Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 105 My Shadow, Your Regret; Immortal Palm Technique, Thunderfire Rasengan

As Uchiha Yao gained a new understanding of Tsunade.

At this moment, a meeting about Hokage is being held in his office in the Hokage's office building.

"Third Hokage, this is what happened yesterday: Lady Tsunade and the Uchiha clan's genius—"

Upon hearing the report from the Anbu, before the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi could say anything, Koharu Utatane frowned upon hearing the name Uchiha.

"Hiruzen, what is your disciple Tsunade planning to do? If I hadn't checked repeatedly, I wouldn't have been sure that the Senju and Uchiha clans were getting so close. Have they forgotten the lessons of the past?"

Upon hearing Koharu Utatane's question, Homura Mitokado glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression and, seeing that the latter was not angry, nodded in agreement.

"Hiruzen, Tsunade is acting very strangely. Could it be that the incident with Nawaki caused such a drastic change in her during a mission? Who could have predicted that?!"

Later on, even Mitokado Homura, who was known for his tendency to smooth things over among the Konoha F4, expressed his dissatisfaction with Tsunade's behavior.

Hearing what the two men said, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly raised his head, took a deep drag on his pipe, and looked at the two men with a deep gaze, saying in a deep voice, "It should be the accident involving Nawaki and the treatment he received at yesterday's meeting. These two things are what caused the change."

At this point, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, exhaled a puff of smoke and shook his head, saying, "Tsunade and Chiha, this is how Tsunade, in her state of confusion, wanted to increase her power and gain more influence."

Listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi's analysis, Koharu Utatane showed not only dissatisfaction but also a barely perceptible hint of apprehension in her eyes.

Senju and Uchiha.

These old folks had witnessed the glory days of these two families.

The Uchiha clan suppressed all heroes; without the Senju clan, who could rival them?

Even now, recalling the Second Hokage, who was slightly weaker and was their master, still fills them with awe at his methods and wisdom.

Therefore, having already tasted the sweetest fruit in the village, the last thing she wanted was to return to the time when she was trampled underfoot by others.

Whether you admit it or not, that's what you're thinking.

With this thought in mind, Koharu Utatane spoke again, her voice becoming much sharper: "Hiruzen, thanks to the efforts of the four of us, the village has reached its peak, and now it has ushered in a rare period of peace since the Warring States period."

Therefore, as the princess of the Land of Fire and the granddaughter of the First and Second Hokage, Tsunade needs to cherish and protect this village under these circumstances.

Instead of relying on his status and the influence he wields to have excessive contact with those emotionally unstable Uchiha clan members.

"I'll say it again: the Senju and Uchiha clans, or any other powerful clans, should maintain a sense of boundaries to avoid causing unrest in the village."

She spoke of the village's sake, but those who truly understand her motives know what she was really after.

It can be said that even though the Senju clan has gradually declined under the management of the Second Hokage, it is still no match for top clans like the Uchiha and Hyuga.

However, the influence left behind by these two Hokage cannot be erased by Hiruzen, who cannot see himself clearly and keeps proclaiming himself as the strongest Hokage.

The combined influence of Tsunade and top-tier clans far exceeds their ability to control.

If it were Kato Dan, no one would know whose case it was, or even if it was a scheme orchestrated by Hiruzen Sarutobi himself, but it would ultimately remain hidden in the shadows.

There was no flirting between Tsunade and the Uchiha clan that was so obvious and so shocking.

Seeing the worry on Koharu Utatane's and Homura Mitokado's faces, whether for the sake of the village or for his own benefit, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, spoke with a firm tone, tapping the table and saying, "Koharu, Homura, Tsunade may have gotten away with this, but you two must understand that the most important thing right now is the war for the Land of Rain. Everything else must give way to it, understand?"

When the war in the Land of Rain was mentioned, and Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed a tough expression he hadn't shown in a long time, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado didn't intend to confront him directly. They flexibly changed their attitude and nodded helplessly.

Then, when the Land of Rain was mentioned, the image of that figure, brimming with extreme sharpness, involuntarily appeared in their minds.

Compared to the still-inexperienced Tsunade, and the Uchiha clan who have always been excluded from the core power structure of Konoha, this figure poses a greater threat.

With this thought in mind, the two couldn't help but say, "Hiruzen, Sakumo Hatake's power is still too terrifying. This is not conducive to balanced and stable development. I think Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and even Tsunade should also stand up and share the pressure."

Seeing the two men's apprehension towards Hatake Sakumo, whom the enemy called the White Fang and one of their own, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, glanced deeply at his two comrades, exhaled a puff of smoke, and revealed a complex expression on his face.

"Your analysis is correct. Our village is currently at its peak, which has attracted the covetousness of various countries."

I, an old man, strive to maintain stability in Konoha, and the younger generation must also give rise to more hope to shatter the enemy's ambitions.

Therefore, my current plan is to have Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya lead their respective ninja forces to the Land of Grass and the Land of Rain to coordinate with Sakumo, expand our advantage, and deter the enemy from making any rash moves.

As Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado talked, they began to have a detailed discussion on this topic.

Personnel allocation, resource mobilization, etc.

"Bang!"

At that moment, without any prior notice, the door was suddenly pushed open violently.

Sensing the commotion, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly, looked up, and saw that familiar figure. His anger quickly vanished, replaced by a helpless expression.

"Danzo is getting more and more unruly—"

As for Koharu and Homura, they were startled by the sound of the office door opening. When they looked up, they saw Danzo with only one eye showing, and all their emotions vanished, replaced by an expression of "as expected."

Unaware of the three's thoughts, Danzo, before they could speak, said in a deep voice with anger on his face, "Hiruzen, what exactly happened? How did you teach your disciple? Your teacher's granddaughter, Tsunade, who has the noble title of Princess of the Land of Fire, has been turned into this."

I never imagined that my teacher's granddaughter would defy his teachings and initiate the forbidden collaboration between the Senju and Uchiha clans.

"Such an important matter, and you still have time to waste here? Hurry up and correct her."

Upon hearing this, he realized that he was now at his peak, not the indecisive Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who would become a decade or so later.

Even though he had special feelings for Danzo, this challenge to his authority felt like a lion whose territory had been violated. He immediately rebuked Danzo in a deep voice: "Danzo, you have no right to speak to me in a commanding tone. Remember, I am the Hokage!"

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

Hearing such heartless words—"old friend, old rival"—and the last sentence that touched his very soul, Shimura Danzo, even though he prided himself on being a root under a great tree, could not contain his anger and retorted angrily.

Seeing this somewhat familiar scene unfold, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado exchanged a glance, then shook their heads, looking quite helpless.

Even though they've been teammates for years, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado didn't want to get involved when the two were arguing.

It's easy to get accidentally hurt, so there's really no need to.

But judging from the current situation, they have no choice but to open it.

"Danzo, the most important thing right now is the war in the Land of Rain. Everything else must give way to the war in the Land of Rain. Besides, Tsunade is Hiruzen's disciple, so we should listen to her opinion on this matter."

"Yes, Danzo, at times like this, the most important thing is to have only one voice, that is, the Hokage's voice."

"He was the Hokage, which is remarkable, but this matter was for the benefit of the village and to fulfill his teacher's last wish."

""

Faced with the earnest advice and admonitions of Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, especially when they mentioned the Hokage, a source of pain in his life, Danzo Shimura's face darkened. He slammed the door shut in anger, and a furious shout came from behind it.

"Therefore, Hiruzen, even if I am not the Hokage, I can still intervene in that evil Uchiha brat."

"Danzo————"

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado tried to persuade Danzo to stay, to prevent him from truly infringing on the Hokage's authority.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not show any anger in his eyes despite Danzo slamming the door and leaving. He spoke first to stop the two of them, saying, "I will handle this matter. This is just Danzo's opinion. I will persuade her later."

Now, our most important task is the strategic deployment of the battlefield in the Land of Rain.

While this farce unfolded in the Hokage's office, the highest place of power in Konoha, the other people who knew about it were also not at peace.

On the other hand, the closeness that Uchiha Yao and Tsunade displayed in front of the Hokage's office building was like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples throughout the village.

More importantly, the Uchiha clan, whose influence seemed to have gradually subsided, once again stood at the forefront of the village.

In particular, Tsunade, the granddaughter of the First Hokage who founded Konoha, has been rumored to be on good terms with the Uchiha clan.

Many clans, who had kept their distance from the Uchiha clan due to the death of the First Hokage, suspected to be caused by Madara Uchiha, are now gradually changing their strategies.

In particular, families that have a close relationship with the Senju family, or even those that were promoted by the first and second generations, have also made changes in this regard.

At this time, in the residence of Uchiha Setsuna in the Uchiha clan compound.

Uchiha Yao raised his hand and handed over a scroll, saying softly, "Elder, this is some detail and suspicious points about Senju Nawaki's death that I found through special channels."

"Tsunade's younger brother? Could something have happened to this kid?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Sha Na showed a hint of doubt on his face, but he calmly took the scroll and immediately opened it to read it.

Upon witnessing what appeared to be a coincidence, yet in reality, a man-made death, Uchiha Setsuna's face revealed a strange expression. He sneered, "Interesting. I see your final conclusion also suggests that Senju Nawaki's death was not an accident. The Second Hokage's body is barely cold, and already someone is targeting his grandson. Interesting."

"Elder, are you saying that Rope Tree's death was not an accident?"

The voice of the Uchiha clan leader came from the side; he had appeared at the door at some point.

Uchiha Yao raised his head, his gaze firm yet tinged with just the right amount of hesitation: "There is no conclusive evidence yet, but all indications suggest that some high-ranking individuals may be growing increasingly displeased with the Senju clan, including us Uchiha."

These words were like a spark that landed on the long-simmering suspicions of the Uchiha clan.

Elder Sha slammed his hand on the table, causing the candlelight to flicker violently: "No wonder the village has been hindering our clan in every way all these years. Yao, you have made a great contribution. The clan will provide you with the best resources to help you improve your strength."

Uchiha Yao nodded to indicate that he understood.

Although cultivation resources are important, Uchiha Yao felt that he had completed the information loop and gained even more.

Three days later, more than ten young ninjas went out together to carry out a mission to eliminate enemies who had infiltrated the Land of Fire, among them was Uchiha Yao.

Sunlight shone on Uchiha Yao's short black hair. He raised his hand to adjust his headband to his temple, and the light swept across the front of the group.

Among them are younger members of the village, such as Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

"Set off!"

At the command of the Jonin leading the group, everyone set off immediately.

Uchiha Yo, Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Kushina, and others, who had separated from the main force, were gathering intelligence.

As they walked into a dense bamboo forest, Uchiha Yao suddenly stopped. "There's an ambush. There are about ten people hiding in the bamboo forest to the northwest."

As soon as he finished speaking, more than ten ninjas dressed in Kusagakure uniforms leaped out of the bamboo forest, raining down shuriken and kunai.

Minato Namikaze and the others were still too inexperienced and hadn't had time to react.

However, Uchiha Yao was not like that.

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With a swift and clean movement, he raised his hand and slashed the kunai that was probing him, the blade flashing coldly as he cut through it. At the same time, he precisely slit the throat of a grass ninja.

Then, Uchiha Yao's movements were as smooth as flowing water, with each strike and dodge perfectly timed.

With only basic taijutsu and simple swordsmanship, he moved freely among the grass ninja, eliminating all enemies in seconds.

When the last Grass Ninja was defeated by Uchiha Yao, the bamboo forest returned to silence, and Namikaze Minato and the others were stunned.

Minato Namikaze, in particular, looked at Yo Uchiha with a hint of resentment in his eyes.

Although his strength was inferior to Uchiha Yao, he still had some basic combat skills.

Uchiha Yao defeated his enemy at an extremely fast speed and consumed almost no chakra throughout the process, demonstrating strength far exceeding his own. However, Namikaze Minato ultimately remained on the original timeline, becoming the Fourth Hokage, and was himself exceptionally talented.

In this situation, instead of feeling jealous, a strong fighting spirit ignited within me: "I must become stronger, and I cannot be left far behind by my peers who are not much older than me."

Uchiha Yao was bending down to examine the body of a grass ninja when he suddenly felt a gaze fall on him.

He looked up and saw Kushina standing not far away, her red eyes fixed on him.

His eyes held curiosity, inquiry, and a hint of indescribable emotion.

Noticing Uchiha Yao's gaze, Kushina didn't look away. Instead, she stepped forward and said softly, "Your taijutsu is quite good, even better than that sissy's. No wonder you got Tsunade's attention, and Mikoto's too—"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yao couldn't help but smile, thinking of Minato Namikaze's reputation being ruined, and said softly, "It's just that I practice a lot usually."

Seeing that Uchiha Yao was friendly and didn't bring up his embarrassing past, I felt that putting aside the relationship between Tsunade and Mikoto, Uchiha Yao was actually quite nice.

The atmosphere between the two was harmonious for a moment.

At this moment, Uchiha Yao was curious about Namikaze Minato's reaction to this scene and kept a close eye on the latter.

He then noticed Minato Namikaze not far away. Seeing that Kushina Uzumaki was somewhat close to him, his originally bright eyes dimmed considerably.

Uchiha Yao understood.

Kushina paid attention to him because of her close friendship with Mikoto Uchiha and because of Tsunade, but Minato Namikaze was unaware of this.

In this situation, Kushina's attention to him clearly put pressure on Minato Namikaze.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the Hokage's office in Konoha Village was unusually heavy.

"I have already made some concessions regarding the matter of the Third Hokage and the evil Uchiha brat."

Danzo Shimura sat on the sofa, his hands folded in front of him, the bandages on his face appearing even more somber in the shadows: "So, you should say something about Kushina, as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, now reaching marriageable age, and the need to quickly determine her spouse."

It's best to choose from those recommended by the Root or the Elder Council; this will ensure control over the Nine-Tails.

"Danzo, Uchiha You's matter is not important for now. Also, Jinchuriki are not tools. Kushina has the right to choose her own life."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head slowly, the smoke rising from his pipe: "Besides, I already have a suitable candidate in mind."

Danzo frowned: "Who is it?"

Minato Namikaze.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, his words filled with anticipation.

"Minato is exceptionally talented and has a calm personality. If he could become Kushina's partner, he could not only stabilize the Nine-Tails, but also win over the Senju clan."

After all, Tsunade had a high opinion of Minato Namikaze.

Even assuming Kushina ultimately doesn't want to become a Jinchūriki, Minato Namikaze still has the potential to grow to the point where he can shoulder the responsibility of protecting the village.

Upon hearing this, Danzo remained silent for a moment, then finally snorted coldly and got up to leave.

A few days later, Jiraiya found Minato Namikaze, who had just returned from a mission to "piggyback" on his success.

He pushed a cup of hot tea towards Minato Namikaze, his tone somewhat serious: "Minato, the Third Hokage and the Elders both hope you can spend more time with Kushina. What are your thoughts on this?"

Minato Namikaze paused slightly in his teacup as Kushina's image flashed through his mind.

However, the latter secretly observed Uchiha Yao, whose eyes held a light he had never seen before, making him want to back down.

"I----"

Minato Namikaze opened his mouth, but ultimately shook his head gently.

"Jiraiya-sensei, I like Kushina, but I don't want to get close to her because of the village's arrangements."

If you love someone, you should respect their thoughts, not treat them as a tool to achieve your goals.

If she likes someone else, I will wish her well; if she chooses me, it must be because she truly wants to.

Looking at Minato's resolute eyes, Jiraiya felt both gratified and helpless. He patted Minato on the shoulder and said, "You stubborn kid, just like I was when I was young. Fine, I'll pass on your feelings to the Third Hokage."

After leaving the teahouse, Jiraiya went to the command tent where Tsunade was located.

At that moment, Tsunade was sitting inside, wiping her ninja tools.

"Tsunade, what are your thoughts on Kushina?"

Jiraiya sat on the stone bench and asked casually.

Next, Tsunade was informed of the opinions of the Konoha Elders.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade paused, her handkerchief still in her hand. She looked up at Jiraiya and sneered, "You mean, which guys want to control Kushina's marriage?"

"Well, you can't say that."

Jiraiya said with a hint of helplessness, "However, the Third Hokage hopes that Minato and Kushina can be together. What do you think?"

Tsunade put down her ninja tools, took out a blue-covered notebook from inside the house, and handed it to Jiraiya: "What can I read? Kushina has grown up, and she should decide her own affairs."

Here, take this notebook. It contains some of the things that brat Uchiha usually says.

I think there's some truth to that. You could show it to Kushina; it might help her clarify her thoughts.

Jiraiya opened the notebook and saw what was written on it.

True strength lies not in controlling others, but in guarding one's own conscience.

"When choosing a partner, look at whether he respects your dreams, not what he can offer you."

The sentences, written in neat handwriting, were clearly carefully recorded by Tsunade.

"That brat—"

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"How old is he? How could he understand so many profound truths?"

Tsunade chuckled and picked up her ninja tool again to wipe it clean: "Who cares if they understand or not? If it makes sense, it makes sense. It's better than some people who are lazy and irresponsible all day long, without even a basic sense of responsibility."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over Jiraiya, her expression suggestive. Jiraiya touched his nose and gave an awkward laugh.

He knew Tsunade was talking about him, after all, he was about to become one of the frontline commanders, but he still couldn't shake his habit of frequenting taverns.

Two weeks later, in a training ground in Konoha, Uchiha Yao was standing in the center of the field.

He formed a hand seal, and chakra condensed into a pale green light in his palms.

"Calming Healer Technique!"

He gave a low shout and placed his palm on the arm of an injured ninja next to him.

The pale green chakra slowly seeped into the other person's wound, and the bleeding wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Not bad, as expected of a genius of the Uchiha clan, he actually mastered A-rank medical ninjutsu in such a short time."

A gasp of amazement rippled through the crowd.

Kushina Uzumaki, who was not far away, stepped forward and patted Yao Uchiha on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Not bad. In my opinion, your talent in medical ninjutsu is second only to Tsunade."

Uchiha Yao withdrew his chakra and said softly, "It was just good luck, plus the clan provided enough training resources."

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In fact, he was able to quickly master the Palm Immortal Technique.

This was not only due to his powerful mental strength and precise control over chakra, but also because of his accumulated memories and understanding of the human body.

After mastering the Palm Healing Technique, he set his sights on the Rasengan.

He had previously figured out the Lightning Release: Chidori, and now he is even trying to fuse Lightning Release chakra with Fire Release chakra and inject it into the Rasengan.

Late at night, in the Uchiha clan's territory, the moonlight was bright.

Uchiha Yao spun his hands rapidly, and a blue Rasengan formed in his palms.

He then slowly infused it with lightning and fire chakra.

The Rasengan's color gradually changed from blue to purplish-red, its surface shimmering with fine electric sparks, and the surrounding air distorted due to the high temperature.

"Rasengan!"

He let out a low shout and hurled the Rasengan at the distant rocks.

With a deafening roar, the rocks were instantly blasted into powder, leaving a crater several meters deep in the ground.

Moreover, the crater was filled with scorching flames and sharp lightning, causing considerable damage.

"This power is much stronger than the Wind Release: Rasengan."

Uchiha Yao smiled with satisfaction. He knew that this Rasengan would become another trump card for him.

The following morning, Minato Namikaze arrived at the Uchiha clan's territory and invited Uchiha Yo to join him on a mission to deliver supplies to Orochimaru's front lines.

"Jiraiya-sensei is leading the team, so this mission shouldn't be too dangerous."

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Minato Namikaze said with a smile, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

He hoped to interact with Uchiha Yota during this mission and learn from his strengths.

Before setting off, the two stood under a big tree at the entrance of the village, waiting for Jiraiya.

Uchiha Yao looked at Minato and suddenly asked, "Minato, what do you think the 'Will of Fire' is?"

Minato paused for a moment, then answered seriously, "I think the 'Will of Fire' is about protecting our comrades, safeguarding the village, and ensuring the village's legacy endures forever, like a flame."

Uchiha Yao shook his head slightly: "But what if the village's higher-ups sacrifice their comrades for power?"

Completing the mission is more important than comrades; this is also a requirement from higher-ups.

Minato Namikaze, remember this: what truly deserves protection are your comrades, not those cold rules of power.

Cherishing one's comrades is the most important belief a ninja should uphold, not blindly following so-called dogmatism.

Minato Namikaze's body trembled; Uchiha Yo's words exploded in his heart like a thunderclap.

Upon hearing "dogmatism," he knew that Uchiha was referring to the Will of Fire and couldn't help but retort.

He has always firmly believed in the "Will of Fire".

But in this situation, he didn't know where to begin.

After all, Uchiha Yao never mentioned the Will of Fire.

Amidst these complex emotions, he couldn't help but harbor a slight doubt about the Will of Fire.

If the "Will of Fire" requires the sacrifice of comrades, is it still worth upholding?

Seeing Minato Namikaze's thoughtful expression, Uchiha You knew that he had planted a seed of doubt in Minato's heart.

This seed may die young, or it may grow into a towering tree.

Who knows?