Naruto: My Hiddden Village

After observing the raging battle for a while, Tsubasa's hawk-like eyes finally recognized the group of men with pale white hair.

Two red circular tattoos emblazoned on their foreheads, right above their wrinkled and coarse brows, were an unmistakable hallmark.

They were members of the Kaguya clan, the legendary ninja clan whose name was always uttered in trembling tones of awe, or perhaps more accurately, fear.

The Kekkei Genkai Shikotsumyaku, Bone Manipulation, was a terrifying ability that flowed within their blood, a power that transformed bones from mere body supports into unimaginable weapons of mass destruction.

The Kaguya clan was etched in the history of the ninja world as a bloodthirsty clan, uncompromisingly aggressive, and possessing a horrifying sadistic tendency.

For them, battle was not merely a tool to achieve political goals or defend territory, but a ritual of worship towards death, a cruel entertainment stage that satisfied their thirst for violence.

In the dark records of the ninja world, the Kaguya clan was always remembered not for brilliant achievements or positive contributions, but for their ferocity and cruelty that surpassed the limits of humanity on every battlefield they set foot upon.

Tales of merciless massacres, brutal attacks without warning, and their sadistic pleasure in torturing enemies had become terrifying legends passed down from generation to generation.

In stark contrast to the terrifying impression that immediately radiated from the Kaguya clan, the group of blue-haired teenagers before them instead emanated a dimmer aura, yet one full of steadfastness and perseverance.

Tsubasa initially had difficulty recognizing the clan symbol faintly etched on their worn-out clothing.

The symbol seemed foreign, not resembling the emblems of the major ninja clans he had ever learned from his stolen books. Its shape was like shimmering crystal shards, arranged in a complex yet elegant geometric formation.

However, as time passed and his observation sharpened towards their fighting style and ninjutsu, fragments of memory in Tsubasa's mind began to arrange themselves, forming a clearer picture.

"Crystal... yes, crystal-based ninjutsu..." Tsubasa murmured while searching for information about their clan in his memory.

They were able to create weapons and shields from beautiful yet deadly sparkling crystals, manipulating their chakra energy to form solid, transparent material that emitted prismatic light.

They were even able to launch sharp crystal attacks with astonishing precision, piercing and tearing through enemy defenses with incredible accuracy.

Suddenly, like a lightning flash in the middle of the night, a faint memory from his previous life surged to the surface of Tsubasa's mind.

An elegant and charming female ninja who used Crystal Release Kekkei Genkai as her main weapon. The character's name appeared on its own in his memory, as if engraved in gold ink on the deepest sheets of his memory: Guren.

"No way... are they ancestors of Orochimaru's female subordinate character in the future, the Kongo clan?" Tsubasa mused with a tone of surprise mixed with burning curiosity.

He felt like he had found a missing puzzle piece, a puzzle piece that suddenly completed a larger and more complex picture.

The Kongo clan, yes, the Kongo clan was indeed not a very famous ninja clan or one with significant influence on the ninja world's power map. They were better known as a minor clan, a small clan whose existence was often overlooked in historical records.

However, they possessed a unique and powerful Crystal Release Kekkei Genkai, a rare ability that held enormous hidden potential.

The question then arose in Tsubasa's mind, how could he, a young ninja who had just entered this vast ninja world, know about the Kongo clan, a relatively unknown and rarely discussed clan?

The answer lay in his obsessive habit of collecting information that had developed since his arrival in this world. Before starting his intensive research in the underground laboratory of the Hidden Valley, Tsubasa had carried out a series of reckless and daring actions, stealing various clan encyclopedia books from the secret libraries of several famous ninja clans.

These stolen books, containing historical records, family trees, secret ninjutsu techniques, and in-depth information about various ninja clans in the world, had become a valuable source of knowledge for him.

Among the pile of information he obtained, there was also a brief record about the Kongo clan, a small, marginalized clan but possessing a Kekkei Genkai that caught his attention.

In the fierce battle unfolding before him, the Kongo teenagers seemed increasingly overwhelmed by the relentless attacks from the Kaguya clan, who were clearly more experienced, more aggressive, and more brutal.

The number of Kaguya clan members visible on the battlefield was also greater, giving them a significant tactical advantage in close combat.

The Kaguya men attacked brutally and mercilessly, utilizing their Shikotsumyaku ability to create deadly bone weapons in the blink of an eye.

The bones emerged horrifyingly from within their bodies, splitting skin and flesh, then quickly morphing into pointed bone spears, jagged bone swords, and sharp bone thorns ready to tear and destroy anything that stood in their way.

Their attacks were launched with lightning speed, incredible destructive power, and a murderous intent clearly emanating from every movement they made.

Several Kongo teenagers had already fallen to the ground, severely wounded and helpless, fresh blood soaking their tattered clothes.

Groans of pain and desperate whimpers were heard amidst the sounds of clashing weapons and jutsu explosions.

The hope of winning the battle seemed increasingly slim for the Kongo group, as if they had been trapped in an inescapable spider web of death.

The Kongo teenage leader, a blue-haired youth with sharp eyes that radiated unwavering determination, although his face was pale with exhaustion, was still trying hard to protect his remaining clan members.

With a crystal shield that he painstakingly created, he endured the devastating attacks from the Kaguya clan, parrying bone sword slashes and bone spear thrusts with all his might, while seeking even the smallest gap to launch a counterattack that might change the course of the battle.

However, his crystal defense began to crack and shatter into pieces under the continuous bone attacks of the Kaguya clan that rained down on them relentlessly. His chakra energy was running out, his breath was ragged, and his body was beginning to reach its limit.

Tsubasa watched intently as the group of Kongo teenagers fought to the death, but fate seemed to be against them.

They would soon be completely defeated if no outside help arrived.

A moral dilemma began to brew in Tsubasa's mind, questioning whether he should intervene in this battle that was not his concern, or let the law of the ninja world jungle prevail and let the weak perish before the strong.

On one hand, he had no moral, political, or kinship obligations to help the Kongo clan, whom he did not know at all.

Intervening in the internal affairs of another clan, especially a clan as brutal and unpredictable as Kaguya, could lead to a series of unforeseen problems and consequences.

It might be wiser to remain neutral, become a passive observer, and distance himself from potential problems that could threaten his and his clan's safety.

However, on the other hand, his conscience screamed, he felt pity seeing the cornered and almost defeated Kongo teenagers, witnessing their desperate struggle to protect themselves and their clan from the threat of extinction.

This reminded him of his own Takagami clan's situation which was also similar to this.

Letting them die in vain before his eyes felt truly ironic and unfair, especially if he possessed the ability and power to change the course of fate and offer them a glimmer of hope.

Moreover, Tsubasa's scientific curiosity and interest in the Crystal Release Kekkei Genkai possessed by the Kongo clan was increasingly burning within him.

This was a golden opportunity to learn more deeply about this unique ability, analyze its working mechanism, and explore its potential applications in the ninjutsu research he was pursuing.

The Crystal Release Kekkei Genkai could be very interesting and valuable research material for him, paving the way for revolutionary new discoveries.

Tsubasa thought quickly, weighing every decision he would make, carefully considering the risks and benefits of every action he might take. Moral dilemmas and strategic calculations swirled in his mind, vying to dominate his decision.

If he decided to help the Kongo clan, he might get involved in much bigger and more dangerous trouble with the Kaguya clan, a clan known not only for being strong and cruel, but also for being ruthless and intolerant of outside interference in their affairs.

The Kaguya clan would not be pleased, and might even be enraged, if an outsider dared to interfere in their affairs, spoiling their pleasure in slaughtering their enemies.

This could trigger conflicts that Tsubasa did not want at this time, conflicts that could threaten the existence of the Hidden Valley and his research which was still far from complete.

However, if he chose to let the Kongo clan lose and perish at the hands of the Kaguya clan, he might lose a valuable opportunity to obtain potential subordinates, allies who might be useful in the future, and most importantly, unique and rare research material, the Crystal Release Kekkei Genkai.

Kekkei Genkai was a rare and invaluable asset, a genetic gift not easily found elsewhere.

In addition, saving the Kongo clan from extinction could be a very profitable long-term investment for him. The Kongo clan, indebted to him, might be willing to dedicate themselves and their strength to serve Tsubasa, becoming a valuable asset in the network of power he was building.

After quickly and carefully considering all aspects, Tsubasa finally reached a decision. He could no longer stand idly by and watch the group of Kongo teenagers die in vain before his eyes.

Burning curiosity, an undying researcher's instinct, and a hint of hidden pity in his heart drove him to take the risk and step forward. Tsubasa took a deep breath, solidified his resolve, and prepared himself to enter the battlefield.

He deactivated 'Venom' mode on his body, deciding that for now, it was better not to reveal his strongest trump card to the outside world.

He felt it was best never to let 'Venom' be publicly known, especially at this early stage of his power formation.

Then, with a swift and efficient hand movement, he prepared the chakra within his body to use other ninjutsu, basic element ninjutsu that he had trained to an admirable level.

His own element ninjutsu had also improved rapidly since he first came to this world.

With hard practice and a deep understanding of basic ninjutsu theory, he was now confident that he could be a match for Sarutobi Hiruzen, the legendary future Third Hokage, in a five-element ninjutsu contest. Especially with the extraordinarily large chakra reserves he possessed at this time.

After repeatedly letting 'Venom' absorb corpses, chakra, physical bodies, and even souls, his chakra had drastically increased, surpassing the normal limits of an ordinary ninja. This was the best opportunity to test how far his ability limits went, how effectively he could fight without using the 'Venom' ninjutsu that had been his mainstay.

With steady and confident steps, Tsubasa entered the battlefield, standing upright between the two warring ninja groups.

His sudden arrival caused the raging battle to stop instantly, like a strange phenomenon that appeared and amazed anyone who noticed it. All eyes that were previously full of anger, hatred, and despair, now simultaneously turned to him, staring at him with curiosity mixed with wariness.

Both the bloodthirsty Kaguya clan members and the desperate Kongo clan teenagers were surprised and wary of the appearance of this unknown stranger.

They halted their attacks, freezing in their respective positions, waiting tensely to see what the stranger would do next. A tense and uncertain atmosphere enveloped the battlefield, as if time had stopped turning and all eyes were fixed on one point, Tsubasa.

All eyes were on Tsubasa, awaiting his next action with bated breath. The Kaguya clan members stared at him cynically and condescendingly, their gazes dismissive and full of arrogance, as if regarding Tsubasa as merely a small insect that had strayed into their territory.

Meanwhile, the Kongo clan teenagers stared at him confused and slightly anxious, both hopeful and fearful of the sudden presence of this stranger.

Tsubasa wasted no valuable time on pleasantries or formal introductions. The critical and dangerous situation did not allow for unnecessary formalities.

He immediately conveyed his purpose in a clear, loud, and firm tone of voice, directed at the blue-haired teenager who appeared to be the Kongo group leader. His voice cut through the silence of the suddenly quiet battlefield, like lightning in broad daylight, shaking the tension hanging in the air.

"Are you willing to become my subordinates? I promise I will save you!" Tsubasa asked in a flat but confident tone, without the slightest hint of doubt or uncertainty in his intonation.

Those words, spoken bluntly and without emotion, broke the battlefield's freeze, triggering a wave of confusion, shock, and curiosity that swept over both sides.

Tsubasa's sudden, unexpected, and seemingly arrogant words left both sides speechless, frozen in deep confusion.

The question hung in the air, like a time bomb ready to explode, triggering all sorts of reactions, interpretations, and wild speculations in the minds of everyone who heard it. What did this stranger mean by this strange and absurd offer?

Why did he suddenly appear in the middle of their battle and offer unsolicited help? And why did he ask them, the almost extinct Kongo clan, to become his subordinates? What did he really want? These questions swirled in the minds of the shocked ninjas, creating mental chaos and immense confusion.