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Chapter 853 : Passing the Torch?
🕑 Added 2025-01-19 12:14:40 +0000 UTCSurprise appeared on Fujin's face as he heard the news from Monkey. Fujin glanced in the direction of Hokage Building and thought, ‘Now that's something I never expected to see. And to think that this happened without my direct intervention too. I wonder what happened to make Hiruzen, Koharu and Homura leave the council at the same time…’
Knowing their natures, Fujin could only think of one possible reason. He realized, ‘The Uchiha Massacre… Hiruzen must have informed Tsunade about the truth. Itachi's little visit must be the trigger. To think he'd do this after surviving…’
This realization surprised Fujin as much as the news. He knew very well that neither Homura nor Koharu would willingly give up their seats. However, he didn't expect Hiruzen to tell anyone about his biggest failure either. If the truth were to come to light, much of Hiruzen's reputation would be destroyed irrespective of how much he had done for the village… It was a big risk Hiruzen took.
Similarly, Tsunade was quite decisive as well. She swiftly eliminated the positions of the elders and even did it in a way that it looked like a natural succession of power. Of course, the more keen minds would find it odd and be suspicious, but connecting the dots to the Uchiha Massacre was more or less impossible unless one already knew the truth like Fujin did. That said, Fujin didn't completely agree with Tsunade's decision.
Fujin thought, ‘While she was very decisive, she also gave up on some free labour… Koharu and Homura's situations are much different than in the original story. My existence and frequent clashes with them have lowered their prestige and standing considerably.
If we ever clashed like I did with Danzo, the clan leaders will take my side. Be it because of my youth, any past differences they may have with the elders or they'd just prefer to deal with someone younger and less experienced than those two old schemers.
As a result, they were under a lot of pressure to keep their power. How readily they agreed to accept the tiresome responsibilities of implementing the changes to the academy just proves that. Instead of taking away their seats, she could have worked them until they retired voluntarily. Oh well, her choice. It's not like I have to go do the work.’
Fujin said, “Thank you for letting me know. Is there something else?”
Monkey answered, “No. Everything else in the village is as usual.”
Fujin sent him away. Just like Fujin, the other council members were informed about the same before the news slowly spread throughout the village. Most viewed it as the older generation passing the torch to the next one. However, the council members knew very well how much the elders loved their powers.
Shikaku couldn't help but wonder, ‘Exactly what did she have to make both of them retire? Whatever it is must also incriminate Lord Third or perhaps is bad for the village and he gave up his seat to prevent any bad blood. Though, it is also possible he did it just due to his injuries. With his eldest son taking his seat in the council, he won't be losing much influence unlike the other two.’
Others had similar guesses. In the training ground, Fujin muttered internally, ‘Quite a lot of strange events are occuring. I need to learn these jutsus quickly. I can master it at a later date. It's time to do that…’
Fujin spent a couple more days training. The speed at which his hair grew increased considerably, though it was far from Jiraiya's level or even a level Fujin deemed sufficient to use against rank S ninjas. Regardless, he learnt the Wild Lion's Mane jutsu, Needle Jizo jutsu, Hair Needle Senbon jutsu and Needle Hell jutsu in those two days.
On the next day, instead of going to the Training Ground, Fujin entered his basement and sat in front of a pot. Sensing the Shukaku's chakra sealed within the pot, Fujin sighed, ‘Again, it has barely increased. It was 7.5% when I returned to the village. It's been 2 weeks and it hasn't even reached 7.6%...
No point in waiting any more. I didn't do it earlier because I needed Tsunade's help to increase my cellular activity. As I suspected, that process allowed her to inspect my body and chakra thoroughly. If my chakra reserves had grown that much, she'd have noticed. She could have even connected it with Shukaku if there's any lingering chakra left after I absorb it. But, now that it's done, I have no more reservations. It's time to see the Myriad Tetragram Seal in action!’
Fujin's expression became very serious. At the next moment, thousands of seals lit up in the large basement, isolating his basement from everything else. The density of seals was so ridiculously high that his basement was almost like a different space! Under Fujin's control, the seals on the pot started disappearing, and a dense, swirling mass of chakra floated out.
The chakra was a murky golden-brown, with streaks of black pulsating through it like veins. It seemed alive, constantly shifting and writhing as if seeking an outlet for its chaotic energy. Occasional wisps broke away from the main mass, releasing a faint hiss as they dissolved into the air. A faint pressure filled the basement, as though the chakra carried a primal, untamed essence. Had it not been for the seals in Fujin's house, every sensor and experienced ninja in Konoha would have felt the pressure and run towards Fujin's house to investigate!
Fujin observed it for a couple of minutes, his sharp eyes analyzing every detail. He thought, ‘Tsk… there's no sign of intelligence or consciousness, yet the chakra is so feral! As expected of a Tailed Beast's chakra.
The streaks of black are probably the remnants of Shukaku's malice, though at this size, it seems harmless. If this chakra had been twice or thrice its current size, I suspect it would have coalesced into something resembling an evil spirit irrespective of whether it developed intelligence. Perhaps I could experiment with that later. I don't think Shukaku or his siblings would mind it much.’
Fujin chuckled as new ideas flooded into his mind. He extended his left palm towards the chakra. A seal appeared on his palm and Shukaku's chakra was sucked into it. In the blink of an eye, the pressure in the basement disappeared and calmness returned. Closing his eyes, Fujin returned to his inner world.
Fujin's inner world was quite different from when he visited it the first time. Unlike the pitch-black darkness that filled his inner world initially, a faint glow illuminated most of his inner world now.
There were two sources that illuminated his inner world. The first was the artificial chakra lake. The lake was no longer empty. Instead, 20% of it was already filled! Until a few days ago, that would have been over 9 times Fujin's normal chakra reserves! However, due to the recent boost to his chakra reserves, it was just over 7 times Fujin's chakra reserves.
Since Fujin hadn't done intense training after the attack on the village, he always kept storing small portions of his chakra in the lake whenever he could. He had to be careful when he was on the march, but Fujin spent over a couple of weeks in the Land of Fire negotiating with Sunagakure and over a week and half experimenting with Tsunade. This was why the lake filled so quickly.
The second source of light was a new one. Until a few moments ago, the sphere in the sky of Fujin's inner world was completely empty. However, it now contained over 7.5% of Shukaku's chakra and emitted a yellow light.
Observing the sphere, Fujin raised an eyebrow and muttered, “Weird… There shouldn't be any light emitting from the sphere… Also, why is the light so dim? If it is being lit due to the chakra, shouldn't it be much brighter?”
Fujin carefully observed the sphere and realized, ‘I see. The sphere is completely suppressing Shukaku's chakra. Does it mean how bright the light is depends on how strong the chakra sealed inside it is? Perhaps had it been Kurama, the sphere might have looked like a mini-Sun. Still, why is the sphere emitting light? Based on my seals, nothing should have been emi… Eh?’
Fujin immediately noticed a couple more things that surprised him. The first one, he had expected, but the second caught him off guard.
As soon as it appeared, the sphere began refining Shukaku's chakra so that it could become compatible with Fujin and be absorbed by him with little to no backlash or side-effects. However, Shukaku's chakra was fighting back as Fujin predicted. What surprised Fujin was how intensely it was fighting back!
Fujin thought, ‘I didn't expect such a fierce struggle from chakra that doesn't have any sentience. If this is how intense 7.5% of Shukaku's chakra is, how intense would be a complete Tailed Beast? Fuck, it's resistance is stronger than the sphere's refinement. The sphere can't refine it all!’
[A/N: Next chapter in a few hours.]
Comments
Devil Hex
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Slade
Just for the lolz make a seal on the palm of his hands, when he goes to seal/steal chakra from the beasts, he can cosplay as android 19😂
Kwabena Kumi
Look at castlevania nocturne season 2 episode 1 to see how crazy it truly is...I don't think anyone can stop a monster like that
Kwabena Kumi
Bro alucard sword movements and abilities are god like...but fujin would need a god like sentient sword that's bound to him..the only way I can say it would work is if he surpasses tsunade in the ability of manipulating souls...then binding a soul to a legendary sword becoming his partner...that can contain it..itll either be a broad sword or in alucards case a very long thin sharp sword
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Thanks for the chapter 😁
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Fujin, the slave grinder 😅😅
Kwabena Kumi
That would be cold..but likely I don't know
kash_kxng
Exactly, yes for higher power quantity over quality isn't necessarily good but Fujin is a normal person with average talent who just trains a shit ton and uses his knowledge to his advantage except that it ALWAYS has risks. He has a general idea of how to increase his strength into this worlds upper tiers but he just needs time. The problem is that he's trying to achieve that level of strength in 3-4 years before the 4th war what others have had at least 2 decades to do. That's why it seems like he's rushing bc in order to take advantage of his knowledge he needs strength. Imagine if he tries to finesse a rinnegan from whoever has it at the time? 💀 Without FTG he's dead and even using it doesn't necessarily mean he can. Looking at things from a more broad perspective yes, his progression seems all over the place but for him to have the kind of impact and benefit in the way he wants, its necessary.
Kwabena Kumi
I agree with quality over quantity...yes fujin has many skills but they are all neccessary...is 'quality' has always been wind..him consistently improving his wind element with sage mode will create a quality he needs and the quantity on top of all that bridges the gap...but if he wants to surpass it he needs focus on 3 things...mind u hes a normal person...no bloodline or weird innate ability so he has to find his way in building a path for himself
Nyd. Studio
This is where most don't understand. Ninja have always be quality over quantity. Fujin is hugely 'quantity' right now, fuinjutsu, katon, shakuton, doton, raiton, Swordmanship, Sabertooth, all of those are quantity. His only 'quality' right now is his futon. It's good to be versatile & have 'quantity', but in S rank lv confrontations, you'll have to rely on 'quality'. Deidara & Sasori are S rank, while relying on 'only' puppetry & explosive arts. Naruto is a big exemple. Just shaddow clones & rasengan series. Konan just paper release. Obito just MS & Wood release. Hashirama, only sage & wood release. Minato FTG & rasengan (he made a name for himself & fought A & B formation without Sage Mode). 6 paths only go by that black orb, whereas they can pretty much use all jutsu. Quality >>> Quantity in naruto. Tsunade is only healing & big punch, but she can fight orichimaru who can use god knows how many jutsu. If Fujin wants to surpass Hashi & Madara, quantity won't help him. He need a huge quality leap. Hashi 'quality' are insane. He got monster cells(original), auto regen, Biju lv chakra, Wood release(original), arguably the most powerfull Sage mode(doesn't even meditate, just clap his hands). Madara even brought kyubi in, but for Hashi, kyubi should've been quality but was merely quantity for him. I don't see fujin reaching that lv by collecting power. Those are just quantity against the truly strong. Fujin is following the kakashi route. Kakashi was famous & reputed to knew 1000 jutsu. But those were just used against fodders. Or jonins at most. Against Elite jonins or S rank, kakashi would go raikiri series & kamui. Those are his 'quality'
Kelevra
Oh I know, but must still be a thought of his
kash_kxng
Senjutsu mastery, the Fuinjustu from jashin and MAYBE the uzumaki clan would definetly bridge the gap. He wouldn't be directly on the same level as hashi and madara but just one step below. Add FTG, domain, and his chakra that could end up as much as a tailed beast, an even they'll have to take him seriously
kash_kxng
Hex mentioned once that he won't go into the Boruto storyline. Although it'd be dope if he could, I feel like trying to incorporate Fujin into the Boruto storyline would be pretty complicated writing wise.
Devil Hex
Not sure. Maybe 1-2 hours
Devil Hex
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Sevensins
Eta?
Kelevra
Would be funny with a Menma personality
Kwabena Kumi
I don't think that's true....there are so many areas that has not been explored in naruto even by the original series...so there is definitely a high possibility he can...even the areas I mentioned are a tiny portion of it...not nearly all...if eur creative it can work for fujin...but it's not only fujin who should be that strong either...stronger opponents are always necessary for his growth
Diametric
He's already got two secret identities with goals and actions taken counter to Konoha's interest. What's one more?
Devil Hex
Ah, alright :)
Slade
should have Fujin go to the dragon vein or whatever and take that chakra.
Kelevra
I believe at some point he might not even care if it is too eye catching, he can easily seclude himself from the elemental nations by travelling to some far of continent or island. Can’t forget the enemies from Naruto are only the first obstacles, the ones from Boruto are even more strong
Kelevra
Though I do hope strongly that he will at some point start exploring fillers, game and other content which was not a part of the main series, quite s few interesting powers and objects there
Nyd. Studio
Honestly, even those things were no match for the otsutsuki and most did hide themselves, ran away or got sealed pretty fast. I wouldn't have much expectations from them unexplored entities.
Nyd. Studio
Fujin is only experiencing with tailed beast to find a way to boost his chakra reserve. I think he ain't looking for jinchuriki statut nor merging all their chakra to host a little jubi. That would be too eye-catching. I believe he gonna get stronger by truly understanding and mastering sage mode. As the story progresses, he may also get in touch with moryo, the demon world, jashin, satori, and other unexplored thing in the OG. He may also study or get the ocular power of that kid in his organisation (forgot his name)
Kelevra
I think those opportunities will come through his Akuro persona and his hidden organisation
Kelevra
I was always hoping for a little bit of each as some of the modes Naruto later becomes capable of require chakra from all 9 beasts
Kelevra
Very nice to see Fujin “failing” at something and being taken by surprise
Hibrael Pereira
Thanks for the chapter
Kwabena Kumi
What I am thinking of is that he needs to expose himself to things outside of the ninja world...but limited to the series for example...there being hidden clans exploring seals of jenshin(forgot the name) demon world which holds the shinigami..there are things that can be taken advantage of without something having no connection to naruto that would allow fujin to get crazy strong
Kwabena Kumi
That'll turn bad very fast...itll make him a rogue ninja and an enemy of the world if he was to do that..unless that's what hex's goal is..then that's not a problem
cory hawks
Really interesting, very Gold and Silver Brothers. I wonder if this will be the goal moving forward. Instead of getting one full Tailed Beast, just gain a tiny bit of each's Chakra.
Kwabena Kumi
I like the fact that shukaku chakra is fighting back because he doesn't grow too strong too fast...gradual progression makes it digestible
Kwabena Kumi
2 in a lot of stories 5he main character has a lot of "opportunities" along their journey of discovery in gaining power exceeding the norm ...so fujin has to leave the village to get to that level
Kwabena Kumi
I think this is where the story will take a turn to fan fic..we new this day was coming but in order to make fujin go from normal to god tier level there should be no limits
Qweku_v
Yeah me too. It could possibly materialize in the physical world like maybe Susano or something better
Rubén López
It's funny to imagine how powerful Fujin is and the path he's taken, and yet the way things escalated in the show, there's still the wall of being 1 x 1 against Hashirama and Madara, forget about Naruto Six Paths, or Sasuke Rinnegan. Not to mention those cheaters Outsusuki, simply the latter is what almost kills any fic that tries to take Boruto into account, which is why they either never take Boruto into account when building the Naruto fic story. Or they just make a short Boruto fic. But eliminating the alien part. Simply very alien to what you are looking for in Naruto, despite being its direct sequel, and it would be a lot to make a fanfic of an official fanfic.
Nyd. Studio
Honestly, the thing with Madara & Hashi is that they maximized their alien bloodline with indra & ashura chakra. Their spirituality is too strong. Like hex said, Fujin is normal. What i'm intrigued at is how Hex gonna make Fujin stronger than them. Fujin could learn all chakra transformation possible + sage mode, i would still see him below those two. The show told us all folks that without the purest divine tree bloodline, or bursted dojutsu, you can never reach certain level
Qweku_v
Thanks
Mohammed Sheekh
Hex would have to dip into the realm of hax for fujin to be on par with hashirama and madara, such as temperature control, he can make an environment absolute zero or be as hot as the core of a sun, or miniature sonic booms in an enemies body
Mohammed Sheekh
Can't find a fight scene of alucard using his sword by controlling it with telekinesis but essentially his sword can move around on its own, I definitely recommend castlevania though, perhaps you can gain a few ideas from it :)
Nyd. Studio
But, but... but Fujin must surpass them 👀
Devil Hex
Fujin is still normal. Madara and Hashirama are nuts 💀
Nyd. Studio
Fujin having a hard time with 7% of one tailed chakra? Madara took it all 100% of ten tailed beast chakra and it was just tuesday for him. Is Fujin lacking or Madara just goated?
Yamir
Yeah this seal is too much, I can imagine just evolving and become like a spirit guardian xd...
Mohammed Sheekh
WHAAAAAT YOU HAVENT WATCHED ITTTTTTT, seriously though you're missing out big time like biiig time
Devil Hex
Haven't watched it (tbh hearing for the first time 💀). Any good?
Mohammed Sheekh
So I was watching castlevania and I was wondering, it would be cool if fujin can have the same swordsmanship as alucard
Yamir
Nice
