Chapter 430: The Capacity of Fengniaoyuan! That Heavy Fantasy of the Future?
"Cough~"
"You know me?"
Inside the ice-sealed cave, as the blood spread, a strong scent of blood gradually filled the nostrils of the four individuals.
Looking at Fujiwara Tetsuya standing before him, Fūchōin gripped the katana in his hands… supporting his body which was about to collapse.
"I didn't know you before, but… after coming to the Land of Rivers this time, I had the fortune of hearing rumors about you."
"The Swift Release Bloodline Awakener, a Quasi-Kage level expert! Fūchōin Ryūgetsu, the last king's only son from the Land of Birds in the Southern Seas!"
"Fifteen years ago, your father, due to his tyrannical nature and excessive taxation, caused widespread suffering among his people, and was eventually overthrown by his own ministers…"
"That night, the surging rebel army massacred the entire royal family of the Land of Birds, leaving only you, who was just seven years old… You had some Ninja training and luckily survived."
"After that, you stumbled along… until just a few years ago, you barely managed to advance to Quasi-Kage, becoming the leader of a group of wandering Ninja."
"Unfortunately, this time you chose the wrong master and ran into me…"
As he spoke, Fujiwara Tetsuya slowly walked up to Fūchōin Ryūgetsu, his eyes filled with interest.
Without systematic Ninja education, yet still reaching the Quasi-Kage level at the age of twenty-three, in a sense, proved Fūchōin Ryūgetsu's Ninja talent.
Such a person, with a little cultivation, would likely break through the Quasi-Kage limit and become a true Kage-level expert.
"So what?"
"What is the reason for a prominent figure like you to tell me so much?"
"Surely you're not interested in my 50 million ryo bounty, are you?"
Fujiwara Tetsuya's words seemed to have unsealed Fūchōin Ryūgetsu's long-forgotten memories, making Fūchōin Ryūgetsu's face turn even paler.
"50 million ryo is good, but it's not enough for me to make a special trip."
"Compared to money, Fūchōin Ryūgetsu… I'm more interested in you as a person."
"Fūchōin Ryūgetsu! Serve me!"
"As a condition of exchange, I can spare you, help you kill all the masterminds who destroyed the Land of Birds, and even help you restore your nation…"
At this moment, Kakuzu finally understood why Fujiwara Tetsuya had asked so many questions about Fūchōin Ryūgetsu on their way to Turtle Head Island.
However, what Kakuzu couldn't understand was… would an arrogant royal bloodline like Fūchōin Ryūgetsu truly agree to Fujiwara Tetsuya's wishes?
After Fujiwara Tetsuya slaughtered all of his subordinates, would he then turn around and pledge allegiance to Fujiwara Tetsuya?
"Restore the nation?"
As he murmured, Fūchōin Ryūgetsu's eyes became increasingly complex… And Fujiwara Tetsuya didn't press him further, pulling Fūchōin Ryūgetsu back from his memories, but just stood quietly by, waiting silently.
"Hoo~"
"Restoring the nation… is not necessary!"
"However, though I'm not sure of your purpose, I am willing to join your ranks~"
Several minutes later, when Fūchōin Ryūgetsu awoke from his memories, he let out a heavy sigh… After dropping the katana in his hand, he knelt before Fujiwara Tetsuya.
"Can you tell me why?"
"Why?"
"Exactly!"
"First, why choose to give up such a good opportunity, abandon restoring the nation, and rekindle the glory of the Land of Birds' bloodline?"
"Second… why did you make such a quick decision to join my ranks?"
Although his heart was filled with curiosity, this did not diminish Fujiwara Tetsuya's admiration for Fūchōin Ryūgetsu.
The wonders of the Ninja World extend far beyond the Five Great Nations.
In the thousand years since the establishment of Ninjutsu… countless nations in the Ninja World have also given rise to countless wonders, produced countless brilliant talents… each with its own glory.
"The common people of the Land of Birds… are living very well now!"
"After I gained Jonin strength, I returned to the Land of Birds… I could feel that they were genuinely happy… That kind of peaceful and tranquil life was something my father could never provide when he was king."
"Perhaps… entrusting the Land of Birds to those people was the best choice!"
"Is that so?"
"Fūchōin Ryūgetsu, I wasn't wrong, you truly possess a magnanimity that few can match!"
Hearing Fūchōin Ryūgetsu's reply, not only did Fujiwara Tetsuya show a hint of emotion, but even Kakuzu, who had lived for decades, looked at Fūchōin Ryūgetsu with increasing solemnity, subtly showing a trace of approval.
For the sake of the "former" common people of the Land of Birds to continue this life, Fūchōin Ryūgetsu chose to let go of his hatred!
It's imaginable what kind of painful struggle Fūchōin Ryūgetsu went through before making such a decision.
"As for your second question, the answer is actually very simple!"
"It's because of you!"
"Me?"
"Yes, because it's you! That's enough."
"A young expert like you is destined to lead the trend of the entire Ninja World in the future… If possible, I want to follow in your footsteps and see the scenery from a higher place."
"Of course, this was also my Ninja mother's… dying wish for me."
"I understand~"
"Fūchōin Ryūgetsu, welcome to our ranks!"
In a moment of silence, Fujiwara Tetsuya slowly helped Fūchōin Ryūgetsu to his feet.
"Then, Lord Tetsuya~ When shall we depart for Konoha?"
"I heard that Konoha has many Shinobi Clans with inherited Bloodline Limits and secret techniques. In your opinion… how does the Swift Release Bloodline compare to the Bloodlines and secret techniques of those Shinobi Clans?"
The successfully surviving Fūchōin Ryūgetsu seemed to have unleashed his nature, which had been bound by the past.
One question after another was continuously thrown at Fujiwara Tetsuya… which only made Fujiwara Tetsuya's mouth twitch uncontrollably.
Was the Fūchōin Ryūgetsu in front of him truly the same Fūchōin Ryūgetsu from just moments ago?
This was not only Fujiwara Tetsuya's confusion but also Kakuzu's and Uchiha Mikoto's.
"Konoha?"
"Fūchōin, who said I was taking you back to Konoha?"
"Hmm? Not back to Konoha?"
"Could it be that you have other missions this time and cannot return to Konoha for a while?"
"Fūchōin!"
"Yes~"
"If I told you that I, a Konoha Ninja, independently created a secret organization outside the Village, would you believe me?"
"Um~ What?"
Fūchōin Ryūgetsu, realizing what was said, seemed greatly startled, and ignoring his injuries, he darted to the side.
As Konoha's absolute genius~
One of Konoha's top experts~
One of the few who achieved the most merits during the Second Great Ninja War~
Fūchōin Ryūgetsu couldn't understand Fujiwara Tetsuya's idea of creating an organization independent of Konoha.
Moreover, creating a clandestine organization is something no Ninja Village would tolerate, let alone Konoha, known as the strongest in the Ninja World?
Once exposed, no matter how many merits Fujiwara Tetsuya had accumulated for Konoha, he would be held accountable, and even branded as a Rogue Ninja!
Would his future days change from being hunted by bounty Ninja… to being hunted by Konoha Anbu?
Thinking of the rumors about Konoha Anbu in the Ninja World, Fūchōin Ryūgetsu imagined the future scenario and immediately felt his heart begin to beat uncontrollably.
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