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Chapter 169: Feigning Death for Gold

As the fire gradually died down, Kazuyama stood there, fuming with anger. His expression darkened, clearly displeased.

Inside his mind, he glared viciously at Chōmei, who sheepishly muttered,

"It’s definitely the paralytic powder’s fault—otherwise, this wouldn’t have happened."

Kazuyama wasn’t having it.

"Shut up!" he snapped.

"Do you realize my eyes have been contaminated?!"

"My god! I actually helped you experiment with this damn Scale Powder! ...

Chapter 61: Resolute Compensation

The clerk clutched his numb, aching face, staring at Lord Cole in utter disbelief.

He hadn't said anything wrong, had he?
Why was Lord Cole so furious?

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't figure out what he had done to provoke such wrath.

“I... Did I do something wrong?” he stammered, his face filled with shock and confusion.

The other clerks and the personal guards were just as stunned, frozen in place, too afraid to move.

“Open your damn eyes and ...

Chapter 60: Seeking Justice

The outskirts of the Imperial Capital.

A run-down thatched hut.

This was where the impoverished family lived.

Compared to the bustling streets of the Imperial Capital, the hut looked pitifully shabby.

And families like this—too poor to even afford medicine—were far from uncommon in the capital.

Including Blayn and Seryu, the entire Imperial Assassination Unit had around twenty members.

The tiny hut couldn’t possibly fit them all.

“It looks lik...

Chapter 328: The Boat of Friendship

“Careless?”

“Then you'd better pay attention from now on.”

Kurenai’s brows furrowed as she thought to herself that this guy truly needed a good beating. Without hesitation, she charged forward again.

This time, she unleashed her full speed, engaging Asuma in a fast-paced fight. After just a few moves, Kurenai landed an elbow squarely on Asuma’s chest. His face twisted in pain as the force sent him flying backward.

“Kurenai, well done!” Guy shouted excit...

Chapter 327: Practical Combat Assessment

It happened so quickly.

With a loud bang, Guy's powerful kick landed on Kakashi's arm. Kakashi blocked the blow, his foot sinking several inches into the ground from the impact. With his free hand, he swung to grab Guy's leg.

“I won’t fall for the same trick twice,” Guy declared, his tone firm. He had learned the hard way—he’d lost count of how many duels it had taken to understand Kakashi’s tactics.

But it was too late. Kakashi’s grip tightened around Guy’s ...

Chapter 168: Chōmei’s Scale Powder Experiment – Impossible to Look At!

"This is too much! You woke me up in the middle of the night just to move goods?"

"I've just recovered from my injury!"

Kazuyama ignored Kinrin’s complaints, already focused on gathering the carts together.

As for the ninja guarding them? He simply tossed them into a pile—he’d deal with them later.

"Never mind that! You carry them yourself!"

"I am a majestic golden snake! It’s impossible—absolutely impossible!"

Kazuyama watched as Kinrin frantical...

Chapter 167: The Hundred-Millionaire and the Hundred-Million Ryo Debtor

One month later, under the cover of night, in a mountain-stream town within the Land of Lightning—

A, the Raikage's son, walked briskly toward an inn, carrying a money box in his hands. Three Kumo ninja followed closely behind.

Inside, Kazuyama was already preparing for his next crime. To avoid suspicion, he had booked two rooms in advance. As soon as he entered, a puff of white smoke rose, revealing his true form. A devious smile spread across Kazuyama’s face.

"Another ...

Chapter 59: It's All for You

Blayn let out a small sigh. “Why are you all overthinking this? I already told you—it’s not set in stone yet. I need time to consider my options.”

Kurome froze for a moment.

Commander Blayn was seriously thinking this over?

Did something like this even require consideration?

Becoming General Esdeath’s deputy was an opportunity countless people could only dream of.

Not only would it remove the burden of dealing with the high-ranking officials of the Impe...

Chapter 58: The Conscience Faction

With the little black cat in his arms, Blayn led Esdeath on a tour of the Imperial Assassination Unit's base.

"You really are amazing, Master. Even walking alongside General Esdeath, you remain completely at ease."

Seryu watched them leave together, smiling with admiration.

However, the other Assassination Unit members, including Kurome, weren’t as cheerful. After all, Commander Blayn would soon be leaving them.

They had finally found a superior worth following, only...

Chapter 326: Osamu Suzuki

“Ahem...”

With a light cough, the teacher instantly silenced the noisy classroom. It wasn’t because the children were particularly obedient, but because the teacher himself looked intimidating.

He limped on one leg, and a scar stretched across his face, leaving only one eye open. As his single eye scanned the room, a wave of unease rippled through the students.

“My name is Osamu Suzuki,” he began, his voice slow and deliberate, “a retired Chūnin.”

His ga...

Chapter 325: Class Assignment

“Here is the registration form. Fill it out and give it to me.”

Kawakaze’s office was livelier than usual today—it was typically quiet and empty. As he spoke, he handed the two registration forms to Duy and Kurenai’s mother. Nearby, the three children chatted happily, munching on snacks.

As long as duels weren’t mentioned, Kakashi still considered Guy a good friend.

“Okay.”

Duy and Kurenai’s mother took the registration forms and began filling them ou...

Chapter 166: Borrowing Money from the Enemy Nation, Putting Them in Debt

“Kazuyama, what are you doing?”

"Haha, what? Isn't this old guy coming after me? How do I get back at him without making him rack up a debt of hundreds of millions?"

Kazuyama snorted in dissatisfaction, then led the way toward the town.

The Land of Lightning was full of towering mountains, and the town ahead was nestled at the outer edge of the country, backed by a large mountain. Despite the raging battle in Kumogakure, this place remained peaceful and thriving.

U...

Chapter 165: Deep Behind Enemy Lines

“No, I was there to observe the battle as well. But with the Tailed Beast’s rampage being so widespread, I decided to retreat.”

Who is Kazuyama Gekkō? He doesn’t even flinch when he lies.

Despite Tsunade’s serious expression and commanding presence, she couldn’t exert the slightest pressure on Kazuyama.

“Really?”

“Absolutely.”

Tsunade wasn’t skilled at interrogations, and seeing how composed and unbothered Kazuyama was, she chose to believe...

Chapter 57: A Rare and Precious Kindness

Of course, there was still the possibility that a man had turned into a female cat.

For a Teigu, such a transformation wouldn't be difficult.

Blayn thought to himself that it would be best to just assume this cat was male—or better yet, not think about it at all.

Still, while bathing the black kitten, he instinctively avoided certain sensitive areas.

Meanwhile, Chelsea did her best to suppress her embarrassment, letting Blayn handle her body without resistance.

Chapter 56: Turns Out It's a Little She-Cat?

"Forget it. Go take your bath. I'll look around on my own," Esdeath said before casually stepping into the nearest room.

It happened to be the Assassination Unit’s break room.

Inside were Seryu, Kurome, and the others.

Despite seeing so many people inside, Esdeath showed no surprise. "You’re the members of the Assassination Unit, correct?"

"Yes, General Esdeath," Kurome responded respectfully.

The others also showed expressions of reverence.

Though this...

Chapter 324: Kakashi Enrolls

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, three years had passed. Today marked the day the Konoha Ninja Academy began recruiting new students. A fresh batch of hopefuls was about to embark on their journey to become Konoha ninjas.

As the principal, Kawakaze wouldn’t miss this occasion for anything. Despite waking up early, he was still running slightly behind. By the time he arrived at the Academy, the area outside was already bustling with activity. Parents filled the space, their vo...

Chapter 323: Safe Return

"Ginji, why are you crying again?"

"Don't you like your great-grandmother anymore?"

Mito held Ginji in her arms, gently rocking him back and forth. The baby had just finished breastfeeding, but his cries filled the room once more.

The sound was heart-wrenching. Perhaps it was the milk—preserved and not as flavorful as fresh—or the unfamiliar texture of the pacifier.

"Maybe he misses Tsunade," Nayuki suggested, her voice tinged with exhaustion. She stood nearby, her...

Chapter 164: Awakening the Second Kekkei Genkai

Under the night sky, the Eight-Tails rampaged, its massive body wreathed in crimson energy as its eight tentacle-like tails lashed wildly.

The entire Kumo base was in chaos.

Far from the battlefield, Kazuyama and Tagitsuhime observed the destruction.

“My, my, that’s it. The Kumo base in the Land of Hot Water is finished.”

“Tagitsuhime, you’re truly ruthless. But I have to admit—well done.”

Just as Kazuyama was lamenting, a sudden notification echoed...

Chapter 163: Mind-Shattering Genjutsu and Rampage

As the Genjutsu took hold, Kazuyama saw A's body tremble slightly before a flicker of lightning coursed through him.

Good grief, activating the Lightning Release Armor in his sleep? This guy is definitely a psychopath.

A faint snarl formed on A’s face as his tightly shut eyes twitched, as if he had seen something that filled him with rage.

"Big sister Tagitsuhime, what kind of Genjutsu did you put him under? Why is he reacting like this?"

“He’s not going to sleep...

Chapter 55: Esdeath's Midnight Training Plan

What Esdeath truly meant was that she hadn't expected Blayn to be fond of such weak creatures.

In contrast, she had no interest in these so-called "cute" little animals. Something so fragile—she could kill it with a flick of her wrist, and even then, it wouldn't be satisfying.

“Well, I like small animals like kittens and puppies,” Blayn admitted with a nod.

“I see. So you have a soft spot for cute little things? How adorable,” Esdeath said with a teasing smile.

Chapter 54: Bathing the Little Black Cat

Blayn figured the most likely explanation was that the kitten was a spy sent by the Revolutionary Army.

After all, the Empire's Assassination Unit's greatest enemy—and practically its only one—was the Revolutionary Army. The unit had been created specifically to combat them. While the possibility of a foreign spy couldn't be completely ruled out, it was highly unlikely. Foreigners had little to do with them.

After tending to the black kitten’s wound, Blayn bandaged it up and...

Chapter 322: Orochimaru’s Ambition

"Forget it, I'm afraid the construction team will lose their jobs."

Kawakaze waved his hand dismissively, acting as if he hadn’t heard the praise.

“Shame on you,” Tsunade muttered, covering her forehead with her hand. She couldn’t believe she’d followed such a showboating personality.

“Ahem…” Sakumo cleared his throat, trying to defuse the situation. “The design is still quite good. It might even help refine the delicate use of Wood Release chakra. Tsunade,...

Chapter 321: The Grand Villa Technique

“I did it.”

Tsunade opened her eyes and leapt up with joy. It was a stark contrast to her earlier frustration, when even performing a single ninjutsu felt impossible. Now, she couldn’t wait to see if Nawaki would still dare to mock her as a “ninjutsu idiot.”

“Very good,” Kawakaze said with a grin. “Let’s make it a little more challenging.”

Rubbing his hands together, Kawakaze seemed deep in thought, clearly pondering what kind of Wood Release technique Ts...

Chapter 162: Night Raid on the Raikage’s Son Begins!

Kazuyama swiftly gathered natural energy, using the Coiling Serpent Technique before activating the Transparent Escape Technique. As he absorbed the energy in his concealed state, a faint red glow flickered across the red snake patterns on his body, marking the influx of natural energy.

“Chōmei, gather your chakra. I doubt it’ll be long before Snake Princess appears.”

“I know, I know. Ever since you got Snake Princess, you don’t need my Scale Powder anymore. Found yours...

Chapter 161: The Raikage’s Son Has Gone Too Far! Revenge Is a Must!

At this point, the Konoha base had begun to take shape with the efforts of many ninjas. Trenches lined the front, tents were set up in the back, and sentries were stationed around the perimeter.

Torifu was busy organizing people to further improve the base. When he saw Tsunade return, he was overjoyed and hurried over to greet her.

"Tsunade, how is it?"

Then, noticing the miserable state of Kazuyama, his expression turned serious. "Huh? What happened to this kid?"

He w...

Chapter 53: Little Black Cat Chelsea

The so-called high-ranking superior of the Imperial Assassination Unit was a royal palace official named Saikyuu.

His status was second only to Prime Minister Honest.

In fact, Saikyuu was the very founder of the Imperial Assassination Unit.

For now, word of what had transpired within the Assassination Unit had yet to reach him.

Until Saikyuu realized what was happening, Blayn had complete control over the unit—a window of time sufficient for him to accomplish many th...

Chapter 52: Gaea Foundation

"It's really that serious? Commander Blayn is going to be punished by the Empire because of us?!"

"This... this has to be a joke, right?..."

"Commander, please explain to them. There might still be a chance, right?"

Upon learning that Commander Blayn and Commander Seryu were facing punishment, everyone in the Assassination Unit panicked.

They had already lost so many comrades, and now even their two most trusted commanders were about to be taken from them...

Kuro...

Chapter 320: Tsunade Awakens

The three chatted and laughed in the house while Tsunade slept soundly, undisturbed.

Around noon, Misaki volunteered to go out and buy food, and Kawakaze specifically instructed her to bring back plenty of meat. From experience, he knew it would help Tsunade regain her energy once she woke up.

Time passed, and Kawakaze suddenly heard Tsunade let out a soft grunt. He quickly walked over to her.

“Are you awake?” he asked, his voice full of concern.

“I’m so hungry...

Chapter 319: Success

The laboratory was filled with dust from the trees that had dispersed, creating a suffocating haze. Tsunade lost her footing and collapsed.

Kawakaze reacted swiftly, vanishing from his spot and reappearing with Tsunade cradled in his arms. Carefully, he reached out to check her breathing. Relief washed over him—she was still alive.

“Come quickly and take a look. What's the situation?” he called out, his gaze fixed on Tsunade’s face. The once-distorted expression had soften...

Chapter 160: Retreat = Certain Kill? Kazuyama Gekkō Is Stunned

"Damn, I took out so much, and you're still trying to run?!"

Kazuyama's hands throbbed with excruciating pain, his face twisted in agony, but he still forced his legs to move, pushing himself forward.

"Flying Thunder God!"

Activating the Flying Thunder God Technique once more, he instantly appeared behind A, enduring the pain.

"Stay right there!"

"Many Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"

Dozens of venomous snakes surged forth again, but this time, A didn’t bother...