Chapter 717: Fuyuki Kamizono

Chapter 717: Fuyuki Kamizono

"Starting today, I'm going to be a father!"

Even a seasoned ninja like Fuyuki Kamizono, who had witnessed countless grand occasions, couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with joy as he held his own child, shedding a few tears of happiness.

Looking at the infant in his arms, who was crying out and radiating life, Fuyuki's heart was filled with genuine joy.

This was his child, the crystallization of his love with Kurama and the essence of their lives.

At this moment, Fuyuki understood more deeply why Senju Hashirama had established the Leaf Village and why so many ninja families chose to join it.

If the Leaf Village hadn't existed, if it were still the Warring States Period, six or seven-year-old children would have had to fight on the battlefield.

At the same time, Fuyuki also felt the weight of his responsibility. Wars hadn't disappeared from the ninja world, and the era of hidden villages was only slightly better than the Warring States Period.

For the sake of their children's safe growth, there was still much for this generation of parents to do.

"Fuyuki," Kurama whispered.

Fuyuki turned to look at Kurama on the delivery bed, quickly bringing Naruto to her side so she could carefully observe him.

As Kurama's tired yet loving gaze fell upon the healthy little life in the swaddling clothes, time seemed to freeze in that moment.

Her heartbeat synchronized with the breathing of this newcomer, and each gentle rise and fall felt like the most enchanting melody in the universe, striking the deepest chords of her heart.

"Naruto, I finally get to see you," Kurama said, smiling sincerely at Naruto.

Kurama had endured much hardship during her pregnancy.

For the baby's health, she avoided strong and spicy foods, sticking to the diet recommended by the Leaf Village Hospital for pregnant women.

Additionally, due to her unique status as a Jinchuriki, her activities were restricted to prevent any accidents, so she spent most of her time at home.

Moreover, pregnancy itself wasn't easy, and during delivery, Kurama felt like she was on the brink of death.

But when she saw Naruto, all the hardship seemed instantly worth it.

Kurama instinctively wanted to reach out and touch Naruto's little face, but she found her arms unable to move.

Click! Fuyuki immediately released the mechanism restraining Kurama.

As a Jinchuriki giving birth, there was a possibility of the Tailed Beast going out of control, so Kurama's arms were restrained during delivery to prevent her from harming the attending medical ninja.

Finally, Kurama was able to touch Naruto's face as she had wished.

Her fingers gently brushed against Naruto's delicate cheeks, and the sensation was like touching the softest, most precious treasure in the world. Each weak blink and unconscious wave of his tiny hand filled Kurama with a happiness and satisfaction she had never known before.

In this moment, all fatigue, worry, and anxiety vanished, leaving only love and hope.

At that moment, Yu Sheng Mu, along with his disciples, entered and witnessed this heartwarming scene.

"Everything is moving towards a brighter future," Kakashi sighed in relief, a smile appearing on his face.

Whether as Fuyuki's disciple or as Naruto's guardian, he didn't want any accidents to happen.

"Such a tiny Naruto-niichan," Obito exclaimed, his eyes widening as he looked at the small body in the swaddling clothes.

Although Naruto had just been born, Obito recognized him instantly due to the unique little mustache on his face.

"The Nine-Tailed Beast must have been restless during the delivery, right?" Yu Sheng Mu asked as he approached and looked at Naruto's mustache.

His eyes could detect some residual Nine-Tailed Chakra within Naruto's body.

"Yes, if I hadn't been there, it might have come out," Fuyuki nodded.

During Kurama's delivery, the Nine-Tailed Beast had vigorously attacked the seal, and Kurama's seal had actually been broken. Fuyuki had quickly re-established the seal.

This caused a portion of the Nine-Tailed Chakra to transfer into Naruto's body, affecting him.

"It's not necessarily a bad thing; if controlled properly, this Nine-Tailed Chakra can be a help to him," Yu Sheng Mu said.

The level of Nine-Tailed Chakra within Naruto's body was roughly equivalent to that of Ginkaku and Kinkaku from the Hidden Cloud Village. With some training, he should be able to achieve a partial Tailed Beast transformation.

Although it might not be considered very strong later on, having it was still better than not having it.

Yu Sheng Mu couldn't say that Naruto was more suitable to be the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki than Kurama, and that Kurama should pass the Nine-Tailed Beast to Naruto.

This wasn't something that could be given lightly; a Jinchuriki without a Tailed Beast would die.

Currently, there was no technology in the ninja world to safely remove a Tailed Beast from a Jinchuriki without causing harm.

Unless the Tailed Beast was the Eight-Tailed Beast, which could detach its limbs, allowing the Jinchuriki to survive, but this was a unique ability of the Eight-Tailed Beast.

[Name: Naruto Fuyuki]



[Potential: SS (Rikudo Bloodline + Nine-Tailed Chakra + Natural Talent)]



It was likely due to having the Nine-Tailed Chakra but not the entire Nine-Tailed Beast that Naruto's potential in Yu Sheng Mu's world was one small level lower than that of the future Naruto who had traveled through the Dragon Vein. It was SS, not SS+.

However, in Yu Sheng Mu's opinion, this was more than enough. Even geniuses like Kakashi and Enma had an initial potential of only S, so a double S was already very high.

"Yu Sheng Mu, you should hold him too, let Naruto recognize you," Kurama said with a smile.

Over the years, Yu Sheng Mu and them had always helped each other, and although they were just neighbors, their relationship was closer than that of ordinary relatives.

Yu Sheng Mu Yue nodded and reached out to pick up Naruto.

Looking at the crying toddler in his arms, Yu Sheng Mu Yue also felt a little dazed, his mind drifting for a moment.

Unbeknownst to him, he had already been in the world of the Hokage for over six years. The influence of the organization he founded had spread throughout the entire ninja world. His disciples had become renowned young prodigies, and his friends had married and started families...

Six years is not a long time when considering the span of an entire lifetime. With proper care, an ordinary person could live through twenty such six-year periods.

But before his rebirth, Yu Sheng Mu Yue was merely a fresh graduate who had just passed the civil service exam. Six years in this new life had already surpassed a quarter of his previous life.

Moreover, due to the dangers of being a ninja, these six years couldn't be equated to the same duration in his previous life.

"Mu Yue, what's wrong?" Kurama noticed that Yu Sheng Mu Yue seemed a bit off and asked with concern.

"It's nothing. I just feel a bit sentimental, thinking about how my good friend has become a parent," Yu Sheng Mu Yue replied with a faint smile, having snapped out of his daze.

"Naruto will definitely grow up to be an outstanding person," Yu Sheng Mu Yue said sincerely.

"Indeed, Naruto will become an exceptional ninja," Fuyuki Kamizono agreed, recalling the Naruto he met in Lou Lan.

The two exchanged a knowing glance and shared a smile.

Kurama felt a bit confused. Her husband and her best friend were praising her son, but she couldn't understand what they were talking about.

"Are you two hiding something from me?" Kurama looked at them suspiciously.

"Let me hold him too!" Kaito eagerly requested, wanting to hold the newborn Naruto as well.

When Naruto grew up, he could tell him that he had held him as a baby.

"Then you need to be careful. Hikari Yawara, please keep an eye on him for me," Kurama said, not entirely trusting Kaito's clumsiness.

Kaito didn't mind and happily held Naruto in his arms.

"Such a tiny Naruto!" Kaito exclaimed, looking at the baby in the swaddling clothes.

He almost wanted to take a photo to commemorate the moment, but fearing the flash might hurt Naruto's eyes, he decided to wait and take a picture later.

"Naruto, remember that I'm your big brother, Kaito," Kaito said with a mischievous smile.

While Naruto would indeed become a great older brother in the future, at this moment, he was just a newborn, making him Kaito's little brother.

Kakashi watched Kaito with a mixture of exasperation and amusement. The baby had just been born and wouldn't remember or speak, so no matter how much Kaito talked, Naruto wouldn't call him 'big brother'.

"Alright, that's enough," Monkey Leap Biyakko said, stopping the game they were playing with Naruto and taking him to the side for newborn care.

"Thank you for your help," Fuyuki Kamizono said with a smile, expressing his gratitude to Yu Sheng Mu Yue and his disciples.

As the Fourth Hokage, Yu Sheng Mu Yue didn't need to personally set up barriers or act as a bodyguard for the Jinchuriki's delivery, and Kaito's group wasn't part of the planned security detail.

Most high-ranking officials believed that Fuyuki Kamizono, along with a squad of Anbu, would be sufficient to handle any unforeseen situations.

Fuyuki Kamizono shared a similar opinion, but since Yu Sheng Mu Yue wanted to enhance security, he couldn't refuse. After all, having Yu Sheng Mu Yue's protection during the delivery provided a strong sense of security.

"If you can't handle official matters with peace of mind, it'll be more troublesome for me," Yu Sheng Mu Yue joked.

"It's fine. I just stood around for a while," Kaito said, feeling like he had merely played a minor role.

He had prepared to fight against a rampaging Nine-Tails and the mastermind behind the beast's rampage, but in the end, he had only endured a night of cold wind.

Yu Sheng Mu Yue's expression held a hint of amusement. In a sense, Kaito had made a significant contribution to the night's security.

Why? Because by not attacking the Leaf Village, he prevented the Nine-Tails' rampage, single-handedly averting the 'Nine-Tails Night' incident.

Amidst the laughter and conversation, Yu Sheng Mu Yue and his disciples escorted Kurama back to the Leaf Village Hospital.

At this point, they had done all they could, and Yu Sheng Mu Yue dismissed the group, allowing them to return home and rest. Fuyuki Kamizono and some Anbu remained to continue guarding Kurama.

The disciples returned home but soon gathered again.

"Why didn't the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails' rampage show up? Were they afraid of Teacher Mu Yue?" Kaito asked, puzzled.

Based on their current understanding of Jinchuriki, the Tailed Beasts wouldn't go on a rampage without reason, and it was usually due to issues with the sealing technique.

The Leaf Village's sealing techniques were renowned throughout the ninja world, and both Kurama and Fuyuki Kamizono were experts in sealing. A regular sealing technique malfunctioning wouldn't lead to such a severe situation, so it had to be intentional sabotage.

Therefore, they deduced that 'Nine-Tails Night' had a hidden mastermind acting behind the scenes. However, due to the lack of information, they couldn't confirm the identity or affiliation of this mastermind.

Initially, they suspected the Akatsuki organization, as their goal was to capture the Tailed Beasts, giving them a motive. But with the existence of Shinshu and the absence of the Akatsuki, this theory didn't hold up.

"It should be," Shizuru agreed, nodding.

Currently, the Leaf Village had many powerful ninjas. Aside from Yu Sheng Mu Yue, the older generation, like Monkey Dachi, was also in good shape. The younger generation, including Kaito and Kakashi, had also grown stronger.

"Regarding the future Naruto and Yamato, I have a new idea. Are they really from our world's future?" Kakashi said after some thought.

"What else could it be if not the future?" Tobi looked at Kakashi with confusion.

"The 'Future Yamato' has a different life experience from Yamato in our world, which can be explained by the fact that he met Yu Sheng Mu Yue, and that changed his life."

"The 'Future Yamato' and the 'Future Naruto' not knowing Mu Yue but only knowing Fuyuki can be explained by Mu Yue's early sacrifice."

"But was our effort during Mu Yue's bloody battle against Uchiha Sasuke truly enough to change the final outcome?" Kakashi asked in a low voice.

At first, Kakashi also believed that the Naruto and Yamato from the Dragon Vein were from the future.

After all, the Ninja World that adult Yamato spoke of, when analyzed based on the information they had at the time, seemed to be the future of their Ninja World.

After Mu Yue killed Uchiha Sasuke, Kakashi started to feel that something was amiss.

Although they tried their best in the battle, and all the disciples performed exceptionally well, they didn't play a significant role in the fight. They merely delayed the battle for some time.

It was Mu Yue who truly turned the tide.

Mu Yue used a fake death Jutsu, catching Uchiha Sasuke off guard, and ultimately reversing the situation to achieve final victory.

Other events could be explained by the changes brought about by their actions, but Kakashi felt that Mu Yue's situation was problematic.

Even if they hadn't been there, Mu Yue would still have been the final victor.

Tobi recalled the events and fell silent for a moment.

At the time, he was too happy that Mu Yue had survived, and his strength had skyrocketed due to the awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan, so he didn't think deeply about it.

Now, thinking about it carefully, it seemed like their actions didn't significantly impact the battle.

"There is indeed a problem," Shizuru nodded.

He had noticed some clues, but Shizuru wasn't a direct participant in the Dragon Vein mission; he had only heard about it from Tobi, so his feelings weren't as intense as Kakashi's.

"Then, have we been worrying for nothing all this time?" Tobi ran his hand through his hair, feeling a sense of frustration as if their efforts had been in vain.

"Never mind, as long as the outcome is good, it's fine. As long as Mu Yue is alive, that's a good thing."

Tobi quickly reconciled with himself; no matter what, as long as the result was positive, it was enough.

Kakashi nodded; whether or not the adult Yamato's world was their future, things were developing in the best direction for them.

Kakashi leaped lightly, plucking two leaves, and explained to everyone:

"I think it might be like this: our world and adult Yamato's world are like these two leaves—similar, but not exactly the same."

Tobi examined the leaves closely, and indeed, as Kakashi said, there were subtle differences in size, thickness, shape, and texture.

"In Yamato's world, there is Fuyuki, but that doesn't mean there is Mu Yue. There is me, but that doesn't mean there is Tobi or Hikari Yawara. There is the Leaf Village, but that doesn't mean there is Shinshu." Kakashi shared his thoughts.

Shizuru nodded, expressing agreement, as Kakashi's explanation was well-reasoned and convincing.

"I knew I couldn't possibly die in that war," Tobi also acknowledged Kakashi's speculation.

In Yamato's world, there was no Tobi, which was why Yamato didn't recognize him.

"So, in our world, there might not be a hidden force behind the Nine-Tails' rampage, or perhaps the mastermind didn't dare to act because of Mu Yue," Haruno Rin followed Kakashi's speculation.

"That's right," Kakashi replied.

The main reason for this was the lack of information about the Nine-Tails Night; otherwise, he could have further determined whether the mastermind didn't show up or didn't exist at all.

"Consider himself lucky. If he had come, there wouldn't have been a need for Mu Yue to take action. I would have shown him the power of the Uchiha Mangekyo Sharingan," Tobi said with a dark expression.

He had made Naruto an orphan, which was truly despicable.

"I'll also let him taste my fist!" Maito Gai exclaimed passionately, clenching his fist.

"Ever since I mastered the Seventh Gate, I haven't fought with my full strength."

The disciples felt a bit embarrassed; with the Seventh Gate of the Eight Gates combined with the Rock Breathing Chakra Mode, the power of that punch would be immense.

"Since there are no enemies, Kakashi, let's have a youthful battle!" Maito Gai challenged Kakashi to a fight.

Recently, he had made some progress in mastering the Armored Color Secret Technique and felt he was close to true mastery. He wanted to stimulate himself through combat.

"The recent escort mission exhausted me, and I'm not in a state to fight," Kakashi declined directly.

He had no desire to fight Maito Gai at full strength; it wasn't an easy task, and he wanted to go back and get a good night's sleep.

"The training squad still has some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave." Shizuru used the Shunshin Jutsu to depart.

In the years since the great war, Shizuru had made significant progress in various abilities and greatly increased his chakra reserves. If he fought with all his might, he might not lose to Maito Gai, but the battle would be mentally exhausting.

Maito Gai's fighting style was too straightforward and aggressive, with overwhelming strength, speed, and defense.

"I'll go back and check if my Fire Dragon has covered himself with a blanket to avoid catching a cold," Tobi vanished using the Hiraishin.

In theory, Tobi fighting Maito Gai would be the easiest.

By using Divine Might and Hiraishin, Tobi could continuously stall, and Maito Gai wouldn't be able to keep up.

But Tobi felt that a battle between friends shouldn't be like that, so he didn't particularly want to fight Maito Gai either.

Rin Haruno looked at Maitake with a helpless expression, her large eyes wide open. She was at a loss, despite her recent progress, she was still far from matching Maitake's prowess in taijutsu.

Fortunately, Maitake understood her situation. He scratched his head, considering the possibility of the Fire Dragon catching a cold without a blanket, and then left.

...

After the Awakening skill's cooldown, Yu Sheng Mu Yue went to Mount Myoboku to study sage techniques.

Even after reaching the Proficient level in Sage Mode, Mu Yue didn't stop learning sage techniques. The current level of Sage Mode was still insufficient for him to develop the desired breathing flow sage technique.

After the second day of learning, Fukasaku Sage looked at Mu Yue with a complicated expression and said, "I've taught you everything I know. Now, your sage technique level is no less than mine."

He had thought it would take Mu Yue at least three or four years to master his sage knowledge, but in less than two years, Mu Yue had completely absorbed all his teachings.

Fukasaku Sage clearly remembered that it had only been twenty months since Mu Yue came to Mount Myoboku to study sage techniques.

In those twenty months, Mu Yue had learned everything Fukasaku Sage had accumulated in eight hundred years.

"Perhaps I should start calling you Mu Yue Sage," Fukasaku Sage sighed.

Given Mu Yue's talent and dedication to sage techniques, Fukasaku Sage had no doubt that Mu Yue would surpass him in this field.

"It's not necessary," Mu Yue smiled and shook his head. "It's up to you to decide the title." He glanced at his panel.

[Name: Yu Sheng Mu Yue]



[Chakra: 4,630,000]



[Skills: Sage Mode (Proficient: 10,900/15,000)...]



In fact, Fukasaku Sage's Sage Mode skill proficiency was still slightly higher than Mu Yue's. During the time he taught Mu Yue, Fukasaku Sage had also made some progress.

However, in Fukasaku Sage's eyes, such a small gap was almost negligible.

"To further improve your Sage Mode, you'll have to study on your own or I can ask the Great Toad Sage if he's willing to teach you," Fukasaku Sage replied after some thought.

The Great Toad Sage's sage technique level at Mount Myoboku was unparalleled. Even Fukasaku Sage didn't know the extent of the Great Toad Sage's sage technique mastery, only feeling that the gap was immense.

Fukasaku Sage wouldn't normally bother the Great Toad Sage for such a request.

But Mu Yue was different. Not only did he possess sage technique talent unseen by Fukasaku Sage in eight hundred years, but he also had exceptional culinary skills.

Every time Fukasaku Sage and Kamari Sage brought Mu Yue's dishes to the Great Toad Sage, the old sage would instantly regain his clarity, and he would always wake up on time to eat with great enthusiasm.

With his extraordinary sage technique talent and culinary skills, Fukasaku Sage believed that the Great Toad Sage might be willing to teach Mu Yue sage techniques.

Of course, it was only a possibility. In all his years, Fukasaku Sage had never seen the Great Toad Sage teach anyone sage techniques, so he could only offer to ask and couldn't guarantee success.

"Thank you, I'll come back after some time," Mu Yue said gratefully.

He had prepared extensively before daring to study sage techniques at Mount Myoboku. After over a year, he had become stronger, and he wasn't afraid to meet the Great Toad Sage.

In fact, he was quite curious to meet the Great Toad Sage. He wanted to use his Appraisal Technique to assess the Great Toad Sage's chakra level and skills.

After bidding farewell to the two sages, Mu Yue returned to the Leaf Village. He spent a few hours studying breathing techniques and sage techniques before finally lying down on his bed.

Before falling asleep, Mu Yue opened his panel to check on his disciples' life missions.

[Name: Obito Uchiha]



[Main Goal: Become the Hokage of the Leaf Ninja Village]



[Mission Progress: 73.5%]



Obito was making an effort to improve himself, and his progress, though slow, hadn't stopped.

[Name: Maitake]



[Life Mission: Journey to Become the Strongest in Taijutsu]



[Mission Progress: 59.9%]



Maitake was just a little short of reaching the 60% progress milestone, which would earn him a reward of an S+ random scroll.

[Name: Shizuru Uchiha]



[Life Mission: Uchiha and the Leaf Village]



[Mission Progress: 79.6%]



Shizuru had the highest life mission progress among the disciples, and he would soon reach the 80% milestone.

Although Maitake's progress would be faster, Mu Yue was more excited about Shizuru's milestone.

A random S+ skill might not significantly impact Shizuru's strength, and since it was random, it might not even be teachable to the disciples. But the 80% progress reward was something to look forward to.

PS:

The story will soon shift to the parallel world, but it's important to conclude the main world's narrative before making the transition.

Regarding the delay in Kakashi and the others discovering the parallel world, it's not that Xiao Ju intentionally lowered their intelligence. They simply lacked the omniscient perspective.

If you put yourself in their shoes, it's genuinely challenging to consider the concept of parallel worlds.

Firstly, the concept of parallel worlds doesn't exist in their minds. Secondly, they don't have sufficient information. And lastly, they are constantly altering history.

When encountering unfamiliar situations, their first thought would be to attribute it to the consequences of their historical changes rather than considering the existence of parallel worlds.

(End of Chapter)

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