Chapter 54: Orochimaru's Face Power
"Eat... eat me?"
A cute little girl, even if she's technically a snake, casually mentioning eating people—how is anyone supposed to handle that?
It seems Manda's habit of wanting to devour humans isn't without reason. Apparently, such customs are deeply rooted in Ryūchi Cave's traditions.
Toneri glanced at Orochimaru, desperately hoping his teacher would refute such a claim.
"Hmm," Orochimaru merely nodded indifferently...
Chapter 64: Mind Reading
Standing before Tenshi, Baishi ignored his pleading gaze, placed a hand on his head, and activated the Mind Reading Jutsu, a secret technique of the Yamanaka clan.
Immediately, Tenshi felt an overwhelming spiritual force invade his mind, forcefully unlocking the doors to his deepest memories and rifling through them with no regard for order or secrecy.
Baishi had acquired the Yamanaka clan's techniques from Danzo, but with no formal training, he h...
Chapter 63: Silencing
The moment Baishi activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, he vanished from the spot. Witnessing this, Tenshi and the others were stunned.
Before they could react, Baishi reappeared unexpectedly in front of a 'half-fishman'.
Without hesitation, as soon as he teleported, Baishi thrust his kunai forward, piercing the heart of the bewildered 'half-fishman' right in front of him.
There was no chance of escape. These people knew his identity, an...
Chapter 62: The Butterfly Effect
Moments later, more than fifty 'fishmen' surrounded Baishi from all directions—up, down, left, right, front, and back. A typical ninja might panic in such a situation.
But Baishi was different. His [Absorbing Skin] made him fearless in aquatic environments, and his superior physical condition bridged the gap in agility between them.
With this in mind, he didn't hesitate.
At that thought, Baishi powerfully kicked against the water,...
Chapter 61: Fishmen?
The next day.
Early morning.
After breakfast, instead of his usual physical training, Baishi took out some long-unused gear and carefully inspected it before donning it. Although confident in his abilities, he knew the importance of being prepared.
Summoning a water mirror, he looked at his fully armed reflection and nodded in satisfaction.
Dispersing the water mirror and expanding his sensory perception, Baishi chose a marker about fort...
Chapter 53: Ryūchi Cave
Did the Uchiha kid I beat up today really awaken his Sharingan?
Was it because... of the Thousand Years of Death?
Toneri didn't doubt the truth of Orochimaru's words.
No wonder, after skipping school and dismissing his shadow clone, the Uchiha clan hadn't come after him.
In reality, the situation was far more complex than he imagined.
The incident had even alarmed the Uchiha clan leader!
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The Uchiha clan's...
Chapter 52: No More Pretending, Time to Reveal the Truth!
With his rear sticking up in a "Falling Goose Pose," Uchiha Yoshinari lay unconscious.
Whether it was the excruciating pain in his lower body or the overwhelming humiliation, one thing was certain: this would haunt him for a long time, carving his name onto the metaphorical pillar of shame in the academy's history.
Toneri stood still, scanning the crowd. Not a single person dared meet his gaze. Satisfied, he nodded...
Chapter 54: The Shinra Tensei of the Repelling Ring of Fire!
With this flashy new ability, Uchiha Yi couldn't resist the idea of finding a large crowd, climbing up high, and shouting:
"I want this sky to no longer cloud my eyes! I want this earth to no longer bury my heart! I want all the gods and buddhas in the heavens… to vanish like smoke!"
Then, as he unleashed the power of his awakened ability, the clouds would scatter, and dawn would break forth. In that moment, i...
Chapter 53: Reviewing the Gains, Flame-Flame Fruit Awakens!
Uchiha Obito had successfully enacted his revenge on the Hidden Mist Village. Meanwhile, Uchiha Yi's journey to the Land of Water had proven exceptionally fruitful.
The turmoil had left the Hidden Mist Village in ruins, achieving a world where only the village itself suffered. With the chaos quelled, many villagers were now weary of war. Even though some still harbored grudges against each other, the heavy toll of death...
Chapter 52: Because You Did Nothing to Save Rin!
"Okay!"
Uchiha Obito gritted his teeth in anger. Now that Kakashi was in Uchiha Yi's hands, even with his powerful space-time abilities, he couldn't rescue Kakashi from such close proximity.
Moreover, he had just tested it; the Kamui didn't seem to have any real effect on the opponent.
He couldn't understand how Yi managed to do it. Additionally, he had to maintain the persona of Tobi and take into account Yi's demon...
Chapter 51: One Plan Fails, Another Arises!
Seeing Uchiha Madara in pursuit, Uchiha Obito realized that their plan to seize control had essentially failed. He sighed internally, not overly regretful, thankful that it was only a Fire Style shadow clone that had been deployed and that it could dematerialize. Otherwise, had it been his real body that was hit just now, it would have been game over.
The fragile nature of the ninja profession was starkly evident – a moment's careles...
Chapter 50: Obito's Arrival, Plan Fails!
"Roar!"
The moment Three-Tails Isobu entered full Tailed Beast Mode, its power was completely unleashed, no longer constrained by Yagura's small body.
Once free, Isobu roared in fury. It had spent too long under mind control, its will suppressed, reduced to little more than a puppet. This betrayal filled the beast with rage.
After all, it had painstakingly formed a bond of trust with Yagura, even lending its chakra willingly...
Chapter 49: One Last Gift for the Hidden Mist Village Before Leaving!
The explosive power was so overwhelming that for a moment, it made him feel a brush with death, and even Yagura was startled by this unexpected threat.
Realizing that his opponent was no ordinary adversary, Yagura knew he had to bring out his true strength.
Quickly summoning the chakra of the Tailed Beast to cover his entire body, three dark red chakra tails emerged from behind him, swaying menacingly.<...
Chapter 48: Charge Forward, Lord Genshi!
"So, we need to report this intel to Taketori Shika immediately. We must join forces with them to subdue the Fourth Mizukage!"
"And also, the Uchiha Itachi lurking in the shadows!"
After uncovering the truth, Genshi quickly made his decision.
If they delayed any longer, too many people would die, and then how would they stand a chance against Uchiha Itachi?
"Yes!"
Once Genshi gave the command, everyone knew wha...
Chapter 47: Genshi Deduces That Itachi Controls the Mizukage!
The fragile status quo they had struggled to maintain was shattered in an instant.
All because of a brainless fool within the Taketori clan, who ended up sparking an all-out battle.
At this moment, Genshi wanted nothing more than to spit a mouthful of sixty-year-old phlegm onto that idiot's face, hoping it might wake up whatever intelligence he had left.
But now, it was too late to say anything!
S...
Chapter 46: The Water Shadow is Assassinated, and Chaos Begins in the Mist Village!
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“Master Genshi! Something terrible has happened!”
“The Fourth Mizukage has been assassinated!”
Just as Genshi and Mei Terumi were discussing ways to help the Hidden Mist Village out of its difficulties, an urgent shout came from outside the room.
“For goodness' sake! So rash and impetuous—not at all composed!”
“Let him in to explain what’s goi...
Chapter 45: Only You Are Worthy of Becoming the Fifth Mizukage!
"No need to thank me!"
Uchiha Yi waved his hand, smiling with satisfaction, showing the lofty virtue of a young man who does good deeds without expecting anything in return.
Obito's face turned green with anger, but he held back, forced to keep smiling as if he were having a friendly chat with a close relative.
Anyone watching would have thought they were affectionate brothers enjoying a warm conversat...
Chapter 44: It's Been Tough for the Akatsuki All These Years!
Hearing Kisame Hoshigaki's straightforward response, the other two glanced at him, surprised—even if they were wearing masks that hid their expressions. A two-meter-tall warrior like him was expected to be defiant to the end, not to surrender so easily.
If Kisame knew how rigidly they saw him, he'd probably roll his eyes.
Defiance, my foot! What good is stubbornness when you're staring death in the face?
<...
Chapter 43: I'm Surrendering, Please Let Me Go!
Hearing Kisame Hoshigaki's "praise," Uchiha Yi couldn't help but twitch his lips in annoyance.
He'd originally wanted to spar with Kisame to test the progress he'd made from the special training with Pain. But Kisame's taunting was starting to get under his skin.
Am I really that weak?
For a moment, Uchiha Yi thought back to an old friend who faced endless doubts but still chose to stand firm against the world's criti...
Chapter 42: Your Swordsmanship is Trash!
After handling Kakashi, Kisame Hoshigaki returned to the group, handing Kakashi over to Yi, who would be responsible for his custody.
Kisame then turned his gaze to Uchiha Yi, particularly noting the black cloak with red cloud patterns he wore. It reminded him of a man who had approached him recently, similarly dressed in a cloak and mask, inviting him to join a mysterious organization. Such a weak offer was not something Kisame would acc...
Chapter 41: Kamui!
Hanare was gone, passing away peacefully with a smile on her face.
Kakashi held her lifeless body, frozen in place like a statue, as if time itself had stopped.
He thought back on all the tragedy in his life: his father's suicide, Rin's death at his own hands, the loss of his teacher and his teacher's wife, and now, the death of the one he'd just begun to care about. Even his best friend, Obito, had fallen into darkness because of him.
"Am I real...
Chapter 40: Hanare's Confession Before Death!
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a masked figure sitting on a thick branch, laughing loudly.
Due to mission issues, it was necessary to recruit Hoshigaki Kisame, but the right opportunity had never been found.
So, Uchiha Yi had followed him all the way here.
Then he happened to see Kakashi's humorous struggle and couldn't help but laugh out loud, which exposed his location to everyone.
Howeve...
Chapter 39: Kakashi: Fire Style - Meteor Volcano!
"Seems I'll need to speed up my plans."
After the Akatsuki meeting ended, Obito realized he had delayed his task too long, causing Pain's dissatisfaction. Assigning the mission lead to Ah-Huo, a newcomer, was Pain's way of warning Obito.
Understanding this, Obito decided it was time to stop playing games.
"Zetsu, I need you to instigate the Take clan into rebellion."
During the past few months, Obito hadn't b...
Chapter 38: Orochimaru Defects from the Akatsuki!
"Sigh!"
This sigh from the Elder carried more weight than a thousand words, reflecting his extremely complicated feelings and clearly indicating his stance.
The facts were clear to everyone, what more could he do to defend you?
Make a feeble attempt to justify the unjustifiable?
How would that convince anyone?
Although there were too many suspicious elements about this incident that didn't hold up unde...
Chapter 37: Elder Genshi, This Brat is Framing Me!
"Wow, I never knew the Taketori Clan was connected to Konoha's Hyuga Clan!"
"This is the first time I've heard of such a secret!"
"It seems like the Taketori Clan might have a reason to betray the village after all!"
After Elder Genshi confirmed the connection, the gathered Jonin murmured in amazement.
"Quiet down!"
"We're not finished here!"
Seeing the conversation getting sidetracked, the Fou...
Chapter 36: Mist Ninjas Don't Deceive Mist Ninjas!
In the Mizukage's building, shadows filled the room as nearly all of Kirigakure's Jonin gathered.
"Hey, Jonin Akun, do you know why the Mizukage called all of us here?" one Jonin whispered.
"Why are you asking me? Go away, don't interrupt my rap practice!"
"This is the most lively the village has been in ages! Ever since the Bloody Mist policy was reinstated, it's been so quiet."
"Quiet down! Are you crazy? ...
Chapter 35: It's Me, Hanare!
In a dark chamber of the Mizukage's building...
"Obito, Kakashi has been captured and locked in the prison!" Zetsu reported, curious about what Obito planned to do next.
"You'll see soon enough," Obito replied. "Now go inform Hanare—tell her she can begin."
Ignoring Zetsu's inquisitive gaze, Obito proceeded to call a meeting of all registered Jonin in Kirigakure under the name of the Fourth Mizukage. However, to avoid suspicion, he ex...
Chapter 34: Kakashi Captured, Served a Big Bowl of Noodles!
Not long after Hanare entered the misty forest, Kisame Hoshigaki led a team of Mist ninjas into the area as well.
"They're here again?"
The large-scale movement of Mist ninjas couldn't be concealed in the quiet forest, and Kakashi, as alert as a frightened bird, quickly sensed that he was being pursued again.
With no way out, he thought, What now? Will that mysterious person come to save me again?
K...
Chapter 33: Uchiha Obito's Plan Against Kakashi!
"What a terrifying jutsu! But I've memorized it with my Sharingan—it's mine now!"
Although Kakashi had trapped himself inside an earth dome, the commotion outside made him curious. He created a small hole in the dome and saw Uchiha Yi performing hand seals and unleashing a catastrophic jutsu. Shocked by what he saw, Kakashi quickly lowered his mask, revealing his Sharingan, and copied the jutsu.
However, what Kakashi didn...
Chapter 32: The Catastrophic Technique, Meteor Volcano!
As the encirclement tightened, Uchiha Yi, not wishing to draw further attention, concealed himself within a campfire. Surrounded by Mist ninjas with no escape, Kakashi felt resigned and stepped out from the shadows.
"Kill him!"
"This time, we can't let him get away!"
The Mist ninja squad leader gave the command, and the surrounding ninjas began forming hand seals, readying their jutsu to unleash on Kakashi. Th...