Chapter 104: All Corners Converge, the Evil Uchiha Old Ghost (Ten‑Thousand‑Word)

Yuzhi has no idea what the chakra attribute of the dragon vein is or what its nature is.

But the dragon vein's chakra is so massive it can enable space‑time traversal, which already shows how terrifying its quantity is!

Moreover, Yuzhi hopes in the future to fuse chakra to form a blood‑line net, and a huge amount of chakra is indispensable for that.

From this perspective, he cannot afford to miss this massive dragon‑vein chakra.

In fact, it's not just the dragon‑vein chakra; any product with a massive energy output is something Yuzhi needs to collect.

"For example, the meteorites of the Star Country, the chimeras of the Demon Country, Grail's stone vein, the Bliss Box of Grass Country, Shennong's Zero Tail and that fortress, etc.

Of course, the most important is also the tailed‑beast chakra!"

Other things are fine, but the tailed‑beast is something Yuzhi must consider seriously, after all it's energy visible to the naked eye.

Although he has the system's help, whenever a mission involves a tailed‑beast, he has a high chance of obtaining that power.

But if he fails to obtain tailed‑beast chakra, he will of course make other preparations.

Moreover, he has thought of delivering a heavy punch to Obito, so at certain times violently repulsing and stopping Obito is not strange at all.

"And those tailed‑beasts each have a host; I naturally cannot act using the identity of 'Yuzhi', so"

Thus the need for an alias becomes especially evident; he could even simply make Obito take the blame!

"And the dragon‑vein chakra, which bears Minato's Flying Thunder God seal; I must be even more careful with that."

The advantage of the Minato couple not having died is obvious, but everything is relative; their survival also makes certain matters harder for Yuzhi to handle.

He naturally will not regret his decision; although he may complain, he will mostly find ways to solve the problem.

Especially now that his eye techniques are so varied, he can completely disguise himself as Obito; after all, Obito is no longer human, so whatever he does can be counted as Obito's.

"Find a time and go to the Country of Wind for a look!"

Yuzhi silently made a decision in his heart; since the thing is there and can't run away, he has no need to rush.

"I'll properly adjust my own power and check the current state of the Uchiha Clan; only then can I be more at ease."

Walking down the main street, Yuzhi and Hikari walked side by side.

At this moment, Leaf Village had already begun to see light snow; watching the falling flakes, Yuzhi only then realized that Leaf Village's forty‑eight years of reshaping countless destinies were nearing their end.

"Time passes so quickly."

Hikari no longer clings to her cloak, perhaps because Yuzhi's last quick answer pleased her.

She lifted her head, looked at the falling snow, and whispered a sentence, showing she was in a good mood.

Now she has made great progress, because Obito's 'Six Paths Technique' allows her to better control natural chakra.

It must be said that although Obito has gone mad, he does indeed continuously provide good things.

"Yeah, before we know it another year has passed."

Although Yuzhi was thinking of other matters, he couldn't help but nod at Hikari's words.

Only later did he realize that he had already been transmigrated into this world for so long.

Fortunately, he's not a sentimental person; he smiled and said to the Hikari beside him.

"However, this year has been quite fruitful, hasn't it?"

"Hmm."

Hikari smiled and nodded, though Yuzhi is a bit perverse, overstepped some bounds, and is especially excessive.

But she won't deceive herself; this year spent with Yuzhi truly made her feel especially happy.

However, she doesn't want to dwell on Yuzhi's personality, especially since she still remembers that book, and she immediately changed the subject, saying.

"By the way, how is Shisui's condition?"

"He still needs a period of rest; his condition isn't as good as ours."

Yuzhi shrugged and said with a smile.

Shisui's current condition is a bit worse, probably because Yuzhi slacked off and didn't use the 'Divine Heaven' simulation.

But according to his own description, his eyes have begun to recover; it's just that the power is too intense, requiring more rest.

"That's not bad."

Clearly, you slacked off yourself, right?

Hikari said that aloud, but couldn't help internally snarking, as she knows Yuzhi's personality all too well.

However, she wouldn't voice that; turning her head, she looked around, especially at the police department members constantly patrolling, cheerfully greeting residents.

She felt a vague pride inside; although she hadn't seen how the police department used to be, she had heard it was once despised by both people and dogs.

But now these police department members are so popular, and all this change is thanks to Yuzhi.

"You're too harsh."

However, although she feels proud inside, she can't help but speak out.

"I heard that ever since you implemented the 'Police Sub‑division and Police Stations', everyone's workload has increased dramatically."

"But no one has scolded me, right? In fact, they even say 'thank you' to me."

Yuzhi blinked, shrugged, and said with a smile.

"Indeed, this work intensity will be high, and some people even get upset over certain matters."

But the police department's benefits aren't bad, and seeing most people give them sincere smiles is also a kind of satisfaction.

The police department's 'stations' design indeed caused many to suffer at first, but with ongoing development, the situation has steadily improved.

Especially the members of the Uchiha Clan; each of them is the most enthusiastic!

Especially during Uchiha Fugaku's era, though they had no clear stance, those influenced by the old‑school thinking were eager to take on work.

Excluding Yuzhi's personal influence, the Uchiha's internal 'crazy internal competition' culture also shifted Leaf Village's current attitude toward them dramatically.

It must be said that people's education and cognition both have a lag.

At first, they didn't quite understand the rules Yuzhi set, but they just followed them, as if Yuzhi were writing a geography exam back then.

For some geography questions, he could close his eyes and know to write "labor‑intensive industry, cheap labor is a competitive advantage," yet he didn't understand what it truly meant.

Only when he actually started working did he instantly realize—so I am the cheap labor.

They are the same now; only by personally feeling and experiencing can they fully grasp Yuzhi's intention and further revere Yuzhi.

"Either way, whatever you say makes sense; I can't argue with you."

Hikari tilted their head, glanced at the smiling Yuzhi, and then also laughed.

"Because I'm stating the facts, after all."

Yuzhi didn't mind; he reached out, took Hikari's hand, and asked softly.

"By the way, I still don't know your birthday."

"Birthday?"

Hikari lowered their head to glance at the hand being held, about to say something, but upon hearing the question they were momentarily puzzled and silent; finally they shook their head.

"I don't remember anymore; why are you asking that?"

"I still wanted to prepare a gift for you, what a pity."

"Thanks, but I think it's unnecessary; I'm already fine…"

"That won't do; how about we celebrate birthdays together from now on? After all, we look the same age."

"Celebrate birthdays together?"

Hikari stared silently at Yuzhi; after a while, they finally averted their gaze.

"As you wish."

She turned her head and said casually, but a smile lifted the corners of her mouth.

Birthdays… she really hasn't had one in a long time; now, how old should she count herself as?

"Also, what will this guy give me? What should I give him?"

Hikari walked with Yuzhi, inspecting each area of Leaf Village, while silently letting thoughts wander.

After a moment, she suddenly thought of something, then lowered her head to look at Yuzhi's hand holding hers.

For a moment, she felt speechless again.

"I'm getting more and more used to this."

——

While the two were patrolling the streets, inside the Hokage's office in Leaf Village, Shui Men stared solemnly at the Third Hokage.

"Third Hokage, have you decided?"

"That's right."

The Third nodded, then he said somewhat helplessly.

"You also know Tsunade's situation; it's probably not easy to get her back to Leaf Village, so I think we need to show greater sincerity."

That sincerity naturally means that, as a teacher, he will personally extend an invitation and persuade her with both emotion and reason.

Regarding this matter, the Third Hokage was still somewhat confident.

After all, no matter what Tsunade says outwardly, deep in her heart she still loves the Leaf Village founded by her grandfather.

Even if Tsunade returns and discovers she was misled by the Third, that she was meant to treat the Uchiha.

But now that everyone has returned, leaving will probably not be easy.

In fact, even if Tsunade realized she was misled, she wouldn't say much, because the original work shows her personality and some thoughts ultimately align with the Senju Clan ZhuZhang.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work, Third Hokage."

Shui Men thought for a moment and said no more, but then spoke earnestly.

"However, since the Lord will travel, I think security must be thorough; after all, the village's spies have been restless lately."

"They probably want to know more about Kushina's situation, right?"

The Third gave a teasing remark, but didn't take the joke too far; he smiled and said directly.

"Fine, you arrange the ANBU personnel; I'll follow your lead."

"Alright, but I have an idea—how about bringing Kakashi along?"

Shui Men nodded, and after a brief thought asked.

"Although he still needs training to join the ANBU, his strength is impressive; perhaps this time he can also learn."

"I already said, just have you arrange it."

The Third was both amused and exasperated; bringing Kakashi along wasn't a bad thing at all.

Especially since Kakashi has learned the Flying Thunder God Technique; even though his progress is still slow, this already shows his talent.

Moreover, the Flying Thunder God Mark has a notable effect at critical moments—it can summon Shui Men!

In fact, the Third thought that, should the moment truly arrive, he probably wouldn't want to summon Shui Men.

Because now Shui Men is the Hokage of Leaf Village, and he has already retired.

But the Leaf Village's users of the Flying Thunder God aren't only Shui Men; Yuzhi also can!

Although the Third was puzzled why Yuzhi could truly master this Flying Thunder God Technique that ordinary people find hard to learn.

But after much thought, he thought it might be a matter of innate talent, even though Yuzhi shows no obvious talent at school.

"It's fine, it's fine."

Thinking of this, the Third couldn't help but sigh sincerely again.

"Luckily he's a normal person, Uchiha Fugaku, you all died well!"

——

"Looks like Ri Zhan is about to set off."

Inside the Root Base, Danzo stared at the document in his hand, pondering silently.

This document does not explain much, it only notes some ANBU movements.

But those ANBU members are all powerful, and among them is Kakashi Hatake; this information together is enough for Tuan Zang to make a judgment.

The root is the ANBU training center; although it now shows signs of being merely nominal, Tuan Zang can still obtain some ANBU data.

However, the data are incomplete, which makes Tuan Zang especially displeased.

"How dare they keep these things from me, Ri Zhan is indeed falling deeper!"

He cursed silently in his heart, then Tuan Zang grew too lazy to think further; what he needed now was to consider the subsequent issue.

He is not quite sure whether the Third will act, but he will not dwell on it, because a rough estimate will suffice.

Naturally, the Akatsuki Organization will send someone to investigate further; as for other places, he will not provide more detailed intelligence!

"Now it's time to notify the other villages."

Tuan Zang muttered to himself, admitting that he and Hei Jue truly fit together in hiding in darkness, their conspiratorial methods identical.

They all hope to mobilize the other villages; although their motives differ, the goal is the same—to send away the Third Hokage!

"Only unsure whether the other villages will take the bait, especially that guy Ban Zang."

Tuan Zang hates the Third's weakness, hates the Akatsuki Organization for threatening Leaf Village, and also despises Shan Jiao Yu Ban Zang for undermining his base.

You Nu Long Ma is now in Rain Country; Tuan Zang trusts this subordinate greatly, and he also needs this subordinate to do something.

That is to hand over some Akatsuki Organization and Ri Zhan intelligence to this guy!

"The Akatsuki Organization has killed many of his people; if given a chance he will seek revenge, and taking the opportunity to eliminate the Third might not be a bad thing for him, after all there's a scapegoat."

"Although we haven't met since that incident, the original pact and promise still stand; if he still has ambition he should do something."

Thinking of this, Tuan Zang began to write furiously, though his heart ached a bit.

Orochimaru's research needs funding; for this operation he has already advanced a large deposit, and his purse is nearly empty!

Yet he gritted his teeth; as long as this succeeds

"Leaf Village, it will be mine!"

——

"Strange things really happen year after year."

Rock Village, inside the Lord Tsuchikage's office.

Da Ye Mu frowned at the letter in his hand, a strange smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He was alone in the office; ever since his big son uttered "Leaf Village will regress four or five decades later", he had been driven away.

Early this morning, an ANBU hurried a piece of intelligence into his hands, and it came from Leaf Village.

At first he paid little attention, after all investigating the Nine-Tails is not that easy.

Moreover, what he cared about more than the Nine-Tails were the people of Uchiha Haori, so he didn't take it to heart.

But when he opened the intelligence, he found the situation seemed unusual.

"The Third Hokage led elite ANBU out of Leaf Village, heading to Hot Springs Country to find Gong Shou."

Though concise, this intelligence condensed a great deal of information.

The Third going personally to seek Gong Shou is highly significant, as her power is truly terrifying.

But why go personally?

"Is it because a jinchuriki had an incident requiring precaution, or because a jinchuriki is in critical danger needing rescue?"

These details aren't explained, yet they provoke speculation, and no flaws can be found.

After all, it involves the Shadow's operations, which are of extremely high secrecy!

To be blunt, Da Ye Mu is somewhat skeptical of the intelligence in his hands, because it doesn't seem like something their people left in Leaf Village could obtain.

"Is there a problem inside, or does someone intend to use a knife to kill?"

Da Ye Mu's eyes gleamed; having lived so long, he hadn't seen such chaotic things, so his thoughts were many.

After pondering, he still lacked a precise answer, but he must handle the matter seriously.

"Come forth."

After a while, Da Ye Mu finally made up his mind and spoke.

"Lord Tsuchikage."

"Immediately assemble an elite ANBU squad, and summon Huang Tu, Han, and Wen Ya as well."

"Yes, Lord Tsuchikage."

Watching the ANBU's swiftly departing figure, Da Ye Mu felt a slight ripple of chakra, and the intelligence in his hand turned to dust.

He walked to the windowsill, gazed into the distance, and murmured silently to himself.

"I, old man, must see who is behind this mischief; such an opportunity is rare."

——

"Tu Tai, do you think this intelligence is trustworthy?"

Coincidentally, in Cloud Village, the Fourth Raikage also received an intelligence.

Compared to Da Ye Mu's caution, this Raikage seemed far more interested.

Leaf Village and Cloud Village have not ceased fighting; whatever they do will cause no problem.

If they could use the chance to eliminate a Third Hokage and also wipe out Gong Shou, that would be a huge benefit for Cloud Village!

He has been eyeing Leaf Village's title of "First Ninja Village", and if he succeeds it would deal a devastating blow to Leaf's reputation.

And it would greatly boost Cloud Village's morale, diluting the impact of his father's death in battle.

When Leaf Village truly acts, he is confident he can stand his ground!

Even if he is fervent, he thinks he should consult Tu Tai, whose wisdom he has deeply understood over the past year or two.

"Lord Raikage, I sense something fishy about this."

Tu Tai frowned slightly; although his experience was not as great as Da Ye Mu's, he was a sage of Cloud Village, so he could naturally sense that something was amiss.

"This kind of intelligence isn't something our people could obtain easily, and it's so detailed I'm worried someone is using a knife to kill."

"Is that so?"

The Fourth Raikage frowned; being used as a cannon, no one likes that.

"Which bastard do you think is behind this?"

"I don't know either, but I think we can go take a look at this matter."

Tu Tai pondered for a moment, then smiled and spoke.

He naturally knew the Fourth Raikage's ambition, and his heart also hoped to help the Raikage achieve his goal.

Whether it's the Third Hokage or the Fourth Raikage, both trust him so much that he naturally must give his all to repay that trust.

"Hmm?"

The Raikage was stunned for a moment, then laughed and asked.

"You didn't say, is someone messing around in here?"

"Yes, but we can also go verify the intelligence, can't we?"

Tu Tai's smile faded a bit, becoming somewhat serious.

"Perhaps we can find out who is acting behind the scenes, perhaps we can do something about it."

"Is that so."

The Fourth Raikage's eyes gleamed; he immediately burst into laughter.

"Alright, it's settled. Send Qi La Bi, You Mu Ren, and Te Luo Yi over."

"Yes, Lord Raikage."

Tu Tai nodded, thought it best to go himself, and planned to propose it.

But before he could speak, the Fourth Raikage shouted loudly.

"This time I'll lead the team personally; we'll go together to see what actually happened!"

Tu Tai's face stiffened; the two generations of Raikage were truly cut from the same mold—when trouble arises, they really charge.

"Understood, but I also want to go along."

Tu Tai had no choice; he decided to just follow.

Better safe than sorry if a real problem arises; that would be a huge hassle. ——

"Has the intelligence already been sent out?"

Within the Land of Fire, Obito and Hei Jue were atop a hill, concealed in a pocket dimension, watching the Third Hokage and others below.

Since finalizing the plan, the two of them have each been busy.

On one hand, they needed to investigate movements and determine his target.

On the other hand, they prepared for the operation, especially Hei Jue, who decided to mobilize Mist Village this time.

He wasn't sure whether Rock Village or Cloud Village would yield results, but Mist Village he could move!

This also served as a lesson for Obito, to make him understand the importance of having people in his hands.

Of course, if Cloud Village and Rock Village remain idle, Mist Village should not intervene recklessly; even if it moves, it must be disguised.

"Hmm, it's been sent; now we wait for their reaction."

Obito nodded, his gaze cold as ice on the Third Hokage and others below, especially the white‑haired guy in the crowd.

"I never expected Kakashi to have entered the ANBU, and even take part in this mission!"

"Isn't that great? You now have a chance to seize that eye."

Hei Jue gave a nonchalant smile, but soon became serious again.

"How are things on Chang Men's side? You should know this operation isn't as smooth as imagined.

Even if they may not do much, considering Uchiha Haori will use the Flying Thunder God, all preparations must be thorough."

It was fine not to mention it, but once the Flying Thunder God was brought up, Obito felt a slight discomfort in his back.

Hei Jue also instinctively looked at Obito's back, and for a moment both were silent.

"They should have started moving."

After a while, Obito finally spoke in a low tone.

"Forget it, don't worry about them. What people did you mobilize from Mist Village?"

Obito wasn't clear on Mist Village affairs; he only received Hei Jue's assurance that they wouldn't expose too much, which could prevent Uchiha Haori from coming after him again.

As long as their defenses on Mist Village are gradually laid out, even if they are approached, the problem won't be that big.

"The ones you hate most, those from Yuan Shi."

Hei Jue didn't mind those thoughts; he gave a faint smile before answering ominously.

"I have organized an elite genius squad; those people are all geniuses from Yuan Shi.

For example, Jiao Mei Ming, Gan Shi Gui Jiao, Zai Bu Zhan, and Gui Deng Man Yue; the leader is Qing, who possesses the Byakugan.

If this squad comes over and something really happens, then Yuan Shi will certainly suffer."

All are full of talent, and also include some members of bloodline families; even the Byakugan has been mobilized.

One can imagine the squad's talent; any village would find it hard to accept its annihilation!

"Very good."

Obito lightly nodded, his gaze turning cold again.

"Let them go to the fire battle; the outcome doesn't matter, my only goal this time is…

Kakashi's eye, the eye that belongs to me!"

——

"Are you serious?"

On a street within the Uchiha Clan, Hikari stared dumbfounded at Yuzhi beside her.

She truly hadn't expected that the guy before her would actually have such a crazy idea.

"You haven't said it's okay yet—why are you still doing this?"

"Your words reminded me; I too worry about such things happening, so preparing early is never wrong."

Yuzhi stared at Hikari with a serious expression; he whispered a reply, and that answer left Hikari both moved and amused for a moment.

The last time she talked with Yuzhi, she worried that one day she might return to the era that belongs to her, but after Yuzhi reassured her, she didn't think much about it.

Moreover, in her view, she has already awakened in this era, perhaps that is the final decision of the Sage of Six Paths.

If that's the case, she doesn't need to overthink; even if she goes back, she'll definitely find a way to return!

She just hadn't expected that Yuzhi would think even more than she did, and had already begun plotting future actions.

Although she felt that Yuzhi probably had other plans, because he always considers matters from multiple angles.

Nevertheless, she now feels warm inside, though Yuzhi's behavior is somewhat risky.

"Although I don't mind what you want to do, I'm willing to do it with you, but I hope you consider it more."

After pondering for a moment, Hikari whispered.

"Doing it this way could expose us; after all, those powers have affiliations, and acting recklessly could cause serious repercussions."

"Moreover, even if we obtain those powers, we have no way to store them; didn't you also say that I already belong to this era?"

"Even if you have other considerations, you need to think more; I don't want anything to happen to you."

"Don't worry, I'll consider these matters seriously; it's just my plan."

Yuzhi nodded; after all, the 'vest' plan is merely a concept, convenient for him to shift blame and obtain the chakra he wants.

After all, his status in the Leaf Village isn't low; without switching to a different 'track', some things would have to be endured slowly, and that's not what he wants.

In the forty‑nine year of the Leaf Village, he'll be fifteen; Naruto and Sasuke were already absurdly strong at sixteen without any hacks, and after they hacked, they became saviors in one stroke!

Yuzhi, though also cheating, his cheating emphasizes "effort and reward", making a one‑step ascent quite hard.

But that also has advantages; at least the foundation is solid and there's no worry of being "sealed"……

Sasuke and Naruto had their external hacks reclaimed; although still strong, it's as if they've been sealed with a "max‑level" tag.

"I'll do as you say; after all, taking apart the eye technique to use it isn't a big issue."

Seeing Yuzhi's persistence, Hikari also nodded decisively.

"Don't forget, we both still have Sage Mode; at worst we just use Sage techniques, and then others will find it hard to suspect us."

Shisui and Kakashi could probably guess, right?

Hikari glanced at Yuzhi, but after thinking, she didn't say much, since Shisui, if he notices, probably wouldn't speak casually.

Bringing Shisui in later also seems like a good option.

As for Kakashi?

Although Hikari thinks this guy is decent, there's no need to activate Sage Mode to deal with him.

At worst, if an unavoidable battle arises, just use Moon Reading to take him down; it's no big deal.

The two walked hand in hand toward the clan interior, and the surrounding clan members couldn't help but smile upon seeing them.

Although everyone in the clan knows that decisions are made through the clan council, large clans tend to have a customary Clan Leader.

Yuzhi, though, has never expressed an opinion nor said a word.

But they have, after all, heard rumors from the police department, heard of the Night of the Nine‑Tails, and how Yuzhi and Hikari turned the tide.

They have also seen all the people who attended the clan council report to Yuzhi's home; all these matters, plus the Uchiha's increasing prosperity nowadays.

In their hearts, they already regard Yuzhi as the clan's "sole sun"; as for Uchiha Fugaku's child, they don't know them at all.

And Yuzhi has always been the clan's "fish that slipped through the net"; he still hasn't been engaged, and now, with a result that he's a renowned strong figure in the clan, how could they not be happy?

"Lord Yuzhi, Lord Hikari?"

Just as Yuzhi and Ying were chatting and laughing along the way, a voice suddenly interrupted them.

Turning around, they saw Uchiha Izumi leading two little ones.

Kimimaro and Byakuya's current mental states seem much improved, no longer as either listless or timid as before.

This situation made Yuzhi give a slight nod; these two kids, aside from everything else, have boundless potential.

"It's Izumi,"

Yuzhi smiled, and he led Hikari over.

"No class today?"

"Today is a day off, sir."

Izumi gave a goofy laugh, then the two kids said.

"So today I took them out for a walk; they were too gloomy, that won't do."

"Perhaps the two of them should make more friends."

Hikari looked at the two kids, especially Kimimaro, and let out a slight sigh in her heart.

Kimimaro's fate was even worse than hers originally, and Hikari felt deep sympathy; thus, bringing them back felt right to her.

At least in the Leaf Village, in this Uchiha that they themselves have altered, this little fellow will have a better environment.

"I think so too."

Yuzhi nodded, then released Hikari's hand, squatted down, placed his hand on the two kids' heads, rubbed them, and laughed.

"You two just live well in the Leaf Village, keep it up, and in the future protect your sister well."

"It's I who should protect them properly, Lord Yuzhi."

Izumi pursed her lips and shook her head; this five‑ or six‑year‑old girl was still very serious.

"They're my little brothers!"

"Then you also have to work hard, understand?"

Yuzhi heard that and couldn't help but smile and encourage, but in his mind he wondered what the girl's current relationship with Itachi was like.

He recalled that the two seemed to have known each other since childhood?

But after thinking it over, he thought that now they were probably only at the acquaintance stage.

After Itachi Uchiha joined Danzo, his personal time became scarce, and he attended school only via Shadow Clone Jutsu.

At school he was also very silent and taciturn, giving curt replies to anyone, and it was said that he was already preparing to graduate.

The road was still the same as before, but the circumstances there had undergone a complete upheaval.

"I will definitely work hard; from now on I'll protect them properly!"

Izumi didn't know what Yuzhi was thinking, and she nodded very seriously.

Seeing the girl's expression, Yuzhi smiled, stood up without further words, but his gaze lingered a bit longer on Kimimaro.

He couldn't help but wonder how the Takatori clan's bloodline power could be better integrated, and when Kimimaro had contracted his hereditary blood disease.

Takatori's power is probably less elusive than the Hyuga's; its essence lies in the body, so blood or tissue is sufficient.

Come to think of it, the Hyuga and Takatori are quite similar to the Uchiha Clan and Senju Clan.

One relies mainly on eyes, the other on the body; the biggest difference is probably that the Uchiha Clan and Senju Clan's powers stem from the divine fruit's aberrant energy.

"The Hyuga and Takatori count as the origins, right?"

Although it was just speculation, Yuzhi felt it wasn't far off, since the Kaguya he remembered was probably like that.

But Yuzhi wasn't in a hurry, or rather he didn't dare to be.

He dared to absorb Senju's power partly because of past lessons, and also because Byaku is a modified Senju Hashirama cell.

But no one has ever done that with Takatori; in the original work they were basically background lunatics.

If Kaguya hadn't used the technique "Co‑Kill Ash Bone", who would have thought they were so important?

"I'll wait until the Takatori clan is extinct, then I'll claim the reward, okay?"

Muttering to himself, Yuzhi smiled and said farewell to the three little guys.

Yuzhi wasn't quite sure what the Takatori clan's reward would be, but whatever it was, it was worth looking forward to.

Every jutsu has value; after all, in the ninja world's vast environment, even the strongest fear ambushes.

Whether it's the tragedy of Konoha's hidden kunai, or Madara Uchiha being betrayed by Senju Hashirama.

Even when Madara reached the Six Paths level, he was still outmaneuvered by Black Zetsu, who dug into his heart and had a good talk.

Ninjas are a bunch of fragile shells bearing immense power; a slight slip and they crash is just too normal.

"You value those two a lot?"

After Izumi happily led Kimimaro and Shiro away, Hikari curiously asked.

"Actually, three of them."

Yuzhi once again reached out and held Hikari's hand, then smiled and said.

"I see in all three of them a potential future where they become excellent ninjas."

"Huh, you can still see talent?"

Hikari laughed and shook her head, but her gaze swept again over the hand she was holding.

She wondered if she had become so accustomed to this overbearing guy's bullying that it felt natural.

How come she no longer even thought of refusing?

"Let's go, let's return."

Yuzhi didn't know what Hikari was thinking, and he smiled as he spoke.

"I still need to think about those energy matters, especially what you mentioned about how to store and seal them.

I don't want a mishap to send us back to a past era; that would be bad."

"If we go back, whatever you do, I'll do with you."

"Then we'd first check whether the era is suitable; if it is, we'd rescue the you from that era first."

"You really aren't worried about what future you will become?"

"I'd rather figure it out myself than have you sealed for a hundred years."

Yuzhi was still eloquent, and his words left Hikari speechless; in the end she could only smile, shake her head, and say no more.

But at that moment, Yuzhi suddenly teased, "If that's the case, maybe in the future I'll even have a great‑grand‑ma or something."

"You bastard"

Hikari froze for a moment, then laughed and cursed, but she wasn't angry and instead teased Yuzhi back.

"Then Yuzhi, be my grandson?"

"?"

Yuzhi was stunned; he suddenly realized he might one day get hit in the face by a boomerang.

"That evil Uchiha old ghost."

——

"Nagato, they're already here."

In a forest of the Land of Hot Springs, Konan spoke to Nagato beside her.

Hearing that, Nagato slightly opened his eyes, and in an instant his massive chakra surged.

At that moment, the previously closed-eyed Miyagan's body suddenly opened his eyes, and the power of the Rinnegan filled his entire being.

"Is it ready? How's the preparation for Kakudo now?"

Nagato whispered, and Miyagan's body quickly left the spot.

Jiaodu has already been arranged, but he told me that, unfortunately, there might be more people arriving here.

Xiao Nan was a bit worried; although there is a plan, she thought it would still be better to give a reminder.

"Never mind, everything will proceed according to our plan; there will be no problems."

Chang Men thought for a moment, then finally said seriously.

"Anyway, we are just doing what we have to do; whether we succeed or fail doesn't matter, and there's no need to worry about anything else."

"This time, Mi Yan will blossom with a different Hikaricai."

At this point, Chang Men paused briefly; having learned from the previous lesson, this time he altered the power that Mi Yan carries.

He stripped away the complications and placed only his strongest, world‑destroying power into Mi Yan's body.

"The current Mi Yan, he is the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Dao Pain that can end all suffering!"