Nara Shikaku understood the financial state of the village well, and despite his doubts, he trusted his instincts.
In time, the borrowed money would be paid back.
"Even better," Shinki said confidently. "This way, the Hyuga and Uchiha clans can use this opportunity to negotiate...
2024-12-03 11:17:56 +0000 UTC View PostAccording to the information she had learned, it would be more difficult for the Jinchuriki to gain freedom than for her to do so.
Only Kushina could still jump around every day, whereas the Sand Village's Jinchuriki lived a miserable life.
"Yes," she said...
2024-12-03 11:17:44 +0000 UTC View PostSupporting such a large, bloated family with only the Sarutobi clan's assets and income from various positions was proving unrealistic. Unfortunately, even the First Hokage couldn't simply transfer money from the treasury to the clan without causing more problems down the line. Faced with ...
2024-12-03 11:17:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Just go and help contact Uchiha and Hyuga on Tsunade's behalf. Otherwise, no one will contribute financially, no matter how desperate the situation is," Shinki suggested.
The Third Hokage frowned as Shinki gave him a long, pointed look. It made the Hokage uncomfortable.
"Why a...
2024-12-03 11:17:18 +0000 UTC View PostThere's no such thing as a free lunch. Even though Shinki was willing to help for the sake of personal relationships, Uchiha Fugaku knew there would be a price to pay. Hyuga Hiashi remained silent but nodded in agreement with Fugaku's unspoken question: What's the price? 2024-12-03 11:17:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Tsunade leaned her head against Shinki's thigh and complained, "How much money does the Ministry of Finance lack? The old man didn't explain clearly but tried every means to get money. I really suspect he misappropriated the funds."
"Be more confident—remove the word 'suspect,'" Sh...
2024-12-03 11:16:54 +0000 UTC View Post"The issue is, we can't set a precedent where a daimyo influences the war."
The more Akimichi Torifu thought about it, the more his headache grew. He was firmly on the side of the village, convinced that the Third Hokage had made the right decision. However, the financial implication...
2024-12-03 11:16:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe daimyo felt like he had been publicly humiliated.
He had accepted the gifts sent by the Sand Ninja Village and assured everyone that there would be no problems in the peace talks.
But the outcome?
The Third Kage slapped him in the face with a backhand.
"When...
2024-12-03 11:16:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe ninjas of the five great ninja villages, along with Uchiha Madara, Senju Hashirama, and Reiki, had successfully encircled Ōtsutsuki Ishiki.
"Admit defeat," Hashirama began, his voice firm but calm.
"With y...
2024-12-03 11:12:51 +0000 UTC View PostWith the release of the Holy Hand Domain, the barrier surrounding Reiki shattered instantly.
Ōtsutsuki Ishiki stared at Reiki in shock.
His instincts kicked in, and he stepped one foot back into the space crack behind him, ready to retreat if things spiraled f...
2024-12-03 11:12:38 +0000 UTC View PostDuring his rigorous training, Reiki hadn't slept for days.
Even someone as resilient as him couldn't hold on forever.
As for the other ninjas, they had already collapsed from exhaustion.
Everyone understood the importance of balance, so after a period of intense practice,...
2024-12-03 11:12:25 +0000 UTC View PostAfter sending Black Zetsu away, Reiki's expression grew heavier.
The aura he had sensed on Black Zetsu's body suggested something was wrong—something significant.
"It looks like it's time to start taking action."
Reiki murmured to himself, his thoughts lingering on the ...
2024-12-03 11:12:12 +0000 UTC View PostFaced with such shameless demands from Shisui and Nozuki, Reiki naturally refused.
With a quick series of seals, Reiki activated his jutsu.
[What fools. They don't even realize I don't need to channel chakra for this. Instant techniques are just my thing.]
<... 2024-12-03 11:11:59 +0000 UTC View PostReiki wasn't particularly good at handling flirtatious atmospheres.
Usually, he was only around Shizune and Kurenai, and even they sometimes left him feeling overwhelmed.
Now, surrounded by a group of girls, Reiki couldn't help but feel like he was committing a crime.
"Re...
2024-12-03 11:11:42 +0000 UTC View PostThis was the plan, but the next operation was crucial.
After all, elevating the ninja world's power to a level capable of combating the Otsutsuki clan was no easy feat.
It had taken years of struggle, countless opportunities, and immense resources for the two "heroes" to gain t...
2024-12-03 11:11:30 +0000 UTC View PostAt this moment, Reiki was far too exhausted to care about what was happening in the outside world.
Instead, he was surrounded by a group of friends nagging him incessantly, delivering a barrage of lectures.
"How could you treat yourself like this? Using your life force is no jo...
2024-12-03 11:11:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe first step Reiki needed to take was treating Hashirama's internal organs.
Since Murasame was embedded in the abdomen, Reiki began with the spleen and stomach.
With Hashirama's chakra no longer stimulating them, the Wood Release cells were quickly suppressed.
However, ...
2024-12-03 11:11:04 +0000 UTC View PostAt noon the next day, Uchiha Fugaku led a group of people to the site of two corpses.
"Clan leader, Madara-sama's aura disappeared here."
"Madara-sama, he..."
Uchiha Ze looked confused.
Uchiha Madara hadn't concealed his aura at all; they could clearly sense it.
... 2024-12-03 11:10:45 +0000 UTC View PostNot long after Kabuto left, Satoru and the rest of the team began their journey to the central tower. Satoru adjusted the bandages on his arms as they moved, his thoughts preoccupied.
Kabuto's departure is only temporary, Satoru mused. His interest in Sasuke means h...
2024-12-02 12:07:45 +0000 UTC View Post"I see," Kabuto said with a warm smile after listening to Sakura's hurried explanation. "I thought something serious had happened to you."
"No, of course not," Sakura replied, hastily tucking away the remnants of the grilled fish. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment—being caught ...
2024-12-02 12:07:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Over there, over there!" Satoru's pale blue eyes lit up slightly as he raised his bandaged arm and pointed urgently.
"Okay!" Naruto shouted enthusiastically, plunging back into the water. He swam toward the spot Satoru indicated.
"Great haul!" Naruto exclaimed as he emerged fr...
2024-12-02 12:07:21 +0000 UTC View Post"You guys are strong," Dosu remarked, looking at Sasuke and Satoru on the other side.
Just dealing with Uchiha Sasuke alone was already beyond his capability, not to mention the mysterious white-haired teenager standing behind him.
This boy had easily blocked Kin and Zaku and i...
2024-12-02 12:07:08 +0000 UTC View PostA faint rustling emanated from the haystack. Everyone tensed as they watched a small figure emerge.
"A… squirrel?" Sakura muttered, her voice low.
The tiny creature cautiously made its way toward them. But Sasuke's sharp eyes immediately caught something off. His Sharingan fl...
2024-12-02 12:06:56 +0000 UTC View PostAt the Same Time…
Mitarashi Anko followed the fire and explosions to their source. The closer she got, the more Orochimaru's sinister aura pricked at her senses, like cold fingers brushing against her spine.
"It's here," she whispered, her voice barely audibl...
2024-12-02 12:06:44 +0000 UTC View Post"Who the hell are you?" Satoru asked, feigning puzzlement. His expression—baby-fat cheeks and all—was filled with exaggerated doubt.
Hidden not far away, Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke watched the scene unfold. Naruto, barely holding in his laughter, whispered, "I didn't think Mr. Ba...
2024-12-02 12:06:32 +0000 UTC View PostSatoru and Orochimaru continued their tense battle. Satoru knew full well that Orochimaru wasn't fighting seriously—he was toying with him, like a predator playing with its prey.
But Satoru's patience was wearing thin.
The pale blue of his eyes dimmed slightly as his gaze dro...
2024-12-02 12:06:15 +0000 UTC View PostFaced with Satoru's interference and Naruto's scolding, Sasuke froze momentarily. He turned his head slightly, pretending not to care, though the slight puff of his cheeks betrayed his frustration.
They don't understand.
They couldn't beat the ninja on the other side, ...
2024-12-02 12:06:03 +0000 UTC View PostA young man in a black robe, his white hair swaying slightly, and bandages wrapped around his arms, emerged from the shadows. Next to him stood Naruto, looking somewhat disheveled.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed in confusion. Why is Naruto with Second Brother?
The situation wa...
2024-12-02 12:05:49 +0000 UTC View Post"The Hokage isn't going to change anytime soon. You know this as well as I do," Shinki said, standing up and patting Uchiha Fugaku on the shoulder. With a sigh, he continued, "The only way forward is for Uchiha to give up the Police Department."
Fugaku's face tightened, and Shinki di...
2024-12-02 12:04:37 +0000 UTC View PostBut what was the point of building a relationship with the Kaguya clan? That volatile family was bound to attack the Mist Village as soon as Yagura became the Mizukage. It was a ticking time bomb.
"Tsunade-chan, Kushina-san," Uchiha Fugaku and his companion greeted as they entered th...
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