Naruto Bloodline Theory? Just Trash

Only Amegakure had a gap in the middle.

Hanzo had already made up his mind.

He would form an alliance with Konoha.

Then sit down and have a proper talk with the Akatsuki Organization, recruiting a group of outstanding young people.

Naturally, that included Amakawa Mingren.

The inheritance of the new generation, passing the torch onward, was Amegakure's only way out.

For that reason.

He was willing to bear any consequences and trade time for room to maneuver.

He would temporarily compromise with the Five Great Nations in exchange for the next generation's chance to grow.

Forty-Four. Half-Sonic Speed

On Mingren's side...

Hanzo's Water Clone continued, "Common sense is common sense, but many things in the real world do not follow common sense. Or rather... new things are always replacing old ones, just like the development of human society."

An ordinary Water Clone might only have a movement range of ten meters.

Once it moved too far away from its original body, it would turn into a useless flow of water.

Nor could it imitate someone as perfectly as a Shadow Clone.

But in the hands of someone unmatched in Water Style, things were completely different.

Even an unremarkable Water Clone could be turned from something rotten into something miraculous.

That was the strength of the Demigod.

The next second, Hanzo pulled open his collar, raised his right hand, and formed the Opposing Seal.

This gesture was used by ninja during a fair spar.

It meant that there would be no personal grudges before or after the match.

Victory or defeat would not affect either party's mood or relationship.

With majesty in his gaze, Hanzo exuded immense confidence. "Amakawa Mingren, let us make a bet. If I defeat you, you will join Amegakure. Also... tell me what you truly think. You have not told me yet."

"And if you lose?" Mingren looked at him, with no trace of retreat on his face.

"Hm?"

Surprise appeared in Hanzo's eyes.

He seemed not to think he could possibly lose.

Even if this was only a Water Clone with one-tenth of his strength...

"If you can defeat this clone of mine, you may make any request of me."

"Fine!"

Before his words had even faded.

Hanzo's ears were filled with the howl of the wind.

Mingren had already vanished from the point Hanzo had been watching and charged over at high speed.

With an ordinary ninja's eyesight.

They probably would not even see an afterimage.

It was even more outrageous than Rock Lee removing his weights and beating Gaara in the Original Work.

More precisely, it was as swift as when Might Guy first appeared during the Chunin Exam and silently moved behind Sasuke, Sakura, and the others.

Then, a fist had already arrived before Hanzo's face.

It rapidly enlarged in his eyes, filling his entire vision.

Boom!!

With an explosion.

The clutter behind Hanzo burst apart.

Hanzo himself appeared in another position.

Whoosh!

Hanzo flicked both hands, sending ten Kunai flying toward Mingren from the side.

Bang!

Mingren stomped the ground and twisted his body.

The instant he turned, he threw a punch at the incoming Kunai.

The tremendous force directly knocked the Kunai away.

Immediately afterward, the shockwave from the punch's wind blasted all kinds of debris away.

"Such strength... he seems even stronger than before..."

Hanzo silently watched this scene.

It was not just his strength.

His speed also surpassed that of ninety percent of ordinary ninja.

His punching speed had reached Half-Sonic Speed—one hundred and seventy meters per second... in other words, fifty punches a second was no problem, which was why he could knock Kunai away barehanded.

What an incredible young man.

If Hanzo had not been following him before, secretly observing his movements and becoming familiar with them in advance.

This Water Clone would probably have been blown apart in an instant.

The next second.

Mingren clenched his fist and looked at the Water Clone again. "Use whatever tricks you have."

A few minutes later...

The entire abandoned warehouse was churning with dust and smoke.

Debris was scattered everywhere.

"I have no interest in your position, so you need not worry that I will seize your authority..."

Mingren stated his thoughts.

Merely ruling Amegakure would not truly change this world.

His ambitions were far greater than a place like Amegakure.

He would begin with the Land of Rain and rule this country.

Then he would form alliances with other small ninja villages and small countries.

Finally... he would overthrow the entire old world where Bloodline Theory reigned supreme.

"As for Amegakure, I will go take a look. After I have settled everything at hand..."

His true ideals, his vision.

"Once I go there, you will understand."

After saying that.

Without giving Hanzo a chance to speak further, Mingren turned and walked out of the warehouse, his figure disappearing into the vast night...

Leaving only Hanzo, wearing a bitter smile as he looked at his body that had lost both arms.

Both arms had been shattered by a single punch...

"This clone is about to reach its limit..."

That was not the important part.

"Next, he will still kill many people. I only hope he does not cause even greater trouble..."

To make him restrain himself somewhat.

And to understand his situation and whereabouts.

What should Hanzo do?

"Let Asuka make contact with him... They are the same age, so they should be able to talk..."

Having made that decision.

Hanzo's Water Clone immediately collapsed, turning into a puddle of useless water...

Early the next morning.

Mingren and his Master, Shennong, sat in a bun shop, wolfing down breakfast.

"If this keeps up, food alone will become a problem."

Shennong sighed.

Dark Chakra did have side effects, if one had to name them.

That powerful body and regeneration would consume more energy.

Whether Chakra was conserved or not.

They still had to consume more energy to replenish it.

"If we do not leave the Land of Rain soon and go to the Underground Exchange in another country to sell the corpses in the Scroll, we will not even be able to live decently..."

When that time came, they could only go down to the river and catch fish.

But they had eaten fish for five years in the Land of Rain. Eating fish every day again did not seem appropriate.

"..."

Mingren swallowed half a bun in one bite and remained silent.

Clearly, Master Shennong was hinting that he should hurry and join Amegakure, since at least someone would feed him.

They could also take the chance to infiltrate Konoha and steal back the Zero-Tails Scroll.

Just as Mingren continued silently eating his buns.

The light before him changed slightly.

He raised his head and saw a familiar figure.

Her black sclera, crimson irises, and lovely porcelain-doll-like face were unforgettable.

"Do you need something?"

Looking at Hanzo's Granddaughter, who wore a raincoat.

Mingren asked calmly.

"During the time before you go to Amegakure, I will act together with you."

Asuka nodded slightly.

There were no lackeys in sight behind her.

Mingren frowned slightly.

Hanzo truly had a big heart, sending his granddaughter over just like that?

Not a single subordinate accompanied her.

Did that mean Hanzo was trying to show him trust? That Hanzo believed he would protect his granddaughter?

And, incidentally, learn of his whereabouts?

"Heh..."