Konoha At the end of November 1950, as the temperature dropped, Konoha Ninja's enthusiasm for the mission finally eased.
When the snow covers the village, more and more Konoha Ninja choose to stay in the village and live a comfortable life. There is no war, and a new baby boom has begun to brew.
In Hokage Building, Shikaku Nara, Akimichi Choza and Yamanaka Inoichi all had relaxed smiles on their faces after submitting their task reports. The three of them successfully completed the task assigned by Hokage.
Tsunade looked through the comments of Land of Fire in the mission, nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Akimichi Choza and said with a smile, "The mission was completed very well, please stay in the village to rest during this time."
"Choza, you will be a father in a few months. If necessary, I can give you a long vacation."
Akimichi Choza rarely looked embarrassed on his round face, but thinking of his wife who was several months pregnant, he finally bowed and thanked her, "Thank you Lord Hokage. I hope I can stay in the village in the next few months."
"I will work hard during this period."
Shikaku Nara sighed helplessly when he saw his friend like this. Not long after the war ended, the clan urged him to get married. Before he could enjoy the world of two people, his family began to urge him to have children again.
Trouble comes one after another. Shikaku Nara is very envious of the single young people in the village. That is the post-war life he has been waiting for...
"Inoichi, Shikaku, do the tasks need to be adjusted?"
"I saw Land of Fire's comment on Asuma. What do you think about Twelve Guardian Ninja?"
Yamanaka Inoichi thought of the rebellious young man Sarutobi Clan and gave a wry smile. After thinking for a while, he said truthfully, "According to my observation, the daimyo is indeed on guard against the village. Asuma was selected Twelve Guardian Ninja early, which should be a friendly signal."
"Although Lord Third Hokage doesn't like this move, Asuma himself does not have any resistance."
Since Konoha reduced its reliance on Land of Fire's funding, the daimyo was somewhat worried about changes in the stable relationship between the two parties, so he entrusted Asuma with important responsibilities early on.
Shikaku Nara can also see the daimyo's thoughts. As for the simple Asuma, he can only tactfully remind, "Lord Hokage, if the village's revenue can increase steadily, we will really need a contact person in the next few years."
"It's just that Asuma hasn't realized this yet. You can ask Master Third Hokage to remind him."
Funding is very important. Ninja is not involved in production. In the past, it relied heavily on grants and task delegation. Now Konoha has taken a different approach and begun to continue to work in the medical field.
Drugs and herbal medicines have extremely high profit margins, and the daimyo is worried that Konoha will get rid of its dependence on funds.
Once Konoha Ninja is completely independent, Land of Fire may have big problems. Although it is still early, the daimyo and nobles who enjoy the beautiful life of the victorious country are beginning to take precautions.
Tsunade is naturally aware of these things. He has been in office for less than half a year, and the daimyo greets him every month, and often sends money for designated tasks. "Okay, Teacher Sarutobi has been working at the Ninja Academy during this time, I will talk to him about this matter."
"If the clan needs anything, please tell me. Thank you for your hard work."
The three of them bowed to express their thanks and when leaving the room, Shikaku Nara looked at his friend who was eager to go home, sighed again, and whispered to himself, "It is indeed a good thing that the village's income has increased, and the clan has also expanded its trade routes."
"But if this continues for a few years, the system established by Mr. First Hokage may have major problems."
Akimichi Choza had a surprised look on his face, scratched his head and said nothing. Yamanaka Inoichi took over the conversation and responded calmly, "There is no fixed system. If it can develop smoothly to that day, maybe the profession of ninja will also undergo great changes."
"Shikaku, don't think too much, after all, we have the power."
"You guys should focus on your family, we can't fall too far behind Choza--"
"What! I haven't fully enjoyed the world of two people. Children and other things are too troublesome!"
Shikaku Nara complained again and showed his dead eyes. Ino-Shika-Cho couldn't be separated. During this time, he could only work hard to create humans and keep up with the progress.
"Haha, at this age we should take on more family responsibilities!"
"Shikaku, don't always look so unmotivated."
Akimichi Choza didn't think about the future like two friends. He patted Shikaku on the shoulder and sighed before speeding away.
Although he won't see his child for more than half a year, Akimichi Choza has already focused all his energy on his family. The future of Ninja is still too far away from him.
Shikaku Nara turned to look at Kage Rock behind Hokage Building. The huge avatar of Fourth Hokage had appeared. Thinking of the situation in the past six months, he sighed inexplicably, "What will the future be like?"
In the afternoon, snowflakes started to fall in the sky again. Tsunade stood by the window and looked at the village. Fire Cloud Robe, which symbolized Hokage, appeared on his shoulder. He couldn't help but turn to look at the disciple. "I always feel that there are more and more troubles. Starting from the second half of the year, businessmen have been gathering in the village."
"It is no wonder that a ninja village that possesses power and can engage in production would be considered a huge threat."
Shu Furukawa just smiled and did not discuss the relevant matters in detail. He looked at Tsunade and said softly, "Reducing reliance on funding will allow teachers to have a greater say."
"To a certain extent, the ninja has gained freedom. It's a pity that the teacher has no ambition, otherwise the country can develop better if he controls it."
"There are geniuses among ordinary people, just like those medical facilities. After we made a request, we received a quick response."
"Technology is also a kind of power, especially when combined with Chakra, it may be able to change the world."
Tsunade was too lazy to think carefully. She looked up at the disciple who was helping her arrange her coat. She had to suppress the strangeness in her body. When she took the bamboo hat from Hokage, she secretly let out a sigh of relief.
"Let's go, teacher, we have to go to Barrier Division for inspection. The New Year is coming soon, Hokage must work harder!"
Tsunade, who wanted to be lazy, was hugged by his disciples and immediately squinted and complained, "Don't think I don't know that all the guys in Barrier Division are lazy. This kind of department will only show off to deal with me!"
"There are also improved techniques. The teacher does not need to be so strict. Everyone just wants to show their attitude in front of Hokage.."
Fourth Hokage gathered power in less than half a year. Most departments in the village have completed personnel rotation. Only Root still maintains the old organizational structure.
Danzo knows that this is Orochimaru's "credit", but when he thinks that Anbu has replaced most of Root's work, he still feels a little "humiliated" in his heart.
In the dark room deep in Root, Danzo frowned and looked at Orochimaru in front of him. The other person gave him the feeling that he was a different person.
"You are right, I have got rid of that Cursed Seal."
The increasingly pale Orochimaru stared at Danzo and expressed his opinion. He knew that the strange creature in the other party's body could transmit messages, so after he got better, he came here to show off.
White Zetsu, who was hidden in Danzo's body, secretly sighed. Contrary to his expectations, Orochimaru did not take any action. "This cost me a lot of money. Fortunately, for freedom, everything is worth it!"
"Perhaps we can negotiate a deal. I need information about Mangekyō Sharingan."
Danzo suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Orochimaru, with an angry look on his face!
"Orochimaru, do you want to sell out the village's interests?"
"Mangekyō Sharingan This dangerous power should not exist!"
Orochimaru ignored Danzo, but kept staring at the other person's body. After a while, a somewhat funny voice suddenly appeared. "Get rid of control, you are qualified to let me deliver the message."
White Zetsu responded and stopped talking. Lord Madara told him about this matter, but he just carried it out without any brain.
The sudden sound caused the two people in the room to stop talking. Danzo stared at Orochimaru. Seeing the curve of the other person's mouth, he reminded angrily, "Do you know what you are doing?"
"Among Shinobi World, the only one who owns Mangekyō Sharingan is Madara Uchiha. If it is him, you should understand his hatred for the village."
"Orochimaru, by trading with such a person, do you want to subvert the village?"
Orochimaru showed a playful smile on his face, did not answer the question, and suggested in a gloomy and hoarse voice. "I have regained my freedom. Since you care about the village so much, why not let me end your life!"
"Root has no need to exist anymore. Your existence will only leak information about the village."
"As the being who carries the darkness of the village, I should kill you now, Danzo, what do you think?"
Danzo suddenly stopped talking. How could he die so easily if he could persist until now?
Second Hokage's will is about to dissipate, Danzo feels that he still has unfinished mission..
Seeing Danzo react like this, Orochimaru laughed nervously. The old guy was as greedy and afraid of death as he expected. "Don't say those ridiculous reasons in front of me, you should have reached some agreement with that guy!"
"If you let Teacher Sarutobi know that his old friend would betray the interests of the village, he might kill you with his own hands.
Danzo saw Orochimaru laughing non-stop and couldn't help but narrowed his eyes again. He had completely calmed down. "I didn't expect that a genius like you would also start to crave the power of the Uchiha Clan."
"Uchiha? You don't understand anything."
Orochimaru did not explain in detail, but Mangekyō Sharingan and Rinnegan appeared one after another, which means that Sage of Six Paths once existed, and those picture book stories are no longer people's imagination.
After initially mastering Senjutsu Chakra, although Living Corpse Reincarnation still needs to be perfected, Orochimaru believes that it has eternal life.
Now the opportunity to pursue the truth is placed in front of him, Orochimaru will naturally not miss it, Sage of Six Paths, the origin of power, thinking of these, he becomes a little restless.
It was difficult to understand the enthusiasm on Orochimaru's face. Danzo frowned and finally introduced his "deal" in a low voice. "That guy needs Sharingan, which is consistent with my goal."
"Uchiha Clan, who is possessed by evil, is a hidden danger to the village after all. I will inherit the will of Lord Second Hokage and end all cause and effect in this era."
Teaming up with outsiders to harm the village Ninja Clans, Orochimaru heard Danzo's introduction, a look of ridicule flashed in his eyes. "It's a boring excuse, Root ninja will get some tasks."
"I hope you can seize the opportunity and don't hide information about the Uchiha Clan from me."
Orochimaru knows that the current body cannot last long, and cannot pursue Rinnegan for the time being, so the next best thing is to have the power of Sharingan.
For the sake of truth, he needs the next body to have enough potential. Orochimaru looked through the detailed information collected by Root ninja, combined with the memory in his mind, and initially determined a few goals. "The genius of the new generation, Shisui Uchiha?"
On the small island near Kirigakure, Obito Uchiha returned to the dark giant Taiseki cave.
After briefly sorting out Madara Uchiha's tomb, Obito ducked onto the stone seat. The chattering White Zetsu immediately stopped their discussion and started reporting one by one, "Lord Madara, Orochimaru are freed from the shackles of Cursed Seal!"
"This guy seems to want the power of the Uchiha Clan just like Danzo."
"Orochimaru seems to want to trade and he is very concerned about Mangekyō Sharingan."
"Lord Madara, do you need to control him again?"
White Zetsu, who was possessed by Obito, opened the "mask" at this time. After completely leaving the body, he appeared in front of his companions and complained loudly, "Damn it! You must have experienced the trouble in them! This mission should have been mine..."
The corners of Obito's eyes twitched, and complicated patterns immediately appeared in his scarlet eyes. Seeing this scene, White Zetsu all bowed their heads and said nothing, "I need Orochimaru a way to get rid of Cursed Seal, Mangekyō Sharingan? Even if he knows the conditions for opening the eyes, those tribesmen are not qualified to have this power."
"Don't let me find out that you are discussing this matter with Black Zetsu, no one can hide it from my eyes!"
Hearing Obito's instructions, the White Zetsus responded cheerfully, perhaps because they were just watching the excitement, and even White Zetsu gave some advice. "Did Lord Madara also notice that something was wrong with that guy? He is obviously the same as us, but he made his body black."
"The black guy must be a traitor. Without him, we can help Lord Madara complete Eye of the Moon Plan."
"Konoha's Uchiha seems to have been eroded by drugs. Orochimaru, that idiot, got nothing in the end..."
Obito ignored these creatures with intellectual problems. Only by completely getting rid of restrictions could he personally control the "new world".
Thinking of living happily with Rin Nohara and Kakashi in a few years, Obito's thoughts raced. "We can't give up Lin to that idiot Kakashi in the new world!"
"You can let Kakashi teach my and Lin's children."
Obito thought of that beautiful scene and even forgot the purpose of coming to Land of Water. Compared with the hellish reality, the dream world attracted him more.
When Black Zetsu appeared in the cave, Obito gradually came back to his senses. "Lord Madara, it's time to go back, Nagato and Konan are still waiting for you."
Obito nodded without saying anything. The space in front of him was distorted and soon disappeared along with the vortex.
White Zetsu didn't mention what happened before and just started talking nonsense every day again. Black Zetsu didn't take it seriously.
Arriving at Madara Uchiha's tomb, Black Zetsu seemed to be worshiping, but part of his body turned into flowing liquid, constantly absorbing the body of the "creator": "Obito Uchiha, don't try to ruin my plan..."