Chapter 715: The Birth of Sasuke

Land of Rain, Six Paths City.

Chakra Science Research Institute.

Many Ninja Sect Ninja, dressed in their uniforms, watched Nagato, who stood at the experimental platform, with nervous expressions.

Nagato, on the other hand, was fully focused on manipulating his Chakra, releasing a Water Release Ninjutsu towards the scroll in front of him.

“Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”

Nagato quickly formed hand seals, rapidly condensing a Water Dragon that surged towards the scroll.

The scroll on the platform seemed to be connected to an infinite space.

Even a large Water Dragon, powerful enough to knock an adult away, instantly vanished from everyone’s sight the moment it touched the scroll, failing to make the scroll even tremble.

“It’s been successfully improved, hasn’t it?” Yahiko asked, somewhat excited.

“I guess?” Kakuzu was unsure; Sealing Technique was not his area of expertise.

“One instance doesn’t explain anything. Let’s see the next test,” Muzuki replied.

He had improved the Sealing Technique used on the Ninjutsu scrolls, making their production simpler and allowing them to store more Ninjutsu.

Nagato then attempted it several more times, and each time was a success.

“We succeeded!” A Ninja Sect Ninja couldn’t help but cheer.

According to the success rate of the improved Ninjutsu scrolls, most Ninja Sect Ninja would have the opportunity to be equipped with them, which was equivalent to mastering a batch of Ninjutsu out of thin air, and using them didn’t consume much Chakra.

“If the scrolls are obtained by other Ninja Villages, would they be able to replicate them?” Kakuzu asked Sōsuke.

If other Ninja Villages couldn’t replicate them, the Shinobi Sect could make a fortune with the new Ninjutsu scrolls.

The Shinobi Sect’s new Ninjutsu scrolls were far superior to the unimproved old Ninjutsu scrolls.

First was the difference in production difficulty. The old technology Ninjutsu scrolls required highly skilled Ninja to produce, were difficult, prone to failure, and had high overall costs.

If the Shinobi Sect was willing to engage in a price war, they could easily crush the old Ninjutsu scrolls.

Secondly, the upper limit of the Ninjutsu scrolls was greatly increased.

Most Ninjutsu scrolls on the market in the Ninja World currently were Water Release Ninjutsu scrolls.

It wasn’t that scrolls couldn’t seal other Ninjutsu, but the Sealing Technique on old Ninjutsu scrolls wasn’t very effective for storing energy like lightning or fire.

For example, if a Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique was put into an old-technology Ninjutsu scroll.

When a Ninja used it, it wouldn’t be a fireball smashing the opponent, but rather a burst of flames erupting from the scroll’s center.

It wasn’t unusable, but it was inconvenient, and not as good as simply using explosive tags, which were also cheaper.

The Shinobi Sect’s new Ninjutsu scrolls didn’t have this problem; releasing Ninjutsu was not much different from a Ninja forming hand seals to release it.

“If it’s Konoha, they might be able to decipher the technology,” Muzuki said after some thought.

His Sealing Technique was essentially based on the Uzumaki Sealing Technique. If Konoha gathered all its Sealing Technique masters like Kushina to research it, deciphering it would only be a matter of time.

After all, researching and deciphering existing technology was simpler than developing it from scratch.

His Sealing Technique level was higher, but not so high that Kushina couldn’t understand it.

“I see, then we need to do a good job with security,” Kakuzu nodded.

Even if only Konoha could decipher it, he wasn’t planning to sell it to other Ninja.

Based on Kakuzu’s understanding of those Ninja Villages, if the Shinobi Sect truly had a chance to become the sixth major Ninja power, their enemies would definitely not be just one or two.

“Secrecy is important, but we can also sell it to a certain extent, whether to Daimyo or Ninja Villages,” Muzuki shook his head.

“Even Konoha won’t be able to decipher the technology in the short term. By the time they do, we’ll have already developed better technology.”

Muzuki wasn’t afraid of his Sealing Technique being deciphered because he had even stronger versions.

If there was an opportunity to make a lot of money, he would certainly seize it. Otherwise, how could he make the Five Great Ninja Villages envious and make them increase their investment in technology?

However, this small achievement didn’t impress Muzuki; what he wanted was true Chakra technology.

Combining Chakra with technology would greatly enhance the overall strength of the Ninja World while developing productivity.

“I see, then we can make a fortune,” Kakuzu’s eyes lit up when he heard Muzuki’s words.

Selling to the Daimyo was indeed a very good choice. Those Daimyo were rich enough, and their Ninja forces were not strong, so they would certainly be happy to buy their new Ninjutsu scrolls at a high price.

Due to the shortage of Shinobi Sect Ninja, Muzuki directly mobilized a large number of Rain Ninja to Six Paths City to produce Ninjutsu scrolls.

In addition, for convenience and because the time was right, Muzuki had the Amegakure announce his identity as the Leader of the Hidden Rain Village.

The major Ninja Villages, which had thoroughly investigated the Shinobi Sect, already knew that Sōsuke secretly controlled the Amegakure, but some smaller forces didn’t know and were greatly startled.

With the Ninja power of the Amegakure as a supplement, the problem of the Shinobi Sect’s Ninja numbers was instantly resolved. Both in terms of strength and scale of power, they were undeniably the strongest beneath the Five Great Ninja Villages.

Coupled with the newly developed Ninjutsu scrolls of the Shinobi Sect, various news about the Shinobi Sect swept through the Ninja World, and countries and Villages everywhere were discussing the Shinobi Sect.

Some discussed the Shinobi Sect’s power, others discussed its technology.

Riding this wave of enthusiasm, the Shinobi Sect continuously expanded Six Paths City, absorbed Ninja who identified with the Shinobi Sect’s ideals, and steadily grew stronger.

While developing itself, the Shinobi Sect also gave back to the Land of Rain. Driven by Six Paths City, the economy of the eastern Land of Rain developed rapidly.

Furthermore, the Bird Country, which had a Shinobi Sect branch, also benefited from the Shinobi Sect’s development, gaining some opportunities for growth.

Seeing the Shinobi Sect making huge profits and growing rapidly, the major Ninja Villages were extremely anxious.

Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure, the three great Ninja Villages, quickly cooperated to establish relevant research laboratories, gathering their Village’s elites to try and decipher the new Ninjutsu scroll technology and innovate.

Because this technology was even more crucial, they intensified their cooperation, and their previously shaky alliance once again became stable and close.

Even Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu couldn’t sit still, strongly supporting the research of Ninjutsu scrolls at the high-level meeting.

Hiruzen Sarutobi even proposed allocating more funds to other research, stating that they couldn’t let the Shinobi Sect maintain its leading position.

Muzuki was happy to see this outcome, so he approved everything.

After the meeting, Minato Namikaze followed Muzuki back to the Hokage Office.

“I’m sorry, Muzuki, at such a crucial time, I can’t help you share the burden very well,” Minato Namikaze said to Muzuki with an apologetic expression.

Because he had to take care of the pregnant Kushina, Minato Namikaze no longer worked overtime and left work on time.

During quiet times, it was fine, and he could finish his work, but now that Konoha was quite busy, Minato Namikaze felt a little embarrassed.

“There’s no need to say such things. Kushina’s pregnancy is not only important to you but also to the Village. It’s fine for you to put in extra effort,” Muzuki shook his head slightly.

Pregnancy was a very important matter, even more so for a Jinchuriki.

Because during pregnancy, a Ninja’s internal energy would automatically be used to nurture the fetus, which would weaken the seal, and the Tailed Beast was very likely to take the opportunity to break free.

Hearing Muzuki say this, Minato Namikaze felt a little relieved.

“Recently, Fugaku’s second son was born safely. I hope Kushina will also have a smooth delivery.”

Their two families had a good relationship. Besides Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Fugaku getting along quite well, Kushina and Uchiha Mikoto were also friends.

“It will be smooth,” Muzuki said.

Obito hadn’t turned dark, Uchiha Madara had been killed by him, and only Black Zetsu remained, with no reason or ability to recreate the Nine-Tailed incident in Konoha.

“Hmm, when the child is born, Muzuki, you must visit often, lest the child mistakes us,” Minato Namikaze joked.

Muzuki thought about it; if it were Naruto, it really was hard to say.

Naruto in the parallel world had already made that mistake once… After dinner, Shisui went to the small park in the Uchiha Clan Compound.

He and Itachi had an agreement to meet once every Sunday if nothing urgent came up, to chat or for Shisui to tell Uchiha Itachi stories.

If something came up, Shisui would inform Uchiha Itachi in advance not to come.

“Itachi, good evening,” Shisui greeted Uchiha Itachi with a smile as he walked over.

After greeting, Shisui and Uchiha Itachi sat together on a park bench.

Just as Shisui was about to say something, Uchiha Itachi suddenly stood up and looked at Shisui with a serious expression, saying:

“Shisui-nii, please teach me Ninja training.”

Shisui looked at Uchiha Itachi with some surprise, “Why do you suddenly want to learn Ninja knowledge from me? At your age, you should have been taught a little already.”

Unlike ordinary people, Ninja clans had pre-school education within the clan; they could access much Ninja knowledge before attending the Ninja Academy.

“Because I want to become stronger and protect my younger brother,” Uchiha Itachi answered honestly.

The moment he first called his younger brother’s name, Uchiha Itachi felt a special, ineffable feeling that his five-year-old self couldn’t describe. It was a different kind of emotion from what he felt for his parents.

Uchiha Itachi didn’t know how to describe it, but looking at his fragile, newborn younger brother, a genuine sense of responsibility to absolutely protect him blossomed in his heart.

Although he was only five years old, both Uchiha Fugaku and Shisui had told him about the cruelty of Ninja.

This Ninja World was very dangerous. To survive indefinitely, and to protect those he wanted to protect, he needed great strength.

And Shisui was the most outstanding existence Uchiha Itachi currently knew.

Uchiha Fugaku said that Obito was as strong as Shisui, but in Uchiha Itachi’s perception, Shisui seemed more like a truly powerful person.

“Your younger brother? Uchiha Sasuke, right?” Shisui was somewhat pleased.

Protecting his younger brother was good. With such a strong sense of familial responsibility, he definitely wouldn’t grow into the cold-blooded, ruthless rogue Ninja Uchiha Itachi from future intelligence reports.

“Mm,” Uchiha Itachi nodded.

He had also diligently studied the knowledge taught by other Uchiha before, but at that time, it was because Fugaku told him to be diligent, so he was.

Now, Uchiha Itachi genuinely wanted to become stronger from the bottom of his heart.

“Then, Itachi, you must be mentally prepared. My guidance won’t be easy,” Shisui said.

Since he was going to teach, he wouldn’t be perfunctory. He was Muzuki’s first disciple and wanted to pass on Muzuki’s educational spirit.

“I will persevere, and thank you, Shisui-nii,” Uchiha Itachi thanked him.

“Then let’s go,” Shisui said with a smile, patting Uchiha Itachi’s small head, and led Uchiha Itachi to a quiet forest.

He was very curious about how strong Uchiha Itachi’s talent truly was, to be able to accomplish the feat of wiping out the Uchiha Clan at the age of thirteen.

One must know that the Uchiha Clan was Konoha’s strongest family, and the overall strength of the entire clan surpassed many small Ninja forces in the Ninja World.

“What knowledge have you learned so far?” Shisui first gave Uchiha Itachi a baseline test.

Once he understood Uchiha Itachi’s current level, he could help Uchiha Itachi formulate a reasonable training plan.

“Ninja tool throwing, and using Chakra to enhance my body,” Uchiha Itachi answered Shisui while demonstrating practically.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!

Uchiha Itachi simultaneously threw six Kunai, each hitting the bullseye, and the sharp blades of the Kunai pierced through the targets.

Immediately after, Uchiha Itachi condensed Chakra in his fist and punched a large tree next to him.

Bang!

The large tree shook violently, its leaves rustling, and an indentation appeared where Uchiha Itachi had struck it.

“Very good,” Shisui praised, but felt a little strange inside.

A five-year-old child having such a level of Ninja tool throwing and Chakra control was indeed impressive, but if compared among many geniuses, it wasn’t particularly outstanding.

Take Shisui himself, for example; he was even stronger at five years old than Itachi was now.

“Could it be that his talent hasn’t been stimulated yet?” Shisui wondered.

Obito, before being taught by Muzuki, was a dead last at the Ninja Academy for three years.

Only after being taught by Muzuki and then awakening his Sharingan did Obito truly display his talent.

However, no matter how Shisui thought about it, he couldn’t have guessed that it was because Muzuki had ended the Third Shinobi World War early, and Uchiha Fugaku hadn’t been able to take Uchiha Itachi to the battlefield, thus changing Uchiha Itachi’s life trajectory.

Without the stimulation of the battlefield, Uchiha Itachi in Muzuki’s world didn’t intensely desire to become stronger at the age of four like Uchiha Itachi in the original story.

“You have now met the requirements to learn Ninjutsu. I’ll teach you the Uchiha’s basic Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique,” Shisui said after completing the test and thinking for a moment.

Snake – Ram – Monkey – Boar – Horse – Tiger

Shisui slowly formed each hand seal, ensuring that Uchiha Itachi could see clearly.

“Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!”

When he reached the last Tiger seal, Shisui exhaled a large amount of flames from his mouth, forming a giant fireball that smashed into the open ground.

“Did you see clearly? The key points of this Ninjutsu are…”

Just as Shisui was about to give a detailed explanation, Uchiha Itachi moved.

He rapidly formed hand seals, and Chakra quickly gathered in his throat.

“Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!”

A slightly smaller fireball was expelled by Uchiha Itachi, smashing onto the open ground.

“His talent in Ninjutsu is good,” Shisui nodded inwardly.

He himself had also learned the Great Fireball Technique after seeing it once. As a basic Fire Release Ninjutsu, the Great Fireball Technique was quite simple.

Shisui then instructed Uchiha Itachi on Ninja tool throwing and Taijutsu.

Watching Uchiha Itachi work hard to protect his younger brother, Shisui was very pleased. The Uchiha Clan was thriving.

The Police Force reform was nearing its end, and external problems were mostly resolved. Now, only the internal issues of the Uchiha Clan remained.