Afraid His Brother Would Suffer, but Also Afraid He'd Drive a Land Rover

"Good!"

Black Zetsu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"One hundred thousand White Zetsu could be an army facing the Five Great Nations head-on, or they could be a force to purify this world."

"Once we regain the Rinnegan, or... find a new vessel..."

"A new medium?"

Obito Uchiha and asked.

"Sasuke Uchiha."

Black Zetsu let out a low, ambiguous hum.

"Uchiha... Sasuke, Itachi's younger brother." Obito narrowed his eyes, staring directly at Black Zetsu before him.

It seems there's something he doesn't know.

"Don't worry, it's just better to be safe than sorry. After all, if we can't get the Rinnegan back, we'll just have to find the next target. You can't be unaware of how the Rinnegan came to be, can you?"

Black Zetsu completely ignored Obito's gaze.

"Sasuke Uchiha's talent is definitely no less than Madara's, and he also has an older brother."

"He's practically the perfect reserve."

"Staying in Konoha will only cause him to lose his potential. We need to do something... let him fall, let the darkness unique to the Uchiha grow within him."

Obito slowly clenched his fist, a darkness unique to the Uchiha.

But... what does that have to do with him? What he wants is to create a world with Lin!

Even if it means going against the entire world!

"I understand. Let's put the Eye of the Moon Plan on hold for now."

"As for the Five Great Nations, I will let them know that even without Akatsuki, they will still be an even more terrifying force."

Black Zetsu revealed that eerie smile again, "Very good, that's it."

"Remember, we have plenty of time."

"With a constant supply of Hashirama Cells, you can live longer than anyone else."

As soon as he finished speaking, Black Zetsu led White Zetsu slowly underground. He was about to begin activating the spores scattered throughout the Shinobi World.

Seeing Black Zetsu leave, Obito turned around and looked back at the three thousand White Zetsu behind him.

"Madara... are you sure this is truly your will?"

Snap--

Obito turned and walked out of the underground space. There were some things he might need to prepare for.

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"Huh?!"

Naruto stood up in surprise, staring at Shikamaru in front of him.

"What did you say? Gaara could actually be the Fifth Kazekage?!"

Today is the day Naruto and the other successful candidates come to register as Chunin.

Due to the special nature of this exam, these eleven individuals were Chunin who had received joint certification from the Five Kage.

This is much more valuable than anything before.

Naruto, not seeing Gaara, muttered something under his breath.

Shikamaru, who was standing nearby, overheard this and took the opportunity to share his guess.

"Why should I?!"

"I beat him, and he's so small!"

"You guys were at the Dead Last. Your match was interrupted back then, so strictly speaking, it was a tie."

Sasuke smirked to himself.

This guy immediately declared that match a victory.

"And even if you beat him, so what?"

"He's from Sunagakure. Do you still dream of going to the Land of Wind to become Sunagakure?"

"Well, that's not entirely true."

Naruto then realized that Gaara, at the same age, might actually become the Kazekage.

Wouldn't that make him the youngest Shadow among the Five Great Nations?

Thinking about this, Naruto felt like the sky was about to fall!

He was both afraid his brother would suffer and afraid his brother Land Rover.

Although there are no Land Rovers in the Shinobi World.

As Naruto Uzumaki's friend, this guy is also Jinchūriki, so he might become Kage before him.

He! Naruto Uzumaki! His heart is breaking!

"Smack!"

Hagoromo walked over slowly, stopping Naruto from further daydreaming.

"Gaara won't become the Kazekage just by going back; he needs to receive training from the two elders before he can become one."

Elder?

Naruto thought of the short figure who had commanded the ten puppets that day.

It must be admitted that the elder was indeed no ordinary person.

However, Naruto was overjoyed upon receiving this news.

"It's alright, as long as it's not right now."

He wouldn't be afraid as long as he didn't become one right now.

Shikamaru, who was following behind, twitched the corner of his mouth, wanting to say something to Naruto.

Even if training is required, it will probably be over in less than six months.

Fine, let Naruto be happy for half a year.

Shaking his head, Shikamaru said nothing more.

"Alright, from today onwards, you are all Chunin."

"I sincerely congratulate you all; you've truly grown up by this point."

Upon hearing Hagoromo's words, the group blushed. Growing up—a word that might have been something they really longed for a few years ago.

Slap slap--

Hagoromo clapped her hands, gesturing for the others to look up. "The village is likely to enter a busy phase from now on."

Therefore, your task assignments will also change as a result.

"Huh? What's changed? Can't I accept A-rank missions anymore?"

Compared to the others, Naruto was more concerned about whether he could get A-rank mission.

"Chunin's highest rank is B-rank."

Hagoromo rubbed Naruto's head and looked at everyone.

"Shikamaru, your Jonin will still be Asuma. As for Naruto of you... Kakashi will be leading the team for the time being."

There was no other way; Hiruzen Sarutobi had already agreed to let Hagoromo succeed as the Fifth Hokage before the first formal meeting of the Five Great Nations.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had this intention ever since the Chunin Ninja Exams ended.

He declined, citing that he wasn't familiar with the situation yet.

Although she knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi was paving the way for him, Hagoromo wanted to resolve some issues first.

Moreover, if I stay by Naruto's side the whole time, some guy behind the scenes will probably lie in wait and unleash a powerful attack later.

This is not Hagoromo wanted to see.

His target was no longer Obito, but the Ōtsutsuki from outer space...

If we don't plan ahead, then perhaps the same desperate situation as in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations will happen again.

His disciples are not allowed to be treated like this.

"Huh?!" That white-haired uncle?

Naruto was speechless upon hearing this.

That lecherous-looking middle-aged man who was always holding a book seemed really unreliable.

"Kakashi is very strong."

Hagoromo also shook his head. Ever since Kakashi let Naruto know that he had been watching Icha Icha Paradise.

My impression of him is that of a lecherous middle-aged man.

However, at present, only Kakashi is able to hold his own against Obito.

He, on the other hand, needed to hide in the back and see if any big fish would take the bait.

Using Naruto and his friends as bait was something we had no other choice.

After all, his status as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is undeniable.

Moreover, since the Rinnegan is in his own body, he also needs to make some gestures.

To avoid Black Zetsu noticing something was wrong and daring not to show himself.