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Chapter 288: Two Plus One Equals Five—If You Don’t Agree, Let’s Fight

Nara Shikaku understood the financial state of the village well, and despite his doubts, he trusted his instincts.

In time, the borrowed money would be paid back.

"Even better," Shinki said confidently. "This way, the Hyuga and Uchiha clans can use this opportunity to negotiate better conditions for themselves. Do clans like theirs, sitting on vast wealth, really lack tens of millions of ryo? No, what they lack are opportunities."

Shinki had it all figured ou...

Chapter 287: When She Can Sweep Konoha, Who Can Stop Her?

According to the information she had learned, it would be more difficult for the Jinchuriki to gain freedom than for her to do so.

Only Kushina could still jump around every day, whereas the Sand Village's Jinchuriki lived a miserable life.

"Yes," she said.

After hugging Pakura, Kushina picked up a bowl and chopsticks to eat, not even bothering to wash her hands. While wolfing down her food, she explained between bites:

"Shinki said that as...

Chapter 286: This Girl Wants to Rebel Against Konoha!

Supporting such a large, bloated family with only the Sarutobi clan's assets and income from various positions was proving unrealistic. Unfortunately, even the First Hokage couldn't simply transfer money from the treasury to the clan without causing more problems down the line. Faced with limited options, the Hokage could only make sacrifices for the family by increasing death pensions and cutting corners elsewhere.

Shinki, aware of the financial struggles plaguing the Hokage, re...

Chapter 285: The Third Hokage – "Money Smells So Good!"

"Just go and help contact Uchiha and Hyuga on Tsunade's behalf. Otherwise, no one will contribute financially, no matter how desperate the situation is," Shinki suggested.

The Third Hokage frowned as Shinki gave him a long, pointed look. It made the Hokage uncomfortable.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" he asked.

"Uchiha and Hyuga's demands are simple," Shinki said flatly. "Stop targeting them and remove the unfair policies. Hokage-sama, please restrain yourself...

Chapter 284: You Don’t Even Welcome the Money I Give You? Then I’ll Leave?

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Even though Shinki was willing to help for the sake of personal relationships, Uchiha Fugaku knew there would be a price to pay. Hyuga Hiashi remained silent but nodded in agreement with Fugaku's unspoken question: What's the price?

"Money," Shinki stated without hesitation.

He continued, "The village finances are in trouble. Because of the war, the Hokage's office has offended the Daimyo. The pension payments after th...

Chapter 283: The Opportunity for Uchiha and Hyuga Has Arrived

Tsunade leaned her head against Shinki's thigh and complained, "How much money does the Ministry of Finance lack? The old man didn't explain clearly but tried every means to get money. I really suspect he misappropriated the funds."

"Be more confident—remove the word 'suspect,'" Shinki replied.

"Are you serious?"

Tsunade's casual complaint turned serious when Shinki affirmed her suspicions.

"Let's not talk about the distant past; let's focus on the Sarutobi cl...

Chapter 282: Even If We Are Relatives, We Cannot Be Used This Way

"The issue is, we can't set a precedent where a daimyo influences the war."

The more Akimichi Torifu thought about it, the more his headache grew. He was firmly on the side of the village, convinced that the Third Hokage had made the right decision. However, the financial implications of these actions hadn't been adequately considered.

"The financial problem is giving me a headache," Torifu admitted.

Shinki chuckled, patting Torifu's large belly. "Don't look so depres...

Chapter 281: The Price Paid for Slapping the Daimyo

The daimyo felt like he had been publicly humiliated.

He had accepted the gifts sent by the Sand Ninja Village and assured everyone that there would be no problems in the peace talks.

But the outcome?

The Third Kage slapped him in the face with a backhand.

"When did your opinion start deciding wars? Step aside."

The daimyo, embarrassed and angry, swallowed his pride and ignored the Third Kage's slight.

For someone like the daimyo, face was e...

Chapter 480: Ōtsutsuki in Tailed Beast Mode!

The ninjas of the five great ninja villages, along with Uchiha Madara, Senju Hashirama, and Reiki, had successfully encircled Ōtsutsuki Ishiki.

"Admit defeat," Hashirama began, his voice firm but calm.

"With your current power, you cannot defeat us.

"If you tell us everything you know and promise not to harm the ninja world again…

"We'll seal and monitor you, but we won't kill you."

Has...

Chapter 479: Siege of Ōtsutsuki Ishiki!

With the release of the Holy Hand Domain, the barrier surrounding Reiki shattered instantly.

Ōtsutsuki Ishiki stared at Reiki in shock.

His instincts kicked in, and he stepped one foot back into the space crack behind him, ready to retreat if things spiraled further out of control.

For Ishiki, this wasn't the end—there would always be another opportunity.

After all, the Ōtsutsuki clan lived for eons.

If he couldn't take Reiki now, he'd...

Chapter 478: The Ōtsutsuki 1st Form in Orochimaru's Body:

During his rigorous training, Reiki hadn't slept for days.

Even someone as resilient as him couldn't hold on forever.

As for the other ninjas, they had already collapsed from exhaustion.

Everyone understood the importance of balance, so after a period of intense practice, rest breaks were mandatory.

With the arrival of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, the special training camp took on a new dynamic.

Not only were th...

Chapter 477: Otsutsuki Ishiki is Dead?!

After sending Black Zetsu away, Reiki's expression grew heavier.

The aura he had sensed on Black Zetsu's body suggested something was wrong—something significant.

"It looks like it's time to start taking action."

Reiki murmured to himself, his thoughts lingering on the mysterious changes in Black Zetsu.

Shaking off the distraction, Reiki refocused his mind and resumed his training.

Over the next few days, the special training camp proceeded according to ...

Chapter 476: Salary from the Bottom of the Pot!

Faced with such shameless demands from Shisui and Nozuki, Reiki naturally refused.

With a quick series of seals, Reiki activated his jutsu.

[What fools. They don't even realize I don't need to channel chakra for this. Instant techniques are just my thing.]

"Fire Style: Flame Dragon Technique!"

Reiki unleashed a powerful fire technique, forcing everyone nearby to scatter. They even had to carry away fallen ninjas who could no lon...

Chapter 475: Bullying a Medical Ninja?!

Reiki wasn't particularly good at handling flirtatious atmospheres.

Usually, he was only around Shizune and Kurenai, and even they sometimes left him feeling overwhelmed.

Now, surrounded by a group of girls, Reiki couldn't help but feel like he was committing a crime.

"Reiki-kun, there's a ninja injured over there!"

A familiar voice called out, snapping Reiki from his thoughts.

"Got it!"

The moment he heard about an injury, Reiki vanished, eager to e...

Chapter 474: Trouble in the Special Training Camp!

This was the plan, but the next operation was crucial.

After all, elevating the ninja world's power to a level capable of combating the Otsutsuki clan was no easy feat.

It had taken years of struggle, countless opportunities, and immense resources for the two "heroes" to gain the strength to challenge the Otsutsuki.

What Reiki aimed to accomplish now was something similar but on a much grander scale.

Soon, everyone arrived at the special training camp.

The...

Chapter 473: Participate in the Special Training Camp Mission!

At this moment, Reiki was far too exhausted to care about what was happening in the outside world.

Instead, he was surrounded by a group of friends nagging him incessantly, delivering a barrage of lectures.

"How could you treat yourself like this? Using your life force is no joke!"

"If you hadn't pulled through, you could have died!"

"Yeah, what if you died without managing to revive the First Hokage? What would have been the point of it all?!"

"How confid...

Chapter 472: Hashirama’s Resurrection, Task Arrangements!

The first step Reiki needed to take was treating Hashirama's internal organs.

Since Murasame was embedded in the abdomen, Reiki began with the spleen and stomach.

With Hashirama's chakra no longer stimulating them, the Wood Release cells were quickly suppressed.

However, the curse power had also inflicted damage on his internal organs.

"All hands!"

Reiki infused his chakra directly into Hashirama's body.

With both hands at work, Hashirama's spleen an...

Chapter 471: The Hokage's Treatment Begins!

At noon the next day, Uchiha Fugaku led a group of people to the site of two corpses.

"Clan leader, Madara-sama's aura disappeared here."

"Madara-sama, he..."

Uchiha Ze looked confused.

Uchiha Madara hadn't concealed his aura at all; they could clearly sense it.

His aura had been present here. Moreover, there were indeed traces of a battle...

To put it simply, Uchiha Madara had killed two members of the Kara Organization: an owl and a white-haired bo...

Chapter 100: The Illusory Forest

Not long after Kabuto left, Satoru and the rest of the team began their journey to the central tower. Satoru adjusted the bandages on his arms as they moved, his thoughts preoccupied.

Kabuto's departure is only temporary, Satoru mused. His interest in Sasuke means he'll be back. What a nuisance.

He glanced at Sasuke. It's your turn to bear this "sweet burden" of Orochimaru's attention. A family tradition for the Uchiha brothers.

A faint...

Chapter 99: Shadows of Deception

"I see," Kabuto said with a warm smile after listening to Sakura's hurried explanation. "I thought something serious had happened to you."

"No, of course not," Sakura replied, hastily tucking away the remnants of the grilled fish. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment—being caught in such an undignified moment was mortifying. She felt like she had melted into the background of the scene.

Kabuto adjusted his glasses, the gleam from the lenses reflecting an ominous glint. <...

Chapter 98: The Grilled Fish Debacle

"Over there, over there!" Satoru's pale blue eyes lit up slightly as he raised his bandaged arm and pointed urgently.

"Okay!" Naruto shouted enthusiastically, plunging back into the water. He swam toward the spot Satoru indicated.

"Great haul!" Naruto exclaimed as he emerged from the river, holding a bundle of fish.

"Fantastic work!" Satoru's white hair swayed in the breeze as he beamed. "Let's conquer the starry sky and sea before us!"

"Conquer the oceans!" Nar...

Chapter 97

"You guys are strong," Dosu remarked, looking at Sasuke and Satoru on the other side.

Just dealing with Uchiha Sasuke alone was already beyond his capability, not to mention the mysterious white-haired teenager standing behind him.

This boy had easily blocked Kin and Zaku and immediately grasped the principle of their techniques. There was no doubt—he wasn't an ordinary person. In fact, he might be even trickier than Sasuke Uchiha.

Even if they held their ground, th...

Chapter 96

A faint rustling emanated from the haystack. Everyone tensed as they watched a small figure emerge.

"A… squirrel?" Sakura muttered, her voice low.

The tiny creature cautiously made its way toward them. But Sasuke's sharp eyes immediately caught something off. His Sharingan flickered as he focused.

"Wait. That squirrel… it has a detonator!"

His voice was a harsh whisper as he gestured subtly to Naruto and Sakura.

Naruto tilted his head, confused. "A det...

Chapter 95

At the Same Time…

Mitarashi Anko followed the fire and explosions to their source. The closer she got, the more Orochimaru's sinister aura pricked at her senses, like cold fingers brushing against her spine.

"It's here," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the crackling of residual flames.

Her sharp gaze scanned the forest. Through the dissipating smoke, she spotted something that made her breath hitch.

Orochimaru.

Trapped withi...

Chapter 94

"Who the hell are you?" Satoru asked, feigning puzzlement. His expression—baby-fat cheeks and all—was filled with exaggerated doubt.

Hidden not far away, Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke watched the scene unfold. Naruto, barely holding in his laughter, whispered, "I didn't think Mr. Bandage could imitate Sasuke that well!"

"Shut up! You're too loud!" Sakura hissed, slapping her hand over his mouth. "Do you want them to hear us?"

She glanced back toward the battlefield a...

Chapter 93

Satoru and Orochimaru continued their tense battle. Satoru knew full well that Orochimaru wasn't fighting seriously—he was toying with him, like a predator playing with its prey.

But Satoru's patience was wearing thin.

The pale blue of his eyes dimmed slightly as his gaze dropped. His short white hair fluttered in the wind as he calculated his next move.

This stalemate can't continue.

If he didn't act soon, his true identity might be exposed. Yet simp...

Chapter 92

Faced with Satoru's interference and Naruto's scolding, Sasuke froze momentarily. He turned his head slightly, pretending not to care, though the slight puff of his cheeks betrayed his frustration.

They don't understand.

They couldn't beat the ninja on the other side, and Sasuke knew it. Sacrificing the Heaven Scroll and finding another was the best way to complete the task and survive. He couldn't let them all die here—not with his family revenge still unfinishe...

Chapter 91

A young man in a black robe, his white hair swaying slightly, and bandages wrapped around his arms, emerged from the shadows. Next to him stood Naruto, looking somewhat disheveled.

Sasuke's eyes narrowed in confusion. Why is Naruto with Second Brother?

The situation was too chaotic to ask questions, so Sasuke remained silent for now.

On the other side, Satoru spoke, his tone flat and expressionless.

"This is disgusting."

His pale blue eyes glanced...

Chapter 280: The Man is Innocent, but Guilty of Possessing a Treasure

"The Hokage isn't going to change anytime soon. You know this as well as I do," Shinki said, standing up and patting Uchiha Fugaku on the shoulder. With a sigh, he continued, "The only way forward is for Uchiha to give up the Police Department."

Fugaku's face tightened, and Shinki didn't wait for a response before adding, "In fact, your clan's luck isn't all bad. The biggest threat to Uchiha—Shimura Danzo—was removed because of his conflict with me. If Danzo were still in pow...

Chapter 279: Unless Uchiha Gives Up the Police Department!

But what was the point of building a relationship with the Kaguya clan? That volatile family was bound to attack the Mist Village as soon as Yagura became the Mizukage. It was a ticking time bomb.

"Tsunade-chan, Kushina-san," Uchiha Fugaku and his companion greeted as they entered the living room.

Kushina smiled politely, but she wasn't happy at all. It was New Year's, and instead of celebrating peacefully, two unexpected guests had arrived.

And on top of that...