It's normal to get a kaleidoscope as a first deposit of six yuan, right?

"Hey, are you alright?!" After picking Sara up halfway, Kakashi frowned as he looked at the still rampaging pulse array in the distance.

"This won't do. The dragon vein's chakra is too immense; I can't suppress it. I have to find another way to resolve this..."

Just as Sara was racking her brains over this, a golden flash suddenly appeared behind Kakashi, who took out a Flying Thunder God kunai engraved with a sealing technique.

……

Zhi Xue, who arrived late, twitched at the sight of the solidly sealed dragon vein.

Ding, there are 30 minutes left until debugging is complete. Please prepare.

She seemed to understand why the problem of dragon vein chakra leakage occurred a few years later.

Chapter 177, Bygone Days

"Captain, all the workers in Loulan City have been rescued."

Choza Akimichi and Shiki Aburame, who had run over from outside, reported to Minato Namikaze.

"Well done. With the rogue ninja Centipede dealt with, we've completed our mission perfectly." Minato Namikaze nodded to the two of them, then looked somewhat moved when he saw Naruto standing alone in the distance.

Naruto looked at Minato Namikaze looking at him and gave him a silly smile, then gave him a thumbs up.

Seeing Naruto's actions, Minato walked over and gently placed his hand on Naruto's head, rubbing it.

"Ah, it seems our mission is complete. It's time to say goodbye. However, to ensure that our different experiences and the passage of time won't cause any changes in future generations, I'll seal your memories away for now." Minato said to Kakashi, Choza, and the others, looking at the bursts of white light emanating from his body.

Scorpion looked at Zhixue, who was squatting in front of the seal, and stepped forward to ask, "Shouldn't we be leaving too? We've already wasted a lot of time getting involved in something that has nothing to do with us."

"Time? Hmm... there's no rush." ​​Zhi Xue placed her hand on the seal created by Minato and gently stroked it, then used her Sharingan to observe the chakra that had stabilized.

"System, if the dragon vein is in its current state, is it possible to make a second leap?"

Ding! The dragon vein is now in a stable sealed state. You can jump around, but you can only return to the original timeline and cannot be aligned with the mission.

"Can I go back to my previous state and then jump again?"

*Ding!* The routes are different and the span is quite large, so this approach is not recommended. It may result in the outcome being a few years earlier or later. A helpful system reminder: After the Dragon Vein Chakra is sealed, the power of spacetime will be reversed. It is estimated that the host will be forcibly teleported back to the original time in three minutes.

Upon hearing the system notification, Zhixue couldn't help but complain in her mind.

"Why is it that the systems in novels from my previous life are invincible, while her system can even malfunction during spatial jumps?"

Ding! This system is a "slacking off" system. It only supports selling items in the shop or obtaining rewards by completing tasks, as well as some auxiliary functions. Please treat it rationally.

Standing up from the ground, Zhixue looked at the white light emanating from her body and sighed.

Seeing that Zhi Xue seemed to have other ideas, Xie raised an eyebrow.

Looks like there's going to be a good show to watch.

……

In Konoha Year 47, the ninja world was still in a period of turmoil, with frequent battles between various ninja villages. Although Konoha was already on the decline at this time, it was still a relatively powerful period compared to what would come later.

"What's the situation at the front?" Danzo asked the Root headquarters in Konoha.

"Reporting to Lord Danzo, the current situation is not very favorable for Konoha. Although there are rising stars like Minato Namikaze and Shisui Uchiha, overall, Konoha has been fighting against several major powers in succession..."

“Uchiha Shisui…” Danzo interrupted Root’s answer and began to ponder the name deeply.

The Uchiha clan truly lives up to its reputation as an evil clan that even teachers must be wary of.

Danzo waved his hand, ordering the Anbu to compile some of the battle reports. He carefully read through the important parts, and the reports about Uchiha Shisui's frequent meritorious service on the front lines were particularly striking.

Not only did he achieve remarkable victories in the wars over the past few years, but he also proposed a policy during the battle with Kirigakure that anyone who encountered Shisui of the Body Flicker could immediately retreat without being punished.

“This can’t go on…” Danzo narrowed his eyes as he looked at Shisui’s youthful appearance in the photo.

Uchiha Shisui's brilliance was too dazzling, second only to the Yellow Flash Minato Namikaze, who could use the Flying Thunder God Technique. Minato was one thing, he was a member of Sarutobi and a commoner, so it was not appropriate for him to make a move. But if it was the Uchiha clan, even if he was a descendant of Kagami, his growth rate was too fast. He needed to be suppressed properly.

"Have you received any response regarding sending me the information on Uchiha Shisui, and also about contacting Hanzo of the Salamander?"

Root handed Danzo a file on Shisui's ninja skills and said, "We're still in contact with him."

"Then let's speed up the transmission. In this war, not only did Minato Namikaze and Shisui Uchiha make great contributions, but there's also Orochimaru. These people are all important competitors for me in my bid to become the Fourth Hokage. But if I can get the support of Hanzo of the Salamander, a demigod of the ninja world, I will definitely rise to prominence in Konoha."

"Um... I heard that Hanzo of the Salamander is currently in close contact with a new organization called Akatsuki in Amegakure and has no time to manage external affairs," Root continued after hearing Danzo's words.

Danzo, who was looking at Shisui's documents, also frowned.

"Akatsuki? Is that childish group that claims to promote mutual understanding and peace? Ha, I never thought Hanzo of the Salamander would cooperate with such a group that uses childish slogans. It's utterly ridiculous. In a few days, I will personally go to Amegakure to see what this so-called Akatsuki is all about. If their ideals clash with mine, then their good days are over..." Danzo said, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

After sending the Roots away, Danzo looked at the name Uchiha Shiyuki in the documents in his hand and suddenly had an idea.

Uchiha Shiyuki

Age: 8 years old.

Clan: Uchiha clan.

Personality prediction: Introverted, insecure, and extremely dependent on his older brother.

Introduction: Shisui Uchiha's younger sister, an inconspicuous member of the Uchiha clan, currently at the Ninja Academy, where she is at the bottom of her class.

Comprehensive display of Ninja Academy results:

Physical skills: 1 point (completely disorganized, and often criticized by teachers due to extreme fear of pain).

Theoretical knowledge: 2 points. (A certain understanding of basic knowledge is required.)

Ninja Tool Throwing: -1 point. (Frequently injures others by mistake.)

Upon seeing Uchiha Shiseido's introduction, Danzo nodded.

Not bad, he seems like an easy kid to bully. Right now, Uchiha Shisui is still fighting on the front lines, so we can take advantage of his absence to do something to distract him.

The Uchiha clan are known for their emotionally driven madness. If something were to happen to his sister in the rear, he would certainly not have an easy time on the front lines. If he dared to make even the slightest mistake, the same techniques used against White Fang could be used against him.

It's unlikely that many people will support someone with a tainted past.

Chapter 178, The Tense Atmosphere

Loulan…

Just when Minato Namikaze's team and Naruto Uzumaki thought the matter was about to end, the chakra of the Dragon Vein suddenly surged out from the ground again, like a purple lightning torrent pointing straight to the sky.

As the dragon veins regained their activity, the white light emanating from Naruto gradually faded away.

"What's going on? What's wrong with the dragon vein...?"

Looking at the sealing kunai in Zhixue's hand in the distance, Minato asked with a serious expression, "What do you intend to do by using the power of the Dragon Vein?"

"Hey, you all-black thing, don't do anything stupid! It's no good!"

Seeing the crowd gathering around, Scorpion manipulated more than a dozen red-clad puppets to protect the area, with special attention paid to Minato Namikaze, who was elusive and could appear and disappear without a trace.

Seeing Naruto's confusion and Minato's wary team, Shiki turned around and threw the sealing kunai in her hand to the ground.

"As I said before I came, I have my own little purpose in coming here. Helping you deal with An Lushan is just a side thing. Now I want to borrow the power of the dragon vein. I hope you can understand."

Zhi Xue looked at the people around her and spoke softly.

“Captain…” Shiki looked toward Minato Namikaze’s position, clearly wanting him to seek further orders.

The atmosphere at the scene was a bit off, and Sarah, standing at the back, was getting anxious as it seemed like a fight was about to break out.

The dragon vein's chakra is currently in a berserk state; if it isn't controlled or sealed off soon, I'm afraid...

Minato Namikaze sighed as he looked at Shiki's resolute expression in the distance.

"Our mission was to hunt down the rogue ninja, Centipede. He's dead now, so the mission is complete. You'll retreat the way you came and return to Konoha in a bit," Minato Namikaze said, waving to Kakashi and the others behind him.

Naruto was somewhat puzzled as he watched Minato's team seemingly preparing to leave.

"and many more…"

Seeing Naruto running towards him, Minato Namikaze naturally understood what he was thinking.

After discussing with his team, Minato Namikaze whispered something in Asahi's ear before slowly walking towards where Shisui was.

As Minato Namikaze approached, Sasori tightly gripped the puppet in his hand, but Shiki shook her head at him.

"He poses no threat to us."

"Alright, whatever you want. But he's too fast. You'd better be careful. I don't want to be unable to explain myself when I get back to the organization."

Although Sasori knew that Shiki was very strong, the human body is very fragile. Often, a kunai or even a stone thrown up by ninjutsu can take a person's life. It is not as durable as a puppet, let alone this guy in front of him. He had heard of the title "Yellow Flash".

Seeing Scorpion put away the puppet, Zhi Xue smiled.

I never expected Sasori of the Red Sand to be like this after we got to know each other.

"What do you intend to do with the dragon vein?"

"Well, I'm only borrowing it for a short while. You can seal it again after I'm done."

Upon hearing what Shiyuki said, Minato's pupils dilated in shock.

So that's what they were planning? The Dragon Vein's chakra has the power to reverse space and time. This thing is too dangerous. If it falls into the wrong hands, it could have unpredictable consequences for the ninja world.

"If you want to go back to the past, you should give up as soon as possible. This power should not be used in this way. After all, the ninja world has its own rules. Even if you have lost your loved ones, you should not disrupt the progress of the entire ninja world."

"If you would die if you didn't go back in time, would you choose to go or not?"

Upon hearing this, both Sasori and Minato turned their gazes toward Shiseido's location.

They didn't quite understand what this meant.

The history of the ninja world is fixed. Since it has survived to this day, it means that it has never died before. It is impossible for it to die once and then be resurrected, right?

Seeing that Shiki had no intention of changing her mind, Minato Namikaze turned and left. However, the faint chakra reaction of the Flying Thunder God seal remaining in the distance surprised Shiki.

It seems the Fourth Hokage still wants to maintain the status quo of the ninja world and wants to be the guardian of time and space, but unfortunately, the mission is in his way, so he has no choice but to go.

Ding! There are 15 minutes left until the debugging is complete. Please get ready.

Hearing the system's voice in her ear, Zhi Xue turned around and looked at the massive chakra standing beneath the tower.

With the ability to warp time, it's unknown whether she can defeat the Otsutsuki with her current strength.

After taking one last look at Sasori and Shizuka, Minato Namikaze had Kakashi take Sara away from there, while Shiki and Choza hid in the distance.

"Big brother... Although they seem a bit fierce right now, they're actually pretty nice people. Let me talk to them. If people can understand each other, the conflict will eventually be resolved."