Naruto: Starting With Tenseigan C115 (Patreon)

Chapter 115: New Mission, New Journey (Seeking Subscriptions)

"Hey, what are you doing? We were still training, and you just ran off?"

On the streets of Konoha, Hyuga Makoto walked out of Ino's flower shop holding a newly bought bunch of flowers.

As a result, he ran straight into Naruto, Sasuke, as well as Hinata and Neji.

Naruto couldn't hold back anymore and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"You're so irresponsible, you guy!"

"Tch, didn't you see I have things to do?"

Hyuga Makoto raised an eyebrow, shook the large bouquet of flowers in his hand, and said.

"Besides, isn't the Pervy Sage and Captain Kakashi right there? It's not like you don't know them. Wouldn't it be fine to let him train you guys?"

"But, Big Brother Makoto, Lord Jiraiya and the others have left."

Hinata lowered her little head and said timidly.

"They were also the ones who told us to leave, so…"

"Jeez, what's wrong with those two guys?"

Before Hinata could finish, Hyuga Makoto couldn't hold it in anymore.

"They're both Konoha Jonin, yet they just watch the little guys train. How can they be so irresponsible?"

"?"

Naruto and the others looked at each other in dismay. Aren't you exactly like that?

Hyuga Makoto didn't stop, still muttering under his breath.

"How pathetic. Do they just stop caring when I'm not around?"

"What on earth is happening to Konoha?"

"The Jonin System of Konoha has some worms in it!"

"How can we make Konoha great with a bunch of worms like this?"

The little guys couldn't understand the later words, but they could roughly guess the meaning.

Even so, it left everyone except Hinata in silence.

How do you have the face to complain about others?

Aren't you a prime example yourself?

Isn't the most unhuman bastard none other than you?!

Sasuke was a bit confused now. How on earth did this guy beat Uchiha Itachi into that state...

"Forget it, I'll find time to make it up to you guys."

Fortunately, Hyuga Makoto stopped after complaining a few words.

Looking at the silent little guys, he sighed and said.

"As expected, the most responsible person in Konoha is still me."

"That's enough…"

Neji was too honest to speak up, and Sasuke had just joined and didn't dare to make much noise.

Hinata was truly well-behaved, but Naruto really couldn't hold it in anymore.

"If you were really responsible, would you run off? You guy…"

"How are your grades now?"

However, before Naruto could finish speaking, Hyuga Makoto interrupted him calmly.

"Although your written test scores are still embarrassing, at least you aren't completely the dead last anymore, right?"

"Uh…"

These words left Naruto somewhat hard-pressed to refute.

He wasn't very good at studying, but he had made so much progress in actual combat!

This progress was truly drilled into him by Hyuga Makoto.

"But this doesn't seem to be an excuse for you running away…"

Naruto curled his lips, but before his voice trailed off, Hyuga Makoto interrupted him again.

"Let me ask you another question. If you had to choose between winning and losing, how would you choose?"

"Huh?"

This bizarre question stunned all the little guys.

What kind of question is this? Is this even something that needs to be chosen?

Besides, weren't we just talking about you running away? Why did it get dragged back to winning and losing?

However, they didn't dare say anything about Hyuga Makoto doing this.

Especially since this question also made the little guys a bit troubled; they weren't quite sure what Hyuga Makoto meant.

"Then, Senior, what do you think?"

Sasuke hesitated for a moment, wondering how to get closer to Hyuga Makoto.

Although Uchiha Izumi had already entered the Anbu and seemed to be moving forward while bearing the blood feud of the Uchiha,

Sasuke was unwilling to do so; he wanted to complete this revenge himself through his own efforts!

Although Hyuga Makoto looked unreliable, he was someone who had truly defeated Uchiha Itachi right before his eyes.

"Do you want to win, or do you want to lose?"

"Me?"

Hyuga Makoto looked at Sasuke, and after a long while, a smile appeared on his face.

"I want neither."

"Eh?"

This sentence stunned the group of little guys, yet Hyuga Makoto sighed softly.

"What I want most is to turn a profit!"

Turn a profit?

This statement left everyone dumbfounded. What on earth does this mean?

But Hyuga Makoto ignored this group of little guys, his gaze scanning back and forth between Naruto and Sasuke.

Through his eyes, he seemed to faintly see an unusual Chakra on these two little guys!

"Could these be the true Power of Ashura and Indra's power...?"

Hyuga Makoto muttered inwardly. He had always known about the existence of these two forces.

But before this, he could only faintly sense them without truly perceiving them.

But now, as he could see the flame of life, he seemed to be able to faintly see them as well!

He had always had ideas about these two forces.

But unfortunately, related missions for these two forces still hadn't appeared yet.

"It seems I still need to work a bit harder."

Hyuga Makoto muttered to himself, but at that moment he suddenly turned his head, because he saw an Anbu member quickly heading towards him...

Land of Rain, the heavy rain continued.

The severely injured Nagato lay silently on the bed, his mind constantly recalling the words of Black Zetsu.

"Six Paths Sage, Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, , , , "

Although Black Zetsu's words were like a mythological story, when truly facing that fellow, he genuinely had the feeling of facing a "God"!

That intangible pressure, the fear of seeming to be watched and perceived by heaven and earth.

And that ethereal figure shrouded in endless moonlight, along with that almost undisguised arrogance.

All of this caused him immense pain!

"Inferior creature—, "

Especially when recalling this phrase, he felt as though his pride as a "God" was about to be shattered.

If not for Black Zetsu's mythological story, and if not for the success of the Six Paths Sage, he would have doubted himself!

"However, what on earth do the Power of Ashura and Indra's power that he mentioned mean?"

Nagato couldn't help muttering to himself, but at that moment the door was suddenly pushed open.

This commotion interrupted his thoughts, and when he saw clearly who had come, the indifference on his face quietly faded.

"Konan, you're here."

"Mn…"

Konan gently nodded, her gaze towards Nagato filled entirely with worry; this time Nagato was injured far too heavily!

She still remembered that when Nagato was brought back, half of his body was already gone.

His entire body was wrapped in bandages, with blood seeping out from them.

But miraculously, Nagato was still alive, and his condition was even very stable!

According to Black Zetsu and the others, Nagato hadn't been injured in a vital spot, and his Physique was extraordinary.

Coupled with prompt and proper treatment, no major problems arose.

But Konan truly didn't believe those guys; in fact, from the very beginning, she had never trusted them!

"How is your recovery? Have you felt any abnormalities?"

"Rest assured, I'm recovering very well."

Nagato felt his own condition before speaking softly.

"As for abnormalities, I haven't detected any yet, but I'll be careful."

"You must be careful. When checking your wounds, I found a thin layer of white stuff on them."

Konan's expression turned somewhat solemn as she spoke in a low voice.

"I don't know what that is, but those guys cannot be truly trusted."

"I understand, I've always understood."

Nagato nodded. Now there was only one person left whom he could trust.

"I'll be careful around them, but we also need their power to complete the plan, especially since that fellow has appeared."

"That so-called Otsutsuki, the Man from the Heavens...?"

Konan's gaze turned somewhat solemn. She also understood the situation, so naturally she wasn't unfamiliar with it.

But precisely because she understood, she was even more worried!

"To think that such a fellow truly exists in this world..."

"Therefore, I need their power even more."

Nagato sighed, though his gaze remained somewhat dazed.

"I know they probably want me to stand at the very front and face this fellow head-on, but I also need their power to gather the Tailed Beasts."

Speaking of this, Nagato paused before speaking earnestly.

"I know how terrifying this fellow is, but the Six Paths Sage succeeded, and I want to try as well, after all…"

"I promised that I would definitely let him see a peaceful world!"

Nagato's words were resolute and powerful; even Konan couldn't refute them.

She wasn't a very assertive person, and had always quietly followed behind Yahiko and Nagato.

Now only Nagato was left, and all she could do was give Nagato infinite support!

"I understand. No matter how you choose, just like when Yahiko was around, I will be right behind you."

"Thank you, Konan."

Nagato nodded gently, but mentioning Yahiko caused a slight shift in his gaze.

After a good while, he asked in a low voice.

"How many days until Yahiko's death anniversary?"

"Mn."

Konan softly acknowledged. She would never forget such a day.

"Why are you suddenly asking this?"

"I want to go visit his grave."

Nagato raised his head and looked at the heavy rain outside the window.

"Although he has always been by our side, his grave is ultimately over there, and our memories are buried there as well."

"Is that so..."

Konan also raised her head, her gaze shifting into the distance.

That direction was Yahiko's grave, and it was also the home where they had once followed Jiraiya to study..

Meanwhile, inside Konoha Village, Hyuga Makoto, Jiraiya, Kakashi, and Uchiha Izumi had already completed their assembly.

It's just that the look Jiraiya gave Hyuga Makoto was somewhat displeased.

"You brat, who on earth did you learn this from? Why did you turn around and run the moment you looked like you were going to lose?"

"Indeed, that was a bit too much."

Kakashi couldn't help chiming in from the side, leaving only Uchiha Izumi feeling extremely awkward and nervous.

This was her first time going on a mission with the Anbu, who would have expected to encounter such a situation.

"Tch, who said I ran? Didn't I go report to Hokage-sama?"

Hyuga Makoto scratched his ear, which caused Jiraiya to lose his cool.

"Damn it, you clearly went to report right in front of us, you just wanted to run!"

"Tch, I can't be bothered to talk to you, you'll know when the time comes."

Hyuga Makoto stretched lazily before looking at Uchiha Izumi.

"Don't mind the Pervy Sage, this guy is just like that. Also, be careful when going on missions with him to prevent being peeped at."

"Hey! This Immortal does not like brats!"

Jiraiya felt deeply insulted; he truly had no interest in little kids.

"To think you've studied with me for so long and helped me keep watch so many times, yet you still don't know what kind of style I like?"

"Watch... watch?"

Uchiha Izumi's eyes widened, and she discreetly glanced at Hyuga Makoto's Byakugan.

"Don't listen to their nonsense, let's hurry up and move."

Kakashi had a headache; that master-and-disciple duo of Jiraiya and Hyuga Makoto would bicker the moment they got together.

"Don't forget we're heading to the Land of Rain, and then returning to the Land of Hot Springs. This journey won't be easy, so instead of bickering, we'd better move faster."

"I agree, let's set off early. This journey probably won't be too easy."

Hyuga Makoto nodded and glanced at Kakashi.

"Especially since our captain here hasn't gone to burn incense again."

"Burn... burn incense?"

Uchiha Izumi had heard them mention this before, but she thought it was just a joke.

How come now it seemed like they were quite serious?

"Forget it, it's just superstition anyway, burning incense or not makes no difference."

Jiraiya tilted his head and let out a disdainful huff.

"The old man wanted you guys to pray for blessings, but with this Immortal here, all bad luck will be blocked!"

"Is that so?"

Hyuga Makoto looked at Jiraiya playfully and finally just smiled and said,

"Let's hope it works."

【New Side Quest Obtained】

【1. We all strive to live hard, repelling the offensives of the Akatsuki Organization and Hidden Cloud Village】

【2. Stay away from the jinx, lord is slipping out of Konoha】

Looking at such a quest, even with Hyuga Makoto's carefree attitude, he knew that this time probably wouldn't be so easy to get through.

But for him, the more dangerous and troublesome it was, the more motivated he truly became!

Having just obtained the Karma Stage Two state, he was planning to fully unleash it.

Now the quest had delivered itself to his doorstep, even though he found it weird how so many messy people appeared just looking for Tsunade.

But regardless, this wasn't a bad thing!

As for bad luck...

I'm afraid that after Kakashi, Jiraiya will also have to shoulder this heavy responsibility!

None of the four of them wore Anbu masks for the time being, instead swaggering out through the main gate.

After going through the application process, their first stop was the Land of Rain.

Hyuga Makoto had never been to that place either, so naturally he was quite curious about it.

Only Jiraiya was in a rather depressed mood, and after pondering for a moment, he spoke up.

"After arriving in the Land of Rain, avoid trouble as much as possible. Although Hanzou that fellow lives in seclusion, he is still exceptionally dangerous."

"Lord Jiraiya, Captain, Senior, I have read records in books."

Uchiha Izumi thought about it and couldn't help speaking up.

"The Second Ninja World War was provoked by them, but why would they do such a thing?"

"For survival, for development."

Hearing this question, Hyuga Makoto simply helped answer it.

"As a small country, it is naturally a buffer zone and a combat zone for major powers. The upper limit of their development was sealed long ago."

"So, he started a war? But how many people will die because of this?"

Uchiha Izumi asked with some puzzlement, but Hyuga Makoto glanced at her.

"War always has casualties, and if he doesn't fight, the Village has also reached its limit. If they cannot make a Breakthrough, then the Land of Rain will be locked in place forever."

"That's right. Under such circumstances, Hanzou could only take risks for the people of the Land of Rain."

Jiraiya gave Hyuga Makoto an appreciative look. Apart from being a bit snarky, this guy truly had no flaws.

"He is an ambitious figure and a respectable one as well, but some things were destined long ago."

"Then, was he wrong?"

Hearing this statement, Uchiha Izumi became somewhat lost.

According to Hyuga Makoto and Jiraiya, this guy seemed to be a hero?

"Looking at a person should never be limited to just one side, especially someone like him."

Hyuga Makoto shook his head and said calmly,

"To the people of the Land of Rain, he was not wrong. He was expanding the upper limit of survival for the Land of Rain; this was for the entire Land of Rain."

"But to the Ninja World, his actions triggered the Ninja World War, causing devastation and unimaginable losses, so he was wrong."

Jiraiya added from the side, and in the end, could only let out a sigh.

"Right and wrong often depend on where one stands. He simply had no choice and was forced to choose this way."

"When I was in Hidden Mist, I heard a saying."

Hyuga Makoto suddenly chuckled evilly, raising an eyebrow at Uchiha Izumi.

"Success is revolution, failure is treason. If you broaden the meaning, it's very suitable to use in many places."

"Yes... yes..."

Uchiha Izumi instantly felt awkward again. Did this sound like it was referring to their Uchiha?

However, she quickly noticed that Hyuga Makoto seemed to be looking at her hair, which made her a bit curious.

"What's wrong, Senior?"

"Nothing, I was just thinking..."

Hyuga Makoto withdrew his gaze and spoke with some amusement.

"Out of us three white-haired ones, you're the only black-haired one. It's really interesting."

Uchiha Izumi found it somewhat hard to respond. She knew that Jiraiya and Kakashi were born that way.

As for Hyuga Makoto, it seemed he had accidentally turned his hair white while researching some secret technique.

She was seriously pondering whether she should go back and dye her hair.

"Alright, stop letting your imagination run wild and let's get moving."

Hyuga Makoto saw through her thoughts and directly interrupted.

"Long straight black hair looks pretty good, no need to change it."

"Oh..."

Uchiha Izumi nodded with a half-understanding look, and immediately the four of them picked up their speed, quickly heading towards the Land of Rain.

"The eyes are indeed very strong, and that surge of Yin Release seems to be filling up as well."

Yet while on the road, Hyuga Makoto glanced at Uchiha Izumi.

By this time, his control over Yin Release was also extremely strong, and he could clearly perceive how much Yin Release had gathered in this girl's eyes.

It's just that a wall was blocking her in front; even though this wall was already crumbling, it was still stubbornly holding on.

"Is this the Mangekyo barrier?"

Mangekyo is the eye of curse; the more it is used, the easier it is to trigger big trouble.

Uchiha Izumi's eyes had reached this stage, and he suddenly wondered if he could use Yin Release to do something?

"Let's observe the subsequent developments before making plans."

Hyuga Makoto shook his head and then couldn't help starting to ponder about Dust Release.

He had never truly seen Dust Release, but with Otsutsuki's Chakra control, he felt that as long as a clone appeared, he could give it a try!

"As for the Fusion ratio of Dust Release, let's temporarily set it to 4:4:2."

Three kinds of Chakra attributes, the intertwining of three powers, requiring morphological and qualitative changes—this was a very dangerous and complex matter.

But this situation only made him even more eager to try!

"If I can really test out Dust Release, then things will be much easier for me in the future..."

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Hyuga Makoto's face.

But right at this moment, Hyuga Makoto suddenly noticed that the environment had changed!

Even though they were only separated by a dozen meters or so, he could see heavy rain pouring down ahead, while where they were was merely overcast with dark clouds.

He knew that they were about to arrive at the Land of Rain..