The Four Extras

"Ah... I'm sorry, I reminded you of something sad..." Shion covered her mouth as she listened to Issui's account. So that's how it was. No wonder she saw his past covered in blood. It was so tragic. She hadn't realized his background was so tragic. It seems she wasn't the only one in this world with a cruel fate. How could she not be sad to see people lying at her feet? He must have been very sad too, after all, he had witnessed the moment everyone in his village died. He was also fighting against this fate.

"It's alright. Some things are in the past, so don't dwell on them too much. Live life to the fullest, strive to become stronger, and change the world with your own power. This ninja world is full of cruelty. I'm constantly working to improve my strength, hoping that one day I can change this cold-blooded world. I'm not a savior, nor do I want to be one. I just want to try to change this world..." Issui said affectionately, hoping she could understand. Don't always wallow in misery. Since you're alive, live life to the fullest.

"But will it really succeed? Aren't some things predetermined from the start...?" Shion was somewhat lost. Her predictions were incredibly accurate; no one could escape the punishment of death. Could effort really change something that was already destined?

"Yes, as long as you believe in your own power, nothing is predetermined. As long as you believe in your own power, all so-called prophecies and fates will lose their effect. Although hard work doesn't guarantee success, you must work hard if you want to succeed. I don't understand what your prophecy is all about, but I understand that as long as you believe in yourself, you can change the world!" Issui said firmly.

"Hmm... Ah, although I don't quite understand, thank you anyway..." Shion was somewhat puzzled. She didn't understand how to change fate. Her prophecies were incredibly accurate. Without those prophecies, she might have tried her best, but knowing the limits in advance, how could she avoid it? There probably wasn't a way. It wasn't like she hadn't tried before; some people, after knowing their fate, tried to change it, but ultimately couldn't avoid death...

"Shion, breakfast is ready. Ah, Issui-kun, please have some too. I even prepared some for you..." Taruho suddenly walked in carrying a sumptuous meal. A large portion of the food was placed in front of Iori, with only a small portion given to Issui.

"Thank you..." Issui said thank you, took the Taruho's hand, and started eating. Sigh, the treatment is different. Look at Shion, how lavish her breakfast is, while I only have a few simple rice balls and a cup of tea. Damn it, discrimination! Oh well, I won't dwell on it. It's good enough to have something to eat.

"I don't want to eat, Taruho, take it away..." Shion looked at the sumptuous meal in front of her, but had almost no appetite. The growing sense of crisis made her lose the desire to eat.

"How can that be? Shion, you didn't eat last night. If you don't eat now, your body won't be able to take it. Without strength, how can you seal the Moryo..." Taruho advised.

"Yeah, eat up. Don't worry. Now that we've taken on this mission, as long as I'm here, the enemy won't be able to touch a hair on my head unless they kill me. Trust me..." Issui gave Shion a thumbs up and said cheerfully.

"Well... alright..." Looking at Issui's confident demeanor, Shion seemed to be infected by his cheerfulness, picking up Xiangqian's food and starting to eat. Perhaps trusting him wasn't a bad choice; after all, not being able to see through him meant infinite possibilities. If it was him, it should be okay...

"That's right, eat up. There's nothing to worry about. You can't see through me, can you? Maybe I can break the shackles on you..." Issui nodded in satisfaction. Only he knew how powerful he really was. Even if it was that Moryo, Confucius would dare to take a chance.

Somewhere in the Land of Swamps.

"This task is entrusted to you. You must kill that witch. Well done, our era has begun..." Yomi said calmly to his four subordinates, his tone filled with unparalleled authority.

"Yes..."

"Here, Kusuna, take these with you. With them, you should be able to complete this mission..." Yomi waved his hand, and several strange black snakes emerged from his sleeve, quickly slithering up and climbing onto the man named Kusuna, burrowing into his body and disappearing.

In the palace of the priestess of the Land of Demons.

"I'm full, haha, the food in your Land of Demons is pretty good..." Issui patted her stomach and said comfortably. To be honest, breakfast was alright, and she ate quite a lot. This was probably the most comfortable meal she had in the past few days.

"Really? I'm glad you're satisfied..." Taruho said with a smile, tidying up the tableware and preparing to take it away.

"Enemy invasion..." Suddenly, shouts came from outside.

The sounds of swords and arrows clashing rang out incessantly, and a series of explosions caused dust to fall from the palace roof.

"Oh no, Jonin, please protect Lady Shion! I'm going outside to deal with the enemy's attack, please..." Ashiho said nervously, throwing down the cutlery in her hand and rushing out.

"Bang..."

The palace was suddenly shattered, and wood chips littered the ground.

"Haha, a bunch of idiots, easily dealt with..." Four strange men dressed in white stepped into the palace, their arrogance boundless.

"Who goes there?" Taruho nervously dropped the cutlery in her hand, shielding the four people who had suddenly barged in in front of her, leaving Shion and Issui with her not-so-broad back.

"Taruho, take Shion away, I'll handle these people..." Issui grabbed Taruho and pulled her behind him, throwing her at Shion's feet.

"Okay, I understand. Be careful..." Taruho didn't blame Issui for her rudeness, nodded, and together with Shion, pushed open the hidden wall at the back of the hall and ran out...

"Oh no, she ran away, brother! Should we chase after her?"

"Of course we should chase after them..."

"Yes, our goal is to kill her..."

"Gitai, Setsuna, Shizuku, the three of you stay and deal with him. I'm going after the shrine maiden..."

The four of them talked amongst themselves, completely ignoring Issui, and in the end, they even decided Issui would belong to.

"None of you are going anywhere! Hmph, four little shrimps, how dare you be so arrogant in front of me? If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know how arrogant you are..." With a flick of his body, Issui created four clones, blocking all four of them.

"Let's go..." Seeing Issui's actions, the blond-haired man led the remaining three people out of the main hall.

"Tch, you think you can just leave? Not so easy. I'll show you how terrifying I am..." Issui didn't stop the four from escaping. He didn't want to fight in this palace; damaging public property was no good.

Four people followed them out and stopped in an open space, waiting for Issui.

"Let's unleash our combined Ninjutsu and show this brat what we're made of..." the blond man said.

"Tch, wishful thinking! Eye of Heaven: White, Sealing Domain!" Issui wasn't stupid. He didn't let them do as they pleased and directly used the Sealing Domain. You can use Ninjutsu, right? I'll just shatter your pride. You four extras are just small fry. I don't have time to waste with you. I'll just take care of you.

"Ah... what's going on... I can't use Ninjutsu anymore..."

"Me too..."

"Hateful..."

"Let's go..."

The four of them looked terrified, clearly not wanting to stay any longer. They originally had special Chakra energy that allowed them to use any Ninjutsu at will, but now that they couldn't use Ninjutsu, they were like chickens waiting to be slaughtered, with no desire to fight and their hearts filled with fear.

"Leave? Haha... No way! Your arrogance has infuriated me. I won't let you go. Four little shrimps, trying to ignore my existence? What a bunch of idiots! Didn't you do any research before you came? Didn't that guy Yomi tell you about my abilities? Or are you just a bunch of arrogant fools? Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique!!!"

Issui mocked them as he unleashed a powerful Fire Style attack, engulfing all four who were trying to escape.

"Ugh, damn it..."

The four people were surrounded by Issui barrage of Fire Style, and they let out screams like pigs being slaughtered.

"Tch, too weak..." Issui shook his head and disappeared. He had no interest in watching a roast pig feast; chatting with Shion was much more interesting. These people were just using strange things to enhance their Chakra. Once they couldn't use Chakra and Ninjutsu, they were useless. Trying to use power that wasn't their own would only result in them turning to ashes. Those who could truly survive on the battlefield were the powerful ninjas who trained through their own efforts. External forces were always just external forces; only one's own power was real.

Four extras who were hoping to make a big splash were burned to death by Issui of Fire Style before they even had a chance to unleash their full power. How tragic! They were killed the moment they appeared; they had no value whatsoever. Sigh, may you rest in peace. In your next life, don't be so arrogant; the more arrogant you are, the more easily you get hurt...

Sunshine always follows the storm; they would never see the rainbow. And so, they came quietly, they Earth Flow quietly, letting out a few screams, waving their hands, and turning to ashes...