[You have obtained 100 Chakra points]
[You have obtained 100 Combat Experience points]
[You have obtained 20 points in Yang Release Talent]
[You have obtained 20 points in Yang Release Talent]
[You have obtained 10 points in Yang Release Talent]
...
A flurry of golden light continuously flowed into Kazuya's body.
In an instant.
He had picked up 50 points of Yang Release talent, which was quite a decent gain.
At that moment.
The three ninjas who appeared in Kazuya's office were from the Root Organization: Aburame Ryoma, Terui, and Yamato.
Currently, none of them wore masks, and they all knelt on one knee, bowing to Kazuya.
"Lord Kazuya!"
The three greeted respectfully.
However, the expressions on Aburame Ryoma and Terui were difficult to read for sincerity.
Only the youngest, Yamato, stole a curious glance at Kazuya.
"Hmm."
Kazuya chuckled lightly and looked at Yamato with appreciation.
This made Yamato, who was new to the situation, instantly nervous and lower his head.
Tsk, tsk!
No need to be nervous!
My Wood Release experience pack!
To be honest, Kazuya had little interest in the other two.
Aburame Ryoma, a die-hard loyalist of Danzo, had once served as Danzo's guard alongside Orochimaru.
Terui was similarly brainwashed after so many years, rendering him nearly useless.
Only Yamato had the potential for redemption.
Moreover, most importantly, Aburame Ryoma and Terui were genuinely of no value.
Such experience packs were too mundane; Kazuya didn't care for them.
"Aburame Ryoma, you will soon work alongside Anbu's team leader, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, to handle matters concerning the Root Organization. I hope you can cooperate actively."
Kazuya spoke in a calm tone.
"Yes, Lord Kazuya !"
Aburame Ryoma knelt, his head lowered.
To be honest, he was quite surprised. The whole village knew he was Danzo's loyalist.
Kazuya, as the Anbu captain, would still dare to assign him matters regarding the Root Organization.
This was truly unbelievable!
At that moment.
Kazuya noticed Aburame Ryoma's astonishment but didn't mind.
The Root Organization?
Shimura Danzo?
In the face of true power, they were nothing more than illusions!
Dozens of ninjas from the Root Organization were of no concern to Kazuya.
If they truly rebelled, he alone could wipe them all out.
Just some experience packs, why would a V15 get angry over a free-to-play player?
What a waste!
So, Kazuya casually handed the Root Organization over to Sarutobi Shinnosuke. As the son of the Hokage, he could bear any fallout if something went wrong.
Moreover, if Kazuya truly controlled both the Anbu and the Root Organization, wouldn't the Third Hokage grow suspicious?
So...
Let the experience packs handle their affairs!
They were all just there to kill time; Kazuya couldn't be bothered to take it seriously.
After dismissing Aburame Ryoma and Terui with a few words, he specifically kept Yamato behind.
Yamato felt quite nervous.
He had never interacted with the Anbu captain before, and this was their first official meeting, leaving him unsure.
The office was silent.
Yamato knelt on one knee, sweat dripping from his forehead.
In the silence, he felt tremendous pressure.
Captain Kazuya...
Truly lived up to the reputation of being a super strong individual capable of crushing Jinchuriki!!!
"The cultivation of internal energy still needs work…"
Kazuya chuckled and shook his head, speaking in a warm tone: "Yamato, the Hokage has approved my request. From now on, you will be transferred from the Root to the Anbu, tasked with being my bodyguard. Do you understand?"
"Huh?"
Yamato looked up, a look of astonishment on his face.
"Your name..."
Kazuya pondered for a moment and said, "I once heard Kakashi talk about you. He thinks you are a very kind ninja, so let go of the past. From now on, your name will be Tenkai!"
"Yes, Lord Kazuya!"
Tenkai responded.
"You don't need to be so serious. This is the Anbu, not the Root. There will be many differences, and you will gradually understand!"
Kazuya smiled and added, "Oh, and one more thing. When you have time, go visit the Iburi clan. Some things can be forgotten, but others should be remembered. Understand?"
"Lord Kazuya…"
Tenkai's expression suddenly turned sad upon hearing the name of the Iburi clan.
"Do your best!"
Kazuya patted Tenkai's shoulder firmly. "Go to the equipment room and collect your gear. Starting today, it's a brand new beginning!"
[You have obtained 100 Chakra points]
[You have obtained 100 Chakra points]
[You have obtained 20 points in Yang Release Talent]
[You have obtained 30 points in Wood Release Talent]
[You have obtained 30 points in Wood Release Talent]
...
As expected!
You could only obtain Wood Release talent while in a combat state!
Kazuya smiled with satisfaction.
Now, the Wood Release experience pack has arrived.
In the time to come, he could freely grind for experience!
...
After Tenkai left.
Kazuya sat in his office, contemplating his next plans.
This position of Anbu captain had already reached a high enough level that no matter how he chose to move forward, he wouldn't face too many constraints.
Next, he needed to broaden his perspective.
Therefore...
Two matters were very important.
One was the attitude toward the Uchiha clan, which was crucial for future developments.
The other was the peace in the ninja world, which Kazuya found quite displeasing.
Everyone was so peaceful; where could he gain experience?
Hmm...
Peace was unacceptable!
At that moment.
Kazuya's status allowed him to initiate some actions.
Kiri, Suna, Kumo, Iwa, and the hidden Akatsuki...
These were all vast experience packs that he could not afford to miss.
As Kazuya focused on his thoughts...
Clang!
The door to his office was suddenly thrown open with a loud bang.
Kazuya furrowed his brow.
In the Anbu, no one should have the guts to act recklessly in his office.
He looked up to see Jiraiya, with his white hair resembling a rampaging dinosaur, charging into the office.
"Hey, Kazuya! It's been tough finding you these days!" Jiraiya exclaimed, his voice booming. "I searched the whole village and finally discovered that you were here, lounging around in your office!"
"Lounging around?" Kazuya replied, somewhat speechless. "Jiraiya-senpai, do you really think I look relaxed surrounded by all this paperwork?"
"Come on!" Jiraiya grabbed Kazuya's arm, laughing. "If you're busy, you need to unwind even more! Let's go grab a drink! You never know when the next chance will come!"
"Hmm?" Kazuya's brow slightly knitted together.
No chance? Was Jiraiya planning to leave Konoha?
That couldn't happen!
Damn it! A worker of diamond-level competence like him was hard to find!
Jiraiya wasn't just any average guy; there were hardly any workers like him in the entire Shinobi World!
Before long, Kazuya was dragged out of the Anbu office by the boisterous Jiraiya.
In truth, Jiraiya's appearance in the Anbu was a bit out of place. However, no one bothered to file a complaint; after all, it was the esteemed Jiraiya and the Anbu Captain Kazuya—who would dare report that?
On the way, Kazuya contemplated his feelings.
Tch!
Jiraiya!
A worker of his caliber could not be let go easily!
Kazuya had even considered leveraging Jiraiya's connections to gain experience at Myoboku Mountain someday!
No way!
He couldn't let Jiraiya leave!
It seemed he needed to think of a way to convince Jiraiya to stay in Konoha.
Tea Street was the busiest food avenue in Konoha.
In the original plot, Kakashi had been stationed there when Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki came to capture the Nine-Tails.
Right now, it was lunchtime, and the street was bustling with activity.
As soon as Kazuya and Jiraiya appeared, several ninjas and villagers enthusiastically greeted them.
"Lord Kazuya!"
"Hello, Jiraiya-sama!"
"Lord Kazuya, come try our new sake!"
"Haha, Lord Kazuya, are you still single?"
"Come on, your daughter is only 12! How could Lord Kazuya like her?"
"Who knows? Maybe Lord Kazuya has a thing for younger girls?"
"That's also a possibility… I could try it too; what if Lord Kazuya likes my cooking?"
"Good point…"
The villagers were very friendly, though the content of their greetings grew increasingly outrageous.
Kazuya could only smile helplessly at the banter.
"Youth is wonderful," Jiraiya remarked, a bit wistfully.
Back when he was young, he didn't think he had this kind of popularity.
"Men..."
"Being good-looking has its perks!"
Jiraiya sighed.
In his life, it seemed he had lost out to the simple virtue of being "handsome."
After a moment, the two entered a barbecue restaurant.
Upon seeing Kazuya, the young waitress suddenly became extremely warm and friendly, showering him with concern before offering several exquisite bottles of sake for free.
This only deepened Jiraiya's gloom.
After a few cups of sake, Jiraiya suddenly sighed, looking melancholic. "Kazuya, old-timers always say you're a ninja of great potential and character."
"Now that we've become friends, what do you think my path should be moving forward?"
As he finished speaking, Jiraiya fixed his gaze on Kazuya, who paused to consider.
Jiraiya's situation was quite unfortunate.
His beloved Tsunade was unattainable.
His most cherished companion, Orochimaru, had betrayed the village.
And his proudest disciple, Minato, had died young.
If he were Jiraiya, he would certainly start questioning life itself.
"Jiraiya-senpai…"
Kazuya smiled slightly. "Are you thinking about leaving the village?"
"As expected of you, Kazuya!"
Seeing Kazuya figure out his thoughts, Jiraiya chuckled bitterly. "Ever since Orochimaru betrayed us, I've felt lost."
"To be honest, the Great Sage Toad once told me that my disciple would be a ninja capable of changing the landscape of the Shinobi World."
"So…"
"I'm torn between staying in the village or traveling outside to find this so-called 'Child of Prophecy.'"
"Child of Prophecy?"
Kazuya's expression suddenly turned serious.
Inside, he was scoffing wildly.
Still searching for a 'Child of Prophecy'?
Calculating the time, the one he's seeking would be drinking expired milk in two years!
Besides, Kazuya didn't believe in such prophecies or the Great Sage Toad; he intended to treat them as mere experience points for himself!
He was on a roll!
Forget about sages and prophecies; they could all step aside!
"Jiraiya-senpai..."
Kazuya suddenly stood up, smiling. "Let's go for a walk outside!"
Without waiting for Jiraiya to respond, he stepped out of the restaurant.
"Hey…"
"Wait for me, Kazuya!"
Jiraiya was about to follow but was stopped by the waitress, who said, "Jiraiya-sama, you haven't settled your bill yet!"
"Ah!?"
Jiraiya's face darkened, and he had no choice but to pull out his wallet to pay.
What a strange situation!
Just a moment ago, Kazuya said he would treat them!
How did the bill suddenly end up being his responsibility?!
On Hokage Rock.
The two stood side by side.
Kazuya gazed at the thriving village and suddenly asked, "Jiraiya-senpai, how long do you think this beautiful peace can last?"
"I…"
Jiraiya shook his head. "I don't know; probably not for long…"
He had witnessed too many brutal wars and understood that there was no such thing as lasting peace in this world.
The village seemed prosperous now, but who knew when it would again fall into the throes of war?
"I think you also understand why the Third Shinobi World War ended so abruptly," Kazuya spoke softly. "The village and Hokage were unwilling, but the Nine-Tails incident unexpectedly led to the deaths of the Fourth Hokage and Kushina, forcing the village's strategy to shift from offense to defense."
"As for the war-crazed cloud village and the Tsuchikage, they definitely won't let it go easily!"
"War…"
"Will come sooner or later!"
Jiraiya nodded.
After all, what Kazuya said was true.
Three years ago, if it hadn't been for Minato and Kushina's unexpected deaths, Konoha would have had the strength to adopt an aggressive strategy.
Instead of the current situation, where the Hidden Rock Village and the Hidden Cloud Village are squeezing out a lot of strategic space.
"So, uh…"
Kazuya smiled slightly and said, "War is unavoidable, and my ideal is to end all wars within my lifetime, leaving a peaceful and beautiful world for our descendants."
"To seek peace through struggle is to preserve peace; to seek peace through compromise is to lose it."
"Some wars, if we don't fight against them, our descendants will have to."
"Only when we finish fighting can the next generation enjoy true peace!"
"Jiraiya-sensei…"
"I believe you understand this principle!"
After saying this, Kazuya patted Jiraiya's shoulder firmly.
[You have gained 300 points of chakra]
[You have gained 400 points of chakra]
[You have gained 200 points of combat experience]
...
Wow!
This was a win!
At that moment.
Jiraiya was a bit stunned.
"To seek peace through struggle is to preserve peace; to seek peace through compromise is to lose it?"
It sounded quite reasonable!
Suddenly, Jiraiya felt that all the brutal wars he had experienced in his life were summed up by this one sentence!
"If we don't resist war, our descendants will have to fight against it…"
Jiraiya's expression suddenly grew serious.
If that were true, then all his struggles and battles in life would become worthless.
At this moment.
Kazuya, hands behind his back, added one last spark: "I have a dream…"
"I dream that one day, the valleys will rise, the mountains will lower, the winding paths will become smooth roads, and the Will of Fire will illuminate the world."
"So, I hold onto this belief and am willing to sacrifice everything for the village."
"The path not completed by the previous Hokage, I will walk it."
"The endeavors left unfinished by the previous Hokage, I will complete."
"Shortly, let the voice of peace resonate from the lofty mountains of the Fire Country!"
"If Konoha is to become a great shinobi village, then this dream must be realized!"
"It must be achieved in our generation!"
After saying this.
Kazuya did not look back.
He left behind a profound and inscrutable silhouette.
Boom!
In an instant.
Jiraiya felt as if a thunderclap had erupted in his mind.
It was as if his entire soul had become clear.
At that moment.
Jiraiya stared blankly at Kazuya's back, and he wasn't sure if it was just an illusion, but he seemed to see golden light shimmering around Kazuya.
He was deeply shaken!
His soul trembled!
No wonder…
The teacher would choose Kazuya as a candidate for Hokage.
At this moment.
Jiraiya understood a lot.
He suddenly felt that in the presence of the towering Kazuya, his fragile thoughts seemed exceedingly small!!!
"I…"
"Am nowhere near Kazuya!"
Jiraiya shook his head, but there was a spark of excitement in his eyes.
He…
Seemed to see a whole new world in Kazuya!
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