XX-level Hokage

"As the root of Konoha, he played a significant role. The Third Hokage seemed somewhat reluctant to let him go."

"After too much wind and rain, even the roots of a tree will eventually rot. It's time to start preparing," Mashiro said softly, looking at the leaves outside the glass window.

The Third Hokage sighed, offering no objection, and instead asked, "What are your plans for the Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja?" "I'll go to the prison later," Mashiro replied.

I wonder what price Shouhan is willing to pay for her two younger brothers.

During rehearsals, we were suddenly notified that the book was going to be released.

This isn't my first time writing a novel. I previously wrote a horror novel on another platform, which was fairly popular, but I gave up because five out of six chapters were blocked, and I couldn't get a contract for a long time.

Uchiha Zero and Hyuga Mashiro are two protagonists with completely opposite personalities. Uchiha Zero is good at manipulating, brainwashing, and being cunning, while Hyuga Mashiro is gentle, decisive, and fearless. Combining the two of them into one person, you will see the current Hyuga Mashiro 2.0. She is brainwashing, coercive, and subservient, but she also remembers the birthdays of everyone around her and will comfort them when they are sad.

The main plot of this book is not just about unifying the ninja world. Uchiha Hikaru and Sarutobi Mirai are also female protagonists who will appear later, so you should be able to guess that the world I have set up is very large.

This is my second time writing a novel, and my first time writing fan fiction. I had to look up a lot of information on the spot, so many details may not be handled very well. However, I believe that as time goes on, my writing will get better and better.

I am deeply grateful to each and every one of you for the success this book has achieved; it is you who gave me the courage to continue writing.

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Chapter Thirty-Five: The Will of Fire

The day after the Chunin Exams, the Third Hokage convened a general meeting.

"We've already sent people to the Daimyo of the Land of Rice Terrace and the Sand Village to explain the situation. The Daimyo of the Land of Rice Terrace has agreed to allow Konoha ninjas to enter the Sound Village to wipe out Orochimaru's remnants and is willing to pay compensation to Konoha. As for the Sand Village, there has been no response so far," Shikaku said, holding the documents in his hand.

"Have you explained the situation to the Daimyo?" asked Mitokado Homura, who was serving as an advisor to Konoha.

"It has already been stated that the daimyo has disbursed the funds and has sent a formal invitation to the daimyo of the Land of Wind," Shikaku replied.

"Hopefully, after the Daimyo of the Land of Wind puts pressure on us, the Sand Village will back down. Nobody wants to make relations between the two countries so strained. Of course, this time the Sand Village must bleed a bloody defeat," said Koharu Utatane, another advisor to Konoha.

"Shikaku, I'm leaving this matter to you. Cease all contact with the Sand Village until they pay compensation," the Third Hokage said with a smile. "Yes, Hokage-sama."

The second matter at the meeting was about Orochimaru. "Mashiro, come here," the Third Hokage continued, then beckoned to Mashiro. Mashiro stood up, bowed slightly to everyone, and then walked to the Third Hokage's side.

"Orochimaru's attack was sudden and dangerous. It would have been difficult for one person to withstand it. Fortunately, my good-for-nothing disciple was worried about my safety and rushed into the formation to fight Orochimaru with me. It is because of this that I, an old man, was able to escape unscathed." The Third Hokage said to everyone with a smile, holding Mashiro's hand.

"Teacher, you flatter me. I only played a supporting role," Mashiro said modestly.

"I would like to specifically recommend her for the position of Jonin. I wonder if anyone here has any objections?" The Third Hokage looked at Mashiro with satisfaction in his eyes, and then addressed the crowd.

“Of course I have no objection. As your disciple, Hokage-sama, and having the merit of killing Orochimaru, it is only right that I become a Jonin.” Someone flattered the Third Hokage.

“Miss Mashiro, with such strength at such a young age, it’s only right that you become a Jonin,” said a member of the Hyuga clan’s ANBU. As a fellow clansman, he naturally offered his full support.

"No objections, her strength is more than enough." Another ANBU executive said, adding that he had witnessed Mashiro's battle against Orochimaru and was extremely shocked by Mashiro's strength.

"We also don't have "×6"

The Inuzuka and Aburame clans are on good terms with the Hyuga clan, so neither of them will object. Mashiro saved Ino, so the Yamanaka clan will not object.

Mashiro often feeds Choji various foods, and the Akimichi clan sees this but doesn't object.

The Nara and Sarutobi clans were the third generation's trusted confidants, so they naturally didn't object. With them taking the lead, the others also expressed their agreement.

As for the other Jonin, Kakashi and Guy didn't care. Asuma was a little confused about his father's attitude, but he wouldn't object. Kurenai hesitated for a moment, but still raised her hand. Seeing that everyone around her raised their hands in agreement, the rest of them followed suit.

"Isn't she too young to be a Jonin?" Koharu hesitated.

"There are exceptions, though. Kakashi became a Jonin at the age of 12. Although Mashiro didn't carry out many missions, he did assist in killing Orochi."

"That one item, the pill, is enough." Mito Kazumi said with a smile.

As a disciple of his old friend, Mitokado Homura also regarded Mashiro as a nephew, so the two advisors agreed.

The only person who might oppose me, Danzo, wasn't in the meeting. He belonged to Danzo's faction, and I wouldn't choose to provoke him in his absence.

Ultimately, it passed unanimously.

However, all the high-ranking officials in Konoha understood that the so-called vote to become a Jonin was just a facade. It represented the Hokage's attitude, and after this meeting, the name Hyuga Mashiro would be impossible for anyone to disregard.

Mashiro strolled through the woods behind the Hokage Rock, the moonlight somewhat hazy.

"Aren't you coming out yet, Lord Danzo?" Mashiro suddenly said. Immediately afterwards, Danzo emerged from the dense forest not far away.

"No one from Root is here. Lord Danzo is quite confident in himself." Mashiro said, activating her Byakugan and looking around at Danzo. "Do you know what I want to do?" Danzo asked.

"Lord Danzo, do you know about the Will of Fire?" Mashiro didn't answer, but asked with a smile. Danzo narrowed his eyes and remained silent.

Mashiro had also wondered about this: where the leaves dance, the fire also reignites? Of course, it wasn't something to fool children with; through his own experience...

Through experience, Mashiro finally understood that the Will of Fire has always been about sacrifice and dedication, a method used by those in power to stabilize their class.

Similarly, it can possess the will of water, where the water flows endlessly even where the fog is thick, and the will of wind, where the wind blows continuously even where the sand is flying, and so on. "The will of fire was proposed in the first generation, representing the dreamer's yearning for utopia, and then in the second generation it developed into the villagers' will for their village."

The concept of collectivism, in the hands of the third generation, ultimately evolved into a tool for upholding orders from superiors. I think Lord Danzo, as one of the previous leaders, should be well aware of this. "Mashiro said calmly to Danzo.

"Who exactly are you?" Danzo asked coldly.

"When the Second Hokage died, he entrusted the position of Hokage to Sarutobi. Sarutobi thus received all of the Second Hokage's legacy, including various ninjutsu, forbidden techniques, and training manuals. As for you, as another disciple of the Second Hokage, Shimura Danzo, you received nothing but the position of Shadow. So you decided to rely on yourself to obtain something," Mashiro continued.

"Who exactly are you?" Danzo's eyes turned dangerous.

"So you came into contact with Orochimaru and helped him conduct human experiments until Orochimaru touched the First Hokage's body without permission, at which point you were expelled from Konoha. In fact, the Third Hokage already knew about what happened between you, and expelling Orochimaru from Konoha was just a reminder not to go too far. Although you gained many benefits from Orochimaru, you were still not satisfied. Later, when Uchiha Fugaku had rebellious intentions, you also had your own ideas. By killing Shisui, deceiving Itachi, and destroying the Uchiha clan, you finally obtained the power you wanted and the legacy you fought for yourself. The Third Hokage just turned a blind eye to it all."

"Alright, I'm done. I think you should have guessed who I am by now." Mashiro looked at Danzo and said, "Uchiha Zero."

Danzo spoke coldly, revealing his pale right hand and the numerous Sharingan eyes covering it. "Disgusting," Mashiro said with disgust, looking at Danzo's right hand.

"Although I don't know why you actually exist in this world, and why you have a different body, your existence is indeed a good thing for me."

"Danzo said in a deep voice, touching the bandage around his right eye with his hand.

"Do you intend to use another god to turn me into your zombie, and then use me to fulfill your ambitions? How foolish, Danzo! After so many years of pampered life, it seems you've become senile. Do you think I'm not confident that I dare to appear here and say these things to you?" Shin-chan laughed, rolling his eyes.

Then a kunai was plunged into Danzo's heart, and Danzo died. But in an instant, the dead Danzo came back to life.

"Do you think you can kill me?" Danzo said coldly.

“Izanagi, I know that, so I don’t plan to kill you now. That’s why I said you’re senile. Haven’t you noticed that even though I haven’t done anything, my chakra has been decreasing?” Mashiro suddenly said with a smile.

Danzo was startled and, before he could say anything, he fainted.

Then a larger Shadow Eater soldier ran over, sticking out his tongue, seemingly trying to curry favor with Mashiro.

The Shadow Eaters are the most terrifying and also the most limited unit in Mashiro's Shadow Legion. They are powerful because of their terrifying ability to devour shadows, but limited because, under the system's processing, the Shadow Eaters' speed of devouring shadows has become extremely slow, and those being devoured can easily detect it. Furthermore, the chakra required to summon them is several times that of ordinary Shadow Ninjas.

Therefore, as soon as Danzo appeared, Mashiro used her Sharingan to cast the genjutsu "Darkness Deprivation," a clan ninjutsu of the Uchiha.

It can be used when the opponent is focused. The person affected will lose their senses. The longer it lasts, the more chakra is consumed.

Therefore, Mashiro kept talking to attract Danzo's attention, and then kept consuming chakra to maintain the genjutsu, buying time for the Shadow Eaters.

Seeing Danzo lying motionless on the ground, Mashiro pulled out her surgical blade and gouged out all of Danzo's Sharingan eyes. Then, she disappeared into the shadows with the rest of Danzo's body.

Chapter Thirty-Six: A Dream That Flew Between Awake and Awake

Kabuto was resting in his room at the time. After being captured by the Anbu, he was released before even going to prison. Then, a member of the Hyuga clan arranged a house for him near the orphanage.

Looking out the window at the hazy moon, Kabuto was wide awake. He didn't feel guilty about betraying Orochimaru; he was just pondering what Mashiro had told him.

"Kabuto, I think you still remember Yakushi Nonou, right? Do you want to avenge him? I can help you."

"Ever since you accidentally killed Nono, you've felt you've lost your reason for living, and you've tried to emulate Orochimaru's path in order to find your true self. But in reality, you're just afraid."

"You loathe yourself and hate the ninja world, but you can't change it, so you simply give up on yourself. But I understand that you just want someone to recognize you and help you."

“I have a house near the orphanage where you can live. I can make you the director of the orphanage and give you a monthly allowance.”

"You can choose to do something meaningful, and that is your meaning." "You ask who I am? I am Zero, Uchiha Zero."

For some reason, Kabuto felt a little relaxed. "Kabuto, aren't you asleep yet?" Mashiro suddenly appeared in Kabuto's room and said.

"My lord," Kabuto knelt on one knee, about to speak, when he saw Danzo at Mashiro's feet, and his pupils dilated instantly.

“Kabuto, this is what I promised you. Danzo’s consciousness has been sealed away. Tomorrow, go to the Root research institute. From now on, that place belongs to you. You will study Danzo’s right arm for me. After the study is complete, I will put Danzo’s soul back into this body. You can do whatever you want with it then,” Mashiro said softly.

Dou bowed his head very low. "Thank you, sir."

Mashiro was very satisfied with Kabuto's condition. She smiled and took out a scroll to seal Danzo's body inside. She then threw it to Kabuto and disappeared from the spot.

Dou gripped the scroll tightly in his hand, lost in thought.

When Mashiro returned to her room, it was already past midnight. Lying in bed, Mashiro couldn't fall asleep. Then, Mashiro disappeared into the shadows again.

Sakura was sleeping peacefully at home when suddenly a pair of cold hands embraced her.

"Ahhh!" Sakura woke up instantly and screamed. "It's me," Mashiro said softly, holding the struggling Sakura.

"Oh, it's you! Wait, how come you suddenly appeared in my house, and in my bed?" Sakura asked nervously. "Sweetie, go to sleep." Mashiro stroked Sakura's head and closed her eyes. Sure enough, a body pillow is more comfortable.

Sakura wanted to say something, but seeing Mashiro sleeping with her eyes closed, she ultimately couldn't bring herself to say it.

"Sakura, Sakura, what's wrong?" Haruno Akira, awakened by the scream, knocked on Sakura's door and asked. "Nothing, just a nightmare," Sakura replied.

"Should I have your mom come and sleep with you?" Haruno Zhao asked with concern.

"No, no, you should go back to sleep, Dad." Xiao Lou quickly refused. "Okay," Chunye Zhao left.

Sakura looked at Mashiro holding her, her expression complicated. Finally, she sighed and closed her eyes. At that moment, Mashiro was having a dream.

Various memories flashed by, including Mashiro's past life memories, present memories, and Li Mo's memories, like shattered glass scattering in mid-air.

Memories formed a glass corridor, and Mashiro was somewhat inside. She didn't know why she was walking forward, but something seemed to be calling to her.

The further you walk down the corridor, the more blurred those memories become, except for Mashiro's current memories, which still retain their color.

At the end of the corridor was a door, locked and half-open. Mashiro pushed the door open, revealing a pure white interior.

"Is this what you look like now?" a gentle male voice asked. Mashiro turned her head to look.

A pale-faced, incredibly handsome man stood there, emanating a chilling aura, yet his face was remarkably gentle. He was Mashiro's previous incarnation, Uchiha Zero.