Chapter 131: Nagato, Crumbles at a Single Touch! (Ten-Thousand-Word Chapter)

The next day, at Yuzhi's doorway.

"Thank you for your hospitality, I'll be leaving now."

Lin lowered her head, her face flushed, and spoke to Yuzhi and Hikari, then without waiting for a reply fled like a startled fawn.

She had actually wanted to run away last night, but out of courtesy she couldn't, and now she truly can't hold back.

"You're really shy; I clearly didn't do anything."

Yuzhi touched his head, forcing himself to stay calm as he spoke, but he felt a bit embarrassed, whereas Hikari truly couldn't hold back.

"How can you still say that?"

Hikari glared at Yuzhi viciously, then grabbed his clothing.

"Can't you, you guy, do something a person can do? When you go home, don't you sense whether anyone else is there?"

"Please, this is my home; if there were malice I'd feel it instantly, but I truly didn't detect any malice."

If she hadn't stared so intently and slapped this bastard's hand countless times, who knows what other nerves he'd show!

Regarding Yuzhi's behavior, Hikari thought calling him a 'beast' was still too cheap.

Yuzhi shook his head and told Hikari some of the ideas he had conceived while soaking in the hot spring with Ziraiye yesterday.

"Alright, since we're both getting engaged anyway, it's no big deal."

Yuzhi raised both hands to show his innocence, but the sight made Hikari even more unable to hold back.

"You know she's at home, so why do you…"

Then why can't Shadow Release combine with other attributes to create a 'bloodline elimination' that better suits Uchiha usage?

Hikari was stunned.

He grabbed Hikari, then used his back foot to close the door, after which Yuzhi led Hikari toward the house while speaking.

She stared dumbfounded at Yuzhi, wondering if she should have been let go in this situation, why it turned into setting up a soundproof barrier?

This evil Uchiha brat, what on earth is he thinking inside?

This sentence, in a sense, explains the meaning of 'Leaf', the will of fire, Wood Release and Fire Release; if they aren't combined, it just doesn't make sense.

Hikari's attention was indeed drawn; perhaps Yuzhi's excess made her feel that even mocking was pointless, or perhaps she thought saying anything wouldn't affect that guy.

Yuzhi nodded; Hikari truly understood him well—he indeed didn't intend to construct Shadow Release according to Madara's 'Shadow Release·Thunder Style'.

She had also awakened Wood Release, but she is currently absorbing and studying Wood Release materials, and her battles are few at present.

Instead of pondering useless things, it's better to hear what this guy is planning to concoct.

"Your idea is to build it based on the Wood Release we've awakened?"

"Yes, but not a direct copy."

"So, you intend to use Fire Release?"

If she truly tried to emulate Obito's 'Blind Gill Strike', she could achieve some effect.

Fire Release, as the Uchiha's strongest power, if not wielded effectively, Yuzhi feels it would betray his own status.

"Go ahead."

"Do you have thoughts on this technique?"

"Enough, let's not talk about this; I have something to discuss with you."

Perhaps feeling he was also overstepping, Yuzhi reached out, embraced Hikari, and comforted them.

"This time I have some new ideas; I think it's necessary to discuss this with you, unless you don't want to listen?"

"Of course you remember, that technique isn't ordinary in strength."

Hikari couldn't continue; last night the three of them had clearly collided, yet they also knew Lin would stay overnight in her room.

Moreover, ZhuZhang of the Senju Clan, using Light Release together with Water Release and Earth Release, fashioned a unique Wood Release that could bewilder Madara Uchiha even with the Nine‑Tails.

"But don't we have Amaterasu?"

Hikari's words left Yuzhi speechless.

"Do you remember when we dealt with that guy called DaYeMu, the Dust Release he used?"

"Why not?"

The use of Shadow Release indeed has many uncertainties, but Madara Uchiha has long provided them with examples.

"'Wherever leaves flutter, fire will burn, the fire's shadow illuminates the village, and causes new leaves to sprout.'"

And according to your line of thought, all you need is Shadow Release's power; isn't that the best?

"Next time such a situation arises, I'll set up a soundproof barrier."

Thus she didn't do anything, but that doesn't mean she doesn't understand what 'Wood Release' truly is.

Hikari immediately grasped Yuzhi's meaning, finding it rather interesting.

"Is Amaterasu not strong enough? Combining Amaterasu with Shadow Release, and pairing it with its more controllable traits than other Release techniques, wouldn't that realize your idea?"

If so, why would you go out of your way to acquire other useless abilities?

At this point, regardless, it would be right for Hikari to live with Lin, but Yuzhi, the lunatic, seemed suddenly more excited.

He didn't even let her struggle, pulling her into his own room, and last night held her so tightly she couldn't even move.

Hikari naturally wouldn't forget this; although it didn't truly harm them, the technique left a deep impression.

However, while Yuzhi was smug, Hikari suddenly asked curiously.

Yuzhi, still holding Hikari, walked back to the sofa and then seriously asked.

Is Amaterasu easier to control than other techniques?

You naturally have 'Earth Tool + Life', so you speak without a hitch, right?

But thinking carefully, for them, that does seem to be the case!

Amaterasu is a power guided by Mangekyou Sharingan, so its compatibility with Shadow Release should be the highest.

Besides that, Amaterasu's traits are also placed there, being the Mangekyou Sharingan's most offensively powerful technique, and its explosive power is entirely foreseeable.

In Mist Village, Yuzhi has already let its power be released, and it can definitely handle some of Yuzhi's concepts!

"Moreover, Amaterasu shouldn't be considered a simple flame, although it may conflict with my ideas.

But if I conduct the necessary trials and succeed, its power will only increase, and it might even let me gain more experience."

Thinking that, Yuzhi's eyes flashed with brilliance; after all, it's just a trial, nothing serious.

Amaterasu is also fire; it can fully draw on the experience of merging with the Scorch Release to devise some countermeasures, while also channeling ample Shadow Release into it.

Although uncertain whether "my pondering power" works in this world, Hikari truly opened a line of thought for him!

"Thought it through?" Looking at Yuzhi's expression, Hikari guessed Yuzhi's thoughts.

"I suppose so." Yuzhi smiled, "Thank you; this idea was truly unexpected, yet it does seem worth trying."

"Good then, you always say we should pool our ideas, don't you."

Hikari blinked, as if having forgotten that Yuzhi was still holding them, and a smile appeared on their face.

The idea of pooling ideas was indeed proposed by Yuzhi, especially evident during the clan council.

As long as it doesn't involve major directions—matters that Yuzhi has forcibly set a good route for—other issues require everyone to discuss, research, and even vote by raising hands.

That also amounts to handing a kind of power to everyone; how could that not make the clan members utterly devoted to him?

No matter how intense the attempts, clan members whose attempts fail will first think "Is it my problem?" rather than go insane and blame "the whole world".

"Besides that, there's another matter," Yuzhi said cheerfully, and straightforwardly mentioned the other issue as well.

"What matter?" Hikari blinked, also showing a hint of curiosity.

"In a few days, we'll go out and take a look."

"Where to?"

"The Rain Country, and while we're at it, meet a few lunatics."

—

"You really are wasting time; this kind of thing is meaningless."

"Perhaps, but there's no harm in checking."

In the Wind Country, Orochimaru and Xie hurriedly traversed the desert.

Since learning of some dragon vein information, he already believes it, but adhering to a "scientist" mindset, he still wants to verify.

Although the dragon vein has already been extracted, and according to his later findings, that chakra was taken by the "real goods".

But it should leave some traces, perhaps he can discover something!

Once confirmed, perhaps he can make a more accurate judgment.

"If they are a group, if the 'real goods' and that 'fake goods' aren't actually together, then"

Orochimaru lightly licked his lips; he wouldn't be bound by so‑called stereotypes.

Perhaps this does waste time, but all of it is valuable.

"Fine, do as you wish; I just hope you don't waste time."

Xie glanced at Orochimaru, and ultimately said nothing more.

Orochimaru gave a brisk smile, and he also affirmed Xie's words; his time is truly precious, after all his current affairs are quite many.

Whether it's Impure Earth Reincarnation, the fusion of Senju cells with Uchiha power, or training Xie and forging his own body transformation.

All in all, he found his time truly packed.

"Moreover, he still has to send Uchiha Haori to find Beiliu Hu, but what on earth makes Beiliu Hu so worth Haori's attention?"

He truly despised Beiliu Hu before, and now he still hasn't received any news.

Whether this guy is alive or dead is unknown, which drives Orochimaru quite crazy.

He can be considered a man of his word, though his "promise" stems from Haori's terrifying strength.

Nevertheless, he'll see this through; at least for now he doesn't feel capable of flipping the table.

Howling gale, the two sped across the desert, and before long they arrived at the high tower of Loulan!

At this moment Loulan is more dilapidated than before, as if its former glory has vanished.

Numerous houses sway on the brink of collapse in the sandstorm, and their survival seems already desperate.

"These people probably can't hold on; either move here or await death."

Xie and Orochimaru concealed their tracks, heading toward the tower that seals the dragon vein, and Xie spoke.

"But whether they survive is up to them; without the dragon vein they have no value, and Sand Hidden Village no longer cares about them."

"Indeed, we haven't encountered any trouble along the way; it's clear what Sand Hidden Village's attitude is."

Orochimaru nodded; with dragon vein power so great, Sand Hidden Village naturally wouldn't allow this group to leave.

They might even consider how to control them, taking the dragon vein for themselves; otherwise, how could there still be a Loulan Kingdom in the Wind Country?

But now, without value, who would still pay attention to them?

"We've arrived; this is it."

Pushing open the tower's great door, Xie calmly said,

"Although I've never sought the dragon vein's power, I'm still clear on this place's schematics and approximate location."

"Come, whatever trace you wish to find, I think this is the most suitable place for it."

"Indeed, this place truly is the most fitting."

Orochimaru's gaze was distant; the moment he stepped into the tower, he already sensed the lingering chakra aura inside!

This chakra is very similar to what he felt on those two mysterious individuals, especially the one who fought him.

Even though that mysterious aura is fragmented and complex, certain special chakra scents are hard to conceal.

Most importantly, the booming chakra they emitted upon leaving matches the aura here almost exactly.

Is that really so?

Orochimaru murmured, and afterwards he also found many traces of battle here.

These traces were extremely chaotic, showing no discernible pattern.

But he still keenly noticed that these traces were intermittent, as if the attack had stopped midway!

Seeing all this, Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips.

His inner premonition grew stronger and stronger——

They really don't seem to be on the same side—did I betray them, or does the Impure World Reincarnation have some backdoor?

——

Leaf Village, the Root base.

Shimura Danzo slowly sipped his tea.

Especially seeing that the Root base was once again bustling with people coming and going, he felt extremely satisfied.

How long has it been? How long did he wait for the Root to return to what it should be?

However, we still need to wait; although the Root has recovered, these people are still not enough.

Danzo had always believed that only when everyone in the Root was completely under his control could it be considered the true Root.

But the people in the Root now have not fully completed their 'taming'; they still have their own thoughts, which leaves Danzo somewhat dissatisfied.

However, it's good that they harbor deep hatred for Minato Namikaze and Sarutobi Hiruzen, while their loyalty to Orochimaru is profoundly deep.

And I have promised them that once they complete their training and master everything about the Root, I will grant them the right to seek revenge!

Revenge is the main theme of the Root now; to say that those left behind by Orochimaru are crazy would not be an exaggeration.

Their minds are filled only with this belief; even if they act on it against the Hokage, they will spare no effort!

But such fanatics are exactly to Danzo's taste; they have belief, they strike ruthlessly—if only that belief could become his own?

As for welcoming Orochimaru back in the future?

What a joke!

Orochimaru is a traitor ninja, and that will never change; Danzo cannot tolerate anyone who threatens his position.

However, the materials from Orochimaru's side cannot stop; we are still in a cooperative phase, my arm is getting better and better, and we must squeeze every bit of value from Orochimaru.

Besides Orochimaru, the Uchiha issue cannot be delayed; Itachi Uchiha is progressing quickly, but our intelligence within the Uchiha is still far insufficient.

As far as we know, Uchiha Haori has taken Uchiha Sasuke as an adopted son, aiming to control the entire Uchiha clan, and he seems to have designs on Itachi Uchiha's mother.

Thinking of this, Danzo couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

A mere brat, actually interested in a widow many years his senior—Danzo feels ashamed even thinking about it!

However, Danzo also admires Haori's scheming; to seize control of the Uchiha, he doesn't hesitate to do such things, and Danzo himself can't help but admire it.

A terrifying opponent, a shameless opponent—such a person must be dealt with, but unfortunately not yet.

Although there are lunatics outside coming to deal with them, to eliminate them we must also take care of the Hokage, otherwise future troubles will be endless!

But soon enough; I've waited so many years, I don't mind waiting a few more, as long as I achieve my goal, everything is worth it.

Danzo drained the tea in his cup, and at this moment he was full of anticipation and longing for the future.

Against Minato Namikaze, the suppressed rumors alone could crush him—whether the Nine-Tails incident or Orochimaru's defection, even if suppressed, these voices can slowly sow discord.

Moreover, the messy business of the Nine-Tails incident has long been ingrained in people's minds; what Danzo needs to do now is to let Orochimaru's affair also slowly etch itself into everyone's minds.

As long as we gather enough, then let that lunatic cooperate with Itachi and Yamato to destroy the Uchiha, we can deliver a fatal blow before they even react!

Hiruzen, you're old; Minato Namikaze, you deserve to die!

Danzo raged and roared in his heart, fantasizing, while behind him Itachi Uchiha unconsciously gazed.

The Three Tomoe Sharingan in his eye sockets slowly turned, and then he lowered his head, no longer looking at Danzo.

It's you who caused Lord Orochimaru to be captured and leave in injustice.

As for Itachi Uchiha at this moment, the only two people he holds the deepest grudge against are:

One is the one who constantly speaks of Leaf Village, whose heart is his own Danzo; the other is the one who killed his father and took his mother.

Even Uchiha Haori, who would strike his own brother!

In his heart, these two must die, even if he has to pay the price.

Annihilate the Root, annihilate the Uchiha—is this my destiny?

Itachi Uchiha whispered softly, his chakra aura growing darker and darker——

Haori knows, there are many lunatics in this world.

But what he doesn't know is that the number of lunatics in this world exceeds his imagination.

After tossing Shisui around and having him watch over village affairs, Haori then created a wood clone, taking Hikari with him as he left the Leaf Village.

I don't know if it's because of the frequency, but now Haori's dash out of the Leaf Village has become second nature.

In just a few breaths, he had already brought Hikari to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain!

Really, isn't it fine to stay in the village? What's there to target about that lunatic?

Hikari seems not to understand Haori's taste for mischief; that lunatic, if given the chance, should just be wiped out—saves him from jumping around all day.

She holds a grudge fiercely—whether it was Obito eavesdropping on her secrets early on, or later attacking Rin.

Hikari records each of these incidents one by one; if she ever gets the chance, she will surely strike back with a heavy blow!

Actually I also want to get rid of him, but this guy is just a cockroach—beating him is easy, but truly wanting to eliminate him is not easy.

Haori is actually also helpless; he doesn't not want to wipe out Obito.

Speaking of lethal power, when he uses his fourth-stage Susanoo, he could blow Obito away, ashes and all!

But Obito isn't a log; his escape ability can only be described as breathtaking.

Adding the White Absolute Cells, this guy truly achieves the point where he can't be killed in one strike—he can survive.

"Take it slow, strip away everything of this guy piece by piece, let him fall completely into hell; that will probably be more painful for him than killing him."

"Whatever you want; after all, that's just a hopping clown."

"Indeed, he truly is a clown."

"In the original work, Obito could succeed in his schemes mainly because of an intelligence gap, but now he has no advantage at all."

"If this guy isn't a clown, then who is?"

"The two changed clothes, and the next moment they vanished from the spot, while outside the space the pattering rain reached their ears."

"The heavy rain in Rain Country seemed endless, and the torrent streamed through the window frame into Xiao Nan's room."

"The moonlight was hazy, yet even in the deep night Xiao Nan was still handling Rain Country's affairs."

"Rain Country had too many headaches—resource allocation, personnel scheduling, and so on—all of which made Xiao Nan feel extremely troubled."

"Besides that, there were also a series of Akatsuki Organization matters, such as member recruitment."

"To know, up to now the Akatsuki Organization only had her, Changmen, and Orochimaru, Jiao, and Xie, so the personnel were pitifully few."

"'Continuing like this isn't a solution.'"

"Xiao Nan pondered, then her brows knit, and she quickly rose to look behind her."

"She saw a ripple in the space behind her, and in the next instant she saw two masked figures in black robes emerge from the space!"

"'It's you.'"

"Xiao Nan frowned; she hadn't expected that lunatic to show up in the middle of the night."

"But soon her complexion shifted slightly, because she suddenly sensed that these two were extraordinary!"

"One's aura can't be deceived; she again felt the sensation of that day in Sand Hide Village."

"That intense aura told her the two before her were definitely not the impostors!"

"'Long time no see.'"

"Yuzhi seemed to notice Xiao Nan's mood shift; he smiled lightly and replied breezily."

"'But it seems I'm untimely; you look quite busy.'"

"Those words sounded as if speaking to a friend, which made Hikari raise an eyebrow; she knew Yuzhi had run into this woman and Xie."

"But he didn't seem to have said that their relationship looked good?"

"'No, you're just in time!'"

"Xiao Nan blurted out subconsciously, then felt a bit rushed; there were too many matters in Rain Country."

"'I happen to have some questions for you; but before that, could you tell me what your purpose in coming here is?'"

"'Naturally, to see how you're doing, and I also have some things to ask.'"

"Yuzhi didn't answer directly, but asked curiously."

"'Don't forget, I'm still waiting for news from Sand Hide Village; the technique I need hasn't arrived yet.'"

"I see."

"Xiao Nan nodded in her mind; she now understood Yuzhi's purpose, and she had to admit the Self-born Reincarnation technique was indeed alluring."

"But Xiao Nan ultimately shook her head and began slowly."

"'Xie isn't in Rain Country; he's now with Orochimaru in Field Country. They're teammates now, but they seem engrossed in some research.'"

"Xiao Nan painstakingly recounted everything about Orochimaru and Xie during this period, from their assignments to their trip to Water Country."

"That meticulousness left Yuzhi a bit stunned."

"Although Yuzhi never hid his differences from Obito, Xiao Nan's demeanor seemed to have settled on something, which made Yuzhi rather uneasy."

"He indeed wants that effect, making Obito the clown in everyone's eyes, but isn't that too fast?"

"'Also, they ran into two mysterious Uchiha Clan members, whose extraordinary strength threw Mist Village into chaos."

"Moreover, their motives are unclear; they seem poised to attack the village. These dangerous villains—do you know who they are?'"

"While Yuzhi was pondering, Xiao Nan again stressed a point heavily before asking."

"Xiao Nan's question pulled Yuzhi back to reality, and the question made him somewhat embarrassed; Hikari was left speechless."

"You really asked the right person; the killer is right in front of you."

"'I know, but you'd better not ask about those guys; it's pointless.'"

"Yuzhi was embarrassed for a moment, then shook his head and changed the subject."

"'Seems I have no result this time; that's rather disappointing.'"

"'Perhaps you could do me another favor.'"

"Xiao Nan wouldn't let Yuzhi off that easily; such a rare encounter meant she had to give it a try!"

"Moreover, she wanted to see what caliber this genuine item truly has; that's also her assessment of the real thing before her."

"Although she had long thought it better to trust this person in front of her than that lunatic."

"'What's the problem?'"

"Yuzhi felt a bit down, wondering why he was inexplicably being used as a laborer."

"But after hearing Xiao Nan's question, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly."

"Does this kind of question still need to be asked of him?"

"Orochimaru almost became the Fourth Hokage, and Xie was the pre‑designated Fourth Wind Shadow; not asking these two 'Shadows' would be odd."

"But thinking carefully, he realized the two indeed weren't reliable, because that harmonious 'Snake‑Scorpion combo' would only sink into research."

"Managing a village or a country, they'd be better off not defecting!"

"'But that could also be an opportunity?'"

"Yuzhi could see that Xiao Nan still trusted him somewhat, after all his last performance in Wind Country wasn't bad."

"If he took this chance to tidy up Rain Country's situation a bit, it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing."

At least, once I become Hokage, many things will become incredibly convenient!

"I really didn't expect you to ask such a stupid question."

Thinking that, Yuzhi deliberately crossed his arms, and in a tone that treated them like an idiot, he quietly began to speak.

This attitude made Shounan frown, and before she could open her mouth to retort, Yuzhi directly continued speaking.

However, while speaking, both he and Hikari's gazes couldn't help but glance outside.

"The problems you face are fundamentally caused by yourselves; simply put, they're foolish."

I want to ask you a question: what do you actually want—just to play, or to make Rain Country better?

"This is my hometown."

Shounan didn't understand Yuzhi's meaning, but her reply was unusually firm.

"Is that so? But your actions seem as if you're going to destroy the hometown you claim."

Yuzhi let out a light laugh, casually found a spot to sit with Hikari, extended his hand to gently tap the table, and continued speaking.

"Let me ask you a question: Hanzo was able to kill Orochimaru, Ziraiye, and Tsunade back then; why didn't he act?"

"This..." Shounan stammered for a while, only to realize she couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing this, Yuzhi bluntly said, "Because he's not stupid, and you killed him, which is the stupidest—at least for now."

As soon as the words fell, both Yuzhi and Hikari could feel a chill breeze outside the window, yet Yuzhi seemed unaware and continued.

"He didn't kill because he knew Rain Country had reached its limit; the Legendary Sannin are Hokage's disciples. If he had destroyed Leaf Village and fled, what would the outcome be?"

"Annihilation." Though reluctant to admit it, Shounan still said.

"Yes, and it would be annihilated, divided among other great nations."

Yuzhi nodded, and calmly began.

"I have no intention of criticizing his later actions; his death may be just deserts, but he also lived up to Rain Country."

He was very clear about one thing: the village's interests are above all else; sometimes you need to fight for them, but other times you must compromise.

"But you haven't positioned yourselves correctly; by acting this way, how can you make Rain Country better?"

Yuzhi's words didn't sound complicated, yet they made Shounan clench her fist slightly.

That seemed different from what she had thought.

After hesitating, Shounan continued, "Sounds good in theory, so what do you say we should do now?"

"I'm not teaching you?"

Yuzhi retorted with a question, then shook his head.

"I ask you, where are Rain Country's strengths, and where are its weaknesses?"

This question once again left Shounan silent; Rain Country has many disadvantages, but also strengths.

"Tell me, with you like this, how can you still lead Rain Country?"

Yuzhi playfully shook his head, and under Hikari's slightly odd gaze, he sighed.

"Rain Country's disadvantage is like Wind Country's, only reversed: they suffer drought and cannot farm, while you have too much rain.

Moreover, Rain Country is surrounded by great powers, naturally facing a survival crisis; but thinking the other way, isn't that also a kind of advantage?"

"What kind of advantage is that?" Shounan was bewildered; this is basically...

"Your position is destined to become the object everyone fights for when the Ninja World War begins; so why not make good use of that?"

Yuzhi shook his head; he seemed to realize Shounan had never learned any geography.

"Directly declare neutrality, while simultaneously developing cooperation in various areas—for example, try to contact Wind Country to channel rainwater over, thereby gaining some money.

Or, for instance, try to reach out to Leaf Village, exchanging your mission share for Leaf Village's assistance, thereby achieving better development.

Personally, I recommend Leaf Village; no matter what, Leaf Village at least can produce better things."

Shounan frowned as she listened to Yuzhi, these ideas completely clashed with her thoughts, especially regarding Leaf Village.

Hanzo is dead, but Danzo hasn't died yet!

But she had to admit that the shift in perspective indeed allowed her to see many different things.

Now she seemed to understand why Yuzhi kept emphasizing the word 'compromise.'

For the village's development and interests, it seems that sometimes compromise is truly necessary.

"But this seems completely at odds with your plan, doesn't it?"

Although she thought the idea was good in her heart, Shounan remained especially cautious.

Just thinking that this guy doesn't even care about the resurrection technique makes it seem like he completely disregarded the possible consequences of reviving Miyabi.

For a moment, she felt that her question was truly pointless.

"My plan will succeed, after all the Ninja World needs a strong external force to act as a binder."

However, Yuzhi gave a gentle smile, continued tapping the table, and slowly began.

"As for whether you follow my suggestions, that's up to you; moreover, even if you do, you still need to conceal your identities.

Orochimaru and Scorpion—these two are destined to make many matters difficult to handle; you still can only hide in the shadows.

Moreover, wouldn't truly establishing a connection with Leaf Village be better for your search for Danzo?"

So it turns out you need to have a plan for this lunatic.

Shounan's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this, and Hikari, who had been silently listening beside her, also at this moment grasped some of Yuzhi's ideas.

The sentiment is to win over Rain Country on one hand while conveniently acting as a guide party to find that lunatic Danzo!

However, it was still Hikari's first time seeing Yuzhi like this—a confidence that effortlessly grasped a country's and village's strengths and weaknesses.

He then immediately offered solutions based on actual circumstances, completely unlike the 'yellow waste' person at home.

"But he really does keep the idea of 'destroying this world' in his heart."

She pursed her lips, suddenly thinking—should she start bringing this guy out more often in the future?

On a day off at home, someone touched her, truly touching and moving, although she didn't object.

"This is an external matter of the Rain Country; as for internal affairs, it's even simpler."

Yuzhi might not know Hikari's thoughts; he shrugged and continued speaking.

"As a superior, why do you insist on handling everything yourself? Haven't you heard the saying that each discipline has its own specialty?"

"Leave matters to the right people, just like a ninja assigning a mission; all you have to do is wait for them to give you a result."

"Of course, you also need to set up some rules and restraints so they don't go rogue, but that's far easier and simpler than you going rogue yourself."

"You"

Hearing the word "go rogue," Xiao Nan couldn't hold back; she felt as if she'd been scolded all night.

But at that moment, Yuzhi leisurely stood up and then stretched his body a bit.

"As for the issue of power distribution, I don't need to go into detail; you just need to have a basic idea."

"Now you place all the responsibility on yourself; the only way not to encounter problems would be the strangest."

"Let me ask you a question: you have four bananas to divide among five monkeys; how would you split them?"

"And what's your answer?"

Xiao Nan learned her lesson; she stopped answering and directly asked Yuzhi back.

"Simple—why should I distribute all four at once?"

But Yuzhi gave an answer that shocked her to the core.

"I'll eat three myself, leaving one for the monkeys to fight over, that's all."

"If they end up fighting, that's not my problem."

"Contradictions, you say? When top‑down contradictions become internal contradictions, just transform them and it's solved."

"So you need your own people to share the bananas with you. Within the Rain Country you have options, but I suggest you absorb those unlucky Loulan folks."

Yuzhi looked at the stunned Xiao Nan and continued.

Those people from Loulan are indeed exceptionally unlucky; they were already pressured by the Wind Country because of the dragon‑vein issue, yet they managed to survive.

Now their only value is gone, so the Wind Country will no longer support them and would rather see them die quickly so it can take over Loulan.

Yuzhi did this; he won't forget. He had considered how to handle it before, but now he sees an opportunity.

Bringing those people into the Rain Country is far better than letting them starve in the Wind Country.

"Those Loulan people? It seems you still have some humanity."

Xiao Nan fell silent for a moment upon hearing that, then her expression unexpectedly brightened.

Looking earnestly at Yuzhi, Xiao Nan suddenly gave him a slight bow and said sincerely,

"Although I can't fully agree with many of your ideas, I must admit you taught me a lesson and made me understand many things.

Perhaps killing Hanzō that early wasn't appropriate, but I think I can do it, and do it better. Thank you!"

"You don't need to thank me; I'm still waiting for 'Self‑Life Reincarnation' and looking forward to seeing your performance."

Yuzhi shook his head; suddenly his chakra faltered slightly, and his body began to warp.

"Moreover, after listening for a while, people are probably just waiting for it to end so they can do something else, so…"

As soon as the words fell, Yuzhi's figure vanished instantly, and Xiao Nan's complexion changed immediately.

She hadn't even had time to act when she was stunned to find she couldn't move her body!

Outside the window, Miyabi's body suddenly slammed into the glass as if incapacitated, and this made Xiao Nan instantly realize one thing—

In an underground room of the Rain Country, Nagato's eyes widened instantly, and a powerful repulsive force manifested.

But before him, a terrifying spatially twisted spiral ignored the repulsive force.

Accompanied by a Kunai, it gently landed on Nagato's neck, and Yuzhi's figure silently emerged from the space.

"Then, let the sparring begin, and by the way, let it end."

Even though Yuzhi has reflected countless times, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Obito's ability is truly awesome!

Seeing Nagato's expression reach its limit, Yuzhi chuckled lightly, then sheathed the Kunai, and the raging aura halted at that moment.

"You lost, Nagato."