Chapter 188: with translation of chapter title

Yuzhi taking on disciples is a major matter for the entire Leaf Village.

Hyuga Neji, this little guy, was extremely nervous that night, because there were far too many spectators.

Although he didn't know most of these people, he did know the Third Hokage and the Fourth Hokage!

Besides that, he could see his father, and even his uncle, showing respect, which meant that everyone present was a big shot.

The concept of important people had long been formed in Neji's mind; the main house folks were absolutely like important people to the branch family.

Even the main house, even his clan-leader uncle, had to be honest; doesn't this indicate that the people who came to watch have even higher status?

Besides, no wonder Bai and Kimimaro have always been so strong; turns out they are members of the Uchiha Clan.

During the ceremony, he also saw his classmates Bai and Kimimaro; these two guys have always been mysterious.

He only knew they were strong, but he didn't understand why they were so strong; now he seems to have figured it out.

Especially when he saw his future teacher, the Fifth Hokage, rubbing their heads while smiling at a sister beside them.

He also knew that sister; she was an upperclassman, a genius, and her name seemed to be Uchiha Sen.

Looking at their relationship, it seems Bai and Kimimaro are probably adopted by her family?

One can say, this night brought Neji a huge shock, but he also noticed something.

That is, his great-uncle's gaze toward them seemed to have subtly changed.

The problem Neji encountered, Yuzhi had already thought of it, but he simply didn't take it to heart.

How the Hyuga clan's actions will develop, Yuzhi just watched quietly; if these people really disappoint, there's nothing he can do.

Keeping just Neji is about enough for him.

As for teaching Neji, Yuzhi is also somewhat clueless, because strictly speaking he has never actually been a teacher.

"I made a mistake; back then I didn't climb up quickly enough, so I didn't become a squad-leading Jonin, which now gives me a headache even trying to teach disciples.,"

Yuzhi rubbed his chin; although saying that does have a bit of a 'not acting like a person' flavor, after all he is actually the youngest Kage in the entire ninja world!

Gaara has already been lured away by him to follow Nagato and play, so it's destined that Gaara will never surpass him in the future.

As for others, it's hard to say whether it's possible, but at least for now it seems there's no chance.

Moreover, Yuzhi himself is still the youngest 'Chief', so in his tumultuous life he has actually never taken on disciples.

"Forget it; anyway, Hyuga Hiza probably already knows this result, and I guess he'll personally teach, so I'll just have a look when I have time."

Teaching Neji actually doesn't require much effort either; the Hyuga clan has its own secret techniques, and what Yuzhi can give him are also things from the moon.

These things also need Neji to study and comprehend himself; Yuzhi can't do much more, especially since he himself is swamped.

"I really have a sharp tongue."

Every time he recalls having told Senju Tobirama that he wanted to revive Kakashi's father and the Third Hokage's wife, he feels like slapping himself.

At first he didn't realize the seriousness, but when Senju Tobirama told him and those two about it, he found the situation had become somewhat bad.

Although the Self Reincarnation technique had been taken out by Yuzhi and given to Senju Tobirama, the technique was actually seized by him personally, and he is still the Hokage.

For a secret technique of this level, just thinking about using it means you need to apply to Yuzhi; that's the rule!

The Third Hokage knew, but he kept suppressing his thoughts and didn't say anything.

As for Kakashi, he wasn't aware of all that, so upon hearing this proposal he was completely dumbfounded!

He knew Leaf Village had the Impure World Reincarnation technique, after all the Second Hokage was always running back and forth in front of him, so he'd gotten used to it.

But this time he heard that one could completely revive a person, which made him unable to hold back.

Smart as he is, he can naturally figure out that the Second Hokage didn't use it, but instead chose his father, which is probably also an experiment.

But he's already gotten used to it, after all his own Sharingan has always been considered as assisting Yuzhi and them in experiments, and he has also gained unimaginable benefits.

Now assisting them once more, to Kakashi it's not something hard to accept.

"Just really reviving the dead— is that reliable?"

Kakashi really couldn't help but vent his complaints, but since there's an opportunity he's still willing to try!

Kakashi being willing means Yuzhi is in trouble next, as he finds his time isn't really enough.

Originally he could go home to 'quit drinking', but now he has to accompany Senju Tobirama and them throughout, understanding the technique's progress and its various circumstances.

Especially since Yuzhi also proposed a 'not small, not big' suggestion, making it even harder for him to leave.

"Why don't we try using those white bodily tissues to research artificial prosthetics, so that more ninja who lost limbs could recover?"

"Huh?"

Yuzhi's proposal left Senju Tobirama stunned, and not just him—the Third Hokage and others too.

Using tissue that has been altered and possesses First Hokage cells— is that really appropriate?

But on second thought it seems not impossible; how much effect it can produce depends entirely on how many cells are injected, and if it's pitifully little, it's not a big problem.

Especially since those white tissues have excellent extensibility, if truly used as prosthetic material, perhaps it would be a very good choice!

With this idea, even if Senju Tobirama refuses, but with Tsunade's agreement, he really has no choice.

After all, Tsunade is different from him; as a medical ninja she wouldn't have so many reservations, and in the original story she had already made similar attempts, thereby helping Naruto recover his arm.

However, her willingness comes with a condition: those who use it must file a report and obtain their approval.

On this point, Yuzhi has nothing to object to.

Although the tissue used is from White Zetsu, after modification White Zetsu is truly cultivated from the cells of Senju Hashirama.

"Well, after preparing for so long, it's about time to start."

After being pressed by Senju Tobirama for over a month, Yuzhi felt it was time to act.

After all, Senju Tobirama's side had already told him everything was mostly ready, and thinking of this, Yuzhi had no choice but to go find Kakashi.

"No, I'll handle this myself; no need to go through all that trouble."

Under the dark moon and windy night, Kakashi looked embarrassed at Yuzhi holding a shovel, while Hikari beside him wore a strange expression.

What they're about to do isn't anything else—it's to dig up Kakashi's father's grave!

At that moment, Hikari couldn't help wondering whether this guy especially liked digging graves.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have been dug up by this pervert back then.

"It's fine, we're friends, right? Helping a friend is something I should do."

Yuzhi wore a smile, but for some reason, seeing that smile made Kakashi want to give him two punches, "bang bang."

Digging up my father's grave, what are you so happy about?

"Besides, Yuzhi, as Hokage you don't need to do everything yourself."

"It's fine, this kind of thing can't be told to Rin and them, right? Although I don't mind, but if we fail it would be too embarrassing."

Yuzhi shrugged indifferently, but he couldn't help glancing at Hikari beside him.

This guy Hikari is really smart; last time Rin suddenly appeared, forcing Yuzhi to stop, and she discovered the key point.

So she directly used her authority as "Hokage's wife" to pull Rin into their house.

Nominally it was said to be "protecting the Hokage's wife," but this excuse really embarrassed Rin, and Yuzhi was speechless to the extreme.

With your strength, do you still need protection?

Yuzhi was already busy, had no time at home, so every time he returned he could find Rin and Hikari together, which left him basically no chance.

Even if he got the chance, he had to be extremely careful, afraid of being discovered.

"But it's pretty exciting."

He silently thought, with Kakashi's uneasy mood, their group quickly arrived at the burial site of Qimu Shuomao.

But after arriving here, Kakashi suddenly remembered something, then somewhat embarrassingly scratched the back of his head.

"What's wrong?"

Yuzhi gave Kakashi a strange look, then curiously asked.

"Forgot to buy flowers."

Kakashi sighed, and his expression also became somewhat downcast.

"I don't know what's going on, I suddenly realized I haven't come here for a very long time, and I haven't gone to pay respects to Obito either."

"Under normal circumstances this shouldn't happen to me, although I guess if Obito knew he'd probably laugh and say something like there's no need to come."

"But his personality can't tolerate loneliness; he must really want to know what's going on in the human world, especially Rin."

Speaking of this, Kakashi suddenly paused, then gave Yuzhi a meaningful look before speaking in a teasing tone.

"But if he knew, he'd surely blow up, after all you've locked Rin up in your own house, right?"

"Cough cough cough cough cough, she went to protect Hikari."

Yuzhi froze for a moment, then embarrassingly coughed once, he glared fiercely at Hikari beside him, but Hikari completely unmoved rolled her eyes.

This made Yuzhi a bit awkward; he really hadn't done anything!

But after thinking, Yuzhi felt Kakashi should also know some things.

From Kakashi's current situation, it seems he has already walked out of Obito's shadow.

After all, Rin isn't dead, Minato and Kushina are also doing well, and he's surrounded by friends.

Although Obito is a regret for him, the story will eventually have a turning point; his long absence indicates this.

However, Yuzhi also couldn't help wondering whether it was Madara Uchiha's genjutsu from back then taking effect.

Back then Yuzhi could recognize that guy as Obito, but Kakashi and Rin, the two people who knew him best, became his biggest strangers.

If it were said that Kakashi and Rin weren't affected, Yuzhi would refuse to believe it no matter what.

Moreover, lasting this long and still taking effect subconsciously, Yuzhi could only admire the profundity of Madara Uchiha's genjutsu.

But this matter ultimately still needs to be faced; Kakashi's condition is fine now, and Yuzhi thinks it's also time to tell him.

"So you won't come looking for me later to revive Obito."

Yuzhi silently muttered that to himself, and at the same time felt he needed to take some supporting measures.

For example, arrange the "original Nine-Tails incident"?

"Find a time, when Kakashi is on a mission, to block him."

Having made up his mind, Yuzhi patted Kakashi on the shoulder, then took a shovel and walked toward Qimu Shuomao's grave.

Kakashi was still wondering how he could have forgotten Obito for so long, and why he hadn't come to sweep the grave for such a long time.

Not only him, but Rin too; this doesn't seem like a good thing.

"Or should I go apologize to him?"

Kakashi silently muttered that to himself, but soon he didn't dare say it out loud.

Because he stared agape as Yuzhi skillfully dug up his father's grave, that proficiency really made Kakashi wonder if Yuzhi had done this before.

"Ying, he"

Kakashi, feeling somewhat unable to hold back, glanced around, and after confirming there was really no one, he couldn't help but ask.

Qimu Shuomao chose suicide after bearing contempt, and although his burial place is still in the Leaf Village cemetery,

but it was placed in a very remote area, so remote that normally no one would ever come here.

In such an environment, Yuzhi's grave-digging went unnoticed by anyone.

"Don't ask me, I don't know."

Hikari immediately shook her head; she herself felt a bit embarrassed, after all she really knew some things.

She couldn't help but wonder if Yuzhi had some special hobby, like liking to dig up other people's graves.

So skilled, is this guy really okay?

"Alright, it's open."

Just as Hikari and Kakashi were both looking bewildered, Yuzhi's side suddenly spoke up.

Hearing that voice, the two immediately looked up, only to see Yuzhi skillfully flung the dirt aside, and he had even opened the coffin!

Good, he's dead thoroughly.

Yuzhi glanced at everything inside the coffin, then muttered softly, and as a result Hikari couldn't help laughing.

She shoved Yuzhi hard, while Kakashi didn't notice what the two spouses were saying at all, his eyes completely fixed on his father's remains.

After a while, he sighed, then deeply bowed, and only then took a piece of bone from inside and quickly sealed it.

He still knew some basic requirements of the Edo Tensei, so he also knew how to handle these things.

Since it's already done, let's head back.

Looking at Kakashi like that, Yuzhi lightly nodded, then placed one hand on his shoulder and with the other hand held Hikari.

Let's go, the Second Hokage is still waiting for us—we need to hurry.

——

Everyone ready?

In a basement of the Hokage building, when Yuzhi and the others appeared, Senju Feijian slightly raised his eyebrows.

Third Hokage, Shuǐmén, as well as Gāngshǒu and Ziraiye are all here; they're all curious about what everything done today will turn into.

Besides them, there are two death row prisoners; one sits quietly with his face covered, while the other continues to struggle.

Mm, already ready.

Yuzhi nodded, and Kakashi obediently took out a scroll.

First, let me clarify: this time is an experiment; I hope you make preparations.

Senju Feijian took the scroll, then continued speaking.

If the experiment succeeds, then everything's easy to discuss; if it fails, I hope you won't mind.

I understand.

Kakashi nodded; even if it's an experiment he can accept, but he still has a question.

Lord Second Hokage, if it fails, could you let my father retain the Edo Tensei state?

Senju Feijian runs around all day with Edo Tensei active, which also gave Kakashi some second thoughts.

He's already gotten used to it, so naturally he doesn't find it unacceptable.

If we can maintain this state, then not only his father, but also Obito, whom he just recalled.

Sure, but it depends on his personal choice.

Senju Feijian glanced at Yuzhi; seeing Yuzhi not speaking, he simply made a decision.

Even with subordinates present, Senju Feijian would still give Yuzhi some face.

Although this also concerns his own dignity, after all being contradicted by Yuzhi in front of his subordinates is really embarrassing!

As for the Third Hokage and them.

Everyone's a Kage, after all, it's still acceptable.

Then I'll begin.

Having said that, Senju Feijian's chakra condensed again, and then he directly formed seals with both hands.

Although he himself is an Edo Tensei, and moreover the worst kind of Edo Tensei state, this technique was invented by him.

During this time he's also been making necessary improvements to this technique; besides, Edo Tensei isn't a technique that especially demands chakra.

This is a technique similar to the Soul Summoning Technique; it finds souls through the dead's bodily tissue, and aside from requiring precision, it has no other chakra demands.

In the original, that kid Yàoshī Dòu could control tens of thousands of Edo Tensei at once, largely because the chakra consumption isn't large.

And he himself is also a medical ninja; his chakra control is naturally flawless, otherwise he probably couldn't even learn Sage Mode!

Is this the Edo Tensei?

When the formation of that soul summoning technique on the ground began to emit smoke, Hikari instantly felt that something was off.

Kakashi then silently gazed at everything before him, and Yuzhi at that moment directly activated his Sharingan.

As the creator of the technique, Senju Feijian, when he uses it, although it's uncertain whether it surpasses Orochimaru, it's definitely worth learning.

In an instant, countless sheets of paper began to cover the struggling death prisoner.

Both of those death prisoners were spies, and they caused quite a bit of trouble in Leaf Village.

After being caught they were originally slated for execution, but because of the resurrection technique they were stopped by Senju Feijian, which was a good use of resources.

Moreover, this guy's own strength was still decent, his abilities were fairly balanced, showing that Senju Feijian is rather particular when selecting people.

"After all, the power of Qi Mu Shuo Mao does not come from bloodline, but from his own cultivation."

Yuzhi touched his chin and muttered something silently to himself.

In Yuzhi's view, the best material for Impure Earth Reincarnation is the body of a white‑blooded elite.

As long as we use this guy's body, we could probably perfectly awaken 99.9% of the entire ninja world!

The remaining 0.1% would most likely be super‑abnormal ones like Madara Uchiha and Senju ZhuZhang.

After Senju ZhuZhang is awakened, he can't even use "True Number Senju", otherwise Yuzhi might have been able to see the "Ten‑Tails War Great Buddha"!

But unfortunately, that never happened.

"Ah!"

Just as Yuzhi was pondering, at that moment the death prisoner let out a mournful, harrowing scream, but the scream quickly faded away.

The filthy‑paper‑like shroud that had wrapped around him rapidly enveloped him, and his appearance began to undergo a massive transformation.

"Is this the Impure Earth Reincarnation?"

Hikari frowned, and whispered in Yuzhi's ear.

"Hmm."

Yuzhi nodded, and spoke seriously.

"A fine technique, though the price is still a life for a life, the actual effect is actually quite decent."

You see that evil Senju little devil, hasn't his condition always been fine?

Evil... Senju little devil?

Hikari was startled for a moment, then rolled his Byakugan, guessing you lifted your own backup, right?

Then aren't you marrying me?

Since that's the case, why are you still bullying me like this?

Hikari was a bit uneasy, but she was too lazy to get tangled in Yuzhi's messy thoughts; she frowned and continued to ask.

"What's the point of this, when the body is no longer yours, this kind of resurrection?"

"The advantage of Impure World Reincarnation is that after your soul overlays, the body also undergoes certain changes."

Yuzhi, having read the original work, naturally knew this, but more accurately, some preparations need to be made in advance.

"Although it can't be called comprehensive, the bloodline aspect won't cause problems. If you revive at this time, and the body you use has been prepared in advance..."

Then it can be said that you have completely come back to life by means of this body.

Although I know some people find it hard to accept, some bodies can be cultivated, for example... \"

Yuzhi blinked, quietly pointed at his own body, and Hikari instantly understood.

Having fought that mysterious person for so long, he naturally knew those white things seemed to have their own consciousness.

Moreover, Yuzhi had also said that those things were cultivated using Senju Clan ZhuZhang's cells, so...

"If you combine your own bloodline and Sharingan, using it as a backup body, then using Impure World Reincarnation, wouldn't that truly be possible?"

"Hmm, but you also have to use Self-Life Reincarnation to make it work."

Hikari murmured softly, and Yuzhi, upon hearing it, smiled and looked at her.

"Otherwise, there's no way to use it."

Use?

Hikari's eyebrows tightened instantly, that damned pervert.

While Yuzhi and the other were bantering beside each other, Kakashi quietly observed everything.

At this moment he furrowed his brows; although he had killed many people, this kind of situation was truly his first time seeing.

"Did father descend using this guy's body, then resurrect?"

Kakashi muttered to himself, and at that moment, the appearance of the death row prisoner before him had completely changed.

Accompanied by a wisp of smoke, a figure that Kakashi found extremely familiar silently appeared before him.

When Kakashi saw this person, his body began to tremble uncontrollably, and past memories rushed into his mind.

He had countless times imagined what it would be like to see his own father after death.

But at this moment, Kakashi's mind held only the most beautiful memories of his father.

"It seems it's completed."

Yuzhi, seeing this, couldn't help but whisper a line, but he also couldn't stop thinking of one thing.

He had watched enough of Impure World Reincarnation; using it would be no problem, so should he consider pulling off a big move?

"For example, awaken that guy."

The guy Yuzhi had in mind was none other than the real Madara Uchiha of this world!

Although Yuzhi impersonating Madara Uchiha was thrilling, and he had done many things, the subsequent issues still required serious consideration.

Madara Uchiha is powerful, an indisputable fact, and he is also an old unlucky bastard, which is beyond doubt.

He established the people who must be cautious in the ninja world: one is the Sand Hidden Village's Ye Cang, and the other is him!

Ye Cang, as a bloodline ninja and elite Jonin, being stabbed to death from behind with a Kunai is already disgraceful enough.

And Madara Uchiha.

"First he was backstabbed by Senju Clan ZhuZhang, then Black Zetsu ripped out his heart."

Being stabbed twice in a row, Madara Uchiha truly is unrivaled.

Although Madara Uchiha is somewhat mentally twisted, he can believe in the 'Moon Eye Project' despite any objective factors.

For instance, his older brother died, the Hokage position was lost, and he was deceived by a stone tablet.

Nevertheless, however it may be, one should not and cannot believe that 'Illusion can save the world'.

How is that different from Digital Life, and more importantly, Digital Life at least lives a full life; his method is to hang people on a tree while they're awake!

In the original work, after Kaguya was sealed by Naruto and Sasuke in the 'Heavenly Center', the half-body Madara did feel some regret.

Unfortunately, his regret came too late, and he died quite cleanly.

Now Yuzhi couldn't help but wonder, if a Madara Uchiha who knows the inside story appeared, what would the situation become?

"Although reviving Madara Uchiha via Impure World Reincarnation is difficult, after all Black Zetsu and the others know about Impure World Reincarnation, they would naturally keep his corpse bones safe."

The fact that the kid Tobi could find him, Yuzhi absolutely doesn't think it's an accident; the biggest possibility is that Black Zetsu discovered Obito had gone out of control, thus deliberately gave him to Tobi.

But lacking a corpse isn't without other ways; Madara Uchiha still left some things in this world!

"Nagato's Rinnegan."

Thinking of this, Yuzhi's eyes became slightly hazy, and he began to ponder how to awaken Madara and what to say after awakening him.

But at this moment he realized his own matters seemed to have multiplied again?

"Again needing to prepare to use Obito to attack Kakashi, and also to awaken the real Madara Uchiha, indeed..."

Yuzhi found it somewhat amusing, but at this moment Hatake Shokumao's eyes began to flicker slightly, and after a moment he opened his bewildered eyes.

Only at the instant his eyes opened, he quickly scanned the surroundings, and his eyes instantly became exceedingly sharp.

(End of Chapter)