In Konoha: I will spread the will of conquest throughout the ninja world.

Konoha experienced a night filled with tension and fear.

As is well known, most of the time, Gojūgen only cares about killing and not burying.

Anyway, Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi are best buddies, so this incident just means that Hiruzen Sarutobi has a slightly stricter control over Danzo.

As for how painful this so-called "little bit" was for Danzo, that was not something Ichigen needed to consider.

He was only concerned about whether the control was too lenient and not befitting Danzo's status.

Wuxian happily sipped his warm milk, his toes dangling in the air.

There was no way around it, even though he slapped the Jonin Uchiha, captured the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, bullied the Hyuga Byakugan, verbally insulted Orochimaru, and precisely destroyed the Root base.

None of this changes the fact that he is just a nine-year-old child.

Hmm, let's find a few more nobles to give us some sword music, then have Orochimaru investigate Danzo's Sharingan stash, and find some Uchiha to stockpile high-quality explosive tags, so we can try to send Danzo away in one fell swoop.

Wouldn't it be too easy for him to get rid of them all at once?

Perhaps we should find an opportunity to breed him. After all, Danzo's genes must be quite good, since he was valued and taken in as a disciple by Tobirama Senju. The resulting ninja dogs might be able to form a Paw Patrol.

Breakfast time at the Senju House is peaceful.

Mito Uzumaki, who wakes up early due to her elderly lifestyle, looks at Kushina Uzumaki, who is still half asleep and has disheveled hair, and Yuuka Igarashi, who is sitting next to her in a good mood, with a kind expression on her face.

"Eat more to replenish your energy and keep your spirits high."

Meanwhile, inside the sealed space, the nine-tailed fox, wrapped up like a rice dumpling, bared its teeth.

"Mito Uzumaki, you've seen how twisted this kid is, and you still dare to encourage him? Aren't you afraid he'll tear this village down one day?"

He also witnessed part of the process from Mito Uzumaki's perspective.

The violent explosion that shook the leaves could be felt by anyone who wasn't in a vegetative state.

No, you're not going to take care of this dangerous little brat, but instead you're taking care of me, a fox dozing off in the deep mountains and forests?

Even if I complain to the Six Paths Old Man, I'm in the right, okay?

Mito Uzumaki calmly took a sip of matcha.

Yes, drinking matcha first thing in the morning is a wonderful thing.

The Nine-Tailed Fox's Roar?

Well, foxes are canines after all, so it's understandable that they can be a little mischievous sometimes.

"Oh~~ What delicious food is there?" Tsunade, who got up later than a child, walked over completely relaxed.

Kushina rolled her eyes at Tsunade, who was relaxing like a homeless person.

Now, Tsunade's mature and composed image has completely collapsed in front of the children.

"A glass of hot milk."

Under Kushina's incredulous gaze, Isogen handed Tsunade a cup of hot milk.

Mito Uzumaki glanced at it.

Taking the milk, Tsunade took a big gulp and patted her full chest with satisfaction.

"Phew, that kid's pretty sensible. I approve of you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she instantly sobered up and chuckled, "So, any thoughts about going out today?"

"Ahem, time to eat."

Mito Uzumaki coughed lightly, issuing a warning.

Tsunade shrank her neck and obediently picked up a piece of tamagoyaki and put it in her mouth.

Silently, she rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

Lady Tsunade, even I can see through your thoughts.

Is that what you call caring about someone?

You're just greedy for other people's money and want them to help you make money. You're despicable!

Just then, Tsunade made a questioning sound, picked up another piece of tamagoyaki, and put it in her mouth.

Chew, chew, chew.

"This tamagoyaki has no flavor."

Kushina blinked, then instinctively said, "No way, I just ate a piece."

Tsunade was suspicious; it just didn't taste like anything.

Suddenly, she realized something and stared at the half-empty milk.

Her intuition told her...

"Taste is the enemy of weight loss, you're welcome." Wu Zixian said, drinking milk in a gentle tone.

Tsunade suddenly realized, her eyes widened, and anger surged.

"You wicked brat!"

Splash!

Tsunade was bound in golden locks.

Mito Uzumaki remained calm: "You're such a grown-up, why are you arguing with a child? Go, catch up on the lessons you've missed. Mute."

"arrive!"

"You keep an eye on her, and tell me if she dares to run away."

"yes!"

Shizune was overjoyed.

She had suffered under Tsunade's thumb for a long time.

What normal person would take a little girl who can't even get into a ninja academy to a smoky casino?

In particular, Tsunade often told her that her gambling skills were inherited from her great-grandfather.

Silent contemplation.

Tsunade's great-grandfather was none other than the First Hokage.

This is outrageous! How dare you tarnish the image and reputation of the First Hokage like this! Even if you are Lady Tsunade, you can't do this!

Seeing Shizune's unusual excitement and eagerness, Tsunade felt a pang of sadness.

Mute, you've changed. You're no longer the cute girl who listened to me!

There are still fifty strings left!

A flame ignited in his gaze as he looked at Gyūgen.

Tsunade was filled with grief and indignation.

This naturally evil brat actually managed to get Grandma Mito to side with him and bully her weak and helpless granddaughter. The sky over Konoha has fallen dark!

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After breakfast, Kushina pulled Isogen along as they headed towards Konoha Hospital.

I was quite moved by what happened at the dinner table along the way.

"This is the first time I've ever seen Tsunade so frustrated and helpless."

She'd wanted to do that for a long time!

"Tsunade is not worth mentioning."

"It's nothing. But you seem to have a good sense of smell for crickets, don't you?"

"The old lady will cry if she finds out."

"Tsunade isn't that fragile," Kushina retorted. "Besides, it's because she used to borrow money from me all the time and never pay it back."

Yes, that's right, Tsunade is just that despicable.

Back when Uzushio Village still existed, the Uzumaki clan easily established some businesses through their relationship with Konoha. Even after Uzushio Village was destroyed, these businesses were not confiscated.

The brilliance of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha was so dazzling that many people overlooked Mito Uzumaki, a seemingly weak woman who could easily defeat the Nine-Tails with one hand.

Although Kushina was a refugee from Uzumaki Village, her ancestors were still alive, and she naturally had a share in the Uzumaki clan's assets. The little girl didn't need that much money for the time being, which allowed Tsunade to take advantage of the situation and use it to trick and ambush her.

Relying on Mito Uzumaki's desire to have a good chat with Hashirama Senju, who had already gone to the Pure Land, Tsunade actually managed to squeeze a lot of money out of the then naive Kushina.

When money is mentioned, Kushina thinks of Isogen's feat of bringing back hundreds of millions of yen in cash on a single trip.

It must be acknowledged that there are differences between people. For example, she could not have imagined taking money from the treasury of nobles, let alone that a few nobles would have so much cash when gambling at the casino.

Using that strange phrase, "fifty strings," is it?

"Who invented this 'noble' thing? It just spits out money the moment you hit it."

As they spoke, they arrived at Konoha Hospital.

tread.

As Wu Zixuan stepped into the hospital gate with his left foot, invisible ripples spread out in a fan shape, enveloping everyone in the hospital.

Those who lived through that period had solemn expressions.

The boy has returned.

"Welcome back, Yuuka." Yukino Kagura greeted Isogen, who had returned to inspect his territory, with a smile.

Pharmacist Nonou wore a white coat and round-framed glasses, radiating a gentle aura.

Besides her identity as a top-tier intelligence agent in the ninja world, known as the "Wandering Shrine Maiden," Yakushi Nonou also possesses remarkable medical ninjutsu skills.

For Konoha, where medical ninjas are scarce, this is undoubtedly an important talent.

Yakushi Nonou herself was very satisfied with this arrangement.

Having to deal with the treacherous Danzo, and with a high salary at Konoha Hospital, it's like paradise compared to my previous life.

After all, he had confessed everything he needed to, and besides...

Her gaze toward Isogen was complex.

The day she returned, the Hokage pulled her aside and talked to her for a long time.

For example, she is the anchor point for maintaining the spirit of the Fifty Strings. The Fifty Strings will not listen to anyone else but will listen to their own, and even if they do not listen to everything, they will use it as a reference.

This shows that the Hokage sees the special nature of the Fifty Strings.

She wasn't surprised.

What Ishigaki did is something that very few people in the entire Hidden Leaf Village could do.

He is nine years old this year.

To be honest, she's still confused.

What do you mean that the orphanage I manage produced a child who is destined to be a top ninja in the future, and is already a strong person now?

I also benefited from this and no longer have to risk my life working outside.

I spent the whole time lying down, completely unaware of how things were going. It was strange, but it didn't feel bad.

"You don't seem busy today?" Isuji asked 'curiously'.

"If it was the tremor from last night, then there were indeed no casualties in the village," Yukino Kagura chuckled.

This means there were casualties outside the village but they were not receiving treatment in the hospital.

Wu Xian felt it was a pity. Yesterday's "Art is an Explosion" round was very effective, but there must have been survivors. He had already planned how to retaliate, but the person was not sent over.

Disappointed!

It's recorded on Danzo's head.

"Is the patient behaving well?" Since the patient hasn't been brought in yet, let's leave it at that for now.

Amidst the anxious and pleading gazes of those who knew the inside story, Yukino Kagura smiled and nodded.

"Yes, the patients are all very cooperative with the treatment."

"This cooperation must mean they're hiding something; we must strike hard!"

Yakushi Nonou blinked.

Hmm? Is this correct?

Then I looked at the people in the hall, all of them hunching their necks.

From the very beginning, she wanted to ask: Is there anything different about Konoha Hospital compared to when she left?

At the crucial moment, Kushina coughed repeatedly and said seriously, "Alright, that's enough for now. Didn't you have something to say to the headmistress? Go on now."

My benefactor!

Kushina's lips twitched slightly as she absorbed the grateful gazes pouring in from all directions.

She had imagined receiving such a look someday, but not in this way!

The issue that Isogen discussed with Yakushi Nonou was quite simple.

Funding orphanages.

First of all, it should be noted that a person's experience increases with age, but there is a slight margin of error.

If a person stays in a happy children's playground all the time, their mentality will not suddenly improve even after ten or a hundred years.

Ultimately, things like mindset and experience are entirely based on one's personal life.

When Isogen was a child, he entered the orphanage and received care and love from the pharmacist Nono. So it's only natural that he would repay her kindness a hundredfold or a thousandfold.

The will to dominate is not some kind of devil, and the inherent qualities cannot be forcibly replaced.

He didn't have any special feelings for the orphanage, but he did for Yakushi Nonou, the woman who could be his mother. Since she cared about the orphanage, he didn't mind letting the orphanage bask in the glory of his will to dominate.

"I want to invest 20 million in the orphanage!"

"Ten million? That's too much." Yakushi Nonou instinctively wanted to refuse.

However, this was not up to her.

"I don't care what you think, I care what I think. I've already set the price, and even the Hokage couldn't change it!"

Yakushi Nonou wanted to say something, but Isogen was prepared and quickly wrapped her mouth tightly with a roll of tape.

"Silence means consent."

Yakushi Nonou was both moved and helpless.

Yu Ge, with his hands on his hips, wore an expression that said, "I knew it."

Ten million was the amount he came up with after careful consideration. Too much and Yakushi Nono would definitely not agree, too little and it wouldn't be effective, so she would still have to work hard.

Ten million—he had given more than that to everyone in Tanabata Street. Yakushi Nonou knew this too. Her threshold for handling such a large sum of money in a short period of time had been raised, so the ten million he gave her didn't seem so conspicuous at this time.

Having finished this important matter, Isogen was about to say goodbye when he suddenly remembered something. He turned to look at Kushina, who had witnessed everything, with a face full of curiosity.

"What are you doing at the hospital? Getting your brain checked?"

"..." Kushina was moved by Isogen's self-funded efforts to fulfill Yakushi Nonou's ideal.

"Go to hell!" The Crimson Chili Pepper is making a limited-time return.

Muttering that he needed to improve his brainpower, Isogen walked away nonchalantly under Kushina's murderous gaze, glancing over the trembling crowd in the hall before leaving.

Just as he stepped out of the hospital and was about to go to the Hyuga clan to pick up Hyuga Mizuki to carry out the Will of Conqueror, he suddenly sensed a prying gaze.

Look around using your senses.

"Rolling eyes."

Hinata Hizashi: "..."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

P.S.: Here's a 6,000-word post; I'd appreciate any support.