The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten.
"Kid, I'm leaving."
Tobirama Senju crossed his arms in front of his chest, exuding an air of arrogance.
Night Star saw that he wanted to say something but was forcing himself to maintain a cold demeanor, and couldn't help but laugh.
"You're already old, stop playing hard to get. If you have something to say before you leave, just say it."
Tobirama Senju nodded slightly, reached out and patted Night Star is shoulder, his face suddenly showing a hint of gravity as he slowly spoke.
"I have a request."
"Please, go ahead."
Tobirama Senju looked directly into Night Star is eyes and said word by word.
"Do not revive Nawaki."
Night Star seemed to have anticipated this request and showed no surprise.
Seeing this, Tobirama continued in a deep voice.
"If others knew that you possess the means to revive the dead, the entire ninja world would covet this power, and Konoha would become a target. Let the dead rest in peace in the pure land."
Night Star could see it.
When Tobirama said these words, there was a deep sorrow in his eyes.
Nawaki was also his grandnephew, who lost his life at a young age due to the power struggles within the village. How could Tobirama not feel heartbroken?
But at this moment, he showed the decisiveness expected of a Hokage.
If it would bring potential danger to the village, then let Nawaki continue to rest in peace.
As a Hokage, one must be resolutely ruthless.
For Tobirama Senju, this was not just an empty statement.
"I refuse."
Night Star did not hesitate at all and directly refused Tobirama's request.
"If any ninja village dares to try, they are welcome to do so."
Hearing this, Tobirama frowned and said in a deep voice.
"With your personality, how could you be so impulsive? You must understand that Konoha now..."
"Konoha now is at its strongest."
Night Star glanced at Tobirama and slowly said.
"The village and the Uchiha have, for the first time in history, become a true community."
Tobirama was momentarily stunned, thinking this was indeed true.
During Hiruzen Sarutobi's tenure, Konoha had been embroiled in internal conflicts for too long and had been too weak externally.
The once-greatest ninja village should not have to fear the covetousness of other villages.
There was another important reason.
Tobirama had already heard from Tsunade that his elder brother Hashirama's necklace had reacted to Night Star is chakra.
Despite being an Uchiha, Night Star had an inexplicable resonance with the strongest member of the Senju clan in history.
Tobirama could foresee that Night Star would grow into a powerhouse no less than his elder brother, perhaps even surpassing him.
The difference was that Night Star did not value peace as much as Hashirama did and was far more ruthless.
Konoha had been dormant for too long.
Perhaps it was time to show a firm stance.
"I leave the village to you."
Tobirama patted Night Star is shoulder, then coughed twice and said in a low voice.
"Your relationship with my granddaughter... just don't let her down."
"Of course."
Seeing Night Star agree, a rare smile appeared on Tobirama's face as his body slowly dissipated into a flurry of paper scraps that drifted away with the wind.
"One more thing..."
After seeing off the Second Hokage, Night Star turned and walked towards the village.
As soon as he stepped onto the streets, he felt an atmosphere completely different from before.
Every few meters, he could see notices posted on the walls.
They listed the numerous crimes committed by Hiruzen Sarutobi during his tenure as Hokage, in collaboration with the three elders.
Most importantly, after the truth was revealed, the Sarutobi clan's ninjas obstinately tried to cover it up with force, which was undoubtedly an act of treason.
Now, Sarutobi ninjas walking on the streets would be publicly scorned by the villagers, not daring to say a word in their defense, treated like rats.
Just like the Uchiha clan in the past.
Apart from the anger towards the village's top brass for their horrifying crimes, the villagers also discussed the new Fifth Hokage, Lady Tsunade.
After Tsunade took office, clans like the Aburame, Inuzuka, and Hyuga immediately pledged their loyalty.
With Tsunade's impeccable personal image, the added prestige of being the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and the support of the Ino-Shika-Cho and the Uchiha, who in Konoha could compete with her for the Hokage position?
What is called the people's choice?
This is called the people's choice.
Night Star walked down the street, greeting the villagers. The girls and aunties looked at him with hearts in their eyes.
Now that the Uchiha clan's name had been cleared, the recently prominent Uchiha Night Star immediately became the most desired marriage candidate for many eligible women in the village, far surpassing the long-time handsome Kakashi Hatake.
However, due to rumors of Night Star is unclear relationship with Lady Tsunade, no one dared to approach him, fearing to provoke the hot-tempered Tsunade.
"Night Star."
Yūhi Kurenai, wearing a white dress with her slightly wavy black hair cascading over her shoulders, looking extremely charming, quickly caught up to Night Star.
She bit her red lip lightly, as if mustering all her courage, and extended an invitation.
"Would you like to have a meal with me?"
Night Star was no fool and could clearly see the feelings Kurenai harbored for him.
Previously, with so many internal threats in the village, dealing with the pests and revitalizing the Uchiha clan was more important than matters of the heart.
But now...
"Sure."
Hearing Night Star agree, Kurenai was momentarily stunned, hardly believing her ears.
He... actually agreed?
Realizing this was an opportunity she couldn't miss, Kurenai immediately smiled and said,
"You're too famous now, recognized wherever you go. Eating out would inevitably cause a disturbance. How about... coming to my place? I'll cook."
"Alright, let's go."
Night Star casually agreed and followed Kurenai as they turned to leave.
Upon arriving at an apartment, he couldn't help but ask curiously,
"You didn't live here before, did you?"
Hearing this, Kurenai's first thought was,
Night Star actually remembers where I used to live.
This means he does pay attention to me.
If Asuma knew that the girl he had been pursuing for years was overjoyed just by Night Star is casual question, he would probably be heartbroken and consider joining the Twelve Guardian Ninja as a monk.
"This is my new apartment. Now that I'm a Chunin, I have my own income."
Kurenai took out her keys and opened the door, speaking in a soft, almost inaudible voice, shyly saying,
"Besides... it's more convenient if I bring a boyfriend home in the future."
Night Star is response was brief.
"Oh."
Seeing his indifferent attitude, Kurenai initially felt quite defeated, but then she thought, she is indeed beautiful, that's true.
But compared to Lady Tsunade?
Kurenai believed her looks were on par, but in certain areas, the gap was just too wide.
If she didn't use some special tactics, how could she possibly enter the fray?
"Start cooking, I'll get you some snacks."
Kurenai said softly, then turned and went into the bedroom.
Within a few minutes, Night Star heard her slightly shy, trembling, bell-like voice.
"The snacks... are here."
He turned to look and was momentarily stunned.
Kurenai was wearing a cherry blossom-colored kimono, her snow-white, slender neck very eye-catching.
Even more striking was the glimpse of lace patterns inside her clothing.
Kurenai, suppressing her shyness, sat down next to Night Star with her legs together, her jade-like fingers picking up a piece of pastry and feeding it to him.
"I made this myself, have a taste."
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