Natsuki fell into deep thought.
He recalled the plot of the original work.
It said that Hatake Sakumo encountered a dilemma while leading a team on a top-secret mission.
If he insisted on completing the mission, his teammates would all die.
But if he saved his teammates, the mission would fail.
Hatake Sakumo ultimately chose to save his teammates.
The mission failed, and Konoha suffered losses.
Upon returning to the village, both the villagers and the ninjas blamed him, and even the teammates he saved criticized him.
Suffering mentally and physically, he committed suicide.
There was a blind spot in this plot.
A top-secret mission, whether it failed or succeeded, shouldn't be known to everyone.
Natsuki's first thought was Shimura Danzo.
In the original work, Hatake Sakumo's strength and prestige were very high, absolutely not inferior to Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru.
In other words, he was also a strong contender for the position of Hokage.
It was completely normal for Shimura Danzo to target him.
He only needed to have Root incite public opinion in Konoha.
As for Sarutobi Hiruzen, he tacitly approved of his actions.
But he most likely didn't want to force Hatake Sakumo to commit suicide. At most, he wanted to punish or suppress him a bit.
He also didn't want him to become Hokage.
To be honest, Hatake Sakumo's suicide was probably something even Shimura Danzo hadn't anticipated.
He incited public opinion just to deal a blow to his prestige.
Who would have thought Hatake Sakumo would actually just commit suicide?
Thinking of this, Natsuki felt he could wait until this incident happened before figuring out a solution.
Currently, Hatake Sakumo was getting further and further away from the position of Hokage.
However, Shimura Danzo was still hard to predict.
But fortunately, Natsuki was now in charge of the Anbu.
If Shimura Danzo really targeted Hatake Sakumo, he could completely have the Anbu quell the public opinion.
The remaining issue was the village's losses.
Over these years, Konoha had already made a fortune cooperating with Natsuki to sell the Blue Healing Potion and the Red Healing Potion.
When the time came, Natsuki could step forward, have a chat with Sarutobi Hiruzen, and smooth things over.
After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen never intended to force Hatake Sakumo to commit suicide.
"You need teammates to participate in the Chunin Exams."
Natsuki snapped out of his thoughts and said. "Continue training, and wait until you find suitable teammates before taking the Chunin Exams."
"Yes, Natsuki-senpai."
Hatake Kakashi didn't say anything more upon hearing this.
Although doing missions every day was low-level, he had indeed benefited a lot in terms of training.
Rokushiki and swordsmanship Nawaki taught him were all very useful.
Natsuki was also going to teach him Lightning Release.
He actually didn't have that much time to do high-level missions.
"Follow me."
Nawaki led Hatake Kakashi to an empty space on the other side.
Natsuki watched them start practicing swordsmanship, deep in thought.
Although Hatake Kakashi graduated at five and became a Chunin at six in the original work, Natsuki felt it was unnecessary.
Natsuki planned to let him wait a few years and take the Chunin Exams together with Sarutobi Asuma, Might Guy, and the others.
Of course, the most important thing was that Hatake Sakumo couldn't commit suicide.
In the original work, the reason Hatake Kakashi became a mission-obsessed maniac was because of Hatake Sakumo's suicide.
Just then, an Anbu ninja appeared not far away. It was Zo.
Seeing this, Natsuki walked over.
"Lord Natsuki, Shinno has arrived in Konoha."
Zo volunteered the information.
"Just monitor him."
Natsuki nodded and said.
He planned to wait and see, waiting for Shinno to learn the Eight Inner Gates first.
As for the time, it wouldn't take too long.
Because Shinno's Eight Inner Gates was a fast-track version.
Under normal circumstances, to learn the Eight Inner Gates, one had to train their body to the extreme.
But Shinno took a shortcut and directly used his medical forbidden jutsu to skip this step.
Then he only needed to simply learn the Eight Inner Gates.
After Zo left, Natsuki used an Air Door to travel to the metropolis of the Land of Rain.
"Natsuki-sensei!"
Yahiko's voice rang out.
Konan ran up a few steps, arriving in front of Natsuki.
"Natsuki-sensei."
Nagato and Hyo-onna called out in unison.
"When did you guys get back?"
Natsuki met Konan's gaze.
Reuniting after a long separation, her amber eyes showed emotional fluctuations, looking watery.
Natsuki smiled and patted her head, thinking to himself that Konan had already grown from a little girl into a young woman.
"We came back half a month ago!"
Yahiko said very happily. "Mui has successfully become the leader of Kusagakure!"
"It only took half a year. You guys were much faster than I anticipated."
Natsuki praised.
"Konan and I also mastered Full Demonification!"
Yahiko, with a face full of smiles, continued to claim credit.
"You guys did very well."
Natsuki said very satisfiedly. "Wait a bit longer, and you can try to take control of Amegakure."
Yahiko and the others' eyes lit up.
Controlling Amegakure meant the Akatsuki organization would completely master the Land of Rain.
After all, the Daimyo of the Land of Rain was already under their control.
"When?"
Yahiko couldn't help but ask.
"When all three of you possess Jonin-level strength."
Natsuki thought for a moment and said.
"Konan and I have unlocked Full Demonification. We feel we already have Jonin-level strength!"
Yahiko said impatiently.
Hearing this, Nagato couldn't help but feel a bit anxious.
His talent was the highest among the three, yet he was the last to become a Jonin.
Although Yahiko and Konan were able to become Jonin because of Natsuki's Blood Curse.
"Nagato, you don't need to rush. The reason you are slow is because you are learning a lot."
Natsuki noticed Nagato's expression and said.
He wasn't just comforting him. It was indeed true.
And it was related to him.
Nagato not only had to develop the Rinnegan, but also had to learn the five nature transformation ninjutsu and medical ninjutsu.
There was no helping it. Minazuki's Shikai required one student who had learned flight and medical ninjutsu to possess Jonin-level strength.
And if Shikai wasn't unlocked, Bankai couldn't be unlocked either.
After all, Shikai comes first, and Bankai comes later.
It was impossible to unlock Bankai first and then unlock Shikai.
"Next, you can focus on developing the Rinnegan."
Natsuki pondered for a moment and added.
Learning the basics of the five nature transformation ninjutsu and medical ninjutsu was enough.
For Nagato, they would only be useful in certain situations.
In the vast majority of situations, he could handle it using the Rinnegan's abilities.
"Mm."
Nagato nodded.
"Although it's not the time to control Amegakure yet, you can start the preparatory work."
Natsuki looked at Yahiko and Hyo-onna and said. "For example, intelligence work."
He was very clear about the intelligence of Amegakure.
But there was no need to tell Yahiko and the others directly. Letting them investigate themselves would serve as training.
"Starting today, the Akatsuki organization will establish an intelligence department called CP9, headed by Hyo-onna."
Natsuki said in a deep voice. "The members of CP9 will mainly consist of the children from the orphanage who have learned Rokushiki."
"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."
Hyo-onna was slightly taken aback, then responded.
She could guess why she was made the head of the intelligence department.
It was because of Blood Demon Art: Eyeball Clone.
"Akatsuki organization ninjas can also join CP9, but the premise is that they excel in intelligence work."
Natsuki added.
"Natsuki-sensei, what about us?"
Yahiko couldn't help but ask.
As far as he knew, Chino, Fuushin, Hyo-onna, Kakuzu, Honoka, and Miroku all had their respective departments.
But he, Nagato, and Konan didn't.
"What department do you think you can handle?"
A smile appeared on Natsuki's face.
"I can handle any department!"
Yahiko said in a serious tone.
"I can too."
Konan followed up.
Nagato also nodded in agreement.
"You are the leader of the Akatsuki organization."
Natsuki didn't tease him anymore and said directly.
"Ah? Me?"
Yahiko looked bewildered and subconsciously asked. "Natsuki-sensei, shouldn't you be the leader of the Akatsuki organization?"
"It's not suitable for me to be the leader of the Akatsuki organization."
Natsuki explained. "I am a Konoha ninja."
"You... you're leaving?"
Konan instantly grabbed Natsuki's hand and asked.
The young woman's slender, fair fingers gripped tightly, and Natsuki could feel her anxiety.
"What I mean is that Yahiko will be the leader of the Akatsuki organization on the surface."
Natsuki hurriedly said. "I'm not leaving the Akatsuki organization."
"Natsuki-sensei, you scared me to death! Why didn't you explain it clearly just now?"
Yahiko immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Nagato also felt relieved.
Konan was slightly taken aback and embarrassedly let go of his hand.
"When the time comes, Nagato and Konan will be responsible for assisting you while also grasping the entire Akatsuki organization."
Natsuki thought for a moment and said. "If you really have to name a department, it would be the Anbu or the secretary."
Yahiko and the other two nodded.
"It's still a bit early to talk about this. We'll talk about it after you've taken control of Amegakure."
Natsuki chuckled and said. "Your current task is to assist Hyo-onna in establishing the intelligence department."
"Yes, Natsuki-sensei!"
Yahiko, Konan, Nagato, and Hyo-onna said in unison.
"You can go find Chino and tell her about this now."
Natsuki added. "Once it's assembled, you can immediately begin operations targeting Amegakure."
"Natsuki-sensei, what about you?"
Konan couldn't help but ask.
"I'll return to Konoha first and come back in a couple of days to check on the progress of the intelligence department's establishment."
Natsuki patted her shoulder and said.
"Mm."
Konan felt a bit reluctant to part, but didn't say anything.
After the four of them left, Natsuki returned to Konoha.
But he didn't return to the Senju clan compound. Instead, he went to Konoha Hospital.
Natsuki stopped at the door of Yakushi Nonou's office.
He sensed the situation inside, then gently pushed the door open.
He saw Yakushi Nonou sleeping with her head on her desk.
Natsuki closed the door and walked up to her.
She was sleeping soundly, her fair and tender cheek squished against the desk, looking somewhat cute.
Natsuki withdrew his gaze and sat on the sofa to wait.
But he wasn't idle either.
He planned to project Sorcery Clima-Tacts identical to the original version.
He hadn't projected them before because he didn't have enough chakra, and Yakushi Nonou hadn't learned the Art of Weather yet.
But now it was about time. He could give her a Sorcery Clima-Tact.
In order not to disturb Yakushi Nonou's sleep, he first set up a Concealment Barrier, and then used Projection Magecraft.
A massive amount of chakra surged out.
The most crucial parts of creating the Sorcery Clima-Tact were the Water Release and Lightning Release chakra crystals.
Time slowly passed.
Two Sorcery Clima-Tacts appeared.
Natsuki let out a breath.
Fortunately, he had the Black Grail. Otherwise, he truly wouldn't have been able to project two Sorcery Clima-Tacts at once.
The original Sorcery Clima-Tact was given to Konan.
These two Sorcery Clima-Tacts would be for Yakushi Nonou and Uzumaki Kushina.
Natsuki dispelled the Concealment Barrier.
"When did you get here?"
Yakushi Nonou had already woken up and was standing in front of him.
As usual, she looked at him with gentle eyes.
"Not long ago."
Natsuki patted the sofa and said. "Sit down and let's chat."
Yakushi Nonou sat down next to him.
She naturally leaned against him, their bodies pressing together.
"Sorcery Clima-Tact."
Natsuki handed the Sorcery Clima-Tact to her and said with a smile. "Consider it a belated birthday present."
Yakushi Nonou's birthday was March 5th, four months earlier than Uzumaki Kushina's.
But the earliest birthday belonged to Namikaze Minato, January 25th.
"What about you?"
Yakushi Nonou didn't take it and asked.
"I newly forged this one."
Natsuki knew she had misunderstood, so he said.
"Thank you."
Yakushi Nonou understood and said.
"Just a thank you?"
Natsuki raised an eyebrow and asked. "How about a return gift?"
Yakushi Nonou gripped the Sorcery Clima-Tact, subconsciously freezing for a moment.
She rose slightly, lifted her head, and looked at Natsuki.
A return gift?
A look of contemplation appeared in her eyes.
Natsuki subconsciously swallowed.
Yakushi Nonou was currently propping herself up like a little kitten, staring at him.
Her golden hair swayed slightly, her soft lips tightly closed, looking as if they had a layer of lip gloss under the sunlight, very lustrous.
Yakushi Nonou had already reached the most beautiful age of her life.
Every part of her skin was beautiful to look at.
Natsuki slowly leaned in.
Yakushi Nonou noticed his movement, her expression stiffening.
But she didn't dodge. Her lips parted slightly, letting out a few rapid breaths.
Natsuki's gaze fell on her lips.
He leaned in and kissed her.
Yakushi Nonou's breath hitched, and because of nervousness, her smooth toes curled slightly.
But soon, she subconsciously hugged Natsuki.
Her eyes rippled with emotion as she let out a soft moan.
While stroking her head, Natsuki engaged in a battle of tongues with her.
Yakushi Nonou only felt dizzy, knowing nothing else, leaving only instinct.
After a long entanglement, their lips parted.
Yakushi Nonou was panting, a dazed look on her face.
It wasn't until she recovered her senses that she realized what had happened.
A large blush spread across her face, but the corners of her mouth curled up, revealing a happy smile.
A feeling she had never experienced before, one she didn't resist.
"I am very satisfied with this return gift."
Natsuki coughed lightly and said.
Yakushi Nonou bit her lip and didn't speak, even wanting to continue.
However, given her personality, she couldn't possibly say it out loud.
It wasn't until she saw the clock on the wall that she suddenly remembered she had things to do in the afternoon.
"I... I have to go to the medical ninja study class."
Yakushi Nonou said softly.
"Go on, don't be late, or Tsunade-sensei will scold you."
Natsuki patted her head.
Besides working at Konoha Hospital, Yakushi Nonou also taught at the medical ninja study class.
After all, she was Tsunade's student.
"Mm."
Yakushi Nonou left the office.
After walking out the door, she looked back at him once more before happily heading toward the medical ninja study class classroom.
Natsuki stood up and stretched.
He looked at the other Sorcery Clima-Tact in his hand.
I'll give it to Kushina on her birthday.
Natsuki thought for a moment and put it away.
A week later.
The metropolis of the Land of Rain.
The Akatsuki organization's intelligence department, CP9, was successfully established.
There were currently sixteen people, divided into four ninja squads, equivalent to one Anbu squad.
The number of people was relatively small, but understandable.
"Hyo-onna, I don't expect you to obtain highly valuable intelligence."
After reading the CP9 member information, Natsuki said. "Your task right now is to accumulate experience and adapt to intelligence work as quickly as possible."
"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."
Hyo-onna immediately responded.
"Natsuki-sensei, rest assured. We will also try our best to ensure their safety!"
Yahiko hurriedly said.
Natsuki nodded slightly.
But he couldn't entirely rely on Yahiko and the others.
Fortunately, he was the secret controller of Amegakure.
He had already given orders to the Fourth Anbu Squad responsible for this matter to pay attention to the safety of Hyo-onna and the others.
If they were discovered by Amegakure ninjas, Ameyadori would also let them go.
In short, they wouldn't be captured.
"Then you will begin your work starting tomorrow."
Natsuki offered his blessing. "I hope all your work goes smoothly."
"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."
Hyo-onna and the others said in unison.
Natsuki thought to himself, as expected, it didn't trigger a new character template.
The act of establishing CP9, as he guessed, was what triggered the Bruno template along with defeating Namikaze Minato.
However, he didn't feel disappointed either.
Because the Door-Door Fruit was indeed extremely useful, allowing him to go wherever he wanted.
Looking at Yahiko and the others, Natsuki thought of another problem with the Akatsuki organization.
That was, the number of ninjas was too small.
But once they controlled Amegakure, the number of ninjas would increase.
Natsuki thought about it carefully and still felt that powerhouses were more important.
The Twelve Kizuki were the core of the Akatsuki organization.
Even if they didn't become part of the Twelve Kizuki, finding powerhouses to join the Akatsuki organization was the most worry-free choice.
Thinking of this, Natsuki went to the orphanage.
He found Guren and told her about the Blood Curse.
Guren thought for a moment and agreed.
Because she had already integrated into the Akatsuki organization during this period, living a life completely different from before.
Natsuki extended his hand.
A drop of blood flew into her forehead.
Soon, Guren's panel floated before his eyes.
[Name: Guren]
[Race: Human, Demon]
[Ability 1: Half-Demonification — LOCKED]
[Effect: Half-human, half-demon. Increases attack, speed, and regeneration capabilities]
[Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Ability 2: Blood Demon Art: Falling Hair — LOCKED]
[Effect: Manipulates one's own shadow for attack, defense, and storing ninja tools]
[Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Note: After unlocking, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art]
Guren was a Lower Rank, so like Chino and Fuushin, she only had Half-Demonification and no Full Demonification.
And her Blood Demon Art was Blood Demon Art: Falling Hair, originating from Hairo of the Twelve Kizuki in Demon Slayer.
His Blood Demon Art sounded somewhat similar to the Nara clan's shadow secret jutsu.
In Demon Slayer, he used three Blood Demon Arts.
The first effect was attaching a shadow to the neck. If an enemy slashed the neck, they would sink into the shadow.
The second effect was manipulating the shadow into a wolf-like monster to attack enemies.
The wolf-like monster could also carry weapons within its body.
The final effect was gathering all the shadows and wrapping them around oneself, transforming into a wolf-like monster.
Of course, it didn't necessarily have to be a wolf. Other animals were also possible, depending on the user's choice.
Overall, it was still a pretty good Blood Demon Art.
Although it wasn't of much use to Natsuki, it was very useful to Guren.
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