- The Reincarnation World Where Only I Know the Storyline
- RWWOKS Chapter 176
The Akatsuki’s incursion into Konoha caused a considerable stir. Initially, the Konoha higher-ups wanted to take advantage of the situation to probe the Sand team’s true intentions, but then Advisor Chiyo barged into the Hokage’s office.
“Sarutobi Hiruzen, are you looking to start a war with the Hidden Sand Village?!”
The statement left the Third Hokage momentarily speechless.
He thought to himself that the Akatsuki were there to hunt down *her* beloved grandson. He hadn’t even begun questioning her; how dare she barge in, shouting accusations at him?
Just as he was about to retort, Chiyo preempted him with several harsh accusations: Itachi Uchiha was a Konoha ninja, so Konoha was responsible for compensating all the villages for the personnel lost; failing to handle their rogue ninja adequately, they should pay Hidden Sand millions in reparations for “psychological damages”; and even the alleged targeting of non-Konoha participants in the Chunin Exams was brought up as proof of Konoha’s plotting.
“If it wasn’t premeditated, how would a ninja of that caliber suddenly target a Sound ninja?” she argued. “And involving Gaara… who’s to say Konoha wasn’t behind it all?”
When Sarutobi resisted her demands, Chiyo went as far as to claim that Konoha couldn’t handle the bad press and that she’d gather the other villages to pull out of the exams altogether.
Reluctantly, Sarutobi Hiruzen was forced to give a half-hearted apology and assured her that the incident was over and that there would be no repercussions.
“That will do,” Chiyo said, pleased as she left.
Once it was settled, everyone—including Konoha—would believe that Sasori had been an undercover agent within the Akatsuki all along. No one would treat him as a rogue ninja, and he could officially resume his role. Once the Konoha Crush plan began, he’d be ready to lead and earn the accolades due to him.
Naturally, Fang Bo’s influence was at the core of these events; he was simply ensuring that Sasori’s record was cleared, setting the stage for the future “Fifth Kazekage” to shine.
In a secluded training area, Fang Bo was testing his new Kazekage puppet, and across from him stood a young girl wielding a heavy hammer.
“Come on, let Big Sis Yaoyao teach you a thing or two today!” she said, swinging her weapon as she leapt into the air.
It was an ill-advised move, likely signaling a special attack. Realizing this, Fang Bo immediately controlled his puppet to activate its Magnet Release.
A shield of black iron sand formed an archway, blocking him from Yaoyao’s assault.
A loud clang resounded as she struck the iron sand, her hammer repeatedly pounding it with increasing force. In moments, the sand shield had shattered under her spinning assault, which now became an unstoppable, destructive vortex.
“Now this is interesting,” Fang Bo said.
With a small gesture, he commanded the puppet to release more of its energy, summoning a terrifying barrier of long, sharp sand spears.
**Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method!**
The sand spears targeted Yaoyao, who, unable to dodge, clashed against each one in the storm of iron sand. Soon, the puppet’s energy was depleted, and Yaoyao’s dizzying spin finally ceased, dropping her unsteadily to the ground.
Ignoring the dizzy-eyed girl, Fang Bo was pleased with the test results and decided to install the Grade IV Precision Mechanical Core into the puppet.
With this legendary core, the Kazekage puppet’s energy jumped from 35 to 48, extending its operational time. Without battery supplements, energy regenerated at a rate of one point every ten minutes, meaning a full recharge would take about eight hours.
Sasori had mentioned that he once installed a specific energy receptor in the puppet, drastically reducing recovery time. Unfortunately, it had been destroyed in a previous battle.
Fang Bo couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret.
“Ugh, I feel so dizzy every time I use that skill,” Yaoyao muttered as she got up, fixing her bamboo propeller to her head and floating upward unsteadily.
“Big Bro, I’m off. I have other missions to handle,” she said before drifting off into the sky.
Yaoyao was a mystery, likely aware of many quest points, but Fang Bo wasn’t particularly interested in her affairs.
After testing his puppet’s skills, Fang Bo knew how to adjust his fighting style moving forward. Without additional attachments, the Kazekage puppet was essentially a versatile caster. With enough energy, it could attack, defend, and even summon a sand platform for aerial combat. Without energy, however, its offensive power dropped by 90%, relying on its blade alone, which couldn’t compare to his Yorichi Zero-Type.
“I didn’t expect the Kazekage puppet to be such a versatile caster.”
With his current resources, there was no way to acquire better energy cores, so upgrades would have to wait. Still, Fang Bo was satisfied with its current abilities; compared to when he first entered the storyline, his strength had more than doubled. If he returned to the Sand village’s initial selection arena, he could easily wipe out the three Chunin proctors.
After stowing his puppet away, Fang Bo activated his Hover Dash to head toward the Sand village’s inn. A contact had mentioned that the Reincarnators planned to work together on a major task, and he was curious to see what these bold souls were planning.
Soon, Fang Bo reached the meeting point and recognized a familiar figure: Black Soul, the malevolent-eyed Reincarnator from the Sand village camp.
“You’re here,” the mysterious man said, gesturing for Fang Bo to join him in the tavern for a more private discussion.
Initially, Fang Bo didn’t think much of it, but as he neared the entrance, he instinctively tensed.
Inside, a few other familiar faces were scattered around.
“Well, look who it is.” A man raised his glass, his eyes fixed on Fang Bo with a challenging glint. It was Red Blight, a Reincarnator from the Konoha camp.
“Not bad,” remarked the fire-breathing Dragon Emperor Aered, raising his glass in a half-toast. In the corner, Fang Bo also spotted Stoth, the mastermind behind the Forest of Death assault, toying with his cards.
Black Soul, Stoth, Aered, and Red Blight—the presence of these four top Reincarnators together suggested a major objective.
Casually taking a seat, Fang Bo scanned the room with a smirk, his voice dripping with sarcasm: “If you all are gathering, it must be for something big. Let’s hear it—what do you need from me?”
To Fang Bo, these guys were nothing more than moving point banks. If they weren’t in Konoha’s bustling streets, he might have let his bloodlust get the better of him.
“We’re going to complete a mission,” Black Soul stated, revealing their intentions.
After hearing the plan, Fang Bo regarded them all with a look that clearly said they were fools.
These people truly had guts—they wanted to hunt down a Kage-level fighter?
Fang Bo had managed to kill Tsunade by skillfully leveraging the storyline itself. In a fair fight, even ten Fang Bos wouldn’t stand a chance against her.
After Akatsuki’s recent incursion, Reincarnators should have some understanding of a Kage-level’s power. Yet here they were, entertaining such a foolish idea.
Unless they had a guaranteed way to win—perhaps with some rare, powerful tool hidden up their sleeves?
But then, what did that have to do with Fang Bo?
With his war mission complete, Fang Bo had no reason to risk his life fighting a Kage-level fighter. However, his curiosity piqued—just who were these guys planning to hunt?
The Naruto world had a fair number of powerful fighters, but if you excluded past Kages and members of the Akatsuki, the number of remaining Kage-level ninjas wasn’t large. The range in strength for Kage-level fighters was vast: some could raze landscapes, while others might struggle against elite Jonin.
Black Soul was secretive and elusive, and Fang Bo suspected this was tied to the mysterious Kage-level fighter they were after. A few probing questions gave him several useful clues:
First, the target wasn’t a ninja from the five great hidden villages.
Second, there was no backup protecting the target.
Third, this strong fighter was once a ninja of Konoha.
Seeing that Black Soul wasn’t willing to reveal more, Fang Bo realized it was time to make his decision.
“Sorry, I won’t take that risk,” he replied firmly.
There were plenty of things he could do without venturing into such danger, and trust was scarce among these people. They weren’t exactly the type he’d rely on in a fight.
Perhaps anticipating his reluctance, Black Soul nodded and added, “I understand. But there is one small favor I’d like to ask—rumor has it you have a way of locating specific characters within the story?”
So, that rumor had spread to the Reincarnators? Fang Bo kept his silence, his gaze unwavering.
Sensing Fang Bo’s hesitation, Black Soul revealed his offer.
“All you have to do is help us locate the target, and this epic weapon is yours.”
It was a massive, bloodstained battle-axe, clearly a hefty two-handed weapon. Fang Bo touched it lightly to examine its details.
**Name**: Blood Moon Battle Axe
**Grade**: Epic
**Type**: Two-Handed Weapon
**Attack Power**: 18-20
**Durability**: 160/190
**Attribute Boost**: Strength +4
**Requirement**: Strength 28, Constitution 16
**Special Effect**: Blood Moon’s Radiance
**Origin**: *Zero no Tsukaima*
**Description**: Wield it, and every battle is a dance with death.
**Blood Moon’s Radiance (Active Skill)**: Consumes a minimum of 20 HP, adding additional weapon damage.
A weapon that consumed health in exchange for power—a perfect fit for a berserker-type fighter. And, of course, it was equally well-suited as an addition to his treasury.
After a brief pause, Fang Bo reluctantly nodded. “Alright, I’ll help you locate the target.”
Trading a fate token for an epic weapon—he couldn’t be sure if it was a gain or a loss, but bolstering his treasury was more crucial to him now. Besides, this blood-stained battle might yield more than just a single epic weapon.
After converting the Blood Moon Battle Axe into a new treasure, his armory now held a total of seven items. Bit by bit, the *King’s Treasury* was taking shape, solidifying as his strongest offensive skill.
But taking the prize meant it was time to pay up.
As Fang Bo watched, Black Soul finally revealed the identity of the Kage-level target.
“Him?” Fang Bo gasped.
It was Hiruko, once a Konoha ninja and a contemporary of the Sannin. Unfortunately, Hiruko’s talents couldn’t match theirs. To compensate, he began secretly researching the *Chimera Technique,* a fusion jutsu.
When the experiment reached its critical phase, the Third Hokage discovered Hiruko’s forbidden research. Unlike his leniency toward his own disciples’ experiments, Sarutobi Hiruzen showed no mercy when it came to Hiruko, issuing an immediate kill order. Sarutobi’s blatant double standard was one few could match.
Through sheer luck, Black Soul had triggered a quest related to Hiruko, completing a hidden mission with a lucrative reward, which only fueled his desire to eliminate Hiruko.
And so, the hunt began.