Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

At the entrance of Konoha.

"I can finally go out again!"

Nawaki sounded very happy.

"It sounds like your goal isn't the mission, but going outside."

Natsuki smiled.

"The main thing is that only missions let me leave the Land of Fire," Nawaki explained.

"If you really want to do missions, go find three students," Natsuki said casually.

"I don't know how to teach students. Besides, I'm not even an adult yet."

The corner of Nawaki's mouth twitched. He knew himself well.

"You're already sixteen. You only have two years before adulthood," Natsuki reminded him.

"When you put it that way, time really does feel like it's passing quickly," Nawaki said with a sigh.

"The registration is done. We can leave now."

At that moment, Nonō walked over and interrupted their conversation.

"Thanks, Nonō."

Natsuki patted her head.

"I think our top priority should be finding a new teammate for our squad," Nawaki said, feeling rather frustrated when he saw that.

In a group of three, one person was always the odd one out.

Clearly, he was the extra one.

"Where would we find a new teammate that easily?"

Natsuki shook his head.

"It isn't wartime."

"That's true."

Nawaki sighed.

"If only Kushina."

He stopped halfway through his sentence.

If Kushina joined their squad, he would still be the extra one.

"Alright, let's not waste time. It'll take at least three days to reach the Land of Demons."

Natsuki cleared his throat.

The three left Konoha and headed toward the Land of Demons.

Natsuki walked at the front.

After leaving the Forest of Death, he activated electromagnetic sensing.

Neither Nawaki nor Nonō knew sensory ninjutsu, so scouting and early warning had to be handled by him.

For this trip to the Land of Demons, Natsuki chose the same route as before.

From the Land of Fire to the Land of Rain, then through the Land of Birds and the Land of Bears, before finally reaching the Land of Demons.

Two days later, in the afternoon.

The three arrived at the border area between the Land of Bears and the Land of Demons.

"We'll rest here for the night."

Natsuki stopped and spoke.

Without needing his instructions, Nonō went to set up the tent while Nawaki arranged traps around the area.

Natsuki opened a summoning storage scroll and began preparing dinner.

Although open flames had to be avoided during missions, he had Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood.

He directly converted his blood into flames and heated the bento boxes.

Before long, the three sat together and began eating dinner.

After dinner, Nawaki could not stay still and began practicing swordsmanship in an open space nearby.

The swordsmanship he was currently learning was Zoro's One Sword Style.

Practicing Water Release ninjutsu would make too much noise, and the chakra fluctuations could easily be detected by other shinobi.

Swordsmanship was different. It did not even require chakra.

Strictly speaking, he should not have practiced swordsmanship either, since sound could still carry.

However, with Natsuki present, it was not a major issue.

His electromagnetic sensing had a wide range.

In addition, he also had Blood Demon Art: Eyeball Clones.

This was an ability Yukina had awakened.

Natsuki had not used it before, so this was a good chance to put it to use.

Under Nonō's gaze, he extended his hand.

Blood soon flowed out and transformed into an eyeball.

The eyeball looked almost identical to a human eye.

When Natsuki placed it on the ground, it grew legs resembling nerve fibers and began moving across the earth.

"Huh?"

Nonō could not help letting out a soft sound of surprise.

"This is a Blood Secret Technique I created."

Natsuki casually explained, "You can think of it as Yang Release."

Nonō nodded.

Yin Release used spiritual energy as its foundation and could create form from nothing.

Yang Release used physical energy as its source and could grant life to form.

As a medical-nin, she studied Yang Release, so she understood what Natsuki meant.

However, there were not many Yang Release ninjutsu that could reach this level.

"It doesn't have much combat power."

Natsuki created another nine eyeball clones.

"But I can share their vision."

Ten eyeballs moved in every direction.

With a thought, the scene before Natsuki's eyes changed.

He shared the vision of one of the eyeball clones.

After watching for a while, Natsuki ended the shared vision.

Eyeball Clones were indeed useful.

Most importantly, their range was extremely wide.

In Demon Slayer, Nakime had used eyeball clones to locate the residences of sixty percent of the Demon Slayer Corps members.

"Can I learn it?" Nonō asked curiously.

"I'm afraid it might be difficult."

Natsuki thought for a moment before replying.

Blood Demon Arts were techniques used by demons.

Nonō was not a demon, so there was a high chance she would not be able to learn it.

"Haven't you still not finished learning your medical ninjutsu?" Natsuki asked.

"I'm trying to learn the Strength of a Hundred Seal," Nonō replied. "But it's too difficult. I still haven't even begun to grasp it."

"Tsunade-sensei spent a long time learning it too, and she only mastered it last year."

Natsuki pinched her cheek lightly.

"Don't rush."

"Mm."

Nonō nodded.

"If you really want to learn something, I have a secret technique called Weather Arts that you can study."

Natsuki looked at her.

"I'll learn it," Nonō said without hesitation.

"Then read these books first."

Natsuki handed her a summoning storage scroll.

Inside the scroll were books related to meteorology. They were the same books he had previously given Konan.

Nonō took out one of the books and began reading.

She lowered her head slightly. Her golden hair fell forward, revealing one small ear.

Natsuki looked at the pale side of her face and suddenly remembered something.

She did not wear glasses like she had in the original story.

Natsuki rubbed his chin.

Perhaps this was another butterfly effect caused by him.

He wondered why Nonō had become nearsighted in the original story.

Natsuki reached out and stroked her hair.

Nonō glanced at him, then continued reading.

Late that night, the three crawled into their sleeping bags and fell asleep.

The next morning, after breakfast, they entered the Land of Demons.

This was not Natsuki's first time visiting the Land of Demons.

He led Nawaki and Nonō along the familiar route to the capital.

Under normal circumstances, a capital would have a daimyō's residence.

However, the Land of Demons only had the priestess's temple.

The temple was built inside a valley and protected by a barrier.

The reason was simple.

Every time Mōryō broke free, it would come to attack the priestess's temple.

"Please stop."

A group of neatly dressed guards blocked their way.

"I am Natsuki, a shinobi from Konoha. I came at the invitation of Her Grace, the priestess."

Natsuki spoke first.

"Please wait a moment."

Clearly, Miroku had given instructions in advance.

The moment they heard Natsuki's name, one of the guards immediately ran into the temple.

A moment later, he returned.

"Please enter."

He raised his hand and spoke respectfully.

Natsuki nodded.

The three walked into the priestess's temple.

Inside the temple, a young woman sat on a cushion.

When she saw Natsuki, her eyes lit up.

He looked exactly like the young man she had seen in her prophecy.

As expected, she had found the right person.

Previously, after she asked an artist to draw Natsuki, someone quickly recognized him.

After all, Natsuki was already very famous.

Natsuki looked at her and felt that she resembled Hyūga Hinata a little.

That was understandable.

In the original story, her daughter Shion looked very similar to Hinata.

From her appearance to her figure, they were alike.

"Natsuki, I would like to speak with you alone."

Miroku took the initiative to speak.

"Why alone?" Nawaki immediately asked in confusion.

"You two wait for me outside."

Natsuki patted him on the shoulder.

Nawaki nodded and left the temple with Nonō.

Miroku rose to her feet and stepped into her wooden sandals over her white tabi socks.

She walked up to Natsuki and looked up at him.

Natsuki met her gaze and immediately noticed something unusual.

Her eyes were shining with a mysterious light, like a river of stars.

Was she using her power of prophecy?

A moment later, Miroku revealed an expression of shock and confusion.

"Your Grace, what did you see?" Natsuki asked curiously.

"I cannot see your death," Miroku replied.

"What does that mean?"

Natsuki raised an eyebrow.

"Does it mean I can live forever?"

"I don't know."

Miroku shook her head.

"This is the first time I have encountered something like this."

Natsuki felt that his guess was correct.

Longevity was difficult to achieve in the shinobi world, but for the Ōtsutsuki clan, it was normal.

Ōtsutsuki Kaguya had been sealed away for a thousand years, yet when she was released, her appearance had not changed.

Natsuki had the system, so he was confident he could eventually reach the level of the Ōtsutsuki clan.

"But this is undoubtedly a good thing."

Miroku took a deep breath.

Before Natsuki could speak, she suddenly bowed deeply.

"Your Grace, what do you mean by this?" Natsuki asked.

"I want to ask you to eliminate Mōryō."

Miroku straightened and said, "If you can eliminate Mōryō, our priestess line is willing to pay any price."

"If I remember correctly, Mōryō is a demon from another realm, and the duty of your priestess line is to seal it."

Natsuki asked slowly, "Why do you believe I can eliminate it?"

"Because I saw Mōryō's death. The person who destroyed it was you."

Miroku explained, "That is why I issued the mission and asked you to come to the Land of Demons."

"I see."

Natsuki finally understood.

Miroku had not seen his future. She had seen Mōryō's future.

Although Mōryō was sealed, it shared the same origin as the priestess's power, so there was a connection between them.

It was only natural that she could see its future.

"Any price is a very heavy promise," Natsuki said with a faint smile.

"Compared to life itself, it is not heavy enough."

Miroku spoke seriously.

"More importantly, if Mōryō is destroyed, my descendants will no longer have to bear this fatal duty."

"You already have descendants?" Natsuki asked in surprise.

"No."

Miroku looked somewhat embarrassed.

"I am not married yet."

After saying that, she suddenly looked at Natsuki.

"Um, if you are willing, I."

Miroku stopped halfway, her face flushing.

The priestess line had to marry in order to continue sealing Mōryō.

Many generations of priestesses had not loved their marriage partners. They had simply treated them as a necessity.

After all, in the Land of Demons, the priestess held a position equivalent to a daimyō or emperor.

If one imagined the genders reversed, it was easy to understand.

That was why Miroku could say something so bold.

At the very least, Natsuki was handsome and pleasant to look at.

Natsuki was immediately filled with confusion.

Clearly, his previous question had caused her to misunderstand.

This was completely inappropriate.

"That is not what I meant."

Natsuki shook his head.

"But the price you must pay is indeed great."

"What is it?" Miroku asked.

She quickly regained her composure and once again became the priestess of the Land of Demons.

"It is like this."

Natsuki explained the effects of the Blood Curse to her.

Since Miroku had said she was willing to pay any price, he did not speak indirectly. He stated his true objective.

"There is actually a secret technique like this?"

After listening, Miroku looked at the drop of blood and fell silent.

Compared to being transformed into a demon and becoming Natsuki's subordinate, she would have preferred marrying him.

But clearly, the young man before her possessed great ambition.

"You may control me, but you cannot control the Land of Demons," Miroku said slowly.

Sealing Mōryō required her to pay with her life.

If she became a demon, her life and death would no longer be entirely in her hands.

In terms of price, the two were similar.

But the latter had one advantage.

Mōryō could be destroyed completely.

That would mean future priestesses would no longer have to sacrifice their lives.

"I have no particular interest in the Land of Demons."

Natsuki smiled.

To him, the greatest value of the Land of Demons was business.

In that case, controlling the country directly or not controlling it made little difference.

Using business, or more accurately, economics, to influence a nation was something he was very familiar with.

"But words alone are not proof."

Miroku asked calmly, "After I am transformed, I can only obey you. What if you use me to control the entire Land of Demons?"

"Do you know of the Daybreak Company?"

Natsuki thought for a moment and asked.

"It is a company that has recently risen in the Land of Demons," Miroku recalled, then answered.

"I established that company."

Natsuki replied, "At the same time, it belongs to Akatsuki."

He then told her about Akatsuki's current situation, including its influence in the Land of Rain and the Land of Snow.

Miroku was stunned.

She had not expected Natsuki to already control the Land of Rain and the Land of Snow.

"I have many ways to control the Land of Demons."

Natsuki spoke directly.

"If I can destroy Mōryō, then I can also destroy you. Once you are dead, the Land of Demons will fall into my hands."

Miroku opened her mouth but hesitated.

She had to admit that Natsuki made sense.

"On the contrary, if you are transformed into a demon, I can give up on controlling the Land of Demons."

Natsuki smiled.

It was an open threat.

Miroku's face turned pale, but she had no way to refute him.

This situation had been caused by her inviting Natsuki here.

No.

Since the Daybreak Company had already begun operating in the Land of Demons, that meant Natsuki had set his sights on the country long ago.

Should she expose his intentions to Konoha?

As Orochimaru's student, Natsuki held a high position in Konoha. It might not be useful.

Besides, would she even have the chance to notify Konoha?

Most likely not.

That included asking other shinobi villages for help. She no longer had that opportunity either.

But if Natsuki truly did not control the Land of Demons, then she was indeed willing to pay the price.

From the moment she was born, she had been prepared to sacrifice her life to seal Mōryō.

That was what her mother and everyone else in the Land of Demons expected of her.

Therefore, she did not have another choice.

"I need to personally see you destroy Mōryō," Miroku finally decided.

"That is fine."

Seeing that she agreed, Natsuki nodded.

Overall, things had gone quite smoothly.

However, even if Miroku had not taken the initiative to find him, he would still have released Mōryō, destroyed it, and then transformed her.

In chaotic times, one had to be ruthless to survive.

"Mōryō's soul and body are sealed separately."

Miroku let out a breath.

"You need to undo both seals at the same time."

"No, there is another way. The Yomi Cult."

Natsuki smiled.

"I can help you eliminate that hidden danger while I am at it."

"The Yomi Cult still exists?"

Miroku looked surprised.

Even more surprising was that the Land of Demons had been unaware of it.

She sighed inwardly.

Compared to Konoha, the Land of Demons' intelligence-gathering ability was far too weak.

"If I had not intervened, under normal circumstances, the Yomi Cult would have released Mōryō."

Natsuki looked at her.

"When that happened, you would have paid with your life to seal it, leaving your daughter to live on alone."

Miroku bit her lip.

What Natsuki said would most likely have happened in the future.

After all, this had happened to every generation of priestesses, and she was no exception.

Looking at it that way, if Natsuki could truly destroy Mōryō forever, then being controlled by him would be worth it.

"Does the Land of Demons have a material called moonstone?" Natsuki asked, moving the topic to the Black Holy Grail.

"Yes."

Miroku paused slightly.

"It is a type of stone altered by Mōryō's influence. It has the effect of storing chakra."

Natsuki suddenly thought of the bell Shion wore in the original story.

In the original story, that bell was actually a type of sealing stone that sealed Shion's power.

Judging from Miroku's description, that sealing stone was most likely the so-called moonstone.

"I need it to deal with Mōryō," Natsuki explained.

"I will give it to you now."

Miroku did not hesitate and handed him a summoning storage scroll.

"Good."

Natsuki nodded.

"I will go find the Yomi Cult first. After Mōryō is released, I will let you personally witness its destruction."

Hope and excitement surged in Miroku's heart.

Was the tragic fate of the priestess line, which had lasted for nearly a thousand years, finally about to end?

The next day, Natsuki called over the person in charge of the Daybreak Company's operations in the Land of Demons, Fūshin.

He ordered Fūshin to monitor Miroku and prevent the worst-case scenario.

That would be Miroku going back on her word and asking other shinobi villages for help, or exposing his actions to Konoha.

After that, he had Fūshin secretly invite craftsmen from the Land of Demons.

Natsuki gave the craftsmen the blueprint and materials for the Black Holy Grail.

After looking them over, the craftsmen said they would need one month to create it.

Natsuki nodded.

He had not asked Granny Cat to create the Black Holy Grail because it was far too important.

As for these craftsmen, once they finished creating the Black Holy Grail, he could use his Sharingan to erase their memories of the process.

That way, no one would discover anything.

In truth, even if someone found out, it would be useless.

There were only a handful of people in the entire shinobi world capable of obtaining tailed beast-level chakra.

Still, it was always better to be careful.

(To be continued.)