From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 152 You're actually a pretty nice person.
The Land of Hot Springs is a country famous for its hot springs.

However, its geographical location is awkwardly situated between the two great powers of thunder and fire.

Looking at the map, the entire country resembles a long, narrow corridor, sandwiched between two enormous entities.

For this reason, in the last and the time before that, and even going back to the Warring States period, the Land of Tang, due to its strategic location, repeatedly became the battlefield when the two countries went to war.

Now that the two kingdoms of Rai and Ho are getting restless and war is imminent, merchants have almost all avoided the Kingdom of Tang.

Even the people of this country who have the means are moving away, leaving only a few poor people who are unable to migrate and remain in the country, maintaining a few scattered hot springs.

Wearing a straw hat and a black robe, Uchiha Munezuki looked at the desolate scene on both sides. He glanced at the entire street and saw that almost all the shops were closed. He clicked his tongue and felt a little regretful: "Hmm, I came at the wrong time. I was planning to experience the hot springs of the Land of Hot Springs."

Those Cloud Ninja and Konoha Anbu who were still searching for him within the Land of Lightning probably never imagined this.

The madman who just wreaked havoc in the Hidden Cloud Village and publicly beheaded the Third Raikage has actually come to the Land of Hot Springs and even plans to experience the 'hot spring' culture.

You should know that Konoha is in a real panic right now!
Danzo sent out wave after wave of people, trying to find the 'missing' Uchiha Munezuki before Kumogakure could.

The results of it?
The real culprit isn't in the Land of Lightning at all, but in the Land of Hot Water.

Finally, thanks to Uchiha Munetsuki's persistence, he actually found him a 'hot spring shop' with a century-old signboard.

Perhaps because of the war, there were hardly any customers in the shop.

The owner was simply dressed and looked quite old, but he was in good spirits. When he saw the guest arrive, he greeted him warmly.

Before long, Uchiha Muneki experienced the unique hot spring culture of the Land of Hot Springs.

The hot spring is steaming, with a perfect temperature, clear water, rich in minerals, and a faint smell of sulfur in the air.

Immersed in the liquid, Uchiha Muneki leaned against the side and comfortably closed his eyes: "As expected of a century-old establishment, the feeling is truly different."

"Lord Sogetsu~"

Just then, a green onion head popped out of the hot spring with a gurgling sound. Who else could it be but a White Zetsu?

Uchiha Munetsuki, enjoying the hot spring, didn't even bother to lift his eyelids: "What is it?"

"Lord Zongyue, a major incident has occurred in Konoha!" White Zetsu said urgently, "Hiruzen Sarutobi collapsed during a public speech and is suspected of being poisoned and is unconscious. He has appointed Danzo to temporarily assume the position of Hokage. That guy has joined forces with several clans and is putting pressure on Fugaku Uchiha, intending to betray you to Kumogaku!"

"So, Fugaku Uchiha gave in?"

Uchiha Muneki didn't seem surprised at all, and asked slowly without even raising his eyelids.

"You're not angry?"

Bai Jue blinked, not expecting this reaction.

"Why should I be angry?"

Uchiha Muneki half-opened his eyelids, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "Isn't this normal? With Uchiha Fugaku's personality, this day was bound to come sooner or later."

"Lord Zongyue, you didn't already know that Hiruzen Sarutobi would be poisoned and fall into a coma, and that you appointed Danzo as the acting Hokage, did you?"

Bai Zetsu looked at him suspiciously. He had brought such big news, but Uchiha Muneki wasn't surprised at all. It was strange no matter how you looked at it.

"you guess?"

Uchiha Muneki smiled slightly and did not answer it.

"I don't really understand, it feels too complicated." With White Zetsu's intelligence, he couldn't figure out the intricacies at all, and scratched his head as he said, "But, Lord Sogetsu, Danzo and Fugaku Uchiha have reached an agreement to hand you over to the Cloud Village to quell the Cloud Village's anger. In my opinion, you might as well not go back and just betray the village!"

"Why don't you go back?"

Uchiha Muneki smiled knowingly and said softly, "I not only want to go back, but I also want to return to Konoha as a savior when it is in the most danger."

"But even if we resolve the crisis this way, Danzo won't let you off the hook, will he?"

To this, White Zetsu was completely puzzled, tilting his head and asking, "Besides, with your current strength, why do you insist on staying in Konoha Village?"

"Because I still need Konoha Village."

Uchiha Munetsuki leaned against the edge, tilting his head back to enjoy the hot spring: "As for being targeted by Danzo afterwards, isn't that exactly what I wanted?"

He needed a suitable moment to 'take his final bow' and end this grand performance, so letting Danzo shine one last time was the perfect opportunity.

"Do you need me to cause him some trouble, Lord Zongyue?"

White Zetsu's loyalty is beyond question; it can perfectly infiltrate anywhere and act as Uchiha Muneki's 'eyes'.

"Heh, let's ignore him for now and let Danzo be happy for a while longer."

Uchiha Munetsuki, with his eyes closed, said, "Doesn't he like playing these games? He calls himself 'Root' in the shadows, so let him experience what it feels like to be betrayed by his ideals and abandoned by everyone."

"Then I'll continue keeping an eye on Danzo, Lord Munetsuki."

Seeing this, White Zetsu wisely submerged into the water and silently disappeared.

As time passed, Uchiha Munetsuki, who had taken a nap, felt quite refreshed. He slowly got up from the hot spring, put on his clothes, and went outside.

"How are you feeling, guest?"

The owner approached with a fawning smile, rubbing his hands together and saying cautiously, "Your meal has been prepared here. Please follow me."

Seeing the somewhat nervous expression on the boss's face, Uchiha Munetsuki, dressed in a moon-white kimono, put his hands in his sleeves, pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Alright, let's go take a look."

Following the owner to a room, we pushed open the door and found it filled with a sumptuous meal.

Uchiha Sogetsu sat at the table, gazing at the feast spread out before him with a half-smile. Beside him, an elderly man nervously rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "Boss, are you sure you can get such a huge meal for a few thousand taels? Is this some kind of rip-off?"

"How...how could this be, sir!"

The shop owner's face stiffened for a moment, but he quickly forced a smile: "You've misunderstood. We're about to go to war, and we haven't had any customers in a long time. I think you're a lucky person. Since the food is just sitting there anyway, I might as well serve it to you. This is a century-old shop, how could it be a shady business!"

"Oh, it's not a shady shop, then I'm relieved."

Uchiha Muneki suddenly realized, patted his chest, and breathed a sigh of relief: "What luck! You're really lucky. Well then, thank you for the hospitality, boss!"

Having said that, he was truly relieved and began to enjoy the feast before him.

"Hehe, please enjoy your meal, sir/madam~"

The boss gave a flattering bow, then slowly left the room, closing the door behind him.

As he closed the door, he slowly raised his head. The restraint and flattery on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a ferocious and crazed expression, his eyes gleaming with a cruel, bloodthirsty light.
"Hmph, you idiot, just eat! Eat some more, hee hee hee."

I'm posting two chapters together today~ Happy New Year everyone~ Mwah!
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