Chapter 160: and ===GLOSSARY===

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Translation: "It was completely normal for Senju Tobirama to have such a thought, because his older brother's feelings toward Madara Uchiha were truly beyond his comprehension."

Check: Senju Tobirama = Senju Clan + Tobirama. Since it's a personal name, we keep it as Tobirama in pinyin, so the name should be rendered as Senju Tobirama.

It was completely normal for Senju Tobirama to have such a thought, because his older brother's feelings toward Madara Uchiha were truly beyond his comprehension.

They were sworn mortal enemies of Madara Uchiha, yet what on earth did his older brother do?

Translation: "Obviously, they were once mortal enemies with Madara Uchiha, but what did his older brother do?"

He agreed, only to turn around and say he was willing to sacrifice himself for peace?

Translation: "He agreed, then turned around and said he was willing to sacrifice himself for peace?"

Is this really something a carbon‑based being could even imagine?

Translation: "Could something like that really be thought up by a carbon-based lifeform?"

When Madara Uchiha faced his own older brother, something seemed off—if his brother were to die, wouldn't that make him invincible?

Translation: "When Madara Uchiha encountered his older brother, he also seemed a bit off; if his older brother died, wouldn't he be invincible under heaven?"

Even if it was about saving face, at that moment he should have just watched his own older brother stab himself, right?

Translation: "Even for the sake of face, at that time he should have just watched his older brother stab himself?"

He figured that a single stab would most likely leave his older brother unharmed.

Translation: "Although he felt that stabbing his older brother would probably be fine."

After all, given his regenerative ability, even stabbing his heart with a kunai wouldn't necessarily kill him.

We need to parse: "After all, given his regenerative ability, even stabbing his heart with a kunai wouldn't necessarily kill him."

Even so, Madara Uchiha intervening to stop his own older brother was, to Senju Tobirama, quite a spectacular move.

Translation: "Even so, Madara Uchiha blocking his older brother's move seemed incredibly shocking to Senju Tobirama."

He really couldn't make sense of what these two were up to, especially since Konoha's leadership—his own older brother—actually intended to appoint Madara Uchiha as Hokage.

Translation: "He really couldn't understand what was going on between the two, especially when his older brother, upon founding the Leaf Village, actually intended to let Madara Uchiha become Hokage."

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Translation: "If this had happened in their father's time, wouldn't that be outright treason?"

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Translation: "Just as Senju Tobirama felt uneasy, Yuzhi suddenly spoke again."

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Translation: "I don't know if my Wood Release can meet the Second's standards."

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Translation: "And he, simply had no talent for Wood Release."

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Translation: "Therefore he abandoned that idea; who would have thought that an Uchiha would actually learn his Flying Thunder God, and moreover, he made him able to use Wood Release."

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Translation: "I pre‑etched the Flying Thunder God seal inside; wouldn't that make my use of Flying Thunder God more covert, while also allowing better coordination with Wood Release?"

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Translation: "If so, why can't I make some changes and try, for example like this."

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Translation: "Who would have thought that the Wood Release Yuzhi originally demanded to deal with those mysterious Uchiha would eventually become his own power?"

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Translation: "\"Not bad, but still needs more effort. \""

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Translation: "Being able to constantly know the enemy's direction, then placing a chakra mark on Wood Release, allows a silent, traceless direct strike on the enemy!"

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Translation: "This was a plan he had originally conceived for coordinating with his older brother, but his older brother was simply too strong, needing no Flying Thunder God at all."

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Translation: "The Second rambled on for half a day, while others had already grasped it three years ago; one could say Yuzhi's understanding of Wood Release is actually quite strong."

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Translation: "In fact, their idea is correct; in the original, Naruto and Sasuke can sense that behind them stand Indra and Asura."

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Translation: "Yuzhi's words made Hikari's mouth twitch; she became more convinced that Yuzhi was doing it on purpose, while the Third and Tsunade lowered their heads, daring not to say more."

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Translation: "\"Besides that, there seems to be another way to use it that could be considered. \""

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Translation: "Relying on Wood Release's barrier and wide coverage, it can both protect oneself and trap enemies, while also using Wood Release's special ability to form absolute perception of a 'domain'."

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Translation: "\"Second, how does this effect look? \""

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Translation: "Rather than the fake Wood Release used by the experimental subjects left behind by that damned bastard Danzo, who was still being 'trained' in the Anbu."

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Translation: "That guy Yuzhi only needed to inject a little to get this effect; perhaps because he truly had the influence of his older brother's chakra reincarnation, but this also shows just how effective those white things are!"

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Translation: "If these were used on Tsunade's body, she might even be able to unleash true Wood Release."

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Translation: "Senju Tobirama was truly stifled to the extreme; no matter how stifled he felt, he now couldn't voice any dissatisfaction."

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Translation: "\"What? \""

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Translation: "Over the long ages, other reincarnated people likely hinted at such things, which is why the ninja world came to have this idea and concept."

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Translation: "For example, his older brother's strongest skills are 'Flower Tree Realm Descent,' 'Wood Human Technique,' and 'Wood Dragon Technique,' although of course these are not his older brother's strongest techniques."

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Translation: "The idea of reincarnation holds considerable sway in the ninja world; for many, chakra reincarnation is not just a legend, they firmly believe it is real."

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Translation: "\"Huh?! \"" (maybe "Huh?!").

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Translation: "Senju Tobirama didn't react right away to Yuzhi's words, but the next moment his eyes widened."

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Your older brother, your older brother.

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Translation: "Can't you say something about yourself?"

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Translation: "My older brother's greatest power is 'Sage Art'; Sage Art combined with Wood Release is the most awe‑inspiring power."

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Translation: "\"I have seen some documents and also found this ability within the clan; it is the power used in conjunction with the tailed beasts. \""

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Translation: "\"My older brother once, relying on 'Sage Law: True Thousand Hands,' managed to defeat Madara Uchiha who had the Nine‑Tails! \""

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Translation: "\"This this is a good idea. \"" Actually maybe stutter: "This is a good idea." We'll translate: "\"This is a good idea. \""

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Translation: "Senju Tobirama raised his face, blank‑eyed, while Yuzhi had already formed seals with both hands."

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Translation: "Just as Senju Tobirama was lost in thought, Yuzhi suddenly looked at him with a sincere expression."

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Translation: "Just the thought of it made Senju Tobirama's mouth twitch uncontrollably."

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Translation: "After death, one goes to the Pure Land to rest; reincarnation naturally carries special power that can subtly influence a person's chakra."

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Translation: "Yuzhi felt a bit like complaining, but after rubbing his chin he suddenly spoke."

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Translation: "Damn, isn't this exactly one of his earlier ideas? Flying Thunder God combined with Wood Release can perfectly form a 'Wood Release–Flying Thunder God Domain'!"

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Translation: "Doesn't this mean that his original idea is about to be realized by this guy?"

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Translation: "He suddenly felt his breathing become a little difficult—how unfair heaven is!"

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Translation: "\"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique! \""

Accompanied by Yuzhi's low shout, in the next instant a giant of Wood Release sprang up from the ground, and amidst the violent shaking he appeared in the center of the training field!

Looking at the giant before him, Senju Tobirama had already become somewhat numb; he wasn't thinking about anything else.

Yuzhi is the Hokage; reviewing Wood Release material is nothing surprising, but what still horrified him was Yuzhi's talent—this bastard can now even use wooden humans?

He increasingly felt that this guy probably truly had his older brother's chakra, and he had also completely resolved himself; regardless of whether Tsunade was willing or not, he had to make her inject those solvents.

But he was even more curious about what Yuzhi actually wanted to do.

"Could it be..."

Suddenly, an idea appeared in his mind, as if responding to him; Yuzhi directly leapt onto the wooden human's head, and immediately black chakra appeared on his body.

"Since Susanoo can cooperate with the tailed beasts, then."

Yuzhi's voice kept echoing in the training field; in the next instant, the black chakra rapidly spread out, completely enveloping the entire wooden human.

Susanoo's silhouette began to appear, and at this moment the wooden human also underwent a change.

Under everyone's astonished gaze, the wooden human was covered with a thick layer of chakra armor, its form taking on the shape of Susanoo.

Moreover, a huge ninja sword appeared in its hand, filled with the aura of chakra brimming with life and destruction; at this moment they intertwined so harmoniously!

Hikari, seeing this scene, also had her eyes flicker with doubt; she was still the first to know that the Wood Release technique could cooperate with Susanoo like this.

As for Tsunade, the Third Hokage, and Jiraiya, they were completely dumbfounded at this moment; Senju Tobirama's face was even more grim, and he had actually guessed correctly.

At that very moment, Yuzhi's voice seemed somewhat ethereal, his voice coming from the head of that giant statue.

"Then why can't he cooperate with the wooden human?"

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A few days later, the sun shone brightly.

Outside Leaf Village, the two groups from Rock Village and Cloud Village stood there in silence; Ye Mu and the Fourth Raikage, looking at the world beyond Leaf Village, felt somewhat as if they had stepped into another era.

Not only them, the two jinchuriki, the wooden human, and the Five-Tailed jinchuriki were also like that.

Recalling the war, their capture, and subsequent imprisonment in Leaf Village, this experience could also be considered a disgrace in their lives.

What also made them quite indignant was that, during the time they were imprisoned, Leaf Village actually went and changed its Hokage.

And this Hokage was precisely the person they least wanted to see!

Rock Village wasn't defeated by Leaf Village, but by the Uchiha Clan; now Leaf Village's Hokage is Yuzhi—how can they feel at ease?

As for Cloud Village, needless to say, they were directly swept away by Yuzhi and his two companions; now that Yuzhi has become Hokage, can their spirits lift?

As for Ye Mu and the Fourth Raikage, they are thinking even more now, because the problems they face are also greater!

"Ye Mu, is what we felt a few days ago truly the power you spoke of?"

I don't know how long passed before the Fourth Raikage suddenly spoke up.

"Although I don't want to admit it, if nothing unexpected happens, it should be."

Ye Mu was in a bad mood, but he still nodded in response to this question.

"I have experienced that era; some things I naturally won't forget. Although I don't want to admit it, I fear my guess is not wrong."

The conversation between Ye Mu and the Fourth Raikage was very vague, giving people a feeling of being lost in a haze; yet none of the envoys who came together to Leaf Village dared to say a word.

A few days ago, Leaf Village burst forth with a powerful chakra surge; this strength truly made them all feel a sense of unease.

Although we don't know exactly what it is, that kind of power seems truly capable of easily disposing of them.

They couldn't help but wonder how Leaf Village had inexplicably become so strong.

"Tch, really an old immortal, actually living this long."

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Raikage's face darkened somewhat, and he involuntarily muttered a curse.

"The longer one lives, the more one knows; although I'm old, I can see clearly—it's better than some hotheaded youths who rush headlong into death without even knowing how they died."

Perhaps when Ye Mu and the Fourth Raikage were imprisoned together, they had exchanged too much trash talk; hearing this, he bluntly retorted.

"I heard you lost to a woman—how embarrassing; I thought you lost to Uchiha Haori, but it turns out you can't even beat a woman."

"Go ahead and try it then!"

The Fourth Raikage is no pushover either; he snorted coldly and spoke disdainfully.

"You old immortal, that crazy woman has strength not inferior to Uchiha Haori's, and moreover she's Uchiha Haori's wife!"

"What are you saying?"

No sooner had the Fourth Raikage finished speaking than the Leaf Village ninjas guarding them all around became displeased.

Hikari's popularity in Leaf Village is extremely high, certainly not weaker than Tsunade's back then!

After all, she not only is good-looking herself, but is also acclaimed as one of the new Legendary Sannin of Leaf Village, and moreover she defeated the Fourth Raikage, becoming the war goddess on the battlefield.

Although we don't know how many people sigh that she and Yuzhi got engaged early, but once they think of Yuzhi, everyone feels relieved.

Is it a family thing, or are they peers? Their not being together is somewhat against heaven and reason.

Moreover, the title of Hokage's wife indeed gives Hikari added merit.

Now, hearing that these defeated underlings dare call their beloved war goddess a crazy woman, how can they still tolerate it?

"Hurry up and get lost, a bunch of defeated underlings are spouting nonsense here—do you want Lord Minato and the Hokage to have to invite them back again?"

"You"

Upon hearing those Leaf Village ninjas' words, Ye Mu and the Fourth Raikage both looked grim, and the envoys behind them were gritting their teeth one by one.

But they dare not say another word; in some sense, they are all defeated underlings.

"Hmph."

After a while, Ye Mu snorted coldly, leading the way out first, while the Fourth Raikage fiercely stared at the prosperous Leaf Village before turning and leaving as well.

However, as they left, they exchanged a glance, seemingly seeing each other's thoughts.

And after they had put sufficient distance between them, in a hidden forest within the Land of Fire, the two groups met again!

"We can't continue like this; Leaf Village is now too strong."

Upon seeing the Fourth Raikage, Ye Mu spoke bluntly.

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- Kakashi

- Madara Uchiha

- Minato Namikaze

- Yuzhi

- Uchiha Haori

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At least when he faced Uchiha Ying, he had hardly any means to respond, and that mad old woman broke his hand, leaving him completely helpless.

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The Fourth Raikage's eyes flickered, and he harbored some personal thoughts about the proposal.

"Exactly, and it's not just our two families."

Ōno Ki nodded, his gaze appearing extremely solemn.

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His goal is to flatten the entire ninja world, leaving only a single voice—the voice of Leaf Village.

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Even if I don't want to admit it, I can't deny it—if it weren't for Senju Clan's ZhuZhang, our villages wouldn't exist.

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That issue, even the proud Fourth Raikage, upon hearing it, couldn't help but grip his only remaining arm.

He couldn't even overcome the mad old woman Uchiha Ying, let alone the even more insane Uchiha Haori; he feels he will have to face an even tougher challenge!

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If this fellow truly acts under the pretext of revenge, who could stop him, and who can assure what the aftermath will be?

"And even just our two families, I'm afraid that's far from sufficient."

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"We must also court other villages, because confronting the current Leaf Village cannot be easily achieved by the power of just one or two villages."

Only by having him besieged on all sides do we gain a chance, perhaps to confront him, even if not to defeat him.

At this point, Ōno Ki's expression turned somewhat bitter, but he still spoke resolutely.

"At least we can stall him, make him hesitant to act rashly; that's also a way to deal with them, and at least it leaves us a spark."

Ōno Ki's weighty words displeased the Fourth Raikage, leaving him with no other recourse.

After all, he has personally witnessed those dangers, yet now he is also wrestling with a particular issue.

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"Although Sand Village is an ally of Leaf Village, don't forget how the Third War broke out; as for Mist Village—"

Ōno Ki started out confident, but soon grew hesitant; Mist Village truly are a bunch of lunatics, and no one knows what they're thinking.

"Let's try it; perhaps a good result will follow."

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It's unclear whether he intended to deliberately provoke Senju Feijian, which is why he deliberately voiced some of his conjectures.

Moreover, he specifically showcased what is called "the difficulty of the wooden man"!

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Unsurprisingly, even the wooden man in Yuzhi's hands behaved exceptionally "obedient."

He did not turn into a "Uchiha Tree Person"; the Wood Release power did not go berserk, and he smoothly accomplished everything he set out to do.

Fortunately he remained fairly restrained; he didn't become reckless and spontaneously summon a "Flower Tree World Descends" or the like.

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Moreover, he even slightly adjusted the wooden man's size, unlike in the original where Senju Clan's ZhuZhang's wooden men grew to Susanoo's magnitude.

Yet even so it caused Senju Feijian some defensive breach; he truly couldn't restrain Yuzhi's antics!

Consequently, in the days that followed, Yuzhi, apart from timely 'injecting' solvent, barely saw Senju Feijian at all.

"You fellow, are you that idle?"

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What made her mouth twitch even more was that after she entered, the dark sect members instantly appeared one after another, gave the two of them a slight bow, then each lowered their heads and walked out.

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Especially when he saw Hikari's clenched fist, he couldn't help but speak at once.

"I didn't make them leave; they left because they trusted our strength and felt there was no need to stay here."

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Before Hikari could finish speaking, she realized Yuzhi had already clasped her in a tight embrace, prompting her to speak out anxiously.

What's there to be afraid of? Anyway, there's no one else left, so you might as well help me look over the handling opinions.

Yuzhi held Hikari tightly; Hikari is now basically a 'Hokage assistant', her status roughly similar to a secretary.

Yuzhi doesn't expect the secretary to work only when busy, but he also thought about having the secretary do nothing when free; how could he let Hikari get away?

"You bastard"

Hikari, helplessly enduring, opened her mouth to speak, but what made her helpless was that she realized she could only curse up to this point.

However, it's alright; Yuzhi seems quite honest this time. After making her sit sideways on his legs, he began earnestly examining the documents in his hand.

"After all, you are the Hokage's wife. Although I have the Third Hokage and his advisors, as well as Minato as the Hokage's aide, isn't it also good to discuss some matters with you?"

Yuzhi smiled as he looked and spoke, winking at Hikari.

"Moreover, in the future we want to make the whole world peaceful, but after peace, are we just going to ignore what comes after?"

Take the simplest example: Leaf Village's barbecue restaurant and those eateries—their establishment isn't just about the kitchen stuff.

From ingredients to processing, from seasonings to recipes, from transportation to storage, even to pots, pans, bowls, and various planting and breeding—all of these need to be involved.

"Since we've decided to do it, we should do it thoroughly and comprehensively, right?"

"You can't even cook rice well."

Although Hikari was still complaining about Yuzhi's taste in food, she now leaned her whole body into his embrace, and together they looked at the documents in his hand.

Yuzhi is already the Hokage; he could just peacefully oversee the Leaf Village side, but he still thinks of his own dream, and Hikari also wants to do something.

"If I can't cook well, it's not because of you; I just need to handle the other things properly."

Yuzhi laughed indifferently, then took out a document and said.

"Minato is still soft-hearted; although I proposed this, against such an enemy he doesn't need to be too soft-hearted."

The compensation from Cloud Village and Rock Village turned out to be merely some monetary compensation, plus a share of tasks from their neighboring Hot Water Country and Waterfall Country.

Perhaps only those ninja scrolls are somewhat interesting; the rest really amounts to nothing.

"Isn't that enough?" Hikari asked curiously: "I see Sarutobi Hizashi and them are quite satisfied."

"Being able to ceasefire with them is certainly satisfying, and getting these things they also think is not bad, but I think it's still not enough."

Yuzhi shook his head, pursed his lips, and said.

"In my view, this basically amounts to nothing; they're not some Star Ninja Village, and moreover Hot Water Country and Waterfall Country each have their own ninja villages."

Those two ninja villages will still stand behind them at this stage, so the task share we can obtain would still be much less.

Of course, these two small-country ninja villages can still be courted; even if Waterfall Country's ninja village has a tailed beast, it's still nothing, as long as they have self-awareness.

As small-country ninja villages, they generally have a fair amount of self-awareness; they are quite clear about their actual strength.

Therefore, aside from the leaders of the five great ninja villages being called 'Shadow', other ninja villages are generally referred to as 'ninja chief' or 'village head' and similar titles.

Of course, there are also some conceited folks who, thinking they have some power, overreach and call themselves 'Shadow'.

In Yuzhi's memory, it seems that the Star Hidden Village of Bear Country, which cultivates using meteorites, is like that.

However, that godforsaken place is truly desolate mountains and bad waters; living there still requires wearing a gas mask.

Even though they border Wind Country and Earth Country, to this day no one has directly taken them over.

After all, neither Wind Country nor Earth Country is stupid; they both find it not worth bothering with that village.

There's no way; a place this destitute, even a single campaign wouldn't recoup the war funds, so what's the point of fighting?

Regarding the Soup Country and the Waterfall Country, they should have the mindset that those who understand the times are outstanding.

Given that it's clear that mixing with Rock Village and Cloud Village leaves you hungry two meals out of three, is it really hard to mix with Leaf Village?

"Anyway, you already have an invasion plan for the small village; when the time comes you can just replace them."

Hikari recalled Yuzhi's actions toward the small-country ninja village; she even thought Minato might have softened, but didn't consider it a big deal.

"But money isn't what you're lacking right now; aren't you happy that they gave you money?"

"Take a look at this."

Yuzhi pulled out a document and handed it to Hikari; although Hikari was puzzled, she still took it, and Yuzhi smiled at that moment.

"I don't like Zhuan Qin Xiaochun and Shuitu Menyan, but I have to admit their efficiency is quite good."

Moreover, they also have a notable trait: when it comes to major matters, they prioritize Leaf Village's interests.

Of course, they also have their own personal ambitions; after becoming advisors, their family influence and wealth have both expanded.

Nevertheless, that's understandable; who doesn't have some personal ambitions? As long as they do what's required, I can continue to use them for now.

And now they have shown their worth; regarding the daimyo matter, they are even more proactive than us.

The daimyo has already explicitly rejected the Third Hokage's proposal; he thinks things are fine now, even if they could increase investment in Leaf Village, there are some things they don't want to overdo.

If it were the Third Hokage or even Minato in power, this matter would probably have passed, but now the Hokage is Yuzhi, and he just expressed his thoughts to everyone.

Now everyone inside longs to see what the final outcome will be; if the daimyo becomes an obstacle, don't blame them!

"If we deal with the daimyo, will we no longer lack money?"

Hikari nodded, and then she began to understand Yuzhi's meaning.

"Indeed, but your proposal came later; handling Rock Village and Cloud Village comes first, and Minato and the others have no issues."

"That's obvious; I'm just making a remark."

Yuzhi gave a casual smile, but just as he was about to continue explaining, he suddenly froze.

Then he formed a hand seal with one hand, and in an instant an orange chubby cat appeared before the two of them.

The orange cat looked at Yuzhi and Hikari, and immediately, flattering, extended its front paw and said, "Accept the favor, one thousand taels, meow!"

"You guys are still using this thing now?"

Hikari looked at the cat and her expression turned odd; this orange cat wasn't an ordinary kitten but a ninja cat, a traditional spirit‑summoning beast of the Uchiha Clan.

Yuzhi, to gather information about the moon, dispatched a police department squad to search for data.

For example, the origin of the Hyuga Clan, where the Hyuga first appeared, and so on.

He naturally wouldn't tell his subordinates his thoughts, and they merely guessed that Yuzhi was quite curious about the Hyuga Clan.

Therefore, even if they have some doubts they won't think much about it; they'll spare no effort in doing these things.

But for a long time they had no news to pass on, and they didn't expect any replies now.

"Can't help it, after so many years it's become a habit, I guess."

Yuzhi frowned, handed the orange cat a thousand taels, then took a scroll from the orange cat's hand.

"Still so greedy for money; after all these years nothing's changed."

Hikari couldn't help but make a snide remark, while the orange cat gave Hikari a strange look.

"Meow? That's odd. I sensed the contract mark on you too, but your contract is so old—seems to be centuries old, meow."

"If nothing's wrong, just leave quickly; don't get in the way here."

Yuzhi raised an eyebrow and spoke directly.

"Also, if nothing's the case, don't spout nonsense; beware, I might catch you and make soup!"

"Meow! Cat soup doesn't taste good!"

"What about barbecue?"

"Why don't you eat the dogs next door? They're the tasty ones!"

"Then why aren't you leaving?"

Yuzhi glared irritably at the greedy cat; although he also had a spiritual contract with a ninja cat, he hadn't expected this bunch of cats to be so money‑hungry.

He truly couldn't understand what these cats would do with money—buy themselves cat litter and cat food?

By comparison, he preferred the little fox that slept in his house, though that little fox also had a cat's temperament.

"You're truly a vile fellow."

The orange cat muttered displeasedly, then turned into smoke and vanished, while Hikari shook his head beside him.

"You are indeed vile."

"Enough, let's not talk about this. Let me see if there's any new information."

Yuzhi didn't mind; that chubby orange cat's sense of danger was sharp—if he truly had any malice, the cat wouldn't stay to waste a single word with him.

When Yuzhi opened the scroll and read it seriously, his complexion suddenly turned inexplicably pale.

"What's wrong?"

Hikari gave Yuzhi a puzzled look, then asked curiously, while Yuzhi's complexion grew even more inexplicable.

"Do you still remember where I found you?"

"I think so; that place is now called Autumn Moon Valley?"

"Hmm, the people I sent out just replied; after cross‑referencing the information they gathered, it seems the place I'm looking for is still there."

Autumn Moon Valley's burial grounds are definitely the most memorable thing for Yuzhi; he never dreamed that the Hyuga group's earliest appearance was also there!

Seeing it that way, Yuzhi will likely have to find a time to take Hikari and return to Autumn Moon Valley!

Knock, knock, knock—

At that moment, the Hokage's office door was suddenly knocked. —

"Sorry, sorry, I have no idea what you all are doing."

Inside a tea house in Leaf Village, Ziraiye looked at Yuzhi with an embarrassed face, but Yuzhi was unfazed.

His thoughts had already drifted to Autumn Moon Valley, and he was too lazy to argue with Ziraiye over these matters.

Of course, the squad he dispatched hadn't been recalled yet; he still needed them to keep gathering intel outside.

He needed more information to make a finer judgment, and he also planned to meet with Hyuga Sunlight, to see if he could extract more details.

But what exactly is happening over at Hyuga, Yuzhi still can't determine; after all, Hyuga's peculiarity is truly astonishing.

Undeniably, the "Caged Bird" can indeed protect the Byakugan, but that damned thing has also become a tool of the main family's rule, making the branch families want to kill them all!

Of course, from the perspective of the shadows, it's different.

The Hyuga branch families have become incredibly fierce from years of battle; how could Leaf Village not like such formidable strength?

But when powerful people want them to obey, the price often becomes higher, especially for a proud clan.

Thus, if one can control a few to dominate the many, who would refuse such a one‑time, all‑profit scheme?

Clearly, the main family's existence can satisfy this well, especially if their branches possess both strength and ability.

They can serve as the vanguard suicide squad and also as the rear‑guard death squad.

Such a useful yet unyielding existence—why help you? Just be a tool, right?

After all, past wars have all illustrated Yuzhi's conjecture.

"It's fine; I just finished handling the main business, and you, stop babbling…"

Yuzhi let out a sigh in his heart; he felt a bit sorry for the Hyuga branch families, but he hadn't decided what to do, and fortunately he gave up on thinking about it.

He turned his head, looked at Ziraiye, thought for a moment, then smiled and said.

"If I hear any nonsense rumors, whether it's the ANBU Prison or the Police Department Prison, you can pick either; it's the same as the Raikage and Tsuchikage's style, okay."

"You bastard, rest assured, I'm not interested in talking about…"

Ziraiye pursed his lips, then finally spoke.

"Alright, of course I believe you won't spout nonsense, just a reminder, after all that second‑generation Hokage is the most annoying."

Yuzhi smiled, then began to unabashedly 'criticize' Senju Clan Feijian; Ziraiye broke out in cold sweat upon hearing this, wondering if he should still be…

Fortunately, Yuzhi soon looked at him and, smiling, asked.

"Speaking of which, what brings you to find me?"

"The most annoying second‑generation Hokage you mentioned asked me to see if I could teach you the immortal technique, since now only I know it."

Ziraiye gave an awkward smile, and, seeing Yuzhi's unflinching expression, continued.

"So, are you touched, or have you been won over by this immortal's negligence, after all this is a highly important secret technique?"

Tch

Yuzhi disdainfully shook his head, thinking that this celestial technique stuff I already knew, and I learned it from your disciple.

No rush, we'll go later. Come to think of it, I've always been curious; given your personality, shouldn't you have run away long ago?

Or, when Orochimaru defected, you could have chased him down and captured Orochimaru. Why have you been staying obediently in Leaf Village all this time?

What, you want to kick me out? Let me tell you, I've earned merit for Leaf Village and shed blood for Leaf Village!

No one is trying to kick you out; I'm just curious what you're actually planning. The thing you asked me to do before was vague, I have no idea what you intend.

Although he knew Ziraiye was joking, hearing Ziraiye's words almost made him collapse.

But he still gave an explanation, though what interested him most were some of Ziraiye's ideas.

Naturally, he knew Ziraiye was looking for the so‑called Prophecy Child, but isn't the Prophecy Child Naruto? Normally that would be easy to find.

Why does he still act like a headless fly now?

This.

Ziraiye hesitated a bit, after all this is the Prophecy Child's secret, but recalling his three years of grand yet fruitless days.

He also thought he should cast a wide net; besides, Yuzhi is now Hokage, and the Police Force and ANBU are both under him, so he can obtain the most information.

Moreover, Yuzhi himself is an eye technique user, so he probably knows more than he does, right?

Actually, the reason I want you to help me is that I'm looking for someone.

Thinking of that, Ziraiye straightforwardly said.

But I have no concrete information; all I got was a prophecy.

A prophecy, you can handle it?

Yuzhi gave a malicious grin, and in a low voice he said.

Rather than believing in such a prophecy, it's better to believe you can change everything. I respect personal beliefs, as long as it's not a cult. Your thoughts?

You're the cult!

Ziraiye glared at Yuzhi in annoyance, then slowly spoke.

The prophecy I received is strange, probably related to eye techniques, which is why I asked you back then.

The prophecy says to find a person who possesses "eyes that transcend causality and the horizon, within the divine realm," and this person wears a Leaf Village forehead protector.

Unsurprisingly, he's within Leaf Village, but I really don't know who he is.

Eyes that transcend causality and the horizon, within the divine realm?

Yuzhi was a bit stunned when he heard that, because the phrase sounded familiar, but a moment later he realized something.

Damn it, aren't those Obito's eyes?

And aren't those his eyes?

What the heck, is that big toad crazy? How come the Prophecy Child isn't…

Wait, it actually seems…

Yuzhi stroked his chin; Naruto now is different from before, and the ninja world is also different from the original.

How about it, do you have any thoughts?

Ziraiye saw Yuzhi suddenly freeze, then he showed a relieved expression, and, out of curiosity, asked.

The clue you mentioned is actually quite simple.

Yuzhi snapped back to his senses, looking at Ziraiye oddly.

The clue is vague, but it contains a key piece of information: "Divine Realm."

What's wrong with that word?

"Divine Realm" denotes a space, an independent space, and traversing causality likely refers to its lethality, perhaps the lethal power of crossing space.

Seeing the bewildered Ziraiye, Yuzhi explained in a low voice.

A pair of eyes that can create an independent space and possess high‑intensity space‑penetrating lethality—don't you think that sounds like a person?

Sounds like a person, wait.

Under Yuzhi's explanation, Ziraiye suddenly thought of something.

Isn't Kakashi's eye ability about traversing space to directly eliminate enemies?

And that mysterious Uchiha isn't the one who can forge an independent space, making it difficult for others to attack him?

Especially since Kakashi said that that guy's eyes came from Obito, and Kakashi's eyes also came from Obito, so there's only one truth!

What? Obito Uchiha is the Prophecy Child?

????

Hold on, could the Prophecy Child already be dead?