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Chapter 99: Takuya Yagami, Do You Even Know What “Ordinary” Means?

In the Leaf Village, Tsunade’s status is second only to the Hokage himself.

She’s on par with the village elders and the Hokage’s advisors.

So, Koharu Utatane’s accusation doesn’t really hold up.

It’s like a Genin getting in trouble for mouthing off to a Jonin—disrespecting someone stronger or older. But if both sides are Jonin, what’s the big deal if one insults the other? What’s anyone going to do about it?

“You…”

Is that really the poin...

Chapter 98: You Fight This War, I'm Done With It

"You know, Tsunade, as Hokage, I don’t really have much use for money," the Third Hokage began, slightly evasive.

"So, I don’t have any extra funds to give you."

"Being Hokage means you don’t have to spend money?"

Tsunade eyed him suspiciously. The Third Hokage, feeling the pressure, turned his gaze away, attempting to justify himself.

"Does being Hokage really require a lot of spending? Most of my time is spent in the Hokage office; I hardly find places to spend...

Chapter 97: Money’s a Curse, Even Tsunade Can’t Beat It

"Look at you, passed out like a dead pig. I was actually worried you’d embarrass yourself."

"I knocked you out and brought you back to your room out of the goodness of my heart, and you repay me by kicking down my door and accusing me of who knows what?”

"Doesn’t your conscience hurt? Aren’t you worried about setting a bad example for the kid?"

“...”

Takuya’s string of complaints left Tsunade speechless.

She had come to pick a fight, but somehow, it...

Chapter 96: Tsunade: Takuya Yagami, What Did You Do to Me Last Night?

“This should be enough money, right?” Tsunade grumbled, tossing a stack of bills onto the table. “Hey, boss, bring me two more bottles of sake!”

It seemed Tsunade had made a tidy profit from the war, reaping quite a bit from the battlefield.

Not every ninja liked to keep their money in the bank; some preferred to stash it in sealing scrolls.

Just unseal a scroll, and out would spill a heap of cash.

No doubt, Tsunade had struck it lucky.

As for whether Oro...

Chapter 95: If Konoha Can’t Have It, No One Can

Had Minato not been aware of Konoha's darker secrets, he might have thought Danzo was genuinely praising him. But after learning too much of what he shouldn't have, Minato could only think that Danzo was trying to manipulate him.

What a con artist! Who’d believe you?

Minato thought, There’s not a single decent person among you lot.

When Minato found out he would be staying behind to train under Jiraiya, his reaction was entirely different from Nawaki's....

Chapter 94: Minato Sows Discord Between Danzo and the Hidden Grass Village

The presence of Iwa ninjas here was entirely due to their search for Uzumaki bloodlines.

Ōnoki was hoping to bring any surviving Uzumaki back to Iwagakure for training. Whether it was their advanced sealing techniques or their unique bloodline, the Hidden Stone Village valued these immensely. Like the other villages, Iwagakure had its share of challenges when it came to finding suitable jinchūriki.

Upon hearing that Uzumaki bloodlines were discovered in the Hidden Grass Village,...

Chapter 93: Hanzo Confronts Chiyo—Extortion and Blackmail

"I suggest we leave this place as soon as possible and regroup with our reinforcements to prevent the Hidden Rain from encircling us again," Orochimaru advised, his tone laced with urgency.

If the Hidden Rain were still pressing their advantage, Orochimaru might have felt more at ease staying put for a while. But the current situation was too strange, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. The sooner they left and regrouped, the better.

"Agreed," Tsunade rep...

Chapter 92: Breaking Through the Siege—The Hidden Rain’s Strange Tactics

The Hidden Rain's assault was far more intense than Orochimaru had anticipated. Even with advance warning, they were barely holding their ground. If not for the prior intel, the three of them would already be planning their retreat.

At that moment, a small snake slithered out from Orochimaru's clothing, hissed twice, and spat out a scroll before quickly retreating. Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, picked up the scroll, and after a quick glance, handed it to Tsunade.

"What is it?" she...

Chapter 91: Stirring Up War—A Lesson in Power

“Go ahead, tell us!”

Minato and Nawaki nodded, determination etched on their faces. They had already uncovered so much—what harm was there in learning a little more? How Takuya knew all these secrets wasn’t the issue anymore. What mattered was understanding just how deep the darkness ran in Konoha’s leadership.

“Alright,” Takuya began, with a hint of reluctance. He almost felt sorry for Nawaki.

“Here’s the reality of it: The Uzumaki clan was always an ally ...

Chapter 90: Worse Than Abandonment Is Betrayal

The young Uzumaki girl trembled slightly but obediently sat still, keeping her head down, not saying a word.

“You’re from the Uzumaki clan, aren’t you?” Takuya’s question hung in the air.

The girl looked up in shock, her dirty face filled with disbelief. She hadn’t expected her identity to be guessed simply because of her hair.

“So, are you going to bite me too?” she asked, her voice trembling. “If you have to, please be gentle. I’m scared of pain.”

Chapter 89: Encountering a Member of the Uzumaki Clan in the Land of Grass

"Besides, people see us as just three kids, easy to push around."

Takuya smirked, continuing, "So why bother dealing with them? Minato, go hunt. Nawaki, gather some firewood. Let’s get dinner started."

Ignoring them was just fine with Takuya—he didn’t want to waste his time on Grass Village, a bunch of fair-weather friends he had no respect for.

You’re the captain, you call the shots.

Without hesitation, Minato and Nawaki split up, one heading off to h...

Chapter 88: Hidden Agendas of the Sand and Stone Villages

Chiyo’s face was twisted in a terrifying scowl, her eyes bloodshot with fury, as if she were staring down her most hated enemy.

The ANBU operative standing before her was paralyzed with fear.

Word had come from the battlefield in the Land of Rivers: Chiyo’s son and daughter-in-law, in an attempt to cut off Konoha’s supply lines, had led a team deep into the Land of Fire.

They had then been active in the Land of Rivers’ battlefront, only to be slain by Hatake Sakumo, ...

Chapter 87: Is This a Form of Protection or a Deliberate Diversion?

If Kurama hadn’t been sealed securely inside Kushina, Orochimaru might have started to suspect that Snowy was just a differently colored version of the Nine-Tails.

With Snowy’s help and Takuya’s own strength, subduing Manda shouldn’t have been a problem.

Orochimaru wasn’t inclined to make a fuss, primarily because he didn’t rely on Manda’s power that often.

After all, Manda always demanded a tribute, and finding suitable sacrifices wasn’t easy.

Moreover...

Chapter 86: Orochimaru: Who Is Manda’s Master? Can I Summon Him Again?

"Yes, Master," Manda replied, his voice trembling with fear as he quickly retreated back to Ryuchi Cave.

With the situation resolved, Snowy returned to her mini form and gracefully perched on Takuya’s shoulder. She nuzzled his cheek affectionately, then curled up into a small, fluffy white ball.

Takuya turned to Nawaki with a shrug, a playful smirk on his face. "Looks like I accidentally stole your teacher’s summoning beast."

This really isn’t my fault.

...

Chapter 85: Manda: It’s Not That I’m Weak, It’s That This Vixen Is Too Fierce

For the first time, an enraged Snowy revealed the full power and immense form that a tailed beast should possess.

The terrifying chakra radiating from Snowy left Manda, who was pinned to the ground, completely dazed.

Who am I?

Where am I?

What am I doing?

Gulp!

Seeing Snowy transform into a terrifying giant beast, as large as a small mountain, and pin Manda to the ground with a single paw, Nawaki and Minato gulped in shoc...

Chapter 84: Snowy: A Smelly Snake Like You Dares to Threaten My Master?

Realizing that Amegakure’s forces were mobilizing on a large scale, Takuya was taken aback. He quickly said to Minato and Nawaki:

"Amegakure’s ninja are gathering in large numbers; they’re targeting us from Konoha. We need to return to camp as soon as possible."

Whether or not they were specifically targeting Konoha, leaving quickly was definitely the right move.

Takuya had no intention of getting surrounded and then dragged into a senseless battle.

He could esca...

Chapter 83: Black Zetsu Takes Notice, Encountering Amegakure’s Ninja Army

"I'm sorry, but I can't agree to your request."

"Why not?" Yahiko asked, clearly disappointed.

Takuya’s expression was serious as he replied:

"I’m not really interested in taking on disciples or teaching them. Besides, I’ve seen too many instances where disciples end up killing their masters.

So forget about becoming my apprentice. Besides, I don’t have the time to stay in the Land of Rain and train you."

Yahiko felt a deep sense of disappointment at bein...

Chapter 82: There's Always Someone Stronger—Yahiko Wants to Become a Disciple

Nawaki was about to complain, but suddenly froze.

It was because Takuya’s words weren’t wrong; it’s just that Nawaki had never really thought about these things before.

When Konoha was established, the ninja world indeed experienced peace. Apart from some minor skirmishes, there were almost no major wars.

But why?

Wasn’t it because of the immense power and influence of Hashirama Senju, with the added threat of Madara Uchiha? Who would dare to cause trouble?

Chapter 81: If Negotiations Could Solve Problems, What Would We Need Fists For?

Outside, three small figures, drenched by rain and shivering from the cold and hunger, slowly approached the farmhouse.

"Excuse me, could you give us something to eat?"

A small boy with short, dark-golden hair stepped forward, his eyes full of helplessness, looking hopefully at Takuya and the others.

These newcomers were none other than Yahiko, the future leader of the Akatsuki, accompanied by Konan and Nagato, who kept his head down, making it hard to see his face.

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Chapter 80: A Battle on the Brink and Three Kids Appear

“What?” Hanzo shot up, feeling like the sky was falling.

The Rain Village was already desperately short on supplies, and now they’d been intercepted and destroyed?

“Did you send someone to investigate thoroughly?”

As the leader of a village, Hanzo’s composure was nothing short of extraordinary. He didn’t fly into a rage, didn’t start cursing out his subordinates for their failure.

He knew that as soon as the enemy got wind of this operation, they’d st...

Chapter 79: Why Should I Hand Over What I Rightfully Took?

Takuya stepped forward to meet the attack head-on. This time, he didn’t rely on his special skills. Instead, he fought using pure taijutsu and kenjutsu.

The two figures collided like phantoms, their blades clashing with a metallic screech. The force of the impact reverberated up Yoshida Shoichi’s arm, causing his pupils to contract.

This kid’s speed and strength…!

Both were far beyond his own. If not for his extensive combat experience, that strike ...

Chapter 78: Did No One Tell You? This Is the Land of Fire’s Territory

After packing up their gear, the trio left the camp that same day, heading toward the supply route.

Finally back in the Land of Fire after so long, they were able to take off their raincoats.

Thank goodness, Takuya thought, moving around in those things was a nightmare. They made them look like eerie, pitch-black shadows from a distance, creepy as hell. Takuya couldn’t help but sigh at the basic level of industry in the ninja world.

Even somethi...