Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Unleashing the Predator
The forest was quiet as Jack moved through the thick canopy, his newly upgraded Tactical Cloak making him practically invisible. He had just witnessed the terrifying power of Gaara in the Forest of Death, and the encounter had left a lingering thought in his mind: he needed to gather more information, to observe more power. But he wasn't content with just watching anymore. The hunter in him, influenced by Lockdown's ruthless nature, wanted more than mere observation. He wanted action.
His system had rewarded him with the Tactical Cloak upgrade, making him a silent predator. But with every mission completed, Jack felt an increasing pull toward Lockdown's way of thinking—cold, calculating, and deadly. The hunt wasn't just about watching anymore. It was about finding prey worth eliminating.
"Mission update: Continue observing key events in the Chūnin Exams. Side mission unlocked: Intercept enemy team. Eliminate target to gain a rare weapon."
Jack's eyes gleamed as he read the side mission. The thrill of the hunt surged through him. Eliminating targets wasn't something he had done yet, but the idea of testing his newfound power, of seeing how these ninja would fare against him, was too tempting to resist.
His sensors locked onto the new objective. A team from the Hidden Sound Village had been identified as potential threats. The Sound ninja were known for their ruthlessness and their connection to Orochimaru, one of the most dangerous figures in the Naruto world. But to Jack, they were just prey.
He moved swiftly, his cloak rendering him undetectable as he made his way through the forest. The dense trees and thick undergrowth presented no challenge to his advanced optics, which scanned the environment for his targets. As he got closer, he could hear the distant sounds of battle—the grunts and clashes of steel and jutsu.
The team from the Hidden Sound was engaged in a brutal fight with a team of Leaf Genin. Jack perched himself high in the trees, his cloak shimmering as he watched the battle unfold. The Sound ninja were vicious, their attacks precise and lethal. The Leaf team was struggling, barely able to keep up with the onslaught.
The system pinged.
"Side mission activated: Eliminate Dosu Kinuta. Reward: Sonic Disruptor Cannon."
Jack's grin widened. Dosu Kinuta was one of Orochimaru's subordinates, a ninja who used sound-based attacks to disorient and incapacitate his enemies. A fitting target, and one that would give Jack a unique weapon once eliminated.
Jack's optics zoomed in on Dosu, who was standing back, watching as his teammates handled the Leaf ninja. His right arm, wrapped in bandages, was a deadly weapon, capable of unleashing sound waves that could shatter eardrums and disrupt chakra. Jack's mechanical mind quickly analyzed the situation. Dosu was cautious, only stepping in when necessary, but his overconfidence would be his downfall.
Without hesitation, Jack activated his cloak's upgraded feature, allowing him to move without a sound. He slipped down from the trees, landing silently behind Dosu. The other Sound ninja were too focused on their fight to notice Jack's approach. Dosu, oblivious to the danger behind him, raised his arm, preparing to unleash a devastating sound wave on the remaining Leaf ninja.
Jack didn't give him the chance.
In one swift motion, Jack grabbed Dosu by the throat, lifting him off the ground. The ninja's eyes widened in shock as he struggled to breathe, his arm flailing uselessly as Jack's grip tightened. With a quick, brutal twist, Jack snapped Dosu's neck, silencing him before he could even scream.
"Target eliminated. Reward: Sonic Disruptor Cannon unlocked."
Jack dropped Dosu's lifeless body to the ground, his system interface flashing with the new weapon's specs. The Sonic Disruptor Cannon materialized in his inventory, a sleek, powerful weapon designed to emit devastating sound waves capable of incapacitating even the strongest opponents.
He stepped over Dosu's body, his eyes now on the remaining Sound ninja. They had finished off the Leaf team and were looking around, confused as to why their teammate had suddenly gone silent. But before they could react, Jack raised the Sonic Disruptor Cannon and fired.
A massive wave of sound exploded from the cannon, sending the Sound ninja flying. The force of the blast shattered their eardrums, leaving them writhing on the ground, clutching their heads in agony. Jack didn't waste time. He stepped forward, finishing them off with precise, cold efficiency.
As the last of the Sound ninja fell, Jack stood amidst the carnage, his mind processing what had just happened. He had eliminated an entire team without breaking a sweat. The power he wielded was intoxicating, and the system was only making him stronger with each kill.
But this wasn't just about power. It was about control. Jack wasn't just some rogue player in this world anymore. He was becoming a force to be reckoned with, a predator who could shape the fate of this world if he chose to.
"Mission update: Continue observing key events. Additional reward: Inventory upgrade unlocked."
The system continued to reward him, feeding his growing desire for more power. Jack opened his inventory and saw that it had expanded, allowing him to store more weapons, more tools for the hunt.
But there was something else—a subtle shift in his thoughts. Lockdown's nature was influencing him more and more. The thrill of the hunt, the cold calculation, the desire for control—it was all becoming second nature to him. Jack wasn't just integrating with Lockdown's body; he was becoming Lockdown.
He looked down at the bodies of the fallen Sound ninja, a feeling of satisfaction washing over him. This world, with its powerful ninja and its complex storylines, was the perfect hunting ground. But Jack's ambitions were growing. The system had promised that if he watched enough of the plot, it would allow him to travel to other worlds. And Jack was already thinking about his next targets.
But for now, his focus remained on the Chūnin Exams. There was still more to observe, more to learn, and more opportunities to test his growing strength.
With his newly acquired weapon and upgrades, Jack disappeared back into the shadows, moving deeper into the forest. The Chūnin Exams were far from over, and he still had many players to watch, many challenges to face.
And when the time came, he would be ready to strike.
As night fell over the Forest of Death, Jack stood at the edge of a cliff, looking out over the vast expanse of trees below. The world of Naruto was vast and dangerous, but Jack was no longer just a spectator. He was a predator, stalking his prey, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
And soon, very soon, the ninja of this world would realize that they weren't the only hunters in the forest.
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