Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

The prefix for king is determined by the location of their territory.

Fruit platters, snacks, and fine wine were placed in front of each of the four figures.

Mei Terumi, cracking sunflower seeds, smiled sweetly and said, "The last time we all gathered was on the eve of the Ninja War. At that time, we were facing an unprecedented survival crisis, and the atmosphere was heavy and serious. I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, we would all be sitting together again, having a relaxed tea party!"

Huang Tu peeled a banana with his large, yellow hands: "Who wouldn't say that I really didn't expect that we could win against an enemy capable of destroying a country in one blow..."

Luo Sha crossed his legs, his arms crossed in front of his chest, his expression aloof, seemingly uninterested in discussing such mundane matters.

Kakashi was engrossed in a book, occasionally letting out a knowing smile, though it was hidden behind his mask and unseen by the others.

I kept flipping through the pages, unable to stop reading...

Kakashi was so engrossed in reading that he didn't notice Mei Terumi leaning closer, glancing at the contents of the book. Her eyes flickered, and her expression became playful: "Hokage-sama, this must be Jiraiya-sama's 'Icha Icha Series'!"

"Uh!" Kakashi quickly closed the book and put it in his pocket, thinking: Oh no, it's too exciting, I got so engrossed in reading it without realizing it!

He composed himself and asked, "Your Highness, have you... have you also watched the 'Icha Icha' series?"

Mei Terumi's long, alluring hair partially obscured one of her eyes, but a smile curved her fiery red lips: "I've always wanted to see this, but I've never had the chance. If Your Hokage doesn't mind, perhaps you could borrow it..."

"Uh, this..."

Just as Kakashi was at a loss for words and feeling awkward, he saw the person who pushed open the door and entered, and felt a great sense of relief: Obito, you came just in time!

All the shadows looked over at once; this was the first time Yu had shown his true face in front of them.

Mei Terumi's beautiful eyes flickered as she thought: So, this is his true face? The Uchiha clan really is full of good men, just as the rumors say...

Yu looked at everyone and said, "I'm sorry everyone, I had some official business to attend to, so I'm a little late..."

Huang Tu swallowed the half-eaten banana in his hand in one bite, straightened his posture, and even Luo Sha put down his crossed legs.

They were all intelligent people, and they understood the terrifying strength behind the seemingly amiable young man before them, so none of them dared to underestimate him.

Only Mei Terumi said charmingly, "It's understandable that the Feather Emperor is so busy with state affairs..."

Yu smiled, pulled over an empty chair and sat down: "Actually, I've been wanting to find an opportunity to get everyone together for a while, but due to various reasons, it's been delayed until today..."

Secretary Saori came over and poured the drinks in turn.

Yu raised his glass: "Let's first toast to the great victory in the Ninja War and to the unity that the ninjas have achieved today!"

"Cheers!" The four figures raised their glasses and drank the wine.

Setting down his wine glass, Yu said solemnly, "Although the ninja world is peaceful now, there are still many unstable factors. In the ninja war, two major countries lost a billion people. In the past, only the era of the Sage of Six Paths has seen such heavy casualties."

"It is clear that the power called 'chakra' is a double-edged sword. After Nagato's death, the Ten-Tails was sealed inside me, and I am responsible for monitoring it. I will make good use of this power to fight for a voice for us ninjas!"

"But we must not become complacent because of this. All living beings also possess chakra, they just haven't been developed and trained like ninjas, so they don't pose a great threat..."

"If these scattered chakra were gathered together, things would be very different! There are still no fewer than two billion survivors of the Ninja War. The total amount of their chakra far exceeds that of the Ten-Tails within me. Right now, there just hasn't been an enemy who can utilize this power, but that doesn't mean there won't be one in the future..."

"Therefore, I hope everyone will pay close attention to the territory under their jurisdiction. If anyone is found to be acting suspiciously, they must be detained and reported to prevent problems from escalating..."

Siying nodded solemnly: "Understood!"

Yu smiled and said, "Then let's raise our glasses again, and from now on, let's work together to bring a brighter future to the ninjas!"

"cheers!"

The meeting ended in a harmonious atmosphere.

After the meeting, Luo Sha and Huang Tu privately approached Yu, seemingly because they had something difficult to say.

Yu said, "We're all on the same side now, so just speak your mind."

Luo Sha and Huang Tu nodded to each other, with Huang Tu relaying the message: "Actually, we heard some news... that the children who went missing in the Forest of Death during the Chunin Exams in Konoha were actually rescued and properly cared for by... Your Majesty."

In fact, Yu had already anticipated this. He sat down on the sofa and said frankly, "That's right... Rasa, your son Kankuro, Kurotsuchi, your daughter Kurotsuchi, and Deidara, the disciple of the Third Tsuchikage, are all still alive and have been settled in Yu Imperial City!"

Upon hearing this news, both Luo Sha and Huang Tu were overjoyed!

Yu laughed and said, "What, are you planning to take them back?"

Huang Tu said, "No, since we're here... let's make the best of it. There's no better news than that they're safe and sound! Our only request is that you train them to be excellent ninjas!"

Yu solemnly said, "I assure you, Kankuro, Kurotsuchi, and Deidara, I will give them an incredibly bright future! Also, you can see them anytime!"

The two bowed and said, "Thank you, Emperor Yu!"

Yu said, "No need for such formalities..."

After Huang Tu left, Luo Sha mentioned something else to Yu: "I heard that the Fourth Hokage Minato's son, the boy named Uzumaki Naruto, is currently serving as the lord of Ghost Shadow Castle, right?"

With a population of over a million under the jurisdiction of a first-class city, such a large personnel change is certainly not a secret in the ninja world.

Yu nodded: "That's right, Naruto took office about a month ago..."

Rasa said, "It's like this, my son Gaara has been missing Naruto terribly ever since you resurrected him. Could you take this opportunity to let Gaara live in the Demon Castle for a while..."

"..." Yu was slightly taken aback. He never expected that Rasa, the man who had once treated Gaara so coldly, would become so considerate of him.

In fact, the seeds of cause and effect were sown long ago.

In the original work, Rasa died from Orochimaru's plot, and the first thing Yu did after transmigrating was to recruit Orochimaru into his ranks, thus changing Rasa's fate.

Furthermore... the fact that Yu took Kankuro away made Rasa experience the pain of losing a child, which unconsciously changed the way Rasa treated Gaara.

It can be said that a variety of factors have led to the current situation.

Seeing that Yu remained silent, Rasa assumed he was hesitating and quickly said, "I assure you, Gaara will absolutely behave himself and will not interfere with Naruto's official duties! If this matter is truly inappropriate, then we can wait until..."

Yu laughed and said, "That's not true, let me go, Ai Luo..."

Luo Sha was taken aback for a moment, then bowed and said, "I am extremely grateful!"

……

Naruto and Sasuke have been in office for a month now.

At the beginning of his tenure, all the second and third-class city lords under his jurisdiction had to come to meet him, which was commonly known as "paying homage to the mountain stronghold"!

Although Naruto and Sasuke hold high positions, everyone knows that... the reason they are able to assume such important roles at such a young age is because of the Emperor's support; in terms of seniority, they are still quite inexperienced.

The city lords below all rose to their positions through their own hard work, step by step!

Those personally appointed by Yu are unlikely to be petty or narrow-minded. They won't look at the two young superiors with prejudice, but they will test them to see what makes them exceptional... This is only human nature!

Therefore, this "visiting the mountain stronghold" was not only a routine matter, but also the first test facing Naruto and Sasuke!

Under the guidance of the regent, Akechi Mitsuyoshi, Naruto remained composed and dignified, handling matters appropriately. Coupled with his performance during the Ninja War, he won the trust of the castle lords, and all affairs proceeded smoothly...

However, things didn't go as planned for Sasuke. Faced with the veiled probing and indirect questioning from the city lords below, Sasuke flew into a rage and overturned the table... The banquet ended on a sour note.

Afterwards, under the strong insistence of the regent, Nobuo Takeda, Sasuke reluctantly admitted that his words were inappropriate. The castle lords below could see that Sasuke's attitude was insincere, but out of respect for the Emperor, they verbally said that they did not mind, but in their hearts they all shook their heads, thinking that the Emperor might have really misjudged this time...

As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean, and a new broom is always ready to be opened.

Sasuke's first act was to abolish the laws established by the former Phantom Duke and draft an "ironclad rule"!

One of the ironclad rules: Among the citizens of Phantom City, the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled are strictly prohibited from engaging in any business (including begging) in the bustling city!

When confronted by Takeda Nobuo's questioning, Sasuke replied, "The city-state I want to build will be full of new vitality, where everyone performs their duties and creates the value they deserve! Therefore, we must eliminate those 'dregs' who cannot create value and only waste resources!"

Nobuo Takeda vehemently opposed it, saying, "No, this is inhumane and absurd. It must not be implemented!"

Sasuke said coldly, "Shut up, I am the master of this city!"

Takeda offered his advice several times, but Sasuke refused to listen each time.

Recently, Sasuke ordered his men to recruit a group of idle people from the city to form a so-called "city protection squad" specifically to enforce this law!

At noon that day, in the city lord's mansion, Sasuke sat majestically on his throne, his hands supporting his chin, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

Before him stood a row of burly men in black, all wielding iron rods, looking fierce and menacing. But under the aura of the young man before him, they dared not even breathe loudly!

Sasuke coldly said, "Go... break the legs of all those who defy my orders!"

The burly men in black responded in unison, "Yes, Lord Sasuke!"

With a whoosh, the city guard squad swarmed towards the bustling city center!

Chapter 598 The Feast of the Present World, Covering the Sky with One Hand!

In the bustling city center of Phantom City at noon, a group of burly men in black suddenly burst in, attracting attention!

"City guards are enforcing the law. All unrelated personnel, get out of the way!"

The burly men pushed and shoved the crowd, their arrogance and domineering attitude overwhelming.

Upon seeing this, the old man selling meat buns along the street didn't even bother to collect the customers' money. He simply closed the steamer and pushed his cart into a nearby alley.

"You old geezer, where do you think you're going?!"

Upon seeing this, a burly man rushed forward and delivered a flying kick to the old man's bony back.

"Ouch!!" The poor old man, with his frail body, was kicked three meters away and landed solidly on the cement road, where he lay motionless.

The cart overturned, and steaming hot meat buns scattered all over the ground, only to be mercilessly trampled by the burly men who came forward...

"You cripple, that's what you get for disobeying the city lord's orders!!"

Across the street, a young man with a leg disability had his stall overturned. Members of the city guard surrounded him and beat him with sticks. The young man gritted his teeth, covered his head, and didn't dare to utter a sound... letting blood flow from between his fingers!

The onlookers were furious but dared not speak out. Some mothers covered their children's eyes to prevent them from seeing the bloody scene.

The atrocities committed by the city guard squad continue!

"You old geezer, who gave you permission to set up a stall here?!"

Several burly men walked up to an old woman's stall.

"It was a special permission granted by the former city lord..."

The old woman has an eye condition, her vision is blurry, and her pupils are dilated when she speaks.

She had no children and relied on collecting straw to make fires for cooking. Because she was all alone, she only collected enough straw to fuel her fire, so she made the rest into straw hats to sell on the street.

Setting up a stall in the city center requires a business license and the payment of rent... After learning about the situation, the former Phantom City Lord gave special permission to reserve a small open space in the rental area for this old woman to set up her stall.

"The former city lord? That guy who didn't even leave his name and had to wear a mask when he went out..." the burly man sneered, "Listen up, now Phantom City belongs to Lord Sasuke!"

In the lonely night, the old woman used the dim light of a half-burnt candle wick to illuminate her bloodshot, yellowish eyes, which were so dry they ached, yet she couldn't shed a single tear.

The wrinkled old hands, pricked by the thorns of straw countless times, finally managed to make sturdy and durable straw hats that sold for only three taels of silver each!