From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 49: Secure Second Place, Strive for Third, Aim for Fourth, and Set Sights on Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh
"Xiao Guang, this letter is like a gift from a friend."

Several days have passed, and I miss you terribly.

I am aware of the situation. There is no need to interfere. I have my own methods. Please wait and see.
How are your eyes? How much longer can you hold on? Please tell me the truth, I'm trying to find a solution.

Alternatively, one can investigate the 'Cixian' and 'Shell' organizations, provided that one's own safety is guaranteed.

Be extremely careful and vigilant. If your identity is exposed, your safety must be your top priority.

With a slight pause, Uchiha Muneki folded the letter he had written, sealed it with sealing wax, and finally applied a sealing jutsu.

After the process was over, he casually handed the letter to Ninja Cat, who had been waiting for a long time under the corner of the table.

"You've worked hard, Rikimaru." Uchiha Munetsuki gently stroked the ninja cat, teasing it lightly a couple of times: "Be careful, give it to that girl."

Meow~
The ninja cat let out a lazy meow, then lowered its head, picked up the letter, and vanished on the spot.

"Suddenly having so much free time feels a bit unsettling."

Uchiha Muneki rubbed his fingers against the teacup, taking advantage of this rare moment of leisure to ponder his next plan.

Overall, about 50% of the planning for the Third Shinobi World War has been completed.

The power he has accumulated is enough to largely change the course of a local war. Although it is still somewhat immature, fortunately, there are still about three to four years before the war begins.

There's still plenty of time, no need to rush.

"Next up are Danzo and the Uchiha."

Uchiha Muneki pinched the bridge of his nose. Both of these forces were quite sensitive. If he rashly used suggestion to hypnotize too many people, it would easily attract attention.

At this juncture, it's best not to reveal your intentions too easily, otherwise it will affect his subsequent plans.

The most crucial issue left is the ritual!
Those who are extraordinary through the 22 divine paths will truly undergo a "transformation" at Sequence 4, which is above Sequence 5!
The literal meaning of "transformation" is the formal embarkation from mortal to godhood.

Those who reach Sequence 4 are also known as "demigods" and belong to the high-sequence extraordinary individuals.

Life and spirit undergo a qualitative change, and they begin to possess "divinity." Their lifespan and various abilities will completely surpass the human realm, and they can unlock the form of "mythical creatures."

However, starting from Sequence 5, when advancing to higher ranks, one needs to take a potion and perform a corresponding "ritual" in addition!
The ritual is not necessary, and drinking the potion directly may also give you a chance to advance, but it can easily lead to loss of control.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Uchiha Muneki, who did not consider himself particularly lucky, abandoned this approach from the very beginning.

The ritual for ascending to Sequence 4 through the audience pathway is to consume a magic potion in a specific setting with at least ten thousand people present, amidst a profound emotional resonance among them.

"The time frame for meeting the requirements is limited."

His thoughts paused, a glint of light appearing deep in Uchiha Munetsuki's eyes. He muttered to himself, "Therefore, there are currently only two ritual times most suitable for 'Sequence 4' that I can choose from."

He dipped his finger in the tea and drew two points in time on the table.

This was a habit he carried over from his previous life: when encountering problems, he would write down his thoughts in order to better organize his ideas.

Konoha Year 49 and Konoha Year 51!
Two major events occurred at these two points in time.

First, it was Konoha 49.

The Third Shinobi World War officially broke out. The Iwa ninja secretly gathered 10,000 ninja to surround the Third Raikage. After fighting for three days and three nights, the latter finally died from exhaustion.

The advantage of choosing this time is obvious: it perfectly meets the number of people required for the ceremony. But the problem is, how can he guide the emotions of ten thousand Iwa ninja to resonate?

While it wasn't exactly troublesome, he had a few ideas, such as utilizing the tailed beasts and instigating localized wars.

The problem is that the plans for the next few years need to be tilted towards Iwagakure and war.

In the short term, there is no loss, but in the long term, it is not very meaningful to set up a base in Iwagakure and there is a high possibility of wasting resources.

Secondly, there's Konoha in 51, which is also a choice he prefers.

Obito Uchiha rebelled, taking advantage of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's weakened state during childbirth to unleash the Nine-Tails' rampage, leading to the deaths of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

The Nine-Tails' attack erupted in Konoha, easily meeting the required number of participants for the ritual. Furthermore, emotional resonance was also readily achievable; the only drawback was that it was delayed by a full two years from the original plan.

There are advantages to being fast; there are also reasons for being slow.

The two paths before us are, at present, no different.

"We should focus on developing Konoha Village, but we also need to prepare backup plans."

In the end, Uchiha Sogetsu made up his mind.

We're proceeding in two directions simultaneously, while diverting some resources to our efforts on the Hidden Stone Village.

dong dong!

Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

Uchiha Muneki frowned slightly, raised his hand to wipe away the water stains on the table, and stood up to greet him.

"Uchiha Munetsuki, someone is looking for you."

Outside the door stood a member of the Uchiha clan, whose attitude was extremely hostile, his eyes filled with undisguised disgust.

"understood."

Uchiha Muneki replied calmly.

"Tsk, traitor."

The man glared at him fiercely, muttered a couple of words under his breath, and then turned and left.

Watching the other person's departing figure, Uchiha Munetsuki remained calm and didn't bother to argue: "No wonder Fugaku failed. From the very beginning, the Uchiha were destined never to become Hokage."

In fact, his reputation within the Uchiha clan was almost on par with Naruto Uzumaki's more than a decade later.

While not exactly hated by humans or dogs, they certainly loathe them!
The reason for this is that, despite being one of the Uchiha's geniuses, he refused the Uchiha Guard's invitation and instead joined the Hokage faction.

He wouldn't have been so unpopular originally, but the key issue is that the Hokage recently announced plans to appoint him as one of the Chunin Examiners.

Now, he's considered a 'celebrity' within the Uchiha clan.

Don't ask, it's just jealousy.

As everyone knows, the Uchiha clan has been eyeing the Hokage position for quite some time.

For decades, the clan has been clamoring every day to maintain second place, strive for third, aim for fourth, and target fifth, sixth, or seventh.

The results of it?
Decades have passed, and the sword is almost broken off by my fingers.

The Uchiha clan, let alone becoming Hokage, has never even touched a doorknob for any decent job related to Hokage.

Later events proved that unless Sasuke's gender was changed, the Uchiha clan would never have a chance.

"But that's okay."

Uchiha Munezuki smiled and pushed up his glasses: "I will do my best to make your wishes come true. As for the final result, I hope you won't blame me."

He walked steadily, amidst the unanimous disgusted gazes of the passing Uchiha clan members, until he arrived outside the mansion.

"Shikaku?"

The person who came to find him was the current heir of the Nara family, and also the Hokage's highly regarded deputy.

Nara Shikaku, with his signature high ponytail and composed demeanor, said, "Sougetsu, I'm here on the Hokage's orders to discuss the Chunin Exams with you. Do you have time now?"

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