Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 181 Two Years Later

After Ai dragged Killer Bee away, Afei emerged from underground.

"Lord Douguang, what do we do now?" Afei asked. They had created this Truman world for Killer Bee, but now Truman had been forcibly taken away.

"Let's call it a day." Uchiha Touko clapped his hands and removed his disguise. "Finally, I don't have to wear this anymore."

“But we’ve already sold all our tickets for the finals,” Afei said. “All the people who bought the tickets are here for Killer Bee.”

"So what?" Uchiha Touko shrugged. "We sold the tickets based on our own abilities, why should we get a refund?"

"As for how to explain it to the audience who bought tickets..." Uchiha Touko thought for a while and then decided, "Just say that our program was affected by force majeure from the authorities and we had no choice but to cancel it. There's no need to say anything else."

"Is that all?" Afei asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Yes,” Uchiha Tokko said, “Explaining things too clearly would be detrimental to our plans. Leaving them some room would allow them to overthink things. I remember the daimyo of the Land of Lightning, I think he was a white man.”

"I understand." Afei then went to make the arrangements.

"By the way, from now on, one squad of White Zetsu will be stationed permanently in the Land of Lightning. You won't need to do anything; just occasionally go out and do some petty theft with your dark skin." Uchiha Touko then gave the instructions.

"Yes!" Afei nodded.

The "Thunder Kingdom" hip-hop show, which had been a hit in Thunder Kingdom for almost a month, has come to an abrupt end.

The Black audience members who bought tickets were naturally very dissatisfied with this result, and under the deliberate guidance of the White Zetsu who remained in the Land of Lightning, antagonistic emotions quietly grew.

In the following period, the security situation in Thunder City deteriorated significantly, which was quite normal.

The black-white divide in the Land of Lightning has been stirred up, and a large number of Haki Blacks from the Lightning Capital have naturally gathered together. These Haki Blacks sing crime-related rap every day, so what will happen is self-evident.

The daimyo of the Land of Lightning had been a symbol of obedience to the Raikage for generations. So when A, far from the Land of Lightning, discovered this situation in his country, the turmoil was already out of control and began to spread throughout the Land of Lightning.

Having discovered all this, Ai naturally wouldn't sit idly by. He immediately ordered the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning to issue an order prohibiting the continued existence of rap music in the Land of Lightning.

However, this ban actually helped the rap culture complete its internal loop, and from then on, the underground rap scene in the Land of Thunder officially got on the right track.

When rap culture was in the public eye, singers were somewhat restrained, but now that it has officially gone underground, the lyrics have become increasingly unrestrained. Violence, crime, and hatred that has emerged under the influence of the White Zetsu have all been written into the lyrics and sung in the underground gatherings of the Hagibis.

Faced with this unprecedented new gameplay, Ai seemed somewhat at a loss. He still didn't realize why all this was happening in the Land of Lightning and was still trying to solve the problem in the old way. He sent a large number of Cloud Villages to try to catch the culprit behind all this, Uchiha Touko disguised as the rapper Chris Hikaru, to find out what was going on.

However, Uchiha Touko, who was far away in Konoha, immediately signaled to Tobi to launch a major attack after hearing White Zetsu's report.

When Chris's body was hung in a conspicuous place in the City of Lightning, and all the fatal wounds on his body came from the samurai's long sword, the conflict was completely ignited.

That very night, the Hakiha in Thunder City gathered together and launched a riot.

A large number of Haki haters from the Land of Lightning gathered together and launched a march. Then, the White Zetsu mixed in with the march opened the door to a new world for the Haki haters of the Land of Lightning with a free purchase.

After that, the black-and-white divide within the Land of Lightning became public, and it also affected the relatively isolated Hidden Cloud Village to some extent.

Under the influence of this atmosphere within the Hidden Cloud Village, ninjas of different skin colors began to lose their previous trust, and the most direct manifestation of this was the sudden surge in casualty rates during ordinary missions.

After experiencing all of this, Killer Bee began to realize that he might have been used. He tried to make an effort, and his new song began to promote love and peace.

But this was of no use. The White Zetsu in the Land of Lightning only needed to spread the rumor that he had been recruited by the higher-ups of the Land of Lightning, and all his efforts would be in vain.

After all, people only believe what they want to believe.

……

After stirring up the waters of the Land of Lightning, their biggest rival was preoccupied with its own problems, while Konoha truly entered a period of rapid development.

In just two years, Konoha has become more prosperous than the former Fire City. All sectors are booming, and the previously weak military industry is developing rapidly with the support of its major customer, the Land of Waterfall.

Meanwhile, the new generation of children in Konoha are thriving in this rare peaceful environment.

As Sasuke grew older, he became more and more composed, and his manners and demeanor already showed some of the air of a noble young master. Although he usually kept a low profile in the Ninja Academy, he was the undisputed leader of the Seven Stars Study Group, which dominated the Ninja Academy.

Naruto, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. He always wears a bright smile on his face. Unlike the original timeline, Naruto is more popular among the girls in the Ninja Academy than Sasuke, who is in the same year as him. After all, for those girls, Naruto, a sunny and cheerful boy, is easier to get along with than Sasuke, who seems gentle and polite but also a bit distant.

The twelve young talents who were in the same cohort as the two also had their own unique experiences.

The one who surprised Uchiha Touko the most was Sakura Haruno.

According to Tsunade, this child possesses astonishing talent in medical arts. In just a few years, she has mastered the basics of medical ninjutsu, and her talent in the precise chakra control most essential for medical ninjas is unparalleled. Tsunade has already taken her on as her successor. It can be said that among this year's students, besides the two freaks, Naruto and Sasuke, this girl is the strongest. However, Sakura's current achievements haven't come without a price.

The little girl's persistent dark circles under her eyes and her hairline that had receded by a centimeter before she was even 12 years old are proof that studying medicine is something that not everyone can persevere in.

Sakura, immersed in the ocean of knowledge, naturally didn't have the time to indulge in romantic fantasies like in the original timeline. Moreover, because she spent all her time studying, she appeared somewhat unkempt, and her relationship with Naruto was just a normal friendship between peers.

As for those children who joined Konoha later, Fu lived in Konoha for two years and formed a deep friendship with Naruto and the others. Her desire to return to Takigakure was not as strong as it was at the beginning.

After some hesitation, Karin took the initiative to approach Uchiha Touko and became the Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails. Her reason was that she wanted to have enough power in the future to repay Uchiha Touko for saving her and her mother from hell.

As for Deidara, this kid has become a golden duo with Yamato and has become the chief demolition expert of the Yamato Construction Group. His contribution to Konoha's current infrastructure development speed is indispensable. Moreover, under his research, Konoha's basic chemistry level has also made leaps and bounds.

……

It's graduation season again. The sixth-year students of the Ninja Academy have successfully donned their headbands and joined the ranks of Konoha's ninjas after completing their graduation exams.

Inside the Hokage's office, Uchiha Touko smiled as he placed a Konoha headband on Neji's head before patting him on the shoulder and saying, "Not bad, you look quite spirited. Congratulations, from today onwards, you are a true ninja."

Neji's eyes were also filled with excitement. To be personally bestowed a headband by the Hokage was an immense honor.

"What are your plans after graduation?" Uchiha Touko asked with a smile as he served Neji a cup of tea.

"I'll follow your instructions, Master," Neji said.

“With your current strength, you could easily participate in the Chunin Exams. However, it’s really hard to find a ninja in your year who can form a team with you,” Uchiha Touko said. “Originally, I planned to team you up with Lee and Tenten, who you usually hang out with. But while it’s fine with Lee, Tenten joined the Ninja Tool Research Institute after graduation. If we find someone temporarily, it will only hold you two back.”

“Tenten’s talent in ninja tool development is indeed not suitable for joining a front-line combat team,” Neji said at this moment.

"By the way, how's your two combat tactics coming along?" Uchiha Touko asked.

"After receiving help from the Yamanaka clan, Tenten has developed a ninja tool that allows for long-range shared vision," Neji said.

“I know that. I was also shocked when I saw this little gadget. I never expected that something that could change the course of a battlefield would come from the hands of an 11-year-old girl,” said Uchiha Touko.

About a year and a half ago, Neji, due to the lack of offensive power in his family's ninjutsu, gradually became unable to defeat his two junior brothers. He then turned his attention to various ninja tools with strange functions. Because of his family's ninja tool shop, Tenten, who had loved studying these things since childhood, hit it off immediately with Neji.

Tenten develops new ninja tools based on Neji's needs, while Neji provides Tenten with the data needed for experiments during battles. The two can be said to be a perfect match.

Uchiha Tokō, who noticed their ideas, naturally cooperated fully with the matter. He not only granted Tenten access to all of Konoha's books, but also established a research institute for new ninja tools. Tono Kakusuke, who was originally going to cause a lot of trouble in the future, was also recruited and began his research on scientific ninja tools ahead of schedule.

However, although the close cooperation between Tenten and Neji was quite effective, and Neji was able to make his two junior brothers suffer every time they sparred with Tenten's gadgets, a major problem was looming over them.

That is, they are ninjas, and most of the battles they will face in the future will likely be skirmishes. A person can only carry a limited number of ninja tools. Although Neji can unleash strength far exceeding his own level with Tenten's assistance, it is impossible for him to make thorough preparations before every battle.

Faced with this predicament, Tian Tian pondered for a while and finally found a solution.

That is, she maintained contact with Neji from afar, and then, based on the characteristics of the enemies Neji encountered, she used summoning jutsu to deliver the ninja tools Neji needed to his side.

When this plan first appeared on Uchiha Touko's desk, Uchiha Touko was also amazed by this ingenious tactic, which was similar to the mute AD carry in a game he had played in his previous life.

However, while this tactic is feasible, it is quite technically challenging.

Firstly, with the current communication technology in the ninja world, it is simply impossible to support two people sharing complex battle information in a timely manner when they are separated by a considerable distance. Secondly, there is the issue of long-distance ninja tool summoning techniques. Currently, the only ninja techniques in the ninja world that can accurately teleport inanimate objects regardless of distance are Konoha's Flying Thunder God Technique and Kumogakure's Heavenly Delivery Technique.

However, in the entire Hidden Leaf Village, only Genma Shiranui and a few others have mastered the incomplete Flying Thunder God Technique.

However, this did not faze Tenten; the girl's talent in ninja tools far exceeded Uchiha Touko's imagination.

After contacting the Yamanaka clan through Ino, the Yamanaka clan fully cooperated with Tenten's research, out of respect for Neji and Uchiha Touko's status as disciples.

With the help of the Yamanaka clan, Tenten spent three months developing a ninja tool that allows shared vision within a ten-kilometer radius.

Upon learning this news, Uchiha Touko immediately classified the technology of this ninja tool as a top secret.

She probably didn't realize how strategically important this ninja tool was, given that she spent every day with the young head of the Hyuga clan. This tool, combined with the Hyuga clan's unobstructed vision, was essentially like giving the commander a full map on the battlefield.

If this technology were to leak out, the entire ninja world would be even more obsessed with the Byakugan than it is now.

“Now, all that’s left is the summoning jutsu,” Neji said. “Currently, Tenten’s summoning jutsu can only accurately deliver ninja tools to me within a ten-kilometer range, and that requires me to use chakra to assist.”

“However, if you encounter a truly formidable enemy, you may not have the time to be distracted by the summoning jutsu,” Uchiha Touko reminded him.

(End of this chapter)