ROKKU - English version

by Kywawi

The battle against the Jûbi (Ten Tails) confronts Rock Lee with sorrow. Open your eyes to a harsh and overwhelming reality where he discovers what it means to truly be a shinobi. A retelling of the "Naruto" series. Unofficial spin-off of the Naruto series. Details on the pairings: Lee?, Neji Ten, the canonical ones and others. Rating: MA for future crudeness.

1. Prologue: Shinobi Code

Prologue: Shinobi Code

The Shinobi Codes were created during the founding period of the Shinobi Villages, based on ancient clan codes. Their use is widespread throughout the ninja world. However, each Shinobi Village uses its own code, adapted to its own needs and interests. This is the Shinobi Code of Konohagakure no Sato, the Hidden Village of Konoha.

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Rule #01. "An honourable shinobi accepts the consequences of his actions with dignity.

Rule #02. "A shinobi owes absolute loyalty to his fellow shinobi above own life."

Rule #03. "Suicide is preferable to being captured by the enemy."

Rule #04. "A shinobi must always put the mission first."

Rule #05. "A shinobi must be willing to sacrifice his life for a mission if necessary."

Rule #06. "A shinobi's personal sacrifice is the ultimate test of loyalty."

Rule #07. "Desertion is punishable by death. Renegade shinobi will be hunted down and destroyed."

Rule #08. "Secret information is confidential. Divulging it is treason.

Rule #09. "Treason is the ultimate offence of a shinobi. Torture, violent death and total oblivion will be their fate.

Rule #10. "The ninja hierarchy is immutable. Absolute respect is owed to superiors."

Rule #11. "A shinobi will not raise voice, hand or weapon against a superior."

Rule #12. "A shinobi's training will be constant and without exception."

Rule #13. "A shinobi trains his body to the limit and his mind beyond it."

Rule #14. "The true power of a shinobi lies in the harmony of body, mind and chakra."

Rule #15. "A shinobi honours his superiors with his deeds and his subordinates with his legacy."

Rule #16. "The supreme leader of the shinobi has absolute power over the lives of all subordinate shinobi."

Rule #17. "A shinobi's honour is earned by deeds, not words."

Rule #18. "A shinobi's word is his bond. He must keep it even if it costs him his life.

Rule #19. "Alliances and marriages between clans must be approved by the Councils of Elders of those clans."

Rule #20. "Family ties must not interfere with the duties of the shinobi."

Rule #21. "Death is the constant companion of a shinobi. A shinobi must accept it, but not seek it.

Rule #22. "A shinobi must never use his techniques in vain."

Rule #23. "The use of a forbidden technique without express permission is strictly forbidden."

Rule #24. "Emotions are an obstacle to the mission. They must be avoided at all costs."

Rule #25. "A shinobi must never show tears during a mission."

Rule #26. "A shinobi must see the hidden meanings within hidden meanings."

Rule #27. "A shinobi must follow the instructions of his commander."

Rule #28. "A shinobi must prepare before it is too late."

Rule #29. "A shinobi must never show any weakness."

Rule #30. "The Shinobi Code is above any personal moral or ethical law."

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FIRST CHAPTER

ILLUSION