The Master of Konoha's Legacy

I had previously instructed Minato to put in a good word for me with Uchiha Tonan and persuade him not to participate in the impeachment.

Their relationship was already good, so there was a good chance that this would succeed.

As long as he can convince Uchiha Tonan not to participate in the impeachment.

Then I might be able to continue being the Hokage.

This is also why I didn't explicitly tell Minato that I wanted to make him Hokage.

The next day.

The dawn light pierced through the sky, awakening the slumbering earth.

In the forests within the Land of Fire.

Hundreds of uniformly dressed guards were divided into two columns, escorting the sedan chair in the middle as it moved forward.

Beside the sedan chair, a burly man with a katana at his waist strode forward, always keeping a position just behind the sedan chair window.

So that the person inside the sedan chair could receive orders promptly without affecting their view of the scenery along the way.

Inside the sedan chair, Naraku sat expressionlessly, holding a delicate porcelain bowl in his left hand.

It was filled with brown, granular feed.

On his left shoulder was a white dove that had been fed until it was somewhat bloated and plump.

Naraku stretched out his right hand and picked up a piece of feed from the porcelain bowl.

The white dove perched on his shoulder opened its sleepy eyes, habitually opening its beak, waiting for Naraku to put the feed into its mouth.

Suddenly, the white dove opened its eyes, shuddered, and turned its head to the side.

As if sensing some kind of summons, it disregarded the food Naraku offered it and spread its fleshy wings to flutter out of the window.

However, due to its bulky size, it flaps its wings a bit too fast.

It went up and down several times in mid-air before finally flying into the clouds.

Inside the palanquin, Naraku's hand hung suspended in mid-air.

He looked like a wax figure, completely still.

A full cup of tea's time had passed, and the white dove still hadn't returned.

Naraku's chest heaved as he gasped for breath.

A sinister smile gradually crept onto his lips, his eyes turning slightly red, giving him a look of wanting to devour someone.

His whole body began to tremble and shake.

A few breaths later, Naraku's suppressed laughter echoed from inside the sedan chair.

"Hehe... Hahahaha..."

Ever since Uchiha Tonan left the white dove by his side, he has hardly had a good night's sleep.

When a person can control their own life and death, and observe their every move at any time and place.

That kind of torment is something most people can't endure.

Naraku considered himself a person who was afraid of death.

In recent years, he has been worried that Uchiha Tonan will activate the cursed seal in his mind.

They treated the white doves like royalty.

Every word you say and every action you take should be carefully considered.

Suddenly, the laughter inside the sedan chair stopped abruptly, replaced by Naraku's stern shout.

"How far are we from Konoha now?"

Upon hearing this, the burly man outside the sedan chair bowed slightly and said respectfully:

"Your Highness, there are still thirty kilometers to go."

Inside the sedan chair, Naraku's ferocious smile vanished instantly.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced around with a hint of unease.

Thirty kilometers...

Have I already entered his perception range?

That's why he called the pigeons back.

It should be...

Luckily, I only smiled, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

Naraku let out a long sigh, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and said in a deep voice:

"Let's stop and rest one kilometer outside Konoha."

After saying that, Naraku closed his eyes and sat back.

While enjoying the long-lost freedom, I pondered how to proceed on this trip.

at the same time.

In the corridor of the welfare home.

Uchiha Tonan sat in his wheelchair, holding a cup of tea, seemingly welcoming the arrival of the rising sun.

Soon after, a black dot appeared facing the sun.

The black dot grew larger and larger, taking on the shape of a white dove.

The bulky white dove spread its wings, glided and plummeted, landing heavily on Uchiha Tonan's shoulder.

The white dove seemed very excited to see Uchiha Tonan, opening its beak and squawking excitedly.

"Cuckoo~"

A gentle smile appeared on Uchiha Tonan's face as he said slowly:

"Why don't you fly higher? You're too conspicuous like this."

"Cuckoo~"

The white dove playfully nudged Uchiha Tonan's profile with its head.

Uchiha Tonan sensed the presence of several Jonin-level individuals outside the orphanage, paused briefly, and then retreated.

He immediately said with a helpless expression:

"If your destination hadn't been here, you would definitely have been captured by the Dark Guard."

"Cuckoo~"

"I know everything. Your task is complete. It's time to change shifts."

He then used the secret technique Beast Devour to give the white dove a wisp of Sage Chakra.

"Cuckoo~"

After absorbing the Sage Chakra, the white dove visibly lost some weight.

But the glint in his eyes had become even more refined.

Satisfied, it spread its wings and flew away from this place.

Uchiha Tonan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued to secretly use his newly acquired Kagura Mind's Eye to observe Naraku's movements.

Learning things on your own is troublesome.

Learning is easy, mastering is difficult.

You must practice diligently to truly master it.

Half an hour later, Uchiha Tonan raised an eyebrow slightly and lowered his head.

A knowing smile appeared on his lips as he murmured, "They're quite perceptive."

After saying that, he pushed the wheelchair back into the house and closed the door.

A few breaths later, the floor in the center of the room cracked open, revealing the soil protruding beneath.

The soil flowed into the room and gradually transformed into the shape of Naraku.

Uchiha Tonan tapped the armrest lightly with his fingers and exclaimed in admiration:

"They can accurately sense my location from such a great distance through the earth."

And you created an earth clone to appear before me. It seems your strength has improved again.

Naraku's face lit up with a fawning expression as he walked up to Uchiha Tonan and knelt down quite naturally, saying:

"It's because the teacher taught so well."

Uchiha Tonan chuckled and shook his head, saying:

"I didn't teach you any of this."

Just say what you have to say; don't keep things hidden.

Naraku smiled obsequiously, bowed slightly, and rubbed his hands together cautiously, saying:

"As you know, teacher, the post-war reward and punishment system is presided over by the daimyo."

However, I am not very familiar with the situation in Konoha and I am afraid that I might delay my master's important business.

That's why I came here specifically to let you know.

I just don't know if the teacher has given any instructions.

So that the disciples will know what to do.

Uchiha Tonan always treated his subordinates based on their actions, not their intentions.

Because people's hearts are most fickle, but results do not lie.

Therefore, Uchiha Usagi was very satisfied with Naraku's attitude.

It wasn't his obsequious attitude, but rather his reaction when faced with something that could potentially affect Uchiha Tonan's interests.

I knew I should ask Uchiha Tonan for his opinion first.