Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

Natsuki fell into thought.

He recalled the plot from the original story.

It said that when Sakumo led a team on a classified mission, he was faced with a difficult choice.

If he insisted on completing the mission, all of his teammates would die.

But if he saved his teammates, the mission would fail.

Sakumo ultimately chose to save his teammates.

The mission failed, and Konoha suffered losses.

After returning to the village, the villagers and shinobi blamed him. Even the teammates he had saved accused him.

He was deeply wounded in both body and mind, and ultimately took his own life.

There was one blind spot in this part of the story.

A classified mission, whether it succeeded or failed, should not have become known to everyone.

Natsuki immediately thought of Shimura Danzō.

In the original story, Sakumo's strength and prestige were both extremely high, no less than Jiraiya, Tsunade, or Orochimaru.

In other words, he was also a strong contender for the position of Hokage.

It would be normal for Danzō to target him.

All Danzō had to do was have Root stir up public opinion in Konoha.

As for Hiruzen, he had tacitly allowed it.

But Hiruzen most likely had not intended to drive Sakumo to death. At most, he had wanted to punish him or suppress him for a while.

He also did not want Sakumo to become Hokage.

To be honest, even Danzō probably had not expected Sakumo to take his own life.

He had stirred up public opinion only to damage Sakumo's prestige.

Who would have thought Sakumo would directly commit suicide?

Thinking of this, Natsuki felt he could wait until the matter happened before finding a way to deal with it.

At present, Sakumo was getting farther and farther from the position of Hokage.

However, Danzō was still hard to predict.

Fortunately, Natsuki now controlled the Anbu.

If Danzō truly targeted Sakumo, Natsuki could completely have the Anbu suppress the rumors.

The remaining issue would be the village's losses.

Over the past few years, Konoha had worked with Natsuki to sell Blue Healing Potions and Red Healing Potions, earning a huge profit.

When the time came, Natsuki could step forward and speak with Hiruzen, and the matter could be smoothed over.

After all, Hiruzen had never intended to force Sakumo to die.

"To participate in the Chunin Exams, you need teammates."

Natsuki came back to himself and said, "Continue training for now. Once we find suitable teammates, you can take the Chunin Exams."

"Yes, Natsuki-senpai."

Hearing this, Kakashi did not say anything more.

Although the missions he did every day were low-level, he was indeed benefiting greatly from training.

Nawaki teaching him swordsmanship and the Konoha Six Powers was extremely useful.

Natsuki was also going to teach him Lightning Release.

In truth, he did not have that much time to do higher-level missions.

"Come with me."

Nawaki led Kakashi to another open space.

Natsuki watched them begin practicing swordsmanship and fell into thought.

Although Kakashi had graduated at five and become a chunin at six in the original story, Natsuki felt there was no need for that.

He planned to let Kakashi wait a few years and participate in the Chunin Exams with Asuma, Might Guy, and the others.

Of course, the most important thing was making sure Sakumo did not take his own life.

The reason Kakashi became so obsessed with missions in the original story was because of Sakumo's suicide.

At that moment, an Anbu shinobi appeared not far away. It was Zō.

Seeing him, Natsuki walked over.

"Natsuki-sama, Shinnō has arrived in Konoha."

Zō spoke first.

"Just monitor him."

Natsuki nodded and said.

He planned to observe quietly and first wait for Shinnō to learn the Eight Gates.

As for the time needed, it would not be long.

Because Shinnō's Eight Gates was a shortcut version.

Under normal circumstances, learning the Eight Gates required training the body to its limit.

But Shinnō used his medical kinjutsu to skip that step.

That meant he only needed to learn the Eight Gates itself.

After Zō left, Natsuki used a spatial door and arrived at the Land of Rain metropolis.

"Natsuki-sensei!"

Yahiko's voice rang out.

Konan took several quick steps forward and came before Natsuki.

"Natsuki-sensei."

Nagato and Yukina called out in unison.

"When did you return?"

Natsuki met Konan's gaze.

After their long separation, there was emotion in her amber eyes.

Natsuki smiled and patted her head, thinking that Konan had grown from a girl into a young woman.

"Half a month ago!"

Yahiko said happily, "Mui has successfully become the leader of Kusagakure!"

"You only used half a year. That is much faster than I expected."

Natsuki praised them.

"Konan and I also mastered Full Demon Transformation!"

Yahiko smiled brightly and continued trying to claim credit.

"You did very well."

Natsuki was very satisfied and said, "After some more time passes, you can try to take control of Amegakure."

Yahiko and the others' eyes lit up.

Controlling Amegakure would mean Akatsuki completely controlled the Land of Rain.

After all, the daimyo of the Land of Rain had already been placed under their control.

"When?"

Yahiko could not help asking.

"When all three of you have jonin-level strength."

Natsuki thought for a moment and said.

"Konan and I have unlocked Full Demon Transformation. I feel like we already have jonin-level strength!"

Yahiko said eagerly.

Hearing this, Nagato could not help growing somewhat anxious.

His talent was the highest among the three of them, yet he was the latest to reach jonin level.

Although Yahiko and Konan had become jonin level because of Natsuki's blood curse.

"Nagato, you do not need to rush. The reason you are slower is because you have to learn more."

Natsuki noticed Nagato's expression and said.

He was not simply comforting him. It was indeed the truth.

This was related to Natsuki.

Nagato not only had to develop the Rinnegan, but also had to learn the five chakra natures and medical ninjutsu.

There was no way around it. Minazuki's Shikai required a student who had learned flying and medical ninjutsu to possess jonin-level strength.

And if Shikai was not unlocked, Bankai could not be unlocked either.

After all, Shikai came first, then Bankai.

It was impossible to unlock Bankai before unlocking Shikai.

"Next, you can focus mainly on developing the Rinnegan."

Natsuki pondered for a moment, then said.

Learning the basics of the five chakra natures and medical ninjutsu was enough.

For Nagato, they would only be useful in certain situations.

In most cases, the abilities of the Rinnegan would be enough to handle everything.

"Okay."

Nagato nodded.

"Although now is not yet the time to control Amegakure, you can begin preparations."

Natsuki looked at Yahiko and Yukina and said, "For example, intelligence work."

Natsuki knew Amegakure's intelligence very clearly.

But there was no need to tell Yahiko and the others directly. Letting them investigate it themselves would serve as training.

"From today on, Akatsuki will establish an intelligence division called CP9, with Yukina in charge."

Natsuki said in a deep voice, "The members of CP9 will mainly consist of children from the orphanage who have learned the Six Powers."

"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."

Yukina paused slightly, then responded.

She could guess why she had become the person in charge of the intelligence division.

It was because of Blood Demon Art: Eyeball Clone.

"Akatsuki shinobi can also join CP9, but only if they are suited for intelligence work."

Natsuki added.

"Natsuki-sensei, what about us?"

Yahiko could not help asking.

As far as he knew, Chino, Fūshin, Yukina, Kakuzu, Honoka, and Miroku all had their own departments to manage.

Only he, Nagato, and Konan did not.

"What department do you think you can manage?"

A smile appeared on Natsuki's face.

"I can manage any department!"

Yahiko said seriously.

"I can too."

Konan followed.

Nagato also nodded.

"You are the leader of Akatsuki."

Natsuki stopped teasing him and said it directly.

"Me?"

Yahiko looked stunned and instinctively asked, "Natsuki-sensei, shouldn't you be the leader of Akatsuki?"

"It is not suitable for me to be Akatsuki's leader."

Natsuki explained, "I am a shinobi of Konoha."

"You. are you leaving?"

Konan immediately grabbed Natsuki's hand and asked.

Her slender fingers tightened around his hand. Natsuki could feel her anxiety.

"What I mean is that Yahiko will publicly serve as Akatsuki's leader."

Natsuki quickly said, "I am not leaving Akatsuki."

"Natsuki-sensei, you scared me. Why didn't you explain that clearly from the start?"

Yahiko immediately let out a sigh of relief.

Nagato also relaxed.

Konan paused slightly, then released his hand in embarrassment.

"When the time comes, Nagato and Konan will assist you while helping manage Akatsuki as a whole."

Natsuki thought briefly and said, "If we really have to call it a department, it would be something like the Anbu or a secretariat."

Yahiko and the other two nodded.

"It is still a little early to talk about this. We can discuss it after you control Amegakure."

Natsuki chuckled and said, "Your current task is to help Yukina establish the intelligence division."

"Yes, Natsuki-sensei!"

Yahiko, Konan, Nagato, and Yukina answered in unison.

"You can go find Chino and discuss this now."

Natsuki added, "Once the division is formed, you can immediately begin working on Amegakure."

"Natsuki-sensei, what about you?"

Konan could not help asking.

"I will return to Konoha first. In two days, I will come back to check on the progress of the intelligence division."

Natsuki patted her shoulder and said.

"Okay."

Konan was somewhat reluctant, but she did not say anything.

After the four of them left, Natsuki returned to Konoha.

However, he did not return to the Senju clan compound. Instead, he went to Konoha Hospital.

Natsuki stopped outside Nonō's office.

He sensed the situation inside, then gently pushed the door open.

Nonō was asleep at her desk.

Natsuki closed the door and walked up to her.

She was sleeping soundly, her cheek pressed against the desk, making her look a little cute.

Natsuki withdrew his gaze and sat on the sofa to wait.

But he did not remain idle.

He planned to project a Sorcery Clima-Tact identical to the original.

The reason he had not projected one before was that he had not had enough chakra, and Nonō had not yet learned Weather Arts.

Now, however, the time was about right. He could give her the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

To avoid disturbing Nonō's sleep, he first set up a Hidden Barrier, then used Projection Magecraft.

A vast amount of chakra surged out.

The most important parts in creating the Sorcery Clima-Tact were Water Release and Lightning Release chakra crystals.

Time slowly passed.

Two Sorcery Clima-Tacts appeared.

Natsuki exhaled.

Fortunately, he had the Black Grail. Otherwise, he really would not have been able to project two Sorcery Clima-Tacts at once.

He had given the original Sorcery Clima-Tact to Konan.

These two Sorcery Clima-Tacts would be given to Nonō and Kushina.

Natsuki removed the Hidden Barrier.

"When did you arrive?"

Nonō had already woken up and was standing in front of him.

As always, she looked at him with gentle eyes.

"Not long ago."

Natsuki patted the sofa and said, "Sit down and let's talk."

Nonō sat beside him.

"Sorcery Clima-Tact."

Natsuki handed the Sorcery Clima-Tact to her and smiled. "Consider it a belated birthday gift."

Nonō's birthday was March 5th, four months earlier than Kushina's.

But the earliest birthday belonged to Minato, January 25th.

"What about yours?"

Nonō did not take it and asked.

"This is one I newly made."

Natsuki knew she had misunderstood, so he explained.

"Thank you."

Nonō understood and said.

"Just thank you?"

Natsuki raised an eyebrow and asked, "No return gift?"

Nonō held the Sorcery Clima-Tact and was slightly stunned.

She lifted herself a little, raised her head, and looked at Natsuki.

A return gift?

A thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.

A moment later, Nonō leaned forward and kissed him lightly.

Natsuki froze for a moment.

Nonō quickly moved back, her face flushed, but the corners of her mouth lifted into a happy smile.

This was a feeling she had never experienced before, and she did not reject it.

"I am very satisfied with this return gift."

Natsuki coughed lightly and said.

Nonō bit her lip and said nothing.

Only when she saw the clock on the wall did she suddenly remember that she still had something to do that afternoon.

"I. I need to go teach the medical ninja class."

Nonō said softly.

"Go ahead. Do not be late, or Tsunade-sensei will scold you."

Natsuki patted her head.

Aside from working at Konoha Hospital, Nonō also taught at the medical ninja training class.

After all, she was Tsunade's student.

"Okay."

Nonō left the office.

After walking out the door, she looked back at him once more before happily heading toward the classroom for the medical ninja training class.

Natsuki stood up and stretched.

He looked at the other Sorcery Clima-Tact in his hand.

"I'll give this to Kushina on her birthday."

Natsuki thought for a moment, then put it away.

One week later.

The Land of Rain metropolis.

Akatsuki's intelligence division, CP9, was successfully established.

At present, there were sixteen people divided into four shinobi teams, equivalent to one Anbu squad.

The number was small, but it was understandable.

"Yukina, I do not expect you to obtain extremely valuable intelligence right away."

After reading CP9's member information, Natsuki said, "Your current task is to accumulate experience and adapt to intelligence work as quickly as possible."

"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."

Yukina immediately answered.

"Natsuki-sensei, do not worry. We will also do our best to ensure their safety!"

Yahiko quickly said.

Natsuki nodded slightly.

But he could not rely entirely on Yahiko and the others.

Fortunately, he was the one secretly controlling Amegakure.

He had already given orders to the Anbu Fourth Division in charge of this matter, telling them to pay attention to Yukina and the others' safety.

If they were discovered by Amegakure shinobi, Ameyado would let them leave.

In short, they would not arrest them.

"Then begin work starting tomorrow."

Natsuki offered his blessing and said, "I hope all your work goes smoothly."

"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."

Yukina and the others answered in unison.

Natsuki thought to himself that, as expected, no new character template had been triggered.

The act of establishing CP9, just as he had guessed, had worked together with defeating Minato to trigger the Blueno Template.

However, he did not feel disappointed.

Because the Door-Door Fruit was extremely useful. It allowed him to go wherever he wanted.

Natsuki looked at Yahiko and the others and thought of another problem with Akatsuki.

They had too few shinobi.

However, after they controlled Amegakure, the number of shinobi would increase.

After thinking carefully, Natsuki still felt that strong individuals were more important.

The Twelve Kizuki were the core of Akatsuki.

Even if someone did not become one of the Twelve Kizuki, recruiting powerful people into Akatsuki was still the easiest option.

Thinking of this, Natsuki went to the orphanage.

He found Guren and told her about the blood curse.

Guren thought about it for a moment, then agreed.

Because during this period, she had already integrated into Akatsuki and was living a life completely different from before.

Natsuki extended his hand.

A drop of blood flew into her forehead.

Soon, Guren's panel appeared before his eyes.

[Name: Guren.]

[Race: Human, Demon.]

[Ability One: Partial Demon Transformation, locked.]

[Effect: Become half-human and half-demon, increasing attack power, speed, and regeneration.]

[Unlock condition: Comprehend it on your own.]

[Ability Two: Blood Demon Art: Shadow Space, locked.]

[Effect: Manipulate your own shadow for attack, defense, and storing ninja tools.]

[Unlock condition: Comprehend it on your own.]

[Note: After Blood Demon Art: Shadow Space is unlocked, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art.]

Guren was a Lower Moon, so like Chino and Fūshin, she only had Partial Demon Transformation and did not have Full Demon Transformation.

Her Blood Demon Art was Blood Demon Art: Shadow Space, which came from Hairo, one of the Twelve Kizuki in Demon Slayer.

His Blood Demon Art sounded somewhat similar to the Nara clan's shadow secret techniques.

In Demon Slayer, he had used three Blood Demon Arts.

The first effect was attaching shadows to his neck. When an enemy cut his neck, the blade would sink into the shadow.

The second effect was controlling shadows to form wolf-shaped monsters to attack the enemy.

Weapons could also be carried inside the wolf-shaped monsters.

The final effect was gathering all the shadows and wrapping them around himself, turning himself into a wolf-shaped monster.

Of course, it did not necessarily have to be a wolf. It could be another animal depending on the user's choice.

Overall, it was a pretty good Blood Demon Art.

Although it was not very useful to Natsuki, it was very useful to Guren.

(To be continued.)