jōnin like Uchiha Raiden were no exception. The battles to come would test them all, and death was an ever-present shadow.

After giving a few more...

300 Naruto: Transmigrated as Obito

Obito took a step forward and slowly pushed away Momoshiki's fan.

"That's enough, Momoshiki. You should know when to stop."

Momoshiki narrowed his eyes slightly, twirling the fan in his hand as he spoke.

"Isshiki, are you standing up for this woman? That's not like you."

Unfazed, Obito remained calm and responded indifferently.

"Scolding Kaguya right in front of me—it almost feels like you're trying to say something else, doesn't it? Indirectly pointing fingers...

299 Naruto: Transmigrated as Obito

The ten-year deadline had arrived.

Ōtsutsuki Obito and Kaguya met once again at their designated location.

"You're truly incredible~"

Kaguya scrutinized Obito from head to toe, her captivating eyes shimmering with intrigue.

"From your demeanor and words, I can't discern even the slightest flaw."

Obito tilted his head, casting a sidelong glance at Kaguya, his voice calm.

"I am Isshiki. Remember that. I don't want to repeat myself."

Kaguya stiffened, n...

298 Naruto: Transmigrated as Obito

Another page turns, and another year passes.

Konoha Year 59.

...

Inside the Uchiha household.

Sasuke clung tightly to Itachi's sleeve, his expression stubborn.

"Nii-san, you promised you'd train with me when you had time!"

"Sasuke..."

Itachi sighed helplessly.

He glanced apologetically at Izumi, who had been waiting patiently at the side.

Izumi met his gaze and gave him a reassuring look, ...

297 Naruto: Transmigrated as Obito

Konoha, Year 58.

As the Hokage with the shortest tenure in history, Obito's retirement life was simple and carefree.

With the ninja world now at peace, everyone focused on harmonious development, leaving him with little to worry about. His days were filled with training, spending time with family, and looking after his children. When he wasn't at home, he was out exploring the world with his friends and brothers, indulging in food, drink, and adventure.

A tr...