Chapter 79: Our Ninja World Has Its Own Leg Play Year

Luo Jie scanned the crowd and saw that Deidara, Kakuzu, and Sasori glared angrily but said nothing in protest; he nodded in satisfaction.

“At least they have some self-awareness.”

“Alright, Itachi three will spend a few years eating prison meals at the Nanka River Grand Hotel, absorbing the Will of Fire, and strive to reform and start anew.”

Deidara, Kakuzu, and Sasori weren’t unwilling to speak—they simply couldn’t; their tongues had been silenced.

All they could do was vent their anger through furious stares.

Yet Luo Jie ignored their reactions entirely.

He didn’t release the psychic restraint; instead, he turned to Nagato and Konan.

These two founders of the Akatsuki had now led the rebellion, personally selling off their own members.

Countless sheets of white paper surged from Konan’s body, fluttering like snowflakes toward Deidara, Kakuzu, and Sasori.

In an instant, the white paper wrapped them tightly, layer upon layer, turning them into a branded mummy-style zongzi.

Then Nagato stepped forward and cast a sealing technique; black runes, like tadpoles, swiftly clung to the white paper enveloping the three.

Too bad it didn’t bear the Akatsuki’s bankruptcy clearance sale logo.

But with the sealing runes in place, even if Luo Jie released his psychic hold, the three could not move.

Luo Jie watched all this, a satisfied smile on his face.

He stepped forward and slapped Nagato’s shoulder firmly, his tone carrying a hint of approval:

“Kid, Itachi’ve got the right idea. Once Itachi’re reformed and start anew, I’ll assign Itachi a unit in the Anbu called the Akatsuki Team.”

“Itachi’ll be captain, and I’ll grant Itachi Hidden Leaf citizenship.”

“Captain Nagato, don’t let me down.”

Nagato stared at his former subordinates, now wrapped like parcels, and said nothing—only remained silent.

After all, even his own home was being turned into a Fifth Hokage theme park—what could he possibly do?

He could only silently accept his fate and aid the tyrant.

…

Several days later.

Sunlight once again fell upon the ruins of the Hidden Rain Village, scarred and broken.

The Hidden Leaf ninja arrived en masse for a team-building retreat.

The first to arrive was none other than Luo Jie’s esteemed father-in-law, Shikamaru Nara.

Shikamaru Nara was now the overall commander of the Anbu, with no shortage of talented subordinates.

He had not only recruited the vegetative Yamato but also absorbed many former Root ninja.

After his arrival, the Hidden Leaf Anbu fully controlled the Hidden Rain Village, awaiting the arrival of subsequent personnel for formal takeover.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya had already returned to the village with his two apprentices and the three Akatsuki “merchandise” he had sold off.

Luo Jie, accompanied by Sasuke Uchiha and Shikamaru Nara, stood atop the ruins of the Hidden Rain Village, speaking loudly.

His commanding figure stood out sharply.

Luo Jie pointed to the highest point of the Hidden Rain Village and said:

“Once reconstruction is complete, build a one-to-one replica of the Hokage Rock here.”

“And my Hokage Rock must be the tallest!”

Shikamaru Nara immediately pulled out a small notebook and wrote it down.

He looked less like the Anbu commander and more like a loyal scribe.

After finishing his notes, Shikamaru Nara asked cautiously: “Hokage-sama, should we notify the Daimyo regarding our occupation of the Land of Rain?”

Luo Jie replied: “That pig?”

“Why notify him?”

“The Daimyo should just indulge in pleasure—ninja handle the complicated matters.”

Shikamaru Nara quickly nodded and wrote: Daimyo is a pig.

After a moment’s thought, he remembered something else and spoke again:

“Hokage-sama, the Land of Rain lies at the border of the Land of Fire, Land of Earth, and Land of Wind—it’s a strategic must-have.”

“Should we send diplomatic notices to the Hidden Stone and Hidden Sand Villages to avoid provoking extreme reactions?”

After all, this directly affected the interests of two major ninja villages; a misstep could trigger a large-scale war.

Luo Jie frowned.

What? Worry about international outrage?

Luo Jie’s voice rose sharply: “The Hidden Sand Village is merely our puppet—dare they oppose us?”

“In a while, make every senior member of the Hidden Sand write ten articles praising the Hidden Leaf for eliminating the Akatsuki and ridding the ninja world of a menace.”

Here, Luo Jie paused slightly, a cold smirk crossing his face.

“As for the Hidden Stone Village—that old man, Obito, is nothing but a guard dog. I’ll capture him eventually.”

“By the way, spread the news that Obito secretly hired the Akatsuki—let him have his moment of infamy.”

Shikamaru Nara quickly nodded and wrote: Tsuchikage is a dog.

His expression was serious and earnest, as if recording an undeniable fact.

After giving his general orders, Luo Jie prepared to leave.

At this moment, Shikamaru Nara, who had been standing beside him, looked slightly nervous, hesitated, then finally gathered his courage.

“Hokage-sama, what are your thoughts on my daughter’s marriage?”

After all, this concerns his daughter’s lifelong future and the close alliance between the Nara clan and the Fifth Hokage.

Luo Jie turned to Shikamaru Nara and said firmly: “No problem. After her coming-of-age ceremony, we’ll marry.”

Hearing this, Shikamaru Nara felt as if he’d swallowed a calming pill—his heart burst with joy.

“Yes, Hokage-sama.”

He had long feared that this young, capable Hokage might be snatched away by another Hidden Leaf clan, especially the Aburame clan.

After all, the Aburame clan’s young mistress had once been Luo Jie’s comrade.

But now, hearing such a direct answer, the heavy stone in his chest finally lifted—he relaxed completely.

Yet Shikamaru Nara had no idea that just days earlier, Luo Jie had said the exact same thing to the Aburame clan chief.

And Luo Jie’s plans went far beyond this.

He intended to keep saying this same line to more people.

For instance, the guard dog Obito.

His granddaughter wasn’t bad either—she was on Luo Jie’s marriage list.

After all, she’s the famous Leg-Kage!

Our ninja world has its own leg play year.

…

Hidden Stone Village!

Unlike other ninja villages, the Hidden Stone Village was surrounded by mountains, boasting the strongest defenses.

Outsiders couldn’t enter; insiders couldn’t leave.

At this moment, the shortest Tsuchikage in the ninja world, Obito, hovered midair, scanning intelligence.

After all, altitude was lacking—technique made up for it.

As the ninja world’s longest-serving Kage, he had outlived the Third Hokage of the Hidden Leaf and become the sole surviving Third Kage—the true living fossil of the ninja world.

Yet Obito’s expression was far from pleasant.

“Unforgivable!!!”

Obito smashed his desk with one palm, revealing the contents of the intelligence report.

“Shocking! 70-Year-Old Man Secretly Meets Terrorist Group at Night—Reason Behind It Is Heartwarming!”

More to come tonight!!!

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(End of Chapter)