Start From Naruto: Shino the Dominator

Chapter 82: Funds Collection



At a considerable distance from the secluded alley, Peter, who was nimbly traversing the rooftops after collecting his bounty, finally allowed his concealed tension to dissipate, his lithe frame finding a brief respite amidst the town's rooftops.

"Phew, the tingling from being secretly stared at is finally gone. Damn, which villain is after my salary. I still need to pay rent to the landlord, otherwise I would be thrown into the furnace to be reborn! They better not touch my money or I'm gonna put dirt in their eyes!"

Knowing he was no longer being watched, Peter quickly altered his route, skillfully navigating out of the town.

Entering the serene embrace of the forest's shadows, the tightly-clad full body suit he wore gradually unraveled.

Sinuous tendrils emerged from his form, eerily interweaving to craft his distinctive and favorite black 'bully Maguire' outfit.

Now, Peter was back to being Tobey.

With the weighty sack of money securely hoisted over his shoulder, Tobey made his way into the depths of the forest with a lighthearted dance of bravado, his stride infused with a playful swagger as he whimsically aimed finger guns at the towering trees he passed by.

It wasn't long before Tobey's keen senses guided him to a secluded clearing within the depths of the forest, where a massive boulder sat.

Harnessing his superhuman strength, he gave the formidable mass a strenuous shove, shifting the rock and gradually unveiling a concealed cavity beneath.

Nestled deep within the concealed recesses of the unearthed hole lay a mysterious metal chest - his goal.

Tobey approached the chest. From his fingers, a slender tendril emerged, seeking entrance to the chest's lock like an ethereal extension of his very being.

The tendril navigated the contours of the keyhole, its fleshy essence intertwining seamlessly with the mechanism within.

With a resonant click, the lock relinquished its grasp.

Tobey lifted lid of the unlocked chest, revealing a captivating hoard within - a chest full of Ryo, the coveted currency that held sway in this ninja world, for both normal humans and ninjas alike!

After discreetly securing a few bills for himself, Tobey reluctantly added the remaining stack of hard-earned pay into the chest.

With a decisive snap, the chest sealed shut, shutting away not only the fortune it held, but also a whispered greed that lingered in the air, leaving Tobey with a sense of relief that washed over him. "With this, the landlord should be satisfied. Damn, I hate paying rent the most, but I can't escape the wrath of the landlord. Hey, I hope I can find some pizza to comfort myself in town."

After moving the boulder back into place and carefully cleaning the traces around it, Tobey retreated back into the depths of the forest, heading back in the direction of the town, where food and the allure of captivating babes awaited his return.

Not long later, a peculiar couple approached the heart of the forest clearing.

The woman had luscious brown locks cascading in gentle waves. She embraced a sophisticated persona that marries elegance and intellect.

Her attire features a form-fitting, charcoal-gray dress that gracefully drapes around her figure, exuding understated allure. The dress is adorned with delicate patterns that intertwine like webs, subtly reflecting her connection to a mysterious power.

Completing her disguise, she dons a pair of sleek, narrow glasses with slim frames, adding an element of intellectual charm to her appearance.

A warm smile hung on her lips, but the subtle aggressive twinkle in her eyes hints at the dangerous spirit that lies beneath her unassuming facade.

Besides her was a man adopting a guise reminiscent of a mysterious wanderer.

He wore a sleek black trench coat that runs down to his ankles, its tailored design adding an aura of sophistication. The coat's collar stands tall, and the fabric shimmers with a subtle iridescence, hinting at hidden depths beneath its surface.

Underneath, he wore a form-fitting black turtleneck, accentuating his slender physique. His lower half is clad in dark, fitted trousers, and comfortable, lightweight black boots.

Though his get-up was rather eye-catching, his bland facial features was perfect for blending seamlessly into a crowd.

Perhaps the only distinguishing feature lies in his penetrating gaze, intensified by his dark eyes that hold a strange depth which could captivate those who dare to meet his gaze.

Pausing besides the towering boulder, the man's hand slid into the depths of his cloak, retrieving a scroll seemingly from within his own body.

The man gingerly unfurled the scroll upon the forest floor. As if unsealing a portal to another realm, swirling smoke exploded from the scroll!

When the smoke dissipated, a colossal zerg drone had appeared in the clearing. This was the transport drone!

Awakening from its hibernation, the transport drone disappeared beneath the earth's embrace, its sleek form melding seamlessly with the soil.

Time lingered in suspended breaths...

Soon, the ground rippled and the drone resurfaced.

Like a mythical beast unveiling its hidden treasures, its jaw gaped open in a display of unrestrained might. There, in its maws, was the chest.

Grabbing the chest, the man wrested it from the transport drone's formidable maw, setting it on the forest grounds.

Then, he pulled out yet another scroll. Unfurling it unveiled a surface imprinted with strictly organized words and strange symbols.

Positioning the scroll before him, his hand traced the labyrinthine ink patterns, his touch activating the seals with chakra. Enclosing technique!

Shortly after, a tempestuous wave of chakra reached out from the scroll and cloaked the chest.

Defying the laws of physics, the chest strangely yielded to the pull of the chakra, drawn inexorably towards the scroll's enchanted embrace.

After a final surge of mystic energy, the chest was sealed within the scroll's mystical confines, disappearing from reality.

Just when the man was stowing away the scroll, the tranquil equilibrium shared by the duo was shattered by the sudden footsteps of unfriendly men, their presence heralding an impending storm.

"That fool, prancing around with his bag of money in plain sight. We've hit the jackpot, boys!"

"I can already taste the ryo. This idiot won't know what hit him." His words were accompanied by a haunting symphony of greedy laughter.

"Hurry up, don't let our quarry escape or we'll be eating the west wind!"

Amongst their crude banter and boisterous laughter, the bandits rushed into the clearing, confident that the coveted riches would soon fall into their clutches.

Yet, in a sudden twist of fate, their attention shifted to the duo concealed within the shadows of the woods, or to be more specific, the woman.

Seeing a woman in the wilderness simply flipped the switch for these uncouth men.

"Ohoh? Lucky us, stumbling upon a helpless lady in the middle of nowhere. Maybe we can have a little fun before we claim our prize." A wicked grin curled upon the lips of one of the bandits, his lustful desire clearly expressed on his face.

"I second that. You know how I love playing with women. It's been a while since we had such an opportunity." Another bandit grunted with a sinister grin.

"Just look at her bod. I can't believe she'll be ours to play with. I can't wait to relieve this urge." Another bandit rubbed his hands lustfully.

"This is going to be fun. Let's give her a taste of our power before we take everything they have." Another bandit joined in with a malicious laughter before walking toward her, taunting with unbridled desire, "Hey, lady! Lost your way, huh? How about we show you a little hospitality?"

"Come on, sweetheart, don't be shy. We won't bite... well, not too hard. Prepare yourself, darling."

Sinister laughter echoed through the air, enveloping the scene in an eerie symphony of malevolence.

The bandits moved to surround their prey, their dark souls hungering for dominance and gratification.

A chilling aura of danger gradually permeated the air as the bandits approached. Yet, driven by their lust and hubris, they still pursued their ill-fated quest, oblivious to the danger of the silent wanderer.

The man's piercing gaze fixated upon the marauding interlopers, an unfathomable abyss devoid of emotion.

Staring at the marauding interlopers, the man's eyes were an unfathomable abyss devoid of emotion. A mere whisper of disdain escaped his lips, "Dare to covet my woman? Why bother?"

At his words, a tempestuous tide of sentient insects surged forth from the man's body, an ominous wave shrouding the canopies of the surrounding area before crashing down to engulf the stunned bandits from all sides, drowning them in a nightmare!

"What?! Nin-Ninja?! No- Argghhh!" "Spare- Ah! Ah! Ahhhh!"

The once lustful cries of the bandits, now replaced by anguished screams and futile pleas for mercy, reverberated through the forest, intertwining with the mournful lament of nature itself.

Minutes later, the horrifying torture ended with the bandits stripped of their flesh, their skinless bodies collapsing to the unforgiving ground.

It was a twisted punishment, yet it was also a proof of the bug master's growth, his precise control allowing him to dictate the life and death of his victims in a controlled manner.

Right now, these bandits were still barely alive, but their fate might be worse than death...

From the depths of the earth, the transport drone re-emerged with an insatiable hunger.

It devoured the remnants of the fallen bandits, their torment finally silenced by the merciless jaws of the abomination.

"Perfect. Some new low-quality experimental materials."

Showing zero remorse over his cruelty, the man took out the transport drone's sealing scroll, and it didn't take long for the imposing zerg to be stowed away, leaving no traces behind to the mortal sight.

In the aftermath, the forest stood as a sole witness to the cruelty that had unfolded, the echoes of suffering and chaos seeping into the very fabric of its being.

On the other hand, the man didn't dwell on the event for long, his sights already set upon his next destination.

He turned towards his female companion, gesturing almost imperceptibly. "Let's go, Shina."

"Yes, Kano-sama." Like a flicker of mystery in the depths of twilight, his female companion heeded his command, a silly smile still tugging at the corners of her lips, hinting at her hidden yet bubbling happiness.

With their footsteps muffled by the secretive whispers of nature, the duo embarked on a journey towards the town, their hearts aflutter with the anticipation.

It was time to spend their collected funds.


Tip: You can use left, right, A and D keyboard keys to browse between chapters.