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Chapter 268: One Sentence Successfully Ignites the Nine-Tailed Fox

"What are you even talking about?" Shinki asked with a sigh, patting Torifu on the shoulder.

"First, you're praising someone for their 'potential' to be Hokage. Next, it's 'You should be Hokage.' Let me give you some advice—never, ever say that to Tsunade. If things go sideways, I'll make sure you're the one taking the blame."

"If you can't handle it, rope in your son. If he can't manage, drag in the Ino-Shika-Cho trio," Shinki quipped.

W...

Chapter 267: I Praised You for Your Potential to Be Hokage, How Is That an Insult?

"Yes, you wanted to establish a new department, didn't you? Without funding, we can't even maintain the status quo, let alone create something new. Once the war ends, the pension expenses alone will overwhelm the village. Surely, you understand the precarious state of the Ministry of Finance better than anyone else."

The Third Hokage's tone was biting. While money might be stretched thin for other needs, pensions were non-negotiable. Without them, how could the village ensure its...

Chapter 266: How Can You Have the Best of Both Worlds?

"Master Shinki, the Hokage requests your presence."

Hearing this from the Hokage's guard assigned to errands, Shinki sighed and replied, "Are you on duty again today?"

"Yes…," the guard admitted awkwardly, silently urging Shinki to hurry as the matter was urgent.

Shinki quickly left a note for Kushina and Nawaki, instructing them to figure out their meals—whether cooking themselves or eating out. As for the little yellow-haired boy, he was resourceful enough not t...

Chapter 265: Don’t Do Thankless Tasks

Konaan looked up with tearful eyes and asked, "Teacher Jiraiya, can't you stay with us forever? Yahiko, Nagato, and I don't want you to leave."

The three children desperately wished to keep Jiraiya by their side. But deep down, they all knew it was impossible. Jiraiya had already done far more than anyone else would, staying with them in the Rain Country for over two years.

For most ninjas, losing contact for even a short time would result in a missing-nin report. A ninja l...

Chapter 264: The Gap Between Geniuses

Under the relentless pressure of the Nine-Tails, Kushina found herself immersed in a hellish special training regimen led by her proud and irritable mentor.

That evening, Kushina stumbled home, her body battered and exhausted. She managed a weak greeting before collapsing onto her bed. Within seconds, she was sound asleep.

Tsunade watched her with concern. "Shinki, are you sure this is okay? She looks completely drained."

"Don't worry," Shinki replied calmly, unconcer...

Chapter 263: Shinki - Even If You Are the Nine-Tailed Fox, You Can't Escape My Trap

"You should remind Tsunade to be careful. Hiruzen wants to be the victor, but he also doesn't want to offend the Daimyo," Shinki thought to himself.

It's like trying to take the fish and the bear's paw at the same time—having your cake and eating it too. The Third Hokage seems to want it all. The Daimyo's support must not only remain but increase, and the village must triumph over the Suna Ninja to negotiate as the victor and claim additional benefits.

"Haha, this has not...

Chapter 262: Shinki - "Don’t Ask, I Just Don’t Know"

According to the original agreement, the Daimyo's Mansion cannot interfere with the village's military operations or any related activities. Similarly, the village cannot interfere with the taxation policies of the Daimyo's Mansion.

Thus, the decision by the Suna Ninja Village to bypass Konoha and directly approach the Daimyo was undeniably a slap in the face for Konoha. This explains Koharu Utatane's anger during the meeting.

"The Daimyo has no right to directly interfere ...

Chapter 261: This Sincerity is Too Great!

The Nine-Tails, perplexed, glanced outside the seal and noticed something astonishing: not only had Kushina undone the chains binding it, but she hadn't restricted its ability to extend its tails beyond the seal either.

Nine-Tails: "..."

Is this kid serious?

It had been alive for countless years, growing accustomed to human deceit and manipulation. But Kushina's sincerity, her willingness to loosen its bindings, was throwing the ...

Chapter 90

After a while...

The electrical currents gradually subsided, and Temari and Kankuro began to regain control of their bodies.

"It's a good thing no one wandered through here," Kankuro said, exhaling in relief. "Otherwise, things could've gone south quickly."

Not only could their scroll have been stolen, but their very lives might have been at risk.

"Unlikely," Temari replied, shaking her head. "This attack was indiscriminate. Not only were we str...

Chapter 89

Meanwhile...

"What is this?" Kankuro muttered, staring at the scene in front of him in shock.

A thunderbolt? How had it appeared so suddenly?

He tried to take a step back, only to realize he couldn't move. His body felt stiff, his hands trembling uncontrollably, unable to form seals.

"How is this happening?" he wondered aloud.

"It's Lightning Release," Temari said, her sharp eyes scanning their surroundings. "Or rather, a minefield created...

Chapter 88

A hint of shock flashed across Kankuro's face.

It was surprising enough that Satoru could instantly decipher Temari's ninjutsu. But how did he figure out the mechanisms of his puppets?

Every puppeteer has unique configurations and methods of designing their mechanisms. It stood to reason—he shouldn't have been able to know.

Under the bandages, Satoru's pale blue eyes narrowed slightly, a subtle smirk curving his lips.

Kankuro's weaknesses were relatively obvio...

Chapter 87

Satoru slowly jumped down from the tree, walking toward Gaara without haste.

Hozuki and Shiro emerged from the shadows, standing behind Satoru.

"It's you," I said, staring at the black-robed young man not far away. Gaara's beastly eyes flickered sharply. He hadn't expected to see him again.

Kankuro and Temari, who stood beside Gaara, also looked at Satoru with mild surprise. They hadn't anticipated meeting him again so soon. However, this time, Gaara's bloodlust was p...

Chapter 86

Gara's cold, piercing gaze locked onto Satoru and his team, his aura radiating danger. The sand around him swirled in agitation, sensing his intent to kill.

Kankuro's face turned pale as he stepped in front of Gara, arms outstretched in a futile attempt to stop him. "Gara, don't push it! We already have the scroll we need!"

Gara didn't even glance at Kankuro, his focus entirely on the bandaged figure perched lazily on the tree branch. "There's someone stronger here. I want ...

Chapter 85

The dense, suffocating air of the Forest of Death loomed as Mitarashi Anko's instructions echoed in the ears of the candidates. The forest entrance gates creaked open, unleashing a realm of danger and uncertainty.

Satoru walked alongside Hozuki and Shiro, his demeanor carefree as always, despite the tension around him. His pale blue eyes scanned the forest entrance, and he let out a low chuckle.

"Looks cozy. Perfect for a little stroll," he remarked, popping the last bite o...

Chapter 84

The tension in the air was palpable as Morino Ibiki's booming voice commanded the room. Candidates sat in scattered seats, their nerves on edge as the rules of the first exam were explained.

Satoru, seated lazily near the back, twirled a pencil in his hand, pale blue eyes glinting under his bandages as he observed the scene.

Morino Ibiki's intense demeanor didn't faze him. Same old tactics, he thought, a small smirk tugging at his lips.

As Ibiki detailed...

Chapter 83

The examination room was heavy with tension as Yakushi Kabuto revealed more information about Satoru.

"Satoru, a ninja of Sweet Ninja Village," Kabuto began, his tone calm but deliberate. "Mission experience: five D-rank missions, six C-rank missions..."

Naruto tilted his head in confusion. "That sounds kinda normal. Isn't Mr. Bandage supposed to be, like, super powerful?"

But Kabuto's next words caused a ripple of shock.

"However," Kabuto continued, adjusting h...

Chapter 82

The examination room grew quieter as Yakushi Kabuto carefully examined the cards in his hand.

His calm, collected demeanor contrasted sharply with the rising tension in the room, as curious candidates leaned in to hear the information.

"Who are you, and why do you sound so remarkable?" Ino interjected, her tone a mix of annoyance and intrigue.

"I'm Yakushi Kabuto," the white-haired boy replied with an easy smile, his glasses glinting in the light. "Just someone trying...

Chapter 81

The atmosphere in the examination room was tense, the room filled with candidates from different villages. Yet, the arrival of Satoru and his companions drew immediate attention.

Satoru, with his mysterious black robe and bandaged visage, casually walked in while munching on a skewer of three-colored dango. Hozuki and Shiro followed close behind, their expressions calm but exuding an enigmatic aura.

Satoru's pale blue eyes scanned the room under the bandages as he commented...

Chapter 80

Among the woods of Konoha, Satoru stood before Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, scratching his head as he pondered.

"So, what should I teach you first?" he mused aloud. Then, with a sudden idea, he snapped his fingers. "Got it! Do you know your chakra attributes?"

Naruto blinked in confusion. "Chakra has attributes?"

Sakura crossed her arms, glaring at him. "Naruto, were you skipping class again?"

"Hahaha… maybe," Naruto replied sheepishly, rubbing the back of his ...

Chapter 79

The silence that followed Satoru's comment was palpable.

The wind seemed to still, and even the birds ceased their chirping as if holding their breath.

Satoru folded his arms, a brilliant grin spreading across his bandaged face.

"Kid, you're not bad," he said, his tone full of approval as he glanced at Naruto. "You guessed it so quickly. I didn't expect Konoha to have someone as sharp as you."

While his bandages concealed most of his expression, his delighted de...

Chapter 78

The rustling sound from the trees grew louder as two figures emerged, appearing out of nowhere.

It was Ghost Lantern Hozuki and Bai, both hanging upside down from the branches.

"Hi!" Ghost Lantern Hozuki greeted cheerfully, swinging slightly as she waved at the group below.

Bai, on the other hand, remained silent, simply stepping into view with his usual calm demeanor.

In an instant, the once-spacious tree became crowded, with four people now hanging upside down...

Chapter 77

"You're a disgrace to the village," Gaara said coldly, his voice devoid of emotion. "Why do you think we came all the way to Konoha?"

His inverted figure hung effortlessly on the tree, arms crossed, his feet rooted firmly to the branch without any visible support.

"Kankuro!" Gaara snapped, silencing his brother's attempt to explain. "Shut up."

The chilling undertone in Gaara's voice sent a shiver through Kankuro, who stumbled over his words.

"I… I got it. I'm ...

Chapter 76

Sasuke glanced skeptically at Satoru after hearing his response. A nagging doubt lingered in his heart—his second brother seemed far too familiar with Kakashi-sensei.

Back then, Sasuke had been too young to understand much about Satoru's past in Konoha. He had no idea his second brother was once a prominent figure, with connections throughout the village.

The only memories he had were of Satoru's frequent pranks and eccentric antics.

"Let's go, Sasuke. Show us aroun...

Chapter 75

The group, led by Satoru and Sasuke, arrived at a secluded spot in the back mountain of Konoha.

"Why are we talking here?" Sasuke asked, his gaze shifting between Satoru and the two peculiar companions standing nearby. His eyes lingered momentarily on Ghost Lantern Hozuki and Bai, before returning to his second brother.

The fan-shaped Uchiha emblem on Sasuke's back glimmered in the sunlight as he stood there, burning with questions.

There were so many things he wanted...

Chapter 74

The gates of Konoha Village stood tall, bustling with activity. Among the crowd, Satoru, wrapped in his signature bandages, tilted his head innocently.

"We're really just here to take the Chūnin Exam," he declared with a straight face.

Beside him, Bai and Ghost Lantern Hozuki nodded in perfect synchronization, their expressions equally sincere.

However, there was one small problem—they had forgotten their passage papers.

Not far away, Naruto and his team noti...

Chapter 73

In the burning ruins of the Uchiha clan, Danzo stared at the flames with a cold, calculating expression.

The fire had disrupted all his plans and preparations.

All the Uchiha bodies, along with their precious Sharingan, were lost to the inferno.

Touching the bandage on his head, Danzo's gaze turned even darker.

One of the driving reasons for accelerating the Uchiha extermination plan was to acquire their Sharingan. After all, his own Sharingan had been stolen by...

Chapter 72

Satoru's fingers trembled slightly beneath his black robe.

The continuous use of his techniques had drained him significantly, both physically and mentally. His rapid calculations and precision during the fight left him with a pounding headache.

But it was manageable.

His familiarity with Kamui's weaknesses, coupled with the insight of his Six Eyes, had allowed him to hold his ground in the earlier clash. However, that was the extent of his capabilities ...

Chapter 71

Uchiha Obito stared at Satoru, contemplating the attack plan.

Although their location was at the edge of Konoha, any major disturbance would undoubtedly attract attention. Especially on this particular day, when countless eyes were fixed on the Uchiha clan. The slightest commotion would immediately summon a significant number of shinobi.

As a result, large-scale ninjutsu was off the table.

In this situation, Obito could rely only on Kamui, genjutsu, taijutsu,...

Chapter 260: Nine-Tails: I Think the Little Girl Tricked Me, but… I Have No Evidence

"......" The Nine-Tails sat silently, processing the bizarre turn of events.

Seriously?

The great Nine-Tails, the most powerful of all tailed beasts, had just been outmaneuvered by a little girl. Uzumaki Mito had been domineering, forcibly extracting its chakra as if it were a resource. Kushina, however, had a much gentler approach—but still, it wasn't enough to make the Nine-Tails trust her outright.

Jingyi had planted an idea in Kushina's head, a ...

Chapter 259: Kushina – Big Fox, Let's Negotiate

In the Land of Wind, where most of the food needs to be imported, war causes the price of goods to rise, pushing the majority of its people into hardship.

"Let them pass."

What are these people planning? Orochimaru isn't here.

Whether the war ends in peace or not, Orochimaru's contributions remain undeniable, and no one can take that away from him. For him, there's little difference between defeating the Sand Village outright or negotiating to end the war.

What ...