Chapter 19: Watching the Show
Chapter 19: Watching the Show
The world changes with each passing day, transforming beyond recognition. The remnants of the old era struggle to adapt to the relentless tide of the new. But Yu Yi Xuan Yue is an exception.
Compared to the late Warring States period, the world has progressed rapidly, especially in terms of technology, resembling the ninja world he knew in his previous life, which particularly intrigued him.
This era belongs to me.
"Don't you agree, garbage system?" Yu Yi Xuan Yue thought to his system.
[Please complete the novice mission as soon as possible, host.]
The familiar prompt sounded once more.
Decades had passed, and even after his death and summoning, before his rebirth was complete, the system remained diligent in its mission issuance.
It was impressive how persistently the system was bound to him, even beyond death, with no room for flexibility.
Just like the novice mission that had initially left him disheartened, it still hung on the system's interface.
However, with Naruto Uzumaki's presence in this era, there was finally a chance to undertake the task.
"System, what year is it now?" Yu Yi Xuan Yue asked again for confirmation.
[Year 60 of Konoha.]
Finally, the system got it right this time, without extending the timeline by several more decades.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue nodded in satisfaction and returned his focus to the present.
There was no rush to complete the novice mission immediately.
The more pressing matter was to leave this place and achieve true rebirth.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue turned his attention to the shadow clone of Hiruzen Sarutobi before him, who was exerting himself to maintain the Dead Demon Consuming Seal and attempting to seal away his soul.
With the solemn warning from Tobirama Senju before he left, Hiruzen Sarutobi, despite not understanding the concerns of the two Hokage, carried out their instructions to the best of his ability.
"For Konoha, for everyone, I will seal you away, even if it costs me my life!" The shadow clone of Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue was speechless, "Old man, don't lump me together with that snake-like guy, making me sound like an unforgivable villain. I haven't even squashed an ant from Konoha, and now I'm being treated like a wanted criminal?"
The same thing happened last time.
Even though he hadn't done anything, the five Kage had suddenly launched an underhanded surprise attack on him.
His life had indeed been challenging.
Hearing Yu Yi Xuan Yue's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, momentarily taken aback.
Setting aside the term "old man" that grated on his nerves, it was true that Yu Yi Xuan Yue, like the two Hokage, had been forcibly summoned here, and the previous battles were not entirely his fault.
However...
The current Yu Yi Xuan Yue before him had unexpectedly freed himself from Orochimaru's control and was resisting the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, clearly acting on his own volition.
Additionally, the fact remained that he had died at the hands of the First Hokage.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes narrowed.
Such a figure, feared by both the First and Second Hokage, must not be allowed to escape.
At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had grown up hearing tales of Yu Yi Xuan Yue's genius, responded with unwavering determination:
"Yu Yi Xuan Yue, the dead should not return to the world of the living. It's time for you to go back to where you belong."
"You want me to go back? That's not something an old man on his deathbed like you can accomplish." Yu Yi Xuan Yue, who still believed himself to be a young man in his twenties, was displeased with being addressed as "senior" by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Fortunately, he wouldn't have to listen to the old man anymore.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue hooked his lips into a smirk.
At that very moment, the shadow clone of Hiruzen Sarutobi before him paled:
"You..."
As the two exchanged words, the battle for Yu Yi Xuan Yue's soul beneath the Dead Demon Consuming Seal continued unabated.
"I'm just taking the time to adapt to this new body and experience the famed Dead Demon Consuming Seal for myself."
As his words fell, Yu Yi Xuan Yue's body trembled, and the shadow clone's palms, which had been holding onto his shoulders, were forcefully pushed away.
"If it were your true body, I might have found it difficult to break free from the Dead Demon Consuming Seal. But a shadow clone? Heh."
Yu Yi Xuan Yue extended his hand and pointed, and the shadow clone before him, its face filled with shock, went "Bang" and turned into white smoke, dissipating completely.
Feeling the disappearance of his shadow clone, the real Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was locked in a tight battle with Orochimaru, exclaimed with a change in expression, "Not good!"
Correspondingly, Orochimaru, whose expression had been grim, now wore a smile of glee. He quickly turned to Yu Yi Xuan Yue and suggested, "Senior Yu Yi, let's take care of Hiruzen together. After we get rid of the Third Hokage, Konoha will be leaderless and will surely meet its end. Isn't that the outcome you desire as well?"
Orochimaru was well aware of the conflict between Yu Yi Xuan Yue and the Senju clan, particularly with Hashirama Senju, and the enmity that existed between Yu Yi Xuan Yue and Konoha.
He believed that Yu Yi Xuan Yue would be interested in his plan to destroy Konoha.
However, what happened next took Orochimaru completely by surprise.
Now that he had regained his freedom and was unhindered, Yu Yi Xuan Yue did not lend a hand as Orochimaru had hoped. Instead, he crossed his arms and watched the battle with glee, saying, "There's no rush. The sight of a master and disciple fighting to the death is a rare one. I want to see which of you will come out on top."
"You two carry on. Don't mind me."
Yu Yi Xuan Yue had not forgotten that Orochimaru was the one who had performed the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
To avoid any unnecessary accidents, he had no intention of helping Orochimaru.
With the level of power he could currently exert, he couldn't break free from the Four Violet Flames Array for the time being, so he might as well enjoy the show and witness this famous battle between master and disciple firsthand.
Seeing Yu Yi Xuan Yue acting like a bystander and watching the battle as if he were eating popcorn, Orochimaru's expression froze.
And as he felt his soul being pulled out bit by bit by Hiruzen Sarutobi, his expression grew even more unpleasant.
"Damn that old man!"
"Damn you, Teacher!"
"I can't use ninjutsu, and my body is restricted."
The massive Shinigami behind Hiruzen Sarutobi was now faintly visible, and Orochimaru, rarely showing panic, displayed a look of sheer dread.
With Yu Yi Xuan Yue being unreliable, he could only struggle with all his might.
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi persevered, his previous battle had exhausted him, and he didn't have much strength left.
More crucially, there was Yu Yi Xuan Yue, waiting like a predator nearby.
Even though Yu Yi Xuan Yue had stated that he wouldn't interfere, the presence of a potential time bomb that could explode at any moment made it impossible for Orochimaru to feel at ease.
To prevent any mishaps, he had to make a decision quickly.
"This is the only way," Orochimaru thought to himself.
The reality was that Yu Yi Xuan Yue couldn't be dealt with, and his soul hadn't been completely extracted yet.
Time was of the essence.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, looking at his disciple, who was now filled with darkness and cruelty, bearing no resemblance to the child he once knew. With a heavy heart, he said,
"Orochimaru..."
(End of Chapter)
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