Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

It would be best if it could be done, as it would provide an extra layer of protection. However, even if it is difficult to do, Jiang Si would not really care. The most important thing is to be strong. Jiang Si has a strong feeling that as long as his eye power can be further enhanced and reach the level of Uchiha Madara in the original work!

The technique of the Vaishravana Gate can certainly be further enhanced.

By then, without needing to make close eye contact, Shoji will be confident that he can drag Obito into his own 'domain world'!

In short, the general will not neglect any of the tasks that need to be done, but it is also necessary to distinguish between primary and secondary issues. Strategically, we should despise all opponents, but tactically, we should take all opponents seriously. This is the most correct approach!

Silent all night.

After Yagura and Genshi left.

Shoji also reorganized the contents of the discussion and considered what he should do next. After further summarizing, he once again summoned the ninja cat Hakugyoku to transmit this information back to the village. He also notified Fugaku to return to the clan around the same time.

Previously, there was no suitable opportunity.

Now that everything matches up.

Regarding the issue of Obito.

Of course, Shoji wanted to have more comprehensive discussions with important figures in the clan, such as Fugaku, Shisui, and Elder Sogen.

Then, the next day.

Jiang Si also took the initiative to bid farewell.

He declined the polite attempts by Yagura and Genshi to stay.

Heading westward, they intended to return directly to the mainland, to the location of their own ninja village. The initial intention and secondary goals of this trip had been almost entirely accomplished, with only the last remaining space passage leading to the glowing pool on the moon remaining. After all, it was a very difficult location to pinpoint, and there was still no news from Granny Cat.

Jiang Si showed no sign of urgency. Even if the location was confirmed now, Jiang Si would not immediately go to the moon. He would wait until his eye power was further enhanced and he mastered Sage Mode before making any moves.

This will take at least a year or two, so Shoji isn't in a hurry at all. Right now, it's best to focus on arranging things for Obito. If possible, try to get the attention of other ninja villages to Obito, and then gradually uncover the Akatsuki organization so that they can confront each other in advance.

In this way, the general can sit inside and reap the benefits!

It was also just as Shoji had returned to the largest port city in the northwest of the main island of the Land of Water, intending to take a ship from there to leave the Land of Water and return to the mainland.

Suddenly.

The figure I encountered was the first I'd ever seen in this life, yet he was an incredibly familiar, slender figure in my memory. The exaggerated bandages wrapped around his body, the thick, long sword he carried on his back, and the Mist Ninja headband on his forehead.

This figure was none other than Gu Bo.

It was none other than Zabuza Momochi, the first boss-type character to appear in the original work, known as the Demon. At this moment, Zabuza was standing in front of a ragged, barefoot child who was huddled in a corner with his legs drawn up to his chest.

Messy hair and a face covered in dirt.

'This is?'

He was taken aback at first.

Jiang Si seemed to have thought of something.

'It can't be such a coincidence, can it?'

Jiang Si raised his eyebrows slightly and murmured to himself, but his movements were without hesitation. He even quickened his pace slightly and headed towards Zabuza's location.

This figure made no attempt to conceal its presence.

"Um!?"

Zabuza also noticed immediately the tense nerves and the figure that turned around.

"Uchiha Shoji!?"

The moment I saw Shoji's face.

The demon from Kirigakure also suddenly changed his expression. It was almost an instinctive action. He immediately drew his Executioner's Blade, and a chilling aura emanated from his entire body!

"!? A ninja!?"

"Another ninja battle!?"

"Run!"

"Get out of here quickly!"

The ordinary people in the surrounding area all changed their expressions upon seeing this scene. They immediately quickened their pace and fled the area. In the past two or three years, the Mist Ninja and the wandering ninjas have frequently engaged in chaotic battles in the major cities of the Land of Water, which often affect ordinary people.

Now, the ordinary people of the Land of Water immediately retreat three feet whenever they see a Kirigakure appear!

Today, the fog was even thicker, and some light snowflakes had fallen in the early morning, so passersby didn't notice Zabuza's figure at first. Now that Zabuza had made his move, the power of his chakra erupting made the passersby realize what was happening and naturally they had to flee.

Outside the scene.

Apart from Zabuza and Shoji.

Only one child remained in place, still tightly hugging his legs. Perhaps it was because of the cold, or perhaps it was because he was intimidated by Zabuza's aura. His uncontrollable trembling figure and the only remaining clear and bright eyes revealed a look of fear as he looked at Shoji and Zabuza.

"Heh, if I'm not mistaken, you must be Zabuza Momochi, who launched the assassination attempt on the Mizukage half a month ago. I must say, you certainly have courage. But Zabuza, are you sure you want to attack me?"

Shoji still looked at Zabuza in the opposite position with a leisurely expression.

Don't even mention that Zabuza is just an ordinary Jonin at this moment.

Even Zabuza, who was already an elite Jonin in the original work and could even be considered a near-Kage, was no match for Shoji in the present day. This is not a matter of being on the same level as Shoji.

"!"

These are the words of the general.

This also caused Zabuza to unconsciously shudder.

But with his usual fierce expression, he said, "Hmph, even if you, Uchiha Shoji, are renowned, I, Momochi Zabuza, will never surrender!"

"Surrender? Zabuza-kun, have you made a mistake? Do you think I'm here to kill you? If that's the case, I can only say that Zabuza-kun, you have a rather deep misunderstanding."

As Zabuza's seemingly resolute words fell...

Jiang Si raised an eyebrow and said with a half-smile.

"Huh?"

This also surprised Zabuza.

"You're not a rogue ninja from Iwagakure. You assassinated the Mizukage, not our Tsuchikage. So, I have no reason to attack you. Has Zabuza-kun been a bit paranoid lately?"

Jiang Si shrugged slightly and said with a smile.

"Oh? Hmm? That's true. So what exactly is the reason that the famous Uchiha Shoji is here? It can't just be a chance encounter, can it?"

That is indeed the reason.

Zabuza genuinely felt that Shoji had no reason to hunt him down. Moreover, even if Zabuza was unwilling to admit it, there was a fundamental difference between the two of them. Shoji was the renowned Uchiha Asura, who had once dominated the ninja world and had even defeated the Fourth Kazekage, while Zabuza was merely a traitor who had only the title of "Seven Ninja" and had failed in his assassination attempt on the Mizukage.

I really don't have anything that makes me worthy of being noticed by others.

"Hehe, you might not believe me if I say that, but it really was a chance encounter. I only showed myself because I was interested in Zabuza, who dared to assassinate the Mizukage. So, Zabuza-kun, are you interested in joining our Iwagakure? Don't worry, as long as you sincerely join us, all the problems you're worried about will not be problems."

Jiang Si chuckled and said.

This statement was half true and half false. The main reason why Shoji stopped when he saw Zabuza was actually because of the ragged little guy next to him, if he wasn't mistaken.

This child is most likely the boy named Shiro from the original work who is suspected of having the bloodline of the Yuki clan and can use ice-style blood techniques.

Without a doubt.

Haku is also a genius with considerable potential for development. Although, judging from his performance in the original work, Haku's personality is indeed somewhat unsuitable for becoming a ninja, it is precisely because of this that Shoji likes this character so much.

If they hadn't met, that would have been fine. But now that it's such a coincidence, Shoji naturally plans to bring him back to Iwagakure to train him properly. Besides, his younger brother and sister are now studying at the Ninja Academy.

Yang possesses the impulsiveness and slight arrogance that most Uchiha boys have, while Saki is a bit too gentle.

Shoji was still agonizing over who to pair with his younger brother and sister after graduation. Karin was definitely out of the question. Shoji had originally considered Hyuga Neji, but after seeing Haku, he immediately felt that this person was more suitable!

As for Zabuza, he was really just a side effect.

Although Shoji doesn't think much of Zabuza at his current level, Zabuza is still a high-ranking ninja who stands at the top of the ninja world's pyramid, surpassing 99% of ninjas. He possesses the Executioner's Blade and is a Jonin skilled in assassination techniques.

They still have value worth recruiting.

As for the problem with Kirigakure, it's quite easy to handle. Shoji believes that Yagura and Genji will give him face.

Hearing Jiang Si's words.

Zabuza was taken aback at first, then a look of surprise and uncertainty appeared on his face.

He hadn't really considered this level of development, but upon closer examination, it was indeed the most logical progression.

People came to the land of water.

He encountered a powerful rogue ninja like himself.

They wanted to recruit him as their subordinate.

This is indeed in line with the relevant regulations in the ninja world.

However, Zabuza is not the kind of person who likes to be subordinate to others. Whether in the original work or in this life, Zabuza chose to assassinate the Mizukage. One reason was that the bloody pressure brought by Yagura Karatachi, controlled by Obito, aroused Zabuza's dissatisfaction. Another more important reason was that Zabuza himself wanted to rise to power!

He wants to become the most powerful person in Kirigakure!

After his defeat, Zabuza fled from Kirigakure with the intention of building his own power. Haku was the first promising subordinate that Zabuza valued. However, judging from the later developments in the original work, Zabuza really did not have the talent in this area.

From his defection from Kirigakure to the beginning of the later story.

Several years have passed, yet not even the basic structure of an organization has been established.

It can only be said that this person is only suitable to be a high-level henchman. He has no ability to become a leader. He just doesn't see it. He is still ambitious and thinks he can. This is also the case in this life. Now he is facing the recruitment of Jiang Si.

Zabuza also showed a look of great inner conflict.

He was unwilling to follow orders anymore, but he was also a little hesitant to refuse Shoji. He knew his own situation; the Uchiha Shoji in front of him was definitely not someone he could defeat. If they were to fight, he probably wouldn't even have a 10% chance of winning (from Zabuza's perspective).

Even the probability of successfully escaping is not very high.

His expression was constantly changing.

Deep down, I was filled with endless hesitation.

But at the last moment.

"What if I say no!"

Ultimately, ambition prevailed.

Zabuza seemed to need to muster all his courage to utter these words, and they came out the moment his voice fell.

Zabuza gripped the Executioner's Blade in his hands even tighter, determined to give it his all, even if the chances were slim.