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Shin eyed the three remaining Chunin, picking up the fallen Jōnin''s sword.
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"So, you want to avenge your captain? Come get some."
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The three Chunin exchanged glances. None of them dared to make a move.
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This kid was creepy. He''d already killed one of them and taken down their captain.
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They weren''t about to underestimate him now.
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"Fine, I''ll come to you then."
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Shin vanished into the darkness. In the thick forest, his speed and controlled ferocity, much like Toji Fushiguro, rendered him untraceable.
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"Watch out!"
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But it was too late. Shin''s sword pierced the Chunin''s heart before he could finish his warning.
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Shin withdrew his sword and dashed towards the next Chunin.
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"Water Style: Water Prison Jutsu!"
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Sensing the danger, the Chunin swiftly formed hand seals, encasing himself in a sphere of water for protection.
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The Water Prison Jutsu was a C-rank Jutsu that could trap enemies or be used defensively.
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"You think that can stop me? How naive."
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Shin channeled Chakra into the sword, enhancing its piercing power. The water prison shattered like a fragile bubble as the sword plunged through, impaling the Chunin''s heart.
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Another one down.
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"Just one left."
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Shin looked at the last Chunin. Killing these elite Chunin was starting to feel like swatting flies.
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"Kakashi graduated and became a Genin at five, and everyone called him a genius. I''m five, and I''m wiping the floor with elite Chunin. What does that make me? A prodigy? A monster?"
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Shin muttered to himself.
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"Monster! You''re a monster!"
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The last Chunin pointed at Shin, his eyes wide with terror. He turned and fled.
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"You''re the monster! And you''re not getting away."
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Shin stomped on the ground, creating a small crater. He shot forward like an arrow, chasing after the fleeing Chunin.
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This guy was crucial to his mission; Shin couldn''t let him escape.
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"Die!"
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Shin quickly caught up, swinging the sword. It wasn''t ideal for slashing, but with Shin''s strength, it would cleave the Chunin in two.
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The sword connected, and just as Shin relaxed, the figure he''d struck transformed into a log. A Substitution Jutsu.
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"Substitution?"
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Shin hadn''t expected the Chunin to use a Substitution Jutsu at the last moment.
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"Adamantine Sealing Chains!"
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Chakra Chains erupted from Shin''s back, snaking through the forest and ensnaring the fleeing Chunin.
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"Constrict!"
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The Chains tightened, tearing the Chunin apart.
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Shin''s face paled as he looked at the gruesome sight. He quickly turned away.
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He was used to blood, having hunted animals in the forest. He hadn''t felt anything when he killed the first Chunin.
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The next few deaths had caused a slight ripple in his emotions, but this last one... this was too much.
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The Chakra Chains dissipated. Shin leaned against a tree, gagging.
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He swore he''d never use the Chains like that again. It was too brutal, even for him.
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"Congratulations, Master. Mission complete. You have been awarded one Advanced Replication Card."
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"Whew, finally got the reward." Shin composed himself and called out to Kushina. "Come out, Kushina. It''s over."
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Kushina emerged, looking bewildered. It was over?
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It was too dark, and she didn''t have the Sharingan. She hadn''t seen anything.
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She walked over and saw the Jonin''s body. "Shin, how did you do it?"
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"Doesn''t matter. Let''s see what loot we got."
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Shin started rummaging through the Jonin''s pouch while Kushina stood back, a little scared.
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Even though the ninjas were dead, she was still frightened. It was a good thing she hadn''t seen the Chunin Shin had torn apart with the Chains; she might have fainted.
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Shin found several Explosive Tags, a valuable commodity.
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There were also Kunai, Shuriken, and two Jutsu scrolls.
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"B-rank Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu and Water Style: Hiding in Mist Jutsu."
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Shin frowned. These Jutsu gave him a clue about the attackers'' identities. They were likely from Kirigakure.
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"Looks like Kirigakure is behind this attack on Uzushiogakure."
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Only the Five Great Nations had the strength to attack the Uzumaki Clan. Konoha was an ally; they wouldn''t be involved.
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Sunagakure and Iwagakure were too far away; attacking Uzushiogakure would be logistically impractical.
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That left Kumogakure and Kirigakure, both of which could launch attacks from the sea.
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Kirigakure''s involvement was confirmed. He wasn''t sure about Kumogakure, though.
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If there was one village with the most ambition, it was Kumogakure. Their involvement was highly probable.
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After all, the Uzumaki''s Sealing Jutsu were something Kumogakure would covet. No, not just Kumogakure, every village would want them.
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Possessing powerful Sealing Jutsu that others feared and desired, yet lacking the strength to defend themselves, was the reason for Uzushiogakure''s downfall.
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Having something valuable without the power to protect it was a recipe for disaster, no matter the world.
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"I wonder if Konoha had a hand in this."
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Shin was suspicious of their supposed ally. After all, Konoha had Danzō.
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To think Danzō wouldn''t be interested in the Uzumaki''s Sealing Jutsu was laughable.
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Shin shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside. He collected the pouches of the other two Chunin and left with Kushina.
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He left the last Chunin''s pouch where it was. The sight was too gruesome; he''d lose his appetite if he looked at it.
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He led Kushina to a small stream in the forest, the same one where they had practiced Water Walking.
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"Are you tired? If you are, get some sleep. We''re safe now," Shin said.
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Kushina shook her head. After everything that had happened, sleep was the last thing on her mind.