Capítulo 113: Chapter 113: A Deal
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Valley of the End.
Many years ago, this place was simply a flat plain.
After the battle between Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, the terrain was abruptly transformed.
A waterfall now cascaded down the cliff.
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had ordered huge statues of the two combatants to be carved here, commemorating his brother's prestige.
As for why Madara Uchiha was included?
Perhaps he wanted people to know that even someone as powerful as Madara Uchiha would lose to Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobis.
That white-haired Hokage was truly cunning.
The sky had turned grey, and a drizzle was falling at this time.
The once smooth statues were now full of small holes, with countless pebbles strewn across the ground.
Clearly, another battle had taken place here.
Sasuke sat on the ground panting, looking at the unconscious Naruto with a complex expression.
He knew he had lost again.
If it weren't for Naruto's mercy, his Chidori in the cursed state would have been no match for the Massive Rasengan.
Whether his arm could be saved after that was questionable.
"Waiting for me here?"
Colt's figure appeared silently before Sasuke, shocking the Uchiha who still had his three-tomoe Sharingan active.
How did he move without leaving even a trace?
"Have you already dealt with those Sound ninjas?"
Sasuke asked and then turned his head away from Colt's smiling face.
Colt nodded calmly.
In truth, Sasuke had the urge to challenge Colt again, but reason told him to refrain.
Colt wouldn't be as merciful as Naruto.
"I could be your spy in Orochimaru's ranks, but I want to know the truth you have talked about before," Sasuke said, as he attempted to be indifferent but his eagerness was obvious in his voice.
A large part of why he defected was because of that conversation.
Sasuke already vaguely felt that the Uchiha massacre wasn't as simple as it seemed.
"Yes, but I can only reveal part of it now. I'll tell you everything after you get what I need," Colt replied after checking that Naruto's condition was stable.
Sasuke thought for a bit and then nodded his head.
"What do you want?"
Sasuke was curious. Something that even Colt desired must be very powerful or special, right?
"The Reanimation Jutsu. But Orochimaru's current version is incomplete. I need you to induce him to perfect this technique."
Colt stated his purpose.
Orochimaru's current core technology was still lacking. Except for the complete version of the Impure World Reincarnation, there was nothing else worth coveting at the moment.
Sasuke silently committed the name of the jutsu to memory and agreed to Colt's proposition.
Then it was his turn to ask questions.
"Is Itachi Uchiha the perpetrator of the massacre, and why did he do it?"
This was the biggest doubt in his mind, and the motives for Itachi to do that were truly puzzling.
"Yes!" Colt affirmed without hesitation.
"More accurately, he's only one of the perpetrators. There are two other culprits."
"One is also in the Akatsuki organization, which is Itachi's group. The other is a high-ranking official of Konoha."
Sasuke's hands trembled.
"Konoha's top brass were involved in attacking the Uchiha?"
This was an answer he had never considered. All along, he thought Itachi was the sole enemy.
Colt picked up a fallen leaf, blew it into the distance, and asked softly.
"What do you think a village is?"
Without waiting for Sasuke to answer, he continued, "A village is actually an aggregation of the will of its ninjas."
"And when there's darkness in that will, it's not surprising that it leads to excessive actions."
"However, this so-called darkness has already been targeted by me. It's unlikely you'll have a chance for revenge, so keep your focus on Itachi."
Colt chose not to hide the role of Konoha's executives, stating it directly.
As for Danzo, he couldn't be left for Sasuke to deal with.
Once he found an excuse, Colt would definitely eliminate that Konoha parasite as soon as possible.
Sasuke gritted his teeth. He couldn't believe that the village where he had lived for over a decade was actually his worst enemy.
"Why? Why did they target the Uchiha?"
"And Itachi, why did he collaborate with these people?!"
Sasuke's state was becoming unstable, the black curse marks crawling up his face again.
Colt shook his head.
"That's all I can tell you for now. The purpose is to motivate you to train harder."
"If you want to know more, trade the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu with me."
After speaking, he created a Shadow Clone to carry Naruto back the way they came.
Sasuke, after venting his anger for a while, left for Otogakure without looking back.
When Colt returned to where he had met Choji; Shikamaru and the others were already waiting there.
Although everyone had signs of battle, they were still in good shape.
Seeing the unconscious Naruto, they all looked worried.
"Don't worry, it's just superficial injuries and chakra exhaustion which caused his coma."
Colt reassured them and led everyone back to Konoha.
After asking Shikamaru to take Naruto to the hospital, he went to the Hokage's office to report on the mission.
Tsunade didn't care that Colt hadn't brought Sasuke back.
Sasuke's behavior was no different from willful defection, especially considering Orochimaru's involvement.
Just taking into account the feelings of Naruto, Kakashi, and the others, she had issued a pursuit order, not an elimination order.
Colt didn't mention his deal with Sasuke.
After all, these matters were quite sensitive, particularly in regards to the Impure World Reincarnation.
Just as Tsunade was about to speak, there was a rapid knock at the door.
"Come in!"
As soon as she spoke, the door was forcefully opened without waiting.
Sakura rushed in, "Tsunade-sama, is Sasuke back?"
Tsunade shook her head. "Sasuke has already reached Orochimaru."
"What?!"
"But Naruto and Colt went after him. Colt is so strong, why couldn't he bring him back?"
Sakura clearly couldn't accept this fact and started speaking incoherently. From her rush, she didn't even notice Colt was there.
Colt's expression darkened. Was this brat serious?
"Suh boldness, Sakura Haruno! Are you questioning me?"
His words were calm, but they caused her to stiffen up in place.
"I..." Sakura fell silent, not knowing how to explain herself.
"You're just a mere Genin. Where did you find the audacity to barge in here and yell at me, and even the Hokage at that?"
Colt showed no mercy with his words. This girl needed a reality check.
"Now, leave immediately. Not everyone will be as patient with you as Naruto is,"
After speaking, he added something more, still irritated.
"Get out!"
Capítulo 114: Chapter 114: The start of the three years of training
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Seeing Sakura run out of the office with tears in the corner of her eyes after being reprimanded by Colt, Tsunade raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"Isn't she your teammate? You seem to have some strong opinions about her."
Colt waved his hand dismissively.
"Let's not talk about her. That girl is simply unfit for the ninja work."
Tsunade, noting his attitude, decided not to pursue the matter further.
Her thoughts of accepting Sakura as an apprentice vanished instantly.
People have varying degrees of closeness, and as one of the closest to her, Colt's opinion carried significant weight over a potential disciple.
Moreover, Colt would undoubtedly become the next Hokage, and Tsunade wanted to train some helpers for him, not potential adversaries.
However, Sakura's chakra control was undeniably quite impressive.
It wouldn't be a complete waste to rope her in.
Tsunade made a mental note to transfer her to the medical unit instead.
In the blink of an eye, Sakura's fate was decided. (E/N: What are your thoughts about this? Personally, I don't care much, since I have never been convinced that Sakura was fit to be a ninja)
After discussing the Sasuke incident, Tsunade brought up another matter.
She looked at Colt curiously, holding the alliance document from the Land of Snow.
"How did you manage to not only make the Land of Snow an ally of Konoha but also secure a long-term escort mission?" Even for Konoha, with its extensive resources, protecting a daimyo for long was a lucrative job.
Colt rubbed his hands embarrassedly and decided to briefly explain the situation between him and Koyuki Kazahana.
Once she heard him, Tsunade's expression twisted into a mix of amusement and disbelief.
"I sent you on a protection mission, and you ended up in bed with the princess now turned daimyo?"
Colt could only offer an embarrassed but polite smile.
Unexpectedly, Tsunade's face changed, and she burst out laughing.
"Well done! As expected of the genes and handsomeness of a Senju. Colt, you should strive to father a big, healthy fat boy as soon as possible!"
She was pleased with Colt's capabilities.
She found out that she actually didn't mind Colt's romancing so many girls at all.
Perhaps, with Colt having the wood release, even his children would have it.
'What a time would that be for Konoha?' she couldn't help but wonder.
Meanwhile, Colt just wiped his cold sweat and remained silent.
If Jiraiya had done something like this, Tsunade would have rushed in to punch him.
But with Colt, she just smiled and said the more, the better. A classic double standard.
In the end, at Colt's suggestion, Tsunade sent two special Jōnins to the Land of Snow to become Koyuki's guards. For obvious reasons, they were females…
Their conversation was cut short when Shizune entered with a stack of documents, chasing Colt away.
Tsunade was incredibly busy these days; if they kept talking, she wouldn't be able to leave work until late at night.
Looking at the documents in Shizune's hands, Tsunade's face fell.
Being the Hokage was so demanding that she didn't even have a chance to visit the casino, and she had to carefully budget her time for an after-work drink.
A few days later, Naruto, who had fully recovered, decided to leave Konoha with Jiraiya for training.
Before departing, Jiraiya and Naruto came to find Colt. The trio went to Ichiraku Ramen.
"Take care of Konoha, will you, brat?" Jiraiya patted Colt's shoulder and smiled as he gave his instructions.
He knew that after he left, Konoha's strongest ninja would be Colt. Even if he stayed, this kid might surpass him soon.
Taking Naruto away for training could attract the attention of some Akatsuki members.
However, after the failed invasion of Konoha, the Land of Wind and the Land of Water were no longer a threat.
The Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth had their own concerns, and their shared border had never been peaceful.
Remembering the shocking news Tsunade had once shared, Jiraiya felt somewhat relieved.
Colt nodded. Konoha was gradually becoming the village he wanted to see, and he naturally wouldn't allow anyone to destroy his territory.
Glancing at Naruto, who was feasting on ramen, Colt used a seal on Naruto's body to reserve a portion of his own ocular power, preventing the Nine-Tails from going berserk, just in case.
Today's Naruto was stronger than in the original timeline, but this also came with hidden dangers. The more Nine-Tails chakra he could manipulate, the higher the possibility of losing control. Leaving such a seal was just a precaution.
Watching the two walking out of Konoha's gate, Colt knew their next meeting would be three years later. And at that time, it would mark the beginning of the plot's acceleration.
Nara Clan Compound.
Shikamaru was playing shogi with his father, Shikaku. But something was a miss this time.
Noticing his son's distracted demeanor, Shikaku remained silent, taking advantage of the opportunity to win two more games.
Finally, after a rare two-game losing streak, Shikamaru put away the board and said with determination, "Father, teach me how to train properly. I'm still far from where I need to be."
Shikamaru's mood fluctuated as he recalled his feelings of powerlessness during the recent events. He had just heard the news of Naruto leaving the village for training...
He didn't want to be left too far behind.
A smile played at the corners of Shikaku's eyes.
He was well aware of Shikamaru's character and vision, but things often didn't go as planned. As time passed, Shikamaru would forge more bonds, giving him more reasons to work hard and protect those he cared about.
Hyuga Clan Compound.
Neji stood before Hyuga Hiashi, greeting him respectfully.
"Hiashi-sama."
After learning the truth about his father's sacrifice, Neji still harbored some resentment towards the Hyuga clan's system. But for his uncle, he felt genuine respect.
"Neji, have your wounds healed?" Hiashi looked at Neji with admiration. As expected of his younger brother's child, he had already mastered the Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms.
"I'm completely fine now," Neji replied.
"Good. In that case, you'll begin training with me tomorrow."
Neji looked up in surprise.
"What about Hinata-sama and Hanabi-sama?"
At the mention of Hinata's name, Hiashi's face brightened.
"Hinata has been accepted as Tsunade-sama's disciple. You needn't worry about her."
"As for Hanabi..." Speaking of his younger daughter, Hiashi's smile became somewhat strained.
"Hanabi is still young. Let her enjoy herself for another couple of years."
Neji looked at Hiashi oddly.
He could hardly believe these words came from the clan head's mouth. He knew how strict Hinata and Hanabi's upbringing had been in the past, especially after Hinata was half-abandoned, and Hanabi endured a hellish training regimen.
How had things become so lenient now?
Little did Neji know of Hiashi's difficulties.
Ever since Hanabi had come into contact with Colt, she had become increasingly difficult to control. If anything went wrong, she would run to Colt's house.
With Colt's backing, even Hiashi couldn't be too strict with her.
Hiashi already had an ominous premonition. Perhaps he wouldn't be able to keep either of his daughters within the clan's strict confines…
To ensure the Hyuga clan's future wouldn't be left without a successor, Neji had become the best choice.
Looking at the clan head, whose face alternated between shades of blue and white, Neji felt perplexed but didn't dare to inquire further.
And so, each of the young ninjas embarked on their own path to become stronger. While their talents might not match the future Sasuke and Naruto, with the full development of their abilities, they could still become elite Jonins in their own right.
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