[A/N: Apologies for my long absence and unresponsiveness here. Got hit by one of the worst instances of writer's block so far 😓 Been glued to my laptop for the past 5 days and kept away from all distractions to focus just on the story. Only managed to get into flow today. I hope I can keep going 😫
Another note. I know the recent pace may seem slow (which kinda is amplified by how s...
The change in Fujin's alertness went unnoticed by the villagers. As they stepped into the small village, they immediately attracted everyone's attention. It was the first time in over 3 decades since they reached this island that a new face had appeared.
In no time, a dozen villagers gathered, their eyes set on Fujin. The older generation tensed, alarm visible on their faces. On the con...
Fujin smiled, his smile making everyone believe he was reminiscencing of the time he spent in his village before tragedy struck. They weren't exactly wrong. Fujin was reminiscencing, though it was the few months he spent in the Land of Wind. Takuma may have seen more of the world than the teenagers, but he could never imagine what the boy, who looked harmless and weak, had done.
Fujin a...
“I'm Naoki…”
Everyone immediately registered his name. Sayuri muttered, “Naoki… I'm Sayuri. Why were you sailing all alone? And why were you coming here?”
Sayuri was a bit suspicious. She hadn't seen any ship or boat sailing towards their small island. In fact, none of the villagers had any such memories. So she, along with the rest, were slightly on guard. It was onl...
[A/N: Fell asleep last night 😵💫 Luckily was almost done.]
Fujin extended his hand towards the unconscious old man once again, this time pulling out his soul. He quickly read his memories directly from his soul before pushing the soul back into his body.
He thought, ‘His soul has the same memories as his brain. Looks like his memories weren't manipulated with a Genjutsu...
Fujin's gaze focused on one spot. In Ketsueki’s memories, the cave where the Pontiff performed his duties should have had an entrance there. Fujin wondered, ‘Will this have any secrets? Or are the traces here wiped out too?’
Fujin's eyes glowed as he concentrated chakra in them. As he expected, he failed to see anything unusual. He couldn't even sense any seals behind the mountain...
‘Weird… I only sense 36 disturbances…’ Fujin's brows furrowed. From Ketsueki’s memories, the population of the cult had never dropped this low, even when their attempts to expand into the ninja world failed. Considering they hadn't made any such attempts in recent times, their population should have been over 300 at the very least.
Fujin wondered, ‘Did they transfer most of ...
Due to all these limitations, Fujin was severely restricted in the battle. When the two fought above the ocean, Fujin dodged every attack the crab threw at him, be it physical or by manipulating water, while continuously bombarding the crab with his Vacuum jutsus.
Within a few minutes, the entire crab was covered with scars far scarier than what it already had. However, it failed to slo...
Fujin observed Zankoku's soul carefully once again, but it wasn't any different from any other reanimated soul. In the end, he could only dispel the two reanimations.
At the next moment, a hundred Shadow Clones appeared in the hideout. Without the need of any commands, all segregated into smaller groups and divided the new seals among themselves to research.
Since Fujin had read...
Fujin thought, ‘Even if I assume Jashin is unable to interact with the world beyond the formation of his seeds and occasionally speaking, considering the cult's failure to expand for over 650 years, I still can't act rashly. Despite spending over 2 decades as a Bishop in the cult, this useless fellow only saw the abilities of 4 important cultists.
Elder Shimeiryuu, who already was ove...
As a ninja who operated in the shadows for years and still frequently schemed in the dark, Fujin could easily see how impactful this effect of the Seed of Jashin was. It would not only resolve any hidden resentment the individuals could have towards the cult, but also make them even more fanatical towards Jashin.
In addition to ensuring loyalty, it was also very impactful in intel aspec...
“I… failed?”
Unable to digest his failure, Ketsueki remained rooted to the same spot, frozen like a statue, while the events of the ritual kept replaying in his mind. Despite recalling every minute detail hundreds of times, he couldn't understand where he went wrong. It was only three days later that Ketsueki finally moved—not because he had accepted the situation, but because h...
The group of Jashin fanatics continued moving from one village to another without much luck. By the time they reached the seventh village, dawn was just beginning to lighten the horizon. It was another small settlement with just around fifty villagers, mostly elderly and children. Most of the adults had already left to attend to their respective work.
Sunae crouched outside one of the h...
Ketsueki clenched his fists, “Then… how can we succeed now?”
Having learnt of the constant failures spanning over centuries, all hope was drained from Ketsueki’s face. Spreading Jashin's name beyond their small village now seemed an exercise in futility. How could he succeed when all his predecessors had failed? Even the breakthroughs they had were squashed quite easily.
[A/N: A note once again. This arc will by far contain the most original content by any of the previous arcs. Pretty much none of the events & characters here are canon. In addition, there will also be plenty of stuff that'll seem very controversial (kinda like during the Konoha Crush arc), but will seem more logical by the time the arc ends (though how the arc ends might be controversial on...
2025-07-25 19:31:53 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys 👋
The next arc is probably one of the most complicated arcs in the story (and also the one with most original content). I do have it mapped in my mind, but there are a lot of tiny details I have to pay attention to, which makes writing difficult. I'm thinking about taking today and tomorrow off to sort out all the details and ensure a proper structure before I head into it. <...
For the first time in their wretched lives, the pirates of the Black Gale knew true horror. Not fear from the threat of death, nor panic in the face of battle, but something deeper. Something primal. Every inch of their bodies screamed to run, while their minds refused to believe what their eyes had just witnessed. No one dared to utter a single word.
Eita tilted his head slightly, gaze...
The sun dipped low over the eastern sea, casting orange streaks across the rolling waves. A battered ship with black sails and a jagged skull insignia drifted lazily through the water. Laughter and crude singing spilled from its deck — the unmistakable sound of men who lived without laws. The Iron Fang pirates were celebrating.
Masugi, the ship’s self-proclaimed captain, leaned again...
[A/N: Fell asleep 😬 Today's chapter will be as per usual time (around 12-14 hours from now)]
Fujin's words caught the entire room off guard. Danzo had died less than a day ago. His dead body hadn't even been buried yet. His killer was still at large. His death was shrouded in mystery. Konoha had to be on guard against their remaining rank S ninjas being targeted in a similar manner. ...
Unable to figure out the mystery, Hiruzen's clone could only let out a long, tired sigh. He muttered, “It's impossible to get to the bottom of this. There's too much that we do not know. Scour the battlefield once again to see if we missed something. Fujin, get rid of the seals left behind by the Root.”
Everyone immediately followed his orders, while Hiruzen's clone continued standi...
There were many objectives behind Hiruzen’s decision to march an army to the battlefield where Akuro and Danzo had clashed. Yet nearly all of them were built on uncertainty. Whether it was confronting Akuro directly, recovering Danzo’s body, dismantling potential traps, or seizing intelligence, none rested firmly within Konoha’s grasp. They depended solely on the unknown designs of their ...
2025-07-15 00:46:54 +0000 UTC View Post“So what’s this mission really about, Fujin? Which S-rank maniac dared to openly cross our borders?” Hoka asked Fujin softly, who led the vanguard to hunt himself…
Since Hiruzen decided to bury the news of Danzo's death, the official orders relayed to the army were vague. The army were merely informed that a rank S threat had appeared near the border, requiring immediate and over...
Fujin recalled the day after the Uchiha Massacre, ‘When Mieko died, Hoka desired revenge on Itachi more than anyone else. As time passed and his horizons have broadened, his desire has lessened, though it still lingers. Unfortunately, he still hasn't encountered Itachi or become strong enough to take revenge…’
Unlike his teammate, Fujin had no plans to go after Itachi. His life wa...
[A/N: Sorry for my absence, everyone. Was very sick in the past 3 days and I couldn't write 😓 Feeling considerably better now. I'll try to catch up with the missed chapters today and tomorrow. Once again, apologies 🙏]
Danzo immediately expressed doubts over Fujin's intel, “The Fourth Mizukage was a perfect Jinchuriki. It's impossible to place a perfect Jinchuriki under a Genjutsu...
Fujin had reasons to be concerned about the future. If even a fraction of Konoha's plans bore fruits, Konoha's strength would go through the roof, completely shattering the current equation of the ninja world.
It was also important to remember that Hiruzen and the remaining leaders in Konoha weren't aware of the true potential of Naruto and Sasuke. They were also in the dark about Fujin...
The hood fell back, revealing Danzo’s familiar, time‑worn face. Yet his eyes, once always half‑hidden behind shadows and bandages, now stared openly back at them, dull and lifeless as only the Edo Tensei could bring.
For a moment, the room was utterly silent. Fujin’s face stiffened, his brows drew together, and a rare flash of raw surprise cut through the calm mask he so often w...
Hiruzen wasn't surprised by Shikaku suddenly taking initiative, completely opposite of his usual lazy attitude. Irrespective of whether Akuro was an ancient expert or a con man related to Akatsuki, a deadly war was coming. As the lead strategist of Konoha, Shikaku couldn't afford to be passive. Otherwise, his workload would increase multifold!
“I'll also come. If he's still there, I'd...
Naruto raised his arms to shield his face from the blast of wind and shards of earth thrown up by the explosion. Through the gap between his fingers, he watched the swirling dust and smoke with a tight frown. Tch… His cool move, one he’d been so excited to pull off, had been brushed aside like it was nothing! A mix of irritation and helplessness welled up in his chest, but he clenched his f...
2025-07-03 03:35:07 +0000 UTC View Post“I want to see what an ancient expert looks like.”
Hiruzen's statement caught everyone, including Danzo, off guard. It went against everything they had discussed so far!
Danzo frowned, “That's too risky. You may be walking into a trap, a trap far more dangerous than the one I stepped into! If Akuro is involved with Akatsuki, the entire rogue organization might be awaiting ...
Danzo's confidence raised Tsunade's curiosity. Kakashi and Shizune were keen to hear his tactics too.
Danzo said, “The first step forward is to help ninjas that are on the edge of becoming rank S to take the step forward. You should focus on our Elite Jounins. The biggest limitation most ninjas face is their chakra reserves. You can aid them in this aspect by increasing their cellular...