Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

Yecang asked in surprise, "You want to destroy other countries?"

Xuan Yue nodded calmly, "The existence of so many countries is a mistake in itself. If I had that kind of ability, I would never be as indecisive as Hashirama Senju."

Ye Cang felt that Xuan Yue's idea was too crazy, but at the same time, she felt that this was the right thing to do.

Without so many countries of varying sizes, there would not have been so many Shinobi World Wars.

The ninja village era lasted only a little over fifty years, yet it already saw three major ninja wars, with the war period lasting longer than the peace period.

If Shimura Gengetsu's ideals are truly realized, then even if conflicts occur in the future, their intensity will be much less.

Unlike the Fourth Shinobi World War, human life will not be as cheap as grass.

She looked around the small house; every inch of the ground and every corner was already incredibly familiar to her.

In the end... Yekura nodded.

"Remember what you said, I will fight only for you."

[The host's bond with Yekura has reached the third stage, rewarding the Bloodline Limit: Scorching Release]

Shimura Gengetsu grinned broadly, "Of course!"

Gengetsu left the Root base with Yekura, and Danzo soon learned of this.

He understood that Xuan Yue's plan to recruit Ye Cang had succeeded, at least for now.

After a moment's hesitation, he took no action.

After the Chunin Exams, Gengetsu will be exposed to the watchful eyes of various powerful forces, so having more powerful allies around him is a good thing.

Even if Yekura is still unreliable, at least there won't be any problems during the initial period of her allegiance.

This can be considered as providing insurance for Xuan Yue's safety.

Danzo Shimura summoned Kaze Yamanaka and forged a file for Yotsuki as a Root ninja, codenamed "Blazing," complete with his mission history and family relationships.

From then on, Yekura was officially registered in Konoha and was no longer an unregistered resident.

The bustling commercial street was teeming with people, and every shop was doing brisk business. There were not only ninjas, but also many ordinary villagers from Konoha, and many of them had smiles on their faces and seemed relaxed.

Ye Cang stared blankly at the scene, lost in thought once again.

Compared to Sunagakure, there are several other countries.

Konoha does indeed possess a unique, serene atmosphere.

Living here, one feels no sense of the war outside, nor is it as oppressive as other ninja villages. When she was in Sunagakure, she rarely saw civilians and ninjas living together in such harmony; instead, there was a strict hierarchy.

Even a genin would be addressed as "sir" by ordinary people.

"This is so nice..." Ye Cang murmured unconsciously.

Gengetsu Shimura nodded in agreement. "It is indeed very good. For ordinary people, Konoha is the friendliest and safest place."

Although there was dissatisfaction with the three generations of old Deng, it was mostly due to conflicts of interest.

Xuan Yue would not deny the other party's achievements. During the decades of Hiruzen Sarutobi's rule, Konoha never lacked fresh blood, and even when fighting to the death outside, he never allowed the main force to set foot on the territory of the Land of Fire, turning Konoha into a paradise.

Hmm... However, he always felt that someone else could achieve the same level. Well, his old man wouldn't do it; he's a warmonger and really not suited to lead a ninja village—too extreme.

The two went to a clothing store, picked out several outfits for Yecang, and bought some daily necessities before returning home.

After entering, Xuan Yue casually handed the large and small bags to the waiter and led Ye Cang to the second floor to choose a room.

“This one is bigger, and it’s closer to my bedroom. The one at the very back won’t do; that’s the old man’s, even though he doesn’t come back often.”

"This one will do." Ye Cang then pointed to the room closest to Xuan Yue.

"Okay, I'll have someone come and help you tidy up the house in a bit."

Xuan Yue stroked her chin. "But I won't be staying here for long. I'll have to move out after I pass the Chunin Exams."

"Isn't this place nice enough?" Ye Cang asked curiously.

The Shimura family's decor appears rustic, but it is understatedly luxurious; the furniture and decorations alone are worth two Asuma.

“After all, this is the old man’s house.” Xuan Yue shook her head. “I still hope to have my own space. Also, I want to live with Quan. It’s definitely impossible to live here forever.”

Ye Cang immediately gave him a disdainful look.

She knew who Quan was; Xuan Yue had even shown her a photo.

A very cute little girl.

These two little kids are so young, and they're already thinking about living together.

No wonder Konoha has so many ninjas, it turns out it's all because of early romances!

Xuan Yue understood the disdain in Ye Cang's eyes and felt that her personality had been insulted. She shouted loudly, "What are you thinking! I want to live closer to Quan. Their family's situation in the Uchiha clan is not good. If they move out sooner, they won't have to suffer anymore."

He can't exactly say that living in the Uchiha clan means he'll eventually be visited by a filial son, can he?

"Alright, alright, I misunderstood you." Ye Cang realized he had misunderstood and tried to pat Xuan Yue's head to comfort him, but the boy slapped his hand away angrily.

"Come inside, and I'll help you remove the seal on your tongue."

Ye Cang was taken aback. "You want to break the seal?"

Gengetsu Shimura looked at him speechlessly. "Isn't that obvious? Your chakra has been sealed all along. Am I supposed to serve you, or are you going to be my subordinate?"

"Aren't you afraid I'll betray you?" Ye Cang was deeply moved, but still couldn't help asking, "A Kage-level fighter like me, are you really at ease if you don't leave any backup plans for me?"

Xuan Yue turned to look at her and said indifferently, "If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have brought you out. Stop talking nonsense and come in quickly. After I help you remove the seal, I still need to pick up Quan. School will be over soon."

Words can deceive, but the system's affinity rewards cannot.

If even Yekura, who has reached the third stage, cannot be trusted, then there is no one in this world who is loyal to him.

"Okay." Ye Cang smiled brightly.

She finally realized that her choice was the right one. Following Xuan Yue, even if it meant dying for him, she would have no regrets.

At this moment, Sunagakure, which had always been on Yekura's mind, completely disappeared.

Instead, only one person's figure was seen.

At 5 p.m., Shimura Gengetsu received Izumi Lori on time.

Now, Quan's jet-black hair is much longer than before, and he has also grown taller, with his hair reaching his waist.

Upon seeing Xuan Yue come to pick her up, Quan Luoli was happily kidnapped.

"Xuan Yue, are you going to participate in the Chunin Exams this time?" Uchiha Izumi asked curiously on the way.

The village has been preparing for the exam recently, and Izumi knows a little about it. "I heard that Itachi Uchiha is going to participate. The elders say he will definitely become a Chunin."

“Go ahead and join.” Xuan Yue held Quan’s small hand and said slowly, “I also know that Uchiha Itachi is participating. The Third Hokage even asked me to team up with him, but I turned it down in the end.”

"Izumi, I'm moving out after I pass this exam. Do you want to move out of the Uchiha clan?"

Gengetsu Shimura took this opportunity to ask the question.

"Huh?" Quan Luoli blushed and said somewhat shyly, "Xuan Yue, we are still young, this is not appropriate."

Gengetsu Shimura was speechless.

Girls are more mature than boys; even he, a transmigrated character with a cheat-like ability, hadn't thought that far ahead.

"It's not about living together, it's about being neighbors. We can train together in the future, and it's also close to the Ninja Academy and the shopping street, which will make things much more convenient for you and your aunt."

"That's it..."

Uchiha Izumi was slightly disappointed, but quickly began to consider the suggestion given by Gengetsu.

She was definitely tempted to be closer to Xuan Yue.

She had few friends within the Uchiha clan, and the other clan members were prejudiced against her and her mother because of her father's status as an adopted son-in-law.

However, there are still 647 difficult problems to be solved.

The first thing to do, of course, is to persuade my mother to agree to move out as well.

Secondly, does the family have enough money to move next to Xuan Yue and become neighbors?

However, Gengetsu Shimura had already considered the potential troubles and solutions for Izumi.

“I’ve already found two adjacent detached houses. Mine is bigger, and the one I found for you is smaller, but it’s enough for you and your aunt to live in.”

"And you can rent first and then buy later. Once you become a ninja, you can save up enough money to buy the house."

"You can ask your aunt's opinion when you get back. I believe that as long as it's for your own good, she definitely won't object."

Uchiha Izumi nervously pointed at her little brother, "Then I'll go back and ask Mom tonight."

“Okay.” Xuan Yue smiled.

As long as we can bring Izumi out of the Uchiha clan, no matter what troubles happen to her in the future, it won't affect her.

Konoha can accommodate one Uchiha Sasuke, so adding another Izumi wouldn't be a problem.

Soon, the two returned home.

Seeing the mature older sister who suddenly appeared, Quan's little face was full of confusion. She turned her head to look at her, "Xuan Yue...who is she..."

"Miss Izumi, hello." Yekura smiled. "I am a member of the Root ninja, codename Blaze. I am responsible for protecting Young Master Gengetsu and also for some daily chores."

This was the first time someone had called her "Miss," and Uchiha Izumi was somewhat flattered. "Sister Chi, from now on you can just call me Izumi. I'm entrusting Xuan Yue-jun's safety to you."