Chapter 133: The Ninja World Conference and Uchiha Itachi’s Concerns.  

 The Ninja World. 

Land of Fire. 

Konohagakure Central Plaza. 

A familiar place, a familiar atmosphere, but unfamiliar faces. 

Today was the scheduled day for the long-awaited Ninja World Conference. From morning until now, everyone had been anxiously waiting. 

But even by the afternoon, there was still no sign of Hyuga Hitoshi. 

The Land of Wind's Daimyo opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to express his dissatisfaction. Seriously, when had a dignified Daimyo ever waited for someone else to start a meeting? It was always the other way around! 

Ever since he was given an ultimatum to attend this so-called meeting, he had been full of resentment. But at least he wasn't the only one forced to be here, which made it a little easier to accept. And after arriving, he realized things weren't exactly as he had expected. 

When he glanced at Rasa, who was still kneeling on the ground, he ultimately decided not to voice his complaints. 

Rasa was kneeling. 

Tsuchikage and Raikage had their eyes closed, looking like they had accepted their fate. 

The Land of Fire's Daimyo had a resigned expression, though his gaze flickered from time to time. 

The Daimyo of the Land of Thunder and the Land of Earth looked completely dejected, occasionally letting out deep sighs. 

Everything about their behavior made one thing clear: the era of the Five Great Nations' dominance was over. From today onward, the ninja world was entering a new age. 

"He's here." 

At last, the long wait was over. 

The Kage and Daimyo seated above, along with the small village leaders who had come to witness the meeting, all turned their gazes toward the plaza entrance. 

A procession was making its way in, and at the front was the man who had single-handedly shaken up the entire ninja world—the ruler of the Sun God Kingdom, the head of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Hitoshi! 

But unlike what some might have expected, he didn't walk in with his nose up in the air, acting all high and mighty. He didn't need to. 

The aura he naturally gave off was one of absolute confidence, as if everything happening today was already within his expectations, all under his control. 

And truthfully, that was the case. 

From the moment Hyuga Hitoshi awakened his past memories, everything—the ninja world, the Hyuga clan, the Sun God Kingdom—had been part of his grand plan. 

He had simply been following the path he set out for himself. 

The only difference was that, due to repeatedly disrupting the original story and world balance, his strength had grown beyond what he had anticipated. 

He had even found a way to surpass the current dimension, giving him a clearer understanding of the road ahead. 

As past events flashed through his mind, he knew without a doubt that he was now the undisputed strongest in the ninja world—the man who had used the Hyuga clan to bring the entire ninja world to its knees. 

As he stepped into the conference hall, all eyes were on him. 

Curious. 

Envious. 

Jealous. 

Hyuga Hitoshi opened up his senses, allowing himself to perceive the emotions of everyone present. 

At that moment, he could feel all their thoughts—at least, a portion of them. 

"I just hope he spares Kumogakure for Yugito and the others' sake. Losing our independence doesn't matter, as long as we don't end up drowning in blood." 

That was the Raikage's desperate hope. 

Of course, what he didn't realize was that Hyuga Hitoshi had no real interest in stripping the Five Great Nations of their autonomy. 

He had already made it clear—each region would retain its unique identity, allowing the ninja world to be rich in diversity. 

When a great enemy inevitably appeared, the ninja world would naturally rally together, looking to the Sun God Kingdom for salvation. 

And once that happened, people would willingly accept the laws of the Sun God. 

That was the script he had written for the future. 

"What a shame that Iwagakure has so few kunoichi worth mentioning… though my granddaughter…" 

Oonoki was deep in thought, recalling the disgraceful way the Uchiha had already started indoctrinating young girls into the "maid mindset." 

He was torn, wondering if he should send his own granddaughter down that path. 

Because if he did… then the so-called "Will of Stone" would soon evolve into a "Will of Bootlicking." 

Then again, Oonoki thought, maybe being a bootlicker wasn't so bad. 

Just look at the Uchiha clan. 

After completely replacing its old members, Konohagakure had basically become the Sun God Kingdom's number-one vassal state. 

And thanks to that, its status in the ninja world had skyrocketed. 

So now, Oonoki was faced with the ultimate question: 

What was more important? 

His pride? 

Or his village's future? 

"So how much longer do I have to kneel, huh? That bastard…"

Yeah, that was Rasa's thought. 

While the leaders of the Five Great Nations and the Five Great Ninja Villages were all thinking about how to achieve world peace according to what Asuma and the Second Hokage had said before, a troublemaker appeared. Even now, he was still cursing in his heart. 

Clearly, he didn't have the awareness to offer his daughter to the great Sun God and promote peace in the ninja world. Instead, he was holding things back. 

This guy cannot be allowed to live! 

No, maybe for Rasa, the best course of action was to kill him first, then use Edo Tensei to bring him back with unlimited chakra and throw him into the desert to mine gold. After all, back in the Sand Village, he used his Magnet Release and gold dust techniques to win people over. He should be quite familiar with the process. 

An Edo Tensei body doesn't feel pain, doesn't need food or water, and doesn't even need rest. It's far more useful than any farming tool. Rasa, who loved gold mining, would surely be satisfied with this outcome. 

Finally, Hyuga Hitoshi arrived at his destination, took the main seat, and slowly closed his eyes. 

At his level of power, he didn't even need to speak personally. 

The so-called meeting was just a formality, a way to announce Sun God Kingdom's future plans to the entire ninja world and remind the so-called great nations and ninja villages to behave themselves. 

"The Sun God values peace and does not wish to see endless conflict in the ninja world. Therefore, the theme of this summit is to create a better future and discuss the path forward for the ninja world." 

Since this was an official occasion, Mabui, who was once the Raikage's secretary, stepped back to avoid any conflicts of interest. Instead, the one standing beside Hyuga Hitoshi as his secretary was Uzumaki Reina, who was equally skilled in this role. 

The room fell silent. Everyone pricked up their ears, listening carefully to the Sun God's arrangements. At the same time, many eyes fell on Uzumaki Reina, who was elegantly dressed in a conservative outfit. 

But Reina didn't seem nervous at all. Having seen all kinds of big events before, she calmly cleared her throat and turned a page in her notes. 

"So, before we begin the meeting, we will first announce the execution list." 

 Yep. 

The peace-loving Sun God was someone who settled grudges on the spot. 

For example, the elders and Kazekage of the Sand Village who conspired to kill Pakura. 

Or that one noble who jumped around trying to fund an attack on Sun God Kingdom, even bankrupting himself in the process. 

Or some remnants of the destroyed Land of Grass. 

Hyuga Hitoshi had never been a merciful person, and Sun God Kingdom needed to make it clear—those who challenged it would pay the price. 

Killing might not be the best solution, but it was the most direct one. 

It was also a warning to the small nations that had joined the Sun God Alliance, telling them to know their place and behave accordingly. 

Self-awareness was easy to talk about but hard to practice. The warning had been given—it was up to them to make their choice. 

Hyuga Hitoshi slightly opened his eyes and glanced at a maid standing behind him. She was from the Lockfront Village in the Land of Keys and was named Ali. 

He never expected that because of the Sun God's overwhelming charisma and Sun God Kingdom's unmatched power, even someone who was originally meant to be Kakashi's love interest in the original timeline had ended up here instead. 

For now, though, she hadn't done anything. She was just getting closer to him as his maid. Aside from bringing some entertainment into his life, she hadn't stepped out of line. So for now, she was just a little spice added to the mix. 

"The following is the priority ranking for Sun God Kingdom's citizens." 

After finishing the execution list and ignoring the pale faces of some individuals in the room, Uzumaki Reina moved on to the next topic. 

Citizen priority. 

As the absolute ruler of the ninja world, Sun God Kingdom's citizens naturally had to receive special privileges when traveling outside the country. 

This covered everything from consumption, entertainment, and trade to all aspects of daily life. 

Being a citizen of Sun God Kingdom came with a sense of pride, but they also needed to remember who had given them these benefits. Taking advantage of their status was allowed, but going too far wasn't. 

After all, while citizens were still citizens, above them were the Hyuga Clan and the Otsutsuki Clan from the moon, now collectively known as the Sun God Clan. Their hierarchy was strict and orderly, moving toward the structure of a true Otsutsuki clan. 

"Sun God Kingdom will not hinder the military development of various villages. Instead, it encourages healthy competition. Talented individuals from each village will have the opportunity to study at the Sun God Advanced Ninja Academy and even join the Sun God Guard."

The Chunin Exams and Jonin assessments will be hosted by different villages in turns, held every three years. All ninja villages can participate, and those who perform well will receive the same treatment as before. 

This has nothing to do with controlling military power. 

Hyuga Hitoshi knew that no matter how strong an ordinary ninja was, they couldn't surpass someone like him, who had a golden finger. His plan to select talented individuals was connected to his ultimate goal of counterattacking the Otsutsuki home planet. 

Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and Genjutsu all needed to develop equally. The Otsutsuki clan was an interstellar colonizing race—who knew how many planets they had under their rule beyond Earth? 

If he wanted to take their Divine Tree fruits and overthrow their rule, he couldn't do it all alone—it would be exhausting. Gathering talent was absolutely necessary. 

Of course, at this stage, he hadn't yet reached that level, but preparing in advance was always a good idea. It could also promote healthy competition among the villages, so why not? 

"Next is the economic development plan." 

In the end, the Sun God Kingdom was destined to lead the ninja world, and laying down an economic foundation early on would benefit the future. However, this had to be done with the reality of the ninja world in mind. Fortunately, Hyuga Hitoshi's team of secretaries would take care of these matters, so he didn't need to worry. 

After all, he wasn't an expert in economics. At most, he could come up with a few profitable projects. 

The meeting continued. 

For Hyuga Hitoshi, this conference was long and boring, but for the leaders of the ninja world, it was incredibly shocking. 

Just as Hyuga Hitoshi had said, he truly had no interest in power struggles between nations. The Sun God Kingdom already stood above the Five Great Nations—it was a divine kingdom in the truest sense. No matter how much chaos unfolded below, it wouldn't affect the Sun God Kingdom itself. 

But looking at the contents of the meeting, they found something strange. That man was not exploiting them—he was actually providing effective guidance for the future development of the entire ninja world. Of course, war reparations and taxes still had to be paid. 

This showed that Hyuga Hitoshi understood the difference between long-term stability and short-term gain. 

At the same time, it felt like he was using some invisible method to swallow up the entire ninja world through the Sun God Kingdom. 

By evening, the first-ever Ninja World Conference successfully came to an end. 

Fugaku stepped up to lead the celebrations again, but this time, it wasn't just about him becoming Hokage—it was a celebration for the entire ninja world. 

Everyone understood that with the awakening of the giant entity that was the Sun God Kingdom, the so-called world of peace had truly arrived. 

At the very least, the Daimyo and Kage of the Five Great Nations, who were responsible for the first three ninja wars, had completely abandoned their disputes. Now, they only wanted to focus on stable development and progress alongside the Sun God Kingdom. 

The word "war" was fading into the past. This was indeed a day worth celebrating. 

That night. 

Even Uchiha Itachi, who had been confined, was given a chance to go outside. 

"Hey, my foolish brother." 

Three-year-old Uchiha Sasuke refused to be held by Itachi. Instead, he lightly jumped onto the rooftop, his glowing white eyes staring at the fireworks in the distance before turning to look at the man beside him. 

"Peace is really that simple. So can you stop making that sad face?" 

His voice was still childish, but the irritation in it was unmistakable. 

He really couldn't stand Itachi's sorrowful, world-weary expression. 

The Ninja World Conference had just ended successfully. Everyone was celebrating peace, yet here he was, looking all gloomy—who was he trying to impress? 

"Forgive me, Sasuke." 

Itachi let out a bitter laugh and tried his best to put on a smile. His little brother was still too naive, but that was fine. In the future, he would shield Sasuke from the wind and rain. 

"This is the last time." 

Diagnosis complete—he's completely insane. 

Sasuke shivered. That sentence gave him an inexplicable sense of disgust. 

"Peace, huh?" 

As if he didn't notice Sasuke's look of disdain, Itachi sat on the rooftop, his eyes reflecting the fireworks. His heart, however, was in turmoil. 

Right now, his mind wasn't on the Ninja World Conference—after all, everything had already been decided, and peace was clearly here. If he didn't have to, he wouldn't want to act like this. In fact, he had recently been reflecting on himself, questioning whether his decision to be a witness against the Second Hokage had been the right one.

Based on his actions, not only did he fail to bring down his father, but he also ended up getting the Third Hokage killed and making Senju Tobirama, the once iron-fisted Hokage, look like a complete fool. 

It's hard to imagine what the Uchiha clan thinks of him. Some even believe he was a true double agent—pretending to side with the Second Hokage while actually seeking revenge on Senju Tobirama for oppressing the Uchiha, ultimately leading to a tragic conflict between master and student. 

There are even those who admire him, saying Uchiha Itachi was incredibly destructive, taking down two Hokages in a single move, making him a hero of the clan. 

But honestly, Uchiha Itachi had no such thoughts. He simply believed his father wasn't fit to be Hokage and that sooner or later, he would lead Konohagakure to disaster. 

However, after his time in confinement, he came to understand that just because something could bring disaster doesn't mean it definitely will. As his son, he figured he could keep his father in check in the future. 

But now… 

Itachi narrowed his eyes, recalling how two drunken clan members had mistaken his confinement room for a toilet and relieved themselves on his bed. 

Uchiha Mui—a feared warrior from the Warring States era and the Uchiha clan's ultimate weapon. A true powerhouse of that time, possessing an incredibly terrifying dojutsu: the Eight Thousand Spears. 

Once someone was marked by it, the Eight Thousand Spears could control everything about them—even instantly concentrating all the chakra of marked individuals onto the user or someone else. 

What a terrifying dojutsu. No wonder people call the Uchiha clan inherently evil. 

If the information about the Eight Thousand Spears was accurate, then that ancient Uchiha warrior could create someone as powerful as Hitoshi in an instant—maybe even stronger! 

In a way, this was Itachi's way of acknowledging Hyuga Hitoshi's power, but it clearly wasn't a good thing. 

From what those drunkards had said, Itachi discovered something horrifying. 

That ultimate weapon of the Warring States era had apparently been sealed away all this time. That part wasn't too surprising. With such a dangerous dojutsu, sealing them was the only reasonable thing to do—leaving them free would be a threat to the entire world. 

And the ones who sealed them were the Sarutobi and Senju clans. The Senju part was understandable, but the Sarutobi clan had collapsed completely after the Third Hokage's downfall. With their last remaining heir leaving the village, their entire clan was wiped out. 

Then, his father ordered a full-scale raid on the Sarutobi clan's estate to uncover any information about Danzo and his traitorous actions. It was a legitimate operation. 

But during that raid, they found the location where Uchiha Mui was sealed! 

And that wasn't even the worst part. 

Itachi's eyes flickered. He realized that his clan members—under his father's orders—were planning to unseal and revive that terrifying Uchiha weapon! 

This was even crazier than bringing back Uchiha Madara! 

What was his father thinking? What was the Uchiha clan planning? 

Was being the second strongest in the ninja world still not enough for his father's ambitions?! 

Clenching his fists slightly, Itachi was so angry that his Three Tomoe Sharingan activated. He had to do something. 

No! 

I have to stop them before they make a terrible mistake! 

Standing up, Itachi looked apologetically at Sasuke, as if he was about to say his usual line. He reached out, ready to poke Sasuke's forehead. 

But just like the last time, when Itachi had tried to hug him and was rejected, Sasuke effortlessly dodged Itachi's finger. Then, using his height advantage, he extended two fingers and, as if his bloodline had awakened, used the Hyuga clan's signature Gentle Fist technique—aiming directly at Itachi's lower abdomen. 

Crack. 

A sharp sound of something breaking echoed. Itachi's expression twisted in pain as he clamped his legs together, staring at Sasuke's chakra-infused fingers. 

"You've grown, Sasuke." 

Despite being completely caught off guard, Itachi, sweating profusely, didn't blame his little brother for striking such a vital spot. Instead, he praised him, looking genuinely proud. 

Seeing his brother's pained expression, young Sasuke wore an awkward look of his own. He didn't want to see Itachi like this, so he tossed a jar of ointment at him and turned to leave. 

But before walking away, he left his brother with one last sentence. 

"Some people should just focus on being the main character of their own lives. You don't have to worry about everything. You're not a savior, Itachi—there's no need to live such a painful life." 

That was something his father had told him earlier today when he was bragging. In a limited lifetime, if you can make the people around you live better and make yourself happy, that alone is a successful life. 

But some people just don't get it. 

Humans are just humans. Being a saint isn't as easy as it sounds. Simply put, never take yourself too seriously. 

But for some, no matter what, they'll keep walking down the same path until they hit rock bottom. If they don't die once, they'll never understand. 

The moon shone in the quiet night sky. 

The Ninja World Conference had ended smoothly, and Konohagakure's celebrations continued. 

But this time, after a wild night in Konoha surrounded by his many women, Hitoshi declined Fugaku's invitation to stay and set off toward the Land of Rain.

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