In mid-November, occasional battles broke out on the front lines, and the sudden drop in temperature brought the war-weariness of most ninjas to its peak.
Jiraiya remained at the border, and his old friend was about to succeed him Hokage. Feeling guilty for refusing the important position, he could only make amends in this way.
With fewer battles, Jiraiya has more time to spend on his writing, but after seeing information about Amegakure recently, he finds himself unable to put pen to paper again.
After entering the tent, Minato Namikaze saw his teacher lost in thought again. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke up, "Teacher, the news from Amegakure is true."
" The Akatsuki participated in the rebellion, Hanzo killed all its members, including the three you mentioned."
Jiraiya's face contorted in pain as he gripped his pencil tightly, muttering to himself, " Yahiko, Konan, Nagato."
"As a teacher, I still can't do anything right."
Jiraiya recalled the time he spent with his three disciples, the scene of the four of them wearing frog costumes together.
War seemed to bring only death. Minato thought of his teammates, took a deep breath, and reminded them again, " Jiraiya- sensei, don't blame yourself. You've done enough."
"On the day we became ninjas, we, as disciples, were all prepared."
Jiraiya suddenly remembered Nagato's Rinnegan, and nodded without saying a word. Amegakure must be hiding some information, and he would investigate this matter personally.
"I'm sorry, Minato, I made you worry."
"Time flies, it's almost New Year's again. You should go back to the village soon and spend more time with Kushina."
"I wonder what changes will occur on the front lines after the weather warms up. I'm starting to understand what the Old Man meant; war is indeed the worst option."
Minato scratched his head sheepishly, but still accepted his teacher's offer; Kushina really needed his company.
Inside the dark, enormous stone cave, the White Zetsu were also sharing news from the ninja world: their lair had been destroyed by Furukawa Osamu, resulting in the loss of a large number of Divine Tree roots, and their intelligence network needed to be rebuilt.
Every day, Obito Uchiha could hear the chattering of several White Zetsu, and although he wasn't alone, he felt unusually lonely.
It was as if the person named " Obito Uchiha " no longer existed in this world; everything outside was irrelevant to him, and no one cared whether he existed or not.
Leaning back in the stone chair, Madara Uchiha used his long white hair to cover most of his dark face, while his Sharingan in his left eye occasionally observed Obito's condition.
As someone who had long been "dead," Madara Uchiha knew Obito was feeling at that moment.
How to prove one's existence, how to resist this loneliness? The best way is to recall everything one has experienced in one's life. Madara Uchiha Hashirama their battles, he could feel his own existence.
Obito Uchiha too young. Madara Uchiha knew that in order to fight loneliness, Obito would desperately try to remember that girl, and the accumulated longing would eventually become the nourishment for his Sharingan.
"Ah! Enough! I want to go back to Konoha!"
"Rin and Kakashi are still waiting for me. With these Sharingan, I can help more people in the village."
"Grandpa, thank you for teaching me how to use the Sharingan, but I really have to go back now."
After yelling for a while, Obito rolled around on the stone bed, finally landing on the ground with a cry of pain. The White Zetsu beside him then mocked him, "Want to poop? You've lost the urge, you've become just like us."
"Damn it, you bunch of weirdos! Don't think you can laugh at me just because you're chatting with me!"
Just as Obito was about to retaliate, Madara Uchiha suddenly raised his head and said in his usual calm tone, " Konoha? The village? Do you really care about these things?"
"For the ninjas of Konoha, Obito Uchiha no longer exists."
Having experienced death, you should be more aware of your true self. What are you truly yearning for?
Obito Uchiha grew increasingly agitated by the garbled words. He didn't want to dwell on them; he feared being forgotten. His pent-up emotions finally erupted, and he roared, "Enough! I am Obito Uchiha of the Konoha Uchiha clan!"
"Who is more important, the girl whose name you dream about or the village?"
"Who is more important to you: the forgotten Konoha, your clan, or the girl named 'Rin'?"
"Only by recognizing your true self can you master the power of the Sharingan."
Madara Uchiha continued to "instruct" Obito Uchiha in a completely flat tone. The boy, shrouded in darkness, seemed to have made a connection to something, and his expression turned forlorn as he stopped moving.
Influenced by the old man, Obito grew increasingly afraid of being forgotten. He began to try to recall each day of his past, and as he was carried to bed, he silently murmured, "Rin..."
A slight smile played on the corners of the black face hidden behind the white hair. Every day, he was subjected to intense "interrogation of his inner self." In such a dark environment, no one could remain unaffected.
As the plan progressed, Madara Uchiha grew increasingly eager for the arrival of the Mangekyō Sharingan: " Obito Uchiha and Shu Furukawa, the will of the Uchiha and the will of the Senju Clan are once again intertwined."
" Hashirama, you've won again, but this time I'm destined for final victory."
In Kirigakure, Mei Terumi recently joined the assassination squad through her connection with Suikazan Fuguki. With the help of Shu Furukawa, the girl successfully completed several high-difficulty missions.
Most ninja villages will focus on training ninjas with outstanding talents.
The Kirigakure. Under the Bloody Mist Policy, outstanding Kekkei Genkai ninjas are actually met with hostility.
As she submitted her mission and left the Anbu building, Mei Terumi and exuding murderous intent, ignored her companions in the village and walked straight towards the door.
The Hidden Kirigakure Ninja all around bowed their heads and made way for her. Mei Terumi initially felt an unusual sense of satisfaction, but then quickly composed herself.
"There's no need for that. Sharing these joys and sorrows with you is also a fun thing."
"You should have recognized your true self long ago, right? These desires can actually make you stronger."
Mei Terumi heard Shu Furukawa's voice in her mind, she almost broke down on the spot. Although she was wearing a mask, she felt that everyone around her could see her embarrassing state.
After unloading her equipment at the Anbu building, Mei Terumi hurriedly returned to her Apartment. Standing in front of the mirror, the girl angrily said again, "Don't think I'll trust you just because you've helped me a few times!"
"You've gathered enough information; it's time to end this relationship."
"The weak have no right to negotiate with the strong. Let me think carefully, who is it that keeps sharing embarrassing childhood stories with me every night..."
"Shut up! You bastard!...
In front of the mirror, Mei Terumi covered her flushed face and screamed repeatedly. Whenever she felt lonely, she would unconsciously start talking to Shu Furukawa. This constant companionship made her extremely addicted. However, when she thought about the information she had leaked, she would start to blame herself.
After writhing wildly for a few minutes, Mei Terumi finally calmed her turbulent emotions, looked at herself in the mirror, and muttered to herself, "He no longer asks me to explore every inch of the village."
"It was just killing. I didn't betray the village. These were all tasks assigned by the Suikazan Fuguki."
Shu Furukawa's spirit was speechless again. Whenever she felt guilty, the girl would nervously comfort herself and even try to find his good points.
There's no need to continue investigating Madara Uchiha's stronghold, naturally because he's already succeeded; what the old man wants to do next is irrelevant.
"Keep killing! Until you become the Mizukage, we can change the village together."
"It's very easy to manipulate the so-called daimyo of the Land of Water without them even realizing it. You know I can do it."
"At that time, the Land of Water will be completely under your control, and all I need is your support."
Mei Terumi heard Shu Furukawa's voice in her mind again, she stared blankly at herself in the mirror, her blush still lingering, and a feeling of joy began to well up inside her.
After grumbling twice in protest and remaining silent for a while, Mei Terumi suddenly spoke up:
Shu Furukawa's spirit pretended not to hear; he needed to arrange some "escape routes," and even more so, he needed this "killing" from Kirigakure: " The Land of Water's ' Death Supplement ' and Kekkei Genkai cannot be missed."
Snow fell on Konoha earlier than in previous years, the situation became clearer, and the number of missions increased slightly. The Konoha Ninja were very satisfied with this situation.
The Uchiha Clan members were very satisfied, and under the leadership of clan leader Fugaku Uchiha, more and more clan members awakened the Sharingan!
All signs indicate that the Uchiha is on the path to greatness, and they will once again bear the title of "strongest clan".
Inside the Uchiha Clan Compound, Shu Furukawa and Shisui Uchiha were enjoying freshly grilled senbei. Shisui was genuinely happy every time he saw the increasingly bustling commercial street.
"Senior, if only our people could all live such a peaceful life."
"Actually, many people have this idea. It's thanks to the reminder from my seniors that I was able to realize what everyone is thinking."
"Like the owner here, he doesn't really care about the clan chief's plans; the ordinary clansmen just want a comfortable life."
Shisui whispered his thoughts, explaining that he had recently had heart-to-heart talks with many of his clansmen and had gained a better understanding of their needs.
Shu Furukawa nodded slightly, greeted the ninjas who entered the shop, and then smiled and replied, "Don't forget, besides ninjas, there are many other people living here."
"Clan Chief Fugaku is indeed very capable. You don't need to completely deny the power of these clansmen; you just need to control this power."
"With your talent, there shouldn't be any problem."
Hearing the praise again, Shisui Uchiha blushed slightly. He rarely received recognition from his family. "Thanks to your teachings, Senpai, not only in how to think about problems, but also in Fire Release Ninjutsu, no one in the clan can compare to you!"
Shu Furukawa hoped that Shisui's strength would be enough to suppress the other clan members, and that Madara Uchiha's knowledge of Fire Release Ninjutsu could be of help. "It's just some small tricks, keep up the good work, Shisui."
Seeing Shu Furukawa's nonchalant demeanor, Shisui Uchiha grew even more respectful, bowed slightly, and happily replied, "Yes, senpai, I will strive to keep up with you."