Chapter 79: My Organization is Called Akatsuki

Chapter 79: My Organization is Called Akatsuki

"This is the Kekkei Genkai power amplified by me."

Menma shook his head, smiling: "For Yakumo to reach this level, she still needs development and training."

Yakumo's current ability, at most, can only construct a genjutsu space within the spiritual world.

Moreover, wanting to pull a target's spirit into the genjutsu world has certain distance requirements.

Even wanting to kill the opponent within the genjutsu world requires an extremely lengthy process.

Of course, ordinary genjutsu can at most construct a templated genjutsu space, but Kurama Yakumo can construct her own genjutsu world as she pleases.

Her spiritual strength within the genjutsu world is frighteningly high, even capable of affecting the target's physical body.

This was the first time Menma had seen such a pure genjutsu-type Kekkei Genkai, completely different from the Sharingan which has a complete evolutionary system.

It was simply the difference between a specialized genius and an all-around academic ace.

Although completely crushed by Menma, it also gave him new ideas regarding the use of Yin Release power.

"Clan Head Unkai, this situation with Yakumo is also the first time it has appeared in your Kurama clan's records, right?"

Clan Head...

Hearing this address, Kurama Unkai's attitude towards Menma became even more reverent.

"Although our clan's Kekkei Genkai is said to be able to turn illusion into reality, it has never appeared before. At most, it was five senses manipulation. Creating a mental monster is completely unheard of..."

"Yakumo's Kekkei Genkai has completely surpassed our understanding. Regarding Yakumo's physical condition before, we also thought it was some kind of bloodline illness."

Bloodline illness...

Menma's eye twitched upon hearing this.

These illiterates of the ninja world! As long as someone awakens a Kekkei Genkai, no matter what hidden dangers or diseases appear, they'll just attribute it to a bloodline illness.

Kimimaro Kaguya, Uchiha Itachi, Kurama Yakumo – all of them without exception.

"Yakumo, come here."

Menma waved at Yakumo, signaling her to come to his side.

Others were helpless regarding Yakumo's 'bloodline illness', but for the current Menma, it was very simple.

"Sir..."

When Yakumo came beside him, Menma placed his hand on her head.

Yakumo couldn't help but tremble.

But the next second, she couldn't stop a strange sound from escaping.

"Mmm~"

The Yang Release Chakra in Menma's body circulated, gradually flowing into Yakumo's brain and body.

And Yakumo, who was still somewhat timid moments ago, instantly felt a warm current surge into her.

The feeling of dizziness from previously using her Kekkei Genkai also gradually disappeared.

She couldn't help but squint her eyes comfortably, her mouth also slightly agape.

Her expression was just like a certain orange fox when it was being petted to its satisfaction.

But this feeling only lasted for a moment.

Yakumo felt the warm hand on her head had already moved away.

A sense of loss couldn't help but arise in her heart.

"Well, do you feel any different?"

Hearing Menma's playful tone, Yakumo snapped back, replying with a slight blush: "It feels very comfortable. Ido's noisy voice has also dissipated a lot..."

"And, and I feel I can use my Kekkei Genkai one more time."

Kurama Unkai beside her was instantly stunned upon hearing this.

"This..."

A problem the entire Konoha village couldn't solve was actually resolved so easily by this gentleman?

"It's just alleviated, not yet completely cured."

Menma glanced sideways slightly, as if seeing through Unkai's thoughts.

He directly shattered his illusion.

However, although not completely cured, it once again proved his internal speculation.

"High-purity Yang Release Chakra indeed has an effect. Unfortunately, while inputting, it also overflows. The utilization rate is still far inferior to pure Yang Release power..."

A thorough examination of Yakumo must be done to determine the actual level of her physical condition.

At the same time, he needed to use this opportunity to research the exact principle behind Yakumo's Kekkei Genkai.

"Clan Head Unkai."

Menma looked at Kurama Unkai and said: "Now that I have shown my sincerity, shouldn't you also show some?"

Honestly, the Kurama clan itself wasn't important to him.

He only cared about Kurama Yakumo, this potential asset.

If it weren't for this Kurama Unkai fellow being old and crafty, directly pledging allegiance upon seeing an advantage,

Menma wouldn't have paid much attention to the Kurama clan.

In the ninja world, no matter what, the strong are revered.

Kurama Unkai clearly realized this as well, saying respectfully: "As long as you require, the Kurama clan's seven Jōnin and over five hundred ninja can defect from Konoha for you at any time."

Following Sarutobi Hiruzen all these years, their Kurama clan had suffered heavy losses. In the end, not only did they gain nothing, but more and more clansmen died in wars.

Even Kurama Yakumo, the clan's last hope, nearly perished prematurely.

Such a corrupt and incompetent Hokage, such a weak and easily bullied Konoha, simply couldn't earn the recognition and reverence of the Kurama clan's hawk faction.

Therefore, they decided to follow Menma.

Not just to cure Yakumo, but also to secure a path of survival for the clan.

"Seven Jōnin, over five hundred ninja...?"

Menma also frowned.

Although expected, the Kurama clan's strength was still too weak.

Though their total ninja numbers exceeded the Uchiha clan's, everyone understood the 'padding' involved.

The Uchiha clan, though declined, with less than five hundred ninja,

Still possessed over a dozen pairs of three-tomoe Sharingan, twenty-odd Jōnin, and the remaining adult Uchiha were at least Chūnin.

Compared to the Uchiha clan, the Kurama clan was simply indescribably weak.

"But it doesn't matter. It's just adding flowers to brocade anyway."

Although Menma didn't care,

Kurama Unkai, seeing his contemplative look, felt his heart skip a beat.

"This gentleman wouldn't look down on our meager offerings, would he?"

Through their interactions over this period, he had already seen a glimpse of this gentleman's strength.

Not to mention anything else, just based on that superb genjutsu ability,

If he disdained the Kurama clan and wanted to silence them directly,

The entire Kurama clan would be like an undefended territory to him, slaughtered completely without any ability to resist.

"Sir!"

Kurama Unkai grit his teeth, finally saying gravely: "Our Kurama clan actually has some small assets in the Land of Snow as well."

"Land of Snow?"

Menma's eyes instantly lit up upon hearing this.

What is an unexpected pleasant surprise?

This is an unexpected pleasant surprise!

Subsequently, through conversation with Kurama Unkai, Menma roughly understood the Kurama clan's plans in the Land of Snow.

The Kurama clan's hawk faction had long harbored thoughts of defecting from Konoha. For this, they had even been making arrangements outside Konoha for several years.

However, unlike the Uchiha clan with their large family and vast property, still fantasizing about launching a coup to seize the Hokage position,

They merely transferred clan assets quietly, establishing some industries in the Land of Snow, where the national situation was relatively peaceful.

And, it was the radio and television industry!

On that azure planet, the radio and television industry was an important sector of the media industry cluster.

A sub-industry of the information industry cluster whose main activities were the production, transmission, and sale of information.

And the main functions of the radio and television industry include propaganda, education, supervision, as well as functions of producing and transmitting information, guiding optimal allocation of social resources, and managing information, etc.

Radio and television, these mass communication media, moreover, touch upon all aspects of life for civilians and even ninja.

For example, using radio and television to disseminate knowledge to the audience, especially modern science and technology knowledge, continuously improving the public's scientific and cultural literacy.

Or using mass media like radio and television to supervise social activities, publicize various lines, guiding principles, and policies, as well as the achievements made under their guidance.

However, its most important function...

"Is to kill invisibly, winning without bloodshed, killing with a borrowed knife."

Menma narrowed his eyes, a profound meaning flashing within them.

Radio and television are clearly closely related to public opinion.

And public opinion, well~

Just look at that guy Danzō.

He's best at guiding public opinion, thereby creating favorable situations for himself.

From Sakumo, Orochimaru back then, to Naruto and the Uchiha now...

Danzō, merely relying on crude methods like 'word of mouth', could eliminate countless enemies without bloodshed.

Also, when the Cloud attempted to kidnap Hinata and failed, then played the victim first, condemning Konoha for killing their "peace envoy".

This put Konoha completely on the defensive in its war with the Cloud.

Later, Menma disguised himself as Killer Bee and killed Konoha ninja, instantly reversing public opinion, tipping the scales towards Konoha.

It can be seen that even the Five Great Ninja Villages, for various reasons, still care about the "righteousness" of war.

The important role of public opinion in war is thus evident.

"The best way to defeat an opponent in public opinion is to seize the right to define. Whoever holds the power of definition holds the initiative in war."

Radio and television – in this world, no one would guard against it.

Moreover, the current technology tree in the ninja world is very chaotic, simultaneously retaining characteristics of Japan from the Warring States period to the 20th and 21st centuries.

There are Daimyō, ninja, and samurai, but also computers, televisions, and utility poles.

Clearly, ninjutsu and technology are not mutually exclusive; rather, they can be combined through a method of mediation and reconciliation.

Even, to some extent,

Ninjutsu was originally a power for creation, not for killing.

Regarding the origin of ninjutsu, it can be summarized in one sentence.

"There was originally no ninjutsu in the world. When more people started fighting with chakra, ninjutsu came into being."

Tracing back to its source, the origin of ninjutsu is Ninshū, founded by the Sage of Six Paths, advocating the power of chakra connection.

Before ninjutsu appeared, Ninshū's chakra was an omnidirectional, unrestricted method of development.

This is the originally correct way to use chakra in the world.

But because Indra disputed the Sage of Six Paths' succession, negated Ninshū's philosophy, and created ninjutsu that weaponized chakra,

Ninjutsu is a pure method, and moreover, a method primarily employing martial means. With generational change, ninjutsu used for warfare rapidly rose, and chakra thus became an important element in the age of war.

However, if Menma wants to reapply chakra to the production field, that also presents many problems.

For example, the immediate limitation of applying ninjutsu to production.

Yamato's Wood Release can indeed build houses, true, but there's only one Yamato in the entire ninja world.

Rasa's Magnet Release can indeed pan for gold, but ninja using Magnet Release in the world can be counted on one hand.

"But these problems can be solved. Chakra and technology... perhaps I can try to open up a completely different path."

Menma rubbed his chin, suppressing the joy in his heart.

He once again looked towards Kurama Unkai nearby.

That wrinkled old face now looked so "lovable".

"Unkai."

"Ah... Eh! Sir, please speak!"

Hearing this gentleman directly address him by his name, Kurama Unkai was first stunned.

Reacting, joy instantly filled his heart, and he quickly responded.

As for whether this demeanor was embarrassing, whether it compromised the dignity of a clan head...

What kind of joke is that?

Their hawk faction believes that might makes right.

Moreover, Kurama Unkai fundamentally lacked the so-called ninja "way" and "magnanimity".

Some ninja live a life of licking blood from the knife's edge, where risk is linked to reward.

But many other ninja integrate into civilian circles, doing their own business.

Kurama Unkai was this type of ninja.

Although his strength wasn't weak, he took over the family business several years ago, so his personality naturally leaned towards that of a merchant.

For example, greatly liking equivalent exchange.

That guy Sarutobi Hiruzen, relying on the so-called "Will of Fire", wanted their Kurama clan to go to the front lines and throw their lives away with mere empty words.

Isn't that getting something for nothing?

That's why Kurama Unkai couldn't bear it anymore and decided to break away from this corrupt Konoha.

"To obtain protection and power, one must pay a price. And the Kurama clan, as a weak family, can only offer loyalty and money."

Menma looked at the aging Kurama Unkai before him, a hint more amusement in his eyes.

Perhaps this fellow wasn't as useless as he imagined.

"Find time to understand the recent situation in the Land of Snow, including their country's system, economy, etc. Record it all, I will come to collect it after some time."

Kurama Unkai's old face nearly crinkled into a chrysanthemum-like smile as he nodded repeatedly: "Yes sir, I will definitely handle it well."

Since this gentleman calling himself "Ame-no-Minakanushi" was willing to assign him a task, it meant he had gained some initial trust.

And obtaining intelligence from within the Land of Snow was an exceedingly simple task for him.

"As for this child Yakumo..."

Menma then looked at Kurama Yakumo behind him, patted her head and said:

"I need to take her away for a period first, to study the Kekkei Genkai in her body and find a way to cure her physical condition without damaging Yakumo's potential."

Seeing Kurama Unkai nod without hesitation, Menma took Yakumo's hand and turned to leave.

"Sir..."

Hearing the voice behind him, Menma paused but didn't turn around.

Kurama Unkai hesitated for a moment, then finally asked in a low voice: "If I may be so bold as to ask, the organization behind you..."

"The organization behind me?"

Menma stood with his back to them.

Unsure what he thought of, he suddenly smiled.

He then strode forward, walking out unhurriedly.

Finally leaving behind only a slightly solemn sentence.

"My organization is called Akatsuki (Crimson Moon)."

(End of Chapter)

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