Chapter 166

"The broken Indra's power?"

When Yuzhi saw the name, he couldn't help but be stunned, because the name sparked far too many fantasies in him.

This really made him sigh; even though the Rinnegan has already left Madara Uchiha's body, it is still a rare and valuable thing!

After all, for the Rinnegan to be brought forth, doesn't it require the powers of Indra and Asura to intertwine?

Thus, after Yuzhi completed the Nagato-related mission, gaining this power wasn't really that surprising!

Even if he had obtained Asura's power, it wouldn't be surprising, since the Rinnegan inherently possesses such power.

"But since Madara Uchiha is already dead, his Indra's power naturally departed and entered Sasuke's body, so the power I received is the broken one?"

Yuzhi couldn't help but think to himself that the term 'broken' is somewhat elusive, yet upon careful thought he could understand.

Chakra reincarnation itself is a form of consumption, and each reincarnated individual's death likely incurs even greater chakra loss.

Perhaps the earliest reincarnators even bore more pronounced traits of Indra and Asura.

By the time a thousand years have passed to the present, their chakra can only exert a silent, unnoticed influence, I suppose.

Of course, Yuzhi is unaware of all this, after all he is not a chakra reincarnate.

Most importantly, after acquiring this so-called 'broken Indra's power', he experienced no particular mental sensation.

What struck Yuzhi as both odd and inevitable was that this Indra's power began continuously approaching the power supplied by the White Absolute Cells inside him.

Although his mind was occupied with other chaotic thoughts, Yuzhi's eyes still turned toward Kakashi nearby.

With the Second Hokage's assistance, my eyes are quite impressive now; not only can they wield greater power, but also execute stronger eye techniques.

I should also properly prepare for the new bloodline limit, and continue the research on the 'Demon Sprout Technique'.

After all, the chakra in this world bears the true host's will.

Yuzhi nodded with a smile, saying that Kakashi had already changed under his guidance, and his fighting style had already begun to lean toward swordsmanship.

The Bloodline Net is absolutely a research project Yuzhi cannot afford to neglect; it truly concerns his future!

Speaking of that, Kakashi, how do your eyes feel now?

Beyond guiding and altering his own chakra, these 'broken Indra's power' also exhibit some other changes.

Um, Yuzhi, the Second Hokage is still... well, he's fine with me, and I'm doing it voluntarily.

That evil Senju old demon is truly unscrupulous, using you for experiments, really.

That's good, give it your all; we believe you can definitely become better.

Besides that, regarding potency, the 'broken Indra's power' not only reduces consumption but also further boosts eye technique power, which is entirely different from Yuzhi's Divine Direct Pi.

Gradually, these two powers began to tangle with each other, even merging together!

He suddenly realized something: the Fruit Power seemed to have accumulated a bit excessively!

Fortunately, none of those chaotic events occurred, and Yuzhi could let out a sigh of relief.

This directly provides an all‑round, permanent enhancement to eye techniques!

"Although the boost isn't that large, it can't compare to my eye techniques, but this was just obtained, and this power"

If it hadn't been confirmed repeatedly, and the system hadn't given a clear affirmation, they would worry that this Indra chakra harbored some ill intent.

"Becoming truly close to Indra, or rather metamorphosing into Indra's power?"

The other powers guided by the Fruit, he seems to have essentially collected them all; if this continues, he feels he might become 'Otsutsuki Kaguya the Second'!

The Eternal Eye can automatically restore visual stamina, and possessing White Absolute Cells makes his recovery faster, yet using eye techniques still incurs a certain consumption.

Although this process is extremely lengthy, Yuzhi can't help but feel a bit worried.

It also continuously draws in these 'broken Indra's power', and with the addition of Indra's power, the fusion speed has become considerably faster!

"One can only say it's because they are all powers derived from the Fruit, except for the Hyuga's Byakugan."

Moreover, the most important thing for him is that this 'broken Indra's power' appears to be triggering changes throughout his entire chakra.

Although he thinks this, he also knows one thing clearly: if he truly wishes to achieve 'Otsutsuki Kaguya the Second', he cannot halt the Bloodline Net.

Kakashi gave an awkward smile; he wouldn't dare denigrate Senju Fuguma as Yuzhi does.

However, there have been some notable changes in eye techniques, the first being reduced consumption.

Yuzhi doesn't know what other true Indra reincarnations are like, but he clearly senses something obvious.

The Tailed Beasts are considered Fruit Power, and Yuzhi has been collecting them as much as possible, sealing them within his Susanoo.

In a certain sense, Kakashi's augmentation is unimaginable!

"Indeed, that can save me a lot of effort."

This change seems like a kind of homogeneity, guiding his internal chakra to completely transform.

Even though the Eternal Eye state has already cut consumption significantly, now Yuzhi finds his own consumption reduced again, which is truly good news for him.

And now, that old Senju Fuguma has managed to solve Kakashi's chakra issue, and Kakashi at this moment has also mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Additionally, Yuzhi discovered that his 'fusion of four powers' is, for now, ambiguous whether it counts as 'Fruit Power' or 'Otsutsuki Kaguya' power.

Yuzhi sometimes wonders, if Kakashi retains the '50-50' attribute and combines with his current strength, this fellow might surpass his performance in the original story.

Yuzhi senses these changes within his body, and he appears somewhat odd.

Kakashi smiled and patted the back of his head, but quickly recovered.

First, naturally, the change stems from the eyes; Yuzhi can clearly sense that although his eyes have improved, there's no claim of accelerated enhancement.

"It's not Byakugan, but the Rinnegan?"

"Brilliant, brilliant."

"But in other aspects, this power's performance is slightly more impactful and noticeable."

"But speaking of it, Yuzhi, is there something you should also accelerate?"

"What matter?" Yuzhi asked curiously.

"My disciple," Kakashi shrugged: "As Hokage, your disciple holds great political significance; regardless, you must make a choice."

Yuzhi heard this and felt a slight headache; with the Shadow Guard he can act recklessly, all of them are people he knows.

But when it comes to disciples, he really can't act recklessly.

Even Tsunade from the original work seemed to have only taken Sakura, but don't forget she also has Jingi as a disciple.

Jingi is Kato Dan's niece; the Spirit Transformation Technique seems to be a secret art of the Kato clan, so in a sense Jingi can also be considered a clan ninja.

Add to that Sakura, who appears to be a descendant of the Senju Clan but is actually a commoner ninja; Tsunade also inadvertently revived her.

Naruto is rather special, but if you examine closely, Konoha Mar is half his disciple, after all the Rasengan was taught by Naruto.

And that adopted son named Kawaki also counts as a bridge between commoner and clan ninja.

Yuzhi has been Hokage for so long now, and not a single rumor has spread, which is indeed not very good.

"What a hassle."

Thinking of this, Yuzhi couldn't help shaking his head; Kakashi, seeing this, looked around left and right, then lowered his voice and said quietly.

"If it really doesn't work, have the teachers prepare a list for you, and you can pick the people you find pleasing from it."

Yuzhi was startled by this, could it really be done that way? —

"Nagato, have you seen the conditions given by Teacher Ziraiye?"

"I've already looked, but whether the Hokage side will approve is another matter."

Inside the Rain Country, Nagato and Konan whispered something in a room sealed with a soundproof barrier.

Ziraiye, representing Leaf Village and the Rain Country, had finished the talks; to cover the lie, Nagato could only control a person to complete the liaison with Ziraiye.

The final result was relatively good; Ziraiye seemed to sense something off, but said nothing further.

Moreover, based on the "quote" Ziraiye presented, Nagato could gauge how sincere Leaf Village's offer truly was, but

"Uchiha Haori, the Fifth Hokage, is too much!" Nagato said dissatisfied while sitting in place: "He actually wants the Rain Country to do this, what is he thinking?"

"That probably aligns more with Leaf Village's actual interests," Konan said, a bit embarrassed: "And it also serves the Rain Country's interests, but it's really a bit excessive."

Konan truly didn't want to speak ill of Yuzhi's side; after all she had read the agreement and naturally knew how generous Leaf Village's terms were.

But the problem is, Yuzhi, in their eyes, really isn't acting like a human!

First he let them "control themselves", then he suggested the Rain Country join the so‑called "Five Kage Alliance" for an "Underworld" operation.

At worst, he could stage a "one fish, two meals" scene, but the issue is Yuzhi never cared about the Rain Country's reputation!

Simply put, this move benefits the Rain Country in the short term, but over time the Rain Country will naturally be ostracized by other great ninja villages, even kicked out entirely.

The final outcome is that the Rain Country can only rely on the Leaf Village and has no other choices.

But that's exactly what Yuzhi wants; he has made it clear that he intends to swallow the Rain Country!

"That bastard really isn't human!"

Nagato couldn't hold back much, staging the Rain Country's "I kill myself" act again; he truly felt Yuzhi was too perverse and excessive.

"But some of his words aren't wrong; people of the Rain Country and the Land of Fire really aren't that different."

Konan also thought that way in her heart, but after a moment's thought she finally shook her head.

"Same people, same language, same culture, only the country differs, but in fact these nations were founded later.

Even for many, they have hardly any such concept; their lives are just about surviving, especially the small nations.

Uchiha Haori, though perverse and excessive, must be acknowledged as truly planning a gentle, non‑war approach to usher in peace."

The word peace holds a different meaning for them.

Even though they have now taken a different path, Yuzhi's words still struck their hearts.

Yuzhi told them: "Do not forget your original intention."

"I have an idea."

Nagato hesitated for a long while before finally speaking.

"Let's first conduct a survey, see the actual situation, and also see how their final construction turns out."

"Of course, I have another idea, which is…"

At this point, Nagato suddenly got stumped, because for a moment he didn't know how to continue, so he felt unable to speak.

Fortunately, Konan understood Nagato well and almost immediately grasped what he meant.

Miyane.

This is definitely the biggest obstacle Nagato now has to get past; after all Nagato "does not forget the original intention", but in fact he has already gone down a different path.

"Miyane will understand you, don't worry too much," Konan said softly to Nagato: "And it wouldn't be bad to consider Miyane's opinion later."

Honestly, Konan isn't really sure what Miyane thinks.

But Konan feels that at least Nagato's choices after Miyane's death should be understandable.

After all, no one can predict how some matters will develop; as for the Hokage's proposal and the real thing's actual intentions, those also trouble Konan even more.

Yuzhi might be a bit better; as Hokage his ideas and actions, even if Miyane finds them hard to accept, could still improve the Rain Country.

And because such a policy continues, making other places better as well, his likelihood of agreeing becomes high, even to the point of personally assisting.

But that "real thing"…

"What exactly are you thinking, and what kind of person are you?"

Konan felt a headache; she still trusts the "real thing" more, because over the years that person's help has continuously improved the Rain Country.

Moreover, it's this guy's method that gave them hope of reviving Miyane; Konan truly doesn't want to oppose this person.

Especially the power this guy possesses; even Konan, upon seeing it, felt it was shocking!

He doesn't have a Susanoo that sweeps everything away like Madara Uchiha and Yuzhi, but he can precisely, almost instantly, end a battle.

Three years ago, Nagato was almost directly taken out by him!

"Hmm, I understand."

While Konan was pondering, Nagato nodded, stared at Konan in silence for a moment, then finally asked.

"Are you worried about how that guy will view this matter?"

"Hmm, that guy is too dangerous, but he does owe us a favor, I…"

Xiaonan nodded, having no hidden thoughts about Nagato.

"Tell him directly."

Suddenly, Nagato spoke up directly.

"Observe his thoughts and reactions, then make some judgments based on that, but I think he probably won't react at all, maybe even support it."

"Hm?"

Xiaonan was somewhat bewildered; for a moment she didn't know what Nagato was thinking.

"The reason is simple: that guy is probably not of the same kind as the 'impostor'."

Nagato looked at Xiaonan seriously and spoke in a low voice.

"Their methods are completely different, and some of their ideas are entirely different as well; although he seems to support their approach, fundamentally there are still some differences."

"He gives me a feeling that's actually more dangerous, more unfathomable, and he has said that the result he wants is peace, so can I understand it as…"

"All he wants is world peace; as for how to achieve peace, how to maintain such peace, does he not care?"

Xiaonan suddenly realized something and immediately picked up Nagato's words, saying.

"Yeah, this guy has never dealt with the Akatsuki Organization's affairs, unlike that 'impostor' who always wants to interfere, even trying to slip people in himself."

"Moreover, he has never opposed our reviving Miyabi; even after we learned of it, he never showed any intention to oppose us."

"He even has many methods that could help us, as long as we can meet his demands."

"If we can't satisfy them, don't even think about it!"

Xiaonan hadn't finished speaking when Nagato rudely cut her off, and at that moment Nagato's fist was already hard.

Obviously Nagato hasn't forgotten that guy's words to Xiaonan, "I want you."

He might be able to find a way to agree and satisfy others, but Xiaonan is definitely not in that category, and she is certainly not something he would trade.

Even if that guy was joking, he would definitely not be pleased nor willing.

"Alright, we all know how someone like him could possibly do that?"

Xiaonan shook her head helplessly, but then she became serious again.

"However, his attitude is still important; I think we need to consider it seriously, but unfortunately contacting him is indeed somewhat difficult."

"Hm."

Nagato wasn't pleased inside, but he still nodded.

That genuine article truly appears and disappears like a phantom, doesn't really involve himself in other matters; finding him is indeed quite hard, and usually it's that guy who comes to the door himself.

"But this time he should appear, because Leaf Village and Rain Country have reached such an agreement, and he probably won't miss it."

"So we should first make some necessary preparations, and also get a grasp of the necessary matters."

"For example,"

Xiaonan seemed to think of something; she looked at Nagato with puzzlement, and Nagato simply nodded.

"Hmm, let's bring the Scorpions over, and also get a sense of the Sand Hidden Village's situation."

——

"I really didn't expect so many things to happen this time."

"But Fifth Hokage, such an important matter, you could actually discuss it with us…"

In an office of the Hokage Building in Leaf Village, all of Leaf Village's senior officials gathered.

Only the Third Hokage, Minato, and the others couldn't help glancing at Yuzhi, while Ziraiye sat awkwardly beside them.

Ziraiye had already returned from Rain Country; although he said he wanted to take it easy, after completing the mission he returned to Leaf Village immediately.

But Ziraiye never expected that after Yuzhi returned, he never mentioned any talk with the Akatsuki Organization, and even Minato and the others weren't quite clear about what Ziraiye had encountered.

After all, they were busy themselves; the issue of reputation, the arrangements of the great nations were all handled by them.

Yuzhi is the one who devises strategic plans; the rest of the matters are left entirely to them.

They didn't never complain that Yuzhi is different from other Hokages; rather, in terms of efficiency and results, this seemed far better than what they had at the time.

They seemed to understand what Yuzhi often said, "Each art has its specialty."

But this also made them a bit uneasy; is this truly what being a Hokage looks like…

But is this perhaps too easy?

Similarly, Ziraiye felt a bit uneasy, as if he were involved in some kind of whistleblowing…

"Actually, this isn't a big deal; Ziraiye has already explained it clearly, and I think you can understand my thoughts."

Yuzhi shrugged; he really had forgotten about it, but in his view it's nothing serious.

The only thing to watch might be Minato's attitude, but for now Minato doesn't seem to have any major reaction.

"I think I can understand."

Minato let out a slight sigh, but soon he said in a joking tone.

"Actually I didn't expect that the leader of the Akatsuki Organization would turn out to be a disciple of Teacher Ziraiye; that makes us brothers‑in‑arms, huh."

"And the Fifth Hokage's idea isn't wrong; in front of the village's interests, ninja grudges really aren't worth mentioning, and for Leaf Village's benefit we indeed need to make a choice."

"Hm, you could say you've seen through the nature of war."

Senju Heijian also nodded at this moment, then gave the Third Hokage a scornful glance, and then looked at Yuzhi with some irritation.

"But as the Fifth Hokage, you, with these temporarily unchanged positions, can be seen as a hard‑line enemy of Leaf Village speaking ill of my older brother; is that too much?"

"Isn't it just a good deed by your good disciple?"

Yuzhi looked at Senju Heijian with displeasure, pointed at Ziraiye and said.

"He already said that it was Danzo, together with Hanzō, who eliminated the former leader of the Akatsuki Organization, who was also Ziraiye's disciple; that's why they became like this."

Just say it—what kind of people have you produced as a teacher, and why are you constantly causing trouble for Leaf Village?

"You"

Senju Feijian was already being unreasonable, and being retorted by Yuzhi only made him even more upset, but he quickly turned his gaze back to the Third Hokage.

"Monkey, give me an explanation—why do you indulge Danzo so much?"

"Me"

The Third Hokage was also a bit numb; he truly didn't expect Danzo's trouble‑making ability to be so strong!

He has now figured out how Danzo's roots were eradicated, and also knows why that Akatsuki Organization came to attack Leaf Village.

All the emotions, everything, were troubles caused by Danzo, and the most fatal part is that the one taking the blame for Danzo became Mizukage; they have essentially buried themselves.

"Alright, it's too late to say anything now; Second Hokage, go back and reflect on yourself."

Yuzhi watched with keen interest, but he also knew that now "it's better not to speak anything that harms unity," so he regretfully interrupted.

Even so, he didn't forget to give the Second Hokage a dose of eye medicine; his words smoothly made Senju Feijian glare angrily.

But unfortunately it was useless; Yuzhi didn't even glance at him and continued speaking.

"Mizukage senior, actually you still have a grudge to settle. That mysterious Uchiha, though belonging to the Akatsuki Organization, holds a deep hatred toward Leaf Village.

He will probably choose to leave once he learns the Akatsuki Organization's decision, and then we naturally still have a chance to trouble him.

Moreover, the Akatsuki members aren't stupid; they know there are some people we can't easily let go.

As long as we keep deepening our influence over the Akatsuki Organization, especially by solidifying Rain Country, and make good use of the Ziraiye master‑apprentice relationship, many issues can be resolved."

"As if they'd definitely follow your script."

Senju Feijian opened with a hint of irritation, but deep down he fully agreed with Yuzhi's idea, so he continued.

"If we want them to obey, we must show them tangible benefits. Don't they want peace? Didn't those former Rain Country folks want to see Rain Country change?"

That means letting them see that the proposal brought back by that little brat Ziraiye satisfies them, and simultaneously launching other effective ninja village plans promptly.

Only by seeing this will they gradually soften and actively cooperate with us.

"Have we found the targets for the other villages?"

Yuzhi nodded, tilting his head to look at this evil Senju 'brat'.

"Besides that, how are our supporting works coming along—writers, screenwriters, and the movie portion?"

Cultural invasion is something Yuzhi will never stop; he is fully aware of the importance of public opinion.

And to aid Rain Country, beyond the obvious assistance, the cultural supporting industry must also accelerate, otherwise we can't achieve the effect Yuzhi desires.

"Already selected."

Even if Senju Feijian hides in the lab for a day, he constantly monitors these matters; he glared at the Third Hokage and then said.

"Tea Country and Whirlpool Country—both villages lack a ninja village; their actual controllers are their great lords, yet this is Leaf Village's traditional sphere of influence.

Using them as 'source' small nations is best, and compared to ninja, directly controlling their great lords costs less.

As for the writers, editors, etc., they've already been found; people from Nara are assisting, and they will produce works that satisfy us all.

But we still need to assess the actual effect; don't forget Mist Village also needs to see results."

"I naturally won't forget Mist Village's matter, and this issue is simple."

Yuzhi laughed; he hadn't expected Leaf Village to act so quickly, but such efficiency is naturally satisfying.

"Mist Village has its own village; they don't need us to help establish a village or train ninja, so our focus lies in public opinion.

Besides reconstruction it's propaganda, getting those writers to write more about 'Leaf ninja and Mist ninja rescuing the village,' even 'saving the ninja world' stories.

We give them positive, perhaps even tragic narratives, such as future missions where they 'sacrifice life to transmit information,' highlighting their traits.

Also we need to dramatize some of our battle camaraderie, but ultimately it's the Leaf ninja who saves everything."

"We need to have their image; if so, it indeed lets them better relate."

Ziraiye is essentially a writer; even if sales are a bit embarrassing to mention, overall he knows quite a lot.

"However, this still seems insufficient; after all, they fundamentally still harbor considerable hatred toward us.

Even if you said hatred is mobilized to wage war, after fighting for so many years, some things aren't so easily erased."

"Then just pass the buck, idiot."

Yuzhi rolled his eyes and immediately began.

"Coincidentally their Fifth Mizukage just ascended, so we can give him some extra influence."

"Don't you know how to write some reflective scripts, for example, on the battlefield where a Mist Village ninja and a Leaf Village ninja..."

To survive and deal with monsters, the two had to cooperate, gradually developing feelings, then began to discuss and reflect on war, eventually uncovering the nature of war.

It can depict Leaf's reluctant engagement, and show Mist Village's participation forced by a former Mizukage's order.

When the two exit the other dimension and return, though they have convictions, they cannot escape their village's orders, ultimately choosing to die at each other's hands.

Of course, it could also be written as a man and woman falling in love, the man dying at the woman's hands, and the pregnant woman passing on that will.

That perfectly matches the current situation of Mist Village, since they've started a peaceful path, right?"

"This"

Yuzhi's words left everyone present stunned, especially Ziraiye, whose mouth stayed wide open for a long time.

Zhishui, who hadn't spoken, and Hikari couldn't help but look at Yuzhi; Nara Riku's eyes flickered, and Zhuanqin Xiaochun and Mizuto Monen couldn't help swallowing.

This story might be a bit overused for Yuzhi, since he saw so many before his transmigration.

But for this world, it's rather subversive!

Zhishui and Hikari might only be drawn by the story, but others can imagine that once such a story is released, even as a film.

Then how great the impact on Mist Village would be, and how terrifying the impact on other ninja would be!

Moreover, movies in the ninja world have long existed, though the plots are so bland they're hard to criticize, yet they're still very popular.

If a movie were made from Yuzhi's narration, it would be unimaginable!

"I suddenly feel that if you were to write a book, I'm afraid I couldn't compare to you."

After a while, Ziraiye finally spoke with a hint of helplessness.

"This plot is good; presenting it to Mist Village might yield the best result."

Senju Clan Feijian, though eager to praise Yuzhi's boundless imagination, also clearly sees what impact and benefit this would bring to Leaf Village and Mist Village.

Moreover, it could let Leaf Village rake in a huge profit!

Yet he truly doesn't want to commend Yuzhi, after all that guy hasn't been very friendly to him.

"I'll immediately assign the best screenwriter to perfect the Hokage's story."

Nara Luku said nothing else and spoke at once, while Zhuan Qin Xiaochun and Mizuto Monen did not speak either.

"We'll immediately choose a production crew and select suitable actors."

"Remember to pick people from Mist Village and have them join."

Yuzhi gave a reminder, then spoke.

"These matters are now a trouble for everyone; thank you all for your effort."

"These are all things beneficial to our Leaf Village; we will all take them seriously. The Fifth Hokage need not be formal."

The Third Hokage finally stopped mentioning Danzo; he finally breathed a sigh of relief at the schemes and scripts Yuzhi presented.

However, there are still many matters today; after thinking, he spoke.

"Now that we understand why Madara Uchiha doesn't remove his mask, and why the Fourth Hokage sealed the memory,

but what Ziraiye said seems somewhat different from our current situation; I think we still need to study Ziraiye's data carefully."

Although Ziraiye didn't tell the toads of Myōki Mountain that he obtained a 'prophecy', after returning to Leaf Village and learning that Madara Uchiha appeared and stubbornly never removed his mask,

he probably grasped part of the reason, so after repeated deliberation, he ultimately omitted the fact that Tsunade is the Fifth Hokage, as well as some other information unfavorable to the current situation.

He finally voiced these matters, which naturally attracted considerable attention, since Ziraiye had already gone to verify the situation of the Akatsuki Organization's leader!

"This matter is indeed worth noting."

Yuzhi decisively nodded, then fixed his gaze on Senju Clan Feijian.

"Also the Second Hokage, from now on, don't keep probing into how others act; that seems impolite and unfriendly."

"After all, I really don't think he's afraid of us, and when facing him, I don't truly feel we have a guaranteed victory; that guy is terrifying."

"Can you say something else?"

Hikari and Zhishui heard this and instantly felt that familiar Yuzhi had returned.

The story Yuzhi just wrote indeed left them a bit perplexed.

"Hmph, rather than that, let's talk about your disciple's problem."

Senju Clan Feijian also hadn't expected such an outcome, and through Ziraiye's rhetoric, it seemed like another world.

However, he was too lazy to think further; this matter still requires more research, so he decisively changed the subject.

"Indeed, the Fifth Hokage truly should consider the disciple issue."

Mizumon also nodded, and while speaking he pulled out a roster, then said.

"This list contains people more suitable to become Hokage's disciples; Fifth Hokage, you may refer to it carefully.

Of course, if the Fifth Hokage has any other ideas, you may voice them."

"Yes, yes, yes, I understand."

Yuzhi sighed and nodded helplessly; others worrying more about the disciple matter than he does truly makes him a bit depressed.

Yet after thinking, he was too lazy to object, since in some sense this is indeed inevitable.

Flipping the scroll casually, Yuzhi glanced and immediately saw a rather interesting name.

"Hyuga. Seems a bit interesting."

—

Late at night, at Yuzhi's home.

Hikari watched Yuzhi constantly rummaging through clothes that looked like Obito's, she didn't mind but curiously asked about something else.

"What does your disciple think?"

"Why are you asking this question too?"

Yuzhi, who was matching the clothes, was startled by the remark, then laughed and asked.

"Although I don't want to ask too much, this seems like a major matter for Leaf Village."

Hikari tilted her head, looking at Yuzhi curiously.

"Moreover, your disciple, in a sense, is also my disciple, so I'm naturally curious."

"Of course, my disciple is yours."

Yuzhi smiled and nodded; that statement is absolutely correct.

"However, selecting qualified ones also requires serious consideration, since we must balance various selections and satisfy my personal preferences."

"This is not a simple task; if it were me, I could just pick within the Uchiha, as I'm more familiar with Uchiha children."

"Outside of that, I need to think more, but I already have one or two candidates to consider."

"Oh, who are they?"

Hikari asked curiously, even without certainty, being valued by Yuzhi is decent.

"Hyuga Hinata, or Hyuga Neji."

Yuzhi shrugged and laughed, saying that choosing Hinata is easy to understand, since courting the Hyuga clan has no downside.

"As for Neji, he's actually one of the most tragic characters in the Hokage's era."

"As the Hyuga clan's prodigy, he performed well early on, but the slow development of his Byakugan affected him later, making him a background player, and his death was inexplicably strange."

"Moreover, he is a member of a Hyuga branch family, genuinely yearning to break his destiny; however, Yuzhi is unsure whether he still holds that thought now."

After all, his father isn't dead; he was once Yuzhi's subordinate, and even now he still works in the Police Department.

Choosing him carries a hint of inheritance, but the crucial point is that he is from a branch family; Yuzhi's selection could send some unfavorable signals.

"Hyuga Neji? I think I recall he is the son of Hyuga Hissa, a branch family?"

Hikari heard Yuzhi's words and couldn't help but frown slightly; she still had some recollection of the people in the Police Department.

"Hmm, he's from a branch family, choosing him would be a bit troublesome, but I'm still weighing it."

Yuzhi nodded, and with a smile he began.

"As for the others, I'm still thinking it over; there are plenty of civilian ninjas, I could pick a valuable one, and beyond that there's one slot left that depends on the mood."

"You're still so casual."

Hikari couldn't help but find it a bit funny, but after watching Yuzhi finish preparing his clothes, she asked out of curiosity.

"Going to see those Akatsuki Organization people again?"

"Hmm, to handle some follow‑up matters, and I also intend to go to the Sand Village."

Yuzhi nodded, and he gave Hikari a light laugh.

"Whether it's reconnaissance or a direct raid, it's fine; after all, there are some things I need to retrieve."

All those years have passed, and Yuzhi also needs to see how his own reincarnation turned out.

Moreover, Yuzhi has been obsessing over the One‑Tail's chakra; he never had a chance before, but this time he won't let it slip away!

Once these matters are settled, Yuzhi can also turn his attention to the Moon.

Having waited all those years, Hikari should have advanced further as well.

"And the people on the Moon should be pretty much dead by now, right?"

As Yuzhi was making preparations, two silhouettes in the Land of Wind were walking slowly toward the Loulan Ruins.

The moonlight was misty, and when one of the figures raised his head, his face was laid bare at that moment—Itachi Uchiha!

"We're almost there, just ahead."