[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for thwarting the conspiracy of the Central 46 members and orchestrating their execution at Sōkyoku Hill! As the future ruler of the Three Realms, the Host possesses outstanding talent and strength, as well as superior strategic ability! The Host has gained new insight on the path to becoming the Soul King! Reward obtained: Hadō #73: Sōren Sōkatsui!]
Just as Danzō was being executed and beheaded, a system notification suddenly rang in Seiryū's mind.
Information regarding Hadō #73: Sōren Sōkatsui flooded into his mind, leaving Seiryū surprised.
"Huh? This works too?"
Danzō was equivalent to a member of Central 46?
Well, as expected of his system.
It always managed to bring him a few surprises.
Another high-level Hadō obtained.
And it was a fire-type Hadō that could be cast directly.
He had obtained it with practically no effort.
Danzō had not died in vain. His death was very useful and had helped him greatly.
Rest in peace.
Hearing Seiryū's words, Kurenai curiously shifted her gaze toward him.
"What do you mean, 'this works too'? Did you get another flash of inspiration for a new jutsu?"
"Uh."
Seiryū came back to his senses and nodded.
"It was indeed a flash of inspiration. I thought of a very powerful new jutsu, and I'll try to develop it later."
"Hmm, alright then."
Kurenai was already used to Seiryū's talent.
She had once intended to catch up with him.
Now, she no longer had that thought.
Seiryū was simply too monstrous.
She was barely at the level of a Chūnin now.
And Seiryū, even Tsunade-sama probably was not a match for him.
This rate of growth was truly terrifying.
On the execution platform, Danzō's corpse had already been taken away by Anbu.
Looking at the bloody execution platform, Kurenai muttered, "Getting inspiration for a new jutsu while watching someone get executed. You really are strange, and far too monstrous."
"You little girl."
Seiryū was speechless.
He could not help reaching out and ruffling Kurenai's hair.
"Your roasting skills have improved a lot lately. You always find a way to tease me."
"Hmph! It's because you're too monstrous and left us far behind. I've been hit hard."
Kurenai snorted softly.
Then her eyes rolled, and she shamelessly said, "So, you have to treat me to three-color dango!"
Let the gap be large.
She no longer planned to catch up with Seiryū.
She could not catch up anyway.
In any case, her relationship with Seiryū was that of siblings without blood relation, and she would be Seiryū's wife in the future.
Seiryū would not ignore her!
"No, how did this topic end up with me treating you? Isn't that too much of a jump?"
"What's wrong with treating your cute little sister to a meal of three-color dango?"
"Fine. For the sake of your cuteness, and since I haven't gathered with Rin, Kakashi, and Guy in a long time, I'm in a good mood today. I'll treat you and them to a meal."
"Yay!"
"First, go tell Uncle Shinku and that menace. Then we'll go find Kakashi and the others. They're also here watching this public execution."
Scanning the area with his perception, Seiryū also sensed the Chakra fluctuations of Kakashi, Rin, and a few other friends.
They were in another location.
Clearly, they were also here to watch Danzō's public execution.
This public execution of Hokage Advisor Danzō in front of all the citizens of Konoha.
How should he put it?
It was very lively!
It had the feeling of Roger's execution from One Piece.
Seiryū had originally wanted to shout, "Danzō, where did you hide your treasure?"
But considering that Danzō had his Chakra and movements sealed, and could not even speak, Seiryū did not say it.
It would also have been too flashy.
Forget it. Forget it!
Since the founding of Konoha, situations like this had not happened many times.
There had only been three prisoners publicly executed so far.
All of them were shinobi who had committed unforgivable crimes.
It could be said that Danzō had truly died in disgrace. As long as Konoha existed in the future, his infamy would continue to spread.
He would be reviled even after death.
Fortunately, Danzō had no descendants.
"Let's go."
After that, Seiryū took Kurenai's small hand and walked toward Tsunade and Shinku.
After telling Tsunade and Shinku, Seiryū pulled Kurenai along and walked toward Kakashi and the others.
"Yo, everyone's here. It just so happens that I'm in a good mood today. Let's go get something to eat together."
Arriving there, Seiryū greeted his friends.
Come to think of it, he had not gathered with them for a long time.
The last time was during the New Year.
Recently, he had been busy researching Quincy power and developing the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, so he really had not had much free time.
Hearing his voice, Rin immediately looked over, a gleam flashing in her beautiful eyes.
She revealed a calm smile.
"Long time no see, Seiryū, Kurenai. What have you two been busy with lately?"
Guy showed Seiryū his iconic smile, his eyes also filled with fighting spirit.
"Yo, Seiryū, let's have a passionate battle later. I can already open the fifth gate of the Eight Gates, the Gate of Limit!"
"Guy, I think we should forget it. Seiryū has already left us behind. His strength is no longer on the same level."
Kakashi was also very impressed by Guy's confidence.
Although he still had not given up on the idea of catching up with Seiryū.
But the gap in strength was still widening.
In their last sparring session, he could not even take one move from Seiryū.
"..."
Obito said nothing. His peripheral vision was fixed on Rin, whose eyes seemed to light up after Seiryū appeared, and he fell silent.
Rin, as expected, she treated Seiryū differently from everyone else.
This made him feel very frustrated.
Rin was the girl he liked, and Seiryū was a very good friend of his.
Now the girl he liked liked his very good friend.
He really did not want this to happen!
'If I could be stronger, if I could become stronger than Seiryū, would Rin look at me too?'
Involuntarily, Obito muttered in his heart.
Were the words of that old lady who had been very kind to him reasonable?
If he were strong enough, would Rin look at him more?
"..."
After exchanging brief greetings with them, Seiryū raised his eyebrows and said, "Let's go. We'll find a place to eat. It'll be lunchtime soon."
His friends did not refuse.
On the way, Asuma asked Seiryū while walking, "Danzō's death has something to do with you, right? Come to think of it, how strong are you now, Seiryū?"
As for Seiryū's true strength, these friends of his did not know much.
Naturally, they were a little curious.
As the son of the Hokage, Asuma had heard some things from his family.
This time, the reason Hokage Advisor Danzō had been executed seemed to be related to Seiryū.
"What!?"
"It's related to Seiryū?"
After hearing Asuma's words, the other friends all showed expressions of surprise.
They all looked at Seiryū.
Their eyes were filled with curiosity.
Danzō had been executed, and it was actually related to Seiryū?
Wasn't he executed because he secretly conducted inhumane experiments, coveted the Sharingan and forbidden jutsu of the Uchiha Clan, and attacked shinobi in the Village despite being a Hokage Advisor?
How could it be related to Seiryū?
"It's not a big deal. It's just that he saw I was too handsome and too talented, and thought I might threaten his position, so he secretly attacked me. Then I found out, and that's how things turned out."
Seiryū only explained it casually.
Then he thought for a moment and said, "As for my strength, I actually don't know how strong I am. If we really fought, that bad woman Tsunade probably wouldn't be my match, right?"
Seiryū only had a general understanding of his own strength.
Kage-level was certain.
As for how far he could go, Seiryū was not too clear.
There were not many opportunities to fight someone at full power.
In any case, Seiryū had made a judgment.
Tsunade, who could not yet fully use the power of Wood Release, would not be his match!
Once those words were spoken, except for Kurenai, who was more familiar with Seiryū, the others all gasped in shock.
Even Tsunade-sama would not be a match for Seiryū?
Did it have to be this exaggerated?
In their hearts, Tsunade-sama was a shinobi second only to the Hokage!
If they knew that Tsunade had already mastered Sage Art, awakened Wood Release, and become stronger than before, they would definitely be even more shocked.
"Hey, you're not joking with us, are you?"
Obito could not believe it and said suspiciously, "Even if you can control that Tailed Beast-like Dragon Vein Chakra, it's impossible for you to be that strong, right?"
Seiryū shrugged.
"Believe it or not, what good would lying to you do me?"
"Keep it up, Obito. I think highly of you. The Sharingan of your Uchiha Clan has great potential. I recently learned from the Second Hokage's collection that beyond your Uchiha Clan's three-tomoe Sharingan, there is also the Mangekyō Sharingan."
Seiryū patted Obito on the shoulder and comforted him.
"If you awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, it might be possible for you to fight me."
"Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Obito was stunned.
Then he asked curiously, "What is that? Is the three-tomoe Sharingan not the limit?"
Seiryū smiled slightly.
"Above the three-tomoe is the Mangekyō Sharingan, and above the Mangekyō Sharingan is the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. If there weren't power like that, how do you think Madara fought against the First Hokage's Wood Release?"
Now the plot had changed.
Seiryū did not know whether Madara would still choose Obito.
However, telling Obito some information about the Sharingan might prevent him from being foolishly deceived. At the very least, it would be good for him to be a little more vigilant.
After all, they were friends, and Seiryū did not want to see the tragedy from the original story happen.
Not to mention anything else, Seiryū had already left a special kunai with Rin.
As long as she encountered danger, she could trigger the Flying Thunder God Seal.
Once Seiryū sensed it, he would immediately come to save the damsel in distress.
As mentioned before, there were quite a few people Seiryū liked.
Well, Rin was one of them.
"Is that so?"
Obito muttered, then continued asking, "Do you know how to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"It's related to emotions. As for the specifics, I don't know either. The Second Hokage's collection didn't explain it, and this isn't something you need to consider right now. You should focus on upgrading your Sharingan to three-tomoe first."
Seiryū just waved his hand.
There was no need to say more. The conditions for awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan were too harsh, and it was not something Obito needed to consider right now.
Want to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan now?
For what?
So Rin could be pierced through the chest by him?
Without dwelling on this topic, Seiryū looked at Kakashi and asked curiously, "By the way, Kakashi, how much progress have you made on the Chidori concepts I gave you?"
"..."
Mentioning this, Kakashi fell silent for a moment.
Did Seiryū really think he could develop all those exaggerated Chidori derivative Ninjutsu he described?
Kakashi said, "Chidori Sharp Spear and Chidori Stream have already been perfected by me. You know that. Later, I also developed some other derivative Ninjutsu of Chidori."
"Oh? I didn't see you use them last time."
"I didn't have the chance to use them last time."
Kakashi rolled his dead-fish eyes.
He had been defeated in seconds last time.
How could he have had the chance to use them?
This guy was deliberately mocking him, right?
He curled his lip and explained, "Although there are other derivatives, they just involve concentrating Lightning Release Chakra further to make the piercing power stronger. Because my eyes can't keep up with the speed, I can only use Chidori Stream to cover my body for defense."
"Uh, that. Have you dealt with the Raikage of Kumo too?"
Listening to Kakashi's explanation, the corners of Seiryū's mouth twitched.
"Isn't this the Lightning Release Chakra Mode and Lightning Release: Hell Stab of the Raikage family? Did you pay royalties?"
Kakashi looked at Seiryū in surprise and nodded.
"You know that too? Father did say these techniques of mine are indeed somewhat similar to the Raikage's Lightning Release Ninjutsu."
"Awesome. You're even better at borrowing than me!"
Seiryū gave him a thumbs up.
He did not expect Kakashi to be a fellow borrower.
He had directly copied, no, borrowed the Lightning Release Ninjutsu of the Raikage family!
Kakashi revealed a dead-fish eye.
"I always feel like you're thinking something disrespectful."
Seiryū shook his head.
"Not at all. I just think that if you develop in the direction I envisioned, your strength will improve even more."
"Those techniques you envisioned have no possibility of being realized. At least, I don't think I can do it. How much Chakra would that require? I'm not a member of the Uzumaki Clan like you, and I don't have Dragon Vein Chakra inside my body."
"Also, your Chakra volume really is worth roasting. You're always running out."
"My Chakra volume can't be compared to a monster like you, but it's still more than most of our peers, okay?"
"In my perception, hmm."
Seiryū scanned everyone with his perception and nodded as he evaluated them.
"You guys actually aren't that different. All of you have pitifully little Chakra."
"..."
Everyone present fell silent and speechless.
Seiryū's strength had improved so quickly.
In their judgment, it was also related to Seiryū being a member of the Uzumaki Clan and having Dragon Vein Chakra sealed inside his body.
Seiryū himself had a special constitution, coupled with that terrifying talent, which created a peer they could only look up to.
Being friends with such a monster placed too much pressure on them.
No matter how hard they trained, the gap did not shrink at all. Instead, it kept growing wider.
(To be continued.)