I simultaneously traverse countless worlds

The three Li Mos discussed for a while without reaching a conclusion. The Li Mo from the late Qing Dynasty world seemed to have thought of something, and with a strange expression, looked at the Li Mo from the Naruto world, saying with a sigh, "Li Mo from Black Reef, at least you should be careful not to leave the Triad's territory. You even have a good relationship with that Robert. But now you're facing not only the Kirigakure Ninja Academy graduation exam, but also the threat of Zabuza Momochi..."

With the memories of the three Li Mos merged, they naturally learned about each other's situations. It can be said that compared to Li Mo from the late Qing Dynasty world, who was already a locally renowned martial artist, and Li Mo from the Black Reef world, who was relatively safe in the Triad territory, Li Mo from the Naruto world faced the most perilous situation. If he was not careful, he might really get his lunchbox and leave the stage.

"Fortunately, with your help, at least I have a clue now, and passing this ninja graduation exam shouldn't be too difficult..."

Upon hearing what Li Mo from the late Qing Dynasty world said, and seeing the amused look in Li Mo's eyes from the Black Reef world, Li Mo from the Naruto world's expression fell. However, thinking of his current situation, he cheered up and said with great certainty.

Before meeting the two different Li Mos, the Li Mo of the Naruto world would probably still be worried about the predicament he was facing. However, with the memories of the three merging, he already knew about his cheat ability. After coming to this space, he not only gained the memories of the other two worlds, but also shared the power of the two different worlds. Not to mention his superhuman physical qualities and close combat skills, the superposition of the spiritual power and even the soul power of the two worlds was the greatest help.

For example, Li Mo in the Naruto world has a feeling that his thinking is clearer now, and he has an instinctive urge to use the training techniques he obtained from the late Qing Dynasty world. Moreover, he is full of power, and according to estimates, his taijutsu power should not be inferior to that of a formal genin. He already has the life-saving capital that he can rely on to survive when he graduates from the ninja students in Kirigakure.

Of course, Li Mo from the late Qing Dynasty world and Li Mo from the Black Reef world also gained the memories and power of the other two. They certainly did not know whether their world could refine chakra, such an extraordinary power, but the fact that their physical fitness, mental strength, and even soul power had increased was already a remarkable improvement.

Even Li Mo from the Black Lagoon world is no match for automatic weapons, but he believes that with his martial arts skills and familiarity with firearms, he is definitely a top-level master of the Double Flower Red Stick. As for Li Mo from the late Qing Dynasty world, he feels that he is likely to step into the upper stage of the hard power. If he goes back and familiarizes himself with it more, he may even be able to achieve the transition from hard to soft, and then he can be hailed as a master of his own.

Moreover, it is unknown whether a new Li Mo will appear in the White Mist Space. The three Li Mos felt that if more versions of themselves appeared, their power would continue to increase, which would be a very exciting future!

Chapter 4 Change and Waiting (Please add to your favorites and vote!)

When Li Mo woke up, he was surprised to find himself still in the old dormitory of the Kirigakure Ninja Academy. However, the power surging through his limbs and the chakra that had increased several times over felt so real that he was not dreaming.

Li Mo, who hadn't slept well for the past two days, subconsciously squeezed the wooden kunai he was holding. The result was that the sturdy wooden kunai, which was no less durable than ordinary iron products, broke in his hand and shattered into several pieces. The subtle sound made him widen his eyes involuntarily, and then he realized that several of his classmates, who were at most familiar to him, had already left his dormitory!

[Looks like I'm not dreaming. I need to go out and test out this new power...]

Seeing the shattered wooden kunai in his hand, Li Mo's eyes gleamed. He pinched himself hard and felt the pain, but instinctively gritted his teeth and didn't make a sound. Instead, he thought to himself with delight.

Don't be fooled by its wooden shape; it's actually one of the teaching tools issued by the Kirigakure Ninja Academy. Its weight is similar to that of the kunai used by professional ninjas. While not particularly sharp, it can still kill someone at the right angle. When Li Mo first transmigrated, he found two of these wooden kunai beside him. One was placed in the most convenient and hidden spot on his bed, while he held the other in his hand as a form of psychological comfort.

After all, having the memories of that unfortunate ninja student doesn't mean Li Mo can skillfully use kunai, a short weapon, in combat. Moreover, would he dare to kill his enemy if real danger arises?

Now, Li Mo no longer had the worries he had before. With a cautious attitude, he carefully put away the broken wooden kunai fragments and then took another wooden kunai with him. When he got up and jumped off the bed, he was surprised to find that his head, which had been throbbing slightly before, had scabbed over and was no longer painful.

Now, Li Mo felt even more confident. He quickly ran to the cafeteria and grabbed two rice balls and a bowl of porridge for breakfast. While enjoying this simple but decent breakfast, he started heading towards the training ground of the Kirigakure Ninja Academy!

……

A few hours later, in a secluded spot at the training grounds of the Kirigakure Ninja Academy, Li Mo deftly fell from a balance training facility, landing five or six meters high without a scratch.

Such training scenarios are not surprising for recent graduates of the Kirigakure Ninja Academy. Kirigakure ninja students, who possess extraordinary power such as chakra, can easily defeat several soldiers wielding melee weapons. If their parents were ninjas and left behind a few ninjutsu techniques, they could easily crush a hundred-man squad of ordinary melee weapon soldiers. Even if their chakra doesn't allow them to use many powerful ninjutsu techniques, it is enough to deliver a devastating blow to ordinary soldiers wielding melee weapons.

Li Mo's performance wasn't particularly outstanding; it seemed to be just routine physical training for recovery. Among the ninja students about to take their graduation exams, it was completely unremarkable. People glanced at him but didn't pay much attention, as any of them could have reached the same level. However, if someone knew that Li Mo had achieved this without using any chakra, it would definitely attract a lot of attention.

In this situation, Li Mo was naturally not foolish enough to reveal his trump card directly. He simply trained and became very restrained. Then he found a secluded corner, sat down, and began to ponder the changes in himself!

"A physical body stronger than that of a grown man, enhanced mental strength and sharpened senses have greatly increased my chakra... Could this be considered beyond the level of a genin?"

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Li Mo quietly sat there and stretched his arms and legs, pretending to relax. In his mind, he was rapidly sensing the changes in his body, and the more he felt, the happier he became, to the point that he almost laughed out loud.

Heaven knows, when Li Mo discovered that he had transmigrated into the world of "Naruto", he was not even happy about transmigrating into the two-dimensional world. He immediately found that he was about to become a tragedy on the dinner table. The feeling of falling from heaven to hell was so maddening. Moreover, he was constantly on edge, not daring to let anyone discover his abnormality, and facing the gradual approach of life and death crisis. The psychological pressure was too great.

Now that he has discovered he has the ability to make a living, the feeling of relief is incredibly joyful. If it weren't for his experience as a corporate slave who has endured several years of hardship in society, and the insights gained from his experiences in two other worlds, Li Mo might have accidentally laughed out loud. At that time, being mistaken for being mentally ill would be a minor matter; the real problem would be being noticed. He really wouldn't underestimate the Hidden Mist Village in the Naruto world.

Although Kirigakure doesn't have a large role in the original Naruto anime, as one of the five great ninja villages that hides many secrets, Kirigakure's style of doing things is the most like those of real ninjas that Li Mo has ever seen. Putting aside their ninja training methods, their style of doing things is really ruthless. After receiving the memories, Li Mo had the idea of ​​never offending those ninjas.

Of course, Li Mo wasn't stupid. He felt that he now had some means to protect himself. It was fine against those ninja students, but if he attracted the attention of the ninjas from Kirigakure, it would be a terrible choice!

"If I were really going to face Zabuza Momochi, I wouldn't need to be so eager!"

Having calmed himself down a bit, Li Mo pondered his current strength and formed a rough plan for his upcoming assessment. He glanced discreetly at the not-so-bustling ninja academy, a growing certainty rising in his mind: "Besides, whether Kirigakure is as I imagine it to be or not, it's definitely not a good place..."

As a seasoned lurker and chatterbox who has discussed the hidden plots of the original Naruto anime with many netizens and speculated on its various settings, Li Mo naturally knows what Kirigakure is. Not only did it participate in the Third Shinobi World War, but it also failed and lost many ninjas, leading to a brutal purge within its ranks.

While some insightful netizens have analyzed that the Third and Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure were both under the control of Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha, which led them to rashly participate in the Third Shinobi World War and even carry out a brutal internal purge, otherwise they wouldn't have suffered heavy losses in the Third Shinobi World War first, and then the Fourth Mizukage's rise to power brought an even more cruel Blood Mist policy, which nearly crippled them.

However, Li Mo knew that he had no say in this matter. Even if he knew that Kirigakure was hiding many secrets, he didn't want to risk his life by trying to travel through time again. He shouldn't be looking for trouble on this issue!

……

In the following days, Li Mo familiarized himself with his new power while quietly preparing. He also noticed that the other ninja students were all on high alert, and their gazes toward each other were not friendly.

This is normal. The Land of Water is still largely in a feudal era, and the amount of money and resources that the Daimyo provides to Kirigakure each year is limited. Even as one of the five great ninja villages, Kirigakure's missions are also limited. However, the ninjas of Kirigakure obviously don't follow the example of those commoners. If they, who wield power, have no food, who knows what kind of situation will occur.

Therefore, Kirigakure imposed a strict tax burden on its villagers. Unless one became a formal ninja of Kirigakure, belonged to a family with a bloodline limit, or was a wealthy merchant with the backing of a daimyo or noble, the lives of ordinary villagers were very difficult. At most, they wouldn't starve to death. However, even so, compared to the frequent famine rumors outside Kirigakure, the lives of ordinary Kirigakure villagers were considered relatively good. Becoming a ninja or a ninja's family member was considered a middle-class level.

For the students who participated in the Kirigakure Ninja Academy, becoming a ninja was a chance to change their lives, so they naturally wouldn't let go of this rare and precious opportunity. As the Kirigakure Ninja Examination has been implemented for some time now, rumors have started to circulate. The ninja students only know that they will definitely have to compete with others. Although the hostility has begun to intensify, they have not yet taken action. At most, they have argued a few words with each other.

On the afternoon of the seventh day, when Li Mo was three years away, as the sun began to set, a sharp whistle blew, followed by a Mist Ninja shouting loudly to everyone:

"All graduates, assemble! Graduation assessments are about to begin!!!"

Chapter 5: The Graduation Assessment Begins! (New book, please add to your favorites and vote!)

"Listen up, everyone! You will all be going up to this island for a test in a little while. The test will last for a total of 24 hours!"

A little over an hour later, around 5 PM, a large ship flying the Kirigakure flag arrived at the edge of what appeared to be a fairly large island. A Jonin wearing a Kirigakure headband coldly turned his head, looked at the two hundred-plus students on the deck, pointed directly at the small island, and said with a sneer, "In 24 hours, you must return with at least two issued kunai to be considered to have passed the trial and become a formal Genin. If you have no kunai or only one, you are trash, and trash has no right to live..."

When he uttered these cold words, the Jonin from Kirigakure exuded a chilling killing intent, a terrifying feeling as if a sharp blade was pressed against everyone's throat. The ninja students who had just understood the meaning of his words trembled and could not question him. They looked at the people around them with great caution.

Without a doubt, the three-year education at the Hidden Mist Village Ninja Academy is extremely harsh. The students who become third-year graduates have seen classmates who failed the training or died accidentally in simulated battles. And now, the meaning of the Jonin in charge of the assessment is even more obvious: the Hidden Mist Village has no need for those who cannot protect their weapons or are incompetent. The fate of the losers is certainly unimaginable.

At this point, no ninja student had any objections. The education they received at the ninja academy taught them not to question the orders of their superiors and to always complete the tasks they were assigned. But now, facing a turning point where they could become official ninjas or ordinary villagers, every single one of those ninja students cast a dangerous glance at those around them. Even their former friends could become their next enemies.

At the very least, faced with the opportunity to become a ninja and the prospect of severe punishment, whether former friends can be trusted is a question worth considering for ninja students. Obviously, for ninja students who have received three years of training at the Kirigakure Ninja Academy, this choice is not difficult to make, or they may even proactively include so-called friends in their hunting grounds.

Seeing the increasingly strange atmosphere on the deck, the Kirigakure Jonin grinned, revealing a sinister smile. He then glanced at the sun, which was almost setting below the horizon, and immediately gave orders to the dozen or so Kirigakure ninja around him:

"Have all the students take a kunai and prepare to go to the island separately!"

……

Ten minutes later, several double-decker wooden boats brought more than two hundred ninja students to the edge of the island. As the leading ninjas saw the signal flare in the sky, they immediately ordered the ninja students on their boats to go into the sea and rush towards the island.

Faced with the cold gaze of the Mist Ninja leading the group, none of the ninja students dared to provoke them. They all obediently took a sharp metal kunai and two rice balls as supplies, and quickly jumped from the small wooden boat into the sea. They also tacitly avoided gathering together, and instead rushed towards the small island in groups of two or three, either individually or occasionally in pairs or groups of three.

As a marginalized member of the ninja students, Li Mo, who had few friends, acted alone quite naturally. He was inconspicuous among the group of more than forty ninja students. Not to mention the few Mist Ninjas who had no impression of Li Mo, even the ninja students who had occasionally seen Li Mo during training did not take this guy mixed in with them seriously. They all cautiously swam while observing their opponents around them, and once they reached the island, they quickly disappeared into the jungle.

Of the more than two hundred ninja students, apart from a few who got carried away and tried to fight immediately, the rest rushed into the island. They had no intention of fighting on the beach or reefs. Even if they won such a battle, it wouldn't mean much. They knew that the graduation assessment would take 24 hours, and they would need to obtain at least two kunai to pass. Revealing their strength in advance was a bad idea.

At least, the ninja academy in Kirigakure wouldn't teach its students to confront each other head-on. More than two hundred ninja students quickly disappeared into the island, while the small wooden boats and the large ship outside anchored and waited!

"Qingye, why did you change the graduation exam rules this year? Judging from the way those brats are looking at me, at most a third of them will survive after the graduation exam..."

Upon seeing over two hundred ninja students step onto the island, the Kirigakure Jonin in charge of the ninja academy became somewhat curious and spoke to the Jonin he knew who was in charge of the assessment, trying to find out the reason behind it.

"Tsk, isn't it precisely because the situation is a bit off right now that the Mizukage has given the order that the number of new ninjas this year can be reduced, but they must be elites..."

Upon hearing the question from the Kirigakure Jonin, the Jonin who had just given the order did not refuse. He explained the reason for carrying out the mission and also let the other ninjas know that the order he had just carried out was the Mizukage's command. Otherwise, if those civilians or ninjas from former ninja families knew about it, they might cause him some trouble if they were unaware of it.

After all, the relationship between the bloodline limit ninja clans and ordinary ninjas in Kirigakure has never been good. This Jonin, who belongs to the Mizukage's faction, does not want people to mistakenly think that he has already defected to the side of the bloodline limit ninja clans!

"I see……"

Upon hearing the Jonin's words, the person in charge of the Kirigakure Ninja Academy nodded, showing no doubt or even questioning of the Mizukage. Looking at the island where the smell of blood was already emanating, his expression remained very calm.

The Jonin in charge of the Ninja Academy didn't really care about the lives of the ninja students; he was simply worried that too many deaths would cause trouble. The Kirigakure Jonin who served as the Mizukage shared the same thought and didn't intend to take on the responsibility and potential consequences. As for the lives of the ninja students undergoing their graduation exams, they simply didn't care.

Not only were the two Jonin indifferent, but the other Kirigakure ninjas were also indifferent. As graduates of the previous Ninja Academy, they had also graduated with the blood of their classmates and even friends on their hands, so naturally they didn't care about the lives of the subsequent graduates!

……

"So, this assessment turned into a chaotic island survival trial. No wonder Zabuza Momochi had the chance to kill all the students in his class..."

At this moment, Li Mo, who had already landed on the island, was unaware of the discussion between the two Kirigakure Jonin behind him. However, looking at the island in front of him, which was large enough to keep hundreds of people on the move for several days, he understood the reason for Zabuza Momochi's achievements.

Obviously, if it were a one-on-one fight to determine the winner, even if Zabuza Momochi, a ninja student, was as strong as a regular genin, he couldn't possibly kill an entire ninja academy class. Besides, there were over two hundred graduates from the Kirigakure Ninja Academy in the class that Li Mo was in.

Without exaggeration, even excluding Li Mo, the transmigrator who concealed his strength, the two hundred-plus ninja students alone would be enough to overwhelm a Chunin squad head-on. Even if Chunin had stronger chakra, better killing techniques, or mastered more ninjutsu, a Chunin squad would likely be wiped out when faced with an absolute numerical disadvantage. This explains why Li Mo had previously wondered why Zabuza Momochi was able to kill all his fellow graduates. Regardless of the difference in strength, one should also consider whether the Kirigakure ninja in charge would agree.

Seeing that the graduation trial was on an island, and that there was only 24 hours of fighting time and a supply of just two rice balls, Li Mo estimated the general situation. It was likely that the more than two hundred ninja student council members had suffered heavy casualties in a large-scale battle, and that Zabuza Momochi was the only one who had a chance to kill the few remaining survivors.

As Li Mo was pondering in his mind and carefully advancing along the bushes, suddenly a clump of bushes at the edge of a large tree behind him transformed into a figure, who thrust a kunai at him!

Chapter 6 First Blood (New book, please add to your favorites and vote!)

Hurrah~!

Seeing that his kunai was about to pierce his target, the ninja student who had been hiding there waiting for his prey was excited. He believed that if his target took this hit, he would have no choice but to wait for death, and then he could reap the rewards of victory.

But in the next second, Li Mo's figure disappeared from his sight!

Do not!

To be precise, Li Mo, whose five senses had been greatly enhanced, had already discovered the ninja student who was trying to launch a sneak attack. However, he remained silent and waited until the other party launched the attack before leaping around to the other party's back like a nimble cat.

If someone were watching, they would see Li Mo bend over and leap in an instant, so fast that no one could react in time. At least the ninja student didn't react in time. By the time he realized something was wrong, the kunai in Li Mo's hand had already pierced his temple. The sharp kunai instantly pierced through the weak defense of the temple, went in directly, and twisted around.

This attack would be too much for any normal human to withstand. This ninja student wasn't some special bloodline limit holder. Even if he had extraordinary power like chakra, he would have died instantly!

"...Just as I thought, this is what killing feels like!"

Upon seeing the ninja student who had become a corpse, Li Mo's face paled slightly before returning to normal. He took a deep breath and took away the student's kunai and rice ball. He then ignored the corpse and muttered to himself as he walked away.

If it were Li Mo when he was still a modern-day office worker, it would be a little difficult for him to maintain such a nonchalant attitude. However, having merged with the power and memories of the other two worlds, he can now turn a blind eye to the situation of dead people.

It's important to know that both Li Mo from the Black Lagoon world and Li Mo from the late Qing Dynasty world have witnessed countless bloody scenes. The late Qing Dynasty world was already after the Second Opium War, and chaos and even deaths were not uncommon in various places. Roanapur in the Black Lagoon world can be described as a crime paradise, much more dangerous than Old Detroit at night. Gunfights take place every night, and you can often see automatic weapons and even RPGs. The scenes are much more exciting than Hollywood blockbusters.

Li Mo, who lived in the late Qing Dynasty world, had personally killed people, including dozens of bandits and other criminals. He had also seen more than three hundred dead bodies. Li Mo in the Black Lagoon world had not personally killed anyone, but he had seen plenty of bloody scenes. The place called Roanapura was never short of gunfights, and if you were unlucky, you might even get caught in the crossfire. It was not surprising to see a few corpses occasionally.

—In the original storyline of the Black Lagoon anime, Roanapur, a coastal city in Siam, was actually a chaotic place deliberately set up by the Siamese government in collusion with other forces. Smuggling, human trafficking, special drugs, intelligence trading, and many other things happened in Roanapur every day. The Siamese government turned a blind eye to it all. Various forces in Roanapur used force and money to talk. People would come to seize territory from time to time. Naturally, it was very easy for chaotic scenes to occur, comparable to Gotham City or Night City.

Even in America, where gunfights occur on average every day, it's hard to compare to the scenes in Roanapur. After all, at least the police in America are somewhat capable of handling things, while in Roanapur, it's purely a matter of all parties reaching a tacit balance. When disputes or thorny issues arise, it's not surprising that automatic weapons or even RGP rocket launchers are used, and the casualties are naturally far beyond what ordinary shooting cases can match.

Therefore, having absorbed the memories of Li Mo from the Black Reef World and Li Mo from the Late Qing Dynasty World, Li Mo was fully prepared for death and even killing. The first time he actually saw blood, he only felt slightly uncomfortable, and then he no longer felt anything unusual.

You said that after your first murder, you felt nauseous or your limbs went weak?

Well, it's not impossible. If you see a very bloody scene when you kill someone for the first time, this kind of situation is not too uncommon. Such scenes are very common in the era of cold weapons, such as slashing. However, shooting someone from a distance with a gun is not as offensive.

In short, it's common for an untrained ordinary person to lose their composure or experience some aftereffects when killing for the first time in a bloody scene. However, people with strong mental fortitude will fare much better. Li Mo, with his powerful mental strength and the fusion of memories from two past experiences of bloodshed and even personal killing, kills with exceptional cleanliness and efficiency. The ninja student who attempted a sneak attack was instantly killed, unable to even mount a last-ditch counterattack before passing away.

For Li Mo, the feeling of having the first drop of blood on his hands was not pleasant, but he also knew that if he hesitated, he might be killed by the other ninja students. So he calmed down and began to carefully explore the island.