Naruto: Reincarnation of a Hundred Lifetimes, the Uchiha's White Moonlight

Inside the meeting room!

After a moment of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi's divine robes fluttered slightly on the main seat.

His still-intact skin tightened, and then, under everyone's gaze, he gently clapped his hands, his tone full of approval: "Where leaves dance, fire will never cease. The firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout."

"Konoha is the village of fire, and the spirit of Konoha is passed down from there."

"The Uchiha clan, not bad!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's sudden utterance of these startling words left the representatives of the small and medium-sized ninja clans present looking at each other in astonishment.

Even Fugaku Uchiha, Shikaku Nara, Danzo who had been silent all along, and his two old friends Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado all stared in astonishment, their faces then showing disbelief and surprise.

What happened?

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was actually praising the Uchiha clan?

A wave of emotion swept through everyone's hearts.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, remained unfazed. A resolute glint flashed across his calm face as he clenched his fist, then swung it fiercely into the void before him, unleashing a deafening sonic boom: "And Konoha's reply..."

"no way!"

"Konoha will never abandon any villager for the sake of profit. This is Konoha's final response to Amegakure."

"Everyone, meeting adjourned."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his outstretched fingers on the conference table in front of him with unwavering firmness, like the gnarled roots of an old tree.

His domineering tone, coupled with his decisive actions, immediately reminded everyone in the conference room of his past in his youth, and another title that had once made him famous in the ninja world.

"Renxiong"!

……

On a cold, rainy night, the relentless downpour blended steam and mist together.

This is the daily environment of Amegakure.

"It's March, the agreed-upon day is almost here."

Hanzo the Salamander, dressed in a black, wide-sleeved, long-tailed casual outfit, walked from a distance, stepping through the rain.

Beneath the wide sleeves of his robe lay a multitude of weapons, ready to be drawn at any moment.

In recent days, he has come to this tavern almost every day.

It looks ordinary, but it's the place with the most signature dishes and the best value for money on this food and lodging street.

"Hello, demigod-sama."

"The demigod is here again."

"With the demigod in charge, our Amegakure will definitely become better."

Amidst the admiring gazes of the crowd, Hanzo the Salamander forced a stiff smile onto his cold face and politely nodded in response.

Everyone felt a deep sense of honor at being greeted gently by the pride of Amegakure and the guardian of the entire Land of Rain.

"As expected, the rumors were true. The demigod has changed; he has become gentler."

"The future of Amegakure will surely be even better."

"..."

When he reached the familiar corner and saw that familiar figure, Sansho's stiff smile suddenly became sincere.

At this moment, he no longer seemed to be the supreme ruler of Amegakure, but rather an old friend whom he had not seen for many years and was now feeling apprehensive about returning home: "Tenzo, we meet again!"

"You still love eating Amegakure's oden just the same as before."

"Heh, do I have any other choice?"

Opposite Hanzo the Salamander was Yun'an, who had quietly left Konoha and arrived in Amegakure.

What was left in the archives was merely his shadow clone, which even that brat Uchiha Shisui couldn't see through.

……

It was pouring rain outside, and the air was damp and cold.

Yun An was inside a small tavern on the street, where a large pot of steaming hot pot sat on a wooden table.

The pot was bubbling and simmering with all sorts of local ingredients: fish and seaweed sheets made from algae that grow in the cracks of buildings, salted dried fish made from small fish caught from the river, cast iron tofu that was pressed very tightly and wouldn't fall apart even after long cooking, and a few potatoes and radishes that were stored away.

As for the soup base, it is made by simmering fish bones with a small amount of mirin for a long time. It is salty, savory, and rich with a slight smoky flavor.

This is a specialty of this tavern, which not only adds a unique flavor to the food but also quickly dispels dampness and cold, making it a timeless and beloved delicacy in Rain Village.

"Oh ho, you also ordered steamed fish cakes with layers, deep-fried skewers in a cage, and rainbow jade dew jelly?"

"These are all my favorite delicacies."

As Hanzo the Salamander spoke, he couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks and begin enjoying the feast before him.

Yun An remained expressionless, staring at his best friend with annoyance: "Don't be so mushy. It's just that this little tavern, and even the whole Rain Village, only has a few signature dishes that are still edible."

Rain Village is plagued by continuous rain and scarce resources, and has long been embroiled in war.

In a world where survival is a luxury, the availability of these everyday delicacies is already quite remarkable.

Yun An glanced at it casually.

Those who can eat peacefully in the tavern are basically ninjas of Chunin rank or higher.

It would be almost impossible for ordinary people to enjoy these things in Amegakure.

This is the harsh reality of Amegakure being situated in a land of constant warfare.

Even though Yun An had a past life in which he revitalized Amegakure and lived there for several years, it doesn't mean he deeply loved this land; at most, he only retained some memories of the past.

This is also why Yun An doesn't have much affection for Hanzo the Salamander in front of him.

A good life can be both desirable and alluring, while a life of cruel struggle can only inspire hatred and disgust from the bottom of one's heart.

It wasn't just Yun'an who felt this way; almost everyone in Amegakure, including Hanzo himself, shared this sentiment to some extent.

This is also an important reason why Hanzo the Salamander was still loved by a large number of villagers despite his previous high-pressure rule.

As long as there is a bright future, the people of Amegakure are willing to grit their teeth and endure hardship.

if only……

One day...

In that lifetime, Yun An did indeed achieve it.

The two ate and chatted.

After eating and drinking his fill, Hanzo the Salamander let out a satisfied burp, then looked at Yun'an with pleading eyes, his tone expectant: "Tianzang, stay and help me!"

Yun An had almost finished eating, so he picked up the Rainbow Jade Dew Jelly, took a few sips, savoring its subtle sweetness, and then slowly spoke, his tone tinged with amusement and hesitation: "Another long march?"

The way Yun'an revitalized Amegakure in his previous life was to completely leave this impoverished land and migrate to the territory of the Land of the Sky.

Under his absolute power, all the probing and obstruction from the three surrounding countries were eliminated. Even so, the casualties on the Long March were still appalling.

At that time, Yun'an did not have a foolproof plan, so some bloodshed and sacrifice were inevitable.

Although Amegakure experienced a true rebirth after relocating to the Land of the Sky.

They are no longer citizens of the "Land of Weeping," but are known throughout the ninja world as "the Star People Who Have Traversed the Land of Death."

Yun'an didn't want to experience that terrible ordeal again.