Capítulo 225: Chapter 225
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While the New Year festivities were lively, Dak's focus had temporarily shifted to Konoha.
Hiruzen spent his days holed up in the Hokage's office with his old comrades, discussing various matters.
Many shinobi reported seeing Danzo storm out of the Hokage's office 38 times over the past month.
Rumor even had it that Danzo was so angry that he developed breast cancer. But these were just rumors.
The real issue was that the number of Pokémon in Konoha had increased significantly. Almost every civilian shinobi household now had at least one Pokémon, and most had already signed blood contracts to summon their Pokémon using summoning techniques.
The major ninja clans were more restricted, with each clan allowed only one Pokémon, though they now had the privilege of purchasing multiple Pokémon eggs.
Various Pokémon appeared throughout Konoha, with some newborns unable to control their abilities, leading to the occasional burst of fire, electricity, or poison.
Instead of being frightened or annoyed, the shinobi of Konoha were thrilled, as this showed that their summoning beasts possessed exceptional talent.
Grass-type Pokémon were especially popular in Konoha, with those who hatched a Grass-type often envied by others.
Grass-types reminded everyone of Wood Release, which in Konoha and across the ninja world symbolized the legendary power of Hashirama, the God of Shinobi.
Following Grass-types in popularity were Ice, Ghost, Psychic, Poison, and Steel-types—types that weren't part of the seven main elemental releases in the ninja world.
These types were prized for being rare, much like kekkei genkai, making them difficult to counter in battle.
Fire, Water, Electric, and Ground-types, which corresponded to common elemental releases in the ninja world, were also well-regarded.
However, Normal, Fighting, and Flying-type Pokémon, which didn't show much special potential in their early stages, were less popular.
These Pokémon didn't exhibit any unique abilities early on, leading many to believe they lacked the qualifications to become ninjas.
Even Dragon and Fairy-type Pokémon were overlooked by some shinobi. But, as Dak had anticipated, each world had its preferences.
Just as Water and Flying-types were overwhelmingly popular in the pirate world, the ninja world had its own favorites. Dak had no intention of intervening.
On the streets of Konoha, many shinobi proudly showed off their newly hatched Pokémon, much like parents parading their newborns.
"Kurenai, is that your Pokémon?"
Asuma, who had been waiting near Kurenai's home, finally saw her emerge with her Pokémon.
"Yes, this is my Pokémon, Axew. It's a Dragon-type, and it seems it will gain a Fighting-type when it evolves," Kurenai replied, looking lovingly at the small, warrior-like Axew striding confidently by her side.
"Fighting-type, huh? Looks like you can safely stand back and use your genjutsu," Asuma remarked.
"Yes, I suppose so," Kurenai agreed, though she was uncertain. She adored her little Axew, seeing herself as its mother. As a mother, how could she wish for her child to join her on the battlefield?
At that moment, a sharp tapping sound caught their attention. Both Kurenai and Asuma looked down to see Axew repeatedly striking a nearby rock with the heart-shaped scale on its head, glaring at Asuma.
"What's it doing?" Asuma asked.
"I'm not sure. It seems like it doesn't like you," Kurenai replied, puzzled.
In the current ninja world, understanding of Pokémon was minimal. To learn about a Pokémon, one had to buy the Pokémon Handbook published by the Sarutobi clan. Hiruzen had quickly capitalized on the opportunity, turning the purchased Pokédex into a book to generate profit.
However, the basic information in the handbook was intended for beginner trainers and didn't fully explain each Pokémon's abilities. Understanding would only come through daily interactions and observations.
"Really?" Asuma stepped back, feeling a bit disheartened. "Huh?"
He noticed that Axew's gaze softened and returned to circling Kurenai protectively.
"Maybe I was wrong. It seems like it was just warning you to stay away from me," Kurenai suggested, finally understanding Axew's actions.
"I see. It's a good little guy, brave enough to protect its trainer," Asuma said, feeling more fond of Axew.
It didn't matter if Axew disliked him, as long as it treated Kurenai well, Asuma would like it.
"Where's your Pokémon?" Kurenai asked.
"Here," Asuma said, pulling back his ninja robe to reveal a round, fuzzy head.
"Pancham!"
The little Pokémon in Asuma's arms let out a cry before retreating back into his robe.
"This is Pancham. The little guy is afraid of the cold," Asuma explained, glancing up at the snowy sky.
"He's adorable, and he looks a lot like you," Kurenai commented, recalling Pancham's tuft of fur and the leaf it chewed on, which reminded her of Asuma's cigarette.
"Does he?"
"Just don't teach him any bad habits," Kurenai lightly punched Asuma before looking wistfully at Axew.
"What's wrong?"
Asuma noticed Kurenai's expression and quickly asked.
"I'm just a little envious that you can hold your Pokémon. Axew won't let me hold it," Kurenai admitted. She longed to cuddle the little Axew.
"Why not?"
"Because Axew's scales are so hard. It's worried it might hurt me, so it won't let me hold it. It doesn't mind being petted, though," Kurenai explained, squatting down to gently stroke the heart-shaped scale on Axew's head.
"It's just looking out for you," Asuma said, his opinion of Axew improving even more. He felt Axew was just like him—brave, gentle, and most importantly, fond of Kurenai.
"You two are as close as ever, I see."
"Today is another day full of youth and passion!"
The street's usual duo passed by—Kakashi with a book in hand and Might Guy giving a thumbs up.
"Hey, Kakashi and Guy. Speaking of close relationships, you two are the real deal."
"So, have your Pokémon hatched yet?" Kurenai and Asuma asked, curious about their friends' Pokémon.
"Of course! Come out, my partner, Riolu!"
"Riolu!" Guy's shout was answered by a small, blue, humanoid dog Pokémon jumping out from behind him.
"Wow, what a handsome little guy," Asuma said, giving Riolu a thumbs up.
Riolu mimicked the gesture, earning a chuckle from Kurenai. Unlike most Riolu, who were typically calm and rational, Guy's Riolu was full of energy, likely because it had spent so much time absorbing Guy's burning passion.
"And yours, Kakashi?" Asuma asked.
"Over there," Kakashi said, pointing to a nearby tree branch where a blue frog-like Pokémon sat.
"Froakie, one of the nine elite starters," Asuma said, recognizing the Pokémon.
"Quite the ninja-like Pokémon, fitting for Kakashi," Kurenai remarked. She had forgotten about Froakie's final evolution; otherwise, she wouldn't have been surprised. Greninja was, after all, a ninja frog.
Froakie, perched on the tree, didn't respond to their conversation, maintaining a cool demeanor.
"The village is filled with more and more Pokémon," Kurenai mused, looking down the bustling streets of Konoha. Nearly every third shinobi was carrying a Pokémon, and even civilians had begun raising them.
"It's a good thing," Asuma said, reflecting on the situation as the Hokage's son. He knew more than most. "With how quickly Pokémon grow, even without special training, they can surpass a genin's combat power within a month."
"Soon, even if all the village's shinobi are out on missions, the village will have the strength to fend off enemies," Guy said, bouncing on his toes with excitement. He was genuinely happy to see the village growing stronger, and his joy was contagious.
"Suddenly gaining such power…" Kurenai seemed more worried. As part of the Yūhi clan, which was closely aligned with the Sarutobi clan, she had heard whispers of the situation from her father, Shinku.
"If nothing changes, war is coming soon," Kakashi voiced Kurenai's concerns. As an ANBU, he was well aware of Konoha's current state. "For the first time, Konoha will be the one to initiate a ninja world war."
Among the group, only Guy seemed oblivious to the gravity of the situation.
"If it happens quickly, it'll be within three months; if it takes longer, within a year. It all depends on whether my father or Danzo can convince the other," Asuma said, taking a deep drag on his cigarette, his eyes reflecting the smoldering embers.
Only by unifying the ninja world could true peace be achieved.
(End of Chapter)
Capítulo 226: Chapter 226
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On the third day of the New Year's festival, Alliance City was open for its final day.
During such festivals, there was no way Naruto wouldn't bring his beloved Sakura to enjoy a day in Alliance City. However, since Sasuke wasn't coming, Sakura wouldn't come either.
With no other option, Naruto had to bring Sasuke along.
On the streets of Konoha, the blond boy walked side by side with the aloof, dark-haired boy, with a pink-haired girl beside them.
"You said there was something here that could make me stronger."
Sasuke cast a shadowy, intense gaze towards Naruto.
Having just experienced the tragedy of his clan's massacre a year ago, Sasuke's mind was filled with thoughts of how to kill Itachi, leaving no room for anything else.
If Naruto hadn't told him that coming here could quickly increase his strength, he wouldn't have come at all.
He wasn't interested in those so-called Pokémon; he was determined to settle this grudge personally. He never intended to rely on anyone or anything else to kill Itachi.
"Of course, there are many things—whether it's Haki or Devil Fruits, they can make you incredibly strong. And let's not forget about Pokémon. If you ask me, Sasuke, you might not even be as strong as a Pokémon that just left its child stage."
Naruto wasn't lying to Sasuke.
What he said was entirely true.
"Do you know how to get those things?"
In the past, Sasuke might have argued with Naruto over whether or not he was weaker than a Pokémon. But now, Sasuke had no interest in such petty disputes.
In his eyes, he was already an adult burdened with a heavy grudge, while Naruto was just a kid who didn't understand anything.
"Haki can only be learned from someone who knows it. As for Devil Fruits, you can buy them in the maritime world, but they're very expensive now. Everyone wants to use them to make their Pokémon stronger and become stronger trainers."
Naruto had always been interested in how to become stronger.
To become the Alliance Leader, it wasn't enough to have strong Pokémon. To be recognized by the First Leader, Dak, as the next leader, one had to have personal strength.
This was something all aspiring candidates for the position of the Second Leader and the upper echelons of the Alliance had come to accept.
The selection of the next leader would surely be decided by a vote among the Alliance's top officials.
Even though Dak hadn't explicitly stated that the leader must be powerful, the other top officials of the Alliance would never accept someone weaker than themselves as the leader.
Especially in the eyes of people like Sakazuki.
'If you can't fight, step down and let me take over.'
This was also Zephyr's view, so he often taught Naruto how to become stronger.
Naruto explained the effects of Haki and Devil Fruits to Sasuke in detail.
Sasuke was clearly more interested in Devil Fruits, which could rapidly increase one's power, and wasn't as keen on the slow, gradual training required for Haki.
"How do I get to that world?"
Sasuke was tempted.
He had already started thinking about how to obtain a Logia-type Devil Fruit. At the very least, it had to be a Paramecia-type; he wouldn't even consider a Zoan-type.
"Generally speaking, non-Alliance staff from Pokémon Island aren't allowed to enter the maritime world unless they have a friend there willing to invite them."
Naruto had been to the maritime world before, so he was familiar with the rules.
"Do you know anyone like that?"
"I do. You want to go to the maritime world? I can't take you there. It's dangerous, and if you die there, what then?"
Naruto didn't have a deep bond with Sasuke yet.
In the original story, their relationship deepened only after they were assigned to Team 7 and went through life-and-death battles together.
At this point, Naruto and Sasuke hadn't even acknowledged each other as friends. Only after the battle with Zabuza and Haku would they truly begin to see each other as comrades.
But Naruto was a good kid; even though his relationship with Sasuke wasn't that strong, he didn't want him to get hurt or lose his life.
"Naruto, listen to me. I have a reason I must become stronger. I'm prepared to die on this path. Even if I do die there, it wouldn't be your fault. I'd still be grateful for your help."
Sasuke grabbed Naruto by the collar and seriously told him this.
As for Sakura beside them, Sasuke hadn't spared her a glance. To him, she was a useless girl with no value.
"Then I'll go with you."
"I'll go alone."
"No, if you go alone, I won't take you."
Naruto's attitude was firm.
Under Zephyr's guidance, he had become a responsible young man. If he was going to take Sasuke there, he would do his best to protect him.
The maritime world was still relatively safe at this point, but the sea beasts and wild creatures there could be dangerous for two kids who weren't trainers.
"I want to go too!"
At this point, Sakura couldn't hold back any longer.
She had been quietly enduring, not interrupting their conversation, but now, hearing that the two boys were going to another world, she couldn't stay silent.
"No way." x2
For different reasons, both Naruto and Sasuke rejected Sakura's request.
"Why not?!"
"It's too dangerous for you, Sakura."
"What use would you be? You'd just be a burden."
There's no need to specify who said which line.
Sasuke was fed up with this useless, clingy girl. He was busy training all day, and she kept interrupting him.
She would just stand there, looking down, not saying a word, twisting her body around. Sasuke couldn't figure out what was wrong with her.
"But..."
"Shut up. Why are you even here?"
Sasuke was truly annoyed.
Why was this girl always haunting him?
"I..."
Sakura, scolded by Sasuke, felt extremely upset and lowered her head, looking pitiful.
"Don't be like that, Sasuke. We're all classmates, friends. Come on, let's go. I'll take you to the maritime world."
Seeing Sakura like this, Naruto couldn't help but intervene.
His grandfather was Zephyr, so Naruto was technically half a maritime world person. Going there himself was no problem; he didn't need to go through Luffy and the others.
Only kids like Shikamaru and Kiba needed to go through the process Naruto mentioned earlier to enter the maritime world.
"Alright."
Sasuke nodded, his attention shifted, and he ignored Sakura.
The thought of becoming stronger even made him a little excited.
This was the happiest he'd felt in over a year.
"Sakura, wait at my house, or go explore Alliance City. Sasuke and I will be back soon."
After saying that, Naruto took Sasuke and left.
Half an hour later.
Naruto and Sasuke stood on a strange island full of soap bubbles.
The Sabaody Archipelago.
It wasn't Naruto's first time here.
But it was Sasuke's.
Even though Sasuke's mind was preoccupied with thoughts of his brother Itachi, he couldn't help but be awestruck by this fantastical island.
He opened his mouth slightly, looking up at the sky filled with rainbow-reflecting bubbles and the oddly-shaped trees around them.
Looking down, the streets were full of people laughing and chatting—people of all kinds, even other races.
Fishmen, Mink Tribe, Longleg Tribe...
Races that were once only accepted in the New World were now found throughout the seas.
The whole world was like a united nation, and all of it was shared property.
"Amazing, isn't it?"
Naruto, seeing Sasuke's expression, smugly rubbed his nose.
When he first came here, he had shouted and been unbelievably excited. Compared to that, Sasuke was quite calm.
"Hmm."
Sasuke took a deep breath, forcing himself to refocus on his original purpose. "Where can I find Devil Fruits?"
"The auction on Sabaody usually has them at every event. Did you bring any money?"
"..."
Sasuke fell silent for a while, his once-excited heart suddenly turning cold.
That's right. He hadn't brought any money.
After hearing Naruto talk about Devil Fruits, he'd rushed over in excitement, completely forgetting that Naruto had mentioned needing a lot of money to buy one.
"No worries, there might not be an auction today anyway. They're held irregularly. We can check the bulletin board on Island 14 first."
"Alright."
Sasuke nodded. He knew nothing about this place, so he decided to trust Naruto for now.
Even though Sasuke was full of hatred, he was still just a naive kid who didn't know how dangerous the world could be. Thankfully, Naruto was also a naive, kind-hearted kid. Otherwise, someone like Orochimaru could easily manipulate Sasuke with a simple promise of power and revenge.
The distance to Sabaody Archipelago was a bit far, even with a Pokémon ride, it took half an hour.
But fortunately, Naruto wasn't short on money. Zephyr never skimmed on giving him pocket money, so paying for the ride was no problem.
"How much do Devil Fruits cost, at least?"
"Well, even a basic Zoan-type fruit costs around thirty million Berries."
Naruto considered it for a moment.
He had heard that a basic Zoan-type Devil Fruit used to cost around ten million Berries.
But ever since Pokémon became mainstream, the price of Devil Fruits had skyrocketed. Even a basic Zoan-type fruit could greatly benefit a Pokémon.
This benefit even exceeded the growth a human could achieve by eating a Devil Fruit.
(End of Chapter)
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