The Ultimate Ninja Tool of the Shinobi World

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"I really don't know how you people got into Anbu. Generation after generation… you're just getting worse!"

The harsh reprimand stunned the masked ninja into silence.

He had served in Anbu for several years and was now a squad leader. But standing before him was Ming Yu—only thirteen years old—already promoted to Anbu Captain and now his direct superior. It left him deeply unconvinced.

To be publicly berated like this, even if he was in the wrong, made the veteran's face beneath the mask flush with embarrassment. His shame swelled; he wished he could just vanish into the ground.

The surrounding Anbu members turned their attention to the one who had just done the scolding. Confused gazes flickered behind their masks.

Who is this woman?

Several squad leaders exchanged glances, silently confirming each other's doubts.

She's not from my unit.

Nor mine either.

Then… who exactly is she?

The audacity to bark at a squad leader like that—it was almost excessive.

"Ahem… she's my newly recruited personal guard," Tian Yu offered calmly.

The revelation triggered a wave of understanding. So that's why she's so aggressive—it's favoritism! She's clearly here by virtue of her connection to Captain Ming Yu.

"She nearly blew her cover," Tian Yu muttered toward Tsunade under his breath.

If she kept drawing attention, someone might piece together who she really was.

Tsunade had only agreed to help as a behind-the-scenes enforcer—a temporary identity to move unnoticed within Konoha. Having been away from the village for so long, even if the current situation involved the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, it wasn't her place to act openly.

"Alright, got it," she replied quietly.

Her previously firm tone softened, and she fell back, standing silently behind Tian Yu like a dutiful escort.

This simple gesture—obedient silence—confirmed everyone's assumptions. The Anbu members became even more certain: she's clearly a well-connected insider. No one else would act this deferentially after showing such dominance.

"What's the current situation?" Tian Yu asked, voice returning to mission tone.

The sensory-type ninja behind him immediately responded, "Captain Ming Yu, Iruka Umino and Naruto Uzumaki have both been incapacitated. The target took the Scroll of Seals and is fleeing southwest, at approximately a seven o'clock bearing."

"Understood." Tian Yu nodded, then turned his eyes toward his team, his commanding gaze sweeping across them.

"Everyone, prepare for pursuit!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Follow me to the southwest. We will intercept the traitor and recover the Scroll of Seals. Engage with full force!"

The orders sent a jolt through the squad.

Behind their masks, eyes widened in disbelief. Between glances at Tian Yu and his mysterious guard, the same conclusion echoed: This isn't just nepotism—it has to be a full-on shady exchange!

Even Tsunade blinked in mild confusion.

Wait… you're putting me in charge of recovering the Scroll of Seals?

"What about you? Why aren't you going with us?" she asked.

Tian Yu raised his hand. Resting in his palm was a tiny grey mouse—unmoving, eerily lifelike.

In the dim moonlight, it appeared to be an ordinary animal. But Tsunade, already familiar with Tian Yu's creations, recognized it at a glance: an exquisitely crafted mechanical tracking mouse.

The level of detail and functionality in each of these ninja tools was enough to impress even her. Though she already possessed powerful custom tools like the Feathered Chain Bow, every time she saw Tian Yu pull out another marvel, envy bloomed in her heart.

Every item was worth a fortune in the underground market.

The mechanical mouse twitched.

Tian Yu received its transmitted data. The situation was evolving—differently from what he had anticipated.

He would need to adjust the operation and entrust Tsunade with the retrieval mission.

"I'm leaving this part to you," he said, already turning away. "I have other matters to attend to. I'll explain everything later."

With that, he leapt into the shadows, quickly vanishing into the darkness.

None of the onlookers even had time to react. One second he was there, the next he was gone—a fleeting silhouette swallowed by the night.

Up in the sky where no one could see him, a cold smirk crept across Tian Yu's lips.

Mockery danced in his eyes.

How amusing…

You're planning to raid my home while I'm gone?

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Deep into the Konoha night—

Three masked figures flitted silently through the rooftops of the Commercial District. Swift and composed, they moved like shadows.

"Are you sure it's this way?"

"Yes. Move fast. Lord Danzo ordered absolute urgency."

Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—

Like phantoms, the Root ninjas sprinted toward their target: Tian Yu's residence.

Their mission? Abduct two civilians—Tian Yu's parents, proprietors of a ninja tool shop.

Danzo's orders were clear. Tonight, the operation had to succeed.

But fate had other plans.

Swish—swish—swish—

The unmistakable whistle of kunai cut through the air—deadly projectiles glinting under moonlight, aimed directly at the Root team.

"Enemy attack!" barked the lead ninja.

Despite the pitch-dark surroundings, a veteran jōnin could sense even the subtlest shift in wind. The moment the kunai approached, he moved—clang!—deflecting one with precision.

But then—

Puff!

The very kunai he had knocked away… looped around and stabbed into his shoulder.

"Wh-what?! That shouldn't be possible!"

His body froze in shock.

The kunai had clearly been knocked off-course! How did it reverse direction?!

His confusion was short-lived.

Thunk! Ugh! Thud!

Both of his teammates were hit simultaneously, letting out muffled groans.

Something was off.

"Be on guard! Something's manipulating these weapons!" he growled, falling into formation with the others—back to back, scanning their surroundings.

Then came a voice—calm, young, mocking.

"Yo… are Root ninja always this helpless?"

The trio spun toward the sound.

"Who's there?!"

A hearty laugh echoed through the shadows.

From the darkness stepped a teenager, casual and relaxed, not even bothering to defend himself.

"You couldn't even sense me? Tsk… Root really has fallen."

He shook his head, visibly disappointed.

The Root operatives didn't attack.

Despite being the hunters, they now felt like prey.

This boy had outmaneuvered them with ease, and he hadn't even revealed his full strength.

"We don't know what you're talking about! Why did you attack us?!"

"Oh?" The youth's voice turned icy, manic. "You really don't know?"

"If you dare threaten my family… then you'd better be ready to pay the price!"

As the last word left his lips—

Boom!

A wave of overwhelming chakra erupted from him.

"Breath of Water – Form Five: Blessed Rain After the Drought!"

His figure vanished, reappearing in front of them like a phantom. A gleaming blue arc of sword light flashed.

Zheng—!

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