XX-level Hokage

Mashiro reached out and stroked it, then whispered in Konan's ear, "Is that so? Then Konan has to do one thing, and I'll let you go."

Konan looked up and said expressionlessly, "What is it?" "..." Mashiro said seriously.

Xiao Nan was somewhat incredulous. "What?"

“I said…” Mashiro said with a light laugh.

Knowing there was no escape, Xiao Nan closed her eyes in despair, her hand trembling, and reached down.

Xiao Nan was covered in red, and her voice was a little low. "Is that enough?"

Mashiro walked forward and stepped on the water stains on the ground.

"Not enough." (Stabs)

Xiao Nan covered her mouth tightly.

Xiao Nan braced herself against the wall, her eyes glazed over, almost fainting.

"Okay, I'm going back now." Mashiro touched Konan's face, then turned and disappeared into the shadows.

In Konoha, Mashiro stretched with a refreshed expression; maintaining one posture for so long was quite tiring for her.

Konan has gone through so much trouble, so of course she has to fulfill her promise to heal Nagato. However, healing Nagato requires a special ability: Yang Release chakra.

Chapter 87: Mashiro's Vacation (The End)

Mashiro returned to Konoha at dusk.

Instead of returning to the villa, Mashiro went straight to the Hokage's office.

In the Hokage's office, Tsunade sat in the Hokage's chair, gazing at the Hokage Rock not far away through the window, her eyes filled with nostalgia. "It's rare to see you reminiscing about the past," Mashiro said softly as she walked to the window.

"I was just wondering if my great-grandfather and great-uncle would be sad if they knew I looked like this," Tsunade said in a somewhat somber tone.

“I don’t know about the Second Hokage, but the First Hokage would probably care more about whether you’re happy,” Mashiro said.

"Maybe." Tsunade smiled helplessly. "Do you want to see them?" Mashiro suddenly asked.

Tsunade paused for a moment, then quickly realized it was the Reincarnation technique. After hesitating for a while, she finally shook her head and said softly, "It's best not to disturb the peace of the dead."

"There's something I've never asked you before: what are your plans? To rule the Land of Fire like you did in your previous life?" Tsunade looked up at Mashiro and asked.

"Didn't you ever suspect that I was trying to start a war? I'm considered a tyrant and a madman by the entire ninja world," Mashiro said.

“I don’t know either. You never let anyone know what you do. In my dreams, there are only memories of you, not memories of anyone else around you. But in my opinion, perhaps even the closest people wouldn’t understand what you’re thinking. It’s just that, out of my own selfishness, I want to believe you,” Tsunade said earnestly.

Tsunade's gaze made Mashiro somewhat stunned. It was the same when she was overthrown and captured. At that time, many people wanted to execute her on the spot, but Tsunade secured a reprieve for her.

I clearly remember Tsunade's words.

"This is just my personal opinion, but I want to believe him."

In an instant, the images of the two people overlapped, and Mashiro felt a little sad, as if she had been in another world.

"Tsunade, what do you think the ninja world is like?" Mashiro snapped out of her reverie, turned to look out the window, and asked with an unusually serious tone.

"The ninja world is a complex place that I can't explain in just a few words. I can only say that it's a place of constant warfare and bloodshed, but also a place of prosperity and continuous development," Tsunade said, sensing the change in Mashiro's tone.

"In my view, the ninja world is a man-made story. Everyone is fighting, everyone is killing, everyone is struggling, and everyone is only..."

Only a few people like Liao can become the protagonists of the story; the deaths of everyone else are meaningless, and even the so-called peace is nothing more than a peace for a few.

For ninjas, ordinary people are just for use; for powerful ninjas, ordinary ninjas are also for use.

Therefore, I have a wish: that the story of this ninja world can change, that bloodline and social status will no longer be obstacles, and that everyone can have hope.

"Freedom and equality, democracy and science—since these cannot arise naturally, then let me become king and lead everything." Mashiro said earnestly. There was something even the system didn't know: this wasn't Mashiro's first resurrection.

Mashiro's first incarnation was Izumi Kamikawa, a commoner ninja from Konoha. Despite her hard work in training and missions, she only ever reached the rank of Chunin.

When she was Kamikawa Izumi, she experienced many things: the Nine-Tails' rampage, the Uchiha clan massacre, Orochimaru's attack on Konoha, Pain's attack on Konoha, and the Fourth Shinobi World War.

She lost many friends and endured much suffering, but in the end, on the battlefield of the Great War of the Hidden World, she barely survived and saw Kaguya Otsutsuki appear, saw the legacy of the Sage of Six Paths, saw people with backgrounds and status celebrating their victory, and saw the bodies of ordinary ninjas who died tragically around her.

She suddenly understood something.

Equality is a lie, peace is a lie, the ninja world is just a story, and she is not the protagonist.

Later, she died in the aftermath. Then came her second life.

She became Uchiha Zero, and through her past life's experience and hard work, along with the bloodline of the Uchiha clan, she became one of the Three Heroes of the Uchiha clan. Later, after obtaining Shisui's Kotoamatsukami, she began to try to change some things.

Although they had no direct interaction during the massacre she organized, she saved Uchiha Izumi because of her name. Then, through various circumstances, she ultimately failed.

No one thought about what she had done. The Land of Fire's productivity developed rapidly, and the people's living standards continued to improve. Everyone only remembered one thing: she started a war. Even without her, a war would have broken out in the ninja world sooner or later.

Then she died.

Now, in her third life, her goal remains unchanged, but she will not repeat the same mistakes. "Your thinking is too pessimistic," Tsunade said softly.

When she was one of the Legendary Sannin, she personally witnessed the cruelty of war and the ruthlessness of class divisions. The struggle between people often resulted in the deaths of many more people. This was why Tsunade wanted to leave Konoha, not only because of the deaths of Nawaki and Dan, but also because of her fear of the ninja world.

"Perhaps, I've always been this pessimistic." Mashiro's rare seriousness vanished, and she said with a light laugh.

"You should have a detailed plan by now on how you intend to achieve your goal," Tsunade asked, her tone softening.

"I do have a plan, but it requires a grand war to realize. Of course, I won't be foolish enough to go into battle myself this time," Mashiro said as she sat down at the Hokage's desk.

"What do you need me to do? If there wasn't anything wrong, I wouldn't believe you would suddenly come to me and say all this." Tsunade reached out and pinched Mashiro's cheek, saying.

"Hmph, this really hurts me. I came to see my girlfriend, and she wouldn't let me in without a reason," Mashiro said with a sigh.

"Girlfriend? I'm truly flattered by what you're saying. Are all those Sand Ninja, Sound Ninja, Cloud Ninja, Mist Ninja, including Shizune, your girlfriends? It's unbelievable that you could gather female ninjas from all these different villages, plus Iwa Ninja, Kusanagi Ninja, Yuki Ninja, Amegakure Ninja, Takigakure Ninja, the priestess of the Land of Demons, and the samurai of the Land of Iron. You've practically assembled the entire ninja world." Tsunade said expressionlessly.

After thinking about it carefully, Mashiro realized it was true.

Tehan is a Sand Ninja, Tayu is an Sound Ninja, Yugito is a Cloud Ninja, Haku is a Mist Ninja, Shizune is a Konoha Ninja, and adding those that Tsunade doesn't know, Kurotsuchi is an Iwa Ninja, Shiwan is a priestess from the Land of Demons, Konan is an Amegakure Ninja, and there's also Kazahana Koyuki from the Land of Snow.

Looking at it this way, Mashiro is really close to completing the female ninja encyclopedia of the ninja world. She's even starting to consider whether to visit the Land of Grass, the Land of Waterfalls, and the Land of Iron. "Are you thinking about something strange?" Tsunade looked at the somewhat dazed Mashiro, reached out and flicked her forehead.

"I was just wondering when Lady Tsunade would finally fall into my arms," ​​Mashiro said, throwing herself at Tsunade. [Name: Tsunade Senju]

Gender: Female Age: ? Affection Level: 86 Relationship: Couple

Affection Reward (50): Wood Release (Already Obtained) Affection Reward (90): Yang Attribute Chakra

"Tell me, what exactly do you want?" Tsunade stopped groping her own body and said.

"I want to do it?" Mamoru said very seriously. Tsunade was a little embarrassed and angry, and clenched her fists.

“Only in this way can my plan proceed,” Mashiro said earnestly, looking at Tsunade.

Seeing Mashiro's earnest gaze, Tsunade hesitated for a long time before letting go of her hand. "I'm already very old."

"I know." "Then let's go." "Where to?" "Anywhere you want."

"Also, your vacation is ending early. You'll be back at work tomorrow." "Okay."

Chapter 88: Birthday (Part 1)

Mashiro had a dream in which she fell into a giant cotton candy. No matter how much she ate, she could never finish it. The cotton candy enveloped her, it was soft and fragrant, but it also made it hard for her to breathe.

Pushing the marshmallow away forcefully, Mashiro struggled to wake up. Looking at the unfamiliar ceiling, she felt extremely tired. Her only comment on what happened last night was: very smooth.

"Are you awake?" Tsunade asked softly beside Mashiro. Mashiro turned his head and saw... Tsunade.

At this moment, Mashiro understood what the cotton candy in the dream was, and also understood why she had suffocated.

"Good morning," Mashiro said with a yawn, still a little sleepy. The two of them had stayed up very late last night.

"Since you're awake, let's continue." Tsunade licked her lips and said with a smile. Before Mashiro could react, Tsunade pressed down on her.

Looking at Tsunade, who was still full of energy, Mashiro couldn't help but sigh.

Don't underestimate the desires of an older single woman, especially one with the potential to become a thousand-handed woman.

"I'm going back first. You should go to the Hokage Building too. You didn't go back all night yesterday, Shizune must be worried about you." Mashiro got out of bed, stretched, and said.

The two of them are now in the real white, renovated house in the Death Forest.

"That's true, I still need to think of a reason to explain to Shizune. By the way, you didn't do anything to Shizune, did you?" Tsunade's gaze towards Mashiro carried a somewhat peculiar meaning.

"Don't worry, unless Shizune comes to me herself, I won't force her," Masashi said with a knowing smile.

"I hope you remember what you said. You did quite well yesterday. I'm leaving now." Tsunade smiled, put on her clothes, and left.

Mashiro slowly put on her clothes, opened the curtains, looked at the lush greenery outside the window, and muttered to herself, "The holiday is over, I need to prepare for the follow-up work."

Then, glancing at the blood-stained sheets on the bed, he disappeared into the shadows. Suddenly, dirt rose up and filled the entire room. Back at the villa, Mashiro went to the living room.

Teuchi and Yukito were still not there; instead, Hinata and Hikaru were sitting on the sofa.

"Yongyou, Huohua, are you taking a break today?" Zhenbai sat down between the two and asked with a smile.

Smelling the faint fragrance emanating from Mashiro, Hinata's face flushed slightly, and she said softly, "Team 8 hasn't had any missions these past few days."

"Me too. Today we're practicing shuriken, but I demonstrated it for Sawano-sensei yesterday, so I don't need to go today," Hanabi said with a smile, holding Mashiro's hand.

"So, do you two have any plans for today? It's a rare day off." Mashiro stroked their hair and said, "We want to go out and play with our sister." Hinata said.

“That’s right, it’s been so long since Big Sister has spent time with us.” Hanabi shook Mashiro’s arm and started to whine.

"Okay, okay, where do you want me to go with you?" Mashiro, as expected, couldn't resist the adorable charm of the young girl, and probably no one could resist her.

Spark was thinking, her expression somewhat hesitant.

"Let's go fishing," Hinata said, hugging Mashiro's hand.

"Hanabi and I have never gone fishing before," Hinata said softly.

"That's right, that's right, let's go fishing." Hanabi understood Hinata's meaning and chimed in. Although she sensed something was amiss between the two, Mashiro still smiled and nodded.

After the three of them left the villa together, Tayuya secretly peeked out from the kitchen. "Are you leaving?" Temari asked from inside the kitchen.

“I’m leaving,” Tayuya replied after looking around.

"Alright, let's continue preparing." "Okay."

Lake Shadowfall is a lake located on the outskirts of Konoha. In the Land of Water, a lake of this size would be quite ordinary, but for the Land of Fire and for Konoha, Lake Shadowfall is still the largest lake in the vicinity.

At the lakeside, Mashiro and his two companions had already purchased fishing gear and bait.

Finding a suitable spot, Mashiro adjusted the fishing line length, baited the hook, cast the line, and then said softly, "Fishing is a very long process. You need to be observant and have a lot of patience. After all, it's a matter of who takes the bait. All you can do is try your best."

Tian and Hanabi nodded as if they understood, then imitated Mashiro, baiting the hook and casting the line. Time passed by, minute by minute.

The lake was perfectly still, with only the occasional falling leaf creating faint ripples. Hinata was alright, managing to keep her eyes on the lake, while Hanabi was already starting to doze off.