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Chương 85: Chapter 85

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The second Five Kage Summit was about to convene.

The theme of the meeting was to address Gensou, a resurrected individual who did not belong to this era and was not part of the Five Great Villages.

For the sake of the security and confidentiality of the Five Kage's movements, this explosive news was not spread throughout the ninja world.

Not only were the common people of the major ninja villages unaware, but even the higher-ups of these villages knew very little about the summit. Only a select few were privy to the fact that the Five Kage Summit was being held.

This was why, as the Hokage, Tsunade chose a remote location for her departure and was only seen off by two elder advisors.

Seeing Tsunade's resolute attitude, Mitokado and Utatane, knowing it was useless to persuade her otherwise, remained silent.

After giving some final instructions, Tsunade left with Shizune and Naruto.

As Konoha grew more distant behind them, Naruto scratched his head and asked Tsunade, puzzled, "Granny Tsunade, where are we going?"

Naruto didn't know the destination of this trip. He probably didn't even know what the Five Kage Summit was.

Originally, he had planned to go on a training trip with Jiraiya, but Tsunade had brought him along instead, leaving him confused.

"A place that holds great significance for you, Naruto." Tsunade ruffled Naruto's hair, full of meaning.

During the first Five Kage Summit, the bodyguards accompanying the Kage all became future Second Kage.

With such a precedent, the bodyguards accompanying the Kage at the second summit were given special significance by those with discerning eyes.

By bringing Naruto, Tsunade was expressing her hopes for his future through her actions.

Becoming Hokage is not something that can be achieved by merely shouting slogans.

Naruto couldn't understand this now.

But in the future, he would understand everything.

...

At the same time.

On the day Fifth Hokage Tsunade set out.

As agreed, Third Tsuchikage Onoki, accompanied by Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi; Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei, accompanied by Ao and Chojuro; Fourth Raikage A, accompanied by C and Darui;

And the freshly appointed Fifth Kazekage Gaara, who was initially undecided but was forced to step up due to the Five Kage Summit, accompanied by the experienced elder Chiyo and Baki from the Sand Village, also set out.

Just like the first Five Kage Summit, the Kage were headed to the neutral Iron Country, following in the footsteps of their predecessors to convene the second summit.

Coincidentally, both summits were inextricably linked to Gensou.

Only this time, Gensou carried much more weight.

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Konoha Hospital.

After making rapid initial progress in his research on Senjutsu chakra, Gensou's progress had slowed as the challenges increased. He decided to take a break and walk around to clear his mind.

On the way, he ran into Iruka, who had brought an injured student to the hospital.

"Thank you so much, Dr. Sōsuke." Iruka expressed his gratitude to the helpful "Dr. Sōsuke."

"It's my duty."

While treating the student, Gensou focused on the new system notification in his mind.

[Ding!]

[Main Mission: Graduation from Ninja Academy]

[Mission Description: Having successfully defeated Uchiha Sasuke and Sakura, achieving first place in both academics and combat at the academy, the host now faces the graduation exam, with the honor of becoming a Konoha Genin within reach. The exam involves the Clone Technique, which is a piece of cake for the host. Perform splendidly in front of Teacher Iruka!]

"Without realizing it, 'my' time at the academy has already come to an end."

Thinking this, Gensou formed a hand seal and, with a "poof," summoned a clone.

"Dr. Sōsuke, what are you doing?" Iruka asked, puzzled.

"Just getting some bandages to stabilize the bone," Gensou pointed at the student he was treating.

"Oh, I see." Iruka nodded in understanding.

Using a basic clone to fetch bandages, Gensou looked back at his mind.

[Ding!]

[Main Mission: Graduation from Ninja Academy (Completed)]

[With the host's outstanding performance, achieving first place in both academics and combat at the academy, passing the graduation exam was a breeze. Congratulations to the host for officially joining the ninja ranks and becoming Konoha's one and only Genin. Keep striving to become a Chunin, Jonin, and eventually Hokage!]

[Reward: Shadow Clone Technique; Body Flicker Technique]

"Alright, just rest up properly now." Gensou took the bandages from his clone and skillfully bandaged the child, explaining the treatment.

"Thank you, Dr. Sōsuke." Iruka expressed his gratitude once again.

The injured child looked up expectantly and asked, "Doctor, does this mean I can skip school?"

"Not at all. Just bring a crutch, and you won't miss a single class." Gensou reassured with a "don't worry" expression.

Skipping school? No way.

Go to school and cherish the remaining days at the academy.

Unlike me, who has never attended school yet is told I just graduated.

"If I hadn't come here decades earlier and had instead been placed in Konoha as per the system's arrangement, living alongside the twelve genin, following the system's missions, my life would have been completely different."

Watching Iruka and the reluctant student leave, Gensou felt a bit nostalgic.

But soon, he brushed off the sentiment.

The past was set, and the future had already changed.

Compared to being born in a peaceful era and playing ninja games with a bunch of kids, the current life of being the infamous "Hagoromo Gensou" across the ninja world suited him better.

Gensou glanced toward the Hokage Rock, smiled slightly, and disappeared instantly.

At the Konoha Memorial Stone, in front of the cenotaph of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama.

Since he had promised to visit and pay respects to his old friend, Gensou naturally intended to keep his word. He casually placed a bouquet of white chrysanthemums bought from the Yamanaka flower shop in front of the grave.

"I was going to burn some incense for you, Hashirama. But considering you're suffering in the Shinigami's belly, the incense probably wouldn't reach you. I'll skip the formalities."

Talking to Hashirama's grave, Gensou explained.

"Oh, by the way, I checked the current state of Konoha. It's doing well. Although many people have died over the years, the population is still growing, with births outnumbering deaths. Overall, it's on the rise."

"To be fair, while modern ninjas still engage in needless slaughter and massacre civilians, it's better than in our time."

"The success of all things depends on who is worse off. The world today is tolerable, I suppose…"

Talking to oneself gets boring.

After a few more words, Gensou quickly lost interest and stopped, standing silently.

Manifesting before the dead lacked a certain flavor.

After a while, he heard footsteps behind him. Without turning around, Gensou's expression remained unchanged.

The person approached heavily.

Like many villagers who adored the First Hokage, he placed a similar bouquet of white chrysanthemums among the flowers at the cenotaph and stood in silence after rising.

Still looking at Hashirama's tombstone, Gensou asked without turning his head:

"These past few days, you've hovered around me four times, looking hesitant and never approaching. Today is the fifth time, and you finally came to my side. I'm curious about your initiative this time."

"So, Hagoromo Suzumebachi, have you betrayed the Hagoromo clan? Betrayed me?"

(End of Chapter)


Chương 86: Chapter 86

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Cold winds howled, lifting a flurry of fallen leaves. The already chilly atmosphere around the Memorial Stone area grew even more frigid.

After asking his question, Gensou turned his head calmly.

He saw a man standing beside him, dressed in gray-blue ninja attire, his eyes, ears, and neck, as well as the top of his head above his forehead protector, wrapped in white-gray bandages, with a complex expression on his face.

This was Hagoromo Suzumebachi, a Konoha Chunin, member of the Intelligence Analysis Squad, and a former proctor for the Chunin Exams. His current superior was Yamanaka Inoichi.

Though his resume wasn't as dazzling as that of the Jonin, his position in the Intelligence Analysis Squad, where he had first access to internal and external information, made him highly trusted by the Hokage.

Suzumebachi was one of the most important informants the Hagoromo clan had placed in Konoha.

Gensou had already notified Konoha's Hagoromo clan informants of his arrival.

While Sōsuke had promptly revealed his identity, knowing it meant he could never return to Konoha, Suzumebachi was different.

He had not taken the initiative to contact Gensou during this period. He had approached several times but always retreated at the last moment.

This behavior gave Gensou a suspicion, so he asked calmly:

"Where is the Fifth Hokage now?"

As expected, Suzumebachi remained silent.

After a moment, Suzumebachi sighed deeply and finally spoke, "I'm sorry, Clan Leader."

"Reason," Gensou said directly, still looking at Hashirama's tombstone.

Various emotions—guilt, fear, longing, relief—flashed across Suzumebachi's face.

After a moment of reflection, he responded slowly and heavily: "My grandfather... my father, my mother, and my wife all died fighting for Konoha."

"Don't you hate Konoha?" Gensou asked, staring at the dignified and stern photo of Hashirama on the tombstone.

"Hate? Of course, I hated it," Suzumebachi's eyes were complex. "But if I kept hating, wouldn't my grandfather, my parents, and my wife's sacrifices be meaningless? Wouldn't that be too absurd?"

"I'm sorry, Clan Leader. Although we are descendants of the Hagoromo clan, living in Konoha for decades has made us fully integrate into it. At least, my deceased relatives genuinely wanted to fight for Konoha, not because they were forced to."

Upon hearing this, Gensou reached out to catch a falling leaf, his fingers tracing its unique veins. He said indifferently: "So, you're an inheritor of the Will of Fire?"

"Yes!" Suzumebachi replied firmly.

Gensou understood.

Since taking over the Hagoromo clan at Jomae Village and understanding the current situation, he had anticipated this outcome.

Dispersing the clan to ensure its survival had brought about fragmentation.

No matter how much they emphasized their heritage, the clan members growing up in different places, cultures, and educations had developed distinct characteristics.

Over time, signs of a complete split would become increasingly apparent.

Unless a highly reputable and powerful figure emerged to reunite everyone.

Currently, Gensou played that role.

However, some individuals were beyond change.

Like Suzumebachi's lineage. Gensou could understand Suzumebachi's choice.

He wasn't angry and casually dropped the leaf, reminding the other, "Since you've made your choice, the worst thing is to be indecisive. You should have brought the Konoha forces here, not come alone."

Suzumebachi shook his head with a bitter smile, "Though I am a part of Konoha, the blood of the Hagoromo still flows in me. I could never harm the Clan Leader."

Gensou also shook his head, saying, "This will only bring misfortune to you."

"I understand," Suzumebachi replied with determination.

He took a deep breath and said, "As a Hagoromo clan intelligence agent in Konoha, I know my betrayal would bring terrible consequences to the clan. So, Clan Leader, I will end this with my death. I only have one request."

"Speak."

"My son. He has never left Konoha and doesn't know he's a Hagoromo descendant. I hope he can live in Konoha without any burdens, not having to bear the weight of the 'Hagoromo' name like I did."

Gensou paused for a moment, then nodded, "I understand."

He then turned to face Suzumebachi, saying seriously, "I apologize. In truth, it's because of me that we were separated."

"Without you, the fate of the Hagoromo clan would have been much worse," Suzumebachi replied sincerely, bowing deeply before turning to leave.

He needed time to say goodbye to his son.

Gensou didn't stop him.

When an intelligence agent defects, even if a guarantee of secrecy is given, the outcome is often death.

This is the way of survival for a clan or organization.

Gensou had long understood this truth.

After one last look at Hashirama's tomb, with nothing more to say, he also turned and left.

Arriving at the bustling street.

Gensou caught a three- or four-year-old girl who was playing and almost bumped into him.

The girl politely thanked him, "Thank you, uncle."

"Call me brother."

Gensou patted the girl's bun and, noticing a familiar face, signaled her to go play while he approached.

"That Gensou I saw with my own eyes is terrifying. I'm worried Sasuke might be in danger with him."

"Don't worry, Sakura. Even though Sasuke's unhesitating defection makes me furious, he's not stupid and must have his reasons. Besides, despite Gensou's fearsome reputation, he's actually a good person in some ways."

"A good person? Gensou? Ino, are you out of your mind? Let me check your forehead."

"Check your own wide forehead. Sakura, I'm telling the truth. Really! My family has records of Gensou's life."

Gensou raised an eyebrow and inserted himself into the conversation, curious: "Sakura, Ino, I heard you talking about Gensou. I'm curious about him too."

"What kind of person is Gensou to you?"

(End of Chapter)


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