Chapter 102

In the Naruto manga, characters' sudden increases in power almost always involve this process.

Its strength jumped from 15.1 to 20.

At this point, the punch speed has reached 680 meters per second, which is twice the speed of sound.

He can throw 200 punches per second.

Perhaps its power at this point is comparable to that of a small mortar.

The next second.

A sharp whistling sound filled the air, and a crack appeared in the valley floor as we walked, with gale-force winds surging in all directions.

A single step can cause a cataclysmic event.

This terrifying leap in growth also gave Akito to return to Amegakure, rescue Asuka, and reclaim Amegakure.

In an exceptionally good mood, Akito began to daydream.

As long as I eliminate a few more strong opponents, I won't have to worry about my strength not continuing to leap forward.

The only problem.

The destructive and bloodthirsty urges have become even stronger at this moment.

And I also crave... women.

Biological instincts are activated, attempting to turn the Akito into a beast.

The Akito turned his gaze to the Suiren beside him.

"!"

The Suiren immediately went limp.

What kind of look was that?

It felt like being torn apart alive and then devoured completely.

Fortunately, desires come and go quickly.

The Akito contained it very well.

Then, he stood still.

When Akito remains still and stares straight ahead.

From the other side, Pakura, having realized what was happening, walked towards them with a grim face.

To be precise, they were walking towards the Suiren.

It's quite clear what she wants to do.

Betrayed by Sunagakure, Pakura utterly hates this ninja world and everything about it.

In her opinion.

Even the Sunagakure, which he loved most, didn't have a place for him to live.

Then, in other places, it's just as bad as crows everywhere.

This corrupt ninja world... is beyond saving.

At this moment, all she wanted was revenge.

Both the Kirigakure Ninja and the Sunagakure Ninja are her targets to kill.

The Suiren sensed this murderous intent.

She wanted to back away, but her body was still trembling from being frightened by Akito.

He could only watch as Pakura walked towards him step by step.

Immediately, Pakura conjured a Scorch Release fireball in his hand and flew straight towards Suiren.

Laugh.

With a swift stroke, the Akito shattered the Scorch Release fireball, transforming it into a howling gust of hot wind and flames.

"Pakura, come back to Amegakure with me."

Akito extended an invitation, just as he had done before outside Amegakure.

Pakura ignored him and continued charging forward.

Bang!

The next moment.

Akito took a step forward, appeared behind Pakura, grabbed the back of her head, and slammed her to the ground.

With a loud bang.

The attack, delivered at twice the speed of sound, caught Pakura completely off guard and caused her to crash.

She landed face down, slamming hard into the ground.

A casual press, like swatting a fly.

"Are you a little more awake now?" Akito asked calmly.

"Ahhhhh!!"

Pakura suddenly became furious, or rather, she completely unleashed all the grief and indignation hidden beneath her calm expression.

"I'm going to kill you all!!"

If Pakura's head isn't pinned down, the back-and-forth action can continue.

After all, the Akito didn't intend to kill her.

But now, her freedom is restricted, and what awaits her is a series of fierce attacks.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

After several more blows, Pakura's head made intimate contact with the shattered ground once again.

Akito grabbed her head, their eyes meeting. "Are you calm now?"

"..."

Pakura breathed heavily, her full and proud chest heaving back and forth.

I feel incredibly frustrated.

What should I say?

They can't win a fight, and they can't run away, so what can they say?

Even more frightening is...

At that moment, facing Amakawa Akito's gaze, she saw a fleeting glimpse of bestial lust in his eyes.

It's like a little lamb facing a giant wolf.

The fear was fleeting.

The pride of the Sunagakure heroes...

No, there are no more Sunagakure Heroes now.

After the grief and despair comes self-abandonment.

Pakura's eyes glazed over for a moment, and then his violent temper vanished.

At that moment, she was just a helpless woman.

"Looks like they've calmed down."

The Akito casually tossed it aside, Pakura collapsed to the ground.

Then, he spoke to her earnestly, word by word.

"Become my subordinate, Pakura, help me rescue Hanzō's granddaughter and reclaim Amegakure! And then... I guarantee you'll have the chance to take revenge on Rasa, the Sunagakure elders, and even the Kirigakure high command!!"

42. Surrender, a temporary halt.

Having calmed down, Pakura raised her head.

His eyes had regained their clarity.

However, she remained seated on the ground, simply giving up entirely.

That's how it is now anyway.

I don't care about saving face at all.

"Why should I become your subordinate?" she asked.

The Akito, "Because I saved you, your life is now mine. It doesn't matter if you die, but at least you must help me save someone to repay this debt of gratitude."

"Hanzō's granddaughter..."

Pakura muttered to himself.

I never expected this.

This guy actually went to great lengths, traveling all the way to the Land of Water just for Amegakure...

I even said some inexplicable things to myself beforehand.

"Hmph... You're already stronger than me, why would you need my help?"

Pakura looked down at the ground, looking sullen.

There was bitterness, jealousy, and resentment.

After all, it's disheartening to see a junior, several years younger than you, stepping on your head.

Nobody's happy about it.

"Certainly."

The Akito nodded, his tone extremely serious.

"To believe that individual strength can accomplish everything is arrogance. Humans live in this world, and everything we do—clothing, food, drink—relies on the help of others. Even if you could move mountains and overturn seas, I ask you, can you sew clothes? Can you make Forehead Protector? Can you manufacture a television set, a telephone pole... any of these things?"

Pakura: "..."

Pakura didn't understand; what did this have to do with her?

Everyone has their own value. I may be better than you, but there are things I can't do either.

The Akito looked at her.

Meanwhile, Suiren was conflicted, unsure whether she should cover her ears.

After all, the more you hear, the faster you die.

"You are currently still supported by the people of Sunagakure, so you can swagger into Amegakure right now. The Sunagakure ninja there will let you pass directly, and then—"

Then, Pakura can easily rescue Asuka without any risk or injury.

"The Sunagakure leadership may announce your death, saying you fought with Iwagakure ninja and were killed by Iwagakure."

Pakura: "!"

Pakura, who had calmed down, was enraged again upon hearing this.

Why should I?!

"Yes, that's the momentum."

The Akito nodded in satisfaction.

"I'll handle the killing, you handle the rescue. I'll wipe out all the Sunagakure and Konoha ninja stationed in Amegakure, and you'll rescue Asuka. It's a win-win situation."

Akito casually "openly plotted" in front of Suiren.

Suiren felt that she should probably fall asleep right now...

In his anger, Pakura thought of something else, "Aren't you against the theory of bloodline? Why are you making me your subordinate?"

"It was Guren who told you, wasn't it?"

"That's what the Akito said."