Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

"What? Nagato is willing to go to Mount Myōboku to train in Sage Mode?"

Jiraiya was also surprised.

He had tried to persuade him several times before, but Nagato had always refused to go to Mount Myōboku.

For Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, and everyone else are more important than so-called power or Sage Mode.

And this time...

"Did something happen to Yahiko and Konan?"

Jiraiya's expression changed drastically.

"I don't know. The boss only told me to inform you; he didn't say much."

The toad answered.

"I want to go to Mount Myōboku!"

How could Jiraiya possibly stay any longer?

Although he needed to monitor the north, there was no action from Onoki's side, so a short absence wouldn't be a problem.

On the other hand, if Yahiko and Konan die, the chain reaction triggered by Nagato's death could bring unpredictable consequences.

The Rinnegan, the child of prophecy.

What if it tilts to the other side and becomes a calamity that destroys the ninja world...?

A resolute killing intent flashed in Jiraiya's eyes.

If that really happens, he will have to make a choice—

Kill Nagato!

Even if this choice will cause him lifelong suffering, but...

"Until then, I will do everything I can to salvage the situation!"

Jiraiya took a deep breath.

And now, this may be the last chance.

At this moment, Jiraiya had already imagined a whole host of things that might have happened.

such as--

The attack by Iwagakure, Hanzo's inability to tolerate someone sleeping soundly nearby, or the war between Sunagakure and Iwagakure affecting their territory in the Land of Birds.

but.

When he was summoned to Mount Myōboku by a reverse summoning technique...

"What? That's it?"

Jiraiya's eyes widened.

Nagato frowned and looked at her teacher: "Isn't this serious enough? Or are you thinking of something else, teacher?"

"I thought it was Yahiko and the others..."

Jiraiya was speechless for a moment.

Nagato sighed.

"Not yet, but if Madara's men want my eyes, they'll come looking for them sooner or later, so until then..."

"As Yahiko said, I must become stronger!"

Nagato's gaze was resolute.

He knew that Kyohiko's arrival at their place was likely to remind Yahiko of this matter, and that Kyohiko's idea to send him to Mount Myōboku for refuge and training was probably also Kyohiko's.

It wasn't that Yahiko was stupid or couldn't think of it; rather, Yahiko simply didn't know that Mount Myōboku had Sage Mode.

Nagato took a deep breath.

"Teacher, you don't need to worry about me. I won't leave Mount Myōboku until I master Sage Mode, but what about Yahiko and Konan...?"

"I'll take care of it, don't worry."

Jiraiya's expression was serious.

Nagato breathed a sigh of relief.

Although they had a good relationship with Kyohiko, there was still a layer between them; their relationship with Jiraiya was that of a true master and disciple.

The teacher promised to take care of me, so it can't be wrong.

After a moment of silence, Nagato asked, "Teacher, are you alright over there?"

"Fortunately, I've been traveling north lately, and also exploring the ninja world. Haha, I haven't encountered many decent guys, so the so-called 'Child of Prophecy' is most likely you and Kyohiko."

Zilai also laughed.

Nagato's eyes, hidden beneath her hair, twitched slightly.

Yoshimine Kyohiko.

That person was indeed incredibly powerful; at that age, he had already reached a level where many people would gang up on him...

It's an absolute miracle!

He looked up and said, "I ran into him. I must have come here to warn Yahiko."

"Is that so? What was he doing over there?"

Jiraiya was somewhat surprised.

Nagato shook his head.

Just as Jiraiya was wondering what was going on, a toad suddenly jumped over.

"Your letter."

"ha?"

Jiraiya took it.

A letter from Konoha.

His expression turned serious, then suddenly changed.

No wonder!

"I see."

Jiraiya's expression turned grave, and then he looked at Nagato. "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I need to leave."

"Um."

Nagato nodded.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What happened?"

"There's nothing I can't tell you. Yahiko probably already knows... that Takigakure and the Seven-Tails, Jumei, were attacked by Kakuzu and Raiga Kurosuki."

what?

Nagato was stunned for a moment, and the next second, Jiraiya was already being taken back.

He looked into the distance.

Someone actually dared to target the Tailed Beasts, and even attacked Takigakure for it!

He was deeply shocked.

After all, although Takigakure is not one of the five great ninja villages, its strength among the smaller ninja villages should not be underestimated.

Someone capable of storming into Takigakure and taking away a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast...

He doesn't believe he's stronger than the tailed beasts!

No wonder Kyohiko and Yahiko both felt they needed to come to Mount Myōboku to improve their strength. If they continued as before, they might be the ones captured next.

"Thankfully, it's not too late!"

Nagato took a deep breath.

Sage Mode, I can definitely do it!

……

Sunagakure Village, where yellow sand stretches endlessly.

Today is another sandstorm.

"Kazekage-sama..."

"It's alright, I've already built walls that are enough to block most of the sandstorms. Everyone can just stay in their homes. You should all go and hide too."

"yes!"

They vanished in an instant.

Dust storms like this are rare, but smaller ones are common, so people are used to them.

However, outside the sandstorm, a figure could be seen faintly.

"The weather is nice. It seems that most of the Sand Village ninjas and villagers have hidden themselves. It looks like we don't even need to wait until nightfall to sneak in."

"You still need to be careful. Although Rasa is weak, he is still a powerful Kazekage. You need to maintain a certain level of respect for him."

White Zetsu reminded him.

Obito scoffed, "Even his predecessor, the Third Kazekage, who was hailed as the strongest Kazekage, died a miserable death at the hands of Konoha. I don't think this guy is that strong!"

"Our goal is the Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast."

White Judgment reiterated.

He thought for a moment and quickly realized how he should advise her.

"Killing one Kazekage will only create another. Even destroying Sunagakure won't change anything. What truly determines the order of the ninja world is our own power!"

"Okay, you're right."

Upon hearing this, Obito pondered for a long time and had to agree with White Zetsu's statement.

Killing a Kazekage serves no purpose other than demonstrating one's own strength, and Yoshimine Kyohiko probably doesn't need to use such methods to showcase his abilities in the current state...

He sighed inwardly.

Fortunately, I am now much stronger than Kakashi, and that is the power of the Uchiha!

"My ancestors bestowed upon me the strength to pursue peace, and I must never betray that spirit!"

Obito thought to himself.

Then, he merged back into the space and jumped forward.

……

"Um?"

Luo Sha suddenly looked in a direction outside the village.

There……

Something seems off.

"Kazekage-sama."

A figure suddenly appeared beside him.

His secret agents.

"What's wrong?"

Luo Sha turned his attention back to what was in front of him.

An ANBU ninja handed over a scroll.

"We found this in the village. We don't know who left the information. I think you should take a look."

"Give me."

Luo Sha picked it up, saw the words, and his pupils instantly contracted.

This is……

Yekura's handwriting!

She's still alive!

Luo Sha gripped the scroll tightly, his heart pounding with excitement.

Is this guy seeking revenge?

still is……

His first reaction was that Ye Cang was coming for him.

The fluctuation just now might have been caused by Yekura.

but.

Soon, Luo Sha rejected the idea.

The text below filled him with shock and fear.

Someone is attacking Takigakure, attempting to take away the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki!

Tailed Beasts...

This was a ninja village's trump card, a weapon of war, yet someone forcibly stormed the village intending to take it away.

And the enemy.

Raiga Kurozumi and Kakuzu.

They were all rogue ninja.

"It is suspected to be related to the group that came into contact with Sasori of the Red Sand, and the mastermind behind it may be Madara Uchiha."

Luo Sha swallowed.

He understood the meaning of those words perfectly.

Ban is concentrating his efforts.

So, next one...

"not good!"

Rasa realized what was happening. "Quick, let's go to Shukaku's location!"

"yes!"

The ANBU ninja vanished in an instant, but Rasa was even faster, disappearing from the area almost instantly.

Shukaku...

He was imprisoned in the secret service's prison.

A few minutes later, Obito Uchiha emerged from underground at the Anbu base.

"It's really hard to find."

"Well, at least we found it!"

Obito looked ahead.

Inside the prison, an old monk sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, his mind as still as water, undisturbed even by the noises outside.

but.

When Obito approached again, he opened his eyes.

"Who are you?"

"The one who takes you away, leave this cage, and you will be free and embark on the road to peace with us."

Obito reached out his hand.

Bunpuku stared at him, his beard trembling slightly, and then uttered, "You're not from Sunagakure."

"Of course, how could Sunagakure let you leave? They see Jinchuriki as tools, and will only imprison and use you until you die completely."

Obito said.

Fenfu asked, "You mean embarking on the path of peace?"

"Yes, I am on a path to peace, and you are a vital force!"

"You want to use this power to create chaos and slaughter? I won't allow you to do that."

Bunpuku's tone was calm yet firm: "The Tailed Beasts should live in peace with humans, not be treated as tools or a form of power. They have their own consciousness!"

Obito was stunned for a moment.

What's wrong with this guy? He's imprisoned, yet he can still say such things so calmly?

and.

He is very old.

Obito was somewhat puzzled and curious.

"Grandpa, how long have you been here?"

"have no idea."

Fenfu shook his head, and a second later, he sighed softly, "I can't remember, maybe it was a few years, maybe a dozen years, or even decades."

"Don't you hate it? Spending so many years in a place like this..."

Obito couldn't bear to listen.

Although he hated the Uchiha clan, he still retained a part of his original personality deep down, which gave Madara and Black Zetsu a lot of headaches.

And now.

Just hearing about how long Fenfu had been imprisoned here filled him with intense sadness and reluctance.

This old man is clearly a kind person, so why should he be treated like this?

"Stop talking, take him away!"

Bai Jue urged in a low voice.

He couldn't understand why Obito was wasting his breath talking to the enemy.

However, at this moment, Obito hoped to take away Bunpuku through "communication".

fighting……

Maybe, but it would attract even more people!

If we can communicate, we can avoid a battle.

No matter what, the other party is a Jinchūriki of a Tailed Beast!

At this moment, Bunpuku said, "Hate? At first, there was a little bit, but now, I understand my mission. I hope to use love to make the tailed beasts and humans live in peace."

"That's impossible!"

Obito shook his head. "Humans are full of desires and conflicts, and the power of the Tailed Beasts can make them even stronger. As long as these desires and conflicts exist, peace will never come!"

"Just use love..."

"Love? Grandpa, you're a great man, but your thinking is too naive!"

Obito shook his head.

He looked earnestly at Fenfu: "Master, please come with me. I'll take you out to see the world, to show you the ugliness and greed of humanity. Together, we'll explore the path to peace!"

Fenfu remained silent.

As a high-ranking monk, he was certainly aware of human greed, but was powerless to change it.

But leaving...

He sighed softly and closed his eyes in anguish.

"I can't leave!"

As a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast, Bunpuku naturally has many ways to leave if he wants to.

however.

He has not left the prison all these years because he believes that if he leaves, his monastery will suffer a calamity.

Fenfu cannot leave.

however.

The next second, Obito severed the seal on the door with a single slash and kicked down the prison door.

"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say. I'll take you away directly."

Obito's tone was firm.

Then, he walked over to Fenfu and placed his hand on Fenfu's body.

but.

At that moment, a cold voice came from behind.

"Where do you intend to take my village's guardian crane?"

Immediately following, a sharp golden spear flew from afar.

Obito turned around and with a single slash, cut the spear down.

But the next second, the gold dust turned into countless sharp spikes that grew densely under his feet, forcing Obito to abandon Kamui.

"He is a human being, not Shukaku."

Interrupted from his jutsu, Obito turned back and looked at Rasa seriously. "Treating fellow countrymen like this, Sunagakure is truly full of ugliness!"

Fenfu sat cross-legged on the ground, neither speaking nor opening his eyes, but sighing silently.

The boy in front of me...

He was very naive, yet he was more in line with the kind of person he longed for than the people of Sunagakure.

pity!

Fenfu sighed inwardly.

Luo Sha stared coldly at the boy in front of him.

"Who are you?"

"I……"

The next second, a cloud of golden sand shot out from below, transforming into sharp spikes.

but.

They passed right through Obito's body.

What?

A look of astonishment appeared in Luo Sha's eyes.

This guy...

What is sacred?

and many more!

Those eyes?

Obito's gaze was icy: "The vile Sand Village!"

Whoosh!

Through constant practice, Obito's Body Flicker Technique became much stronger than before. Combined with the effect of "Kamui", he instantly appeared in front of Rasa.

Following closely behind...

Bang!

With a single slash, Luo Sha's body revealed a golden color.

Sand Armor!

"Sharingan, you're from the Uchiha clan?"

Even so, Rasa avoided eye contact.

To be precise.

The next second, his true form appeared beside Bunpuku, while Rasa in front of Obito quickly collapsed, turning into a pile of golden sand.

They quickly entangled Obito.

Sand bound coffin!

Golden sand swirled and covered the figure, but the feet, still covered in soil, suddenly vanished, followed by the entire person slowly disappearing from sight. (End of Chapter)