Chapter 733: Tobirama: See How Disciples Built Konoha

As chakra tightly connected, Orochimaru and the rogue ninja Orochimaru both saw each other's memories from birth to the present.

Orochimaru showed a surprised expression.

What surprised him was not the rogue ninja Orochimaru's defection, but that the rogue ninja Orochimaru's early life was completely identical to his, until the rise of Muyue, when their paths gradually diverged.

Cooperation with Muyue brought restrictions to Orochimaru, but also new possibilities.

The rogue ninja Orochimaru could only go down a dark path, ultimately heading toward defection.

Orochimaru guessed there would be many similarities, but he didn't expect it to be like this.

"In other words, apart from Muyue, there are no other differences between the two worlds?"

Orochimaru thought to himself.

He couldn't tell for now whether this was due to Muyue's uniqueness, or whether this uniqueness created Muyue.

Regardless, Muyue was special, far more special than the so-called Otsutsuki.

After all, Kaguya Otsutsuki existed in both worlds, but Hanabushi Muyue existed in only one.

"Your luck is much better than mine."

The rogue ninja Orochimaru commented.

Over thirty years of identical trajectories was enough to prove one thing: their talents and their essences were exactly the same.

It was simply because Orochimaru had Muyue on his side that he ultimately took a different path.

Muyue imposed restrictions on Orochimaru but also provided help. For Orochimaru, who sought immortality, the help outweighed the restrictions.

"Yeah, thanks for your experience."

Orochimaru didn't deny it, smiling faintly in gratitude.

His research level was no worse than that of the rogue ninja Orochimaru, but their different experiences had led to some divergence in their research content.

The rogue ninja Orochimaru had no taboos, researching whatever interested him. And since the rogue ninja Orochimaru had lived longer, he had more research time and far richer experience.

"And thank you for your experiences."

The rogue ninja Orochimaru chuckled.

In terms of research experience, he had indeed come out worse, gaining less than Orochimaru. But overall, he didn't think he had lost out.

Because he had seen another possibility of himself, another life.

"It seems both Lord Orochimarus have gained a lot. Can you tell me something about 'me'?"

Kabuto Yakushi asked with a look of curiosity.

After emerging from Izanami, Kabuto Yakushi had found himself again. So he rushed to the battlefield, hoping to help.

However, Madara Uchiha and Kaguya Otsutsuki were too strong, so he couldn't contribute much and just did little.

"Sorry, there's nothing about you in the memories."

The rogue ninja Orochimaru shook his head.

"Moreover, in the parallel world, your director did not return to Root."

"That's really great. Thank you both."

Kabuto Yakushi was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

If he hadn't entered Root, and Yakushi Nonō hadn't returned to Root, they wouldn't have been forced to kill each other due to Danzo Shimura's schemes.

For Kabuto Yakushi, that was the best news from the parallel world.

"Big brother Muyue, when are you all going back?"

After chatting with his friends for a while, Naruto asked Muyue.

Orochimaru and the others also looked at Muyue.

Muyue was both the one who mastered the ability to cross worlds and their leader, so when to return was naturally up to Muyue to decide.

"The fourteenth. Let's rest a few days before leaving."

Mu Yue thought for a moment and replied.

They weren't hired mercenaries; there was no need to go back immediately after the mission was completed.

"Staying for four more days? That's great! I'll treat Brother Mu Yue and everyone to Ichiraku Ramen."

Naruto said with a delighted smile.

He wasn't sure if they had Ichiraku Ramen on Mu Yue's side, but from a time perspective, even if Mu Yue's side had Ichiraku Ramen, the craftsmanship in this world would definitely be better.

After all, they've been making it for over ten more years.

"Leader Mu Yue, I'll have to leave the team temporarily to get something from the Land of Rivers."

Scorpion walked over to Mu Yue and said.

He had to go and claim the inheritance of the Impure World Scorpion.

"I'll also be leaving for a while."

Kakuzu also spoke up.

He had to find the money of the Impure World Kakuzu and then hand it over to a trustworthy person to have that person use it to set up a charitable foundation.

It was also a way to help "himself" finally do something meaningful for this world.

"I want to go see the Land of Rain in this world."

Nagato thought for a moment and said.

He planned to first accompany Scorpion to the Land of Rivers, which was on the way, and then go to the Land of Rain.

"You can go wherever you want, just be sure to gather in Loulan before the evening of the fourteenth."

Mu Yue replied.

For now, Celebi's power couldn't take so many people across different worlds; they would have to rely on the power of the Loulan Dragon Vein.

Everyone nodded, and those who had ideas or destinations immediately began to act.

Those without plans also started thinking about what to do in the parallel world for the next four days.

"Four days is quite a bit of time; I can use Shadow Clones to help those in need."

Obito thought to himself.

Although it was forcibly given to him by Six Paths Obito, he had ultimately accepted Six Paths Obito's eyes.

Six Paths Obito died to revive the Allied Shinobi Forces, unable to atone for his own sins, but Obito, who had received his deathbed gift, was still alive, and he felt he should do something for this ninja world.

Once, Six Paths Obito released the Nine-Tails, destroying many happy families—children lost their fathers, and parents had to bury their children.

Obito didn't have the power to erase the sorrow of all the victims, but he didn't want to do nothing.

If his actions could make some people a little happier, then it would count as contributing to a peaceful world.

"Where is your sword?"

Kakashi wanted to spar with his adult self in swordsmanship, when a question suddenly occurred to him: adult Kakashi didn't seem to have used White Fang during the battle.

"You mean 'White Fang'? It broke during the fight with the Iwa shinobi."

Adult Kakashi scratched his head and said apologetically.

That sword was not only a useful weapon but also a keepsake from his father, so adult Kakashi also regretted its loss.

Kakashi looked surprised; he hadn't expected that his adult self's White Fang had also broken.

"You didn't retrieve it?"

"The situation was too urgent at the time; there was no chance to do that."

Adult Kakashi said helplessly.

The whole team was hanging by a thread then; how could they have the mind to think about such things?

"So you gave up swordsmanship after that?"

"You could say it was one of the reasons."

Adult Kakashi sighed and replied.

At that time, he had acquired Obito with the Six Paths' Sharingan, compensating for the shortcomings of Chidori, and with the mindset of commemorating Obito with the Six Paths, he wanted to make more use of the Sharingan.

In the end, he walked the path of Sharingan Kakashi.

Kakashi thought for a moment, took out his White Fang longsword from the scroll, gathered natural energy to enter Lightning Breathing Sage Mode, and condensed a large amount of chakra on his finger to cut the longsword into two pieces.

"My 'White Fang' also broke once. Out of habit, I collected the broken blade fragments and reforged them into a katana.

I'm giving you this half. Whether you want to forge it into a short blade or keep it as a memento is up to you. I just hope this is the last time it breaks."

Kakashi handed half the blade to Adult Kakashi as he spoke.

After all, White Fang was his father's heirloom; even though Kakashi used Enma against strong enemies, he couldn't give away the entire White Fang.

"Thank you, I'll take good care of it."

Adult Kakashi took the blade and thanked him sincerely.

He could no longer specialize in swordsmanship like Kakashi, but he could practice a bit more, pick up the swordsmanship he had learned before, and use it as one of his combat methods.

Then Adult Kakashi carefully thought about what he could give in return to Kakashi.

"Can you use Raikiri?"

Adult Kakashi asked.

"Zzzzt!!"

Kakashi silently raised his hand, and a dazzling purple electric light appeared in his hand.

Sensing the Lightning Release emanating an aura of destruction, Adult Kakashi fell into contemplation again.

Kakashi was too dazzling; it seemed he lacked nothing. He couldn't possibly give him a signed copy of Jiraiya's Make-Out Paradise.

That would probably upgrade him from a good-for-nothing uncle to a perverted good-for-nothing uncle.

"If you want to repay me, just train with me."

Kakashi saw through Adult Kakashi's dilemma and spoke.

From his performance in the great war, he could tell that Adult Kakashi had been neglecting his training.

As his counterpart, he wanted to use this to stimulate Adult Kakashi's desire to train.

"Alright."

Adult Kakashi agreed, feeling somewhat emotional inwardly; "he" was too gentle.

"Younger 'me,' how about a battle where we work up a good sweat?"

Adult Might Guy eagerly challenged Might Guy.

Might Guy was young, but both his physique and taijutsu experience were formidable, making him an ideal opponent for Adult Might Guy.

"Such a young Guy-sensei."

Tenten, walking towards Might Guy and the others, exclaimed.

Thanks to Nara Shikaku's broadcast, even though she hadn't spoken to the parallel world's ninja, she knew something about them.

"They are my beloved students that I'm proud of. Would you like to test their skills?"

Adult Might Guy saw Tenten and Neji approaching and his eyes lit up as he said.

"Beloved students."

Might Guy looked at Tenten and Neji, stroked his chin and said:

"They do look very spirited, but why don't they wear combat suits like Rock Lee?"

Might Guy really liked Rock Lee; when Rock Lee in his world reached the appropriate age, he would definitely take him as a student.

"Besides Guy-sensei and Rock Lee, no one would like this kind of bodysuit."

Tenten couldn't help but tease.

She didn't mind bodysuits, but she absolutely would not accept that deathly green.

Neji didn’t speak, but the speechless expression on his face proved that he was on the same side as Tenten when it came to clothing aesthetics.

……

Logically speaking, after such a great war ended, there should have been some activities to commemorate the fallen ninja and the hard-won victory.

Because of Obito of the Six Paths’ Rinne Rebirth, although this battlefield was fierce, the Shinobi Alliance had no casualties, so mourning the dead was unnecessary.

As for celebrating the victory, after discussion the Five Kage thought there was no need to rush; everyone could first go home and rest before holding it.

After all, they had been fighting nonstop for nearly three days; everyone was exhausted.

On the way back to Konoha, Obito suddenly thought of a very important matter, so he walked up to Tobirama Senju and asked:

“Hey, Clone Uncle, your Shadow Clone has a big flaw. Do you have time to improve it?”

“What big flaw?”

Tobirama Senju asked with a puzzled expression.

Among the many ninjutsu he had developed, the Shadow Clone Technique was a very excellent one.

Not only was the learning threshold low, but it was also extremely practical.

“It’s the clone’s memories. When a Shadow Clone is dispelled, the memories flow directly back to the original. Can’t you add a restriction so the original can choose whether to receive them or not?”

Obito explained.

“What’s the point of that?”

Tobirama Senju was even more puzzled.

When he originally developed the Shadow Clone Technique, he wanted to use Shadow Clones for intelligence work, thereby reducing ninja casualty rates.

“What if a Shadow Clone holds a grudge against the original, creates more Shadow Clones to do exam papers, and then occasionally dispels one? Wouldn’t that be a terrible suffering?”

Obito said with a serious expression.

Tobirama Senju: …

Is this still the language of the Land of Fire? He couldn’t quite understand it. A Shadow Clone holding a grudge against its original? A Shadow Clone creating more Shadow Clones to do exam papers as revenge?

Looking at Obito’s earnest expression, Tobirama Senju wondered if his judgment of people was not as accurate as he thought.

“I suggest adding another function: that Shadow Clones are absolutely loyal to the original.”

Naruto interjected.

Tobirama Senju looked at Naruto with a face full of question marks. Isn’t that a built-in effect of Shadow Clones? After all, a Shadow Clone is a consciousness divided from the original; it can’t possibly think of harming ‘itself’.

“Brother Naruto, you’re absolutely right.”

Obito agreed.

“Brother Obito, your suggestion is pretty good too.”

Naruto grinned and gave Obito a thumbs up.

“It’s very difficult, and not very useful.”

Tobirama Senju finally answered seriously.

Hearing that, Obito and Naruto were both a little disappointed.

“How nostalgic. I never thought I’d return to Konoha in this way again.”

As they got closer and closer to Konoha, Hashirama Senju looked at the familiar scenery around him and couldn’t help showing a nostalgic expression.

Back then, he and Madara Uchiha had carefully selected the final location for Konoha.

“Yes.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi also sighed a little.

When he was alive, he couldn’t retire smoothly; now that he’s dead, he bizarrely gets to enjoy retirement.

Although he was already sixty-nine years old, if he took good care of himself, he should be able to live another ten or twenty years.

Hearing his older brother’s and his disciple’s reflections, Tobirama Senju couldn’t help but curl his lips into a slight smile.

Returning to Konoha as a living person once again, he was also very happy in his heart.

Now, what Senju Tobirama is most curious about is how Konoha has developed, and whether it is still the most prosperous village.

What did those disciples he saved at the cost of his life do for Konoha? Did they become qualified leaders as he had hoped?

"Am I seeing this right? Lord First Hokage, Lord Second Hokage, Lord Third Hokage, Lord Fourth Hokage, Lord Fourth..."

The Konoha ninja guarding the gate looked at the six people at the forefront of the Konoha ninja force and couldn't help but show an expression of surprise.

Looking at the somewhat unfamiliar Konoha gate, Senju Tobirama revealed a faint smile.

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