From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 200 All-Staff Gathering
Iwa Ninja Village.

A letter arrived from Konoha's Anbu.

The content is simple and direct: within the agreed time, go to Konoha Village to discuss the issue of reparations for this war.

"Please tell the First Hokage and the Second Hokage that I will definitely go."

Onoki remained calm, sitting high above, scrutinizing the ANBU from Konoha: "That short sword and white hair, you must be White Fang's son?"

The person who delivered the letter was Kakashi. His signature short silver hair and the short sword on his back made him instantly recognizable.

"Yes."

Kakashi's voice was hoarse, but his emotions remained completely unmoved.

In fact, after his father and Uchiha Muneki died, and then experienced Obito's betrayal of the village, Rin's suicide to atone for her sins, and then witnessed the high-ups' cover-up of the truth, he was heartbroken.

"White Fang's son is starting to show his talent."

Looking at the young Kakashi, Onoki felt a pang of nostalgia, as if he were seeing the White Fang of yesteryear.

"Lord Tsuchikage, is there anything else?"

Kakashi's eyes were cold; the trauma of the war had closed off his heart.

"Oh, right."

Onoki suddenly leaned forward, his gaze falling on Kakashi, and asked meaningfully, "I heard that your Fourth Hokage was assassinated by Danzo?"

The mere mention of Munechika seemed to cause Kakashi to lose control of his emotions, anger welling up in his eyes as he silently clenched his fists.

"What a pity, such a genius, died just like that."

Although Onoki said this, there was no regret on his face, and even a hint of schadenfreude: "If needed, our Iwagakure village can help."

"No need!"

Kakashi suppressed his anger, his voice distorted: "This is Konoha's business, we don't need help from other ninja villages."

"OK then"

Onoki felt a little regretful; he genuinely wanted to 'help'.

After watching Kakashi leave, Huang Tu couldn't help but ask, "Father, we were clearly defeated, but why don't you seem sad at all?"

"Heh, why should I be sad?"

Onoki smiled mysteriously and said, "Although we lost, Konoha didn't win either."

"Konoha didn't win?"

Huang Tu was even more confused, his face full of doubt: "Father, Konoha clearly won, how can you say Konoha didn't win?"

"Did we win? Hahahaha!"

Onoki burst into laughter, his feet slowly lifting off the ground and gazing intently into the distance: "You're wrong, Konoha. Not only did we not win, we lost terribly!"

"Father, I still don't understand."

Huang Tu shook his head, looking bewildered.

"Huangtu, you need to know that sometimes, even if you win the war, it doesn't mean that you have really 'won'."

Onoki smiled and said, "The Third Shinobi World War has severely damaged Konoha. The Uchiha clan was essentially wiped out, with its members almost entirely wiped out. It will be impossible for them to regain their former glory for at least the next twenty years."

After saying that, he paused, then added, "Hehe, considering the policies of the successive Hokage of Konoha, this time will probably be postponed even further."

"I see, I understand what you mean, Father." Huang Tu understood immediately and continued, "That genius from the Uchiha clan is also dead. Konoha is now depleted of talent. Although we won the war, it will be impossible for us to recover for a very long time!"

"Humph, that's it."

Onoki, like a cunning old fox, squinted and said, "Moreover, I just tested the Konoha ANBU's reaction, and it was quite interesting."

"Huh, interesting?"

Huang Tu scratched his head, increasingly feeling that Tu Ying's words had a hidden meaning, but he couldn't figure it out.

"Oh, never mind."

Looking at his son's stupidity, Ono sighed with pain, "The strongest things are often destroyed little by little from the inside out, do you understand?"

"Uh, I think I understand, but I also think I don't."

Huang Tu lowered his head awkwardly, not daring to look into his father's eyes.

Onoki was about to curse when his gaze fell upon an old-fashioned oil lamp beside him, its faint light causing his expression to change drastically. He swallowed all his words and said in a deep voice, "Next time I discipline you, I have something to do. Don't let anyone in, understand?" "Yes, Father!"

Having narrowly escaped disaster, Huang Tu wiped his sweat with relief and quickly retreated.

After making sure no one would disturb him, Onoki carefully picked up the old-fashioned oil lamp and went into a secret room.

He took a deep breath and lit the wick of the oil lamp.

Wow!
A blue flame ignited, illuminating the secret room.

Soon, Onoki's consciousness left his body, feeling as if he were sailing in an ocean, passing countless floating islands, and falling deeper and deeper into the ocean.

Inside the magnificent cathedral, pillar after pillar supports the dome-like ceiling.

Before a massive cross made of bones, there was an ancient bronze table with mottled colors, and one after another, hazy figures appeared in the seats.

The other members of the Twilight Hermit Society looked at the hazy figures in their seats. Onoki felt a little nervous, his eyes showing a hint of wariness.

The others behaved much like him, eyeing each other warily, trying to find clues in the smallest details that could prove the other's identity.

They were all spying on and observing each other, and everyone tacitly remained silent.

"Good afternoon, everyone."

Uchiha Muneki broke the silence first, his tone devoid of any emotion: "There are some first-time participants here, you can get to know each other."

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Mr. Adam."

Onoki lowered his head to show his respect, then looked at the others and introduced himself first: "You can call me 'Iwa'."

Code name, that's a good choice.

Orochimaru revealed a playful smile. 'Iwa.' He made no attempt to hide it. 'Someone from Iwagakure?'
He pursed his lips, gazing meaningfully at 'Yan', and said softly, "You can call me 'Higanbana'."

The red spider lily symbolizes eternal reincarnation, which is also what he longs for most.

"My name is 'Bai'."

Too lazy to think of a code name, White Fang just blurted one out.

"Paper crane."

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Nan came up with a code name based on her own characteristics.

"Now that we all know each other, let's move on to the next item."

Uchiha Muneki leaned back in his chair, relaxed and languid, and spoke in a nonchalant tone.

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Mr. Adam."

Orochimaru slowly rose, bowed, and then sat down again, saying, "A lot has happened during this time, but there is one thing I need to tell you."

Uchiha Muneki slightly raised his index finger, signaling him to continue.

Orochimaru pondered for a long time before finally saying in a deep voice, "The Fourth Hokage of Konoha was assassinated by Danzo and his body was hung up in a bizarre manner. His body was stolen by an organization called the 'Aurora Society,' and the person who did it claimed to be the Dark Saint, one of the three great saints of the Aurora Society. I wonder if any of you know anything about this organization?"

Is it so exciting to come up?

Onoki was startled, then realized that 'Higanbana' might be someone from Konoha.

The other party's words clearly showed that they knew Konoha very well, and they made no attempt to hide it, which was quite intriguing.

"do not know."

Xiao Nan shook her head: "I've never heard of this organization."

"I'm sorry, I don't know anything about the Aurora Club either."

Onoki shook his head and said, "If you need, I can help you investigate."

"Huh, the Aurora Conference?"

Just then, Uchiha Munetsuki suddenly chuckled, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

"Mr. Adam, you... know them?"

Orochimaru's heart pounded, and with an urgent look in his eyes, he asked cautiously, "This Aurora Society is quite mysterious. According to the information Konoha has, it seems to worship an evil god called 'True Creator,' and one of its members is suspected of being immortal."

"The true creator?"

Uchiha Muneki's tone carried a hint of sarcasm: "It should be called 'The Fallen Creator'!"

Sorry, it's even later.
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(End of this chapter)