In the forest, along a path overgrown with weeds, Jun Tianlin, dressed in a white kimono, looked around with excitement, admiring the beautiful scenery of the blue sky, white clouds, and the lush forest flora.
After a long while, the excitement faded, and Jun Tianlin slapped his forehead. He remembered that he hadn't come out to sightsee, but to kill!
"Damn it, because I haven't stepped out of Otogakure for seven years, I acted like a lunatic, excited for so long that I almost forgot the main purpose of this trip! I don't want to be grounded in Otogakure for another few years by Orochimaru; this wonderful, vibrant world is still waiting for me!"
"Besides, the requirement Orochimaru set for Kimimaro and me is to kill everyone listed in the scroll within this month. That means the number of targets is definitely more than one, making a month a very tight deadline!"
Jun Tianlin tugged at his long, flowing white hair in frustration before pulling the black scroll Orochimaru had tossed him from his collar and unfolding it.
Yamamoto Ichiki: Rogue ninja from Kumogakure, Chunin. Defected after killing his teammates and is now wanted by Kumogakure. Skilled in taijutsu and Lightning Release. Known for being sinister, ruthless, and unscrupulous. Has killed three Chunin and is currently lingering in Green Peak Town on the border of the Land of Lightning.
Ota Shiichiro: Rogue ninja from Kumogakure, Chunin. Defected due to fear of punishment after a failed mission. Skilled in Lightning Release and swordsmanship. Extremely cautious; he chooses to flee at the first sign of trouble, making him very difficult to kill. He is currently in the Forest of Delusion near the border of the Land of Fire.
Hyuga Taiyuan: Rogue ninja from Konoha, Jonin. A member of the Hyuga Clan main house, possessing the Kekkei Genkai Byakugan. Defected after raping the daughter of a fellow Hyuga main house elder. Skilled in Gentle Fist. Arrogant and lecherous, but formidable in close-quarters combat—a dangerous character. He is currently flaunting his presence in Rouge Town, a famous red-light district within the Land of Fire.
After Jun Tianlin carefully read through all the information on the black scroll, his delicate face turned a deathly shade of pale. He began to curse incessantly.
"Damn it, Orochimaru, you bastard! This is my first time out to see the wonders of the Ninja World, and you're already in such a hurry to send me to my death?"
"What kind of garbage test is this? Killing is fine, but you had to give me ten people!"
"Ten people would be one thing—I could tolerate the six Chunin and three elite Chunin—but that last Jonin? What the hell is this?"
"I'm a super shut-in who has never left home, never seen the vast world, and now I have to fight a Jonin with a Kekkei Genkai? Waaah, my life... is so bitter!"
"Clatter, bang, thud!"
Jun Tianlin flailed his limbs like a performing monkey, jumping and dancing in the silent forest. He cursed to himself for a long time until his agitated emotions finally began to subside.
"Forget it. It's done. Going back to find Orochimaru is useless, and I don't even know where Kimimaro has gone. Besides, knowing Kimimaro's personality, he would probably charge straight in even if he knew who the last target was."
"Sigh, ever since I arrived in this Naruto world seven years ago, I haven't had a single good day. Truly, the times are against me, and the heavens do not favor me!"
With a tone of bitter loneliness, Jun Tianlin looked helpless, but eventually, he had no choice but to slowly roll up the black scroll and stuff it into his chest.
"Wait? Hold on..."
Jun Tianlin, who had been sighing, suddenly had a flash of inspiration. A look of wild joy appeared on his face as he reached into his chest, pulled out the black scroll, and opened it again with frantic impatience.
"Hyuga Taiyuan, rogue ninja from Konoha, Jonin, member of the Hyuga Clan main house... Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Clan!"
After a brief silence, Jun Tianlin tucked the scroll back into his chest. His eyes burned with an earth-shattering intensity, and he suddenly seemed to have been reborn, sprinting toward the end of the forest path.
"The Hyuga Clan! And a genuine member of the main house at that. He must have awakened the Byakugan, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to use the Gentle Fist. Hahahaha, this time, it seems heaven is finally on my side!"
"To awaken my dormant Otsutsuki Kaguya Bloodline, I was worried about how to obtain other Kekkei Genkai. After all, making a move against the Uchiha or the Hyuga in Konoha is practically suicide. Not to mention the Senju and Uzumaki clans, who have already vanished without a trace—I can't even find their descendants, let alone plunder their bloodlines!"
"Now, a free Byakugan has been delivered right to my doorstep. This is a golden opportunity; even if I have to risk my life, I must get my hands on those eyes!"
"A mere Jonin—for the sake of my future, I have no choice but to gamble my life on this!"
High above the forest, Jun Tianlin's voice, filled with both heat and madness, continued to echo...
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