[Naruto: Superpower Roulette] Chapter 332 (Patreon)

Since the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, the cells of Hashirama have been tightly secured in Konoha.

The immense utility of Hashirama's cells, which could significantly enhance a shinobi's strength, had contributed greatly to the heavy casualties during the war. As a result, they were placed under strict surveillance after the war ended.

One night, a group of bounty hunters infiltrated Konoha, using the cover of darkness to make their way to the cemetery.

The ease of their progress emboldened some of them. One couldn't help but mock, "Heh, Konoha's shinobi aren't that impressive after all. Those patrol guards were running in circles because of me. The so-called Five Great Shinobi Villages are nothing special."

The leader scolded in a low voice, "Enough! Focus on locating the First Hokage's grave. Don't forget the mission. If we pull this off, we can rest for an entire year!"

"Understood, boss!"

As the bounty hunters began to spread out to search for the grave, the sound of rustling echoed through the air.

"This is as far as you go!"

The bounty hunters looked up and immediately panicked. At some point, Konoha's shinobi had surrounded them.

Leading the group was Sai, whose team outnumbered the bounty hunters two to one. "Surrender now. We don't want to disturb the resting place of Konoha's heroes."

The bounty leader, however, laughed arrogantly. "Hahaha! Then we have nothing to hold back!"

Just as he was about to throw an explosive tag, he realized he couldn't move.

"Move in!" Sai ordered. Recognizing the Nara Clan's Shadow Paralysis Jutsu, he wasted no time.

The patrol and Konoha shinobi swiftly subdued the bounty hunters.

"Take them to the interrogation unit," Sai instructed.

The captured shinobi were immediately interrogated, as stealing Hashirama's cells was a grave offense. The village needed to uncover who was behind this scheme.

Meanwhile, Shikamaru stayed late at the Hokage office. Upon hearing about the arrests, he asked, "Any progress? Did they talk?"

Sai replied, "They gave us some information, but they don't know much. The mastermind is cautious—and rich. They were paid a bounty of ten million ryō."

Shikamaru was stunned. "Ten million ryō? There aren't many factions in the shinobi world capable of that. This narrows the suspects significantly."

Sai nodded. "Exactly. Next—"

Before he could finish, a messenger burst in. "Bad news! The First Hokage's remains have been stolen!"

Both Sai and Shikamaru were shocked. "What!?"

...

Elsewhere, Ino approached Sakura for a favor.

"Sakura, please. Just this once."

Ino wanted Sakura to use the Transformation Jutsu to disguise herself as a random man, allowing Inojin to "catch" her and inform Sai. The plan was to make Sai jealous and show he still cared.

Sakura sighed, hesitant to get involved. "Ino, isn't there a better way? Didn't that shopkeeper suggest other ideas? Those seemed more effective."

"I tried everything else! This is my last resort. Sakura, he's changed so much recently."

"I don't think Sai's changed at all."

"That's because you don't live with him! I can feel it clearly."

Reluctantly, Sakura agreed. "Fine, but just this once."

As the two women discussed details, Sarada overheard from another room. Shaking her head, she muttered, "So it's just Auntie Ino's family drama."

The next day, while eating at a burger joint, Chōchō noticed Sarada hadn't touched her food.

"What's wrong? Not hungry?"

"It's not that, just…"

Before she could finish, Boruto, Inojin, and Shikadai walked in. They joined the table, and Boruto got straight to the point. "Inojin, explain the situation."

Reluctant, Inojin said, "Maybe it's a misunderstanding. Shouldn't we confirm first?"

Shikadai chimed in, "This is your decision, Inojin. Boruto and I can't tell you what to do."

"What's going on?" Chōchō asked, confused.

"It's about Auntie Ino," Sarada explained. "If you saw her with another man, it was probably my mom in disguise."

After hearing Sarada's explanation, Boruto slumped over the table. "So it was staged. Inojin, Auntie Ino must've wanted you to tell Sai."

Sighing, Inojin said, "Mom's going too far. Dad hasn't changed at all."

Shikadai asked, "So what now? Will you tell your dad?"

"Yeah, better to tell him. Otherwise, Mom will keep bringing it up."

Later, Sai returned home to prepare for a mission. When Inojin mentioned Ino's plan, Sai responded calmly, "Tell her not to cause trouble while I'm gone."

"But Dad!"

Sai simply left, leaving Inojin frustrated.

When Ino returned that evening and heard the story from Inojin, her anger flared. "That idiot! He couldn't even come see me, knowing it was fake!?"

(End of Chapter)

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