Naruto, starting with immortality, I'm going to buy up the ninja world!

Chapter 38, The Third Power: Susanoo

Seeing Kakuzu continuously unleash ninjutsu, Tetsuya became even more excited.

Following suit, they began to unleash various ninjutsu techniques, clashing with Kakuzu.

What kind of battles between ninjas are games of strategy and assassination?

That's something only lowly, clueless players would do.

People like them who possess Chatonra engage in ninjutsu duels.

"Fire Release: Dragon Flame Song Technique!"

"Water Release: Water Dragon Wave Bullet Technique!"

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"

"Lightning Release..."

"Wind Release..."

They throw out all sorts of ninjutsu techniques as if they were free.

Kakuzu was almost dumbfounded.

"Damn it, who is this guy?"

The reason he was able to unleash such ninjutsu was because he had five hearts, plus the Earth Grudge Fear secret technique.

His chakra reserves far exceed those of ordinary ninjas. How come this guy seems to have more chakra than I do?

If Tetsuya knew what Kakuzu was thinking right now, he'd probably laugh himself to death.

How could the mere Earth Grudge Secret Technique compare to the chakra accumulated from his Sage Body and years of gacha pulls?

Even now, if he were to compare chakra with Hashirama, he probably wouldn't be inferior to him.

"Looks like we'll have to show some real skills."

Kaku knew that if he didn't use his best skills, he wouldn't be able to get Chiba Tetsuya's head back to exchange for money, and he might not even be able to go back himself.

"Composite Ninja Technique: Strange Face Explosive Flame!"

Chakra surged wildly, and two Earth Grudge Masks appeared, one representing the wind and the other the fire.

The next moment, a fierce wind surged and flames erupted.

The storm merged with the raging fire, transforming into a terrifying inferno that swept towards Tetsuya.

Feeling the terrifying heat coming towards him, Tetsuya also became serious.

"Well done, as expected of the renowned S-rank rogue ninja Kakuzu."

He swiftly caught the object with both hands, his chakra surging.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Explosive Bite!"

"Roar~!"

A loud roar rang out, as if a giant dragon was howling.

The water surged and transformed into a water dragon even larger than the previous Water Dragon Wave.

The water dragon whipped up a raging torrent and rushed toward the flames.

"Pfft~!"

"laugh--!"

The water and fire clashed, producing a deafening roar.

Meanwhile, scorching steam rose from the forest, and all the flowers, plants, and trees were eroded and destroyed by the scorching steam.

Even the ground was soaked.

At this point, Kakuzu was sweating profusely.

Is this some kind of Water Release technique? Am I really not fighting the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju? This is just too absurd.

At the same time, he quickly realized that he should run away, otherwise he might be doomed.

A gust of wind swept away the white steam in front of him, and Kakuzu saw Tetsuya again, only to find that Tetsuya was forming hand seals once more.

Seeing this, he made a decision without further thought.

"Earth Grudge - Final Shot!"

Kakuzu raised his hands, and the Earth Grudge Tentacles rapidly expanded, producing three masks in front of him: wind, fire, and lightning.

This was his strongest attack, a fusion of three different chakra attributes.

"Did you unleash your ultimate move? Well, I'll give you some face then."

Seeing this, Tetsuya simply gave up forming hand seals. His black pupils turned blood red, and three tomoe swirled rapidly within his blood red pupils, eventually combining to form a unique pattern.

"The third power, Susanoo."

A golden, half-body Susanoo rose from the ground.

The half-body Susanoo held a katana in its hand and slashed down at an angle.

Kakuzu is a person.

"You motherfucker, I am a damn bastard, you son of a bitch."

Aren't you called Chiba Tetsuya? Where did you get your Sharingan? Where did you get your Susanoo?

Don't think I don't know, this thing belongs to the Uchiha clan.

Your surname is Chiba, and Chiba is a vassal of the Senju clan. You said that someone in your ancestors had a marriage alliance with the Senju, and that you have Senju blood in your veins, so I can understand why you can use Wood Release.

But what's with your Sharingan and Susanoo?

I've messed up completely; I'm doomed this time.

As the enormous golden blade descended from the sky and slashed down upon him, Kakuzu felt utterly powerless.

With a single stroke, a gap was cleaved in the forest.

Tetsuya put away his Susanoo and Sharingan and walked toward the spot where Kakuzu had been sitting.

Apart from the huge knife marks, nothing else was left here.

It was as if Tetsuya's sword had directly cleaved Kakuzu away.

However, Kakuzu can fool those who don't know him, but he can't fool Tetsuya.

With the Earth Grudge Fear technique and five hearts, it won't be so easy for him to die. After all, when he joins the Akatsuki organization in the future, Kakuzu and Hidan will be known as the immortal duo.

"Alright, come out now, stop hiding. You're certainly good at hiding, but that's nothing compared to my eyes."

Tetsuya stomped his foot on the ground.

"I'm in a good mood now and I'm going to spare your life, so don't force me to actually kill you to silence you."

Upon hearing Tetsuya's words, Kakuzu knew that there was no point in hiding any longer.

Numerous black lines began to emerge from the ground; these were the Earth Grudge Black Lines.

The black lines combined eventually formed Kakuzu.

Kakuzu clutched his chest, breathing heavily.

What exactly do you want?

Kakuzu looked up at Tetsuya in confusion; he had already resigned himself to defeat.

This guy is really too strange. His name is Chiba, but he has a vortex-like amount of chakra, Uchiha eyes, and is proficient in ninjutsu of multiple elements.

It's practically a monster that combines the characteristics of several powerful forces in the ninja world.

Tetsuya glanced at the angle and then smiled with his eyes narrowed.

"There are two more hearts, hmm, about what I expected."

He left himself room to maneuver in that final strike.

Otherwise, how could someone whose chakra was almost depleted possibly withstand a strike from his own Susanoo?

"Kakuzu, I admire you. Join me. You like money, don't you? Well, I do too."

"what?"

Kakuzu was a little confused about the other party's thought process. He had come to assassinate him, and they had just fought.

Now that he's won, he hasn't asked for his secret techniques, nor has he asked who wanted to kill him (although he doesn't know either, as the Gold Exchange never reveals the employers of its missions). And now he's saying he admires him? What's he trying to do?

Tetsuya continued.

"Kakuzu, I know you're running around the entire ninja world killing people and doing missions, it's all for money."

But do you know the fastest and most stable way to make money? Is it like the ninjas in those ninja villages, doing missions little by little? Is it like exchanging bounties at underground gold exchange shops?

No, none of those. It's about doing business, especially doing business with nobles.

You should know that I own a hotel in the capital of the Land of Fire, and I've made a fortune. My daily income alone is astronomical. But do you know what? For those high-ranking officials and nobles, all that money I earn is just the cost of a meal.

Hearing Tetsuya's words, Kakuzu's eyes widened.