Chapter 647: The Ninja World's Undercover Mission!
Chapter 647: The Ninja World's Undercover Mission!
Whoosh, whoosh!
Two figures leaped forward, heading towards the Uchiha compound.
"From now on, you will be my disciple, and your rival will be Hinata Chida!"
Hyuuga Shizuki, who was in front, suddenly spoke up.
Nizuki... Sasuke's performance had surprised her a little.
She initially thought that he might not be able to take action or would back down at the last moment.
Although he was a bit inexperienced, he was still not bad, and at the very least, he wasn't as bad as the adults in his clan had described.
"Sensei!"
Sasuke respectfully addressed her.
"Do you know why Hinata Chida's hidden strength is so formidable?"
Slowing down, Hyuuga Shizuki prepared to take this opportunity to explain the situation.
"Is it because of... her natural talent?"
Sasuke pondered for a moment before giving this answer.
After all, the Hyuga bloodline was quite famous in the Ninja World, so it wasn't surprising for her to possess such strength.
"Her natural talent is indeed exceptional, but it's not stronger than yours. However, your current strength falls far behind hers because of the disparity in your resources!"
Hyuuga Shizuki didn't beat around the bush and directly revealed the answer.
Yes, it was resources! Even though Sasuke had inherited the Uchiha 'legacy'.
Aside from a vast clan territory, he had nothing else.
Ninjutsu, secret potions, ninja tools... he had none of these, and the fact that he could maintain his ranking as the top student at the Ninja Academy was already a testament to the power of the Uchiha bloodline.
Take Dai-kudo and Kakashi, for example; which of these super geniuses wasn't nurtured with an abundance of resources?
The reason why Sasuke, in the original storyline, always lagged significantly behind Dai-kudo, and in their final battle, he could only win by asking the other to 'hold back,' was not due to talent but resources.
Consider his defection to Orochimaru; in just three short years, he had already attained a strength comparable to a Kage-level ninja, which was more than enough proof of how formidable Sasuke could be with sufficient resources.
However, when it came to resources, Orochimaru couldn't compare to Skyguard Tower, so Hyuuga Shizuki wasn't worried about Sasuke's growth.
Personality and mindset! As long as she could address this aspect, she had the resources to support him.
After all, she had amassed a vast amount of contribution points, and unlike Uchiha Meika, she didn't have a large number of clan members to care for, leaving her with plenty of contribution points at her disposal.
Natural Power, Radiant Elixir... Ascension Long Rank, and more—the treasures of Skyguard Tower were simply too numerous.
With contribution points and the eligibility to exchange them, supplementing Sasuke's foundation would be a breeze.
However, personality and mindset couldn't be enhanced with contribution points, which was why Hyuuga Shizuki planned to send him to Orochimaru for cultivation.
If he could pass the test, his personality and mindset would naturally be shaped in the process.
And if he couldn't... well, then he wouldn't pass.
Hyuuga Shizuki didn't intend to worry too much about it.
"I also bought Chakra Pills and herbs..."
Uchiha Sasuke slowed down as well.
"You won't be able to purchase truly excellent resources... or rather, it's no longer just about money!"
Hyuuga Shizuki felt that Sasuke was still too naive.
Truly excellent resources were not something one could buy in the outside world. They were so precious that even if one had them, they wouldn't be able to sell them, as they'd be too busy using them for themselves.
Take, for instance, the top-tier resources of Skyguard Tower; ordinary ninjas wouldn't even know about their existence, let alone be able to purchase them.
"Is that so..."
Sasuke felt a bit dejected.
He had originally thought that he could catch up to Hinata Chida by purchasing more resources, but he never expected that this path would be blocked.
"As your sensei, I've never provided you with resources because your 'capacity' is insufficient to bear the things I can offer. As long as you can complete the task I give you, I guarantee that the resources I provide will grant you strength surpassing even Dai-kudo and Itachi!"
Hyuuga Shizuki stopped on the Uchiha rooftop and made a promise.
Capacity!
This was also a term used in the Ninja World to describe a person's personality and abilities. It was the excuse that Dai-kudo had used during the Uchiha Clan's annihilation.
"A task?"
Sasuke was perplexed.
"From now on, you must always act as if you're jealous of Naruto's strength, and you must also try to develop the Curse Mark on your body!"
Hyuuga Shizuki began to lay out the plan.
"A curse seal?"
Sasuke unconsciously touched the mark on his neck, left by that bizarre creature's bite.
"Yes, it's called the 'Heavenly Curse Mark'. It's a technique developed by Orochimaru, an S-rank defector ninja. He will come to recruit you... Do you understand?"
Rinmo Tsushi prepared to hand Sasuke over to Orochimaru for training, just as the prophecy foretold.
"Orochimaru... One of the Konoha Sanin?" Sasuke murmured the name, his mind flashing with a bizarre thought.
It was as if this arrangement was something he himself would have orchestrated; it didn't feel like an act at all.
"That's right. While Orochimaru's strength might not be the pinnacle in the Ninja World, he excels in a vast array of ninjutsu and forbidden techniques. His ability to mentor disciples is also exceptional... As long as you survive!"
Rinmo Tsushi nodded, also cautioning about the dangers involved.
Sasuke, however, was unconcerned.
As a vengeful individual, he feared nothing but the lack of power to achieve his goals.
"As your teacher, I've also prepared a 'welcome gift' for you!" Rinmo Tsushi tossed a vial of emerald-colored potion to Sasuke, introducing it, "The first stage of Natural Power, which can enhance your chakra and physical attributes after use... and more!"
She wouldn't have offered it if he hadn't considered the risks.
Gurgle!
Sasuke, without hesitation, uncorked the vial and drank the potion.
"I hope you survive Orochimaru's training!" Rinmo Tsushi left with these final words.
From now on, she would wait for Sasuke to go to Orochimaru for 'further training' before investing more resources in him.
She also wasn't worried about him betraying them.
Whether out of sentiment or self-interest, he had no choice but to side with them.
With just Sasuke's strength, avenging himself on Itachi, the white-eyed wolf, and the Konoha higher-ups would be impossible.
Skyguard Tower! Only with their help could true vengeance be achieved.
As a dedicated avenger, he indeed had no other choice.
After settling things with Sasuke, Rinmo Tsushi donned a hat and a black uniform with red clouds.
Akatsuki! Yes, she would use this identity to help the Hyuga Clan leave Konoha, and she had 'backing' for this.
Indeed, Akatsuki had received their payment, and she had joined their ranks.
Hmm, as the manager of Akatsuki, Konan had the authority to recruit members.
Kakuzu and Hidan were currently busy in the Land of Wind; otherwise, they might have been assigned to this mission.
Just as Rinmo Tsushi switched to her Akatsuki identity, a signal for escape was given.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
An area was set ablaze, and thick smoke and flames engulfed Konoha.
"Fire breakout!"
"Put out the fire!"
"Help!"
...
Chaos spread rapidly.
Amidst this, the Hyuga Clan was also set alight.
Thus, a large number of Hyuga clan members fled the fire, making their escape seem 'reasonable'.
The purpose of this fire was not just to weaken Konoha and divert their attention but also to ensure that the Hyuga Clan's actions wouldn't be noticed immediately.
If they were stopped within the village, escaping would be difficult.
Out of over two thousand people, nearly a thousand were ninjas, and the rest were also related to ninjas, naturally making their actions more efficient than ordinary people.
Everyone was disguised, appearing as if they had genuinely escaped the fire, with smoke and burn marks on their clothes and faces, so they wouldn't seem unusual if spotted.
As for the patrol teams and guards, they didn't encounter any.
Remember what Mizu was busy with after delivering Sasuke to the edge of the Hyuga Clan territory?
It was to clear this 'passage' for their escape.
Ensuring their team's true purpose wouldn't be discovered prematurely.
However, when the fleeing group finally reached the village's edge, everyone fell into despair.
A major obstacle stood before them.
(End of Chapter)
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