Naruto：Immortality and the Eight Inner Gates[Double agent]

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Early the next morning, Rinjin got up.

He first helped the sleepy Rie get dressed, then bid farewell to Uncle Ippongi and Aunt Anko before heading to school.

As for their son, Dan Katō, who was said to be the third-year class president, he always left very early.

In contrast, Rinjin, the self-proclaimed "lazy fish," took his time and strolled leisurely.

When he arrived at school and walked into the classroom, Rinjin went straight to his usual corner seat. It was only then that he noticed something unusual.

Normally, even though he wasn't late, he was always the last one to arrive. But today, Jiraiya, who was usually one of the earliest to show up, hadn't arrived yet.

That guy… could he have cried all night over yesterday's incident and ended up being late for class today?

Rinjin pondered leisurely. In his opinion, being late wasn't a big deal!

If it weren't for the rule that latecomers and those who failed exams had to stay behind for extra lessons, he would have happily been late every day.

"Dong!"

The bell rang, and Jiraiya finally walked into the classroom, just a step ahead of the teacher. His face was bruised and swollen.

Covering his face and avoiding the mocking gazes of his classmates, Jiraiya dashed through the rows of desks like the wind and slumped into his seat at the back, burying his head.

The teacher followed Jiraiya into the classroom, casting a strange look at him.

After a while, this ninja instructor, whom Rinjin wasn't very familiar with, finally opened the book and began the lesson.

At the back of the classroom, Rinjin tilted his head, curiously observing Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya, what happened to you?"

Hearing his friend's concern, Jiraiya quickly covered his face with his hands and shook his head repeatedly.

"N-nothing, I just tripped and fell this morning."

Jiraiya stammered, but his evasive gaze made Rinjin raise an eyebrow.

"You tripped and managed to bruise your eye? Impressive."

Hearing this, Jiraiya scratched his head and gave a sheepish grin.

Seeing this, Rinjin's mouth twitched slightly.

Damn it, I can't believe I saw a hint of pride in that smile. Did I say anything that could be considered a compliment?!

Besides, it's obvious he got beaten up!

However, since Jiraiya didn't want to talk about it, Rinjin didn't press him. Instead, he began scanning the classroom with his eyes.

Before long, Rinjin's gaze narrowed slightly.

Without Jiraiya's usual antics, the quiet morning passed quickly.

After buying a piece of bread for the embarrassed Jiraiya, Rinjin sat with him in their seats, quietly munching away.

Just then, a sarcastic voice broke the silence.

"Poor kids will always be poor, huh? Only bread for lunch."

Here we go!

Rinjin's eyes lit up, and he lazily looked up at the speaker.

It was Ryōta Uchiha.

Ryōta Uchiha rudely perched himself on the desk, shaking his legs as his disdainful gaze swept over Rinjin and Jiraiya.

"Well, well, Jiraiya. Did you get beaten up? Your eye's all swollen!"

"Hiding in the corner munching on bread because you're too ashamed to show your face?"

Rinjin didn't say a word. Under the desk, he placed a hand on Jiraiya to hold him back.

"Shh, don't rush. Let's play with him a bit."

Hearing this, Jiraiya snorted but didn't respond to Ryōta.

Today, Jiraiya was clearly not his usual carefree self. Instead, he seemed angry.

That was precisely why Rinjin held him back.

Ryōta Uchiha snorted coldly when Rinjin didn't respond.

"A loser will always be a loser. Playing mute again? I thought you might actually scare me today."

With that, he glanced at Jiraiya, who was frowning deeply.

"Losers should stick together. At least that way, you won't pollute the air."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tsunade, sitting in the front row, frowned sharply.

Ryōta Uchiha was going too far!

Even though she often wanted to beat up Jiraiya and Rinjin to vent her frustrations, she never considered using such malicious words against her classmates.

The Uchiha Clan, who had formed a pact with her grandfather, had fallen to this level?

As these thoughts crossed her mind, Tsunade found herself feeling a twinge of sympathy for Rinjin and Jiraiya.

She was the princess of the Senju Clan, and because of that, she understood the power and influence of these great clans all too well.

Just as Tsunade was fuming, a sudden burst of laughter interrupted her thoughts. What followed left her utterly astonished.

"Is this what Madara Uchiha taught you? No wonder the Uchiha Clan is full of traitors~"

Rinjin spoke while shaking his head, a look of pity on his face.

When it came to sharp tongues, Rinjin had never lost to anyone. Especially when he knew so much about the Uchiha Clan.

"You! Rinjin Sakahata, you're asking for death!"

Ryōta Uchiha staggered back, glaring at Rinjin with a mix of fury and venom.

"You bastard! Take that back! The Uchiha Clan isn't something a commoner like you can insult!"

Hearing this, Rinjin not only didn't stop but laughed even harder.

"Oh, oh, oh~ Angry already? This is what makes you angry? Did you ever think about Madara Uchiha's feelings when you betrayed him? Backstabbers!"

"Tell me, you little evil spawn of the Uchiha, do you really deserve to stay in Konoha?"

Rinjin's words didn't just trample on the dignity of the entire Uchiha Clan but also insulted their once-revered leader, Madara Uchiha.

Each word cut deep, stabbing right into Ryōta Uchiha's heart.

After all, one of the reasons Madara Uchiha left Konoha was the betrayal of the Uchiha Clan.

This pitiful group had been corrupted by the comforts of life in Konoha and ultimately chose to betray their leader.

"Shut up!"

A hysterical roar erupted as Ryōta Uchiha's eyes turned bloodshot, like a wild beast ready to devour its prey.

In an instant, many classmates recoiled in fear at his ferocious demeanor.

"Serpent—Ram—Monkey—Boar—Horse—Tiger."

Overwhelmed by rage, Ryōta Uchiha began forming hand seals, his hateful gaze locked onto Rinjin.

Seeing this, Rinjin's eyes lit up with delight.

Damn, I thought this guy would just pull out a kunai and charge at me. I didn't expect him to know the *Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique*. Fantastic!

Ryōta's seal formation wasn't fast, giving Rinjin plenty of time to act.

But instead of doing anything drastic, Rinjin simply grabbed Jiraiya and Tsunade by the collars and tossed them aside. Beyond that, he did nothing.

Are you kidding me? I've been provoking him all this time just for this moment!

"Damn it, die!"

With that, Ryōta Uchiha spat a blazing fireball straight at Rinjin.

The next second, the fireball roared toward Rinjin.

"Perfect! If I don't extort enough compensation out of you to eat a four-course meal for life, I'll never forgive myself!"

In the blink of an eye, Rinjin clenched his right fist, and the weights on his wrist fell off with a heavy "thud."

Facing the fireball, Rinjin's muscles tensed as he drew his right fist back to his waist.

"Take this! Taizu Long Fist!"

"Boom!" A deafening explosion.

With terrifying power and an overwhelming shockwave, Rinjin's punch blasted through the fireball.

In the next moment, a smoking fist emerged from the flames, shattering the fireball into countless sparks that scattered everywhere.

The desks, chairs, blackboard, and floor were all dotted with tiny flames.

By this point, the classmates who hadn't fled were utterly dumbfounded.

The entire sequence of events had completely exceeded their expectations.

First, Ryōta Uchiha provoked Rinjin.

Then, Rinjin retaliated with shocking insults, calling the entire Uchiha Clan traitors and accusing them of betraying Madara Uchiha.

After that, Ryōta Uchiha used a Fire Release jutsu in the classroom.

And most terrifying of all, Rinjin had dispersed the fireball with his bare hands.

At that moment, Rinjin's pose, with his fist raised, was seared into everyone's memory.

Terrifying. This guy was a complete monster!

Tsunade had fallen to the ground, her young face frozen in shock.

The sheer violence and the terrifying punch that shattered the fireball left an indelible mark on her heart.

As for the instigator, Ryōta Uchiha, his expression twisted in fear as Rinjin's fist drew closer. He promptly rolled his eyes and fainted.

"Faking unconsciousness? Really?" Rinjin grabbed Ryōta by the collar.

"Pay up! You burned my clothes!"

At that moment, Jiraiya weakly pointed at Rinjin's shoes and stammered, "Rinjin, your shoes… your shoes are burned too."

Rinjin looked down and felt the veins on his forehead bulge.

Damn it, my shoes are ruined too!

"Two pairs, you bastard! You owe me two pairs!"

Tsunade glanced at these two clowns and rolled her eyes so hard she nearly passed out herself. She couldn't help but curse.

"Idiots! Is this really the time to worry about shoes?!"

Hearing this, Rinjin turned to Tsunade with a frosty expression.

"Are you going to pay for them? Let me tell you, two pairs! If I don't get two pairs today, he's not going anywhere!

And my clothes—two sets! Two sets!"

Tsunade was speechless, her face darkening as she fell silent.

Just then, the classroom door was kicked open. Ōzora Chūryū burst in, kunai in hand, appearing at the doorway in an instant.

"Put him down, Rinjin Sakahata! Put Ryōta Uchiha down! That's an order!"