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Chapter 198: Burn It All

"Why won’t you let us in?"

"Do you have something to hide?"

"We insist on going in!"

"Kill me if you dare!"

...

The villagers began to stir, stepping forward a few paces.

Fugaku’s lips curled into a slight smile, showing no intention of stopping them. The mounting pressure from the crowd was exactly what he wanted.

"What do you say? Shall we let them in?" Fugaku asked, directing his words at the increasingly panicked Sarutobi Clan ninja.

"I�...

Chapter 197: Surrounding the Sarutobi Clan Compound

That night, several small teams from the Uchiha clan quietly moved through the village's residential areas.

A leaflet was slipped under the door of every household, the operation carried out with remarkable speed. The flyers disappeared quickly from the teams' hands, and when they regrouped, their packages were already empty.

"Did you all get there?"

In the moonlight, the face of the Uchiha who spoke became visible. It was Midori, personally assigned to lead the operation by...

Chapter 196: Fugaku’s Fury

Homura Mitokado moved quickly. With Sarutobi Hiruzen's approval, compensation began being distributed the very next day.

The villagers' emotions calmed completely under the influence of money, and no more dissent against Hiruzen could be heard. For several days, Konohagakure enjoyed peace.

"Hiruzen, I don't think Kawakaze Hatake has any more tricks up his sleeve."

In the Hokage's Office, Homura sat with his legs crossed, looking very pleased with himself. Trying to use publi...

Chapter 195: Hiruzen Sarutobi’s Methods

“Listen to me, everyone.”

Hiruzen pressed his hands together, silencing the villagers once again.

“It’s not that I don’t want to go to war,” Hiruzen said. “I just want to ensure the safety of the village—and yours. Think of how many died when the Iwa Ninjas fought and Kumogakure attacked. That’s a situation I refuse to see repeated. While it’s an honor for a ninja to die on the battlefield, you are the roots of Konohagakure—losses we cannot afford.”

H...

Chapter 194: Public Opinion Erupts

Knock, knock, knock...

It was still early morning when a knock sounded at the door of the Sarutobi Clan residence.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had only fallen asleep in the middle of the night, was jolted awake. His wife, Biwako, was still sound asleep beside him.

Grumbling, he threw on a coat and made his way to the door.

A masked Ninja stood before him.

"What is it?" Hiruzen asked, his voice edged with irritation. His face showed signs of exhaustion, and his...

Chapter 193: Closing the Net

"How are things going?" Kawakaze asked as he entered the Uchiha clan grounds. Rather than heading home from the practice range, he had come straight here to meet Fugaku.

The two sat face to face, their interaction relaxed and informal—a sign of their growing familiarity.

"It's almost time to close the net," Fugaku replied, his concern evident. He had been keeping close tabs on the matter, asking for updates daily and staying fully aware of the progress.

"Thank you for your...

Chapter 192: The Two-Tails’ Cells

"Nagato, bring me that solution," Tsunade instructed as she focused on her work in the hospital's laboratory.

The finger used for the experiment on Hashirama’s cells had shown increased stability after extensive observation. Tsunade had also recently discussed with Fugaku the plan to use death row inmates as test subjects for further research.

As a Medical-nin, Tsunade didn’t shy away from human experimentation, particularly when the subjects were dangerous criminals. Orochima...

Chapter 191: Punishment

"You’ll fight my clone," Kawakaze said, pointing to the duplicate standing next to him. It had only a small amount of chakra infused. "If you win, I’ll agree to your terms. The same goes for you."

"Sensei, what do you have to agree to if you lose?" Yahiko asked hesitantly. He couldn’t even imagine winning—the shadow of Kawakaze’s strength loomed too large in his mind. He still remembered witnessing Kawakaze kill Hanzō firsthand.

"Have some ambition, and stop thinking ab...

Chapter 190: Konan and Yahiko

As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. The next day, Kawakaze and Tsunade woke up at noon. The previous night had been another sleepless one.

"Good morning!" Kawakaze said, pinching his palm while propping his head up with his other hand. His eyes were filled with affection as he looked at Tsunade beside him.

"Good morning your ass," Tsunade retorted, glaring at him and swatting his hand away. "I already said no, no, no, but you insisted on coming."

She sat...

Chapter 189: Returning to Konoha

"Finally, we're back," Kawakaze said as he looked at the gates of Konohagakure. Instead of using the Flying Thunder God Technique to enter, he walked.

"There's no need to get this excited." Orochimaru gave him a look that clearly said he thought Kawakaze was an idiot, then walked up to the gate and knocked slowly.

After a short wait, the gate opened, and two Konoha Ninjas greeted them with respectful bows.

"Lord Kawakaze, Lord Orochimaru," they said in unison.

"Hm," th...

Chapter 188: Let the News Drift for a While

Kawakaze returned to the Land of Hot Water with Orochimaru, and the two wandered through the streets. He was in a good mood, having fought the Third Raikage and obtained a secret technique. What a relief!

"Let's hang out for a couple more days?" Kawakaze suggested.

Orochimaru noticed that Kawakaze had no intention of returning to the village for now and gave him a slightly mocking look. "Sure!" he replied.

"Let the news float for a while longer," Kawakaze added. He ...

Chapter 187: The Secret Technique Acquired

“Ah~”

The Raikage let out a deafening roar, incited by Orochimaru’s provocation. The blue lightning surrounding his body condensed further, darkening until it appeared black in Kawakaze’s eyes.

“Lightning Release: Black Panther!”

The black lightning around the Raikage surged, taking the shape of a leaping leopard. It pounced directly toward Kawakaze with incredible speed, closing the distance in an instant.

Feeling the overwhelming pressure, Kawakaze’s he...

Chapter 186: Orochimaru’s Sage Mode

Kawakaze and the Raikage fought fiercely, while on the sidelines, Orochimaru and the Kumo Ninja were equally engaged in an intense battle.

Both sides clashed in a lively and relentless manner. The Raikage had not brought many people—Orochimaru counted fifteen in total—but all of them were Jōnin. There were no lower-level Genin or Chūnin among them. Among these was Dodai, a formidable opponent with a Kekkei Genkai, who was particularly difficult to deal with.

Initially, Oroch...

Chapter 185: Kawakaze vs. Raikage

Kawakaze and Orochimaru left Kumogakure and traveled to the Land of Hot Water, leaving a Slug Clone on Crescent Moon Island to monitor the situation.

A week passed without any news. The Raikage was still recovering from his injuries, making it impossible for him to arrive so soon. The Third Raikage, cautious as ever, wouldn’t risk facing two Kage-level opponents while injured. Who knew if it would come to a fight?

Kawakaze and Orochimaru, however, were in no rush. They spent the...

Chapter 184: Abducting the Two-Tails

"Listen to the noise, it's quite lively over there," Kawakaze teased, glancing at Orochimaru beside him.

The shifting location of the battle hadn’t escaped his notice, but it didn’t impact his plan. As long as the Eight-Tails wasn’t dealt with, the Kumo Ninja would remain preoccupied. And Kawakaze knew better than anyone that the Eight-Tails wouldn’t be subdued so easily.

"What, are you thinking of getting involved?" Orochimaru asked, his tone sharp and his snake-like pupi...

Chapter 183: Raikage vs. Eight-Tails

Rumble!!

Gyūki’s enormous body fully emerged, collapsing nearby houses under its sheer weight. With a single turn, its massive tail swept across the street, flattening everything in its path.

Dust filled the air as cries of grief echoed around the ruined street. Slowly, terror spread throughout the entire village of Kumogakure.

Villagers further away, who had not yet been affected, began moving toward the shelters in an orderly manner. However, due to the suddenn...

Chapter 182: Gyūki’s Rampage

After eating, the two resumed their daily routines.

By now, after a morning spent acclimating to their new roles, Kawakaze and Orochimaru had fully adapted to their assumed identities. Their actions showed fewer flaws, allowing them to blend seamlessly with those around them.

Several quiet days passed. During this time, Kawakaze made ample preparations, patiently waiting for the right moment to act.

Blue B had also grown more familiar with the Sealing Team after spending tim...

Chapter 181: Needs to Be Strong

"Er... well, let's take a look first," the leader of the Sealing Team said cautiously. He didn’t want to make any rash promises, knowing the seriousness of the matter. If something went wrong, he couldn’t afford to take the blame.

"Okay," Blue B agreed readily.

He stepped forward to the leader of the Sealing Team, removing his shirt to reveal a large seal on his chest. The ends of the seal had visibly shrunk, indicating that the Eight-Tails had been breaking through for quite ...

Chapter 180: Blue B

"The Two-Tails Jinchuriki is at the southernmost edge of the village, on a cliff near the coast," Orochimaru explained. "There’s someone watching over it, which is a bit of a nuisance. Only when Two-Tails goes berserk does the Sealing Team need to intervene."

"If we capture Two-Tails and leave, we can storm the place. If you have other plans, we’ll need to make additional arrangements," Orochimaru added, uncertain how ambitious Kawakaze’s goals were. He wondered if one Jinchuriki ...

Chapter 179: A New Identity

"Boss, four catties of the finest beef. And two jugs of sake," Kawakaze said as he entered a barbecue restaurant. Work was important, but one couldn’t neglect a good meal.

The beef in Kumogakure was renowned for its tenderness, and the sake was equally famous—this was a chance he couldn’t pass up.

"Okay, have a seat inside, and I'll bring it to you when it’s ready," the shirtless owner replied, standing in front of the grill. His dark skin glistened with beads of sweat. 2025-01-20 08:22:36 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 178: Land of Lightning

"Lord Third, I have important news," the head of Kumogakure’s intelligence division burst into the Raikage’s office in a panic.

"Hm? What is it?" The Third Raikage’s expression darkened slightly. After the failed attempt to kidnap Kushina and the widespread hunt for Kumogakure's spies in Konoha, he had little patience for more bad news. The worsening condition of the Two-Tailed Jinchuriki, Jonah, only added to his frustration.

"We have reliable information from a bounty hunt...

Chapter 177: Departure

Early the next morning, Kawakaze woke from his sleep. Tsunade was still resting soundly in his arms, clearly exhausted from the night before. Kawakaze smiled softly and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Without waking her, he got up quietly, washed, and made his way to the dining hall. It was still early, and only Sakumo was there, waiting for him.

“Big Brother,” Kawakaze greeted, understanding that Sakumo, who didn’t normally rise this early, had made a special effort t...

Chapter 176: Request for Mission

Hokage's Office.

“Lord Third, Kawakaze Hatake requests an audience.”

A shadow guard appeared in the office. Hiruzen was in the middle of discussing compensation matters with Homura.

Though the Second Shinobi World War had ended, the families of fallen ninja still required support. Compensation remained a top priority and a significant source of profit for the Sarutobi Clan. Of course, he would never voice such thoughts to Homura directly. It was something best kept in th...

Chapter 175: Bring Her Home

"Hey, where are you taking me?" Pakura asked, her voice tinged with frustration. She glanced around uneasily, noticing the curious stares of the villagers. Embarrassment bubbled within her. She was still the Kazekage—or at least, she had been.

If you're going to kill me, just kill me already. Why parade me through town like this?

"Just follow." Orochimaru's voice was cold and devoid of emotion. He didn’t even bother to turn around.

Pakura’s discomfort grew, bu...

Chapter 174: Pakura

The next day, Kawakaze and Tsunade woke up from their sleep. They released their tightly clasped hands at the same time, immediately noticing the unpleasant smell of sake on each other.

“Hurry up and wash up.”

Both wore the same disgusted expression.

“Haha, I'll go back first.” Kawakaze chuckled. There were no clothes here, so he naturally had to go home.

“Go ahead. I'll bring Orochimaru with me later, and we'll meet at the hospital,” Tsunade said, recallin...

Chapter 173: Reunion of Old Friends

“That’s about enough,” Kawakaze teased, trying to lighten the mood.

“Gululu~” Kushina’s stomach growled loudly.

“Haha, you’re starving,” Kawakaze laughed.

“Let’s eat,” Tsunade said, giving Nawaki a wink. He obediently led Misaki to the dining room. At that point, he didn’t care about barbecue or anything specific—after the tension subsided, he realized he was hungry too.

“Orochimaru, you’re finally back,” Kawakaze said, stepping up to ...

Chapter 172: Three Unlucky Fools

“Sensei, Kushina is gone!”

Minato arrived at the Hatake Clan in the blink of an eye, and Kawakaze was shocked to hear the news. After returning from the battlefield, how could he have forgotten about this?

He clearly remembered urging Minato to confess his love. He had even pushed their marriage timeline forward by several years, but this kidnapping incident had been unavoidable.

It was too late to regret now, but fortunately, Kawakaze had an idea of who had taken her. E...

Chapter 171: Kidnapping

Fugaku immediately convened a clan meeting upon his return.

In the Uchiha council chamber, he sat in the center, surrounded by the clan's key figures. The young man was learning to adopt a stern expression like his older brother, though traces of naivety still lingered.

“Today, Lord Third summoned me, attempting to meddle in the affairs of the Uchiha Konoha Military Police Force,” Fugaku announced. His tone was sharp, betraying his frustration. “What are your thoughts on thi...

Chapter 170: Raising a Challenge

The days after the war were seemingly calm.

Everyone lived a happy life, except for Hiruzen Sarutobi, who remained anxious and agitated. He was determined to hold onto the position of Hokage, believing it still needed him for further development.

Kawakaze, on the other hand, was waiting patiently for public opinion to shift in his favor. He spent his days comfortably, mentoring his disciples, spending time with Tsunade, and enjoying moments with Sakumo. The wedding date with Tsuna...

Chapter 169: Bang, Clang

"Then, Minato, show me the Rasengan, and I'll see if there's anything I can improve."

Kawakaze looked serious as he spoke to Minato, carefully concealing his true intentions. It was a little embarrassing for a Sensei to seek advice from his own student.

"Okay."

Minato didn't suspect a thing—after all, his Sensei had been the one to come up with the concept of the Rasengan.

"The first step is to gather your Chakra in the palm of your hand and spin it."

Minato ex...