Cloud Village, The Valley of Clouds and Lightning.
Boom, the surrounding mountains are in disarray, the battlefield is filled with traces of the Tailed Beast Bomb.
At this moment, Hidan is lying in the pattern of his evil god, his body covered in numerous wounds, with his own scythe stuck in his chest.
"Unexpectedly, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was able to go this far. If it weren't for Hidan severely injuring the Jinchuriki, this battle would have been difficult."
Masked Obito looks at the distant, blood-spitting and weakened Killer B, his eyes showing a hint of solemnity.
Meanwhile, Killer B, gasping for breath, looks warily at this group of Akatsuki members, eyeing his chest wound. If he wasn't a Jinchuriki, he would have been dead by now.
"Such a bizarre secret technique, similar to the curse-like techniques of Onmyoji, but it also has its flaws."
Looking at Hidan lying in the pattern from afar, Killer B gasps for air and says, "If the distance is far enough, this bizarre cursed ninjutsu will weaken or even become ineffective."
"Moreover, it seems that the opponent must remain within a specific pattern, and the prerequisite is to obtain the caster's blood. No, that's not all! If the chakra far exceeds that of the opponent, this curse ninjutsu will weaken, or even have no effect."
Killer B, exhausted from the bloody battle, gasps for breath. The next moment, his pupils tremble, and a Mangekyō Sharingan appears in his vision.
"Eight-Tails! Perhaps you are the perfect Jinchuriki, but now you belong to me."
The space shows vortex-like ripples, and then Killer B, exhausted, is swallowed by the space, leaving no trace around.
"Eight-Tails, captured."
After capturing the Eight-Tails, masked Obito casually comments, as a disheveled Kakuzu and Asuma step out from the ruins, both panting heavily.
"Have they arrived!"
Glancing sideways, Obito's Mangekyō Sharingan has already seen the lightning fast approaching from the distance. Seeing that the chakra of Asuma and Kakuzu is almost depleted, he shakes his head indifferently.
"It seems that this time the Fourth Raikage got lucky.”
…
"Damn it!"
Rumbling, the Fourth Raikage A appeared behind the Valley of Clouds and Lightning, looking angrily at the devastated valley, he couldn't help but roar up to the sky in anger.
Both the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki have completely vanished, he didn't even catch a glimpse of the enemy.
"Lockdown the Village! Dig three feet into the ground if we have to, find them!"
Hanging on the sharp pointed rocks was a torn half of a robe from the Akatsuki organization. Seeing this, the Fourth Raikage A roared up to the sky, "Akatsuki! I am not done with you.”
…
The four-tailed and five-tailed Jinchuriki of the Rock Village were also captured, after all, this time the two Jinchuriki faced opponents who possessed the Rinnegan.
Waterfall Village was attacked, and its seven-tailed Jinchuriki was captured by the Akatsuki organization, which completely shook the ninja world.
After all, although the Jinchuriki from the Rock Village and the Cloud Village were captured, being major ninja villages, they still secretly blocked the news. But it was different for Waterfall Village.
The art duo, Sasori and Deidara, recklessly invaded Waterfall Village. Deidara's explosive art caused heavy casualties in Waterfall Village, and some news could not be hidden.
Suddenly, the Akatsuki organization was pushed to the forefront in the ninja world.
The Akatsuki organization quickly became the largest terrorist organization in the ninja world.
At the same time, the Fourth Raikage of the Cloud Village directly initiated a Five Kage Summit. This time, Akatsuki's move against the Tailed Beasts directly touched everyone's nerves.
…
Just when the Fourth Raikage was convening the Five Kage Summit, at this time, the Rain Village welcomed an uninvited guest.
Within the unique architectural style of the Rain Village, a rumbling noise emerged, and a disheveled figure frantically darted about.
“Ah, damn it, that's too harsh, run fast.”
A white-haired Jiraiya, comically shouting and yelling, scrambled through the buildings of the Rain Village. This time, his opponent was Rinnegan user Pain.
Inside the base of the Akatsuki organization.
Nine figures stood on ten fingers, each of them solemnly performing the Illusionary Dragon Nine Consuming Seals, continuously extracting the chakra of the Tailed Beasts.
“Hehe, looks like the little bug sneaking in is quite troublesome.”
“A bug? Hmph, the opponent is one of the Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya.”
The members of the Akatsuki organization argued among themselves, while Tobi, wearing a mask, looked at their leader Pain with sarcasm.
Pain calmly looked at the others, “You continue sealing the Tailed Beasts. I will deal with the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya.”
Watching Pain disappear from the fingertips, Tobi's face showed a sarcastic smile. Previously, Pain had ordered him to capture the Eight-Tails and Two-Tails in the Village Hidden in the Clouds, trying to test his strength and also to wear him down.
Similarly, he was very clear about Jiraiya's relationship with the opponent, and the strength of the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya was not weak.
He also wanted to use Jiraiya's power to test how strong Pain currently was.
Many members of the Akatsuki organization also showed curiosity, as they were all clear about the information on the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya. Such a level of ninja was already a top existence, and they wanted to take this opportunity to witness the terror of the Rinnegan.
Unfortunately, they were all sealing the Tailed Beasts, so they missed this opportunity.
As the Tailed Beasts were sealed, the eyes of the terrifying Outer Path: Gedo Statue slowly opened.
Meanwhile, inside the unique buildings of the Rain Village, a terrifying chakra fluctuation erupted, and it wasn't until quite a while later that the sound finally stopped.
…
Konoha.
Inside the Kage office building, the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
"According to the Summon Beast of Mount Myōboku, it's almost confirmed that Jiraiya has died in battle."
Tsunade announced this news with a somewhat low spirit. However, upon hearing this, Naruto's eyes became dull, his eyes brimming with tears.
"No! Impossible, this is fake, how could the Pervy Sage die!"
"Naruto!" Kakashi, standing beside him, heavily patted Naruto's shoulder. The next moment, Naruto roared angrily, "Impossible! The Pervy Sage can't be dead!"
"Shut up, brat!"
Suddenly, Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, flew into a rage. Her terrifying chakra burst forth, frightening all the ninjas in the building, and even the Nine-Tails chakra inside Naruto trembled.
The Nine-Tails sealed inside Naruto were shocked by this immense chakra, "Damn, the power of Wood Release!"
At this moment, Tsunade coldly pointed at Naruto and scolded, "Brat, if it weren't for the merits your father, the Fourth Hokage, had for the village, you would have been replaced as the Jinchuriki long ago, considering how you've acted repeatedly."
"Don't you dare act all high and mighty here. Your father might have been the Fourth, but I have the First and Second behind me. What are you compared to that!"
As she said this, Tsunade seemed to burst with emotion and coldly snapped, "As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, you act recklessly. Jiraiya's death is partly your fault, and yet you're still here, shouting and yelling."
"Kakashi, I now order you to monitor the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki from this moment on. Without orders from me, the Mizukage, or the Kazekage, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is not allowed to leave the village."
Tsunade then looked at Naruto with a mocking smile, "Oh, you like being impulsive, don't you? You'd better be impulsive this time, escape the village on your own. That way, I'll have a reason to declare you a rogue ninja and replace you with an obedient Jinchuriki."
"Get out!"
This time, Tsunade showed no mercy to Naruto. Devastated by Jiraiya's death and drowned in self-blame, Naruto, comforted by Kakashi, left the Kage office building.
Watching their departing figures, Tsunade's angry expression gradually faded, and Terumi Mei showed a smile, "You really go to great lengths for that kid."
Pakura, wearing a Kazekage hat, smiled softly, "Yes, Jiraiya was both a teacher and a father to him. Let's see if the kid can firm up his resolve this time.”
…
On the rooftop of the Kage Tower, Sasuke, watching Naruto being led away by Kakashi in a dejected mood, couldn't help but show a complex expression.
"Teacher Yoru, do you really think Naruto would do that?"
Sasuke's words might be incomprehensible to others, but Uchiha Yoru, who almost revealed all the secrets of the ninja world to Sasuke, understood clearly.
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru shook his head with a calm expression, "Sasuke, be careful."
"I know he's your comrade, but don't forget what you're carrying." Turning to Sasuke, Uchiha Yoru spoke with deep significance.
"For Naruto, Jiraiya was both a teacher and a father, while the masked man of the Akatsuki organization was the enemy who killed his parents. If in the end, this person can still forgive, then Sasuke! Do you think such a person is worth befriending?"
Uchiha Yoru's words left Sasuke silent. Finally, he looked up firmly at his teacher.
"Teacher Yoru, such a person is worth befriending! But cannot carry a heavy burden!"
In Sasuke's original trajectory, he lived his life for revenge, avenging his parents and clan, at least the enemy must be killed.
As for Naruto, facing the enemy Uchiha Obito who killed his parents and choosing to forgive, this could still be barely explained as heartless and ungrateful, especially since he had never seen his parents as a child and didn't have much emotional attachment.
But what about Jiraiya? A figure who was both a teacher and a father, whose death was so heartbreaking, yet in the end, he forgave someone like Nagato.
Regardless of the reasons, the fact that his teacher Jiraiya was killed is undeniable, and yet he forgave magnanimously?
Therefore, Naruto is someone worth befriending but only to be utilized, he absolutely cannot carry a heavy burden.
"Sasuke, after unifying the ninja world, I hope you will take on the responsibility of the Sixth Hokage."
"Teacher Yoru!" When Uchiha Yoru said this, Sasuke was somewhat astonished. Although he aimed to become the Hokage, there were so many other choices in the village.
Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui, and Kakashi, almost all of them were more suitable than him.
"Teacher Yoru, big brother Itachi and big brother Shisui, and Teacher Kakashi, they! They!" Although Sasuke did not say it outright, his astonished look said it all.
However, Uchiha Yoru shook his head: "Shisui, although powerful, is a political idiot, a strong ninja but not a qualified Kage, so he's not suitable."
"Your brother Uchiha Itachi, although clear-headed, is obviously now completely focused on you, and his mindset is rather stubborn. Despite being calm usually, once he gets fixated, he tends to do extreme things."
"Kakashi might be a good choice, but his heart is not in it now." Saying this, Uchiha Yoru deeply looked at Sasuke.
"But you, Sasuke, are different. You possess Indra's chakra, with tremendous potential, and your heart is what I admire the most."
"Me!" At this moment, Sasuke, facing this sudden opportunity, was flushed and excitedly at a loss for words.
Teacher Yoru actually valued him so highly, even intending to groom him as the Sixth Hokage, this! This was simply the pinnacle of life.
Different from the original story, Sasuke, without hatred, focused his ninja path on becoming the Hokage, aspiring to be the second Hokage from the Uchiha.
As he grew older, his strength continued to increase, but his once simple dream of becoming the Hokage seemed increasingly distant. After all, there were the insurmountable challenges of his brother Itachi, Shisui, and his teacher Kakashi.
Looking at Sasuke, Uchiha Yoru smiled and patted his shoulder.
"Don't feel burdened. I believe you can become a worthy Sixth Hokage, Sasuke. This is also the shared hope of Itachi, Shisui, and Kakashi. Don't disappoint us."
With a metaphorical pancake falling and chicken soup being served one bowl after another, Sasuke's face flushed with excitement and he nodded earnestly. "Don't worry, Teacher Yoru, I won't let you or the village down."
"Good. And let me tell you, the candidates for the Sixth Kazekage and Mizukage are Gaara and Kimimaro."
Uchiha Yoru said this with a teasing smile, leaving Sasuke in shock.
"Gaara and Kimimaro!"
Sasuke was familiar with both and this spurred his competitive spirit. He couldn't afford to lose to Gaara.
The candidates for the Sixth Kage were Sasuke, Kimimaro, and Gaara, all from the younger generation.
After a moment of calm thinking, Sasuke realized something. Looking up at his teacher, he couldn't help but feel moved.
"Thank you, Teacher Yoru."
But Uchiha Yoru just laughed. "Haha, it's good that you young people are developing relationships. It's more fitting for a future unified integration. That's why I've been arranging joint missions for you, even with elite ninjas from the Mist and Sand."
"It's to familiarize yourselves with each other and establish bonds early on. I want you to understand that once you start thinking like a Kage, your bonds can't be limited to Kakashi's Team 7."
"Naruto may be one of your most important companions, but that's all."
After Uchiha Yoru's earnest advice, Sasuke's eyes showed determination. He already saw himself as the future Sixth Hokage and knew he couldn't remain the same, especially in his thinking.
Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the Hokage building, hidden in the shadows with a mask, Uchiha Itachi smiled.
"Sasuke, I look forward to the day you become the Sixth Hokage. You will be the greatest Uchiha hero after Teacher Yoru, and the first true Uchiha Hokage."
Uchiha Yoru wasn't considered a Hokage, but rather an existence that transcended the Kage.
~~~
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Cloud Village, The Valley of Clouds and Lightning.
Boom, the surrounding mountains are in disarray, the battlefield is filled with traces of the Tailed Beast Bomb.
At this moment, Hidan is lying in the pattern of his evil god, his body covered in numerous wounds, with his own scythe stuck in his chest.
"Unexpectedly, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was able to go this far. If it weren't for Hidan severely injuring the Jinchuriki, this battle would have been difficult."
Masked Obito looks at the distant, blood-spitting and weakened Killer B, his eyes showing a hint of solemnity.
Meanwhile, Killer B, gasping for breath, looks warily at this group of Akatsuki members, eyeing his chest wound. If he wasn't a Jinchuriki, he would have been dead by now.
"Such a bizarre secret technique, similar to the curse-like techniques of Onmyoji, but it also has its flaws."
Looking at Hidan lying in the pattern from afar, Killer B gasps for air and says, "If the distance is far enough, this bizarre cursed ninjutsu will weaken or even become ineffective."
"Moreover, it seems that the opponent must remain within a specific pattern, and the prerequisite is to obtain the caster's blood. No, that's not all! If the chakra far exceeds that of the opponent, this curse ninjutsu will weaken, or even have no effect."
Killer B, exhausted from the bloody battle, gasps for breath. The next moment, his pupils tremble, and a Mangekyō Sharingan appears in his vision.
"Eight-Tails! Perhaps you are the perfect Jinchuriki, but now you belong to me."
The space shows vortex-like ripples, and then Killer B, exhausted, is swallowed by the space, leaving no trace around.
"Eight-Tails, captured."
After capturing the Eight-Tails, masked Obito casually comments, as a disheveled Kakuzu and Asuma step out from the ruins, both panting heavily.
"Have they arrived!"
Glancing sideways, Obito's Mangekyō Sharingan has already seen the lightning fast approaching from the distance. Seeing that the chakra of Asuma and Kakuzu is almost depleted, he shakes his head indifferently.
"It seems that this time the Fourth Raikage got lucky.”
…
"Damn it!"
Rumbling, the Fourth Raikage A appeared behind the Valley of Clouds and Lightning, looking angrily at the devastated valley, he couldn't help but roar up to the sky in anger.
Both the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki have completely vanished, he didn't even catch a glimpse of the enemy.
"Lockdown the Village! Dig three feet into the ground if we have to, find them!"
Hanging on the sharp pointed rocks was a torn half of a robe from the Akatsuki organization. Seeing this, the Fourth Raikage A roared up to the sky, "Akatsuki! I am not done with you.”
…
The four-tailed and five-tailed Jinchuriki of the Rock Village were also captured, after all, this time the two Jinchuriki faced opponents who possessed the Rinnegan.
Waterfall Village was attacked, and its seven-tailed Jinchuriki was captured by the Akatsuki organization, which completely shook the ninja world.
After all, although the Jinchuriki from the Rock Village and the Cloud Village were captured, being major ninja villages, they still secretly blocked the news. But it was different for Waterfall Village.
The art duo, Sasori and Deidara, recklessly invaded Waterfall Village. Deidara's explosive art caused heavy casualties in Waterfall Village, and some news could not be hidden.
Suddenly, the Akatsuki organization was pushed to the forefront in the ninja world.
The Akatsuki organization quickly became the largest terrorist organization in the ninja world.
At the same time, the Fourth Raikage of the Cloud Village directly initiated a Five Kage Summit. This time, Akatsuki's move against the Tailed Beasts directly touched everyone's nerves.
…
Just when the Fourth Raikage was convening the Five Kage Summit, at this time, the Rain Village welcomed an uninvited guest.
Within the unique architectural style of the Rain Village, a rumbling noise emerged, and a disheveled figure frantically darted about.
“Ah, damn it, that's too harsh, run fast.”
A white-haired Jiraiya, comically shouting and yelling, scrambled through the buildings of the Rain Village. This time, his opponent was Rinnegan user Pain.
Inside the base of the Akatsuki organization.
Nine figures stood on ten fingers, each of them solemnly performing the Illusionary Dragon Nine Consuming Seals, continuously extracting the chakra of the Tailed Beasts.
“Hehe, looks like the little bug sneaking in is quite troublesome.”
“A bug? Hmph, the opponent is one of the Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya.”
The members of the Akatsuki organization argued among themselves, while Tobi, wearing a mask, looked at their leader Pain with sarcasm.
Pain calmly looked at the others, “You continue sealing the Tailed Beasts. I will deal with the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya.”
Watching Pain disappear from the fingertips, Tobi's face showed a sarcastic smile. Previously, Pain had ordered him to capture the Eight-Tails and Two-Tails in the Village Hidden in the Clouds, trying to test his strength and also to wear him down.
Similarly, he was very clear about Jiraiya's relationship with the opponent, and the strength of the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya was not weak.
He also wanted to use Jiraiya's power to test how strong Pain currently was.
Many members of the Akatsuki organization also showed curiosity, as they were all clear about the information on the Legendary Sannin Jiraiya. Such a level of ninja was already a top existence, and they wanted to take this opportunity to witness the terror of the Rinnegan.
Unfortunately, they were all sealing the Tailed Beasts, so they missed this opportunity.
As the Tailed Beasts were sealed, the eyes of the terrifying Outer Path: Gedo Statue slowly opened.
Meanwhile, inside the unique buildings of the Rain Village, a terrifying chakra fluctuation erupted, and it wasn't until quite a while later that the sound finally stopped.
…
Konoha.
Inside the Kage office building, the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
"According to the Summon Beast of Mount Myōboku, it's almost confirmed that Jiraiya has died in battle."
Tsunade announced this news with a somewhat low spirit. However, upon hearing this, Naruto's eyes became dull, his eyes brimming with tears.
"No! Impossible, this is fake, how could the Pervy Sage die!"
"Naruto!" Kakashi, standing beside him, heavily patted Naruto's shoulder. The next moment, Naruto roared angrily, "Impossible! The Pervy Sage can't be dead!"
"Shut up, brat!"
Suddenly, Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, flew into a rage. Her terrifying chakra burst forth, frightening all the ninjas in the building, and even the Nine-Tails chakra inside Naruto trembled.
The Nine-Tails sealed inside Naruto were shocked by this immense chakra, "Damn, the power of Wood Release!"
At this moment, Tsunade coldly pointed at Naruto and scolded, "Brat, if it weren't for the merits your father, the Fourth Hokage, had for the village, you would have been replaced as the Jinchuriki long ago, considering how you've acted repeatedly."
"Don't you dare act all high and mighty here. Your father might have been the Fourth, but I have the First and Second behind me. What are you compared to that!"
As she said this, Tsunade seemed to burst with emotion and coldly snapped, "As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, you act recklessly. Jiraiya's death is partly your fault, and yet you're still here, shouting and yelling."
"Kakashi, I now order you to monitor the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki from this moment on. Without orders from me, the Mizukage, or the Kazekage, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is not allowed to leave the village."
Tsunade then looked at Naruto with a mocking smile, "Oh, you like being impulsive, don't you? You'd better be impulsive this time, escape the village on your own. That way, I'll have a reason to declare you a rogue ninja and replace you with an obedient Jinchuriki."
"Get out!"
This time, Tsunade showed no mercy to Naruto. Devastated by Jiraiya's death and drowned in self-blame, Naruto, comforted by Kakashi, left the Kage office building.
Watching their departing figures, Tsunade's angry expression gradually faded, and Terumi Mei showed a smile, "You really go to great lengths for that kid."
Pakura, wearing a Kazekage hat, smiled softly, "Yes, Jiraiya was both a teacher and a father to him. Let's see if the kid can firm up his resolve this time.”
…
On the rooftop of the Kage Tower, Sasuke, watching Naruto being led away by Kakashi in a dejected mood, couldn't help but show a complex expression.
"Teacher Yoru, do you really think Naruto would do that?"
Sasuke's words might be incomprehensible to others, but Uchiha Yoru, who almost revealed all the secrets of the ninja world to Sasuke, understood clearly.
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru shook his head with a calm expression, "Sasuke, be careful."
"I know he's your comrade, but don't forget what you're carrying." Turning to Sasuke, Uchiha Yoru spoke with deep significance.
"For Naruto, Jiraiya was both a teacher and a father, while the masked man of the Akatsuki organization was the enemy who killed his parents. If in the end, this person can still forgive, then Sasuke! Do you think such a person is worth befriending?"
Uchiha Yoru's words left Sasuke silent. Finally, he looked up firmly at his teacher.
"Teacher Yoru, such a person is worth befriending! But cannot carry a heavy burden!"
In Sasuke's original trajectory, he lived his life for revenge, avenging his parents and clan, at least the enemy must be killed.
As for Naruto, facing the enemy Uchiha Obito who killed his parents and choosing to forgive, this could still be barely explained as heartless and ungrateful, especially since he had never seen his parents as a child and didn't have much emotional attachment.
But what about Jiraiya? A figure who was both a teacher and a father, whose death was so heartbreaking, yet in the end, he forgave someone like Nagato.
Regardless of the reasons, the fact that his teacher Jiraiya was killed is undeniable, and yet he forgave magnanimously?
Therefore, Naruto is someone worth befriending but only to be utilized, he absolutely cannot carry a heavy burden.
"Sasuke, after unifying the ninja world, I hope you will take on the responsibility of the Sixth Hokage."
"Teacher Yoru!" When Uchiha Yoru said this, Sasuke was somewhat astonished. Although he aimed to become the Hokage, there were so many other choices in the village.
Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui, and Kakashi, almost all of them were more suitable than him.
"Teacher Yoru, big brother Itachi and big brother Shisui, and Teacher Kakashi, they! They!" Although Sasuke did not say it outright, his astonished look said it all.
However, Uchiha Yoru shook his head: "Shisui, although powerful, is a political idiot, a strong ninja but not a qualified Kage, so he's not suitable."
"Your brother Uchiha Itachi, although clear-headed, is obviously now completely focused on you, and his mindset is rather stubborn. Despite being calm usually, once he gets fixated, he tends to do extreme things."
"Kakashi might be a good choice, but his heart is not in it now." Saying this, Uchiha Yoru deeply looked at Sasuke.
"But you, Sasuke, are different. You possess Indra's chakra, with tremendous potential, and your heart is what I admire the most."
"Me!" At this moment, Sasuke, facing this sudden opportunity, was flushed and excitedly at a loss for words.
Teacher Yoru actually valued him so highly, even intending to groom him as the Sixth Hokage, this! This was simply the pinnacle of life.
Different from the original story, Sasuke, without hatred, focused his ninja path on becoming the Hokage, aspiring to be the second Hokage from the Uchiha.
As he grew older, his strength continued to increase, but his once simple dream of becoming the Hokage seemed increasingly distant. After all, there were the insurmountable challenges of his brother Itachi, Shisui, and his teacher Kakashi.
Looking at Sasuke, Uchiha Yoru smiled and patted his shoulder.
"Don't feel burdened. I believe you can become a worthy Sixth Hokage, Sasuke. This is also the shared hope of Itachi, Shisui, and Kakashi. Don't disappoint us."
With a metaphorical pancake falling and chicken soup being served one bowl after another, Sasuke's face flushed with excitement and he nodded earnestly. "Don't worry, Teacher Yoru, I won't let you or the village down."
"Good. And let me tell you, the candidates for the Sixth Kazekage and Mizukage are Gaara and Kimimaro."
Uchiha Yoru said this with a teasing smile, leaving Sasuke in shock.
"Gaara and Kimimaro!"
Sasuke was familiar with both and this spurred his competitive spirit. He couldn't afford to lose to Gaara.
The candidates for the Sixth Kage were Sasuke, Kimimaro, and Gaara, all from the younger generation.
After a moment of calm thinking, Sasuke realized something. Looking up at his teacher, he couldn't help but feel moved.
"Thank you, Teacher Yoru."
But Uchiha Yoru just laughed. "Haha, it's good that you young people are developing relationships. It's more fitting for a future unified integration. That's why I've been arranging joint missions for you, even with elite ninjas from the Mist and Sand."
"It's to familiarize yourselves with each other and establish bonds early on. I want you to understand that once you start thinking like a Kage, your bonds can't be limited to Kakashi's Team 7."
"Naruto may be one of your most important companions, but that's all."
After Uchiha Yoru's earnest advice, Sasuke's eyes showed determination. He already saw himself as the future Sixth Hokage and knew he couldn't remain the same, especially in his thinking.
Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the Hokage building, hidden in the shadows with a mask, Uchiha Itachi smiled.
"Sasuke, I look forward to the day you become the Sixth Hokage. You will be the greatest Uchiha hero after Teacher Yoru, and the first true Uchiha Hokage."
Uchiha Yoru wasn't considered a Hokage, but rather an existence that transcended the Kage.
~~~
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