Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

As the last Iwa ninja fell, the Amegakure ninja immediately burst into thunderous cheers.

To achieve such a complete victory against Iwa, one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, far exceeded their expectations.

Most importantly, they had suffered almost no casualties.

Some Amegakure ninja who had followed Hanzō even had tears in their eyes.

They felt as if Amegakure had returned to the era when it could stand alongside the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

Because Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan's performance just now had left them completely stunned.

Although they did not know how the three compared to Hanzō in strength, in their eyes, they were all extremely powerful.

Natsuki descended from the sky.

He had not even found a chance to act.

It had to be said that the current Nagato already possessed Kage-level strength.

If he erupted with full power and summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, his strength could rise even further.

As for Konan and Yahiko, their strength surpassed most jonin. They could already be considered elite jonin.

"Natsuki-sensei!"

Yahiko came forward with a smile all over his face.

Nagato and Konan were also smiling, though not as obviously as Yahiko.

"You handled this battle perfectly. But do not grow arrogant. The real test is still ahead."

Natsuki instructed, "After cleaning up the battlefield, enter the Land of Earth and establish a camp and sentry posts."

"Move the battlefield into the Land of Earth?"

Yahiko immediately understood.

"You worked hard to build the Land of Rain to this point. It cannot be destroyed by war again."

Natsuki patted his shoulder and said, "Hold out for two days. I will bring Konoha's ninja to rendezvous with you."

"Yes, Natsuki-sensei!"

Yahiko said firmly, "We definitely will not let Iwa's ninja take even one step into the Land of Rain!"

[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked Ability Five of the Artoria Template, Excalibur.]

The sudden line of text made Natsuki freeze.

But what followed was joy.

After working hard for so long, he had finally unlocked Excalibur.

There was nothing complicated to say about Excalibur. It was pure overwhelming power.

Its might depended on the user's chakra.

If there was enough chakra, its power could even surpass a Tailed Beast Ball.

Natsuki had the Black Holy Grail.

Together with Excalibur, he felt like a human-shaped tailed beast.

"The timing is about right. I will return to Konoha first."

Natsuki glanced at the sky and said, "All of you, be careful."

After saying this, he used Geppo and leaped high into the air.

Natsuki opened a spatial gate and stepped inside, disappearing.

This was to prevent Amegakure's ninja from leaking the fact that he possessed the Door-Door Fruit.

After Natsuki returned to Konoha, he went to see Orochimaru.

He told him the intelligence that Amegakure had annihilated Iwa's advance force.

Orochimaru was a little surprised, but not too much.

He mistakenly thought Natsuki had personally acted.

Natsuki did not explain further and returned to the Senju clan compound.

Before he even got close, a figure threw herself into his arms.

It was Kushina.

"Did I not tell you?"

Natsuki stroked her red hair and said gently, "I have space-time ninjutsu. I will come back every day."

"I know."

Kushina raised her head and said, "But the battlefield is different. There will be danger."

"With my strength, do you still need to worry?"

Natsuki asked confidently.

"Did the two of you forget someone?"

Tsunade looked at them embracing each other and reminded them.

Natsuki and Kushina subconsciously looked at her.

"Not me."

Tsunade paused slightly and pointed at Nonō.

Kushina subconsciously let go of Natsuki.

"There is nothing much to say. I will return whenever I have time."

Natsuki coughed lightly and said.

After greeting everyone, he arrived at Konoha's village gate.

At this moment, all one thousand ninja had already gathered and were waiting for his order.

"Natsuki."

Mikoto walked forward.

Because of her position as Hokage secretary, she had become the deputy commander this time.

"Natsuki-sensei."

Guy, Kurenai, and Shizune also came forward.

"Move out."

Natsuki nodded without saying anything more.

The group headed toward the Land of Rain.

In the Land of Earth, at Iwa, inside the Tsuchikage's office.

The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, heard a burst of urgent knocking.

He subconsciously raised his head and glanced at the sky.

Barring anything unexpected, there should already be a result from the war in the Land of Rain.

"Come in."

Ōnoki said with a smile.

"Father."

To Ōnoki's slight surprise, the one who entered was not an ANBU ninja, but his son, Kitsuchi.

He immediately had an ominous feeling.

"The five hundred ninja led by Higashishito encountered an ambush from Amegakure."

Kitsuchi took a deep breath and said, "The entire force has been wiped out."

"Wiped out?"

Ōnoki's smile froze, and he immediately stood up and asked, "How were they all wiped out?"

If they had encountered an ambush from Konoha and been wiped out, he could understand.

But Amegakure had no Hanzō now. What right did they have to annihilate Iwa's advance force?

"Because no one survived, we do not know the exact course of the battle."

Kitsuchi said in a heavy voice, "What can be confirmed is that it is definitely connected to Akatsuki."

Ōnoki sat back down.

Naturally, he knew Akatsuki's origins very well.

It had first appeared during Hanzō's era. Originally, it had only been a small organization, but with Konoha's support, it had taken control of Amegakure.

"With Amegakure's intelligence capability, they should not have known the movements of our advance force."

Kitsuchi continued, "Konoha must have secretly acted."

After speaking, he handed Ōnoki a scroll.

"This is the intelligence we just received."

Kitsuchi explained, "Konoha's Natsuki is leading one thousand ninja toward the Land of Rain."

"It is impossible for one thousand ninja to be assembled in a single morning. They discovered our advance force yesterday."

After reading the scroll, Ōnoki said this.

"Only that can explain how Amegakure was able to set up an ambush for our advance force in advance."

Kitsuchi agreed.

"At this point, saying anything is useless."

Ōnoki immediately ordered, "Have Gari lead the Explosion Corps and two thousand ninja to the Land of Rain."

Iwa had suffered a loss and lost five hundred ninja. It could no longer stop.

Otherwise, there would be no way to explain things to the families of those five hundred ninja.

Fortunately, Iwa was powerful.

Even if it fought Kiri and Konoha at the same time, it could still hold out for a long period.

"Yes, Father."

Kitsuchi nodded and said.

At the same time, Kiri, Kumo, and Suna all received the same intelligence.

Regarding the annihilation of Iwa's advance force, the three Kage had the same thought as Ōnoki. They believed Konoha must have helped from the shadows.

As for the war between Konoha and Iwa, the three Kage had different thoughts.

The Third Raikage believed this was a good thing.

Konoha and Iwa were both powerful shinobi villages. If they fought, at least one of them would be wounded.

At that time, Kumo could take advantage.

The Third Mizukage felt troubled.

What if Konoha fought on two fronts and turned to deal with Kiri?

Kiri did not have the strength to deal with Kumo and Konoha at the same time.

As for the Fourth Kazekage, Pakura, there was no need to say much.

Konoha joining the war could ease the pressure on Suna and on her.

She was undoubtedly the one who supported it the most.

The previous Shinobi World Wars had all been stages for the Five Great Shinobi Villages, but this Shinobi World War was somewhat different.

In a dim underground place.

"Madara-sama! Good news!"

White Zetsu's voice rang out.

"What good news?"

Madara opened his eyes and looked at him.

"Konoha and Iwa are fighting!"

White Zetsu said with a grin.

"What about Amegakure?"

Madara's eyes narrowed as he asked.

"Amegakure has also joined the war. Early this morning, Yahiko and the others completely wiped out five hundred Iwa ninja!"

White Zetsu immediately gave a simple account of the battle.

"Nagato's current strength is quite good."

Madara smiled faintly and said.

"That's right!"

White Zetsu nodded heavily and said, "He just waved his hand a few times, and a whole bunch of Iwa ninja died!"

Madara ignored him and fell into thought.

The great war between Konoha, Amegakure, and Iwa was undoubtedly a very good opportunity.

In his view, Nagato's growth had gone far too smoothly.

If he did not experience the pain of war and see the darkness of the shinobi world clearly, he would be unable to truly mature.

Three names appeared in Madara's mind.

Natsuki, Yahiko, and Konan.

These three were the people Nagato cherished most.

After thinking for a while, Madara decided to start with Yahiko.

Natsuki was powerful and difficult to deal with.

Konan was about the same as Yahiko, but Yahiko was the leader of Akatsuki, so his influence on Nagato was definitely deeper.

"Monitor this war between Konoha, Amegakure, and Iwa completely."

Madara ordered.

"Yes, Madara-sama!"

White Zetsu immediately agreed.

Night fell.

After traveling for a full day, Natsuki's group arrived in the northeastern part of the Land of Fire.

Barring any accident, they would reach the Land of Rain tomorrow and rendezvous with Yahiko and the others.

"Rest here for the night."

Natsuki stopped and spoke.

"Yes, Natsuki-sama."

The nearby ANBU ninja immediately passed down his order.

This time, Natsuki had brought two ANBU divisions with him.

After all, intelligence was extremely important in war.

"Reconnaissance unit."

Natsuki called again.

"Natsuki-sama."

Two young ninja appeared before him.

One was Aburame Shibi, and the other was Hyūga Homon.

"Hyūga Homon, take people and inspect the area around the camp. Set up early-warning traps as well."

Natsuki ordered.

"Yes, Natsuki-sama."

Hyūga Homon turned and left.

"Aburame Shibi, take people ahead of the camp to scout the route. Pay attention to whether any Iwa ninja have infiltrated."

Natsuki continued.

"Yes, Natsuki-sama."

Aburame Shibi nodded.

Konoha's one thousand ninja quickly began moving.

Aside from the reconnaissance unit, everyone began pitching tents and establishing the camp.

As the commander, Natsuki did not need to pitch a tent himself. Naturally, someone arranged everything properly for him.

After the simple camp was established, it was time to eat.

There was no open flame. The ninja all took out food prepared in advance.

Natsuki walked into the tent.

Mikoto had already prepared a small table and two bento boxes.

Natsuki walked forward and sat opposite her.

Unlike his casual sitting posture, Mikoto used seiza.

Her legs were together and folded beneath her, with her pale soles turned outward.

Seiza was actually not comfortable, but it was a traditional form of etiquette.

Especially for Mikoto, who wanted to become a good wife and mother, it was something she felt she had to observe.

Natsuki did not try to persuade her otherwise. He reached out and picked up the chopsticks.

He picked up a rice ball, took a bite, and found that it was warm.

"I heated it with Fire Release chakra."

Mikoto explained.

The old her would not have wasted chakra like this, but after spending so much time with Natsuki, her thinking had inevitably been influenced.

"You are very thoughtful."

Natsuki praised her.

When Mikoto heard this, a gentle expression appeared on her face.

Dinner ended quickly.

"I am going out for a while."

Natsuki stood and said, "If something happens, notify me in time."

After leaving an eyeball clone with Mikoto, he used a spatial gate and arrived at Pakura's house in Suna.

Natsuki stepped out of the spatial gate and looked left and right. Pakura was not in the living room.

But the next second, he looked toward the bathroom and faintly heard the sound of water.

At that moment, the water stopped.

"Who is it?"

Pakura's voice reached the living room.

"It is me."

Natsuki answered, "Keep washing."

"Wait for me a moment."

After Pakura spoke, the sound of water rang out again.

Natsuki sat on the sofa and waited.

Ten minutes later, the sound of a door opening rang out.

Natsuki subconsciously looked toward the bathroom.

Pakura walked out.

Natsuki could not help raising an eyebrow.

Because she was only wrapped in a bath towel.

The towel was fastened beneath her shoulders, revealing her shoulders, collarbones, and fair skin.

As Pakura walked, the bath towel outlined her curves, fully displaying her graceful and full figure.

At the same time, the towel ended at her calves.

"Why did you not change clothes?"

After examining her for a moment, Natsuki asked.

"Do you not like it?"

Pakura asked in return.

"I do."

A smile appeared on Natsuki's face as he spoke.

"I thought so."

Pakura walked to the sofa opposite him and sat down.

She crossed her legs, and the bath towel slipped slightly, exposing her fair thigh to the air.

Natsuki subconsciously glanced at it.

Unfortunately, he still could not see the end.

He was very curious whether Pakura was wearing anything besides the bath towel.

"Have you reached the Land of Rain?"

Pakura thought for a moment and asked.

"Not yet. I will arrive tomorrow."

Natsuki's gaze fell on her face.

There were still droplets of water on her skin, sliding down her neck.

"Why did you come to find me?"

Pakura asked again. "Do you need Suna to cooperate with you in ambushing Iwa?"

"There is no need to cooperate for now."

Natsuki smiled and said, "You can send Rasa to the Land of Birds."

"You want to help me deal with him?"

Pakura paused slightly and asked.

"I know you have already weakened much of Rasa's influence, but that only treats the symptoms, not the root."

Natsuki said slowly, "Rasa will not give up on the Kazekage position. Once he has a chance, he will strike at you without mercy."

"That is true."

Pakura nodded and said, "With Konoha entering the war, sending a strong fighter there to guard against you is indeed appropriate."

Although Konoha and Suna were allies, an alliance was only a sheet of paper. It could be torn whenever one wanted, and no one would truly take it seriously.

Aside from Pakura, Suna's other ninja all regarded Konoha as an enemy.

Some ninja had even proposed temporarily stopping the war with Iwa and solving Konoha first together.

Konoha clearly drew much more hatred than Iwa.

"Tell Rasa that the commander Konoha sent this time is me. He should be very willing to go."

Natsuki smiled faintly and said.

During the Second Shinobi World War, he had captured Rasa alive.

To Rasa, this was undoubtedly a great humiliation.

If there was a chance for revenge, he definitely would not miss it.

Natsuki having Pakura send Rasa out was actually a sudden idea.

First, it would remove Pakura's hidden danger.

Second, it would unlock Kyōka Suigetsu from the Aizen Template.

Although Natsuki had wanted to unlock it by killing the Third Mizukage, the Third Mizukage had stubbornly stayed inside Kiri and refused to come out.

In any case, Rasa was also a Kage-level powerhouse, so he met the condition.

Unlocking Kyōka Suigetsu first would never be wrong.

"The only pity is Karura."

Pakura shook her head and said, "She just became pregnant, and now she is going to lose her husband."

Natsuki paused slightly.

Pakura's reminder made him remember.

Rasa's three children were Temari, the eldest, then Kankurō.

Gaara was the youngest, the same age as Sasuke and Naruto.

In other words, Karura had just become pregnant, and the child she would give birth to would be Temari.

If Rasa died, then the future Kankurō and Gaara would no longer exist.

"War is just that cruel."

Natsuki's expression did not change as he spoke.

If Rasa were his friend, Natsuki could spare him once, but they were enemies.

Even if Kankurō and Gaara were born, they would see him as their father's killer.

Since that was the case, there was nothing more to say.

"Is there anything else?"

Although Pakura felt pity for Karura, she did not intend to let Rasa go.

After all, she still remembered how Rasa and Retsu had hunted her down.

"That is all for now."

Natsuki thought for a moment and said.

"Then will you stay here tonight?"

Pakura looked at him and asked calmly.

Natsuki could not help pausing.

But since things had already been said to this point, leaving now would be impossible to call manly.

"Go bathe. I will wait for you in the bedroom."

Seeing that Natsuki agreed, Pakura stood and walked toward her room.

The door closed.

Only then did Pakura reveal her true mood.

She let out a long breath, and the bath towel rose and fell slightly with her hurried breathing.

As for Natsuki, he went to the bathroom to take a shower, then arrived in front of Pakura's room.

He pushed gently, and the door opened.

What entered his sight was Pakura without a single thread on.

She sat at the edge of the bed, quietly looking at him.

Matched with her snow-white skin and beautiful face, she looked like a moonlit elf.

But at this moment, this elf did not look pure at all.

"Show me your back."

Natsuki stepped forward and said.

Even now, he had not forgotten what Pakura's special charm was.

Pakura turned around and lay on the bed.

Natsuki patted her shapely hips, bent down, and held her from behind.

His gaze moved downward, letting him see her smooth, beautiful back.

Very soon, the skin along that beautiful back grew tense.

Natsuki lowered his head and kissed her back.

Pakura closed her eyes and thought of nothing.

In the end, she welcomed a new beginning.

(To be continued.)

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