With the deaths of the long-haired brute and Kinkaku, the morale of the Kumogakure shinobi completely collapsed.
The battle came to an abrupt end.
"Commander-sama… is dead?!"
"Kinkaku-sama too…"
"Retreat! Retreat!"
The Kumogakure shinobi stared at Renya in the distance, their eyes full of fear.
They didn't even dare approach to retrieve the bodies of the brute and Kinkaku, terrified that the black-haired, red-eyed Uchiha youth would simply wave his hand and they'd mysteriously collapse, poisoned without even realizing it.
"Run! Stay as far away from that guy as possible!"
"I remember now! He's the one who defeated the Sunagakure forces on the southwestern front—the 'Deadly Poison Master of Konoha'!"
"Several commanders have already fallen victim to him!"
The Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers, the Raikage-sama's personal guards, the new battlefield commander...
Some even suspected that the death of the First Raikage was linked to Renya!
It was very possible he had secretly poisoned the First Raikage to death.
"Retreat! Retreat!"
The Kumogakure ninja fled in panic, not daring to look back, afraid that being even a second slower would make them the next to fall.
Renya's oppressive aura was simply too overwhelming—it left them with no will to resist!
Their minds were filled with only one thought: Run!
Run as far as possible!
Although the Konoha shinobi had won, their expressions turned complicated when they looked at Renya.
"Thank goodness Renya-senpai is a Konoha shinobi. If he were from another village, we'd be in trouble."
"You don't know how much Renya-senpai contributed on the southwestern front..."
Some shinobi who had supported the southwestern front began to spread tales of Renya's achievements on the battlefield.
In no time at all, Renya's nickname—the "Deadly Poison Master"—became widely known.
Listening to the discussions around him, Renya's mouth twitched, and for once, a faint blush appeared on his face.
What the hell… Deadly Poison Master of Konoha?!
Which bastard gave him such a shameful nickname?!
Was the point of that name to kill the enemy with laughter?!
And now that everyone knew he used poison, how was he supposed to ambush anyone in the future?
Renya silently swore to find out who came up with that name!
...
"Renya, the poison you developed is incredible!" Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but praise.
"Renya-kun, what was that powder you made?" Uchiha Kagami looked curious. "Its effect was amazing!"
They had been fighting Kinkaku earlier and hadn't seen the full scene.
By the time they looked over, the brute's chakra had already gone haywire, and even his Lightning Release Chakra Armor couldn't stay active.
Renya spread his hands and explained, "It's really not that impressive. It just temporarily suppresses chakra—just so happens to counter the brute's Lightning Armor."
"Heh, is that so?" Shimura Danzō was almost driven mad by Renya's humble brag, smiling stiffly.
"This is the first time I've seen poison that can take down a Kage-level opponent so easily."
If this wasn't "impressive," then nothing in the world was.
"Danzō, that just means your experience is too shallow. I'll show you even more powerful poisons when I get the chance," Renya said, patting his shoulder sincerely.
Danzō: "???"
Everyone who saw this scene couldn't help but smile.
Even the usually stoic Senju Tobirama raised an eyebrow and asked quietly,
"When did you come up with a poison like that, brat?"
He had never heard of such a poison before—perhaps Renya had developed it after arriving at the battlefield...
"I made it recently to counter the Lightning Armor," Renya explained. "It's called Spirit-Sealing Powder. It can suppress chakra for a period of time."
A trace of surprise flashed in Senju Tobirama's eyes, and then he nodded in satisfaction, praising him:
"Very impressive."
...
Renya, well-practiced in looting corpses on the battlefield, quickly pulled several more Six Paths ninja tools off of Kinkaku's body.
With these tools, his survivability would rise significantly.
The others—Sarutobi Hiruzen and his team—looked enviously at the Six Paths tools now in Renya's possession. If only they had such powerful weapons.
Especially Shimura Danzō and Koharu—they were practically drooling.
Renya, generous toward his comrades, didn't hesitate.
He handed the Gold Rope, the Seven Stars Blade, and the Crimson Gourd to Danzō and Koharu.
"Here—use them."
They were all part of the same team. Strengthening them was a good thing for him too.
"Haha, thanks, Renya." Shimura Danzō grinned as he took the Gold Rope and Seven Stars Blade.
This was the first time in forever that Renya didn't seem so irritating to him.
"Thanks a lot, Renya-kun!" Koharu beamed, hugging the Crimson Gourd to her chest.
With these Six Paths ninja tools, their team's strength would increase dramatically!
Now it was Hiruzen's team's turn to drool.
"It's not that I don't want to lend you anything—the Six Paths tools work best when used in combination," Renya explained helplessly.
The three understood, but it still felt like a bit of a shame.
"But…" Renya shifted the topic, "I still have the Amber Purification Jar. You guys can use it."
He pulled out the Amber Purification Jar from a sealing scroll.
Though it was called a jar, it looked more like a giant pot...
The Amber Purification Jar had a powerful sealing ability. If the user called out the target's name and the target responded, they'd be instantly sealed inside the jar.
Its sealing power was immense—even the Eight Tails could be sealed by it.
Compared to the Gold Rope and the others, which required complicated operations, the Amber Purification Jar was simple to use—no need for complicated steps, and no large chakra cost.
If the opponent didn't know what it did, they could easily be caught off guard!
It was perfect to lend to Hiruzen's team.
"Hehehe, thanks a lot, Renya." Sarutobi Hiruzen grinned as he took the Amber Purification Jar.
This thing was top-tier—it could seal an enemy in the blink of an eye.
...
Senju Tobirama stood to the side, arms crossed, silver hair fluttering slightly in the breeze.
This bunch of kids... they were Konoha's future.
The stronger they became, the more stable Konoha would be.
These ninja tools would be far more valuable in their hands than in Kinkaku's.
Senju Tobirama remained silent throughout, but his gaze lingered on Renya.
He hadn't expected the boy to be so willing to share the spoils with his comrades—that was definitely outside his expectations.
Renya's actions left him very pleased...
It seemed this kid had matured a lot on the battlefield.
The corners of Tobirama's mouth couldn't help but curl upward—but just then, a voice rang out at the worst possible moment, freezing the smile on his face.
"Hey, old man, what are you smiling so weirdly for? We need to head back," Renya asked with a confused expression.
What the heck was this old guy thinking?
That smile was just... creepy...
Senju Tobirama shot him a glare and said to the group:
"Now that the gear's divided up, get back to camp. Kumogakure won't let this go. Things will only get more intense from here on out."
Everyone nodded, packed up their ninja tools, and swiftly regrouped to retreat.
Renya walked up beside Tobirama and whispered, "Seriously, old man, what were you thinking just now?"
Tobirama glanced at him and replied blandly:
"I was thinking about you..."
"Thinking about me?!"
"...Thinking if maybe you're asking to be smacked?"
Renya: "…"
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