[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch":3,"chapter-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-399":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"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},1819498,2309,"Chapter 399 - Suna negotiates with Kiri!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-399",399,"\u003Cp>Hidden Mist Village—Mizukage’s Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei sat behind the Mizukage’s desk, fingers steepled, her expression distant as she stared at the document before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a letter from the Fourth Kazekage of the Hidden Sand, Rasa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mizukage-sama, quarters for the Sand envoy have been prepared. Zabuza and the others have been notified to attend the meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the office door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ao stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm,\" Mei acknowledged softly, offering no further comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Zabuza Momochi entered, followed by Chōjūrō, Suigetsu Hōzuki, and several others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei’s gaze swept over them—the core of the Hidden Mist’s younger generation, and its youngest hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village stood at an awkward crossroads between eras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chōjūrō and Suigetsu were its future—fragile, unfinished, and uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was precisely why she had summoned them: they needed tempering early, before the burden of the village crushed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from them, only Ao and Zabuza qualified as elite jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Konoha, the difference was painfully obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If Kitazawa were here...’Mei thought bitterly. ’In three years, we might rival them.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Butifschanged nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Read it,\" Mei said, lifting the parchment and handing it to Ao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ao scanned the letter, brows knitting as he let out a quiet sound of surprise. When finished, he passed it to Zabuza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did Rasa become this generous?\" Zabuza scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll discuss it in a moment,\" Mei said, cutting him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza clicked his tongue but fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, everyone had read the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its contents were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Sand had \"accidentally\" discovered the whereabouts of Biwa Jūzō, a rogue ninja of the Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Hidden Mist wished, the Sand would assist in eliminating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei set the letter back down. \"Thoughts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something’s off,\" Ao said after a moment. \"The Sand has the ability to deal with Biwa Jūzō quietly. There’s no reason to involve us unless they want something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph,\" Zabuza snorted. \"They’re fishing. No doubt about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei nodded, then turned to the younger pair. \"And you two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I agree with Ao-senpai and Zabuza-senpai,\" Chōjūrō said nervously, shoulders stiff. \"But... Biwa Jūzō has the Executioner’s Blade. We have to retrieve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve already lost two of the Seven Swords,\" Suigetsu added immediately. \"LosingKubikiribōchōisn’t an option.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of disappointment crossed Mei’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chōjūrō was cautious to the point of paralysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suigetsu was obsessed—fixated on the swords rather than the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither answer was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither was what she needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’They’re still too green...’Mei thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Executioner’s Blade is important,\" Mei said slowly, \"but the Hidden Mist cannot afford another internal upheaval.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suigetsu frowned. \"Then... we just give it up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take an Anbu unit to the Sand,\" Zabuza said flatly. \"Give me time, and I’ll track Biwa Jūzō down myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Mei said at once. \"Not yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza scowled. \"Why hesitate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because we can’t afford recklessness right now,\" Mei replied coolly. \"Ao—investigate this. I want to knoweverythingbehind Rasa’s move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understood,\" Ao said, bowing slightly before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei rubbed her temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from Ao, there was no one she could rely on completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza was powerful—but too extreme for a village still healing from bloodshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining jonin... were barely worth considering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re dismissed,\" she said, waving her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza and the others filed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the room emptied, Mei spoke again. \"Any news on Utakata?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet,\" an Anbu replied, slipping in silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find him,\" Mei said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Mist possessed two Tailed Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three-Tails’ jinchūriki, Yagura Karatachi, lived quietly in retirement—still within the village, still available if needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Six-Tails’ jinchūriki, Utakata, was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officially, he was a missing-nin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His defection had been tragically absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utakata hated being a jinchūriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His master, meaning well, had researched a way to extract a Tailed Beast without killing its host—but never explained it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he attempted the procedure, Utakata believed he was about to be murdered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He killed his master and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei wanted him found—not to punish him, but to explain the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village needed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more than that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden Mist desperately needed hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer slipped by in a blur of relentless training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On September first, the Genius Class welcomed a new term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, Kitazawa left enrollment matters to Iruka. Before dawn even broke, he was already deep within the Forest of Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing alone in a clearing, Kitazawa activated Senju Chakra Mode and Yang Release Chakra Mode simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power surged through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew a steady breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Clone Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clone appeared beside him. Together, they formed hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wood Release: Hobi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground rumbled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive wooden walls erupted in a perfect circle around Kitazawa, rising higher and higher before sealing shut. In moments, a colossal barrier stood in the clearing—its surface shaped into a ferocious, demon-like face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Rasenshuriken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone’s Chakra shifted sharply, condensing into cutting wind. A rasengan formed in its palm, shrieking with destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rasenshuriken slammed into the wooden shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull, piercing roar echoed outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless microscopic wind blades chewed at the barrier like a swarm of locusts. The shield trembled, vibrating under the assault as it absorbed and dispersed the violent Chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layered shockwaves blasted upward, tearing the air apart. Trees were ripped from the earth, leaving behind a massive impact zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust settled, the wooden shield stood intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa dismissed the Shadow Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp ache shot through his right arm, drawing a frown. Even testing the shield meant directly enduring the Rasenshuriken’s backlash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Yin Seal combined with Yang Release Chakra Mode quickly eased the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a clap, he released the Wood Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surveying the devastation, Kitazawa nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Senju Hashirama’s Wood Release: Hobi had once endured Madara’s Tailed Beast–clad Susanoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very few jutsu rivaled the sheer destructive power of the Rasenshuriken. Only techniques like Ōnoki’s Dust Release—or Nagato’s Rinnegan—might surpass it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this shield mastered, his survivability had skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he perfected the Flying Thunder God, his mobility would be peerless. Add Sage Mode or Sage Art: Wood Style: True Several Thousand Hands, and his offensive power would reach the apex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless enemies literally fell from the sky, the world held few threats for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He restored the shattered landscape, trees rapidly regrowing from the scarred earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Forest of Death, after all—leaving it ruined wasn’t an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, Kitazawa headed back toward Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midway through the village streets, he paused, then turned toward the Hokage Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastering the Hobi jutsu was news Tsunade deserved to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hokage Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re early,\" Tsunade said, setting aside a stack of paperwork. \"I haven’t even finished my first report.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came with good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked around the desk and stopped beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From above, his gaze drifted—quite naturally—to her neckline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fair skin looked smooth and luminous, like polished ivory. He didn’t even try to hide where he was looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What good news?\" Tsunade asked, lifting her head and catching him in the act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, she was used to it. She didn’t scold him—just let him look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Kitazawa ever dared stand this close. Everyone else wisely kept their distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve mastered Wood Release: Hobi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s expression shifted instantly—genuine surprise flashing across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she couldn’t use Wood Release herself, she understood its value perfectly. Hobi jutsu was a high-level Wood Release jutsu, without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with Deep Forest Emergence and Wood Dragon Technique, Kitazawa now commanded three top-tier wood release abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Tsunade suspected there wasn’t a single ninja in Konoha who could defeat him—not even Hiruzen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was excellent news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you just become Hokage already?\" she said lightly, tugging her collar down just a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s field of vision instantly turned white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s playing dirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened—but instead of complaining, he appreciated the view without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How boring,\" Tsunade muttered when she realized it hadn’t flustered him at all. She tugged her collar back into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade-sensei,\" Kitazawa laughed, \"we agreed on two years. Why the rush?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not two years anymore,\" she corrected. \"Half a year’s already gone. Eighteen months left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really counting?\" he asked, sounding resigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When every day feels like a year, you remember,\" Tsunade waved him off. \"Now stop distracting me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa leaned down and pulled her into a hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing now?\" she asked flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing special,\" he said. \"Just felt like hugging you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the warmth and softness in his arms, Kitazawa smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hugging this tight?\" Tsunade snorted. \"You’re clearly just taking advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let go and stepped back. \"I’m heading out. See you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa turned and left without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade sat there for a moment, lips pressed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He really stopped at just a hug this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa returned to the ANBU base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to decide where to take the class for this semester’s mid-term field mission—but the mission itself was only secondary. His real goal was to recruit another standout and complete seven full squads: the top twenty-one students of the Genius Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan rose the moment she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the break, she had returned to the Akatsuki and—following his instructions—begun pushing the water trade. After half a month, satisfied with the results, she had come back to Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Konan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stepped forward and pulled her into a brief hug, his hand resting naturally at her hip before he let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan replied softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, Kitazawa moved to his desk and took out paper and pen, sifting through memories of the original timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to prodigies Naruto’s age, the first name that surfaced was Ōtsutsuki Toneri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A descendant of Ōtsutsuki Hamura—the Sage of Six Paths’ brother—his talent was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, so was his villainy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had stolen Hyūga Hanabi’s Byakugan, sought to force Hinata into marriage, and even planned to annihilate the Ninja World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa shook his head and crossed the name off mentally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other geniuses he remembered all came from the Five Great Villages: Gaara, Kurotsuchi, Deidara, Darui...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them could realistically defect to Konoha and enroll in the Genius Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deidara might—barely—if Akatsuki were dealt with first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Gaara, maybe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy was suffering deeply at this point in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how miserable he was, he was still Hidden Sand’s Jinchūriki. With Rasa alive, there was no chance Gaara would be allowed anywhere near Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless something drastic happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the Konoha Crush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Konoha later turned Hidden Mist into an ally, then Gaara and his siblings could perhaps be invited under diplomatic pretenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Kitazawa was deep in thought, a small meeting convened once more in the Mizukage’s office of Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Biwa Jūzō has joined Hidden Rain,\" Ao reported. \"At the same time, Hidden Sand is competing with them over the water trade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then continued, \"I suspect Rasa wants to use our name as leverage against Hidden Rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we shouldn’t let him off lightly,\" Zabuza said immediately. \"If he wants to use us, he pays for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the water business really that profitable?\" Mei asked, her interest clearly piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No idea,\" Ao admitted. \"We’re shinobi—not merchants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Hidden Sand and Hidden Rain are fighting over it,\" Mei tapped the desk lightly, \"then the profits must be enormous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We could get involved as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden Mist lacked many things—but Water Release ninja weren’t among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only regret was that seawater couldn’t be drunk. Otherwise, they would dominate the market outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This feels... questionable,\" Ao said hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doing business goes against the shinobi way,\" Zabuza frowned. He lived for bloodshed, not bargaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they can do it, so can we,\" Mei replied calmly. \"And we don’t need to overextend ourselves. Cooperation with Hidden Sand will be enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Land of Wind was the thirstiest of them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hidden Mist entered the market independently, they would be forced into direct competition with both Hidden Sand and Hidden Rain—a headache they didn’t need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to provide manpower, take a cut of the profits, and let Hidden Sand handle the logistics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ao,\" Mei ordered, smiling faintly, \"leave today and meet Rasa. He’s been waiting half a month—he must be growing impatient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mizukage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this outline,\" she added after a moment. \"Negotiate within these terms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, in the Kazekage Building of Hidden Sand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kazekage-sama,\" Yura reported, \"Anbu intelligence confirms Ao and his party will arrive any moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So they’ve finally decided to come,\" Rasa sighed. \"Looks like they saw through us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had deliberately omitted key details in his letter, hoping to mislead Hidden Mist—but Mei was no fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negotiations would now be costly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, if they could secure control of the Land of Wind’s water supply in one decisive move, it would be worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go receive them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Kazekage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yura bowed and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rasa leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a knock sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kazekage-dono,\" Ao greeted politely, extending his hand. \"A pleasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Likewise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange, Rasa asked directly, \"What does Hidden Mist intend to do about Biwa Jūzō?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him home,\" Ao replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s under Hanzō’s protection now,\" Rasa said evenly. \"That won’t be easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you’re not truly concerned about Jūzō,\" Ao said calmly, dropping the pretense. \"You’re interested in the water trade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rasa’s expression didn’t change. \"Then speak plainly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Partnership,\" Ao said. \"In the water business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\" Yura blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Ao smiled. \"Hidden Mist supplies Water Release ninja—cutting your costs dramatically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can hire mercenaries,\" Rasa countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That lacks sincerity,\" Ao shook his head. \"We’re both Great Villages. Equals. We want a share of the profits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A share?\" Rasa narrowed his eyes. \"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ao raised four fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s excessive,\" Rasa replied coldly. \"Providing water release alone doesn’t justify forty percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than that,\" Ao said calmly. \"We’re also giving you a legitimate excuse to move against Hidden Rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rasa’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Still not enough for forty percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know Hanzō’s strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +70 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To keep the Chapters coming - Support with POWER STONES.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Every 100 power stones - 1 BONUS Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>",2386,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","2e7d42c9ae164851de54bb14774d73f0ce15e7048dec8b5a6c616b718132c615","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-299","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-298",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]