Naruto: I get stronger by drawing lots

Black Zetsu answered.

"Main family? Hahaha, the Hyuga clan itself is divided into main family and branch family, how ridiculous."

"However, this kid from the Hatake family has given me quite a few surprises."

"If it had been like this from the beginning, and given more time, it might have helped us eliminate an opponent. Well, never mind, it's commendable that we've done this much. You may leave now; I want to get some rest."

"Yes."

Black Zetsu quietly withdrew, leaving only a white-haired, dying old man.

"One more step!"

Ban's voice was filled with obsession; he had almost done everything he needed to do, and now it was just one more step.

With a successor in hand, Xiao's plan can begin to be implemented.

Only one step left!

Meanwhile, Black Zetsu also harbored ulterior motives.

More than a thousand years have passed since he began planning this.

Ban is the only qualified person he created.

The Otsutsuki clan has arrived, seeking the power of the Divine Tree, and Black Zetsu also needs it.

It's impossible for Black Zetsu to do it alone; he doesn't have the power to contend with the Otsutsuki, but Madara is different.

With extreme arrogance, he fears no one; even if a god were before him, he would try to usurp that god's position.

Using a series of lies, Infinite Tsukuyomi is one of them.

Infinite Tsukuyomi does exist, but it was merely a preemptive move to unseal the mother!

"There'll be a little while longer!"

A flicker of emotion flashed in Black Zetsu's eyes; this was the only emotion Black Zetsu ever revealed.

"Mother."

Madara and Black Zetsu each harbored their own thoughts, using each other as pawns to achieve their own goals.

Madara needs to eliminate everything, whether it's the Black Zetsu that allows him to temporarily restore his power or the White Zetsu creation method.

Black Zetsu needs Madara, whether to fight against the Otsutsuki or to revive "Mother".

In fact, both of them achieved their goals.

Madara's plan was just one step away from going in the right direction, and the Otsutsuki clan was also kept in check, giving them at least a lot of time.

After all, Madara had already eliminated all of the Otsutsuki's resources for launching a war prematurely.

"Uchiha Madara, an interesting person. He only has a bit of our blood, yet he can do this much?"

Otsutsuki Kozuki watched everything that happened in Kirigakure and smiled from the shadows.

The "warriors" used to wage war were located beneath the Mizukage's office building, but they have all been destroyed. If war were to break out now, the fighting strength would be insufficient to sustain it, not to mention that Kirigakure has already exhausted much of its fighting force.

It's not possible to launch a war without revealing ourselves and let the five nations exhaust themselves right now.

"Never mind, there's plenty of time, no need to rush."

Mu Yue glanced at the "water reflection" and softly uttered a sentence—

"Moon Tree!"

"Huh? You're up so early?"

When Kushina opened the door, there was no one in bed.

Stepping outside, I saw the figure sitting quietly on the balcony corridor, even though it was only early morning.

"What's wrong? You've been acting strange these past few days."

Kushina quietly walked over and sat down next to the moon tree.

"It's nothing, I guess I've had enough sleep. By the way, what would you like for breakfast? I'll make it."

"Anything is fine, you—"

"Then I'll make some noodles. Tsunade and Shizune haven't returned from their travels yet, and there's just enough noodles left at home."

Before Kushina could finish speaking, Tsukiki got up and walked towards the kitchen.

Kushina's gaze followed Tsukiki all the way to the kitchen.

The morning was cool, lacking the scent and warmth of the sun that Tsukiki loved.

"Intelligence has come from the front."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart skipped a beat, but he calmed himself and spoke to the ninja who brought the message:

"explain."

"Konoha ninja Hatake Sakumo, Yuhi Shinku, and Might Guy went on a mission and returned. Hatake Sakumo—did not return."

The ninjas' voices trembled as they spoke, and Hiruzen Sarutobi even held his breath.

"What did you say? Say it again!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't believe it. He knew White Fang's strength very well. Although he was said to be the strongest person after the Hokage, his strength was definitely not inferior to his. In a real life-or-death battle, he was not sure if he could defeat White Fang.

"Konoha ninja, Hatake Sakumo, failed to return."

However, the truth is that Konoha's blade has broken!

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a moment before waving him away.

"Hey."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, his remorse evident in his voice.

This matter could not be concealed. It was a sensitive period to begin with, so it was not surprising that war suddenly broke out at this time.

In particular, Konoha has lost another member of its fighting force.

The sun has just risen, and a gloomy atmosphere has already begun to permeate the sky.

After this incident, everyone will be watching Wuyin closely to see what he will do next. If he is a little too aggressive, other forces will join in.

The key to war is already in the hands of Kirigakure!

That key was made from Konoha's White Fang!

Chapter 130: One's Own Blade

White Fang is dead!

Konoha's White Fang is dead!

This is unbelievable, because he was a powerhouse comparable to the Hokage. If he were to perish, wouldn't that be equivalent to the Hokage's death?

Besides, White Fang was already a strong contender for the next Hokage.

The news spread like wildfire, and it couldn't be kept secret any longer. It was better to let it out and prepare properly, and see what the Hidden Mist Village would do next.

After all, the fact that the other side was able to leave White Fang behind also demonstrates their formidable combat strength, doesn't it?

Not only Konoha, but other villages are also waiting for Kirigakure's move, as its next action will directly determine the course of the ninja world.

Should we press our advantage, or take a step back and consolidate our gains?

As for those things, Kakashi neither knew nor wanted to know.

All he knew was that when he woke up today, his world had changed.

That towering, all-powerful father collapsed so suddenly—

The same was true for everyone else, including Yue Shu. He got up very early that day, and he had been getting up very early for the past few days. He was no longer so lazy and often went out for a stroll.

When the news reached her ears, Yue Shu seemed to have known it all along, showing no surprise, and tears silently streamed down her face.

Memories surfaced in her mind, and the time Yue Shu had spent with Bai Ya over the years slowly came to mind.

"From now on, it's all up to you, little rascal."

The sounds of the past echoed in her ears. Tsukiki wiped away her tears, turned around, and ran towards the Hatake family's house.

Ignoring everyone around him and the discussions around him, Yue Shu strode forward, his eyes fixed on the old-fashioned house he frequented.

He sat there, slightly off to the side, but quiet and comfortable.

As they ran to the Hatake family's house, the surroundings were quiet, and some people felt a little lonely.

The wind blows, and it seems to blow straight into your heart.

Gently knocking on the door, Yue Shu's actions were as usual, just like when she came to visit.

But this time, there was no sound of footsteps coming to open the door quickly.

Knock on the door again.

It remains the same.

Yue Shu turned the doorknob; the door wasn't locked. He suddenly remembered those scenes:

"There's no need to lock the door. It's useless against ninjas, and civilians aren't capable of harming them. What's the point of locking it? To refuse guests who come specifically for this purpose?"

Sometimes when they came over, Shiroya was too busy to open the door, so Tsukiki would open it herself and come in. The door was always just closed, never locked.

That time, Tsukiki asked him a question out of curiosity, and Sakuya answered him just like that.

"Then I'll just come in by myself every time I come from now on."

As soon as Tsukishiki said something, White Fang immediately objected.

"That won't do. Opening the door for guests personally is a way for the host to show their hospitality. Wouldn't you be happy if you knocked and the host personally opened the door to welcome you?"

"You learned all of this on your own?"

"That's what hope said."

The emotions in Bai Ya's eyes surged, eventually settling into a deep longing—

Those images echoed in her mind, and Yue Shu remembered them clearly.

"Kakashi? Are you there?"