To prevent Shimura Danzo from using this opportunity to stir up trouble, the Hokage decided to strip him of any decision-making power. He would act solely as the operational commander.
Danzo wouldn't be allowed to meddle in anything else.
He couldn't meddle.
Having known him since childhood, the Hokage was all too familiar with Danzo's knack for creating chaos.
If given even a sliver of opportunity, Danzo could turn the entire plan into a disaster.
Reflecting on ...
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"I think Shikashin's words make a lot of sense. In addition to Uchiha Fugaku, we must also consider Shinki's position.
After all, he's the middleman.
If the village embarrasses Uchiha or fails to keep its promises, it will put Shinki in a difficult spot, and that won't do any good for anyone."
Mitokado Homura's words leaned in favor of Uchiha.
There wasn't much choice. Shinki was someone they couldn't afford to offend. Offending him could lead to consequences for every...
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"Just go and talk."
Shinki smiled and said, "Don't worry about the Hokage's office refusing. They're already eager. Besides, we need Hokage-sama's shadow player."
"Shimura Danzo?"
"Yes! He's caused so much trouble; it's time to find something for him to do. I believe the people in the Hokage's office will agree. By the way, you can tell them this is my idea."
"Understood."
Uchiha Fugaku respectfully agreed, his face sullen.
"If there's nothing else, leave i...
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"What do you mean?"
If anyone other than Mitokado Homura had made such a suggestion, Uchiha Fugaku would have turned hostile on the spot.
These people must be joking, he thought angrily. You've just promised not to target the Uchiha clan again, and now you're playing games like this? Do you really think Uchiha is so spineless that we'll let you trample all over us?
Fugaku's expression darkened noticeably. Mitokado Homura, sitting across from him, could...
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In the past, the Sarutobi clan had no financial worries. Their aggressive recruitment of ninjas was backed by the village's robust finances. But now that the village's resources were stretched thin, problems were piling up.
Paying empty salaries to ninjas with no tasks to perform was out of the question. Doing so would further strain the finances and incite even more protests from discontented civilians and ninjas alike.
A Mountain of Problems
"Is there no other solution?" t...
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As Kushina signed her contract with Jin'ya, Shinki couldn't help but think about the implications. In the future, when Kushina set her sights on revenge, it was likely the naval powers of the Mist Village and Cloud Village would suffer the brunt of her wrath.
Once the seeds of hatred were planted, it was only a matter of time before they sprouted, bringing nightmares for her enemies. With a perfect Jinchūriki like Kushina targeting the sea power of these two nations, combined with a po...
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A group of travelers stood atop the massive golden serpent, Jin'ya, as it swam through the sea with incredible speed, far faster than any boat.
As they neared the island of the Land of Whirlpools, the atmosphere within the group shifted.
Kushina, who had been cheerful and talkative moments earlier, gradually became somber. The joy faded from her face, replaced by an overwhelming sadness.
Uchiha Mikoto and Hyuga Mehu noticed Kushina's change in mood. Without words, they embra...
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Keji's orders echoed through the Evil God Cult. All remaining members began converging on a central location, abandoning battles with the Ninja Alliance as quickly as possible. Only their so-called "Evil God Puppets" were left behind to delay the ninja forces.
A Suspicious Retreat
Back at Reiki's camp, the team discussed the strange behavior of the Evil God Cult.
"Reiki, the cult members we encountered today acted weirdly," Shisui began, concern etched on his face. "They avo...
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In the spiritual realm, the two Shukakus sat opposite each other, their enormous forms radiating power.
"Gah! Is this the chakra I merged into your body before? It's grown this much already?" Shukaku's high-pitched voice echoed, filled with astonishment.
Reiki stepped forward, raising his fist toward the giant beast before him.
"Shukaku, I need your power. Will you lend it to me?" Reiki asked resolutely.
The Shukaku within Reiki also raised its arm, its grin growing wi...
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After hearing the village chief's words, Reiki lowered his head and spoke softly.
"I understand. Feel free to stay here and recover."
Without waiting for a response, he turned and disappeared into the distance.
As Reiki vanished, the village chief fell to his knees, facing the direction he had left. The remaining villagers followed suit, kneeling in silent gratitude. But Reiki did not witness this act of reverence.
A Burning Resolve
Reiki's heart burned with ange...
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For a time, chaos engulfed the entire ninja world.
Faced with the widespread invasion of the Evil God Cult, every village was too preoccupied with its own survival to offer assistance elsewhere. Villages even began recalling their top instructors to lead forces against the cult.
However, Namikaze Minato proposed a strategy: seal those who had been corrupted by the cult's influence to prevent their immediate demise and buy time for a counterattack. Other villages, impressed by Mina...
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For the time being, Reiki remained in the realm of time and space, making a solemn promise before embarking on his journey.
At the Special Training Camp
"Reiki isn't here right now. Igawa Tsuna has already reported the earlier incident, and Reiki is handling it," Orochimaru said, his tone laced with concern. Even Orochimaru, who was engrossed in his experimental research, had been summoned, underscoring the gravity of the current crisis.
"Evil God Cult..." O...
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As Reiki stood tall amidst the towering pressure of Bu Zhou Mountain, Gujia, in her dragon form, lay on the ground nearby, visibly shocked.
Though she had guided many inheritors to this place, never had she experienced such overwhelming pressure. In past visits, she had been able to stand on this ground, even if unable to lift her head. But now, she was forced to the ground, barely able to breathe.
And yet, Reiki stood. Straining, trembling, but standing tall.
Even from the ...
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Between the realms of time and space, Reiki found himself stepping into the unknown.
"You're here," a familiar voice greeted him.
Standing before him was Gujia, the pink-haired entity he had encountered during his first visit to this realm, alongside Chodori. Floating nearby was Al, the green-haired companion, who gave him a knowing smile.
"Ah," Reiki responded, bowing slightly. "Master Gujia, I heard the Sage wanted to see me. Is there something special I need to know?"
...
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Two days later, Iga Tsuna stood before a new group of people, observing them with a peculiar expression.
This felt eerily familiar. Not long ago, he had brought another batch of individuals back to Konoha. That group had already transitioned into productive members of the village, undertaking tasks ranging from minor repairs to retrieving lost kittens. Despite the simplicity of these missions, their efficiency and mental resilience impressed everyone.
But now, Reiki had summoned h...
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In a dark chamber, Keji, the leader of the first station of the Evil God Cult, stared at two shattered jade tokens with a grave expression. The complete rupture of these tokens symbolized something unheard of in his time as leader—an utter severance of the Evil God's mark from its hosts.
This had never happened before.
The jade tokens represented the Evil God's control over its followers. For such a thing to occur, the implications were profound and terrifying. Who could possibl...
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After hearing Reiki's words, Ogura Eiko was left speechless.
This guy's feelings—everything he had done from the moment they finished crafting the blaster to now—had all been for the same purpose as at the beginning: to treat her?
Why hadn't he said this outright earlier?
If Reiki had explained this clearly from the start, would they have avoided all this fighting?
But Ogura Eiko conveniently forgot that Reiki had indeed offered to treat her from the beginning. Her...
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Hey everyone,
First I want to thank all of you for your support so far. While this story wasn't as popular as the other two, I know a lot of you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I can't continue translating this story as the author seems to have left it unfinished. I'll set it on Hiatus for the time being and comeback to it in a while, hopefully the author will have continued it by then. I also wanted to let you know that another story will take this one's place in the schedule in about a we...
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Uchiha Itachi didn't rush to leave.
After all, the Uchiha clan's land wasn't a place anyone could enter or exit at will.
In other words, he simply couldn't leave.
At this moment, Uchiha Itachi looked down at the layers of hemp rope tied around him and fell into a deep silence.
Is this really necessary?
"Isn't this rope too thin, second brother?"
"Do you want another one?"
In the room, Sasuke Uchiha asked seriously, holding a pile of tools in his hands...
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From this point forward, Hiashi did many things his father had never dared to attempt.
For instance, he improved the status of the branch family, reduced their exploitation, and strictly prohibited the insulting or arbitrary punishment of branch members.
Though these reforms made many elders of the clan unhappy, they could do little about it. Their complaints remained mere murmurs of discontent, unable to challenge Hiashi's authority.
The old clan leader was gravely ill and ...
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"What... what happened?"
Kushina felt a twinge of guilt for some reason. She avoided meeting Shinki's eyes, fearing he might see through her.
"I said, call them over! Don't think I don't know you've been planning a trip with your sisters!"
With Shinki's puppets stationed all over Konoha, how could he not know that Kushina had secretly gone to Uchiha Mikoto and roped her into her plans? The night before they were supposed to leave, she had met Mikoto and chatted for a long ti...
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After receiving Uchiha Shisui's reply, Satoru nodded in satisfaction.
With one hand, he stroked the wooden lid of the coffin and pushed it forward with force.
"Bang!"
The wooden lid fell heavily to the ground with a muffled sound.
At this moment, Uchiha Itachi saw the light again.
He slowly raised his head and looked into the distance.
Soon, he locked eyes with Uchiha Shisui, who was standing not far away.
For a brief moment, their gazes froze.
...
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At this time, Satoru placed his hands together and spoke in a serious tone.
"Summoning: Edo tensei."
Edo tensei?
Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Uchiha Itachi's face. So this was the technique he had in mind? No wonder he brought a coffin!
But how could Satoru use such a technique? It was known to be dangerous, requiring human sacrifice. Moreover, what could he possibly want to do with this jutsu?
Uchiha Itachi couldn't make sense...
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What is a hero?
In time, even the villagers will gradually forget their founding Hokage, let alone Konoha's White Fang.
Faced with the challenge of managing Hatake Sakumo, the Third Hokage chose a calculated approach. Without direct confrontation or overt hostility, he employed a strategy of cold storage. By sidelining Sakumo and withholding opportunities for him to achieve merit or recognition, the Third Hokage effectively neutralized any potential influence Sakumo might have.
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No matter how much Uchiha Itachi analyzed or strategized, he couldn't find any flaws in Satoru's movements.
His attacks flowed seamlessly, combining precision with overwhelming power. Coupled with his perfect teleportation technique, Satoru was an opponent without a single exploitable weakness.
Itachi had expected him to be strong after all these years—but this was on an entirely different level.
The gap between their current strengths was astronomical.
"Bang!"
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Seeing signs of the daimyo's anger, the staff's legs trembled as they hastily explained:
"At the beginning of Konoha's formation, the Sarutobi clan was merely a moderately successful ninja clan. However, they managed to rally many smaller clans to resist external enemies, which led them to play a central role in Konoha's founding."
"Because of this, they received favorable treatment."
"But the Sarutobi clan's growth became abnormal after Sarutobi Hiruzen became Hokage."
<...
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"We are different..."
In this situation, Shinki couldn't help but hum this lyric.
Snap!
The chopsticks in Tsunade's hand broke with a sharp sound. Jiraiya's face was full of black lines, and Orochimaru tilted his head curiously. This lyric seemed oddly fitting.
"What about Minato? Will he leave with you?" Jiraiya asked.
"No, Minato will stay in the village for now. I've arranged a learning task for him. He needs to master a variety of sealing techniques ...
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Satoru stood beneath the shade of the trees, the dappled sunlight illuminating his features and adding a mysterious hue to his pale blue eyes. Those eyes calmly fixed on Uchiha Itachi, as if peering straight into his soul.
He spoke with a calm, unhurried tone.
"Are you pleased that you successfully passed the Akatsuki's secrets to Konoha?"
"Happy that you saved Sasuke's life back then?"
"Or maybe it's the 'brothers' war' you're planning for? The grand eye-opening schem...
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"What's wrong, Mr. Itachi?"
Kisame beside him asked, his voice laced with confusion. He followed Itachi's gaze, his expression puzzled.
What's with the boy standing at the door?
He doesn't look like anything special.
Why does Mr. Itachi look so tense?
"Is he someone you know?" Kisame asked, glancing back at the boy.
The young man at the door, his piercing pale blue eyes glowing faintly, stared back. A familiar smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
...
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"What does the old man's business have to do with me?" Orochimaru asked calmly.
"Of course... um..." Jiraiya's face turned red as he stumbled over his words.
What the hell! I can't believe this guy! Jiraiya thought. He doesn't even care about the old man's affairs and coldly asks what it has to do with him? Shameless! I despise you, Orochimaru!
Too lazy to engage with Jiraiya's indignation, Orochimaru replied, "How the Hokage handles this is his respon...
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