At the end of April, almost a year after the Fourth Hokage took office, the Konoha Ninja were increasingly satisfied with their current lives.
Especially for commoner ninjas, who lack sufficient lineage, joining the medical system has become a better option.
While their generation doesn't enjoy the benefits of the current healthcare system, future generations will have more opportunities.
With new upward mobility, the baby boom erupted, and the village entered a phase of rapid development.
Obito Uchiha insisted on staying to "look after" Rin Nohara, and the boy also observed the changes in the village, all of which seemed to be related to Shu Furukawa.
While everyone thought this was a good thing, Obito, influenced by White Zetsu, firmly believed that Shu Furukawa had a huge conspiracy!
After blaming his Peer for all the changes, Obito barely managed to control his emotions, which were on the verge of collapse.
The more he observed, the more pain he felt; this village was no longer the Konoha he knew.
Black Zetsu observed Obito's changes and was quite pleased with them. Only after the boy calmed down a bit did he remind him of the true purpose of their trip, " Jinchuriki production time?"
" Minato-sensei? I haven't seen him at all. Has he forgotten about me too...?"
At the Memorial Stone, Obito, reminded of Obito, muttered to himself. Black Zetsu, seeing this, smiled slightly and added in a hoarse voice, "Of course you can't see Minato Namikaze; he's been staying in that sealed building the whole time."
"When Jinchuriki gives birth to life, the seal gradually weakens. By utilizing the seal of the house, it's possible to continue suppressing the Tailed Beast."
"The enemy won't be in the village when they produce the Nine-Tails. We just need to estimate the time, and then we can release it at the right moment."
Upon hearing this, Obito finally snapped out of his daze. Remembering that only Minato, a Jonin, had shown him special treatment back then, he subconsciously whispered, "If the Nine-Tails is released, the Jinchuriki will die instantly, right?"
"Does Minato-sensei also feel pain? Will he recognize me?"
After being mistaken for a "senior" by Rin Nohara, Obito desperately hoped that someone would recognize him, thus proving his true existence.
" Lord Madara, now is not the time to think about these things."
" Minato Namikaze to protect the Jinchuriki, and the Fourth Hokage will probably be there too."
You only have one chance to capture the Jinchuriki in time.
" Nagato is responsible for drawing Shu Furukawa. Although he's not yet proficient in the Six Paths Technique, he won't be easily defeated by Senjutsu Mode."
"While everyone is drawn to the Nine-Tails, Lord Madara can surprise his nemesis and kill him, thus ending everything and preventing anyone from stopping the Eye of the Moon Plan."
By the end, Black Zetsu's tone was filled with excitement; he too had nearly died on the Land of Iron peninsula.
If this hidden danger can be eliminated in advance, the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan and Rinnegan will be guaranteed, and the task of collecting the Tailed Beast will be a piece of cake.
Obito nodded silently. He had to undo this evil ninjutsu, but when he thought of Minato Namikaze, a sliver of hope still lingered in his heart. " Minato-sensei, you'll recognize me, won't you..."
In a spire-roofed Apartment not far from the Hokage Building, Kushina, looking blissfully happy, undergoes a check-up by Tsunade.
Although it had only been three months, she could feel life growing within her body. This feeling was very strange, Kushina would often giggle to herself.
Noticing Minato Namikaze's tense expression, Tsunade immediately lightened the mood and joked, "If you strictly follow the instructions, there definitely won't be any problems."
" Kushina was also a powerful ninja, Minato, you're overreacting."
Seeing his wife turn her head and laugh, Minato Namikaze chuckled and scratched his head. His status as Jinchuriki still made him overly sensitive. Once he was sure she was healthy, he cheerfully replied, "Thanks to the Lord Hokage's care, everyone has really been a great help these past few days!"
"I told you it was no problem. I really want to eat ramen. I have absolutely no appetite for healthy diets."
Kushina sat up and complained, but Minato just chuckled and didn't respond. He was in charge of all the cooking, and for health reasons, Ichiraku Ramen was excluded.
"Keep it up, and there's no need to worry too much."
"The defensive forces have been adjusted, and Teacher Sarutobi has also repaired the Barrier Ninjutsu spell."
"As long as Minato cooperates to complete the seal, it will be over soon."
Tsunade gently comforted Kushina, explaining that childbirth for Jinchuriki involves enduring more pain, and she greatly admired Kushina's strong character.
"I'm fine!"
Kushina clenched her right fist in a happy response, and Minato also showed an expectant look. They were about to become parents, and their lives were about to enter a new phase.
Perhaps influenced by the couple's happy life, Tsunade inexplicably thought of the Katsuyu's recent fuss about conceiving life as Tsunade left the room.
Even though it had nothing to do with her, Tsunade was startled by the thought that had arisen in her mind.
Noticing that none of the Anbu following behind had noticed anything amiss, Tsunade secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then scolded herself, "I must maintain my authoritative demeanor as a teacher!"
The thought of sparring until exhaustion and being carried home by Shu Furukawa made Tsunade's face burn. Although the Flying Thunder God Technique was only a momentary thing, she could hardly forget that feeling.
After instructing the Sealing Division to be mindful of the building's protective barrier, Tsunade glanced back as she left. Remembering the fleeting sense of unease that had crept into her heart, she added, "Be aware of the movement of unfamiliar people around us."
"Notify the Sensory Division to assign another small squad to handle your liaison duties."
"Arrest any suspicious individuals immediately."
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
The two Anbu vanished instantly; everyone felt the Lord Hokage was being overly cautious with such protective measures.
While focusing on training in his new Senjutsu Mode, Shu Furukawa vaguely sensed an unfamiliar Chakra appearing in the village. Its intermittent presence led him to conclude that the chakra was Obito.
To his surprise, the other party remained active for about half a month, but still didn't seem to have made any contact with Kakashi.
According to the original plan, Obito should have had a happy reunion with his best friend, with the three of them embracing and weeping. However, a problem has arisen, indicating that something went wrong somewhere.
Indra's Chakra completely altered Shu Furukawa's brain, but this power did not distort his mind. His ever-increasing ocular power also allowed him to easily unleash Susanoo.
Shu Furukawa felt it was only a matter of time before he could unleash the Perfect Susanoo; once he accumulated enough ocular power, his Yin Release would be able to take shape.
Under such circumstances, Shu Furukawa could not comprehend the process by Mangekyō Sharingan twisted his personality, and he could hardly empathize with Obito's pain.
In the afternoon, Shu Furukawa sensed the presence of Chakra near the Naka Shrine. After using Shadow Clone to handle his work, his main body simply took Itachi Uchiha with him to train.
In just over a month, Itachi Uchiha will celebrate his fourth birthday. Unlike ordinary children, Itachi is always able to think more deeply.
After learning the technique for generating power with Kunai, Rong Uchiha threw a wooden Kunai with near-perfect power generation. When he saw the Kunai hit the bullseye, Itachi immediately smiled.
"Teacher, I've basically mastered this method of applying force!"
"When can I learn your throwing technique that changes direction? How can I hit the bullseye when I can't see it?"
Itachi Uchiha tilted his head back and asked in a reverent tone. In his opinion, Shu Furukawa Kunai technique was superb; no matter how he adjusted the bullseye, he could hit the target with ease.
"As expected of Itachi, he mastered it so quickly."
"The subsequent throwing techniques require you to master Chakra to use them effectively."
"You need to estimate the bullseye in your mind when you can't see it; in a way, that's a mathematical problem."
Seeing Shu Furukawa's bewildered expression, Itachi Uchiha chuckled and ruffled the boy's hair. "If you could awaken the Sharingan, throwing would be even easier."
"Once you master the movement trajectory of Kunai, you can even dance in a trap. Don't be impatient; with your talent, the Sharingan is only a matter of time."
"When you get older, you can spar with Shisui; he can also help you grow quickly."
Itachi Uchiha nodded. He knew of that Uchiha Clan genius, someone his father often mentioned. Thinking of his birthday, he hesitated for a moment, then finally asked in a low voice, "Sensei, Father told me that on my birthday he would take me to experience the real ninja world."
Are we living in a fake world now?
Why can't I sense anything fake? And what is the real world anyway?
Shu Furukawa was speechless. Without the war, Fugaku Uchiha seemed to have his own methods for educating his son. Seeing Itachi Uchiha's questioning gaze, he could only whisper reassuringly, "Everything you felt was real."
"It's just that everyone has a different understanding of the profession of ninja."
"Your father has very high expectations for you. If Itachi feels confused, just communicate with him promptly. Shisui also experienced confusion back then, but he eventually found himself again."
"Perhaps your bloodline amplifies your emotions, but as long as you learn to control this power, you can solve all problems."
Itachi Uchiha nodded as if he understood, controlling his emotions. His father had said something similar, but he trusted Shu Furukawa's teachings more. He firmly believed that his teacher was the strongest.
Inside the secret chamber of the Naka Shrine, Obito Uchiha stood before a stone tablet. After activating his Mangekyō Sharingan, he successfully deciphered its contents.
Black Zetsu appeared at the opportune moment, and seeing Obito's thoughtful expression, immediately whispered a reminder: " Lord Madara, this ancient record is sufficient to prove my point."
" Eye of the Moon Plan will not only resolve all conflicts, but also fulfill all the wishes in people's hearts."
Previously, Obito wasn't so determined; he only wanted to meet his beloved girl and best friend in his dreams. But after experiencing this for a month, he had a new goal. "I must rewrite this hellish reality!"
"This is the meaning of my existence..."