The Strongest Gentleman Development System in Naruto

Sakura was deeply affected by this moment. Her eyes began to glaze over.

Meanwhile, Yuuki and Mirai had no time to care about their "weak" teammate. At this moment, the two girls were fully focused on their battle with Zabuza.

Two against one! In swordsmanship, Yuuki and Mirai had received instruction from Shisui and Mugetsu respectively, and both girls possessed considerable talent in the art. Therefore, even against Zabuza, who wielded the Executioner's Blade, they were completely overwhelmed. Zabuza was forced to retreat repeatedly, only able to passively defend.

However, Zabuza was, after all, a veteran Jonin who had spent over a decade tackling dangerous situations, possessing extremely rich combat experience and knowledge. Taking advantage of a gap in the two women's attacks, he used his Water Clone technique to escape unscathed. He then turned the tables, using Water Release ninjutsu to bombard the two women from a distance.

Water splashed everywhere, and steam rose from the water.

Just as Zabuza was brimming with confidence and preparing for his next ninjutsu crushing attack, a ninja sword silently pierced his heart from behind. "This...this is the Hidden Mist Technique?!"

incredible!

Zabuza was filled with disbelief! He had actually died from the assassination technique that made him famous!

In a daze, he suddenly remembered. That Konoha Tenryu had used the "Hidden Mist Technique" to single-handedly kill dozens of elite ninja during the attack on Kirigakure. So it wasn't surprising that his daughter would inherit this ability.

But Zabuza was unwilling! Extremely unwilling! He believed it was just his carelessness! However, no matter how unwilling he was, the facts were already laid bare before him.

The legendary demon Zabuza, who brutally murdered the daimyo of the Land of Water, has met his end here!

Chapter 0409 The New 'Vermilion Bird'!

"Dead...dead?" A fierce intensity surged in Sakura's eyes. Having never experienced death before, her gaze towards the future held a hint of fear. Why...why could someone so easily take another's life?

"This is the fate of a ninja." Seemingly sensing her inner fear, Yuuzuki explained calmly, "Since you've chosen this profession, you're in an endless cycle of killing and being killed. If you don't strike hard, we'll be the ones lying on the ground."

Is that so...?

Sakura felt a strong tremor within her. Even though she knew the other person was right, she still couldn't quite explain it.

“Look at that idiot.” Yuzuki’s gaze shifted to Mirai, who was bowing her head and looking completely silent. “She’s usually gentler than anyone else. Yet she already had this realization.”

"Well, this is a perfect example of a ninja's talent," Kakashi concluded. "Yuzuki is right, Sakura. If you can't overcome your fear of killing, you shouldn't get involved in the ninja profession. You'll die!" He emphasized the last part.

silence.

At this moment, Sakura fell into complete silence. She seemed to really need to think about whether she should quit the path of "ninja".

Xi Yue ignored her and walked straight towards the future. "How are you feeling?"

"Ugh, it's a bit uncomfortable." Exhaling a breath of stale air, Mirai said, "Although Papa often says that I will face such a moment sooner or later, it's true, if I could... I wouldn't want to take someone else's life."

“It’s impossible to hold back against this guy, even if we wanted to,” Yu Yue sighed. “After all, his strength is nothing like those weaklings from before.”

“Yes, I know.” Future nodded and said, “But understanding is one thing, but when it really comes down to it, I still can’t let it go. I… I killed someone.”

"Well, you get used to these things..." Kakashi scratched his head, unsure how to comfort him. He could only turn to Thanatos, trying to change the subject. "See that? This is the enemy you're facing. A powerful enemy! Even so, you're still going to continue your project?"

“I…” Danaz hesitated for a moment, then his eyes hardened. “Yes, I will continue. If I give up so easily because of my own safety, I will be letting down those who trust me.”

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"Hmm, your spirit is admirable." Kakashi nodded and said, "But unfortunately, we can't keep you company any longer."

His thinking was understandable. If it were just some low-level ninja blocking the way, he wouldn't mind using them as whetstones for the future and Yuuki. But the current situation was clearly not right. He had no idea whether there were ninjas even stronger than Zabuza behind them. Kakashi didn't dare gamble with his own and his students' lives.

"I understand." Danaz nodded dejectedly and turned to leave.

"Wait." Just then, Mirai suddenly spoke up. "Kakashi-sensei, I know this request is a bit abrupt and foolish. But, but I want to help him."

"I also want to see an even stronger enemy," Yuzuki said calmly.

"Kakashi-sensei! Me too! I will not give up the path of a ninja!" Sakura's eyes gradually hardened.

"Hey, you guys," Kakashi said, rubbing his head in frustration, "If anything happens to you, I'll be the one punished when we get back to the village!"

"Kakashi-sensei..."

"I will protect myself."

"I won't let Papa know."

"Never mind." Kakashi sighed and said, "As the captain, sometimes you have to defer to the majority."

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Night gradually fell.

The Land of Waves, Kado Ocean Trading Company.

Inside the office, the burly Kado, dressed in black, knelt on both knees, his forehead covered in cold sweat. "I...I'm sorry...Your Excellency, if I don't kill you soon!"

"Oh?" Standing opposite him was a woman dressed in a black robe with red clouds, and a dark red birthmark on her left temple. "That good-for-nothing was actually killed? It seems those fools have found a good backer."

This woman is "Suzaku," a newly recruited member of the Akatsuki organization. Her real name is Katori Sana, and she is an all-around ninja skilled in taijutsu, fire release, earth release, and wind release. Her strength is considerable.

"Do you have any news?" Katori Sana glanced to the side, where another woman stood. It was Konan.

“There are four of them.” Konan paused for a moment, then said, “They are Konoha ninjas. The leader is Hatake Kakashi, and the others are Uchiha Yuuki, a genius girl from the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Mirai, the Fifth Hokage’s daughter, and another ordinary genin girl.”

"Oh? The daughter of the Konoha Heavenly Dragon." Katori Sana nodded slightly and said, "If we can capture that girl for the organization, we'll definitely be rewarded."

“Indeed. If we can capture Uzumaki Future, it will be a huge boost to both the organization’s future development and our stance with Yuhi Mugetsu.” Nodding, Konan agreed, “But before that, are you confident you can capture her alive? She is Yuhi Mugetsu’s daughter.”

"Hmm. At least I intend to give it a try." Katori Sana curled her lips into a strange smile.

Chapter 0410 The Legendary Halo Girl

"Try?" Xiao Nan frowned and said, "It's best not to take any meaningless actions without a firm grasp of the situation. Otherwise, it could lead to even greater trouble."

"Heh. Are you reminding me, or warning me?" With a sneer, Sana Katori tossed her long, light blue hair, her slender, alluring index finger touching her lips. "You're really not behaving yourself, Sana. As a senior, you can't do this. You can't be without ambition. If you're too conservative, the organization will never make any progress or develop."

"Is that so?" Xiao Nan narrowed her eyes, looking at her indifferently. "Are you trying to lecture me, your senior, in return?" A strange glint appeared in her eyes, and her tone turned cold.

"Oh dear, I wouldn't dare." Sana Katori looked scared and said, "Senpai is Zero-sama's most valued companion and one of the founders of the organization. How could I dare to reprimand Senpai? It's just some advice, just advice."

"Don't put on airs in front of me." Xiao Nan's gaze was cold as she said calmly, "I can see your ambition for quick success. However, whatever you're scheming, you'd better act within your means. Don't get yourself into trouble."

"Thank you so much for your advice, Senior Konan." She emphasized the word "senior," clearly carrying a different, inexplicable intention.

"Hmph." Xiao Nan didn't seem to care. She gave her a cold glance and turned to leave.

"I know my presence makes you uneasy, doesn't it?" Gazing at her disappearing figure, Sana Katori's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Just wait, I'll take everything from you. Your reputation, your status, even Lord Zero's love. Then, I'll make you like a stray dog, only able to howl in despair!"

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"That's right, just like that."

The next morning, at the makeshift camp on the coast, Mirai watched Sakura constantly climbing trees and wading in the water. "These training exercises are essential for perfect chakra control."

"I understand, Mirai-chan." Sakura nodded seriously and repeated the action without any complaint.

"Is this really okay?" On the other side, Yuuki slowly walked over. "Perhaps the profession of ninja was never suitable for her. What you've done is somewhat meaningless."

“I think it’s fine. At least it won’t make this girl lose her dream.” He shrugged and said, “Besides, this level of training isn’t against the rules, is it?”

“No, it’s not about whether it’s against the rules or not.” Shaking her head, Xi Yue said, “Haven’t you noticed? This girl is the type who has no talent. In other words, even if she tries her whole life, she probably won’t be able to reach that level.”

“Talent is something that varies from person to person.” Waving her hand, Mirai said, “Father once gave an example like this. For example, Kakashi-sensei’s best friend and nemesis, Might Guy. He was also a ninja without ninjutsu talent, but he took a different path and went down a different road.”

"Might Guy?" Yuuki seemed to have heard her brother mention this name before. "The Blue Beast of Konoha? That taijutsu master?"

“That’s right. Even without talent in ninjutsu, he still reached another level through hard work and dedication.” With a smile, Mirai turned her gaze back to Sakura. “According to my father, when she goes all out, she’s not much worse than him.”

"What?" This time, Yuuki was truly stunned... "This, how is this possible? There is actually someone who can rival him?"

As her biological father, Yuuki naturally learned about Mugetsu's past through various means. Even someone as proud as her had to admit that, whether it was ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, or various bloodline abilities, that man had reached the pinnacle of the ninja world! A terrifying existence so powerful that he could single-handedly influence the course of the entire world.

Aside from Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju from the Warring States period, no one like him has appeared in the last hundred years. What makes Might Guy so special?!

"Well, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration. But it's probably close enough." With a sigh of relief, Mirai said in an unprecedentedly serious tone, "The world of ninjas is never short of surprises. Talent and ability are crucial factors in becoming a high-level ninja, but those two things alone are far from enough. One's own efforts are equally important."

"This girl is truly amazing. She can actually see through the true nature of a ninja?!" Kakashi, standing nearby, was shocked by her words. To be able to see through such things at such a young age... it must be said, Yuhi Mugetsu's upbringing is incredibly impressive. But at the same time, her own intelligence and temperament are also extremely important.

Vortex Future truly deserves the title of genius.

"Is that so..." Uchiha Yuuki was equally shocked. The other person's thoughts were exactly the same as her brother's teachings, which she had initially been somewhat dismissive of. But now, it sounded like a revelation.

It seems I really should work harder. At least, I can't let my older sister leave me too far behind.

Looking at the red-haired girl in front of him who seemed to be radiating some kind of special aura, Yuuki thought to herself.

Chapter 0411 Meeting and Fighting

The journey to the country of Tongbo was extremely tortuous.

Not only does it take a whole day to walk, but it also involves about two hours by boat. And all the boat rentals in this area are controlled by Kado. A monopoly means being able to raise prices arbitrarily and exploit people at will.

For such a short distance, the cost of renting a boat is equivalent to three days' worth of food for an average household. This explains why Danaz was willing to risk his life to build a bridge.

Because they simply couldn't survive. These residents of the Land of Waves would have accepted anything but mere survival. But given their current situation, they didn't even have the means to endure that.

This is a vicious cycle. Because ship rental prices are exorbitantly high, goods, food, and daily necessities transported by land are also unaffordable for ordinary people. Under these circumstances, the poorest people simply cannot afford to eat.

Aside from fish, which they could use to sustain themselves, they couldn't even afford a single grain of rice. In any world, food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are always the most basic necessities for ordinary people.

While it's not impossible to survive on fish for one's entire life, even if we consider just the "eating" aspect which can be solved with fish, what about other things? When going out, one can't be without clothes to cover oneself.

Therefore, against this backdrop, public resentment in the Land of Waves has reached an unprecedented level. Yet, they dare not openly rebel. After all, facing a behemoth like "Gado Ocean Company," with its thousands of thugs and wandering ninjas, even a large number of ordinary people would be easily crushed.

Therefore, "building a bridge" was put on the agenda. Once the bridge is completed, people's lives will be greatly improved, and they will no longer be exploited endlessly. It is a win-win situation.

Similarly, Gato was well aware of the impact this bridge would have on his company once completed. That's why he resorted to any means necessary to assassinate Danaz, even secretly contacting a high-ranking member of the Akatsuki organization behind him—all to "eliminate the threat completely!"

"It seems this is a dangerous situation to navigate." Having pieced together the story from the people of the Land of Waves, Kakashi's gaze grew even more cautious. The Land of Waves is like a money tree—a cash cow. We've been forced into it, which is like uprooting that money tree. Therefore, we must be even more careful from now on."

"Judging from this, it really is very dangerous?" Sakura murmured, looking at the busy but energetic workers around her. "Are the Akatsuki members really that powerful?"

"Incredibly powerful." Kakashi exhaled a breath of stale air and said, "Even I wouldn't have any chance of winning against just one of them."

"Fortunately, we have four people on our side." Future smiled and said, "With four against one, our chances of winning are still very high."

"Excuse my bluntness, but Sakura can't really be considered a fighting force." Yuuki glanced at her and said calmly, "Forcing her in would only make things worse."

"I..." Sakura opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end she could only lower her head in silence.

"Well, don't say that." Mirai patted Yuuki on the shoulder and said, "Having one more person means having one more source of strength. After all, she's our comrade."

"Companions? What a novel term." Just then, a flippant voice suddenly broke into their conversation.

what?

Kakashi, Mirai, and Yuuki suddenly reacted, drawing their weapons. "Who is it?" "They came so fast!" "I didn't even sense their chakra!" They all turned their gazes to the newcomer, whose black robe with red clouds filled their vision.