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Chapter 58: Reunion with Samui
Chapter 58: Reunion with Samui
Team 7 continued their journey home.
Out of the sight of the three ninjas, Yuyi Xuan Yue reappeared, her gaze fixed on the Uchiha fan emblem on Sasuke's back.
If Sasuke truly intended to follow through with his words, she wouldn't mind taking him under her wing.
It would be a fitting repayment to her former allies, the Uchiha clan.
It was only from Samui's recent report that Yuyi Xuan Yue learned of the subtle assistance the Uchiha clan had provided during the relocation of the Yuyi clan.
Moreover, there were those who now lived alongside the Yuyi clan.
In truth, Yuyi Xuan Yue was quite confident about bringing Sasuke into their fold.
Of course, a forced partnership would bear no sweet fruit.
It all depended on Sasuke's own intentions.
Regardless, she had little to lose and much to gain.
For now, she would simply wait and see.
As the three figures disappeared from view, Yuyi Xuan Yue retracted her gaze, glancing one last time at the bustling town behind her.
After the second battle at the Valley of the Fallen God, despite the turmoil beyond these walls, she had taken the time to rediscover the simple joys of being human.
She had indulged herself enough, and now it was time to attend to more pressing matters.
With a swift movement, Yuyi Xuan Yue vanished as well.
A day later...
Tsunade's expression changed upon receiving news from Team 7 about Yuyi Xuan Yue's recent appearance.
She was relieved that Yuyi Xuan Yue had ignored the three young ninjas, and without hesitation, she dispatched Konoha ninjas to investigate the matter thoroughly.
This was the first time Yuyi Xuan Yue had truly reappeared before the eyes of the ninja world since the incident at the Valley of the Fallen God.
However, as expected, the target had long disappeared without a trace, leaving no clues behind.
"What is that person up to?"
Tsunade furrowed her brows, her eyes filled with doubt as she gazed out at the bustling street below, "Could it be that they simply want to enjoy their new life?"
If it were up to Tsunade, given another life, she would spend her days indulging in the excitement of gambling halls.
But she was too unique a case to be considered the norm.
Whether it was Tsunade or others, they all believed that Yuyi Xuan Yue's resurrection was a carefully calculated plan, and that this person must have some grand scheme in mind.
Yet, they had not witnessed any notable actions from Yuyi Xuan Yue during this period.
Tsunade paused in thought, her eyes drifting to the stack of documents on her desk, among which was a partially visible plan for the Five Kage Summit. Her eyes narrowed in contemplation.
Valley of the Fallen God.
After wandering far and wide, Yuyi Xuan Yue had returned to this place, which suited her better than any other.
Traces of the previous battle with the Abey combination still remained.
Furthermore, on top of those traces, there were now signs of other visitors.
Due to the news of Yuyi Xuan Yue's second life, the Valley of the Fallen God had recently become a popular destination for ninjas seeking thrills.
It was only when the Konoha ninjas arrived as the landlords of the village and drove out the unwanted intruders that the valley returned to its former tranquility, aided by the passing of time since the initial frenzy.
With the village under attack and a backlog of various commissioned tasks, the Konoha ninjas were short on manpower and couldn't maintain a permanent presence in the valley, as no one expected Yuyi Xuan Yue to return to this place.
And so, guided by the principle of seeking darkness under the lamp, Yuyi Xuan Yue returned to the Valley of the Fallen God.
The statue that once depicted "Yuyi Xuan Yue" had been destroyed by her own hands.
This time, Yuyi Xuan Yue sat atop the head of the "Hashirama Senju" statue, waiting briefly before a familiar figure swiftly approached.
"Yuyi Han greets the Clan Leader," the cold and stunning blonde-haired female ninja arrived at the statue and knelt on one knee, her demeanor respectful as always.
"Rise," Yuyi Xuan Yue waved her hand and asked, "Did you bring it?"
Samui nodded and unfurled the storage seal scroll she always carried with her.
Casually picking up a book and flipping through it, Yuyi Xuan Yue asked, "How has the Cloud Hidden Village been doing lately?"
Samui replied, "After the Raikage returned with serious injuries, there was some unrest in the Cloud Hidden Village. However, the Raikage's lineage holds great prestige in the village, and with the Raikage quickly returning to the forefront, everything has returned to how it used to be."
Without looking up from the book, Yuyi Xuan Yue remarked, "The Raikage's physique is indeed remarkable."
While the Raikage was famous for his ninjutsu, the true foundation of his power was his exceptionally sturdy body, forged through relentless training.
In this regard, only the cream of the crop from the Senju and Uzumaki clans could match him.
Conveniently, Tsunade and Naruto, both known for their exceptional physiques, fit the bill.
Senju and Uzumaki... Heh heh.
While Yuyi Xuan Yue himself also possessed an outstanding body, it wasn't on the same level as Naruto's cheat-like constitution or the Raikage's inhumanly trained physique.
Instead, he relied more on his Steel Release bloodline limit to compete with them.
Naturally, when severely injured, he couldn't recover as quickly as Naruto or the Raikage.
This was one of the reasons he sought to learn medical ninjutsu.
At this moment, Yuyi Han's voice took on a solemn tone as she said, "Clan Leader, I inadvertently overheard a conversation among the high-ranking Cloud ninjas. From their tone, it seems the Raikage intends to convene a Five Kage Summit, and the topic of discussion is you."
"Five Kage Summit?"
Hearing those words, deeply etched in his memory, Yuyi Xuan Yue's finger paused for a moment as he turned the page.
The first Five Kage Summit was where he had suffered his heaviest fall.
Those five old geezers with no sense of honor!
Never mind.
Why hold a grudge against the dead?
Perhaps one day, he would pay a visit to their graves, burn some incense, have a little dance, reconnect with old 'friends', and share his feelings of mortality, assuring them that he would continue to live a happy life with their 'blessings'.
"Don't worry about it. It won't affect me," Yuyi Xuan Yue said casually as he continued to flip through the book.
It was another Five Kage Summit, but this time with a different set of five people.
Getting the five great ninja villages, embroiled in conflict for decades, to set aside their differences and work together in perfect harmony was no easy feat.
In the original timeline, they had managed to unite because the Akatsuki had fully extended its claws, capturing and sealing the One-Tail to the Seven-Tails, and making the Leaf Hidden Village feel the depths of pain. Then, they had the audacity to show up at the summit and declare the Fourth Great Ninja War. That had forced the five great ninja villages, with their backs against the wall, to cooperate fully.
But what about now?
The songs were still being sung, the drinks were still being poured, and the dances were still being danced.
The knife hadn't been fully pressed against their necks yet. Even if the Five Kage were inclined to cooperate, the villages themselves wouldn't be so quick to fall in line.
Yuyi Xuan Yue, who understood human nature well, was aware of this.
And so, he truly didn't pay much attention to this upcoming Five Kage Summit.
At worst, they might try another Five Kage ambush? But this time, there wouldn't be a Hashirama Senju among the five.
Seeing the clan leader's nonchalant attitude towards the Five Kage Summit, Samui's eyes glinted with admiration.
Noticing that Yuyi Xuan Yue had finished reading the book in his hand and was about to reach for the next one, she quickly seized the opportunity to convey the message from the clan.
"Clan Leader, Elder Motoi asked me to tell you that he very much wishes to meet with you."
(End of Chapter)
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