met free Chapter 64 Newbie Protection Period Ends
Chapter 64 Newbie Protection Period Ends
Chapter 64 Newbie Protection Period Ends
After the negotiations concluded, Hanzo the Salamander politely invited Shiba Kiyokawa and the others to stay for a meal.
Out of respect for this demigod, the Akatsuki members agreed.
Before the banquet began, Nagato quietly asked Shiba Kiyokawa, "Should we make a copy of the ninjutsu scrolls that Iwagakure traded to us and give it to Lord Hanzo?"
After studying under Shiba Kiyokawa for several months, Nagato has finally developed some social skills, unlike before when he followed Yahiko and only knew how to write one letter to Hanzo for two years.
This time, however, Shiba Kiyokawa unexpectedly refused him, saying, "No need. As long as Hanzo doesn't mention it this time, we don't need to give him anything."
Nagato and Konan were both puzzled.
This seems to contradict the practices that Shiba Kiyokawa has always adhered to.
Shiba Kiyokawa simply patted him on the shoulder without explaining why, only saying, "Nagato, don't relax too soon, our challenge has only just begun."
The reason he was able to keep Hanzo in check by simply writing letters and flattering him was ultimately because the Akatsuki organization was weak enough to allow him to disguise himself as a nagging fledgling.
Now, their outstretched wings are clearly displayed in the sky, and no matter how much they bow their heads, they can no longer awaken Hanzo's maternal instincts.
The Akatsuki's real challenge has only just begun!
This was originally just Shiba Kiyokazu's own judgment.
However, on the way back after the meal, his judgment was validated and endorsed by the system!
Moreover, the Fate Observation System delivered a whole host of "surprises" to Shiba Kiyokawa this time.
Following a system evaluation, the host's future has undergone a significant shift, including—
There is a 30.1% chance that he will die after 189 days. The cause of death is that he will be killed by Hanzo of the Salamander in conjunction with Root and Black Zetsu.
There is a 22.3% chance that he will die after 201 days. The cause of death is that he was ambushed and taken away by Black Zetsu, and later killed as a tool to stimulate Nagato's corruption.
There is a 14.0% probability that he will die in 903 days. The cause of death is: after being seriously injured in the Land of Rain, he was kidnapped by the Root of Konoha and imprisoned for a long time. He later escaped during the Nine-Tails' attack and died under the Nine-Tails' claws.
There is a 10.9% chance that he will die in 6804 days. The cause of death is: after experiencing the Nine-Tails' attack, he left Konoha, wandered the ninja world for many years, and was killed when Pain began hunting the tailed beasts.
There is an 8.6% chance that he will die after 6952 days. The cause of death is: after fighting Pain for a long time, he returned to the Land of Rain after Nagato committed suicide and was killed by Obito Uchiha along with Konan.
There is a 7.3% chance that he will die in 7083 days. The cause of death is: multiple battles with Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu, and later death at the hands of Madara Uchiha in the Fourth Shinobi World War.
There is a 6.8% probability of dying after 31117 days, due to natural causes.
The system's observations revealed a dramatic change in the outcome, making this an epic version update!
His probability of dying of old age, which he had painstakingly increased to 7.9%, has now actually dropped by 1.1 percentage points.
The reason for all of this is obvious—
His fate was intertwined with characters who had never been seen before, such as Black Zetsu, Obito, and Madara!
After thinking it over, Shiba Kiyokawa immediately understood the crux of the problem.
In short: His newbie protection period is over!
Despite stirring up trouble in the Land of Rain over the past six months, seemingly able to manipulate events at will and turn the Akatsuki organization beyond recognition, his personal influence in the entire ninja world is actually negligible.
On the grand stage of the ninja world, the five great ninja villages are still the true protagonists.
He was once so insignificant that he didn't even deserve a glance from the real masterminds behind the scenes.
The two old men, Hanzo and Danzo, alone were enough to clearly arrange his fate.
Now, with his unprecedented act of forcing Onoki, one of the Five Kage, to bow down, he has finally begun to have a place on the grand stage of the ninja world!
So he naturally came into the sights of those behind the scenes!
The words he had spoken to Nagato not long ago had miraculously come true for him—the real challenge had only just begun!
"How ironic, after struggling for half a year, I've only barely earned the right to be schemed against by you."
Shiba Kiyokawa gave a self-deprecating laugh, looked up at the sky, at the moon, and as if at that woman, at the mastermind, at fate, and fiercely raised the middle finger!
"Fuck you!"
He wants to live, so why is it so difficult?
That night, Shiba Kiyokawa spent the entire night alone under the moon on his way home.
Nagato and Konan didn't understand why he was suddenly so negative. They had just resolved the crisis in Iwagakure, allowing Akatsuki to be reborn and gaining many benefits.
Shiba Kiyokawa didn't explain much to them at this time.
But then, everyone in the Akatsuki began to clearly feel that Shiba Kiyokawa had some kind of switch turned on, or that some kind of limiter that had been binding him had been removed, allowing him to completely unleash himself!
If Shiba Kiyokawa was merely rebellious at heart, always arguing with Yahiko, then now he has truly shed his pretense, openly undermining Yahiko and interfering in all aspects of Akatsuki's decision-making.
"The loess can be returned. He's no longer of use. There's no need to extract any information from him. If you have any questions, just ask me."
"Send me all the ninjutsu scrolls from the Iwagakure trade as soon as possible. Remember, all of them! I will then distribute them all!"
"Once the tax standards are set, report them to me! Don't ask Yahiko, that idiot would rather not take a single penny! Ignore him, I'm in charge here!"
"We need to recruit more ninja tools, more swords, and more weapons from the civilian population!"
Starting today, chakra metal is designated as a controlled resource. Anyone who discovers it must unconditionally hand it over to the organization, without exception! There is no room for negotiation!
"This is none of Yahiko's business. I've said it before, I'm in charge here now! Don't you understand?"
With each order issued, Shiba Kiyokawa's authority and prestige within the organization grew day by day!
He began to drastically reform the Xiao organization, no longer concealing his ambition, and many of his measures could even be described as militaristic!
His madness startled Nagato and Konan, who were close to him.
A few nights later, Konan brought a bowl of soup into Shiba Kiyokawa's office and gently asked, "Kiyokawa, take a rest. I brought you a midnight snack."
Shiba Kiyokawa then raised his head, the bloodshot veins in his eyes clearly visible.
"Thank you, Sister Xiaonan," he said in a hoarse voice.
Xiao Nan stepped forward and took his hand with concern.
"Qinghe, stop pushing yourself so hard. Aren't we doing well enough as we are? What are you so anxious about?"
Shiba Kiyokawa was silent for a moment, then asked, "Is Nagato in the base?"
Xiao Nan shook her head. "He went out to train the new members."
Shiba Kiyokawa breathed a sigh of relief.
With Nagato gone, it's highly likely that Black Zetsu and White Zetsu are also gone.
He then spoke, "Sister Xiaonan, you think things are fine as they are because you haven't seen the imminent crisis. Believe me, the Akatsuki is on the verge of collapse!"
Xiao Nan stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief.
However, out of trust in Shiba Kiyokawa over the past six months, she didn't immediately question him, but instead asked, "What exactly is the crisis?"
"It's impossible for the Land of Rain to have two guardian deities coexisting!"
(End of this chapter)