XX-level Hokage

"What are we going to do now, Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked, looking at the towering white pillar of light. Kakashi sighed helplessly.

Sakura punched Naruto on the head and said, "I told you not to barge in, but you wouldn't listen. Now you've caused trouble again." Sasuke scoffed and observed the power of the Dragon Vein.

Only Sai thought of Sara, came to her side, and asked, "What should we do in this situation?" Sara bit her lip; she didn't know either.

Just then, Hinata suddenly sensed a familiar presence, and using her Byakugan, she saw a figure faintly visible within the white beam of light.

Although the beam of light continued to fade, others noticed the figure within it. This was

All of them stared at him.

The light faded, and Mashiro landed on the ground. Looking at these familiar faces, she sighed with a touch of joy and whispered, "Long time no see, everyone." Volume Two: Spreading Wings (The End)

Chapter 123: Return

Everyone present was startled by Mashiro's sudden appearance.

But in an instant, Hinata pounced, and Sakura stood still, her eyes reddening.

Since the news of Mashiro's disappearance broke, many people have become anxious and saddened. Although she had only been gone for five days, which in the ninja world might not even be considered a missing person, Tsunade still organized a team to search for Mashiro.

Many people, including members of the Hyuga clan, women around Mashiro, and members of Root, wanted to join the team, but Tsunade rejected them all. In the end, she chose Kakashi, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, a team with an excellent mission completion rate. Then, Mashiro's sister, Tae, and Mashiro's subordinate, Sai, joined the team.

"Hinata, it's alright..." Mashiro gently stroked Hinata's hair, comforting her.

Then she turned to look at Xiaolou, whose eyes were red-rimmed, and gently beckoned her hand. Xiaolou couldn't help but throw herself into Zhenbai's arms.

Naruto was overjoyed to see this; he had finally found Mashiro, and thankfully, nothing bad had happened. Sasuke maintained a cold expression, but his eyes kept glancing at Mashiro, filled with relief.

Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief; Tsunade had given a strict order to find and bring Mashiro back. Sai looked at Mashiro with utmost respect and bowed silently.

Sarah, however, looked at the three people embracing each other with a strange expression.

After comforting Yongyou and Xiaolou, Mashiro stepped forward, looked at Kakashi, and asked, "Have I been missing for several days?"

"When the news came from the Sand Village, they had been missing for five days. Including the five days we searched, it's been about ten days," Kakashi replied.

They've been searching day and night for the past few days, from Sha Ren to Lou Lan, and they're really exhausted. "I see."

It seems the timeline for the Dragon Vein isn't symmetrical; after all, the time she spent playing games with Kaguya was already more than three months. "Mashiro-nee is wearing a dress! She looks so pretty!" Naruto noticed something interesting at that moment.

It was only then that the others noticed the changes in Shiro. Not only had she grown taller, but she had also become more refined and elegant, exuding a noble air.

"Let's go back to Konoha first, we'll talk about it there." Mashiro didn't answer this, but instead said...

"Mashiro-nee, why did you appear from that pillar of light? Isn't that the dragon vein of Loulan?" On the way back to Konoha, Naruto finally couldn't contain his curiosity and asked.

"For some reason, I was trapped in a strange place by the dragon vein of Loulan. I waited there for a long time, and I don't know how long it took. Then a white light flashed and enveloped me. Then I saw you. Speaking of which, it must have been Naruto who accidentally activated the dragon vein and sent me back. So, thank you, Naruto." Mashiro looked at Naruto and said with a smile.

"You're welcome, Mashiro-nee. I just accidentally stumbled upon that dragon vein." Naruto scratched his head, looking at Mashiro's smile. "That little habit is just like Minato's," Mashiro thought to herself, looking at Naruto.

"If Naruto doesn't activate the Dragon Vein, won't my sister be stuck there forever?" Hinata worried again.

"Don't worry, Tian, ​​I already know how to get out. It's just that without Naruto to activate it, it will take a little longer," Mashiro said softly. "When we get back, I'll treat everyone to dinner. You've all worked so hard looking for me, so you can invite the others too, and we can all get together." Mashiro glanced at the group and said with a smile.

"Yay!" Naruto exclaimed excitedly.

"I'll..." Kakashi was about to refuse when he heard Mashiro's telepathic message.

Kakashi stopped himself from speaking, glanced at the smiling Mashiro, and changed his mind, saying, "I... definitely want to go. I'll bring Guy along; it would be nice to get together once in a while."

“Then I’ll call Ino and Tenten,” Sakura said.

"I'll go tell Kiba and the others, they'll be thrilled," Naruto said excitedly.

“As for me, I’ll take Yukikaze with me. She’s been talking about Mashiro-sama a lot these past few days,” Sai replied. Only Sasuke remained silent.

"What's wrong? Hasn't Sasuke made any friends besides Naruto yet?" Mashiro asked telepathically as she approached Sasuke. "Hmph, boring," Sasuke replied haughtily.

"Come over there then. You should find a few trustworthy friends, considering Itachi's situation. I don't think you'd want Naruto to go with you to find Itachi." After sending the message, Mashiro returned to Hinata's side.

"Itachi!" Sasuke's expression darkened at the mention of that name.

"Sasuke, what's wrong?" Noticing the change in Sasuke's expression, Naruto leaned closer and asked. "None of your business," Sasuke said coldly.

"You stinky Sasuke, you're getting cocky again." Naruto, annoyed by Sasuke's tone, charged over. "What are you doing, you loser?" Sasuke was caught off guard by Naruto's attack.

Then the two of them fell from the tree together. Sasuke landed right on top of Naruto.

However, both of them were tough, so they wiped the mud off themselves and followed. Thanks to Naruto's antics, Sasuke's mood improved again.

Having not experienced Sasuke's defection and Naruto's pursuit, the two had already become incredibly close, though Sasuke simply didn't want to admit it.

Back in Konoha, after thanking the group again, Mashiro took Hinata back to the villa. "I'm back," Mashiro said softly as they entered the living room.

Immediately afterwards, he was tackled to the ground by a blond-haired man and a red-haired man who came towards him.

For the past few days, Tehan and Tayuya had been anxiously waiting for news of Mashiro. If they were to see Mashiro, they would be unable to suppress their excitement and longing and would rush straight to her.

Mashiro lay on the ground, gently stroking the hair of Han and Tayuya, soothing the two uneasy people.

"It's alright, it's alright, I'm back." Then he helped the two of them up.

Mashiro turned to Hinata and said softly, "Hinata, go and tell Hanabi and the Hyuga clan members that I'm back." Although reluctant, Hinata nodded and ran out the door.

"Don't cry, I'm back now." Mashiro gently wiped away Tayuya's tears and whispered. Then she looked at Qiao's hand; she had been worried and felt guilty these past few days.

"You too, have you forgotten how powerful your master is? I'll be alright." Mashiro gently stroked Temari's face and said.

“Who, who was worried about you?” Tayuya said, wiping away her tears. “Master, I was worried about you,” Temari said softly.

During the days that Mashiro was missing, she realized that the Sand Village ninja were no longer the Sand Village ninja she remembered. In the ninja world, her only home was Mashiro.

"Actually, I'm also a little worried about Master, just a little bit." Seeing that Shouhan had said it, Tayuya hurriedly said, "Then, next..." Mashiro chuckled and stroked the two of them.

Both Han and Tayuya blushed slightly, showing no resistance whatsoever; Tayuya even seemed slightly excited. The three of them went to Mashiro's room.

The autumn wind rises, rustling the trees, and leaves fall from the trees.

"What, is that not enough? I remember Tayu was really looking forward to it."

"Who says I can't do it? Keep going, hmm~, who's afraid of who?" "Where's Shouhan?"

"I...I can't do it anymore. Maybe next time, Master. I promise next time."

Chapter 124: Doing

After Tayuya and Temari fell asleep, Mashiro quietly walked out the door and went up to the third floor. At this time, after Yugito left, only Mashiro was left on the third floor.

Arriving at Shiro's room, she gently pushed the door open. Shiro hadn't locked it, and Shiro quietly walked in. Inside, Shiro was reading a book under a desk lamp.

"Aren't you asleep yet?" Mashiro walked up behind Shiro and gently hugged her.

"I heard you were back, Master Mashiro, so I knew you'd be coming over tonight and left the door open," Shiro said softly, closing the book in his hand. "Haku is indeed very clever," Mashiro said softly, resting his chin on Shiro's shoulder and inhaling the faint scent of plants emanating from him.

"Has Zabuza not arrived in Konoha yet?" Mashiro asked softly. "Not yet," Mashiro shook his head and said.

Shinji wasn't surprised at all; after all, without Shinji's confirmation, Gato wouldn't have dared to release Zaibuxiu.

"Isn't Haku worried that I might not come back?" Shiro asked curiously, since judging from her expression, she wasn't surprised at all by Shiro's return. Haku gently shook her head and said, "I believe in Lady Shiro."

"You really move me, Shiro." Shiro gently kissed Shiro's lips. Their breaths mingled.

The next morning, when I woke up, I saw a mess all around me and no sign of myself. I couldn't help but sigh. I wanted to get up and clean up, but I found that my limbs were too weak, so I had to go back to bed.

At this moment, Mashiro is in the Hokage's office, telling Tsunade what happened after she disappeared. Of course, the content is also made up by Mashiro.

"I knew it! How could you possibly be in any danger? It's a miracle that anyone else is safe where you are. It's just that Shizune keeps worrying about your safety." Tsunade said, glancing at Shizune teasingly.

"Lady Tsunade!!" Shizune's face flushed red.

"What are you planning to do next?" Tsunade asked seriously, looking at Mashiro after regaining her composure.

“The Akatsuki’s plan to collect the Tailed Beasts should have reached the Eight-Tails by now, so I’m going to visit the Cloud Village next,” Mashiro said.

"Alright, whatever you want, just don't cause any trouble that will involve Konoha." Tsunade said with a yawn. She hadn't been sleeping well these past few days because of Mashiro.

"After you return from the Cloud Ninja, hand over the Hokage position to me," Mashiro said with a smile.

"What? You're finally willing to take on this responsibility?" Tsunade asked, looking at Mashiro with interest. "Yes, now there's nothing in the entire ninja world that can stop me," Mashiro replied calmly.

"Then it's up to you." Tsunade had no objections; she had always felt that Mashiro was more suitable to be Hokage than she was.

Mashiro nodded, then smiled at Shizune and was about to turn and leave. But as she was leaving, Tsunade called her back.

"Come to my room tonight, cough cough, there's something I need you to do," Tsunade said, her face flushed. Mashiro turned around, glanced at Tsunade, nodded emphatically, and then pushed open the door and left.

"Lady Tsunade, is there anything Mashiro needs to do tonight?" Shizune asked curiously.

"Ahem, it's nothing. I just wanted to practice some medical ninjutsu with Mashiro," Tsunade said somewhat nervously.

"I see." Shizune found it strange, but she didn't suspect anything. Richu Manor.

It's been ten days since Mashiro last visited Yakumo, and Yakumo has no way of finding out about Mashiro's disappearance, so Mashiro is worried that Yakumo will be sad and doubt that she has abandoned her.

"Yakumo, Yakumo."

Mashiro called out Yakumo's name and went into the courtyard, but Yakumo was not there.

"Is it in the room?" Mashiro walked into Yakumo's room. It was pitch black inside.

Mashiro sensed something was wrong. Suddenly, flames attacked.

Mashiro stretched out her hand, the flames stopped, and she floated in the air.

The firelight illuminated Yakumo's figure; he had transformed into a terrifying monster with two long horns on his head. "As expected, Ido has awakened." Mashiro sighed; she had considered this possibility before.

Yakumo has always been a very insecure person. Until Mashiro appeared, Yakumo placed all her emotions on Mashiro. Now, Mashiro has suddenly disappeared without warning and hasn't come to see her for ten days. This period is the perfect opportunity for Ido to take advantage of her vulnerability.

"Perfect, I'll take this opportunity to get rid of you," Mashiro muttered to herself, not taking this monster named "Ido" seriously at all.

Just then, Idu's attack came again, this time with poison gas. The dark green gas began to fill the entire room. Idu's poison gas affects the mind, causing those who smell it to become mentally deranged. If there are multiple people, they will start to kill each other.

"It's Mashiro," she said softly.

Immediately afterward, an unnamed gust of wind rose, sweeping all the poisonous gas together and forming a dark green sphere. "The mental toxins are somewhat useful, huh? Alright, it's time to deal with them." Mashiro murmured.

Then her eyes turned pale blue, and she gently stretched them out. An invisible force tightly bound Idu, rendering it completely immobile.

Gently floating in front of Ido, Mashiro whispered, "Release Yakumo, and I'll spare your life." "Heh heh, she'll never wake up again. This body is mine now," Ido roared.

Mashiro frowned slightly, about to say something more, when Ido suddenly changed his expression and shouted, "How is this possible! You're still awake!"

Then Ido transformed into Yakumo, looked at Mashiro, and said excitedly, "Mashiro, you're back." "Yes, I'm back," Mashiro replied with a soft laugh.

"Honestly, you left without even telling me, but I believe you, you'll definitely come to see me," Yakumo said with a smile. "What's going on?" Mashiro asked, looking at Yakumo's current state.

"Because Mi hadn't come to see me, Ido started to bewitch me. But I wasn't so afraid of Ido anymore. I wanted to see what it really was, so I went along with its wishes and let it control my body. But the real control was always in my hands, so Ido never left Richu Manor," Yakumo explained.