My clan was exterminated when I was three years old, and you want me to beat Uchiha Itachi? Chapter 130

You closed your Sharingan and vanished into the darkness.

After a brief thought, you decided on a meeting method, then plunged your hand into your money pouch.

You pulled out a handful of gold pellets, melted them into a crude mask behind a small hill to conceal the firelight, and then put it on your face.

Then, you activated your Penetration Release and used the Lightened Boulder Jutsu to hover.

You suddenly appeared before the few surviving members of the merchant caravan.

The surviving caravan members were both surprised and terrified.

Using this highly recognizable appearance and the formidable strength you displayed, you watched as they bowed and thanked you profusely, filled with gratitude.

You took the opportunity to learn that the attackers were not ordinary cultists but high-ranking cultists led by an elder of the Evil God Cult.

Ordinary cultists could be easily handled even by a Chunin, but the curses cast by high-ranking cultists were difficult for even a Jonin to deal with.

The elusive high-ranking Evil God Cultists were the nightmare of all merchant caravans in this area…

At the same time, you did not hide your status as a newcomer.

Because of this, you received an invitation from the caravan to join their faction.

Although you had no intention of joining any faction, let alone a local tyrant in such a remote place, you did not refuse. Instead, you proposed to observe first before making a decision.

During your conversation, you became increasingly certain that they were the people from the underground ninja fighting arena you had been searching for.

Or, at the very least, they had close ties. After all, individuals capable of transporting ninja prodigies would certainly not be easily replaceable or disposable small fry.

Upon following them to their stronghold in town, you completely confirmed that they were indeed from the ninja fighting arena.

Under the guise of a guest, you decided to stay for the night, also giving them an opportunity to observe your demeanor.

As expected, soon after settling in, you encountered several individuals who appeared to be Jonin-level, attempting to provoke you.

These individuals were guards specifically employed by the organization. The reason for their provocation was to test your strength.

You revealed a bit of your skill.

The combination of Penetration Release and Super Lightened Boulder Jutsu allowed for movement that could silently decapitate people, instantly subduing everyone.

And Penetration Release was merely the tip of the iceberg of your true strength.

[Day 7]

You received an invitation to the Ninja Fighting Arena headquarters.

Upon arriving at the headquarters, the person in charge there proactively offered to let you watch the most valuable ninja battle.

—A deathmatch!

The Ninja Fighting Arena would pit two of their strongest fighters, those with the most consecutive wins, against each other until one was completely dead.

Not to mention the revenue from the gambling services provided by the arena, the entry ticket alone was a staggering 10 million ryo—an exorbitant price! Even with Asuma’s bounty, you couldn’t watch five times!

Besides invited high-ranking nobles, wealthy merchants, and top rogue ninjas, only those who treated money like dirt and sought only thrills, the second-generation rich, would attend. Then there were those who were desperate to squeeze into the upper echelons of the ninja world, willing to risk their money to purchase such a ticket.

However, despite the hype surrounding the deathmatch, in your opinion, the two ninjas fighting were only around Jonin-level.

One of them was older, with solid and steady strength. His combat experience and attention to detail, honed through many life-or-death battles, were close to the level of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

The other was younger, with slightly less experience, but he took risky moves and possessed a Kekkei Genkai. Although slightly at a disadvantage, he seized the opportunity to trade blows, sustaining injuries for damage.

Then, the older ninja suddenly exploded.

The intense battle abruptly ended, causing many who didn’t understand to demand their money back!

“That, is that someone from the Chinoike Clan?”

You pointed to the victorious fighter’s distinctive red eyes, asking the arena manager.

“An expert!”

The arena manager took the opportunity to praise you profusely, and then spoke of the many benefits of joining the arena. However, to you, these advantages in status and wealth were not enticing.

You interrupted him and proactively brought up the history of the Chinoike Clan.

When he spoke of the feud between the Chinoike Clan and the Uchiha, you spoke again, asking if he was interested in acquiring an Uchiha…

That night, you contacted Boss Kuro Neko, summoned your shadow clone carrying Konohamaru into the city, and arranged to discuss the transaction in detail the next day.

However, that very night, several individuals with Elite Jonin-level strength once again tested you. You merely unleashed a burst of chakra, scaring them away!

[Day 8]

Upon learning that your strength was not merely Elite Jonin as initially speculated, but rather comparable to a Kage of a Great Ninja Village, the person in charge changed his demeanor once more.

You used your dōjutsu and a massive amount of chakra to directly activate the Uchiha bloodline implanted in Konohamaru, forcibly awakening the single tomoe in both of his eyes to ensure the quality of the “merchandise.” You also pre-implanted several basic Fire Style ninjutsu into his eyes.

When his life was threatened, he would gain access to these ninjutsu, increasing his chances of survival until he became useful.

This, for now, was a casual move you made.

As for the bloodline disease or the rejection of foreign bloodlines, those were not concerns you needed to consider.

Soon, the person in charge completed the inspection. After confirming everything was in order, his respect for you grew even more!

After all, although Konoha had sealed off the news, anyone who had a foothold in the black market knew that the Uchiha clan had recently caused a major disturbance in Konoha. For such a flourishing clan to have a baby stolen, what level of strength must this person possess?

“What, is there a problem with my merchandise?”

“No problem, no problem. It’s… I have a question, his name is…”

“His name is Uchiha Kirin!”

You solemnly answered his question and made a small request: as long as Uchiha Kirin was kept alive, arrange high-difficulty battles for him whenever possible.

You would check on him periodically!

“Understood, understood!”

The arena manager and the guards behind him, who had witnessed your strength, nodded like wooden fish.

A group of burly men laboriously carried out a heavy box. Inside was the payment for “Uchiha Kirin,” all settled in gold.

You lifted the box with one hand, lightly weighing it, then said you had another business proposition.

You just didn’t know if the true power behind the arena would be willing to have another long-term partner.

Given your tone and strength, although you didn’t specify what kind of business it was, the arena manager dared not be presumptuous.

While inviting you to stay for a few days, he personally set off, saying he would invite the person behind the scenes to discuss further with you!

[Day 9]

You took out a portion of the gold you received from selling “yourself” and, through Boss Kuro Neko, purchased the basic sealing techniques collected by the ninja cat clan.

You began to intensely study sealing jutsu.

Only by completing your understanding of sealing jutsu fundamentals could you better comprehend and utilize the various forbidden jutsu within the Scroll of Seals.

Although you possessed great strength, you still valued the principle that sharpening the axe does not hinder the chopping of wood.

You discovered that ever since acquiring the Six-Tomoed Sharingan, your comprehension and memory had once again soared.

From merely remembering everything you saw, it had upgraded to discerning the subtle.

This feeling was difficult to describe.

It was like an inexplicable inspiration.

Even though it was the first time you had seen a sealing rune, you could vaguely sense that arranging it into a specific shape would yield a special effect!

After several tests and validations, and finding similar functions and structures in advanced sealing jutsu materials, you became increasingly certain that you had indeed acquired an extraordinary talent.

You just didn’t know if it was the Uzumaki bloodline’s innate affinity for sealing jutsu, or if the Six-Tomoed Sharingan’s unique dōjutsu allowed you to perceive some truth of the world…