Chapter 630: Ginny's Mission

In a single day, Charles Doyle had recruited five new ninjas, increasing his chakra capacity by a whopping 70 units, nearly a third of his previous total.

This significant boost in chakra power meant that his overall strength had increased by much more than just a third, making Charles Doyle's capabilities even more formidable.

Looking at the ninja roster, Charles noticed three more C-rank ninjas waiting to be recruited. Recruiting them would add roughly three more units of chakra.

Fortunately, they were C-rank ninjas, so adding three units wouldn't be too much pressure on Charles. If they had been three A-rank ninjas, he wouldn't have recruited them right now.

Adding 45 units of chakra at once would likely degrade his chakra control to a point where living a normal life would be difficult.

Such a high level of chakra pressure would mean that only those with elite Jonin-level strength could approach him; everyone else would likely be crushed by the sheer force of his chakra.

Even everyday household items would need to be made from titanium-grade materials to withstand his presence.

Charles glanced at the remaining three C-rank ninjas. Zaku and Dosu Kinuta were both Genin from the Hidden Sound Village.

Their strength was notable, given that they had made it to the one-on-one matches in the Chunin Exams, indicating they had the abilities of Chunin, especially with their soundwave attacks.

However, compared to the third ninja, Cee from the Hidden Cloud Village, they were significantly less powerful.

Although Cee was also a C-rank ninja, he was an elite Jonin, a versatile ninja skilled in genjutsu, medical ninjutsu, and sensory abilities, considered the "left hand" of the Fourth Raikage.

Cee would be the first ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village in Charles Doyle's roster and was an exceptionally valuable addition.

Charles clicked on Cee's portrait, and the information appeared on the screen.

C-rank Ninja: Cee, fragments 14/10. Recruit?

Recruit!

Ding! Congratulations to Charles Doyle for successfully recruiting one-star C-rank ninja, Cee.

The next moment, Cee appeared before Charles, standing with a thoughtful expression, one hand on his chin, wearing his Hidden Cloud Village forehead protector.

Charles immediately checked Cee's skills.

Cee: C-rank Ninja

Star Level: One Star

Basic Attack: Taijutsu attack combined with throwing electrified kunai!

Substitution Jutsu: Wood Substitution!

Skills:

- Lightning Release: Lightning Binding: Channels lightning to strike the enemy, making use of conductive kunai to increase damage. (Note: The lightning strike's point of impact can be altered, increasing damage to enemies hit by special kunai.)

- Lightning Release: Lightning Flash Bullet: Fires a lightning flash to blind enemies temporarily, then attacks with kunai from a distance. (Note: Hits are followed by attacks with special kunai, increasing damage from other ninjutsu.)

- Lightning Illusion: Lightning Pillar: Uses strong light to cast an unnoticed genjutsu, then strikes the enemy with lightning. (This technique even caught Sasuke's Taka Squad off guard.)

Charles was pleased with Cee's skills. As a versatile elite Jonin, Cee's capabilities were indeed impressive, making this recruitment highly worthwhile.

Clicking to receive the ninja, Charles's chakra increased by 1 unit, reaching 339 units. Additionally, knowledge of genjutsu, lightning release, and related techniques was transmitted to Charles.

Charles then focused on the remaining two C-rank ninjas.

He clicked on Zaku's portrait, and the information appeared on the screen.

C-rank Ninja: Zaku, fragments 19/10. Recruit?

Recruit!

Ding! Congratulations to Charles Doyle for successfully recruiting one-star C-rank ninja, Zaku.

The next moment, Zaku appeared in the Chunin Exam battle arena, wearing clothing adorned with three large red kanji characters for "death".

Charles immediately checked Zaku's skills.

Zaku: C-rank Ninja

Star Level: One Star

Basic Attack: Taijutsu attack!

Substitution Jutsu: Wood Substitution!

Skills:

- Cutting Sound Wave: Raises both hands to gather energy before slashing down to create a sound wave explosion. (Note: After using this technique, enters a ranged state, with basic attacks turning into sound wave releases.)

- Sound Wave Barrage: Injects sound waves into the ground to bind enemies, then leaps into the air to release a barrage of sound waves.

- Ultimate Cutting Sound Wave: Raises both hands to gather energy before releasing a massive cutting sound wave. (This force can easily shatter rocks!)

Charles nodded, acknowledging that Zaku's skills were characteristic of the Hidden Sound Village, focused on soundwave attacks. However, for Charles, these abilities were of limited use.

Clicking to receive the ninja, Charles's chakra increased by 1 unit, reaching 340 units, and Zaku's ninjutsu knowledge was transmitted to him.

With Zaku recruited, Charles turned his attention to the last C-rank ninja.

He clicked on Dosu Kinuta's portrait, and the information appeared on the screen.

C-rank Ninja: Dosu Kinuta, fragments 12/10. Recruit?

Recruit!

Ding! Congratulations to Charles Doyle for successfully recruiting one-star C-rank ninja, Dosu Kinuta.

The next moment, Dosu Kinuta appeared before Charles, with his face partially covered by bandages, revealing only one eye, and wearing the Hidden Sound Village forehead protector.

Charles immediately checked Dosu Kinuta's skills.

Dosu Kinuta: C-rank Ninja

Star Level: One Star

Basic Attack: Taijutsu + Cutting Sound Wave!

Substitution Jutsu: Wood Substitution!

Skills:

- Sonic Rush: Dosu Kinuta charges forward at high speed, grabbing the enemy and attacking them with sound waves.

- Soundwave Shock: Slams his fists into the ground, releasing sound waves from his gauntlet to kill surrounding enemies.

- Resonating Sound: Uses the gauntlet on his right hand to release sound waves that pierce the opponent's auditory nerves, followed by a deadly punch.

Clicking to receive the ninja, Charles's chakra increased by 1 unit, reaching 341 units. Additionally, Dosu Kinuta's ninjutsu knowledge was transmitted to Charles.

Ding! Congratulations to Charles Doyle for recruiting over 50 ninjas, earning the title "Ninja Collector"!

Reward: one additional ninja deployment slot!

Charles was momentarily stunned by the system prompt, realizing he had recruited over 50 ninjas.

Although most had been fused, reducing the apparent number, this milestone was significant.

The recruitment had been highly profitable, with rewards including three valuable titles worth a combined 160,000 gold coins.

With all ninjas recruited, Charles checked his remaining gold coins: 170,943. He had a substantial reserve of 170,000 coins.

Charles opened the ninja deployment menu, noting three empty slots, and clicked the add button.

Ding! Do you want to spend 52,000 gold coins to unlock a deployment slot?

Unlock.

With enough gold, Charles continued to click the plus button.

Ding! Do you want to spend 54,000 gold coins to unlock a deployment slot?

Unlock.

After spending 106,000 gold coins to unlock two additional slots, Charles still had over 60,000 coins, more than enough for future needs.

He now needed deployment slots for five ninjas: C-rank Zaku, Dosu Kinuta, Shizuka, Cee, and B-rank Chiyo. The newly available slots matched this requirement perfectly.

For S-rank Minato Namikaze, B-rank Yakushi Kabuto, and B-rank Rock Lee (Drunken Fist), fusion was sufficient without needing additional deployment slots.

Charles then opened his summoning beast interface. Noticing that his Kamaitachi was still at level 0, he decided to level it up. With 21.54 million copper coins and 170,000 reputation points, he had ample resources for the upgrade.

Each level required 3,500 reputation points and 300,000 copper coins, increasing the beast's strength with each level.

Using all his reputation points and 20 million copper coins, Charles upgraded Kamaitachi to level 50, reaching its peak strength.

With his copper coins reduced to below a million, Charles decided to recharge, converting $100 million into copper coins, ensuring he had enough for future needs.

As Charles upgraded Kamaitachi, Temari of the Sand Village was playing with it. Suddenly, Kamaitachi's aura surged, and Temari curiously asked:

"Kamaitachi, what happened?"

Kamaitachi, carrying its large scythe, smiled and said, "Temari, my strength has increased. I've become much stronger."

"It's the master. He enhanced my power."

Hearing this, Temari smiled. "It's wonderful that the master increased your strength."

Kamaitachi nodded. "Temari, I can protect you even better now."

Temari nodded with a smile. "I'll be counting on you, Kamaitachi."

Meanwhile, after maxing out Kamaitachi, Charles unlocked a new summoning scroll, revealing the Third Hokage's summoning beast, Enma the Monkey King.

Ding! Congratulations to Charles Doyle for maxing out Kamaitachi, activating a new summoning contract with Enma the Monkey King.

Charles, pleased with the addition of Enma, nodded in satisfaction. As the Third Hokage's summoning beast, Enma's strength was substantial, making it a valuable addition to his summoning army.

After upgrading his summoning beasts, Charles turned his attention to the Seven-Star Sword, an artifact obtained from the Cosmic Cube recharge bonus.

Seven-Star Sword: One of the five great weapons left by the Sage of Six Paths. This weapon can cut and curse the target with words of power.

Upon examining the Seven-Star Sword, Charles couldn't help but chuckle. Its appearance resembled a fan more than a sword.

Having briefly assessed the Seven-Star Sword, Charles exited the artifact interface and the system.

Exiting the system space, Charles noticed his room had become disorganized due to his recent activities. He called out:

"Red Queen."

"I'm here!"

"Send Ginny to the meeting room; I'll wait for her there. Also, have someone tidy up my room and replace any damaged furniture."

"Understood, master!"

After giving instructions, Charles Doyle headed to the top-floor meeting room. Soon, Ginny arrived, holding a folder, and entered.

"Boss, you called for me?"

"Ginny, I have a mission for you. Locate a pair of twins, Wanda Maximoff and Pietro Maximoff. They were born in 1989 in the Eastern European country of Sokovia. Currently, they should be orphans."

Charles recalled the timeline, noting the twins appeared in the end credits of Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014, already part of Hydra's experiments.

However, in the absence of Loki's scepter containing the Mind Stone, Hydra's experiments and recruitment of volunteers like the Maximoff twins wouldn't have occurred yet.

After considering this, Charles continued, "Find them and bring them here. If anyone tries to stop you, eliminate them."

"Yes, Boss."

Ginny didn't question why Charles wanted the twins. If he needed them, her job was to bring them back.

She then reported, "Due to the alien invasion, both you and the ninjas have gained significant fame."

"Many manufacturers have contacted our office seeking authorization to produce merchandise like figurines, toys, posters, and cards. How should we handle this?"

"Currently, some unauthorized products have already hit the market, affecting both us and the Avengers..."

Hearing this, Charles pondered for a moment before asking, "Do we have our own toy and figurine factories?"

"Yes, Boss. High Table's businesses cover a wide range of industries."

Realizing he had relevant factories under his control, Charles decided, "Send cease-and-desist letters to them, demanding they pull their products. If they refuse, have the Continental Hotel's assassins pay their Bosses a visit."

"Since we have our own factories, let them handle the production and sales of authorized merchandise. Each person will receive 10% of the profits from their merchandise."

Ginny nodded, "Understood, I'll arrange it."

"Find those twins as soon as possible. Notify me immediately once they are found and brought back."

"By the way, Ginny, how much Vibranium do we currently have in stock?"

"200 kilograms."

"Got it. You can go now."

"Yes, Boss!"

Ginny left the meeting room to carry out her tasks. Charles then issued another order:

"Red Queen, summon all ninjas to the meeting room for a meeting."

"Understood, master!"

…

While Charles was preparing for his meeting, Nick Fury had returned to the Triskelion in New York.

In the director's office, Natasha Romanoff entered with a stack of files.

"Director, I've found some discrepancies."

Nick Fury looked up, "What did you find?"

Natasha laid out several files, revealing profiles for Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, and Kakashi Hatake. She also produced several photos from the Battle of New York, showing their Shippuden versions in action.

"Based on my comparisons, these individuals are the same as those in the files, but they've suddenly become adults."

"Either some magic caused them to grow overnight, or each of them has a twin sibling, which is highly unlikely."

Fury examined the photos, then spoke, "During a prior transaction with Charles, Coulson was offered a magical potion called an 'Aging Elixir.'"

"This potion causes the drinker to grow older. The more they drink, the older they get."

"We didn't purchase the elixir, but their transformation is likely due to this."

Natasha frowned, "Why would anyone choose to age themselves?"

Fury shook his head, "I don't know. Perhaps they have different motivations from ordinary people."

"Natasha, with Coulson's death, many of his tasks were left unfinished. I'm assigning you to take over his responsibilities."