Shisui took hours to gather everything he needed. He mostly picked up kunai, shuriken, and paper bombs — along with a couple of sword-like weapons from other houses. From his own home, the clan head's house, and the Uchiha shrine, he only took the most important scrolls.
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**Meanwhile, with Hiruzen and Sasuke —**
**Hiruzen:** Sasuke, I think Shisui will take some time to finish his task. Ready to learn a couple of new jutsus?
**Sasuke:** Yes! *He activates his immature Sharingan.*
**Hiruzen (thinking):** *Sharingan at just eight years old... just like Itachi. You really are a prodigy, Sasuke.*
**Hiruzen:** This is my own jutsu — it's called the *Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.* Watch my hand seals closely.
*Hiruzen demonstrated the seals:* Ox → Dog → Dragon → Rat → Dog → Boar → Snake → Tiger.
Hiruzen taught Sasuke both the *Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu* and *Hiding in the Ash and Dust Jutsu.*
Sasuke copied both techniques easily with his Sharingan.
A few minutes later, Shisui walked toward them.
**Shisui:** Forgive me, Lord Hokage. It took me longer than I expected. But I've made sure everything's clear, so no one will suspect anything when the village cleans up the place.
**Hiruzen:** Did you take everything you need?
**Shisui:** Not much. Just some weapons and a few scrolls.
**Hiruzen:** Take all you need. Even if you forget something, don't worry — this old man will keep it safe.
**Sasuke:** Shisui! I learned new jutsus! *He says happily.*
**Shisui:** Good. But copying with the Sharingan isn't that impressive. Try not to rely on it too much, okay Sasuke?
**Hiruzen:** I didn't know you'd be such a strict teacher, Shisui.
**Shisui:** He needs to get stronger — strong enough to protect himself, at least. We'll take our leave now, Lord Hokage.
**Hiruzen:** Yes. Take care of yourself, and remember — you still have this old man.
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Not in a hurry, Shisui and Sasuke traveled at a slow pace, reaching the Waterfall Village the next night.
**Shisui:** Let's sleep, Sasuke. Tomorrow, we'll start your training.
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**The next morning**
Sasuke found Shisui meditating near the waterfall and quietly joined him. After a few minutes, Shisui opened his lone eye.
**Shisui:** Alright, Sasuke. Are you ready for training?
**Sasuke:** Yes, let's begin.
**Shisui:** I'm not going to teach you any jutsu today. We'll focus on perfecting your chakra control — that's where you need the most improvement.
**Sasuke:** Is my chakra control that bad?
**Shisui:** Well, for an academy student, it's great. But from now on, you're a full-fledged shinobi, and your chakra reserves are much higher than your peers. Once you master control, it'll help you tremendously in the future.
**Sasuke:** Fine. How do I get better at it?
**Shisui:** It's a three-step process. The first one is the *Leaf Sticking Practice.*
**Sasuke:** Leaf sticking?
**Shisui:** Yes. The academy usually teaches it in your third year, but we'll start early. *He plucks a leaf and places it on Sasuke's forehead.* Use your chakra to keep the leaf from falling. Once you manage that, add more leaves — and they shouldn't fall even when you move around. Keep practicing. I have something else to take care of.
*Shisui vanished with the Body Flicker Technique and observed Sasuke from afar.*
**Shisui (thinking):** *I'm only at 30% of my former self. I can't dominate opponents like before, and I can't use Body Flicker against strong enemies without blowing my cover. Not to mention this sickness… things won't be easy from now on.*
Sasuke kept practicing with the leaf, doing better than expected.
**Sasuke (thinking):** *It's harder than I thought…*
Shisui watched from afar, masked once again.
**Shisui (thinking):** *He's doing okay. I should move on to the next phase of the plan.*
He set simple traps all around the area and left.
Two hours later, Sasuke lay on his back, wiping the sweat off his forehead.
**Sasuke:** Uff… I finally did it with one leaf. Why is it so hard to control chakra? *His stomach growled.* I should eat something.
He cleaned himself in the river and went into the house.
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**Meanwhile, at the Black Market hidden lair —**
**Receptionist:** What do you want?
**Shisui:** I'm here to register as a bounty hunter.
**Receptionist:** Is that so? Your name?
*Shisui hesitated.*
**Receptionist (annoyed):** I know you masked hunters never give your real names. Just tell me what we should call you, you one-eyed freak.
**Shisui (smiling under his mask):** One-eyed freak, huh?
**Receptionist:** You got a problem with that? You've only got one eye, don't you? Let someone take it, did you? Don't waste my time — you think I'm as useless as you—
Suddenly, Shisui unleashed his full killing intent. The entire black market — employees and shinobi alike — froze in terror.
An older employee, trembling, rushed over to the masked Shisui.
**Rosukin:** Forgive my colleague's rudeness, my lord. Please, spare us. *He nudged the receptionist.* Mason, apologize to the masked lord!
**Mason:** I'm sorry, my lord!
*Shisui turned off his killing intent.*
**Shisui:** Now that's more like it.
**Rosukin:** My lord, in this place, I go by the name Rosukin. And my rude coworker here is Mason. If you don't already have a name, may I give you a hunter's nickname that fits your appearance?
*Shisui nodded.*
**Rosukin:** Judging by your aura, you're no ordinary shinobi. In fact, you might be the strongest I've ever seen. How about… *One-Eyed Demon*?
**Shisui:** I think that's a fitting name.
**Rosukin:** You like it? You're too kind, my lord. *Rosukin handed Shisui a scroll and explained the Black Market rules. Then he took a picture of the masked Shisui.* Thank you for your cooperation, my lord.
Shisui took an S-rank mission worth 60 million ryo and left the lair.
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**Stone Shinobi 1:** Did you feel that? He's just a kid, and still…
**Stone Shinobi 2 (cutting him off):** Forget it. He's out of our league.
**Stone Shinobi 1:** But— *turns to Rosukin* —hey, Rosukin, how much would you pay us if we took down that demon?
**Rosukin:** Hard to say. We calculate bounties based on feats. But my guess? He'd be worth no less than 500 million ryo.
**Stone Shinobi 2:** That much?!
**Rosukin:** You're a sensor, aren't you? Can't you feel his aura? He's at least an S-rank elite jōnin… maybe more.
**Stone Shinobi 1:** More? *He looked between Rosukin and his partner.* Do you think he's Kage level? Then how much would you rate us?
**Rosukin (laughing):** Probably 20 to 30 million.
**Stone Shinobi 2:** You're underestimating us. We're stronger than you think.
**Rosukin:** Maybe you are, maybe you're not. But going after that monster won't end well for you, right?
**Stone Shinobi 2:** You're right. Just where did that monster come from?
**Stone Shinobi 1 (whispering):** We should report this to Lord Tsuchikage.
*The duo disappeared.*
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Two days later, Shisui arrived in the Land of Wind.
**Shisui (thinking):** *I hope Sasuke is fine…*
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### **End of Chapter**
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**Current Power Levels**
| Character | Power |
| --------------------- | ------ |
| Sasuke | 2700 |
| Naruto | 285 |
| Sakura | 95 |
| Shikamaru | 148 |
| Choji | 171 |
| Ino | 110 |
| Hinata | 100 |
| Kiba | 182 |
| Shino | 215 |
| Neji | 520 |
| Lee | 308 |
| Tenten | 130 |
| Itachi (13 y) | 35,980 |
| Shisui (sick, 15 y) | 22,455 |
| Orochimaru (46 y) | 39,150 |
| Jiraiya (base, 46 y) | 38,700 |
| Tsunade (rusty, 46 y) | 29,106 |
| Hiruzen (70 y) | 24,333 |
| Danzo (70 y) | 17,230 |
| Homura (70 y) | 8,540 |
| Koharu (70 y) | 7,880 |
| Onoki (75 y) | 21,000 |
| Ay (39 y) | 27,855 |
| Killer Bee (29 y) | 27,000 |
| Rasa (37 y) | 20,650 |
| Yagura (base, 27 y) | 22,400 |
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**End of chapter 5**