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70 Volume II The Strongest Artist in Naruto

Konoha.

"Kakashi-sensei! You're late again!" Naruto complained loudly, his arms flailing in frustration. Beside him, Sasuke and Sakura didn't say anything, but their faces made it clear they were thinking the same thing.

Kakashi scratched the back of his head with a sheepish laugh, unfazed.

"Ah, well, you see... I got lost on the path of life."

Naruto's eyes twitched at hearing the same excuse yet again. "Kakashi-sensei! If you're going to lie...

209 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

Under the watchful eyes of the people of Sunagakure, Pakura, the Fifth Kazekage, publicly pledged allegiance to Uchiha Mirai.

At the same time, due to the recent assassination of the Daimyō of the Land of Wind by Sunagakure's shinobi, the village had essentially become the ruling force of the nation. This meant that the entire Land of Wind now fell under Mirai's control.

Of course, Sunagakure's loyalty was directed at Mirai himself, not the Hokage. As such, Sunagakure and Konohag...

208 Naruto: Stealing Attributes

The wind gently rustled Uchiha Mirai's black hair as he stood, facing the ever-serious Pakura.

With a lowered gaze and a calm voice, he said, "Not long ago, Sunagakure attacked Konoha. It's time you paid the price."

Pakura clenched her teeth and retorted, "You've already killed three thousand of our shinobi. What more do you want?"

Uchiha Mirai let out a disdainful chuckle.

"Their deaths were the result of their own choices. The defeated have no right to negotiate." 2025-01-17 06:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post

207 Naruto: Snatching the Mangekyō

Inside the massive, open laboratory of the ShinTen Biotech, four figures who had hurried over from the Hokage's office gathered.

ShinTen Biotech had long since expanded, now over ten times larger than before. This particular lab was a massive chamber that Uchiha Akira had specifically ordered to be built.

The walls shimmered faintly with a purple barrier, an evolution of the Four Violet Flames Formation. Unlike its predecessor, this barrier didn't require constant human maintenanc...

206 Naruto: Snatching the Mangekyō

At the point where three chakra-infused fists collided, Akira distinctly saw space distort, forming irregular ripples that ebbed and flowed.

Such power was unprecedented in Akira's life!

Hagoromo and Hamura both wore solemn expressions, their focus unyielding as their chakra surged to its peak.

Surprisingly, Akira was the most relaxed among them. With his Kamui's intangibility activated, these attacks were rendered meaningless against him.

"There's no way for me to int...

106 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

"Ahahaha, big brother, it seems we've been underestimated."

"Heh, if that's the case, let's show them what we're really made of."

The Gold and Silver Brothers exchanged a look, their faces twisting into crazed grins as dark red chakra began to surge around them. Tapping into the Nine-Tails' chakra, brimming with malice and hatred, they began their transformation into tailed beast forms. While they only wielded a fraction of the Nine-Tails' power, it was enough to manifest six tail...

105 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

The Gold and Silver Brothers' laughter abruptly ceased. While they were reckless and eccentric, they weren't fools. On the contrary, their combat instincts were sharp. Seeing the coffin, it wasn't hard to connect the dots—dead bodies. Using the dead in battle? The two exchanged a glance, the same chilling thought crossing their minds: the Battle of the Valley of the End, years ago.

Though they hadn't witnessed that fight firsthand, the terrifying aftermath reverberated far and wide—...

104 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

'Look at him! Sarutobi Hiruzen, that despicable man.'

Danzo seethed inwardly, consumed by bitterness. Once again, Hiruzen had managed to curry favor with their teacher using his faux-compassionate façade. Why is it always him? Danzo thought, gnashing his teeth.

But he said nothing aloud.

Senju Tobirama was a man whose decisions were absolute. If Danzo dared to argue, he knew the consequences. Tobirama would likely deny him even the smallest chance of ...

103 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

Under Senju Tobirama's instructions, Danzo entered the camp. Facing the Mist and Stone emissaries, who were already seated opposite each other, he said,

"Let's begin. Talk it out."

Why did Konoha step in to mediate the negotiations between the Mist and Stone? The reason was simple. Danzo recalled his teacher's lessons about the principle of striking a balance. Both the Second Mizukage and the Second Tsuchikage had perished, leaving both sides heavily crippled. If Konoha didn't ste...

102 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

By the end of Year 16 in the Hidden Leaf Calendar,

Kumogakure launched a surprise attack on Konohagakure from Moon Canyon. However, Konoha was well-prepared. Under the strategic command of Nara Shoroku, Konoha's forces staged a tactical retreat, luring the Kumogakure ninja into an ambush. The result was devastating for Kumogakure, but the matter did not end there.

War is always easier to ignite than extinguish. Fueled by the cries of his people mourning their fall...

101 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

Land of the Moon.

A rugged and desolate valley, surrounded by towering peaks and jagged rocks. The echoes of a roar would reverberate fiercely through the mountains.

Kakuzu stood atop the mountain, one foot resting on a rock, silently taking in the unique landscape.

"Kakuzu-sama, Rokuno has returned," said Hanabusa, Kakuzu's personal assistant, with a smile from behind him.

Kakuzu gave a slight nod. Behind him, a young man carrying a massive box on his...

100 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

Within Konohagakure, squads of shinobi dashed out of the village, only to be intercepted by masked ANBU operatives.

"Lord Tobirama gave specific orders: our duty is to guard the barrier and ensure the explosion's range doesn't reach the village," one ANBU member stated firmly.

"But with such intense fighting over there, are you sure Lord Tobirama doesn't need our support?" A jōnin preparing to assist choked back his frustration, his gaze filled with unease as he stared at the tow...

099 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

The sky was exceptionally clear today, with a refreshing breeze that made the atmosphere soothing. Kakuzu, clad in his usual coat and carrying a bag in hand, strode leisurely toward Konoha's gates. He had gathered everything he needed—it was time to leave.

As he reached the gates, Kakuzu greeted the two gatekeepers warmly. They returned the gesture politely. Without breaking stride, Kakuzu walked out of the gates and through Konoha's barrier. Heading north, he traveled for about ten m...

098 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

Hashirama's decision left everyone present utterly speechless. Before the founding of the villages, clans operated as independent units, with their family name held in higher regard than life itself. A clan's name was synonymous with honor and strength.

No one could have imagined that Hashirama Senju would propose dissolving the mighty Senju clan into the fabric of Konoha itself. Was this act of selflessness visionary or foolhardy?

From a short-term perspective, it seemed like a l...

097 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

At this moment, why not seize Hashirama's power and use it for oneself? The answer was simple: Hashirama's power was not something that could be forcibly taken. Such an attempt would only backfire.

Take, for example, the future "Shadow" Danzo. He transplanted Hashirama's cells, but nearly fell victim to their backlash. Constantly suppressing those cells drained him to the point of fragility. A so-called "5.5th Hokage," perpetually outclassed by Sasuke—he embarrassed the very title of ...

096 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

"Hashirama, it's been ages since we've fought for real," Madara said, his voice laced with both challenge and nostalgia.

"Madara, do you want to let all our efforts go to waste? Our infighting will only dishonor the comrades who once stood by our side," Hashirama implored, his tone earnest. His words seemed to strike a chord, if only for a moment.

"Are you lecturing me now?" Madara retorted sharply, his pride flaring. No one, not even Hashirama, could presume to preach to him.

095 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

The departure of Hyūga Tennin left a vacancy in the position of Konoha's frontline commander. There wasn't much debate about who would take over. The decision was made that very evening—Senju Tobirama, Hokage's assistant and second-in-command of the Senju clan, would assume the role.

Tobirama wasted no time. That night, he summoned the leaders of Konoha's various operational units and the captains of the frontline squads. By dawn, plans for the next phase of operations were finalized...

094 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

"Kakuzu, I assure you, I mean no harm."

Sensing the shift in the room's atmosphere, Hyūga Tennin hastily offered an explanation. Kakuzu, seated on the floor, observed Tennin's back in silence. After several moments, the corners of Kakuzu's mouth turned up slightly, forming a faint smile.

Once, because of the side effects of Earth Grudge Fear, Kakuzu couldn't actively train to improve his strength. To avoid exposure, he had to hide his true capabilities as much as possibl...

093 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

"Kakuzu-sama, please give me the medicine. I'll handle it," a Hyuga clan member said, taking the medicine. He had assumed that Hyuga Tennin needed to take it, but he shook his head. Looking at Hyuga Ryuten and the other clan members, he spoke firmly, "Everyone, leave. I need to speak with Kakuzu alone."

His words stunned everyone. The reaction from the Hyuga clan was the same as Kakuzu's—why would Tennin want to speak alone with Kakuzu at a time like this? Shouldn't he be with his fam...

092 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

The wind blew gently across the vast desert, sending dust swirling in the air as the sand shifted with the breeze. Amidst the barren landscape, Kakuzu and Tobirama Senju stood, facing the wind. Tobirama's silver hair fluttered lightly, while Kakuzu's cloak made a soft rustling sound. The perfect activity for such a moment?

"Care for a smoke?"

Tobirama offered a cigarette, and Kakuzu accepted without hesitation. As the two of them shared a quiet moment, puffing out smoke, a sense o...

091 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

"Hiruzen! I'm so disappointed in you all!!"

"Six against one, and this is all you can muster?"

"I had such high hopes for you, yet you've let me down so badly!"

"How did you even earn the title of Konoha's elite Jōnin? Was it through connections with Tobirama? Did you sneak in through the back door?"

The angry reprimands echoed in their ears, leaving Sarutobi Hiruzen and his companions too petrified to utter a single word. The weight of Kakuzu's seniority, his ties wi...

090 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

Water flowed across the scorched earth, littered with broken branches and withered wood. Blue sparks crackled intermittently over the eroded ground. Lightning Release thrived in the presence of water, amplifying its power and broadening its range. With the water acting as a conductor, the violent bolts of electricity struck with precision and devastating force.

This was the power of the Bloodline Limit: Storm Release.

To be fair, when dealing with large numbers of...

089 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

The battlefield was in chaos.

"Raikage-sama!!!"

"No! This can't be true!"

"Hurry! Retrieve Raikage-sama's body!"

The First Raikage, a formidable leader and symbol of Kumogakure's strength, had been defeated in a single move by Hyūga Tennin. This shocking news would undoubtedly shake the world and bring unimaginable disgrace to Kumogakure. However, the current Kumo-nin had no time to dwell on their village's honor.

Their commander had fallen. The army was leaderl...

088 Naruto: Reborn as Kakuzu

Hyūga Tennin, the first patriarch of the Hyūga clan in Konohagakure. Once ranked third on the black market's bounty list, he was the supreme military commander of Konoha's northwestern defenses, a figure of true authority. Some claimed his strength rivaled that of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

Kakuzu suspected such claims were likely exaggerated by members of the Hyūga clan themselves. After all, in later years, the Hyūga were known for one thing: proudly proclaiming, "The ...