"Of course, this is one of the strongest illusions. Without eye power, it is impossible to resist."

What are you going to do to me?

"Happy birthday, Naruto!"

Lin Yu held a knife in his hand and thrust it straight at Naruto's shoulder, even twisting the blade!

"Aaaaaaahh ...

"Does it hurt? This is how a ninja feels after being stabbed. You are the son of the Hokage, and you grew up surrounded by admirers. You must be immune to this kind of pain... But many ninjas who are not as strong as you have to endure this kind of pain or risk every day."

"Are all of Dad's subordinates, genin, chunin, like this...? Ugh!!" Naruto gritted his teeth, his expression complicated: "Aaaaah!!"

"In ninja battles, defeat carries the risk of death. The battles you've experienced so far have been child's play. If you continue like this, you'll become a hothouse flower. Once you experience the cruel reality of life and death, your true nature will be revealed. So, in the next 24 hours, I will make you remember what death is!!"

The knife in Lin Yu's hand pierced Naruto's heart!

"Ughhhhhh!!!!"

"From now until now, one second has passed, and there are 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds remaining!"

A day in the world of Tsukuyomi is but a fleeting moment in reality!

Whoosh! Naruto's giant Rasengan vanished with a bang, and he collapsed weakly at Lin Yu's feet.

"Huff, huff, huff..." Naruto panted, looking up at Lin Yu.

Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly behind his mask: "Naruto, do you like the birthday present your uncle gave you?"

"Whew, whew, whew... That's awesome!" Naruto exclaimed.

"If you like it, that's good. Get up and come inside to eat cake..." Lin Yu turned around.

Xue'er stepped forward and extended her hand to Naruto: "Are you alright?"

"A real man! (It's okay!)"

Naruto, like a newborn fawn, trembled but stubbornly got up!

Lin Yu glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, thinking: It seems Naruto's competitive nature is truly innate. If it were Sasuke, he might already be in a vegetative state. Hmph, I'll give Sasuke a good beating when I get the chance...

The banquet began in the room.

"Cake, Ou Yixi (So delicious)~" Xiaoxue held a knife and fork, just like it was her own birthday.

"You silly child, your mouth is covered in cream!" Xi Yang used the napkin around Xue'er's neck to wipe the cream off her little mouth.

"Ah, that's potent!" Minato gets drunk as soon as he drinks.

“Sunset, let’s go for a walk…” Kushina suggested.

"Okay!"

Kushina and Yuhi led the two children out, leaving the room to Lin Yu and Minato.

Minato was drunk and was slumped over the table.

Lin Yu reached out, removed the mask, placed it aside, and lit a cigar: "Kushina is pregnant again. Judging from the pregnancy, she's about three months along. I've eliminated Danzo for you, so you shouldn't have any worries now, Minato..."

"..." Minato lay there, silent.

“Minato… Actually, you pretended not to see anything about Danzo, didn’t you? Otherwise, when I was fighting Danzo in the Land of Grass, you could have easily used the Flying Thunder God Technique to go and support him. Don’t tell me you didn’t receive the message…”

Lin Yu stubbed out his cigarette and slowly put on his mask.

At this moment, Minato raised his head and said frankly, "Yes, I've had the Anbu constantly monitoring Root's movements. I've already received news of your battle..."

In fact, Minato had already considered Danzo a thorn in his side ever since Danzo planned to harm Kushina.

Minato is kind-hearted, but he also has his limits when it comes to tolerance.

Danzo was a high-ranking official in Konoha who claimed to be a dark justice, but Minato did not approve of this kind of dark justice... How could he tolerate Danzo harming his wife and children?

Minato hesitated to act against Danzo only out of consideration for the Third Hokage's feelings, but in the battle between Lin Yu and Danzo, Minato chose to turn a blind eye...

Lin Yu asked, "What has Konoha done about the ninjas left behind by Root?"

Minato said, "The Third Hokage's intention is to have them return to their clan or join the Anbu..."

Lin Yu asked, "So what are your thoughts?"

Minato rested his chin on the back of his hand: "From my personal feelings, of course I don't want to keep them. Although they all have tragic fates, there are certainly those who can inherit Danzo's will. Keeping such people around would be a complete threat... But I was able to become Hokage because of the Third Hokage's kindness, and I want to respect his decision!"

Lin Yu swirled his wine glass: "We must keep the news of Kushina's impending childbirth a closely guarded secret. It's best not to let anyone in the village know."

"Yes, of course I understand..."

Lin Yu said half-jokingly, "If you don't mind, Kushina can go to the Hidden Shadow Village to prepare for childbirth."

"No need for that. Speaking of which, it's about time you told me about 'those guys' you mentioned..."

"Ah... about this, let's start with the Divine Tree and the Goddess of the Rabbit, Princess Kaguya!" Lin Yu finished his drink and began to speak.

outside.

"Sunset, actually I..." Kushina whispered to Sunset that she was pregnant again.

"Wow!! Really?" The sunset gazed enviously at Kushina's lower abdomen. "Urayamashi (I'm so envious)!"

“You and Mr. Yu can have more!” Kushina said.

The sunset's expression darkened: "I... can no longer be a mother..."

"Nani-de-wane!" Kushina suddenly stopped in her tracks. "How could this happen? When did this occur?"

"When I was pregnant with Xiaoxue..."

"I'm sorry, Sunset, I really didn't know!" Kushina said apologetically.

"It's nothing. Actually, once you think it through, everything will be fine. We are very happy with our lives now..."

“Sunset, I have an idea…” Kushina grasped Sunset’s hand.

"In the future, let my Naruto and your Yuki..."

"Huh?! This!"

"I think those two kids are a perfect match!"

"Is that so?"

"Of course, it will depend on their own wishes in the future. As elders, we will try our best to bring them together..."

……

Inside the room, after listening to Lin Yu's story, Minato sobered up completely: "That's unbelievable..."

"Minato, one day I will revive the Ten-Tails and become its jinchūriki. Only in this way can I stop those guys."

"To revive the Ten-Tails, we would also need the power of the Nine-Tails within Kushina..."

"Well, although, alternatives are fine too."

What is the alternative?

"The Golden Horn and Silver Horn of Kumogakure... but the Ten-Tails resurrected that way wouldn't be complete, and probably wouldn't meet my expectations..."

"So, you're going to target Kushina in the future too?" Minato placed his hands under his nose, his azure pupils gleaming with an eerie light.

Lin Yu's gaze was deep as he said, "Yes, I will."

"..." Minato's eyes narrowed even more.

"However, there is still plenty of time. I will try to find a way to both remove the Nine-Tails and save Kushina's life!"

"What if we can't find that method?" The air seemed to freeze and grow tense at that moment.

Lin Yu said, "So Minato, try to become stronger. If you can become strong enough to stop me, then I'll have no choice but to give up. We still have three years, let's both work hard..."

Chapter 209 Orochimaru, Returns! (2/5)

"That's enough for today, we should head back." After Naruto's birthday party ended, Lin Yu and his family of three said goodbye to Minato.

"Come visit often, it's not far anyway!" Kushina said casually.

"I'd love to see that. Look at Minato, he's got a long face," Lin Yu said with a smile.

Minato scratched his head: "Spare me, Kushina. This kind of meeting is kept secret from the village. If it gets out, those two advisors won't let me off easily!"

Indeed, whether it was Minato and his wife visiting Anku Village three years ago, or Lin Yu and his wife coming to Konoha this time, Minato had not reported to the village's higher-ups.

They had agreed to meet once every three years.

At this moment, Naruto said, "Uncle Yu, when can I see you again? When I turn nine?"

Lin Yu smiled and said, "Maybe we don't have to wait until then. I remember the Chunin Exams next year will be held in Konoha, right? That's perfect. There's a group of kids in our village who are about your age and will soon be promoted to Chunin. I have high hopes for these kids, and I'll be attending as one of the Six Kage."

Naruto asked curiously, "A kid my age? A Chunin?"

Lin Yu laughed and said, "Yes, the Konoha Ninja Academy admits students at age six and has a three-year program. Normally, students graduate at age nine and become genin. But in our Hidden Shadow Village, students enter at age five and have a two-year program. Usually, outstanding children can graduate in a year or even half a year and participate in the Chunin selection."

Naruto exclaimed excitedly, "I understand! Before that, I will definitely graduate from the Ninja Academy and take the Chunin Exams! At that time, Uncle, please look forward to my performance!"

Lin Yu's eyes lit up and he said, "Oh? Then I really have to look forward to it..."

"Goodbye..."

Whoosh! Lin Yu, along with Xi Yang and Xiao Xue, disappeared into the Divine Might Vortex.

"Xue'er, what do you think of that kid named Naruto?"

“Strange guy…” Xiaoxue thought seriously for a moment, then said, “Daddy, I want to go to the ninja academy too…”

The following day, in the Shadow Office.

Saori asked, "Lord Shadow, after seeing the Hokage's son, what are your thoughts?"

"Ah, a new generation has begun to sprout..."

Lin Yu held a cigarette between his fingers as he glanced at the materials A Fei had brought.

Those are the new generation in Dark Hidden Village who have received much attention from Lin Yu!

Karin Uzumaki, 7 years old, genin.

Hozuki Suigetsu, 7 years old, genin.

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