Hurricane Vortex Jutsu is still a combination of two Ninjutsu: Wind Release: Rasengan and Water Release: Tearing Torrent.
In the original work, it was used by Naruto and Yamato together. They employed it to counter Kakuzu's Compound Ninjutsu: Strange Mask Exploding Flame, which combined Wind Release: Pressure Damage and Fire Release: Searing Migraine.
In terms of power, it is not inferior to some S-rank Ninjutsu.
The Compound Ninjutsu: Hurricane Vortex Jutsu is spectacular even just for its visual effect; it can create a giant tornado over ten meters in diameter.
Inside the tornado, high-temperature steam swirls continuously.
Kitazawa accepted the mission without hesitation. After all, among the Ninjutsu he currently possessed, none were more powerful than the Compound Ninjutsu: Hurricane Vortex Jutsu for now.
As for Kurosuki Raiga, his strength was indeed formidable but limited. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been defeated by Neji and Naruto.
The only problem was how to explain to Sarutobi Hiruzen why he knew Kurosuki Raiga's location.
Kitazawa stroked his chin thoughtfully. It seemed he'd have to take a mission in the Land of Rivers and then coincidentally discover Kurosuki Raiga's whereabouts.
With his identity, Sarutobi Hiruzen certainly wouldn't be overly suspicious. Besides, if they eliminated Kurosuki Raiga, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist from Hidden Mist Village, it would undoubtedly bring honor to Konoha Village.
Given Sarutobi Hiruzen's personality, he definitely wouldn't refuse such an opportunity.
"Come eat." Kitazawa put down the bowls and chopsticks.
"Let's go." Kurenai clapped her hands. "See if your teacher's cooking suits your taste."
"Kitazawa-sensei's cooking must be excellent." Kabuto immediately said.
"Compliment it after you've eaten it," Kurenai glanced at Kitazawa. "Although you are his students, don't ever learn his glib tongue."
"Don't slander me in front of my students." Kitazawa waved to her. "Go to the kitchen and help me bring out the dishes. You all take your seats first."
Kurenai stood and walked into the kitchen. As soon as she entered, Kitazawa embraced her from behind, and she let out a gasp—he had slapped her buttocks hard twice.
"This is your punishment for slandering me." After hitting her, Kitazawa gently rubbed her buttocks again.
Angered, Kurenai stood on her tiptoes and bit him hard on the neck. A faint tooth mark appeared moments later.
"I didn't slander you! Everything I said was true!" Kurenai snorted softly.
"I'll deal with you tonight." Kitazawa released her, picked up a plate of food, and said nothing more.
Kurenai's heart trembled as a blush appeared on her pretty face. The two of them returned to the living room.
"Next Saturday, I'll take you on a high-difficulty mission," Kitazawa said, picking up his chopsticks. "Be here at 9 AM."
There was no rush for Kurosuki Raiga's mission. After all, he had just defected and might not even have reached the Land of Rivers yet.
"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei." Kabuto and the other two said in unison.
"I'm coming with you," Kurenai immediately said.
"Of course you are." Kitazawa smiled and placed a fried shrimp in her bowl.
Kabuto and the others kept their eyes down, focused on eating. After dinner, they didn't linger; they bid farewell and left.
Kitazawa finished washing the dishes and returned to the living room, finding Kurenai had changed back into that white qipao.
He walked over, sat beside her, raised his hand, and reached toward the slit of the qipao.
"What high-difficulty mission are you planning to take next Saturday?" Kurenai glanced at him but did not stop him.
"I don't know." Kitazawa gently caressed her thigh, wrapped in white stockings. "We'll go to the mission hall to find one then."
"I thought you had already accepted a mission in advance." Kurenai was surprised, then reminded him, "It's best to accept high-difficulty missions in advance so you have time to analyze the intelligence."
Kitazawa shifted, leaning against her. His hand traced along Kurenai's plump thigh to her flat waist and abdomen.
"It's only eight o'clock now." Kurenai's body trembled slightly, and she spoke softly.
Kitazawa lowered his head and kissed her neck.
Kurenai bit her lip, extended her hand, and unbuttoned two buttons at the collar of her qipao. At the same time, she tilted her head slightly, making it easier for him.
Kurenai felt the sensation on her neck, and a faint moisture filled her ruby eyes. Her lips parted slightly, and her long, white-stockinged legs pressed together.
"Ki… Kitazawa…" Kurenai let out a seductive hum.
Kitazawa lifted his head and kissed her rosy lips. Kurenai immediately responded, wrapping her arms around his head.
After a long while, Kitazawa pushed her away and patted her buttocks.
Kurenai hesitated but ultimately said nothing, merely standing up. She didn't look at him, her gaze fixed on the floor, her face showing both trepidation and anticipation.
Moments later, her face flushed red, sweat beading on her fair skin. Kurenai felt her mind go blank.
Time passed in a daze.
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The next day, Saturday.
Kitazawa opened his eyes and immediately felt the sensation of white silk in his hand. He lowered his head, his gaze traveling from Kurenai's beautiful face, down her graceful, snow-white body.
Kurenai had taken off her qipao before sleeping, but not her white stockings. At this moment, his left hand rested on her white-stockinged thigh, and he could see the lace at the top of the stocking.
Kitazawa squeezed her plump thigh once, then withdrew his hand. He carefully got out of bed, put on his clothes, and looked at the quiet Kurenai.
His mind recalled the chaotic scene from the night before. At that time, she couldn't be quiet at all, and even with the whites of her ruby-like eyes showing, she still wouldn't give in.
Kitazawa glanced at her astonishingly graceful figure, then turned and went to the kitchen.
Nine o'clock in the morning.
A knock sounded at the door.
It was Yakumo, arriving on time.
"Let's go." Kitazawa closed the door and, with Yakumo, went next door to treat Lady Tsunade's hemophobia.
As for Kurenai, her life was too hard—she was still sound asleep.
It was another morning of treatment. After Yakumo left, Kitazawa quietly stayed with Tsunade.
She had witnessed Nawaki's death multiple times in illusions; even the strongest person couldn't bear it.
Kitazawa, meanwhile, was experiencing both pain and pleasure. Tsunade's body pressed against him, allowing him to feel true softness—but he dared not move recklessly.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door. Kitazawa was slightly startled. Who would come to see Tsunade at this hour?
"You go open the door." Tsunade released him and sat up again.
"Hmm." Kitazawa walked toward the door.
Tsunade lifted her head, her gaze falling on him.
Although there was a reason, their actions after each treatment still seemed overly intimate. She should have pushed him away, but for some reason, she didn't.
In Kitazawa's embrace, she could feel a long-lost peace. She ultimately chose to convince herself with the excuse of treatment.
"Itachi?" Kitazawa opened the door and was immediately surprised to see Uchiha Itachi standing outside.
"I have fulfilled my mission," Itachi spoke calmly, with a hint of confidence.
Kitazawa understood immediately. Itachi must have perfectly completed the mission he had been assigned. With his abilities, after such a long delay, the harvest must be substantial.
"Lady Tsunade is waiting for you." Suppressing his own anticipation, Kitazawa stepped aside. "Come in and talk."
"Hmm." Itachi entered the living room, bowed slightly, and greeted, "Lady Tsunade."
"It's Itachi." Tsunade had already returned to normal and asked directly, "How is the situation you investigated?"
"This is the data from Shigaraki Tanuki's Gozu Tennō experiment." Itachi took out a scroll and handed it over with both hands.
"Thank you for your hard work." Tsunade nodded slightly and opened the scroll.
Kitazawa stood beside her, his gaze following hers as he examined the contents. How should he put it? It was largely the same as in the original work, just more detailed.
Tsunade's face darkened. Although she had anticipated it, seeing it firsthand still made her emotions hard to control.
"That Danzo truly deserves to die!" She closed the scroll and said furiously.
From the data, Shigaraki Tanuki's Gozu Tennō experiment had been ongoing for a long time. Tsunade was certain this wasn't the only experiment involving Senju Hashirama's cells.
She even suspected that Danzo had conducted Wood Release experiments as well.
"Lady Tsunade." Itachi spoke again, "I also brought back evidence for you."
After he spoke, he carefully took out a glass test tube. On it was a Sealing Technique incantation.
Tsunade subconsciously looked at the test tube. Inside was a small piece of flesh and blood.
At this moment, it moved and jumped inside the glass. Kitazawa felt the scene had a touch of the Cthulhu-like.
"It's Grandfather's cells." Tsunade took the test tube, her face stormy.
"Lady Tsunade, what do you plan to do?" Kitazawa asked, watching her carefully.
"Go find the Old Man!" Tsunade stood up, her tone cold. "I'd like to see how he explains it to me!"
A hint of excitement flashed in Itachi's eyes. This time, Danzo and his Root would surely suffer another heavy blow. The pressure on the Uchiha Clan would also be significantly reduced.
He even entertained a thought he had never considered before—avenge Shisui.
Although Shisui had committed suicide, it was ultimately Danzo and Root who attacked him and stole a Mangekyō.
Itachi had not sought revenge before because he didn't want to provoke a conflict between Konoha Village and the Uchiha Clan. Now, he saw the possibility of revenge without causing conflict.
"I don't think that's a good idea." Kitazawa shook his head.
"Why?" Tsunade frowned.
If it were anyone else, she wouldn't even bother—she would go straight to Hiruzen.
"Lady Tsunade, I'm sure the moment you make a move, Danzo will know very quickly," Kitazawa replied.
"We'll go straight to Shigaraki Tanuki's experimental base!" Tsunade pondered for two seconds, then made a decisive statement.
She understood Kitazawa's implication: Danzo and Root were monitoring her every move.
If she went to Hiruzen with great fanfare, there was a risk of information leakage. Although the risk was small, if Danzo managed to escape, Itachi's investigation would be in vain.
Therefore, Tsunade immediately changed strategy: first secure the human and physical evidence, then approach Hiruzen. This way, neither Hiruzen's favoritism nor Danzo's manipulations could interfere.
"Have Shizune-senpai inform Hokage-sama," Kitazawa added.
"Alright." Tsunade raised an eyebrow, roughly understanding his intention, and agreed.
"Itachi, lead the way." Kitazawa looked at Itachi. "We'll go now."
"Follow me." Itachi immediately stood and said.
After greeting Shizune, Kitazawa, and Tsunade headed straight for Shigaraki Tanuki's experimental base.
Because it involved Hashirama's cells, the base was located in the Forest of Death, north of Konoha Village—quite a distance away.
The three of them ran for five minutes before reaching their destination.
"Itachi, you go in first and apprehend Shigaraki Tanuki," Kitazawa instructed. "He is key; he absolutely cannot be allowed to escape."
"I understand." Itachi stepped forward, infiltrating the experimental base.
"I estimate that after we make our move, Danzo will quickly send support," Kitazawa said, observing the calm valley.
The entrance to Shigaraki Tanuki's experimental base was deep within the valley. The actual base was underground.
"What if he comes?" Tsunade narrowed her eyes, exuding an aura of fearlessness.
"As expected of Lady Tsunade." Kitazawa paused, then changed the subject. "But battles inevitably draw blood. When that happens, stay behind me."
"..." Tsunade's expression froze.
As soon as the words left his mouth, she felt a subtle unease. She was not used to situations where she had to rely on others.
"Hmph, just take care of yourself." Tsunade pouted.
Kitazawa looked at her. Why be tsundere at a time like this?
"That's enough, let's go in." Tsunade subconsciously avoided his gaze and walked into the valley.
Kitazawa quickly followed.
"Stop!" Two Root Ninja blocked their path.
Chakra Enhanced Strength! Tsunade and Kitazawa simultaneously threw punches in perfect coordination. Terrifying power surged forth.
The two Root Ninja were struck before they could react, flying backward and landing unconscious.
"Your Chakra Enhanced Strength has improved very quickly." Tsunade glanced at him, somewhat surprised.
Although she had held back in that punch, she still used half her strength. The effect Kitazawa produced was hardly any weaker.
"It's all thanks to Lady Tsunade's excellent teaching," Kitazawa said with a smile.
Tsunade's gaze swept across the valley and quickly found the entrance.
"I'll go first." Kitazawa stepped ahead and entered the passage.
"..." Tsunade hesitated, unsure what to say as she watched his figure.
"Who's there?" As soon as they exited the passage, four Root Ninja rushed toward them from both sides.
Water Release: Water Dragon Jutsu! Without a word, Kitazawa formed hand signs and spat out a roaring water dragon.
But Root Ninja were no ordinary shinobi—they were all Special Jonin at the very least.
The two Root Ninjas guarding the gate earlier had been caught off guard by Chakra Enhanced Strength and immediately lost the ability to resist.
An earth wall rose, blocking Kitazawa's water dragon. At the same time, a Root Ninja burst forward at full speed, wind surging.
Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique! Kitazawa was already prepared and activated his genjutsu the moment their eyes met.
The Root Ninja froze, a look of terror on his face.
Chakra Enhanced Strength! Kitazawa punched him, sending him flying.
A flash of white light. The second Root Ninja drew his ninja blade. In an instant, countless slashes of light appeared.
Kitazawa's gaze sharpened. He gripped the Ninja blade given by Hinata and slashed violently.
With a crunch. The Root Ninja's blade broke into two. Clearly, the Chakra-metal blade was superior in sharpness and durability.
Rasengan! Kitazawa pressed his left hand against the Root Ninja's abdomen. The Root Ninja screamed; his clothes tore, his flesh mangled, and he immediately fainted.
"What?" The remaining two Root Ninja looked at each other, shocked.
They had never expected two Special Jonin to be dealt with so decisively in a single encounter.
Tsunade was also somewhat surprised.
But upon closer thought, she understood the reason: Kitazawa was too well-rounded. Genjutsu, Kenjutsu, Water Release, Chakra Enhanced Strength, Rasengan—among others.
Ninja battles were intelligence battles. He possessed too much intelligence, leading to first-strike kills that were almost impossible to withstand. Unless facing a Konoha Sannin-level powerhouse, few could endure his offense.
Water Release: Water Dragon Jutsu! Kitazawa didn't waste time with the remaining Root Ninja.
He knew they were all brainwashed, obeying only Danzo; the only effective method was physical persuasion.
The roaring water dragon surged toward the two Root Ninja at extreme speed. The next second, one Root Ninja disappeared, while the other formed hand signs.
Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet! The ground swelled, and a massive dragon head appeared. It opened its mouth, spitting a continuous stream of mud bullets.
Kitazawa glanced at it and ignored it.
"Left." Tsunade suddenly spoke.
Wind Release: Rotating Shuriken! Kitazawa unhesitatingly threw a shuriken infused with Wind Release Chakra. It struck the Root Ninja in the shoulder as he appeared, sending him flying backward.
Blood splattered.
Kitazawa summoned an earth wall at top speed to block Tsunade. She breathed a subconscious sigh of relief.
But her expression quickly changed—there were statues of the Four Hokages on this earth wall.
Tsunade remembered that Kakashi's Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall had three dog heads. Kitazawa… had gone even further.
Konoha Style Body Flicker Technique! Kitazawa transformed into leaves, instantly appearing in front of the last Root Ninja.
Konoha Style Swordsmanship! He drew his Ninja blade, descended from above, and slashed at the Root Ninja.
The Root Ninja reacted quickly, drawing a kunai to block—but miscalculated, and the kunai was cut clean in half.
Kitazawa slashed the Root Ninja's body; blood flowed profusely. As a Medical Ninja, he perfectly avoided vital points, so it only appeared gruesome.
Kitazawa retracted his blade. Just as he was about to breathe, he heard a familiar voice:
"Tsunade!" An enraged Danzo rushed into Shigaraki Tanuki's experimental base.
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