Chapter 236: Konoha's White Reaper, Makoto's Killing Spree
The answer was, without a doubt, to act.
In reality, he might have hesitated, but this was a simulation. If he didn't dare to strike hard now, wouldn't all the strength he had acquired be a waste?
But the problem was, after he acted, how would he define his identity? Continue to be the Hokage's advisor?
He shook his head. Being an advisor offered him almost no further improvement. He already knew everything he needed to know about Konoha.
Then... how about going to the Cloud or Rock Village to build up his resume?
Huh, that seems to have potential!
His eyes lit up. He hadn't done this before because he hadn't obtained the Wind and Lightning chakra affinities, so he couldn't learn their ultimate ninjutsu. But after this simulation, he would have a chance to grasp the Lightning talent. Although he might not be able to reach the Fourth Raikage's level, he should be able to find a way to get the relevant knowledge.
As for how to gain their trust, the answer was also simple.
He had obtained the data on the chakra cannon in a previous simulation. Using that as a "pledge of allegiance," he could probably get into their R&D department. By slowly building up his qualifications, he could most likely become a high-ranking official in the Cloud.
But by doing so, his relationships back in Konoha might be stranded... He recalled the new attributes and talents the girls had, and in the end, he decided to go for it.
After all, his main target in this simulation was Karin. As long as he had an heir with her, it was enough. The rest... he could try to make up for it after the Great Ninja War.
At this thought, his mood lifted, and he immediately chose his guidance.
[At this moment, you release your Yin Seal and attack with your full strength. You transform into a white flash. Everywhere you pass, your enemies are slit in the throat by your Chakra Scalpel. All the Chūnin and Genin have no chance to fight back.]
[When facing Jōnin, you use your Formless Wave to suppress them. The moment most Jōnin are controlled by your genjutsu, their deaths are already sealed.]
[As for the Elite Jōnin, like Baki, because they can dispel the genjutsu at extreme speeds and use seal-less ninjutsu to fight back, they can barely last one round against you. But only one round.]
[Facing them, you unleash a full-power Formless Wave, enhanced with 'Phantom Sound Chains,' making it impossible for them to move their limbs, and then you summon shadow clones to coordinate your attack. Under this operation, the Elite Jōnin of the Sand and Sound are all slain by you.]
[Your figure shocks everyone present. Although you don't have Minato's golden hair, you wear a white kimono, reaping everyone's lives like a god of death. You thus earn the title 'Konoha's White Reaper.']
Seeing this, the corner of his mouth curled up.
Although the title "White Reaper" wasn't as resounding as "Konoha's Yellow Flash," it was much more formal than "Flash Sett."
At the same time, you have confirmed your current strength: Hiraishin guarantees speed, the Yin Seal guarantees endurance, the Formless Wave guarantees suppression, and Chakra Enhanced Strength guarantees breaking through defenses. Finally, if all of the above are not enough to take down the opponent, you can also summon shadow clones to gang up on them.
Looking at this ninjutsu system configuration, what you are missing is a powerful killing move against "slippery" enemies, as well as a sufficiently powerful large-scale destructive ninjutsu.
Of course, you can try to make up for these shortcomings with sealing jutsu and the five elemental releases, but these are still not quite enough to attack ninja at or above the Kage level.
But for now, Konoha has no such opponents—and those who were, were being held back by Hiruzen—so you can cut them down like grass.
Now, it would be impossible for him not to become famous in this simulation. This was also a good opportunity to test the future developments of the ninja world and everyone's reaction to him.
Just as you are thinking this, the subsequent development makes you widen your eyes.
[After stabilizing the situation, you unhesitatingly go after Danzō and begin a frontal assault on him and the entire Root. Your attack shocks Danzō and Root, as well as all the Konoha ninja who witness it.]
[Danzō shouts for all Konoha ninja to attack and kill you, but they are all busy dealing with the remaining Sand Chūnin and Genin and have no time to spare. You and your shadow clones work together, fighting Danzō for ten minutes, and finally, you outlast his "invincibility" time and kill him.]
[At this point, the Konoha Crush plot has completely failed. The Konoha ninja have all gathered at the original exam arena. Rasa has already been defeated by Jiraiya, who had entered Sage Mode. The One-Tails Shukaku within Gaara has also been re-sealed.]
[Everyone is watching the battle between Hiruzen and Orochimaru, which is also nearing its end. As you appear in front of everyone, holding Danzō's arm full of Sharingan, Hiruzen is casting the Reaper Death Seal, engaged in a final struggle with Orochimaru.]
[After seeing Danzō's miserable corpse, Orochimaru laughs maniacally and begins to list, one by one, all the deeds of Hiruzen and Danzō. With Danzō's corpse as evidence, Hiruzen has no words to refute, and in a fit of rage, he coughs up blood.]
[He seals the First and Second Hokage, but this time, he fails to even seal Orochimaru's arms. Seeing that the tide has turned, Orochimaru summons Manda and breaks through with the Sound Four. Jiraiya has already exited Sage Mode and is powerless to stop him.]
[As for you, you choose to watch Orochimaru leave. He also looks at you with surprise. By now, he knows that you were the one who had caused him to suffer losses in the exam, but he is surprised that you did not participate in his pursuit. And what you are thinking is: This time, I can start cooperating with Orochimaru early.]
After watching this part of the simulation, Makoto sighed.
That was a complete killing spree.
At this time, with his Kage-level strength, he didn't even give face to Jiraiya. In a previous simulation, Jiraiya had discovered he could use Hiraishin. This time, he had used it right in front of him, and had even butchered Danzō in front of everyone. Although it was still "killing Danzō," this method was completely different from the last time. This was tantamount to taking the face of Konoha's previous generation of leadership and stomping it on the ground. And yet, no one in Konoha dared to say anything.
It wasn't that they were afraid of his strength. Although he was strong, if all of Konoha's ninja attacked him at once, with all their various ninjutsu and secret techniques, they would surely find a way to control him before he could kill them all.
But to do that... for Danzō?
Don't be ridiculous.
Take the Yamanaka clan. They had just lost a genius, Fū, because of Danzō's enticement. The other Konoha clans were no different. Although Danzō had spread his "favors" around and hadn't just fleeced one clan, which meant the clans' anger hadn't reached the point of open rebellion, it was absolutely impossible for them to avenge him.
If the Third Hokage gave a direct order, they might make a bit of a show. But now, Hiruzen was also dead. The biggest figures left were Koharu and Homura, and they were still in the evacuation shelters.
As for Jiraiya, he theoretically had the highest status. But would he make a move?
[Everyone's gaze finally turns to Jiraiya, hoping he will make a decision. He, in turn, finally looks at you. He doesn't know what grudge you had with Danzō, but your actions make it clear that it was a fight to the death. This makes him guess that Danzō must have plotted against you in private.]
[Faced with everyone's scrutiny, Jiraiya hesitates, and in the end, says nothing. Because you are the hero who saved Konoha this time. The number of ninja who died at your hands is at least eighty, if not a hundred. And that's with you only killing Jōnin and Chūnin.]
[It could be said that half of the main forces of the Sound and Sand were killed by you, and it was like slaughtering cattle. Faced with this new generation's "Yellow Flash," how to treat you has become a problem that Jiraiya must consider very carefully.]
[Especially since, behind you, Kurenai Yūhi, Anko Mitarashi, Uzuki Yūgao, and Hyūga Hiashi have already gathered. As for your little girlfriends, they aren't qualified to be in this "high-level" setting due to their lack of combat power. Otherwise, they would definitely be standing by your side.]
[Even Yamanaka Inoichi is whispering with Nara Shikaku and Akimichi Chōza, his eyes frequently darting towards you, preparing to make a final decision.]
[You even have a faint feeling that if you were to raise your arm right now, and Hiashi were to drape the Hokage's robe over you, as long as Jiraiya didn't object, you might just directly become the acting Hokage.]
He watched all this, dumbfounded. He knew he had accumulated a strong network, but he hadn't thought they would actually have the idea of supporting him as Hokage.
Thinking about it, it wasn't impossible. He was strong enough, and he was young. He wouldn't be like the old Third, clinging to power. This meant that the various clans would have more opportunities to occupy high positions. In addition, he was already in a semi-marital alliance with various clans. They wouldn't have to worry about their descendants' status being unstable while he was in office.
The most crucial point was that Jiraiya definitely did not want to be Hokage. This was something Hiruzen had verified many times. With Konoha now leaderless, Jiraiya refusing the post, Tsunade unwilling to return, and Orochimaru having assassinated the Third, did the "Sannin" of the past really have the qualifications to lead Konoha?
So, at least against Jiraiya, he was not without a chance of winning.
Of course, if Jiraiya were to say now that he wanted to be Hokage, then he would have to obediently step aside. But he wouldn't.
[Jiraiya also senses that the atmosphere is not right. He can no longer put it off. He quickly gives an order. He has Kakashi temporarily lead the Anbu to clean up the mess, and has the ninja from the various clans begin to treat the wounded.]
[At the same time, he sends Guy, Kurenai, and Asuma to the Konoha border to deliver letters, ordering the ninja stationed there to raise their guard against a possible sneak attack. Finally, he announces that he will handle Konoha's main affairs until a new Hokage is established.]
Seeing this, the real Makoto wasn't angry, but rather amused.
Jiraiya was being forced into a corner. This was a rare sight.
However, he really had no interest in being Hokage. As a transmigrator, how could he be bound by the position of a mere village chief? He knew what a hard life Naruto would have as Hokage. As his strength declined, when the Ōtsutsuki attacked, all he could do was sacrifice himself.
Whoever wants to be Hokage can have it.
[After arranging everything, Jiraiya finds you, wanting to have a long talk. He asks about the source of your strength, but you just smile and say nothing. He doesn't press you, but instead asks if you have any intention of becoming Hokage.]
[You tell him the truth: you don't want to be Hokage. You just want to be a civilian, and you even want to travel the ninja world in the future. Jiraiya looks at you, dumbfounded, then bursts out laughing, slinging an arm around your shoulder and saying you're a kindred spirit, and that you two should go for a drink.]
[Unfortunately, you are blocked by Koharu and Homura. Koharu even questions why you killed Danzō. Your answer is to touch her shoulder and send her to the top of the Hokage monument.]
[Then, to Homura's "you're-insane" look, you calmly leave the Hokage's Office.]
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