Chapter 367: The Three Sacred Sites

At this moment, Uchiha Jin’s face was filled with confusion.

He was truly stunned.

The Three Sacred Sites were indeed his next target, but Shikkotsu Forest needed no action—Katsuyu, that lazy slug, couldn’t care less about the ninja world’s chaos and had already pledged support to Konoha.

His not being surprised by Ryūchi Cave’s arrival was natural.

After all, the White Snake Sage wasn’t of Hagoromo’s lineage; over the years, she had remained independent, and now that his side had seized the upper hand, her swift submission was understandable.

Only Mount Myōboku’s arrival baffled him completely.

After all, those toads were Hagoromo’s lineage—what did they want by coming to him?

But.

Unopposed rule over the ninja world was a good thing for him, so after a brief pause, Uchiha Jin nodded and spoke directly.

“Bring in the leaders of the two Sacred Sites.”

“Also…”

“Send someone to the Senju territory to summon Katsuyu.”

“Since today’s guests are the summon beasts, let’s settle all three Sacred Sites at once.”

With Uchiha Jin’s words, the ANBU kneeling on one knee bowed and departed.

Moments later.

The White Snake Sage and the Three Snake Princesses, along with Mount Myōboku’s Shima and Fukasaku—even Katsuyu—arrived swiftly.

In an instant.

The entire Hokage’s office fell utterly silent.

The immortals of the Three Sacred Sites exchanged glances, yet none knew what to say.

After all, such a thing was extraordinarily rare!

In the past, the Three Sacred Sites held prestige—even the Hokage had no right to demand their personal presence.

Of course—except for Katsuyu of Shikkotsu Forest!

After all, Shikkotsu Forest had only one immortal; whoever summoned him had to come. But Ryūchi Cave and Mount Myōboku were entirely different.

The great immortals of these two Sacred Sites rarely left their sanctuaries.

At most, only minor underlings would appear—especially in Ryūchi Cave, where even the Three Snake Princesses never showed themselves; only Shinigami or Manshō could be summoned.

But today?

Aside from Mount Myōboku’s Great Toad Sage, the other two immortals had both come in person.

“Mount Myōboku is too arrogant, isn’t it?”

“Both I and Katsuyu came—why didn’t Gamabunta show up?”

“Sending Itachi two juniors? Are Itachi looking down on Konoha, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest?”

The White Snake Sage spoke first; though her tone was calm, it carried an icy chill.

And yet—

Katsuyu waved a tentacle: “I don’t mind. White Snake Sage, no need to worry about me.”

Uchiha Jin said nothing.

He too was curious about Mount Myōboku’s true situation, so he narrowed his eyes and stared directly at Fukasaku and Shima.

Fukasaku and Shima exchanged glances, then Fukasaku spoke first.

“Hokage, Great Katsuyu, Great White Snake Sage.”

“We apologize, but the Great Toad Sage cannot come.”

“He is Hagoromo’s summon beast—he has no autonomy. He is bound to stand with Hagoromo’s lineage.”

“This Immortal’s Seal is Mount Myōboku’s gift. We hope Konoha will accept it!”

With that,

Fukasaku wasted no words—he pulled out the Immortal’s Seal and placed it directly into Uchiha Jin’s hands.

In an instant, everyone froze.

Though Fukasaku offered no further explanation, all present understood.

Even Uchiha Jin was surprised. As a transmigrator, he had long sensed something off about Mount Myōboku and had considered countless possibilities—but never this one.

Well, well!

So Gamabunta was Hagoromo’s summon beast!

But upon reflection, it made sense.

Who says the great idle immortals of the Sacred Sites can’t be summon beasts?

Isn’t Katsuyu a summon beast too?

It’s just that ordinary people lack the power to summon her!

“So that’s how it is!”

“I accept Mount Myōboku’s gift. Welcome to Konoha. As long as Itachi live here in peace, I, Uchiha, swear that no one will ever discriminate against Itachi.”

“Of course.”

“After I eliminate Hagoromo, I will help Itachi reclaim Mount Myōboku—it will remain your toads’ domain.”

“But at the same time.”

“From now on, any Konoha ninja who meets the criteria may sign a summoning contract with Itachi.”

“The same applies to Ryūchi Cave and Shikkotsu Forest. As long as Itachi three Sacred Sites don’t provoke me, I have no interest in wiping Itachi out.”

“I’m not a murderer—I’m a man who loves peace!”

“Lastly, when I need your strength in the future, I hope Itachi three Sacred Sites won’t refuse.”

Uchiha Jin spoke slowly.

He had no intention of killing the Sacred Sites, nor did he seek to exterminate any clan.

In truth…

As long as they didn’t interfere with his rule, he had no interest in their affairs.

Especially now that the Hongmeng Tower had been activated—his future held boundless potential. His goals extended far beyond merely the ninja world. If the Sacred Sites agreed to serve him, he would surely need them one day.

Meanwhile,

With Uchiha Jin’s words, everyone present finally exhaled in relief.

Thank goodness!

Uchiha Jin wasn’t a murderer—he didn’t intend to slaughter them all. Their attitude toward him instantly softened and relaxed.

Especially Fukasaku and Shima!

Once, they had wanted to kill Uchiha Jin to avenge their little Jiraiya.

But now?

Now that they’d calmly reconsidered, it seemed they were the ones in the wrong.

After all, Uchiha Jin had never attacked Mount Myōboku—it was Mount Myōboku that had disliked him.

Thinking this, the two toads’ minds began to shift quietly.

“Um…”

“Since Mount Myōboku offered a gift, we of Ryūchi Cave cannot come empty-handed.”

“My summon scroll, along with those of the Three Snake Princesses, I now give to Konoha!”

“Anyone qualified to sign a summoning contract may summon us all—including me.”

With that,

the White Snake Sage pulled out her summon scroll. Seeing their ancestor act, the Three Snake Princesses immediately surrendered their own personal summon scrolls.

Uchiha Jin smiled faintly at the sight.

Good. Wise choice.

He accepted the scrolls with a smile and thanked the White Snake Sage.

It was no small thing!

At least from the original story, no one had ever summoned the White Snake Sage—not even the Three Snake Princesses.

Now that she offered them willingly, her sincerity was clear.

Finally,

even Great Katsuyu summoned a blade and spoke softly: “Since Mount Myōboku and Ryūchi Cave have offered gifts, I too shall present one on behalf of Shikkotsu Forest.”

“This blade isn’t Kusanagi—I don’t even know what it is.”

“It’s just… strangely unique.”

“Consider it today’s gift.”