Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 217 Sasuke is really doing well!

The plan is complete.

This ending can be described as a happy one for everyone.

At least for the members of Akatsuki, the arduous task of putting on a show was finally completed. Returning Gaara's body was much more difficult than capturing him.

Sasori of the Red Sand asked, looking puzzled, "I don't quite understand. With the power of that guy Uehara, is it really necessary for him to mingle with the ninjas of the Five Great Nations, and even befriend them? They're all our prey."

"Then we'll have to see what Uehara thinks."

Nagato concealed his smile beneath his hood, calmly shaking his head and saying, "Let Uehara do what he wants!"

When Nagato fought Uehara Naraku this time, he was quite moved. Now that Uehara Naraku had grown up, he must have his own ideas.

If Uehara Naraku could gain the trust of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, it might be helpful when they capture the Nine-Tails in the future. As the strongest tailed beast in the ninja world, the Nine-Tails' power is definitely more than what we've seen today.

Even if something were to happen to Uehara Naraku, it wouldn't matter, as Nagato believed that with his current power, he could cover for Uehara Naraku.

While Nagato was still feeling a little emotional, Deidara, somewhat displeased with Nagato, shouted, "Hey, you! You're just a rookie who's only been here for two years, don't talk to us seniors like you're the leader. Who do you think you are?"

"Well…"

Nagato pondered for a while and suddenly realized that Deidara would die sooner or later, and that there was no need to bother with such a cheerful and silly person.

After thinking for a second, Nagato nodded politely to Deidara and said, "Yes, senpai, I understand."

Sasori of the Red Sand: "..."

Deidara: "..."

The newcomer was very polite, but the two of them felt like they had messed with someone they shouldn't have!

"Alright, alright."

Sasori of the Red Sand, being the most senior member, felt he should act as a peacemaker: "Now that Uehara has finished what he asked us to do, let's go get some oden and fried eggs!"

This is Deidara's favorite food.

As expected, Deidara was immediately drawn to Sasori's words, excitedly draping his arm over Sasori's shoulder: "Hahaha... As expected of Sasori, you really understand me! Let's hurry up and go!"

"…Um."

Sasori nodded, but felt something strange on his shoulder.

It was clearly Deidara's tongue, which had grown from his palm, licking his clothes. Sasori of the Red Sand glared at Deidara with an ugly expression: "Idiot, let go of my shoulders!"

"Don't mind it, senior!"

Deidara chuckled and released his grip, quickly creating a new giant clay bird to serve as his mount: "Let's go now!"

Deidara is good at livening up the atmosphere.

Wherever this guy is, the air is always filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

While the Akatsuki members were enjoying a delicious meal, the Sand Village ninjas and Konoha ninjas were experiencing a sad farewell.

After everyone gathered, they all assumed that the rescue had failed, since Sunagakure needed a living Kazekage, not a Gaara corpse.

Temari immediately burst into tears, holding her younger brother's body.

As an older sister, Temari could not accept the reality of seeing her younger brother's body, especially since her greatest wish was to take care of her two younger brothers.

Naruto Uzumaki didn't know how to start a conversation, and the group could only watch silently as Temari lay on Gaara's corpse, weeping bitterly.

"Temari, move aside!"

Granny Chiyo sighed, moved Temari's shoulder aside, and sat down next to Gaara. She clasped her hands together, her body trembling slightly, and said, "Sunagakure, we can't afford to lose another worthy Kazekage..."

"Mother-in-law?"

Temari was pulled up in confusion. She looked at Granny Chiyo with some surprise, not quite understanding what Granny Chiyo meant.

Uehara Naraku sighed inwardly, watching Chiyo slowly form hand seals. He had already recognized what those hand seals were.

Forbidden technique, reincarnation of one's own life.

It is possible to transfer one's life to others.

In the end, this old woman followed her old path and sacrificed herself for the future of Sunagakure, perhaps this was what she truly wanted.

Granny Chiyo slowly formed her hand seals as she softly recounted her story: "After my son and wife died in the Ninja World War, Sasori couldn't bear the pain of losing his parents, so I learned a forbidden technique."

This forbidden technique is called Self-Reincarnation, which allows one to transfer their own life to another, and also to use all of their chakra to revive the soul of another.

Originally, I wanted to use this forbidden technique to reverse life and death and resurrect Sasori's parents, so that he would no longer be obsessed with finding them. Unfortunately, before I could do it, Sasori had already killed the Third Hokage and defected from the village.

"Now it seems it's time to use it..."

"Mother-in-law!"

Temari suddenly stretched out her palm and wanted to rush towards Chiyo. After all, this old man had been taking care of and raising them after the Fourth Kazekage died in battle. The relationship between the three siblings and Chiyo was like that of a grandfather and granddaughter!

"Don't stop me."

Chiyo's arms were exceptionally strong. She looked down at Gaara's face beside her, even revealing a smile: "Although I didn't train Kankuro to become a qualified puppeteer, I did train Gaara to become a qualified Kazekage..."

"Mother-in-law!"

Seeing Chiyo in tears, Temari instinctively chimed in, "It's because Kankuro isn't smart enough!"

"It's okay."

Grandma Chiyo smiled gently, soothing Temari with her eyes, and said softly, "In my old age, I was able to raise and care for you three siblings. This is the bond between us. Don't grieve for my passing."

Granny Chiyo slowly completed her last hand seal, then gently placed her hand over Gaara's chest and whispered, "Gaara is of great importance; there is no one in the village more suitable to be the Kazekage than him..."

No one in Sunagakure can replace Gaara.

Because the Sand Village is too weak now, the only ninja in the entire village who can be considered a Kage-level ninja is Gaara, and there is truly no successor.

Granny Chiyo's sacrifice of her own life in place of Gaara's was inevitable; she had to leave a future for Sunagakure.

Otherwise, Sunagakure might not even last until the next Kazekage before being replaced by other ninja villages as one of the Five Great Nations!

Especially since the genius from the neighboring Amegakure village is right next to them!

"Before I leave, I have two more words for you to pass on to Gaara."

Granny Chiyo slowly turned to Temari and softly gave her last words: "The alliance between Sunagakure, Konoha, and Amegakure cannot be abandoned; Gaara, do not show mercy to those treacherous ninjas; you, you must make Sunagakure strong again, the peace of the ninja world in the future depends on you young people..."

Granny Chiyo looked up at the sorrowful faces of the Konoha ninjas. Her life force began to decline rapidly, and her chakra was also rapidly diminishing...

Reincarnation of self, activated!

Uehara Naraku extended a hand and placed it on her body, channeling a massive amount of chakra and life energy into Granny Chiyo's body through Star Infusion.

However, this could not change her death.

Once the Reincarnation Technique begins operating, it will continuously drain her chakra and life force, rendering any amount of chakra and life energy poured into her by Uehara Naraku useless.

The only thing we can do is delay her death.

Granny Chiyo sensed the energy Uehara Naraku channeled into her body, a hint of disbelief in her eyes. She glanced tremblingly at Uehara Naraku: "I never imagined that Lord Uehara's medical ninjutsu could be so powerful, no less than Tsunade's. It can almost bring someone back from the dead. Just don't waste your precious power on an old woman like me who is about to die..."

"I just want to give you a little time to say your last words."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, made a self-deprecating remark, and shrugged, saying, "No matter what, I'm still a friend of Sunagakure. Although I didn't play much of a role in the Kazekage recapture battle, it was ultimately Lady Chiyo who saved the Kazekage..."

"No, if it weren't for you, we might not have been able to retrieve Gaara's body. We really owe a debt of gratitude to you and everyone in Konoha this time."

Granny Chiyo looked directly at Uehara Naraku, whose face was filled with sorrow and grief, then turned to look at the many Konoha ninja present. Suddenly, she smiled and said, "Seeing you young people before I leave gives me a sense that the future of the ninja world has new hope..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku listened quietly to Granny Chiyo's praise.

I wonder if the old woman, knowing that he would not become a source of hope but rather a source of despair in the ninja world, would be at peace in heaven?

No, or rather, it was inherently unstable.

Given Kabuto's personality, he would dig up almost any grave he saw. As for Granny Chiyo, a ninja who could use puppets and poison, Kabuto probably wouldn't let her go.

Uehara Naraku glanced up at Granny Chiyo and sighed inwardly. He truly looked forward to their next meeting, wondering if Granny Chiyo would regret her own inability to see people clearly...

Granny Chiyo, unaware of Uehara Naraku's thoughts, was still earnestly instructing Temari: "...The future of Sunagakure depends on you...The future of the ninja world also depends on you young people..."

After she finished speaking, Granny Chiyo gradually fell silent.

Temari stared blankly as Granny Chiyo left with a smile, unable to react for a moment before bursting into tears: "Granny!"

"..."

Many Konoha ninjas were also feeling bad.

Unexpectedly, while they rescued a Kazekage, they also caused the sacrifice of a ninja who had dedicated his life to Sunagakure.

Just as everyone was feeling sorrowful, Gaara on the ground gradually regained a glimmer of life. He slowly opened his eyes and subconsciously touched his lower abdomen: "What happened? Wasn't I already..."

"It is Lady Chiyo."

Uehara Naraku looked down at Gaara, and after seeing the Kazekage resurrected, he frowned and replied, "It was Lady Chiyo who saved you from the underworld with her own life."

"Uehara Naraku!"

Gaara's expression suddenly changed: "What are you doing here?"

As Uehara Naraku wondered if his identity had been leaked somewhere, should he silence everyone present, or witness their shock upon learning his true identity?

That shouldn't be the case...

When the One-Tailed Beast was pulled out and sealed, Gaara was unconscious the entire time.

Just as Uehara Naraku was lost in thought, Temari hurriedly grabbed her younger brother's arm and whispered, "Gaara, this time it was Uehara Naraku who saved you from Akatsuki. Don't let past hatred and fear blind you anymore!"

Gaara: "..."

Gaara's mind was a little blank for a moment.

At this moment, he didn't know what expression to make when he looked at Uehara Naraku, after all, this guy had been bullying him since they were children, all the way through the Chunin Exams.

Naruto Uzumaki seemed to understand Gaara's feelings very well, and stepped forward to pat him on the shoulder, saying, "Although Uehara's personality is very awful, and he always bullies us when we were weak, his true nature isn't actually bad!"

Naruto put his arm around Gaara's shoulder and continued to comfort him, "I guess this guy is afraid we'll be too strong when we grow up, so he can only bully us when we're little... Gaara, don't mind those things from when we were kids, we're all adults now!"

Gaara: "..."

Naraku Uehara: "..."

The Konoha ninja: "..."

Although Uehara also felt that Naruto Uzumaki's words made some sense, he still vaguely felt that something was not quite right.

However, Temari quickly told Gaara the whole story, and the young Kazekage put aside his past grievances and took the initiative to extend his hand to Uehara.

Uehara Naraku didn't hesitate either. He narrowed his eyes, smiled, and grasped Gaara's hand. This handshake rekindled the hope of peace between Sunagakure and Amegakure!

Simply outrageous.

Just when everyone thought the mission was over perfectly.

Naruto clenched his fist tightly and said in a deep voice, "It's a pity we were at a disadvantage this time. We didn't capture a single Akatsuki member or obtain any information about Sasuke!"

As expected, the Konoha ninjas came to help not only to save Gaara, but also to take the opportunity to obtain information about Sasuke.

Sasuke is also a member of Akatsuki!

To put it bluntly, Sasuke Uchiha is very strong now. Perhaps it is because of Itachi Uchiha’s unintentional guidance and teaching. Uehara Naraku even believes that Sasuke is probably stronger now than Sasuke at this time in history!

"I actually do have some information about Uchiha Sasuke..."

Uehara Naraku thought of Sasuke, who was still tirelessly trying to assassinate Uchiha Itachi, and said in a low voice, "Perhaps you don't know, but Uchiha Sasuke is not the proud boy I used to know. It is said that he single-handedly conquered a country half a year ago..."

"What?"

Everyone's face was filled with disbelief.

Logically speaking, shouldn't conquering a country be something only S-rank rogue ninjas do? When did their comrades become capable of such a feat?

Sasuke's really doing well...

No, it's become too evil!

Uehara Naraku's face showed lingering fear. He said softly, "If you encounter Sasuke, be careful. After my last encounter with him, I felt that I was no match for him. The Sharingan truly deserves to be called the number one bloodline limit in the ninja world..."

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