From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 426 The Prince Replaced by a Raccoon Cat - Third Generation Premium Edition
Hokage Building.

Gazing at the building, which was almost identical to his memory, Uchiha Muneki fell into reminiscence.

Back then, he was considered the owner of this building, but unfortunately, he hadn't even had a chance to settle in before he had to hand it back.

"Mr. Uesugi, the Hokage is waiting for you on the third floor."

The secret agent who led him there stopped at the door and turned to speak.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Uchiha Muneki smiled and nodded, then stepped inside.

So many years have passed, but the Hokage Building still looks the same. The mission hall on the first floor is crowded with genin who have come to receive missions, as well as jonin who have come with them.

Looking around, many of the faces were unfamiliar, while the familiar characters from the original story were almost nowhere to be seen.

Uchiha Muneki went up the stairs to the third floor.

The secret agents guarding the door were still unfamiliar faces. Although they wore masks, it couldn't stop their gaze.

In the past, Linjiao should have been the most trusted guard responsible for the safety of the three generations. Such an important position would not be filled by someone else at will.

After all, security issues are involved, but the position that should belong to Linjiao has now been taken over by a completely unfamiliar dark organization.

Could it be that Lin Jiao died in battle?

"Is that Uesugi Tsuki, a Jonin from Yugakure?"

The ANBU's cold gaze fell upon him, and after a careful examination, they said in a deep voice, "Lord Hokage, we've been waiting for you for a long time. Please come in."

"it is good."

Uchiha Munetsuki remained indifferent, stepping past the Anbu members.

Pushing open the door, one finds that the Hokage's office has been completely renovated. Although it still appears simple at first glance, the details are quite different.

For example, the old wooden floors and walls have all been replaced with darker mahogany, and the style of the entire office clearly shows that it was carefully designed, with a subtle yet luxurious flaunting.

The hard, uncomfortable chair was replaced with a more comfortable one.

Looking at the Hokage's desk that used to be covered with documents, it is now completely empty, with only a set of exquisite cups and a few jade ornaments.

As for the small door next to it, it transformed an adjacent office into a study.

Inside, all the ninjutsu and forbidden techniques passed down from Konoha to the present day were displayed, including the 'Book of Sealing,' which lay quietly inside.

At this moment, the white-haired Third Hokage, with a pipe in his mouth, came out from a side door and sat down in the comfortable chair. His wrinkled old face forced a warm smile: "You are the Jonin from Yugakure who came to participate in the Chunin Exams this time, Uesugi Tsuki, right?"

Uchiha Muneki looked at the Third Hokage sitting in front of him, smoking a pipe and smiling, and a smile appeared on his lips.

This is interesting. Things are getting more and more interesting.

He nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Third Hokage, I am Uesugi Tsuki, a Jonin from Yugakure."

"Hmm, I've looked at your information, it's very good."

The Third Hokage casually flipped through the documents, his old face etched with wrinkles, but his smile widened: "Not bad, the young people these days are getting more and more impressive."

Uchiha Muneki was too lazy to play games, so he created a virtual persona and sat on the chair next to him, crossing his legs and looking like he was watching a show.

"Third Generation Lord, is there something you need that you suddenly summoned me for?" the virtual personality asked with a 'fake' smile on its face.

"Don't worry, it's nothing serious."

The Third Hokage smiled and comforted him, puffing on his pipe and blowing smoke rings, saying, "I heard about what happened yesterday from the Anbu. I must apologize for what happened to you. I can also guarantee that such an accident will never happen again during the Chunin Exams."

This seemingly sincere apology made Uchiha Muneki unable to help but laugh.

They're all ancient foxes, why bother playing 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio' with them?

Is it really necessary for Yicun Zhiying to apologize for such a trivial matter?
Besides, this happened just yesterday. Given the speed at which the Dark Division gathers intelligence, this matter should have been reported back then. Why choose today to apologize?
"Not at all, this is such a small matter, no need for the Hokage to worry about it. Besides, we weren't injured. We've learned our lesson, and the Sand Ninja should behave themselves much better now." The virtual personality saw through the situation but didn't say anything, wanting to see what the 'Third Hokage' was really up to.

"It is my duty as the Hokage to protect everyone who comes to participate in the Chunin Exams."

The Third Hokage chuckled as he spoke, then seemingly casually asked, "By the way, did Yugakure only send the two of you this time?"

"Hehe, you should know that Yugakure is a very small village." The virtual personality rambled on, "In the entire village, only Erii was selected to be qualified to participate in the Chunin Exams. As for me... well, let's not talk about me."

"No need to be modest, in my eyes every village is equal!"

The Third Hokage continued to play the emotional card, then said meaningfully, "Uesugi... that surname seems a bit rare. Yesterday, the Anbu reported that the child's talent truly shocked me. I wonder if it's a secret ninjutsu from Yugakure?"

This question is actually a bit offensive, since secret ninjutsu is considered one of the biggest secrets of a ninja village.

But the Third Hokage still asked. The virtual personality pretended to hesitate for a moment, then said with a bitter expression, "Hokage-sama, to be honest, that wasn't a secret ninjutsu. To be precise, that child suddenly underwent a bloodline mutation and gained a bloodline limit."

"Oh? Bloodline Limit?" A hint of wariness flashed in the Third Hokage's eyes.

“That’s right, it’s a bloodline limit.” The virtual personality nodded and said, “Actually, this is something I shouldn’t say, but we are very grateful for your help to Yugakure over the years, so it’s okay to tell you. It’s just a wind and water attribute bloodline limit, Void Release.”

"Void Escape?"

The Third Hokage was stunned.

"Yes, it can manipulate the airflow within a certain range and then create a slashing attack." The virtual personality continued to fabricate nonsense.

In any case, judging from the performance alone, the trial is indeed very similar to the description, and no one in the Naruto world could possibly expose it.

"A very good bloodline limit. It seems that Yugakure is about to rise."

The Third Hokage smiled insincerely and said, "Well then, I look forward to your performance in this Chunin Exams."

"Of course, Hokage-sama."

The virtual personality laughed in response.

Sitting to the side, Uchiha Muneki's gaze remained fixed on the 'Third Hokage' the entire time.

"Okay, let's call it a day."

The third generation said with a smile, "I still have official business to attend to. The main reason I called you here today is to apologize for what happened yesterday."

"Not at all, we're sorry to have bothered you, Lord Hokage," the virtual personality said humbly. "Please continue with your work, I'll be leaving now."

"Alright, I'll have the Anbu escort you."

The Third Hokage beckoned, summoning the Anbu outside the door: "See Uesugi Tsuki off for me."

The virtual persona followed the Dark Division member and turned to leave the room.

The Third Hokage, seated in his chair, stared intently at the departing figure, his fierce and sinister eyes like those of a wild beast ready to devour its prey. "Go, keep a close eye on him."

The Third Hokage suddenly spoke to thin air.

In a corner that most people would subconsciously overlook, a strange shadow appeared, twisted like a human figure.

"it is good"

A cold, stiff voice echoed in the office.

Then, the humanoid figure, twisted like a shadow, vanished without warning, as if it had never existed.

In the empty office, the Third Hokage's face was ashen. He tapped his index finger lightly on the table, a suppressed madness flashing in his eyes. In a voice only he could hear, he muttered to himself, "Uesugi Erii, Uesugi... was it really 'Her's' doing?"

He gripped his pipe, his eyes growing increasingly gloomy, and a slow, visibly sinister smile spread across his lips, revealing a chilling curve that reached all the way to his ears.
"Heh, it's alright. Now that things have come to this, even if 'you' really wake up, what can you do to me? Soon, my plan will be complete!"

Click!

He crushed the complete pipe in his hand.

Looking out at the prosperous Konoha Village, the Third Hokage's face revealed a crazed expression: "Soon, the world will submit to my feet!"

However, the Third Hokage was completely unaware that Uchiha Muneki, who had been sitting on the sofa next to him without being noticed, was giving a meaningful look.

He crossed his legs, yet seemed to sit on a supreme throne. His pale gold eyes, with their vertical pupils, reflected the seemingly crazed Third Hokage, rippling slightly. His lips parted slightly, but no sound came out: "Long time no see, White Zetsu."

Things are getting interesting.

It's estimated that no one in Konoha knows that the Third Hokage they respect has long been replaced.

Yes, the person sitting in the Hokage position now, wearing the skin of the 'Third Hokage,' is no longer the real Hiruzen Sarutobi, but the White Zetsu who was enlightened by Him back then.

Upon seeing through the disguise of the 'White Zetsu,' Uchiha Muneki easily infiltrated the other party's mental island.

The entire story, from beginning to end, was revealed in perfect detail, without any concealment, and was presented directly to His eyes.

In the Naruto world, 'Adam' was targeted by 'God's Abomination', causing his mental state to severely deteriorate. As a result, he had to go into slumber in 'The Journey of Groselle' and use the divine kingdom of the Imaginary Dragon to suppress the corruption of the Mother Tree of Desire, which gave White Zetsu an opportunity.

After His departure, in order to maintain the 'Twilight Hermit Society' and deal with potential future problems, Hokage Adam chose to train White Zetsu as 'spectators'.

The initial phase went smoothly, but Hokage Adam didn't rely on so-called 'loyalty,' so he prepared many measures in advance to prevent possible betrayal by White Zetsu.

The problem is that something went wrong in the middle!
Obito, who was supposed to be part of the plan, suddenly advanced to Sequence Four and intends to completely destroy the Twilight Hermits Society.

In order not to affect the overall plan, Hokage Adam had no choice but to bite the bullet and fight. However, he did not have a true Sequence 4, so he could only use a tool to forcibly repel 'Obito'. As a result, Hokage Adam's Mind Island was invaded by the Desire Mother Tree in that battle.

Left with no other choice, Hokage Adam chose to go into slumber to suppress the pollution.

However, after losing the suppression of Hokage Adam, 'White Zetsu' gradually developed a dangerous idea.

It wanted to break free from control, to completely seize 'Adam', and to become the sole 'spectator'!
Of course, it didn't know that Adam was a consciousness clone of Uchiha Muneki. White Zetsu always believed that Adam was Uchiha Muneki!

What followed was much simpler. White Zetsu imitated Uchiha Muneki's actions, seized the identity of the Third Hokage, and quietly completed the replacement. Then, using this identity, he began to plan the ritual to advance to the Sequence Four Demigods. This Chunin Exam was the result of White Zetsu's efforts.

As for the true ashes of the Third Hokage, they were all scattered.

Within the Nibelungen region.

Uchiha Muneki sat on the bronze chair, with Adam opposite him.

On the mottled bronze table, there were two teacups and freshly brewed tea leaves, their fragrant aroma filling the air.

"Are you just going to watch like this?"

Adam calmly brewed himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said, "Don't tell me you really intend to watch White Zetsu succeed."

Why try to stop it?

Uchiha Muneki still wore a gentle smile and said calmly, "After going through so much trouble to finally meet the requirements of the promotion ceremony, do I look like the kind of person who ruins things?"

Upon hearing this, Adam pondered for a moment, put down his teacup, and tilted his head to look at him: "Isn't that right?"

Uchiha Muneki was speechless for a moment, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "Not only is there no need to stop him, we should also lend him a hand. That way, I can show my magnanimity, right?"

"Pfft. You? Magnanimous?"

Adam prides himself on being professionally trained so that he won't laugh no matter how funny something is, but this time he really couldn't hold back.

Here's a joke: the original self is magnanimous.

I wonder who it was that, as soon as they got back, couldn't wait to drag them off to settle accounts with the 'divine calamity'?

Then there's Pompeii, who, because he had exhausted his power in the warp storm when he first transmigrated, was poked by Gungnir and ended up being tortured to death.

Is this what you call magnanimity?

He clearly believes in revenge, and if he can take revenge on the spot, he will never let it linger overnight!
"Any questions?"

Uchiha Munetsuki smiled as he looked at him.

"No, no problem."

Adam promptly stopped smiling; although it was his 'original form,' he didn't want to be retaliated against.

"Ahem, so what are you planning to do?" Adam immediately changed the subject and asked, "That White Zetsu guy not only betrayed 'Adam' in the Naruto world, but also took over the identity of the Third Hokage. He obviously plans to use this Chunin Exam to fake his death like you and then advance to Sequence Four."

Didn't I already say that?

Uchiha Muneki picked up his teacup and said calmly, "Naturally, I'll lend it a hand."

Adam, naturally, didn't believe His words. He stared intently at Him with deep eyes and said, "You're preparing for the Sequence One ritual in advance?"

"Since White Zetsu wants it, then let's give it to him."

Uchiha Muneki put down his teacup, his pale golden vertical pupils reflecting a deep and dark luster: "Sequence Four is so useless, if you're going to be one, be a Sequence One."

“The problem is… you don’t need a second ‘writer’ attribute at all,” Adam said, his brow furrowing slightly.

"It's simple, just make Him jump around the path, right?"

With a gentle smile and ripples in his eyes, Uchiha Munetsuki said softly, "Of the five paths to omniscience and omnipotence, aside from the 'Tyrant' path, he can choose any one of them, such as the 'White Tower,' the 'Sun,' or the 'Hanged Man.' I'm not being unreasonable, am I?"

He was quite merciful; not letting White Zetsu pretend to be a 'witch' was already a great favor to him.

However, these seemingly casual words caused a huge uproar in Adam's mind, like a thunderbolt exploding directly.

So that's how it is. From beginning to end, the target of the main body was never the 'ritual' of Sequence One.

Rather, it's preparing the prerequisites for [the past]!
(End of this chapter)