It's normal to get a kaleidoscope as a first deposit of six yuan, right?

Looking at the dazed Shiki in the distance, Tobirama Senju understood perfectly well that if someone mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, the chances of catching him were extremely slim, except through a sneak attack. Now, there was no need for him to waste any more time with this brat.

"Second Hokage, this world is different from the ninja world. Even if you know the Flying Thunder God Technique, your body won't allow you to teleport there," Zhixue said, shaking her head.

Senju Tobirama: ...

"Kid, you seem to know quite a lot. Tell me how to get out of here. Also, you're not allowed to steal other people's ninjutsu to use anymore, especially Konoha's forbidden techniques!"

When Tobirama Senju fought Shiyuki, he realized that Shiyuki's water release skills were very high, only slightly inferior to his own, and he was still quite young. If it weren't for the fact that Shiyuki was a member of the Uchiha clan and that he himself was already dead, Tobirama would have considered taking him on as a disciple as long as the young boy's will to fire was up to par.

"Hehe, you think you can just say you won't steal it and then not steal it? Sharingan isn't something you can steal. Pshaw, it's such a waste to copy other people's ninjutsu. Besides, there's a ninja in Konoha named Kakashi who has copied thousands of skills with his Sharingan and no one has said anything about it."

"Thousands of kinds? That guy named Uchiha Kakashi seems to have some talent too. Damn it, how come all the geniuses come from the Uchiha clan..." Senju Tobirama subconsciously said jealously after hearing Shiyu's retort.

Why is it that the Senju clan has never produced more than a few talented ninjas...?

"Uchiha Kakashi?" Upon hearing Tobirama Senju utter this name, Zhixue felt a wave of dizziness wash over her.

When did Kakashi become a member of the Uchiha clan?

It's not entirely unreasonable to blame Tobirama Senju for thinking that way. After all, the Uchiha clan places great importance on family values, and the Sharingan and bloodline are extremely important, making it almost impossible for them to be transferred out. Even if someone else implants the Sharingan in their eye socket, it will become a major drain on chakra because it cannot be shut down, and the negative impact is disproportionate to the income.

When the Second Hokage heard that Shiyuki's predecessor was Uchiha Kagami after chatting with Tobirama Senju for a while, his expression changed.

"You're actually a descendant of Kagami? I never expected your talent to be so strong. It's a pity you didn't take the right path and instead like to steal other people's forbidden techniques." Tobirama Senju carefully examined Shiyuki's youthful face and said.

Stop Snow: ...

So you're fixated on the theft technique, aren't you?

"Speaking of which, how is the ninja world now? Konoha should still be at its peak, right? You know, when Konoha was formed, all the clans were at the top level of the ninja world, so it's impossible for it to have declined." Tobirama Senju said, feeling much closer to Shiyuki after learning that Shiyuki was Kagami's child.

"Um... well..." Upon hearing Tobirama's question, Shiyuki scratched her head and then gave an awkward yet polite smile. She seemed to feel inexplicably guilty, after all, she was the one who attacked Konoha during the last Nine-Tails attack.

Chapter 134, Back to the Present World

"Have we already experienced three Shinobi World Wars? Big brother is really too kind. The tailed beasts he sold back then have become tools used by the enemy against him. And the village has become like this. How did the monkey lead Konoha?" After listening to Zhixue's explanation about Konoha in the Shinobi World, Tobirama Senju said angrily.

Konoha, once capable of taking on four opponents at once, has now declined to this state. The Hatake clan, skilled in close combat and assassination; the Hyuga clan, responsible for scouting the battlefield; the Sarutobi and Shimura clans, proficient in using Fire Release and Wind Release in combination; the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, a seamless trio; the Aburame clan, with immense potential; the Senju clan, which has integrated into the common people; and the Uchiha clan, burdened with the responsibility of protecting Konoha.

It can be said that, apart from the Senju and Uchiha clans, the other clans were all formidable and terrifying forces during the Warring States period. With such a powerful combination and the advantage of abundant geographical resources, they had virtually no weaknesses.

But how did such a powerful group of people, when they merged together, decline to this state?

Seeing that Tobirama Senju seemed quite angry, Shiki didn't say anything. What she said was indeed the current situation in Konoha, but it was better than in the original timeline, since the night of the massacre would not happen.

After a while, Tobirama Senju gradually calmed down, since this was only Shiki's opinion and the specific circumstances still needed to be investigated.

"Hey, kid, what's your name?" Tobirama Senju turned his head and stared into Shiyuki's clear eyes.

"Uchiha Shiyuki, is it because the Second Hokage is afraid that I am an imposter, so he wants to check the Uchiha clan's genealogy?"

"Of course not. You do look a little like Kagami, but you're much better looking than that brat." Tobirama Senju reached out and ruffled Shiki's hair.

Such a talented and adorable child should be nurtured like a treasure of Konoha, even if he were from the Uchiha clan. But judging from the current situation, something must have happened if he's not in the village. The monkey doesn't even try to win people over. How can he manage Konoha if he just watches a genius slip away like this?

"Kid, no, Xue, what are your thoughts on Konoha Village?"

"Ah, why are you asking this?" Zhi Xue was taken aback by Tobirama Senju's question. She was practically a rogue ninja of Konoha; was asking this really...?

"As a member of the Uchiha clan, you should be staying in the village and being properly nurtured at your age and with your talent. Why are you here?" Tobirama Senju stared into Shiki's eyes, scrutinizing every detail of her as he asked.

"Ah, well... you could say I can't go home. Due to some special reasons, I can't go back home, otherwise it would cause a lot of trouble," Zhixue said awkwardly, scratching her head.

Konoha probably knows that she has some connection to the Nine-Tails' rampage. Although Danzo is gone, returning will definitely bring trouble and surveillance, causing a lot of trouble for her and Shisui. More importantly, she is just a genin in Konoha, and the money she earns from taking on missions is less than what she could earn by searching Kakuzu's coffers in Akatsuki.

"Special reason? Don't be afraid, just tell me who bullied you. Once I get out of this weird place, that guy will be finished!"

Seeing Tobirama Senju looking very serious, Shiyuki felt a bead of cold sweat drip down her forehead.

Is this really Tobirama Senju, who always talks about the evil Uchiha clan? Could he have been switched by the system?

After chatting with Zhixue for a while, the system resolved the data overlap issue, and then Tobirama Senju, in front of him, flashed a blue light and returned to human-machine mode.

As Zhixue watched the Second Hokage leave, she wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.

Why does Tobirama Senju seem a bit talkative?

Country of Fields...

Orochimaru placed the hand seals for the Impure World Reincarnation technique here for the last time. He had been experimenting for an hour, and if he still couldn't summon it, then so be it.

Lucky Guy, who was still positioned in the center of Orochimaru's formation, seemed to have gotten used to Orochimaru's actions and did not struggle much.

Anyway, the experiment has failed more than ten times, so it's impossible for this last one to succeed, right? He's still the first person to survive Orochimaru's experiment, and he'll have enough to brag about for a while when he gets back to prison.

See? Even God didn't want me to die. I, xxx, am truly the chosen one!

However, just when both the human and the snake thought the experiment would fail, the chakra light emanating from around the Impure World Reincarnation array caused their expressions to change again—one was pleasantly surprised, and the other was terrified.

"It actually succeeded?" Orochimaru stared incredulously at the dazzling blue light, then continued the hand seals. The lucky one before him was gradually swallowed up by the surrounding dirt amidst fear and resentment.

However, just as the sorcerer was about to finish, Orochimaru suddenly sensed something was amiss.

Huh? Why is the consciousness of this Edo Tensei (Impure World Reincarnation) awake? Logically, souls in the Pure Land should be in a long slumber. Even if they are summoned to the mortal world, they should only be awakened by the caster's hand seals.

With a scientific and cautious mindset, Orochimaru reversed the hand seals, preparing to press Tobirama Senju, who was about to emerge, back down. After all, this was the caster, and his Impure World Reincarnation technique was not yet perfect, so he was a little afraid of messing things up.

Tobirama Senju was chatting with Shiki when suddenly everything went black. Space and time seemed to intertwine. He vaguely sensed the Flying Thunder God mark he had left in Konoha, but this feeling gradually became blurred.

Thinking of Shiki, who was still trapped in that strange space, Tobirama Senju suddenly tensed up.

"No, I can't leave yet. I must win back this brat for Konoha!" Senju Tobirama felt his soul gradually leaving his body and urged his chakra to unleash the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Zhi Xue's talent means her achievements are bound to be high. If her Will of Fire is nurtured properly, she will definitely play a significant role in the future!

Orochimaru's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he watched the offering vanish in a flash of blue light and the sense of control that had been severed.

"This guy... how is this possible!?"

……

In Konoha Village, it was still nighttime. Because it was winter, most of the villagers were already fast asleep, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to relax after handling some official business.

Ahem, using a crystal ball to look at the beautiful scenery of Konoha and, incidentally, observe the security situation of Konoha at night, seems perfectly reasonable, right?

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi reached for the crystal ball, ready to relax, a fleeting blue light appeared above his head, and a figure slammed straight down on his head.

"Oh my god!"

Chapter 135, A Heavy Responsibility

In Konoha, near dawn, Shisui, having settled things at home, set off towards the Konoha Police Force.

Another peaceful day. I wonder how Zhixue is doing out there...

As he walked down the street, Shisui greeted several Uchiha clansmen, but just as he stepped into the entrance of the police station's main hall, he froze, staring at the Anbu members talking to Fugaku.

"What happened?"

As Shisui walked in through the door, the Anbu nodded to him, and Fugaku explained the Anbu's purpose to Shisui.

"The Hokage summoned me, is it about... Zhixue?"

10 minutes later...

Uchiha Shisui followed the Anbu into the Hokage Building. As they walked down the corridor, Shisui asked the Anbu with some concern, "Does the Hokage have any issues with Shisui?"

"I don't know, but it doesn't look like it. You'll know once you go in and take a look. Well, after all, I'm just a messenger." After leading Shisui into the Hokage's office, the Anbu nodded to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was standing to the side, before closing the door and leaving.

Shisui stared blankly at the blue figure sitting in the Hokage's seat and Hiruzen Sarutobi standing to the side.

What is the Hokage doing? Is this some kind of performance art? And why does that person sitting in the chair look so familiar?

Upon hearing the noise, Tobirama opened his eyes and looked in Shisui's direction, then his expression suddenly brightened with joy.

There's also an older brother in Konoha, which makes things much easier.

"You are Uchiha Shisui? Uchiha Kagami is your ancestor, and that brat Uchiha Shiyuki is your younger sister?"

Uchiha Shisui looked in the direction of Sarutobi Hiruzen and found that the usually kind old man seemed to be standing there like a statue, without making any movement.

Seeing that Shisui remained silent, Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed twice and said, "Ahem, Shisui, the person sitting here is my teacher, the Second Hokage of Konoha—Tobirama Senju. You don't need to hold back at all here."

Upon hearing what Hiruzen Sarutobi said, Shisui looked in surprise at the figure sitting in the chair, wearing blue armor and with his arms crossed.

No wonder it looks familiar. After all, you can see statues of the Hokage every day on the Hokage Rock. But didn't the Second Hokage die at the beginning of the Second Shinobi World War?

Having heard Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Shisui also gave Tobirama Senju the answer he wanted.

"Uchiha Kagami is indeed my ancestor, but does the Second Hokage have a problem asking about Shiyuki?"

Upon hearing Shisui's admission, Tobirama Senju stood up, walked over, placed his hand on Shisui's shoulder, patted him gently, and said seriously, "It seems that it is indeed true. Konoha Village is currently facing a generational gap, and we will need your help to support it in the future!"

Shisui: ???

……

Completely unaware of what happened in Konoha that morning, Zhixue was still comfortably lying in bed, hugging her teddy bear. A trace of tears clung to her fair, rosy cheeks. As time passed, her delicate eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a hazy feeling woke her from her sleep.

Slightly opening her eyes, Zhixue reached out her small hand and picked up a tissue to wipe the drool that had inadvertently spilled from the corner of her mouth.

"Hmm... Is it dawn yet?" After regaining consciousness, Zhi Xue sat up in bed and yawned as she looked at the still somewhat gray sky outside the window.

I almost forgot this is the Land of Rain; the sky is always overcast, and sunlight rarely shines through.

After completing her daily morning tasks, Zhi Xue bought two baskets of steamed buns from the system and enjoyed some of life's pleasures. Then, she tidied up her equipment, put on the Akatsuki robe and raincoat, and headed towards the exit of Amegakure.

I just hope to finish this last task this year and that it will be over soon.

As Shiki left Amegakure and headed towards the surrounding mountains and forests, Obito and Black Zetsu emerged from a nearby tree.

"Isn't using only White Zetsu and Orochimaru's experimental subjects a bit insufficient? You know, she has the Nine-Tails inside her." Black Zetsu asked Obito questioningly.

"Hehe, don't worry, this is just a small test. The real test will be next year. Right now, we're just gathering more information about her."

Black Zetsu nodded after hearing what Obito said.

He thought that Obito, this indispensable pawn, had softened his heart again because he remembered that pitiful girl.

While still walking, Zhixue sensed Obito's presence and sighed.

Is it because he doesn't trust her at all? Oh well, she won't do anything to harm the organization, but she also won't reveal too much power to make Brother Tu wary.

She still prefers a quiet life, spending her days slacking off.