Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 223 Madara: The Uchiha clan has no shortage of idiots

Leave the Hokage Building.

Kushina Uzumaki and Yuzuki Uzumaki walked side by side, neither of them speaking first.

Until you reach Mingcha Street.

"Yuki..."

Kushina finally spoke first, "How have you been lately? The Third Hokage shouldn't have contacted you again, right?"

"no."

Yuzuki shook her head.

Then, after a while, she whispered, "Thank you."

At first, she didn't know why Hiruzen Sarutobi approached her, but after seeing Kushina's abilities today, how could she not understand the reason?

Jinchūriki!

Every member of the Uzumaki clan who wields the Adamantine Sealing Chains is an excellent candidate for Jinchūriki, as they can limit the power of the Tailed Beasts to the greatest extent possible, just like Kushina.

and so.

Kushina wasn't very lucky in Konoha.

in contrast.

As the Nine-Tails' "prison," her heart is likely filled with pain and struggle.

Yuzuki Uzumaki bowed deeply.

"sorry!"

"ha?"

Kushina was stunned for a moment, her face filled with a blank expression.

Then, puzzled, she asked, "Why, why are you suddenly apologizing to me?"

"The power of the Tailed Beasts is so great, as their guardian, you must have had a very difficult time. Moreover, I heard that you had to endure pressure from some people in Konoha before."

"Such a life is also full of torment..."

Yuzuki sighed.

She understood why the Uzumaki clan was wiped out, and why Kushina Uzumaki was brought to Konoha...

interest.

For a small village like Uzumaki Village, the best option in the face of the five great villages might be for all its members to join Konoha. However, the Uzumaki clan would not do that at that time.

Therefore, there is no solution.

"Tailed Beasts, why do such creatures exist in this world?"

Yuzuki Uzumaki couldn't understand.

If it weren't for the terrifying power of the Tailed Beasts, perhaps Uzushio Village wouldn't have been destroyed.

Kushina hesitated for a moment, then said as she walked, "Actually, the tailed beasts were not malicious at first. They were more like intelligent beasts who didn't know much about us humans."

If it were a few years ago, she would definitely have thought the Tailed Beasts were extremely heinous.

In recent years, however, as Kushina interacted more and more with Kurama, she gradually came to understand the thoughts of the tailed beasts.

As a tailed beast...

They yearn for freedom, but possessing immense power and unique life forms, they cannot be released by the villages.

There is no choice but to select the tailed beast.

Konoha had no other choice.

"is that so?"

"yes……"

Kushina began to explain Kurama's thoughts.

Within the sealed space inside her body, Kushina claimed to have resealed Kurama, but in reality, she had partially broken the seal, allowing information from the outside world to reach her space.

but.

Her words were not meant to deceive Nine-Tails, but rather stemmed from her genuine belief.

As the Nine-Tails, it can sense the other party's goodwill.

Nine-Tailed Fox lay on the ground, silent.

Aside from not having complete freedom, the current situation is actually not bad, at least much better than before.

I'm just a little resentful. Why are they having fun outside while I have to sit in jail here?

……

"It's Nine-Tailed Fox #2."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Tsunade laughed and reached out to grab the Nine-Tails and torment it.

Such a tiny tailed beast!

Although she had already learned about it from Kushina, seeing it in person still felt very novel and shocking.

"These tailed beasts are actually quite cute!"

"I am Kurama! I don't want tailed beasts! Tailed beasts are so disrespectful!"

Nine-Lama roared.

Unfortunately, with its chakra sealed, it was in a weak and petite state, and its voice was also affected by Kyohiko's ninjutsu, returning to a childlike tone. Even when it pretended to be fierce, it could not show any aura, but instead gave people a cute feeling of being fierce yet cute.

"Well, let's show some respect. It's also a member of Konoha now."

"Kyohiko said."

Tsunade released the Nine-Tails.

She understood.

Konoha really should change its attitude towards the Tailed Beasts.

At the very least, we shouldn't just view the Tailed Beasts as monstrous threats and their power as a powerful trump card.

If they could become "partners", perhaps Konoha could become even stronger!

The Nine Lama turned his head away, looking disdainful, and said, "I didn't agree to that!"

"It doesn't matter, just follow me."

Jingyan left the Flying Thunder God mark on the amber inside their bodies. Unless the amber inside the Nine-Tails and the others breaks and is unsealed, he and Minato Namikaze can reach them instantly.

and so.

There's no escaping it!

Nine-Tails went to the side and rested by himself, too lazy to pay attention to the two of them.

Jingyan withdrew his gaze and shifted his attention to what was in front of him.

Where Tsunade can't see...

[The separated tailed beasts, though not yet fully reconciled, at least offer the possibility of further cooperation. And under your control, they can bring powerful strength to Konoha in crucial moments.]

[Reward: Immortal Technique - Bright God Sect (Grandmaster)]

Ming Shen Gate?

Jingyan couldn't help but glance at Nine-Tails.

The little nine-tailed fox, huddled in the corner, immediately became alert and turned to stare at Jingyan. That look in its eyes...

What wicked idea are you plotting?

It chose Jingyan not because it was particularly righteous to sacrifice itself for another clone, but because it felt there was not much difference.

Both Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko Yoshimine are capable of suppressing them.

in contrast.

It might be safer to follow Yoshimine Kyohiko.

At least it doesn't have to worry about death or encountering Uchiha Madara. Who knows, it might even be able to fight Uchiha Madara first.

but.

This kid is really intimidating!

The scene from before is still vivid in my mind. This guy's technique is quite different from Hashirama Senju's. If he were to completely learn Hashirama Senju's technique, even the nine tailed beasts would probably be no match for him!

The small nine-tailed fox leaped onto the windowsill, looking outside with a hint of malice in its eyes.

Konoha...

Just then, it sensed a malice.

Immediately following.

Bang!

A tree grew out from the side and hit it on the head with a "smack".

"What are you doing?"

"While I can't sense any kindness or malice, I'm not completely oblivious to your thoughts either. Remember what I said before?"

Jingyan picked it up.

"I'm leaving now, I need to go back and talk to it."

Let's have dinner together tonight.

"Tsunade shouted."

Jingyan stopped and asked, "Do you have money?"

"Hey, I just wanted you to help me pay for this."

Tsunade blushed.

Jingyan waved his hand: "Alright, let's have dinner tonight."

He took two steps and then suddenly stopped.

"By the way, what's the specific situation regarding the Guardian Shinobi?"

"It's your decision. Isn't this your plan?"

Tsunade was bewildered.

Jingyan paused for a moment, then nodded.

Fine!

I'm the Hokage, I'll do it myself!

……

Outside Konoha Village, where the guard unit is located.

As Fugaku Uchiha was urging everyone to train, he suddenly sensed a subtle aura.

This aura is powerful and violent.

Feel……

It was as if something terrible had been released.

"Master of the family?"

"Um?"

Fugaku Uchiha glanced at Inahi Uchiha beside him, then nodded slightly. "Yes, I have something urgent to attend to and I'll be going out for a bit. You'll be in charge of supervising everyone's training so they don't fall behind in strength."

"yes!"

Uchiha Inahi bowed his head.

After a moment, once Fugaku Uchiha had left, he raised his head, a cold smile appearing on his face.

"Brother Rice Fire"

"In training, strength is definitely the most important thing. Without strength, we can't do anything."

Uchiha Inahi said calmly.

Everyone nodded and continued training. However, after training, he talked to a few of his companions about the Uchiha clan's past glory, without mentioning the current situation.

Upon seeing Uchiha Shisui in the distance, he immediately changed the subject.

Uchiha Shisui left silently.

He could sense that the Uchiha clan was becoming increasingly dangerous. Everyone seemed different from before, as if they were slowly changing, but in reality, they were just hiding their emotions.

Uchiha...

Is there really a future?

Zhi Shui felt heavy-hearted.

He is no longer the naive person he once was, and he has gradually come to understand that many things cannot be resolved by simply saying a few words or having a few chats.

even.

Awakening to some kind of illusion magic that controls others also fails to solve the problem...

"Genjutsu cannot save the Uchiha!"

"The only way to defeat the Uchiha clan is through strength, and... eliminating a portion of them!"

A fierce glint flashed in Uchiha Shisui's eyes.

When gentleness and reason fail to change the situation, then taking action to kill some enemies may also be a viable option.

If you're sick, you need to get treatment.

We can't just watch the rotting flesh spread step by step and eventually poison the entire Uchiha clan!

……

In a corner of the ninja world.

night.

A White Zetsu, carrying Obito, left the base to train in the Land of Water.

His training program is...

kill!

If it were ninjas from other villages, Obito might have felt a little pity, but when it came to ninjas from Kirigakure, he had absolutely no qualms about killing them.

Inside the base.

Black Zetsu possessed Madara.

Madara asked calmly, "How's his strength?"

"Based on the cells' current capabilities, we're not far from unlocking the kaleidoscope; however, we may need further emotional stimulation to open it."

Black Path.

Ban nodded slightly: "The girl he cares about, is there a way to get her?"

"It's difficult."

Black Zetsu rejected the previous plan.

Because Konoha was so cowardly, the girl named Nohara Rin basically only moved around in Konoha and never left the village. She didn't even go to the clinic for treatment if she was far away.

If there were home-based medical treatment programs, he might have had a chance to exploit loopholes, but now...

Unless the other party makes a foolish mistake, or they storm into Konoha and forcibly take him away, there is basically no possibility of using Nohara Rin to provoke Obito.

Ban pondered for a moment, then quickly came up with an idea.

"Then let's use the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha clan has no shortage of idiots. Go there and bewitch one or two idiots so they know about the Mangekyou Sharingan."

You mean...

Hei Jue understood.

The only people Obito cared about, besides Rin Nohara, were his grandmother who was still in the family.

Killed Obito Uchiha's grandmother.

and.

Involve Obito, and ultimately let him know part of the truth.

Black Zetsu quickly came up with a plan.

He chuckled softly, "I know what to do. As you said, the Uchiha clan has no shortage of self-righteous fools, and I know just one."

"Um."

……

In the Anbu headquarters, Kakashi glanced at the fox in the corner and couldn't help but ask, "Is this a new ninja beast they've developed?"

"Ninja Beast? You're the ninja beast, your whole family are ninja beasts!"

Nine-Lama spewed wildly.

Its anger and resentment had nowhere to go, and Kakashi just happened to run into it!

After a barrage of criticism, Kakashi was speechless for a moment. He observed carefully, and then a look of surprise appeared on his face.

This thing...

Judging from its aura and state, it resembles some kind of ninja beast, but its appearance is more like a creature that exists in legends.

Nine-tailed fox!

"It's one of the Nine-Tails' clones; the other clone is on Minato's side."

Jingyan gave a brief introduction.

"Nine-tailed?"

Kakashi stared in disbelief, dumbfounded.

Is this thing really a nine-tailed fox?

Can……

It's so tiny!

The Nine-Tailed Fox ignored them and closed its eyes to rest, actually pondering how to break the seal.

At this moment, Kyohiko put down his pen.

"Kakashi, there's something I need your help with."

"Um?"

Kakashi stepped forward and took the scroll from Kyohiko's hand.

After glancing at it.

"The Guardian Ninja training is being held in the Anbu?"

"Yes, train them like the Anbu, in groups of three. Select a few suitable ones and teach them the Flying Thunder Formation technique. We must do our best to protect the Daimyo."

Jing Yan said.

How can we get money from daimyo and nobles if we don't put in any effort?

Kakashi scratched his head.

That's fine, but...

"Why invite the village's ninjas?"

"Ordinary people don't think too much, but some smart people do think a lot, such as whether the core of the Land of Fire is the Daimyo or the Hokage."

Kyohiko looked at Kakashi, "Don't you have the same doubts?"

Kakashi hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"There was a time when I also had this doubt and thought, wondering whether the Hokage or the Daimyo should come first, but later I stopped thinking about it."

Kakashi smiled as he said this.

"At that time, my father died."

Jingyan remained silent for a while.

This……

It really is a bit like hell.

but.

He looked away.

"You can bring this up so openly now, you've come to terms with it?"

"Yes, your partner is definitely the most important person. Once you lose them, you have nothing left."

Kakashi nodded, then sighed softly and looked outside.

"I only understood this after Obito left. Although my relationship with Obito was just so-so, and I didn't have much affection for him, Rin valued him very much..."

Kakashi immediately explained that he and Rin were just ordinary friends.

Jingyan smiled but remained silent.

but.

Kakashi didn't dwell on the matter, only sighing and saying, "Obito's betrayal is tantamount to losing such a comrade forever in Konoha."

When a person dies, you truly lose everything.

I understand this.

Kakashi's resentment towards his father completely disappeared.

"If you had to choose between your companions and your mission right now, would you be like Senior White Fang?"

"Who knows?"

Kakashi chuckled softly. "Perhaps, but perhaps I'll prioritize the mission. After all, a single mission could lead to the deaths of many more people. There are always things more important than our own lives!"

(End of this chapter)