Konoha Village, a few kilometers away.
A vortex-like distortion appeared in space. Obito and Uchiha Itachi emerged from the distorted space.
Itachi fell to the ground, coughing continuously.
A huge handprint could be seen on his throat.
Just a little bit more.
Just a fraction of a second more, and Itachi's neck would have been snapped like a chick by Platinum Star. If it weren't for Obito, Uchiha Itachi would be dead.
"Is he really that strong?"
Obito couldn't believe it.
This was Uchiha Itachi, a peerless genius who awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan at the age of 13!
Even Obito, no, even Uchiha Madara in his prime, couldn't have beaten Itachi so quickly.
"Very strong."
Itachi recalled the details of the battle.
He was indeed careless, allowing Linto to seize the initiative.
But carelessness is no excuse.
"The speed, power, and explosiveness displayed by that 'invisible enemy'... exceeded the limits of humans."
Seizing the initiative is not scary.
But adding invincible speed, precision, and overwhelming power...
That's too scary.
"It's just like a tailed beast."
Uchiha Itachi stood up and looked back in the direction of Konoha.
However, there will only be one failure.
The initial surprise attack won't work a second time.
Next time they meet, Itachi won't be careless again.
But what Itachi didn't know was that Linto was not fixed.
As long as Linto has enough time, he can summon one stand after another, each with a completely different new ability.
Obito returned to his casual demeanor.
Uchiha, after all, can always do such and such amazing things.
"Should we go back again and kill him?" Obito asked.
Itachi shook his head, "No need, let's go."
He fulfilled his promise to Danzo.
Whether it's one or two left, it won't affect the overall situation. The other ninja in Konoha aren't stupid. Going back again will cause unnecessary conflict.
Obito shrugged. Space was twisted again, and the two disappeared without a trace.
...
Uchiha compound.
"Defeated Uchiha Itachi, gained 800 soul shards."
"Repaid mortgaged soul, deducted 500 soul shards, remaining soul shards: 300."
300 shards remaining, which means...
30 draws!
Linto felt the urge to immediately draw a stand.
He glanced at Platinum Star guarding beside him and restrained himself.
Initially, Linto had 500 soul shards.
To gather enough for a 10-pull, he mortgaged 30 shards.
Upgrading Platinum Star from level 1, 0%, to level 2, 7%, consumed 470 shards.
Calculating, it cost 400 shards to go from level 1 to level 2.
And level 2 to level 3...
Requires a full 1000 shards!
So expensive.
Not only is drawing expensive, but also training.
But the effect is excellent.
Strength, speed, and reaction are all a notch stronger than at level one.
The Susanoo, originally an absolute defense that couldn't be broken, can be smashed to pieces at level two.
Of course, this includes factors such as Uchiha Itachi summoning Susanoo hastily and being unconscious.
But similarly, Platinum Star is only level two.
The highest level of a stand is linked to its star rating.
The four-star Hermit Purple can be upgraded to level four at most.
The five-star Platinum Star can be upgraded to level five at most.
When Platinum Star reaches level five, its absolute power and speed alone will be enough to smash all creatures that enter its range.
Linto thought for a while and decided to keep the soul shards for now, and decide whether to draw cards or upgrade depending on the different situations he faces later.
He looked at the system reminder.
"So, that kid was called Uchiha Itachi."
Linto searched the memories of the former owner of the body and found memories about Uchiha Itachi.
"So, he's also a member of the Uchiha clan? Killing each other?"
Linto had a look of an old man on the subway looking at his phone.
What's the point?
The Uchiha clan is large and prosperous. Even a day-wasting leech like Linto could drink and have fun on welfare.
Uchiha Itachi is the pride of the family, and he would get even more resources.
Could it be that killing the entire clan could bring even more benefits?
That's the only possibility, right?
Having received formal dragon-slaying education in the country and being well-versed in history, Linto couldn't imagine, even after racking his brains, that Uchiha Itachi killed his own family to prevent the family from causing turmoil and starting a war.
Family turmoil, leading to war…
Is it related to the old lady in her eighties?
Is it related to the child playing games at home?
Is it related to the "waste" like the former owner of the body who gets out of breath after taking a few steps?
"Brother Shou... are you okay..."
Sasuke's childish voice came from behind.
Linto interrupted his thoughts, looked at the small child in front of him, and searched his memory for a while.
"So, you're Sasuke."
Long time no see, young master.
Even Linto, who had never watched Hokage, had seen this child in various memes in his daily life—
Covering his face with one hand, revealing his eyes through his fingers, and shouting "Amaterasu."
Linto ruffled his parted hair, thinking of an old friend in overalls.
"Brother Shou, my brother..."
Thinking of his parents who died before his eyes, Sasuke changed his address: "Is Itachi dead?"
"He ran away."
Sadness flashed in Sasuke's eyes, but after the sadness came hatred.
He didn't understand why his once gentle brother slaughtered the entire clan.
But the reason is not important. The result has already happened. What's important is that Sasuke is going to avenge his family, avenge the lives of the entire clan...
Revenge!
"Then what do we do next?" Sasuke asked.
"Wait for rescue. After such a big incident, even if they pretended to be deaf and dumb, they should finally come out."
Linto pointed in the direction of the village.
"Look, here they come."
More than a dozen figures, like fleas, jumping and flashing on the houses, were approaching quickly.
Linto breathed a sigh of relief.
Tonight's disaster is finally over for now.
Linto was ready to wrap himself in a blanket, hold a cup of hot cocoa, and watch the rescuers work busily.
That's usually how disaster movies go.
Now that the murder incident is over, even if the big boss behind the scenes is arrogant, he shouldn't be able to openly kill Linto and Sasuke, the two survivors, right?
Hokage is supposed to be a teen comic, it shouldn't be that dark, right?
...
"How many times do you want me to say it?"
"We are the victims. The murderer, Uchiha Itachi, ran away. Sasuke and I are witnesses. You are the experts. You should be able to find physical evidence at the scene."
"What exactly do you want to investigate? Or rather—"
Linto stared at the interrogator opposite him, the questioning and revulsion in his eyes almost overflowing:
"What answer do you want to hear from me?"
The interrogation room was dimly lit. Linto's hands were cuffed to the table.
There were four ninja belonging to the Root organization standing in the room, one in each corner, monitoring Linto without any blind spots.
As if Linto was the murderer.
Yamanaka Ao sat across from Linto.
He is a member of the Yamanaka clan, skilled in Mind Body Switch Technique, and also proficient in soul interrogation and memory reading. He is the interrogator specifically responsible for interrogating Linto.
As an interrogation master, even without using secret techniques, Yamanaka Ao could tell from Linto's tone, expression, and eyes that the young man in front of him was not lying.
But often, the truth is not important.
What's important is the purpose of the one in power.
The key lies in Lord Danzo's decision.
Knock knock.
There was a knock on the door, and the heavy metal door opened.
A Root ninja stood at the door and beckoned to Yamanaka Ao.
Yamanaka Ao walked out.
Linto opened his palm towards his back.
"Hermit Purple"
A purple vine wrapped around Yamanaka Ao's boots and followed him out. The other end of the vine was attached to Linto's ear.
Bang.
The interrogation room door closed again.
The voices of the two Root organization ninja were clearly transmitted along the vine.
"Lord Danzo has given the order, kill him, leave no trace."
One Uchiha left in the village is enough.
There's no need to leave two people.
Besides, Danzo's deal with Uchiha Itachi was only for Sasuke, there was no buy-one-get-one-free.
"Okay."
Yamanaka Ao didn't question it at all, let alone ask the reason.
Lord Danzo gives the order, they execute.
That's the rule.
"What about the other one?" Yamanaka Ao asked.
"That's not your concern."
Yamanaka Ao nodded slightly and said sorry.
He had overstepped his bounds.
"Leave it to me."
Killing people silently is extremely simple for the Yamanaka clan. He grabbed the heavy doorknob of the interrogation room and twisted it halfway—
Boom!
The metal door, a full ten centimeters thick, slammed heavily into Yamanaka Ao like the iron palm of a giant, slapping the professional interrogator against the wall like a blue fly.
The Root member who came to deliver the message stared at this scene in disbelief. Years of training instinctively made him pull out a kunai and adopt a defensive stance.
"Ora!"
Platinum Star punched down, the kunai, arm, and ribs all shattered.
The messenger was smashed out, landing on the previous metal door.
The two people sandwiched an iron door, like a human burger.
With a clatter, the two fell to the ground, barely clinging to life, staring in horror at Linto walking out of the room.
Linto sighed lightly:
"This is supposed to be a teen comic? It's too dark!"