Capítulo 317: Chapter 317
On a certain day during Dak's third month in this world...
"I've been waiting for you. Finally, you've appeared."
Outside Akatsuki's core base, the Water Curtain Cave, a pitch-black humanoid creature was suddenly immobilized by Dak's psychic abilities.
"I can't move?! Who are you?!"
Zetsu, frozen the moment he showed himself, was completely stunned.
As one of Akatsuki's high-ranking members who had appeared publicly, Dak's name remained unknown to most. However, nearly every member of Akatsuki knew of a man who stood on equal footing with Madara.
The ninja world was in an uproar over the Land of Rain and Akatsuki's affairs. There was no way Zetsu hadn't heard of them.
When Madara's name first resurfaced, Zetsu scoffed at the idea.
He had witnessed Madara being defeated by Hashirama. How could he have returned?
But as the commotion grew louder and louder—when even Izuna and the major Tailed Beasts had been captured—Zetsu couldn't help but investigate the situation himself.
To his shock, the Tailed Beasts had indeed vanished!
This revelation frightened Zetsu immensely, as the Tailed Beasts were crucial to the revival of the Ten-Tails.
Step by step, Zetsu traced the events back to their source, eventually concluding that he had to visit the Land of Rain in person to uncover the truth.
However, the moment he arrived and showed himself, he was instantly subdued.
"Don't bother figuring out who I am. You're going to die."
Dak had no intention of wasting words on Zetsu.
He had spent enough time in this era, and just the thought of adjusting to the changes upon his return annoyed him.
"Wait—"
[Hypnosis].
Dak's eyes emitted a faint crimson glow, directed toward the back of Zetsu's head.
Unlike genjutsu, psychic Hypnosis didn't require eye contact to take effect. Unless a special countermeasure was in place, the target had no way to resist the spell—except by hoping the user failed.
In the case of human psychics, failure was almost never an option. Once mastered, the technique was nearly infallible.
Zetsu fell asleep instantly.
Dak didn't know how long Hypnosis would last on Zetsu, given his unique nature as a will-based creation, so he immediately followed up with another move.
[Dream Eater].
The crimson glow condensed into a giant mouth, engulfing Zetsu entirely.
In his dreams, Zetsu's expression shifted from calm to grotesquely twisted before eventually returning to peace.
When Dak finished, Zetsu's body stirred.
His body was awake.
His consciousness was gone.
Using his psychic abilities and aura, Dak confirmed that Zetsu's body no longer harbored any emotions or thoughts. It was as if he were an empty puppet, devoid of a soul.
Dak spared Zetsu's body for one reason: it could serve as an experimental subject for Akatsuki. Perhaps it would lead to research breakthroughs, such as recreating the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.
Even if not, as a creation of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's will, Zetsu's body undoubtedly held significant value.
Later that night, Dak summoned Madara to his residence in the Land of Rain.
"What is it? Shouldn't you already be sound asleep by now?" Madara asked with a puzzled look as he entered.
Over the past two months, Madara had come to understand Dak's nature—a surprisingly laid-back individual.
That such a person could become the first Champion of the Pokémon League? It was baffling.
Then again, Madara thought of Hashirama, who was even more carefree than Dak, and suddenly it made sense.
Perhaps Dak wasn't exceptional in every way, but his ability to identify and empower others was enough.
"This is for you. Zetsu's consciousness has been erased, but to be safe, you should still keep a close watch on it."
Dak tossed Zetsu's lifeless body at Madara's feet.
"Hmm?"
Madara frowned as he examined the pitch-black creature. It was hard to believe he had once been outsmarted by something like this.
"Why not just kill it?"
"As a creation of Kaguya's will, it might hold clues to something useful. With your Hashirama cells, there could be synergistic effects—perhaps even accelerating your awakening of the Rinnegan or unlocking Wood Release."
Dak shared his thoughts but didn't elaborate further.
After all, he wasn't a scientist. A specimen like Zetsu would be better left to someone like Orochimaru.
"Is that all you called me for?"
"No, I'm nearly ready to leave this era."
Dak shook his head, revealing his true purpose for calling Madara.
"Oh."
Madara paused, his expression briefly flickering with surprise before settling into indifference. He tilted his head up, feigning nonchalance.
But to a psychic, "tsundere" didn't exist as a concept.
To Madara, Dak wasn't just a companion but also a confidant—a kindred spirit who shared his ideals and supported him when no one else would.
With Hashirama gone and now Dak leaving, it was only natural for Madara to feel a sense of loneliness.
Fortunately, he still had others by his side, like Izuna, the Akatsuki members, and even a Growlithe.
"Come, I won't tell you everything about the future because my presence has likely altered much of it."
Dak sat cross-legged on a tatami mat, motioning Madara to sit across from him. On the table between them were several sheets of paper.
"What are these?"
Madara leaned closer and noticed the pages were filled with densely written names.
"These are people you should watch out for in the future, categorized into three levels."
Dak slid the first sheet toward Madara.
"This one lists the most important individuals."
Madara read a few names aloud:
"Jiraiya, Dan, Hiruzen, Obito, Itachi, Shisui, Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, Mei."
"Not all of them are geniuses, but they all share a desire for peace. You should try to recruit them into Akatsuki. However, be mindful—some require careful guidance, or they might stray onto a darker path."
Although most potential threats had been neutralized, Dak wanted to prepare Madara for any unforeseen changes.
Madara nodded, understanding why these individuals were ranked as top priorities.
"This next list contains pure shinobi. They may not have grand ideals, but they can become reliable allies."
The second sheet listed names like:
"Sakumo, Might Duy, Might Guy, Kakashi, Minato, Tsunade, Pakura, Ranmaru."
"Mostly Konoha shinobi, huh?"
"Of course. Konoha is a cradle for talent," Dak replied, though the truth was he didn't know much about geniuses from other villages.
"What about this one?"
Madara gestured toward the last sheet. The writing on it seemed more cautious and deliberate, with notes on each individual's origin and time of birth.
"These are geniuses with unique talents, but unlike Obito and Itachi, their potential dangers haven't been fully addressed. Be extremely cautious in dealing with them. If you can't manage them carefully, it's better not to use them at all."
"Interesting."
Madara read through the list, noting names like Orochimaru, Hiruko, and Kabuto—individuals marked as key figures for research and development.
Others, like Sasori, Kisame, Zabuza, Deidara, Guren, and Toneri, were marked as dangerous but potentially useful assets.
Dak also shared insights about Kaguya, the Sage of Six Paths, the Tailed Beasts, the Ōtsutsuki clan, and even future events from the Boruto era.
As Dak spoke, the night passed, and dawn broke.
"That's about everything. Remember, Madara—the ninja world is in your hands now."
Dak stood up, gazing at the sunrise through the window.
"Don't worry," Madara said, rising as well, his tone surprisingly lighthearted.
"If you ever face something insurmountable, just stall for time. I'll return in 38 years," Dak said, giving Madara a hug. Behind him, Darkrai and Dialga appeared, opening a blue, shimmering time portal.
"Never forget, you have me as your ally. No matter what happens, I've got your back. So go forward without hesitation."
Madara watched as Dak stepped into the portal.
"See you in the future, Madara."
"See you in the future, Dak."
(End of Chapter)
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Capítulo 318: Chapter 318
Although Dak had experienced three months in another time, for the ninja world, only three seconds had passed.
"Year 59 of Konoha... I'm back."
At this moment, Dak stood on the border of the Land of Fire, the same place he had departed from three months ago.
What was once a hellish blood-red forest had undergone a complete transformation. A straight, elegant road now stretched through its center, though it was unclear where it led.
Without a doubt, Dak's first destination was Akatsuki's base in the Land of Water.
Using his psychic abilities, it took him less than five minutes to arrive at the Water Curtain Cave.
"So many life energies... Akatsuki has this many high-ranking members now?"
Standing on the lake outside the Water Curtain Cave, Dak could sense the numerous sources of life energy within the cave.
He made no effort to conceal his own aura, confident that Yahiko's Rain Tiger at Will Technique would alert them to any unusual presence in the Land of Rain.
Of course, Dak was unsure whether Madara had recruited Yahiko into Akatsuki during the 38 years he had been away.
At this point, Dak only had a basic understanding of the characters from the original timeline. After so many years, who knew how much they had changed?
Swoosh.
Suddenly, dark crimson figures appeared in the sky, landing one by one on the lake's surface, surrounding Dak in the center.
The scene was almost identical to when Dak had destroyed Akatsuki before—except for a few key differences.
First, there were more people now.
Second, Akatsuki's uniforms had changed.
The black cloaks with red clouds had been replaced with white cloaks.
The red cloud emblem had also been replaced with a strange symbol that might seem eerie to the uninitiated ninja of this world.
But Dak recognized it instantly—it was Madara's Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, a symbol of the combined strength of Madara and Izuna.
However, the emblem's base color was no longer red; it had been replaced by a green shade that matched Dak's hair.
This symbolized the combined strength of Dak, Madara, and Izuna.
Seeing this emblem, Dak understood that Madara must have succeeded in his goals.
"This place is forbidden territory in the ninja world. Only Akatsuki officers and higher-ranking members are allowed entry. Since you dared to come here so openly, you must be prepared to spend some time in the ninja world's prison."
"Hahaha, it's been a long time since anyone dared to oppose Akatsuki—aside from that lunatic Hidan."
"Finally, a chance to warm up!"
"I've had enough of Growlithe beating me. Today, I'm going to crush this guy!"
The individuals surrounding Dak were all technically his juniors, given his equal standing with Madara. Even Izuna had to address him as "Brother Dak."
Ignoring their chatter, Dak focused on identifying their identities.
Among them, he recognized:
Shisui
Nagato
Yahiko
Konan
Might Duy
Might Guy
Orochimaru
Hiruko
Kisame
Zabuza
Kū
Haku
There were also a few individuals who were clearly members of the Uzumaki and Chinoike clans.
Due to their scattered formation, Dak couldn't tell who the leader was.
"Jiraiya and Sakumo are likely still in Konoha, and the younger generation like Deidara should still be kids," Dak mused, noticing several key figures from his list to Madara were missing.
The Akatsuki members, seeing Dak standing calmly and seemingly ignoring them, were visibly annoyed.
"Hey, this guy is underestimating us!"
Zabuza was the first to strike, using the Body Flicker Technique to appear behind Dak, swinging his massive sword.
Before he could land the blow, Zabuza was frozen in place.
"What the...?!"
Zabuza began sweating profusely, unable to move a muscle.
"...?"
The others immediately noticed something was wrong with Zabuza.
"Everyone, attack together!"
The command came from Orochimaru.
Dak raised an eyebrow.
The one giving orders in a situation like this had to hold significant authority—possibly even Akatsuki's current leader. But Dak distinctly remembered warning Madara that Orochimaru was dangerous and should be used cautiously.
"Enough. Quiet down. I'm here to see Madara. Tell me where he is," Dak sighed, shaking his head.
With that, he unleashed his Conqueror's Haki in a dark crimson wave. The oppressive force pushed everyone onto the lake's surface.
Dak's Conqueror's Haki was strong enough to peel layers off the ground with sheer presence. The average ninja would struggle to endure it.
Worried about harming the younger members, Dak restrained his Haki to just a couple of seconds.
Even so, the Akatsuki members were unfazed, recovering quickly and discussing among themselves.
"Conqueror's Haki?"
"Wait, did you see that color? Dark red..."
"Come to think of it, my master once mentioned that Akatsuki was founded by Madara and another man with green hair."
"Yeah, my master said the same thing, but they never revealed who that person was."
"Actually, I've always wondered something: The Pokémon League opened its first branch in Konoha only two months ago, but our masters' Pokémon are nearly 40 years old. Where did they get them?"
"Now that you mention it, doesn't this guy look familiar?"
All eyes turned to Orochimaru, who smirked knowingly.
"Two months ago, the mysterious Pokémon League Champion made an appearance at the tournament. You all missed it, didn't you?"
"Of course we did! We were swamped with work after our masters retired!"
"I haven't even had time to train a Pokémon yet."
"This life is unbearable. Can I resign?"
The group's grumbling shifted toward their overwhelming workload, managing the entire ninja world.
Though Madara had promised reinforcements soon, no help had arrived in two months.
"Don't you all know? Akatsuki's founders included two people. Even the Uzumaki Clan leader once mentioned the other founder, who disappeared 38 years ago."
Orochimaru recalled how he and Hiruko were "invited" by Madara to join Akatsuki decades ago.
Though the invitation was forceful, both Orochimaru and Hiruko ultimately joined voluntarily, intrigued by Akatsuki's strength and secrets.
"By the way, I've always been curious—why is the base color of our Mangekyō emblem green?"
Shisui, one of the few Uchiha with the Mangekyō Sharingan, finally voiced his confusion.
At this, everyone turned to look at Dak's green hair.
"Could it be? The Pokémon League Champion, Dak, hailed as the 'Creator God,' is actually Akatsuki's legendary co-founder?"
Orochimaru's eyes glowed with curiosity.
"...I left before there was any talk of Akatsuki Kages. So whether I'm the 'other first Akatsuki Kage,' I wouldn't know," Dak said with a smirk. "But yes, I'm the one who founded Akatsuki alongside Madara."
"Just as I thought! Lord Champion—no, Lord Founder—I have so many questions..."
"Hold on," Dak interrupted Orochimaru. "First, tell me, who are your masters?"
After some explanation, Dak understood.
Around ten years after his departure, Akatsuki's senior members began training successors.
Madara took in Nawaki, Nagato, and Might Guy.
Izuna trained Kū, Haku, and Shisui.
Hanzō mentored Yahiko, Kisame, and Zabuza.
Kakuzu, despite his busy schedule, trained Konan and Hiruko—though his teachings focused on finance for Konan and adapting Hiruko's Chimera Technique using Earth Grudge Fear.
Interestingly, Might Duy and Orochimaru never took on masters.
(End of Chapter)
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