Uchiha's personal opinion

At worst, we'll just have to see if Itachi ends up becoming a bickering couple with either the Senju or Uzumaki family.

Although the birth year is incorrect, considering how much history he has altered, it's not surprising that the butterfly effect led to Fugaku accidentally being hit by a stray bullet...

But if that's the case, if Itachi isn't the reincarnation of Indra... does that mean his clan patriarch isn't dead yet? Is he still hiding in some remote corner of the ninja world, barely clinging to life and preparing to cause more trouble?

Uchiha Tokumitsu frowned again.

Chapter 378 Ashura's Ninja Way

"Ryuchi Cave is no longer willing to provide Ninja Snakes!"

Fukasaku hurriedly arrived at a newly built palace and addressed the man inside, who was facing the statue of the Sage of Six Paths with his back to the gate, seemingly meditating: "Jirai... Ashura-san, Ryuchi Cave injured the ninja toad that was there to deliver the message and declared that they would no longer participate in ninja affairs..."

"Is that so..."

The man slowly stood up, turned around, and said, "Did Ryuchi Cave say what the reason was?"

"Perhaps it's because of the deaths of the two goddesses..."

Fukasaku was somewhat unsure of himself, because after the injured Greninja returned, it came to Ashura and confided in him without further verification or questioning.

"How about... I ask Greninja again, or go to Ryuchi Cave myself?"

"...That won't be necessary."

Ashura pondered for a moment, then said, "It's understandable that Dragon Cave has grievances. After all, two of the Three Goddesses are gone, so it's normal for the White Serpent Ancestor to have grievances..."

"That……"

The immortal, Shenzuo, hesitated.

Before Kaguya's arrival, the snake lineage of Ryuchi Cave was known for its cold-blooded cruelty and warlike nature, and in countless years of war, it had suppressed Mount Myōboku and other extinct alien races.

However, with the rise of Hagoromo Otsutsuki and the sealing of the Goddess of the Rabbit, Gamamaru and the frog lineage, who had invested in venture capital in the early stages, benefited greatly. The Myoboku lineage not only rose rapidly and expanded to the point of being able to rival Ryuchi Cave, but also maintained a long-standing friendship with the Ashura lineage, descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, while Ryuchi Cave could only continue to hide in the depths of the Nine Netherworld.

However, compared to Mount Myōboku, the lower-level ninja snakes of Ryūchi Cave are not only more powerful, but also far more numerous.

Therefore, if they want to continue interfering in the affairs of the ninja world, Ryuchi Cave is indispensable.

But even the immortal master Fukasaku couldn't help but understand why the great immortal master White Snake was so resolute.

After all, two of the three goddesses of Ryuchi Cave have died, and there is already a significant gap in high-end combat power compared to Mount Myōboku. If they continue to act recklessly, Ryuchi Cave's high-end combat power will likely suffer a complete collapse.

But what if Ryuchi-dō were missing...

The immortal Fukasaku couldn't help but shudder.

It didn't want the Greninja frogs of Mount Myōboku to become cannon fodder!

Who knows how many ninja frogs will die if we continue to fight the Uchiha clan!

Mount Myōboku, which values ​​friendship and unity, is quite different from the heartless sluts of Ryūchi Cave. Even the death of a single ninja frog would cause Fukasaku, the hermit, great distress.

Therefore, we can't do without Ryuchi-dong!

—At least, even if the last remaining goddess of Ryuchi Cave no longer fights, if Ninja Snake is handed over to the command of Mount Myōboku, Lord Fukasaku won't mind! Even if he doesn't trust Mount Myōboku, he should still give Ashura-sensei some face!

The sage Fukasaku began to ponder how to incite Ashura to cause trouble at Ryuchi Cave.

"After some time, I will go and see the White Snake Immortal to discuss the pros and cons with him."

Ashura smiled and said, "I suppose that once the White Snake Immortal's anger subsides, he will understand the principle of mutual forbearance. After all, the ninja world is not only the ninja world of humans, but also the refuge of Ryuchi Cave. No one wants anything to happen, so it's best to understand each other..."

Fukasaku the Hermit first breathed a sigh of relief, then felt speechless.

It would be a miracle if the White Snake Immortal of Ryūchi Cave listened to human speech!

Based on the long-standing war between the two holy lands, and its understanding of the Dragon Cave lineage, especially the White Snake Immortal, it is difficult to deal with this stubborn and petty group, and it is wishful thinking to try to reason with them!

But since it's an Asura...

In Fukasaku Sage's memory, Ashura was a very easy-going person, but he also had very strong principles.

Ashura's talent was even considered "inferior" compared to Indra's, but through his own efforts and the help of his fellow ninja sect members, Ashura still managed to acquire power comparable to Indra's.

Therefore, Ashura also formed the ninja sect's core principle of "mutual understanding between people".

It was precisely because of his forgiving nature that he gained the support of more members of the Ninja Sect.

Although he was reluctant to use force most of the time, Ashura's record was actually not bad - otherwise he would not have won the competition with his brother Indra and been designated by the Sage of Six Paths as the successor of the Ninja Sect.

Therefore, in the eyes of the Fukasaku Sage, the only question of whether or not he could "persuade" the White Snake Sage of Ryuchi Cave was whether Ashura's fists were strong enough—just like in ancient times, when Ashura faced some incomprehensible demons, he would often use force to teach them the "truths" of being human.

However, the question remains: how much power does Ashura, who was reincarnated through extraordinary means, still possess?

……

"Grandmaster..."

In front of the shrine deep within Ryuchi Cave, Princess Tenshin took a deep breath to calm her mind before stepping into the smoke-filled hall.

On the high platform, the old woman, who was actually the White Snake Immortal in human form, was constantly puffing on her pipe, continuously producing smoke that polluted the already polluted air.

"...Is the sealing of the tunnel complete?"

After Tianxin Shenji maintained the bowing posture for a long time, the White Snake Immortal spoke softly.

"The exit from the cave has been completely sealed off..."

"Princess Tianxin said respectfully."

"That's good……"

The smoke grew thicker, and the White Snake Immortal's tone became increasingly somber: "Remember to make it clear to those children that they are not to leave the cave for three hundred years. Even if they starve to death, they must die inside Dragon Land Cave!"

"I have already explained everything to all the spirit snakes."

Princess Tianxin sensed something was off about the White Snake Immortal's tone, so she quickly replied.

"Then you should go into hibernation too."

The White Snake Immortal said in a muffled voice.

"...But, Great Immortal, are we just going to let this go like this, grudges between the sisters?"

Although in Tianxin Shenji's mind, the White Snake Immortal was an unquestionable existence, she still couldn't help but say something extra at this moment.

"Uchiha Tokumitsu is an unprecedented upheaval in the ninja world. Coupled with the stinking toads of Mount Myōboku secretly causing trouble, the future turmoil in the ninja world will probably be no less than the era of Kaguya's arrival. It's not worth sacrificing the millennia-old foundation of Ryūchi Cave for the sake of mere face..."

"The stinky toad of Mount Myōboku has a strong gambling addiction and hopes to profit from the karmic entanglements between Indra and Asura, so it has no choice but to participate!"

"But our lineage resides beneath the Nine Netherworlds, possessing both natural defenses and advantageous terrain, ensuring our safety and security, and we also have endless lifespans. So, we might as well sit back and wait for the moment when he vanishes into nothingness and collapses..."

"I know that Princess Ichikishima and Princess Hitsutsu died unjustly, but this is no longer an era where alien races can control the course of the world. We still have to accept the truth..."

The White Snake Immortal delivered a lengthy explanation.

Although making statements about failure is "incorrect" for Ryuchi Cave, which reveres bloodshed, since it was said by the White Snake Sage himself, it is considered his word.

"As ordered!"

Princess Tianxin had no choice but to bow and leave.

He cherishes his life in the face of great events, yet risks his life for petty gains—this is the best description of the White Snake Immortal.

As early as when the Hagoromo and Otsutsuki brothers revealed their ambitions, the White Snake Sage hesitated due to numerous concerns. In the end, he could only offer a perfunctory expression of support to Hamura Otsutsuki, and because he tried to raise the price, he never provided any concrete assistance. Furthermore, after sealing the Goddess of the Rabbit, Hamura Otsutsuki went to the moon to take charge, and in the end, the Ryuchi Cave lineage ended up with nothing.

"...Why should I!"

As she left the temple, Princess Tianxin grew angrier and angrier. On her way back to her chambers, she kicked and broke several unlucky ninja snakes, but even so, her anger was still hard to quell.

"call……"

Wherever Tashin Shinhime went, all the snakes fled. After finally calming her mind in her sleeping cave, she suddenly sensed an unusual chakra fluctuation.

"The scent of magic!"

Tashin Shinhime's nose twitched rapidly in the air, quickly pinpointing the source of the chakra fluctuations—

"Someone has broken the seal of the immortal technique!"

"Who! Who dares to be so bold!"

Princess Tashin couldn't discern any specific information about the person from the chakra fluctuations, but she could no longer suppress her anger!

"His!"

With a roar, Tianxin Shenji transformed into an enormous green serpent and shot towards the direction where the seal had been broken.

"Whoever it is! They will all live today!"

Tianxin Shenji secretly vowed fiercely.

Chapter 379 Persuading with Reason

"Our Uchiha clan excels at persuading people with reason..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's teachings to his disciple Uchiha Shisui can be described as patient and persuasive.

"Ha ha……"

Although Uchiha Shisui was young, he was not stupid, so he chuckled twice and did not respond further.

If you accidentally say the wrong thing and get sent to continue your training with physical training instructor Might Guy, that would be a really bad situation.

"Of course, ordinary, unsophisticated people would find it difficult to understand this great idea."

Uchiha Tokumitsu, of course, saw through Uchiha Shisui's perfunctory attitude, so he solemnly said, "This is the fundamental secret to the rise of the shogunate!"

"I'm sorry! Teacher, I was wrong!"

Uchiha Shisui immediately became respectful.

Do you want to hear it?

Uchiha Tokumitsu asked with a sidelong glance.

"miss you!"

Uchiha Shisui's answer was very crisp.

"Would you like to study it?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu asked another question.