Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

At least for now!

For this emotional dependence to turn into resentment, it may require some catalysts in the growth process.

……

Uchiha Clan Territory

"A fourteen-year-old Jonin..." Fugaku Uchiha asked the boy before him, resting his chin on his hand.

"Zhishui, what do you think?"

Uchiha Shisui was a gentle-looking young man, somewhat different from the other Uchiha...

“Well deserved!” Shisui said calmly, “Senior Qingwu’s achievements and strength are worthy of the title of Jonin.”

Fugaku Uchiha gave the boy a deep look. "What do you think about the Hokage-sama asking you to join the Anbu?"

"..." Shisui paused for a moment, "I think it's a good thing. There are too many misunderstandings between the village and the family. I can be the bridge that connects them."

Fugaku Uchiha's expression softened; the boy shared similar thoughts.

Compared to the Uchiha clan members who were always shouting for battle, Shisui was one of the few "normal people" in Fugaku's eyes.

"Then... let's do it!"

"Yes, Chieftain!"

"Also, tell Inahisa and the others not to think I don't know what they're up to. I won't allow them to provoke that Senju kid."

"Yes!"

He watched as the still water receded.

Fugaku Uchiha rubbed his temples.

After last year's Chunin Exams, Inahisa, Tetsuka, and the others had been trying to "test" Senju Seigo's fighting strength.

Later, the Senju clan member joined the Shadow Guard, and Inaho and the others didn't have a chance for a while.

now……

Senju Seigo has become a Jonin, so I believe... those troublesome juniors should have realized their mistake by now!

……

—Roots, underground base

"Lord Danzo!"

Ryoma Aburame knelt on one knee. "Do we need... to take some action?"

"Do not……"

Danzo closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the gloom from before had returned to calm:

"Hiruzen used the name of my Root organization and claimed to have conducted a joint assessment."

"Ah……"

"He's the Hokage, so of course you can say that."

"As for taking action... to touch that kid now would be tantamount to openly turning against Hiruzen."

"Besides, that kid is currently very popular in the village, there's no need for that!"

"Wait……"

"Wait until he relaxes his guard, wait until he makes a mistake, wait until he reveals a weakness..."

Aburame Ryoma lowered his head, "Yes!"

"I heard... that brat went to the orphanage again?" Danzo suddenly asked.

"Yes, some...money was left behind!"

"Hmph, ignorant and useless so-called kindness, I knew it! Last time, Yakushi Nonou didn't put her heart into completing the mission at all!"

"Sir, that..."

"Don't worry about it for now. Don't think that... this will make Nonoyu escape my control."

For people with dark hearts, everything they see seems to have impure motives.

After a pause, Danzo asked, "How is Kabuto Yakushi?"

Ryoma Aburame replied, "He has a high level of talent, and his ability in disguise and intelligence gathering is no less than that of Nono Yakushi."

“Very good!” Danzo stood up and said, “War with Iwagakure is inevitable. Send Kabuto out next month.”

Aburame Ryoma was startled: "But he's still young."

“Being young…isn’t that more likely to make the enemy less vigilant?” Danzo sneered. “Besides…Nonou will know that I sent that child out.”

"..." Ryoma Aburame secretly marveled at Lord Danzo's methods, and bowed his head: "Yes!"

……

—Death Forest, within the territory

Tenzo's eyes sparkled. "Qingwu, congratulations on your promotion to Jonin. That's amazing."

Qingwu laughed and said, "It's just a title; I won't slack off on any of the tasks I'm supposed to do."

"The Hokage-sama really thinks highly of you." Tenzo smiled with pride.

Now, he has gradually emerged from the shadow of the Root, and naturally has a greater appreciation for the village and the Hokage.

"Yes..." Qingwu sighed softly.

He now understands... why there were so many ninjas in the original story who sacrificed everything for the village.

He was being "superficial" before.

It wasn't just the baptism of the "Will of Fire" that he received; up to now... the Hokage has truly been exceptional towards him!

As a transmigrator, he should have been different from the other Konoha ninjas.

But his experiences over the past six months have led him to a tendency to be "assimilated"...

Shaking his head, Qingwu focused his attention on the ancient tree that was still changing.

Some things can only be truly seen by climbing to the top!

……

The third week of the Tree of Life upgrade.

The tree canopy began its "transformation," the most spectacular change being as each leaf began to shimmer with a vibrant green light.

Then, the edges of the leaves shimmered with a pale golden sheen.

Exquisitely beautiful, each piece is like a natural work of art.

At the center of the top of the tree canopy, a "cocoon of light" has formed.

Qingwu didn't know what was inside, but judging from the rich natural energy emanating from it, it must be something good.

Even more remarkably, the tree canopy began to autonomously regulate the microclimate within its territory.

Outside the territory, it was still snowing, but inside, it was as if the ancient trees had absorbed the excess sunlight and transformed it into gentle light and heat.

From then on, the territory seemed to have formed its own independent little world.

Is it spring-like all year round?

Qingwu is increasingly looking forward to seeing what changes will occur after the ancient tree is upgraded.

……

The fourth week of upgrading the ancient tree.

All the previous changes began to converge and solidify.

The rich natural energy gradually seeps into the tree and is no longer visible.

The special patterns on the tree trunk have completely stabilized, and the cocoons on the canopy are getting brighter and brighter, as if they are about to mature.

The last day.

Qingwu stood under the ancient tree, staring at the countdown on the panel.

The ancient tree, which was only 8 meters tall during its growth period, has now reached a height of more than 40 meters.

It's as tall as a dozen or so stories...

【Ding! 】

Upgrade complete!

[Ancient Tree of Life: Growth Period → Maturity Period]

【…】

Chapter 107 Natural Contract, Natural Essence

【Tree of Life (Mature Stage)】

[Unlock new buildings: Deadwood Archway, Forest Sanctuary]

[Unlock New Feature: Natural Contract]

The effects of the natural realm have been amplified.

[Nature Domain - Effect 1: Nature energy regeneration speed +200%, wood/stone ore acquisition efficiency +80%]

[Natural Domain - Effect 2: Weekly natural output (200 wood, 200 stone)]

[Natural Domain - Effect 3: All friendly units within the domain gain +15% to all attributes; the domain can slowly heal, purify toxins, and remove curses.]

[Area range: 3-kilometer radius]

"Splash splash splash—"

The walls were "pushed down," and the territory expanded rapidly.

It has been extended from a radius of 1 kilometer to a radius of 3 kilometers.