Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

Minato Namikaze watched this scene helplessly, but there was nothing he could do to help his teacher.

Just as Jiraiya realized, Aoshui, who won the war, was a war hero of Konoha. Considering Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade's attitude towards him, and Aoshui's background, the selection of the Fourth Hokage was practically a done deal.

It must be clear water, and it can only be clear water…

Having become the leader of Root and having deep-rooted exchanges of interests with many ninja clans in Konoha, Aoshui is now unmatched in Konoha in terms of both power and strength.

So this question then evolved into Jiraiya advising the future Fourth Hokage to heed the guidance of Mount Myōboku.

If Aokiji is Jiraiya's apprentice, then this is easier to discuss; they can communicate in private.

However, since Qing Shui is Tsunade's disciple, the inheritor of the Shikkotsu Forest, this situation becomes quite complicated.

What is Mount Myōboku trying to do?

Do you want to interfere with the mindset and life of the future Hokage of Konoha, or do you want to steal half of the powerful successor of Shikkotsu Forest?

All of this was because Qingshui won an impossible war, killing ten thousand Iwagakure soldiers and using their bones and blood to forge the future Hokage position!

"So, according to you, I need to accept guidance from Mount Myōboku to become a qualified Child of Prophecy?"

Jiraiya forced an awkward smile: "It wasn't really instruction, it's just... it's just..."

Jiraiya was somewhat speechless, unsure how to respond to Aoshui. He quickly looked at Minato Namikaze, who was gazing at the sky, and gestured for his help.

Minato Namikaze chuckled awkwardly, unsure of what to do with his hands, and could only scratch his head as he said:

"Qingshui-kun, I don't know the specifics of this either. Let Jiraiya-sensei tell you. I'm not familiar with those prophecies."

In this situation, even Minato Namikaze, the youngest member of the Sun, couldn't hold back and temporarily severed ties with Mount Myōboku.

After witnessing Aokiji and his followers instantly kill tens of thousands of people for Konoha, the relatively rational Minato Namikaze lost all interest in offering advice.

He was destined to be the Fourth Hokage, the strongest ninja in Konoha, and a war hero who saves lives in times of crisis. Now, he's offending him because of some unfounded prophecies. How will Minato Namikaze ever be able to live in Konoha again?

Jiraiya was easy to deal with; if he couldn't manage on his own, he would simply wander the ninja world, which was exactly his lifestyle.

Minato Namikaze is out of the question; he has a wife, and as the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, he can't leave Konoha...

If you say too many rude things to Qingshui, then it's hard to say what will happen in the future. It's better to just leave it at that.

Regarding the prophecy, Minato Namikaze's attitude was relatively flexible, unlike Jiraiya who was stubbornly clinging to his beliefs...

Jiraiya's expression froze. Why did even his good apprentice seem unwilling to help him?

Is this meant to leave him to face Qing Shui alone?

This kind of thing really shouldn't happen...

Jiraiya slowly turned his head and saw Aoshui narrow his eyes expressionlessly, saying slowly:

"Jiraiya, I also have an interesting question for you. If Mount Myōboku and Konoha were to face a catastrophic crisis at the same time, which side would you choose to save?"

Jiraiya was stunned. He instinctively wanted to answer, but found that it was indeed a difficult decision.

On one side is Mount Myōboku, which cares about the future peace of the ninja world; on the other side is Konoha, where he grew up...

Jiraiya's face grew even redder, and finally he lowered his head, muttering to himself, "Impossible, this can't happen. Mount Myōboku has never been invaded by an enemy..."

Aoshiki shook his head, exchanged a glance with Minato Namikaze, his eyes filled with sorrow.

Hopeless!

Qing Shui looked at the headband on his forehead.

It's alright; during the war, they changed the "oil" character on Mount Myōboku to the Konoha-style one...

"Jiraiya, your identity seems a bit ambiguous?"

Aokiji's eyes turned serious and cold, as if he were Tobirama Senju, sculpted from the Hokage Rock, and he said in a deep voice:

"You should first and foremost be a Konoha ninja who fights for Konoha and whose faith is the Will of Fire."

"Secondly, you are a ninja with a connection to Mount Myōboku."

"I won't discuss the truth or falsehood of the Child of Prophecy for now, but as a Konoha ninja, your identity is primarily tied to Mount Myōboku, which surprises me greatly..."

"Your mind is dangerous."

Jiraiya's heart skipped a beat. How could he value Mount Myōboku the most?

But deep within his heart, a voice seemed to be telling him that Qing Shui was right…

Minato Namikaze's heart skipped a beat when he saw Aoshui's serious expression. His mind instantly recalled the scene of Aoshui going berserk and ganging up on him, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru.

Qing Shui's strength is now terrifying; if the previous events were to repeat themselves now...

Provoked by Jiraiya's words, the Second Hokage once again allowed Aoshui to enter that unconscious state, which would have been the end of it!

According to historical records, the Second Hokage of Konoha was most annoyed by the village's "restless elements".

Jiraiya, clumsy with words, was like a persuader trying to turn the future Hokage of Mount Myōboku against the authorities. Even Minato Namikaze couldn't stand it anymore and was very worried that the suspected Tobirama Senju within Aomine would enrage him.

After all, last time Aoshui went berserk after being attacked by the Flying Thunder God Technique, clearly indicating that this former Hokage wasn't very magnanimous...

In fact, Minato Namikaze's guess was correct; Tobirama Senju within Aozumi's body had already begun attacking Mount Myōboku!

Tobirama Senju was furious; he gleaned even more from Jiraiya's words.

That old man from Mount Myōboku may have foreseen the special nature of Seisui through some means, and listed it as an unstable factor in the ninja world.

A heart yearning for peace can unexpectedly ignite a war…

This is referring to the fact that Qing Shui was originally a good kid, but because he had someone inside him, he started to destroy the ninja world!

Who are you scolding here?

Did you really think that Tobirama Senju couldn't hear you?

"Monkey, how exactly did you train your disciple? If it weren't for Qing Shui, would you still want someone like him to become the Fourth Hokage?"

"When I am resurrected, I will settle accounts with them all, whether it's you brat or this idiot!"

After Tobirama Senju finished cursing viciously, he said to Aoshui:

"Seisui, listen to me, get this Jiraiya out of here! Those toads on Mount Myōboku are even making prophecies about saving the world, how ridiculous!"

"Back when Madara Uchiha and his older brother were still alive, why didn't these toads come out and say which of them was the child of prophecy?"

"On the contrary, these beasts only jumped out after I died. It's utterly ridiculous!"

Aokiji did not agree with Tobirama, but blinked, looking as if he was deep in thought.

"That's the Great Toad Sage, Tobirama..."

Qing Shui coughed lightly and said slowly, "Do you think what it said might actually make sense? After all, the situation inside my body is special, which allowed this great immortal to sense it and make some prophecies?"

Tobirama Senju took a deep breath and sneered, "Seisui, give me two minutes, and I'll take care of Jiraiya for you."

"Isn't that unnecessary, Tobirama..."

Qingshui shook his head: "We still need to be reasonable. Why do you always have to resort to violence? You're too extreme in your actions, Tobirama."

Tobirama Senju nodded expressionlessly.

"Aoisui, it is precisely because you are the Hokage that you must maintain a ruthless attitude. Factors that cause unrest in the village should be eliminated!"

Aokiji waved his hand, "Let me think about it, Tobirama. Perhaps this is a way to achieve lasting peace..."

Tobirama Senju gritted his teeth.

This reminds Qing Shui of eternal peace, doesn't it?

Alright, Mount Myōboku, I, Tobirama Senju, will remember this grudge!

"Qingshui-kun, calm down, calm down!"

Minato Namikaze rushed between Jiraiya and Aoshui, waving his hands earnestly, "Jiraiya-sensei isn't very bright, don't take it to heart. Aoshui-kun, just listen to it casually!"

But Jiraiya wasn't buying it. He stiffened his neck and said, "How can you just listen to it casually? This is the Great Toad Sage's prophecy!"

Minato Namikaze's breath hitched, and he almost wanted to gag Jiraiya. He cautiously turned around to look at Aokiji's expression.

To his surprise, Qing Shui remained very calm.

"Jiraiya, why do you believe the Great Toad Sage's prophecy so much?"

Qingshui asked softly, "Tell me the reason."

Jiraiya looked at the emotionless Qingshui and forced a smile, saying, "The Great Toad Sage was once a friend of the Sage of Six Paths. It is said that the ninja world was able to survive with his help."

"It has already saved the ninja world once, so it has no reason to lie to me."

Qing Shui nodded.

A moment later, Qing Shui patted Jiraiya on the shoulder and said to him quite seriously, "You believe in the Great Toad Sage because he is the Sage of Six Paths' close friend, right?"

Jiraiya seemed to sense something was amiss, but he nodded nonetheless and said, "In that case, you're not wrong..."

Qing Shui smiled and slowly said:

"Did you know? There's a stone tablet left by the Sage of Six Paths on the Uchiha clan's territory. Only ninjas with sufficiently powerful eye techniques can see its contents, which describe a method to bring peace to the ninja world..."

"I saw what's written on it. If we follow your logic, then I, the child of prophecy, should work hard according to the methods on the stone tablet in order to bring peace to the ninja world, right?"

Jiraiya was a little confused. A stone tablet in the Uchiha clan's territory?

Was it left behind by the Sage of Six Paths?

However, considering the legends of the Uchiha clan's descendants of the Sage...

That does make sense.

Jiraiya nodded, then carefully sorted out his logic. Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he excitedly slapped his thigh and shouted:

"Qingshui, doesn't this prove that the Great Toad Immortal's prophecy was correct!"

"You are the child of prophecy, and you can even see the stone tablet left by the Sage of Six Paths. It all matches up!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, just do as the stone tablet says! Of course, you need to make sure it really was left by the Sage of Six Paths. I can help you find the Great Toad Sage to have it authenticated!"

Jiraiya burst into laughter: "Seisui, peace is coming!"

"Oh, right, could you tell me what's on that stone tablet? What's the method described?" Jiraiya rubbed his hands together impatiently and asked expectantly.

At this moment, although Qing Shui remained expressionless, even his inner self was breaking down...

Jiraiya, you truly possess astonishing wisdom!