Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

Orochimaru said, "Why don't you tell Sasuke what Itachi told you right away? Although it's a bit cruel to a six-year-old child."

Lin Yu's eyes darted around: "I have a more suitable opportunity. Let's wait a while; perhaps the effect will be better..."

Inside the private meeting room, a raging flood also ensued!

Tobirama: "Big brother! Are we really going to entrust the future of the world to the Uchiha clan?!"

Hashirama: "What else can we do..."

Tobirama: "I have an idea, it's up to you whether you're willing to accept it."

Hashirama: "What are your thoughts?"

Tobirama said dangerously, "Let's go find that guy named Nagato and have him use the Rinne Rebirth Technique to revive you! After you're revived, you'll get the Rinnegan, revive the Ten-Tails, and become its Jinchūriki!"

Hashirama frowned: "Tobirama, do you know what you're saying? Then how are we any different from Madara!"

Tobirama said, "I know this doesn't align with the Senju's long-held belief in love! But I trust you more than the Uchiha! Brother, let's do it! Let's go to Akatsuki and find Nagato! If he's unwilling, we'll subdue him by force!"

"Enough!" Hashirama shouted at Tobirama, "We are dead men, we have already left the stage of history. The boy trusted us, which is why he went to so much trouble to uncover the secrets we would never have known even in death!"

"If we were to kick a young Uchiha who trusts us while he's down, what face would we have to call ourselves elders! From now on, you are not allowed to mention this matter again, and you are not allowed to have any such dangerous thoughts, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

Hearing Hashirama's stern warning, Tobirama said, "Fine, but it's just that I'm unwilling to let the Uchiha decide our future..."

Hashirama's eyes were filled with complex emotions: "Tobirama, have you ever considered that perhaps it was our long-standing distrust of the Uchiha clan that turned Madara into the person he became? And wasn't Madara the same? After his brother's death, he refused to trust even his own clan, believing he could do everything alone. In the end, he was blinded by Black Zetsu..."

Tobirama asked, "What are you trying to say, brother?"

Hashirama said, "If Madara knew that the junior he entrusted with, and even wanted to use, protected the future of the entire ninja world, would he have changed his mind?"

Tobirama sighed, "Brother, in the end, you're still fixated on Madara..."

Hashirama said frankly, "Yes, not being able to make my closest friend turn back is the greatest regret of my life! Do you know, Tobirama, that night the moonlight was cold and clear, when I plunged the knife into Madara's heart, it felt as if my heart was being stabbed as well. No wonder Kasyapa took my heart after I died, this is probably karma..."

"Do as you please. I don't care what the world becomes anyway." Tobirama crossed his arms: He couldn't control it anyway...

Lin Yu and Orochimaru returned and took their seats, after which the meeting continued.

"Second Generation, can I keep the question you just asked me to myself?"

"You're not sure when you'll open your eyes, are you?"

Lin Yu said, "Whether I open my eyes or not doesn't actually affect whether I can become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki..."

Yes, the Rinnegan is a necessary condition for reviving the Ten-Tails, but it is not a necessary condition for becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki.

As long as Nagato remains consistent and follows his words, Lin Yu will be able to successfully become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki.

However, Nagato was, after all, a descendant of the Uzumaki clan and possessed the Rinnegan. If he wanted to take the Ten-Tails for himself, Lin Yu would find it difficult to stop him.

Therefore, Lin Yu had no choice but to take precautions against the possibility of Nagato betraying him...

The best way would undoubtedly be to awaken his own Rinnegan. As the original owner of the Rinnegan, he would naturally be able to easily wrest control of the Ten-Tails from Nagato's hands...

As for having Nagato use the Rinnegan to revive Rin, that was no longer so important, because Lin Yu had already figured out a way to revive Rin.

Yes, as long as one possesses the Rinnegan, even without the aid of the Rinne Rebirth technique, one can revive Rin...

Unlike the others he resurrected, Lin's body was in his hands.

Pulling himself back to reality, Lin Yu looked at Hashirama and Tobirama before him and said solemnly, "I have told you both my purpose and thoughts in detail. You two are now facing only three choices."

"Firstly, this impure reincarnation is lifted, and the soul returns to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, no longer participating in this worldly feast~"

"Secondly, they disagree with my views and have decided to remain in the mortal world to stop me..."

"Thirdly, they agree with my propositions and decide to remain in this world to witness me, or rather, to monitor my every move, and to help me when necessary..."

"Whatever choice you two make, I, Uchiha Yu, will fully respect your wishes and have made the necessary preparations. Now, please tell me your answers..."

*Zzzzt!* As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yu's eyes transformed into the Eternal Kaleidoscope, his pupil technique poised to be unleashed... Full respect, and making the necessary preparations, consistent in word and deed—that's how open and honest he is!

Chapter 228 A Sleepless Night! (1/5)

The meeting room was quiet, but the air was thick with tension.

The decisions made by these two people will determine whether Lin Yu gains two powerful allies or two formidable enemies.

Lin Yu dared not be careless at all, especially with Hashirama.

Time passed by, second by second.

A sudden, strange sound broke the silence, making both Lin Yu and Orochimaru's nerves tremble!

That was the sound of Hashirama's armor rubbing together. He turned to look at Tobirama, his expression serene and indifferent: "Speaking of which, Tobirama, isn't it time for dinner?"

Tobirama remained silent: "Brother! We're already dead, we don't need to eat!"

"Oh, sorry... Mito used to make me a midnight snack around this time, and after a while, I started to feel hungry even when I wasn't!" Hashirama said apologetically, rubbing his stomach.

Whew... Lin Yu and Orochimaru both breathed a sigh of relief. It seems they were too nervous and forgot what kind of character Hashirama was.

Hashirama said seriously, "Then young man, we can address your question later. Could you show us around your village?"

Lin Yu said, "No problem!"

And so, Lin Yu led the Hashirama and Tobirama brothers on a tour of the village.

Night had fallen, but the entire Dark Hidden Village was still brightly lit, a scene of prosperity.

"Lord Shadow!"

Whether it was roadside vendors or passersby, everyone greeted Lin Yu warmly, their faces showing genuine respect and admiration.

Lin Yu greeted them calmly, without putting on airs at all.

This scene reminded Hashirama of the past, when he was Hokage, and the people of Konoha loved and supported him in the same way.

Konoha embodies his and Madara's childhood dreams; their arduous struggles are the culmination of half a lifetime of hard work.

Because Hashirama knew Wood Release, Madara named the village Konoha, and because Madara liked to play with fire, Hashirama named himself Hokage.

Hashirama once wanted to promote Madara to the position of Hokage, but he did not succeed.

Later, in the village he and Ban co-founded, Ban was no longer there...

Hashirama murmured to himself, "How wonderful, a peaceful village without any strife..."

In a roadside restaurant, a woman wearing a furisode (a type of kimono) embroidered with snake patterns, her hair tied into two buns and the rest of her long hair held back with gold hair ornaments, was wolfing down a pork cutlet rice bowl. Empty bowls were piled up in front of her, and the other diners looked at her with awe.

"Is that the one? It's that one, right? One of the ten legends of Dark Hidden Village, the Gluttonous Woman who can devour a mountain of gold in one meal!"

"It's said that she doesn't have to pay for her meals; Shadow pays for everything!"

"Seriously, that would take a lot of face! Could they be related to Shadow...?"

"Boss, another bowl!" Amamiya Shinhime had another empty bowl in front of her. She rubbed her full belly and called out to the boss.

She casually turned her head and saw a group of people passing by, calling out, "Saori!! Come on over!!"

Following behind Lin Yu, Saori's pretty face bulged with veins as she thought: This gluttonous woman! She has no sense of atmosphere at all. If Lord Yu knew I often hang out with this kind of idiot, my image would be ruined…

"Saori, the goddess is calling you, isn't she? Go over there..."

"No~ I don't know that kind of guy. Also, the Dark Hidden Hospital and the Ninja Academy are just ahead. You two distinguished guests..."

"Oh? The hospital? Then let's go take a look right away."

Hashirama said, "Speaking of which, that woman in the restaurant just now, she wasn't a pure human, was she? I sensed the bloodline of Ryuchi Cave within her..."

As expected of Hashirama, he saw through the clues at a glance.

Lin Yu said, "Yes, she is the White Snake Immortal's niece. Many years ago, after I went to Dragon Land Cave to learn the Immortal Technique, the White Snake Immortal entrusted her to my care..."

Hashirama exclaimed, "Oh! That old woman actually entrusted her loved ones to you; that's truly remarkable!"

Tobirama, however, was paying attention to Saori beside him: This woman, upon closer inspection, also possessed considerable chakra, as well as the Yin Release of the Nadeshiko Hyakka-ryu school. She was very strong…

Several people stopped outside the Dark Hidden Village Hospital.

Lin Yu said, "Currently, we have established a long-term cooperation with the Nadeshiko Kingdom. Hundreds of medical ninjas provide 24/7 service. Medical care in Ankugakure is free. Any civilian or ninja registered in our village can receive free medical care at the hospital by presenting their residence permit. All costs are covered by the village's finances. Moreover, with the nourishment of the Dragon Vein Chakra, the people generally don't get sick..."

Hashirama sighed, "Free medical care, truly remarkable. I also tried to implement it in the village when Konoha was first founded, but the medical ninjutsu system was not yet fully developed at that time, and there were too many sick people. There simply weren't enough medical ninjas, so I had to give up in the end..."

Hidden Village Ninja Academy.

It is no longer the small building it was seven years ago. Now, there are many school buildings, and the training ground covers several kilometers. Behind it, there is a forest, which Lin Yu created using the Tree Realm Descent technique.

Many wild beasts inhabit the forest, which he caught while out hunting.

The forest was designed to simulate jungle survival and combat, a feature that was inspired by Konoha's Forest of Death.

Even at night, many ninja school students were still sweating it out on the training ground.

Hashirama asked, "Is it that late? Isn't it time for school to end yet?"

Lin Yu smiled faintly: "They arrived a long time ago, but the children all voluntarily stayed behind to practice their skills—all in order to graduate from the Ninja Academy as soon as possible and become capable genin. However, to ensure they get a balance between work and rest, the teachers usually let the children go home to rest late at night..."

“It’s truly remarkable that we’re not at war…” Hashirama leaned on the railing, gazing at it for a long time.

Half an hour later, the White Zetsu came out and clapped their hands: "Children, that's enough for today. Go back and rest, get plenty of energy for class tomorrow..."

"Hi! Teacher No. 2! Teacher No. 18!" the children said respectfully.

Hashirama's eyes flickered: "Those must be the White Zetsu you mentioned, boy..."

"Yes, they were originally pawns for Madara to execute the Infinite Tsukuyomi, but I feel that this job is more suitable for them."

"As expected, the feeling of chakra is somewhat similar to mine... Hmm?" Suddenly, Hashirama looked up at the top floor of the school building.

There, Ah Fei seemed to sense something, his unfathomable pupils looking over.

"Afei, what's wrong?" asked Number 1, who had now been promoted to Dean of Academic Affairs.

“This village will be even more lively in the future…” Afei said.

After visiting the ninja academy, Lin Yu led Hashirama to a secluded spot.

"Young man, where are you taking us next?" Hashirama asked.

"I'll introduce you to someone..."

"Oh? Do you know him?"

"I suppose so..." Lin Yu said, pushing open a small door and smiling playfully, "Kakuzu, look who's here."