Joining

"I know, which is why we have cultivated new varieties of rice, wheat, and various fruits and vegetables. We are researching breeding methods for livestock and cross-breeding new strains... I've established bases, using food to recruit refugees to work for me. I teach them to read, instill revolutionary ideas, and describe to them the greatness of our cause and the beauty of the future."

"I have seven or eight bases now, and even the smallest has nearly a thousand people... I want you to help me manage and protect these bases. Because you possess the Flying Thunder God Technique, you can travel from one base to another in an instant. The most important reason is that no one besides four people knows you have been resurrected."

"I have been selecting talent in Konoha to join our revolutionary ranks. Itachi Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha have joined, as has Tsunade, and Jiraiya has also joined and set off to travel the Ninja World to spread our ideology. The Third Hokage is also very interested, though he has his reservations due to his age."

"So, Minato Namikaze, what do you intend to do? If you agree, you will never be able to become Hokage again."

What could Minato Namikaze do? Naturally, he agreed.

It wasn't just out of gratitude; he had heard from Shisui Uchiha and Itachi about the hardships Naruto had faced in the past, and how Fei Shi had cleverly resolved them after he was framed by Danzo.

Yet, he heard that some people were still speaking ill of Naruto.

When sealing the Nine-Tails, he knew Naruto's future life wouldn't be easy. Even with the care of Fei Shi and the Third Hokage, he would still be targeted by those with malicious intent.

But as a parent, knowing and anticipating it is one thing; feeling anger and disappointment toward the villagers is quite another.

Could he really have been resurrected, learned of Naruto's past suffering, and then laughed, saying, 'I guessed this would happen, see how clever I am?'

As Hokage, he had already died once to protect the village; there was no need for him to sit on the Hokage throne again.

"I agree, but Naruto..."

"Naruto will remain by my side. You and Kushina should go. Your resurrection cannot be known by others yet. You can come once every seven days; Naruto is a very sensible child and will understand."

"Sigh," Minato Namikaze sighed, "If possible, I wish he didn't have to be so sensible. He is only four years old."

Fei Shi patted Minato Namikaze's shoulder in consolation, but then said something that made Minato's scalp tingle and filled him with deep reluctance.

"Your son is the Child of Prophecy."

"Heh, hehe... although I really want to wish Jiraiya-sensei well so he doesn't have to run around like he used to, I don't know how to bring it up."

Indeed, what parent doesn't want their child to grow up happily and securely, with a smooth and level path ahead?

But he knew how heavy the burden on the Child of Prophecy was. The fate of the entire Ninja World rested on Naruto, and he was still just a child.

"Believe in him, Minato. Because he is your son, after all."

"Uh, right! Naruto is my son! Just as I believe Naruto can control the Nine-Tails and become even stronger."

"Then Minato, for peace! For the future!"

Fei Shi took out some alcohol—Flying Moutai; he didn't dare drink the Han Emperor, it was too expensive.

"Aren't you underage?"

"Who in Konoha can control me? Who would dare?"

"Fine! Drink!"

"Well, Black Zetsu, how is your research into Fei Shi's true strength coming along?"

In Madara Uchiha's former base, Obito met with Black Zetsu to discuss the person who had exceeded their control: Fei Shi.

"Do not cross him, that is all I can say. Also, send a message to Nagato to be careful. Before the plan begins, do not provoke people from Konoha or these other places."

He then revealed the locations of Fei Shi's bases.

"..."

"His strength... exactly how high is it?"

"He has the power to rival an entire Ninja Village single-handedly."

Obito fell into silence.

Can a fifteen-year-old have such strength? Is the Infinite Tsukuyomi still possible?

"What about Nagato? Would Nagato, possessing the Rinnegan, be a match for him?"

He possesses the Tenseigan, and he developed it himself. What do you think?

Black Zetsu muttered to himself, though he couldn't say this out loud.

Firstly, because of his current identity as Madara's will, and secondly, it would be a huge blow to morale.

That was a dojutsu on par with the Rinnegan; heaven knows how he managed to create it.

"If the Rinnegan belonged to Nagato himself, he could do it. But since it isn't his, it is difficult to make him unleash its original power."

Obito's heart sank, his expression turning grim.

"Is there no one who can be his match?"

Black Zetsu nodded helplessly. Although he didn't want to admit it, Fei Shi's terrifying strength made him shudder.

He even considered whether he should pull Fei Shi into the Akatsuki. To show sincerity, they could even give up on capturing the Nine-Tails, using only a portion of chakra as a substitute.

But Black Zetsu still had no confidence. He had read Fei Shi's books, and even as a thousand-year-old schemer, he had to admire his ideas and principles.

If he had been born during the era of the Sage of Six Paths, there wouldn't have been so many wars afterward.

Unfortunately, there are no "ifs."

Although he admired Fei Shi, his goals were different. He wanted to use war to collect the Tailed Beasts, resurrect the Ten-Tails, and rescue his mother.

"What about the Nine-Tails? We'll have to face that enemy sooner or later."

"We'll just use a portion of the Nine-Tails' chakra as a substitute. The Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers of the Cloud Village were once swallowed by the Nine-Tails and consumed its flesh and blood. After being spat out, they gained the ability to use Nine-Tails chakra because of what they had eaten. We must find a way to learn Konoha's Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation and summon those two."

Sigh.

"Fine, that's the only way."

Obito sighed inwardly. Was it really this difficult to resurrect the girl he loved within the world of the Infinite Tsukuyomi?

Had the strength of that former brat already reached a level that made him look up in awe?

Forget it, it's better not to provoke a conflict. I should give Nagato a heads-up.

"Ah! I can only see them once every two weeks?! I don't want that, I don't want that! Waaah, Big Brother Fei Shi, I don't want this! Don't let Mom and Dad leave, waaaah!"

"Stop crying, you brat! Didn't you hear what I said? Someone is plotting against your father; even if he's been resurrected, he could still be targeted. If they stay in Konoha too long, their presence will definitely be exposed, so I have no choice but to have them stationed outside the village. You will stay here and train with me, and your parents will come to see you regularly."

Although Kushina Uzumaki was reluctant, she did not refuse Fei Shi.

One reason was to keep their resurrection hidden, and the other was because Fei Shi was short-handed and needed help.

Regarding the request of their benefactor, she felt the same as Minato.

However, the tasks they were asked to perform were not dangerous; they were merely exhausting, with no real risk of casualties.

"Naruto, be a good boy and listen to your Big Brother Fei Shi. He resurrected your father and mother, making him a benefactor to our whole family. Now that he needs help, we are going to assist him. Besides, there are bad people in Konoha who want you to lose your parents all over again, so we have no choice but to hide for now. We will come to see you regularly. You're a big boy, can you promise me you won't cry?"

"Okay!"