Sarutobi Hiruzen Returns to the Past

Konoha.

A dark blue cave entrance appeared on the edge of Konoha.

One foot easily stepped out from within.

"The old Konoha... Hehehe, I, Sarutobi Hiruzen returned!"

The slightly aged Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing a straw hat, stood with his feet on the ground and an uncontrollable smile on his face.

Originally, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki intended to make this journey through time and space on his own.

However, the breaking of the seal on "nothingness" is also about to be completed.

With the ability to travel through time, Uchiha Kei, who was originally a major threat, was no longer a concern for him.

What he needs most right now is strength!

With greater strength, we will prepare to return to Takamagahara!

Shinobi World?

It's just a plantation.

Therefore, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki entrusted this journey through time and space entirely to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

In any case, as long as the plow is in his hands, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki is confident that Sarutobi Hiruzen will not dare to betray him.

Walking through the grove of trees, both strange and familiar, Sarutobi Hiruzen a complex mix of emotions.

In this timeline, he is still the Third Hokage, revered by the entire village.

But now, he is a traitor hated by everyone in the Shinobi World!

It's all Uchiha Kei's fault!

Sarutobi Hiruzen his fists, his face revealing a deep-seated hatred.

His honor, everything he had, was destroyed by Uchiha Kei!

If it weren't for Uchiha Kei, he would still be the high and mighty Third Hokage!

Uchiha Kei must be killed!

With a cold snort, Sarutobi Hiruzen strode quickly toward the edge of the grove.

He remembered...

At this time, Uchiha Kei was still a useless piece of trash who couldn't even throw Shuriken at the target!

He and Uzumaki Naruto most often spent their time at the edge of this small grove.

Sure enough, just as he reached the edge of the grove, Sarutobi Hiruzen heard Naruto's voice.

"Jing, what kind of people do you think we'll become in the future?"

Naruto's voice was very young.

"What kind of person? There's something wrong with that statement."

Then came the voice of young Uchiha Kei.

"First, you need to know what kind of person you want to become."

Through the trees, Sarutobi Hiruzen saw the man who would forever remain in his memory.

The little Uchiha Kei lay lazily on the grass, a blade of grass of unknown origin dangling from his mouth.

What kind of person do I want to become?

Young Naruto scratched his head in distress, "I don't know what kind of person I want to become..."

"Pooh!"

Uchiha Kei spat out the blade of grass from his mouth and rolled his eyes at Naruto in disgust.

"You need to become an adult! A normal adult in every way, then find a beautiful wife and have two children!"

Naruto tilted his head in confusion. "Wife? I don't want one. Women will only slow down my Shuriken -throwing speed!"

"If it's Sakura... hehehe... that works too~"

Naruto grinned foolishly, the image of the goddess appearing in his mind.

"Sakura? When did you go blind? What's so great about Sakura?"

Uchiha Kei couldn't stand his sycophantic behavior.

"Sakura is wonderful, she's beautiful, considerate, and..."

Naruto went on and on about Sakura's many good qualities, his eyes sparkling.

"I can't be bothered with you, you simp!"

Uchiha Kei snorted dismissively, turned over, and closed his eyes to rest.

"Simp? Are you talking about me, Jing? But I'm a human, not a dog."

Naruto was very interested in these new words and excitedly nudged Uchiha Kei.

Sarutobi Hiruzen listened to the conversation between the two and a cold smile appeared on his face.

This guy is incredibly powerful in the future.

Really...

Heaven is unjust!

Composing himself, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly walked out.

"Tell me, tell me, Jing, I... oh wait? My Third Hokage grandfather?"

Naruto was pushing Uchiha Kei Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly approaching out of the corner of his eye, and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Third Hokage, what brings you here?"

Naruto stood up and prepared to walk towards Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Etc!"

Uchiha Kei opened his eyes and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen's smiling face, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"What's wrong, Jing?"

Uchiha Kei didn't answer Naruto's question, but instead carefully looked Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Compared to yesterday, the Third Hokage seems to have aged a lot...

Moreover, there was something in his eyes...

It seems to contain something frightening.

Uchiha Kei's mind raced, and his unease grew stronger.

The Sarutobi Hiruzen before me looked rather gloomy.

Thinking this, Uchiha Kei stood up.

"Third Hokage Lord Hokage, are you here to see Naruto?"

Uchiha Kei probed with suspicion and uncertainty.

Sarutobi Hiruzen a cruel smile and slowly shook his head. "No."

Uchiha Kei frowned slightly.

No?

There's only him and Naruto here; I'm not looking for Naruto...

Is it someone looking for me?

"Did the Third Hokage Lord come to see me?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, his smile beaming.

Despite his doubts, Uchiha Kei still smiled and asked, "I wonder what instructions the Third Hokage has?"

"It's very simple, I just want you to do me a small favor."

Uchiha Kei frowned even more deeply.

The Third Hokage, the ruler of Konoha.

Why would you ask him for help?

Something doesn't seem right...

His experiences, far beyond his years, made Uchiha Kei sense something unusual.

Since his transmigration, he has only met Sarutobi Hiruzen once.

Would the high and mighty Third Hokage Hokage even know a brat from the Uchiha Clan?

There's a conspiracy!

Uchiha Kei instantly confirmed his suspicions and pulled Naruto closer to him.

"I'm just a kid, I definitely can't help the Third Hokage. Um... Naruto and I will be going now."

After saying that, Uchiha Kei grabbed Naruto and turned to leave.

"Huh? Jing, why are you walking so fast?"

Naruto, confused, was nearly pulled astray by Uchiha Kei.

"Something's wrong, let's go!"

Uchiha Kei walked quickly with his head down, his voice very low.

Naruto still didn't understand, but out of absolute trust in Kei, he didn't say anything and followed him briskly.

"Etc."

Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed as he spoke.

He wasn't worried at all that they would get away.

If two defenseless kids could escape from him, he might as well be dead.

Now, he's mostly just toying with Uchiha Kei.

Judging from his behavior just now, that damn guy has already realized something's wrong.

Really...

What terrifying insight!

Uchiha Kei seemed not to hear him and continued walking.

His forehead was already covered with fine beads of sweat.

Could it be...

Has Sarutobi Hiruzen discovered that he's a transmigrator?

Now they want to take me away for dissection and research?

The more Uchiha Kei thought about it, the more convinced he was that he was right, and the more hurried his steps became.

"I'll let you..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's body suddenly vanished from the spot.

The next moment.

Uchiha Kei stopped in his tracks, staring in horror at the person who had suddenly appeared before him.

Wait! Can't you hear me?

Sarutobi Hiruzen leaned forward slightly, his eyes narrowed, revealing a cold light.

Uchiha Kei as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and an intense sense of crisis immediately overwhelmed him.

Real...

I'm really going to be sliced up!