Restored Youth, Another Sleepless Night in the Ninja World

The news of the Youth-Preserving Pill spread throughout the Ninja World, and once again, the entire world was turned upside down by this information.

For a time, the Ninja World was once again surging with undercurrents.

In Iwagakure, the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, shouted: "Quick, quick, quick! Yellow Earth, send people to provide support! No, you go yourself and take my personal guard unit. My Youth-Preserving Pill must not suffer any mishaps!"

Yellow Earth nodded solemnly: "Yes, Father. I will depart immediately and guarantee that I bring the Youth-Preserving Pill back."

Ōnoki glared: "Didn't I tell you? Use official titles while on duty."

Yellow Earth felt a bit helpless; his old man's temper had been growing worse over the past two years: "Yes, Tsuchikage-sama."

Ōnoki was satisfied and waved his hand: "Fine, go... leave early and return early, don't let me down..."

"Yes!"

Yellow Earth rose and left.

As Ōnoki had aged in recent years, he found it increasingly difficult to handle the village's affairs. In particular, his lower back would often spasm, and when it did, the pain was excruciating, yet he still had to persevere.

"Iwagakure is currently facing a gap between generations. Yellow Earth's strength is decent, but his political vision is lacking. Roshi and I have conflicting political views, and as for Han, he's just a salted fish—not worth mentioning."

"Deidara has high talent and might even be able to learn Dust Release, but that brat spends every day researching that bullshit art of his, making Explosive Clay. He's basically a waste."

"Kurotsuchi is still too young... How can I feel at ease handing Iwagakure over to you lot..."

Ōnoki muttered to himself: "Youth-Preserving Pill, what a good thing. Why isn't the Hyuga clan part of my Iwagakure?"

"Damn it all... How could the heavens favor Konoha so much... Bastards... This kind of thing must be kept in my own hands..."

His eyes darted around incessantly, clearly plotting something.

In Kumogakure, the Fourth Raikage, A, roared: "What?! What did you say?! A Youth-Preserving Pill?! There's such a good thing?"

"Darui, you go provide support, then investigate which nearby factions have obtained the pills and snatch them all for me."

Darui replied seriously: "Boss, leave it to me."

After he left.

The Fourth Raikage, A, consulted with his advisors: "Quick, find me a way. I want this Youth-Preserving Pill, but I don't want to pay for it. What should I do? It would be best if I could just bring the people who refine the medicine to me."

Simple and brutal; if he took a liking to it, it was his.

This was the mindset of Kumogakure.

In Sunagakure, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, cursed angrily: "How could such a thing exist?! Damn it, if those two old things, Ebizo and Chiyo, regain their youth, who will the village listen to... Damn the Hyuga, those damn troublemakers..."

"However, this Youth-Preserving Pill is truly good. Baki, take the Anbu and go escort the delegation. The Youth-Preserving Pill must not be lost."

Rasa had a strong desire for control; he did not allow people or events to exist outside his grasp. His coldness toward his son and his betrayal of Pakura all demonstrated this—he would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

"Damn Hyuga~ Don't ever fall into my hands."

"Otherwise..."

In the office of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, of Kirigakure.

His eyes were vacant.

In the shadows, a pair of scarlet eyes opened: "The Youth-Preserving Pill is truly interesting. Hyuga, what exactly are you hiding? Zetsu, I leave it to you. I want to know the secret behind the Hyuga..."

Black Zetsu's hoarse voice sounded: "Understood, Obito."

"Shut up, call me Madara."

White Zetsu: "Okay, Madara-sama, do you know what it feels like to be a piece of shit??"

"Shut up?!"

However, he did not know that Zabuza was already deeply dissatisfied with this bloody village and was about to come to assassinate Yagura. Zetsu's departure gave him the opportunity.

Zabuza said excitedly: "Good~ The Fourth's Anbu have gone to escort the Youth-Preserving Pill. Now that there's no one here, this damn Bloody Mist Policy should come to an end... The Land of Water shouldn't be this miserable~"

It was also because of this assassination attempt that the various factions in Kirigakure confirmed that the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, was being controlled, sparking a revolution. Leading the charge were the Great Elder Genji, the future Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi, and the guard unit member Ao.

In Amegakure.

Nagato also received the news and said coldly: "Has a variable appeared in the Ninja World?! The Hyuga?! The Youth-Preserving Pill."

Konan asked: "I have already sent Itachi Uchiha and Kakuzu to provide support. Nagato, what should we do?!"

"If the matter of regaining youth is true, then it is possible that many powerful ninjas will emerge. This will cause many complications for our plan..."

Nagato postured, "God is invincible."

Konan said longingly, "I want to regain my youth~"

Nagato was silent for a long time: "Go find Kakuzu for the money~"

Konan left, feeling completely satisfied.

Looking at his shrinking wallet.

Kakuzu wept tears in secret.

"Spendthrift woman, what is the point of buying that piece of junk."

However, seeing such a strong market for the Youth-Preserving Pill, Kakuzu felt his chance to get rich had arrived, and so...

"That's right, I can buy low and sell high."

"Hehe~ I also quite like business with zero overhead."

Konoha, being the closest, was the first to enjoy the benefits of the Youth-Preserving Pill. After obtaining the items, the heads of the various clans were eager to return home.

Konoha, Hokage Building.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō were accustomed to being cautious, so they had Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu test the medicine, calling it "taking care of their teammates" while they stood guard—a gesture that nearly moved them to tears.

"It's real, the Youth-Preserving Pill is actually real, I... boo-hoo..." Utatane Koharu looked at her youthful reflection in the mirror and couldn't help but weep with joy. She had consumed a ten-year Youth-Preserving Pill, restoring herself to her most beautiful prime.

"Homura, do I look pretty?!"

"Koharu~ A 27-year-old Koharu is truly beautiful..."

Mitokado Homura couldn't help but stare in a daze, his heart pounding wildly. As expected, his white moonlight was the most beautiful of all.

"Homura, look at that silly expression on your face." Utatane Koharu lightly tapped Mitokado Homura's forehead, acting coy.

"Hehehe~" Mitokado Homura blushed, just smiling foolishly. Damn, a young Koharu was truly top-tier.

"You... what would you do without me with that silly look of yours?!" Utatane Koharu looked affectionately at the now-youthful Homura and took his hand, speaking gently.

"Then let's be together forever, okay?" Mitokado Homura held Utatane Koharu's hand and spoke with deep affection. Having regained his youth, he was much bolder and no longer hid his feelings.

"Homura, I promise you." During this period, Utatane Koharu had experienced the coldness of human relationships and even the murderous intent of her teammates, only to finally realize that he was the only one who had always been good to her and supported her.

"Koharu, is this really not a dream? If it is a dream, I truly hope I never wake up." Mitokado Homura's eyes were moist. After years of pursuit, now that it had come true, he found it hard to believe.

"Look at that silly look, I have warmth." Utatane Koharu responded with equal passion, gently pinching him.

"Hiss~ It's real~ That's great... it's not a dream... it's not a dream... hahaha..." Mitokado Homura hugged Utatane Koharu and spun her around; he felt he was the happiest person in the world.

"Homura~ put me down." Utatane Koharu finally realized that their two other teammates were still present and immediately calmed down.

"I won't, Koharu~"

"Homura~"

"Koharu~"

"..."

Shall we leave then?!

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō were both speechless. Are you two not even going to hide your public displays of affection anymore?!

However, they had also witnessed the miraculous effects of the Youth-Preserving Pill.

No more hesitation.

They consumed it immediately.

And so, the prime-of-life Ninja Hero Sarutobi Hiruzen and the dashing, cool-guy Danzō appeared.

"Ahahaha~ this youthful body." Danzō felt that vibrant physique and abundant energy, laughing heartily.

"Oh yeah~"

"This old man, I've still got it~ Hehe..." Sarutobi Hiruzen ignored his three teammates, turned around, and ran toward his home.

To hell with discussing problems.

We'll talk about it tomorrow.

Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen had left, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also walked away, lovey-dovey, to go experience their youth...

"Hiruzen~"

"Koharu~"

"Homura~"

"..."

By the time Danzō reacted, there was no one left.

The various clan heads of Konoha returned home and took the Youth-Preserving Pill with their wives, and then...

"Husband, you're so good, come here..."

Ninja World.

Today was another sleepless night.