XX-level Hokage

As the light faded, a ninja world whose script had been written by Mashiro began to operate. (Author's Note)

Welcome Director Bai with applause

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Chapter 258: Ninja Hero

"It's over." Mashiro's red Rinnegan turned light blue, then reverted to Byakugan. At that moment, she felt as if all the energy had been drained from her body.

"Leave the rest to me," System Number Two said calmly. System Number One remained silent, seemingly falling silent once more.

Mashiro glanced at Hinata Mashiro, who was still lying on the bed, nodded slightly, and then turned and left.

After Mashiro left, in Hyuga Mashiro's mental space, System Number Two muttered to itself: "According to the data transmitted by my future self, this mission is basically a sure thing. I really didn't expect it. A B-rank mission suddenly turned into an S-rank mission, and it was still possible to succeed under such circumstances. What a rare host. I'll recommend it to 86 and 15 when I get back."

System Number Two then began searching for Uchiha Zero's soul. Arriving at the Yuhi residence, it gently knocked on the door.

"Are you back?" Red's voice came, followed by Mirai, who opened the door. "This is troublesome, Mirai, let's go," Mashiro said softly.

"Okay," Future said with a hint of reluctance. Although it was only a short time, she got along very well with her young mother.

“No trouble at all. I get along very well with Mirai. Would you like to consider staying in Konoha? I can help you find a place to stay,” Kurenai said. For some reason, she felt an inexplicable closeness and fondness for Mirai.

"I'll consider it," Mashiro said with a light laugh. Then she took Mirai's hand and left.

The memory modification performed by Mashiro is timed, so there are currently no memories of Uchiha Zero in Red's mind. Two days later, the memory modification will take effect, and Red Star Sea will not be so carefree then.

Two days should be enough time for the system to find Uchiha Zero's soul. "Mashiro, have you finished your business?" Mirai asked with concern.

"Yes, it's all done. We can go back now," Mashiro replied softly.

"Well, I was hoping to meet my biological father, but it seems I won't have the chance now," Future said with a hint of regret.

When Mashiro used the Divine Art: Chaos of Gods to modify the memories of the ninja world, the future's memories were also affected. However, Mashiro did not insert memories of Uchiha Zero into the future's memories like she would with others. Instead, she added some warm moments spent with Mashiro, which made the future's feelings for Mashiro even deeper and more sincere.

She even gave up the opportunity to meet her biological father and instead obediently went back with Mashiro.

Leaving Konoha, the two returned to Loulan through the Shadow Legion. They then entered the Dragon Vein.

With the power of the divine timing technique, Mashiro was able to control the exact time of the dragon vein's traversal. A flash of light, and the two appeared in the vast desert.

"Are you back?" Looking at the somewhat familiar scenery around her, Mirai asked unconsciously.

"Yes, you're back." As she spoke, Mashiro reached out a finger and flicked Mirai's forehead. "?" Mirai looked at Mashiro with some confusion.

"It's alright, let's go find the station," Mashiro said with a smile, spreading her paper wings.

With a gentle stretch of her hands, Mirai effortlessly leaped into Mashiro's arms. Paper wings flapped, and the two soared into the sky.

Mashiro's sudden flick at Future's forehead just now wasn't without meaning; it was her way of planting the Time Imprint.

The Divine Art: Heavenly Timing can create or destroy things that do not belong to the timeline, and it can also preserve things that do not belong to the timeline. Once Mashiro plants the Heavenly Timing Mark on someone, that person will transcend the timeline and will no longer be affected by time-related abilities.

Danma Shiro successfully connected the past, present, and future, meaning the original future would cease to exist, and in other words, the present would cease to exist.

Everyone who comes will disappear, except those who have been marked with the Heavenly Time Mark by Mashiro.

Based on Mashiro's current eye power, she can apply a maximum of five time imprints, which means she can save five people and bring them back to her own timeline.

Soon, the two arrived at the station and boarded the Thunder Train bound for Konoha.

Just as she had arrived, Mirai enthusiastically recounted her excitement to Mashiro. These past two days had been more thrilling than the previous decade or so.

Mashiro rested her chin on her hand, gazing with a touch of indulgence at the excited future before turning her gaze to the window. The sun was setting, the fiery clouds swaying, and the two entered the Land of Fire. That night, they returned to Konoha.

"Well then, Maji, I'm going to report on my mission now. Let's meet again tomorrow." Mirai waved to Maji and then reluctantly headed towards the Hokage Building. Mashiro, on the other hand, transformed into her 12-year-old form and returned to the Uzumaki family.

At this time, Hinata, Boruto, and Himawari had already finished their dinner.

Hinata was holding a sunflower and watching TV. "Knock knock knock."

Hearing the knock, Hinata got up to open the door.

"Who is it?" "It's me."

Hearing Mashiro's voice, Hinata fell silent, opened the door quietly, and then said nothing. "My sister's back!"

Himawari was very excited. She jumped up from the sofa, ran to the door, and hugged Mashiro tightly.

"Sunflower, did you miss me?" Mashiro picked up Sunflower and spun her around a few times in the air. "I missed you so much," Sunflower said affectionately.

"Oh, right, the present." Mashiro pulled a box from behind her back and handed it to Himawari. Open it.

Inside is a Shukaku doll.

"Wow, it's a tanuki! Thank you, big sister!" Himawari happily hugged the Shukaku plushie. After playing with Himawari for a while, Mashiro came to Hinata's side and asked softly, "Where's Boruto?"

"He's been obsessed with a newly released game lately. After dinner, he ran back to his room and wouldn't listen to anything I said," Hinata said with a hint of helplessness.

"I see." Mashiro didn't ask anything else, greeted Himawari, and went back to her room. Lying in bed, she looked at the night view outside the window.

Mashiro murmured to herself, "Hinata seems a bit cold towards me today. Did she find out something? But it doesn't matter. After all, strictly speaking, she can't really be considered our sister."

It'll be over soon, right? Once it's all over, I should be able to get some proper rest.

Mashiro's voice grew softer and softer, then she closed her eyes, and after a moment, even breathing could be heard. For the next few days, Mashiro lived a very leisurely life.

He trained with Hanabi, ate meals with Tenten, and wandered around with Mirai. During this time, Mashiro also learned what game Boruto was obsessed with.

The newly released VR game, Ninja Heroes, which was previously advertised on TV, offered VR glasses as a free gift with the purchase of the game.

Not only Boruto, but Mashiro discovered that almost all the ninjas in Konoha were addicted to this game. Out of curiosity, Mashiro also bought one.

Upon receiving the VR glasses, Mashiro felt a sense of unease. After silently observing them with her Rinnegan, she discovered a very obvious aura of dojutsu (eye technique) on them. "This is interesting. VR glasses with dojutsu applied. I'm quite curious about the content of this game."

Back in her room, Mashiro put on the VR headset, filled out some personal information, and with a flash of white light, she entered the virtual world. Looking at the incredibly realistic scenery around her, Mashiro muttered to herself, "This level of realism... no wonder so many people are addicted to it. It's almost unrecognizable from previous games."

It's just a concept, unfortunately.

Mashiro looked up at the sky.

She could clearly sense that the origin of this world was not some kind of high technology, but a power originating from the Uchiha clan: Tsukuyomi.

Chapter 259: A Sea of ​​Flowers in a Dream (Part 1)

Just then, Mashiro noticed a blonde girl not far away, with the word "Guide" written above her head. An NPC? But that face looks so familiar. Mashiro muttered to herself.

Then she opened the system panel. [Name: Anonymous (Uchiha Hikaru) Gender: Female]

Age: ? ...

Affection Reward (50): Eye Technique: Tsukuyomi, Eye Technique: Amaterasu

Favorability Reward (90): Eye Technique - Eight Thousand Spears) "So it really is light?" Mashiro was somewhat surprised.

She had always thought that Hikari must have died long ago, after all, she was a ninja from before the Warring States period, but she never expected that she would still be alive. She came to stand in front of Hikari, who was disguised as an NPC.

"Is there anything I can help you with? A beginner's guide or a quest guide?" Guang was taken aback for a moment when he saw Zhenzi's appearance, but then regained his composure and said calmly.

"I was so stupid, that person should have died long ago," Hikaru silently mocked himself. "I never expected to meet you here, Hikaru," Mashiro said with a smile.

"You..." Hikari's pupils contracted sharply, her eyes filled with disbelief and a faint hope. "Have you found your own sea of ​​flowers?" Mashiro asked softly.

Upon hearing this, the memories in Guang's mind exploded instantly, and those few beautiful memories in her life that she had hidden began to emerge one after another.

"Me? I'm a spirit from the mortal world." "My name is Mashiro. What's your name?"

"How should I put it? Black hair, black eyes, white skin, gloomy and cold with a crying heart, you basically have everything that the Uchiha clan should have, and according to the criteria, you are definitely a pure-blooded Uchiha."

Are you thinking of me?

"Do you remember the story I told you? I'm entrusting my last words to you: don't be sad about my departure. Just keep walking your own path and you will surely see a sea of ​​flowers in full bloom."

Furthermore, I learned your name from others these past few days. Your name isn't Mumei (無名), it's Uchiha Hikaru (乌智波光), meaning "light of light." When sunlight pierces through darkness, you will shine as brightly as the sun.

Scenes of her time with Mashiro began to surface, a light she found for herself in the dark dungeon.

"Mashiro, is it really you?" Hikaru didn't know what tone to use to ask, only the tension in her words and the hope in her eyes.

"It's been a long time, Hikaru." Mashiro, now in her 19-year-old form, reached out and gently stroked Hikaru's hair, speaking softly. [Hikaru Uchiha's affection +10, reward: Eye Technique: Tsukuyomi, Eye Technique: Amaterasu]

[Uchiha Hikaru's favorability +5][Uchiha Hikaru's favorability +5][Uchiha Hikaru's favorability +10]

[Uchiha Hikaru's favorability +3]

The series of favorability notifications surprised Mashiro, as this was the first time such a situation had occurred.

Ultimately, Uchiha Hikaru's favorability rating stabilized at 73. [Name: Anonymous (Uchiha Hikaru)]

Gender: Female Age: ? ? ? Affection Level: 73 Relationship: ? ? ?

Affection Reward (50): Eye Technique: Tsukuyomi, Eye Technique: Amaterasu (Already Obtained) Affection Reward (90): Eye Technique: Yasen no Higanbana

Mashiro was unaware of Hikari's later experiences. After being defeated by the combined forces of the Senju and Sarutobi clans, Hikari was sealed away and buried underground for hundreds of years. During those hundreds of years of darkness, Hikari's heart was filled with nothing but hatred and fear, except for a sliver of warmth and affection that Mashiro had given her.

Over hundreds of years, a fleeting moment of attraction and warmth has transformed into an incredibly powerful emotion and spiritual anchor. Like a seed that has traversed a century, once it sprouts, it grows into a towering tree. After confirming her identity, Hikaru takes Mashiro to a secret realm within a game.

"What happened after I left? Why did Hikari appear at this time and become an NPC in a popular game?" Mashiro asked curiously.

"Soon after you suddenly disappeared, the Senju and Uchiha clans broke out into war again. With the help of the Sarutobi clan, who were sent by the Senju clan, the Uchiha clan was defeated, and I became a prisoner and was sealed away..." Hikaru seemed unwilling to recall the time when he was sealed away, and his tone became increasingly faint.

"...Until recently, I was dug out by someone named Murutsu. After releasing me from my seal, he invited me to join the Zero Organization, wanting me to help him destroy the entire ninja world and bring pain to the world," Hikaru continued.

"Did you agree to his proposal? I understand; your hatred for the scoundrel is understandable." Gently stroking Kanzaki's hair, Mashiro said softly.

Hikaru gently shook his head, looked at Mashiro, and said firmly, "I rejected him. Although the experiences of those hundreds of years have filled my heart with hatred, I still remember your words and that sea of ​​flowers that I have imagined countless times."

My hatred stems from misfortune, and I do not wish it to perpetuate my future. Just as my name suggests, light will always dispel darkness.

Faced with the boundless darkness underground, Guang dreamed for the first time: she wanted to see a sea of ​​flowers, even if it meant enduring an incredibly long time in this darkness.

But she is no longer afraid, because she is Uchiha Hikari. Someone once told her that she would shine like the sun. It is with this belief that Hikari has persevered until now.

Hearing Hikaru's words, Mashiro was stunned. The distance between her and Hikaru disappeared. For the first time, she felt ashamed of herself.

"So the reason why Hikaru appeared here is because he forced Mi?" Mashiro asked softly.

Hikaru hesitated for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Morutsu told me his plan: to use Tsukuyomi to create a virtual game world; and then use the power of the Eight Thousand Spears to absorb the chakra of all the ninjas in the ninja world."

After I refused, he used a strange ninja tool to control me and then threatened me to do as he planned, or he would seal me back underground.

Although I don't intend to retaliate against the Hideout Realm, I also won't protect the Ninja Realm, let alone sacrifice myself for the Hideout. Therefore, I choose to submit to his threats.

After listening to Hikari's words, Mashiro once again looked at the girl in front of her with great admiration.

She possesses unwavering conviction, clear likes and dislikes, and a well-defined goal. Most people in the ninja world cannot compare to her.

"So, what do you want to do? Do you want me to help you get rid of that guy named Murutsu?" Mashiro asked with a smile, pinching Hikaru's cheek.