Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

Bang! The door opened, and Tsunade, looking exhausted but with an extremely stern expression, said, "Bring me the cell samples of the First Hokage that Konoha used for experiments back then!"

Konoha advisor Mitokado Homura frowned and said, "Has it really come to this? Even your medical ninjutsu is useless!"

Tsunade said, "You have no idea how badly that guy was injured! He needs Grandfather's cells to survive!"

Second Advisor Koharu Utatane: "But that was the last sample of the First Hokage's cells, and it had the highest degree of restoration, reaching nearly '30%' purity of intact cells. It was a precious asset of Konoha, intended to be used to dilute and restart the Wood Release experiments when the time was right, to be used on Jiraiya. If it succeeded, that would be good; if it failed..."

Tsunade's forehead veins bulged as she strode forward, grabbing Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu by the collar and lifting them up. She roared, "I don't care about your dirty schemes! I'm going to save that guy's life! Get him here right now, you two old geezers!!"

"What are you going to do to us advisors, Hiruzen? Aren't you going to discipline your disciples?!" The two looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi in a panic.

Hiruzen said, "Compared to experiments with a low success rate and inhumane treatment, I would rather use it to save Jiraiya's life. He is an indispensable fighting force for Konoha. Minato, bring me that sample of the First Hokage's cells. Use your Flying Thunder God Technique to make it faster!"

"Understood, Third Generation."

"Fourth Hokage! As the de facto leader, are you just going to let the Third Hokage and Tsunade act like this?!"

"I apologize to both of you, but Jiraiya is my teacher. As his disciple, I cannot stand by and watch him die. Also, this is a ward, a place of great importance. Please refrain from making such a loud noise!"

Whoosh!Whoosh!

A flash of yellow light, and Minato returned.

Tsunade roughly threw the two advisors to the ground, took the refrigeration container from Minato's hands, and strode back to the emergency room: "Jiraiya, I will definitely save you!"

Chapter 92 The year draws to a close, and the ninja world is in turmoil!

Time flies, the end of the year is approaching, and Konoha's 47th year is about to come to a close.

Regarding the New Year, the five great nations of the ninja world have a tacitly agreed-upon rule.

When the New Year arrives, if the ninja world is at war, all nations will cease hostilities, and the ninjas who participated in the war will return to their villages to reunite with their families, celebrate the New Year, and then go back to the battlefield.

During peacetime, all the major ninja villages open their gates, allowing ninjas from other villages to enter and exchange ideas. This event is called the 'Ninja Annual Meeting'.

The Ninja Annual Meeting has continued since Hashirama quelled the chaos of the world. Except for the Water Country's Blood Mist Era, when Kirigakure unilaterally ignored it, all countries and villages have consciously followed it.

The annual meeting has undergone some modifications in its development. Starting several years ago, ninjas from small countries and villages have also been allowed to visit and learn from large countries and villages at the end of the year.

However, to ensure order and safety, each village must submit a complete list of visitors from other villages before the Ninja Annual Meeting for review and screening, and guarantee that they will not do anything that harms the development of each other's villages, otherwise it will be tantamount to provoking war and they will be attacked by the masses!

Today, the Hidden Village, the sixth village in the ninja world, has risen to prominence and has gained the right to be open to visitors and exchanges.

Lin Yu, as the Shadow, did not miss this opportunity to let the world know about Darkness and to undermine other countries, so he readily agreed.

The various ninja villages were also eager to seize this opportunity to learn about the Hidden Village and formulate strategies, and they all sent their lists of visitors.

In the office, Shadow Uchiha Yu and Shadow Lady Uzuki Yuhi were reviewing the list of visitors sent by various villages.

The setting sun lay on the table, its open chest facing Lin Yu without any hesitation, its pert buttocks sticking out as it looked at the documents on the table.

"Wow, Konoha Village, Kumogakure Village, these are all our old friends! My goodness, Kirigakure Village is coming too! This newly appointed Mizukage is truly powerful, he has actually ended the era of the Blood Mist Village!" Yuhi said with great interest.

Yes, just a few days ago, the Fourth Mizukage stepped down and the Fifth Mizukage took over... The era of the Blood Mist Village came to an end.

The name of this new Mizukage has not yet been revealed; only rumors have circulated that she is a young woman of exceptional strength.

Lin Yu already knew exactly who it was.

Knock knock knock! Just then, a knocking sound rang out on the door.

Maoyue Xiyang quickly adjusted his appearance and stood dignifiedly to the side.

"Come in," Lin Yu said, turning a page of the document in his hand.

The door opened, and Hozuki Mangetsu walked in: "Lord Shadow, a new list has arrived. Small countries and villages all want to visit our Dark Hidden Village..."

"Okay, put it down," Lin Yu said.

"Let me see." Sunset reached out and took the new list from Hozuki Mangetsu's hand.

After looking through the documents, Xiyang exclaimed in surprise, "The neighboring Kusagakure Village, the neighboring Frostgage Village, the Amegakure Village, the Hot Spring Village... Good heavens, even the hidden villages of Nadeshiko Country are coming..."

Lin Yu said, "Oh, I know about Fushiko Country. It's the 'Women's Country' in the ninja world. It's said that there are only women in that country, no men. Their custom is to defeat men and force them to marry into the family. It's a country where women's rights are supreme. And the village chief of Fushiko Village is the most powerful woman in that country!"

Hozuki Mangetsu stroked his chin and muttered, "They wouldn't be thinking of defeating Shadow and having him marry into their family, would they?"

Upon hearing this, Uzuki Yuhi immediately became more alert, pulled out the list from Nadeshiko Province, and said to Mangetsu, "Send this back..."

"This, this... isn't quite right!" Hozuki Mangetsu said, winking at Lin Yu.

"Ah, that's indeed not very proper. They have no grudge against us, yet they've come all this way. It's not very good," Lin Yu said.

"Well, you two grown men, you're both in cahoots, aren't you? I... I'm going out for some fresh air..." Uzuki Yuhi stomped her foot, put the list on the table, went out the door, and then pressed her ear against the door to eavesdrop.

"Mangetsu, tell me what you're planning," Lin Yu asked Hozuki Mangetsu.

"Ah, I'm already 17, and I'll be 18 in a few days. I'm not young anymore. Actually, when I was surrounded by the Hidden Mist Ninja Force, I was thinking that my job is so dangerous. If I don't have children soon, I don't know when I'll have another chance... Besides."

The usually cold and aloof Hozuki Mangetsu blushed slightly and said, "I... I've heard that while the female ninjas of Nadeshiko Village are strong, if you can defeat them, they'll become obedient and submissive. Personally, I quite like that kind of contrast..."

Lin Yu put down the list and glanced at Manyue.

"And what are you thinking, Shadow? I can tell you also want Nadeshiko Village to come, right? You're not like me, are you?" Man Yue asked.

Lin Yu said, "Don't compare me to you. Besides, I'm already married. I just feel that our Dark Hidden Village lacks some skillful people, so some tasks are indeed difficult to carry out..."

"I see." Hozuki Mangetsu nodded, then said seriously, "Then I'll go prepare. With so many ninjas from other villages pouring in, I, as the captain of the Anbu, won't have an easy time..."

"Go ahead." Lin Yu lowered his head and continued looking at the list.

Whoosh! The full moon vanished from its spot.

Then, with a creak, the door opened, and Uzuki Yuhi walked in with a flushed face. She gently closed the door and locked it, then returned to the table, resuming her original posture. Her two small hands supported her rosy cheeks, and her eyes gazed at Lin Yu with affection.

"Yu, people from other villages are sending people to our village. What about us?" Xiyang asked.

“We have too few people right now, there’s no need to put on a brave face. Besides, with those kids’ current strength, they’re not capable of protecting themselves outside. Let them stay in the village and train for a couple of years before we talk about it again,” Lin Yu said.

"And what about you?" the setting sun asked.

"Of course, I, the Shadow, will personally oversee things in the village. However, I will publicly announce that I've gone to visit other countries..." Lin Yu said with a faint smile.

"Huh? Why is that?" Sunset asked curiously.

"Of course, it's to let those scheming scoundrels feel free to show their true colors."

Yes, Lin Yu didn't believe that some people would easily let go of such an easy opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

Danzo of Konoha, a recognized martial arts master, goes without saying. Even... it's hard to say whether those Kage, who act with high moral character and value prestige, are any different.

After all, those who can inherit the name of Shadow are all extraordinary individuals...

"That's good." Hearing this, Uzuki Yuhi was relieved. She really didn't want Lin Yu to run away all the time. She knew that Lin Yu's kaleidoscope was gradually closing off, and every fierce battle would exacerbate this closure.

At this moment, Lin Yu looked at the list of visitors to Konoha Village in his hand, and a strange smile appeared on his lips.

He picked up a brush and drew a circle around a name.

"Hmm?" Seeing this, Yuhi was curious and stretched her head forward. She saw a group of familiar Konoha ninjas on the list, including Sarutobi Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, Hana Inuzuka, Might Guy, and others.

The name circled by Lin Yu was none other than 'Kakashi Hatake'.

Chapter 93 A Pot Falls from the Sky

At night, Kakashi rested his head on a tree trunk in the wilderness, gazing at the starry sky, recalling his encounter with Uchiha Yu, that nightmarish night, and... some trivial details that he still couldn't understand.

"Why would such a powerful being know so much about me? Why did he say those things to me? Who is his true identity behind that mask...?"

"Kakashi, get ready to continue on your way!" Might Guy urged from under the tree.

"Alright." Kakashi landed smoothly, thinking: Never mind his identity, I have to complete the task Minato-sensei gave me...

Sarutobi Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, Hana Inuzuka, Might Guy, Kakashi, and some unknown Konoha ninjas, a total of twenty-three people, continued their journey. After passing through a large waterfall, they arrived at the gates of Ankugakure, now the sixth largest ninja village in the ninja world.

Visitors from various ninja villages, awaiting screening, had already formed long queues at the village entrances. Staff members verified their identity tags one by one, and those not listed were not allowed to enter.

Actually, those staff members were all White Zetsu in disguise. This was done to protect the Zetsu's secrets, since they were walking, breathing first-generation cells.

Not long ago, Orochimaru infiltrated Konoha, and the battle between the Shadow Uchiha Yu and the three legendary Sannin Jiraiya and Tsunade occurred.

It is said that Jiraiya was on the verge of death, and it took Tsunade three days and three nights to pull him back from the brink.

Therefore, a shadow fell over the hearts of the Konoha people before they set off.

Sarutobi Asuma even asked his father, the Third Hokage Hiruzen, why Konoha didn't punish Uchiha Yu for his extreme behavior, but instead acted as if nothing had happened and sent ninjas to visit the annual meeting.

The Third Hokage said to him: "Asuma, Konoha has just recovered from the pain of the Third Shinobi World War. Nobody wants another war at this time. Therefore... we must pretend that it never happened. It is already a blessing in disguise that we survived. We cannot dwell on it too much."

Asma was extremely unwilling to accept this reply, but what could he do? His father was right.

Once war breaks out, who knows how many more people will die.

Before entering the village, Kakashi instructed everyone: "Everyone, I hope you will not treat this annual meeting as a trip, but as a mission entrusted to us by the village. When operating in the Hidden Shadows Village, try not to separate. Also, if you encounter a suspicious person, whatever you do, never look them directly in the eyes..."

"Kakashi, aren't you being too nervous? No matter what, do you think Uchiha Yu would do anything to us in front of so many eyes?" Inuzuka Hana said.

"I'm not joking! Uchiha Yu, he's the most audacious person in the ninja world today! To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if he used his eye techniques to manipulate all of us into his captives!" Kakashi gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He had personally experienced the terror of that man!

Hearing Kakashi speak so seriously, everyone couldn't help but tense up.

At this moment, Asuma said to his childhood friend Kurenai, whom he had feelings for, "Kurenai, don't worry, no matter what happens, I will protect you!"

"Asuma, Kurenai isn't as weak as you think~! But everyone understands what you're thinking," Inuzuka Hana said with a smile.

Beside her, the girl Kurenai Yuhi, with her clear red eyes, remained calm. Yes, she was the girl who wanted to stand up for Konoha when the Nine-Tails attacked, so this small scene was nothing to her.

"Of course I know, I was just showing off..." Asuma scratched his head sheepishly when he realized he'd been exposed.

However, this eased the tension considerably.

At this moment, Might Guy said, "Kakashi, I understand your concerns, but I heard that Uchiha Yu went to visit other countries three days ago and isn't in the village right now. He's in the Anbu, and they've all seen him, so it shouldn't be wrong..."

"I hope so..." Kakashi said with concern.

After their identities were checked, the Konoha members entered the Hidden Shadow Village. After having a late-night snack, they stayed at an inn. Of course, for safety reasons, they shared rooms in pairs so they could look after each other.

The person sharing a room with Kurenai Yuhi is Hana Inuzuka.

"Red, I need to take Kuromaru for a walk, otherwise the child will get fat again..." Inuzuka Hana squatted in front of the bed, stroking a black ninja dog.

“Okay, go ahead,” Hong said.

Inuzuka Hana took Kuromaru for a walk.