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Chapter 168: Rasengan

He didn’t stay up late, and Kawakaze got up quite early the next day. He arrived in time for breakfast, but by the time he reached the dining hall, everyone had already taken their seats. Even if he hadn’t shown up, no one would have called him.

“Hmph.” Sakumo grunted without saying a word. What happened yesterday would not be so easily forgotten.

There were too many juniors these days, and it would be a shame to tell them about it. It would make him seem lacking in intell...

Chapter 167: Call Me Daddy

Land of Lightning, Kumogakure Village.

Bang!

In a remote area near the edge of the village, a young man dressed as a Kumo ninja was destroying everything in his path. The only house behind him had already been reduced to ruins, with embers still smoldering.

Amidst his rampage, the ground was in complete disarray. Pits, at least half a meter deep, were scattered everywhere. His scarlet red eyes glowed with madness, and blue Nekomata Chakra patterns pulsed across his ...

Chapter 166: The Casino

“It’s already pretty good,” Kawakaze said, noticing the slight disappointment on Tsunade’s face. He tried to comfort her.

“Well, I was greedy,” Tsunade admitted, as she began recording the results of the experiment one by one.

Kawakaze leaned over to look curiously, scanning the notes. The results were filled with technical terms, but he understood most of them.

Finally, Tsunade dropped an unknown liquid into the petri dish containing the finger and then solemnly...

Chapter 165: Public Opinion

“A person cannot be resurrected from the dead, and you must keep going and live for both of you.,” Kawakaze said, trying to comfort Fugaku, who now bore a heavy burden on his shoulders.

Based on his actions in the original story, Fugaku had not proven himself to be a qualified Clan Head. Compared to his uncle, he lacked both guile and the drive necessary for leadership.

“I know,” Fugaku replied, taking a sip of tea. His tone was weighed down by an inexpressible despondency...

Chapter 164: Visiting Fugaku

At noon, Kawakaze stayed at the Senju home for dinner.

Mito sat at the head of the table, with Kawakaze, Tsunade, Nawaki, and Misaki seated around her. If Kushina hadn’t been at school, Minato would have joined them too. These days, the boy had grown brazen enough to treat coming over for food as no big deal. He even kept calling her “Grandma Mito,” much to her delight.

“Brother-in-law, can I go to your shop and get something?” Nawaki asked, no longer shy about addressin...

Chapter 163: Finally, Someone Wants Her

“Oh, what a rare visitor! If it isn’t my eldest granddaughter!”

As soon as Tsunade and Kawakaze entered the living room, they saw Mito set down her teacup and greet them warmly.

“Grandma, I’m home!” Tsunade said, scratching her head awkwardly before trotting over to Mito. She crouched down beside her and took her hand in hers.

From an outsider’s perspective, the two looked about the same age—Mito even appeared a bit younger.

Kawakaze observed the affect...

Chapter 162: Farewell, Mito

Bang! The bathroom door slammed shut as Kawakaze locked it from the inside.

The Hatake Clan, known for its large family and immense fortune, also had an exceptionally spacious bathroom. Inside was a large wash basin and a separate shower area.

“Where’s the sake?” Tsunade mumbled, half-awake and half-asleep, reaching out for it.

“Sake, my ass,” Kawakaze muttered. He helped Tsunade toward the shower area and turned on the water with one hand. Without bo...

Chapter 161: Shower After Drinking

It didn’t take long for a few people to arrive, and the butler was already waiting by the door.

“It’s a good thing you’re here. Go to the weaponsmith and tell Rōtetsu to forge two weapons.”

“My weapons and Big Brother’s were both destroyed in the battle,” Kawakaze commanded directly. He and Sakumo really weren’t used to being without weapons.

“Yes,” the butler replied. Without needing further instructions, he promptly left to carry out the order.

Chapter 160: Call Me Uncle

“We’re almost there,” Kawakaze said, leading the group. He could already see the faint outline of Konohagakure’s gates in the distance.

Tsunade folded her wings and landed gracefully beside him.

“Sensei and the others are here,” she said.

“Hm,” Kawakaze replied softly. It would have been surprising if Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn’t shown up.

“I just want to go home,” Sakumo and Duy said in unison, their thoughts perfectly aligned.

“Just make up a...

Chapter 159: The End of the Second Shinobi World War

“No!” The three elders behind Pakura spoke in unison, trying to stop her.

“I’ve already made up my mind,” Pakura said, turning to face them. “When you go back, support Rasa well. He will be a good Kazekage.”

Her tone carried the finality of a farewell, as if she were saying goodbye for the last time.

“If you truly don’t want to go to Konoha, it’s not impossible to renegotiate,” Kawakaze interjected, clearing his throat. He couldn’t believe this woman�...

Chapter 158: Terms of Negotiation

The two days passed in a flash. On this day, Pakura led three highly respected elders out of the Land of Wind.

Bunpuku's proposal to stay by her side had been rejected, as the appearance of a Jinchūriki in the Konoha camp would undoubtedly create complications.

“I wonder what kind of conditions Konoha will propose?”

The four walked through the damp forest of the Land of Rain. Pakura's face was filled with worry. The economic situation in Sunagakure was dire, and if Kono...

Chapter 157: The Land of Wind Surrenders

"What? The Uchiha Clan Head died in battle?"

"Black flames?" Kawakaze stood up abruptly, the news catching him completely off guard.

It seemed the death of the Uchiha Clan Head had triggered Fugaku’s awakening of the Mangekyō Sharingan. Black flames—likely Amaterasu. Such an ability was both formidable and enviable.

However, the cost was steep. The risk of losing one’s eyesight was the greatest flaw, even if the technique could severely wound a Jinchūriki with a sing...

Chapter 156: Mangekyō Sharingan

Rōshi slammed his feet into the ground, leaving behind two molten footprints seared into the earth by lava.

In the next instant, he was in front of the Uchiha Clan Head.

"So fast," the Clan Head muttered, his expression grave. His Three Tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly as he assessed the threat.

Knowing he couldn’t confront Rōshi head-on in his Half-Tailed Beast form, the Clan Head focused on dodging.

"Uncle!" Fugaku shouted, charging toward Rōshi to provide support.<...

Chapter 155: Roshi’s Wrath

"Where are they?"

Rōshi and the Iwa Ninjas concealed themselves on a high mountain along a path they had deduced the Konoha troops would have to take after days of careful observation.

There was no way Rōshi would tolerate the Konoha forces advancing into the Land of Earth’s heart to wreak havoc.

"Lord Rōshi, they’re still about 100 kilometers away," an Iwa Ninja reported respectfully.

"Let them come closer, and then we’ll give them a proper beating. We’ll m...

Chapter 154: The Attack on the Land of Wind

"Set out!"

At the front of Konoha's camp near the Land of Wind, Tsunade waved her hand, leading the large army straight toward their destination.

Shinku Yūhi, the warehouse manager, remained behind to guard the camp. This task carried minimal risk and was considered easy work.

"Do you need anything else to prepare?" Tsunade asked Kawakaze, tilting her head slightly.

"Prepare? Just push him aside," Kawakaze replied with a confident tone, glancing back at Sakumo and Duy...

Chapter 153: Misaki Arrives

"What do you mean?"

Tsunade frowned, confused by the suggestion. She didn’t see the necessity of splitting their forces.

"Lady Tsunade, I think sending a team into the Land of Earth will only do us good and no harm," Shōta Nara replied, his tone calm. He had carefully considered the broader picture and believed this step was necessary.

"Tell me more." Kawakaze, clearly interested, leaned in. It was a relief to leave the strategizing to someone else for once.

The Uch...

Chapter 152: The Battle Between Iwa and Kumo

"Don’t be too arrogant."

Ōnoki knew better than to engage in Taijutsu with Raikage. Forming a hand seal, he spat out a large amount of earth from his mouth, which coalesced into a massive rock golem in mid-air.

"Earth Release: Golem Technique!"

Boom!

The rock golem landed with a thunderous noise, leaving two massive craters in its wake. Rising to its full height, it swung its enormous fist directly at Raikage.

"Hell Stab: Piercing Fou...

Chapter 151: Good News

"What’s the point of saying all this?"

"Let’s all think of a way; time is running out."

Tsunade’s heart was heavy with concern about the battle. Her emotions were unstable, so her tone naturally came off as a bit rude.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade."

The Konoha ninja who had been complaining a moment ago now bowed his head and said no more.

Kawakaze rubbed his temples, his thoughts suddenly drifting to Orochimaru. If only he were here. Even if he didn’t have a solut...

Chapter 150: At a Loss

The group squeezed into Tsunade's house, leaving barely enough room for everyone to sit. The onlookers, undeterred, showed no intention of leaving.

Shinku Yūhi casually pulled out some melon seeds and handed one to each person. The expression on his face practically screamed, I want to hear the gossip. His behavior clashed amusingly with his typically serious demeanor.

Tsunade, exasperated, glanced at the group and shook her head. “Tell me, what’s going on?” s...

Chapter 149: Did You Go Pick Up a Wife?

Minato and the others didn’t linger on the rest of their journey. Once they left the Land of Grass, they made their way toward the Konoha camp.

“They’re back,” Kawakaze said, sensing the Flying Thunder God Technique marks on the kids from within Sakumo’s house. The serious expression on his face instantly gave way to a smile.

“It’s good they’re back. Let’s go greet our heroes,” Tsunade said, standing up and straightening the hem of her skirt.

“Okay, let...

Chapter 148: The Return Journey

“You, you guys...”

The Kusa Ninja was trembling, his speech stuttering with fear. He probably didn’t know what else to say.

“You what?”

“Get out of here right now, and I can pretend that nothing happened.”

Nawaki drew his sword sharply. In an instant, the blade's tip was pressed firmly against the Kusa Ninja’s throat. Feeling the chilling murderous intent radiating from the young man, cold sweat trickled down the Kusa Ninja’s forehead.

No one da...

Chapter 147: Misaki Uzumaki

“The Suna ninja have retreated for now.”

“Minato and the others did a great job this time.”

In the Konoha assembly hall, only Kawakaze and Tsunade remained. At this moment, Kawakaze could not hide his praise for Minato and the others, grinning from ear to ear.

“We can finally catch our breath.” Tsunade also had a smile on her face. The chain reaction caused by Minato and the others’ actions this time had broken Konoha’s stalemate.

“Ōnoki will definit...

Chapter 146: Mission Accomplished

“What kind of monsters are these?” The leader of the Iwa Ninjas exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief. Two such powerful summoned beasts had appeared at once.

What kind of luck is this? Is there any way to survive?

“My lord, what should we do?” one of the Iwa Ninjas asked anxiously. At this point, some of them were already contemplating retreat. This Konoha team was overwhelmingly strong. Apart from the two brats, the Uchiha and Hyūga Clans were also here—...

Chapter 145: Deep Behind Enemy Lines

The next day, before dawn, Minato led the group northwest, deeper into the Land of Earth. They slept under the open sky, eating whatever they could scavenge along the way. After several days, they finally arrived near the supply route.

Stretching out before them was an endless plain with a broad field of vision that extended for miles in every direction. Finding a suitable hiding place here was nearly impossible.

“We’ll have to attack head-on,” Minato said, noting the comple...

Chapter 144: Gathering Intelligence

In front of a bustling barbecue restaurant in the small town:

“I’m hungry, honey. Let’s go eat,” came a cheerful, feminine voice. The speaker was none other than Nawaki, transformed into a curvaceous, glamorous woman. This was his punishment for losing a game of rock-paper-scissors.

“Baby, then let’s have some barbecue,” Minato replied, playing his role as a middle-aged, pot-bellied man. Nawaki, in his transformed state, posed as Minato’s mistress. Minato shameless...

Chapter 143: Departure to the Land of Earth

Early the next morning, Tsunade held a brief meeting. She announced the mission for the two young shinobi to lead a surprise attack on the Land of Earth’s supply route. Some raised objections, arguing that while the two were skilled, they were not yet ready for such a critical and dangerous task.

Kawakaze overrode the dissent, and with the strong support of the Uchiha Clan Head, the decision was finalized. To strengthen the team, Fugaku Uchiha joined the mission alongside the two youn...

Chapter 142: Surprise Attack Mission

Late at night, in the assembly hall of Konoha's camp, the atmosphere was heavy. The meeting had ended, but only a few people remained in the dimly lit room.

Tsunade sat silently, her brows furrowed in deep thought. Meetings had been relentless for some time, yet no solutions to break the stalemate had emerged. Every clan had suffered heavy losses, and the discussions had been far from harmonious. If not for the presence of a few strong leaders maintaining order, arguments would have eru...

Chapter 141: War of Attrition

Three figures erupted from the ground, their Kunai gleaming with cold light as they targeted Nawaki's vital points.

Nawaki lightly tapped his toes, gracefully evading their attacks with a seemingly weightless motion.

On the sidelines, Minato had been waiting patiently. In a flash, he moved, striking down all three enemies with a single sword stroke. The Iwa Ninjas clutched their throats and collapsed to the ground with a thud, never seeing Minato’s face before their demise.

Chapter 140: Iwagakure Explosion Corps

Shōta Nara frowned. Although they had won both battles, he couldn’t think of a good solution for the current predicament.

No matter which side they fought on, splitting their forces was unavoidable, and Konoha's limited number of ninjas couldn't endure this kind of strain. Defending the camp had been far simpler, but now the Iwa Ninjas' positions were unclear. No one could predict what tricks the cunning Ōnoki might have in store.

“By remaining unchanged in the face of chang...

Chapter 139: Stalemate

When Tsunade and Kawakaze returned with the Konoha ninja, Sakumo and Duy had already gone back to the camp to rest. The injured ninja were all gathered together, and Tsunade was immediately busy as soon as she arrived. It was no exaggeration to say she was the busiest person after every battle.

The two children followed her around, helping where they could, while Kawakaze summoned Slugs to assist.

It was late at night when Tsunade finally returned to her room, dragging her tired b...