Evil Uchiha Itsuki

"Three-Tails..."

Itsuki squinted slightly, but his hands didn't stop moving.

Pakura, having had enough, slapped him hard, pushed him away, and sat up, saying, "You want the Three-Tails too? The Fire Village already has the Nine-Tails and the Two-Tails. Having too many tailed beasts might not be a good thing."

Looking at it from a broader perspective:

Too many tailed beasts really isn't a good thing.

Other villages would grow wary, and there's a high chance they would join forces to oppose the Fire Village.

Senju Hashirama once distributed the tailed beasts to maintain balance.

That's why each village got two, while Konoha kept the strongest, the Nine-Tails.

Takigakure had the Seven-Tails, the only non-major village to possess a tailed beast, to help balance the other ninja villages.

Balance!

Balance was what Senju Hashirama was after from the beginning.

This wasn't necessarily wrong.

Nor was it absolutely right.

At least from Itsuki's perspective, strength alone doesn't guarantee that others will back down.

If it were that simple, there wouldn't be wars.

The Fire Village already had two tailed beasts; a third one would bring the total to three.

There was no guarantee that the other ninja villages wouldn't take action.

Everyone was well aware of the destructive power of the tailed beasts.

Having an extra one would provide a significant advantage on the battlefield.

Whoever possessed more would attract more attention.

"I don't even want the Nine-Tails, let alone the Three-Tails. All I want is my little kitten!" Itsuki said with a righteous tone.

Uzuki Yugao and Pakura were stunned for a moment, then immediately looked around.

Sure enough!

On the roof, they spotted Yugito, her face flushed red.

The two women rolled their eyes.

Unbelievable!

Truly unbelievable!

As Pakura got dressed, she asked, "So how do we deal with the Three-Tails? Just leave it alone?"

Itsuki immediately thought of the Akatsuki!

After the failed capture of the Eight-Tails, Pain demanded he capture another tailed beast. Otherwise, the Fire Village would have to pay a different price.

Other prices weren't an option.

Capturing another tailed beast wasn't a difficult task for Itsuki.

He fell into deep thought.

The original storyline had completely collapsed.

From now on, everything was up to speculation.

But one thing was certain!

Once the Akatsuki started moving, it meant Obito was also preparing to act, which also signaled the imminent resurrection of Madara Uchiha.

This time, in Konoha's collapse plan.

Though Obito hadn't shown any movement, Itsuki was sure he was plotting something behind the scenes.

If Orochimaru could betray him and use their agreed plan against him, why couldn't Obito do the same?

Looking down at his pale hand, Itsuki muttered, "How far am I now from Madara Uchiha?"

"Madara Uchiha?" Pakura asked in surprise, "Why mention him all of a sudden? Has he, like Senju Hashirama, been resurrected?"

At the end of her sentence, a hint of tension crept into her voice.

Senju Hashirama had been resurrected, and while everyone was wary of him, they weren't terrified.

But Madara Uchiha was different.

Shura of ninja world inspired deep fear in people's hearts.

He fought without mercy, with no compassion in his heart.

To him, it was all about conquering or being conquered.

Of course!

He would never be conquered.

"Is it that strange for him to be resurrected?" Itsuki laughed. "If Senju Hashirama can come back, why not Madara Uchiha? Heck, even if I were to die, I have a way to come back."

This statement wasn't an exaggeration.

Itsuki was so afraid of death that he would never act recklessly.

He'd been researching resurrection techniques all along.

Reanimation Jutsu...

Regenerative techniques...

Living Corpse Reincarnation...

Even Creation Rebirth...

There were actually quite a few examples of such techniques in the ninja world.

By Itsuki's estimation, he had enough talent to develop a new ninjutsu.

If the three legendary Sannin could do it, why couldn't he?

But!

Obito didn't concern him, and he felt he could take on Madara Uchiha as well.

But what about Indra and Ashura?

And what about the Sage of Six Paths, hiding in the Pure Land?

And the ancestor of the Byakugan, Hamura, living on the moon?

These individuals, he wasn't sure about.

"I'm still too weak!" Itsuki sighed softly as he glanced at his attribute panel.

**[Uchiha Itsuki!]**

**[Age: 17]**

**[Ninjutsu: Level 7 (7%)]**

**[Taijutsu: Level 6 (39%)]**

**[Genjutsu: Level 7 (33%)]**

**[Kekkei Genkai: Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan (Visual Prowess: Level 7 (55%))]**

**[Chakra: 24 units (23%)]**

**Ninjutsu Techniques:**

**[Fire Release]**

**[Great Fireball Technique: Level 7 (27%)]**

**[Phoenix Flower Technique: Level 7 (25%)]**

**[Dragon Fire Technique: Level 7 (54%)]**

**[Water Release]**

**[Water Ball Technique: Level 7 (10%)]**

**[Water Dragon Bullet Technique: Level 7 (11%)]**

**[Lightning Release]**

**[Earth Release]**

**[Sage Mode: Level 7 (90%)]**

**[Flying Thunder God: Level 7 (27%)]**

**[Chakra Points: 242,307!]**

His stats had improved.

Thanks to his "golden finger" (special ability), his power was constantly increasing.

However!

It was still too slow!

If it weren't for his exciting trip to Konoha and the big missions he had completed to boost his strength, he wouldn't have even reached his current level.

Itsuki sighed deeply.

"I need something big!"

He turned his attention to the intelligence on the Three-Tails and said to Pakura and Uzuki Yugao, "Can you two help me come up with a challenging mission?"

"A challenging mission?" Pakura asked.

"Don't you think life has been too dull and boring lately? I need some excitement. What if we let Konoha set up an ambush and then I go in?"

Pakura: "..."

Uzuki Yugao: "..."

Yugito: "..."

Screw you!

Do you even realize what we've been through these past few days?

You jerk!

And here you are complaining about life being too dull!

Do you know how many people would dream of having a peaceful life like this?

Not to mention, your life has been anything but ordinary!

Have you ever had a quiet moment?

You've been causing trouble from the very start.

"Enough!"

Pakura angrily threw down a parting remark and turned to leave.

Uzuki Yugao didn't say a word and also turned to walk away.

Itsuki shifted his gaze towards Yugito.

Yugito, who had been hiding, flinched slightly before stepping out in front of Itsuki.

"I have a mission that's pretty difficult, and it'll be the same for you."

"Oh!"

Itsuki's eyes lit up. "Quick, tell me."

"Does getting the Two-Tails pregnant count?"

"..."

I didn't even know the Two-Tails was female.

Getting you pregnant might be possible, but the Two-Tails? Forget about it.

...

After a brief reorganization, Konoha was now led by Jiraiya, with Kakashi assisting. Even Tobirama Senju had sent out Shikaku Nara.

Hashirama Senju sighed and said, "Tobirama, you're really serious this time."

Tobirama shot a glance at his older brother. "Are you saying I was just fooling around before?"

Hashirama Senju: "..."

So much anger!

"Jiraiya, you better listen up!"

Tobirama's face darkened as he stared at Jiraiya.

The look made the white-haired sage break out in a cold sweat, his body trembling.

"If you mess up this time, I will kick you out of Konoha and declare you a rogue ninja. Then, I'll send the most elite ANBU to hunt you down!"

Tobirama said each word deliberately; what Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't dare do, Tobirama would.

What Hiruzen Sarutobi was concerned about, Tobirama didn't care.

The disciples that Hiruzen Sarutobi valued? Tobirama thought they were nothing!

Everything must bow before Konoha!

"Second Hokage, you have my word!"

Jiraiya stood at attention, his voice loud and firm, showing none of his usual flamboyance.

Even Kakashi and the others kept glancing back at him.

Kakashi almost activated his Sharingan to check if this really was Jiraiya.

Some people just exude authority when they stand there.

Tobirama Senju was like that.

He didn't need to do anything. A mere look was enough to intimidate Jiraiya.

Jiraiya had long ignored Hiruzen Sarutobi's commands due to his strength and connections.

Tobirama wouldn't tolerate that.

As a Konoha ninja, if you don't follow the Hokage's orders, you either become a rogue ninja or die.

A third option?

That's not even a thing!

Sorry, I don't do that.

If you want to play hardball with me, I'm game.

During the Warring States period, Tobirama had never known the word "compromise," except for that one time with Itsuki Uchiha, and that situation was extremely unique. Tobirama was caught off guard.

Having just been revived, he hadn't fully understood the situation.

If Tobirama had been in Hiruzen Sarutobi's place and had dealt with Itsuki Uchiha himself, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Tobirama Senju was the top politician in the ninja world.

At this moment, when he was furious, Jiraiya wasn't his usual self either—he was as obedient as could be.

Even Shikaku Nara's mouth twitched.

Why didn't I encounter a Hokage like this when I became the captain of the Jonin?

"Report!"

At that moment, an ANBU appeared and handed a piece of intelligence to Tobirama.

Tobirama opened it and furrowed his brows.

"Hiruzen!"

At the sound of Tobirama's call, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression dimmed.

He was no longer the "little monkey" in his teacher's eyes.

"Teacher, what is it?"

"What kind of person do you think Itsuki Uchiha is?"

"Huh?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback. At this point, you're asking what kind of person Itsuki Uchiha is?

What are you planning?

You're not thinking of reconciling with him, are you?

If that's the case, I absolutely won't agree!

Sensing Hiruzen's suspicious look, Tobirama straightforwardly shared the intelligence with everyone present.

Hashirama Senju was the first to finish reading, and his expression became strange.

Everyone else remained silent.

Shikaku Nara sighed. "It's very much like him."

This wasn't so much intelligence as it was a letter from Itsuki to Tobirama.

The contents of the letter read:

"Tobirama, I know you're eyeing the Three-Tails. Sorry, but so am I. I've also informed a lot of other forces. Want to know why I told so many people?"

"Hehe."

"Because I know you, Tobirama. You're way too proud and confident. You wouldn't want to obtain a tailed beast so easily, so I'm helping you make it more challenging."

"Don't thank me—just being my good self."

... Love, Itsuki!

After reading, Tobirama calmly said, "This is a declaration of war."

Konoha was eager to acquire a tailed beast.

But Itsuki Uchiha was openly causing trouble, preventing Konoha from obtaining one.

If this isn't a declaration of war, then what is?

"Second Hokage, so what if it's a declaration of war? What can you do about it?"

Orochimaru's raspy voice rang out as he approached, glancing at the fully equipped Jiraiya and the others with a chuckle.

"The Hidden Fire Village isn't afraid of Konoha right now. It's Konoha that can't beat them. Oh, I mean, Konoha could win if it was willing to risk everything."

Ninjas make their money from missions.

Konoha's finances come from two sources.

Missions and funding from the Daimyo.

The latter is out of the question for now. The Daimyo is practically furious with Konoha and won't give any more funding.

Missions require a lot of ninjas.

Konoha had suffered numerous defeats, and its defensive systems were in disarray. Now, the village was in mourning.

All of this occupied much of the ninjas' focus.

With Tobirama's efforts, Konoha barely managed to function, taking on as many missions as possible just to maintain some semblance of order and not lose the world's confidence.

There's no way they can deal with the Hidden Fire Village right now.

Begging them not to attack Konoha—that's the correct approach.

"Orochimaru, if you would just…"

"Stop!"

Orochimaru quickly cut Tobirama off. "Second Hokage, Itsuki is my disciple. I taught him a lot, and he taught me a lot as well."

"One thing I learned: to be honest."

"Konoha doesn't trust me and never will."

"And I won't trust Konoha either. For two parties that don't trust each other, there's only one way to communicate."

"Anything else will just deepen the conflict."

Tobirama was silent for a while, then slowly said, "Trade."

"Exactly!"

Orochimaru looked at Tobirama in surprise, laughing cheerfully. "As expected of you, Second Hokage. No wonder Itsuki holds you in such high regard and considers you the most well-rounded Hokage in Konoha's history."

"Really? I'll have to thank him for the compliment."

Tobirama smiled coldly.

No matter what Itsuki Uchiha said, the conflict between them couldn't be resolved.

After a while, Jiraiya, Kakashi, and Shikaku Nara set off.

At the same time, Itsuki Uchiha was humming a tune as he approached a large hot spring pool.

"Looking for friends, looking for friends…"

"Huh?"

Suddenly!

A woman with gray-blue hair, a rope belt like Orochimaru's tied around her waist, wearing a fur-collared green short-sleeved coat with a white camellia flower on it, appeared in front of Itsuki.

"Miss, I've calculated that you're missing me in your life!"

Itsuki excitedly reached out toward the woman.

She just looked at him coldly, her chakra subtly flowing.

"What's wrong?"

Itsuki's hand froze in mid-air, and he awkwardly smiled. "Are you doubting my calculations?"

"Not really. I just want to beat you to death."

The woman coldly stared at Itsuki and slowly said, "Itsuki Uchiha, have you thought about how you want to die?"

Itsuki quickly raised his hands in surrender. "I give up, but I don't understand. Why is such a beautiful woman so quick to talk about killing? I just don't get it."

(End of the chapter)

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