White Zetsu is Dumbfounded

"First, let me state one thing: once we arrive, keep quiet!"

Uzumaki Reikawa: "..."

"Hmm~?"

"Mm-hmm!" Uzumaki Reikawa hurriedly straightened his attitude.

I have a feeling this kid is weird, Kakashi thought, feeling weary. He had been quite polite before, but ever since he met Naruto, he'd become like this. Could it be that like attracts like?

"Kakashi-sensei, over here, over here!" Naruto waved excitedly. Hehe, Kakashi-sensei is treating us to barbecue today, I've gotta eat my fill.

Sasuke remained his usual calm self, while Sakura stood up and greeted them: "Kakashi-sensei, Reikawa, your seats are here."

Kakashi squinted his eyes and smiled: "Alright."

Seeing Reikawa, Naruto subconsciously opened his mouth, wanting to ask about his parents, but he suddenly remembered what Kakashi had said earlier—that Uzumaki Reikawa's parents were also gone, and he had only just returned to Konoha with great difficulty.

He only knew that one of his parents was from the Uzumaki Clan; he probably didn't know anything else. Better not bring up such unpleasant topics.

Over at the office, Tsunade finally remembered where she had seen that face. She called Jiraiya over and showed him a photo: "Take a look, is this kid one of the three you taught back then?"

"Three kids?"

Jiraiya took the photo in confusion. This was... this red hair... he said in shock: "Nagato?!"

Tsunade asked: "Is it him?"

If that were the case, they would have to consider why he would change his name and come to Konoha.

"No, it's not Nagato."

Setting aside his initial surprise, Jiraiya observed the photo carefully and said to Tsunade: "Although they look very similar, Nagato's personality is, how should I put it? More calm and withdrawn. Besides, Reikawa's eyes are just ordinary eyes."

"Is that so? Could they be brothers or something?" Tsunade speculated.

Jiraiya didn't know either. Did those three war orphans have any siblings? "I'm not sure about that. I'll go ask him in a bit."

Tsunade nodded: "If what Uzumaki Reikawa says is true, his joining will be a great asset to Konoha."

"Oh?" Jiraiya was a bit surprised; that was a very high evaluation.

Tsunade explained: "Uzumaki Reikawa is very likely from the main branch. He was able to learn the Adamantine Sealing Chains and the Four Symbols Seal on his own with almost no guidance, and before learning these two ninjutsu, he didn't even seem to know the Three Basic Jutsu."

Jiraiya nodded: "I understand."

"Also, keep an eye on Danzo's movements. He previously wanted me to hand Uzumaki Reikawa over to him, claiming that Reikawa must still hold a grudge against Konoha, and he wanted to carve a Curse Mark or something similar onto him to turn him into a puppet." Tsunade felt a surge of anger as she said this.

They were once the most loyal of allies, yet they had fallen to this state, and this branch was likely down to only one or two people left, yet Danzo still wanted to do such a thing. What did he even consider human life to be?!

What was even more frustrating was that she couldn't shake his position; Danzo was, after all, an elder of Konoha, and the other two advisors wouldn't let Tsunade act as she pleased...

Just as she thought of this, an Anbu suddenly burst in and said a few words to Tsunade. Her expression shifted, turning instantly grave: "Jiraiya, don't go to Uzumaki Reikawa for now; we'll talk about that later. We need to head to Root right now."

Seeing Tsunade's expression, Jiraiya also turned serious: "Did something happen?"

"Danzo is dead!"

"?!!"

Tsunade was in a foul mood. Although she had indeed wanted Danzo to step down just moments ago, and even felt that his death was timely, that didn't mean she wanted him to die like this. After all, no matter what, Danzo was a man of Konoha. To have him die inexplicably within the village was a complete slap in the face to Konoha.

Furthermore, if the person who killed Danzo could infiltrate Konoha without anyone noticing and find the Root headquarters, did that mean they could also break into the Hokage office just as easily?

What was even more ridiculous was that if Danzo hadn't died, Tsunade wouldn't even have known the exact location of Root. Who exactly was this person? What was their goal? Did they pose a threat to Konoha? These were all things Tsunade needed to consider as Hokage.

Upon arriving at the scene and seeing the towering trees that had inexplicably sprouted there, the fury in Tsunade's heart could not be contained. This time, however, her anger was not directed at the person who killed Danzo.

So Danzo's research into the First Hokage's cells never stopped? Damn it! Damn it!!

Seeing Tsunade's unstable emotions, Jiraiya gently placed a hand on her shoulder: "Tsunade, calm down. Let's look for clues in the vicinity first. We must prioritize finding out exactly what killed Danzo."

Tsunade suppressed her anger and swatted Jiraiya's hand away: "I know. I am the Hokage; I know what is important and what is not!"

Walking forward a few steps, Tsunade crouched down and looked at the blood on the ground, feeling that she would discover many shocking secrets today.

Thinking of this, Tsunade suddenly frowned and said to Jiraiya: "Help me notify all departments to seal off this area. No one is allowed to enter except for you and me!"

On the other side, faced with Danzo's death, Aburame Torune and Yamanaka Fu—the two loyalists to Danzo—both wore expressions of disbelief upon receiving the news.

In their shock and rage, they directed immense killing intent toward the Root ninja who had leaked the news of Danzo's death, having lost the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal: How could Lord Danzo be dead?!

You must be the ones who leaked the news, it's all fake!! All traitors must die!

In the shadows, Aburame Torune and Yamanaka Fu carried out a slaughter of those wavering Root ninja, and after venting their rage, they began planning their revenge for Danzo...

White Zetsu was on his daily patrol when he suddenly noticed that the movements of the Konoha ninja seemed a bit off. Especially in one particular area, where the search was so rigorous that even he dared not step foot there easily.

Is this... internal strife in Konoha? White Zetsu wondered. He used the Mayfly Technique, intending to get close and see if he could gather any intelligence. During his journey, he suddenly saw a red-haired person talking to the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

It wasn't for any other reason, but that hair color was just too eye-catching.

Once he saw the figure clearly, White Zetsu felt a jolt in his heart: That is--Nagato?! No, that's not right. Nagato's hair isn't that long, and he doesn't have the Rinnegan.

Thinking of this, White Zetsu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"You want to learn the ninjutsu I just used?"

Naruto coughed lightly, "I do charge a tuition fee, you know."

"Ten bowls of Ichiraku Ramen!"

Upon hearing this, Naruto's eyes immediately lit up.

"Deal! Let's head over there first." Naruto pointed toward the training ground in the distance.

"Watch closely! Sexy Technique!"

With a soft poof, a cloud of smoke swirled around. A hot, golden-haired girl with twin tails appeared.

"Reikawa, do I look good~?" Naruto leaned on Reikawa's shoulder, acting coy.

"..." Uzumaki Reikawa pressed his thumb and middle finger together and flicked Naruto hard on the forehead.

With another poof, Naruto transformed back instantly.

"Sss~ that hurts, you know?" Naruto clutched his head, accusing him.

"I think I've learned it."

"Hm?" Naruto was stunned.

He watched as Uzumaki Reikawa formed the hand seals: "Sexy Technique!"

As the smoke cleared, Reikawa had truly transformed into a female version of Nagato, with long red hair draped casually behind him and wearing a luxurious black dress.

After the transformation, Reikawa thought for a moment and decided to improvise, shifting into a handsome short-haired man, then a mature uncle; the only common trait among them was the red hair.

White Zetsu: "..."

It actually looks pretty good, though... what did Nagato look like again?