Kaito was not a native of this world. He was a transmigrant.
In his previous life, he had been a executive of tech company . On New Year's Eve, while buried in overtime, the sudden crack of firecrackers startled him. The next moment, he found himself in the world of shinobi.
Naruto's world.
It was chaotic, brutal, and governed by strength. But Kaito wasn't entirely without fortune. In this life, he carried a unique bloodline ability—one with terrifying potential in combat.
The Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyaku.
And alongside that bloodline came a system.
[Kirigakure System]
[Mizukage status unavailable. Some functions are locked. The following are available functions]
[Current Policy: Village of the Bloody Mist]
[Policy Effect: Killing an enemy or ally restores chakra, vitality, and stamina. Killing a powerful enemy may increase maximum thresholds.]
[Currently Exchangeable Kekkei Genkai: Ice Release (5 exchanges), Shikotsumyaku Evolution (10), Lava Release (4), Boil Release (5)]
[Exchangeable Treatment: Delay Bloodline Disease (5)]
[Black Technology: Blood Elixir (restores vitality, requires 1 exchange fragment)]
[Secret Techniques: Summoning Technique: Seven Blades (2), Water Gun Technique (1), and others]
[Characters: Mei Terumi, Zabuza Momochi]
[Exchange Attempts Remaining: 4]
[Exchange Fragments: 0]
[Note: Foreign ninjas who join Kirigakure may access new Kekkei Genkai and secret techniques.]
As the name suggests, this system is designed to help the Mizukage build Kirigakure.
Even though Kaito has yet to become Mizukage, he can still use some functions.
Bound to the system, Kaito can exchange and use all secret techniques, including Kekkei Genkai, available in Kirigakure.
This is the reason why I proposed that plan.
Kaito's eyes burned with determination.
In the Naruto world, strength is king. Power is the prerequisite for realizing all ambitions, dreams, and careers!
For a Shikotsumyaku user like him, the only suitable path to advancement is the Kekkei Mōra, regardless of how this system evolves in the future.
Only the Kekkei Mōra can allow Kaito to break through the limits of the Six Paths and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the gods!
Even if the original history cannot be changed in the future, and Kaguya Otsutsuki is released, as the holder of the Kekkei Mōra, he will still have the power to fight.
Moreover, he might be able to learn the secrets of the Otsutsuki clan through Kaguya Otsutsuki, uncovering the true secrets of crossing the stars and plundering energy.
Looking at the bright moon in the sky, Kaito exhaled slowly. Overflowing with ambition, his heart grew slightly heavy.
This path will undoubtedly be challenging, but to reach that elusive peak, Kaito must remain vigilant, clear all obstacles, and walk to the end!a
The first crucial hurdle in determining the future is the upcoming historical event where Obito turns dark, and Rin Nohara dies.
Whether he can defeat or survive Obito doesn't worry Kaito.
His raw power has already reached the Kage level threshold with his Shikotsumyaku, some of the Hozuki clan's secret techniques, and the Byakugan.
No matter how weak a regular Kage might be, Obito, before mastering many of Madara's techniques and familiarizing himself with Kamui and Wood Release, can be defeated!
But what happens afterward?
Kaito shook his head, feeling bitter.
After getting familiar with his powers, Obito will become one of the world's limited strongmen.
Moreover, remember that behind Obito stands Nagato of the Akatsuki organization!
If they join forces, the power behind Obito will expand greatly.
Even Konoha won't be able to resist.
If Obito attacks and he hasn't grown strong enough by then,
then, what awaits Kaito is complete death or being controlled in a genjutsu until he dies.
So, instead of pinning hope on the future self, who will somehow rapidly increase his strength to crush the entire Akatsuki and Obito, it's better to seize the present and win enough chips for the future!
Naturally, this time, Kaito's goal wasn't just to survive under Obito's assault.
He also had to find a way to save Rin Nohara under the eyes of Madara!
When Obito, under Madara's tutelage, rapidly progresses and comes to Kirigakure seeking revenge,
Rin Nohara should reappear.
No, she should reappear as a brainwashed loyal dog of Kirigakure.
At that point, capturing Obito would become a piece of cake.
The rewards would be incredible, but the inherent dangers were equally apparent.
If anything went wrong, Madara might pull the plug and have one last dance in his lifetime.
That was Madara, the shinobi demon. There was no way he could contend with him now.
Kaito felt a surge of tension and stopped wasting time thinking about it.
Reaching into his chest, he took out a tightly wrapped container, opened the lid, and peered inside. Two pure white eyes floated within.
Kaito gritted his teeth and poured the two pairs of eyes into his hand. Simultaneously, he yanked out his eyes from their sockets with the other hand.
Squelch!
The pain was excruciating!
When the Byakugan settled into his eye sockets, it felt slightly itchy, but they had utterly fused within minutes.
This was different from what he had expected.
Could it be because of his Kaguya bloodline?
Time was pressing, so Kaito didn't ponder further and immediately activated them.
Opening his eyes, a vision ten times clearer than before flooded his mind.
Forming seals, chakra quickly gathered at his optic nerves.
His vision suddenly transformed when the muscles and veins around his eye sockets tightened.
A unique 360-degree perspective unfolded, revealing chakra flows, vascular structures, earthworms wriggling in the soil, monkeys leaping between trees, and hidden beasts several kilometers away.
Everything was vividly clear under these eyes.
This was the Byakugan, the best reconnaissance eye in the shinobi world!
However, there was a better time to explore the mysteries of the Byakugan.
Suppressing his excitement, he formed seals without hesitation and summoned a bone clone.
"Rin Nohara" reappeared at his side, and Kaito immediately used the Byakugan to examine her.
Vessels, chakra, bone structure, appearance—everything was in order.
This made Kaito thrilled.
If it can fool the Byakugan, it should indeed fool White Zetsu, right?
This bone clone was a divine tool; even the Byakugan couldn't distinguish it.
Finally, everything was ready!
He had managed to prepare everything just in time before it all began.
Kaito exhaled deeply, his gaze intense.
Next, there was only one thing left to do.
And that was to wait for the mission to capture Rin Nohara.
Then, according to the plan, he would obscure Madara's sight and capture Rin Nohara step by step!
It sounded simple, but it was undoubtedly fraught with danger.
Yet, once the dice were cast, fate was sealed. Why ponder further?
Kaito put on his mask, gathered his thoughts, and sped towards the Land of Water. Seeing the sign of Kirigakure, a wave of relief washed over him.
Home.
Kirigakure is my home, my only home in this world.
Kaito couldn't help but smile as he stepped under the sign, lifting his foot and entering.
Instantly, the thick smell of blood filled his nostrils. Frowning, he saw the village's buildings covered in dust and disrepair.
Silently activating the Byakugan, everything previously hidden came into view.
Cold, bloody glares that turned to disdain and killing intent upon recognizing his Kaguya lineage.
This was something Kaito was used to. He silently drew his bones, forcing those eyes to retreat.
Continuing to scan, more scenes came into view.
Rotting corpses in dark alleys, children gnawing on rats, civilians with hollow eyes, bloodthirsty shinobi.
This was the place where I had lived for more than ten years.
Kaito sighed. His earlier lighthearted mood vanished, and his entire body felt weighed down by an invisible mountain.
After all, it's where I've lived for over a decade; it can't stay like this forever.
Since he had to strive for the position of Mizukage to access the system's core, he could improve this place in the future.
If the nation's strength increases, the military grows more robust, and geniuses emerge, they can help him seize more bloodlines.
If things develop this way, one day, relying on Kirigakure, he could wipe out the other nations and dominate the entire shinobi world.
Then, find new professions and paths for shinobi, achieving real peace for some time.
Kaito paused, revealing a genuine smile from the bottom of his heart.
Maybe changing this world is what I want to do.
With that thought, he took two steps forward, only to be pulled back to reality by an angry yet familiar female voice.
"Kaito!"
He turned.
Red hair. Broad shoulders. A voice that always found him, no matter the chaos.