The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World

Chapter 106. I'm Not Here!

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"Failed?"

"Yes, Madara-sama, it failed!"

"A space-time ninjutsu?" Madara slowly opened his eyes, his cloudy gaze showing a faint ripple. After a moment of contemplation, he murmured, "He only activated the three-tomoe Sharingan?"

"Indeed, only the three-tomoe," the White Zetsus exchanged glances and nodded. "We didn't see wrong, only three-tomoe!" After saying this, they seemed to understand and looked at Madara.

"Madara-sama, are you thinking he awakened... the Mangekyo?"

Is that the power of the Mangekyo?

As soon as he finished speaking, Madara didn't answer immediately. He glanced at them indifferently, then muttered to himself, "It seems I wasn't wrong! He is indeed the most suitable one."

I didn't expect him to awaken the Mangekyo so quickly.

But the regret is...

He still hasn't fallen into darkness!

Moreover.

Madara's cloudy eyes once again filled with confusion. "Why is it a space-time ninjutsu?"

I pursued Hashirama, defeated Hashirama, and gained immense power.

What about Uchiha Obito?

Intangibility?

To... bypass defenses and attack the enemy?

How deep is this guy's obsession with that technique?~

"Never mind, this is fine too," Madara slowly closed his eyes again, leaning back in his chair. "Keep an eye on that brat!"

"Madara-sama, should we proceed with other plans now?" White Zetsu continued to ask. "Uchiha Obito doesn't seem to have fallen into darkness as we expected!"

"No matter. Sometimes... living is more terrifying than death!" Madara suddenly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing through them. "The Three-Tails Jinchūriki... those hypocrites in Konoha won't stand by and let that brat cause chaos!"

"Understood~" The White Zetsus nodded in realization, immediately flattering him.

"Madara-sama is so smart! You even thought of this."

"Madara-sama is amazing~"

"Truly worthy of Madara-sama!"

"If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave now and won't disturb Madara-sama's rest."

As soon as he finished speaking, Madara coldly glanced at the White Zetsus, who were acting strangely again. As if remembering something, he said indifferently, "I heard... you've been spending quite a bit of money these past few days."

"..."

The White Zetsus immediately froze, their faces stunned.

Oh no, we've been found out?

…

Meanwhile.

The situation in Kirigakure also reached Konoha.

Team Minato infiltrated the Kirigakure camp, stole the Three-Tails, and, with just a four-man team, killed the Third Mizukage!

That's right.

In the end, Rin, who went to call for backup, brought Minato.

And then.

Holy cow.

Kirigakure's plans completely failed, and even the Third Mizukage, who was protecting the village, sacrificed himself. When the news spread, the entire ninja world was shocked.

This was the second Kage to die after the Third Raikage.

When Yuto heard this news, he was completely stunned, especially since the Three-Tails Jinchūriki... turned out to be Kakashi?!

Is this for real?

"What a twisted fate!" he sighed deeply.

Is it me who's off, or Obito, or maybe the White Zetsus?

And.

The Third Mizukage is just gone like that?

Team Minato is really something!

Is this the legendary power of bonds in Konoha?

What terrifying love!

Kakashi... Obito... such a deep bond!

When Yuto heard this news, he was so shocked that he drank three cups of milk tea before he could calm down.

In the past few days, the news of Kirigakure's surrender has also come back. However, due to the death of the Third Mizukage and the loss of the Three-Tails, Kirigakure is also preparing to demand an explanation from Konoha. They will come to Konoha in a few days, and by then… one Danzo might not be enough to compensate.

Given the Third Hokage's personality, for the sake of peace… he might hesitate again. And if he hesitates… Kakashi might end up walking the same path as his father. Then, Obito, having lost his bonds and seen the darkness of Konoha, might embark on a path of no return, and Rin, in order to bring Obito back, might start a journey to find him?

Yuto suddenly felt a stomachache. The more he thought about it, the more possible it seemed!

Has love not disappeared, but just shifted?

Bah! No!

He sighed helplessly. "Forget it, forget it, I won't think about it anymore. If he dares to turn to the dark side, I'll plaster his posters all over the ninja world! Let's see how he hides!"

The posters of him making the Tiger Seal, bowing, and all!

Yuto stood up and stretched. "Now I have to go eat with Itachi. Brother Fugaku seems to be coming back in a few days."

The news has already come back.

Since Kirigakure wants peace talks, there's no need for the Uchiha clan to stay on the front lines anymore. The remaining Kumogakure… probably won't hold out much longer either!

Therefore, peace is getting closer, and his big nephew is becoming more and more adorable.

However…

Is it just an illusion?

Itachi seems to be avoiding him a bit lately!

Is he growing up?

Wanting his own independent space?

Not wanting to be accompanied by elders?

Shy!

Embarrassed!

Right.

He's almost at the age to start ninja school.

Yuto sighed wistfully, taking Suzune with him to where Itachi was, ready to educate him properly—to make him understand…

Having elders around is not embarrassing!

…

"Itachi, what's wrong?" Izumi looked curiously at the sneaky Itachi, wondering why he had been acting so cautiously. "Is someone bullying you? It's okay, I'll help you beat them up later! If it's really bad, we'll tell Uncle Yuto. He will definitely help us."

As soon as she finished speaking—

Itachi: |ω｀)

Peeking from behind the wall, he saw that Uncle Yuto hadn't arrived yet and breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he turned to Izumi with a cute little frown.

He was avoiding Uncle Yuto!

But he didn't explain it to Izumi.

However, he couldn't stay here any longer. After all, he had promised his father to stay away from Uncle Yuto, but instead… he kept going out to eat with him!

So—

This can't go on!

He must leave here now.

Itachi looked seriously at Izumi. "Is there another door to leave from here?"

"Another door?" Izumi looked puzzled at the serious Itachi but then thought for a moment. "Yes! There's a back door, but why? Didn't Uncle Yuto say he wanted you to wait for him here? Did something happen?"

"Yeah! Can you help me, Izumi?"

Hearing there was another door, Itachi relaxed a bit. Still not explaining why he wanted to sneak away, he said calmly, "Take me out from there."

"Not waiting for Uncle Yuto?" Izumi blinked, looking curiously at Itachi.

"No, Uncle Yuto will understand," Itachi said seriously.

As soon as he finished speaking,

Izumi blinked curiously, then nodded. Since Itachi had made up his mind, she could only go along with it. "Okay! Then I'll go get the key, Itachi. Please wait a moment."

After saying that, she hopped over to the counter.

Taking the key, she looked at Itachi waiting not far away, thought for a moment, frowned, pulled out a piece of paper, and muttered to herself, "I'd better leave a note for Uncle Yuto!"

This way, Uncle Yuto won't worry!

After scribbling a few lines, she nodded in satisfaction, then returned to Itachi, smiling, "Itachi, let's go!"

She took Itachi's little hand.

Chubby.

Warm.

Very comfortable.