Naruto: Pay-to-Win Ninja System

This sudden, shocking turn of events startled everyone.

No one could have predicted that their usually indecisive Great Clan Leader would suddenly become so firm.

And not just a little firm—this was rock-solid resolve!

Without hesitation, he rebelled outright.

He directly killed the two Anbu sent to monitor him.

Not leaving the slightest room for negotiation.

This left every single clan member utterly flabbergasted.

Even Itachi, standing beside him, was taken aback.

He couldn't understand why his father's attitude had shifted so drastically.

So much so that he'd kill those two Anbu as a 'pledge of loyalty.'

Was Father truly planning to sever all ties with Konoha?

Didn't they agree he would still consider the safety of Mother and his younger brother still living within Konoha?

...

Lifting Susano'o's twin fists,

After confirming both enemies were dead, Fugaku finally stopped.

To be honest, compared to his good friend Minato—and that unwavering determination of his to sacrifice everything for Konoha—

Fugaku knew he wasn't a great clan leader.

But if he couldn't be a great clan leader anymore, at least he could try being a good father.

It was precisely because he constantly worried about his family, about Mikoto and Sasuke's safety,

That Fugaku always felt restrained, appearing rather passive.

But now, when he discovered—

[Flying Thunder God Technique]!

All his hesitation vanished in an instant.

No one understood better than he did the terrifying potential of this S-rank Ninjutsu.

Although its destructive power might not rival offensive Kinjutsu,

It was definitely the most flexible, practical, and hardest S-rank jutsu to master.

With the Flying Thunder God Technique, you were nearly unbeatable.

You could attack up close, chase down fleeing enemies from afar, or escape when defeated...

Back then, Minato had relied on this very technique—the legendary "Yellow Flash"—to dominate the entire Ninja World, becoming unmatched in his time.

Unfortunately, Minato passed away far too soon.

Otherwise, not only would his own Uchiha Clan never have appeared as Rogue Ninjas, perhaps the entire Konoha would've remained free of Rogue Ninjas forever.

No wonder Shimoku had such complete knowledge of Konoha's movements.

Most likely, he'd already been using this secret technique to hide inside Konoha long ago, effortlessly tracking their every move.

From this day forward, under this kid's threat of near-instantaneous movement,

The whole Ninja World might quake like it hadn't since the days of the Yellow Flash!

...

Fugaku didn't bother wondering where Shimoku had learned this jutsu.

That part didn't matter.

What mattered was that the kid truly mastered it!

More importantly, once he had the Flying Thunder God Technique,

There'd be no need to worry about rescuing the remaining clan members still imprisoned in the village.

Just vanish in a flash,

Then reappear carrying the person to safety—that's all it took!

Therefore, with these concerns lifted, Fugaku naturally became more resolute.

So what the hell was there to be afraid of now?!

He'd long despised Konoha anyway—and had no desire to hold back anymore.

That's exactly why he dared to rise up and annihilate those two Anbu as a clear declaration of war.

At this point, if he hesitated any longer,

He really would be an idiot.

"Phew—"

Fugaku dismissed both his Susano'o and Mangekyo Sharingan before turning to face Shimoku.

"Uncle Fugaku, welcome aboard!"

Shimoku cheerfully stepped forward with a grin.

The two—one older, one younger—exchanged a glance, each fully understanding the other's meaning without words.

"Still, you're quite something. That surprise really startled me!"

Fugaku sighed.

Originally, after Minato, he had thought no one else could ever master that Flying Thunder God Technique.

Today's display, however, truly shocked him.

"Not bad? Just an S-rank Ninjutsu after all."

Shimoku casually smiled, unknowingly flexing.

As for Fugaku's sudden change in attitude, Shimoku wasn't surprised at all.

After all, before arriving here today, he'd come thoroughly prepared.

That Flying Thunder God Technique was merely the first act of his performance.

If Fugaku still refused to "abandon darkness and embrace light" afterward,

Then next, his Tailed Beast, Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, Sage Body... among others,

Would give him quite the experience.

Just what despair means! What absolute strength truly is!

Enough to make Fugaku and the rest of the Uchiha fall in line without a fight.

However, who'd have guessed it?

Fugaku was surprisingly quick to see sense!

He surrendered without hesitation and even brought his token of loyalty right away.

Couldn't you have at least acted hesitant for a moment? Showed some pride befitting your former position as Great Clan Leader?

Ah well, whatever.

Still, peacefully recruiting so many new clansmen was definitely good news.

Right now, our Homura Hidden Village desperately needs people!

Shimoku had been waiting eagerly—like a child on Christmas Eve—for new blood to join the village.

If Konoha kept putting off the war any longer, he was ready to start poaching their ninja anyway!

Of course, even if Fugaku did "abandon darkness and embrace light,"

There was absolutely no way he could retain his position as Great Clan Leader.

After joining the Homura Hidden Village, at best he might become an honorary elder simply to symbolically guard the village.

Real power was certainly not going to happen.

Shimoku wouldn't be foolish enough to repeat Konoha's mistake—

Deliberately decentralizing authority or creating a Root branch just to complicate things.

As for Itachi, Shimoku had far more important uses in mind for him.

...

"Shi-Shimoku… cousin."

"Well look who it is—the double agent himself! Good to see ya."

Itachi: "???";

Shimoku: "Nothing serious. It's been a while since we last met. Brother Itachi, Quan misses you terribly!"

"Quan… Is she doing alright?"

"She's fine."

Itachi exhaled in relief and eyed the kunai in Shimoku's hand with growing suspicion:

"You just used... space-time Ninjutsu, didn't you?"

"That's right. [Flying Thunder God Technique]—you've heard of it before, right?"

"I have. You actually mastered it?!!"

Itachi's heart pounded with shock and astonishment.

As an Anbu ninja, how could he possibly be unaware of this famous S-rank technique?

Even his mentor Captain Kakashi had spoken highly of and longed for this jutsu.

Yet despite being the Fourth's student—with extraordinary talent allowing him to become a Jonin at age twelve—not even Kakashi managed to learn this technique.

That alone shows just how difficult it must be to master.

"Shimoku, what exactly are you...?"

Shimoku waved a hand, cutting off Itachi's question.

"We can talk later."

"For now, I'll go back with Fugaku uncle to save everyone."

"Tō, Riyō. You two lead the rest of the clansmen back to the village first."

"Yes!"

Riyō and others stepped forward, answering in unison with full vigor.

As the Young Master's elite guard unit, they had no intention of disgracing themselves in front of these new clan members or sullying Homura Hidden Village's reputation.

At the same time, hearing that Shimoku and his father were going back to rescue their younger siblings,

Itachi immediately became excited and quickly said,

"I'm coming too."

"Cousin, just stay here and watch over everyone for me."

Shimoku instructed solemnly.

After all, if he really brought this sibling-obsessed kid along, who knew what kind of trouble might arise?

Moreover, Shimoku still wasn't sure yet whether Itachi had completely abandoned Konoha.

Upon hearing this, Itachi hesitated slightly before glancing at his father.

In the end, he didn't insist further.

"Listen up—behave yourselves!"

"Whoever dares to stir up trouble in our Homura Hidden Village—don't expect mercy just because we share the same blood!"

Then Shimoku swept his gaze across all the Uchiha ninja present, his eyes sharp and unyielding. "You know what's at stake."

Although most Uchiha clan members hated Konoha,

among those who previously refused to defect alongside him,

there might still be a few ninjas secretly loyal to Konoha.

Better issue a prior warning.

And if some reckless fool truly dared to provoke him later,

Shimoku would naturally strike hard and make an example out of them!

"All of you stay obedient and follow orders!"

"We're going back to save every last clansman—including your own families. Don't you dare cause me any trouble while we're gone!"

Fugaku backed him up with a booming shout, his tone deadly serious.

"Yes!"

The rest of the Uchiha ninja exchanged glances, then hurriedly responded in agreement.

"Alright, let's move then."

"Go!"

After saying this, Shimoku immediately led Fugaku, activating the [Flying Thunder God Technique] without delay.

They vanished on the spot and reappeared instantly in Konoha.

After all, Konoha's main forces have already marched out.

This was precisely when the village was weakest—perfect timing to extract the remaining clan members together!

Of course, if there are still some fools among you too blind to see the truth and refuse to leave,

then Shimoku could only allow fate to take its course.

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