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Chapter 85: Betrayal?
Chapter 85: Betrayal?
The second Five Kage Summit was about to convene.
The agenda for the meeting was to discuss a response to Yuiyi Xuan Yue, who had returned from the dead, did not belong to this era, and existed outside the system of the five great villages.
To ensure the secrecy and safety of the Five Kage on their journey to the summit, this explosive piece of news was not disseminated throughout the ninja world.
Not only were the ordinary people in the major ninja villages unaware, but even among the village leadership, only a select few knew about the convening of the Five Kage Summit.
This was why Tsunade, as the Hokage, chose a remote location and was seen off by only two advisor elders when she set out on her distant journey.
Seeing Tsunade's determination, Mito Men'in and Torane Kobaru, knowing that their persuasion would be futile, said nothing more.
After giving her final instructions, Tsunade turned and left with Shizune and Naruto in tow.
As he watched Konoha grow distant behind them, Naruto scratched his head, his confusion evident as he turned to Tsunade. "Grandma Tsunade, where are we going?"
Naruto had no idea about their destination, and he probably didn't even know what the Five Kage Summit was.
He had been preparing to go on a distant training journey with Jiraiya, the Perverted Hermit, but now he found himself perplexed as Tsunade had pulled him away first.
"A place of great significance to you, Naruto," Tsunade said, ruffling Naruto's hair affectionately.
During the first Five Kage Summit, the bodyguards who accompanied the Five Kage went on to become the future Second Hokage.
There was precedent for this.
During the second Five Kage Summit, the bodyguards who followed the Five Kage were given special significance in the eyes of those with insight.
Tsunade's act of bringing Naruto along was a demonstration of her expectations for his future.
Becoming the Hokage was never just about shouting a few slogans.
Naruto couldn't comprehend all of this at the moment.
But in the future, he would understand everything.
At the same time...
The day the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, set out on her journey...
As agreed upon, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, accompanied by Kitsuchi and Kurotsuchi; the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, with Ao and Chojuro; the Fourth Raikage, A, with Darui and Samui;
and the newly appointed Fifth Kazekage, Gaara, who was originally undecided but had to step up due to the lack of better options for the Five Kage Summit, along with the experienced advisor elders, Chiyo and Makito, formed a group of Sunanin villagers and set out as well.
Just like during the first Five Kage Summit, the Five Kage would travel to the neutral country of Iron Country and hold the second summit there, following in the footsteps of their predecessors.
Coincidentally, both summits were centered around the topic of Yuiyi Xuan Yue, though this time, the weight of his presence loomed much larger.
Konoha Hospital.
Yuiyi Xuan Yue, who had been making rapid progress in analyzing and researching Senjutsu Chakra from the start, took a break from his endeavors as the challenges became increasingly difficult, causing the progress to slow down. He took the opportunity to take a walk and clear his mind.
Along the way, he happened to run into Iruka, a ninja school teacher who had brought an injured student for treatment.
"Thank you so much, Dr. Cangjie," Iruka said gratefully to the doctor, who was attentively treating his student.
"It's my pleasure," replied Yuiyi Xuan Yue.
As he treated the student, his attention shifted to the new voice that resonated in his mind.
[Ding!]
[Main Mission: Graduation from Ninja Academy]
[Mission Description: The host, who has achieved supremacy in both literary and military arts by defeating Uchiha Sasuke and Sakura, is finally facing the graduation assessment from the Ninja Academy. The test will be on the Clone Jutsu, a basic technique for the glorious Konoha Genin. Please perform it freely in front of Teacher Iruka!]
"Unknowingly, 'my' journey at the Ninja Academy has come to an end," Yuiyi Xuan Yue thought to himself.
With a hand seal, he summoned a clone with a "bang."
"Dr. Cangjie, what are you doing?" Iruka asked, perplexed.
"Get some bandages to stabilize the bones," Yuiyi Xuan Yue instructed, pointing to the student who was being treated.
"Oh, okay."
[Ding!]
[Main Mission: Graduation from Ninja Academy (Completed)]
[With the host's top academic and military achievements in the Ninja Academy, passing the graduation assessment was a breeze. Congratulations, Host, on officially joining the ninja ranks and becoming the one and only Konoha Genin. Continue striving to advance to Chunin, Jonin, and even become the Hokage one day!]
[Mission Rewards: Shadow Clone Jutsu; Body Flicker Jutsu]
"Alright, just focus on resting now." Yuyi Xuan Yue took the bandages from his clone and skillfully wrapped them around the child's injuries before explaining, "You'll be just fine with these bandages, but make sure to take it easy for a while."
"Thank you, Dr. Cangjie," Iruka expressed his gratitude.
The injured student, eager to skip school, looked up and asked, "Doctor, do I have to go to school looking like this?"
"There's no need to worry," Yuyi Xuan Yue replied with a reassuring smile. "Just bring a crutch with you, and you won't miss out on any lessons."
"Little rascal, still trying to skip school?" Yuyi Xuan Yue thought. "Be grateful for your time at the Ninja Academy and cherish these precious days."
He couldn't help but feel a sense of longing as he watched Iruka and his student leave. He had never attended school himself, yet here he was, suddenly informed that he had graduated.
"If I hadn't traveled back in time and instead arrived in Konoha under the system's arrangement, truly becoming a classmate to the legendary 'Konoha Twelve,' my life would have been completely different if I had followed the system's missions," he mused.
As he watched Iruka and his student depart, their close teacher-student relationship evident, Yuyi Xuan Yue felt a sense of warmth and nostalgia.
However, he quickly pushed these emotions aside. The past was set in stone, and the future had already begun to change. He preferred his current life as the renowned "Yuyi Xuan Yue" of the ninja world to a peaceful life as one of the "Konoha Twelve," playing ninja games with his peers.
With a slight upward curl of his lips, Yuyi Xuan Yue turned his gaze toward the Hokage Monument and vanished in an instant.
He appeared at the Memorial Stone in Konoha, in front of the tomb of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.
Having promised to pay respects to his old friend, Yuyi Xuan Yue held a bunch of white chrysanthemums he had bought from a mountain florist and casually placed them on the tomb.
"I had intended to offer you incense, Hashirama, but then I realized that you're currently suffering in the belly of the Shinigami, and the smoke probably wouldn't reach you anyway. So, I decided against the theatrics."
Standing before Hashirama's grave, Yuyi Xuan Yue continued, "By the way, I took a look at Konoha's current situation, and it's not too bad. Although many have perished over the years, the population is still growing. The number of deaths is slightly lower than the number of births, so overall, the village is thriving."
"To be fair, the ninjas in this era still engage in wanton slaughter and abuse of civilians, but it's not as rampant as it was in our time."
"Success is always relative; it's a matter of who is less terrible. This world, as it is now, is barely tolerable."
Talking to oneself lacked excitement. After a few more casual remarks, Yuyi Xuan Yue fell silent, feeling a bit silly for monologuing in front of the dead.
Soon, he heard footsteps approaching from behind, but he didn't turn around, already knowing who it was.
The visitor's steps were heavy with emotion as they walked up to stand beside him. Like many villagers who deeply respected the First Hokage, this person held a bunch of white chrysanthemums and bowed before placing them on Hashirama's grave, which was already adorned with many fresh flowers.
Without turning his head, Yuyi Xuan Yue asked calmly, "You've lingered near me four times in the past few days, always hesitating and ultimately choosing not to approach. Today is the fifth time, and you've finally come to stand by my side. I'm curious about what prompted this bold move."
"So, Yuyi Qingting, have you betrayed the Yuyi Clan? Have you betrayed me?"
(End of Chapter)
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