Chapter 15: The Dream Card, New Organization Member – Violet
The Chūnin Exams continued.
But Byakuya no longer bothered watching through the Telescope Technique.
"Hinata really is…
completely hopeless at lying, huh~"
Byakuya couldn't help letting out a soft sigh.
Even though he hadn't participated in the exams himself,
he'd been secretly peeking the entire time using the Telescope Technique.
While he stayed safe inside the bookstore, he was untouchable.
Even if Ōtsutsuki Kaguya herself were revived, she wouldn't be able to detect him spying like this.
So he watched without the slightest reservation.
He'd seen every match.
He'd even witnessed Orochimaru secretly meeting with Kabuto.
Orochimaru had tested Kabuto with a few probing words and confirmed the boy hadn't betrayed him.
That only made Orochimaru even more curious and suspicious about the organization Karin was part of.
But Byakuya didn't really care about any of that.
Orochimaru and his schemes? Not his problem.
"Overall, the plot points I've farmed so far are pretty decent."
He had changed quite a few major events.
And those changes had triggered plenty of smaller ripples.
Yet the main storyline of this world remained completely unaffected.
That was the self-repairing power of "fate."
Everything was predestined.
The process might shift a little here and there,
but the final outcome would never change!
And he—the one who kept altering other people's destinies—
would suffer backlash from "fate" itself.
Hinata's sudden explosive growth, which partially exposed his own strength,
was just one piece of that backlash.
In the future, "fate" would keep throwing stronger and stronger opponents his way,
forcing him to reveal more and more of his power bit by bit.
But honestly?
He wasn't worried about these minor inconveniences.
As long as his strength grew fast enough, none of it would matter.
Besides…
not long ago, he had just drawn the Sage Body reward!
With the Rinnegan plus the Sage Body,
he was basically invincible already.
"Izumi's card is ready too.
And it's an absolutely terrifying one."
Byakuya drew out a card.
This was the brand-new diamond card he had synthesized recently.
[Dream (Diamond): Upon use, the user becomes the Jinchūriki of the Dream Mythical Beast.
Special Effect: Invisibility (Can become invisible at any time, undetectable by anyone).
Skill: Copy (Can copy any and all abilities, including but not limited to ninjutsu, taijutsu, kekkei genkai, kekkei tōta, secret arts, summoning… etc.)
Amplification: Greatly increases total chakra volume, greatly improves chakra control, greatly enhances physical strength.
Nearby Compatible Targets: Uchiha Sasuke, Uchiha Izumi, Hatake Kakashi, Shimura Danzō]
"This really is one hell of a powerful card~
As expected of the Dream card."
Staring at the card in his hand, Byakuya actually felt a strong urge to use it on himself.
That invisibility and copy ability were just too broken!
But…
he held himself back.
His real target card was the Creation God—Arceus card.
"Anyway, once I give the card to Izumi,
I'll be able to copy the invisibility and copy abilities myself.
Total profit!"
After casually playing with the Dream card for a moment,
Byakuya stored it away again.
In a flash, he appeared inside Uchiha Izumi's bedroom.
Not long ago, after obtaining the Dream card, he had awakened Izumi,
briefly explained the situation,
and then left the decision entirely up to her.
"So… have you thought it over?"
Seeing Byakuya suddenly appear,
and sensing the unfathomable depth of aura radiating from him,
Uchiha Izumi instinctively dropped to one knee and bowed deeply.
"This subordinate greets the Holy Master!"
She had survived the Uchiha clan massacre.
And the one responsible was the man she had once loved—Uchiha Itachi.
Although it was actually Obito who killed her,
her hatred for Itachi burned just as fiercely.
He had slaughtered the family she loved most.
And because she had once loved him so deeply…
that love had instantly twisted into pure hatred.
Even after Byakuya told her the true reason behind the massacre,
she still couldn't forgive him.
So…
she wanted to join the organization.
She wanted power.
And then… revenge!
"The hatred in your heart is too strong.
That kind of emotion will affect your efficiency on future missions."
Byakuya looked at her and frowned slightly.
"I will never forgive him.
Never!"
The overwhelming hatred caused Izumi to unconsciously activate her Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
Before her death, she had possessed only a three-tomoe Sharingan.
But in her final moments, the pain and despair were so intense
that it evolved straight into a Mangekyō Sharingan.
Then, after Byakuya revived her using the Ho-Oh ability,
the Mangekyō further advanced into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
Her strength had increased dramatically!
At just thirteen years old, she already wielded the Eternal Mangekyō.
That was undeniably powerful.
And if she received the Dream card on top of that…
Byakuya was genuinely a little worried.
Worried that in a moment of impulse, she might actually kill Itachi…
or get herself killed by him in the process.
"The past is already over.
Why keep living trapped in that old pain?
Why not let it go and start anew?
Besides, the organization has a reward system.
If you follow orders and complete missions excellently,
you can make a wish to me~
For example… reviving certain people."
Byakuya showed a gentle smile.
"Uchiha Itachi is already eighteen now.
You're still thirteen.
You two are no longer the same age.
Why cling to old bonds?"
"…Thank you for your guidance, Holy Master.
I will do my best to sever the past and begin again."
"Now, choose an organization codename.
We use the names of plants.
From today onward, forget your old name.
You will be known only by your codename."
"Violet.
Just call me Violet."
"Violet, huh?"
Byakuya gave a small smile.
"What color do you like?"
"Purple… purple, I think?"
"I see."
Byakuya nodded.
He remembered the flower language of the purple violet:
"I have fallen in love with you in a dream; to me, you will always be this beautiful."
"Then I wish for you to awaken from that dream soon."
With those words, Byakuya casually flicked the Dream card toward her.
...
Not long after,
the newly transformed Dream Jinchūriki—Uchiha Izumi—was sent away by Byakuya using space-time power.
After all, inside the bookstore he was invincible.
This method was convenient and greatly reduced the risk of exposing himself.
"Once Karin and Izumi meet up,
the organization will finally have a pair of members capable of operating independently.
Truly something to celebrate!"
Byakuya watched the two girls through the Telescope Technique while sighing in satisfaction.
"I hope their mission goes smoothly this time!"
The new mission he had assigned them—
recruit a new member!
Nohara Rin had been freeloading at his place for quite a while now.
It was about time to give her a teammate and send her out on a real mission.
[PS: Every single member of the organization belongs to the Holy Master—body and soul!]