Finale

"In a few years, you should be fully resurrected, so at the very moment your consciousness was just beginning to coalesce, I guided you into the Pure Land."

After telling Kazashiro everything, the Sage of Six Paths fell silent.

He had assumed Kazashiro would ask him about himself.

"Where Isobu?"

But Kazashiro was more concerned about the whereabouts of Isobu.

Because of his own choice, Isobu faced the heavenly lightning with him. Although the Tailed Beast would most likely be resurrected, he was worried that something unexpected might happen in the process.

"He hasn't been resurrected yet, or rather, he might be waiting for you. I'm sorry, although I know that Tailed Beast can be resurrected, I can't control the specific time and conditions."

The Sage of Six Paths did bring some good news to Kazashiro, at least.

"I am but a dead soul, unable to interfere in the affairs of the world. Some things can only be explored by you living people."

I don't believe you for a second. You just gave those two sons some kind of cheat code.

Kazashiro thought to himself, "That's what I'm complaining about."

"In short, after this conversation, you will have to live without a body for several years. As for consciousness, it may exist, but you will likely be in a deep sleep most of the time."

The Sage of Six Paths floated back to the opposite side of Kazashiro.

"Of course, you can also choose to use your existing Chakra to shape your soul, completely abandon everything outside, and live in this Pure Land."

He handed the choice to Kazashiro.

Faced with the choice presented by the Sage of Six Paths, Kazashiro grinned and decisively made his choice. "Is there even a question? There's only one answer!"

The league has been around for 19 years.

The Land of Earth.

"Explosion, art really is an explosion, yeah!"

Deidara, who took over the position of Tsuchikage from Ōnoki several years ago, immediately began urging the Land of Earth's Research Bureau to vigorously develop bomb technology upon taking office.

Thanks to his unique insights into explosions and his firsthand combat experience, the bomb technology of the Land of Earth has grown rapidly.

Next, he joined forces with the Research Bureau of the Land of Lightning to combine guidance and bomb technology, and successfully developed the first missile in the Shinobi World.

Just now, he personally presided over the fifth missile test this month.

"Very good, we need to continue increasing the yield, further enhancing the explosive power, while simultaneously compressing the volume of the explosive charge..."

As Deidara was speaking eloquently to the researchers, a sudden chill ran down his spine from behind.

"Hey, our bomb genius seems pretty happy."

Kurotsuchi appeared behind Deidara, holding a child in her arms. Her smile was completely devoid of any genuine emotion.

"Um, well..."

Deidara tried to explain, but was met with Kurotsuchi's long legs.

The Land of Wind.

Compared to other major countries with rapidly developing technology, the Land of Wind, led by Pakura, only focuses on developing its economy and infrastructure. Relying on its abundant mineral resources, it earns foreign exchange through exports and then invests all of that money in public welfare projects.

As for military affairs, leave them all to Konoha.

As a result, the Land of Wind became the country with the lowest military expenditure among the Five Great Nations.

Pakura herself has also entered a Buddhist-like life. Apart from contributing a great deal of effort in the fight against Momoshiki Otsutsuki last year, she has spent most of her time in retirement.

Of course, he would occasionally entertain his Uchiha friend.

"I haven't seen Xiaoguang for a long time. I heard she went somewhere to train in Sage Mode. Is there any need to train in that?"

Pakura reclined the office chair and lay down in a very comfortable position, resting her legs on the desk.

She handed over all the work to her disciple, Juan.

The Land of Lightning.

Although Dodai repeatedly proposed to the Ninja Committee that he resign from the position of Raikage and return power to the reformed Fourth Raikage.

However, the committee members who had betrayed the Fourth Raikage disagreed. They only agreed to make A a citizen of the Land of Lightning again, but they were not willing to budge an inch on the issue of power.

After Dodai's wish to have the Fourth Raikage return to the throne failed, he shifted his focus to cultivating a new generation of leaders.

Soon, Darui, one of the best among the new generation, came into his view and a few years later successfully took over the position of Raikage from Dodai, becoming the Sixth Raikage.

After taking office, he, like Konoha, vigorously developed science and technology, making the Land of Lightning one of the most technologically advanced countries in the Shinobi World.

Especially in aerial technology, they even surpassed the Land of Fire.

"Since the Ōtsutsuki clan is an enemy from beyond the heavens, then let's fight our way up to the sky and show those arrogant guys the power of the Shinobi World."

After the Battle of Momoshiki, Darui increased the budget for the Research Bureau, hoping to create a combat weapon that could travel to outer space as soon as possible.

The Land of Water.

At this time, the Fourth Mizukage Yagura, still controlled the Land of Water. Although he already had a grandson, his appearance had not changed much, and his height had not increased significantly.

However, as he grew older, he began to feel overwhelmed in handling daily affairs. Seeing his contemporaries gradually relinquishing their responsibilities, he began to consider stepping down and making way for more capable people.

"Kisame is pretty good, but he's not young anymore. I wonder if he'd be willing to become Mizukage. Mei Terumi, what a pity, she married into Konoha. Sigh, we can't let that crazy girl Ringo Ameyuri become Mizukage, can we?"

Scratching his head in slight distress, Yagura mentally considered the famous talents of the Land of Water.

"Mangetsu is still receiving treatment in the Land of Fire, and his younger brother Suigetsu... well, no way. Zabuza... Zabuza, do you want to be the Mizukage?"

Yagura directly asked Zabuza not far away.

"Huh? Why don't you go ask Kisame?"

Zabuza his eyes and approached Yagura, carrying his Kubikiribōchō.

"Kisame Meiru are so loving, while you're all single. If you don't Mizukage, who will?"

"Who told you only single people can become Kage?! Besides, what's so great about getting married? Look at that genius ninja, Hatake Kakashi, he's become so weak after getting married. As the Sixth Hokage, he was actually able to fight that guy Urashiki to a standstill!"

"No, the Sixth Hokage is evenly matched with anyone—wait, I'm getting off-topic. If you don't want to be the Hokage, that's fine, I'll think about it..."

The Land of Fire.

"Uncle Shisui, I heard that you were once one of the strongest ninjas in the Land of Fire, but why did you not have any outstanding performances after the Third Shinobi World War, and why did the Hokage Position even pass to the current Seventh Hokage?"

A white-haired child, with innocent, large eyes, sat in Shisui's lap and asked a question.

"That's because the Seventh is Fugaku's son—sigh, Seiji, can you please stop asking these questions?"

Shisui almost blurted out his true thoughts.

What? You're asking me why they disappeared Third Shinobi World War?

Nonsense, if you were sent to work as an electrician at the Root the world, you wouldn't be found anywhere.

Moreover, this kind of life is quite comfortable; there's no need to worry about grudges between the village and the clan, nor to try to mediate relationships among clan members.

In fact, the concept of a village has almost disappeared in Konoha now.

Konohamaru, who used to wreak havoc throughout Konoha with a snotty nose, has now become a reliable Jonin.

"Lord Jiraiya, the electrical circuits in your house have been repaired. Please take your child back with you."

Seeing that Seiji was still going to pester her, Shisui hurriedly called over the child's legal father.

"Haha, as expected, your cooking is still the best, Shisui."

Jiraiya smiled and took the child from Shisui's hands.

This little guy named Seiji was adopted by him from an orphanage. At his age, he shouldn't be taking on the trouble of raising a child, but when he learned from the orphanage director Urushi, that the child could use Ice Release, he adopted him as if possessed.

Thanks to this child, his wonderful retirement life of drinking and playing cards with Tsunade every day was completely over, replaced by the messy daily routine of firewood, rice, oil, salt, and vinegar.

Fortunately Kushina and Tsunade would come to help him when they had nothing to do, and his biological son, Mitsuki, would also come over occasionally.

It wasn't until Mitsuki came of age that Jiraiya learned the truth about what happened back then from Orochimaru.

Jiraiya was devastated when he learned that he had a son even though he was not married.

Fortunately, Orochimaru told him that he had only extracted Jiraiya's cells and hadn't done anything to Jiraiya, which finally put his mind at ease.

So why did you have to drug me to extract the cells?

It made me wonder if something that shouldn't have happened had occurred back then.

"Alright, Seiji, your Kamui and Kagura will be coming to see you soon, so hurry up and wash your hands."

"Sigh, I never imagined there could be someone as foolish as my sister in this world. The so-called Ōtsutsuki is nothing but a false bubble."

At this moment, Kamui, whom Jiraiya mentioned, was on the border of the Land of Fire, hunting down a follower of the Ōtsutsuki Will.

This person, Deepa, obtained human modification technology from who-knows-where and repeatedly stole and plundered experimental materials within the territory of the Shinobi Alliance.

"How terrifying, the Jonin of Konoha, Shimura Kamui? I heard your father is the famous Fifth Hokage, Shimura Kazashiro. I wonder if that's true or not?"

Having dodged the powerful kick from the Kamui, Deepa looked at the handsome man before him and said with a smile.

"Who knows, those irresponsible people."

A gust of wind came from behind, and Deepa quickly bent down to dodge the opponent's spinning kick.

The attack was launched by a woman who resembled Kamui, but unlike Kamui, she possessed Byakugan (Byakugan).

"Byakugan Kagura, Sharingan Kamui, aren't you able to obtain these powers because of the Otsutsuki cells?"

Kamui Deepa, Deepa was more wary of Kagura.

Unlike ordinary Hyuga ninjas, this woman possessed a physique closest to that of the Ōtsutsuki, far surpassing Kamui in both speed and strength.

"Hmph, even worse than my good-for-nothing older brother." Kagura threw another punch, sending Deepa flying.

"Oh dear, to be matched up against this brother and sister pair, it seems Deepa's good days are numbered."

In the distance, Miya Dawn, clad in camouflage, hid in the shadows, watching the fight between the two sides and occasionally offering some nonsensical comments.

Deepa's human modification technology was leaked at Amado's behest, in order to attract the Shinobi Alliance's attention and give Amado an opportunity to do something.

"The Shinobi World cannot be completely at peace until we reach the Root, hehehe~"

The undercurrents in the Shinobi World had absolutely nothing to do with Uchiha Hikari.

After searching the Shinobi World for years without finding Kazashiro, she decided to train in Sage Mode for some reason.

She chose the same path as Kazashiro, but it took Kazashiro much longer.

It took her several years to return to Ryūchi Cave for the final stage of her training, and there she unexpectedly encountered a Konoha Ninja.

Mitarashi Anko.

The two sides didn't have much contact; most of the time, Uchiha Hikari heard the name Mitarashi Anko from Kazashiro.

However, unlike her, Anko's talent is not outstanding, so she has been cultivating in Ryūchi Cave for many years.

On this day, as usual, the light felt the surging Natural Energy around it.

But for some reason, the energy that should have flowed into her body was now pouring out of the cave as if it were going crazy.

At first, she didn't understand why this change had occurred. Then, as if she had thought of something, she hurriedly stood up and found that Anko next to her had the same expression as her.

"I said, Isobu, you did this on purpose, didn't you? I just finished solidifying my body, and you appeared inside me."

Outside the cave, Kazashiro, who had used Natural Energy to repair his body, saw a familiar face in his consciousness space.

"Coincide."

"Don't deny it, you just can't bear to part with me."

"It's just a coincidence."

Isobu completely denied that he was waiting for Kazashiro. Seeing that Kazashiro was still rambling on and on, Isobu simply turned his head away and refused to look at him anymore.

"Tch, but I'm glad to see you again, Isobu."

Seeing that Isobu was no longer paying attention to him, Kazashiro skillfully jumped onto the other's head and sat down cross-legged on it.

"It doesn't matter if you greet me or anything, but look outside!"

Upon hearing Kazashiro's words, Isobu was somewhat moved and then reminded him to look outside.

"Outside, what's going on outside?"

Although he had already sensed what was happening outside, Kazashiro was still stubbornly refusing to admit it.

However, when he opened his eyes and saw those two familiar faces, countless thoughts welled up in his mind.

But in the end, it all boils down to a single sentence:

"Hey, long time no see, you two."