“Your Tailed Beast Ball is nothing special.”
Kawakaze stood firm, unscathed, his sword in hand. His golden pupils remained locked on Chōmei, the Seven-Tails.
“Impossible, absolutely impossible,” the Seven-Tails roared in disbelief. His Tailed Beast Ball had been cleaved in two—a feat that shattered his understanding of weapons.
Undeterred, a massive amount of chakra began gathering in his mouth once more. It seemed that apart from this attack, there was no effecti...
2024-12-26 02:06:25 +0000 UTC
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“Look at you being so stingy. I was just asking,” Kawakaze said casually.
“That stuff kills people. I don’t want it."
“But why don’t you use it?” Kawakaze pressed, still sensing the Village Head’s guarded demeanor. His curiosity was genuine, but he could clearly see the man’s unease.
“I already said I don’t have any, so how would I use it?” the Village Head snapped, fully alert and clearly frustrated. Besides, you haven’t given me the time to us...
2024-12-26 02:05:20 +0000 UTC
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A massive crack erupted from the ground where Tsunade's fist struck, snaking its way toward the Takigakure ninja.
"Ah!"
The weak Takigakure ninja were caught off guard, several of them tumbling into the fissure while only a handful managed to avoid the devastating blow. It was painfully clear that this group of ninja lacked the strength to pose any real threat.
"Help!" the lead Takigakure ninja cried out, scrambling for support. One of his subordinates fumbled to retrieve a ...
2024-12-25 15:18:51 +0000 UTC
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"It's easy to say whatever you want when you find it, but I don't know if the Seven-Tails in Takigakure is sealed in an object or within a human host."
Kawakaze had already considered this question. If it was sealed in a Jinchūriki, the first step would be to unseal it, allowing the Seven-Tails to run amok. On the other hand, if it was contained in an object, it would likely be deployed naturally during a confrontation with a strong enemy in Takigakure, simplifying matters.
"When...
2024-12-25 15:18:06 +0000 UTC
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After returning victorious from the Land of Rain, Konoha had settled into a rare period of calm.
Kawakaze and Tsunade frequently engaged in "deep discussions about the sparsely populated Hatake Clan".
This issue weighed heavily on Tsunade, and the two of them maintained a disciplined routine, resting at sunset and rising with the sun.
The well-rested Tsunade made remarkable progress in her research, largely because Kawakaze was no longer allowed unrestricted access to her la...
2024-12-24 23:58:31 +0000 UTC
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At this point, a cat could be doing handstands and a dog breakdancing, and it still wouldn’t change anything between them.
Kawakaze was effectively useless, so Tsunade and he retreated to their respective rooms. Both had already washed up. Tsunade, dressed in a loose-fitting robe, walked about with her delicate skin faintly visible. She seemed mentally prepared, and in the moment she was struck by the memory of Hanzō's Explosive Tag, Kawakaze's figure surfaced in her mind.
Tsun...
2024-12-24 23:57:41 +0000 UTC
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“Uncle, Auntie.”
The three children didn’t wait for Kawakaze to introduce them and called out enthusiastically.
“Hello! No need to be formal. Treat this as your own home from now on.”
The sparsely populated Hatake Clan was now bustling with activity, and Nayuki’s maternal warmth overflowed. Tears of tenderness filled her eyes.
“Yes.” The three children looked at the beautiful and kind Nayuki, their hearts moved as tears glistened in their eyes.
...
2024-12-24 15:02:00 +0000 UTC
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As the group moved farther into the distance, a yin-yang face emerged on the ground, watching Kawakaze and the others intently, its expression dark. The Rinnegan meant too much to him. It wasn’t until Kawakaze and the group vanished from sight that the face sank into the earth and disappeared without a trace. Kawakaze and the others remained completely unaware.
Days later, the yin-yang face reappeared in a vast cave. The cavern was expansive, with tunnels branching out in all directio...
2024-12-24 15:01:08 +0000 UTC
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“No, they have a blood feud with Konoha.”
Jiraiya sipped his sake, voicing his opposition. In the original story, deep down, he might have carried a guilty conscience, having trained the three younglings for years without bringing them back to Konoha.
“I don't approve either,” Orochimaru said slowly, sharing his opinion.
“You decide,” Tsunade said to Kawakaze. While she felt this wasn't a wise choice, she chose to support his final decision.
“Don't worry,...
2024-12-24 01:44:05 +0000 UTC
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“We have many people poisoned now, so we must hurry back to Konoha as soon as possible,” Tsunade said, taking out the antidote that Lady Katsuyu, the Slug, had delivered. “I now have the antidote, and I can quickly prepare a large batch.”
“How long will your antidote last?” Jiraiya asked, frowning as he glanced behind him at the pale, terrified faces of some Konoha ninjas. He feared that if they collapsed, they might never rise again.
“If we don't fight, it will last...
2024-12-24 01:43:27 +0000 UTC
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“You killed Kandachi?”
Hanzō's eyes narrowed sharply. Kandachi was his top fighter—his “right hand.”
“So, his name was Kandachi.”
“You can still see his body if you go now.”
Kawakaze stood with his sword drawn. After saving Tsunade, his emotions had settled, and he responded calmly to Hanzō's questioning.
“Then you can join Kandachi in death.”
“Kenjutsu: Kusarigama Two-Stage Strike.”
Hanzō leapt from the top of Ibuse...
2024-12-24 01:42:34 +0000 UTC
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Ibuse's head caved under Tsunade’s devastating kick, interrupting the gathering of the poisonous mist. Writhing in pain, Ibuse didn’t need Hanzō’s command; he instinctively twisted his body and swung his massive tail at Tsunade.
“Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!”
Jiraiya spat a torrent of oil, which ignited with Gamabunta’s flames, creating a fiery inferno that engulfed Ibuse and Hanzō. Forced to abandon his attack on Tsunade, Ibuse sprang away from the burning s...
2024-12-24 01:41:45 +0000 UTC
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Hanzō observed Tsunade and the others chasing the Amegakure ninja master off the battlefield, a sly smirk forming beneath his mask.
"I'm over here, kid," he called out.
Kawakaze turned toward the voice and saw Hanzō perched on a large tree near the battlefield, casually twirling his kusarigama as if it were a child's toy.
“I’d like to see how many clones you have,” Kawakaze muttered, narrowing his eyes. He wasn’t certain if this Hanzō was real, but he knew the clo...
2024-12-24 01:40:42 +0000 UTC
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Bang!
Hanzō learned that during his absence, the patrolling Amegakure Ninja had been massacred, and the low table in front of him was smashed to pieces.
This time, the Konoha team consisted of six exceptionally strong Ninjas, with Orochimaru being just one of them. As for their precise strength, the scout who reported this lacked the power to assess it accurately.
Hanzō had already fought Orochimaru before and considered him a defeated opponent. There was also a T...
2024-12-24 01:40:08 +0000 UTC
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Orochimaru immediately dispatched a ninja to summon the intelligence officer who had arrived earlier, using a specialized communication method. Having just arrived, Orochimaru was uncertain whether Hanzō had deployed Amegakure spies to monitor their movements.
After a brief rest, the summoned Konoha intelligence officer arrived.
“Konoha Ninja Hayato Yamanaka presents his respects...” said the officer, a Jōnin of the Yamanaka Clan and the leader of the Konohagakure Intelligen...
2024-12-24 01:38:46 +0000 UTC
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Since it was a meeting, Jiraiya brought his Konoha forehead protector and wore a green ninja vest.
His long white hair, tied casually behind his head, reached his waist, and the red mark under his eye had not yet extended to his mouth.
"Hello, Kawakaze," Jiraiya greeted with a warm smile. Even as a young man, he was undeniably handsome.
Easygoing by nature, Jiraiya was happy as long as Tsunade was content, willing to send his heartfelt blessings.
“Don’t be polite; ...
2024-12-24 01:38:06 +0000 UTC
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When the injured were taken to Konoha Hospital, the conscious Ninja reported the battlefield situation to Tsunade. She could only offer words of comfort and apply medicine to suppress the Ibuse toxin, temporarily saving their lives. Taking a blood sample of the toxin to the laboratory, she began her research.
However, the Ibuse toxin was complex, and even Hanzō himself had been affected by it. Developing an antidote would take significant time, and for now, Tsunade could only use other...
2024-12-24 01:37:29 +0000 UTC
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“Ibuse, break the Ninjutsu on the other side first,” Hanzō commanded.
“Ooh-wah, ooh-wah,” Ibuse cried loudly, moving its massive body with surprising agility. With a flick of its tail, it obliterated the combined Ninjutsu from the Konoha side, reducing it to ashes.
“Ooh-wah, ooh-wah,” the creature seemed to boast to Hanzō, who crouched down and patted its head in encouragement.
Manda’s expression shifted as he watched Ibuse. This big guy won’t be easy t...
2024-12-24 01:36:56 +0000 UTC
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Shinku was very attentive to his wife, generously paying for three months of postpartum care in one go. Tsunade was so thrilled that she nearly broke the threshold of his hospital room. A big client indeed.
Shinku was diligent, checking in daily and offering kind words. However, what Tsunade didn’t realize was that Shinku had only one child, making this a one-time gesture.
“Kawakaze, I heard from Counselor Koharu that the supplies from the Daimyō are nearly at the border of t...
2024-12-24 01:32:41 +0000 UTC
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"Are you Shinku Yuhi?" Tsunade asked.
"Yes, Lady Tsunade," the man replied. Though he knew Tsunade, she didn’t seem to recognize him.
"This is the room. They'll be discharged soon."
"You sit first," Tsunade said with a smile, leading the client into the room. It was a single, postpartum care room—quite expensive.
"Hello, I’m Kawakaze Hatake," Kawakaze said with a faint smile, introducing himself. If he remembered correctly, this was the father of Kurenai Yūhi. I...
2024-12-24 01:31:43 +0000 UTC
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As time passed, more people gathered outside the delivery room.
First, Duy returned alone, followed by Minato, who brought dinner. Soon after, Nawaki arrived with Kushina. The waiting area outside the delivery room was bustling and crowded.
Kawakaze and Sakumo finished eating the dinner Minato had brought and waited for a few more hours. Finally, the door to the delivery room opened.
“Both mother and child are safe. Congratulations, Sakumo,” Tsunade announced. Her face w...
2024-12-24 01:30:48 +0000 UTC
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Orochimaru and the Third Hokage exchanged letters, yet he remained hesitant to apply pressure on the Daimyō. After repeated persuasion from Orochimaru, the Third Hokage finally relented, sending someone to confront the Daimyō's office once more. As the most formidable force in the Land of Fire, he should have taken this step long ago.
At this time, Sakumo and Duy had returned to Konoha. Their wives were due to give birth any day, and they had also brought the young children back home....
2024-12-24 01:29:42 +0000 UTC
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"The baby is developing well,” Tsunade said as she led Nayuki out of the bedroom.
“I’m relieved to hear that. Thank you.” Nayuki touched her stomach, a budding sense of motherly love showing in her expression.
“You don’t need to be polite with me,” Tsunade replied warmly.
“Haha, we’ll be family soon enough,” Nayuki said matter-of-factly, her straightforwardness causing Tsunade to blush slightly.
“Let’s go. Kawakaze is waiting,” Tsunade said, g...
2024-12-24 01:28:04 +0000 UTC
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Kawakaze, this camp is no longer of any use,” Orochimaru declared, surveying the ruins of the warehouse before turning to Kawakaze. “I will lead the troops to evacuate and head to a town in the Land of Fire to settle down temporarily. We’ll find another campsite once the supplies arrive.”
His tone was cold and detached, reflecting his unshakable mental fortitude—far beyond Yamaru’s. With the camp exposed and supplies depleted, leading a large group aimlessly into the wildern...
2024-12-24 01:27:12 +0000 UTC
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“Fine, then let's send someone back.”
Kawakaze was unable to fully understand the nuances of the situation but opting to go along with the flow.
The original story hadn’t detailed much about the Second Shinobi World War—only the appearances of key figures. Kawakaze analyzed the current scenario and saw no flaws in Orochimaru’s strategy. Still, he couldn’t shake the feeling that his own actions, like the flap of a butterfly’s wings, might have altered the course of ev...
2024-12-24 01:26:38 +0000 UTC
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As Orochimaru advanced, Yamaru had already led the Amegakure ninja to block Konoha's path. A sense of relief washed over him—finally, he understood the Konoha ninja's intentions.
“Yamaru-sama, the Konoha forces are outnumbered. Should we avoid direct confrontation?” Tsugijirō suggested cautiously beside him. He still believed that engaging head-on was unwise.
“Lord Hanzō’s orders are clear: stop the Konoha ninja at all costs,” Yamaru snapped. “If we avoid the fight...
2024-12-24 01:24:14 +0000 UTC
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“Kawakaze, your guess is correct,” Orochimaru said.
“The Amegakure Ninja are retreating, avoiding direct confrontation with us. There are eyes everywhere, so at most, they’ll set up some traps. They have no intention of attacking us directly.”
He paused, sipping his sake. “It seems they won’t make another move unless we force their hand. For now, this counts as a minor victory.”
Orochimaru appeared to be in a rare good mood, having even brought a few pots of ...
2024-12-24 01:23:11 +0000 UTC
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After a night of rest, Orochimaru began deploying his troops early the next morning. He assembled all the Hyūga Clan members and sensor-type ninjas, forming specialized teams consisting of one Jōnin and three Chūnin each. Orochimaru himself led a sizable group of Konoha ninja to search the northern perimeter of the camp.
Kawakaze, however, volunteered to stay behind and guard the camp. He reasoned that the large-scale search would not be an effective training opportunity for the two ...
2024-12-24 01:22:22 +0000 UTC
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They returned to camp faster than they had left, with Kawakaze carrying Nawaki on his back. A Konoha ninja on duty approached to inquire, his demeanor noticeably warmer than when they first arrived. After a quick confirmation of their identities, he allowed them in.
Kawakaze headed straight for the small thatched hut, where Sakumo and Duy were still discussing the theory behind the Eight Inner Gates. Without the time to practice, the two had shifted their focus to refining their underst...
2024-12-24 01:20:07 +0000 UTC
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An inch longer brings strength; an inch shorter, danger. This principle was evident in the fierce clash before them—the collision of skills was formidable but not overly perilous.
The two young ninja swords, wielded with precision and a solid foundation, forced the three Amegakure Ninja into retreat.
Nawaki, unharmed, advanced and delivered a precise slash, cutting through the mask of the nearest enemy, revealing a youthful face beneath. Enraged, the Amegakure Ninja tore off his...
2024-12-24 01:18:56 +0000 UTC
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