Konoha's Mission Master

Upon contact, the two immediately transformed into crimson energy that seeped into the blade.

On the Demon-Subduing Blade... near the blue pentagram, two more bloodstains reappeared, adding a touch of bloodshed to the scene.

Yakumo recalled the demon-subduing technique and lay down on the bed, gradually drifting off to sleep.

The next day, Yakumo went to Amegakure.

A few days later, Yahiko passed away in Konan's arms.

Nagato Uzumaki prepared a grand funeral for Yahiko, starting with a farewell ceremony that could be attended by all the residents of Amegakure. Yahiko's body was draped in a white cloth, and a smile still lingered on his face.

On the platform... there are all kinds of paper flowers.

Jiraiya was wearing a black kimono and looked somewhat downcast.

Yakumo changed into black casual clothes as a sign of respect.

Countless people, their faces etched with sorrow, donned raincoats and entered the mourning hall, taking out dried paper flowers from their pockets and placing them on the platform... bowing earnestly.

Yakumo could tell that these people respected Yahiko from the bottom of their hearts.

Because Yahiko made Amegakure richer and more powerful.

Xiao Nan knelt on the cushion like a puppet, her whole body shrouded in immense sorrow, yet her face remained expressionless.

Fortunately... there's still Nagato Uzumaki.

Within ten days, he took over the Akatsuki organization from Yahiko and began to operate it in an orderly manner.

At this moment, he stood like a mountain at the entrance of the mourning hall, giving people an extremely reassuring and reliable feeling, with only a deep sorrow hidden in his eyes.

Yakumo did not find Tsunade. Jiraiya said that Tsunade did not like this kind of occasion, so she hid in the inn to practice her ninjutsu scrolls.

Yakumo attended the funeral for a full day, until Yahiko's body was reduced to ashes in the flames, and finally his ashes were placed in the highest position of the Akatsuki's Hall of Heroes.

As night fell, the rain in Amegakure felt rather chilly.

Yakumo changed into casual clothes and walked on the streets of Amegakure.

Congratulations, player, you have completed the quest "The Boy's Funeral."

Congratulations, player! You have obtained a Master-level Breakthrough Scroll.

Congratulations, player! You have received 3000 gold coins.

As Yakumo gazed at the rain, he suddenly recalled his encounter with Yahiko.

Yahiko was once a boy with a bright smile on his face.

Ultimately, they grow into wise and outstanding organizational leaders.

But his life ended at the age of seventeen.

Yakumo doesn't inherently like Yahiko's sunny and kind personality, but he can't help but respect him. It is because of people like Yahiko that the ninja world is not left with only despair.

But... people like that are destined not to live long.

The rain gradually intensified, washing over everything around it.

Yakumo returned to her bedroom and quickly washed up.

He was doing his daily and weekly reading tasks at the table.

As night deepened, Jiraiya still hadn't returned.

Yakumo created shadow clones to prepare for battle.

The main body crawls into the wardrobe and simultaneously opens the system interface.

initiative:

Yin Yang Seal Perfection 1200/1200 『Breakthrough』

Yakumo made a light breakthrough.

A notification from the game system popped up at that moment.

[Note: This process requires ten Master-level Breakthrough Scrolls and is irreversible. Please choose carefully.]

Yes or no?

Yakumo nodded lightly, "Yes!"

When he opened his eyes again, two swimming fish appeared before him.

One black, one white.

This represents the two poles of Yin and Yang.

Today, he wants to observe the fish and comprehend the master's way!

The two fish initially seemed like partners, dancing freely and gracefully.

Until the Yin fish begins to distance itself from the Yang fish and seek its own path.

When two fish swim quickly in a pond, the yang fish is often chasing while the yin fish is fleeing. Occasionally, after the yang fish catches up, the two fish will engage in a fierce battle, and the yin fish will break free from the yang fish and continue to flee.

I chase, you run... because you are my brother.

Collision! The two fish engaged in another fierce battle.

Yakumo could vaguely sense the emotions of the fish.

"I can't... let you continue down this wrong path!"

The two fish were entangled for many years, and their size grew enormous.

The fish's tail can even create huge ripples when it flicks.

And they have mastered their power very well.

Finally, many years later.

The two fish engage in a final battle in the same place where they fought many years ago.

It was a battle that surprised Yakumo. The stones in the pond were shattered by the shockwaves from the two fish, creating a huge crater at the bottom, and the water in the pond began to overflow.

When the two fish stopped...

Yakumo discovered that each of them had lost half of its fin.

The two fish lay down in the puddle and made peace.

Yin and Yang gradually began to merge.

"This... the plot seems strangely familiar."

Yakumo fell into deep thought, and the transformation of Yin and Yang sealing came to an end.

With a loud bang.

"Wait, isn't this plot just like the Legend of the Eye in Five Villages Melee?"

Inside the wardrobe, Yakumo opened his eyes and sensed the changes in the Yin-Yang seal.

Now... the final piece of the puzzle to counter Orochimaru has been completed.

Yakumo pushed open the wardrobe, and Jiraiya had already returned to the bedroom. At this moment, Jiraiya was reeking of alcohol and was sitting by the window, looking at the rain outside.

Jiraiya may be missing Yahiko.

After a long while, Jiraiya sighed.

"Yahiko, this shouldn't be the ending."

Yakumo clenched his fist secretly, determined to heal Mori Masako as soon as possible.

He didn't want to experience what Jiraiya was feeling at that moment.

Powerless and helpless.

"I plan to return to Konoha tomorrow," Yakumo said.

A few seconds later, Jiraiya responded in a deep voice.

"it is good."

Yakumo once again crawled into the wardrobe, something Jiraiya was already used to.

"Enter the arena."

Yakumo silently recited this in his heart.

'200 gold coins have been deducted.'

In the vast, empty arena, Yakumo's figure gradually emerged.

"A circle is boundless and without curves!"

"Alright... that's enough. We'll settle this today."

"Hmph, you rude fellow!"

Miyamoto Musashi snorted coldly, exerted force with both legs... and in an instant, he arrived directly in front of Yakumo, slamming his weapon down.

"Thunder and Fire Strike!"

This strike was powerful and heavy... aimed straight at Yakumo's face!

"Rebellion - Shaking Blade!"

Yakumo parried with his double-edged sword, the blade's energy spreading wildly.

At the point of impact, a fierce gust of wind blew through their clothes, making them flutter loudly.

Miyamoto Musashi's muscles bulged as he swiftly changed his attack, slashing at the Demon-Subduing Sword in Yakumo's hand, intending to violently knock the weapon away.

"One Leaf Slash!"

Under Miyamoto Musashi's gaze, the two weapons clashed...

Yakumo released his weapon... then quickly gripped it again, brandishing the Jade Jewel.

Swish... Blood splattered.

Miyamoto Musashi looked surprised.

"This is... the Guizang?"