Konoha: This Uchiha is going a bit too far.

Chapter 245 I just like older girls!

"It's been a long time, Mother."

Inside the sealed space, Hagoromo and Hamura looked at Kaguya-hime, who was floating in mid-air, with somewhat complicated expressions, while Kaguya-hime remained calm.

Princess Kaguya was also a little confused, because she herself didn't understand how her two sons had come here.

The seal of "Planetary Devastation" is quite powerful; at least it will be very difficult for her to leave this place.

Even the descendant named Yuzhi from last time was able to have her chakra infiltrate because she opened a spatial channel.

However, she must also admit that it was because of that conversation with Yuzhi that she began to change her opinion of her son to some extent.

Even though she still felt that her son's approach was very weak, he still showed the cold-bloodedness that an Otsutsuki should have.

Moreover, it seems that it has indeed had some effect, some unexpected effect!

"Why are you here?"

Although she was thinking about these questions, Princess Kaguya still spoke in a cold tone.

"This kind of prison doesn't seem like a place for you two brothers."

"My dear mother."

Hamura's lips twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly; he could still feel the anger in their mother's heart.

He has his own children, and he can imagine how he would feel if his children laid a hand on him.

Although he did not regret harming his mother and sealing her away, the situation still made him feel uneasy.

"It was our fault. For a thousand years, we have been sleeping soundly and have never come to visit our mother."

Just when Hamura was in the most awkward moment, Hagoromo suddenly raised his head and said in a low voice.

"Actually, I should have come earlier. I didn't think many things through. I'm sorry, Mother."

Hagoromo's words left Hamura speechless. What was going on?

Not only him, but Princess Kaguya was also a little stunned. How come her son, who was "strong-willed all his life", has changed a bit now?

Could it be that the Otsutsuki have arrived?

Thinking of this, Princess Kaguya's expression darkened.

She did have a lot of conflicts with her son, but even the biggest conflicts were still connected by blood ties.

And those Otsutsuki clans will definitely kill everyone, including Kaguya herself!

This was a matter of life and death, and even though Princess Kaguya was still very angry, she had changed slightly.

"What happened? This isn't like you."

"Indeed, some things happened, and in the midst of these events, I also figured out a lot of things."

Yu Yi raised his head and looked intently at his mother. The next moment, his chakra suddenly surged forth.

It was connected to Kaguya, who was sealed within, and this chakra also carried her will.

Princess Kaguya was somewhat puzzled, but when she sensed the chakra that originally belonged to her, she immediately understood many things.

Because within these chakras are the memories of the Six Paths' conversation with Haori.

"It's ridiculous, but I've always longed to understand others, yet I've never really tried to understand you, Mother."

Seeing that Kaguya was sensing these memories, Hagoromo sighed before continuing.

"Haori is a very unbelievable boy. He made me realize my current shortcomings, and he also made me aware of some other issues."

Perhaps I also have the mindset of the Otsutsuki clan, but I'm unwilling to admit it, just like what Haori said.

Hamura and I both grew up in a human environment. Compared to the Otsutsuki, we believe we are more human, so…”

At this point, Hagoromo shook his head with a wry smile, while Kaguya-hime, listening to his words and sensing his memories, was also filled with emotion.

"Uchiha Haori?"

She had a vivid memory of this little guy; he was the first person in her memory to break free from the shackles of life, and the first person she saw after being sealed away.

She also learned a lot about the outside world through this boy, especially about her son's plans.

Unexpectedly, this young man gave her an even bigger surprise. He was the one who enlightened her son and made him realize something.

While explaining their conflict as a "disagreement in will" is somewhat general, it is indeed a core issue upon closer examination.

And it was truly unexpected that he made his son realize his mistake and that he was more interested in "proving" himself.

What was even more unexpected was this kid's strength!

"He actually won by one move?"

Hagoromo didn't say exactly how he won, and there was no related information in his chakra, but this was no joke.

This incident left Princess Kaguya somewhat dazed; she knew perfectly well just how terrifying the First Style was.

Her desperate sneak attack allowed Isshiki to escape, leaving her with no choice but to use half of Isshiki's body to make her final sacrifice.

How long has it been since Yuki became an "Otsutsuki"? How could he have defeated Isshiki?

Aside from Ichishiki, and Urashiki, whom he has already dealt with, this guy is truly the "Otsutsuki Killer"!

Even though he didn't inherit the skills, his performance truly surpassed what was supposed to be his.

"Although I still don't agree with your idea, I have to admit that I understand your choice back then a little better."

After a long while, Kaguya finally sighed.

"Chaos is the ladder to advancement. After a thousand years of chaotic warfare, these people who were once regarded as ants have grown up."

As they grow, they also give our descendants rivals, people to hone their minds, and motivation to grow.

Perhaps your method is correct.

"That's right, Mother. Although my elder brother's methods are cruel, they are at least effective."

Hamura hadn't had a chance to speak until now, when he saw the situation had eased. Even though he was curious, he held back and then said with a smile.

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Yu Yi glanced at his younger brother, even though he was slowly accepting the idea that "it was all his doing."

But he really didn't want his younger brother to keep bringing these things up, so he shook his head and looked at his mother.

"Mother, I think you've seen it too. Those Otsutsuki clans are probably going to come back again."

I think we have to do something. I wonder what Mother thinks?

Although Yu Yi still had a lot to say, he knew that now was not the time to talk about these things, and it would be better for him to be more direct.

Besides, they'll have plenty of time and opportunities to talk about these things later.

Kaguya quietly watched her two sons, remaining silent for a moment as she simply observed them.

After a long while, she suddenly spoke calmly.

"You all look so old now, older than me."

-

"Looks alright. Congratulations, Neji."

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity, teacher, but I still have a long way to go."

Inside the Hamura Shrine, Haori carefully observed Neji before smiling and speaking, while Neji became unusually reserved, or rather, his attitude towards Haori became even more respectful.

Neji's eyes were still the Byakugan, but his aura had changed slightly.

It is more solid and more powerful.

"And you two too, Sasuke, you're pretty good too."

Yuri turned to look at Sasuke and Naruto, and said with a smile.

"Naruto, you're about the same. It seems you've both gained something this time."

"Thank you, Father."

"That's... the Hokage!"

Sasuke and Naruto both laughed. They had indeed gained a lot this time, and the haori had made their mission on the moon a success.

Neji's eye enhancement is complete, and he's managed to pull through.

Even though Yuki helped him "reduce stress," this kind of "relief" was really insignificant compared to the collapse of all his cells.

But he persevered and seized this stroke of luck, which resulted in a significant improvement in his eyesight.

However, the Tenseigan is still the Tenseigan. Even though Neji managed to withstand the transformation, his current condition is not as strong as one might imagine.

"It seems my understanding of the Tenseigan is still insufficient."

Yuzhi gently shook her head. Neji's Tenseigan is currently, more accurately, in an 'embryo' state.

He hadn't even experienced his first fetal movement, or rather, his first fetal movement was still in the planning stages.

Even though his eyes could already exert considerable power, that power was rather limited, and the danger was still great.

If you're not careful, his eyes might be downgraded and he might go back to rolling his eyes.

However, all of this is fine. Neji is already mentally prepared. What he needs to do now is to complete the first "fetal movement" as soon as possible, so that his eyes can have stronger and more enduring combat power.

These things can be done once he gets back.

Naruto, on the other hand, had a rather tough time on the moon.

He didn't need to improve his eyesight, but the training in Yang Escape Technique, physical techniques, and even later, immortal techniques made him suffer terribly.

However, Naruto's perseverance was also the strongest. No matter how hard or tiring it was, even when Madara Uchiha was giving him a physical lesson that was all he could do, he never stopped.

He has now achieved considerable success in understanding and using Yang Release power, in addition to his Sage Techniques.

"This Naruto, although he no longer has the Nine-Tails, seems to have stronger Sage Mode abilities. Isn't that a kind of compensation?"

Yuri stroked her chin. The combination of Yang Release and Sage Mode, like Hashirama Senju, deviated from the traditional Asura's combat style.

However, like Hashirama Senju, he also created his own path in the game.

Even without developing a technique like Wood Release, it's just a different fighting style. Naruto is becoming increasingly formidable.

"Once the Sage of Six Paths delivers the cheat code, I wonder how far Naruto will go."

Yuri looked at Naruto with amusement, then turned her gaze to Sasuke, the other recipient of the cheat code.

Sasuke was staring at Naruto with wide eyes, seemingly thinking that Naruto was being incredibly rude.

He has now completely merged with the Eternal Eye, and his eyes have regained their former brilliance. Yuzhi has also obtained some records and information from the 'normal' Eternal Eye.

"The Eternal Eyes also utilize ocular power for fusion; it seems I've made Sasuke suffer."

Yuzhi muttered to himself, but he was more resentful of Sasuke and Madara Uchiha because it was the cruel Itachi Uchiha who had stuffed Sasuke's eyes into his sockets.

In the original work, both Madara and Sasuke said something like that the Eternal Eyes were brothers' eyes.

This leads to two interpretations of the haori. The first, of course, is eye swapping, where one puts their brother's eye into their own.

But if that's the case, why can't brothers just exchange them directly instead of making it a life-or-death struggle?

Logic can't explain it, and losing one's own eyes is equivalent to losing one's own power, which is obviously impossible.

"Then, there's only the second possibility."

The second possibility is the transfer of eye power, but Madara and Sasuke both stated in the original work that their eyes were the eyes of their brothers.

Therefore, Yuzhi could only try some things in the most primitive way, and directly performed a physical fusion, stuffing the two eyes directly into one eye socket!

Don't be fooled by the small size of the eye socket; the eyeball actually has a certain degree of elasticity, and even if two eyeballs were stuck together, the eye socket could still accommodate them.

Throughout Yuri's actions, Sasuke's eyes remained extremely swollen, and if the two eyeballs did not fuse, Sasuke would be in serious trouble.

Fortunately, the two eyeballs eventually merged together, their chakra attracting each other and their ocular powers constantly intertwining.

Furthermore, the use of white blood cells further accelerated the fusion of the two eyeballs, greatly shortening the production time of the haori!

"Actually, it seems Sasuke didn't rest for very long in the original story, right?"

Regardless of what happened, Sasuke's eyes are now completely calm, and his eyes have truly reached a new level.

The Eternal Eyes might be slightly inferior to the others, but the strength of these eyes is actually sufficient.

"Once the Sage of Six Paths delivers the cheat code, it'll be about time."

Yuzhi is still thinking about Rokudo sending him the cheat code, but he is even more curious about how Rokudo is communicating with his mother.

After all, Liu Dao was fooled by him and then disappeared without a trace, presumably to do something.

However, what Liudao does is not his concern; he should now do what he needs to do.

"Alright, since you all have no problems, let's get ready to go back."

Yuri smiled and then glanced at Kabuto and Madara behind him, as well as Hikari standing with him, before turning his gaze back to the three little ones.

"Remember, don't tell anyone else what I'm saying to you during this operation, because what you know is top secret."

"yes!"

The three little ones nodded immediately. Even the impulsive Naruto knew that this was no time for jokes.

"And you must also be ready at any time."

Yuzhi stroked his chin before speaking softly.

"After you return this time, I'm afraid it won't be long before a larger and more brutal war breaks out. I hope you are prepared."

Because there is a high probability that the enemy we will face this time is beyond our imagination, and you will have to shoulder more responsibility.

Make good use of this war; I hope to see you transform!

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

The three little ones looked serious as they gazed intently at Yuzhi before speaking in hushed tones.

"We won't let the Hokage down, we definitely won't!"

-

"Nagato, how are you feeling now?"

In the Land of Rain, where the rain lingered, Konan looked at Nagato, who was slowly opening his eyes, and asked with a hint of concern inside a house.

"I'm fine, don't worry, Xiao Nan."

Nagato smiled and gently shook his head.

"I'm fine. The Byakugan that the Fifth Hokage gave me, although it's not as good as the Rinnegan, I can sense its enormous potential. Don't worry."

"That's good."

Xiao Nan nodded, and a smile appeared on her lips as she listened to the pattering rain outside the window.

"Without the Rinnegan, you look much more cheerful now. Although the Byakugan looks a bit strange, it suits you quite well after a while."

"It's a pity Yahiko isn't here, otherwise he would definitely be happy."

"It's best for him to stay in Konoha, since Konoha is the safest place."

Nagato shook his head indifferently. Raindrops splashed outside the window. He thought for a moment, stood up, walked to the window, and then closed it.

The Land of Rain is still shrouded in rain as it has been in previous years, but in Nagato's eyes, this rain is no longer the despairing weeping of the past.

Such rain seemed to have a romantic tone, and Nagato herself enjoyed the continuous drizzle.

Mindset is a very important thing.

When your heart is filled with despair, everything you see appears ugly and relatable, connecting you to the deepest pain in your heart.

Conversely, when your heart is filled with hope, everything will turn into a beautiful blessing and something that makes you happy.

This applies to Nagato, Konan, and all the residents of the Land of Rain!

"Speaking of which, how's Konoha's establishment of villages around here going?"

In a good mood, Nagato turned to look at Konan, and then asked with a smile.

A smile is now a frequent sight on his face, and he no longer looks as bitter and resentful as he used to.

"Not bad, everything is running smoothly. Konoha has used a lot of our people and has also contacted me for help."

Konan nodded and looked at Nagato as she spoke.

"I agreed, and I might go with them to investigate soon so that I can make a better decision."

"Then let's go. If we have the chance to go to Konoha, it would be nice to see Yahiko."

Nagato nodded. Konoha planned to reorganize the ninja organization of the Land of Rain, and Nagato would not object to this.

Moreover, Konoha has always used "locals" to govern these areas, even though these "locals" are all loyal to Konoha and genuinely identify themselves as members of Konoha.

But they are the people who know these places best, so letting them govern is the best and most correct choice.

"Once the village is built, you might even become a new Shadow."

"How could that be? At most, he's just a ninja leader in a subordinate organization of Konoha. According to the Fifth Hokage, he's just a local official."

Xiao Nan smiled, but she didn't refute it. Over the years, she had handled many things in the Land of Rain, and she wouldn't refuse if she were really asked to be the head of the ninja.

Of course, there might be more restrictions then, since Konoha is in charge of everything, but Konoha is good to everyone.

The Land of Rain was one of the first to be conquered during the three-year war. After all, Konoha was located at the intersection of three countries, and such a strategic military location could not be left untouched.

Nagato and his group only offered a symbolic resistance, which could be considered as demonstrating the 'true strength' of the Land of Rain, before retreating.

The Akatsuki organization did put up a fierce resistance, but that was a matter for later. Konoha took control of the Land of Rain without much effort.

However, because the Land of Rain was on the front line, many things did not develop as quickly as expected. And after other places were conquered, the Land of Rain, being a small country, received fewer resources.

Fortunately, the Land of Rain is relatively wealthy, and the resources that Konoha had previously allocated to it are sufficient, so now it can focus on governing.

"But speaking of which, it seems like we haven't seen that 'mysterious person' for a long time."

Suddenly, Xiao Nan seemed to remember something and sighed softly.

"That guy helped us so much, and now we don't even know where he is."

"Yes, indeed."

Nagato fell silent upon hearing this; the help that "mysterious person" had given them was truly immense.

If it weren't for that mysterious person, they might not have found the right path yet, they might still be worrying about the future of the Rain Kingdom, or they might already be dead at the hands of the Feathered One.

It's fair to say that without that guy, there would be no Rain Country as we know it today, which is why they still remember this "mysterious man" so fondly.

Unfortunately, as usual, that guy seemed to have disappeared, and no one could find him except him.

However, he hasn't appeared for a long time.

"Perhaps we should ask the Fifth Hokage; they had more contact with each other."

After thinking for a moment, Nagato could only say that in the end.

"And don't forget, that guy said what he longed for was world peace."

Now that we've achieved it, he's probably hiding away, enjoying this hard-won peace.

"I hope so."

Xiao Nan's eyes dimmed slightly, but she still nodded. If that was the case, then even if she was unwilling, she could accept everything.

If he's like that lunatic Obito, then...

"You're all here, that's good."

Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside the window, which immediately made Nagato and Konan frown slightly, because they recognized who it was!

"Uchiha Madara?"

As soon as the window was opened, Madara jumped in quickly. Konan's eyes immediately became alert, while Nagato frowned as he looked at him.

"What brings you here? Is there something you need?"

"I'm here to remind you that some things are almost ready, including Konoha."

Ban didn't care about the situation of the two people. He said calmly that although there were other ways to communicate, he had just come down from the moon and chose to come directly.

"So you need to be prepared too, so you don't mess things up."

"You mean we're going to have our largest-ever battle against Konoha?"

Xiao Nan frowned. Even though she knew some of the plans, she still felt uneasy about it.

"Yes, that's true."

He nodded and continued.

"I have met with the Fifth Hokage, and he has already confirmed this matter."

Although it was somewhat hasty, his choice was correct, after all, we are responsible for the safety of the entire ninja world.

"Developing while waging war—that's the future path. Be prepared."

After saying this, Madara turned around and prepared to leave. He had finished delivering his message and had also taken a close look at Nagato.

Although he couldn't discern much, Nagato's aura spoke of his growth, which was enough to reassure Madara.

Ultimately, Nagato has talent, potential, and ability. If someone like him can grow up, it will be good for the entire ninja world!

Now that he's done what he needed to do, he plans to leave and wander around some more. He wants to see the ninja world for what it is now.

"We'll prepare, but I have a question for you."

Suddenly, Xiao Nan seemed to remember something, and she immediately called out to Ban, who was about to leave.

"What's wrong?"

Ban raised an eyebrow, then stopped and asked curiously.

"If there's anything else, just say it. That will make it easier for us to handle things better later."

"Back then, you found two people to act in your place in the ninja world, one of whom was Obito Uchiha, right?"

Konan took a deep breath before slowly speaking, and her words made Nagato instantly understand.

Even though that "mysterious person" and Obito were not on the same side, and even though he was, to some extent, a heavy blow to Madara back then.

But what Madara is doing now seems to prove that guy was right, and that guy should have been one of Madara's people back then.

So, if we ask Madara, will we be able to find out where that guy is?

"What are you talking about?"

However, to their utter surprise, Madara looked at them as if they were lunatics.

"My only subordinate is that lunatic Obito Uchiha, that's all."

"You guys, you haven't been scammed, have you?"

-

"You're finally back."

Inside the Hidden Leaf Village, at Hagoromo's house.

After sending Naruto and Neji home, and also having Sasuke go home to invite his mother over for a meal, Yuri leaned back on the sofa and smiled.

Hikari sat down to the side, and compared to Haori's relaxed demeanor, she looked rather serious.

"Those guys are all here, aren't you worried?"

"Worrying is inevitable, but there's no need to be so nervous."

Yuzhi glanced at Guang, then reached out and pulled him into her arms, smiling as she spoke.

"The ninja world is destined to suffer such hardships, and none of us can reverse them. Perhaps we can find a way out in the future."

After all, one of my Rinnegan's abilities is time travel, but that's still very difficult for me right now. Besides, I believe that if we make changes, we can create a new world.

But no matter what, I have confidence in the future. We've gone through countless hardships along the way, but haven't we persevered?

"idiot."

After hearing what Haori said, Hikari gently shook her head and then leaned against Haori's chest.

"I have always had faith in you, and that faith has never changed. I just don't want you to become too arrogant, even if you have defeated them before."

They were prepared for difficulties, and their light was always there, for they were people who had come from the most chaotic Warring States period.

She was also worried about facing future enemies, because no matter what kind of enemy she faced, she would not back down.

In this world, light has left its own mark, and she has also formed enough bonds in this world.

Furthermore, everything in this world now can be said to have been created for her by Yuzhi herself.

She will never back down; she will fight to the death!

However, despite her determination, she also worried about Yuzhi, the most important person in her life.

She worried that Yuzhi was overconfident, and she worried that bad things would happen to her.

"You're still the same as before."

Yuri smiled, gently ruffled Hikaru's hair, and then slowly spoke.

"However, I've found that I really can't live without you anymore, and I want to thank you."

Thank you for always reminding me, thank you for keeping me true to my original aspirations, thank you for always being there for me.

I've always kept your words in mind, haven't I?

"Hmph, stop with the mushy talk, and don't believe me."

Hikari chuckled, but she leaned even deeper into Hagoromo's embrace.

Although the words were cheesy, they were all true. They still lived in this place, which was not even considered a prosperous area within the Uchiha clan.

Throughout the entire ordeal, their neighbors were all from the lowest ranks of the Uchiha clan, which shows that Yuuori always kept her words in mind.

Besides, isn't the world the same?

"Speaking of which, what would have happened if you hadn't dug me out back then?"

Suddenly, Hikaru looked at Haori with some curiosity and asked softly.

"I don't like this kind of 'what if' argument, because having you is an established fact for me."

Yuri shook his head, but seeing Hikaru's inquisitive gaze, he shook his head helplessly.

"To be honest, I don't know either. I'll probably just stick with Uchiha Setsuna and then find an opportunity to stir up conflict between him and Uchiha Fugaku."

"Just like what you did back then?"

Hikaru blinked and asked with a smile, while Haori nodded.

"Yes, just like I did back then, but I'm afraid I won't be as decisive. After all, I don't have that kind of strength, and I really don't know what will happen next."

Because everything is interconnected, things might change because of something I did, or the situation might drastically change because of something I didn't do. Therefore, I cannot draw any conclusions rashly.

If things continue to be uncertain, even Yuu doesn't know where things will ultimately lead.

Perhaps, just as he said, he will stir up conflict between the two, but it will be difficult for them to come to blows.

Perhaps he can still activate the Kaleidoscope, but it's hard to say what will become of Rin and Kakashi.

Perhaps he will remain inactive for a few more years, until his kaleidoscope has fully matured before he takes action.

It's hard to say for sure, because the key to everything lies in the light. Without her, it would be a completely different story.

Therefore, your existence is an established fact for me, and no one can change it.

Haori smiled, ruffled Hikaru's hair again, and then said softly.

"Although in terms of age, you really are an ancestor of the Uchiha clan, or even a great-grandmother, but..."

"You're a lunatic!"

Hikari couldn't hold back anymore. She didn't know why Haori always said such hurtful things, but Haori hugged her and continued.

"It's not a problem for me. I just like people who are older than me."

After all, "A woman three years older than her husband is like holding a gold brick; a woman thirty years older is like giving away an empire."

"."

Hikaru glared at Haori, hesitated for a moment, and then asked.

"What about the three hundred?"

"It would be even better if the woman was 300 years older!"

He pressed his forehead against Hikaru's and chuckled softly.

"Either you receive an elixir of immortality, or you are granted a place among the immortals. What's wrong with that?"

Moreover, I can now call you my little darling.

Although Princess Kaguya seems to be the true ancestor to them, so what?

(End of this chapter)