Naruto: If Sasuke Awakens Entry System

With the assassination attempt on the Kazekage thwarted, the Chunin Exam came to an end. Hydrangea frequently glanced at Sasuke, sensing something different about him, especially when he passionately declared, "I am willing to sacrifice my life for the rise of the Land of Rain." It was as if he were a different person!

Her intuition wasn't wrong. Before this, Sasuke had used his Mangekyō Sharingan to cast an illusion, controlling another to impersonate him and infiltrate Hydrangea's team. Sasuke's actions were not in vain; he discovered that the Akatsuki organization had a special interest in Jinchūriki.

Later, Sasuke received a message from Jūgo, prompting him to rush to the location mentioned in the secret report. Meanwhile, the real Sasuke had been manipulated by Ryūnosuke's illusions, creating false memories and leading him back to the team.

In a small oasis somewhere northwest of the Sand Village, Jūgo was under siege by Hidan and Kakuzu. At this critical moment, Sasuke arrived.

Jūgo apologized, "Sorry, Sasuke, I was discovered by Itachi while following him..."

Sasuke reassured him, "Don't worry about it. I know Itachi's strength better than anyone. It's no surprise he found you."

He then turned his attention to Hidan and Kakuzu. "Were they sent by the Akatsuki to hunt you down?"

Jūgo nodded, cautioning, "They're both very powerful. The one with the scythe has incredible physical skills and a strong regenerative ability! The other can use at least three elemental ninjutsu..."

Sasuke remained composed. "I understand. You should retreat and recover from your injuries."

Jūgo complied, knowing his injuries would only hinder Sasuke.

Nearby, Zetsu emerged from the ground.

Black Zetsu remarked, "As expected."

White Zetsu asked, "What do you mean?"

Black Zetsu explained, "We personally gathered information on each Rain Ninja. Don't you think Sasuke's performance in the Chunin Exam was too abnormal?"

White Zetsu replied calmly, "Indeed, it's abnormal... just the way I like it!"

Black Zetsu fell silent.

Meanwhile, Sasuke called upon the system to display the enemy's entries. He first examined the one wielding the scythe.

[Entries: Undying Evil Power (Colored ★☆☆☆☆), Evil God Fanatic (Golden ★★★★★), Scythe Master (Golden ★★☆)...]

Sasuke's eyes widened. The opponent had a colored entry?

[Undying Evil Power (Colored ★☆☆☆☆): A lure cast by a terrifying entity from another world. Once the person who takes the bait is fattened, they will be reeled in and devoured; the holder possesses an immortal body and can infinitely enhance their Undying Evil Power by connecting themselves with a living sacrifice through specific means...]

The description alone suggested a formidable challenge. Sacrificing living beings to strengthen oneself—truly a heretic, as the entry described!

Next, Sasuke examined the other rogue ninja from Takigakure.

[Entry: Earth Grudge Fear (Gold ★★★★★), Richest Man in the Ninja World (Gold ★★★★☆), Combined Ninjutsu Master (Gold ★★★☆☆), Pseudo-Immortal (Gold ★★☆)...]

[Earth Grudge Fear (Gold ★★★★★): Hidden underground, black tendrils ready to strike; can steal others' attributes and ninjutsu to extend lifespan, mastering the miraculous art of human body suturing.]

Stealing others' techniques and lifespan—what a vile individual!

Suddenly, Sasuke sensed danger and leaped into the air.

Boom!

A mass of black tendrils erupted from where he had just stood, writhing like venomous snakes.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes mid-air. That must be the Earth Grudge Fear. The opponent likely uses these tendrils to seize ninjutsu. He needed to be cautious not to be touched...

"Hey, hey, hey, it's not good to be distracted during a battle. Take my flying scythe!"

As the voice fell, the three-bladed scythe hurtled toward him.

Sasuke's eyes were sharp. The strange scythe could easily harm ordinary ninjas if they weren't careful. But Sasuke was no ordinary ninja.

He twisted in the air and drew his sword.

Bang!

The three-bladed scythe was immediately deflected.

Hidan leaped up, catching the scythe. "Kakuzu, this one's a tough nut. But I love cracking tough nuts..."

Sasuke landed gracefully.

Kakuzu spoke in a deep voice. "You're Uchiha Sasuke. Perfect timing. I need a new 'heart,' and your head is worth a fortune!"

Kakuzu, familiar with the underground bounty exchange, knew the value of bounties in the ninja world.

Hidan exclaimed, "What, this guy is Itachi's brother? What, he's one of us," then changed the subject, "Kakuzu, you'd even kill your own comrades!"

A vein bulged on Kakuzu's forehead. "Hidan, say one more word, and I'll kill you!"

Hidan laughed, "Haha, Kakuzu, you're such a joker."

White Zetsu looked disgusted. "Hidan is so stupid. Why did the leader recruit someone like him?"

Black Zetsu explained, "As long as the ritual is completed, anyone connected by Hidan will die. That's what the leader values..."

Sasuke faced Hidan and Kakuzu. "Tell me where Itachi is, and I'll grant you a swift death."

Hidan blurted out, "Itachi was just called back to the organization by the leader."

Sasuke was furious. Damn it, Itachi had slipped away again!

Hidan continued to chatter. "Well, Itachi's brother is quite the joker. If he were a teammate, I wouldn't have to look at Kakuzu's deadpan face every day..."

Kakuzu said coldly, "Hidan, shut up!"

Kakuzu especially despised chatterboxes, especially when they were fools. It only made him want to kill them more!

Suddenly, Jūgo shouted, "Sasuke is in danger!"

Sasuke had already sensed Kakuzu's movements without Jūgo's warning.

Kakuzu raised his arms horizontally. "Tentacle Fist!"

As the words fell, his forearm shot forward like a cannonball.

Sasuke instantly activated his Sharingan, weaving through the attack like a butterfly among flowers. Then, with two swift slashes, he severed the black tendrils connected to Kakuzu's forearms.

The forearm fell to the ground, the tendrils writhing wildly from the severed end, looking grotesque.

Kakuzu's expression changed rapidly, and he shouted to Hidan, "Why aren't you helping?"

Sasuke seized the opportunity, rushing toward Kakuzu, his three tomoe spinning. "Genjutsu: Shackling Stakes Technique!"

Instantly, Kakuzu felt as if he were nailed to the ground, unable to move.

He was shocked by Sasuke's incredible ocular power!

White Zetsu exclaimed, "Sasuke's eye power is so strong, I'm afraid Itachi was no more than that at his age!"

Hidan rushed in, swinging the three-bladed scythe to intercept Sasuke.

Sasuke relied on his Sharingan to dodge the scythe, then closed in on Kakuzu, slicing him in half with a horizontal slash.

Thanks to the moment Hidan bought, Kakuzu recovered. "Damn, no time to dodge. Earth Style: Earth Spear!"

Instantly, Kakuzu's skin hardened and turned black.

Clang!

The Kusanagi sword struck as if hitting iron ore.

Kakuzu breathed a sigh of relief. "This level of physical attack is ineffective against me."

Sasuke sneered.

Chirp chirp—

In the blink of an eye, the Kusanagi sword was enveloped in Chidori's electric current, its sharpness increasing severalfold.

With a swift motion, the Kusanagi sword sliced through Kakuzu's skin.

Kakuzu was terrified and quickly leaped back to dodge, but even so, his abdomen was cut open.

His face darkened. Sasuke's swordsmanship was terrifying. It seemed fighting from a distance was the best strategy.

At that moment, Hidan charged in.

Sasuke sighed inwardly, then turned to engage.

During the fight, Sasuke noticed Kakuzu using tendrils to sew up the wound on his abdomen and even reattach his severed hand.

Sasuke was secretly shocked. Such a terrifying regenerative ability. It seemed defeating him with ordinary means was impossible.

At that moment, Kakuzu discarded his robe, revealing four masks on his back.

White Zetsu was surprised. "Oh, Kakuzu is serious!"

Jūgo was nervous. The aura of the green-eyed guy suddenly became very strong, at least twice as strong as before!