Naruto: The Caged Bird Cannot Confine Me - Feng Hou Qi Men

Kisame surveyed his surroundings while muttering under his breath, "No wonder they were able to raise a bastard like Hyuga Kazeki!"

Because of the sacrifice of the Third Hokage and many other ninjas, the entire Hidden Leaf Village is still immersed in a gloomy and oppressive atmosphere.

Itachi Uchiha did not go to meet Kisame, and continued walking forward on his own.

"I wonder if the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is in the village. I really want to finish this mission as soon as possible and take Samehada back from Hyuga Kazeki!"

Kisame was already used to this, and his fierce gaze kept sweeping over the passersby around him.

Right now, all he can think about is Feng Qi.

"Give up, Kisame, it's just a ninja sword." Itachi slowly stopped by a river.

In his view, Kisame, without Samehada, could not possibly be a match for Fuuki, who had mastered all three aspects of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu.

Although he had no feelings for the Akatsuki organization, as a teammate he had worked with for a long time, he didn't want to see Kisame go looking for his death.

Kisame, who failed to grasp the underlying meaning of Itachi's words, was about to emphasize the importance of Samehada to him when his pupils suddenly contracted.

Sensing the presence of chakra, he looked up and saw two figures rush out, blocking his way with unfriendly expressions.

It was Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai, the Konoha Jonin in charge of combat patrols.

Without much preamble, Kisame, already furious at having his Samehada stolen, attacked Asuma with a frenzied ferocity.

On Kurenai's side, it was a classic genjutsu duel—she was almost instantly killed by Itachi's single glance!

At the critical moment, Kakashi, the master ninja who always manages to stay in position, appeared and stood between Kurenai and Itachi.

After a brief exchange, Kakashi lifted his headband, revealing his covered left eye.

A battle between Sharingan users with vastly different eye powers has begun!

Throughout the entire battle, Itachi Uchiha appeared completely at ease, even showing a hint of boredom compared to the original story.

Having witnessed firsthand the immense power of Hyuga Kaze's unique Byakugan, he found it utterly uninteresting to face Kakashi's "fake" eyes.

The one-sided battle only ended when Might Guy, the Blue Beast of Konoha, arrived.

Kakashi was treated to a three-day, three-night stabbing session. After learning that Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, were not in the village, he turned around and left Konoha.

While passing by a dessert shop, Itachi Uchiha also stole a string of three-colored dumplings.

Kisame, who was under the spell, was completely unaware of this.

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Meanwhile, at Konoha Hospital.

Awakening from a deep coma, Uchiha Sasuke leaned against the hospital bed, his head bowed, staring blankly at his chest.

On his slightly protruding pectoral muscles, there was a special mark made up of eight black rectangular patterns.

"A sealing technique I've never seen before. It seems to contain very strange chakra. That Hyuga Kazeki actually planted something so dangerous inside you..."

Sasuke Uchiha's expression darkened as Kakashi-sensei's description of the mark echoed in his ears.

During his coma, he kept having all sorts of eerie dreams.

For example, there's himself covered in purple snake tentacles, the massive, fragmented rock wall, the indifferent-looking rock terracotta warriors, and...

Naruto lying in blood and water!

Sasuke couldn't understand what it represented, and he found it difficult to resist such a dream with his own willpower.

But he had a strange intuition that he could gain great power through this mark!

thump.

Just then, the door to the ward was gently pushed open.

Sasuke quickly pulled the blanket over his chest to cover the demon mark.

Outside the door, Sakura Haruno, who had been granted permission to visit, entered with Ino Yamanaka and the others.

"Sasuke-kun, thank goodness, you've finally woken up!"

Sakura Haruno, holding a bouquet of flowers, saw Sasuke sitting quietly by the bed, his brows furrowed with worry, but they immediately relaxed.

"Hey Sasuke, I brought you some fruit, it's all washed clean, would you like to try some?"

At this time, Yamanaka Ino, who also admired Sasuke like Haruno Sakura, smiled and shook the fruit basket in her hand.

"Damn it, Ino, stop causing trouble! Sasuke-kun just recovered, how could he possibly eat something of unknown origin?!" Sakura Haruno scolded without any mercy.

"What do you mean by 'something of unknown origin,' you flat-chested girl! I was thinking of asking if your flowers are poisonous!" Ino retorted immediately.

"I can't pretend I didn't hear that, you stinky fat pig!" Sakura Haruno's lips twitched, and she clenched her fists fiercely.

The two women got into a fight over Sasuke in the hospital room, face to face and chest to chest, looking like they were about to start a fight at the slightest provocation.

"Be mindful of the occasion, don't disturb Sasuke."

Shikamaru, standing next to him, rubbed his forehead and sighed helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Sakura Haruno and Ino finally realized what was happening and angrily turned their heads away to look in the opposite direction.

This is truly a case of fake best friend relationship.

Sasuke completely ignored the two women and looked at Shikamaru, asking, "Hey, where's Naruto?"

He heard from Kakashi about Naruto's performance during the Konoha crisis.

They pursued and severely injured the Sand Village invaders, successfully protecting their comrades in front of Gaara, who possessed the power of a tailed beast, demonstrating the prowess of a Konoha genin...

These remarkable achievements inexplicably displeased him, who was usually arrogant.

"He was entrusted with the important task of finding a new Hokage yesterday, and went out with Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin."

Sakura stopped arguing with Ino, her words filled with deep emotion, "That idiot has become quite formidable..."

Recalling the scene where Naruto summoned Gamabunta, the leader of the Sage Lands, and fought fiercely against the monsters of Sunagakure, Sakura's face unconsciously revealed a look of shock and longing.

When Naruto was mentioned, everyone else chimed in with their own opinions, expressing agreement and affirmation.

Entrusted with important responsibilities, and to follow the Three Ninja!

Sasuke, having caught these key words, stood frozen in place, his fists clenched tightly under the covers.

Compared to that damned loser who was instantly defeated by Hyuga Kazeki with a single glance and is still lying in bed like a stray dog, what am I?

He was a genius of the Uchiha clan, a ninja destined to surpass Itachi Uchiha, yet he was surpassed by a mere loser!

The words of praise for Naruto from Shikamaru and the others around him were like sharp swords, piercing Sasuke's unfounded pride.

hum!

Driven by intense jealousy, the mark etched on his chest trembled slightly, unleashing a purple, demonic wind that swept through the entire ward!

Shikamaru and the others were all startled by this chilling aura.

By the time they recovered from their shock, Sasuke had already lost consciousness and passed out.

The Wraith Curse Seal is powerful because of a person's negative emotions; if it is not controlled properly, it will cause severe backlash.

This is the forbidden power that Feng Qi left in Uchiha Sasuke's body.

It was also his experiment—an experiment to further master the physical power of the demon!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 96 Reunion with Tsunade, Feng Qi's Invitation

As the sun sets in the west, night falls from the distant horizon.

Tansaku Street, with its brightly lit taverns.

The shopkeeper, sitting at the counter, idly wiped the table, occasionally glancing up at the deepest part of the tavern.

There, a woman with a sizzling figure and long, light blonde hair was quite fierce. While grumbling, she picked up a wine jug and threw her head back to unleash a barrage of wild displays.

The short-haired woman next to him looked helpless, sitting there in a daze while holding a pink pet pig.

The solitary shopkeeper initially harbored wicked intentions towards the two charming women, planning to take advantage of their vulnerability once they were drunk.

But when he saw with his own eyes the drunkard who had come forward to provoke him being punched dozens of meters away, he immediately gave up such an irrational idea and didn't even dare to go up and ask them if they had enough money to pay for the drinks!

Just then, the sound of gentle footsteps came from outside, and then the curtain in front of the tavern was gently lifted.

The newcomer wore a gray robe and carried a gray greatsword on his back. He had a handsome face and long, flowing hair.

Especially those eyes, as pure and flawless as gemstones, made the shopkeeper realize that this was definitely not an ordinary person.

"Sir, how many people are in your party? What would you like to drink?" He approached with a fawning smile.

"Three. No need for alcohol, they've already ordered."

Feng Qi glanced at the lewd-looking shop owner, waved his hand, and walked straight towards Tsunade and Shizune in the corner.

"You are... Hinata Kazeki?!" Shizune was so startled that she immediately stood up.

"Shut up, what's the panic? It's not like we've never seen this before." Tsunade remained remarkably calm.

The shop owner immediately recognized the group of people. After cursing his bad luck inwardly, he said sullenly, "Then please make yourself at home, sir."

Feng Qi nodded slightly and went straight to sit down opposite Tsunade: "It's good to see you again, Lady Tsunade."

Tsunade put down the sake bottle in her hand, spread her arms and leaned back on the sofa, unconcernedly revealing her broad chest.

A pair of slightly tipsy eyes stared intently at Feng Qi.

Feng Qi remained unfazed, casually picking up a peanut from the table and popping it into his mouth.

Seeing this, Tsunade, who had looked like she was about to pass out drunk just a second ago, immediately perked up, raised her hand and waved towards the counter in the distance, shouting, "Hey! Shopkeeper, this guy's paying the bill later!"

"Phew, that's great. I was just worried about which direction to run away from." Shizune breathed a sigh of relief, marveling at the favor of fate.

The money she brought with her, including her own savings, had been gambled away by Lady Tsunade a few days ago, and now she truly has none left!

Feng Qi: "..."

"Well, actually I didn't have any money on me." He deliberately lowered his voice.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade and Shizune simultaneously turned their gazes toward Samehada, who was being carried on his back.

This ninja sword looks quite valuable!