Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Unlocking Kirito’s Reaction Speed

Late at night.

Natsuki, deep in sleep, suddenly heard Tsunade’s voice.

He instinctively opened his eyes and met her gaze.

"Enemy attack?"

Natsuki was slightly taken aback.

"Hizashi and the others—"

Before Tsunade could finish, sounds of fighting rang out outside.

"Is it Amegakure ninjas?"

Natsuki hurriedly got out of his sleeping bag.

"No."

Tsunade shook her head. "It’s Sunagakure ninjas. Their purpose is most likely to snatch our potions."

Konoha’s Red Healing Potion and Blue Healing Potion were already well-known in the ninja world.

They were highly effective and valuable.

It was completely normal for Sunagakure, after learning of their existence, to not be able to resist coming to snatch them.

"I see."

Natsuki immediately asked. "What do you need me to do?"

"Under the premise of protecting yourself, repel the attacking Sunagakure ninjas."

Tsunade said as she walked out.

Natsuki hurriedly followed.

Outside the tent, the sounds of fighting were even louder. Flashes of blades and flying chakra were everywhere.

"Natsuki, be careful."

Tsunade patted his shoulder, clenched her fists, and disappeared from her spot.

In the next second, a dense chorus of screams rang out.

Presence Concealment!

An invisible fluctuation spread out.

Although Natsuki was still standing in place, his entire presence had vanished without a trace.

Without looking directly, it was very difficult to detect his existence.

Natsuki scanned his surroundings and quickly identified his target.

He was very glad that it was Sunagakure and not Amegakure this time.

Because the vast majority of Amegakure ninjas excelled in Water Release.

Natsuki walked toward his target.

It was a Fire Release Jonin.

He stood in place, continuously using Fire Release ninjutsu to attack Konoha ninjas.

Weight-Type Magic: Gravity Mitigation!

Natsuki accelerated and blocked the Fire Release Jonin’s path.

He originally could have launched a sneak attack from the shadows—but he didn’t, because he wanted to unlock two abilities simultaneously.

Not only did he have to defeat the Fire Release Jonin, but he also had to dodge 80% of his attacks.

Water Breathing: First Form — Water Surface Slash!

After Natsuki projected Kurosawa, he swung his sword.

Water flowed like blade light, crashing into a giant fireball.

Sizzling sounds rang out continuously.

As steam rose, water and fire began a frantic intertwining and explosion.

The Fire Release Jonin instinctively looked at Natsuki.

Upon discovering it was a half-grown kid, he immediately snorted coldly and formed hand seals with both hands.

Fire Release: Red Ground Spider!

The night sky was suddenly illuminated.

A tongue of fire shot out, landed on the ground, and transformed into a gigantic fiery spider.

The fire spider sped toward Natsuki.

That scorching aura instantly made sweat bead on his forehead.

White Launcher!

Natsuki leaped up. White smoke shot out from beneath him, and he ascended into mid-air.

"Flight ninjutsu?"

Seeing this, the Fire Release Jonin’s expression changed slightly. He immediately put away his underestimation.

Without a word, he flicked his wrists fiercely. A large number of kunai flew toward Natsuki.

Natsuki still didn’t take them head-on.

The Kirigaya Kazuto template gave him the ability of Night Vision. Coupled with the Heroic Spirit Emiya template’s Clairvoyance, he clearly saw the trajectories of all the kunai.

Natsuki’s body rose higher again. When he completely avoided all the kunai, he twisted his body and plummeted downward.

Water Breathing: Second Form — Water Wheel!

Kurosawa rotated with him, unleashing a spinning slash.

The Fire Release Jonin frowned slightly, but his reaction wasn’t slow.

He formed hand seals and used Fire Release: Great Flame Flower.

A giant fireball over four meters wide flew upward toward Natsuki, intending to swallow him whole.

Water and fire fiercely clashed once again.

But this time, Fire Release: Great Flame Flower had the upper hand.

Water Breathing: Third Form — Flowing Dance!

Natsuki twisted his wrist. Kurosawa sliced into the giant fireball from multiple directions.

Steam permeated the air.

Flames splattered—torn apart amidst the water-like blade light.

Seeing this, the Fire Release Jonin formed hand seals again.

A water dragon flew out amidst a roar.

Shadow Assassin!

Natsuki vanished directly, hiding within his own shadow.

"What’s going on?"

A look of confusion appeared on the Fire Release Jonin’s face.

The steam dissipated, and the water dragon, having missed its target, rushed far away.

But the problem was that Natsuki was in mid-air—with nowhere to hide.

The Fire Release Jonin didn’t understand where he went.

Right at that moment, a sound of tearing air rang out behind him.

He instinctively turned his head and saw a slash that seemed capable of shattering the tide.

At the critical moment, the Fire Release Jonin clapped his hands together and used the Body Flicker Technique.

A massive amount of chakra surged from his feet. His body rapidly retreated backward—but Natsuki relentlessly pursued him.

The Fire Release Jonin immediately opened his mouth and spat out a fireball.

Seeing this, Natsuki withdrew his sword and dodged to the left. The fireball brushed past him.

The Fire Release Jonin was slightly taken aback, not understanding why he forcefully evaded it.

But he didn’t think much and formed hand seals again.

Flames spun rapidly. A fire dragon tore through the air, striking toward Natsuki.

Shadow Assassin!

Natsuki dove into the shadow. The fire dragon missed and flew into the distance.

"So it’s a shadow secret jutsu!"

The Fire Release Jonin finally saw the shadow on the ground clearly and stated with certainty. "You are a ninja of the Nara clan!"

Natsuki dispelled Shadow Assassin.

The moment he appeared, he threw a pile of kunai. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Just before they hit the Fire Release Jonin, a water wall rose up.

He didn’t just know Fire Release—he also knew Water Release.

Natsuki wasn’t surprised either.

After all, he was a Jonin. Knowing two elemental jutsu was very normal.

Without stopping, Natsuki threw the projected Kurosawa.

Kurosawa hit the water wall—but only penetrated a fifth of the way before it could advance no further.

Seeing this, the Fire Release Jonin couldn’t help but smile.

But just as his smile appeared, Kurosawa and all the kunai suddenly exploded.

The water wall was torn apart in an instant.

The chakra generated by the explosion enveloped him at once.

Caught off guard, the Fire Release Jonin let out a miserable scream.

Various tears appeared on his clothes. Blood seeped out from them.

Double Circular!

Natsuki projected two Kurosawas and dashed forward.

More blood sprayed out.

The Fire Release Jonin’s head fell off.

Without a doubt, Broken Phantasm was the primary contributor to this battle.

The Fire Release Jonin didn’t expect the ninja tools to explode—thus suffering a huge loss.

Natsuki didn’t even look and continued to throw himself into the battle.

Sunagakure had relatively few Jonin who excelled in Fire Release, so he didn’t force it and specifically targeted Tokubetsu Jonin.

After he killed two more Tokubetsu Jonin, this encounter ended with Konoha’s victory.

[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked Kirigaya Kazuto Template Ability 2: Transcendent Reaction Speed.]

Natsuki nodded in satisfaction.

Besides that, the Kirigaya Kazuto template’s Ability 4: Starburst Stream was also one-third unlocked. He only needed to defeat two more Fire Release Jonin.

"Clean up the battlefield immediately! Take the supplies and the wounded, and leave!"

Tsunade said loudly. "Severely injured ninjas can be issued a vial of Red Healing Potion to maintain their condition."

She was worried that the Sunagakure ninjas would return.

Natsuki casually tossed the projected Kurosawa into his Shadow Space.

The ninja tools he projected now could exist for a long time.

Theoretically, he could project them in advance during his free time and store a lot of ninja tools.

However, since he hadn’t unlocked Unlimited Blade Works yet, he could only store them in his Shadow Space.

The Shadow Space had a weight limit, so it wasn’t suitable for storing too many ninja tools.

After changing camps, Tsunade sent people to notify Orochimaru and Jiraiya while leading the medical ninjas to treat the wounded.

Natsuki didn’t know medical ninjutsu, so he didn’t participate in the rescue.

He sat aside to rest, recovering the chakra he had just consumed.

By the time dawn broke, Jiraiya arrived with a group of Konoha ninjas.

"The situation is not bad. It’s basically under control."

Tsunade took the initiative to say.

"Were there any losses to the supplies?"

Jiraiya nodded and asked again.

"They are perfectly intact."

Tsunade replied.

"That’s good."

Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief. "The arrival of these supplies will greatly ease our pressure."

"Are there many wounded who need to be taken back to the village?"

Tsunade asked about her mission.

"There are quite a few."

Jiraiya said with an ugly expression. "Especially those who were poisoned. We can only barely sustain their lives."

"Hanzo’s poison?"

Tsunade’s expression also became serious.

"Mm."

Jiraiya nodded. "I can’t explain the specific situation clearly. You have to see it before making a decision."

"Lord Jiraiya."

Natsuki waited for them to finish talking before stepping forward to greet him.

"You actually came too? Are you the only one?"

Jiraiya was somewhat surprised to see him.

"He currently has Jonin-level strength and can protect himself."

Tsunade explained for Natsuki. "He can also help make medicine."

"I see."

Jiraiya was one of the few people who knew Natsuki could make the Red Healing Potion.

After their chat, the group headed toward the Land of Rain.

In the morning, they finally arrived at Konoha’s main camp in the Land of Rain.

Orochimaru led many Jonin to welcome them at the entrance of the main camp.

"Teacher."

Natsuki stepped forward and greeted him.

"Go to the main tent."

Orochimaru nodded.

On the way to the main tent, Natsuki noticed Uchiha Mikoto.

She had just walked out of a tent. Upon meeting Natsuki’s gaze, she couldn’t help but stare blankly.

Natsuki nodded at her but didn’t say anything—following Tsunade and the others into the main tent.

"Tsunade, report the situation."

Orochimaru was currently the commander of Konoha, so he held the leading role.

Tsunade immediately recounted the status of the supplies and the losses from last night’s battle.

"Tsunade, go check on those poisoned ninjas now and see if you can detoxify them or slow the spread of the poison."

After understanding the situation, Orochimaru immediately ordered.

"Mm."

Tsunade paused. "Gather all the medical ninjas in the main camp."

"No problem."

Orochimaru agreed without hesitation.

"I’ll take you there."

Jiraiya volunteered.

Tsunade nodded and left with him.

Natsuki pondered for a moment and followed them.

He couldn’t be of much use staying in the main tent—and Tsunade’s mission was his mission.

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