Naruto: I, the villain template, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 2: Strength Needs No Excuses (A video bonus chapter is at the end of this chapter)

In the distance, the sudden change in the situation caused the scarred Sand Ninja to be momentarily stunned, but he quickly recovered from the scene.

"When?"

His expression changed, and his gaze swept over the corpse of his companion who had been arrogant and unrestrained just seconds before, but was now suddenly decapitated, and then over the corpse of another companion who was already dead.

That brat...

Were they supposed to be waiting for them here all along?

They see themselves as the predators, their companions' corpses as bait, and the two of them as the prey.

But that idiot was a real Chunin, a ninja with the potential to become a Jonin, not one of those mass-produced cannon fodder.

At such close range, even if that idiot was careless, there was no way he wouldn't hear extra breathing or heartbeats!

Unless... that kid's breathing and heartbeat are very light, and they are in sync with one of the other people's breathing and heartbeat.

Thinking of this, the scarred Sand Ninja's expression instantly turned ugly. He stared at the figure and said in a chilling tone, "A member of Kirigakure?"

The kid's abilities reminded him of the "silent killing technique" of those bastards in Kirigakure.

But didn't Kirigakure have no intention of participating in the war?

"Um?"

The scarred sand ninja suddenly frowned, his gaze lingering on the man's face for a moment before he felt a strange sense of familiarity. He asked疑惑地问道, "Haven't I seen you somewhere before?"

Unfortunately, his questions went unanswered.

The man simply turned his back to him, watching the two little ones who were lost in thought.

This made the scarred Sand Shinobi think: it seemed that in that guy's eyes, these two kids were more worthy of attention than himself.

"Most people in this world are like fallen leaves, helplessly floating, tumbling, and trembling in the air, eventually succumbing to the ground and becoming nourishment for the next generation..."

The man's voice echoed in his ears, and Yahiko, somewhat dazed, asked, "So, you mean... they turned the Land of Rain into what it is now because they had no choice, not because they wanted to?"

His question went unanswered.

I only heard the person seem to chuckle softly.

Then I felt the figure in front of me squat down, holding up an umbrella and looking straight at the two little ones who had fallen to the ground.

Behind him, the blood-red moonlight fell on his somewhat youthful profile, yet a gentle smile played at the corners of his mouth, blurring his features into a deep silhouette.

Xiao Nan then got a clear look at him.

He looked to be about ten years old, and his appearance, like his voice, suggested a very gentle person.

—If you ignore the sharp dagger in your hand that has beheaded a man and is still dripping blood.

"Oh, sorry, did I scare you?"

Seemingly noticing Xiao Nan's gaze, the boy blinked and flicked the short knife in his hand.

After splattering a crescent-shaped drop of blood, he casually shoved it into the scabbard at his waist.

"My name is Yun Chuan, Tsukimi-sato Yun Chuan."

Looking at the two children before him, the boy named "Tsukimi Rikugawa" smiled meaningfully and asked, "Can you tell me your names?"

The surname "Tsukimi-sato" in Japanese means "a place where you can see the moon," and its direct translation is "no mountain."

It is precisely because there are "no mountains" that the "moon" can be seen.

In addition, the name "Yunchuan" means "a vast river reflecting the clouds and moonlight".

Under that gentle gaze, Yahiko hesitated slightly, but Konan blurted out instinctively, "I, my name is Konan."

"Xiao Nan..." Upon hearing this, Yun Chuan's lips curved into a smile. He reached out and ruffled the girl's slightly messy blue-purple hair, tilted his head, and said gently, "You've traveled a long way, haven't you?"

Feeling the warmth from the hand above her head, Xiao Nan paused for a moment, then lowered her head and gently nodded.

"I see." Yun Chuan seemed to find the girl's reaction somewhat amusing, so he put his hand down and looked at the dazed-looking Ya Yan beside him, his interest growing even stronger.

Buzz! Buzz!

The moment the words were spoken, several buzzing sounds suddenly rang out!

Yahiko felt a chill between his brows. His pupils reflected the several shuriken flying towards him from behind Yun Chuan, shrouded in an overwhelming coldness that made even his heart stop.

The Sand Ninja chose what he considered the best opportunity to break the fragile balance between him and Kumokawa.

"Body, behind..."

A muffled sound came from Yahiko's throat, but his hands and feet could not move before the will to die.

But before he could utter a word.

The short sword, its blade as clear and cold as autumn water, was drawn from its sheath, tracing several arcs in the air.

Flash Sheath - Eight O'Clock Rush!

Ding ding! Ding!!

The sound of the short sword cutting through the rain and wind produced a crisp buzzing sound, and several dazzling sparks exploded brilliantly in front of Yahiko, bursting and flying in the slightly dim alley.

The poisoned shuriken, which had been shot silently, was cut down, scattering stone chips on the ground behind and around Yahiko's feet. The chips grazed his forehead, carrying away a drop of cold sweat that had been hanging in the air, while some of the stone chips stung his cheeks.

"..."

Suddenly snapping back to reality, the clear, lingering sound of the trembling blade echoed in Yahiko's ears.

Upon seeing the short knife lying in front of him, his unfocused pupils gradually widened.

Yun Chuan, standing before him, merely offered up his short knife, interrupting his inevitable fate of having his brains spill into the rain tonight.

"You just said you were powerless to control your own destiny?"

Yun Chuan sheathed the dagger and held it in his hand, as if he were muttering to himself, or as if answering Ya Yan's question: "People who are deceived are not only stupid, but also willing to believe."

"It's less about being unable to control one's own situation and more about reaping what one sows."

What I'm trying to say is that for many things, the deciding factor is not the event itself, but something outside of it.

For some reason, Xiao Nan sensed a certain emotional resonance in his tone.

"..." Yahiko shook his head somewhat dazedly. "I...don't understand."

Are these words too early for a little kid?

Even if he is a kid with leadership potential.

"Then remember this one thing."

Yun Chuan sighed and said softly, "Strength needs no excuse; weakness is the best reason."

"When you are weak, even living a humble and wretched life is a mistake."

In this world, weakness is the original sin.

Click! Click!

In the distance, another figure appeared beside the scarred Sand Ninja, his face obscured by a black robe.

"Little brat."

His fingers curled slightly, and threads of chakra extended, connecting to the black-robed puppet. Veins throbbed on his forehead as he stared intently at the figure in the alley, coldly saying each word, "I'm asking you, can't you hear me?"

The chilling tone, laced with murderous intent, sent a shiver down Xiao Nan's spine. A wave of fear washed over them, especially after they saw the puppet.

Among the major powers participating in this war, Sunagakure was the weakest in terms of overall strength.

However, the "Puppet Force" established by Sunagakure caused great suffering to the people of other villages.

Puppet masters are a group of insidious individuals skilled in using poison and hidden weapons. They install countless bizarre and hidden weapons inside their puppets and also coat these weapons with poison.

The civilians of the Rain Country affected by the puppeteer all met incredibly tragic ends, their bodies rotting to the point that even wild dogs would avoid them.

"A very impressive aura?"

Yun Chuan raised an eyebrow, and with a thought, a panel appeared in his mind.

The panel was empty except for a character card that glowed with a faint white light.

[Villain Template System]

[Secondary Template (1/4)]

Name: Shiki Nanaya [Murderer]

[World: Type-Moon Universe]

[Quality: White]

[Advanced: Can be upgraded to Tohno Shiki [Mystic Eyes of Death Perception] (Gold)]

【Ability: ① Aura Concealment: Possesses powerful stealth abilities, can conceal one's own aura, like a cold-blooded viper lurking in the darkness, watching its prey.

②Pure Eye: A low-level magic eye, possessing superhuman insight and dynamic vision, easily distinguishing between humans and non-humans, and exhibiting reaction speeds several times faster than normal and defying common sense when certain abilities are activated.

③ Seven Nights Assassination Technique: A physical technique developed through training that pushes human limits. It features unconventional walking methods, superhuman speed, and spider-like footwork. Its characteristics lie in the speed of movement and the unpredictability of its moves, making it both bizarre and dazzling.

④ Mystic Eyes of Death Perception (Unlocked): All things originate from the Root; where there is birth, there must be an end. The end of things is called "death." These are mystic eyes that connect to the Root and can see the "death" of things.

[Advanced Requirements: ① 0/100000 mission points; ② Establish connection with the Root and understand "Death" (Already achieved)]

Points held: 210

This was Yun Chuan's reliance in silently killing those two Sand Ninja, and it was also thanks to this that he was able to quickly gain a foothold in this dangerous and unfamiliar world.

The [Villain Template System] was obtained by him after he came to this world a year ago. After defeating or killing a character with a certain characteristic, there is a chance to obtain a [template] with similar characteristics.

As the name suggests, the obtained templates are all "villain" templates, and "villains" from various worlds are possible.

If you're lucky, you might even get a villain template at the "star-destroying" level, which is perfectly normal. If you're unlucky, you might just get a blond guy from some hentai anime...

【Shiki Nanaya [Murderer]】 is the template he got from the "Newbie Pack".

What would be an extremely difficult environment for an ordinary person is the perfect hunting ground for Yun Chuan, who possesses the ability to conceal his presence and the Seven Nights Assassination Technique.

With sufficient preparation, one can easily kill some Chunin.

However, he was still within the realm of "humanity," unable to summon lightning, breathe fire, or spew water, nor could he casually unleash a sword beam.

Unless he can meet the advanced requirements of this template...

Looking at the advancement requirements for the [Seven Nights of Shiki] template, Yun Chuan couldn't help but feel speechless again about the template he had obtained from the "Newbie Gift Pack".

Connecting with the root cause and understanding the essence of "death" is undoubtedly the most difficult condition to meet.

"Having died once before, it's only natural that I would get this template, but I didn't expect that while I easily met the most difficult condition, I would get stuck on the advancement points..."

A pair of "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception" pushed the upper limit of this template to an unimaginable level.

He skipped directly from gray, green, blue, and purple, advancing from blank to gold, a quality second only to red. The required points were clearly not something he could easily meet at the moment.

The un-advanced [Nanaya Shiki [Murderer]] is not qualified to approach and defeat the puppet covered in poison and hidden weapons from the front.

After all, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. In the process of fighting a puppeteer, you never know if that simple puppet will suddenly grow an extra arm and then gently slash you.

With the slightest carelessness, even a minor scratch, the specially made poison will spread from the skin wound, seep into the flesh, and instantly render the victim defenseless.

This is also why the Sand Village Puppet Masters are a headache for many people.

"However, I've always been lucky."

Yun Chuan looked at the gray card that had been dropped after killing the blond-haired Sand Ninja, and a strange look gradually appeared in his eyes.

It makes perfect sense to get this card after killing a ninja who is skilled at throwing ninja tools.

So...

What loot will you get if you kill a puppeteer?

Thinking of this, Yun Chuan's eyelids curved slightly, and he became interested.

The surprise of opening a blind box seems to bring some joy.

"Let's hide."

Noticing the hem of his clothes being tugged, Yun Chuan gently patted the girl's head, looked up at the two figures in the rain, and said jokingly, "The rain is getting heavier, we should hurry home, or someone will worry."

Xiao Nan's dry hair didn't feel very smooth to the touch.

Yun Chuan's hands were not as delicate as his age suggested; instead, they were covered in calluses and appeared somewhat rough.

But this brought Xiao Nan, whose face was pale, back to her senses.

"Yahiko, hurry up, don't just stand there!" Konan snapped out of her daze and quickly tugged at Yahiko, who was still in a daze, and half-pulled him behind the trash can.

Yahiko is usually quite clever, so what's wrong with him today?

Was it because of what that boy said?

"Wait, wait, he's all alone..." Yahiko's voice was somewhat hurried, but when he looked up in a panic, the figure in front of him had already disappeared.

Moreover, at some point, his ninja tool pouch disappeared, and in its place was a black umbrella.

Yun Chuan's figure moved like a crossbow bolt, from swinging his sword to taking off, almost instantly, without any warning, so fast that it was difficult for anyone to react.

"snort!"

Seeing the figure rushing towards him and sensing the other party's intention to get close, the scarred sand ninja revealed a cold smile.

Click-clack!

With a slight flexion and extension of his fingers, the puppet shrouded in black robes beside him moved slightly, and the sound of a mechanism being triggered rang out. It then suddenly fired several purple bullets at the approaching figure.

Poisonous Secret Technique: Poison Smoke Bomb!

boom!

In an instant, a strange purple poisonous mist exploded, engulfing the space between the two and obscuring Yun Chuan's vision.

Moreover, after the puppet raised and swung its black robe, countless "needles" shot out with murderous intent, like a relentless downpour.

Poisonous Secret Technique: Thousand Rains.

Poisoned hidden weapons sealed him off from all sides.

Yun Chuan watched this scene with a smile, taking out his ninja tool pouch from his waist with his left hand.

The next moment, his swift advance continued without pause, the purple poisonous mist engulfing his figure.

"You're asking for death!" Scarface Sand Shinobu narrowed his eyes, his expression cold but not at all relaxed.

If that brat had stayed put, given the speed of his reaction just now, even if he couldn't care less about the two people behind him, he might have been able to save his own life.

But he chose the most foolish approach.

If you deliberately rush into the toxic fog where you can't see anything, you can't possibly emerge from it unscathed.

Once poisoned by Lady Chiyo, one will quickly lose the ability to resist.

But, the next moment.

The entire poisonous fog was torn apart by a force, and a figure leaped out from the split fog.

The figure was nothing like the disheveled state the scarred Sand Ninja had anticipated.

Perhaps because of the speed, mist rose from Yun Chuan's body, with the frost of a half-moon draped behind him, swirling around him, making his figure even somewhat transparent.

It was impossible to tell whether his expression was a smile or indifference; all that could be seen was the moon behind him and a pair of blue eyes.

"...The technique of teleportation?"

Scarface Sand Ninja was slightly dazed for a moment, unable to determine whether it was a real or an illusion, and why it didn't even brush against the hem of his clothes.

Did you dodge it using the "Body Flicker Technique"?

But when he looked at the gradually dissipating poisonous fog, he instantly retracted his guess.

At the foot of Yunchuan, the thousand books, some poisoned and some unpoisoned, lay scattered in disarray, some broken and some incomplete.

Please don't misunderstand.

Under the night sky, Yun Chuan slightly flipped his hand, the sharp senbon needles between his fingers gleaming coldly. He looked down at the scarred Sand Ninja below and chuckled, "I am not the kind of ninja you imagine."

What he used was the "Pure Eye," the "Seven Nights Assassination Technique: Flash Sheath: One Mile Four Strikes," and...

[Sub-template [2/4]]

Name: Bullseye [Chief Assassin]

[World: Marvel Universe]

[Quality: White]

[Advanced: Upgradeable to Bullseye [Adamantium Alloy] (Gray)]

【Abilities: ① Deadly Projectile - A projectile accuracy and lethality that surpasses human limits, turning any ordinary object into a deadly bullet, while also being proficient in using various firearms and heat weapons.

②Assassin Master – Possesses perfect hand-eye coordination and motor skills, can quickly learn to use weapons, knows every weakness of the human body, and can kill enemies silently in an instant.

③ Adamantium Skeleton (Unlocked) – Most of the skeleton is fused with Adamantium, making the spine, skull, and knuckles indestructible.

[Experience required for advancement: 0/10]

(End of this chapter)