Naruto: Becoming Stronger by Pampering Your Sister

Shukaku roared, unleashing a barrage of air cannons that rained down on Neji.

Having finally escaped, this person wants to send me back. For Shukaku, this is a grave sin, unforgivable.

Neji was not to be outdone, and while dodging, he formed hand seals: "Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet".

In an instant, a violent explosion occurred in mid-air. The training bullet pierced through the earth dragon bullet, and the powerful aftershock blew everyone around away.

Seeing the empty bullet pierce through, Neji used his Eight Trigrams Empty Palm again to neutralize Shukaku's attack.

The aftershocks caused even Neji to stagger backward and lose his footing, let alone the others, who were blown away long ago.

"Phew, that was close. I'll have to use physical techniques now."

Having made up his mind, Neji didn't hesitate for a moment. He pushed off with his hind foot and shot forward, arriving in front of Shukaku in the blink of an eye.

"Graceful Steps and Double Lion Fists!"

Chakra coiled around his hands, transforming into two enormous lion heads, which slammed into Shukaku with a resounding crack.

However, Shukaku only dropped a little sand.

Shukaku's defense is terrifyingly high.

Just as Neji was contemplating whether or not to use the "All-Kill Ash Bones" technique on Shukaku to send him on his way, Shukaku suddenly spoke.

"Kid, interesting. You actually managed to catch my practice bullet."

Shukaku looked at Neji with great interest, as if he had discovered a new continent.

"So, how about becoming my underling?"

Chapter 46 You Can Rise to Power by Stepping on the Nine-Tailed Fox

The surroundings suddenly fell silent, the atmosphere was eerie, and even a little frozen.

"Want to be my underling?"

Shukaku's words floated in the air, resounding all around, so that everyone could hear them clearly.

At that moment, they were utterly shocked, as if in a dream.

"Am I under an illusion?"

Some people have asked why this whole thing feels so strange and incongruous.

"You'll know once you try it."

Suddenly, someone became furious, swung his knife, and slashed it straight at his own chest.

scoff!

A gaping, blood-red maw suddenly appeared, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

Ouch!

The man shouted, but was invigorated, having received a definite answer: "This is not an illusion!"

"What... what are you doing, self-harming??"

"Heh, you don't understand. Pain is the best way to test an illusion." The man laughed, feeling quite clever.

"Then why don't you stick it on your leg?"

"???"

A moment later, the man who had tested the law screamed in agony, blood gushing out like a fountain, and he kept spitting out foul language.

Neji silently gave him a thumbs up: "Brother, well done, I respect you as a true man."

"Well, kid, how about you acknowledge me as your big brother?" Shukaku's shrill voice rang out again.

"Then why did you acknowledge me as your subordinate? Just because I blocked your practice bullets?" Neji asked.

"No, how should I put it, there's something about you that I feel very close to, it seems to be chakra."

"Does my chakra feel familiar to you?"

"Ah."

Even Neji was puzzled; how could his chakra possibly make Shukaku feel close to him?

If others don't know, how could he not know?

Tailed beasts are aggregates of chakra, specifically the Ten-Tails, which are manifestations of the God Tree. Strictly speaking, all chakra in the world originated from them, so how could they possibly have chakra that they feel a sense of familiarity with?

But the way Shukaku looked didn't seem like he was lying. Could it be that he had overlooked something?

Forget it, I can't figure it out anyway, and it won't do me any harm.

Neji glanced at Shukaku for a long time, and a thought flashed through his mind, as if a lightning bolt had struck him. Suddenly, his gaze toward Shukaku became strange.

"While your idea is good, I have no intention of becoming someone's underling," Neji said calmly.

"Huh? I'm even stronger than your village's Hokage!" Shukaku's shrill voice rang out.

"But you're still sealed away, what good are you? If trouble arises, won't I be the one to solve it all?"

Upon hearing Neji's words, Shukaku choked. It was indeed true, and he really couldn't say anything.

"However, I can accept it if the conditions are changed a little," Neji said again.

First, deflate Shukaku's arrogance, then give him a twist. Since Shukaku brought up this idea first, there's a high chance he'll agree.

After all, that's what he said, that he felt close to his own chakra.

Hmph, among the tailed beasts, Shukaku is considered quite intelligent, but it's still a far cry from me.

Sure enough, Shukaku immediately asked, "Change? Change what conditions?"

"It's nothing really, it's just that you'll be my little brother," Neji said casually.

"What?!" Shukaku immediately bristled: "Impossible, I also have the pride of a tailed beast."

Neji was not in a hurry, as he had anticipated this.

Neji calmly said, "Don't get excited yet. Think about it carefully. Your purpose is simply to become sworn brothers with me. Does it matter who comes first or last?"

"Since you're sealed away, I'll have to clean up all the mess. Doesn't that mean my job is the same as my older brother's?"

"Therefore, it is only natural for me to be your older brother."

Shukaku stroked his chin, seemingly agreeing with the idea that it was the eldest brother's duty to deal with his younger brother's troubles.

Hmph, trying to mess with me? The fact that I didn't make a move when Shukaku was furious just now means there's still room for maneuver.

His intelligence completely surpassed that of Shukaku.

Seeing that the time was right, Neji continued, "Moreover, since you've acknowledged me as your older brother, I'll find a chance to break the seal on you and give you your freedom. How about that? I'm a pretty good older brother, aren't I?"

"Not only that, but in the future, I will also become sworn brothers with other tailed beasts. When that time comes, you will be the first to follow me, and you can then command the Nine-Tails to whip it. How about that, not bad, right?"

Upon hearing this, Shukaku was immediately tempted. It seemed that recognizing this guy as his older brother was a really good idea. Shukaku could already imagine the days when he would rise to power by stepping on Kurama.

He immediately waved his hand and laughed heartily, "From today onwards, you are my elder brother."

Then, dragging its obese body, it bent over, indicating that Shukaku had accepted him.

It's a classic case of getting something for nothing, but Shukaku actually agreed.

hiss……

Those who witnessed this scene gasped in shock. The sight was bizarre and terrifying. Some people instinctively wanted to laugh, but the next moment their whole bodies turned ice-cold and they felt a chill run down their spines.

It's simply unbelievable that someone would recognize a tailed beast as their subordinate.

To have so easily kidnapped a tailed beast, today is a good day indeed.

Neji smiled, quite satisfied. He was still in the early stages, and having a bodyguard who was stronger than a Kage level made his early game much more secure.

If others knew this, they would definitely hurl insults at them.

At the very beginning, he was already an elite Jonin. This disparity is truly infuriating.

However, Neji soon encountered a new problem.

Shukaku has been abducted, but strictly speaking, he is bound. What should be done?

Should we send him back?

Impossible. We finally found a fighter, how can we just hand him over like that? We're at wartime now. If the Sand Ninja have the guts to launch an attack, they must be prepared for the worst.

But looking at Gaara on Shukaku's head, this is troublesome.

Neji leaped up and landed on Shukaku's head, then walked towards Gaara.

During this time, Shukaku stood there quietly without making any move. Although he was worried that Neji would wake Gaara, the subtle sense of intimacy made him choose to trust Neji.

Konoha, within the Four Purple Flame Array.

The battle between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru was also nearing its end. Both sides used powerful ultimate moves, and the booming sounds continued. If it weren't for the protection of the Four Purple Flame Formation, this place would probably have been destroyed long ago.

Bang! Clang!

As the sticks and swords clashed, the two men's arms bent and straightened, then they were thrown apart.

Orochimaru, what is your purpose?

Hiruzen Sarutobi swung his Vajra Staff, pointing it at Orochimaru from afar.

"The purpose, if I had to say, would be to inject some fresh vitality into Konoha."

Orochimaru sheathed his Kusanagi sword, looked down at the battle-stricken Konoha below, and revealed an appreciative smile.

Chapter 47 Scented Ninjutsu

So many people died, a war was started, yet to him it was like a play; he was just an observer, caught up in it, yet detached from it.

In his eyes, everyone's life except his was a tool.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, burning with rage, and swung his Vajra Staff at Orochimaru.

"The thing I hate most in my life is that I let you go back then, which led to Konoha suffering this calamity."

"Sarutobi-sensei, you've gotten old." Orochimaru leaped into the air, dodging the staff strike.