Naruto: Building the Strongest Uchiha Starting with Gacha Pulls

It was because he had experienced it firsthand that Gen Uchiha firmly believed that such a world was achievable.

Although that world is not perfect and there are many things that people find unacceptable, it is precisely because of this that generation after generation of people, with the loftiest ideals, go to the desolate desert and the impoverished mountain villages, take root in the most difficult places, and strive for it.

Mito Uzumaki's smile widened even further, her eyes crinkling into deeper wrinkles as she spoke:

"How wonderful... child, I also believe that day will come, but I want to tell you something: you don't need to feel lonely anymore, no matter how much this world doesn't suit your wishes."

Hashirama paved this path, and so came Tobirama, myself, Sasuke, and Shota and the others who came to Hashirama's side, and then came the monkeys and the others, and then you, all following this path forward.

"Mito-sama!"

The Third Hokage knelt down before Mito Uzumaki with a thud.

He heard the name of his father, Sarutobi Sasuke.

Upon seeing the Third Hokage kneel down, the crowd behind him followed suit and knelt down as well.

Gen Uchiha caught a glimpse of this scene out of the corner of his eye and immediately knew that he had passed this test.

Not only did it pass, but it also received personal confirmation from Mito Uzumaki.

The identity of the inheritor of the Will of Fire can now be firmly attached to him.

"Alright, monkey, get up. You've been Hokage for so many years, why are you still kneeling?"

"Yes, Lady Mito!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly rose to his feet, looking at Mito Uzumaki with a complex expression.

The crowd behind them also stood up.

"Tsunade, help Grandma up."

"grandmother!"

Tsunade hurriedly stepped forward to help Mito Uzumaki sit up slowly from the bed.

Mito Uzumaki lovingly stroked Tsunade's face, then used the same gesture to stroke the heads of the three young ninjas in front of the bed, before finally looking at Kushina.

"Kushina, the one I can't let go of the most is still you."

"Grandma Mito!"

Kushina nestled gently into Mito Uzumaki's arms, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Remember what I once said: you can't escape the whirlpool, but it's flat. As long as you find what you love, whether it's a person or a thing, as long as you can keep an upward-looking heart, the whirlpool will spread upward into a spiral, and that is infinity."

Mito patted Kushina on the back, comforting her as she stood up.

"I've said everything I needed to say. I'm going to see Hashirama now. Monkey, let's begin."

"Yes, Lady Mito!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up straight, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

"Alert Plan One, disperse!"

At his command, all the young ninjas with mission orders scattered in all directions, instantly disappearing from their positions, leaving only Hiruzen Sarutobi, a few older Senju members, and Uchiha Sumire, who was not a ninja.

"Gentlemen, let's go out too. I'll personally guard this last door."

Hiruzen Sarutobi led a few people to the courtyard gate, sat cross-legged in the courtyard, and waited quietly.

From now on, the real test for him will begin.

In his youth, he was protected by the First and Second Hokage, and after becoming Hokage, he was supported by Mito Uzumaki and gained the support of the Senju clan, which enabled him to secure his position as Hokage and develop Konoha to its current golden age.

From today onwards, he will be a true Hokage, no longer bound by any constraints, but he has also lost the last person who could protect him.

Outside the Thousand Hands Old House.

Following the pre-arranged security plan, Orochimaru's team arrived at a nearby intersection and, together with a secret service squad, guarded both ends of the intersection.

Throughout the mission, Sarutobi Enjun seemed to want to say something to Uchiha Gen, and Uzuki Ruri also hesitated several times before speaking.

However, Orochimaru stopped them all with a look.

They are currently carrying out a top-secret mission, and there is a pair of secret agents watching them from the other side. They should put everything else aside for now.

Before long, a violent and powerful aura rose from the Senju mansion.

The dark red chakra almost condensed into a wave of energy, seeping out from the roof of the Senju mansion.

The terrifying aura sent shivers down everyone's spines, and everyone instinctively assumed a fighting stance, including Uchiha Gen, who was so startled that he activated his Sharingan.

As the most powerful tailed beast, the Nine-Tails' power is beyond doubt.

The fact that Madara Uchiha took a liking to the Nine-Tails and captured it to fight Hashirama Senju is enough to show that the Nine-Tails' strength is enough to qualify it for a battle at the Kage level.

However, soon, thick golden chains appeared, radiating dazzling golden light, and instantly suppressed the chakra.

After a long while, the golden light gradually dimmed.

That ominous feeling quickly disappeared.

"it's over."

Orochimaru suddenly spoke, standing with his hands behind his back, looking towards the Senju family mansion.

A whistle blew, announcing the lifting of the alert.

"source!"

Sarutobi Enjun hurriedly shouted at Uchiha Gen.

"Just say what's on your mind, Enjun."

"It's nothing, it's just... when Mito-sama asked you about that world you mentioned, we'll definitely make it a reality! Don't forget, we're buddies!"

Sarutobi Enjun gave Uchiha Gen a thumbs-up.

"Yes, the unfulfilled ideals of the First Generation Lord will surely be realized in our hands!"

Ruri Uzuki nodded in agreement.

Orochimaru stood aside, silently watching the scene without saying a word.

"Hehe, Orochimaru, your disciples are really energetic. Seeing them is like seeing us when we were kids."

Jiraiya appeared beside Orochimaru at some point, putting his arm around the latter's shoulder, looking like a good buddy.

Orochimaru gave Jiraiya a disgusted look and pushed him away.

"Shouldn't you go in and comfort Tsunade now? She's the saddest person right now."

Jiraiya was taken aback, lowered his head slightly, then immediately raised it again, looking at the Senju family mansion.

"I think that at this time, she needs to be alone to calm down. We can't change anything from the past, and we've only added to her sadness."

Orochimaru chuckled.

What a load of nonsense! It's clearly just cowardice.

How could he not understand Jiraiya's personality?

If he hadn't been a little cowardly, had been willing to tone down his personality, and had tidied himself up a bit, he could have won over Tsunade long ago, given how he spends every day with her.

All I can say is that Jiraiya read so many messy, erotic novels, and he either put them into his own life.

"Whatever you want, Orochimaru's team is disbanded on the spot. Gen, come with me."

Orochimaru waved to Gen Uchiha, then left, leaving Jiraiya silently gazing at the Senju mansion.

Sarutobi Enjun and Uzuki Ruri exchanged a glance, then said:

"Then, Jiraiya-senpai, we'll take our leave now."