Akito B. Takahashi

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    • 13. Upside Down Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — A strange calm settled over Arthur. The fight had been worthwhile, gauging what he could and couldn't do with the Reanimation technique. And he had achieved his objective. The threat of Zabuza and Haku was neutralized, further preventing them from altering what was left of the narrative. He knelt beside Zabuza's body, drawing a small vial from his pouch and a scalpel from his holster. He carefully extracted a piece of flesh from Zabuza's arm, storing it in the vial before sealing it with a…
    • 12. Deuteronomy Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — Relaxing, Arthur suppressed any lingering vestiges of Minato's personality, focusing solely on the task at hand. He wasn't interested in a fair fight; he wasn't interested in conversation; he needed to hunt down his prey before they knew what hit them. He armed the reanimated Minato with a handful of kunai, expertly strapped to his cloak. With a silent command, he propelled the Fourth Hokage forward, causing him to disappear into the undergrowth. Moments later, Zabuza and Haku rounded a bend in…
    • 14. Collection Office Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — The sun was setting. Arthur, after a long day of travel, finally reached the bounty station. Zabuza's body, despite Arthur mending his wounds, showed signs of early decomposition. The flesh had paled considerably; the features were still recognizable, but now it was evident that this was a corpse. The building itself was a long, narrow structure with a weathered façade and blue roofing tiles. It stood at the country's edge, near its borders. Bounty stations, Arthur knew, often operated on the…
    • 11. Everything About Him Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — Outside of villages, there were three main types of ninjas: tracker ninjas, rogue ninjas, and mercenaries. A tracker ninja is often associated with a special team within a village's Anbu and is responsible for hunting down and eliminating rogues. They possess superior assassination techniques and medical skills and are known for completely erasing their targets by killing them and disposing of their bodies. They typically wear distinctive masks and uniforms and are reputed for thoroughly obliterating…
    • 10. Vast Sea Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — Arthur's memory of the entire world map wasn't something to be overlooked. He understood the layout of the separated islands on the eastern side. Reaching his destination wasn't going to be a simple task. First, he needed to traverse the Fire Country's eastern border. The recent invasion had left the Leaf Village in a state of disarray. While the attack was still fresh, Arthur knew it wouldn't be long before the village's defenses were up again. Why he had stayed in the country in the first place…
    • 9. Fear The Name Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — Arthur, his body racked with exhaustion, had chosen a new location—a hidden cave tucked away deep within the woods. There, he popped a chakra pill to restore himself. He'd secured the unconscious man in the cave, a strip of cloth stuffed in his mouth to muffle any potential screams. With steady hands, Arthur unfurled the summoning scroll once more. He couldn't afford to let this attempt fail as well. Like before, black spirals writhed across the stone's surface. 'Summoning jutsu:…
    • 8. Drunken Stupor Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — By no means was Arthur going to use the mask right now. There was too much for him to accomplish first. His securing the mask now ensured that the other players wouldn't try to use it for themselves or prevent him from taking it. They all knew Naruto, which meant they knew what Arthur could exploit. Before fully departing the area, he walked to the base of a tree that was slightly far off. There, he placed a Flying raijin mark. Arthur then vanished in a flash, materializing in the familiar…
    • 7. Uzumaki Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — Unlike the other monks, who slumbered soundly, Arthur woke up well before dawn. The transformation technique, thankfully, wasn't a strain. It required minimal chakra and held its form for extended periods, even when he wasn't focusing on it. He slipped out of the sleeping chamber, his destination being the koi pond again—the area with the highest concentration of the temple's unique chakra. Following the scroll's instructions, he hadn't eaten breakfast. Apparently, fasting allowed for a more…
    • 5. Path Of War Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — Arthur hovered to the top of the village walls before solidifying himself. The Leaf stretched out before him. Destroyed houses huddled together, black smoke curled from various areas, and a strange barrier was over the Chūnin Stadium. That could only mean one thing: Orochimaru was trying to kill Hiruzen again. So Arthur closed his eyes for a moment to focus. 'Crimson gaze…' The world around him sharpened. He saw the fluctuation of various chakra signatures and the tremours from villagers…
    • 6. Ryugetsu Cover
      by Akito B. Takahashi — The forest was long. Sunlight cut through the foliage, giving the two a clear view of the greenery. Koko swung from branch to branch with surprising agility as Arthur walked. She let out delighted squeals when she managed to snag a particularly fat beetle or chase a flitting butterfly. Arthur himself kept his senses sharp as he fixed his gaze on the trail ahead. Escaping the village was just the first step. Now, he had to get to the Fire Temple and access their special chakra to complete the…
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