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**Chapter 198**

Orochimaru is not the kind of person who would just scratch his head and smile when targeted.

He is a snake. 

If you come for him, he will undoubtedly bite back.

"Fine. Orochimaru, if you want to pit your teacher, I'll play along. But you'll handle the aftermath—I'll only take the rewards," came the response.

"No problem," Orochimaru replied, smiling with satisfaction.

Helping Shinki was, in a way, also helping himself. Shinki could leverage his pre...

### Chapter 197

The primary reason for Orochimaru's optimism was Konoha's relative stability in terms of supply logistics. 

Sure, Konoha faced some pressure, but it was nowhere near the challenges the Sand Village endured. The Fire Country's wealth was incomparable, and with the Daimyo's support, Konoha could requisition resources across the Fire Country to sustain the war effort. The Daimyo had every incentive to cooperate—victory in the war brought him prestige and increased influence.<...

### Chapter 196

Tsunade couldn't help but smile as she pulled Kushina into a hug and planted a few loud kisses on her cheeks. 

Kushina squirmed in mock disgust, wiping her face with the back of her hand. "Sister! Stop it!" 

"Since you've all been so well-behaved," Tsunade announced, ignoring Kushina's protests, "I'll treat you all to a big meal. Let's go get barbecue! Minato, you're coming too."

She looked at her younger brother and sister, expecting smiles of excitement, b...

### Chapter 195

Utatane Koharu felt like a fool—a clown jumping through hoops in the Bear Country, dragging the Third Kazekage along, clinging to the hope that reinforcements would arrive. She had imagined they would then crush the Third Kazekage, teaching him not to underestimate her.

But the reality?

She had been abandoned.

The Third Hokage had stood her up. 

She didn't know if something had gone wrong in the village, but what she did know was that no reinforcements ha...

### Chapter 194

The meat was so tender it practically melted in his mouth. Not bad at all.

Shinki poked a small piece of venison with his fork, inspecting it. After confirming it was indeed venison, he pulled out a clean kunai and cut into it. 

Tsunade's evaluation of Orochimaru's cooking was spot on—the barbecue was excellent. 

As Shinki savored the meal, he casually asked, "How long does it take to cultivate a summoning beast?"

Orochimaru, who was also eating the ...

### Chapter 193

Looking at the plate on the ground, Pakura could only turn her head away. 

To reduce the suspicion of her companions, she refused to eat such high-quality food.

"Here, move quickly. This is someone Master Shinki values." 

Soon, the duty ninja brought a group of people to the cell, opened the door, and began carrying things inside under Pakura's stunned gaze. They looked like materials. 

Why were they moving materials into the cell?

Pakura wa...

### Chapter 192

The air between Shinki and Pakura was tense as they faced each other. 

"I guess so," Shinki replied casually, leaning against a pillar. "I saw your team on my way to the camp, so I sent my puppet to capture you. As for your companions..." 

"Did you kill them?" Pakura interrupted angrily, slamming her hand against the wooden bars of her cell. Her voice rose in fury as she glared at Shinki. "Why did you kill them? Why!" 

Shinki blinked at her outburst, st...

### Chapter 191

For two days, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Hamura, and their team waited, creating smoke bombs to distract the Third Kazekage. Yet no reinforcements arrived—not even a hint of their presence. 

"They should be here soon," Hamura said, trying to reassure both Koharu and himself. "We have to trust Hiruzen. Don't you trust him?" 

Koharu's frustration simmered, but Hamura's words struck a chord. The Third Hokage had never broken his promises. If he said reinforcements we...

### Chapter 30

The next day, Satoru Uchiha lay lazily on a tree in the training grounds, gazing up at the sky with a bored expression.

"This is so dull," he muttered to himself. "Why is everyone suddenly busy with missions? Are they all trying to make a big wave before the holidays to earn some extra cash?"

He sighed dramatically, tilting his head to the side. "Even Itachi had to go on a mission. Isn't this technically child labor? Aren't there laws against this?"

After a moment of ...

### Chapter 29

Asuma Sarutobi left the examination room with a face like thunder, moving as fast as the wind. He didn't spare a glance back, his pride bruised beyond repair. 

"Hey, why'd he leave so quickly?" Satoru muttered, holding a fragment of Asuma's tattered sleeve in his hand. He sighed dramatically, his expression one of exaggerated innocence. "I didn't even get confirmation if I passed or not!"

The boy's over-the-top antics drew a few c...

### Chapter 28

Inside the examination area, tension mounted. Asuma Sarutobi's expression shifted from mild annoyance to cautious seriousness as he observed Satoru Uchiha.

How does this kid have such an intense aura? Asuma wondered, his mind racing. Is it another bluff? There's no way a five-year-old could generate this much pressure.

Despite his skepticism, Asuma couldn't deny the strange presence radiating from Satoru. It unsettled him. If this child got the better...

### Chapter 27

"Huh? Me?" Satoru pointed at himself, feigning innocence as he looked at Asuma's annoyed glare.

"Yes, you!" Asuma snapped impatiently. "What are you waiting for? Get on with it and cast your jutsu!"

Satoru puffed out his cheeks in mock dissatisfaction. Giggling little brat? he thought. I'm obviously charming and refined—what kind of insult is that?

His playful expression faded as he stepped closer to Asuma, his demeanor sharpening. The shift i...

### Chapter 26

The atmosphere in Konoha Village buzzed with excitement—the graduation exam was underway. Inside the examination area, students whispered and gathered as a familiar figure strolled in.

"Wait… isn't that Satoru-kun?" a pink-haired girl asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

"Yeah, it is!" her friend chimed in, equally puzzled. "But what's he doing in the graduation examination room?"

More students joined the conversation, craning their necks to get a better look. ...

### Chapter 25

Satoru Uchiha lay leisurely on the tree branch, seemingly relaxed, but his senses were sharp. He had already noticed a presence watching him even before he opened his eyes.

"Come out!" he commanded coldly.

A serpentine figure emerged from the shadows of the trees. Orochimaru, with his unsettling snake-like gaze, slithered into view, his piercing eyes locked onto Satoru.

"You seem to have noticed me quite some time ago," Orochimaru hissed, curiosity gleaming in his exp...

### Chapter 24

There was another reason behind Satoru Uchiha's actions. It wasn't just about graduating early—it was also a calculated move to test the Third Hokage's character and attitude.

To truly understand someone, Satoru believed, it was too limiting to rely on what was known from the original plot. He needed a firsthand opportunity to observe and judge the Hokage. This thought led him to orchestrate events like the ramen contest. 

The event wasn't just for fun; it was a stra...

### Chapter 23

*A Month Later - Hokage Building*

The Third Hokage sat in his office, his expression solemn as he listened to the latest report from the ANBU.

The recent activities of the Uchiha clan had become increasingly difficult for him to comprehend. As ninjas, they were now delving into business ventures? Moreover, they had started expanding their influence across various fields.

"What is their goal?" The Hokage's brows furrowed as he fell into deep thought.

"Wh...

**Chapter 22**

"Bastard second brother!"

"When will you finally be reliable?" Sasuke shouted, frustration spilling over.

"I've always been reliable!" Satoru protested with a shrug, a playful grin on his face. How could Sasuke not see the effort he put in every day, thinking about their family and the future? He mused, Sure, he liked to have a bit of fun, but didn't that make life more interesting?

Satoru shook his head with an exaggerated sigh, thinking back t...

**Chapter 21**

The shuriken embedded itself in the target with a satisfying thud.

"Huh, did he really hit it?" Sasuke whispered, his eyes wide with surprise. Compared to the chaotic misses earlier, this was a marked improvement. He watched as Satoru adjusted his stance and threw another shuriken, which landed just shy of the bullseye.

What's missing? Satoru wondered, considering variables like wind speed and gravity. After a moment's thought, he let all the remaining shurike...

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**Chapter 20**

Satoru quickly pulled the shuriken from his head, grinning as he said, "See? Just a little exaggeration. It's nothing, right?"

Sasuke's face darkened further as he watched the blood trickling down Satoru's temple.

"Looks like Father and big brother went too easy on you yesterday. You still have the energy to joke around," Sasuke muttered. "I'm telling them everything, second brother."

"Huh?" Satoru's smile faltered. "Sasuke, you're not as cute as you used to be. Has m...

### Chapter 190

According to the original plan, once the reinforcements from Konoha arrived, Koharu Utatane and Mitokado Hamura would retreat from the Bear Country under their cover and return to the village. 

However, upon receiving a message from the Third Hokage stating that Shinki's mission had been completed perfectly, Koharu suddenly had a change of heart. 

She refused to return to the village in such a humiliating manner. Instead, she proposed joining the reinforcements to...

**Chapter 380: The Plan Is Carried Out, Danzo Is Sure!**

The plan Reiki presented to Tsunade was far from simple—it was comprehensive, multi-layered, and addressed issues beyond what a typical medical ninja would even consider. 

At first, Tsunade couldn't help but wonder if Reiki harbored ulterior motives. But as she delved deeper into the details, she realized that his ultimate goal was simply to ensure Konoha's well-being. His ambition was to treat others and improve the village. 

Classic Reiki. 

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**Chapter 379: Tsunade Returns and Gets PUAd!**

The ANBU squad stood awkwardly outside Reiki's courtyard, staring at the door that had just been firmly shut in their faces.

"Well… it seems he's right," the squad leader admitted reluctantly. 

Their mission, given by Sarutobi Hiruzen, was to escort Reiki to the Hokage. The potion inquiry was merely an excuse. However, Reiki's calm explanation and refusal to engage left them with little room to act. 

"We can't just force him," one of the ANBU reasoned. "If...

### Chapter 189

The war in the Land of Rivers had reached a critical stage, and the Sand Village was desperate to bolster its forces. 

Although the Sand Village had deployed a significant number of ninjas to the battlefield, Konoha had sent even more. Sand Village's inferior manpower, the lower quality of its ninjas, and its lagging logistics placed immense pressure on Chiyo, who oversaw the frontlines. 

Previously, the Third Kazekage had pulled some troops from the camp, forcing...

**Chapter 19**

It wasn't that Satoru couldn't throw a shuriken; he just hadn't practiced. The timing of his shuriken lessons had always clashed with the special discount rush at the South Street dim sum shop. Naturally, food won over training every time.

But now, Satoru thought confidently, how hard could it be? With my physical abilities and memory, this should be easy. 

He turned to Sasuke with a grin and lifted him up with one hand. "Hey, little Sasuke! Want...

### Chapter 188

The Third Hokage's former student, Jiraiya, was always an enigma. 

Leaving behind his own disciple, Nawaki, to raise three war orphans in the Land of Rain was a train of thought few could follow. And now, even as the conflict between Konoha and the Sand Village raged on, Jiraiya showed no signs of returning. 

"It wouldn't be surprising if that idiot makes a 'three-year appointment' with those kids," Shinki mused. "If this war ends and Jiraiya hasn't come back, it'...

**Chapter 18**

"Wow! He's so handsome!" whispered a girl, eyes wide as she pointed at the white-haired boy across the courtyard.

"Did you see him? He's got that mysterious vibe with the eye patch and everything!" another chimed in.

"I wonder what class he's in," a third girl added with a hopeful sigh. "Imagine seeing him every day."

"We should go ask his name," someone suggested, giggling.

The hallways of the ninja academy were buzzing with chatter. But Satoru, the center of t...

**Chapter 378: Target, Cloud Village!**

Reiki stood at the village gates, face-to-face with Sarutobi Asuma and his mentor, Morishita.

"Why are you here, Asuma? Are you heading out on a mission?" Reiki asked casually, his tone masking a hint of curiosity. "Or is Morishita-sensei taking you out for field training?"

Asuma puffed out his chest. "Roy, my teacher says I've made great progress lately. I might've surpassed you already! Wanna spar with me? Or are you too scared?"

Before Asuma could finish his boast,...

### Chapter 187

"Hahaha, I knew you couldn't hold back for long," Shinki laughed, shaking his head. "But I'll pass. I'm not interested in your experiments and don't want to get involved. Do it on your own—just don't drag me into it." 

He waved dismissively. While Shinki could joke around with Orochimaru, experiments were another matter entirely. He had no desire to be roped into the infamous snake's dubious research. 

Orochimaru, however, didn't seem fazed by the rejection. He ...

**Chapter 17**

"Can't use the Sharingan, can he?" The Third Hokage's brow furrowed as he fell back into thought.

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The next morning, Sasuke pushed open the door to Satoru's room, only to find it empty. His eyes narrowed as he scanned the vacant space. "Where did he go?" he muttered. "It's enrollment day today. He wouldn't just run off, would he?" He considered the possibility of his brother sneaking away to the South Street Dim Sum Shop again.

But Uchiha Satoru was neither explori...