Chapter 538
Itachi: The one who wiped out my clan was me?
the other side.
Kakashi walked alone on the street, dressed in ordinary gray casual clothes.
He has been lurking in this world for three days.
Itachi Uchiha went to the vicinity of the Uchiha clan's territory, which had been wiped out, to gather intelligence. Minato Namikaze was investigating the movements of other major powers, while Shisui... had not been in contact with them since they parted ways that day.
However, Kakashi was not worried. With Uchiha Shisui's strength, he would have no problem escaping unless he was surrounded by Kage-level shinobi.
His current task is to collect information on the world's culture, technology, and politics, all of which were specifically assigned to him by Kiyoshi.
"It seems that Itachi was responsible for the extermination of this world's clan?"
Kakashi still remembers the look of surprise on Itachi's face when he learned of this information.
Uchiha Itachi:
"I was the one who wiped out my entire clan?"
Although Kakashi didn't know why Itachi Uchiha in this world was so ruthless, he did indeed do it.
The name of Uchiha Itachi in this world is Uchiha Weasel.
The name is very straightforward.
"Weasel" is a more poetic way of saying it, while "weasel" is simple and straightforward, making it immediately recognizable as an animal.
"I'm going to investigate this matter."
After saying this, Itachi Uchiha bid farewell to Kakashi.
Every person who leaves takes a group of ANBU ninjas with them.
Kakashi currently only has a dozen or so Anbu ninjas by his side.
Kakashi instructed them to continue infiltrating Konoha to gather intelligence.
"bookstore……"
Kakashi stopped in front of a bookstore that looked quite old.
Its name is "Shueisha".
Through the glass window, you can see neatly arranged bookshelves inside, and several customers wearing glasses are quietly browsing.
Push the door open and enter.
The shop owner was an elderly man with white hair. He looked up at him, then lowered his head to continue organizing the ledgers.
Kakashi headed straight for the novel section.
This is a habit he has developed over the years.
Whenever I go to a new place, I make sure to read the local literature.
To some extent, books can reflect the spiritual state of a society.
There were many books on the bookshelf, but the way they were categorized was not quite the same as what he was used to.
Kakashi's fingers traced the spine of the book:
The Will of Fire, The Legend of Konoha, The Third Hokage's Quotes...
They are all serious books.
He frowned and continued flipping through the pages.
There are quite a few romance novels in the section, such as "The Forbidden Love of the Anbu," "The Spring of the Medical Ninja," and "My Story with My Jonin Senior"...
But it just doesn't have that familiar yellow and black cover.
"strangeness……"
Kakashi muttered to himself.
He crouched down and searched carefully on the bottom shelf, even brushing away the accumulated dust with his hands.
still none.
"Young man, what book are you looking for?"
The shop owner walked over at some point and adjusted his reading glasses.
"Ah, I'm looking for... the 'Intimate Hell' series."
Kakashi asked tentatively.
He was unaware that the book was actually written by Kiyoshi.
Since Kiyoshi does not exist in this world, this book does not exist either.
"Intimacy Hell?"
The shop owner was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.
"You mean the 'Intimate Paradise' series written by Mr. Water, right? You'll have to go to the latest issues section; this area is all old books."
Upon hearing this, Kakashi frowned slightly.
He was referring to "Icha Icha Hell".
"Intimate Hell" and "Intimate Paradise" have similar names, but they are two different books!
It was a very thick novel, conservatively estimated to be five million words.
Kakashi always finds something new in his collections and buys different versions every year.
Because the author of this book seems to have given up the right to be credited, leaving only the strange name of "Anonymous".
Therefore, every year many authors continue to develop new versions based on this book.
Kakashi also likes to watch it, but his favorite is still the first edition.
After all, it was a collection of the essence of many erotic novels from Qing Si's previous life.
The book was written because the author was short of money at the time.
However, plans can't keep up with changes. Later, Kiyoshi no longer needed money, so he stopped managing the matter.
"Alright, take me to see it."
Kakashi spoke.
The shop owner led Kakashi to a special section at the very back of the bookstore.
The decor here is noticeably more refined; the bookshelves are brand new, and the lighting is brighter.
And displayed in the most prominent position is a row of brightly colored "Intimate Paradise" series.
And a second book has also been released, titled "Intimate Violence".
Kakashi's eyes lit up.
He picked up the latest volume.
The cover features a blonde woman striking a seductive pose, and the title is "Intimate Violence."
Turning to the title page, the author's biography reads:
"Tap Water, one of the Three Ninjas, is a great writer dedicated to conveying love and truth through words."
"As expected, it was written by Jiraiya-sama..."
Kakashi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
But as he continued scrolling down, his brows furrowed again.
The writing is good, and the plot flows smoothly.
But I always feel like something's missing.
Kakashi quickly skimmed through several chapters and finally understood the problem.
It's too "clean".
There are some explicit descriptions, but none as memorable as Ah Bin and Bai Jie's characters.
"Are the guests not satisfied?"
The shop owner noticed his expression.
"No, it's fine."
Kakashi closed the book, thought about it, and decided to buy the whole set.
“I want both ‘Intimate Paradise’ and ‘Intimate Violence’, please take them all.”
"okay!"
The shop owner happily went to pack the leftovers.
Kakashi casually asked while paying:
"Boss, do you have a book here called 'Intimate Hell'? The author seems to be anonymous."
"Intimacy Hell?"
The shop owner shook his head.
"Never heard of it. Master Zi Lai Shui has only written the 'Intimate Paradise' series, which consists of three volumes, all of which were bestsellers."
"...I see."
Kakashi took the wrapped book and walked out of the bookstore.
The afternoon sun was a bit too bright, so he squinted as he watched the pedestrians coming and going on the street.
Children were playing and laughing, ninjas were hurrying by, and a vendor selling dumplings was calling out his wares...
Everything seemed normal and peaceful.
But Kakashi felt a strange, indescribable feeling welling up inside him.
This world is so right.
There are no unconventional ideas, no taboo-breaking creations, and even the entertainment reading materials have a kind of... disciplined feel to them.
He remembered what Kiyoshi had said:
"A healthy society should not have only one voice. Taboos, desires, the dark side... these are all part of human nature."
Forcibly suppressing them will only allow them to fester and twist in unseen places.
At the time, Kakashi didn't fully understand.
But now, standing on this seemingly perfect street, he suddenly understood.
"This is so boring..."
Kakashi muttered to himself as he carried the book toward the inn where he was staying.
He planned to study "Intimate Paradise" tonight to see if he could analyze the extent of cultural control in this world.
This could also be important intelligence.
…………
Somewhere on Earth, in a remote, secluded valley far from human habitation.
The waterfall resembles an inverted Milky Way, its roaring sound deafening.
Three figures sat cross-legged in a triangular formation by the pool.
Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki, Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki, and Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, who controls Jigen's body.
They were all covered by a faint layer of natural energy, which slowly merged with their own chakra.
"This technology..."
Momoshiki Otsutsuki opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in his scarlet Rinnegan.
He opened his palm, and a ball of milky white chakra condensed above his palm.
The chakra ball contained a perfect balance of natural energy, spiritual energy, and physical energy, and its surface shimmered with a faint luster.
"It can actually convert the planet's natural energy into its own, and it won't turn to stone like those lower life forms..."
"Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki murmured."
In his understanding, the Otsutsuki clan has always gained power by consuming chakra fruits and plundering life on planets.
Such a gentle absorption of natural energy is unheard of.
"The native creatures of this planet do seem to have a knack for this."
"I'm somber," said Otsutsuki Kinshiki.
The cracks on the surface of the red ring "Poves" behind him have been temporarily filled by natural energy, and it is now functioning much more smoothly.
"Otsutsuki Isshiki, where did you learn that?"
Momoshiki Otsutsuki looked at Isshiki Otsutsuki standing to the side.
Otsutsuki Isshiki, controlling Jigen's body, slowly opened his eyes.
The whites of those eyes, nourished by natural energy, became slightly brighter than before.
“A thousand years ago, when I was lurking on this planet, I discovered several sacred sites rich in natural energy.”
Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's voice was still hoarse.
"One of them is called Mount Myōboku, where toads that can use sage techniques live. Together with the native of this planet, the Sage of Rokudō of the Ōtsutsuki family, who is also the descendant of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, we mastered their training methods."
He paused, then added:
"However, at the time I felt that this kind of power was too inefficient, far less efficient than directly seizing the 'Chakra Fruit,' so after a quick study, I went to find Kiyoshi."
"madness."
Momoshiki Otsutsuki offered his blunt assessment.
“Power is power, there’s no such thing as superiority or inferiority. This kind of ‘Sage Chakra’ may not provide a large boost in a single instance, but it can accumulate continuously, and…”
He clenched his fist, and the milky white Sage Chakra instantly transformed into a raging crimson.
"It can perfectly merge with our original power."
boom!
Momoshiki Otsutsuki casually threw a punch at the waterfall.
He didn't use any eye techniques; it was just a fist wrapped in "Sage Chakra."
The waterfall is cut off in the middle.
It wasn't cut open, but rather violently shattered by a terrifying impact, splashing water everywhere and revealing the rock wall behind it.
"The power has increased by about four times."
Momoshiki Otsutsuki gave his evaluation.
"If combined with pupil techniques, it should be able to increase the effect by more than ten times."
The Otsutsuki Momoshiki Secret Passage.
His eye technique can amplify the power of magic.
The absorbed techniques will be returned in the form of amplification.
Therefore, the stronger the enemy, the stronger he will become.
Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki also stood up and stretched his shoulders.
The scar on his chest has almost healed.
"Besides Mount Myōboku, are there any other sacred sites associated with Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?"
"There are two more."
Otsutsuki Isshiki recalled.
"The Shikkotsu Forest and Ryuchi Cave are inhabited by slugs and snakes, respectively. However, the methods of cultivating immortality in those two places are more extreme and the risks are greater."
“Take us there.” Momoshiki Otsutsuki said without hesitation.
"We need to master all types of immortal techniques on this planet in the shortest possible time. That Otsutsuki named Kiyoshi, he gives me a very special feeling."
Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki gazed into the distance with his Byakugan, as if it could pierce through layers of mountains and see the direction of Konoha.
“He has the aura of the Otsutsuki clan, but it’s not quite the same. I suspect he may have… integrated multiple power systems.”
"Including 'immortal arts'?"
Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki asked.
"Probably."
Otsutsuki Momoshiki nods.
"Therefore we must be more proficient than him. Otsutsuki Isshiki, how is your control over this body now?"
"It's almost fully recovered. Sage Chakra helps stabilize this vessel, but the fundamental damage is irreparable. I need a new vessel."
"Then let's go find it."
"It's Momoshiki Otsutsuki," he said indifferently.
"There should be quite a few high-quality bodies on this planet. Once we've mastered all the magic techniques, we'll go hunting."
A cruel smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"By the way, we should also try refining the 'elixir' with the blessing of immortal arts to see what quality it can produce."
The three sat down again and continued to absorb natural energy.
The waterfall resumed its flow, and the sound of the water still roared.
But the atmosphere in the valley was even more dangerous than before.
…………
The Land of Earth, deep within the lava mountains.
This is an area with a large number of active volcanoes. The air is filled with the smell of sulfur, the ground is scorching hot, and lava occasionally gushes out from the cracks.
At this moment, two people are standing on the edge of the crater.
Kisame Hoshigaki carried the replica Samehada, a ferocious smile on his shark-like face.
His black robe with red cloud patterns was open, revealing his chest.
There, Hashirama Senju's face was no longer simply growing, but had completely merged with Kisame Hoshigaki's own muscle tissue, and one could even see that the eyes on that face would occasionally move.
After receiving Hashirama cells, Kisame Hoshigaki's chakra levels increased several times over, and his recovery ability reached an abnormal level.
During a test a few days ago, he deliberately let Samehada cut him, and the wound healed within ten seconds.
"What a wonderful power..."
Kisame Hoshigaki licked his lips.
Beside him, Sasori controlled the "Hiruko" puppet, his voice emanating from within the puppet, a hoarse, metallic tone:
"Don't be careless. The Four-Tails is the strongest in close combat among the tailed beasts, and its Lava Release is effective against your Water Release."
"That's why I brought a new toy."
Kisame patted the replica Samehada.
The replica sharkskin trembled with excitement, and the barbs on the blade stood up one by one.
During this time, Kisame fed Samehada with Hashirama cell culture medium, causing the great sword to mutate as well.
Now it can not only absorb chakra, but also convert the absorbed chakra into life force and feed it back to Kisame.
"Ready to go."
Scorpion controlled Hiruko to raise her right hand, and the puppet's arm split open, revealing a dense array of venomous needle firing ports.
Kisame nodded and jumped into the crater.
During his descent, he formed hand seals:
"Water Release: Exploding Water Wave!"
boom!
A massive flow of water appeared out of nowhere, poured into the crater, and the moment it came into contact with the magma, it steamed up a cloud of white mist that blotted out the sky.
"Roar!"
An angry roar came from deep within the volcano.
The entire mountain began to tremble, the lava lake boiled, and a huge scarlet figure broke through the lava and soared into the sky.
It was a giant ape that was over thirty meters tall, covered in dark red fur, with four tails flailing wildly behind it.
What's most striking are its fangs and its pair of ferocious orange eyes.
Four-Tailed Son Goku, reporting for duty!
Who are you?
Old Purple, who had entered "Complete Tailed Beast Transformation," watched them warily.
He controlled the four tails to speak human language, his voice like thunder.
The next moment, the four tails opened their mouths, and a blazing light shone from deep within their throats.
"Molten Release: Flower Fruit Mountain!"
The magma mixed with chakra transformed into a five-meter-diameter pillar of lava fire, shooting straight into Kisame in the air.
"Good timing!"
Kisame neither dodged nor avoided, but instead went to meet him head-on.
He used Water Release ninjutsu to block the pillars of lava fire.
The pillar of lava fire crashed into the water-style shield, exploding into a rain of fire.
Kisame passed through the rain of fire, his Samehada already raised above his head.
"Let me show you this, 'Sage Art: Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique'!"
What he exhaled was no longer ordinary water, but "Sage Chakra" mixed with natural energy!
The water condensed in the air into a shark even larger than four tails, its surface covered with bluish-black scales, each scale gleaming with a metallic sheen in the sunlight.
This is a technique that Kisame recently developed.
The "Hashirama Cells" provide a massive amount of chakra, Sage Mode enhances its power, and Samehada's absorption properties sustain its power.
"A trivial skill!"
All four tails of Son Goku simultaneously plunged into the lava lake, then swung them violently.
"Molten Release: Lava River!"
The entire lava lake boiled, transforming into towering waves that crashed into the sky.
The clash of water and fire.
laugh!
White fog instantly enveloped the entire crater, reducing visibility to zero.
Within the white mist, the scorpion moved.
The back of the "Hiruko" puppet opened, and hundreds of small puppets swarmed out, each only the size of a palm and shaped like a scorpion.
"Secret Technique: Hundred Machine Manipulation: Poison Mist Array"
Scorpion's voice was icy.
The small puppets burrowed into the white mist and attacked the four-tailed creature from all angles.
They do not seek to kill, but instead use their tail stingers to continuously inject paralyzing toxins.
The four-tailed creature has thick fur, making it impossible for ordinary attacks to penetrate its defenses.
However, the stingers of these puppets are specially made for scorpions, specifically targeting large creatures.
The toxin will not kill immediately, but it will gradually paralyze the nervous system.
"Annoying bugs!"
The four tails roared, whipping like whips and shattering dozens of puppets.
However, there were simply too many puppets, and they were small and fast, making them impossible to defend against under the cover of the white mist.
Soon, the four tails began to feel numbness in their limbs.
"Now!"
Kisame burst out of the white mist, his Samehada already deformed—the blade lengthened, the barbs became more ferocious, and even muscle-like tissue grew on the hilt.
"Immortal Technique, Water Release, Shark Muscle Fusion, High Water Wrist!"
His right arm fused completely with Samehada, transforming into a gigantic arm covered in scales, which slammed down on the head of the Four-Tailed Beast.
Four-tailed Fox tried to dodge, but the paralyzing toxin slowed its reaction speed.
Bang!
A solid punch.
The four-tailed creature's head was knocked back, and its entire body tilted backward.
But it is a tailed beast after all, with extremely strong resistance to blows. This punch only stunned it for half a second.
Half a second is enough.
"Sealing Technique: Nine Seals of the Illusory Dragon!"
Scorpion has already prepared the sealing scroll.
A purple light shone from the white mist, and nine chakra dragons flew out of the scroll, wrapping around the limbs, neck, and torso of the Four-Tailed Fox.
"No!"
The four-tailed creature struggled frantically, spewing lava from its body in an attempt to burn the chakra dragon.
But Kisame won't give it a chance.
"Immortal Technique: Water Escape - Water Prison Shark Dance!"
Four waterspouts rose from the lava lake, trapping the four tails in the center.
Water and fire fiercely clash, constantly generating steam.
The chakra dragon took the opportunity to tighten its grip, and the Four-Tails' struggles grew weaker and weaker.
Ten minutes later.
When the white mist dissipated, the crater returned to calm.
The lava lake was still boiling, but the four-tailed creature had disappeared.
Kisame stood on a rocky platform formed from the surface of the lake, holding a pot that sealed the chakra of the Four-Tails.
Scorpion retrieved all the puppets. "Hiruko" had a few charred spots on its surface, but it did not affect its function.
"Easier than I expected."
Kisame grinned, and the Hashirama face on his chest had closed its eyes again.
"The 'Hashirama cells' are truly amazing. If that punch had landed on me in the past, my arm would probably have broken first."
Don't be too happy yet.
Scorpion said calmly.
"There are still several tailed beasts that haven't been captured yet, and Konoha... Kiyoshi will notice us sooner or later."
Kisame's smile faded slightly when Kiyoshi was mentioned.
"Yeah, that monster... Obito said he has a way to deal with it, hopefully he's not just bragging."
"Let's go."
Scorpion controls "Hiruko" to turn around.
"Time to move on to the next target."
The two disappeared in the crater.
All that remained was a devastated battlefield and the lingering smell of sulfur and blood in the air.
…………
Meanwhile, on the other side...
Leaf.
evening.
Just as Kiyoshi finished processing the last batch of documents related to the handover of power in the Land of Fire, he sensed a familiar presence.
He put down his pen, a slight smile playing on his lips.
A short while later, the bedroom door was gently pushed open.
Kushina stood at the door, dressed in a deep red outfit, her red hair loosely tied back, with a few strands falling beside her cheeks.
Her cheeks were flushed slightly, whether from rushing on her journey or something else, it was hard to tell.
"Qingji..."
Kushina called softly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
Kiyoshi stood up and walked up to her.
Moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a silvery glow on him.
"Why did you suddenly come here?"
He reached out and naturally put his arm around her waist.
Kushina's body trembled slightly, but she did not resist; instead, she leaned into his arms.
"I...I came to see you."
Her voice was muffled in his chest, somewhat indistinct.
"You've been very busy lately, haven't you? Things back in the Land of Fire..."
"It's basically done."
Kiyoshi rested his chin on the top of her head, inhaling the faint scent of gardenias emanating from her.
"But you, taking care of Naruto all by yourself, must have had a tough time."
Kushina shook her head:
"It's not hard work. Naruto is a very sensible kid, and... Mikoto used to help out sometimes."
Her voice lowered when Mikoto was mentioned.
Kiyoshi could feel the tension in the body in his arms.
He sighed and gently combed her red hair with his fingers.
"Are you still bothered by that matter?"
"……Um."
Kushina honestly admitted it.
Mikoto and Kushina have fallen out, so the relationship between the two best friends is a bit delicate.
The situation was so delicate that even Kushina didn't know how to handle it.
Furthermore, she had more or less guessed about the situation between Mikoto and Kiyoshi. (End of Chapter)