Naruto: The Template System

Rain Village

In a secret hideout,

"Is the news true?"

Nagato who was controlling Yahiko looked towards the masked man who claimed to be Uchida Madara.

On his right, a girl with purple hair was also looking at him.

"Yes, Zetsu himself has confirmed it"

Fukashi was in a good mood today.

The biggest obstacle in his plan, Kozuki was solved so easily.

And Konoha was also weakened a lot making it easy for them to invade it in the future.

"Who did it?"

Tendo pain asked the most important question whose answer the whole world wanted to know.

"There's no news yet, but it won't take long for Zetsu to find out"

"If you find out, invite him to the organization, we need a Strong Shinobi"

Akatsuki was still in its early stage so they were looking for strong guys all over the world.

"Don't worry, leave it to me"

Fukashi assured Nagato as he disappeared from the seat leaving the thoughtful Konan and Nagato.

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Orochimaru's Hideout

"Even you couldn't escape death!"

Orochimaru who heard the news of the death of his Sensei and Kozuki was somewhat saddened.

On one side was his teacher and the other was someone whom he was looking forward to what wonder's he will do in the future.

"I won't die I'll live and unearth all the secrets of Ninja World"

The death of Kozuki and Sarutobi only made Orochimaru crazier for eternal life.

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Konoha Cemetery

The whole village was gathered as everyone wore black shirts and trousers with white flowers in their hands.

"Sleep well Kozuki, I will avenge you one day"

Kurenai with a sad expression on her face placed the flower on the monument on which the words "Kozuki Shiro, hero of Konoha" were engraved.

"He was a hero, don't be sad Kurenai, he will always live in the hearts of everyone"

Kakashi spoke the longest sentence in his life as he encouraged Kurenai.

Kakashi was sad about losing his best friend but he soon understood being sad over it won't bring Kozuki back.

He will live and avenge Kozuki.

Soon, the funeral ceremony ended as everyone went towards their home.

But right after the Funeral, an important meeting was held at the Hokage Office.

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Hokage Office

"Who was the Killer, Minato? tell us"

Koharu and Mitokado had worried expressions on their faces as looked towards Minato as they couldn't wait to know what went wrong.

They were hoping for the news of the death of Kozuki but things went beyond their expectations.

Sarutobi died and Danzo had his head cut off, without Sarutobi's support there was no way they could continue to dominate Konoha anymore as they did before.

Tsunade, Jiraya, Sakumo, and Shikaku were also present in the room at the moment.

Jiraya who learned the news immediately returned to Konoha.

"Before I announce the name of the killer, I would like to know that why Lord Third, Elder Danzo, and Kozuki kun happened to be in the same place"

Minato looked towards the elders as he hoped for an answer that could satisfy him.

"How can we know; we are also thinking that how did this happen?"

A panicked expression appeared on their faces but they quickly covered it up.

There was no way that they could tell that they made a trap for Kozuki, so they feigned ignorance.

Minato and others could tell just by looking at their face that there was something wrong but as elders of Konoha, they couldn't force them.

"The Anbu will investigate this matter and about the Killer, we already know it"

"Who is it?"

Jiraya asked with anger mixed in his voice.

"Akagami Shanks, he left his name after killing them, we searched through the memories of Lord Third and others but we couldn't read the memory of Kozuki kun and the Anbu but the memory Lord Third was still somewhat readable"

"We were only able to see a fuzzy figure of a tall man with red hair and there was nothing more"

Minato quickly explained the identity of the killer as well as the results they have got after a thorough investigation.

"What! Akagami Shanks"

Sakumo who heard the name was shocked as he couldn't help but ask loudly.

"Do you know something about him, Sakumo Senpai?"

Minato and all others present in the room looked towards Sakumo as they waited eagerly for his answer.

Sakumo had a sad expression on his face as he never expected the person he has been looking for so many years would turn out to be such a person.

The one who saved his life turned out to be the enemy of Konoha.

Sakumo immediately explained the incident that occurred years ago completely without hiding a word.

"How can a cold-blooded killer say such words?"

Minato who listened to the whole matter couldn't help but ask.

"Those who abandon their companions are considered worse than scums"

Minato couldn't bring himself to believe that a crazy killer could utter such profound words.

But he knew Sakumo won't lie so he could only investigate more.

After the meeting, Minato after discussing with everyone decided to release a bounty for the killer.

Akagami Shanks

Bounty: 3 Billion Ryo

The bounty released by Konoha was soon known by the entire ninja world as everyone guessed immediately that who was behind the killing of Kozuki and 3rd Hokage.

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