章節 60: Chapter 60
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Caw~~~
The cry of an eagle echoed through the skies.
In the Valley of the End.
After teaching Samui ninjutsu, Gensou watched her leave, visibly moved. He then rested in the valley for two days before a messenger eagle from the Hagoromo clan arrived.
Gensou extended his arm.
With a rush of wind and the beating of wings, a nearly half-meter-long messenger eagle swiftly descended, landing accurately on his arm.
"So, they've found something already?"
Gensou removed the small scroll tied to the eagle's leg and unlocked it with the Hagoromo clan's specific hand sign.
Sure enough, the intelligence on Shinnō had been gathered and sent promptly.
"In the Land of Fire? Seems it's not too far. Let's get this done quickly, then perhaps there'll be a little surprise in Konoha."
Gensou released the messenger eagle and vanished from the Valley of the Gods.
At the same time.
In Konoha Village.
The smoke of battle had cleared from this resilient village.
All the debris was cleared, and the collapsed buildings were rebuilt. The streets and alleys buzzed with activity once more.
Everything looked just as it did before the Chunin Exams.
But appearances can be deceiving.
Some things, and some people, had quietly changed within.
In Konoha Hospital.
After returning from the Land of Tea, Sasuke and Naruto, both recovering from injuries, couldn't hold back and ended up in a rooftop duel.
Although Kakashi interrupted them at the last moment, after comparing the damage caused by Chidori and Rasengan, Sasuke, full of confidence, was about to leave.
But when he turned around and saw the back of the reservoir, devastated by Naruto's Rasengan, his smug expression froze.
Crack!
Sasuke clenched his fist, his face darkening.
"Naruto..."
When did Naruto become so strong?
He had always been the dead last in everyone's eyes, while Sasuke was the recognized genius.
But what had happened recently? Naruto had defeated the rampaging Gaara; he had defeated Aoi with the Sword of the Thunder God; and in their recent fight, if Kakashi hadn't intervened... The more Sasuke thought about it, the tighter he clenched his fist.
Why was Naruto progressing so quickly?
In contrast, it seemed he had been standing still.
"Looks like the rumors are true. The only survivor of the renowned Uchiha clan is the one with the worst potential!"
Aoi's words echoed in Sasuke's mind.
And that man!
"You are weak... why are you so weak? Because your hatred isn't strong enough."
Recalling his recent encounter with Itachi, he felt as powerless as he did at seven years old.
He couldn't go on like this!
"Even Naruto has caught up to me! If I keep standing still, how can I ever kill Itachi!"
"This ninja game... it's time to end it!"
Sasuke looked towards the village outskirts, finally deciding.
On a desolate path, the white-haired Shinnō, leaning on a cane and carrying a medicine box, walked alone.
For years, he traveled through various countries, ostensibly to heal people, but in reality, seeking forbidden techniques to control the Zero-Tails.
Shinnō didn't worry about his identity being exposed, as the Air Ninja had long vanished from people's minds.
His high reputation as a healer across the ninja world kept troubles at bay.
But today, he clearly hadn't checked his fortune.
"Shinnō?"
Seeing the stranger blocking his path, Shinnō's brow furrowed slightly, though he maintained his usual kindly demeanor.
"Young man, are you here for treatment? Tell me your symptoms."
Since this person knew his name, they likely knew his profession.
Shinnō assumed this was another person seeking his renowned medical skills.
"Illness? I am indeed sick."
The stranger, Gensou, nodded.
"But rather than relying on others for treatment, I'd prefer to heal myself."
Gensou didn't want the deceitful Shinnō to leave something malicious in his body during treatment.
Every profession has its expertise.
If a doctor intentionally leaves something behind during treatment, it's hard for the patient to detect.
So, Gensou would rather learn medical ninjutsu himself to ensure his treatment was foolproof.
Gensou straightforwardly said, "Hand over all your medical ninjutsu, and I'll reward you accordingly, leader of the Air Ninja."
"I'm just an ordinary person. What medical ninjutsu could I possibly know... Wait! What did you just say?"
Shinnō's face changed drastically.
Habitually claiming he was an ordinary person, it took him a few seconds to realize.
Leader of the Air Ninja?
His identity was exposed?
Shinnō could hardly believe it.
But looking into Gensou's calm, unchanging eyes, he knew any denial was useless.
"Foolish young man, isn't it better to live a good life?"
Shinnō sighed.
Dropping his façade, his face twisted into a snarl, he glared at Gensou.
"You want to learn my medical ninjutsu? You think you can threaten me with the Air Ninja?"
"Foolish! Arrogant! Greedy!"
"I'll send you to meet the Shinigami!"
Ripping off his outer clothing, Shinnō revealed a surprisingly muscular body for his age.
Seeing Shinnō's sudden transformation, Gensou sighed as well.
"Foolish old man, why can't you just talk it out? I gave you a chance. And by the way, I've met the Shinigami, no need for a second time."
Met the Shinigami?
Shinnō, now in his true form, thought Gensou was out of his mind.
Without further words, he yelled confidently,
"Foolish young man, do you know what I've been doing in the fifty years since the fall of the Land of Sky?"
"Do you know what fifty years means?"
Gensou tilted his head slightly, thought for a moment, then spread his hands and answered,
"A nap?"
"Facing death and still being cheeky!"
Infuriated, Shinnō quickly formed hand seals.
"Forbidden Medical Ninjutsu: Body Activation!"
In an instant, his muscles swelled.
Transformed into a small giant, Shinnō charged at Gensou with tremendous speed, the ground shaking with each step.
"Die! You little rat!"
One minute later.
"Stop! I surrender!"
Once confident and formidable, Shinnō now retreated in utter defeat, his face bruised and swollen, waving a white flag and begging for mercy.
Not a single wrinkle on his clothes, Gensou watched and sighed,
"You wouldn't listen to reason, forcing me to act."
"Why is it so hard for people to have a peaceful transaction?"
"The world... is truly difficult."
(End of Chapter)
章節 61: Chapter 61
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Perhaps due to old age or a sense of self-preservation, Shinnō turned out to be much easier to subdue than Gensou had expected.
This made acquiring the medical ninjutsu he sought from Shinnō quite straightforward.
After a period of time, Gensou had the Hagoromo clan's intelligence agents take the chakra-sealed Shinnō away. He then examined the two scrolls in his hand, titled "Body Activation" and "Body Regeneration," both forbidden medical jutsu.
Compared to the Air Ninja and the so-called Zero-Tails behind Shinnō, these two forbidden medical jutsu were far more valuable to him.
Gensou briefly skimmed through the scrolls, and his eyes lit up.
He had to admit, Shinnō's self-developed forbidden medical jutsu, centered around body activation, were impressive.
They could significantly aid in healing his injuries and even improve his physical prowess, which had always been a shortcoming.
The next step was to thoroughly master these two forbidden medical jutsu.
Additionally, he received an update from the intelligence agents about the latest developments in Konoha.
Sasuke had already made his move.
"Interesting. Let's see what choice you make next."
Gensou smirked, glancing in Konoha's direction before disappearing, heading back to the Valley of the End.
Earlier that night, after his rooftop battle with Naruto and a rough encounter with the Sound Four sent by Orochimaru, Sasuke was more determined than ever to leave the village.
However, now he had another option.
"Orochimaru..."
Sasuke touched the cursed mark on his neck, placed there by Orochimaru.
According to the Sound Four, this was a gift from Orochimaru, a key to gaining more power.
Without the option of Gensou, Sasuke, desperate for revenge, would have chosen Orochimaru despite knowing the danger to his body.
But now he had two choices: Orochimaru or Hagoromo Gensou.
Who to choose?
For someone like Sasuke, who craved power, the answer was clear: he would choose the stronger of the two.
No need to consider reputation or achievements; his personal experience was enough.
From his encounters, Sasuke felt that while Orochimaru was formidable, he didn't exert the same pressure as Gensou.
Moreover, Orochimaru's blatant desire for his body contrasted sharply with Gensou's apparent indifference.
Sasuke wasn't foolish enough to choose a weaker, more dangerous option.
He made his decision decisively.
Hagoromo Gensou!
The Valley of the End!
Without hesitation, Sasuke packed his belongings and headed out, not informing anyone of his departure.
On his way, he unexpectedly encountered Sakura.
"Sasuke, where are you going so late?" Sakura asked, forcing a smile as she noticed his packed belongings.
"Go back," Sasuke replied coldly.
Sakura's hope faded.
She was smart and perceptive.
Since their encounter with Gensou on their return from the Land of Tea, she had been suspicious of Sasuke's behavior. After their rooftop battle at the hospital, her worries intensified, leading her to wait for him that night.
As she feared, Sasuke was leaving.
"Sasuke..."
"Sakura, thank you."
Despite Sakura's heartfelt pleas, Sasuke, whose heart held no room for women, knocked her out with a single blow and continued on his way.
Knowing full well that this was an act of betrayal, Sasuke didn't care.
Aware that the Sound Four were waiting for him outside the village, Sasuke chose a discreet path to leave.
Meanwhile, the Sound Four, waiting near the village gate, grew impatient.
"Will that Sasuke guy ever show up?" Tayuya asked irritably.
"Don't worry, Orochimaru-sama's predictions won't be wrong," Kidomaru replied confidently. "I saw the desire and ambition in Sasuke's eyes. He won't refuse Orochimaru-sama's offer for power."
However...
An hour later, Kidomaru's confident smile began to wane.
"We should go check," Sakon sighed.
Everyone agreed.
Due to Konoha's busy mission schedule and Orochimaru's familiarity with the village, the Sound Four managed to infiltrate successfully again.
Silently arriving at Sasuke's home, they found it empty.
"Sasuke has already left," Sakon said, his face grim.
"Why didn't he meet us?" Jirobo wondered aloud.
Kidomaru examined the frequently handled map on Sasuke's desk. Though it bore no markings, subtle indentations hinted at Sasuke's route.
"Sasuke left, but he's not heading to Orochimaru-sama," Kidomaru said coldly.
"Wherever he's going, we must bring him back for Orochimaru-sama," Tayuya said, brandishing her flute with a murderous look.
Sakon nodded. "Since Sasuke rejected Orochimaru-sama's offer, we don't have to be polite anymore. If he resists, we can break his legs."
Without further delay, the Sound Four left the village, following Sasuke's trail.
Back in Konoha, they were a step behind.
It wasn't until Sakura woke up and ran to inform the Hokage that Tsunade realized Sasuke had left the village.
"We must bring him back!"
Given that Sasuke was the last of the Uchiha clan, Tsunade frowned, immediately calling for a retrieval team and asking Sakura if she knew where Sasuke might be headed.
To her surprise, Sakura gave her a clue.
"Hagoromo Gensou! Sasuke must be going to him!" Sakura explained her reasoning.
Tsunade's brow furrowed.
"So, Gensou, you've finally made a move."
She agreed with Sakura's analysis but couldn't understand why Gensou would want Sasuke.
Though the Sharingan was valuable, someone like Gensou wouldn't be overly interested.
"Lady Hokage."
At that moment, recently promoted Chunin Nara Shikamaru entered the office.
Tsunade stopped pondering and quickly issued her orders.
Soon, a team comprised of Konoha's young elite set out on the mission.
"Remember, we have a twelve-hour window to track him. After that, we must stop. As the team leader, I have the authority to halt the mission at any time, and everyone must comply. Understood?"
After organizing the team, Shikamaru addressed his teammates seriously.
Kiba grumbled, "Why limit the time? Shouldn't we chase him to the ends of the earth?"
"Yeah, I'll break Sasuke's bones if I have to, but I'll bring him back," Naruto vowed, not understanding Sasuke's actions.
'Because there might be terrifying dangers ahead,' Shikamaru sighed, looking at his eager teammates, feeling that his first leadership role would be challenging.
(End of Chapter)
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