Naruto: Konoha Spring of the Uchiha Prodigies

My good friend Yuan Yi's book in the group: "Konoha: This Uchiha Recklessly Resets His Skill Points"

Then there's the post from Xiaolu, a big shot in the group chat: *Hunter x Hunter: The Terrifying Beast*.

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Chapter 84 Showdown Under the Moon

Uchiha Tokko and Kakashi escorted Gato to his treasury. Learning from their previous experience, Uchiha Tokko brought plenty of empty sealing scrolls this time. Although he had an extra person to share the money with, Gato's wealth, which controlled the economy of an entire country through money, far exceeded that of the minor nobleman who ran a casino in Tanabata.

Uchiha Tokō kept his word and only took 70% of the contents of Kado's vault, with a total value of approximately 6 billion ryō. He then divided this 6 billion ryō into two parts in a 4:3 ratio, giving one part to Kakashi.

Kakashi stared in disbelief as he accepted the sealing scroll. It was worth nearly 3 billion! It was hard to say whether the entire Hatake clan had earned that much in total. Just how much stuff was inside? Right now, if he wanted to take everything out, he would need to refine his chakra two or three times to keep up with the energy required to extract everything.

Kakashi understood why Uchiha Touko was being so generous. Judging from his skill level, it was clear that this wasn't his first time doing this. He probably did something similar in Tanabata last time.

No wonder Uchiha Tokō said that the money he got from the Shimura, Utatane, and Mitomon clans was small change.

Even after Uchiha Touko placed a cursed seal on Gato and the two left Gato's manor together, Kakashi stared at him with an incredulous look.

"Ahem, why are you staring at me like that?" Uchiha Touko felt a little uneasy under Kakashi's gaze before reminding him, "This money isn't all for you. Keep 10% for yourself, 30% for your mid-level subordinates, and 60% for the ninjas under their command. Pay attention to the procedures when distributing the money."

"Just like the police dog base you and the Inuzuka clan established, and the secret technique research you supported for the Aburame clan?" Kakashi realized what he meant when he heard this.

“Not bad, you’ve started to understand politics lately.” Uchiha Touko said, and the two smiled at each other before heading to the hotel they had booked earlier.

Uchiha Touko's actions tonight undoubtedly opened a brand new door for Kakashi. However, after the shock and excitement slowly faded, Kakashi also realized what Uchiha Touko had led him to do tonight.

It can be said that if Uchiha Touko's actions tonight were exposed, both of them would become public enemies of the entire ninja world, because what they did tonight was a complete violation of the unspoken rules known to all ninjas, and they themselves would unwittingly become his accomplices.

Thinking of this, Kakashi's hand, which was touching the sealing scroll containing a huge amount of wealth in his arms, trembled slightly. He swallowed and called out to Uchiha Touko: "Hey, Touko."

"Hmm?" Uchiha Touko turned around with a smile.

"Do you know... what you're doing?" Kakashi asked with some difficulty.

“I know,” Uchiha Touko said casually. “What, are you scared? If you’re scared, give me the stuff, and I can pretend you were never here tonight.”

"Before today, I thought you just wanted to become Hokage, but today... Douguang, what exactly do you want to do?" Kakashi asked after taking a deep breath.

Upon hearing Kakashi's question, Uchiha Touko's smile faded, and he slowly said, "You really want to know? Let me warn you, once you know, there's no going back."

Kakashi stared at Uchiha Touko, whose face was as calm as a still lake, usually radiating a warm smile. The cold moonlight only added to his gloomy aura.

Kakashi fell silent at Uchiha Touko's question, but he thought about how it was Touko who had cleared his father's name, allowing him to take care of his teacher's son without hesitation, and how Touko had intervened without hesitation when he was caught in a vortex, thwarting a conspiracy against him.

Thinking this, Kakashi shook his head and said, "Haven't I already been your accomplice? There's no turning back now. So, can you tell me what you really want to do?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Touko smiled again: "What do I want to do? Of course, I want to change this sick world."

Kakashi's pupils shrank when he heard this, but before he could ask, Uchiha Douguang asked back:

"Many people in the village claim to love peace and advocate that mutual understanding between people can eliminate war. But Kakashi, have you ever thought about the essence of war?"

Kakashi shook his head. He had also heard his teachers, Minato Namikaze and Jiraiya, discuss their views on war. The two agreed that as long as people understand each other, all wars will disappear. However, neither of them had any clue how to achieve this. Jiraiya, however, believed that the destined child in the prophecy of the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku would be able to do it.

"We all lost important people in the Third Shinobi World War, but what happened after the war? Did anything change? No, the nobles and daimyo are still playing cards, waiting for their chips to run out and then starting a new game. The friendships and love you value are just cold numbers in their eyes."

"War is ultimately a continuation of politics. The peace that the ninjas felt they had fought so hard to achieve was merely a choice made by people at the card table in the current situation."

“If it were just that, it wouldn’t be so bad. But we are the ones who control the power. I’ve never understood why people like us ninjas, who can be crushed with a flick of our wrists, can stand at the poker table and manipulate the lives of many ninjas like us. And because of this ridiculous rule that has been passed down for who knows when, ninjas can never escape the fate of being tools.” Uchiha Touko tore reality apart and laid it before Kakashi. Then, he looked up at the moon hanging high in the sky and activated his Mangekyou Sharingan.

"This world is sick, and I want to try to cure it."

"So that young children can grow up normally, so that lonely heroes will no longer bear the stigma, so that passionate young people will no longer die in vain, even if my hands have to be stained with blood in the process, I am willing to bear this sin wholeheartedly."

Uchiha Touko's words left Kakashi completely stunned. For several minutes, Kakashi's lips opened and closed repeatedly. After a long while, Kakashi composed himself and solemnly said:

"If that's the case, I'm willing to travel with you."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Touko said nothing, but simply extended his right hand to Kakashi, who unhesitatingly reached out and grasped it.

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Chapter 85 Changes in Prophecy

While Uchiha Touko and Kakashi were leading a team to eliminate the rogue Kirigakure ninja roaming the border, Jiraiya's seven-day detention period also came to an end.

After being politely escorted out of the new prison located by the Naka River by two Uchiha clansmen, Jiraiya did not linger and went straight to the Hokage's office.

When Jiraiya arrived, Hiruzen Sarutobi was engrossed in his work. When Jiraiya pushed open the door and entered, Hiruzen looked up and saw Jiraiya's grinning face. He was immediately furious: "Look at the mess you've made! One of the legendary Sannin, caught peeping!"

"Hey, old man, do you think I wanted this? You wouldn't have given me your crystal ball back then," Jiraiya said nonchalantly.

"The telescope technique isn't for you to use for spying!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said angrily.

“Old man, that’s not very interesting. I’m sure you’ve watched quite a bit of it yourself,” Jiraiya said.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and sighed in exasperation. Jiraiya seemed to have some special talent since he was a child; he could always make him angry in less than three sentences.

"Old man, tell me, what's the matter that you're urging me to come back?" Jiraiya asked.

“If you want to learn the art of telescopes, that’s not impossible,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's face instantly broke into a lewd smile: "Old man, you've finally come to your senses! I knew it, in this respect, I am your true successor!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi ignored Jiraiya's antics and continued, "The Telescope Technique was developed by the Second Hokage to monitor unusual situations within the village. It's a ninjutsu that only the Hokage can learn. As long as you..."

"Farewell!" Upon hearing this, Jiraiya made a move to leave before Hiruzen Sarutobi could finish speaking.

"You come back here!" Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the table.

Jiraiya sighed, then stopped and turned around to say, "Old man, you know I'm not suited to be Hokage."

"Jiraiya, I'm getting old, and I can't protect the village for many more years," Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed.

"Master, I am truly unsuitable. How can a disciple be the Fourth Hokage and the master the Fifth Hokage?" Jiraiya saw that Hiruzen Sarutobi was not joking with him, and even his address became more serious, but that was all. As for agreeing to Hiruzen Sarutobi's idea, that was impossible.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

"Old man, you know you're getting old, so smoke less," Jiraiya reminded him. "Or I can go and find Tsunade for you."

“Jiraiya, this is not the time to shirk responsibility. The village needs you to step up,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said. “Do you know why I was so eager for you to come back?”

Jiraiya shook his head.

"You must have met the new head of the Uchiha clan during your stay at the security headquarters," Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

“Of course,” Jiraiya nodded, “Chief Touko is a man of principle.”

Although he was detained by the Security Department for seven days, the Security Department treated him well in every way during those seven days. In addition, he and Uchiha Touko had a pleasant conversation at the banquet that day, so he now has a very good opinion of Uchiha Touko.

“That’s right.” Jiraiya said, slapping his forehead. “I think it would be very appropriate to make the Uchiha clan leader, Toko, the fifth patriarch. He became the patriarch of the Uchiha clan at such a young age, so his strength is definitely not to be underestimated. His achievements in the Third Shinobi World War are also enough. I think he is perfectly capable of succeeding as Hokage.”

“If that’s really the case, then this guy isn’t as simple as you think,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said. “His Sharingan is the Mangekyou Sharingan, the same kind of eyes as Madara Uchiha back in the day.”

Jiraiya was taken aback by what he heard.

Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi began by recounting how Toko Uchiha stole Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan, explaining all of Toko's actions during that time to Jiraiya. Upon hearing this, Jiraiya was also surprised. He hadn't expected that the young man who had chatted so amiably with him at the dinner table, whose face always seemed to have a gentle smile, possessed such skill.

“Jiraiya, both Shisui and Itachi have told me that he has great ambitions, so I can’t entrust the village to him as you say,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said. “But now, he has gathered a large force that cannot be ignored, and even Kakashi has joined him.”

"Speaking of Kakashi, old man, didn't you ask for this?" Jiraiya's face showed a hint of mockery when he heard Hiruzen Sarutobi mention Kakashi.

“Yes, I admit that I bear an unshirkable responsibility in Kakashi’s case,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said. “Therefore, I will step down as Hokage. But, Jiraiya, I also need you to stand up and stop Tokio Uchiha’s ambitions.”

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone even carried a hint of pleading.

Seeing his teacher's attitude, Jiraiya pursed his lips, unable to bring himself to be ruthless no matter what.

"Let me think about it." Jiraiya sighed and said helplessly, "By the way, give me a picture of Touko."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, found Uchiha Touko's ID photo for Jiraiya, and handed it to him. After receiving the photo, Jiraiya turned around and opened the door to the Hokage's office. At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke again from behind:

Are you planning to ask Mount Myōboku before making a decision?

Jiraiya paused for a moment before quickly leaving the Hokage's office.

The door to the Hokage's office slowly snapped shut. Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered slightly; he wasn't sure if his choice was the right one.

After leaving the Hokage's office, a preoccupied Jiraiya randomly found an inn in the village, booked a room, and then summoned the messenger toad from Mount Myōboku.

"Please inform Master Fukasaku that I wish to see the Great Toad Master."

After learning of Jiraiya's request, the messenger toad released the summoning and returned to Mount Myōboku, while Jiraiya patiently waited in the inn for the reverse summoning from Mount Myōboku.

Not long after, Jiraiya sensed the spacetime fluctuations of the Reverse Summoning Technique and responded proactively. After a soft sound, Jiraiya disappeared from the inn.

Upon arriving at Mount Myōboku, Jiraiya immediately encountered the two sages before him. Seeing that Jiraiya looked preoccupied, Fukasaku asked, "Little Jiraiya, what happened? Why do you suddenly want to see the Great Toad Sage?"

"I've encountered some problems and need to consult the Great Toad Sage," Jiraiya said.

"Although I don't know if the Great Toad Sage is awake or not, please come with us." Fukasaku nodded and led Jiraiya towards the core area of ​​Mount Myōboku.

The two toads and one person arrived at the entrance of the Great Toad Sage's cave. Fukasaku gestured for Jiraiya to wait a moment, and then went into the cave alone.

After a while, Fukasaku came out and said to Jiraiya, "The Great Toad Sage has woken up and wants to see you."

Jiraiya followed Fukasaku and Shima to the Great Toad Sage, only to be met with the Great Toad Sage's ever-present farce of asking, "Who are you?"

In the past, Jiraiya wouldn't have minded playing with the Great Toad Sage, just to make the old man happy. However, today Jiraiya simply wasn't in the mood for it.

Master Shima noticed this and somewhat rudely stopped the Great Toad Sage's playful antics: "Old man! Jiraiya has serious business with you! Stop playing around!"

"Oh, I remember now, it's little Jiraiya," said the Great Toad Sage on the throne. "I happen to have something to discuss with you."

"Has the prophecy changed?" Jiraiya asked hastily.

“Yes.” The great toad sage on the throne nodded slowly. “After I fell asleep last time, the future that I had seen fairly clearly in my dream has become a mess. The original prophecy has begun to change into the unknown. This has never happened before.”

"Unknown?" Jiraiya was taken aback. "Why is this happening? What happened to the original child of prophecy?"

"I don't know," the giant toad immortal shook his head and said, "I can't see through that chaos."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's expression also became extremely solemn. This sudden change occurred almost simultaneously with the recent rise of Uchiha Tokō in the village, which inevitably made Jiraiya think more deeply.

"Great Toad Sage, can you take a look and tell me if this person can become Hokage?" Jiraiya asked, presenting Uchiha Touko's photo to the Great Toad Sage.

The Great Toad Sage did not take the photo, but shook his head and said, "Jiraiya, I cannot answer this question. This is a matter for your Konoha."

"Is that so?" Jiraiya took back the photo, pondered for a while, and then looked up again to ask, "Great Toad Sage, if the original prophecy is true, the destined person in the prophecy will bring lasting peace to the ninja world, right?"

“This is under the most ideal circumstances,” said the Great Toad Sage. “If you fail to guide that child properly, then he will bring terrible disaster.”

"I understand." Jiraiya nodded, having made his decision.