Chapter 101: Slaughter, Conspiracy And Root

Chapter 101: Slaughter, Conspiracy And Root

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Now, Minato and Kushina didn't know what to think at first.

They expected a big fight, they expected to witness a large-scale conflict, to get a taste of the war without actually being deployed in it yet.

The last thing they expected was... A one-sided slaughter.

In all fairness, all the signs were there. Since the beginning, Ken hadn't even flinched when faced with that many Shinobi.

He tore through men and women alike with ease, his hands moving so fast that blood barely even stained his fingernails. Well, they seemed more like claws now.

The opposing shinobi had tried to fight back, some using water jutsus, creating a small lake and numerous water dragons, which forced Minato to grab Kushina and jump further away.

He hadn't let go of her from the moment the terrain around them started getting destroyed, he was faster so he was able to help her dodge any stray attack.

Kushina also didn't seem to dislike it, so she didn't say anything about it, she just continued watching from the distance, while in Minato's arms.

The water dragons looked a bit intimidating to her, but they didn't even seem to phase Ken. He just ran through the powerful streams of water without any issues, without even stopping or slowing down.

The two genin also noticed the scales covering Ken's skin, he had turned into a monster completely, and his tail also started tearing through his enemies.

And when he grabbed a sword from one of the fallen shinobi?

Well, the scene became even more chaotic, as he seemed to be more skilled with a blade than with his hands.

Moonlight reflected off of his dark, jade-green, scales. He looked like a moon-bound monster, an abomination that thrived while soaked in the blood of his enemies.

But strangely, neither Minato nor Kushina felt intimidated or scared by the sight.

It was unnerving at first, sure. They weren't quite used to seeing that much blood. Although they weren't exactly strangers to death.

But at the end of the day, the person they were looking at fought to protect them. He had shown them respect, kindness.

If they were to fear him, then they truly would've been ashamed. They had found him creepy at first, but that was before they understood that he had good intentions.

Regardless, the fight was over very quickly.

Be it fire, water, earth, or lightning, nothing seemed to actually injure Ken.The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.

The lightning seemed to be the only thing managing to slow him down slightly, but he seemed to be able to force his muscles to move even if slightly paralysed.

Even so, the shinobi didn't get the time to try their hands at more powerful Jutsu, as he was too fast for them.

The entire fight had only taken one minute, and that entire part of the forest was ruined, but Ken was the only one left standing, sighing while atop a pile of dead bodies.

His clothes were a bit wet, a bit burnt, a bit dirty. They were more like tattered rags now, but they still held up.

Ken's hair was pristine, however, not even a speck of dirt or blood on it. It also still perfectly hid his face.

It was clear from the beginning that he would win. There was never any doubt or fear in his mind, just a strange sense of... Melancholy and regret?

Did that mean he would feel bad for killing so many people from now on? Maybe. But he certainly wouldn't feel bad for killing some people.

But could he stop killing? Not really...

The entire world was still at war, despite his efforts to stop it. He was still caught in quite a bloody conflict.

'Maybe after things calm down, I'll be able to lay down and relax for a bit...'

It was a nice thought, ideal even. But as things stood, it was nothing more than a pipe dream.

Ken didn't like getting involved in the Shinobi Wars, but one couldn't avoid them when making deals with Shinobi. They were inevitable.

It was apparent that breaking the strongest alliance in the war didn't do anything to stop it as he had hoped.

So the Assassin was a bit stuck on what he could do to quell the thirst that some Shinobi leaders had for carnage and profit.

It seemed impossible really, to the point of making Ken feel dejected.

But Ken had been around plenty of Anbu, and he hadn't felt that seal on any of them. If he had, then he would've recognized it.

He could guess its purposes, and he'd probably even be correct about a few guesses, but without actually studying it closely he wouldn't be able to find its actual functions.

'Unfortunately, my involvement in this matter will have to end here... The seal seems to disappear upon death, so there's nothing to study in this group anyway.'

As he was pondering those things, Minato and Kushina started following his steps.

They walked behind him, looking at his long ponytail which swayed in the wind, and at his wide back.

They proceeded to ask the assassin a few more questions. Some the Assassin answered honestly, some he kept vague.

He didn't outright give his identity to the two children. But he was sure they'd learn about it regardless.

Neither boy nor girl was upset about the man avoiding answering their questions fully. They were still very thankful for his help.

Eventually, the three of them returned to the village, going directly to the front gate, where panicked shinobi greeted them.

Well, they greeted Minato and Kushina, quickly taking them into the village and to the hospital to run a few checks on her.

They were clearly concerned that the kidnappers had done something to the Jinchuriki, at least that was how Ken saw it. But he knew everything was fine with her, so he had no reason to worry.

Now, what about him?

Well, he was treated about as well as any foreigner in a hidden village during war times was treated.

At first, he was suspected of plotting something. A few Anbu even suggested he be incarcerated and interrogated by their top torturer, they were also odd...

As in, Ken could feel the same seal on them. In the first place, the seal could be felt because it affected how one's chakra moved inside their body to a minimal extent.

The seal itself was well hidden, Ken couldn't properly sense it unless the target's mouth was open and uncovered.

He had the opportunity of making some of the shinobi he fought scream in pain after breaking their masks, so he was able to notice the seal.

With the Anbu he met now, he could only say they felt similar and speculate at best. Regardless, something foul and shady was going on, and Ken wanted to have nothing to do with it, at least not yet.

So, the assassin kindly refused the incarceration suggestion, telling them to fuck off and take him to the Hoakge.

He also dispelled his clone which was still lounging about in his temporary residence there. And identified himself by taking out his mask from his wrist and putting it on.

The Shinbi were a bit flabbergasted when seeing a stranger claim to be one of the most powerful assassins alive, but there was someone there to vouch for him.

And it was surprisingly... The young leader of the Uchiha?

"All of you, retreat for now, I'll make sure to take him to meet the Hokage." Fugaku huffed as he told off the gate guards and shinobi that had gathered.

They had no other choice but to listen to the leader of the Military Police force. Even the Anbu backed off.

Fugaku sighed as he proceeded to look back at the Assassin, shaking his head a bit.

"I don't know what you did, but you seem to have caught the attention of the Root... It's better if we meet up with the Hokage, I'll ask him to stop whatever else he has been doing."

Ken was a bit surprised to receive the man's help, but it was clearly a matter of great importance.

The assassin also somewhat understood that the Root was some sort of organization within the leaf.

'This is looking shadier than I thought...'

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