Naruto: With Favorabiltity System

Chapter 207: Two and a Half Years Later, Leaving Ryūchi Cave

Two and a half years passed. On the isolated island where Ryūchi Cave was located...

Cliffs stretched endlessly, rugged with jagged rocks.

Haneda stood atop a cliff, watching the waves crash below and listening to the howling sea breeze.

Suddenly, Haneda clapped his hands. As a cold wind swept by, the waves beneath the cliff instantly froze.

Time seemed to stop, and the vast ocean transformed into an icy plain.

Behind him, Haku exclaimed in awe, "Haneda-sama's Ice Release has grown even stronger!"

Kimimaro, in his usual calm tone, added, "This is Haneda-sama's original S-rank Ice Release technique: *Ice Age.*

"If enhanced with Sage Mode, it can freeze the sea for a whole hour. No one can escape this technique. The only downside is its massive chakra consumption."

Kimimaro sensed something and turned his gaze back to Haneda.

At that moment, Haneda formed hand seals and exhaled a wave of intense heat—Yakura's *Scorch Release*!

The strong wind carried the scorching heat, sweeping across the frozen sea. The ice began to melt the instant it came into contact with the heatwave.

Moments later, the ocean returned to its natural state.

Haneda stood silently on the cliff, overlooking the sea, seemingly deep in thought.

"I've mastered both Ice Release and Scorch Release as planned. Even Shikotsumyaku..."

He looked down at his palm. With his hand open, a grayish-white bone spike emerged, gleaming sharply under the sunlight, as hard as steel.

"Excessive use of Shikotsumyaku damages the body, even if not used actively. But with the Sage Body, natural energy can alleviate that issue, giving me stronger defenses."

Haneda had acquired Shikotsumyaku by using the *Shinra Banshō* ability of his right eye to merge with Kimimaro's bloodline.

He had paid the same price for this as when fusing with the First Hokage's cells, though the effects of that price had now faded with time.

Haneda mentally summoned a command, and a pale blue screen appeared before him:

> **[Uchiha Haneda]**

> **Power Level:** Beyond Kage (83/100)

> **Chakra Capacity:** 51.8 cards

> **Chakra Natures:** Water, Earth, Wind, Fire, Lightning, Yin, Yang

> **Kekkei Genkai:** Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan (93%), Perfect Sage Body, Wood Release, Ice Release, Scorch Release, Shikotsumyaku

> **Special Abilities:** Eight Gates (73/100), Mastery of Hatake Swordsmanship (53/100), Flying Thunder God Technique (74/100), Lightning Chakra Mode (83/100), Ryūchi Cave Sage Mode (63/100)

> **Dōjutsu:** *Shinra Banshō*, *Takemikazuchi*

> **Sage Techniques:** *White Excitation*, *Inorganic Reincarnation*, *Phantom Shade*, *Levitation Technique*

"With power like this, no one in the shinobi world, except for certain mysterious entities, can oppose me.

"But it's still not enough."

Haneda's thoughts turned to Kaguya's third child, Black Zetsu, and his expression grew serious.

Black Zetsu was currently the opponent Haneda feared most.

It had easily taken control of Obito, leaving him barely able to resist. And when fighting Madara in his Six Paths form, Black Zetsu's sneak attack was enough to bring him down.

However, Black Zetsu had a glaring weakness—it needed close-range contact to act.

Both Obito and Six Paths Madara were in close proximity when it struck.

One was possessed, the other was backstabbed.

As long as Haneda remained cautious, it shouldn't pose too great a threat.

---

In the sky above, a large hawk descended, landing in front of Haneda.

Haneda retrieved a scroll tied to its talon, unrolled it, and skimmed through its contents. A faint smile appeared on his face.

Zabuza and Yakura's efforts had paid off.

The Hoshigakure Village was now entirely under their control, and they had also uncovered clues about the Dragon Vein in the Land of Wind.

Zabuza had pinpointed the general location of the Dragon Vein in a remote area of eastern Wind Country.

"Let's go. It's time to return."

Haneda whistled sharply, and a boat appeared, approaching from the shore.

He leapt aboard, with Haku and Kimimaro following closely.

"Haneda-sama, are we heading straight to the Land of Bears?" the boatman asked respectfully.

"No, take me to the Land of Waves first," Haneda replied calmly.

Seven years ago, when Haneda first traveled to the Land of Waves for a mission, the Uchiha clan began overseeing trade between the Land of Waves and the Land of Fire.

Uchiha shinobi had been stationed there ever since.

Haneda had been away from Konoha for two and a half years, and the three-year pact with Kakashi was fast approaching.

He needed to understand the current state of Konoha and the position of the Uchiha clan.

He was especially concerned about news regarding Shisui and Itachi.

After all, the key to obtaining the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan lay with them.

---

Five days later, a large ship docked at the harbor of the Land of Waves.

The once desolate harbor near Tomari Town was now bustling with activity.

Numerous merchant ships from the Land of Fire crowded the docks, with workers from the Land of Waves busily loading and unloading goods.

At the heart of the harbor, a massive flag bearing the Uchiha clan emblem fluttered in the wind.

Even wandering samurai and rough-looking mercenaries softened their expressions upon seeing the flag.

Since the Uchiha stationed themselves here, the Land of Waves had flourished.

Trade routes to the Land of Fire became more active, increasing demand for labor and providing ample jobs for locals.

The Uchiha's presence deterred criminals, vastly improving public safety compared to seven years ago.

Haneda walked down the cobblestone streets with Haku and Kimimaro, observing the bustling harbor with a sense of nostalgia.

After a moment, he smiled and said, "Perhaps we could even build a bridge here to connect the Land of Waves and the Land of Fire."

Haku, sensing Haneda's emotional connection to the place, asked with a smile, "Haneda-sama, have you been here before?"

"Yes, seven years ago, on a mission."

Haneda glanced at the broken hilt of his blade, *Dawn*, and said in a subdued tone,

"Everything has changed—people and places alike."

"Let's go."

The group headed toward the security outpost where the Uchiha clan was stationed.

---

Near the outpost, the atmosphere was noticeably quieter. People passing by instinctively lowered their voices.

Haneda noted their behavior, recognizing the respect and fear the Uchiha inspired.

At the gate, Haneda entered directly.

Inside, the staff on duty were playing cards and sipping drinks, completely unconcerned with their work.

When they noticed Haneda and his companions enter, they gave a quick glance before returning to their games.

Haneda sensed no chakra from them, surmising they were local hires employed by the Uchiha.

Disinterested in their behavior, Haneda said indifferently, "Summon the Uchiha ninja stationed here. Tell them it's a command from Uchiha Haneda."

The staff didn't recognize Haneda, but hearing the Uchiha name left them pale with fear. They dropped their cards and scrambled inside, shouting,

"Right away, Haneda-sama! We'll notify them immediately!"

Kimimaro scowled and asked, "Haneda-sama, should we discipline them? Such negligence is disgraceful for Uchiha subordinates!"

Haneda replied softly, "No need. Their negligence only proves the excellent security here."