TSSITWON Chapter 86: List of Three Fugitive Ninjas

The cloaked man gave a polite nod. "Very well, if that's the case, I will take my leave, sir." With a single movement, the man vanished, merging back into the darkness around him.

Aoki stared at the scroll in his hand for a moment, then opened it. He read each word on the scroll carefully. This information contained details about the whereabouts of the fugitive ninjas, with a precision that could only be obtained from expert spies. Three ninjas had been sighted within the last day, and five others had been seen about two days ago. Aoki was immediately intrigued by the latest information.

Aoki began to open the Bounty book he carried, searching for more details about these three ninjas.

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[Name: Kaito Ren]

[Age: 22 Years]

[Rank: Chunin]

[Affiliation: Former Ninja of Iwagakure]

[Element: Earth and Water]

[Description: Kaito is known as a ninja who mercilessly killed his own teammates before fleeing from his village. Kaito is skilled in Earth and Water-based jutsu but is weak in close combat. Nevertheless, the jutsu Kaito masters can turn the battlefield into deadly traps.]

[Bounty for Target's Head: 200,000 Ryo]

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[Name: Ito Samiko]

[Age: 30 Years]

[Rank: Chunin]

[Affiliation: Former Ninja of Kusagakure]

[Element: Water]

[Description: Ito is an experienced ninja and an expert in Water-based jutsu, said to have stolen a secret scroll. Ito is known as a highly skilled long sword user, despite losing his right eye in his youth. This loss makes Ito vulnerable to attacks from his right side, but he remains a tough opponent to be wary of.]

[Bounty for Target's Head: 390,000 Ryo]

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[Name: Kimo Hoke]

[Age: 25 Years]

[Rank: Chunin]

[Affiliation: Former Ninja of Kirigakure]

[Element: Water and Lightning]

[Description: After injuring one of the clan leaders, Kimo fled from Kirigakure. Kimo is skilled in Water and Lightning-based jutsu, as well as being a highly skilled swordsman, despite having only one arm due to a deadly duel with a clan leader. Kimo's skills make him dangerous and unpredictable in battle.]

[Bounty for Target's Head: 525,000 Ryo]

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Aoki smiled faintly as he looked at the information before him. "All three are rogue ninjas, and two of them are sword users. This could give me additional experience." Aoki whispered to himself.

In terms of bounty amounts, Kaito Ren seems to be the weakest, but Kaito is the farthest away. Meanwhile, Ito Samiko, a sword expert, has high combat experience and is located closer—two or three weeks' journey from here. Kimo Hoke, with the highest bounty, is clearly the biggest threat. Kimo's location is farther away, taking about four or five weeks to reach.

‘My current location is quite close to Ito Samiko's location. If I start from there, I can save time and take the opportunity to hone my sword skills before facing Kimo.’ Aoki devised his strategy while moving out of the black market, his steps light and calm.

The night sky enveloped the dark streets as Aoki confidently made his way to the first location. For Aoki, this was not just about the bounty, but also part of his journey to perfect the techniques he had been developing. By defeating these ninjas, Aoki would enrich his combat experience while getting closer to his goal.

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(Yugakure, Hot Water Village)

Hey, everyone! It's me again, Aoki the great—arrogant, selfish, and overly confident.

Just kidding. But seriously, now let's get back to the main topic. Right now, I am in a village called Yugakure, or more commonly known as Hot Water Village. This place has a strong sense of nostalgia, especially due to its connection with one of the Akatsuki members, Hidan.