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Chapter 78: Eight Trigrams Seal

“Your Tailed Beast Ball is nothing special.”

Kawakaze stood firm, unscathed, his sword in hand. His golden pupils remained locked on Chōmei, the Seven-Tails.

“Impossible, absolutely impossible,” the Seven-Tails roared in disbelief. His Tailed Beast Ball had been cleaved in two—a feat that shattered his understanding of weapons.

Undeterred, a massive amount of chakra...

Chapter 77: Chōmei, the Seven Tails

“Look at you being so stingy. I was just asking,” Kawakaze said casually.

“That stuff kills people. I don’t want it."

“But why don’t you use it?” Kawakaze pressed, still sensing the Village Head’s guarded demeanor. His curiosity was genuine, but he could clearly see the man’s unease.

“I already said I don’t have any, so how would I use it?” the Village ...

Chapter 76: Compromise

A massive crack erupted from the ground where Tsunade's fist struck, snaking its way toward the Takigakure ninja.

"Ah!"

The weak Takigakure ninja were caught off guard, several of them tumbling into the fissure while only a handful managed to avoid the devastating blow. It was painfully clear that this group of ninja lacked the strength to pose any real threat.

"Help!" the lea...

Chapter 75: Village Hidden by a Waterfall

"It's easy to say whatever you want when you find it, but I don't know if the Seven-Tails in Takigakure is sealed in an object or within a human host."

Kawakaze had already considered this question. If it was sealed in a Jinchūriki, the first step would be to unseal it, allowing the Seven-Tails to run amok. On the other hand, if it was contained in an object, it would likely be deployed ...

Chapter 74: The Beginning of War

After returning victorious from the Land of Rain, Konoha had settled into a rare period of calm.

Kawakaze and Tsunade frequently engaged in "deep discussions about the sparsely populated Hatake Clan".

This issue weighed heavily on Tsunade, and the two of them maintained a disciplined routine, resting at sunset and rising with the sun.

The well-rested Tsunade made remarkable pr...

Chapter 73: Finally in Hand

At this point, a cat could be doing handstands and a dog breakdancing, and it still wouldn’t change anything between them.

Kawakaze was effectively useless, so Tsunade and he retreated to their respective rooms. Both had already washed up. Tsunade, dressed in a loose-fitting robe, walked about with her delicate skin faintly visible. She seemed mentally prepared, and in the moment she wa...

Chapter 72: A Grand Banquet for the Guests

“Uncle, Auntie.”

The three children didn’t wait for Kawakaze to introduce them and called out enthusiastically.

“Hello! No need to be formal. Treat this as your own home from now on.”

The sparsely populated Hatake Clan was now bustling with activity, and Nayuki’s maternal warmth overflowed. Tears of tenderness filled her eyes.

“Yes.” The three children lo...

Chapter 71: Triumphant Return

As the group moved farther into the distance, a yin-yang face emerged on the ground, watching Kawakaze and the others intently, its expression dark. The Rinnegan meant too much to him. It wasn’t until Kawakaze and the group vanished from sight that the face sank into the earth and disappeared without a trace. Kawakaze and the others remained completely unaware.

Days later, the yin-yang ...

Chapter 70: Kidnapping the Little Trio

“No, they have a blood feud with Konoha.”

Jiraiya sipped his sake, voicing his opposition. In the original story, deep down, he might have carried a guilty conscience, having trained the three younglings for years without bringing them back to Konoha.

“I don't approve either,” Orochimaru said slowly, sharing his opinion.

“You decide,” Tsunade said to Kawakaze. Whil...

Chapter 69: Nagato and the Little Trio

“We have many people poisoned now, so we must hurry back to Konoha as soon as possible,” Tsunade said, taking out the antidote that Lady Katsuyu, the Slug, had delivered. “I now have the antidote, and I can quickly prepare a large batch.”

“How long will your antidote last?” Jiraiya asked, frowning as he glanced behind him at the pale, terrified faces of some Konoha ninjas. He ...

Chapter 68: Kawakaze vs. Hanzō

“You killed Kandachi?”

Hanzō's eyes narrowed sharply. Kandachi was his top fighter—his “right hand.”

“So, his name was Kandachi.”

“You can still see his body if you go now.”

Kawakaze stood with his sword drawn. After saving Tsunade, his emotions had settled, and he responded calmly to Hanzō's questioning.

“Then you can join Kandachi in death.�...

Chapter 67: Kawakaze Rushes to the Rescue

Ibuse's head caved under Tsunade’s devastating kick, interrupting the gathering of the poisonous mist. Writhing in pain, Ibuse didn’t need Hanzō’s command; he instinctively twisted his body and swung his massive tail at Tsunade.

“Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!”

Jiraiya spat a torrent of oil, which ignited with Gamabunta’s flames, creating a fiery inferno that engu...

Chapter 66: Hanzō Becomes Kandachi

Hanzō observed Tsunade and the others chasing the Amegakure ninja master off the battlefield, a sly smirk forming beneath his mask.

"I'm over here, kid," he called out.

Kawakaze turned toward the voice and saw Hanzō perched on a large tree near the battlefield, casually twirling his kusarigama as if it were a child's toy.

“I’d like to see how many clones you have,” Kaw...

Chapter 65: A Trap for the Enemy

Bang!

Hanzō learned that during his absence, the patrolling Amegakure Ninja had been massacred, and the low table in front of him was smashed to pieces.

This time, the Konoha team consisted of six exceptionally strong Ninjas, with Orochimaru being just one of them. As for their precise strength, the scout who reported this lacked the power to assess it accurately.

Ha...

Chapter 64: Hanzō’s Missed Strike

Orochimaru immediately dispatched a ninja to summon the intelligence officer who had arrived earlier, using a specialized communication method. Having just arrived, Orochimaru was uncertain whether Hanzō had deployed Amegakure spies to monitor their movements.

After a brief rest, the summoned Konoha intelligence officer arrived.

“Konoha Ninja Hayato Yamanaka presents his respects...

Chapter 63: Return to the Land of Rain

Since it was a meeting, Jiraiya brought his Konoha forehead protector and wore a green ninja vest.

His long white hair, tied casually behind his head, reached his waist, and the red mark under his eye had not yet extended to his mouth.

"Hello, Kawakaze," Jiraiya greeted with a warm smile. Even as a young man, he was undeniably handsome.

Easygoing by nature, Jiraiya was happy a...

Chapter 62: Jiraiya

When the injured were taken to Konoha Hospital, the conscious Ninja reported the battlefield situation to Tsunade. She could only offer words of comfort and apply medicine to suppress the Ibuse toxin, temporarily saving their lives. Taking a blood sample of the toxin to the laboratory, she began her research.

However, the Ibuse toxin was complex, and even Hanzō himself had been affected ...

Chapter 61: Orochimaru’s Crushing Defeat

“Ibuse, break the Ninjutsu on the other side first,” Hanzō commanded.

“Ooh-wah, ooh-wah,” Ibuse cried loudly, moving its massive body with surprising agility. With a flick of its tail, it obliterated the combined Ninjutsu from the Konoha side, reducing it to ashes.

“Ooh-wah, ooh-wah,” the creature seemed to boast to Hanzō, who crouched down and patted its head in encou...

Chapter 60: Supplies Arrive

Shinku was very attentive to his wife, generously paying for three months of postpartum care in one go. Tsunade was so thrilled that she nearly broke the threshold of his hospital room. A big client indeed.

Shinku was diligent, checking in daily and offering kind words. However, what Tsunade didn’t realize was that Shinku had only one child, making this a one-time gesture.

“Kawa...

Chapter 59: Kurenai Yūhi

"Are you Shinku Yuhi?" Tsunade asked.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade," the man replied. Though he knew Tsunade, she didn’t seem to recognize him.

"This is the room. They'll be discharged soon."

"You sit first," Tsunade said with a smile, leading the client into the room. It was a single, postpartum care room—quite expensive.

"Hello, I’m Kawakaze Hatake," Kawakaze said with a f...

Chapter 58: The Birth of Kakashi

As time passed, more people gathered outside the delivery room.

First, Duy returned alone, followed by Minato, who brought dinner. Soon after, Nawaki arrived with Kushina. The waiting area outside the delivery room was bustling and crowded.

Kawakaze and Sakumo finished eating the dinner Minato had brought and waited for a few more hours. Finally, the door to the delivery room opened...

Chapter 57: Approaching Childbirth

Orochimaru and the Third Hokage exchanged letters, yet he remained hesitant to apply pressure on the Daimyō. After repeated persuasion from Orochimaru, the Third Hokage finally relented, sending someone to confront the Daimyō's office once more. As the most formidable force in the Land of Fire, he should have taken this step long ago.

At this time, Sakumo and Duy had returned to Konoha....

Chapter 56: Hanzō’s Treacherous Scheme

"The baby is developing well,” Tsunade said as she led Nayuki out of the bedroom.

“I’m relieved to hear that. Thank you.” Nayuki touched her stomach, a budding sense of motherly love showing in her expression.

“You don’t need to be polite with me,” Tsunade replied warmly.

“Haha, we’ll be family soon enough,” Nayuki said matter-of-factly, her straightforward...

Chapter 55: Return to Konoha

Kawakaze, this camp is no longer of any use,” Orochimaru declared, surveying the ruins of the warehouse before turning to Kawakaze. “I will lead the troops to evacuate and head to a town in the Land of Fire to settle down temporarily. We’ll find another campsite once the supplies arrive.”

His tone was cold and detached, reflecting his unshakable mental fortitude—far beyond Yamar...

Chapter 54: Supply Lines Destroyed

“Fine, then let's send someone back.”

Kawakaze was unable to fully understand the nuances of the situation but opting to go along with the flow.

The original story hadn’t detailed much about the Second Shinobi World War—only the appearances of key figures. Kawakaze analyzed the current scenario and saw no flaws in Orochimaru’s strategy. Still, he couldn’t shake the feeli...

Chapter 53: Direct Confrontation

As Orochimaru advanced, Yamaru had already led the Amegakure ninja to block Konoha's path. A sense of relief washed over him—finally, he understood the Konoha ninja's intentions.

“Yamaru-sama, the Konoha forces are outnumbered. Should we avoid direct confrontation?” Tsugijirō suggested cautiously beside him. He still believed that engaging head-on was unwise.

“Lord Hanzō�...

Chapter 52: Massive Offensive

“Kawakaze, your guess is correct,” Orochimaru said.

“The Amegakure Ninja are retreating, avoiding direct confrontation with us. There are eyes everywhere, so at most, they’ll set up some traps. They have no intention of attacking us directly.”

He paused, sipping his sake. “It seems they won’t make another move unless we force their hand. For now, this counts as a minor...

Chapter 51: Searching for Amegakure Ninja

After a night of rest, Orochimaru began deploying his troops early the next morning. He assembled all the Hyūga Clan members and sensor-type ninjas, forming specialized teams consisting of one Jōnin and three Chūnin each. Orochimaru himself led a sizable group of Konoha ninja to search the northern perimeter of the camp.

Kawakaze, however, volunteered to stay behind and guard the camp....

Chapter 50: The Arrival of the Main Force

They returned to camp faster than they had left, with Kawakaze carrying Nawaki on his back. A Konoha ninja on duty approached to inquire, his demeanor noticeably warmer than when they first arrived. After a quick confirmation of their identities, he allowed them in.

Kawakaze headed straight for the small thatched hut, where Sakumo and Duy were still discussing the theory behind the Eight ...

Chapter 49: A Trial of Blood

An inch longer brings strength; an inch shorter, danger. This principle was evident in the fierce clash before them—the collision of skills was formidable but not overly perilous.

The two young ninja swords, wielded with precision and a solid foundation, forced the three Amegakure Ninja into retreat.

Nawaki, unharmed, advanced and delivered a precise slash, cutting through the mas...