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"Third Tsuchikage, what do you think of our proposal? If you agree, we'll handle persuading the Cloud ninjas," Fugaku said.
On this trip to convince Onoki, Fugaku was doing most of the talking, while Nagato's Deva Path was mainly present to represent the weight of the Akatsuki.
After all, Nagato was still under twenty years old. Though his Rinnegan granted him power above typical Kage-level strength, his oratory skills were far inferior to those of Fugaku.
"I thought you had something important to discuss, but it's just this...," Onoki chuckled lightly, then sipped his tea before continuing, "You want to unite two great ninja villages to guard against Konoha? Boy, I know you're from Konoha, but do you think Iwagakure is just a pushover?"
"It's not that you underestimate Konoha's strength, Third Tsuchikage," Fugaku said, his face serious. "Back on the battlefield in the Land of Hot Water, that wasn't Yoichi's full power. As someone from the Uchiha clan, I understand the Sharingan better than anyone. Yoichi's power has likely doubled since that battle three years ago."
Hearing this, Onoki began to take Fugaku's words a bit more seriously, but he still frowned and asked, "Why should I trust you, Fugaku?"
"You can be assured that Fugaku-san is not a spy," the Deva Path spoke up. "We were able to kill the Yellow Flash, someone Iwagakure was concerned about, thanks to Fugaku-san's help. So, there's no need to worry about that."
"Heh," Onoki scoffed, changing the subject. "Even so, Iwagakure doesn't need to ally with the Cloud."
"Iwagakure will be destroyed!" Fugaku said.
"What did you say, you bastard? Do you think you can say that here?"
The other Iwa-nin present were enraged by Fugaku's words. If they hadn't been in the Tsuchikage's office, they would have already attacked him for his disrespect.
Fugaku remained calm and continued, "I'm just stating the facts. A few years ago, Yoichi alone rendered both Iwagakure and Kumogakure helpless. Now, Third Tsuchikage, do you remember Madara? I believe Uchiha Yoichi will give you the same feeling as Madara."
Crack!
The teacup in Onoki's hand shattered. The name Madara was one Onoki could never forget.
Back then, when he and his master were on their way to Konoha, they were humiliated by Madara. If not for the intervention of the First Hokage, the first Five Kage Summit might never have happened.
Onoki could never forget the memory of Madara. He also thought of Roshi, Han, and the still unrevived Four-Tails and Five-Tails.
"Fine, I'll agree to this. If you can convince that brat from Kumogakure, I'll agree to an alliance with the Cloud," Onoki said, his voice loud enough to silence the other Iwa-nin.
"But be careful not to anger that Cloud brat into killing you, haha," he added with a chuckle.
"We'll be careful, Third Tsuchikage," Fugaku replied.
Onoki glanced at Fugaku, probing him. "I didn't expect the former head of the Uchiha clan to betray Konoha so thoroughly. Now, I'm even more curious about what happened between you and Konoha."
Fugaku clenched his fists, his expression emotionless as he replied, "Everyone has their own pursuits, Third Tsuchikage."
With that, he and Nagato's Deva Path left.
After leaving Iwagakure, the Deva Path asked, "Fugaku-san, is it really dangerous to go to Kumogakure?"
"It's dangerous to help Iwagakure persuade Kumogakure to form an alliance. The death of the Third Raikage is tied to Iwagakure," Fugaku explained.
Back then, he was part of Konoha's upper echelon and knew the truth about the Third Raikage's death. Although Konoha killed him, Iwagakure was involved as well.
Strictly speaking, it was Konoha that orchestrated it, with Iwagakure pushing it further, ultimately leading to the death of the Third Raikage. The current Fourth Raikage is likely aware of this and probably harbors deep resentment toward both Iwagakure and Konoha.
But Fugaku was still somewhat confident. After all, a competent Kage should prioritize the welfare of their village.
Currently, Kumogakure was facing a troubling situation: their Jinchuriki training ground, Turtle Island, had disappeared.
One of their Jonin was also missing, and that Jonin happened to be someone who knew the secrets of Turtle Island. So, Kumogakure's suspicions naturally fell on Konoha.
Not many villages needed a Jinchuriki training ground. Iwagakure was unlikely, leaving only Konoha and Kirigakure. But recently, Kumogakure received information that Kirigakure was undergoing a severe isolation, refusing all outside contact.
Given these circumstances, Kumogakure concluded that Konoha was the most likely culprit behind the theft of Turtle Island.
The Fourth Raikage was furious when he received this news, but there was little he could do about it. Having lost two wars to Konoha, they were now focusing on developing military weapons and training the next generation of ninjas.
...
Kushina's struggles and other sounds slowly faded away.
"Although I want to... I'll leave it for now. Let's head back; there'll be plenty of opportunities in the future," Yoichi said, feeding Kushina a pill to help her regain her strength.
Once she had recovered a bit, he patted her on the backside and said, "Kushina-san, go wash up and get ready. If we head back now, we can make it in time for dinner. But remember, don't let anything slip."
As Kushina regained her strength and thought about what Yoichi had said earlier, her face showed her resentment toward him. But she also wanted to see Naruto, having been away from him for so long, especially when he was just over two years old.
Yoichi's suggestion that she return stirred Kushina's longing to see Naruto, making it impossible for her to resist the urge to return to Konoha.
After regaining some strength, Kushina got up, preparing to clean herself thoroughly. Given her current state, modesty didn't seem to matter much. Besides, after being put in those embarrassing positions earlier, there wasn't much point in being shy now.
While washing, Kushina couldn't help but think about her dark self. It seemed to have disappeared, never reappearing to take control of her body.
Even when she went to the Waterfall, she could now fight her dark self to a standstill, unlike before when she was completely overpowered.
But Kushina couldn't figure out why her dark self hadn't taken the opportunity to seize control, despite being so aggressive before.
With these doubts in mind, Kushina finished washing and changed back into her original clothes. She then went to the camp by the Real Waterfall, where she saw that Yoichi had already packed up the tent and other equipment.
Suddenly, Kushina remembered that she had forgotten to demand the video tapes from this scoundrel.
She walked up to Yoichi with a resentful expression and demanded, "Give me the tapes!"
"Alright," Yoichi replied, surprisingly compliant as he handed over a single tape to Kushina.
Seeing only one tape, Kushina angrily smashed it with her fair fists and yelled, "Do you think I'm stupid? Where are the rest of the tapes? I want all of them!"
"This is too much, Kushina-san. The tapes also have footage of me in them. You can't just demand all the tapes... How about we trade one tape at a time?"
"Keep dreaming! Do you think I'm an idiot? You record a new one every time and then use it to control me forever. It's not going to happen!" Kushina shouted, her fists clenched in anger. Did he think she was a fool? If he kept recording new ones, she'd never escape!
"You misunderstand me, Kushina-san. If you agree, I won't use the camera anymore. Besides, weren't you going to do this with me until Minato is resurrected? It's a win-win, isn't it? Why refuse?" Yoichi continued to coax her with his twisted logic. After all, Kushina was notoriously dimwitted, excelling only in sealing techniques, and easily falling for his tricks.
"If you don't agree, then forget it. I'll just keep these tapes for my own enjoyment," Yoichi added.
"How many more?" Kushina suddenly yelled, cutting Yoichi off. After a few seconds of silence, she bowed her head, her voice trembling with anger and frustration as she asked, "How many tapes are there?"
"Only ten more."
Ten more times. It didn't seem impossible. She had already endured three times... Kushina thought to herself, gritting her teeth. If she could just endure ten more times, it would all be over once Minato was resurrected.
"I agree, but you promised not to use the camera anymore," Kushina said, her voice full of resolve as she glared at Yoichi's face. His looks might be hard to criticize, but she still wanted to punch him squarely in the face.
"Of course. I'm a man of my word," Yoichi replied, though he couldn't help but inwardly chuckle. Kushina really was as dimwitted as they said, falling for his tricks time and again.
No more camera? There were always hidden micro-cameras. And with ten more sessions, Yoichi estimated he could father four children.
"Let's get ready to go. Remember to control your emotions, Kushina-san. It's almost dinner time, and you might want to stay for a meal. Even if you don't want to, think about Naruto," Yoichi said. He saw that Kushina wanted to refuse in anger, but he shut her down with that single sentence.
Kushina could only take a few deep breaths, forcing down her rage and the urge to punch Yoichi in the face. She worked to calm herself and act normal.
When Kushina felt she had calmed down enough to smile naturally, even while standing next to Yoichi, they used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to Konoha.
"The Flying Thunder God Technique... Minato's..." Kushina began.
"I'll say it again; it's the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique. Minato just mastered it," Yoichi replied, cutting her off as he opened the door and walked in. Kushina followed, trying her best to keep her expression normal.
They arrived just in time for dinner, and at the Uchiha family's dinner table, it was always a feast.
The table was now a nearly two-meter-long round table. With Kushina, there were eleven people in total.
"Yoichi-sama, Kushina, you're back just in time. We were about to start dinner," Mina greeted them with a warm smile as she called them over. Kushina's performance was impeccable; Mina and Mikoto noticed nothing amiss.
When she saw Naruto, Kushina excitedly scooped him up and showered him with affection, despite his protests. Even when Naruto showed signs of resistance, Kushina wouldn't let go until they were finally called to the table. Even then, she kept Naruto on her lap.
Dinner was typical for the Uchiha family, but Yoichi was already planning for the future in his mind.
As the family grew, so would the number of people at the table. He couldn't forget about Tsunade either, so they would eventually need a bigger house. The next time Konoha underwent reconstruction, he would have to consider redesigning the village's layout.
He needed to ensure the Uchiha Clan had enough space.
Late that night, Mina and Mikoto lay in Yoichi's arms, their breathing heavy. They were too exhausted to move.
But Mina couldn't help but think to herself, 'Yoichi-sama's stamina is still so strong, and he's still holding back. It looks like there's no new woman outside recently.'
Earlier that night, after sending off Kushina and Naruto, Mina had quietly approached Mikoto, deciding to test Yoichi. She had put on a pair of long white socks, which she hadn't worn in a long time, while Mikoto dressed as a seductive office lady.
The two women had tried to test Yoichi for several hours but ultimately had to admit defeat.
Lying in Yoichi's arms, just before she drifted off to sleep, Minato asked, "Yoichi-sama, is Kushina really alright now?"
"She should be fine. She's confronted her dark self and has fought for a long time. She should be able to suppress her inner darkness now. As long as she isn't affected by the negative emotions in the Nine-Tails' chakra, she'll be okay."
Yoichi patted Mina reassuringly. "Don't worry. The Real Waterfall is now under Konoha's control, so she can go there to train anytime she wants."
(End of Chapter)
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After returning home, Kushina still couldn't let go of Naruto. Unknowingly, she had been away from him for almost three months. At that time, Naruto could barely speak in full sentences, but now he had started learning how to read.
Listening to Naruto talk about his experiences living with the Uchiha family over the past few months, it was clear he had not suffered any mistreatment.
Even when Karin bullied him, all Naruto had to do was cry or call for help, and Aunt Mina would come to his aid, often hanging Karin up with her golden chains.
When it came to his rivalry with Sasuke, Naruto didn't ask for help, as he often ended up bullying Sasuke more.
For some reason, the two just couldn't stand each other. Even in front of Kushina, Naruto admitted that he disliked Sasuke more than Karin, who bullied him, because he himself bullied Sasuke more.
Kushina talked with Naruto for a long time until he got sleepy. She then took him to bed, feeling reassured that he was doing well and that he spoke with such happiness.
Although she resented Yoichi, she was grateful to Mina and Mikoto for taking such good care of Naruto. The jealousy she once felt towards them had dissipated.
After putting Naruto to bed, Kushina thought to herself: "Only ten more times... After ten more times... If Jiraiya can't retrieve Minato's body, then I'll do it myself. And then, everything will be over."
Yes, just ten more times. She was a ninja, after all. She could endure ten more times.
Kushina took a deep breath and clenched her fists, trying to convince herself. But after lying in bed for a while, she found that she couldn't sleep. Although returning home had initially brought her some peace, the quietness without the sound of the waterfall was unsettling, making it impossible for her to sleep.
The silence made Kushina feel empty. She tossed and turned for two or three hours, unable to fall asleep.
"Hmm..."
In the silent room, a soft moan escaped, but then it returned to silence. After a minute or two, Kushina, her red hair sticking together with sweat, emerged from under the covers.
Looking around to make sure she hadn't disturbed Naruto, she quietly tidied up. After completing her task, she suddenly felt exhausted and drowsy, so she pulled up the covers and soon fell into a deep sleep.
...
"Damn it!"
In the prison of Kirigakure, the cells were filled with ninjas. The one cursing angrily was Mei, one of the first to be imprisoned and the main culprit in the recent incident.
All of the imprisoned Kirigakure ninjas were Mei's companions and trusted followers. As a Jonin with two Kekkei Genkai, many people had high hopes for Mei, believing she was likely to become the next Mizukage. Supporting her early was seen as an investment.
Moreover, Mei was well-liked in the village and often looked after her juniors. However, all those who were close to her were now imprisoned.
"That bastard Fourth Mizukage... If it weren't for us, who knows how many foolish things he would have done while under control. And now he..." Mei said angrily, clenching her fists. After Yoichi left, the Fourth Mizukage had become enraged and falsely accused her of collaborating with Konoha's ninja.
At the time, it had been the right choice not to intervene. Facing a force as destructive as a tailed beast, should she have provoked the enemy, allowing the Leaf's Lightning Fang to wreak havoc in Kirigakure before flying away?
"Let it go, Mei. The Fourth Mizukage needs a scapegoat. Our only mistake was trying to cover for Kirigakure's reputation. We should have told the other elders that he was under control," Ao, imprisoned in the cell opposite Mei, said. His charge was even more laughable: failing to protect the village's Byakugan.
It was absurd. The Byakugan was his spoil of war, and in that situation, refusal would have meant death for not just him, but also Mei and everyone else.
Facing the Leaf's Lightning Fang, unless you had thousands of ninjas, it wouldn't make a difference.
They should have waited, consulting with the village's elders before acting. They had thought that spreading the news that the Mizukage was controlled by a rogue ninja would be a disgrace to Kirigakure, so they had kept it quiet.
But Mei hadn't expected that after being rescued, Yagura would turn on them, even going so far as to accuse them of collaborating with rogue ninjas.
"I'm just not willing to accept this. We saved Kirigakure, and yet he..." Mei's voice trailed off as footsteps echoed down the hall. Everyone fell silent, but when they saw who it was, Mei was surprised. "Elder Genji?"
"Mei, you've worked hard. If it weren't for you, who knows what other ridiculous things the Fourth Mizukage would have done," Elder Genji said. His voice was old and frail; he had been a high-ranking member of Kirigakure since its founding and was now over seventy years old.
He had approved the overthrow of the Third Mizukage because the Third's hatred of Kekkei Genkai users and the Blood Mist policies had caused fear throughout Kirigakure. The Third had refused to change, so he had to be removed.
But Genji hadn't expected that Yagura, after taking power, would fall under control, implementing an even more terrifying version of the Blood Mist policies.
"But collaborating with Konoha's ninja was a mistake. Last time, in the Mizukage's building, nearly two hundred ninjas were killed or injured, most of whom were Yagura's loyalists. So he..." Genji shook his head and continued, "You should leave the village. Although I can protect you now, Yagura will continue to target you. And leaving the village will also divert his attention."
Mei was momentarily stunned by Genji's words but ultimately felt deep resentment.
"Elder Genji, why must Mei become a rogue ninja? If it's because of the Fourth Mizukage's threats, I'm willing to follow Mei!"
"Me too! The Fourth Mizukage is a blind fool. He was controlled..." Before the commotion in the cells could escalate, Genji intervened.
"Silence! Someone must pay the price for the fallen ninjas."
If it wasn't Mei, it would be someone else. Unless they could persuade Yagura to admit his own foolishness—that he had been controlled by the enemy and had restarted the Blood Mist policies because of it.
But that would be a huge blow to Kirigakure's reputation. The Daimyo of the Land of Water was already losing faith in Kirigakure, and if this incident were made public, the village's higher-ups wouldn't stand for it.
"I understand, Elder Genji. Thank you for your help," Mei finally said after thinking it over multiple times, ultimately agreeing to Genji's proposal. If she stayed in the village, she might be freed this time with Genji's help, but she couldn't rely on him forever. Remaining in Kirigakure would only make her a target for Yagura's anger.
"It's good that you understand. Outside, you might achieve great things. Once you leave, I'll make sure that your comrades are released safely," Genji assured her.
"Thank you, Elder Genji," Mei said, though she was still unwilling in her heart, she agreed.
After giving her companions instructions, Mei left Kirigakure under Genji's arrangements, unnoticed by anyone.
It wasn't until the seventh day after Mei's departure that Yagura learned of it. He immediately knew it was Genji's doing, but although he was furious, he didn't dare do anything to the seventy or eighty-year-old elder.
In the end, Yagura was forced to declare Mei a rogue ninja. After issuing the wanted notice, he released the ninjas who had been close to her. There were too many of them, and if he punished them all, the other high-ranking members of Kirigakure would certainly object.
Now that Yagura was no longer under the control of the Mangekyo Sharingan, he didn't have the same ruthless attitude he had before. With his rational mind restored, he was more concerned with how the other high-ranking members of Kirigakure viewed him.
"Tell them to go find construction crews in other countries. The railroads need to be completed quickly. And have them continue their research. The current speed is still too slow. Ideally, they should be able to reach any border of the Land of Fire within half a day," Yoichi instructed Nono.
Nono was now helping Mikoto manage many affairs, and as a result, four large orphanages had been built around Konoha, funded by the Uchiha Corporation.
For the Uchiha, it was neither a loss nor a gain. After all, the talents that emerged from these orphanages would eventually serve the Uchiha. Additionally, Nono was quite capable, saving Mikoto half a day's work every day.
Yoichi continued, "You'll also be in charge of the other routes in the Land of Fire. I'll inform the Daimyo's office to cooperate with you."
"I understand, Uchiha-sama," Nono nodded. She then reported a few other matters, received answers, and left.
The Daimyo was already under Shisui's control with Kotoamatsukami, and his eye power was almost fully restored thanks to the healing properties of Hashirama cells.
The next targets were the other six ministers. Once the Daimyo and all six ministers were controlled, the consolidation process could begin.
By then, Konoha would also be ready to absorb the Land of Wind. Pakura was progressing well, and with control over the distribution of resources, she was the most sought-after person in Sunagakure.
Knock, knock!
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. Kurenai opened the door and entered, followed by three women.
These were the three Snake Princesses from Ryuchi Cave. This was their first time visiting Konoha after joining forces with the village. Kurenai had just given them a tour of Konoha, and now the Snake Princesses were wearing Konoha headbands, blending in perfectly with the other ninja.
"Yoichi-sensei, we're back," Kurenai said as she approached Yoichi and stood by his side, feeling a bit uneasy being followed by three women who could turn into snakes.
"Thank you, Kurenai. You've worked hard," Yoichi said, then turned to the three Snake Princesses and asked, "So, have you made your decision? I can offer some suggestions if you're still unsure."
(End of Chapter)
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