NOVEL WEB Chapter 51: 4 Days Later…
After saving the two girls and with the place now out of danger, since the two villages had retreated due to his presence, Tanaka intended to leave. However, the two girls were reluctant to let him go, following him closely.
"Please, Zephyr-sama, let us go with you!" Hanako, who had once again been pushed aside, pleaded.
Tatsumaki was more reserved and a bit tsundere, but when she glanced in his direction, it was evident that she wanted him to allow them to follow him.
Sighing, Tanaka said, "Look, I've told you before, I'm part of the Revolutionary Army, and as such, I can't give attention to..."
He stopped mid-sentence as something surprising flashed before his eyes.
[A new organization has been created by repeating an action continuously!]
As the leader of the organization, you can recruit subordinates. Those under your command through this function cannot harm the leader due to a stronger restriction than in a common group. You will be able to better govern those under your command as the organization's level increases, and also accelerate their growth.
[[Revolutionary Army] Lv1 EXP: 0.0%]
Effect: You can recruit up to 5 subordinates. Note: You cannot force someone to join the faction without their consent.
[You have received the title <Leader of the Revolutionary Army>]
Effects:
[0.1% or more damage increase for each new member of the organization]
[0.1% or more defense increase for each new member of the organization]
[+1 to all stats for each new member of the organization]
Tanaka's mind began to work quickly, and he soon came to a conclusion after activating this new title.
Opening and closing his eyes, Tanaka said, "Are you both sure you want to follow me? This means being under my leadership, in other words, becoming my subordinates and joining my faction."
The two girls exchanged glances and quickly nodded.
What he was proposing was essentially for them to become part of an organization that fights against evil. And, for the two, this was something that made them feel like the purpose of their lives was about to undergo a significant change, and precisely because of that...
"Yes, we are!" they exclaimed in unison.
Whether it was because he wanted to test this new option he discovered or because, in a way, by him refusing them so many times and explaining that he was from the 'Revolutionary Army,' which triggered this option; it was precisely because of this that he decided to give them a chance.
Although, in essence, they couldn't go against him, it wasn't as if he wanted to make them slaves. However, he would only feel safe allowing someone he barely knew, even if they were just children, to get so close to him.
"Okay, start by telling me your names." Tanaka requested.
"Hanako Rokushou, 11 years old."
"Tatsumaki Rokushou, 13 years old."
When Tanaka heard Tatsumaki's age, he was a little surprised, as he thought the difference between the two was at most 1 year, since they were almost the same height, with Hanako even being a finger's width taller.
"Hanako Rokushou and Tatsumaki Rokushou. Very well, do you both accept to join the Revolutionary Army organization and fight by my side against the corruption and depravity of this world?"
The moment those words were spoken by him, a holographic page, which even Tanaka could see, appeared in front of each of them.
[You have been invited to join the Revolutionary Army organization. Warning: if you accept, you will be restricted from performing any action that could harm the organization's leader. Knowing this, do you wish to accept?]
"This is so magical..."
However, it wasn't something unbelievable. After seeing, especially, Tanaka's healing ninjutsu, this was still within an acceptable level.
"Yes!" the two exclaimed.
Soon, a page appeared before Tanaka.
[[Hanako Rokushou] and [Tatsumaki Rokushou] have accepted to join your organization.
Two options are currently available to help your new subordinates:
Option 1: Reset their level to level 1 with 25% of their current stats, but they will lose chakra and start using MP [Yes] - [No]?
Option 2: Grant access to the status page and the ability to grow by leveling up, as well as the distribution of points. (This option will be unlocked by selecting the first option).
Seeing this, Tanaka explained the first option in detail. Whatever their decision, it would be their choice whether to continue using chakra or not. It might seem a bit foolish to do something like this for two unknown girls with no apparent potential, but that didn't really matter to Tanaka.
If the organization's description was correct, then regardless of whether they were talented or not, with a good lineage or not, as long as they leveled up, it would still be possible for them to become strong in the future.
Now, if option 1 is a bonus, option 2 is the real reward for being in the organization. Whether with chakra or MP, it would still be possible to level up and distribute points. So, even if they chose the path of chakra, there would still be a way to reach the top of this world.
After hearing Tanaka's explanation about chakra and MP, the two of them became thoughtful for a while, asking for time to think it over.
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In the blink of an eye, four days passed!
January 26th, Friday.
"Tanaka-sama, over here!" Hanako called out to him excitedly, only to be scolded.
Tanaka lightly tapped her on the head, saying, "Hanako-chan, how many times do I have to tell you to call me Zephyr when I'm in this form?"
"But, but there's no one around... At least not conscious or alive." She said, sticking out her tongue, while around them, several ninjas from Konoha and Iwagakure lay fallen.
"What am I going to do with you?" Tanaka sighed helplessly. "Even if there's no one actually conscious or alive, I don't want to risk my identity being revealed, understood?"
"Zephyr-san is right, Hanako." Tatsumaki intervened in Tanaka's favor.
"Yesssss... Ane-ue." Hanako pouted, but soon a smile curved her lips: "So, what should we do with them?"
"They seem to want to sleep in the rain, so let's leave them be." Tanaka shrugged.
"Oh, yes. Just like the other times then~" Hanako sang happily.
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Later that same day, in Konohagakure.
Even after Tsunade's reappearance, claiming she had been injured and needed to hide to heal, Danzo, who didn't believe her excuse for a moment, wasn't overly concerned about it.
There was something that troubled him more.
A few days ago, he received information that should have been a cause for celebration… Or at least it should have been. After all, a Uchiha had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and, even better, had been killed in the war. However, the body of that same Uchiha was torn to pieces, and not even the remains were found.
Even after sending ninjas to search and try to find his eyes, nothing was discovered except fragments of an eye that seemed to belong to this Uchiha. However, there was no sign that it had the Sharingan, let alone the Mangekyou Sharingan.
But again, that wasn't what had him extremely upset. What really concerned him was the existence of a new organization that had begun to become active in Amegakure and called itself the Revolutionary Army.
The issue was that, until now, their origins were unknown, with only two members recognized so far, but equally powerful, easily rivaling the best Jonin and possibly reaching Kage level.
"Damn it, why can't things just work the way I want?" Danzo muttered, frustrated. His expression twisted slightly as he thought, 'This is my time to shine and show the world how I can be a much better Hokage than that idiot Hiruzen, but these meddlers had to show up and steal my spotlight right now and disrupt my plans?'
"I want them dead!" Danzo said through gritted teeth, losing his composure a bit.
Since taking the position of Hokage, he had never felt so stressed.
The paperwork piling up seemed endless. However, he trusted no one to handle it and wanted to do everything himself. Even the smallest tasks were under his control, which only increased his stress.
Of course, this was what he had always wanted. It wasn't just because he felt he was aging faster that he would simply give up, and he would never admit to being inferior to Hiruzen. He always believed he would be a better Hokage than Hiruzen and wanted to prove it to everyone.
Regaining his composure, he called for some Anbu.
Soon, the Hokage's office was filled with masked ninjas who knelt on one knee before Danzo.
"Hokage-sama, at your command!"
This was something he had personally taught them to do.
Seeing them act this way, Danzo's mood improved a bit, and all the frustration he felt earlier seemed almost like a lie, so well did he hide it.
Clearing his throat and looking down with authority, Danzo spoke: "Go to Amegakure and find these so-called Revolutionary Army members. Try to gather as much information as possible about them… Ah, if you have the chance, capture or kill one of them and bring them to me!"
"Yes!"
"Dismissed!" Danzo spoke loftily.
Alone again in the round office, Danzo sat back in his chair and massaged his temples, looking towards the portraits of the Hokages.
'It doesn't matter who you are; the moment you crossed my path, your fate was sealed for the good of the village,' Danzo murmured in his mind.
||- Note -||
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