Naruto: Sukuna Jinchuriki, I am Uchiha.

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"You've come here to seek revenge, haven't you?"

Scorpion nodded, then shook his head.

"I just... want to make you into an eternal work of art."

"I am no longer a Konoha ninja. Letting you leave alive is the greatest mercy I can offer," Hatake Sakumo said in a deep voice.

If he were still a Konoha ninja, a genius like Sasori of the Red Sand would definitely be killed without mercy, or better yet, captured alive and brought back to the village.

Since no one would come looking for revenge against him, Sakumo Hatake simply waited to be killed.

I'm willing to let Scorpion go, or I pity him for losing his parents.

"Konoha's White Fang, how arrogant he is."

The scorpion stretched out its hands, and the ground shattered.

A huge crater appeared, and dozens of puppets flew out at lightning speed!

The poisonous saplings burst forth like a torrential rain of pear blossoms!

He can actually control so many puppets!

You've already surpassed your parents...

A flash of silver-white light appeared, and the blade severed all the chakra threads!

With a clanging sound, all the senbon were chopped and split open.

Sakumo Hatake's eyes were cold, his blade pointed at Sasori of the Red Sand.

“If Chiyo were even slightly responsible, she should have told you…”

"A puppeteer can never defeat me!"

Sakumo Hatake lacked area-of-effect ninjutsu, and his chakra reserves were also inferior to those of some exceptionally talented individuals.

As long as the opponent is human, Hatake Sakumo has a way to kill him!

Puppet masters, especially those with fragile bodies, are even more vulnerable to him.

Sasori of the Red Sand was not surprised that dozens of puppets were destroyed.

It's only natural that the legendary White Fang of Konoha, renowned throughout the ninja world, possessed such strength.

"Grandma Chiyo already told me that."

"So... I'm no longer just a puppeteer."

Sasori's outer garment was torn open by the hook-scythe, revealing the puppet's body, with the chain on its abdomen resembling a serpent.

Sakumo Hatake's pupils contracted slightly, his voice low and menacing: "He's... truly insane..."

"No matter how many times it breaks, it can be repaired; it is not limited by lifespan—this is immortal art..."

"Isn't it beautiful?!"

"You have fallen into evil ways!" Just as Hatake Sakumo was about to draw his sword, he discovered that the short sword, which he usually wielded with ease, was now noticeably sluggish.

This feeling... could it be!

In that moment of distraction, an iron spear slashed his arm.

A huge cylindrical metal object fell from above, creating a large cloud of smoke.

Sakumo Hatake saw clearly the person standing atop the metal pillar...

No... it should be called a human puppet.

"The Third Kazekage!!"

Why is the Third Kazekage here?!

Why was the Third Kazekage turned into a puppet?

"Konoha's White Fang, I assassinated the Third Kazekage just to kill you..."

A crazed smile appeared on Sasori's handsome face.

"Come! Let us achieve immortality together!!"

"Magnetic Escape - Iron Sand Boundary Technique"

The black iron spread like roots, enveloping the entire sky.

A bead of cold sweat slid down Sakumo Hatake's forehead.

This is really... troublesome...

Konoha Border Command.

In the temporary residence of Commander-in-Chief Orochimaru.

"Jiraiya sent you guys... You're really a strong reinforcement."

Long black hair, long, golden pupils, purple eyeshadow extending to the sides of her nose, and pale skin.

Orochimaru hasn't fallen into evil yet; he's just a bit aloof.

Minato Namikaze scratched the back of his head and laughed, "I'm really sorry, Lord Orochimaru, the situation on other borders is also very tense, so the teacher had no choice but to send us."

Orochimaru shook his head: "Minato-kun, I'm not being sarcastic. The three of you are truly formidable reinforcements."

"The youngest Jonin, the one who possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique..."

He turned his gaze to the two people following behind Minato and smiled, "The most talented boy in the Uchiha clan, who was promoted to Chunin on the very day he became a ninja."

"And there's Kakashi, the son of Konoha's White Fang, who, along with Kagami, is known as one of Konoha's Twin Stars."

"Such an enviable talent..."

After another year of medicinal baths, Uchiha Kagami's height had reached nearly 1.6 meters. He had shed his childishness and could easily be mistaken for a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy.

Kakashi, who is eight years older, is already a head shorter than him; he hasn't fully grown in yet.

"The Twin Stars theory... that's too old-fashioned," Uchiha Kagami said calmly. "Kakashi? He thinks he can be compared to me?"

"Ah~ right, right, of course I can't compare to Lord Kagami. I'll beat up the person who said that when I get back."

Kakashi Tatsuya had dead fish eyes.

Uchiha Kagami didn't understand. During his years at the Ninja Academy, Kakashi would get furious every time he said something to provoke him.

When did he start speaking in such a sarcastic and unsettling way?

Minato Namikaze turned around and patted the two on the shoulder: "How rude! First of all, bow to Lord Orochimaru!"

After being guided by Uchiha Kagami, Kakashi also passed Jiraiya's test.

The three of them are now considered fellow disciples, a closer relationship than in the squad mode.

Like Hiruzen and Danzo.

Kakashi has been promoted in seniority; he should have been Minato Namikaze's disciple, but now he's become his junior brother.

"It's alright, Minato-kun."

Orochimaru waved his hand, indicating, "The situation is urgent, let me assign you tasks first."

"Twelve miles west of here, we found a group of Sand Village ninja, one of whom is quite troublesome."

“Yakura of Sunagakure is a rare bloodline ninja…” Orochimaru said, his gaze falling on Kagami Uchiha.

Of the people present, only Uchiha Kagami was a bloodline ninja.

Bloodline limits also vary; those that can be obtained through training are generally inferior to those that can be inherited through bloodlines.

Among inherited bloodline limits, those with eye techniques are special.

Simply put, bloodline ninjas look down on ordinary ninjas, and dojutsu ninjas look down on ordinary bloodline ninjas.

Those eyes...

No matter how much training one undertakes, it's impossible to obtain a bloodline limit for eye techniques...

Unbeknownst to him, a hint of greed appeared in Orochimaru's eyes.

"For Jiraiya's sake..." Uchiha Kagami suddenly spoke up.

Crimson Sharingan appeared in his eyes.

"If you look at me like that again, I'll gouge your eyes out."

Chapter 19 Mirror Flowers and Moon in the Water

The atmosphere in the command room suddenly turned cold.

Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Kagami with a half-smile, his eyes gradually turning cold.

“Kagami-kun…it seems Jiraiya really didn’t teach you manners.”

The chilling chakra fluctuations resembled a giant snake coiling around.

Kakashi was the first to succumb to the pressure, placing his hand on his short sword.

Minato Namikaze looked on both sides, also feeling troubled.

He greatly respected Jiraiya's friends, but he also knew what kind of personality this junior Uchiha had.

This person is even more difficult to get along with than the average Uchiha. Even when Jiraiya was teaching him, he showed no respect for his teacher.

Of course... Jiraiya-sensei also played a part.

After all, how can you shift the blame to two eight-year-old children after spying on them?

A short sword slid out from Uchiha Kagami's sleeve, its blade gleaming, a flash of light passing by in an instant.

Time and space seemed to stand still.

"Let's go, Minato-senpai." Uchiha Kagami turned and left.

Minato Namikaze turned to look at the still Orochimaru and said with a wry smile, "Jiraiya-sensei clearly stated that you can't use this technique on your comrades, right?"

"What kind of partner is this guy?" Uchiha Kagami said casually as he walked away. "If I had to explain, I just sensed his covetousness for my eyes."

"Not killing him is already giving Jiraiya-sensei face."

"Lord Orochimaru is a renowned and powerful figure. Because you are my ally, I was caught off guard and fell victim to your technique. Please don't think that..."

"I understand, you long-winded senior brother."

Kakashi followed and patted Minato Namikaze on the back: "Don't be disappointed, my nickname is still White-haired Dead Fish Eyes, Kagami has been very kind to you."

"Kakashi...you are the truly gentle one." Minato smiled bitterly and glanced back.

Lord Orochimaru... should be able to break the genjutsu soon, right?

Orochimaru summoned a giant snake, which coiled around Uchiha Kagami.

He didn't intend to harm Uchiha Kagami, but he still wanted to teach this arrogant brat a lesson.

Only when that arrogant face turned bright red and Minato Namikaze began to plead for mercy did Orochimaru release the snake from its restraints.

"Kyo-kun, remember to treat your elders well next time..."

Suddenly, he sensed that something was wrong...

After a moment of blurred vision, the layout of the command center came into view again.

There are no other people here.

Orochimaru's dark golden pupils contracted sharply, and a bead of cold sweat slid down his forehead.

When is it!

Even if it's just a kid, I'm prepared to guard against genjutsu when I make eye contact with the Sharingan.

I was definitely not under an illusion at the time, so...

It was when he drew his sword!

Orochimaru clearly remembered seeing that flash of light, and then he subdued Uchiha Kagami.

Such terrifying eye power...

What a terrifying illusion...