Konoha's Mission Master

The person Yakumo was referring to was Yahiko, who was also someone who shouted for fairness in an unfair world and spent his entire life trying to create true fairness in Amegakure.

Unfortunately, he was ambitious but short-lived.

"That's a real shame, but... Brother Yakumo, is your kindness influenced by that friend?"

Monkey D. Dragon suddenly asked.

This question surprised Yakumo. Initially, he was just shouting slogans of justice to complete his plan and do some good deeds in the meantime.

So when did he begin to practice justice?

It was as if, after Yahiko's death, he, though dead, influenced Yakumo through his own actions.

Especially in Amegakure, after a brief heart-to-heart talk with Hashirama Senju, Yakumo's soul seemed to undergo some kind of transformation.

On the surface, Yakumo still wants to be a lazy bum, but many of his actions stem from an absolutely pure and kind heart.

Is this due to Yahiko's influence, or the awakening of one's true nature?

A look of confusion appeared in Yakumo's eyes, and Ryu did not urge him. From the initial fear to the calm, from scheming behind the scenes to openly facing challenges, and finally to being able to easily determine the rise and fall of the major hidden villages.

His mind underwent significant changes along the way.

Whether it's an upgrade or a regression, Yakumo couldn't say for sure, but he already knew how to answer the dragon's question.

"Yes, I was indeed influenced by him. I originally thought he was just a fool who waved the banner of equality and shouted empty and meaningless slogans in an unequal world."

"But later I realized that even though he was foolish, he was still respectable."

Even Yakumo himself probably didn't realize that his voice gradually changed from relaxed and carefree to serious and heavy.

Yakumo is reminiscing about Yahiko, which is also a kind of remembrance or sentiment.

“I used to be such a fool, and even the World Government didn’t take me seriously. But later I overthrew their control over many member states, yet they labeled me a criminal.”

Monkey D. Dragon said with some emotion.

"They are afraid, so they want to slander and eliminate them."

"Yes, they were terrified!"

I hope you succeed.

Before ending the call, Yakumo offered his sincere blessings.

"Then I hope...brother, you can cleanse this world!"

Monkey D. Dragon investigated the identities and experiences of the people Yakumo had killed and was extremely surprised to find that those people did indeed have a sense of justice in their deaths, meaning that Yakumo had never killed the wrong person.

A sea breeze suddenly swept in, and Masako Mori handed Yakumo a cold herbal tea. The two stood back to back, gazing at the silvery sea. At that moment, life was peaceful and serene.

Suddenly, Yakumo remembered the skeleton inside the storage scroll. Gazing at the vast starry sky, he sighed softly.

"Unfortunately, it's all too late."

There is no such thing as true perfection in this world.

"If only we could turn back time, that would be wonderful."

Yakumo sighed softly. In fact, he possessed such a bug-level ability, but unfortunately, Black Arm Zephyr was not worth the price he paid.

"What are you talking about?" Masako Mori asked.

"I just suddenly felt that I could exchange everything, which is a terrifying ability." Yakumo thought of that ethereal gem.

Masako Mori stared at the water glass in her hand and fell silent.

"If we were to exchange lives, wouldn't we have to give up our souls?"

"I think that's right. There should be a balance between gains and losses. But if the object of the trade is the devil, then the cost will definitely outweigh the gain."

Yakumo answered truthfully, "Even devils need to gain something."

Do you have that ability?

Masako Mori became very serious, staring intently into Yakumo's eyes.

"Have."

"If I die one day in the future, I will not allow you to resurrect me at the cost of your own life."

Her voice was very firm, and she added immediately.

"If you do this... I'll never..."

“Okay.” Yakumo answered crisply.

Masako Mori was taken aback, but quickly became annoyed.

"You agreed without any hesitation? Am I not worth your life?"

"No way? You were the one who made me agree to that..."

"Okay, so you think I'm being unreasonable?"

"Of course not. I just think that reviving you wouldn't require such a huge price. All I need to do is cultivate a pair of Rinnegan eyes and then use the Rinne Rebirth Technique to successfully revive you..."

Yakumo explained to Mori Masako in as much detail as possible.

"You just think I'm being unreasonable!!"

Masako Mori simply ignored Yakumo's explanation and shook her head.

"Master, Masako Mori, come and have some fruit."

You Gu Qianxue carried a huge ice tray to the deck, on which she arranged sliced ​​pineapple and watermelon, as well as coconuts, cherries, peaches, oranges, and other large fruits.

These are the fruits harvested on the island where the island was first settled.

"Alright, you're right." Yakumo gave up struggling.

"You, you, you!! How awful!"

A few minutes later, Masako Mori ate the chilled fruit, temporarily forgiving Yakumo's behavior, and her face soon became full of smiles.

"Master, we don't have many of these extra-large fruits left. We'll probably have to go back to that island to resupply," You Gu Qianxue reminded her.

"Okay, I'll set off right away."

Yakumo took out a permanent pointer that pointed to the Goa Kingdom. Once he found the Goa Kingdom, he could locate the original island based on his memory.

The small boat continues its journey.

Of course, since everyone was eating fruit, Yakumo only kept moving at a low speed, trying to reach the destination by noon tomorrow.

About half an hour later, Masako Mori patted her flat stomach, looking slightly sleepy, and walked out of the cabin.

Suddenly, her body swayed slightly, and Yakumo immediately appeared beside her, reaching out to embrace her... He asked with some concern.

"Mori Masako, what's wrong?"

Recalling their conversation, Yakumo felt a sense of unease. Was he really going to be right about what he'd just said?

"No way, no way."

At this moment, he panicked and quickly released his Soul Eye to sense the changes in Mori Masako's entire body. First of all... the option of pretending to faint to gain sympathy was immediately ruled out.

"I'm just a little dizzy."

From the perspective of the Soul's Eye, Yakumo immediately noticed... that in Masako Mori's mind, some kind of energy seemed to be churning and brewing.

This is Yin Release chakra, corresponding to the spirit!

Yakumo laid Masako Mori flat on his lap, and his furrowed brows finally relaxed.

"Master, what happened to Masako Mori?"

You Gu Qianxue asked with some concern, and immediately squatted down.

"The bloodline conflict has become more severe; there's no hope for it."

Yakumo replied, feigning sadness.

"Oh no!?" Yukotsu Chiyuki said in great surprise.

"Um... Yakumo, I'm just a little dizzy, but I feel like I can still be saved," Masako Mori said, holding Yakumo's right hand.

"It's really... hopeless."

Yakumo shook his head, a tear squeezing out from the corner of his eye.

"Tsk, we were just talking about this, and I didn't expect it to actually come true. Yakumo... I'll wait for you to revive me, but don't make me wait too long! It's okay if it takes too long... just don't risk your life for it."

After being sentenced to death, Masako Mori became relieved, or rather, she pretended to be relieved, simply because she didn't want Yakumo to be too sad.

"Alright, alright, I'm just teasing you. It's just that your Sharingan is about to be upgraded... The Yin Release chakra is stimulating the nerves in your eyes, which is why you feel a little dizzy." Seeing that things were getting a bit out of hand, Yakumo smiled and gave Mori Masako the truthful explanation.

The Otsutsuki bloodline was extremely powerful. Each act of killing stimulated changes in Yin Release chakra. Finally, after countless stimulations, quantitative change led to qualitative change, and Yin Release chakra underwent a transformation.

Now, Yin Release chakra is beginning to nurture the nerves in the brain and eyes, promoting the final upgrade of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

"You...you...you actually scared me on purpose!"

Masako Mori clenched her fists; clearly, she was extremely angry at that moment.

"I'll...I'll flatten you!" Yakumo chimed in.

"What my master said just now also frightened me."

Beside him, Yukoku Chiyuki sighed with lingering fear. He had come to regard Mori Masako as family after spending so much time together.

"Haha, I just think she's so cute. She's clearly terrified, but she's pretending to be strong... She's so adorable!"

Yakumo's laughter grew increasingly unrestrained.

"hehe."

Mori Masako's eyes appeared in the form of three tomoe, which were now spinning rapidly like three swimming fish chasing each other, but unfortunately, there was a fixed distance between them.

As the amount of Yin Release chakra in his mind continued to increase, the speed at which the three tomoe chakra spun also increased.

Yakumo gently grasped Mori Masako's right hand; this strengthening, while causing dizziness, also brought a slight stinging pain.

During this process, the blood flow around the eyes gradually increases, and if this continues, the blood vessels will rupture.

As golden arcs of electricity spread, Yakumo began microscopic work, rapidly strengthening the blood vessels and tissues around his eyes by mixing the arcs with life energy.

Energy surged, and the speed of blood flow also increased. Fortunately, the capillaries had been strengthened by Yakumo to be very tough, so there should be no possibility of failure if things continued like this.