Naruto: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Otsutsuki

Leaf.

The Hokage's office.

The sun shines brightly outside the window, but the lights inside are dimmed.

"What do you mean...?"

"Uchiha Madara, the one who destroyed the Jashin cult in Yugakure?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth gaped open, seemingly digesting the news before him. The other two advisors were in a similar state; their serious expressions had vanished, replaced by intense shock and disbelief.

As for the Inuzuka team, they all kept their eyes down and pretended to be clueless.

Minato Namikaze, standing at the very front, also looked extremely awkward.

After all, he himself knew how outrageous the news sounded.

Even if it's outrageous, the intelligence that needs to be reported still has to be reported.

Therefore, Minato had no choice but to bite the bullet and tell the Third Hokage, who was in the main seat, everything he had discovered in the Land of Hot Water, including the traces at the scene, the situation of the Jashin Cult's stronghold, the status of the survivors, and the clues he obtained from Ryuzaki's memories.

As Minato's explanation became more detailed, the expressions of the Inuzuka Waku squad members grew increasingly stiff.

The more they listened, the more they wanted to cover their ears on the spot.

Especially the young Uchiha Shisui.

What does it mean that Madara Uchiha, the founder of Konoha who co-founded Konoha with Hashirama Senju, is still alive?

What does it mean that Madara Uchiha not only didn't die, but was also fighting against cult organizations throughout the ninja world?

Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but secretly raise his head and steal a glance at his companion beside him.

He discovered that everyone else wasn't actually in much better shape than him.

Captain Inuzuka had long since drifted off into his own thoughts, as if his soul had already left the office.

The honest and kind-hearted Choman Akimichi still has his mouth half-open, as if he forgot to close it.

Even the usually carefree senior in the mountains was unusually stunned at this moment.

Shisui silently withdrew his gaze.

He suddenly felt that he had performed quite well.

At least, he didn't actually shout it out.

But the next second, another heavy thought quietly surfaced in his mind.

If the clan finds out that Lord Madara is still alive...

What will happen then?

Shisui couldn't help but let his thoughts wander, and he couldn't help but think of Elder Setsuna telling the children at the shrine about Lord Madara's glorious deeds.

But what if Madara were still alive...?

For the Uchiha clan, this could not possibly be as simple as just "good news".

Given Elder Sha's personality, he would probably get involved without hesitation, and it's even highly likely that this would cause an even bigger upheaval, ultimately upending the entire village.

The more Shisui thought about it, the colder he felt.

Although he is only nine years old, that does not stop him from starting to think about the future of his family and village.

"That's how it is, Hokage-sama."

Minato Namikaze quickly finished his explanation, then pointed to Ryuzaki, who was still unconscious on the ground.

"According to Ryuzaki, the leader of the Jashin Cult, the one who attacked the Jashin Cult was a guy wearing a vortex mask who called himself Uchiha Madara."

As he said this, he subtly gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a wink.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two advisors immediately understood.

For Minato to be so certain, that person had indeed used methods related to Madara Uchiha's signature power...

That technique is probably the only one left.

Susanoo.

"....."

In an instant, the office became eerily quiet.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane fell silent almost simultaneously.

As disciples of the Second Hokage, they understood this better than anyone else.

Susanoo.

How powerful.

That's a Wood Release ninjutsu that can rival the First Hokage's.

Konoha is currently in a precarious situation, surrounded by enemies and facing a turbulent future.

The war between the ninja villages has not yet completely subsided, but new threats are emerging one after another.

Blue, spots...

Konoha, a place plagued by misfortune.

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly swept his gaze over the group of young people behind him who were trying their best to pretend they hadn't heard anything.

Even though everyone already knows the truth, they still pretend to know nothing.

He suddenly felt like laughing.

But in that smile, there was more relief than anything else.

"Heh... There are still many children who care about the village."

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, then said, "Team Inuzuka, you've worked hard this time. For the next while, you should all rest well in the clan's territory... especially Shisui."

Upon hearing this, Shisui was slightly taken aback.

Call out your own name separately?

Is he going to keep quiet about it to the clan after he goes back?

However, the next second, Hiruzen Sarutobi said again, "After you finish resting, report to the Anbu."

"An...Anbu...reporting for duty?!"

Shisui turned around abruptly, his mouth agape in shock.

He could hardly believe what he was hearing.

The Third Hokage, seated in the main seat, simply gazed at him calmly, a kind yet undeniably dignified smile on his face.

"Sandaime-sama...?"

"Alright, you can go now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand lightly, signaling the others to step back.

The members of Inuzuka's squad felt as if they had been granted a pardon and quickly took their leave.

Only after they had completely left the office did the room finally quiet down again.

Only the Third Hokage, two advisors, Minato Namikaze, and Ryuzaki, who had been casually tossed on the ground, remained in the Hokage's office.

"Hiruzen, it seems we need to adjust our plans," Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and said in a deep voice, "If it really is Susanoo..."

"That means freckles are more dangerous than blemishes."

Xiaochun, who was switching dorms, chimed in at the opportune moment.

The two advisors, who had been taught by the Second Hokage since childhood, understood far more than ordinary ninjas the weight that the name Uchiha Madara represented.

In their view, Qing's abilities were indeed terrifying.

However, it is still not enough to compare with the First Hokage or Madara Uchiha.

"What's more..." Mitokado Homura paused, a hint of disbelief in his voice, "Back then, Madara was personally confirmed dead by our teacher..."

But now, a person who calls himself Uchiha Madara is able to roam the ninja world.

They even destroyed the stronghold of the evil god cult in the Land of Hot Water.

return……

Mitokado Yan paused for a moment, seemingly finding the statement utterly absurd.

But in the end, he still used that word.

"They're even cracking down on criminals."

"Could it be that he wants to use this immortality to return to his peak?"

"If that's really the case, Hiruzen, perhaps we can..."

"That kind of power ultimately comes at a price."

Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted him softly, his gaze falling on the unconscious Ryuzaki on the ground. "If there really is such a power in the world that can make people young again or even close to immortality, then it can no longer be called an ordinary ninjutsu."

"That should be called...divine magic."

Neither Mitokado Hō nor Utatane Koharu spoke immediately.

They all understood that Hiruzen's words were not an exaggeration, but a very realistic assessment.

"Watergate".

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Minato Namikaze, who was standing to the side, and said, "Take Ryuzaki to the interrogation department. We must extract all the information he knows from his mind. As for those so-called evil magic materials..."

He intended to order the destruction directly, but the words caught in his throat.

Even with concerns about how to deal with such evil magic, there's still...

"Hokage-sama, there was another child at the scene. He's currently receiving treatment in the hospital," Minato added at the opportune moment. "In other words, the child who seems to have inherited Ryuzaki's near-immortal power is still alive."

The child who inherits immortality.

"..."

The office fell silent again.

Yes, and that child too.

According to the intelligence brought back by Minato and Inuzuka's squad.

The child named Hidan seems to be able to inherit this evil magic, and may even achieve a kind of immortality.

There's just one thing that's really unlikable.

They kept asking for cardamom.