Naruto: Pay-to-Win Ninja System

After entering Konoha, 

Shimoku and Nonou continued to conceal their presence, making their way directly toward the orphanage.

It wasn't that Shimoku didn't want to make a grand entrance. 

He simply preferred not to draw unnecessary attention.

After all, both Konoha's "Blue Beast" and Sarutobi's "Dead Demon Consuming Seal" 

still posed certain threats to him.

Not cowardice. Just simple risk management!

If he could just wait another two or three months, he'd be able to accumulate another ten thousand coins and obtain an immortal body. 

By then, even taking on the [Eight Gates] wouldn't be a problem.

Right now, there was no need to risk his life for a moment of showmanship. 

After all, back at his own village and over at [Kiri], 

there were still quite a few enjoyable little perks waiting for him to enjoy.

He absolutely couldn't afford to fail so foolishly!

...

Under the cover of night, Shimoku and Nonou leaped silently across rooftops. 

Before long, they reached the vicinity of the [orphanage].

"Be careful, stay hidden!" 

"I'll go in first to check things out. Once it's safe, you follow."

Shimoku stopped Nonou behind him and warned.

According to intelligence reports, 

this [orphanage] had about an 80-90% chance of having already become one of Root's secret bases— 

a perfect location to hide their tracks and train operatives.

Therefore, this place might actually have Root ninjas stationed inside. 

Even if there was an ambush, he could handle it without much trouble.

But Nonou, who only possessed the strength of a Chunin, would risk her safety if she charged in recklessly.

He couldn't possibly endanger this charming shrine maiden for the sake of a bunch of little brats who hadn't even grown up yet, right?

"Okay!"

Nonou nodded, clearly trusting Shimoku completely by now.

However, just as Shimoku was about to enter, 

from within the [orphanage], 

a sudden booming shout rang out.

"Who's there? Sneaking around like that!"

Two masked figures abruptly jumped out from inside the [orphanage]. 

One of them revealed a pair of [Byakugan] and shouted loudly toward where Shimoku and Nonou were hiding.

Just as expected, there truly were Root ninjas hiding here! 

Moreover, using the power of the [Byakugan], 

they had spotted Shimoku earlier and immediately came forward to warn them off.

...

Several seconds later. 

"Tap, tap—" 

Two crisp footsteps echoed.

A figure of moderate height stepped out from the dark corner, facing off against the two Root ninjas.

"What are you doing here…?"

The other Root ninja, not from the Hyuga clan, sternly demanded.

But before his sentence finished, 

he saw—

In the darkness, a terrifying crimson glow lit up.

"Sh-Sharingan!"

The startled exclamation abruptly cut off.

An overwhelming ocular power surged forth, instantly invading the consciousness of this ninja.

Genjutsu techniques, especially those based on eye contact, were inherently difficult to resist. 

Once you locked eyes with it, resistance was nearly impossible. 

Especially when it was a set of 'Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan'!

"It's genjutsu! Break eye contact—now!"

The Hyūga ninja, who had sensed danger using his Byakugan, shifted his gaze half a second earlier.

He barely dodged in time.

But panic surged through him even more intensely!

A Sharingan with three tomoe was already rare enough.

Plus, most of the Uchiha clan had recently betrayed Konoha.

Among the remaining ninjas, who could possibly be such a skilled user of genjutsu?

Yet this enemy had instantly taken control of an Anbu-level ninja!

At the same moment,

Ignoring the fear rising in his chest,

he quickly turned toward his stunned teammate.

Activating his Byakugan immediately,

he struck swiftly, delivering a powerful blow to the back of the teammate's head.

The tremendous palm force sent his opponent crashing hard onto the ground.

Meanwhile, using the power of the Byakugan, he successfully interrupted the enemy's chakra pathways, breaking the genjutsu control over his ally.

...

Watching from afar,

Shimoku felt slightly surprised.

He thought inwardly:

Impressive!

In just three seconds, the opponent had freed his teammate from my genjutsu.

Although, to be fair, I was only using the Three Tomoe Sharingan and hadn't activated my Eternal Mangekyo at all—I really held back.

Still, Shimoku naturally possessed immense ocular power.

Even with just the Three Tomoe Sharingan,

it shouldn't be something an ordinary jonin could break free from so quickly.

This Root ninja with the Byakugan must have been barely jonin-level himself.

And yet, he managed to break through the Sharingan's illusion ability within such a short time.

This clearly showed how masterfully he used the Byakugan,

and further demonstrated the Byakugan's excellent resistance to genjutsu.

...

One of the Three Great [Dojutsu] (Clairvoyant Eye Techniques),

if the Sharingan's power focused on attack (like Amaterasu) and deception (like Tsukuyomi), then the Byakugan's strength lay in perception and prediction.

Beyond that,

one couldn't deny another fact either—

the Byakugan also strongly countered the Sharingan's [genjutsu] (illusionary techniques).

Otherwise, Mist ninja Ao

wouldn't have been able to use just one Byakugan eye to undo Obito's genjutsu control over Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage.

Nor would he have resisted Danzo's Kotoamatsukami genjutsu on Mifune during the Kage Summit.

All these examples clearly proved one thing:

the Byakugan, capable of seeing an enemy's internal chakra flow, truly excelled at countering genjutsu.

After all, the essence of genjutsu lies in disrupting the target's chakra flow to manipulate their mind.

...

"My face hurts!"

"Why am I lying on the ground?"

"Was I just under a genjutsu?"

The Root ninja groaned dazedly after slamming hard onto the ground and regaining consciousness.

But his companion with the Byakugan quickly warned him urgently,

"That's right! You were under a genjutsu!"

"The enemy is a ninja from the Uchiha Clan! Send a signal quickly!"

"Be careful! His genjutsu skills are exceptional—don't make eye contact with him!"

The Root ninja blinked in surprise before realization dawned.

Then, he immediately reached for the alarm flare to raise the alert.

Just at this moment,

"Fascinating!" 

Shimoku chuckled lightly.

[Mangekyō Sharingan: Setsuna—Open!]

[Third-Stage Eightfold Speed Boost!]

After acquiring the [Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan], 

Shimoku had fully adapted to the eightfold speed boost of Stage Three. It placed almost no strain on his body at all. 

He could activate and use it anytime, without hesitation. 

In an instant, 

his speed exploded, and he vanished from his original spot. 

"This… is this the Body Flicker Technique?!!" 

"No way! Where did he even go?" 

The Byakugan user was horrified. 

Even with his [Byakugan], he struggled to follow the opponent who had vanished like a ghost. 

Since when had the Uchiha Clan produced a ninja so skilled in the 'Body Flicker Technique'? 

Or perhaps... was it Taijutsu? 

Before he could finish that train of thought, 

a bloodcurdling scream burst out beside him. 

Clearly, the teammate he had just rescued had already been hit. 

*Bang!* 

Before he could even process what happened nearby, 

he heard a dull thud— 

then, sharp pain erupted from his abdomen. 

At the same time, that small, diminutive figure appeared right before his eyes. 

... 

With maximum speed enhancement, dealing with these Root ninjas up close felt like swatting flies to Shimoku. 

He gathered chakra into his right hand and swung it lightly, 

slashing across the throat of the Root ninja on the left, taking away one life. 

Instantly, he reappeared in front of the Byakugan user. 

He flicked a sharp strike into the enemy's abdomen. 

The tremendous force sent violent spasms through his body, robbing him of any resistance. 

Then, he curled his fingers and snapped. 

His middle finger struck the enemy's forehead with a powerful impact. 

The sheer force instantly shattered the mask over his face, sending the Byakugan wielder flying several meters backward before crashing heavily to the ground. 

As the mask broke apart, 

the hidden face of the Root ninja was finally exposed.

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