Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

"...Damn it, has Hiruzen Sarutobi taken the wrong medicine? He just said it yesterday and immediately changed his mind today, ruining other people's good things. Does he have no sense of public morality?!"

After a brief silence in the office, the noise was immediately replaced by shouting. Shinto stormed out, glanced at the Anbu, and then walked angrily toward the hospital entrance.

"Hiss... My God! Σ(⊙▽⊙a)"

When everyone saw the disheveled hair and clothes of the golden lion at the entrance, coupled with the scene inside, they couldn't help but gasp and feel a pang of sadness!

Oh no, the cabbage has been eaten by this pig! ╥﹏╥

"..."

The ANBU underling glanced at Tsunade, who was rubbing her fists in the office, then turned to look at the reactions of the people outside. He was speechless. He knew exactly what these people were thinking. If Lady Tsunade were so easily won over by a few corny pickup lines, Shiki wouldn't have been single for so many years. The noise just now was clearly made by Lady Tsunade beating Shiki.

It's said that in the entire ninja world, only Golden Lion Shiki could withstand Tsunade's punches...

"Damn bastard, if you come looking for me again, I'll beat you up every time I see you! (▼he▼メ)"

"boom!"

After hammering the target, Tsunade's face was flushed, and her blonde hair was a little disheveled. She stepped outside and, seeing the strange looks from the crowd, her carefully maintained persona instantly crumbled. Enraged, she roared at the entrance, and not satisfied with that, punched a wall so hard it collapsed—luckily, it wasn't a load-bearing wall…

"How terrifying..."

Those outside, seeing Princess Tsunade's appearance, were even more lost in endless fantasies. The next second, feeling the power of Tsunade's punch, they immediately stopped the images in their minds, focusing their attention on their noses and minds, as if nothing had happened.

Sigh! I reckon only Shiki could withstand Tsunade's violence...

.......

"Huh? Aren't you that... golden retriever, the little boyfriend of Kurama's landlord? Impressive! You've already become a Jonin after just over a year. Konoha really does nurture its people. But the competition in Konoha is too fierce. It's hard for a kid like you without a family or background to make it big. How about coming to our Sand Village? They say a tree dies when transplanted, but a person thrives. If you come to Sand Village, I guarantee you'll be a core member next year and win the championship the year after. Stay in Konoha and see what happens. A genius like you has to work part-time as a security guard. It's just too much. Geniuses should enjoy privileges..."

When Shinto returned to his residence and led the handsome Sasori to the Hokage building, they coincidentally ran into the perfect ninja, the future protagonist of the Third Shinobi World War, and the biological father of the Chosen One, Minato Namikaze. The young boy was working as a security guard at the Hokage building entrance. Seeing Minato Namikaze, who had been dragged to work as a security guard by Hiruzen Sarutobi, still smiling and not feeling aggrieved, Shinto looked around to make sure that White Fang was not there before walking up to him, patting him on the shoulder and saying...

In the past, whenever he tried to undermine Konoha, that damned White Fang would immediately draw his sword, something he had to be wary of...

The protagonist of the future Third Shinobi World War is indeed amazing. He's probably only twelve or thirteen years old now, and he's already a Jonin. In this era, the ninja world wasn't very peaceful, and there weren't many connections. Promotion required real strength. While it's not as exaggerated as his younger brother Itachi Uchiha reaching Kage level at twelve, for an ordinary person, becoming a Jonin at twelve or thirteen is still a remarkable achievement—a true underdog story!

337. They even managed to recruit people right down to the Hokage Building.

Ding!

"Holy crap! When did you get here? Σ(⊙▽⊙a)"

As soon as Masato finished speaking, a familiar white light flashed by. Masato looked back and was startled to see that White Fang was standing behind him, holding a white blade and staring at him expressionlessly.

Fate is truly unpredictable; every time he tries to recruit someone, this guy appears. He clearly used his Observation Haki to scan the area, and there was absolutely no sign of this guy within a fifty-meter radius...

"...I've been here for a minute, you bastard....ヽ(ー_ー)ノ".

If it weren't for the fact that today was a day for talks and bloodshed was inappropriate, he would have really wanted to stab this bastard. Damn it, they've gone all the way to the Hokage Building to poach people, do they think I'm a dead man? ヽ(ー_ー)ノ

"Next time you show up, could you please make a little noise? Don't you know that scaring someone can kill them?! Luckily, I'm young and strong and didn't have a heart attack... (▼へ▼メ)"

He wasn't embarrassed at all when someone discovered he was poaching his girlfriend; he rolled up his sleeves and said it with a straight face.

"you...."

Sakumo Hatake was speechless after being sprayed in the face with saliva. He wasn't the type to talk big, so he directly drew his ancestral white blade. This bastard was poaching people from their Hokage building, and even Konoha's genius, and he still had the nerve to act like he was in the right.

"Uh... My lords, everyone inside is here except for you, Lord Golden Lion. I think we should go in now...-_-||"

Seeing the two leaders preparing for a fight at the foot of the Hokage Building, Minato Namikaze immediately stepped forward to dissuade them. While he was also eager to witness the power of the ninja world's elite, now was clearly inappropriate. Sakumo-sama was alright; he was relatively civilized and low-key when fighting. But this Golden Lion was different. The books said that every time he made a move, it was a grand spectacle. If they fought here, the Hokage Building would surely be torn down. The Hokage Building, like the Hokage Rock, was a landmark of Konoha, and more importantly, it had been passed down from the First Hokage to the present day—it was already a historical site…

"Damn it, this time it won't end like this. If Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't pay me compensation for my emotional distress, I'll tear down your Hokage Building! Nephew, let's go! (▼へ▼メ)"

After finishing his sentence, Masato grabbed Sasori and stormed into the Hokage Building, leaving Sakumo Hatake and Minato Namikaze bewildered.

"What's wrong with this guy? (⊙_⊙)?"

White Fang pointed at Shinto's back with a bewildered expression and said, "This bastard came to Konoha to poach people, and I wasn't even angry. Why is this guy angry?"

"Um...I think the Golden Lion has always been like this..."

When questioned by the big shot, Minato Namikaze looked incredibly embarrassed. "Your boss has been going up against this guy for so many years, and you don't know? How am I supposed to know...?"

.....

"Is that guy really that good?"

As they entered the Hokage Building, the handsome Sasori suddenly spoke up. This was the first time he had ever seen that bastard uncle poaching people. To be honest, although he disliked this bastard uncle, the uncle's judgment and ability were still very high. Apart from the Uchiha, he had never seen this bastard promote anyone. Now, he was actually poaching people right under the Hokage Building, and he could tell that the uncle wasn't joking. If the blond guy really agreed, this bastard might actually snatch the person and run away immediately.

"Of course it's amazing! Look at those long, slender fingers, those enormous hands, that perfect body and mind, those Achilles tendons that practically reach his butt... Okay, supposedly this kid started researching Tobirama Senju's Flying Thunder God Technique two years ago. Iwagakure's Dust Release is awesome, right? One shot can blast someone to smithereens, but that stuff is incredibly difficult to learn. Right now, only Onoki knows it. And Tobirama Senju's space-time ninjutsu is said to be even harder to learn than Dust Release. Those scribbling symbols alone are beyond human comprehension. Even Konoha's second great scientist, Orochimaru, couldn't understand them. This kid was already researching those scribbling symbols two years ago. Isn't that incredible? Don't think you're the only super genius in the world. Studying basic laws at three and making puppets at four is impressive, but that's only within Sunagakure. The ninja world is too vast, and the waters run deep. If you don't handle it right, even I can't pull you back..."

As Shinto walked, he spoke to Sasori, saying that to be honest, he was also shocked when he heard this rumor at White Fang's wedding. It was true that the Flying Thunder God Technique was his signature move, but for a boy in his early teens to be researching it was really a bit exaggerated. Kishimoto's eldest son was just that unreasonable; his early death was probably because Kishimoto regretted setting his eldest son's talent too high, leaving no room for later characters to play...

If this guy were still alive, the Akatsuki wouldn't stand a chance...

"Flying Thunder God Technique? The Second Hokage's ninjutsu?"

Perhaps it was a mutual appreciation between geniuses, but upon hearing Masato's introduction of Minato Namikaze, Sasori's attention was immediately drawn to Minato. Moreover, this was the first time he had heard of such knowledge not found in textbooks. Regardless of how annoying this bastard was, he continued to press for answers. He had only ever heard of the First Hokage's awesome Wood Release since childhood, and he had less exposure to the Second Hokage's name, since his fame was not as great as Hashirama Senju's.

"Ah, don't let Tobirama Senju's lesser fame fool you. It's only because his brilliance was overshadowed by his older brother. In my opinion, Tobirama is the most underrated figure in the ninja world. His contributions to the ninja world far surpass those of Hashirama and the Uchiha clan, who ended the chaotic era. His influence cannot be measured by data. The operational models of various ninja villages today, such as the Anbu and ninja academies, were first implemented by Tobirama in Konoha. Other villages, including our Sunagakure, simply copied his methods. Moreover, Tobirama is known as the 'forbidden technique creation machine,' having developed countless monstrous forbidden techniques throughout his life. Even the Golden Horn King and Silver Horn King, who once chased him with the Six Paths Divine Weapons, were utterly toyed with by him using forbidden techniques." So, one became a lunatic, and the other became an idiot. Tobirama Senju's signature techniques were Water Release and Flying Thunder God Technique. The Flying Thunder God Technique allowed for time-space jumps; with enough chakra, he could travel from Konoha to Sunagakure in an instant. However, the conditions for learning this ninjutsu were extremely demanding. No one could understand the scribblings Tobirama Senju left behind, let alone the incredibly rare spatial attribute. I reckon Orochimaru, another genius from Konoha, could probably understand some of it, but unfortunately, he didn't have the spatial attribute, so he couldn't learn it. The spatial attribute is as rare as Hashirama Senju's Wood Release. If you had the spatial attribute, I'd immediately snatch it for you, provided you could also understand those scribblings…”

(Thanks to the fans for urging me to update and for the monthly tickets! Thank you!)

338. People who aren't family don't enter the same door.

"Even someone as powerful as him still died..."

Handsome Scorpion glanced at Uncle Bastard and said indifferently that he seriously doubted that the bastard was bragging. If the Second Hokage was really as awesome as he boasted, how come he still died in the end?

"The whole thing is complicated and can't be explained in a few words. You're still young, and even if I explained it to you, you might not understand. Basically, some people die, but that doesn't mean they were weak, and some people are still alive, but that doesn't mean they're powerful. As the saying goes, life and death are preordained, and wealth and honor are determined by fate. What goes around comes around. Look at all the ninjas throughout history—which one has had a good ending? Life is only a short hundred years. To leave your mark on the long river of history is enough to be a legend. Even if you attain immortality, if you hide away all day and no one recognizes you, and you make no contribution to the peaceful development and long-term stability of the ninja world, then such a person is useless even if they don't die. So, a person's strength isn't measured by how long they live, but by what changes they make to the world... You're still young; you'll understand when you grow up."

After finishing speaking, Masato ruffled Sasori's hair. No matter how talented he is, he is still a child. He is not someone else's soul. He is a little bit more mature than ordinary children, not as immature or childish, but his thinking is not sound enough and he is prone to getting stuck on trivial matters.

"(⊙_⊙)...Where did you see that quote in?"

White Fang, who was following behind to handle the conference security, frowned slightly upon hearing his words and asked, "It's hard to imagine that this guy could say something so philosophical. He must have copied it from some book."

"What do you mean by that? Everyone in the ninja world knows that I, Golden Lion, never read books. This is the culmination of my many years of experience in the ninja world. Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Unlike you, who stays in Konoha all day long, the farthest place you've probably been is probably our four great villages. Take my advice, brother. The world is so big, go out and see more of it when you have time. Don't be embarrassed when your son asks you what else is in the Land of Snow besides snow and you can't answer! Your prestigious family's educational methods are outdated. In this era, ninjas are not just good at killing people; psychological education is also essential..."

Shindou glanced at White Fang with annoyance. No wonder Wu Wukai was born into a life of wandering and hardship. He had a father who only knew how to kill people. It would be strange if he, who was destined to be a lone star, did not have a difficult life.

"...The meeting is about to start, hurry up and go, leave the child to me."

White Fang rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue with him. "You're just a single dog, what right do you have to lecture me? Get Tsunade first before you start spouting nonsense..."

As they approached the conference room door, the underlings from the Cloud Ninja, Iwa Ninja, and Konoha were already lined up outside, glaring at each other. The air was thick with killing intent. After all, during the war, their brothers, sisters, relatives, and friends had all been killed by the other side, so their hatred ran deep. Among them, the Konoha underlings were in a weaker position. Although this was their territory, the number of security personnel was limited. Facing the oppressive gazes of the Cloud Ninja and Iwa Ninja, they were all under immense pressure. If this weren't a formal occasion, the Cloud Ninja and Iwa Ninja would probably have already started fighting them.

The Konoha ninja, though under immense pressure, were forced to remain defiant because it was their own territory and they didn't want to lose face. When White Fang arrived, the Cloud and Iwa ninja, who had initially appeared aggressive, instantly transformed into docile children...

"...coward."

Shinto and Sakumo were used to this kind of scene, but Sasori, who was standing next to them, couldn't help but look down on the changes in the Iwa ninja.

Super geniuses tend to be straightforward, especially since Sasori, Chiyo's beloved grandson, is so innocent and always says what he thinks without understanding social etiquette.

"You little brat, you're asking for it! (▼へ▼メ)"

However, Handsome Scorpion's words angered many people.

The ninjas who came to Konoha to negotiate with their representatives were all elites from their respective villages. Although Sasori was small, in such a quiet environment, his disdain could naturally be heard. If it were White Fang saying this, they would just pretend they didn't hear it and let it pass. After all, the other party had big fists. Being looked down upon by the top-ranking ninja in the ninja world, although it was embarrassing, others could still understand. There were too many people who had been killed by White Fang over the years.

After all these years, to be looked down upon by a mere kid who hasn't even grown his first hair—who could stand such humiliation? Even if that brat was with White Fang or Golden Lion, or was either their relative or their son, it wouldn't be right...

"...Brother, my nephew is always a bit blunt, which is indeed a bit much. But he's just a kid, innocent and naive, he says what he thinks. But you're practically telling him to court death right in front of me, that's not appropriate, is it? I'll let it slide since you're a lower-ranking person, to avoid people saying I'm bullying the younger generation. Your leader this time is Tu Mu, right? After the meeting, let's find a ring in Konoha and sign a death pact... As this kid's elder, I'll take his place. You can send as many as you want..."

Shindou glanced at the group of cowards with disdain.

"snort........"

The Iwa ninja who had just made Sasori court death, along with his underlings, looked up at the sky as if nothing had happened when they saw that the person who stepped forward was Shiki. Playing a life-or-death arena with him? Even their boss, the Tsuchikage, wouldn't dare. Everyone knows that this bastard is incredibly tough; even a Tailed Beast Ball can't destroy him. Although their honor guard this time was pretty good, even if they all went together, they still couldn't beat him.

Actually... kids don't understand, so it's okay to be looked down upon by them... This little rascal is so cute! ヾ(^?^)?

"Is Lord Golden Lion going to protect this brat?"

However, another Cloud Ninja, who seemed to be the group's squad leader, stepped forward with a frown and displeasure. He thought that although Golden Lion was powerful, this red-haired brat had nothing to do with him. One was golden-haired, and the other was red-haired; they were completely unrelated. Golden Lion might be standing up for this red-haired brat just because he disliked Iwa Ninja. Everyone knew about the grudges between Golden Lion and Iwa Ninja. Cloud Village and Sand Village had no grudges against Golden Lion, and Cloud Village had even teamed up with Sand Village before. Golden Lion shouldn't disrespect Cloud Village.

"Nonsense! This kid is my nephew. If I don't protect him, who else can I protect? What? You Cloud Village want to spar with me? But you're not good enough. Go back and send your Raikage. Tsuchita is alright, but he's not good enough for me..."

Shinto raised an eyebrow and looked at the muscular Cloud Ninja.

339. Glasses Guy is really good at writing nonsense.

"Gentlemen, the meeting is about to begin. This is Konoha territory, so I advise you all to remain calm..."

Seeing the atmosphere growing tense, especially with Golden Lion acting so arrogantly, and Chiyo's grandson beside him, who seemed unfazed by any trouble he'd stirred up, White Fang sighed helplessly. "Like father, like son," he thought. "This kid's so young, yet he's already causing so much trouble and acting all calm. He's surpassed his father in every way! Golden Lion wasn't nearly as foul-mouthed as him when he was younger..."

"Hey! This big shot of mine is off to a meeting right now. You little punks, stay out here and wait. How old are you? Stop acting like kids. No wonder you're still a lackey after all this time..."

After finishing his sentence, Masato glanced at his surroundings with disdain and turned to walk into the venue, leaving behind the Cloud Ninja, Iwa Ninja, and Konoha underlings who looked constipated but dared not speak out. Even White Fang was speechless. That bastard even mocked him. What did he mean by saying that those squatting outside were all underlings?

You fucking explain to me what you mean by "those squatting outside are all underlings"? (▼へ▼メ)

"...That bastard is still alive! Truly, evil lives on forever..."

Seeing that everyone was almost driven to madness by Uncle Bastard's words, and even White Fang looked like he wanted to eat people alive, Handsome Scorpion sighed slightly.

"..."

Hearing Handsome Scorpion's words, White Fang couldn't help but look up at the sky. "How much better are you than him? He has the ability to be arrogant, but you're arrogant even before you have the ability. It's not surprising at all that this kid got cornered..."

.....

"Wow! It's been a long time, Tsuchiki-kun. After being sidelined by Onoki for so long, I'm so glad I let you out. I'm not trying to be mean, but with your talent, it's a real waste for you to be playing support for Onoki in a small village like Iwagakure! With Onoki's stingy personality, his annual salary probably isn't that high, right? Why don't you come to our Sunagakure? With your talent, I wouldn't think 40 to 50 million yen a year is too much!"

Entering the Konoha meeting room, there were only five people in the large room. Three of the four Konoha leaders were present; Danzo, who was considered half of Konoha's strength, was absent, probably busy plotting against the Uchiha clan. The remaining three leaders were all there, while the other two, Tsuchikage from Iwagakure and Tsuchikage from Kumogakure, were leisurely drinking tea. However, judging from their constipated expressions after each sip, it seemed their tea leaves were actually tree leaves...

"Ahem, Lord Golden Lion, how have you been? Now that you've arrived, let's get down to business..."

The tea served in Konoha was absolutely awful. After choking on it twice, Tsuchikage immediately changed the subject without changing his expression. It was a classic case of saying the wrong thing if you didn't say anything, because saying too much would only make things worse. Having followed his boss for so many years, he knew his boss's personality best. Although he was an excellent Tsuchikage, he was also inherently suspicious. If he answered Shiki's question today, no matter what he said, who knew what kind of accidental death he would encounter when he returned to the village?

He's still young, and it wasn't easy for him to get to where he is now. His carefree life is just beginning...

"Now that everyone is here, let's begin the meeting. First, on behalf of Konoha, I welcome you all. Since our First Hokage founded the ninja village... […]"

Tu Mu's change of topic struck a chord with Mitokado Homura. As soon as Tu Mu finished speaking, Mitokado Homura's eyes lit up and he slammed his hand on the table. He pulled out a speech draft that looked about three centimeters thick, which he had prepared by staying up several nights in a row, and began to speak eloquently and fluently, as a literary man!

Opening speeches were one of his strengths, and he certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity to showcase his talent. He wanted to make the other three ninja villages realize the gap in cultural and educational development between them and Konoha...

"Ahem! Consultant Men Yan's speech was quite brilliant, with clear pronunciation, eloquent language, and vivid content that captivated the audience. However... we are not residents of your village, nor do we need to take your village's history exam. I think we should quickly get to the point. I earn hundreds of thousands per minute, and I'm very busy. In just two hours of Consultant Men Yan's speech, I've already lost hundreds of millions..."