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Chapter 868 : Will of Fire!
🕑 Added 2025-02-06 18:42:56 +0000 UTC[A/N: Thanks for all the wishes guys. Still very sick, but was able to write today. Can't promise about tomorrow. Enjoy and take care.]
“A slump? What do you mean?” Tsunade frowned. At the same time, Hiruzen immediately raised his guard. Knowing how much Fujin demanded when he wasn't in a slump, he couldn't fathom what Fujin could ask for when he was in one!
Fujin answered, “I can't improve my jutsus further at the same rate. I've been trying it for the past couple of weeks, but haven't made any progress. I think I need a change in pace.”
Switching his gaze to Hiruzen, Fujin asked, “Have you started the research? Perhaps helping you could give me some ideas…”
Tsunade's eyes twitched as she wondered, ‘Don't tell me… Did he say all that just to get his hands on the Edo Tensei jutsu? Wait, he isn't even asking for permission to join the research!’
Tsunade's understanding of Fujin's nature deepened slightly as she was exposed to more of his shamelessness.
“I haven't started yet. I still need to work on my chakra control. I just managed to walk on water yesterday…” Hiruzen answered without a hint of shame. The Anbu Guards felt slightly awkward on learning their previous Hokage struggled with something so basic. However, remembering his sacrifice, not a single one found it funny.
Fujin said softly, “A shame. If that's not an option, then I think I need a change of environment…”
He looked at the two and said without any hesitation, “I'm thinking about leaving the village for a while and journeying around. Hopefully that'll give me the inspiration I need to take the next step.”
Fujin's words left the teacher-student duo speechless. It was important to remember that Fujin was barely 17 years old! His strength was already phenomenal. And, his strength was constantly improving. It was only 3 weeks ago when Tsunade increased his cellular activity and helped him learn a formidable jutsu. He also learnt about souls not too long before that. Yet, Fujin said he was in a slump!
Hiruzen couldn't help but wonder, ‘Exactly what does this boy expect? Does he want his chakra reserves to go up by 32% every week? Or does he want his Wind Domain to move to the next level every week? What does he even mean by a slump? His chakra feels sharper than ever before.’
Even though Hiruzen couldn't sense the massive increase in Fujin's chakra reserves due to absorbing Shukaku's chakra, he noticed that Fujin's chakra was far sharper than he remembered. However, he chalked it up to the increase in Fujin's cellular activity.
Tsunade had similar thoughts, but the room didn't contain just the two of them. Shizune depressingly thought, ‘He's in a slump? What does that make me? I still can't learn Lady Tsunade's Strength of a Hundred Seal… Have I been in a slump all my life?’
Just like her, the four Anbu Guards in the room were depressed as well. For a moment, all four had the thought of quitting Anbu and returning to training. Fortunately, their senses prevailed. They could only shake their heads and think, ‘He isn't ordinary. We can't compare ourselves to him!’
Seeing neither Tsunade nor Hiruzen objecting to his decision, Fujin breathed a deep sigh of relief and said, “I was worried you two would object to this decision. Fortunately, I was wrong. Apologies for misjudging you. I should have known you will support me so that I can get stronger and protect the village better.”
Once again, Hiruzen and Tsunade were stunned. Shizune and the Anbu Guards were also caught off guard by the sincerity in Fujin's voice! Needless to say, their silence didn't mean they approved Fujin's decision. They simply didn't know what to say due to the absurdity of the situation.
Tsunade finally opened her mouth to object, but no words left her lips. She still couldn't make up her mind on what to say. Helpless, she could only turn her head towards her Sensei, the man who led Konoha for nearly half a century!
Hiruzen felt her gaze and wondered, ‘What am I supposed to say? Every time I think he's improving, he takes his absurdity to a whole new level! Sigh, didn't I already retire? Why do I keep coming here the same time Fujin does? I don't want to deal with him anymore…’
Hiruzen finally sighed and said, “Fujin, you are only 17 years old. You don't need to stress so much. Your slump may just be because you are always occupied with training. Perhaps you should just take some time off in the village and not train for a while. A break would do you a world of good.”
Fujin thought, ‘Good, at least he established that I am in a slump. Had he argued about it, it would have been challenging to convince them if they stayed put on it, not that it would have stopped me. Still, it's one less headache to have.’
Fujin frowned and muttered, “I thought you already gave your blessings…”
He sighed and argued, “I have already visited almost every place in the village. There isn't much I can do that I haven't done already. I have a feeling that I'll leave this slump and advance to the next level only when I broaden my horizons…”
A thoughtful expression appeared on Fujin's face as he added, “Besides, the threats to the village won't consider my age. I don't know the reason for Orochimaru's hatred towards our village. Whatever it may be, his hatred would have only increased, be it due to you sealing his arms or me burning down his rogue village. If we fail to eliminate him and he takes over Sasuke's body, we'll face an even greater danger than we did a few months ago.
Akatsuki is an enigma as well. A ninja who could keep so many terrifying rank S ninjas in check… And, a mysterious Sharingan-wielder who can phase through attacks and has Izanagi. Whoever their leader is, he or she must be a greater threat than Orochimaru.
And, there're the remaining Great Villages too. Even though things have quieted down for the time being, there is no doubt that they are preparing for the next Great War.”
Fujin looked at Hiruzen and Tsunade with full seriousness. He said, “I don't want to be unprepared when things eventually spiral out of control. If I don't use this rare window of opportunity to take myself to the next level, I can't say whether I'll ever get another opportunity to reach there.”
Silence spread through the room as everyone contemplated Fujin's words. Shizune and two Anbu Guards involuntarily nodded, agreeing with Fujin's arguments. Yet, Hiruzen and Tsunade weren't onboard. Things weren't truly calm yet. Orochimaru had kidnapped Sasuke less than two and a half weeks ago. They didn't know when Akatsuki would strike.
Not to mention, travelling outside was far riskier than staying inside the village. While there weren't many who could threaten Fujin in a direct battle, enemies could try to take him out using unconventional means. While the chance of something like that succeeding was still infinitesimally small, it was never zero.
Hiruzen and Tsunade didn't want to take any risks. However, Fujin's words and the seriousness in his voice left them with little choice. They couldn't refute a youngster who was thinking so much for the village. Both glanced at each other and realized they had come to the same decision.
Tsunade sighed and muttered, “Alright, but take care, Fujin. Even though you're strong and have gone on countless missions, it's still risky to stay out of the village for a long term. It isn't like your Anbu days when no one knew much about you. Today, every enemy village and even an organization like Akatsuki wants to see you dead.”
Fujin smiled and said, “Don't worry. I'll be careful.”
Hiruzen added, “Take communication tags with you. If something comes up, we'll call you back using it.”
Fujin nodded. The two senior ninjas imparted some of their knowledge and experiences to Fujin before letting him leave. Once Fujin left, Hiruzen sighed, “They grow so quickly… I wanted to stop him, but how am I supposed to say no when the Will of Fire burns so intensely in him…”
Tsunade nodded, “Hmm. Even though he is shameless, he always thinks of the village. Still… His thirst for ninjutsu and forbidden techniques reminded me of Orochimaru. I didn't think he would have an adventurous spirit like Jiraiya.”
She added with a chuckle, “Who would have thought? I wonder how his journey will change him…”
Hiruzen muttered, “With some luck, his shamelessness might decrease. Though knowing him…”
Hiruzen sighed again. He wasn't particularly looking forward to a Fujin who had experienced more of the deadly and treacherous ninja world. In fact, he was already feeling a headache.
Comments
Devil Hex
Doing better brother. Will upload soon :)
TrustZee
Does anyone have a way to contact Hex? How is he doing? He hasn't been seen in a while.
One piece #1
Moreeeeee
Devine Satanus
It's saturday. It's his offday
kash_kxng
Update??
Jorge Leon Castanos
Is there gonna be Chapter today?
Mael
Chapter today ?
Rubén López
I have problems with that Kakashi, on paper a lot of the things that happen sound good, but it kind of feels off track. And he gets together with Orochimaru as if he were the Orochimaru from Boruto and not the Orochimaru from Naruto, I mean it's not even like the Danzl and Orochimaru relationship, something feels missing, and there was a time travel that was a big no on my suspension of disbelief scale.
Luso
Time skip time skip time skip.
Kwabena Kumi
I think this time of exploration should not be skipped at all....I think it gives an opportunity to build a new world in the story that can only be told when outside the village a fan-fic that only deals with the village alone and doesn't have a uniqueness to it becomes disappointing...so im looking forward to what that looks like...hex being sick is a priority in him getting healthy so if he needs time he should take that time to get better
TrustZee
I just remembered about the doubles that Team Guy fought during the rescue of the Kazekage. What would a fight between Fujin and his double be like?
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Thank you for the chapter
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Such an intricate scam by Fujin. They had no chance and fell for it hook, line and sinker.
Devine Satanus
The beginning is relatively good. SPOILER: Kakashi messes up and Orochimaru finds about the future. Because Orochimaru is Orochimaru he of course acts accordingly. All of the future knowledge is gone and everything is fucked up. After that I didn't finish the fic. Kakashi acted too dumb because who the hell writes it all down. Ok in his defense he had some safety measures but Orochimaru still found it out.
Pietro
And what does he say? Is It good?
Zaoprimo
I am of the opinion that since all ninja were born from one person, that same person could go to other nations and create other ninja, this other kingdom could also be one from which jashin was born, I also wondered but if the long teeth said that about 200 years before there was someone who made the contract with them, it could very well be someone from another nation
Rubén López
Well it doesn't seem to be that way, in the chapter after the battle against Roshi traveling around the ocean it is seen that due to the large sea beasts and climate, almost no person has explored outside of the elemental lands and although there are islands, there are no humans, but even so they could only see a little so who knows.
Micky
I just saw your review on “naruto: the strongest kakashi” xd
Zaoprimo
finally he can understand if there are other kingdoms outside of the 5 big villages, maybe in the world there are other kingdoms with humans
تركي القحطاني
Decrease? Best joke I ever heard.
G 21
Thanks for the chapter, get better
Raghav S
Take a nice week long break
Kwabena Kumi
I agree but also waste of time...he needs absolute strength then he can develop it...right now hes not at that point..mind u sasuke has 3 years to come back from training...not long after that is the war...lets say a year..he won't last against madara if he doesnt prepare
Gabriel Franco
A time skip is good, but maybe he could do something like what happens in One Piece—just a couple of chapters showing how the Phantom Society has grown, the first steps of Senjutsu, and maybe some advances in the Kekkai too. Today's chapter is a good ending to this arc, and since he is sick, he could take one week off
David Rafael Tamir
I hope he will go to his secret faction and develop it for a significant time of those 2 years
Scott Fellman
Ice goddess reborn as narutos twin sister had a pretty shameless deity in it
Kwabena Kumi
Thanks for the chapter hex...much appreciated...get well soon don't over do it...cuz it's getting juicy..gotta be healthy
Kwabena Kumi
If he comes back with jus modifiers of rasengan I know fujin would be pissed...hes gotta be better in other things too
Kwabena Kumi
😂😂😂..y is this sound perfect when it comes to him...won't be surprised if that is the case
Brandon Sureda
Very much appreciated
Qweku_v
Great chapter. Hope you feel better soon
Kenny
Totally agree, seconded, hear hear!
Scott Fellman
Shamelessness is the mark of God hood.
EmmericH.
Honestly, it's the perfect time in the story for you to take a well deserved break, and I would be bold enough to say that you should make an ellipse until the Shippuden timeline or at least fast forward the events just enough to get an idea on what Fujin did during those 2 years, but you do you, whatever you decide for your story we have your back, take care, and come back to us in good health 👊
rain
my glorious noir haired wind blessed king is gonna come back to the village tall and handsome 😩 give him the yoo joonghyuk and its wraps
Efraín Mendoza
Thanks for the chapter. Get well soon!
Zypharus
Thanks for the chapter.... Hope you get well and start mastering the KKgenkai of Swift Release
Landlord
Its time for the 2 year Naruto timeskip trope!
Kelevra
Phantom shelter?
Kelevra
I have a feeling his summons will wanna wait a bit after seeing his exponential increase in chakra and be like, your chakra is too volatile at the moment and your body more potential left before introducing you to nature chakra 😂
Mr Falcon
The fire of shamelessness is burning strong
Devine Satanus
Hopefully he will finally learn senjutsu
Rubén López
Edit. Because Orochimaru and Phantom Society is something I can see happening although who knows and it's bad luck XD.
Rubén López
A great wish was satisfied with the interaction between Tsunade and Fujin, now I can't wait to find out what the reunion between Fujin and Naruto will be like in a time skip, unless something unexpected happens in the middle, which is still a possibility due to the surprises that the fic sometimes has in happening some things. If Naruto returns only with the biggest Rasengan, I won't stop laughing at Fujin's torture and mockery.
Jonnylawz0
Hell yh more fujin adventures 🥳
Devine Satanus
HAHAHAHA🤣🤣🤣🤣 These interactions always make me laugh like a maniac
Kelevra
Time for fillers and Movie stuff maybe? Maybe more information on how his organisation is doing and taking it to another level? More trouble by Akuru? Maybe going to Kiri? What is next for our favourite hero do you think? I highly doubt it would be just training as he can already do all that in Konoha
Bilal Asfad
Great chapter
Hibrael Pereira
Thanks for the chapter
Bilal Asfad
First baby
