Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

Possessing the power of all things in the universe, he can attempt to fuse with Hashirama's cells to achieve a complete Sage Body.

As for natural energy, Yu Tian possesses a vast array of possibilities, so he is naturally confident in learning immortal techniques.

As for why Ryuchi-dong was chosen...

Compared to the unknown Shikkotsu Forest and the mystical Mount Myōboku.

Haneda believed more in the cold-blooded snake.

He had a vague idea of ​​what he would do in the future.

Perhaps the Fourth Shinobi World War will not be started by Obito.

It was him, Uchiha Haneda!

Change can kill people.

Haneda did not expect to resolve the existing problems in the ninja world and the world peacefully.

…………

The next day, Otto's grandmother was buried.

No one comes to the burial site.

Only Haneda and Kakashi, who were close to Obito, came to visit.

“Obito’s grandmother is dead too…” Kakashi said with emotion.

Looking at the tombstone, he couldn't help but think of his dearest friend, that idiot loser.

"Yes. He left peacefully."

Haneda's voice lowered considerably as he recalled how his grandmother would fall asleep clutching Obito's lucky charm and photograph.

The two were silent for a while. Haneda noticed Kakashi's dull eyes and comforted him:

"No matter what difficulties you encounter, live happily, Kakashi."

"Uncle Shuo Mao doesn't want you to be like this either, and your left eye..."

Haneda paused for a moment, then smiled and said:

"Take this with you and let Obito see the world. The world is colorful and beautiful."

Haneda, recalling his dream, added a few more words:

"The future will be even better."

Hearing the familiar gentleness in his ear, Kakashi turned his head and saw Haneda's smiling face shining in the sunlight.

"I see."

"I will stand in the sunlight with his glasses on."

Kakashi looked at Haneda and smiled.

In the distance, a figure stood under the eerie shade of a tree.

He wore a black robe and a birch-colored tiger-skin mask, silently gazing at the tombstone and at Haneda and Kakashi standing before it.

He tried to take a step, but only lifted his right foot before quickly pulling it back.

Only after Haneda and Kakashi left the cemetery did the man in the black robe and mask emerge from the shade of the trees and into the sunlight.

A bouquet of flowers was placed in front of the tombstone.

He stared silently at his grandmother's black and white photograph, head bowed, without moving.

After a long time, it turned into a vortex and disappeared.

A gentle breeze blew, and petals floated. As if sensing something, Haneda and Kakashi turned to look at the tombstone.

Nothing happened.

Haneda keenly noticed that a bouquet of flowers had been added to the tombstone.

He knew that Obito had returned.

But she did not choose to see him.

…………

When White Zetsu saw Obito return, he chuckled and said:

"Hey Obito, didn't you go to see your good friends Uchiha Haneda and Hatake Kakashi?"

"Why are you back so early?"

"Don't mention that good-for-nothing Kakashi, and..."

Obito adjusted his mask, straightened it, and then scolded him.

"From now on, call me Lord Ban."

Seeing the once very interesting boy become so indifferent, White Zetsu suddenly felt bored.

At that moment, Black Zetsu surfaced from the ground and said to Obito:

"Hanzo of Amegakure has begun to be wary of the Akatsuki organization created by Nagato and his group."

"Akatsuki and Nagato?"

Obito already knew the origin of Akatsuki's name.

He subtly raised the corners of his mouth and said:

"Let's start the plan."

"Dawn will eventually bring light to this world."

…………

Chapter 169 News of the Fourth Generation Election

After leaving the cemetery, Haneda originally planned to train with Kakashi.

However, Kakashi's mental state has not been good recently, so Haneda gave up the idea.

Kakashi did not completely move on after Obito, Sakumo, and Rin left.

For him, it's best to rest more and heal his emotional wounds now.

Walking down the street, Haneda heard all sorts of sounds.

Young ninjas began to complain about the Third Hokage's rule, as did the villagers.

Since the start of the war in Konoha in 47, the quality of life for civilians in the village has been declining.

The resentment stemming from the deaths of numerous ninjas began to accumulate and erupt after yesterday's memorial service at the memorial monument.

If nothing unexpected happens, the third generation should consider abdicating now.

Suddenly, Minato walked towards them in a hurry, as if he had received some important mission, and he didn't even notice Haneda in front of him.

Haneda greeted him with a smile:

"Minato-senpai, why aren't you with Kushina-neechan today?"

"Oh? It's Haneda..."

Looking at Haneda's smiling face, Minato recalled Kakashi's depressed expression and asked with concern,

"Kakashi, how have you been lately? I went to look for him this morning, but I didn't see him."

"I haven't gotten over the sadness yet, but I'll soon. Time always helps to forget some things."

Haneda recalled Kakashi's smile, smiled back, and then asked,

"By the way, did Minato-senpai receive some important mission?"

Minato hesitated for a moment, then, considering that Haneda wasn't exactly an outsider, he spoke the truth:

"Jiraiya-sensei recommended me to run for the Fourth Hokage, and the Third Hokage summoned me for a talk."

When the topic of the Fourth Hokage came up, Minato gave a wry smile and said:

"Actually, the Hokage values ​​Orochimaru-senpai even more..."

"Although the chances are slim, my dream is to become Hokage, and I will not back down."

Haneda was not surprised to hear this news.

This was exactly what he had envisioned.

Orochimaru made a great contribution in the Third Shinobi World War.

Whether it was the war against Sunagakure or the later battles against Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure, Orochimaru was at least a commander-level figure.

This demonstrates that the Third Hokage consciously nurtured Orochimaru, accumulating enough battle merits so that he could become Hokage.

Minato was merely a successor trained by the Third Hokage; by position, he should have been the Fifth Hokage.

However, Orochimaru was more interested in immortality than in his career as Hokage.

Haneda actually suspected that Orochimaru was caught doing experiments on purpose.