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Mastermind of the Akatsuki 369

Chapter 369: New Tricks in the Chūnin Exams

As Rasa began to use his Magnet Release ninjutsu, Kankurō, hiding outside the exam venue, furrowed his brow.

As a puppeteer of the new era, Kankurō naturally employed modern cheating methods. Unlike the old-school puppeteers who hid inside the exam hall and used puppets to spy, he searched for answers directly from outside.

Once he found the answers, he could simply transmit them via a chakra relay device, allow...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 368

Chapter 368: Kakashi's Doubts and the Stern Rasa

Upon seeing Kakashi’s figure, Naruto and Sasuke stopped eating their ramen and quickly greeted him.

Ever since returning to the village after completing the Land of Waves mission, Kakashi had rarely taken them on low-rank missions. Instead, he spent most of his time holed up at home, doing who-knows-what, only occasionally calling them to teach some basic shinobi knowledge.

The two of them had thought a lot ...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 140

Chapter 140: The Daimyō Makes an Appearance

Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

As the first light of dawn broke, the villagers of Sunagakure woke from their slumber and opened their doors and windows to begin a new day. However, the sight that greeted them made them rub their eyes in disbelief, wondering if they were still dreaming.

Overnight, the massive, barren rock walls that surrounded Sunagakure had transformed. Countless patches of green now dotted the once li...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 367

Chapter 367: Ichiraku Ramen

After half a month of travel, Byakuya arrived at Konohagakure with the shinobi from Amegakure.

During these two weeks, Byakuya hadn’t just been traveling, he had taken the Amegakure shinobi on a sightseeing trip, enjoying the scenery of the Land of Fire along the way.

Upon arriving in Konohagakure, Byakuya was quickly welcomed by the Third Hokage. Seeing the aged Hokage, Byakuya joked, "Third Hokage-sama, you’ve gotten much ol...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 139

Chapter 139: The Great Toad Sage

As the scenery before their eyes shifted, Jiraiya and Minato found themselves in Mount Myōboku in an instant.

Jiraiya, long accustomed to the Reverse Summoning Technique, and Minato, a master of space-time ninjutsu, naturally felt no discomfort.

While Jiraiya was already familiar with Mount Myōboku, this was Minato's first visit.

Before them stretched a forest filled with gigantic plants. Vines and leaves rested on th...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 366

Chapter 366: Konoha Collapse Plan

Under the orders of the Third Hokage, news of Konoha's upcoming Joint Chunin Exams quickly spread across the entire ninja world.

Unlike previous joint exams, this one was open to the entire ninja world.

Before long, the major villages received invitations from Konoha. The invitation not only included a sincere greeting from the Third Hokage but also proposed that the Chunin Exams serve as an alternative to battlefield confli...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 138

Chapter 138: Training at Mount Myōboku

Rasa explained his idea about trains, or more specifically, the "Lightning Rail."

In simple terms, it involved laying tracks on land and using lightning-based or fire-based chakra—or any energy source that could serve as propulsion—to create vehicles that could run on these tracks.

The six individuals present were momentarily stunned.

"What? Is it impossible?"

"No."

It was Hōki who answered.

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 365

Chapter 365: Return and the Eve of the Chūnin Exams

After digesting this shocking news, Kakashi looked at Byakuya, filled with questions.

He didn’t understand why Kushina, missing for years, was with Byakuya. Why hadn’t she returned to the village? Was it because she feared the masked man who orchestrated the Nine-Tails attack, or was she wary of Konoha itself?

Byakuya saw the doubt in Kakashi’s eyes and gave him an answer.

"Kakashi, Kushina onl...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 137

Chapter 137: The Sky Ninja and the Artisan Ninja

Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

After signing the summoning contract with Ryūchi Cave and becoming its inheritor, Rasa chose to temporarily return to Sunagakure.

He was just so damn busy!

Although Sēramu was now assisting him with some trivial matters and becoming more proficient, many major decisions in the village still required his final approval.

In addition, Karura's pregnancy made him feel the ne...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 136

Chapter 136: Winds of Change

Land of Fire, Konohagakure.

In the base of the Root.

Although the Third Hokage had long since dismissed Danzo and stripped him of his position as the leader of the Root, Danzo still secretly commanded the Root, choosing to remain in hiding.

One reason was the massive losses suffered during the last mission in the Land of Rivers, and the other was to avoid provoking the Uchiha clan. However, this did not mean Danzo was idle....

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 364

Chapter 364: Kakashi, You Should Know Who She Is

After recovering, Itachi Uchiha looked at Byakuya as if he were staring at a monster.

He knew there was a gap between their strength, but he hadn't expected it to be this vast. His prized dōjutsu, Tsukuyomi, had absolutely no effect on Byakuya.

Had Byakuya not only reached Kage-level in ninjutsu and taijutsu but also in genjutsu resistance?

This realization made Itachi start to worry. Would Byakuya's ex...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 363

Chapter 363: Mere Tsukuyomi

A few hours later, under the cover of night, Team 7 successfully reached the coastline.

This time, their landing was smooth, there were no guards, and no shinobi intercepting them. They entered the Land of Waves without issue and safely escorted Tazuna to the civilian district.

Before long, Tazuna led them to his home.

In the house, there was only a seven- or eight-year-old child, living alone with Tazuna. The child's father...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 135

Chapter 135: Contract

“What does this mean?”

Rasa looked at the scroll, which stated that the key to mastering the Dragon Transformation Technique was a scale from the White Snake Sage. He turned to the White Snake Sage with a puzzled expression.

The White Snake Sage, looking as if it had everything under control, explained,

“As you can see, there are two conditions for mastering our Ryūchi Cave’s Dragon Transformation Technique. First, you mu...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 362

Chapter 362: Continuing the Mission

Faced with Byakuya's inquiry, Obito nodded and then curiously asked, “I transferred the money to a nearby base long ago. You just need to send someone to retrieve it. However, what I really want to know is why you’re so obsessed with money? With our strength, as long as we successfully collect the Tailed Beasts and revive the Ten-Tails, money will be nothing more than a number to us. There's no need to deliberately amass wealth.�...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 134

Chapter 134: Rebirth and Transformation

“Eaten early?”

This was something Rasa didn’t know about.

He only remembered that in the storyline, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had eaten the Chakra Fruit, but whether she had eaten the complete Chakra Fruit, he wasn’t sure. However, upon reflection, there were indeed some clues.

The most obvious one was in the Boruto storyline, when Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki came to Earth searching for Kaguya, nearly a thousand years h...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 361

Chapter 361: The Ignorant and Fearless Gato

Faced with the sudden Wood Release technique, Kisame did not retreat but attempted to resist.

However, against Yamato, Kisame’s expertise in Taijutsu and Water Release was completely countered, preventing him from displaying his full strength. With no other choice, he dove into the sea, peering at Yamato and Kakashi from beneath the water’s surface.

Realizing that the newcomer was Yamato from Konoha’s Anbu, K...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 133

Chapter 133: Trinity

!!! 

To be honest, Rasa had considered many reasons why the White Snake Sage might want to meet him. But what the White Snake Sage had just said was completely beyond anything he had imagined. 

Evolve into a dragon!? Was the White Snake Sage insane? Or had he wandered into the wrong story? Wasn’t this the world of Naruto? 

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 132

Chapter 132: The Secret Techniques of Ryuchi Cave

The once magnificent palace had now transformed into a massive cave. The surroundings were filled with dark, damp rocks, and the air was thick with moisture. At the far end of the cave stood a towering stone wall adorned with countless lanterns. At its center was a carved beast's head, its mouth holding a large scroll inscribed with three bold characters: Ryuchi Cave. 

Beneath the beast's head...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 131

Chapter 131: The White Snake Sage

Poof!

Accompanied by a burst of white mist, the floating Tagitsuhime slowly opened her eyes and appeared before the three individuals: Rasa, Bunpuku, and Karura. 

With a gentle voice that perfectly matched her beauty, she spoke. 

“Oh, how surprising. Has Rasa-sama already prepared so quickly?” 

However, as soon as she finished ...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 130

Chapter 130: Yomi Space

Rasa’s explanation cleared up some of the confusion in everyone’s minds. However, when it came to Yin-Yang Release, the group was still somewhat puzzled. They had never seen or experienced Yin-Yang Release techniques before.

This was understandable, as Yin-Yang Release was a power at the level of the Sage of Six Paths, a secret art only accessible to those with Ōtsutsuki lineage.

The highest level of power ordinary shinobi could ...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 129

Chapter 129: Senjutsu Energy (Part 2)

Rumble!

With a deafening roar, countless trees erupted from the ground, twisting and intertwining.

A massive three-story building rose from the desert.

At this sight, the expressions of everyone present shifted from astonishment to outright terror.

Even Honoka, who had only recently joined Sunagakure, was wide-eyed with shock. The others were no less stunned.

Pakura, Michikawa, and Bunp...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 128

Chapter 128: Senjutsu Energy (Part 1)

It was clear that Rasa’s so-called "Breathing Technique" was inspired by another anime he had seen in his previous life—Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. To some extent, this method of training was quite reliable, akin to aerobic exercises in fitness training.

As for why Rasa had revealed the existence of Senjutsu energy and this place to so many people, it was because he needed to strengthen the faction capable of using Sen...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 127

Chapter 127: Breathing Technique

As someone who had lived in Sunagakure since its founding, grown up during the era of the First Kazekage, became a jonin during the Second Kazekage’s reign, and rose to the position of elder during the Third Kazekage’s time, Chiyo was intimately familiar with the surroundings of the village.

In fact, she knew the area like the back of her hand.

But now, as she looked down at the winding rivers and sprawling forests that s...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 126

Chapter 126: Kunmi

Under the night sky, within the Sand Clan’s compound.

As the clock approached eight, Michikawa, having finished dinner, prepared to head to the Kazekage Building for the meeting. However, judging by his furrowed brow, his mood was far from light.

The decision Rasa had made earlier that day—to abolish the creation of jinchūriki in the village—struck him as overly idealistic.

He was well aware of the dangers involved in creating...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 125

Chapter 125: The Result of Knocking a Woman

Rasa’s mysterious demeanor left everyone in the room feeling curious and slightly uneasy.

"Don’t worry, it should be good news. You’ll find out tonight."

Pakura, unable to contain her curiosity, asked,

"Are all of us going?"

This reminded Rasa to clarify. He glanced around and said,

"Sēramu, you don’t need to attend. You’ve only just started learning ninjutsu, and that kind of power is ...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 124

Chapter 124: Honoka's Arrangement

After a while, the two girls finally stopped crying and wiped away their tears.

Hana, visibly excited, turned to Rasa and said,

"Rasa-sama, how did you find Honoka-nee? I thought I’d never see her again in this lifetime!"

Honoka, being the older sister, gently patted Hana’s head. Her calm demeanor contrasted with Hana’s bubbly excitement, but the joy in Hana’s smile made it clear that Rasa hadn’t lied.

...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 123

Chapter 123: Return to the Village

After bidding farewell to Miroku, Rasa quickly led Honoka and the Raijin Four back to Sunagakure Village.

Thanks to his direct control of gold dust to fly them over, Sunagakure came into view just as dawn broke.

Rasa immediately ordered the Raijin Four to summon Chiyo-sama, Ebizō-sama, Pakura, Michikawa, and Karura to the Kazekage's office. He specifically instructed Chiyo-sama to bring her disciple along before heading to...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 360

Chapter 360: Sasuke and Shisui

After hearing Shisui’s words, Itachi fell into a long silence. He wanted to tell Shisui that everything he had done was for the sake of the village since it was the right choice.

Back then, a war between the Uchiha clan and the village was inevitable. No matter the outcome, Konoha would have been left severely weakened, if not on the brink of collapse.

Indeed, if Itachi hadn’t stopped the Uchiha coup in time, Konoha, alread...

My Journey as Fourth Kazekage 122

Chapter 122: The Invitation

Rasa had never imagined that Ryūchi Cave, the place he had tirelessly sought but never found, would come to him on its own. Yet, instead of feeling joy, he was filled with caution. He believed that the White Snake Sage, the ruler of Ryūchi Cave—one of the Three Great Sage Regions—would not seek him out without a reason.

The girl named Tagorihime, sensing Rasa's wariness, smiled gently and said,

"Please do not worry, Rasa-sam...

Mastermind of the Akatsuki 359

Chapter 359: A Reunion After Four Years

Kushina and the Nine-Tails were old acquaintances. Ever since Mito Uzumaki grew too old to bear the burden of being a jinchūriki and sealed the Nine-Tails within Kushina, the two had coexisted for decades.

Their relationship couldn’t be described as harmonious, but it wasn’t exactly hostile either.

The Nine-Tails constantly sought opportunities to take control of Kushina by releasing its chakra, while Kushina reli...