A Quarter Bloodline

Although this long journey consumed quite a bit of time, it also yielded plenty of experience points—a full 500 experience points, which was a massive harvest.

If he exchanged these experience points for Saiyan Blood, his Saiyan Bloodline would increase by 5%, which would also grant his strength a leap forward.

Filled with deep anticipation, Naruto quickly arrived somewhere deep inside a forest, then activated his perception to scan the surroundings.

Confirming that no one was nearby, he unhesitatingly threw the hair dye into his spatial storage, then prepared to exchange for Saiyan Blood.

[Ding! Consumed 500 experience points, successfully exchanged for 50 drops of Saiyan Blood.]

The mechanical voice faded, and a warm current boiled inside Naruto's body. His hair, which was already much darker, grew significantly darker once again at this moment, leaving behind only a tiny spot the size of a peanut.

Such powerful strength. I feel like my strength is increasing more and more, and I always feel like something in my body has awakened. Is it the Great Ape transformation? I wonder what will happen on the night of a full moon?

Naruto clenched his fists, feeling the explosive power within his body and his increasingly strong physique. He felt a bit like getting into a fight with someone.

However, checking his own status right now was the priority, so he opened his data panel.

Ding!

Naruto: Hybrid Saiyan

Bloodline: 25%

Abilities: 5-cubic-meter space, Enhanced Multi-Shadow Clone Technique, Ki Blast, Kamehameha, Ki Barrier, Ki Sword, Ki Beam, Binding Aura...

Experience Points: 3

25% bloodline now. Truly not bad, equivalent to a quarter bloodline. If it reaches one half...

Golden light flashed in Naruto's eyes before fading back into stillness.

No rush. The bloodline is improving even faster than I imagined. How much time has passed since graduation from the Ninja Academy? Besides, this story has not ended yet.

Naruto turned his head to look in the direction where the tycoon Gato resided, pondering over going to get some money later while incidentally testing out just what level his strength had reached.

Let's go take a look. This Gato is no good thing. Dead is dead; it will just happen to solve the threat to the Land of Waves at its root.

Murmuring to himself, Naruto vanished in a flash, heading toward the large courtyard where Gato resided.

Gato's large courtyard.

Clatter!

The sound of an object crashing to the ground rang out, immediately followed by Gato's irritated voice.

"Damned ninja, damned Zabuza. I hired him to wipe out the Konoha ninja, but not only did this idiot fail, he even dared to tell me to get lost. Damn it, damn it."

Gato shouted angrily, pondering where he could find experts to personally lead men and eliminate the Konoha ninja and Zabuza.

"When are those two powerful swordsmen going to arrive? I can't wait to butcher the Konoha ninja and Zabuza anymore." Gato looked to the side angrily.

"Lord Gato, the two swordsmen have already arrived and are waiting in the front hall."

"Why aren't you going to invite them in? Hurry!"

"Yes!"

Watching his subordinate go invite those two powerful swordsmen, a cruel smile gradually appeared on Gato's face.

"Just wait. With these two powerful swordsmen, I will definitely wipe out all of you, hahaha."

Gato laughed as he waited, simultaneously preparing to have his subordinates test the two swordsmen's strength.

A few minutes later.

Two cold swordsmen stepped into the hall of Gato's residence.

One of these swordsmen was a one-eyed dragon, and the other wore a hat, but both shared a common trait: coldness and ruthlessness in their eyes.

Clang, bang!

Several of Gato's subordinates were knocked to the ground, looking miserably at the two swordsmen.

"These two swordsmen are so strong. Such formidable swords."

"Too fast. We were defeated in just an instant."

Several of Gato's subordinates looked at the chilling swordsmen. Alongside shock, their hearts carried a sense of dread.

The few of them had attacked simultaneously just a moment ago, yet they were easily defeated by the two swordsmen. That formidable strength shocked everyone present in an instant.

"Good, good, good. As expected of far-famed swordsmen. With your assistance, I'll definitely butcher those Konoha ninja this time, haha."

Gato laughed heartily, highly approving of the two swordsmen's strength.

"Rest assured, no less than ten ninja have died by our hands. Even though Konoha is famous, ninja who kill them are likewise no difficult task."

The two swordsmen sneered as they spoke, clearly not placing Konoha ninja in their eyes.

"Good. Those Konoha ninja are residing at Tazuna's house. Once Zabuza and the Konoha ninja suffer mutual exhaustion, you will make your move and slaughter them all."

Gato said coldly, not the slightest bit of emotion in his eyes—only brutality and cold-bloodedness.

"Is that so? You probably won't have the chance."

A nonchalant voice abruptly rang out, causing the atmosphere at the scene to freeze.

"Who is it?" Gato barked, picking up a teacup at the same time.

Tap, tap, tap!

Footsteps gradually sounded, and soon Naruto's figure walked into the hall from outside, looking at Gato indifferently.

"Who are you? Did you come here looking for a death wish?"

Seeing that the intruder was just a brat, Gato clearly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, there were seven subordinates present and dozens more outside; killing a brat with so many people would be effortless.

"Brat, do you know? If I drop this cup to the ground, dozens of subordinates outside will rush in and scramble to take your life."

"Is that so? You can try dropping it." Naruto said indifferently, not caring in the least.

"Two swordsmen, kill him!" Unwilling to waste time, Gato issued the order directly.

Swish!

The one-eyed swordsman's figure flashed, his sharp blade cutting an arc through the air. He darted past at high speed like a swimming dragon, his blade fiercely hacking toward Naruto's neck.

Clang!

Resembling the sound of a striking bell, the one-eyed swordsman stood frozen in place in astonishment.

Because the strongest slash he had unleashed was actually caught between two fingers by the brat before him.

A scene like this directly shocked him, and his eyes were even filled with sheer dismay.

Beside him.

Gato and the others also stared at this scene with incredulous looks on their faces. Never in their wildest dreams had they expected the swordsman's blade to be caught by two fingers.

You had to know that the swordsman had just defeated quite a few people, yet such a strong swordsman actually had his weapon controlled in a single move. This truly shocked them to the core.

"Hurry, kill him, hurry!" Gato roared while preparing to run away.

"Want to run? Too late."

Bang!

The longsword snapped. With his fingers pinching the broken half-blade, Naruto's figure flashed violently. By the time he stopped again, he had already arrived at the entrance of the hall.

Clatter!

The blood-stained half-blade was tossed onto the ground. With his back to Gato inside the room, Naruto said flatly.

"Forgot to tell you, your dozens of subordinates outside are already all dead."

After speaking, Naruto waved his hand and headed toward the area where the money was stored.

Left behind in the spot, Gato and the others stood frozen in place. A bloody trace had appeared at each of their necks.

Puff!

Blood sprayed, and Gato collapsed to the ground in disbelief.

His eyes stared fixedly toward the entrance, vaguely seeming to see the corpses of his subordinates lying in the corner of the courtyard outside the door.

Despair flashed in his eyes, and regret flooded his heart. Had he known such a terrifying person would appear, Gato would have rather died than come to this impoverished country.

Pity that there was no medicine for regret in this world; he could only slowly die amidst despair.