Inhabitants clearly experienced social and racial inequalities. Over time, the nobles and various groups in the Land of Lightning influenced the population's mindset, particularly during difficult periods. People gradually began to accept the idea of "black supremacy" and the belief in the inferiority of those with lighter skin, as propagated by those in power.
The main frontline for the devious scheme? Other clans with renowned names in the Land of Lightning.
Particularly, the Yotsuki Clan, one of the top-notch clans.
With a deep foundation for centuries alongside tremendous physicality and striking darker skin tones, they cemented their clan into these rugged mountains as if like an old tree, deeply entrenched in the underground with stability and solidarity.
Unlike the main show's "Brrt-Brrt Rasengan Main Protagonist" and endless drama, this is the reality that Naruto didn't illustrate and tackle.
The center of conflict? Land of Fire's fertile lands.
Where is most of Kekkai Genkai? Land of Fire.
Where does the MC live? Konoha.
Racism and social division were extremely obvious in this world with a divide-and-conquer strategy.
Machivellianism was superior here, as always.
'Shit, maybe they took me for this mission just because of my slightly darker skin. I'm impressed by their shamelessness!'
After his deep thoughts, Yoichi shook his head and waited for the sun to set its hopeful sun rays.
Still, the priority was to banish all of the Chinoike Clan into the Valley of Hell with or without difficulties during the mission.
As for the underlying complications, that doesn't matter. Eternal benefits definitely carried weight a lot.
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"Yashiro-sama! They sent the Phantom to purge our Chinoike Clan! Those fucking nobles! If I had known this all along, I should've just killed them!"
In the mysterious room, the tension began to rise as the darkness blanketed the lands beneath.
Clan members of the Chinoike Clan were distressed and easily panicked due to the assistant's urgent news.
"That ugly bitch! It's most likely her plan!"
Feeling the pressure, Yashiro clenched his fist tightly. The veins on his forehead and signature red eyes became much brighter than usual, revealing his inner anger like water overflowing in a bottle.
"Everyone, calm down!" Slamming the table, Yashiro declared, "Prepare for battle! I don't care if they send someone like a god to exterminate our clan; we will fight until the end!"
"Yeah! For the Chinoike Clan's future!"
"Kill that whatever Phantom!"
"Annihilate those unsightly nobles!"
Upon hearing him, the crowd cheered and approved of his statement. As a pretty famous clan, their members don't care and will fight to the death. With such a massive amount of elites and resources, the person who encounters them would most likely be considered completely dead in their eyes.
After that, they prepared for the worst case and got ready with all of their available arsenal. From the expensive red armor to the kunai and shurikens, these people were armed to the teeth.
"Sir, he's here!" one of the elites exclaimed.
"What are you all waiting for?! Attack with all your might!" Without further ado, Yashiro commanded his clan members to deliver the first strike.
"Ketsuryūgan: Crimson Volley!"
"Shurikenjutsu: Heaven's Barrage!"
As their red eyes glowed brightly in the night, they bombarded the specific spot with kunai and shurikens. Some of them even used their blood to materialize pointy spears to launch an attack against the intruder.
"Aiyo! What a warm greeting! I'm very surprised that you all waited for me; I'm so thankful." A voice rang out in the forest, laced with sincere words yet felt like mockery in their ears.
"Coward! Show yourself! Is this really the almighty 'Phantom' of the Shinobi World? You are like a rat, hiding in the darkness!"
Even with their enhanced ocular perception via Ketsuryūgan, they couldn't pinpoint the visitor's exact location. Ultimately, somebody decided to insinuate their opponent and take their chances to have a visual sight of a little visage to be the target.
"Wow! I'm so appalled by your outstanding shamelessness! I like how all of these red glow-in-the-dark eyes look cool like RGB lighting! It's too adorable."
'13 Jounin-Level, 35 Chunin-Level, and 57 Genin-Level with Ketsuryūgan, including the clan leader. As expected of a near-high-level clan!'
At this point, Yoichi surveyed and assessed the situation. In his mind, efficiency was always the key, but a part of him wanted to practice his ninjutsu skills in this circumstance.
'In that case, let's play with these fools.'
"Phantom Dispersion Technique!"
Appearing right in the middle, Yoichi appeared in an instant with incredible speed.
"Attack him!"
"Ketsuryūgan: Sanguine Rain!"
Some elite took action as the multitude of blood-colored needle-like projectiles hurled at his spot while the others near him launched a close combat assault.
"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"
As soon as Yoichi weaved his seals, the chaotic and blazing fire illuminated the night sky. Unlike Uchiha's signature fire jutsu, his technique became like a fire tornado that swept the incoming attackers around him.
If Uchiha's fire techniques were kneaded and spat out of the mouth, then Yoichi's version was different. It was released into various Chakra Tenketsu in his body, forming a fiery tempestuous swirl and resulting in massive damage.
"Aaaahhhhh!!!"
"Help me!"
"Clan Leader!"
A handful of unfortunate people who rushed into his spot became ignited, as if moths attracted to the illuminating brilliance of his devastating jutsu.
"Ketsuryūgan: Crimson Quenching!"
With impressive mastery, Yashiro took the blood of his deceased clan members and blocked the destructive fire with a thick blood barricade as the rest body flickered in the defensive barrier, waiting for the raging fire to subside.
'How?!?! How's this possible?!'
"Ketsuryūgan: Night of Crimson Blood!"
Gritting his teeth, Yashiro narrowed his eyes and materialized a bunch of blood-soaked weapons, launching all of them into their pesky enemy.
"Transformation Technique!"
On his side, Jounin Level sneakily transformed into a blood kunai with an impressive skill.
'Oh? How amazing!'
"Phantom Dispersion Technique!"
After the fire halted, Yoichi retreated without any traces and left a clone in his spot, intrigued by the remarkable attacker's determination.
"Demonic Vision: Carmine Mirage!"
When the Jounin Level got close, he unleashed a genjutsu with his radiating red eyes and signaled his members to attack Yoichi right now.
"Earth Release: Earthen Bullet!"
"Shurikenjutsu: Twin Fang Barrage!"
"Ketsuryūgan: Crimson Volley!"
With the efforts of the group, they discharged multiple abilities and struck deeper as the killing intent skyrocketed. During the assault, Yoichi exploded which alarmed the Jounin Level and said:
"Everyone, retreat—hmmpph!"
"Too late, idiot."
His voice was sealed as Yoichi emerged from behind and slashed his throat instantly. He clearly knew that something was not right yet it was too late. The cold feeling rushed through the Jounin Level shinobi until his life force slowly sapped out, ultimately sealing his fate in the battle.
Upon seeing him alive and well, the group was completely stunned. Looking at the smiling figure with a bloody tanto in his hands, their hands and bodies started to sweat as the clashing intents permeated the atmosphere.
"The frenzy has begun, the moon is red. We're out of time."
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Author's Note.
Sorry for the lackluster combat descriptions and explanations, hehehe. Still struggling to find suitable words for techniques and to describe the actions themselves.
After the drama of the Warring States Period, I will go and do some time skip since some of you don't want the unnecessary drama inside the Warring States.
Thanks for reading once more XDD!