The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 97 Get Stronger, Then Enjoy Life

"Don't be so nervous, I'm not some man-eating demon."

Uchiha Muan smiled and returned the scroll to Momiji. "Or is it that the priestess feels that a single ninjutsu cannot repay my kindness to you, and wishes to repay me with her body, so that little Miroku can have another sister?"

"I am but a plain and unattractive woman, how could I compare to the Hokage's two wives? Please, Hokage, do not joke."

The flippant words touched a nerve with Momiji. She solemnly replied, "The Hokage is already the most honorable person in the world. He should be a role model for all people, and even more so for us, the rulers of a nation."

I disagree with that statement.

Recalling his past scandals and the absurd incident with Minako Uzumaki in the Hokage's office, Uchiha Takeo's lips curled into a slight smile. "If everyone learns from me, this ninja world will be doomed sooner or later."

"Furthermore, I became Hokage to make myself more comfortable, not to make the identity of Hokage make me unhappy."

"My purpose has been very clear from beginning to end."

"Become stronger, then enjoy life."

"A beautiful woman with captivating charm is of paramount importance."

Momiji was stunned when she saw that Uchiha Takehiro practically had "pervert" written all over his face.

She never imagined that the Hokage, whom she once admired and who single-handedly changed the landscape of the ninja world, would turn out to be such a scoundrel.

The thought of the possibility of losing her virginity made Hongye tense up, but she quickly realized that her tension was useless and she couldn't stop the other party from doing whatever he wanted.

"Lord Hokage, are you trying to force yourself on me?"

"No, that kind of thing is the most boring."

Uchiha Muan smiled and said, "What I enjoy most is watching others reluctantly but having no choice but to do things for me. That makes me very happy."

The vulgar words and scornful remarks made Hongye, who was listening, break out in a cold sweat.

"Of course, that applies to dealing with enemies. When it comes to our own people, I prefer a win-win situation."

Uchiha Muan leaned closer, the fragrance emanating from the shrine maiden filling his nostrils. Her mature, alluring yet dignified face bore a striking resemblance to that of Uzumaki Mito, who had consistently rejected him.

"Red Leaf, regard me as the lord of the shrine maiden clan, and serve me from now on. May the shrine maiden clan enjoy prosperity and wealth for generations, and may Oni Ninja Village be peaceful and happy every year."

"As the leader of the Oni Ninja Village and a revered priestess, you wouldn't refuse, would you?"

As if the devil's whispers echoed in her ears, Hongye's hands, which were pressed on her knees, gripped her purple hakama tightly, and her rapid breathing made her voluptuous body tremble.

Her fair, milky skin was tinged with a faint blush.

"Lord Hokage, please allow me some time to consider this."

Before Uchiha Takeoshi could agree, Momiji hurriedly carried the running Miroku into the inner room and didn't come out for a long time.

The man sat at the table, gazing at the distant waterfall, quietly savoring the sweet tea from the Ghost Ninja Village.

The flavor lingers on the lips and teeth, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste.

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"This mission was personally assigned by the Hokage, so everyone must take it seriously!"

The Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure stood in the Mizukage Building, watching waves of Kirigakure ninjas pouring into the teleportation station not far away, his eyes revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Lord Mizukage, in order to cooperate with Konoha's exploration of what might be the existence of a new continent, most of the village's combat ninja have been transferred away, and even our Three-Tails has been conscripted by Konoha. If we run out of manpower in the Black Corner Region later, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

The suggestions made by the personal guards and ninjas were patiently explained by Master Yuan.

"During the Second Shinobi World War, although our village suffered heavy losses, the ninjas who survived and emerged from the shadows gradually became the backbone of the village. In this respect, Sunagakure is similar to us."

"In addition, with the village's excellent talent pool, Kaguya, Hozuki, and Minazuki, the three major bloodline families are vying to produce outstanding individuals. As the battles and struggles in the Black Corner Region progress, the more peaceful and worry-free our Kirigakure Village will become."

"An alliance of small ninja villages will only target Iwagakure, which is in a period of transition. The most crucial point is that rumors have already circulated in the ninja world that Iwagakure is disliked by Konoha. The Fourth Tsuchikage was personally executed by the Hokage, and one of the two tailed beasts was taken away, which further confirms this."

"In addition, with Hanzo of the Salamander from Amegakure and Kakuzu from Takigakure, the Iwagakure still couldn't gain any advantage in the Kage-level battle."

The master paused, the snake-shaped wooden staff in his hand making a crisp sound that echoed in the Mizukage's office. "When a whale falls, all things come to life. The Iwagakure village, which was destined to fall, will give rise to the third major power besides Konoha, maintaining the basic structure of the ninja world."

One superpower and three strong contenders!

Realizing this, the bodyguard ninja couldn't help but ask, "But once the power structure of the ninja world is established, will the Hokage feel any apprehension?"

"Yagura, would a blue whale care about schools of fish and shrimp?"

Yuan Shi turned to look at the green-haired, purple-eyed, young and inexperienced Yagura Karatachi. His fixed gaze put immense pressure on the young genius who had just entered the Jonin realm.

"Just as I can take your life with a flick of my wrist right now, the Hokage, who is like a god or a demon, can also utterly destroy all those who disobey him in the ninja world in an instant."

"The Land of Lightning has only been gone for three years. Others can forget about it, but not you, Yagura!"

"Big fish eat little fish, little fish eat shrimp. This is the rule of the ocean, and it is also the rule of the ninja world."

Master Yuan patted Yagura, on whom he had placed high hopes, and said without room for doubt, "If Konoha wants a fighting ninja, we'll give it to them; if Konoha wants the Three-Tails, we'll give it to them too."

"The more Kirigakure gives, the greater the reward will be in front of the Hokage who established his prestige through fairness. Konoha sent the three Uchiha Heroes to explore the New World this time, so there's no need to question whether it's true or not."

"It goes without saying how much Kirigakure will gain from the benefits of the entire New World."

In the quiet office, Yagura nodded thoughtfully.

At the edge of the sea near the Sky Ninja Village, the light of the spatial teleportation array had dimmed.

The ninjas from the three villages of Konoha, Kirigakure, and Sora boarded three aircraft carriers and sailed out to sea. Uchiha Rai, who was appointed as the commander of the New World Exploration Corps, stood on the deck with a sense of pride, enjoying the sea breeze blowing in his face, and feeling a surge of ambition.

"The new continent... I wonder what it will look like, and whether it will allow us Uchiha to dominate the battlefield?"

"That's inevitable. Everyone has seen the intelligence from the staff. That continent is inhabited, there is fighting, and there is a new fertile land."

The captains of the other two aircraft carriers were Uchiha Baru and Uchiha Naka. The three of them stood together and began to talk to each other.

"The Hokage also explained the distribution of spoils for this expedition. Our clan and village will naturally receive the lion's share, while the other three major forces will receive more for their efforts."

"It seems that Kirigakure is developing better than Sunagakure and the Ninja Alliance."

"No matter how strong they are, they can't beat my clan, which already has two bloodstains. With Sharingan and Fire Release, all other ninja clans and villages are just sand."

As the three chatted back and forth, the sun set in the west, and three aircraft carriers jointly built by Konoha and Sora Village, carrying a thousand ninjas, sailed out of the near sea and moved forward in the vast ocean.

Encased in a hard shell and covered with countless sharp spikes, the three-tailed Isobu, resembling a giant turtle, lurked underwater, stirring the waves.

Equipped with wings, the scouts, who were also sensory ninjas, returned from afar, landing on the aircraft carrier to transmit the intelligence they had discovered and simultaneously draw the latest nautical charts.

Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Including the Oni Ninja Village, and that mature and charming shrine maiden.

The deep moonlight spilled into the pool behind the Oni-nin Village shrine, and the waterfall splashed water everywhere. A shrine maiden wearing a kimono, which is equivalent to a close-fitting undergarment, stepped out from under the waterfall and jumped into the crystal-clear pool.

The cool pool water calmed the shrine maiden's heart, making it deep and serene. Shrine maidens are women who serve the gods, and the long-lost position of honor in Oni-nin Village will be filled by the God of Shinobi, who will truly protect his people who believe in him.

(End of this chapter)