Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 519 Passing Away

As the first rays of sunlight pierce through the morning mist and fall upon the earth, a bright morning quietly arrives.

The sky was a deep, jewel-like blue, stretching as far as the eye could see, with only a few white clouds drifting lazily by. The sunlight was soft and warm, gently caressing people's faces.

The tender leaves on the treetops swayed gently in the breeze. Dewdrops in the grass sparkled in the sunlight, like tiny diamonds.

On the rock face depicting Toshiro, a figure sits cross-legged—it is none other than the Fifth Hokage himself.

"It shouldn't be long!"

With his right hand outstretched, Toshiro looked down at his palm, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

In his outstretched palm, a ball of chakra, under his control, transformed into blazing lava one moment and a crystal-clear ice crystal the next.

In another transformation, it became a mass of acidic liquid emitting a pungent odor.

Over the years, he has never given up his shadow clone cheating technique or his daily morning meditation.

This gave him incredibly precise control over the five chakra natures. Combined with his eye techniques, he had now mastered several bloodline limits.

"Once the Yang Escape technique is completed, the conditions will be almost met."

Touching his eye sockets, Toshiro's eyes held a rare hint of longing.

In terms of Yin Release, he can easily control it now that he has the Eternal Eye, but in terms of Yang Release, he is still somewhat unsatisfied.

The information he obtained from Orochimaru this time was extremely detailed and would be of great help to him in mastering Yang Release.

After a period of further training, coupled with the changes in his current body, he will soon have mastered Yang Escape.

"Looks like I'm doing a passable job as Hokage."

As his gaze swept down at the busy crowds of early risers, a smile flickered in Toshiro's eyes.

With the peaceful development over the years, especially the continued trade, the income of ninjas has become increasingly substantial.

With money, one naturally wants to spend it.

As a result, all sectors of the village have developed quite well in recent years.

"Isn't it... a bit too lavish?"

As his gaze swept over the hot spring town, Toshiro's eyes began to twitch involuntarily.

It's true that the more something is banned, the more prosperous it becomes.

For ninjas who are under immense pressure during missions, this is also an essential outlet for their emotions.

Even as the Hokage, Toshiro couldn't completely ban it.

"Go back and have Fugaku investigate to see if there are any human trafficking incidents in these areas."

He's not a saint; there's no need to dwell on things that are consensual. Besides, given the circumstances in this country, there's nothing he can do about it.

However, human trafficking related to these sex-related industries must still be severely cracked down on.

As far as he knew, some of these women were forced into prostitution due to financial hardship. But most were compelled into this profession.

The issues involved are numerous, including human trafficking, illegal imprisonment, drug control, and threats of force.

Back in his office, looking at the report in front of him, Toshiro couldn't help but frown.

"You mean, Sasuke secretly went to Orochimaru's side?"

Looking at Kakashi in front of him, Toshiro had a headache.

"I am extremely sorry, it is my dereliction of duty as a teacher."

"Do Fugaku and Itachi know about this?"

"We don't know yet. Sakura was the first to discover it, and we haven't had time to notify her parents."

Kakashi was indeed somewhat saddened. His disciple, who was supposed to be a good student, would not consult him about anything, but instead would always go to Orochimaru. How could he, as the teacher, feel about this?

"Go and inform them!"

Toshiro doesn't intend to get involved in this matter. Sasuke's parents and older brother are still alive; let them deal with this kind of headache themselves.

Moreover, it's good to teach a disobedient brat a lesson.

If they need it, just send some people to follow up.

The passage of time is like a silent river, flowing quietly and taking away our youth and memories.

No matter how hard we try to grasp it, it always slips through our fingers.

Looking back, we realize that everything we once had has become a memory.

"Wow! Time really flies!"

Three years have passed since Sasuke left Konoha.

Not long after he left Konoha, Fugaku and Itachi personally set out to bring Sasuke back. However, Orochimaru had been planning this for a long time and used a series of deceptive techniques to avoid their attack.

He successfully brought Sasuke into his fold.

However, Toshiro just scoffed at the news, not taking it seriously at all, and even seemed a little gloating.

In the original story, Jiraiya took on disciples, essentially becoming a grandson. Sakura can be considered a successor, except for Orochimaru.

He didn't just take on a disciple, he practically took on a living father.

"Could there really be something called fate?"

Thinking about Sasuke, Toshiro couldn't help but mutter to himself.

The office door was pushed open, and Itachi, dressed in an Anbu uniform, appeared in front of Toshiro.

"How's the investigation I asked you to do going?"

"The target location has been confirmed. I personally investigated it, and it is indeed as the Hokage said."

"very good!"

With the Fourth Shinobi World War fast approaching, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Nagato's plan is expected to take place within the next year or two. He has no choice but to find a way out for the Uchiha clan.

After all, their own dance king had devised a plan to exterminate humanity, and as the clan leader, he needed to make some contingency plans.

After Itachi left, Toshiro soon received a letter from the Sand Village requesting assistance.

"The Akatsuki attacked Sunagakure and kidnapped the Fifth Kazekage?"

Rasa, that unlucky fellow, escaped Orochimaru's clutches, but was poisoned during the operation to capture Sasori and died not long after.

And just like in the original work, Gaara took over.

"I didn't expect the Akatsuki to start making moves so quickly."

Judging by the time, the protagonist is already 16 years old this year, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Fourth World War will break out soon.

"Naruto just came back from Mount Myōboku, so it's a good opportunity to send him to rescue Gaara."

Gaara and Naruto, after a great battle during the Chunin Exams, gained some understanding of each other's identities.

The shared fate of being a Jinchūriki created a certain degree of resonance between the two.

In addition, the continued peace in the ninja world over the years, along with the increased cooperation between various villages, has led to some overlap.

"I wonder how well this guy has mastered his immortal arts~"

Jiraiya informed Naruto before he went to Mount Myōboku to train in Sage Mode.

Now that he's back, it seems he's reached a conclusion. With this trump card and the ability to protect himself, he no longer needs to worry about the other party's safety.

(End of this chapter)