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Chapter 167: Changing Cards
🕑 Added 2024-09-21 17:00:49 +0000 UTCHowever, Shino's attention was immediately drawn to the large man sitting in the corner of the room. The man wore a black cloak with striking red cloud patterns—a figure familiar to Shino. Kisame Hoshigaki.
Despite the heat outside, Kisame seemed unfazed, sitting calmly in a cloak that covered almost his entire body. People around glanced at him in wonder, but no one dared to approach. Seeing this, Shino walked directly toward Kisame, his steps calm yet firm. Shino sat right next to the large-framed man.
“Um... Is there anything I can help you with, sir?” The bar owner, an old man in a dirty apron, approached Shino cautiously.
“...No, nothing,” Shino replied briefly, his gaze still fixed on Kisame. The bar owner stepped back, returning to his place without asking further.
“We need to talk,” Shino said quietly, almost in a whisper, but loud enough for Kisame to hear.
Kisame turned slightly. Without a word, he nodded. The two men rose from their seats and headed toward the exit, leaving the bar patrons staring at them in confusion and a hint of fear.
After exiting the bar, Shino led Kisame to a quieter area, away from the bustling market. They walked in silence, their footsteps in sync, until they finally reached a narrow alley surrounded by old buildings forgotten by time.
“We're going to destroy their headquarters,” Shino said directly, no small talk in his voice. Shino stopped and turned, looking at Kisame with a serious expression.
“...I understand,” Kisame replied after a brief pause. He returned Shino's gaze, his eyes narrowing as he tried to assess Shino's seriousness.
“But are you sure this will work?” There was a hint of doubt in Kisame's voice, albeit faint.
“Don't worry. I have Explosive Tags, and...” Shino paused for a moment, emphasizing the next words.
“Sharingan 1 Tomoe.” Shino remained calm, his voice unwavering.
Kisame's eyes widened slightly, as if he had just heard something intriguing. A thin smile formed on Kisame's fierce face.
“Sharingan, huh? Then... does that mean Itachi will also show up?” Kisame asked, grinning widely, enthusiasm beginning to grow within him.
“Yes. Itachi will show up,” Shino replied briefly but firmly. Shino nodded slowly.
“Then, what about Samehada?” Kisame asked, his voice booming with seriousness. For Kisame, Samehada—the legendary sword belonging to him—was as important as the Sharingan in this mission. Kisame clearly wanted to ensure that all essential weapons were ready.
“As for that, not for now, but don’t worry, Samehada will definitely appear in the future,” Shino answered calmly, though there was hope in his voice.
Shino realized that even though they were just clones acting as characters from the Naruto world, they still needed the right props to maintain the illusion. Without them, their act would be fragile and easily broken. It wasn't just about appearance, but also the functionality of each piece of equipment.
Kisame nodded, seeming to accept the explanation despite a hint of disappointment.
“Come on! What are you waiting for?” Kakuzu, sounding irritated, clearly appeared impatient.
“I know, I know!” Shino replied without losing his composure. Shino then pulled out three cards from his system: Ino Card, Uzumaki Clan Blood Card, and Senju Clan Body Card. As soon as the cards were released, the Transformation Jutsu effect immediately vanished, restoring Haruto's original form.
Fortunately, Haruto had already been wearing a black jacket before using the cards, so he didn't stand out too much. However, time was ticking, and Haruto didn't want to linger in this transition. He quickly grabbed three more cards: Konohamaru Card, Sharingan 1 Tomoe Card, and Explosive Tag (Disposable) Card.
