Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

Under the cover of night, Tsunade and the others stood not far from the Uzumaki Clan's compound, waiting.

The Land of Whirlpools was vast. Kumogakure and Kirigakure could come from any direction.

Fortunately, they had already been exposed, moving from the shadows into the open. As long as the arrangements were proper, they could know the direction of their attack in advance.

"My lords, Kumogakure and Kirigakure are approaching the southeastern side of the Land of Whirlpools and are expected to land in five minutes."

A figure suddenly appeared. He was the Hyuga ninja responsible for scouting.

"As expected."

Keisuke immediately said, "The southeast side is a cliff, where the defenses are usually the weakest."

"Keisuke-sama, I'll leave this place to you. We'll go intercept the ninja from Kumogakure and Kirigakure."

Tsunade nodded and said.

Although a barrier had been set up around the Uzumaki Clan's compound, without a powerful person to guard it, the barrier alone was far from enough.

"I'm counting on you all!"

Keisuke said with a slight bow.

Tsunade said no more and led the group toward the southeastern side of the Land of Whirlpools.

It was worth mentioning that besides the ninja from Konoha, there were also many ninja from the Uzumaki Clan.

Although the Uzumaki Clan specialized in Sealing Jutsu, they could not have survived in the ninja world for so many years if that was all they knew.

Soon, everyone arrived at the location.

"Get ready."

Tsunade raised her hand and said, "Once they trigger the traps, we'll strike amid the chaos."

Everyone nodded silently and found their respective hiding spots.

Natsuki ran up a tree and glanced at the moonless night.

He could not help but think that it was truly a dark and windy night, perfect for killing.

Especially for his Shadow Assassin, which was like a fish in water in this kind of weather.

A moment later, mist suddenly appeared in the distance.

The mist spread rapidly, soon enveloping everyone and heading toward the Uzumaki Clan's compound.

One did not need to guess to know that this was Kirigakure's Hiding in Mist Technique.

Tsunade and the others did not panic.

After another while, a deafening explosion rang out.

Flames soared into the sky, illuminating half the night sky and dispersing much of the mist.

Natsuki looked up and saw the ninja from Kumogakure and Kirigakure screaming within the traps.

The traps set by Konoha and the Uzumaki Clan had played a significant role.

"Damn it!"

Just then, an angry voice rang out, "Our intelligence has been leaked! Everyone, retreat!"

Natsuki instinctively looked toward him.

He had a very fat build, resembling a ninja from the Akimichi Clan.

But his most striking feature was his long orange hair that almost reached the ground.

Fuguki Suikazan, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?

Natsuki's heart stirred as he looked at the strange sword in the man's hand, covered in barbs. It was Samehada.

In Kirigakure, besides the Third Mizukage, the strongest ninja were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

It was only natural for them to be in charge of such a major event as a clan extermination.

What about Kumogakure then?

Natsuki scanned the area but did not see the Third Raikage or the Fourth Raikage.

The characteristics of all Raikage were very distinct. They were all burly men.

But he did not have time to identify anyone else because the battle had already begun.

Konoha and the Uzumaki Clan had set an inescapable net and were naturally unwilling to let the ninja from Kumogakure and Kirigakure escape.

Tsunade leaped up and crashed down fiercely from midair.

Heavenly Foot of Pain!

With her as the center, the ground cracked, and countless rocks flew in all directions.

In an instant, blood splattered everywhere.

"Bastard!"

Seeing this, Fuguki grabbed Samehada and swung it at her like an axe.

But the moment he swung, he sensed danger.

Orochimaru appeared at his side.

He opened his mouth, and the Kusanagi Sword flew out like a Kunai, aimed straight at Fuguki's head.

Fuguki was forced to defend.

Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!

Jiraiya formed hand seals, and a wildly dancing fire dragon surged toward the crowd.

Many Kumogakure ninja were turned to ash on the spot.

The sound of breaking wind rang out!

A slender Kirigakure Anbu ninja appeared behind Jiraiya.

In his hand, he held a special ninja sword that looked like an elongated senbon.

This was Kuriarare Kushimaru, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. His ninja sword was called Nuibari.

Shadow Assassin!

While the others were fighting intensely, Natsuki disappeared from his spot.

He headed straight for his chosen target, a Kirigakure Tokubetsu Jonin who used Water Release.

This Kirigakure Tokubetsu Jonin was currently fighting a Konoha ninja.

Natsuki's shadow circled behind him.

Seizing the opportunity, he deactivated Shadow Space, pulled out the Sword of the Thunder God, and delivered a strike.

One Sword Style: Lion Strike!

The Sword of the Thunder God slashed from his back down to his buttocks.

The sudden, sharp pain made him scream.

The Konoha ninja hesitated for a moment but reacted quickly, spitting out a wind blade that struck the enemy right in the heart.

Natsuki flicked his wrist, raising the Sword of the Thunder God before thrusting it back in, completely ending the man's life.

After the kill, he used Shadow Assassin again.

"As expected of Orochimaru-sama's student!"

After the Konoha ninja realized what had happened, he could not help but exclaim in admiration.

He had previously seen Natsuki join this mission and thought he was just there to pad his resume, but he never expected his strength to be so strange and formidable.

[Congratulations to the host for unlocking Kamado Tanjiro Template Ability Three: Water Breathing, Fourth Form, Fifth Form, and Sixth Form.]

Excellent, the unlock requirement of defeating three Chunin or Tokubetsu Jonin who specialized in Water Release or swordsmanship had been successfully completed.

Natsuki nodded with satisfaction.

His next goal was to capture a Water Release Tokubetsu Jonin alive to unlock the Smoker Template's Ability Four.

In such a chaotic battlefield, completing this goal would not be difficult.

Natsuki planned to finish it once the battle reached its final stages.

He glanced around and quickly identified his next opponent.

Because he saw an acquaintance, Inuzuka Gaku.

He was currently locked in a bitter struggle.

In the original work, he had been Minato's teammate, but he was older, looking about seventeen or eighteen now.

Natsuki's shadow moved behind the Kirigakure Tokubetsu Jonin he was fighting.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

The Kirigakure Tokubetsu Jonin formed hand seals, and a water dragon surged toward Inuzuka Gaku.

Gaku thought to himself that things were looking bad.

Was he going to lose his life here today?

Suddenly, his vision went dark.

A giant pot appeared, blocking him from the front.

The water dragon slammed into the pot, immediately sending it flying backward.

Although the pot did not do much, it bought him time, and he used the Body Flicker Technique without hesitation.

The Kirigakure Tokubetsu Jonin instinctively looked toward the pot and immediately saw Natsuki.

This pot had naturally been projected using Projection Magecraft.

He could not help but be slightly stunned.

In a battle full of Tokubetsu Jonin and Jonin, the sudden appearance of a child naturally struck him as strange.

But just as the thought arose, he fell into a daze.

Fox Demon Technique!

After using the Genjutsu, Natsuki immediately gripped the Sword of the Thunder God.

Water Breathing, Sixth Form: Whirlpool!

His body spun sharply, and a stream of water followed the Sword of the Thunder God, forming a whirlpool around him.

The Kirigakure Tokubetsu Jonin had just broken the Genjutsu when he felt himself being lifted.

Within the whirlpool, his body was severed at the waist, cut in half.

Gaku, having witnessed the entire process, was left dumbfounded.

Genjutsu? Swordsmanship? Water Release?

An eight-year-old child actually used so many Ninjutsu in an instant?

Gaku felt as if he were in a dream.

(To be continued.)