In Konoha, at the start, Hinata was given the Tenseigan.

"Perhaps they're just trying to create a mystery."

"No, he just helped his teammate dodge Kakuzu-sama's attack from a distance."

The wandering ninjas were abuzz with discussion; in the ninja world, flying was still no easy feat.

They mostly rely on ninja beasts and tools to achieve short-distance flight.

The fact that Xia Mu can suspend himself in mid-air so casually is still quite frightening.

"Interesting kid, let me see what you're capable of."

Kakuzu's voice was deep, his gaze fixed intently on Natsuki.

Having dominated the ninja world for decades and managed to escape from the First Hokage, he is a thoughtful and calm individual.

Countless times he escaped danger not because of his strange abilities, but because of his thoughtful mind.

I just saw Kiba Inuzuka being pulled away out of thin air.

He kept a close eye on it and secretly noticed this exceptionally handsome boy.

Now I see him levitating out of thin air.

He was secretly surprised.

He had only seen this method used on one person.

That's his current leader, Pain of the Akatsuki!

"Could this guy have some connection with the leader?"

A thought flashed through his mind, making Kakuzu even more hesitant to act rashly.

"Agumon!"

Just then, Xia Mu waved to someone behind him.

A strange-looking monster with a big head and a small body came running over, huffing and puffing.

Then, under the astonished and uncertain gazes of everyone, Natsuki slammed his right hand hard on Agumon's head.

"Agumon evolves!"

……

Agumon tilted its head, blinked, and stared at its master with a puzzled look.

The entire room fell silent; we stared at each other.

I thought this boy with strange abilities was planning something amazing, but it turned out...

It was a dud.

"Hahaha, wrong posture, let's try again!"

Xia Mu quickly chuckled and placed his palm on Agumon's head again.

"Evolve, Agumon!"

……

After a brief silence.

The wandering ninjas finally started making a ruckus.

"You think you can make a beast evolve just by taking a random picture?"

"I feel like this kid is playing us."

"He's definitely stalling for time, waiting for Konoha's reinforcements."

"Everyone, go ahead and kill him."

Suddenly, some wandering ninjas rushed up from the side away from Kakuzu.

But they hadn't yet reached Xia Mu.

Mirrors formed from frozen ice rose up from the ground in concentric circles.

Several wandering ninjas who ran over were instantly knocked to the ground.

"Magic Mirror Ice Crystal!"

The one who made the move was Bai, who possessed a special bloodline limit.

"Could it be that I'm wrong, and he has no connection to the leader? Is it just some unknown little trick?"

Kakuzu, who was keeping a close eye on Natsuki, found that this boy, who possessed the same abilities as the leader, showed no other abnormalities.

He was not wearing a ring that symbolized his membership in the Akatsuki.

Even when faced with danger, they need the protection of others.

"It seems I was overthinking things. If that's the case, then you have no reason to exist."

Fire Release: Head Hardening!

A vast expanse of flames, surging and roaring like the sea, burst forth.

The first to be affected was the magic mirror ice crystals made by Bai.

Layer upon layer of ice mirrors stood upright, and large sections of the ice walls melted away in an instant.

……

"Xia Mu, is this the opportunity for evolution?"

Kiba Inuzuka's small eyes shone brightly.

"Uh, yeah."

Xia Mu glanced at Agumon, whose head was spinning from being slapped, and nodded a little awkwardly.

Compared to the disbelief of the others, who thought Xia Mu was playing a trick on them.

However, Kiba Inuzuka, who was Natsuki's companion and had already witnessed Natsuki successfully evolve into a lizard and become an Agumon, believed it without a doubt.

So that's why I've been trying to evolve Akamaru but it just won't.

The timing was wrong.

So, let's go!

Kiba Inuzuka summoned Akamaru and slammed his right hand down on Akamaru's head:

"Red Marumon, evolve!"

After a while, the only sounds in the air were the constant attacks of flames and the crackling of burning leaves.

There were no further abnormalities.

"Hahahahaha."

"As expected, they're just here to make us laugh."

"These are the ninjas of Konoha?"

"There's nothing to be afraid of. Once that little girl's ice shield ninjutsu is broken by Lord Kakuzu, that will be their death day."

The densely packed wandering ninjas in the distance burst into loud laughter.

I initially thought something unexpected might happen, but it seems there aren't that many surprises to come.

They can just rush behind Lord Kakuzu and get some mission rewards safely.

"Natsuki-kun, Kiba, run!"

"I... I can't hold on much longer."

Bai, who was blocking Xia Mu and the others, turned his head and urged them with difficulty.

Fine beads of sweat quickly slid down her delicate face.

One after another, mirrors of ice rose up ten meters ahead, melted, and were swallowed by the sea of ​​fire.

"No, it can be done, it can be done."

Kiba Inuzuka became even more anxious after seeing Shiro's condition.

He pressed his right hand down hard on Akamaru's head again.

"Please, I believe you can do it."

"Red Marumon, evolve!!!"

A dazzling pillar of light shot up from the ground...

101: The Wrong Evolution, Zombie Hellhound!

"If anything happens to Bai, I will tear you to pieces!"

"These small fry can't protect you."

The mansion of Cado was now littered with corpses lying haphazardly.

In the most luxurious bedroom, the short-statured Gato was being held by the neck and lifted into the air by Zabuza.