Chapter 142: 138. Night Reaper Part-2
A/N:- Merry Xmas Everyone. My finals are finally over. Now we are back to schedule.
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Izuna calmly lies down on the bed with his eyes half-open.
Huh…
He notices a black apparition slowly crawling towards him.
'So… that's the assassin. I wonder how is he able to see me.'
The Assassin takes out the special transparent kunai and peeks through the blade of the kunai.
'This kunai is made from a special mineral found deep in the veins of the earth. It allows us to locate see in this absolute darkness and locate our target. My Kamishiro clan utilizes this special technique passed down through generations to fight in battle.
We had a very high aptitude for Genjutsu and Yin release. Thus we created the Night Release technique. Kamishiro clan was famed for their skillful use of Genjutsu. We were feared for our secret assassination techniques, and many other clans and villages hired us.
Our fame spread throughout the entire shinobi world when a few of our members successfully assassinated the First Kazekage... followed by the Second Kazekage during the Second Shinobi War.
Soon, the entire shinobi world saw us as a threat and the hidden villages sent their powerful forces to annihilate our village hidden deep in the Land of Silence.
They annihilated and killed almost the entirety of my clan. Only a handful of people escaped from the village. I was a young teenager at that time. I ran away from the village… starved in hunger for God knows how many days.
Finally, Akifumi-sama found me. He fed me… sheltered me… and to pay my gratitude. I became his hidden blade. A blade that will terrorize his enemies in the wake of night. I became the 'Night Reaper'.'
'Time to die.'
The Assassin raises his kunai and stabs it towards Izuna's heart.
'No one has ever escaped from the deadly Night Release of our clan. Even if the 'Silent Shinigami' of Konoha appears before me… he will also fall under my blade like the rest of the world.'
Stab… clank…
A shard of ice blocks the kunai and deflects it. The assassin panics for a second before he calms down.
'I don't believe he can see me in this darkness. We have assassinated many sensor ninjas and even the possessor of many powerful Kekkei Genkai using this technique. Unless the user has a powerful defense like the Third Raikage or a similar shield… then we are helpless against him.'
The 'Night Reaper' remembers his failed assassination of Third Raikage, where his kunai wasn't able to pierce through the absolute defense.
'That was the biggest humiliation of my life. As a Kamishiro clan member… I failed to complete an assassination. It won't happen again… it must be a fluke. I will try again.'
Izuna calmly looks at the assassination whose entire body is draped in black clothes and his face is covered with a black mask.
'Are we playing some sort of Assassin Creed here? Why does he look like a brotherhood member?'
Swish… Swish… swish…
The assassin flails his hands around to perform some unusual hand signs.
"…"
'What kind of ritual is he performing?'
Swish…
The special kunai flies towards the assassin and falls into his hand. The assassin infuses some chakra into the blade.
'Night Release: Stab of Umbrage'
Swish…
He swiftly moves in Izuna's direction to stab him again.
"…"
"I can see you alright."
Clank…
Izuna blocks another attack with an ice shard as he remarks to the assassin.
"Impossible… impossible! How can this be possible?"
The Assassin yells hysterically.
'No… this can't be true. You are lying.'
Stab… clank…
He tries to stab Izuna again, only to get parried by him.
"Your technique is quite interesting. I have learned a lot from you... I can even see hope for my new technique. But regretfully… you are my enemy."
Izuna sighs and makes some hand signs.
"Wait… wait… tell me… how can you see me in my Night Release?"
The Assassin… aware of his imminent death questions Izuna.
"That's a secret." Izuna smiles at the assassin and makes some hand signs.
"Ice Release: Chilling Touch"
He grasps the head of the assassin. The assassin's body freezes from head to toe with his eyes wide open.
"Let me real quick check his memories to learn more about his technique. If not for my Mangekyo Sharingan and Shock Release… this guy could have done a number on me."
Izuna searches through his memories.
"Kamishiro clan… huh! They are various powerful clans hidden throughout the Shinobi World. Chinoe clan is one such example... and this Kamishiro is another. Guess… I can never lower my guard… not even against a small-fry. Who knows if they might pull out a surprising ability and land a killing blow on me."
Crack… Crack…
Various cracks appear on the 'Night Reaper's body before it shatters into countless ice particles.
The special transparent kunai of the assassin remains intact. Izuna picks it up and examines it closely.
"This kunai is made of chakra. I have never seen such pure chakra anywhere else. And there is a mine of this material hidden in the 'Land of Silence'. Maybe… I should make a trip to the Land of Silence in the future."
Bzzz…
The Sin Seal on Izuna's hand wakes up. Izuna frowns and looks at the seal.
"What's the matter with this guy? It has been pretty obedient in the past few years. Is it revolting or something?"
The Sin Seal activates, and the Grimoire appears in front of him. The Grimoire opens its page and forms a mouth.
Chomp…
It chomps down on the special Kunai in Izuna's hand.
Crunch… crunch…
The sound of munching of kunai echoes in his ears.
"…"
"Give it back… Give the kunai back to me… I needed that for my research."
Izuna frantically grabs the Grimoire and shakes it violently to make it spit out the kunai.
"Oye!... stop with your nonsense. It is making me dizzy." The Yin Kurama growls at Izuna.
"…"
Haha…
"Izuna is still as childish as ever." An apparition of Kushina chuckles.
"What?... Ku… Kushina… nee-san… you can hear me?" Izuna points a finger at the apparition.
"Yes… we can see and hear you, Izuna," Minato replies to him.
"Even you… Minato-san." Izuna looks at the apparition of Kushina and Minato with wide eyes.
"Oye… don't ignore me." The Yin Kurama growls at Izuna.
"Shut up... you pesky fox… or I will feed you to this book like that kunai." Izuna scowls at Kurama.
Brrrr…
A shiver ran through Yin Kurama's body as it stares at the Sin Grimoire with dread. It quietly lays down and closes his eyes.
Izuna turns towards Minato and Kushina and questions him. "Since when…"
Minato and Kushina smile at him.
"We have looked at you all this time. The moment we were sealed by you in this book. This book started to drain chakra from the Yin half of Kurama and used it to heal our damaged souls and with that last addition of pure chakra from that kunai… our souls were completely healed."
Kurama opens one eye and remarks.
"They fed on my body or to say chakra. I never had any chakra in this past few years... and this book is still constantly draining all of my chakras as we converse."
Kurama closes its eyes again.
Haha…
Minato chuckles at Kurama and introduces him.
"The real name of the Nine-tails fox is…
"Kurama… right?" Izuna replies to him.
Kurama's eyes-widens as it stares at Izuna.
Sigh…
"Yes… I am not even surprised anymore." Minato sighs as he continues.
"Since… our chakra and soul were linked together… we were able to converse and reconcile with him. I don't blame him anymore."
Kurama opens his eyes and grins at Minato.
"Give a hug to big sister Kushina." Kushina rushes towards Izuna and hugs him.
"You have turned into a big boy in these past few years. I am sure plenty of girls have fallen for you." Kushina chuckles as she teases Izuna.
"It… it is not like that." Izuna hurriedly denies her.
Haha…
Kushina laughs at Izuna's reaction.
"Soon… Kushina nee-san… I will heal both of you soon." Izuna clenches his fist as he promises to Kushina.
"You don't have to push yourself… Izuna-kun." Kushina pats his head.
"Naruto is truly blessed to have a caring big-brother like you. Also… I am waiting for the day… when I will be able to hug him in my embrace and shower him with all of my love."
"Yes… that day will come soon."
Izuna assures Minato and Kushina.
He turns towards the Grimoire and questions.
"What kind of thing are you? How are you able to do almost anything?"
Ptui…
The Grimoire spits out the handle of the kunai, which hits Izuna straight into the face.
Haha…
Kurama burst out in laughter.
"That's what you get for calling her a thing?"
Izuna turns towards Kurama and tilts his head in confusion.
���What do you mean by her?"
Rattle… Rattle…
The chains around the sin grimoire rattles. Kurama immediately shuts its mouth and starts to behave like a cute dog.
"…"
Izuna silently stares at Kurama and questions.
"Where is the dignity of the most powerful tailed beast which you boast of so proudly?"
Humph…
Kurama snorts and replies.
"I don't give jack shit about dignity. Besides, it won't help me in this situation."
"…"
'Is he influenced by me? I have been using such kind of cusses a lot.'
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Chapter 143: 139. Meeting Utakata
Later in the next morning,
Izuna gives some instructions to Kimimaro before departing for the Terumi clan.
He enters inside the Terumi clan mansion. Three people are bowing in front of Fuji Terumi.
Izuna inspects them and recognizes one of them.
'Wait… He looks like Utakata. If I remembered correctly… he is the Jinchuruki of Six-tails.'
Izuna inspects Utakata. He secretly activates his Sharingan to gauge Utakata's chakra.
Hmm…
'He is not a jinchuruki yet. Maybe he will become one in the future.'
Izuna walks over to Fuji Terumi. Fuji notices him and nods his head.
He introduces Izuna to the three shinobis beside him.
"So… the fourth member I mentioned has arrived."
Fuji points towards Izuna and introduces him.
"He is Yuito Yuki… a member of Yuki clan and ice release user. He was the one who saved Mei."
The three members scrutinize him for a second. They notice his girly appearance and lose their interest.
Izuna tilts his head in confusion at Fuji.
Fuji introduces the three of them to Izuna. He points at a spectacled middle-aged man.
"He is Harusame… one of my trusted comrades from the Second Ninja war."
Fuji points at another person with a bamboo hat.
"He is Zengetsu… another trusted subordinate of mine. Last but not the least…"
Fuji points at Utakata and introduces him.
"He is Utakata… a student of Harasume and a powerful shinobi himself. All of you will be the personal guard of Mei and secretly protect her during every mission while completing the mission. Her safety will be your priority."
All of them nod their head and bow in front of Fuji.
"You all should familiarize yourself to know more about each other's abilities."
Fuji dismisses them before returning inside the mansion.
Sigh…
'That girl is so reckless. As a father… I can't help but worry about her future. If only there was no political power struggle… then I would have found a worthy man for her and married her off… I want to see my grandchildren before my death.'
Cough… cough…
Fuji violently coughs for a minute. He wipes the blood from his mouth and enters a room.
Elder Genji is patiently waiting for him. Elder Genji raises his head and notices the taint of blood.
"Your condition is getting worse… I will call one of my medic-ninja now."
Elder Genji knocks his stick on the floor.
Swoosh…
An Anbu member immediately flickers in front of him.
"Summon Hira. Clan leader Fuji needs medical attention."
Swoosh…
The anbu member immediately flickers out from the room. Fuji turns to Elder Genji and reports.
"Elder Fuji… he surely has some skills to survive an assassin attempt from 'Night Reaper'… but I don't think the Noble clan will give in that easily."
Hmm…
Elder Genji nods his head.
"Now he is one of our men. We can't allow the noble clans to do as they please. Lady Mei's safety is our priority…"
Elder Genji looks at Fuji's conditions for a second before he continues.
"You should slowly train her to handle the responsibilities of the clan and the village."
Sigh…
Fuji rubs his forehead as he ponders.
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Izuna scrutinizes the three people in front of him while they do also inspect him.
"I am Yuito Yuki." Izuna smiles at them while secretly inspecting their chakra.
Hmm…
'Utakata and Harasume have normal amounts of chakra. But this bamboo hat guy has way more chakra than a normal shinobi. Also… what's with that water bottle ties to his belt.'
The bamboo hat guy removes his hat and re-introduces himself.
"I am Zengetsu Hozuki… of the Hozuki clan."
Zengetsu has a tall and slender stature. He has blonde hairs styled into a pompadour. He has no eyebrows, a very thin mustache, and a triangular goatee.
Izuna notices the pompadour on Zengetsu's head and barely holds himself from laughing.
'He looks hilarious with that pompadour. Is that the reason why… he is wearing a bamboo hat?'
Zengetsu wears his hat again.
'Hmm… but to be from Hozuki clan. He must have some sort of relationship with the Second Mizukage.'
Out of his curiosity, he questions Zengetsu.
"Hozuki clan… one of the most powerful clans of Kirigakure. Even the Second Mizukage was one of the most powerful shinobi of Kirigakure."
Zengetsu nods his head as he reminisces.
"Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki was my Uncle and mentor. He was my idol, and it is my dream to become as powerful as him."
Zengetsu clenches his fists in resolution.
"So… do you want to become the next Mizukage?"
"No… I have no interest in Mizukage's position. I am not qualified enough to become a Mizukage."
Zengetsu shakes his head and denies it.
Izuna turns to the master-disciple pair. Utakata is staring at Harusame's every action like a devotee.
'This guy is fangirling his sensei.'
Harusame adjusts his spectacle with his index finger as he closely looks at Izuna's appearance. He then turns towards Utakata and assesses them with his eyes.
Shiver…
Izuna feels a shiver run down his spine.
'This pair of Master-student seems to have a quite complicated relationship.'
"So… you are an Ice Release user? It has been a while since I last saw someone with that cursed bloodline." Harusame remarks.
"Cursed Bloodline…?"
Izuna frowns as questions Harusame.
"What do you mean cursed bloodline?"
Haha…
Harusame chuckles before he replies.
"I don't want to scare you, kid… but there is a rumor spread across the village…"
Harusame pauses as he looks at Izuna's appearance.
"The male members of the Yuki clan are born with a womanly appearance because of their Ice Release Kekkei Genkai… and none of the male members survives till the age of thirty. Yes… thirty… no known male member of Yuki clan survived past that age… it was also the part of the reason why Yuki clan is on the verge of extinction."
Harusame turns towards Utakata and orders.
"Utakata… I have a task for you."
"Yes… sensei!"
Utakata silently follows Harusame. Zengetsu pats his head and walks away.
"See… you later, boy."
Izuna stares at the back of the bunch and muses.
'I guess I have some interesting days waiting ahead of me.'
He turns around the corner of the room to leave the mansion.
Bump…
He collides with someone and falls on them.
Squish… squish…
He feels a soft sensation in his hand.
'This feels good. It's a perfect size… it perfectly fits into my palms.'
Squish…
Unnghh…
Mei moans as she stares at Izuna in anger.
"If you had enough.. then would you mind standing up."
"I am sorry…"
Izuna immediately leaves his grasp and stands up.
"You have a perfect size." Izuna compliments her.
"Shut up… you pervert!" Mei blushes and immediately runs away from there.
Just now… she eavesdropped on the conversation between Elder Genji and her father. They were talking about her marriage. She bumped into Izuna while running away from the room.
'Marriage… it's still too soon for me. I have to ease some burdens of the father, then only I could think about marriage.'
The girly face of Yuito appears in her eyes.
'No… he is a pervert and also a member of the Yuki clan. I don't about the truth of the Yuki clan's curse, but I don't want to see my loved one die. Also… there is no redeeming feature in him… well… besides his face.'
Mei shakes her head and enters her room.
She takes out a picture of a woman from the closet. The woman has a similar appearance to her.
"Mother… father is trying his best to keep me happy… but I am already aware of his disease. He is trying very hard to hide it from me."
Drip… drip…
Tears fell from her eyes as she clutches the photo.
"I just want the father to live a bit longer."
Knock… knock…
"Mei… Mei…"
Fuji calls her name.
Mei immediately wipes her eyes and cleans her face.
"Come in… Dad."
Fuji enters the room and notices the picture of his wife in Mei's hand.
"So… you were spending some time with your mother. Uh…"
Mei nods her head.
"Hah… Sometimes… I also miss her. Her anniversary is coming soon… both of us will pay a visit to her grave together."
Sigh…
Fuji sighs as he continues.
"Mei… you need to take some of my responsibilities. Your father is growing old and may die someday. I need you to be capable to handle the matters of the clan and the village on your own."
"You are fine, dad… nothing will happen to you. Also… I am ready for the mission." Mei hugs Fuji.
"Ok… ok… now listen. The jinchuruki of the six-tails died mysteriously during the Third Great Ninja War. He was a close aide of Third Mizukage-sama and one member of our faction."
Mei nods her head as she listens to the explanation.
"Now… some of our men have spotted a large influx of chakra gathering at this lake."
Fuji marks a location on a map.
"We believe it to be the revival of the Six-tails. As you know, the greater the number of tails… a tailed-beast has… the more chakra it possesses. Six tails has a tremendous amount of chakra compared to the Three tails… so it took it so long to resurrect."
Fuji rolls the map and passes it to Mei.
"We believe in another month or so… the Six-tails will be fully resurrected. So, we want to capture it and reseal it as soon as possible. I have some qualms regarding the Noble clan on this matter. They are already in the possession of Three-tails… and they will try to lay their hands on Six-Tails too. I want you to oversee the process of the capture of Six-Tails with your team."
Fuji explains the entire situation to her and passes a scroll of all of her team members
"Yes… dad."
Mei nods her head and flips open the scroll to see the individuals in her team.
"Yuito Yuki."
Mei frowns as she notices the name of her team members.
'This pervert is also on this mission. Did he earned father's trust?'
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