Ever since the masked man returned, he has looked like this, alone atop the tower, letting the cold wind blow, completely immersed in an indescribable emotion.

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In layman's terms, it's emo.

Black Zetsu had been watching him from below for two hours, his head nearly spinning from the wind. He wanted to approach, but his Mayfly Technique only allowed him to move through the ground, leaving him helpless against the steel water tower. He had no choice but to possess White Zetsu's body again to investigate.

However, Black Zetsu's questions went unanswered; the masked man remained silent, which made Black Zetsu extremely anxious.

He knew nothing about the masked man's situation, yet his entire plan to save his mother rested on this man. Without his help, his grand ambition to collect the tailed beasts was nothing but a pipe dream.

"Ban, cheer up and think about our blueprint. What obstacle in this world can't be overcome?"

"Once Project Eye of the Moon is realized, the world will become perfect, and your troubles will vanish."

The name Black Zetsu used seemed to have touched something; the masked man paused slightly, and the name "Madara" stirred something within him.

That's right, he's now portraying the legendary figure—Uchiha Madara, not the deceased Uchiha Obito.

In my mind, Rin Nohara's gentle smile, Kakashi's resolute back, and Obito's youthful days flashed by like a revolving lantern, but were ultimately replaced by Madara Uchiha's depiction of the ideal world of the Eye of the Moon.

That peaceful and beautiful future world

In an instant, all the confusion and past events vanished like fleeting clouds, and the masked man's resolve became stronger than ever before.

"You're right," his voice held a hint of relief.

"It's good that you think this way. Stop overthinking. Our operation is about to begin a new chapter."

Witnessing the masked man regain his confidence, Black Zetsu managed a forced smile on his sharply defined face, though it was distorted and ugly.

Driven by curiosity, Black Zetsu couldn't help but want to find out what kind of serious injury the masked man had suffered that caused such a huge emotional fluctuation.

"Where did you go during the day? With your strength, who could possibly frustrate you like this?"

The masked man tilted his head back slightly. A light drizzle had begun to fall again, but in this land of rain, such weather was commonplace.

The raindrops gradually intensified, pattering against the mask and sliding down his cheeks, making it impossible to tell whether they were tears or simply raindrops.

"I'm fine"

"It's just a little bit of hardship."

Chapter 45 A New Day and Pulling People Again

The night slipped by unnoticed, and Konoha Village welcomed another vibrant morning.

Jingle Bell--

The alarm clock rang its morning song on time, but this time, unlike usual, Shinomiya Yuuki didn't lazily press the stop button. Instead, she woke up directly from her dream, which was unprecedented.

His eyes gleamed with excitement, and he sprang up from the bed with a swift movement.

"What kind of surprises will inviting new members into the chat group bring me today?"

He deliberately saved this expectation for today, hoping that at the moment of dawn's first light and a fresh start, he would encounter good fortune.

As soon as the thought settled, a virtual screen slowly unfolded before Youyue's eyes, and he said without hesitation:

"start!"

【Ding】

The chat group is inviting new members to join.

"It's...they! The quality is top-notch!"

Shinomiya Yuuki was overjoyed.

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Meanwhile, at Naruto's house...

"Naruto, wake up!" A gentle voice called in his ear, and with a soft rocking motion, Naruto slowly awoke from his dream.

The moment I opened my eyes, I saw a beautiful and kind face, her eyes filled with smiles and loving affection as she looked at me.

"Mother……"

Naruto responded with a bright smile.

"Go wash up quickly, Dad has prepared breakfast." Kushina gently patted Naruto's head and smiled as she left the room.

Before long, Naruto had tidied himself up and walked into the living room. Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki were already sitting at the dining table, where a steaming breakfast was laid out.

Upon seeing Naruto appear, both of their gazes softened considerably.

Faced with such a heartwarming scene, Naruto couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

He had dreamt of this scene countless times, but it always vanished when he woke up each morning. Now, it has become a reality...

"Naruto, we've been waiting for you," Minato's words pulled Naruto back from his thoughts.

"Coming!" Naruto nodded vigorously and excitedly ran over.

Breakfast time was filled with joy and warmth, but this harmony was soon shattered by Minato's sudden moment of stunned silence.

Minato's subtle change in expression caught the attention of Kushina and Naruto.

"Minato, what's wrong?"

"Dad, what happened?"

The two asked with concern

Minato snapped out of his daze and smiled, "It's alright, keep eating."

Naruto and Kushina exchanged a glance. Since that's the case, let's continue enjoying this rare and heartwarming breakfast.

Although Minato continued eating without stopping, his mind was already wandering to that mysterious chat group, his eyes glued to the rapidly scrolling messages on the screen.

"Huh? A new member has joined?"

At the same time, in the Sarutobi clan's residence and at Konoha Hospital, the same expression appeared on everyone's faces.

The Senju brothers, Hashirama and Tobirama, talked with Hiruzen Sarutobi all night long, until dawn.

They discussed everything from people's livelihoods to village development, and finally even explored strategies for governing a country. Hiruzen's decades-long experience as Hokage greatly benefited the Senju brothers.

The cheerful chirping of birds outside the window woke them up, and the three of them realized that the sky was already turning a pale white.

"Ah...it's already morning? We've been chatting all night," Hashirama remarked, looking out the window.

"That's enough, monkey, we should go back." Tobirama slowly stood up.

"Teacher, First Generation, are you leaving?"

"Can you stay? Konoha might need you right now."

Hiruzen already knew that they came from different timelines; these two were not Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju from their own timeline.

However, he still regarded Hashirama and Tobirama as his most respected seniors and subconsciously tried to persuade them to stay.

"Haha, monkey, we don't belong here. Besides, if we stay here, the timeline over there will be messed up."

"Konoha is indeed doing quite well now, and you've done a very good job as Hokage."

"The younger generation is growing up strong, especially with Group Leader Youyue at the helm. It's only a matter of time before Konoha reaches its peak. So stop worrying about us."

Hashirama Senju gently patted Hiruzen Sarutobi's shoulder; his hearty laughter seemed to possess a magical power, instantly lifting Hiruzen's spirits.

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed greatly encouraged and nodded vigorously: "In that case, I will swear to protect Konoha with my life."

"But how should I handle that person's matter? Should I reveal his true identity to the other high-ranking officials of Konoha?" Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed somewhat undecided.

He was naturally referring to the group leader, Shinomiya Yuuki, mentioned by Senju Hashirama.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had begun to admire Yuuki, it turned out he had underestimated her strength and influence.

I already thought mastering Wood Release was incredible, but I never imagined he could summon characters from different timelines. This is truly astonishing.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was unsure how to get along with Yuuki Shinomiya; should he treat him like a god?

Or should we simply hand over the reins to him and let him become the true leader of Konoha?

After a moment of contemplation, and considering Yuuki's words and actions, Hashirama said:

"No need for now. You don't need to reveal his identity to anyone. Just treat him like an ordinary person."

"I feel that the group leader, Youyue, doesn't seem to have much of a desire for power; he prefers a simple life."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips twitched slightly. Treat him like an ordinary person?

What if he just hugs me?

That's impossible. Who has ever seen an "ordinary person" with such great power?

He took a deep breath and replied, "I will do my best."

"Alright, if there's nothing else, we'll head out now. But we'll be staying here for a few more days. If you need anything, just contact Youyue; he'll get in touch with us."

After saying goodbye to Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Senju brothers were preparing to leave.

But after taking a few steps, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly called out to them, his voice hesitant: "Sensei, Danzo...?"

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