r18novel Chapter 43 The Night Before Leaving the Village: Roy's Special Training on Sense of Security
Chapter 43 The Night Before Leaving the Village: Roy's Special Training on Sense of Security
Late at night, in the Illusionary Dojo.
Roy sat behind the counter, toying with the recycled Kotoamatsukami eyeball in his hand, which was sealed in a specially made crystal bottle.
"It's a good thing, but it's a bit too hot to handle. However, it will be very useful in the future, so let's let the bullets fly for a while."
"Even if it's not useful, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving it in someone else's hands. Kotoamatsukami is a bug in the rules; if it accidentally leaves the shop, even I could be affected, and that would be troublesome."
"Fugaku, Fugaku, do you think I would tolerate any existence that threatens me? Even if you are teammates on the surface, when it comes to personal development and survival, do you think I would prioritize the Uchiha clan or myself?"
Roy muttered to himself.
He put the crystal bottle into his system space and then brought up the attribute panel that only he could see.
[Host: Roy]
[System Level: Lv.3, God-level Dungeon System Version 2.0]
[Fate Points: 58500 remaining. Recent spending: Remote bragging, -5000 x 3; System upgrade and maintenance, -1500]
The remote payment record made Roy's heart skip a beat. He hadn't thought much about it when he made the payment, but he really felt the pinch after it was actually deducted.
During the day, in the plaza, gravity suppresses Fugaku and allows him to extract objects from thin air.
In the Hokage Building conference room, in order to intimidate Jiraiya and the heads of various clans, he once again forcibly used remote gravity suppression.
Although the effect was outstanding, even bringing down Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin, the cost was also very real.
He used 5,000 points once, and he used it three times.
One such instance could be equivalent to preventing a small-scale genocide.
"That's the power of spending money."
Roy sighed; he knew his own limitations.
In this shop, within this absolutely safe zone of fifty meters in radius, he is a god.
Words become law, unlimited chakra, rules are obliterated.
Even if the Sage of Six Paths came, as long as he stepped into this circle, Roy could make him kneel down and sing "Conquer".
But once you step out of that circle...
Roy glanced at his panel.
[Strength Assessment: Elite Jonin to near-Kage level (barely touching the threshold).]
[Mastery of Ninjutsu: Uchiha Fire Release (Master Level), Lightning Blade (Proficient), and all five basic elemental ninjutsu (Master).]
[Physical Technique: Gouken-ryu (Eight Gates not yet unlocked).]
This configuration would make him a top-tier expert among ordinary ninjas.
But in the face of a real monster, they are simply no match.
If Pain were to fly a few kilometers above Konoha Village right now and unleash a Super Shinra Tensei...
Or perhaps Obito Uchiha would hide in the Kamui dimension and launch a sneak attack.
To think the worst, that wicked old man Onoki has no martial ethics and might use a dust escape technique from 800 meters away.
Roy knew very well that he would die too.
Without the protection of the system shield, he is still just a mortal.
"Therefore, survival is the only way."
Roy thought it over and over.
"As long as I don't go out, no one can kill me. As long as I keep accumulating Destiny Points and upgrading the system, one day my invincible domain will cover the entire ninja world."
"But before that..."
He looked towards the shop entrance, where two teenagers were pushing the door open and entering: Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha.
Tomorrow morning, they will leave Konoha with Jiraiya to search for Tsunade.
For Roy, this was a venture capital investment.
Having left Konoha and his invincible domain, these two chosen ones truly became moving targets.
The Akatsuki were watching the Nine-Tails, while Orochimaru was watching the Sharingan.
If those two migrant workers die outside, or are kidnapped by someone else, Roy will suffer a huge loss.
"Store Manager."
Naruto walked in.
He was still wearing his black combat uniform and carrying a trident kunai.
Sasuke followed behind, hands in his pockets, a cold expression on his face.
Both of them exuded a menacing aura that kept strangers at bay, a consequence of experiencing the Night of the Clan's Extermination and the Nine-Tailed Fox Truth dungeons.
They were no longer ordinary brats, and they no longer talked about the Will of Fire.
They all had the desire to become stronger, whether it was to protect their people or to seek revenge.
All the ties and bonds have vanished, which is a good thing for Roy.
How can I manipulate such useful pieces if I don't break your bond?
"They're here."
Roy pointed to the chair in front of the counter.
"sit."
The two sat down and, without exchanging any words, stared straight at Roy.
We're leaving tomorrow.
Roy got straight to the point.
"The outside world is dangerous. Without the village's protective barrier and the protection of the Dark Guard, you're just two pieces of walking meat."
"With your current strength, you wouldn't survive more than three seconds if you encountered a truly powerful opponent."
These words were harsh, but neither of them refuted them, knowing that this was the stark reality.
They had encountered truly powerful figures in the dungeon, such as Minato Namikaze, the masked man, and the Nine-Tails.
These powerful individuals almost all possess world-destroying power, which is indeed beyond their current capabilities to contend with.
"So, I'm giving you some extra insurance."
Roy opened the drawer and took out two items: a tube of blue medicine and a black earring.
"Naruto."
Roy pushed the medicine over.
"This is a Nine-Tails chakra suppressant (improved version)."
Naruto was stunned for a moment.
"An inhibitor? I don't need one. I've already talked to Nine-Tails."
"Have you reached an agreement?"
Roy gave a cold laugh.
"Do you really think that fox will obediently pay your rent?"
"It is a tailed beast, an embodiment of hatred."
"When you lose control of your emotions or are on the verge of death, its chakra will instantly erode your reason."
"By then, you won't be Naruto Uzumaki anymore, but a beast that only knows how to kill. Even if you trust it, I won't. I know this guy can hear me, but it doesn't matter. Let him come out and fight if he dares."
Roy continued looking at the potion and said slowly.
"This thing isn't meant to seal it away."
"I did this so that you could stay conscious on the verge of losing control."
"Wear it around your neck. If your chakra gets out of control, it will automatically inject into your body. This medicine contains cell extract from the First Hokage. It will hurt a lot when it's injected, but only this kind of pain can turn you back from a beast into a human weapon."
Naruto looked at the blue liquid, the humanoid weapon.
The word sounded cruel, especially to a seven-year-old boy, but he still reached out and grabbed the potion.
"I see."
Naruto hung the medicine around his neck and hid it close to his body.
"I won't lose control. The body is mine, the power is mine, I want it all."
Roy nodded, then looked back at Sasuke.
"It's your turn."
He threw the black earring over.
"Take it with you."
Sasuke caught the earring.
"What is this? I don't like wearing jewelry."
"This is not jewelry."
Roy said calmly.
"These are [Mental Shielding Earrings]."
"Developed specifically for Orochimaru."
Sasuke frowned: "Orochimaru?"
"That's right, he's a pervert who wants to use you as a vessel."
Roy explained.
"In some ways, I admire him, though he's a bit evil. Orochimaru's greatest strength isn't ninjutsu, but rather brainwashing and reincarnation."
"His voice and chakra both carry a strong spiritual connotation."
"Although your Sharingan has evolved, to put it bluntly, your mental defense is still just a lump of that stuff that ordinary animals excrete."
"If you encounter him, this earring can help you ward off his psychological manipulation."
"To prevent you from being completely fooled by him and willingly giving yourself to him."
Sasuke looked at the earring in his hand, remained silent for two seconds, and then put it on his left ear.
The metallic touch instantly sobered him up, and feeling the slight coolness, he realized that the things the shopkeeper had given him were indeed extraordinary.
"Thanks."
Sasuke said in a low voice.
"You're welcome."
Roy waved his hand.
"These will all cost money; put it on your account."
Listen.
Roy's voice turned serious.
"I have invested in you."
"Kotoamatsukami, the Uzumaki bloodline, and all this equipment—that's all part of the cost."
"If you die out there, my investment will be wasted."
Roy narrowed his eyes, revealing a smile typical of capitalists.
"If you dare to die."
"I will use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to pull you out of the Pure Land."
"I'll turn you into immortal zombies so you can keep working for me to pay off my debts."
"Until it is fully paid off."
This statement is more effective than any encouragement; the Impure World Reincarnation is a forbidden technique that manipulates the souls of the dead.
Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a glance; although they were young, they weren't stupid.
I had heard of this forbidden technique from my elders or the shop manager before.
However, Naruto laughed instead.
"Don't worry, manager. I won't die."
"I will not die until the masked man and his accomplices pay the price."
Sasuke touched his earring.
"Me too."
"The Uchiha clan's development may not be smooth sailing, and without power, we still can't protect our clansmen. How can I die on the way?"
A naked relationship of self-interest.
This undisguised exploitation and being exploited actually made them feel at ease.
In this ninja world filled with lies and betrayals, only self-interest is the strongest bond.
"very good."
Roy nodded in satisfaction.
"Then get lost, don't let that fat sheep Tsunade get away."
"Bring her back. Konoha's economy is counting on her to boost it."
The two turned and left. Roy watched them disappear into the night before sitting back down in his chair.
He glanced at the system panel.
[Current Mission: Find the Fifth Hokage.]
[Estimated Rewards: A large amount of Destiny Points + Sage Chakra Samples.]
"A magical technique..."
Roy sighed, this was his next goal.
Ordinary ninjutsu is no longer enough to raise his potential.
To fight Pain, Madara, and even the Otsutsuki, one must master Sage Mode.
Or perhaps... the Eight Gates Formation.
"Looks like I'll have to find a chance to fool Might Guy when they get back."
Roy yawned; it was another day of harvesting韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting people).