Naruto: Reincarnated as Sasuke Uchiha with Perfect Talents.

[Fate Event 2: Join the Akatsuki organization and, as a member, hunt down and defeat the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.]

[Reward: Indra Chakra Awakening Stage Two (increases awakening level by another 30%)]

Looking at the system's display, Sasuke was left speechless.

After all, he had just declared that he would never join the Akatsuki, and now he was changing his stance!

This was slapping himself in the face, and it was the system doing the slapping!

Seriously!

Could it be that Sasuke Uchiha has a 100% chance of being humiliated every time he shows off?

"Uh..."

Even Obito was momentarily at a loss with Sasuke's sudden change of direction.

But it seemed like Sasuke joining the Akatsuki was actually the best outcome.

He should be happy about it.

Yet, for some reason, Obito found it hard to feel pleased.

Looking at Sasuke's serious demeanor, it didn't seem like he was joking.

But why the sudden change...

Never mind, that question could be addressed later. For now, since Sasuke had agreed to join the Akatsuki, it was time to take him back.

Having someone with such extraordinary combat power join the Akatsuki was perfect... It meant their preparations for battle strength were complete.

Now the Tailed Beast capture plan could seemingly begin.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Obito's face.

Though he was wearing a mask and Sasuke couldn't see his smile, Sasuke could sense that Obito was acting a bit strange.

Whatever!

Sasuke didn't care. He just wanted to leave this place quickly and return to Konoha!

Danzo was already dead.

The rewards had been claimed, along with some unexpected gains.

Now it was time for Tsunade to fulfill her promise and heal Kimimaro.

But thinking about Kimimaro, Sasuke was reminded of another issue.

The Akatsuki intended to capture Tailed Beasts, and the Three-Tails inside Kimimaro was undoubtedly one of their targets.

This meant that the Akatsuki would eventually go after Kimimaro.

Before, Sasuke wouldn't have cared if they targeted Kimimaro, but after getting to know him, Sasuke realized he was a decent person.

Sasuke wouldn't allow anyone to harm Kimimaro.

It seemed the Akatsuki problem would have to be dealt with sooner or later. As for joining the Akatsuki to capture the Eight-Tails?

That wouldn't be an issue—Sasuke didn't even know Killer Bee. He felt no moral burden attacking someone he didn't know.

With this thought, Sasuke lost interest in continuing the conversation with Obito.

"In that case, Sasuke-kun, come back with me—"

"Alright, I have other matters to attend to. If anything comes up, find me later!"

Sasuke added, "Even if something does happen, don't come looking for me anytime soon. I haven't completed my training yet. Wait until I finish it!"

With that said!

In a flash of lightning!

Crackle...

Swoosh!

Sasuke turned into a streak of lightning and disappeared in front of Obito, dashing swiftly into the forest.

His speed was truly like a bolt of lightning.

Watching Sasuke vanish in an instant, Obito was left stunned.

This kid... just left like that?

Didn't he agree to join the Akatsuki? Why did he suddenly leave?

Zetsu emerged from the ground, giving Obito a peculiar look.

"Obito..."

"You don't think this kid... was lying to you, do you?"

Hearing this, Obito shook his head. "No... he wasn't lying to me. There's no reason for him to use such an excuse to deceive me!"

"Then why did he just..."

"He's a genius, after all! They always have their quirks. We'll look for him again later."

"And now?"

Now?

Obito glanced at Danzo's corpse and the ruins of the destroyed Great Naruto Bridge.

"For now... we should discuss the Tailed Beast capture plan with Nagato."

Zetsu hesitated. "Start acting ahead of schedule?"

The Akatsuki's preparations weren't complete yet. Acting now seemed premature.

But Obito didn't think so.

"Konoha is in turmoil; it's currently at its weakest. At the same time, other ninja villages are watching closely!"

"All that's needed is a spark to ignite the entire ninja world!"

"Danzo!"

Looking down at Danzo's corpse, Obito smirked disdainfully. "His spark may have been extinguished, but the scorched remains are still here.

"Perhaps just a single ember is enough to reignite a blazing inferno!"

Hearing this, Zetsu agreed that this was indeed a good opportunity.

The Tailed Beasts!

As strategic weapons of the ninja villages, any incident involving them would drive a village to madness.

So starting the Tailed Beast capture plan now seemed like a sound idea!

However, since it deviated from the original plan, Zetsu worried that failure might render all their previous efforts meaningless.

"The risks are too great, Obito!"

"Hmph! Risk and reward are always proportional!"

"Without risk, there can be no reward!"

Zetsu had no rebuttal to that.

Indeed, there is no such thing as something truly risk-free.

Any unexpected situation can arise.

Like Sasuke, who was not part of the original plan but has now become a major variable.

However, for now, Zetsu could only place his hopes on Obito, as Obito was deeply convinced of that plan.

"Then let's go back! Let's find Nagato!"

The two figures slowly vanished.

Meanwhile, Sasuke, who was rushing rapidly toward the base, was thinking about what to do if the Akatsuki acted ahead of schedule.

If that happened, he would need to hurry.

Once the Akatsuki began their actions, it would signify the true onset of the Fourth Great Ninja War. Truly terrifying enemies would appear, one after another.

Moreover, since he had already altered many events, the potential changes could be countless.

His strength needed to grow as quickly as possible.

"Quickly have Tsunade heal Kimimaro, then immediately start training!"

"At the same time, work on raising my evaluation to the Jonin level to claim the system's rewards!"

For some reason, Sasuke had a vague premonition that when his evaluation reached the Jonin level, the system might truly activate in a complete sense.

Right now, it seemed like the system was merely providing him with periodic rewards along the way.

Testing to see if he could meet the minimum requirements to achieve the rank of Jonin!

In the ninja world, a Jonin was already considered a very powerful existence.

But for the system, it might just be the very beginning of the journey…

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