[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account":3,"chapter-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1680":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: I Traveled with a Max Level Account",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1364237,1803,"Chapter 1682 - 1308 - 934 - 560 - 186 - 585: Revisiting Kirigakure—Times Have Changed","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1680",1680,"\u003Cp>The Third Raikage didn't ask why Takuya had infiltrated the Land of Lightning, snuck into Kumogakure, or what mission he had carried out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some things were better left unspoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he ever found out that Takuya and Orochimaru had infiltrated Kumogakure, and that Orochimaru had even caused the Eight-Tails to go on a rampage, he'd probably jump ten feet in the air in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey from Iwagakure to Kumogakure took three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was only because the Third Raikage intentionally slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takuya and his group were guests, not subordinates—there was no reason to rush them like a forced march.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took their time, pausing here and there along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Takuya returned the courtesy by not dragging the trip out unnecessarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, they arrived in Kumogakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is really lively!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kumogakure was no less prosperous than Konoha, largely due to the high number of trading caravans passing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of its commercial districts were even busier than Konoha's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they reached the shopping district, Kushina stopped in her tracks—her shopping instincts kicking into high gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Third Raikage wanted to deal with the village's pressing threats right away, he knew he had to accommodate his guests first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Kushina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To keep her happy, he waved his hand generously and declared that all her and Pakura's expenses in Kumogakure would be covered by the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he knew full well that Kushina wasn't hurting for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, free shopping?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With someone footing the bill, she happily dragged Pakura through the commercial district, splurging without a care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pakura, seeing no reason to pass up a free opportunity, went along with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takuya, however, wanted no part in this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he found a restaurant specializing in grilled beef and settled in to enjoy the local cuisine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, back in Konoha, the special operations squad had fully assembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Jiraiya as their leader, no one dared to challenge his authority—not even Kitsuchi or A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the squad ready, their first mission officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Armed with a map, the elite team departed from Konoha and set out for one of Madara Uchiha's old hideouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their first destination was theMountain Graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, they might face unforeseen dangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew if Madara had left behind any traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew if the hideout had already been abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Kumogakure, Takuya was in full relaxation mode, indulging in the local cuisine and letting Kushina handle tasks like hunting down White Zetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pakura accompanied her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out, there weren't many White Zetsu hiding in Kumogakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Black Zetsu had foreseen the possibility of their discovery and had ordered them to withdraw in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number captured was barely a fraction of those found in Iwagakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironically, this pleased the Third Raikage—fewer infiltrators meant his village's defenses were holding strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Iwagakure, which had been turned upside down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With business taken care of, it was time for the real fun to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takuya had promised to take Kushina sightseeing, and he wasn't just saying it for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the shinobi world still relatively peaceful, he wanted to let her enjoy herself as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once things spiraled into chaos, there wouldn't be any more chances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enjoying their time in Kumogakure, the trio left the Land of Lightning and traveled through several small countries before finally heading to the Land of Water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takuya had promised Yagura that he'd visit Kirigakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Takuya wasn't one to go back on his word—even if Yagura had a knack for making dumb decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Land of Lightning, the Land of Water had far fewer attractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, its perpetual misty weather quickly dampened Kushina's enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd rather wander around the desert in the Land of Wind than stay in this dreary place,\" she muttered, pouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pakura, who had been mostly silent, actually agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The constant mist meant that Kirigakure was always damp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For people who weren't used to it, the humidity could be unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clothes never seemed to fully dry, and everything felt perpetually soaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the lingering effects of war and a struggling economy, Kirigakure was dirt poor—on par with Sunagakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Sunagakure, despite being in a harsh desert, had days when the sky was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kirigakure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist never seemed to lift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Pakura to openly admit she'd rather roam the desert, it spoke volumes about how unpleasant Kirigakure's environment was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made things even more uncomfortable was the way they were being watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their Konoha headbands, they might as well have been rare exhibits in a museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everywhere they went, people stopped to gawk at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to make things worse, Kirigakure's people had...let's just say, rather uniquefacial features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was enough to kill whatever desire Kushina had for sightseeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takuya coughed pointedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell are you saying? Yagura is right here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pakura wasn't technically wrong, but she needed to remember—she wasn't a Sunagakure shinobi anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was representing Konoha now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunagakure and Kirigakure had a history of hostility due to past conflicts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was best not to add fuel to the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies for disappointing you,\" Yagura said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop the Mizukage's office, hands clasped behind his back, he gazed over Kirigakure, veiled in its ever-present mist, and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is simply the way our village is. Scattered islands, limited farmland, scarce resources... Years of isolation have left both the village and the country economically backward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even through the thick fog, the rundown state of some areas was visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water Shadow, why haven't these buildings been torn down and rebuilt?\" Kushina asked curiously, pointing to the dilapidated structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, Kirigakure wasn'tsopoor that it couldn't afford to fix its own village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a simple question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yagura's expression turned amused as he glanced at Takuya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takuya rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the shift in atmosphere, Kushina suddenly remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the war, Takuya and Minato had infiltrated Kirigakure... and caused massive destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said they had wreaked so much havoc that even the Mizukage's office had been blown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large parts of Kirigakure had been left in ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, looking at the buildings that still hadn't been rebuilt, it was painfully obvious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destruction had beenTakuya'shandiwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without meaning to, Kushina had just brought uphismess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yagura was still staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takuya clicked his tongue in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You jealous because I'm better looking than you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snorted, folding his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, it was kill or be killed. To wear down Kirigakure's forces, we infiltrated and carried out sabotage missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the roles were reversed, don't pretend you wouldn't have done the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's just how war works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no point dredging up the past now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(P)(S): If you're interested, you can read the rest of the Chapter at Patreon com\u002F Emik01.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DO NOT FORGET POWER STONE AND CHATTING\u003C\u002Fp>",1161,"2026-06-05T21:23:21.226Z",1,"novelbin.me","6a8d8529e30982954cf49d76d22f58102e4853a414bcd95d06ffaf2ada65d1a0","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1681","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1679",2215,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-cover.jpg"]