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Chapter 886 : An Alibi
🕑 Added 2025-03-11 22:15:01 +0000 UTC“Me? What did I do?” Fujin asked with a face full of confusion. If a stranger saw his expression, they would immediately assume he was completely innocent and being framed by others. Unfortunately, Tsunade, Shizune and the Anbu Guards knew a lot about him.
Tsunade sighed, “You want to feign ignorance again? Sigh… Shizune, get that scroll!”
Shizune immediately replied, “Yes, Lady Tsunade!”
While Shizune looked for Iwagakure's scroll, Tsunade said, “You managed to enter undetected once again…”
Fujin shrugged, “Though the seal formation is good, it can't stall a Grandmaster for long. Unless you can get new seals which aren't known to other villages, or follow my recommendation, it is impossible.”
Tsunade frowned, ‘Neither of those is easy. It's been years since we found the seals left behind by the Jashin fanatics, but our research into them hasn't yielded any results. As for his suggestion… It's so ludicrous that I can't even consider it!’
Needless to say, Fujin's recommendation involved more than a couple of million seals. Though Konoha had the capability of creating such a formation, maintaining it was more or less impossible. If there ever came a time when Konoha no longer possessed any Grandmasters, the village would be doomed.
Tsunade muttered, “We don't have any choice for now. Just give the barrier team your report. They can continue refining the seal formation.”
Fujin nodded and accepted the scroll Shizune handed him. As he read, Tsunade asked, “Do you want to say you had nothing to do with this incident?”
Fujin read the report carefully before answering with complete confidence, “Yup, I haven't been to Iwagakure. Besides, is this report even reliable? Someone fought Roshi and Third Tsuchikage in the village and escaped unscathed while someone else plundered them? Since when did Iwagakure become so incompetent? It sounds like they're making up excuses to pick a fight with us. Hmph, perhaps I should pay them a visit for real.”
Fujin's words were so full of confidence and his tone was so righteous that Shizune and the Anbu Guards started doubting his involvement. On the other hand, Tsunade's left eyebrow twitched in annoyance. She realized, ‘There's no doubt! It's his doing!’
She answered, “It is true. We received reports from our spies confirming the events.”
Once again, surprise appeared on Fujin's face as he replied, “Eh? For real? Hmm, perhaps I should really go pay them a visit then. What do you think, Lady Tsunade? Do you have any targets in Iwagakure? As long as I don't run into Roshi or the old Tsuchikage, I should be fine.”
Tsunade's patience finally ran out and she exploded, “That's enough messing around. This matter isn't a joke. If we don't handle it properly, our relationship with Iwagakure will turn hostile. Even though we are in better shape, this isn't the right time for a war. You know very well how much a war will disrupt our plans. What am I supposed to reply to maintain the peace?”
The atmosphere in the office became serious. As one of the top ninjas in the village and someone who held a seat on the council, Fujin was well aware of Konoha's plans.
Since he began his little adventure, Konoha had completely revamped the academy, implementing both the changes he recommended along with a slew of other reforms. Konoha was serious about making their next generation far stronger than other villages.
At the same time, the existing ninjas weren't ignored. The Guidance Hall had become such a big hit that Konoha had to construct a second one to reduce traffic in the first Guidance Hall. Of course, it also brought the village massive economic gains, much like the gift Fujin gave Hiruzen.
In addition, Tsunade had a team of retired veteran ninjas look for promising talents among the younger ninjas. So far, over 250 young ninjas were inducted into the Anbu. Konoha's goal was to find over a thousand such ninjas and create an entirely new elite force over the next 5 to 7 years, much like what Kumogakure was doing.
However, Kumogakure was doing so to make up for the losses inflicted by Fujin and Akuro while Konoha was increasing its strength further. The difference between the two villages was apparent. So, Konoha wanted to patiently bide their time and increase the difference further instead of acting recklessly like Kumogakure.
Unfortunately for Konoha, Fujin didn't give a fuck about those plans. For him, everything apart from his strength was secondary. He shrugged and answered, “What else can we respond with? Simply decline our involvement and accuse them of trying to start hostilities if they cannot provide any proof for the claims in this report.”
He glanced at the report again, before adding, “As for whether Elder Danzo is involved or not, you'll need to do a thorough investigation. Him acting independently will harm our interests. Of course, we will have to deny his involvement even if he's involved. Just reply to them that Elder Danzo was always in the village and deny the existence of Root.”
Tsunade cursed internally, ‘This brat! He's clearly the one behind it and he wants me to investigate Danzo? That said, this might be a good opportunity. He has started acting up again since the surveillance on Root decreased. I can use this to cut his wings again…’
She snapped out of her thoughts as Fujin continued, “As for me, I was in the Land of Noodles for the last couple of weeks.”
Tsunade raised an eyebrow and asked, “So, if I write the Daimyo of Land of Noodles a letter, you want to say he'll acknowledge your presence there?”
Fujin nodded, “Of course he will. Just add that I loved his hospitality and their food and let him know I'll pay them a visit again in a few weeks.”
Once again, Tsunade's eyebrows twitched in annoyance as Shizune and the Anbu Guards wondered, ‘Is he saying he was there or is he threatening the Daimyo to provide an alibi?’
Needless to say, everyone in the room clearly understood that the Daimyo wouldn't have any choice but to accept it. Despite his inaction in recent times, the fear of the Spectral Swordsman hadn't decreased one bit. On the contrary, it had only increased due to Fujin's actions.
In the end, Tsunade sighed tiredly, “Leave, I'll take care of the situation.”
At the same time, she cursed internally, ‘Jiraiya… You better not return to the village any time soon!’
Fujin chuckled internally at her reaction, ‘Why didn't you simply do that? As if I'll acknowledge causing such a major issue. Even if everyone guesses it's me, what can they do as long as I refuse to accept responsibility?’
Fujin smiled and said, “Good luck, Lady Tsunade. Let me know if I can help. By the way, do you know where the old man is?”
Tsunade muttered, “He should be in the same training ground.”
Fujin thanked her, before disappearing from the office, leaving Tsunade to deal with the fallout of his actions. As he flickered across Konoha, Fujin thought, ‘I didn't expect Onoki to take the diplomatic route… To hold back his forces after such a humiliation, his patience is admirable. By comparison, Ay kept exposing his forces, eventually giving me an opportunity to steal a portion of Matatabi's chakra. That said, I wonder how Onoki would have reacted if I had used Wind jutsus?’
Fujin didn't believe Onoki would show similar restraint. Unfortunately, doing so would have escalated the issue beyond what Fujin wanted since he'd be forced to stay in the village to prepare for Iwagakure's counterattack.
“Hmm?” Fujin barely reached the training ground when he sensed a chakra fluctuation. Moments later, a black flame spread through the training ground. Fujin observed, ‘A near perfect combination of Yang and Fire Release… It still lacks compared to what he used against Orochimaru. He still hasn't reached his previous mastery of chakra control.’
Hiruzen, who was busy training, suddenly stopped and looked behind. Moments later, Fujin's figure appeared behind him. A smile appeared on his face, as he said, “Fujin, good to see you back.”
Fujin smiled, “Good to see you as well, Grandpa.”
Comments
V STAN
Y'all already know that Hiruzen felt a chill when Fujin called him Grandpa
Devil Hex
Hmm, not sure tbh. That jutsu is strange and we only saw it once. Fujin is well aware of himself despite all his actions and isn't obsessed like say how Kabuto was.
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Thanks for the chapter
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Gramps Hiruzen gonna have to do research on Edo Tensei soon I guess 🤣
Ren
Sleep well 😊
Mohammed Sheekh
Give it another hour, if no chapter then he's definitely asleep, we will get the chapter earlier afternoon I guess
Devine
Are you asleep?
a
Update?
Grey
Eta?
Yamir
Well it really doesn't matter because everyone able to use izanami doesn't know fujin secret, so there is no reason to for them to use against him.
Dip
I don't think it would work on fujin as we're not even sure if he has a " destiny" to speak of And it only worked so well against Kabuto because he was denying destiny by trying to become Orochimaru
Marcus Hernandez
Tsunade about to have an aneurysm
Yamir
Danzo should be able to use it, itachi use it in the manga, Obito also should be able to use it and Madara of course. Sasuke and Kakashi should not be able to use it.
Devine
But you need the sharingan, right? And they maybe know about it but don't know how to use it.
Yamir
Basically izanami trap you in a loop untill you accept your destiny. Also itachi in the manga said that the Uchiha was abusing izanagi so a group stopped them by using izanami so should be common knowledge for historians.
Devine
How do you mean exactly? Also who could use it? Danzo, obito, madara, sasuke, itachi and Orochimaru(?)
Yamir
Could Izanami one-shot Fujin? Given that Fujin is constantly manipulating fate for his own benefit, Izanami might be effective against him. But the counterargument is that no character possesses the knowledge to realize that Izanami could work against Fujin, is likely that only the Sage of Six Paths notice fujins business.
Devil Hex
Ty
Devil Hex
Similar as yesterday (3-5 hours)
Mael
Eta ?
Kelevra
I have always been a proponent of Hashirama being predisposed to nature chakra and that is why he has wood release which is a combination of Water, Earth, Yin/yang and mature chakra maybe idk
Yamir
Is highly likely that Hashirama got his sage mode thanks to his wood release since this enchance his wood jutsus. The sabertooth beast already promised that in 2 years(before timeskip) they will teach fujin sage mode.
Kelevra
That is one aspect yeah, but I also think they will serve as epic sparring partners
Book Warm
True, ngl esp tensei pretty benefits to fujin, unlike other use it as combat force, fujin would definitely use it to learn shits ton of knowledge, lost jutsu
Kelevra
He might take advantage of it though or gatekeep the Edo tensei knowledge
Book Warm
Even if grandpa third know, he won’t do anything about it, fujin already in his faction. Third can be too soft sometimes, like danzo, orochimaru who keep back step grandpa third, he still not want to kill any of them, not to mention fujin don’t have any hostile intentions towards him.
Kelevra
Im assuming due to him having a blood contract basically with his summons, that he will get their kind of senjutsu, I’m theorising if he wanted the pure senjutsu like the first hokage he’d need to not have a summoning or evolve to that point further down the road
Book Warm
I wonder how strong senjutsu fujin got is, at least it eliminates one of his weaknesses against pain chakra absorption ability. That’s said “ I wonder if fujin master senjutsu with the help of his summon beast like jiraiya sage mode that make him have frog like appearance when he in sage mode, will fujin have similar appearance like his summon beast? Maybe have wings? Or Fujin will be the second person to master senjutsu without relying on his summon beast help like sage of six paths
Kelevra
I wonder if this incident won’t give Hiruzen increased suspicions about Fujin being Akuro
Noosemaker
Thanks for the chapter dad
Qweku_v
Thanks
Colin
A year
Yamir
Madara also has purple lightning and purple storm release🤔.
Yamir
Plasma release?
cory hawks
Hoping to see a Fire and Lighting Kekki Genkai, there are some good ideas about what it could be.
hector lyng
Can someone tell me how much time has passed since he left on his trip, and what happened to the sea beast he was about to fight?
Mr Falcon
'Grandpa', have you got a home coming gift for your most talented and dedicated younglings like a scroll of forbidden jutsus
Evrit hansn
I have a feeling everytime Fujin calls the third grandpa that he wants to test himself against sasuke? And I kind of like how passive he is with danzo, just telling everyone to look and everyone just not looking. Danzo is allergic to light and everyone just forgets that allowing him to fester.
Sully
Yamir
Cool
Mohammed Sheekh
Purple lighting is considered the pinnacle of lightning release since hokage kakashi uses it
Kwabena Kumi
There is ofcourse the blue lightning with chidori
Devil Hex
Have some plans regarding it. We already saw Sakumo's White Lightning here (not canon). I'll likely focus more on Fujin's lightning when he learns Senjutsu.
Loni
Yes o can't wait for the next chapter
Abz_jm
Every chapter I read got me fiending for the next one😔 these mini cliffhangers should be illegal bro
Dip
Oh no he said granpa! Run Hiruzen! Runnn!!!
Kelevra
I wonder when you’ll do the introductions of colours when it comes to lightning release seeing as it’s already being introduced when it comes to fire, in canon we have black and purple lightning, am unsure if there is others
