Chapter 483: The Cover Story

Chapter 483: The Cover Story

Fujin's figure suddenly disappeared. Shigeki couldn't see him but could still track his movements due to the splash he would create whenever he stepped on the water. He tried attacking, however, he was late every time. After missing 3 attacks, Shigeki realized, 'He is coming towards me. In close range, I'm no match for him!'

He immediately weaved hand seals and shot another Great Breakthrough jutsu in the direction that Fujin was last in. However, at the next moment, he felt a light tap on his back.

In an instant, various symbols covered his body. Shigeki became paralyzed! He couldn't move his body nor could he use his chakra. He immediately realized, 'Self-Cursing Seal! To be able to apply and activate it so quickly He should be a Grandmaster in Fuinjutsu! No wonder no one could detect that cave!'

Without Shigeki's control, the water began spreading in all directions. Fujin deactivated the seal and said, "That's enough for now. Your skills have impressed me."

Shigeki smiled but didn't think much of it. He was already in his late thirties. Hearing such praises wasn't something that would make him happy. However, to his surprise, Fujin added, "That said, you are still some distance away from becoming an Elite Jounin."

Shigeki was surprised. He wondered, 'Even my combination jutsu won't allow me to fight against an Elite Jounin?'

Fujin continued, "Your chakra reserves are slightly lower and they are unlikely to increase much considering your age. And, you are still falling short in some aspects. Can you use the Body Flicker jutsu?"

Shigeki nodded and said, "Yes. I just didn't use it in the fight because there wasn't any chance to use it."

Fujin said, "Good. However, can you use it without any hand seals?"

Shigeki replied, "No."

Fujin advised, "The first thing you need to do is train yourself to use the Body Flicker jutsu without any hand seals. It will improve your mobility a lot and you can move around like how I did. Other than that, your Water manipulation and that combination jutsu is very impressive, but do you know any Wind jutsus stronger than the Great Breakthrough jutsu?" Trace the lineage of this substance back to the dawn of Nøv€lß¡n★

Shigeki shook his head and answered, "No. Tanigakure doesn't have many Wind Release jutsus. Due to the high number of rivers in this country, Water Release is the one that has been focused on the most. So I only had access to stronger Water jutsus."

Fujin replied, "I see. In that case, I'll give you these."

Fujin grabbed a couple of scrolls and handed them to Shigeki. He said, "Your Water jutsus are sufficiently strong. I don't have anything that'll strengthen you in that aspect. However, your wind element can be strengthened.

You, despite having decent strength and status, still fell prey to the schemes of an elder. The normal people who can't utilize their chakra have it far worse. They are entirely dependent on the whims of the strong. The Phantom Haven Society will work to get strong to be able to help such people."

Shigeki was stunned. In such a cruel world, he never expected there to be someone with such noble goals! In fact, even he himself wasn't that noble and only wanted revenge. Though Shigeki couldn't see Fujin's face, he could sense how serious Fujin was through his voice!

He thought, 'Such a noble goal. I was lucky to be saved by him. Once I complete my revenge, I'll dedicate my life to this goal. To ensure that no one else goes through the same suffering as my family. I'm sure my daughter and wife would want that as well.'

Shigeki had several doubts about who Shiden was and what his goals were. On learning the truth and realizing Fujin's seriousness, he was heavily influenced by the idea of making the world a better place. Fujin observed his expression and sighed in relief while thinking, 'Good. He bought it!'

While Fujin regularly played games with Hiruzen and at times with Shikaku and Danzo, this was the first time he tried it when something was at stake. He immediately became pleased after he tested what he learnt from them.

Shigeki said, "I'll be honored to help you make that goal a reality. However, such goals will harm the benefits of several Nobles and Leaders. We could be targeted by major and minor villages."

Though he was influenced, Shigeki understood how difficult the task was. Fujin nodded and said, "Yes. That is why it is necessary to be elusive and act in secrecy. If the word of our activities spreads, others will ignore us at the start. However, once we begin intruding on anyone's benefits, we will be opposed heavily. Even with my strength, I can't bear the force of an entire ninja village.

Even if we keep acting in secrecy, there is always a chance that details still get leaked. That is why, every branch is independent of each other. If one branch messes up and attracts trouble, the others will be safe. I'll dissolve that branch and have them help other branches or create another secret force that will secretly aid other branches."

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