Synthesis Ninja system

"What about the Hero of Konoha? I still managed to capture him!" The ninja laughed arrogantly.

However, during the Water Prison Jutsu, the user's body can't move.

This particular ninja was so focused on making sure the jutsu worked that he used both hands on Shiro.

Now, to maintain the Water Prison, both of his hands were tied up!

"Hurry! Come and kill this kid! If the other Jonin show up, it'll be hard to explain this to Lord Shimura!"

Hearing his partner's call, another ninja staggered forward, moving like a zombie.

Though only a few meters away, it took him nearly half a minute to cover the distance.

"Hurry up and finish him off! Stop wasting time!"

The ninja pulled out a kunai and walked up to Shiro.

At this moment, a single slash would be enough to kill Shiro, the Hero of Konoha, for good!

"So it was Danzo Shimura who sent you, wasn't it? Why? Why are you so determined to kill me?"

"It doesn't matter since you're as good as dead now! I'll tell you. You've done nothing wrong; in fact, I respect you for becoming the Hero of Konoha! But the problem is your eyes! The Uchiha clan deserves to die!" The ninja laughed even more triumphantly after speaking.

"In that case, you're the one who's going to die!" Shiro sneered.

The ninja looked at him in confusion, but before he could understand what was happening, he suddenly felt a cold sensation in his chest.

He looked up in disbelief—his own partner had stabbed him with a kunai!

"Why…" the ninja stumbled, falling to the ground, staring at his companion in shock.

Without chakra to sustain the Water Prison, it turned into ordinary water and splashed everywhere.

Shiro coldly walked over to the ninja's companion and removed his mask.

On the weathered face beneath the mask was a foolish, empty smile.

His eyes were dazed, staring blankly at Shiro.

Shiro shuddered. Even though he knew this was the effect of the Fire-Style Genjutsu, being stared at like that by a man still gave him the chills.

"Genjutsu… When did you cast it?" the wounded ninja asked bitterly, clutching his wound.

"That's none of your business," Shiro said, drawing a kunai and killing both ninjas.

Good thing I just learned how to make one-handed seals! Otherwise, I'd have been done for here!

Though the Water Prison Jutsu prevents large movements, Shiro could still manage hand seals with his fingers.

Using that moment of relaxation, he had cast the Fire-Style Genjutsu, successfully controlling the enemy!

After a moment of reflection, Shiro turned toward a nearby bush and called out, "Come out. Stop hiding!"

As soon as he spoke, a boy in a black bodysuit stepped out.

The boy's face was stern, and he held back the rage burning in his chest.

"Why does the Uchiha clan deserve to die? Am I going to be their next target?"

"Don't think too much about it. You just need to keep getting stronger! Otherwise, the deaths of your Uchiha clan will have been for nothing!"

"Get stronger! Shiro Uchiha, can you help me get stronger?" Sasuke asked, his eyes filled with determination as he looked at Shiro.

"Don't you have Kakashi to teach you? He's an elite Jonin, much stronger than I am!"

Sasuke shook his head, still staring firmly at Shiro.

"Right now, I don't trust anyone but you…"

Suddenly, a choice appeared!

1. Agree to train Sasuke! Reward: Intermediate Genjutsu Mastery!

2. Refuse to train Sasuke! Reward: Intermediate Taijutsu Mastery!

Shiro smiled wryly at the choices. His Taijutsu was a weak spot; in close combat, he'd often be at a disadvantage.

But Shiro had experienced the benefits of Genjutsu several times already. If he could master it, his abilities would only grow stronger!

After struggling for a while, Shiro shook his head helplessly.

"I choose 1!"

"Sasuke, you may not be a genius in terms of talent, but your achievements so far show that you're a genius through hard work! I can teach you, but you must promise not to pass this on to anyone else!"

"Really?" Sasuke's face lit up with excitement, but just as he was about to say more, Shiro motioned for silence.

"Someone's coming. Don't say anything else!"

No sooner had Shiro spoken than five figures leaped out.

Among them was Raitou Bingzu, who let out a sigh of relief when he saw Shiro unharmed.

Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Raitou Bingzu had all arrived!

Shiro's heart skipped a beat. This was an elite group! Only Naruto Uzumaki could gather so many powerful figures!

Raitou Bingzu and the others bombarded Shiro with questions about the situation, while Kakashi stood silently, staring at the bodies and the battle marks on the ground. His mind was in shock!

This kid… He may only be a Genin, but he has the strength of a Jonin!

"Alright, that's enough! Stop asking so many questions!" Shiro interrupted.

"Why not? The incident with Sand and Sound just ended, and now our Konoha Hero was nearly assassinated! If we don't retaliate, they'll think Konoha is weak!" Raitou Bingzu complained.

"Exactly! The Uchiha clan's bloodline is already rare, especially those who've awakened the Sharingan! Only the Cloud Village could do something like this!" Asuma Sarutobi added, taking a puff of his cigarette.

Everyone frowned at his words.

It was the Cloud Village that had kidnapped Hinata Hyuga earlier. Although she was rescued, it had forced Neji's father to sacrifice himself.

So whenever the Cloud Village was mentioned, everyone frowned.

"You really think it was the Cloud Village? They're focused on Taijutsu and Lightning Style, and their shinobi are usually muscular. Look at these bodies!" Shiro pointed out.

"Yeah, these bodies are way slimmer!"

"Could it be from the Mist Village?" Guy's usually sunny face grew dark.

The Mist Village and Konoha had deep enmity, with countless deaths on both sides during wars.

Especially for Guy, whose father had been killed by the Mist's Seven Ninja Swordsmen!

"We'll need to investigate this further! Leave it to the Anbu; they're the experts!" Kakashi said dismissively, pulling a whistle from his pocket and blowing it toward the sky.

Shiro couldn't help but admire Kakashi. No wonder he could hold his own against anyone. In addition to his elite Jonin skills, he had a sharp mind.

Kakashi's behavior made it clear that he knew where these ninjas came from but just didn't want to say it!

Luckily, Shiro didn't have any sinister intentions right now; otherwise, no matter how stealthy he was, it would be hard to escape!

"Alright, Shiro, after what just happened, you shouldn't be wandering around alone. Come home with me!" Raitou Bingzu patted Shiro's shoulder.

Shiro nodded slightly, though there was still one more ninja he wanted to meet. He'd have to wait for another chance.

**(End of Chapter)**

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