Ding dong~
Detected connectable device: "Hanzou."A temporary link has been established via the Chakra Communication Protocol.
Open files?
Hiroki's consciousness immediately sank into the System.
Without hesitation, he selected "Yes."
The familiar dual-partition interface unfolded in his mind.
Hanzou's system layout looked no different from that of an ordinary person.
Hiroki instinctively navigated to the C drive and attempted to open:
[Temp (Thought Cache)]
To his surprise, the folder actually opened.
He had expected it to be locked—
Inside were several files:
| Humiliation_Konoha_Kid.log || Belief_Dream_of_Peace_Unshakeable.log || Resolve_Protect_Hidden_Rain.log || Analysis_Enemy_Intel.log |
Accessible.
Hiroki's heart stirred.
He immediately tried to open one of them, eager to peek into Hanzou's true thoughts.
But the system responded instantly.
A cold red warning flashed before his eyes.
[Error Code 080070005 (ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED)][Computer "Hanzou" denied access. Administrator privileges required.]
As expected.
It wasn't just editing that required permission.
Even viewing the file content was forbidden.
Hanzou was already restrained—
Yet his mental defenses were still sealed shut.
Hiroki frowned slightly and switched to the D drive.
That was where ninjutsu data and memory archives were stored.
He selected:
[Combat Ninjutsu]
Copy.
[Administrator privileges required.]
Denied.
Just like before.
Back in Konoha, when he tried to copy sensory ninjas through Wi-Fi—
At least he could still read their thoughts.
But Hanzou?
Not even that.
This was the first time Hiroki had encountered such ironclad protection.
Kakuzu's body had been like an unguarded server cluster.
Earth Grudge Fear verified everything automatically.
But Hanzou—
He was a normal computer protected by the highest security password imaginable.
"Hmph—"
Hanzou sneered despite being bound.
"Trying to use your cursed ninjutsu again to shatter my will?"
"Keep dreaming."
"A samurai's beliefs are not something a brat like you can break."
His bloodshot eyes locked onto Hiroki, filled with mockery and disdain.
Hiroki didn't care.
If this failed—
He still had a backup plan.
When he copied Yakushi Jiro's ninjutsu, he'd faced the same locked permissions.
Back then—
He used Brain Overload.
The moment his opponent lost consciousness, all restrictions vanished.
Even though Brain Overload didn't work on Hanzou—
Physical methods should.
While Hiroki was still probing, Jiraiya spoke up.
"We can't waste time."
"Even poisoned, he's still Hanzou. No one can guarantee he won't break free."
"I'll handle it." Orochimaru stepped forward.
"Five Elements Seal."
The familiar jutsu.
But this time, used differently.
Hiroki raised an eyebrow.
He still hadn't officially connected to Orochimaru's "system"—
And he really wanted those techniques.
"Alright," Orochimaru said calmly."Even if he recovers, his chakra control will be crippled. He's no longer a threat."
With the battle over, a new problem emerged—
What to do with their prize.
"We succeeded!" a jonin exclaimed."Even better than expected!"
"We captured Hanzou alive!"
"This will shake the entire ninja world!"
Yes.
Captured alive.
Hanzou stood silently, watching them discuss his fate as if he were an object.
Orochimaru shook his head.
"This deviates from the plan."
"We must contact the Third Hokage immediately."
"If we kill him after capturing him—"
"How will Amegakure view us?"
"How will we operate in the Rain in the future?"
Tsunade frowned.
"Then what? We can't let him stay here."
"Of course we take him back to Konoha."
"Interrogation division."
"Strip every secret from his mind."
"The Hidden Rain will become transparent."
The moment the words "take him back to Konoha" were spoken—
Everything changed.
"Ugh—AAAAHHH!!!"
Hanzou suddenly convulsed violently.
Every muscle in his body tensed unnaturally.
Veins bulged like writhing worms beneath his skin.
"You want to drag me to Konoha!?"
"Dream on!"
"I'd rather die!"
His eyes were bloodshot.
Teeth clenched.
A terrifying resolve burst from him.
He was trying to kill himself—
Using nothing but willpower and muscle control.
"No! Stop him!" Tsunade reacted instantly.
She dashed forward.
Her fingers struck his jaw joint precisely.
Medical chakra surged in—
Forcibly severing tendons.
Relaxing his muscles.
Then—
Chakra Scalpel.
She sliced through the tendons in his limbs.
"Useless!" Hanzou roared.
"You can't cut my heart, can you!?"
Tsunade froze.
What was he planning!?
She pressed her hand to his chest—
His heartbeat was slowing.
He was trying—
To stop his own heart.
By sheer willpower.
"How is that even possible…!?" Tsunade whispered, sweat forming.
"He's forcing cardiac arrest!"
"Stop!" Orochimaru shouted."We're only discussing options!"
"Nothing's decided yet!"
"Negotiation is still possible!"
"How is he doing this…?" Tsunade gritted her teeth.
Controlling his own heart—
Everyone was speechless.
Hanzou stared coldly at them.
"Go ask."
"Get your answer."
"Then kill me and make your names famous."
"But submission?"
"Impossible."
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