As the transport convoy was driven off, Rin Nohara surveyed the dozen or so cartloads of goods before her, a wave of satisfaction washing over her.
"Shadow Clone Technique."
Short on manpower? Clones to the rescue.
And just like that, she successfully pulled off her first heist.
Returning to her makeshift base, she resumed her true form, a satisfied smile never leaving her face. It was clear she was pleased with her robbery.
She had set up her temporary base in a spot backed by a mountain hollow, convenient for Kinrin to dig storage caves. With the help of her clones, she transported all the goods underground. Then she took out the crystal Kazuyama Gekkō had given them.
"Four-Corner Sealing Barrier, Seal!"
The appearance of the barrier signaled that Rin Nohara's progress was going smoothly.
Meanwhile, the other three members also secured their first business deals one after another. Obito's performance was the most natural, also using Shadow Clones to maintain appearances. But he was ruthless—he directly bound all the members of the transport team, then emptied the carts. He sent off an entire cartload to them. Naturally, all the remaining goods became his.
As for Kakashi and Shisui, their methods were more conventional—intimidation and outright theft.
Still out at sea, Kazuyama Gekkō listened with satisfaction to the system's reward notification.
[Ding! Host successfully trained four robbery talents. Rin Nohara's performance was outstanding, and she awakened another side within herself.]
[This system is highly satisfied with the host's method of skill inheritance. Please continue to do so!]
[Special Reward: Taijutsu +5!]
Oh?
While he knew the four youngsters could complete the mission, he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly. And what was this about Rin Nohara's outstanding performance? Another side within her heart? What was that about?
Holy crap, she wasn't going to awaken a dark side like Obito Uchiha, was she?
Thinking back to how he'd led Obito down that path of no return, and now even Rin Nohara was caught in it—holy crap, he really was the perfect teacher.
Still, the attribute boosts were a welcome surprise.
[Name: Kazuyama Gekkō]
[Identity: Jinchūriki of the Seven-Tails, Konoha Jōnin, Gekkō Clan Head]
[Traits: Vigorous Vitality, Enhanced Damage Resistance, Genjutsu Immunity (Immune to all Genjutsu below B-rank)]
[Kekkei Genkai: Transparent Escape Technique, Crystal Release]
[Mastered Ninjutsu: Fire Release, Water Release, Wind Release, Earth Release, Summoning Technique, Fūinjutsu, Ninja Art (Snake), Taijutsu, Kinjutsu]
[Senjutsu: Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu (Unique!)]
[Tailed Beast: Seven-Tails Chōmei. Affinity: 100%. Tailed Beast Progression: 100%. Tailed Beast Ball (Mastered, Passive Skills Activated: Tailed Beast Ball Handheld Ability, Compressed Bomb, Tailed Beast Ball Beam). Tailed Beast Synchronization (Reduced Chakra Consumption)]
[Base Attributes: Strength 93, Speed 100, Chakra 100, Stamina 100, Taijutsu 83, Genjutsu 86, Hand Seals 89]
[Active Attributes: Chakra Recovery, Yin Healing Wound Destruction (Passive), Light as a Swallow]
[Resistances: Six Paths Resistance 35%]
[Ninjutsu Amplification: 50%, enhances ninjutsu power and Nature Transformation]
His overall stats remained largely unchanged, but the boosts to certain techniques and the imminent 100 Strength value stirred excitement within him.
He was now firmly a Kage-level ninja, and a significantly stronger one at that compared to most Kage-level shinobi. After all, with all those Kinjutsu and passive attribute bonuses, it was nearly impossible for him not to be formidable.
But this wasn't his limit. Kazuyama Gekkō first set himself a modest goal: max out all attributes to 100 points and unlock passive abilities.
Only then could he focus on refining various ninjutsu. By that point, even facing Madara Uchiha wouldn't faze him.
In his excitement, Kazuyama Gekkō cast another Summoning Technique: Sea Serpent. He added dozens more giant sea serpents to the ocean. Now, the sea was completely dominated by these colossal creatures.
For him, the smoother the mission went, the happier he was. But the smoother it went for them, the less happy Kumogakure was.
...
"What's going on? The supply of daily necessities was notified three weeks ago, right? The payment was transferred too. Why hasn't it arrived yet?"
With his sole remaining arm, Dodai studied the report in his hands before questioning the ninja before him.
"I don't know. Logically, it should have arrived long ago, but it hasn't."
"Lord Dodai, it's not just daily necessities. The regular supplies haven't arrived either. The village is already running low on some ingredients."
Dodai's brow furrowed at this. He grabbed the report from the desk and stormed out. Something was terribly wrong. He needed to inform the Lord Raikage immediately.
Soon, a small meeting convened in the Raikage's office.
"What! Bandits have appeared in the Land of Lightning?"
"And they've plundered our goods? Dodai, are you joking?"
The Fourth Raikage naturally refused to believe anyone would dare rob their village's supplies within their own country. After all, such incidents hadn't occurred in the Land of Lightning for years.
"Lord Raikage, I suggest dispatching a squad to investigate. The current situation is already disrupting the village's normal operations."
"From what I understand, not only daily necessities and food supplies, but even the regular shipments of seafood have come to a halt."
"This is highly unusual."
As the chief steward, Dodai understood clearly that something was definitely amiss in the village.
After hearing Dodai's entire report, the Raikage fell silent. A fleeting look of contemplation crossed his resolute face.
"Very well. Dispatch all squads to investigate the surrounding towns."
"If bandits are indeed active, crush them immediately!"
"To dare plunder goods from Kumogakure—they must be tired of living!"
Soon, Kumogakure dispatched over a dozen patrols to investigate the cargo issue.
This scene, of course, did not escape Kazuyama Gekkō's notice.
High above, Kazuyama Gekkō soared through the sky, observing every movement in Kumogakure. He had long since returned from the sea. After all, the sea serpents had been deployed, and his presence was no longer needed there.
So he'd come to stake out the area, and now he'd witnessed Kumogakure's actions firsthand.
"Hehehehe, the Fourth Raikage couldn't hold back."
"Seems my disciples did quite well."
"But the real test comes next. I must deliver a message."
Activating Flying Thunder God Technique, Kazuyama Gekkō visited four disciples in succession, informing them of Kumogakure's mobilization.
He instructed them to intercept the ninjas, preventing them from returning to Kumogakure.
The four young disciples all responded: "No problem! We won't let a single one escape!"
Kazuyama Gekkō specifically observed Rin Nohara's reaction. After all, the system had informed him this girl possessed a unique side.