Chapter 108: Plucking the Wool!

Returning to the front line, Fujinaka Genma once again faced off against the Cloud Ninja alongside the Leaf Ninja.

But he was not the commander—Orochimaru was.

Yet he was the core.

With him present, the Cloud Ninja dared not launch large-scale southern invasions; both sides maintained only minor skirmishes.

Fujinaka Genma was familiar with days like these.

Hadn’t it been the same with the Stone Ninja before?

But.

Compared to Danzo, Fujinaka Genma trusted Orochimaru slightly more.

Moreover, Uchiha Obito’s death had shaken him deeply.

So this time, he never truly let himself relax.

He did not neglect daily training, and he once again actively resumed research on Lei Shen Susano-o.

To this end, he sent out Shadow Clones to mark an uninhabited island in the sea.

Then, he left a Shadow Clone to hold the front line while his true body used Flying Thunder God to appear on the island, constantly attempting to complete the development of Lei Shen Susano-o.

At the same time, this was also a process of training his Mangekyo Sharingan.

But.

Watching his physical attributes slowly improve and Lei Shen Susano-o steadily progress, Fujinaka Genma felt no particular joy.

Because the Raiden Points were rising too slowly.

He planned to buy another Immortal Talisman just in case.

But the current mission yielded too few Raiden Points.

What to do?

Could he not provoke a war himself?

He was not yet capable of that.

“Wait—the Fourth Raikage is proud and combative. If I challenge him, he wouldn’t refuse, would he?”

Suddenly, Fujinaka Genma’s eyes lit up.

Just a sparring match—shouldn’t that be fine?

After all, boredom is boredom.

Immediately, Fujinaka Genma sought out Orochimaru and voiced his idea.

“Challenge the son of the Third Raikage?”

Orochimaru looked at Fujinaka Genma strangely. “Do Itachi intend to assassinate him?”

Fujinaka Genma nearly rolled his eyes.

Assassinating the Fourth Raikage now wasn’t impossible.

But the Cloud Ninja would go mad, wouldn’t they?

The Third Raikage’s death left a successor; the Cloud Ninja could still hold steady. But if the Fourth Raikage were killed before even ascending, the Cloud Ninja might seek revenge.

Especially if killed by underhanded means.

That wouldn’t just annoy Minato—it would earn him enemies.

“I’m just bored. I want to spar, to see the Cloud Ninja’s Lei Dun chakra mode.”

Fujinaka Genma said coolly.

Orochimaru studied him carefully for two long moments, then nodded.

So.

A messenger was sent directly to deliver the challenge.

Less than half an hour later, the Fourth Raikage A received the challenge.

A senior ninja quickly said, “This may be a Leaf Ninja trick. Itachi’re set to inherit the title of Fourth Raikage.”

Other senior ninja nodded in agreement, fearing the warlike Fourth Raikage would accept outright.

The Fourth Raikage frowned but said nothing.

The one who understood him best was Killer B, who pushed his sunglasses up and said, “If that bastard dares to sneak attack, Killer B will make him regret it, damn fool!”

At these words, everyone’s expressions changed.

This was support!

“Killer B, no one can predict the outcome of a fight!”

“Killer B, this is an extremely reckless move.”

…

Each one shouted at Killer B, actually trying to indirectly dissuade the Fourth Raikage.

The Fourth Raikage knew this. He raised his hand and barked, “Regardless, we must accept. Otherwise, we’ll look like we’re afraid of a Leaf Ninja brat!”

Many Cloud Ninja senior ninja wanted to object, but couldn’t find a way.

Fujinaka Genma was said to be only fifteen—he really was a brat, even younger than Killer B!

But he was the Leaf Ninja’s Death God; his strength had already been witnessed in their last battle, rivaling even the future Fourth Hokage!

“According to intelligence, Minato Namikaze has returned to prepare for his succession as Fourth Hokage and will not appear on the front line.”

“A mere Fujinaka Genma wouldn’t dare provoke a war.”

The Fourth Raikage made his decision.

Of course, he was also itching to fight Fujinaka Genma again.

Fujinaka Genma’s Lei Dun resembled his own Lei Dun chakra mode, yet was different.

So.

An hour later, after negotiations, both sides faced off across an open field.

Few came, but all were elite.

Fujinaka Genma glanced over—and sure enough, the Raiden System mission refreshed.

Heh heh!

He chuckled inwardly and stepped forward.

The Fourth Raikage also advanced, brimming with battle intent, under countless eyes. A few steps in, both men simultaneously ignited lightning around their bodies.

His was blue lightning; Fujinaka Genma’s began as white, then shifted to dark purple.

Two figures—one blue, one purple—collided at high speed across the field, thunderous roars echoing as blackened craters formed continuously beneath their feet.

Both Leaf and Cloud Ninja stared intently at the two combatants, but soon most felt their eyes ache, tears welling up.

At first they could barely follow the flashes of lightning; soon they could no longer track them at all.

Fujinaka Genma did not use Flying Thunder God or his Sharingan—he fought purely in Lei Shen Mode against the Fourth Raikage.

“Be ready to intervene!”

Orochimaru suddenly spoke from the sidelines.

“Huh? Is Genma going to lose?”

Everyone was startled.

Orochimaru gave no answer, only prepared himself.

He had already seen that Fujinaka Genma was falling behind.

Of course, he also knew Fujinaka Genma wasn’t using his full strength.

But this level of combat might leave no time to unleash it.

Still, Fujinaka Genma was cunning—he deliberately fell behind, then abruptly ended the fight and retreated instantly.

“That’s enough for today. We’ll continue tomorrow!”

Fujinaka Genma said, then walked away, leaving the Fourth Raikage standing in place, eyes blazing with fury.

That bastard—he was so close to finishing him off.

On the retreat, a Leaf senior ninja spoke up: “Genma, this sparring is too dangerous. Itachi should stop now.”

Don't worry, senior. There won't be any problems.

Fujinaka Genma was confident.

The one who should be afraid was actually the Fourth Raikage.

Lei Dun was only one part of his abilities.

Magnet Release, Flying Thunder God, Wind Release—he hadn’t even used those yet!

He checked the Raiden System’s evaluation: 5,000 Raiden Points—mediocre, but better than before.

Keep going!

Tomorrow must continue—even if the Raiden Points gained will surely decrease.

First, harvest the Fourth Raikage. Then, harvest Killer B.

Isn’t Killer B skilled with blades?

His title: Killer Bee.

He himself was skilled too—perfect for a little sparring.

So.

For the next several days, Fujinaka Genma sparred with the Fourth Raikage every day.

The Fourth Raikage, besides wanting to kill Fujinaka Genma, also wanted to understand this terrifying brat.

Soon, five days passed.

The Fourth Raikage, stripped of nearly all his raid points by Fujinaka Genma, swiftly replaced himself, sending the challenge letter to Killer B.

“Damn fool! Singer Killer B will thoroughly punish this arrogant brat!”

Killer B began singing excitedly.

So, keep raiding!

On the sixth day of sparring with Killer B, news arrived from the Hidden Leaf Village.

Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki were to be married.

Fujinaka Genma froze.

Unfortunately, he could not return in person for their wedding; he could only send a Shadow Clone.

Feeling somewhat down, he brutally beat Killer B the next day, successfully forcing Killer B to unleash not just his sword techniques but also the Eight-Tails’ power.

Huh, raid points increased?

Then keep going!

Admittedly, opponents like the Fourth Raikage and Killer B were rare.

Fujinaka Genma gained not only raid points but also rich combat experience and insights learned from both of them.

Of course.

The Fourth Raikage and Killer B had also learned things from him.

For instance, the High-Frequency Lightning Blade—Killer B had never mastered this sword art before, but now, through sparring with Fujinaka Genma, he began to develop it.

Of course.

For Killer B, the High-Frequency Lightning Blade paled in comparison to his achievements in rap.

Since sparring with Fujinaka Genma, his song output had increased dramatically.

However.

The more time passed, the less frequently they sparred.

At first, they fought daily; later, to decipher each other’s techniques, they waited three to five days, even half a month, between bouts.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

News came again from the Hidden Leaf Village: Minato had ascended as the Fourth Hokage!