Game Merchants Starting from the Ninja World.

Chapter 5 Fermentation

Hokage Building.

Amidst swirling smoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the ninjutsu expert known as the strongest Hokage, sat with a grave expression, constantly puffing on his pipe.

Asuma was kneeling, with two support Chunin, Kabuto Yakushi, Naruto Uzumaki, and Neji Hyuga behind him.

After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice rang out from the smoke: "This is too absurd. Is there any evidence?"

Even though he knew that Sarutobi Asuma was his biological son and an elite Jonin loyal to Konoha.

However, he must remain skeptical until there is absolute evidence.

This is the mindset that the Kage of the most powerful ninja village must possess.

Asuma remained kneeling, extended his hand, and a faint white light appeared.

A beginner's short sword appeared out of thin air.

"No chakra fluctuations..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes twitched, his eyelids lifted, and he stared intently at the beginner's short sword.

The ability to conjure objects out of thin air is not uncommon in the ninja world.

Whether it's a ninjutsu scroll or an expensive ninja tool pouch, both can store items and can be released using only chakra.

He was known as the "Ninja Doctor" because he possessed and knew many secret techniques.

However, they all require the release of chakra, and even Sage Mode cannot escape the aura of physical and spiritual energy.

It can be said that chakra is the source of all extraordinary abilities in the ninja world.

"A mysterious game that can transport people to another world, a shop where you can even exchange bloodline limits, and a power that makes you stronger by leveling up."

Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself, seemingly deep in thought.

He has already sent ninjas to investigate the black tower that appeared out of nowhere.

The conclusion was that it was untouchable.

It can be seen clearly, but it's as if there's a distance in time and space between us, and we can't touch it no matter what we do.

After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi, his face serious, exhaled a puff of smoke that had faded in color, and said, "If it's true, do you know what this means?"

war.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say it aloud, but his eyes revealed his thoughts.

It is not easy for the ninja world to maintain a brief period of peace.

Even now, there are still wandering ninjas and rogue ninjas causing trouble everywhere, but these are all localized, small-scale conflicts.

But the emergence of the cycle of reincarnation games,

Game items that can be brought into reality, methods to overcome talent limitations and long-term training, ways to become stronger by hunting corrupted monsters, and the exchange of countless bloodline limits and magical items in the shop...

Even someone who has lived half a lifetime and weathered countless storms still gets their heart pounding just thinking about it.

He did not believe that the shadows of the other four great nations could resist temptation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and said with particular seriousness, "Asuma Sarutobi, the S-rank mission you guaranteed has been successful. You will serve as the captain of this mission."

"Make sure to contact and win over the commoners, nobles and guards of the Fire Kingdom who appear in the Reincarnation Game."

Report any situation immediately!

Such an important event should, in principle, require the dispatch of an elite team composed entirely of Jonin.

However, no way to become a player has been found yet, so Asuma can lead the genin to investigate first.

"yes!"

Asma looked serious and lowered his head slightly.

Kabuto kept his head down, the reflection from his glasses obscuring his eyes. Facing a powerful Kage like the Hokage at such close range, it would be easy for his disguise to be exposed.

Fortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention was focused on the Rinne Game, which prevented him from revealing any flaws.

Normally, missions are reviewed and approved by the logistics department before being directly issued to the ninjas.

Only a few commissions are officially issued with the Hokage's seal.

The S-rank commission for the "Rin-ga-gi" incident was stamped and delivered as quickly as possible to the Konoha clan involved with Hyuga Neji, as well as Hatake Kakashi, the Jonin who led Naruto Uzumaki.

The mission's duration is unknown, and all actions of the ninja during this period will be under the full command of the Hokage.

At a training ground,

Sakura Haruno looked at him curiously and asked, "Idiot, what kind of mission is it? Why are you being so mysterious?"

Uchiha Sasuke threw his shuriken one after another, hitting the bullseye with precision. He seemed indifferent, but he was secretly listening intently.

Naruto scratched his head, about to speak, when he was interrupted.

Kakashi Hatake, clutching the Icha Icha Paradise, instantly appeared behind Naruto, placing his hand on his shoulder, and said, "Although I don't know the Hokage's arrangements, S-rank commissions are highly confidential and absolutely cannot be revealed."

"I understand, Kakashi-sensei."

Naruto was holding back his words, which he had wanted to say to Sakura Haruno and the arrogant Sasuke, but now he couldn't bring himself to say them.

He turned to Sasuke, made a face, and said, "You cocky Sasuke, I'll be stronger than you soon!"

"idiot."

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at him sideways, a look of disdain on his face.

He was a complete failure who almost failed the ninja academy graduation exam, yet he dared to speak so arrogantly.

Seeing Sasuke's disdainful look,

Naruto immediately became angry, glanced at the shuriken that had hit the bullseye, took a deep breath, and pulled the shuriken out of his ninja tool pouch.

Whoosh.

The sword flew out of his hand.

Instead of hitting the target, it made a series of whooshing sounds as it embedded itself into the thick tree trunk.

"Pfft!"

Sakura Haruno couldn't help but laugh, then looked at Sasuke with admiration and said, "You big dummy Naruto, I remember your shurikenjutsu grades at the Ninja Academy were always at the bottom. You still want to compete with the top student, Sasuke?"

Kakashi clenched his fingers, closed the Icha Icha Paradise and put it into his ninja tool bag, glancing with his one eye at the shuriken nailed to the tree trunk.

He instantly appeared, drew his shuriken, and handed it back to Naruto.

Naruto, who had been mocked by the girl he secretly admired, was deeply moved upon seeing his kind teacher and said, "Thank you, Kakashi-sensei."

Kakashi waved his hand and smiled, "It's alright. S-rank commissions are extremely dangerous. Even I face the risk of death. I'm just afraid I might not have the chance to see you again."

Naruto turned pale with fright upon hearing this.

Just as he was about to speak, a ninja came to deliver a message to gather everyone. Naruto could only force a smile, say a few harsh words, and then turn and leave.

Sasuke glanced at his back, his gaze falling on the tree trunk that had just been struck by the shuriken.

The shuriken was pulled out, leaving a deep mark.

"Did the guy at the bottom suddenly gain more strength?"

They were all teammates in Team 7, and Naruto's strength was fairly clear to me. Just yesterday, he had provoked Naruto and then been taught a lesson by me.

Whoosh.

Sasuke stood where Naruto had just been standing, raised his hand and swung his shuriken, accurately shooting it next to the mark Naruto had left.

He walked over, drew his shuriken, and the mark was slightly lighter than Naruto's.

Sasuke frowned, wondering, "What exactly is going on?"

at the same time.

The other four major ninja villages are also experiencing undercurrents, with some even activating a state of high alert.

Commoners with player qualifications were also quickly found by nobles and ninja villages and taken away by various means.

Some intuitive ninjas, unaware of the situation, were worried, wondering if a ninja war was about to break out.

Although the cycle of reincarnation has not been exposed to the public, it has spread rapidly through various channels at an extremely fast pace.

(End of this chapter)