Konoha: Offer your heart to the Hokage!

Something big is on the horizon!

even……

Although this sounds too dark, what if Uchiha Chiri were to die unexpectedly during this time? In that case, the success rate of persuading Shen would be 100%, and the time required would be greatly reduced!

“Alright.” Tobirama Senju patted Shen’s shoulder, speaking earnestly, “The Impure World Reincarnation itself is not evil; what is evil is the person who uses it. If it were you, Shen, I believe you could develop and use this technique well…”

"I'm leaving now. It's getting late, so you should get some rest too. Don't be too sad."

"Edo Tensei will always leave you a glimmer of hope."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tobirama Senju turned and left, his figure disappearing into the night of the Zen-in clan's territory.

"Is the evil one the person who uses it?"

"Hehe, that's really true."

He even let out a laugh that was difficult to decipher.

He considered another possibility.

If Tobirama were to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique during a future battle, he would likely be judged by the inherently evil white-haired old devil. It would be best if he were then tricked into using it on the remains preserved at the Evangelion Hospital, putting him in a precarious position, neither being human nor innocent.

He himself, however, could use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to fulfill the dreams of those with regrets and make amends for their shortcomings. This stark contrast between good and evil would only lead to the continuous devaluation of Tobirama and his disciples' reputation and prestige.

Then, under the guise of upholding the First Will of Fire and punishing Tobirama's evil deeds, he will use Tsunade as a hostage to enhance his own prestige...

Ultimately, no matter who stands in front of the stage, they will become the actual shadow standing behind the scenes.

“You said it yourself, Tobirama.”

...

In May of Konoha Year 16, a piece of news spread throughout the village.

The former Uchiha clan head, Uchiha Chisato, fell ill and voluntarily relinquished his position. Uchiha Kagami, with the approval of the clan elders, succeeded him as the new Uchiha clan head in front of everyone.

He is 21 years old this year.

The Uchiha clan completed the handover of power between the old and new generations.

After stepping down as clan leader, Uchiha Chisato officially ended her career in leading the clan. She was not saddened, but rather accepted the outcome with equanimity.

The end of one mission marks the beginning of another chapter in life.

Despite the opposition from the clan elders, Zhili was determined to marry into the Zen-in clan.

From then on, she retained her Uchiha identity and became the head of Zenin Chisato.

The day after she resigned from her position as clan leader, she and Jin went to the Hokage's office to formally explain the matter.

Hashirama Senju smiled sincerely and cheered repeatedly.

Life is always full of regrets.

For Hashirama, there was always one regret: he had never been able to see Zenji settle down and start a family. His old friend had worked tirelessly for Konoha for ten years, yet the Zenji clan remained empty—it was all too cruel.

This is bad.

Konoha is getting better, and as a great contributor, Jin should also get better.

What kind of ending would be worthy of all the hardships and wanderings along the way?

The answer was a peaceful and stable home. His grand wedding finally resolved his long-held regrets.

Konoha... at least it no longer owes too many people anything.

...

The wedding preparations for the two were made extremely quickly. They had just told Hashirama about it in the morning, and by the afternoon the news had spread throughout Konoha.

three days later.

Zenji and Uchiha Chiri's wedding began.

According to Hashirama Senju, he wanted to hold a grand banquet to entertain guests from all directions, but neither Senju nor Chiri liked extravagance.

For Shen'er, the Zen temple's underground grounds have a protective barrier to conceal their presence, and too many guests would easily attract unwanted attention and create hidden dangers; Zhili, on the other hand, simply has a personality that dislikes noise and pomp.

Ultimately, the invited guests were limited to those from Konoha.

Representatives from all the major ninja clans of Konoha, as well as the couple's relatives and friends, were invited to attend the wedding at the Zenin clan's territory; even Ichiraku, the owner of Ichiraku Ramen, a restaurant that Shinji frequented, received an invitation.

Although there weren't many people present, the atmosphere was very lively.

Uchiha Chiri changed out of her usual unchanging Uchiha ninja outfit and into a classic white kimono dress.

Even with her composed demeanor, she couldn't help but feel a surge of amazement at this moment.

Under the guidance of the master of ceremonies, he and Zhili stood in the center of the platform. Looking around, they saw familiar faces from the past ten years, and in their eyes, they could even see sincere blessings and earnest expectations.

"It doesn't seem so bad if things continue like this."

Suddenly, this thought popped into my mind.

Is this the change that marriage brings?

In that instant, Shen'er realized that her state of mind had undergone a subtle change: after getting married, her former obsession with power seemed to have faded a little, and she had become more content with the status quo.

This change served as a wake-up call for Shen Er.

Now is far from the time to relax or slack off. One day, he will take action against the major ninja villages to obtain the Tailed Beasts, either as the Third Hokage or as a legendary rogue ninja of Konoha.

The guests present, and even their descendants, will not all ultimately stand on his side.

I almost fell into the trap of complacency and a life of ease...

Before becoming the strongest of the Six Paths, Shen'er's advance will never end.

"but……"

"Before I actually make my move, these people in front of me will probably all be dead. At least before they die, their impression of me will be forever frozen at this moment."

A smile crept across Shen'er's face as she and Zhili raised their glasses to celebrate this special moment.

Photographers in the distance simultaneously pressed their shutters, capturing the moment forever.

...

late at night.

Zhili acted very proactively.

Therefore, there is no reason for them to back down.

He scooped up Zhili's legs with both hands, the sudden movement causing Zhili to gasp and instinctively reach out to hug Shen's broad back, afraid of falling.

Under the warm yellow light of the bedroom, Zhili's smooth and full thighs had the clear muscle lines of a ninja, while her calves were long and slender, just like an exquisite wine glass, which seemed to be able to be carefully played with for a year.

Feeling the firm muscles on Shino's body, Zhili subconsciously pursed his lips, and his breathing gradually became rapid.

Her eyes were slightly moist.

The two of them melted into the intense atmosphere.

...

Six o'clock in the morning.

Uchiha Chiri slowly opened his eyes.

When she woke up, Shen Er was still sleeping peacefully beside her. Seeing him completely relaxed and without any defenses, her heart warmed instantly, and her eyes revealed endless tenderness.

For her, the Uchiha bloodline was like a curse from birth.

From the Warring States period onwards, the clansmen were embroiled in endless fighting.

The situation eased somewhat only after the establishment of Konoha, but this stability lasted only during the lifetime of Hashirama Senju.

Once the First Hokage passes away, the future becomes uncertain.

It is well known that Tobirama Senju was hostile to the Uchiha clan, and the Uchiha clan also harbored resentment towards him. The two sides never let go of their estrangement and wariness.

This underlying antagonism, if it loses its mediator, could easily spiral out of control and slide into an unpredictable abyss.

Uchiha Chiri was deeply worried about this, fearing that history would repeat itself.

But nowadays, such tragedies are unlikely to happen again.

She mastered the Yin Seal, extending her own lifespan. Her disciple, Uchiha Kagami, whom she trained, was also a moderate and, as the clan leader, was able to restrain and calm the emotions of the more radical members of the clan.

More importantly, she was married to Zenin Shinji, a member of the Uchiha clan.

Given Shen's status and influence in Konoha, he could act as a buffer and mediator between the Uchiha and Senju, ensuring that even if conflicts arose between the two sides in the future, the worst possible outcome would not occur.

This is the role of the middleman.

Like adhesive, it can hold together two originally opposing and separated parties. Although outsiders can still see the traces of adhesive at a glance, they are ultimately glued together.

At this moment, Shen'er slowly opened her eyes.

Their eyes met, and he naturally raised his hand to stroke Zhili's back, speaking softly, "You're awake."

"Ah."

Shen Er subconsciously asked, "Last night...you didn't feel bad, did you?"

With a smile, Chiri countered, "What do you think?"

"..."

After a night of intense passion, pain is unavoidable. But with a ninja's constitution, even the pain of a broken hand or leg can be endured, let alone the minor injury between the legs.

He saw that she didn't say anything.

Zhili leaned closer, nestled against his chest, and gazed at Shen Er quietly with her head tilted back.

Suddenly, the patterns of the Mangekyou Sharingan appeared deep in the depths of her eyes.

Shen Er felt a chill run down his spine, using his strong willpower to control all his subconscious defensive movements. Based on his understanding of Zhili, the other party would never use the Mangekyou Sharingan on him.

My only worry is...

Kaleidoscope eye techniques are incredibly diverse. If Jiri's eye technique is similar to Kagura's Mind's Eye from the Uzumaki clan, then things will be troublesome.

Fortunately, Uchiha Chiri made no comment.

The kaleidoscope pattern on her left eye, resembling a four-leaf clover, flickered slightly.