From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 3 The Troubles of Teenagers
The next day, early in the morning.

After having breakfast, Zongyue tidied up and prepared to go find the Third Hokage.

"Good morning, Brother Zongyue."

As soon as Zongyue stepped out of the room, she bumped into someone.

Looking down, I saw a child who looked to be about ten years old, with short, messy black hair like a hedgehog, and wearing goggles that covered half of his face.

As a qualified time traveler, he naturally knew a bit about the plot.

The slightly naive and innocent child in front of you is none other than the future greatest villain in the ninja world, and a well-known pure love enthusiast in the anime world, who single-handedly created the Fourth Shinobi World War—Uchiha Obito!

"Oh, it's Obito. What brings you here so early?" Zong Yue asked gently, her eyes calm as she reached out and ruffled the boy's hair.

Upon hearing this, Obito blushed slightly and stammered, "Uh, I'd like to experience...wish fulfillment."

"Oh? My treatment isn't cheap."

Zong Yue raised an eyebrow, intrigued: "Even the lowest-tier trial version requires at least 50,000 taels. Do you have that much?"

"Of course! Don't underestimate me, Brother Zongyue." Obito proudly raised his head and grabbed a handful of large-denomination banknotes from his pocket: "This is the fifty thousand taels I earned from completing a mission!"

"Oh, I forgot, you're already a genin."

Zong Yue pinched the bridge of his nose. He had been too busy lately to pay much attention to the plot development.

However, the overall trend will not change. Judging from Obito Uchiha's graduation, the Third Shinobi World War is very close.

"I graduated ages ago, okay? Brother Zongyue!" Obito retorted with a dark expression, "Don't treat me like a child!"

"I understand, Obito." Zongyue ruffled the kid's hair vigorously and said with a smile, "But I'm sorry, not now. I have to go see the Hokage. How about next time?"

Side Quest: The Troubles of Teenagers

No matter how hard he tried, Obito could never win the girl's favor, and finally made a decision.

[Reward: Fate Doll (Blocks fate, granting the holder defense against curses, detection, and locating effects)]

After glancing at the side quest description, Zongyue had a rough idea of ​​what Obito's 'wish' was.

"Oh," Obito said, his head drooping, looking a little disappointed.

"Next time, Obito."

Zong Yue raised her hand and ruffled his hair, then chuckled, "I'll give you a discount, thirty thousand taels."

"Thank you, Brother Zongyue!"

Upon hearing that 20,000 taels were missing, Obito immediately became happy again.

Uchiha Muneki walked along Konoha's commercial street with his hands in his pockets.

Having just taken the potion, my spiritual power has somewhat dissipated. Although I've tried my best to control it, it will still take some time for me to adjust.

His dark and deep eyes seemed to hold an unfathomable whirlpool, like ripples spreading across a calm pond. If it weren't for the special glasses on his nose, passersby on the street would be completely captivated the moment their eyes met his.

"We need to strengthen control." Zong Yue rubbed her throbbing temples, her spiritual vision sweeping across the entire street.

Red, yellow, and blue, like paint mixed in a pool of water, are the effects of the aura of the ethereal body of a living being manifested under spiritual vision.

Compared to a psychologist at Sequence 7 who could only observe the color of the etheric body's aura to grasp the psychological state of a being, after advancing to Sequence 6, he can perceive the deeper levels of the target's mind.

"Hey, have you heard? That big thing!"

"You mean it? Oh, I heard about it, it's actually true!"

"What a pity. Oh well."

"Who says otherwise? Hey."

The conversation between the two people on the roadside piqued his interest.

Uchiha Muneki's eyes flickered slightly, as if a deeper level of spiritual power was silently flowing into their minds.

Psychological suggestion!

The two barely resisted before their brains went blank.

"Can you tell me what you're talking about?" Zongyue asked.

"Hatake Sagumo committed suicide at home out of fear of punishment." Upon hearing this news, Uchiha Munezuki was slightly taken aback.

So, it's already Konoha Year 44.

There are only four short years left until the Third Shinobi World War.

"The plan needs to be accelerated."

Zong Yue's expression was somewhat subtle. He chuckled meaningfully, then dispelled the psychological suggestion and quickened his pace toward the Hokage Building.

The Third Shinobi World War is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If he misses this opportunity, the next one won't be for more than a decade, and he can't wait that long.

In front of the Hokage Building office.

"Lord Hokage, I am Uchiha Munetsuki."

Zongyue knocked on the door and then waited respectfully.

"come in."

A slightly aged voice came from behind.

Zongyue pushed open the door and went inside. He found that Danzo was also in the room, in addition to the Third Hokage. He couldn't help but frown.

His displeasure flashed by, but he concealed it well.

Even when he was still Sequence 9, he was able to control his expressions and emotions very well, so much so that even the Sharingan couldn't detect them.

"Lord Hokage, Lord Danzo," Zongyue greeted the two with a gentle expression.

The Third Hokage, sitting behind the table, is now in his prime, unlike the old and weak figure he would be a decade or so later. He still possesses the domineering spirit and ambition of a true ninja hero.

The Third Hokage, with a pipe dangling from his lips, waved his hand as he exhaled smoke: "Uchiha Munetsuki, is that you? I remember you. In several missions, you refused to abandon your teammates, volunteering to stay behind to cover the retreat. Your mission completion rate was extremely high, and you were also skilled in medical ninjutsu. You were a rare Jonin."

"Thank you, Lord Hokage. It's all I should do." Zong Yue smiled shyly, scratching the back of his head, seemingly a little embarrassed.

"Yes, he's a good kid. Don't be so reserved."

The Third Hokage was even more satisfied with his performance and exclaimed, "In you, I seem to see the future of Konoha. It is because of young people like you that the First Hokage's Will of Fire has been passed down to this day. I am very gratified."

"Yes, Hokage-sama, I will continue to work hard!"

Seemingly inspired by her superior, Zongyue's face flushed slightly, and her voice brimming with excitement: "I will definitely inherit the First Lord's Will of Fire and protect the village and everyone with my life!"

"Heh, I believe you, Uchiha Muneki."

The Third Hokage nodded with satisfaction: "Although you are still young, you are already able to think about problems from the perspective of a Hokage."

"Please, please don't say that, Hokage-sama." Zongyue rubbed her nose shyly. "I'm just reflecting on what you've been teaching me."

"Hahahaha"

The Third Hokage laughed heartily; he found the flattery quite pleasing.

"Humph."

Danzo, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer and snorted angrily.

What utter bullshit, the Will of Fire!
What do you mean by frequently listening to teachings!
Aren't Uchiha people supposed to be arrogant and conceited?
Why is this kid so quick to flatter me? Where's your aloofness? Where's your arrogance?
Those despicable Uchiha brats.
Danzo, who already disliked the Uchiha clan, now hated this brat even more, a deep malice lurking in his eyes.

Danzo's malice could not escape the perception of Muneki.

His etheric aura was an extremely deep black, surging with intense malice, as if flames were burning.

Is this old man crazy?

When did I offend him?
Zong Yue was a little confused. He had only met Danzo three times in all these years. Where did this old bastard get such malice?
The Third Hokage, annoyed by the interruption, glanced at Danzo beside him, clearly displeased.

However, with outsiders present, the Third Hokage didn't say much, clearing his throat twice: "Uchiha Munetsuki, I'm glad you're willing to join the Anbu. 'Elephant' will take you to the Anbu later, so you can familiarize yourself with it first. We'll talk about other things later."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Zongyue nodded and then left the office.

(End of this chapter)