Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Fight after becoming Naruto
"No, compared to Killer B, this mystery is insignificant." A growl rumbled in A's throat as he backhanded a worn scroll from his armored vest and flung it across the battlefield.
"Besides, no one can master this forbidden jutsu. A single mistake, and you'll lose control of your chakra—death will be immediate."
A's gaze locked onto Qin Yu as he continued, his tone sharp. "Don't take offense—just a warning."
Qin Yu hadn't expected the Raikage to carry such a scroll with him. As he caught it effortlessly, he didn't even glance at its contents, merely offering a confident smirk. "I appreciate the concern. Next time we meet, I hope you're not the one caught off guard."
"I'll dispel the genjutsu now."
With those words, Qin Yu's Mangekyō Sharingan—its nine-pointed tomoe gleaming ominously—froze in place.
A deafening roar shattered the air.
"I'M FREE, DAMN BRAT—I'LL KILL YOU!"
Gyūki, the Eight-Tails, bellowed as his consciousness surged back, his chakra flaring violently.
Killer B's eyelids fluttered weakly before he collapsed, unable to stay awake.
Qin Yu wasn't surprised.
Had A stalled longer, both the Raikage and the Eight-Tails might have broken through Tsukuyomi, freeing Killer B.
But Qin Yu had already unleashed Susanoo, Amaterasu, and Tsukuyomi in rapid succession. His ocular prowess was immense—but even he had to manage his chakra reserves carefully.
More importantly, the weight of Tsukuyomi had been shouldered entirely by Killer B.
"B… B will be fine, right?" A demanded, trying everything to wake his brother.
Qin Yu barely spared a glance. "He's suffering from chakra and mental exhaustion. He'll recover after some rest." He raised the scroll in his hand. "I appreciate this. You can leave."
"Inu Feng, this is the perfect chance!" someone from the Konoha squad hissed urgently. But Yue Yue Cangwu silenced him with a glance.
A scoffed. "A bunch of weaklings. If it weren't for that Uchiha prodigy, you'd all be dead."
His fist clenched as he muttered under his breath, "Damn the Hokage's intelligence network. They failed to warn us about this."
Had they known about Uchiha Qin Yu in advance, the battle might have played out differently.
"Still…" A fixed his gaze on Qin Yu. "If Konoha can't handle you, come to Kumogakure. I'll welcome you."
He tossed another scroll toward him.
"This contains intelligence on your so-called 'betrayal.' You'll need it to return to Konoha safely."
Then, with a smirk, he added, "They say the best candidate for Fourth Hokage is Minato Namikaze… but I think you're just as worthy, Crimson Asura."
With that, A turned his back on Qin Yu and carried Killer B away.
"The next time we meet, I'll break through that Susanoo of yours."
Five remaining Kumogakure ninja hesitated, unwilling to retreat, but followed their leader nonetheless.
The battlefield fell eerily silent.
"We… we won." One of the Konoha shinobi spoke in disbelief.
"Don't be stupid," another snapped. "Qin Yu single-handedly crushed the AB Combo. This victory is his."
"I didn't expect the Uchiha to produce another genius after Shisui. That Kirin attack nearly made my heart stop…"
A collective sigh of relief rippled through the Konoha forces.
They had believed death was inevitable—especially after the betrayals of Yamanaka Fugaku and Aburame Torune.
Yet here they stood, alive.
All because of Qin Yu.
They had witnessed an instant massacre—hundreds annihilated in a flash.
An unbreakable Susanoo.
The inextinguishable black flames of Amaterasu.
A genjutsu that even an Eight-Tails jinchūriki couldn't escape.
These were beyond the capabilities of any ordinary jōnin.
Even the Raikage himself had acknowledged Qin Yu's strength—placing him at the threshold of Kage-level, a penumbra among the shadows.
"Did you hear what A called him? 'Crimson… something?'"
"It was Crimson Asura, idiot!"
A heavy exhale escaped Qin Yu's lips as his Susanoo dissipated. The moment his Mangekyō Sharingan's glow faded, exhaustion settled in.
"Qin Yu, are you hurt? Let me heal you." Shizune rushed forward, worry etched on her face.
Qin Yu chuckled, ruffling her bangs. "Foolish girl. He didn't even scratch me."
"Lovers' concern," Cangwu said with a knowing smile, though a wistful look crossed his face.
"You hid your strength well, kid. Without you, we wouldn't have survived."
"When we return to Konoha, you have my full support."
In Konoha, the Uchiha clan's position had always been precarious—caught in the power struggles between the Hokage, the ANBU's Root division, and the police force.
Cangwu knew Qin Yu had remained low-key to avoid these conflicts.
Qin Yu, however, wasn't about to explain himself.
He turned his gaze toward the second scroll and unfurled it.
His expression darkened.
It detailed Konoha's surveillance grid—hidden sentry locations, shift rotations, even their defensive formations.
"Damn it… this level of detail could only come from Yamanaka Fugaku and Aburame Torune." Inu Feng's team rushed over, faces paling as they processed the implications.
"If Qin Yu hadn't intervened, we would all be dead."
"When we return, this must be reported directly to the Hokage."
"The Root is rotten to the core."
"Qin Yu, rest assured—we stand with you."
Qin Yu remained silent.
This world was ruled by strength. The weak were nothing more than pawns.
Danzo had influence. He could manipulate the tides for now.
But with his One-Click Max Level System, Qin Yu's growth was inevitable.
Even Madara Uchiha—the mastermind behind the shadows—was not beyond his reach.
What was Danzo in comparison?
If necessary, Qin Yu had no qualms about adding another name to his list of casualties.
"Enough." Cangwu stepped in. "Qin Yu needs rest. Shizune, see if he needs anything."
Matters concerning the Uchiha, the Hokage, and the Root were not things they could discuss lightly.
At least, not until Qin Yu himself decided.
For now, all they could do was wait.