Naruto: The Hyuga Mastermind

Chapter 183: Organ-Type Scientific Ninja Tools

A searing wave of heat rushed forward, and Kitsuchi dodged without hesitation, activating the machine on his wrist. A powerful Water Release jutsu instantly shot toward Pakura.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

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Pakura dodged the speeding water dragon with a hint of surprise.

Using Water Release without hand seals—was that the device's doing?

The three who had left earlier had also used something similar. It seemed to be a technology that stored jutsu in advance for use when needed.

In other words... no-hand-seal ninjutsu.

Pakura's gaze lingered on the device strapped to Kitsuchi's arm, and she smiled faintly.

"This must be a product of future technology, right? Showing it off in front of us—is that really wise? If we figure out the principles or get our hands on a sample, our research teams might develop it before you."

"Interested? Then come and take it!"

Kitsuchi sneered coldly, engaging in combat with Pakura for a while longer before abruptly leaping toward the opening created by the stone giant in the ceiling.

The space was too narrow, unsuitable for a ninja of his type to perform at full capacity.

Moreover…

As he bounded along the walls toward the surface, Kitsuchi glanced at Naruto, who was battling Hatake Sakumo.

Naruto had deployed the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu, surrounding Sakumo with hundreds of clones.

Among them, Naruto's true body pulled out a massive scroll, which unfurled in midair. A device similar to but slightly different from the one on Kitsuchi's wrist appeared amidst a puff of white smoke, caught by one of Naruto's shadow clones.

Seeing this, Kitsuchi felt a chill run down his spine. He glanced at Pakura, who showed no intention of interfering in the other fight, and quickened his pace to distance himself from Naruto.

With the rise of scientific ninja tools, a new style of ninja had emerged—"Pay-to-Win Ninjas."

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet Technique!"

"Wind Release..."

"Fire Release..."

"Lightning Release..."

Naruto's clones shouted in unison, "Five-Element Grand Bullet Barrage!"

Hundreds of powerful five-element ninjutsu attacks erupted simultaneously, flooding the underground space.

Uncontrolled, the stone giant was the first to be reduced to rubble, but Kitsuchi didn't have time to care.

As sunlight poured through the broken ceiling, Kitsuchi and Pakura emerged from the underground, standing opposite each other.

Now on the surface, Kitsuchi remained wary of Pakura, who had followed him, while his peripheral vision swept over the ruined Dragon Vein core below. He sighed.

Pay-to-win ninjas didn't fight with skill—they fought with wealth.

Scientific ninja tools came in two types of release mechanisms.

The first, named "Chakra Capacitor-Type," utilized chakra batteries to release jutsu. This was what Kitsuchi had just used.

With chakra capacitors, ninjutsu could be pre-charged with the necessary chakra and embedded into compact scrolls. This allowed even those who couldn't use ninjutsu—or didn't have chakra—to activate the scrolls and unleash the stored techniques by operating the device.

The second type, named "Organ-Type," was what Naruto had used.

These tools were co-developed by ninjas and scientists.

Organ-type tools were imprinted with specific jutsu, much like the Uchiha clan's Sharingan or the Hyuga clan's Byakugan. The techniques were solidified within the tool, and users only needed to inject chakra to activate them. Their power was proportional to the chakra injected.

Naruto, being a wealthy heir, had no shortage of such tools. His elders doted on him, and many of the tools in his arsenal were crafted by Kage-level experts. When infused with sufficient chakra, their power was formidable.

Judging by the cost, the tools Naruto casually handed off to his clones were worth around 100 million ryo—and he treated them as disposable, unconcerned if they were damaged in battle. A typical spendthrift!

Even Kitsuchi couldn't help but feel a pang of distress.

Not long after they reached the surface, Naruto followed, leaping out of the underground space and landing beside Kitsuchi, looking refreshed and grinning. "Kitsuchi-uncle, I did pretty well, didn't I?"

"…No comment."

Kitsuchi declined to answer and instead asked, "Are you sure White Fang was defeated?"

Scratching his head, Naruto pouted. "I know my limits—that's Kakashi-sensei's father. He's not that easy to beat. He dodged at the last moment."

As he said this, Kitsuchi noticed a fleeting hesitation in Naruto's eyes before he looked away.

If Kitsuchi hadn't broken the ceiling, he might've ended up as collateral damage too.

Naruto didn't seem to hold it against his elder. His gaze swept the area, lingering briefly on Pakura before snapping to attention behind him.

A white blade, utterly silent, slashed toward his neck.

Boom!

A golden chakra cloak flared around Naruto, slowing the blade's momentum for just an instant.

Taking advantage of the opening, he evaded the fatal strike.

Hatake Sakumo, his attempt foiled, didn't pursue. Instead, he flickered to Pakura's side and murmured, "His Wood Release is masterful, and with those tools, this kid won't be easy to handle. How about Kitsuchi?"

"Improved compared to now, but he's holding back deliberately. I didn't learn much."

"Then let's switch opponents after this," Sakumo suggested.

On Naruto's side, Kitsuchi whispered, "Naruto, you're revealing too much. You don't even exist yet in this timeline. If…"

"I want to change the future!"

Naruto waved him off, his face serious. "If we don't give it our all, what's the point of coming back? I don't want to hesitate and miss this opportunity!"

"…" Kitsuchi was silent for a moment before sighing. "Fine, do it your way."

"Thanks, Kitsuchi-uncle. Leave the rest to me."

Naruto smiled, forming a summoning seal and slamming his hand on the ground.

"Summoning Jutsu!"

A puff of white smoke appeared, but nothing emerged.

"…"

"…"

"…"

The silence was deafening. Kitsuchi finally snapped, nearly choking in exasperation. "Idiot! You haven't even been born yet in this era. How could you have a summoning contract?!"

"Oh, right! I haven't signed the contract yet in this timeline!" Naruto smacked his right fist into his left palm, realization dawning.

"…You fool." Kitsuchi felt utterly humiliated for ever placing his faith in Naruto.

"I can't help it—I just didn't think of it in time!"

"Hmph."

"What are you laughing at, Kitsuchi-uncle?"

"What do you think?"

Watching their interaction, Pakura and Hatake Sakumo, who had been extremely cautious of Naruto, suddenly felt their concern was misplaced.

Despite his arsenal of tools, mastery of Wood Release, and incredible strength…

He was, in many ways, an airhead.

…

Gari stood idly near the prison, frowning as the ground began to tremble.

From his perspective, purple light radiated from the passage ahead, and the Dragon Vein chakra grew increasingly intense.

"What's going on?"