- The Reincarnation World Where Only I Know the Storyline
- RWWOKS Chapter 165
“I enjoy toying with others’ pleasures the most,” Aoi Rokushō smirked, his handsome face barely masking the twisted expression beneath.
Teammates? Nonsense—they were all just his pawns. If his comrade’s girlfriend weren’t attractive, why would a mere Genin be working alongside him?
Feigning friendliness, he patted the man’s hand in a comforting gesture, secretly hoping the fool would drink himself unconscious, leaving Aoi free to indulge himself. If the man woke up, Aoi could easily dispose of him along with the rest.
Recently, Aoi had received a hint from his superiors that he might be promoted to serve directly under “Angel.” This was a crucial opportunity, and he wouldn’t allow anything to ruin it.
**Ding-a-ling!** The bell at the entrance chimed as a new patron entered the izakaya. Aoi didn’t bother looking up, too engrossed in savoring the idea of gaining “Angel’s” favor.
He traced a finger across his handsome features, a bold idea forming in his mind. “What if I could actually woo Lady Angel…?” Thoughts of Konan’s graceful figure made his mouth go dry. He reached for his drink, only to catch a glimpse in its reflection of a deadly motion behind him.
“Damn!” A chill gripped his spine, and he threw himself to the side just as an exploding-tagged kunai embedded itself into the table.
**Boom!** The blast threw his drunken comrade skyward, oblivious to the tragedy unfolding, leaving his girlfriend’s fate up in the air.
“Curse it,” Aoi muttered, tumbling into the rain-slicked street. Drenched in moments, he reached behind him and pulled out a black iron umbrella. His enemy’s silent approach had made it clear this was a targeted assault, meaning he had no choice but to engage.
“Well, better to strike first.”
**Ninjutsu: Rain of Poisoned Senbon!** Aoi spun the umbrella, sending a storm of toxic needles raining down.
Cruel as ever, he gave no thought to the other patrons in the izakaya. Then again, the earlier blast had likely taken out most of them, suggesting his pursuer was no stranger to ruthlessness. Clutching his iron umbrella, Aoi scrutinized the ruins. He doubted his target would be so easily defeated; anyone able to launch an ambush without detection was no ordinary opponent.
Slamming the umbrella into the ground, he began weaving hand signs.
“Show yourself!”
**Lightning Style: Ground Surge!**
Electricity crackled through the rubble, finally forcing his opponent into the open—a red-haired swordsman wielding twin blades. A smirk twisted Aoi’s lips as he pulled his signature weapon from his belt: the Sword of Thunder.
“Think you can best me in swordsmanship? Bring it on.”
This unique weapon, crackling with intense lightning energy, could paralyze anyone it touched. Confident that no one could match his prowess in close combat, he advanced. Even the powerful Sasuke had found it difficult to counter his moves in the Chūnin Exams.
Though his character left much to be desired, Aoi was undoubtedly skilled. But ninja combat often hinges on adaptability; strength alone doesn’t guarantee victory. When the red-haired swordsman didn’t dodge, allowing the sword to pierce his chest, Aoi briefly grasped the grim reality of battle.
To drive the point home, the puppet slashed him deeply across the chest with an “X,” exposing bone. Reeling from the blow, Aoi tried to retreat, but the puppet pursued him relentlessly, fully prepared to trade injury for injury.
Deflecting the puppet’s fiery strike, Aoi finally managed to kick it away.
**Bang!** The sudden gunshot sent a shiver down Aoi’s spine as he instinctively twisted to dodge. The bullet grazed his head, leaving a thin red line.
The barrage was wearing him down, but at least he had identified his opponent’s position.
“You filthy cockroach,” he snarled, brandishing the Sword of Thunder as he envisioned his adversary crushed underfoot.
Just then, an intense pain shot through his side. Looking down, he saw a golden trident materialize against his skin.
It was the Shadowmoon Trident, cloaked in invisibility. The earlier gunshot had been a diversion, concealing the activation of the King’s Treasury from behind.
With his initial strike connecting, three other weapons surged from the vault, though only the greatsword and the trident found their mark.
[Your Noble Phantasm dealt 26 damage to Aoi Rokushō]
[Your Noble Phantasm dealt 32 damage to Aoi Rokushō]
The low damage numbers disappointed Fang Bo, making him sigh; three or four dozen points of damage no longer met his expectations. Even his trusted dragon musket had been reduced to a mere long-range nuisance.
His rapid progress had left much of his equipment obsolete. Even Yoriichi Unit 0’s usefulness was beginning to fade.
On the other hand, Fang Bo’s own strength had advanced at a dizzying pace. Even without Shikigami Summon, he was now a formidable figure among the other reincarnators.
“You pest!!” With a roar of rage, Aoi launched another volley of poisoned senbon. Forced to activate his energy shield, Fang Bo defended against the rain of needles, giving Aoi time to close the distance with a Shunshin no Jutsu.
This guy was fast, especially with such explosive speed. But Fang Bo had anticipated this, knowing Aoi would inevitably try to fight up close.
“Exactly what I was waiting for.”
**Crack!** The ground gave way beneath them as Fang Bo’s trap triggered. Jorogumo had long since set up this snare to render escape impossible.
“What the—?!” Aoi’s alarm showed as he thrust the Sword of Thunder forward, desperate to fend off his foe.
[You took 75 points of lightning damage from Aoi Rokushō’s strike]
[Attack triggered paralysis; you are immobilized for the next three seconds]
[Trait “Heart of Steel” activated, restoring 22 health points]
Despite the intense paralysis, Fang Bo resignedly tumbled downward, knowing that the den below was crawling with Ghost Spiders. By the time Aoi hit the ground, his fate was sealed.
His assumptions were correct. The moment Aoi landed, the swarm enveloped him, finishing the job.
[You have defeated Aoi Rokushō]
[You obtained Orange-Grade Story Chest]
[War Mission Two: Defeat 19/20 enemy ninja]
[War Mission Three: Defeat 2/3 Jōnin]
Just one more target, and Fang Bo would complete two of his war objectives simultaneously. If his plans went well, he might even achieve a third chain mission—eliminating a Kage-level enemy, which seemed like the toughest of all.
Observing the newly formed Spider Guard puppet, Fang Bo allowed himself a satisfied smile before activating his Hover Speed, quickly exiting the pit.
A quick look around revealed the area was already deserted, a clear sign that news of the fight had spread. To avoid unnecessary trouble, he decided it was best to leave quickly.
Not long after, a team of Rain Village operatives arrived and began piecing together what had occurred.
“I’ll report to Lady Angel. The rest of you, track the enemy’s trail,” one operative instructed.
“Understood.”
Killing so close to the Rain Village was an insult—whoever did this clearly held them in disdain. If they didn’t respond harshly, anyone might think they could pull the same stunt.
Soon, a large contingent of Anbu members and even some Akatsuki affiliates set out in pursuit. Given the number of high-level combatants, not even a Jōnin would likely escape.
However, after an intense chase, they realized the enemy’s presence had simply vanished—not concealed, but as if it had evaporated into thin air. No matter how much they searched, they couldn’t find a single trace.
Defeated, they had no choice but to establish a blockade along the area, despite knowing it was likely futile.
Meanwhile, Fang Bo was drifting away by boat along the river when he felt a slight mental jolt, signaling that Jorogumo had returned to the Onmyoji realm. His pursuers had, in reality, been tracking a disguised shikigami all along, so there was no way they could figure out where he’d gone.
With his plan executed perfectly, Fang Bo had succeeded in his objective, bringing down Aoi Rokushō.
[Opening the Story Chest (Orange)…]
[You received 200 plot points]
[You obtained the Sword of Thunder]
[You obtained the Iron Umbrella]
**Name:** Sword of Thunder
**Grade:** Epic
**Type:** One-Handed Weapon
**Attack Power:** 12–15
**Durability:** 150/150
**Attribute Boost:** Strength +2, Agility +2, Spirit +2
**Requirement:** Strength 18, Spirit 26
**Equipment Effects:** Thunder Blade, Thunder Pierce
**Source:** Naruto
**Equipment Review:** Its proper use is to thrust, not slash.
**Thunder Blade (Passive):** Absorbs ambient natural energy, creating a blade of lightning.
**Thunder Pierce (Passive):** Enhances piercing power, dealing an additional 40% strength-based damage.
The Sword of Thunder’s abilities were impressive, making it an ideal addition to the King’s Treasury where its piercing power could shine. Unfortunately, Fang Bo’s strength attribute wasn’t high enough just yet.
Once he maxed out his agility, he planned to shift to increasing his strength, which would raise the overall damage potential of his noble phantasms significantly.
**Stored Weapons:** 5 (Greatsword “Jimena,” Green Dragon Crescent Blade, Elemental Shatter Hammer, Shadowmoon Trident, Sword of Thunder)
“Not bad; it’s finally coming together,” Fang Bo mused.
Among the five weapons, the Green Dragon Crescent Blade boasted the highest damage, the Sword of Thunder excelled in piercing, the Shadowmoon Trident was ideal for ambushes, the Elemental Shatter Hammer broke shields, and the Greatsword was relatively basic. As his attributes continued to grow, each weapon’s unique qualities would become even more distinct.
With offensive capabilities covered, Fang Bo pondered improving his toolkit’s versatility. Perhaps he could acquire restriction-type gear, similar to Gilgamesh’s “Chains of Heaven,” to immobilize his targets. It would make hitting enemies far easier.
“Too bad the Naruto world lacks anything like that,” Fang Bo sighed.
The Sword of Thunder was a valuable find, while the Iron Umbrella was less so—merely a supernatural-grade item with no real worth to him. He’d offload it back in Konoha, trading it with other reincarnators.
Refocusing, Fang Bo prepared to return to the Land of Fire. His next destination? Completing his three ongoing war missions, which included the daunting task of taking down a Kage-level opponent.
**(Chapter End)**