Every Story Must Have an Ending

Traveling between stars sounds beautiful.

But Uchiha Shingen believed it would be an incredibly boring and endless trip.

Most importantly, he can't possibly leave this place.

Even setting aside his family, this place also represents his hard work and dedication.

Even if he's still single, and he's finally having a few good days, he wouldn't go looking for trouble.

"The outside world is amazing," Black Zetsu said. "It will be very interesting, much more exciting than dealing with these ninjas."

"Old Black, you're still single, you don't understand," Uchiha Shingen said earnestly.

He was still grateful that Black Zetsu, the boss, treated him like a friend, but this wouldn't do.

Black Zetsu was stunned by those words.

It understood the meaning of Uchiha Shingen's words, but when spoken to it, it didn't quite understand.

If it weren't for its mother being in front, it would most likely have had to spread its legs to make Uchiha Shingen reorganize his words.

That's speaking human language.

"It seems you're planning to live a leisurely life." Kaguya Otsutsuki watched this scene with great interest.

"It's good to be relaxed." Uchiha Shingen nodded, speaking his mind to the Rabbit Goddess, "As long as I have this power, I don't need to worry about so many messy things, and I can even make time to train."

"Hmm... because of that Uchiha Madara?" Kaguya Otsutsuki stroked her chin. "He's a dead man, isn't he? With your abilities, you probably can't restore him to his original form without paying a price."

"He has a backup plan, but if possible, I'll still think of other ways. He's a pitiful person too," Uchiha Shingen said.

In the original timeline Uchiha Madara was resurrected by manipulating Uchiha Obito Nagato to the Nagato.

Uchiha Shingen ignored Nagato this time, but given Nagato's seemingly cold but actually warm-hearted nature, he most likely went to protect the fleeing soldiers and civilians of Amegakure.

Before Hokage, Uchiha Shingen that Nagato's choice would lead to nothing.

Now, it's somewhat understandable.

"You say those words to me hoping to get my help?" Kaguya Otsutsuki thought to herself that she was no longer the same person she used to be; she was now incredibly perceptive of the hidden meanings in people's words.

"You figured it out," Uchiha Shingen said with a smile.

"He is a construct of Chakra, so you should have been the best person to find Hagoromo," Kaguya Otsutsuki said. "However, your Pure Land was developed by Hagoromo based on the 'Karma' of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, using Chakra to replicate all the information from his previous life. It's not difficult for me."

Uchiha Shingen's eyes lit up.

"So you do have a solution."

"It's not difficult for me," Kaguya Otsutsuki said. "I taught Hagoromo the 'Karma' technique of the Ōtsutsuki Clan. I also have many White Zetsu. Have that Uchiha Madara come to me, and I will bring him back to life. Consider it my gift to you."

"That's true, but thank you anyway." Uchiha Shingen expressed his gratitude earnestly.

"No need. He was also chosen by Indra's Chakra, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered with him." Kaguya Otsutsuki flicked her sleeves, turning her gaze to Black Zetsu. "Zetsu, send Shingen out. After you and I leave, perhaps you will never see each other again, or perhaps, when you meet again, neither of you will recognize the other."

Black Zetsu paused for a moment, realizing he understood what Kaguya Otsutsuki.

It wasn't surprised; if even it could discover something, how could it possibly escape its mother's eyes?

No wonder my mother said she would come back to visit when she has time.

"Shingen, I'll see you out." Black Zetsu stood up.

"Kaguya, may your journey be safe." Uchiha Shingen offered his heartfelt final blessing, then stood up and bowed to the Progenitor of Chakra in the Hokage world before turning and leaving with Black Zetsu.

Chapter 143 Every story has an ending.

After leaving Kaguya Otsutsuki's main hall, Uchiha Shingen did not use the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave, but instead walked a long way with Black Zetsu.

Along the way, the Hyuga Clan members they encountered were all used to the existence of Black Zetsu and referred to him as "Lord Zetsu" in a very normal way.

"The Hyuga Clan knows you quite well," Uchiha Shingen said to Black Zetsu. "Actually, that feeling isn't bad, is it?"

"They don't know what we think or want, so their attitude is meaningless," Black Zetsu said.

As the primary mastermind in the original timeline, Black Zetsu has a very strong advantage – if you're not familiar with him, you really can't analyze his facial expressions just by looking at his black face.

However, Uchiha Shingen and Black Zetsu were quite familiar with each other, so he could analyze the tone of his voice.

"So you're still happy."

"Good."

"Yes, you are indeed very happy."

The two fell silent again and walked for quite a while longer.

Black Zetsu stopped when he reached the edge of the Hyuga Clan Compound.

Once you cross the street to the other side, it's no longer Hyuga Clan territory.

Although the Hyuga Clan, unlike the Uchiha Clan, did not have a wall completely separating their residence from the outside world, there was still a "middle zone" where most of the non-ninja members of the Hyuga Clan and their vassal merchants lived. Black Zetsu had never set foot in this so-called middle zone.

It was clear that the Hyuga Clan didn't actually treat it as a human being, but rather as a special kind of Puppet Technique.

In this world, only Uchiha Shingen once treated it as a person; now, it's just that it has a mother.

Therefore, it only had one friend Uchiha Shingen.

It didn't want to be separated from its friend, but it also didn't want to leave its mother.

But after leaving the main hall, it didn't say anything to try and persuade him to stay. If it had, it felt it wouldn't have considered Uchiha Shingen a friend.

True friends don't say things that put the other person in a difficult position.

"Shingen, I'll leave you here," Black Zetsu said.

"Old Black, have a safe journey." Uchiha Shingen raised his hand, intending to pat his shoulder as usual, but after thinking for a moment, he reached out to Black Zetsu instead.

Black Zetsu looked at Uchiha Shingen, and slowly, extended his hand.

Their hands clasped together.

"Shingen."

"What's wrong? Changed your mind and aren't leaving? That's great, come and be my Hokage's assistant."

Black Zetsu swore that if its eyes weren't naturally white, it would roll its Byakugan at Uchiha Shingen.

This guy keeps saying he wants someone to be his Hokage assistant.

Do you want several Hokage to assist you to be satisfied!?

"There are enough people in this village who have worked as shadow puppeteers; go find them."

"That's true."

As they spoke, neither Black Zetsu nor Uchiha Shingen let go of each other's hands first.

After a while, Black Zetsu finally spoke.

"Shingen, thank you."

"You're welcome, Kaguya has also helped me a lot."

"I wasn't talking about Mother," Black Zetsu said softly. "Thank you for always treating me like a human being."

Uchiha Shingen paused for a moment, then laughed, "What nonsense are you spouting? As if you're not even human."

"That's true." Black Zetsu smiled as well.

Although it was still completely black, surprisingly, this time it had a clear smiling expression on its face, the kind that any normal person could see.

"May we meet again someday!"

"See you again someday!"

This time, Uchiha Shingen and Black Zetsu released their grip at the same time.

Black Zetsu nodded, Uchiha Shingen activated the Flying Thunder God.

The surrounding scenery became chaotic again amidst the vibrant colors, and when it cleared up again, he was on the rooftop of the Hokage Building.

If all goes well, he will soon be able to come here with the mindset of simply revisiting an old haunt.

That feeling is completely different.

Konoha Ninja who doesn't want to become Hokage might not be a good Konoha Ninja.

However, Hokage who doesn't oppose a lifetime Hokage is definitely not a normal Hokage.

Uchiha Shingen's body sank into the concrete beneath his feet.

They landed in their office very smoothly.

In Uchiha Shingen's opinion, Kamui is arguably the most pretentious technique in Hokage.

Especially those who stand there getting beaten up while wearing all sorts of fancy clothes, they really have style.

Thanks to the Ninigi-no-Mikoto, and through studying the Mangekyō Sharingan left behind by Obito, Uchiha Shingen mastered a similar method of use.

Walking to his desk and sitting down, Uchiha Shingen pressed the doorbell.

The office door opened immediately, and Uchiha Tekka and Uchiha Inabi rushed in one after the other.

Considering that it would be inhumane to send Uchiha Tekka to a substantive post, Uchiha Shingen simply decided to have the guy work in the Hokage's office.

He also asked Uchiha Inabi to team up with him.

So now the two of them have basically become the full-time guards of the Hokage's room.

"Inabi, go and invite the Fourth Hokage and representatives from each family to a meeting in Conference Room One. I have something important to announce."

"Yes, Fifth Hokage." Uchiha Inabi immediately turned and left.

Before leaving, he gave Uchiha Tekka a meaningful look.

Uchiha Tekka his eyes straight ahead.

After Uchiha Inabi left, he immediately asked, "Fifth Hokage, is it about the clan head?"

"Of course it's about this," Uchiha Shingen sighed. "Let me give everyone a heads-up: I've already spoken with Kaguya, and she will help me revive Madara."

"Hah~~" Uchiha Tekka immediately made a strange sound.

He rolled his eyes, then said nothing.

"Don't you want to ask anything else?" Uchiha Shingen looked at him curiously. "I've never seen you so reserved before."

"Oh dear, everyone knows you're always thinking about retirement, Shingen -ge..."

Before Uchiha Tekka could finish speaking, the office door was pushed open again.

"Everyone has been notified." Uchiha Inabi, who had returned, pushed Uchiha Tekka aside without changing his expression. "The Fourth Hokage is talking to the Third. The Third said that he and the two old advisors would like to participate together."

"After all, they're all from Tobirama Squad." Uchiha Shingen nodded. "Tell the people in the office to make a few more cups of tea, and make them strong."

The story of the Senju of the Forest and Uchiha Clan has been too long; every story must come to an end, and the time has come.

The person who understands Uchiha Madara the most in this world is definitely the boss.

But after the eldest brother, he should be next.

As for the second brother, he views the entire Uchiha Clan with prejudice. It's just that he has good self-control, which makes others think he's fair.

Uchiha Inabi and Uchiha Tekka were asked to sit on the sofa first. Uchiha Shingen dealt with the documents on the table, and estimating that it was about time, he got up and called the two of them to accompany him to the conference room.

Walking along the corridor, Uchiha Shingen looked at the all-too-familiar scenery, yet he had a feeling that he had been gone for a long time.

Sure enough, he's not suited for an office job.

Upon reaching the conference room door, Uchiha Shingen first waved to Uchiha Tekka, beckoning him to come closer.

"Inabi and I are going in for a meeting. You go home and inform Chief Madara to ask him to go to the Hyuga Clan and see Kaguya."

"But will the clan leader listen to me?"

"It's okay, just tell him that Black Zetsu has something he wants to say to him."

After casually bringing up Black Zetsu as a pretext, Uchiha Shingen pushed open the door and entered the conference room.

When the door opened, everyone already seated inside turned to look.

Both Hokage and their staffs were present, along with the current heads of all the Leaf Village ninja clans.

These people are the foundation of Leaf Village today; they themselves and the teams they represent, together, constitute Leaf Village's true strength.