Chapter 224. Clue

Chapter 224. Clue

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"Is the Third Ninja World War really over?"

"It's really over!"

"…Has the Third Ninja World War really been over for a long time?"

"Yes, it's been over for a long time!" Yuto rubbed his temples with a headache. "It's really over. Don't worry, this guy is a hero of the Third War, the rising star of Konoha's younger generation, and the famous 'Konoha's Ass-aulter of the Ninja World'—not some masked man."

"…" Hyuga Hanabi still looked confused, as if she hadn't processed what was happening. She stiffly turned her head to look at the three people across from her.

The Sixth Hokage!

And… the once-sacrificed Nohara Rin-senpai, as well as the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails' attack and one of the hidden hands behind the Fourth Ninja World War—Uchiha Obito.

What… exactly is going on here?

Hanabi stayed silent for a moment before finally fixing her gaze on the still-irritated Uchiha Obito. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Konoha's Ass-aulter?"

What about the Fifth Hokage?

Gone?

But—

As soon as she finished speaking—

Uchiha Obito's face darkened as he glared at the white-eyed woman in front of him. "I'm not Konoha's Ass-aulter! I am Uchiha Obito! My name is Uchiha Obito! The man who will become Hokage in the future!"

Where the hell did this woman come from?

White eyes?

Hyuga clan?

Is there really anyone left in the village who doesn't know me, Uchiha Obito?

He turned toward Yuto and asked, "Where did you find this psychopath?"

After that—

Yuto's mouth twitched. Just as he was about to explain—

"Uchiha…" Hanabi seemed to have not heard Obito's outburst. After hesitating for a moment, she spoke again, "Obito?"

"…" x4

"Alright, sorry. I seem to have misunderstood something." Hyuga Hanabi, seeing the silent expressions on their faces, quickly adjusted herself. Her expression softened into a polite smile, returning to the dignified composure befitting the head of the Hyuga clan.

But there was still a hint of shock hidden in her eyes.

This world…

Is it really just a beautiful illusion?

It's too unbelievable!

She glanced at the Sixth Hokage, then at Nohara Rin. After a moment of hesitation, she asked, "By the way, do you know anything about the Three-Tails?"

If this really is an illusion… maybe she could help the Sixth Hokage…

However—

As soon as she said that—

Everyone fell silent again.

"What's wrong?" Hanabi looked at the three silent people in confusion. "Don't tell me you don't know?" She paused thoughtfully and added, "Well, that makes sense… after all, the Three-Tails belongs to Kirigak—"

Before she could finish—

Kakashi replied with a blank expression, "I'm the Three-Tails Jinchuriki."

"??????"

This world…

Has it gone completely crazy?!

The Sixth Hokage… became the Three-Tails Jinchuriki?!

Hanabi was stunned, frozen on the spot.

The three people across from her also gave her a strange look, as if wondering why she was so shocked.

Is Kakashi being the Three-Tails Jinchuriki really that strange?

Isn't that common knowledge in the Ninja World?

Back when Kirigakure learned about it, they had made a huge fuss, demanding Konoha compensate them!

But since Yuto seemed to know her, they didn't dwell on it and instead turned toward him.

"Boss Yuto, this is…?"

"I'm just visiting the Land of Rain for some business." Yuto smiled slightly, glancing at the three across from him. "What are you guys doing here?"

"We…" Kakashi exchanged glances with the other two.

Then—

Kakashi replied calmly, "Minato-sensei said there have been reports of Jiraiya-sama being spotted in the Land of Rain. We're here to find him."

After all, the fact that the Fourth Hokage's wife was pregnant wasn't exactly a secret to Boss Yuto.

Besides…

There had been rumors that Yuto himself had nearly become Jiraiya's disciple back in the past.

After hearing that—

Yuto's expression shifted slightly. "Jiraiya-sensei is in the Land of Rain? Where is he now?"

What would Jiraiya be doing in the Land of Rain?

"Here's the information." Kakashi shook his head. "We don't know exactly where he is, but we're gathering intelligence."

"I see…" Yuto pondered for a moment, then looked at them. "I'll help look around too. Maybe you can check the bathhouse."

"…Sorry for the trouble, Boss Yuto." Kakashi's face darkened, but he still thanked him. "We still need to carry out the mission, so I won't bother you anymore."

The bathhouse…

It's definitely possible!

After saying that, he walked out with the other two.

"Damn it! I actually ran into that guy here… and he even threw a kunai at me!"

"Don't be mad, Obito." Nohara Rin said helplessly. "Boss Yuto didn't do it on purpose."

"I'll definitely take revenge!" Obito grumbled as he walked out. But halfway through, he suddenly stopped, narrowed his eyes, and glanced behind him… at the woman beside Uchiha Yuto. He lowered his voice and asked, "By the way, do you know what Suzune-senpai's number was?"

"???"

…

Meanwhile.

I already said that kunai wasn't from me!

Yuto watched the three leave, speechless. He shook his head and didn't bother with them anymore.

Just a little Obito…

He's not going to escape from my grasp!

It looked like Minato was planning to tell Jiraiya about Kushina's pregnancy. Judging by the timing… Naruto should be born soon. As for his second nephew…

That child was born just a few days after Yuto left the village.

When he heard about the fat baby weighing eight kilograms, Fugaku had been very happy at the time.

Even though his face remained as expressionless as ever, his shoulders had been trembling with excitement.

Unfortunately—

He left in such a hurry that he missed his second nephew's birth.

He turned around and saw Hyuga Hanabi staring at him seriously, her expression unusually focused. He frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

As soon as he spoke—

Hanabi snapped out of it and smiled slightly. "Nothing! I just didn't expect to run into the Si—" She paused for a moment. "Konoha… hero!"

Then she sighed regretfully. "What a pity. I wanted to learn more about Konoha… but it looks like they have a mission."

The information…

It's surprising… no, it's downright terrifying!

First, that "Konoha's Ass-aulter" title—what was the connection with Uchiha Obito? And more importantly… the Sixth Hokage had become the Three-Tails Jinchuriki.

What kind of strange Tsukuyomi space was this?

"Is that so?" Yuto touched his chin, a strange glint flashing through his eyes before he smiled. "You can try looking it up online. There's quite a lot of information out there."

"Online?"

"Forget it. I'll take you there now."

"…Thank you."

Hanabi watched Yuto wave his hand casually, but inside, her mind was full of questions.

He…

Did he just say 'masked man'?

How did he know I was wary of the masked man?

Is it because Uchiha Obito is wearing a mask?

Or… does he know something?

[This guy is suspicious!]

Hanabi stared at Yuto's back thoughtfully.

The brother of the Six Paths of Pain…

The boss of the Yuto Group…

He also seemed to have a good relationship with the Fourth and Sixth Hokage and Jiraiya-sama.

But why have I never heard his name before?

Did he die in battle?

Or… is this the key to breaking the illusion?

Hanabi quickly processed the information in her head.

Just then—

"We're here!"

"Thank… you…" Hanabi heard Yuto's voice, lifted her head, and was about to thank him when—

Suddenly—

She froze, staring blankly at the sign at the entrance.

On the sign—

An old man leaned on a cane… his expression dignified as he gazed ahead. Beside him stood… the Third Hokage-sama and Mitokado Homura-sama…

And written next to them were the words:

[Produced by Root Studio]

Below that, four large characters stood out—

[Konoha Fortress]!

"This…"

What the hell is this?!

Before she could say anything—

"Oh~ you mean that?" Yuto turned to look at the advertisement board, seeming a bit surprised himself. "That's a new movie from Root Studio. I didn't expect that Director Danzo would actually spend money on advertising at the door of the internet cafe!"

"…"

So…

What the hell is Root Studio?

And what the hell is that Director Danzo?

Hyuga Hanabi looked at the advertisement in a daze and suddenly felt that… She really couldn't understand this world anymore.

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