As the transport convoy was driven away, Nohara Rin looked at the dozen or so carts of goods in front of her, a wave of satisfaction rising in her heart.
"Shadow Clone Technique."
Not enough manpower? Use clones to make up the numbers.
Just like that, she successfully pulled off her first robbery in life.
Returning to her temporary base, after reverting to her original form, a satisfied smile stayed on her face the whole time.
It was obvious—she was very pleased with herself for pulling off this robbery.
She had set up the temporary base in a location backed against a mountain hollow, making it convenient for Jinlin to dig storage caves.
With the help of her clones, she moved all the goods underground, then took out the crystal that Gekko Chizan had given them.
"Four-Corner Sealing Barrier Formation, seal!"
The appearance of the barrier indicated that Nohara Rin's side was progressing very smoothly.
...
Aside from her, the other three also gradually welcomed their first "business."
Among them, Obito's performance was the most natural—likewise using Shadow Clones to put on a show.
But his methods were ruthless. He directly tied up all the members of the transport team, then emptied the carriages. One carriage was enough to send all of them away.
The remaining goods naturally all became his.
As for Kakashi and Shisui, the two were comparatively normal—intimidation, then seizing the goods.
...
Out at sea, Gekko Chizan listened with satisfaction to the rewards distributed by the system.
[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully taught four robbery talents. Among them, Nohara Rin performed the best and awakened another side hidden deep within her heart.]
[This system is very satisfied with the host's method of passing down skills. Please keep up the good work!]
[Special Reward: taijutsu +5!]
Oh?
Although he knew the four little ones could complete the task, he hadn't expected it to be this fast.
And what was this about Nohara Rin performing excellently? Another side within her heart? What was that supposed to mean?
Damn it—don't tell him she awakened a dark side like Uchiha Obito?
Thinking back to how he'd led Obito down a one-way road back then, and now even Nohara Rin hadn't escaped—damn, he really was a perfect teacher.
Still, the stat increase hitting his account made him very happy.
[Name: Gekko Chizan]
[Identity: Seven-Tails Jinchūriki, Konoha Jōnin, Head of the Gekko Clan.]
[Traits: Vigorous Vitality, enhanced resistance to blows, Genjutsu resistance (immune to all Genjutsu below B-rank).]
[Kekkei Genkai: Transparent Release, Crystal Release.]
[Ninjutsu Mastery: Fire Release, Water Release, Wind Release, Earth Release, Summoning Technique, Sealing Technique, Ninpō (Snake), taijutsu, forbidden techniques.]
[Senjutsu: Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu (exclusive specialization!).]
[Tailed Beast: Seven-Tails Chōmei, affinity 100%, tailed beast transformation progress: 100%, Tailed Beast Ball (mastered; passive skills activated: handheld capability, compressed bomb, Tailed Beast Ball beam), tailed beast transformation synchronization (reduced chakra consumption).]
[Base Attributes: strength 93, speed 100, chakra 100, physique 100, taijutsu 83, Genjutsu 86, hand seals 89.]
[Activated Attributes: chakra recovery, Yin Healing Injury Destruction (passive), Light as a Swallow.]
[Resistances: Six Paths resistance 35%.]
[Ninjutsu Amplification: 50%, enhanced ninjutsu power and nature transformation.]
His overall attributes hadn't changed much, but the enhancement of certain techniques—and especially his strength stat about to hit 100—made his heart race with excitement.
Right now, he was solidly a Kage-level powerhouse, and far stronger than ordinary Kage-level shinobi.
After all, with all kinds of forbidden techniques and passive attributes stacked on him, it would be hard for him not to be strong.
But this still wasn't the limit. Gekko Chizan set himself a small goal first—pull all attributes up to 100 points and unlock all passive attributes.
That way, he could focus entirely on cultivating various ninjutsu. When the time came, even if he faced Uchiha Madara head-on, he wouldn't flinch.
Excited, Gekko Chizan cast another Summoning Technique.
He added several dozen more sea serpents to the ocean. Now the sea was completely the domain of sea serpents.
For him, the smoother the mission progressed, the happier he became.
But the smoother things went for them, the unhappier Kumogakure became.
...
"What's going on? Didn't the notice for daily supplies go out three weeks ago?"
"The money was sent too—so why hasn't it arrived yet?"
Dodai looked at the report in his hand with his only remaining arm, then questioned the ninja in front of him.
"I don't know. Logically, it should have arrived long ago, but it still hasn't."
"Dodai-sama, it's not just daily supplies. Even the regular provisions haven't been delivered. Some food ingredients in the village are already in short supply."
Hearing this, Dodai frowned deeply. Then he grabbed the report from the table and burst out the door.
Something was wrong. He needed to inform the Raikage-sama immediately.
...
Soon, a small meeting was held in the Raikage's office.
"What?! Bandits have appeared in the Land of Lightning?"
"And they even looted our goods? Dodai, are you joking with me?"
The Fourth Raikage naturally didn't believe that someone would dare rob his village's supplies within his own country—after all, nothing like this had happened in the Land of Lightning for many years.
"Raikage-sama, I suggest dispatching teams to investigate. The current situation is already affecting the village's normal operations."
"Based on my understanding, aside from daily supplies and food, even the regularly transported seafood has now completely stopped."
"This situation is highly abnormal."
As the chief administrator, Dodai understood very well that something was definitely wrong in the village.
After listening to everything Dodai said, the Fourth Raikage fell silent. A trace of contemplation flashed across his resolute face.
"Fine. Have each squad set out separately and ask around the surrounding towns."
"If there really are bandits, wipe them out immediately!"
"Daring to loot goods belonging to Kumogakure—they're tired of living!"
Very quickly, more than a dozen squads were dispatched from Kumogakure, beginning an investigation focused on the missing goods.
...
Naturally, none of this escaped Gekko Chizan's eyes.
High in the sky, Gekko Chizan hovered above, observing every movement of Kumogakure.
He had already returned from the sea. After all, the sea serpents had been deployed—there was no longer any need for him out there.
So he simply came over to lie in wait. And sure enough, he immediately spotted Kumogakure's movements.
"Hehehehe, the Fourth Raikage couldn't hold back anymore."
"Looks like my disciples did a great job."
"But now comes the real test. I need to deliver a message."
Activating Flying Thunder God, Gekko Chizan visited his four disciples one after another, informing them that Kumogakure had mobilized.
He also told them to intercept the ninja—so that none of them would need to return to Kumogakure.
The reactions from the four little ones were all the same: No problem! They absolutely wouldn't let a single one escape!
Gekko Chizan paid special attention to Nohara Rin's reaction. After all, the system had told him—this girl had another side hidden within her.