It's normal to get a kaleidoscope as a first deposit of six yuan, right?

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have achieved the achievement - Self-Awareness: You have finally realized that you are just a little girl who will never grow up. Congratulations! Bonus: Appearance +1.

Stop Snow: ...

Was she being mocked? (Annoyed)

Chapter 138, Tobirama Visits Another Place

"Huh? What's going on? Where's the money?" During the Spring Festival, Kakuzu was thinking of taking out his little treasure trove to count how much he had saved, but after looking around, it seemed that the amount was not quite right.

Kakuzu crawled over and stuffed a stone brick back in. Then he took out his notebook and did some calculations. He found that a portion was missing. Excluding the slight possibility of misremembering, at least 200 million taels were still missing.

"Impossible! There's no way anyone could have come here if I'm hiding here... Masaka!" Kakuzu wondered if he had remembered the location wrong, then his eyes widened suddenly.

He seemed to know what had happened. That wicked Uchiha brat had stolen the money while he was away. But he figured she wouldn't admit it even if he confronted her, so he'd just have to hide it somewhere else next time.

Although this 200 million taels is less than one-thousandth of my savings, it still feels very painful to see it disappear for no reason.

"You wretched brat, next time you'll hide the money on the rooftop. Don't even think about sneaking my money away when I'm not around." Kakuzu counted the remaining money and put it into his spatial scroll before running upstairs.

"Is he in such a hurry to go to the toilet?" White Zetsu asked Obito, who was sitting on the windowsill.

Obito glanced at the curious White Zetsu without saying a word. He was still thinking about that brat, Uchiha Shiyu. He didn't know why, but when he saw Shiyu, he had the feeling that even if all of them attacked, they wouldn't be able to defeat her with just one hand.

However, he had never seen the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan before and didn't know much about it.

"Hey, as his consciousness, you should have seen how powerful Uchiha Madara is, right?" Obito asked Black Zetsu, who was standing to the side.

"What, are you afraid that Uchiha Zhixue has already reached the level of Uchiha Madara back then?"

Upon hearing that Black Zetsu had guessed his doubts, Obito's pupils, hidden beneath his mask, suddenly contracted.

"Hehehe, you're underestimating Madara a bit. Although Uchiha Shiyu possesses the Nine-Tails, Madara's physical abilities, combat experience, and mastery of the Mangekyou Sharingan far surpass this little brat's. You don't need to worry too much; the Rinnegan's power is immense, and I believe Nagato and the Gedo Mazo can handle it."

Upon hearing what Black Zetsu said, Obito closed his eyes.

These past few days, his mind has been in turmoil. On one hand, there's Zhi Xue's adorable smile, so similar to Lin's, and on the other hand, there's the radiant light of Kotoamatsukami that Zhi Xue seems to gleam in the shadows.

He originally thought bringing Zhixue into the organization was a clear choice, believing the organization needed talent, but it seems that being too talented has also brought many problems…

Konoha...

After closing the glass door to the balcony, Zhixue looked at the newly decorated house and sensed that Zhishui was still inside. She then grabbed a handful of raisins from the table and put them in her mouth.

"Hmm, the raisins are very sweet. Where did you buy them, Nissan?"

"Ah, I heard it was imported from the Land of Rice Fields. If you like it, I'll go buy more, hahaha..." Uchiha Shisui placed a box in the storage room, walked out and smiled at Shisui.

"Nisan, you seem a bit different today?" Zhixue said thoughtfully as she looked at Zhishui who had come out.

"what?"

"It seems like Nii-san looks even younger now that he's left the Anbu. Working in a place like the Anbu with its 996 work schedule is definitely a waste of one's youth," Zhi Xue commented as she walked up and circled around Zhi Shui.

Shisui:…

After Zhixue returned home, Zhishui heard many interesting things about the outside world during their casual conversation.

For example, there's the boss who constantly complains about causing others pain but actually cares a lot about his employees; the accountant who mends his own clothes to save money; and the tall, eccentric uncle who looks fierce but is actually very considerate of others…

While listening to Zhixue talk about the interesting friends she had met, Zhishui finally asked Zhixue a question from behind.

"Zhixue, have you joined a group or organization in the ninja world?"

When Shisui asked this question, Shiyuki was also taken aback before giving a perfunctory reply: "Emmm, I guess so. There aren't many people there, and they're not very noticeable. Usually, it's like the ninja villages—you go there to take on quests, complete them, and collect the bounty. Well, I quite like being there..."

Hearing that Zhixue didn't seem too keen on revealing information about the organization, Zhishui nodded. It was common practice to prevent the exposure of information within the organization, and the same applied to the village. However, since Zhixue preferred to stay there, he didn't press her for details.

After chatting for a while, it was almost noon when Zhishui went into the kitchen to prepare lunch, while Zhixue sat on the sofa in the living room and picked up a comic book to read.

"Something just doesn't feel right," Zhixue said as she sat down on the sofa. During their earlier conversation, Zhishui seemed to have deliberately tried to find out her views on the outside world and the world inside the village.

This is very unusual; something has most likely happened, but the specifics are still unclear.

An hour later, during lunchtime, Shiki noticed that Shisui seemed somewhat distracted and said, "Nii-san, if you have any questions for me, just say them."

Upon hearing Zhixue's words, Zhishui put down his chopsticks.

"Zhixue... If Konoha and the Uchiha clan welcome you very much, will you stay by my side?"

"What?!" Zhi Xue felt her brain wasn't quite working when she heard this question. Uchiha was one thing, but when did Konoha welcome her?

Given the fact that she was the one who abducted Naruto during the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha last time, it would be enough to warrant a warrant for her arrest. How could they possibly welcome her back?

Seeing that Zhixue seemed a little surprised, Shisui continued, "Konoha's attitude towards you has changed. They don't seem to care about the doubts surrounding you before, and they even intend to cultivate you..."

Stop Snow: ? ? ?

Just as Zhixue was wondering about asking some other questions, the doorbell rang suddenly.

"Hmm? So I wasn't wrong before, this chakra is..." Zhixue's pupils widened in shock as she sensed the chakra reaction appearing at the doorway.

"The Second Hokage!"

Shisui walked over, opened the door, and Tobirama, dressed in blue plate armor, stood in front of the door carrying several bags of fruit. After greeting Shisui, he came in, much like an elder visiting a younger person's home.

After entering the house, Tobirama placed the fruit on the counter and exchanged a glance with Shiyuki, who was sitting at the table.

"Hey kid, your great-grandfather came to see you out of kindness, and this is how you treat him?"

Seeing Tobirama Senju's pointing and gesturing manner, Shiki's pupils dilated, and her mind seemed to be caught in a mental storm...

How on earth did this guy even manage to climb out of the coffin?!

Chapter 139, Persuasion

"Hey, how did you get out of here? You should still be in the Pure Land, right?" Zhi Xue said, sitting on the table and looking at Senju Tobirama.

"Ah, you should ask the caster. It seems someone in the mortal realm used the Impure World Reincarnation technique on me, which caused me to escape unexpectedly."

"What?! Someone actually uses the Impure World Reincarnation technique?" A look of surprise flashed in Zhixue's eyes. However, in the ninja world right now, Orochimaru should be the only one who can use the Impure World Reincarnation technique. But releasing this guy, I wonder if it's a good thing or a bad thing...

“Kids, although you are from the Uchiha clan, you are also the children of my disciple, Uchiha Kagami. I should set an example and help you establish yourselves in Konoha.”

Upon hearing what Tobirama said, Shisui looked at her older brother, Uchiha Shisui.

So, what you said, brother, is true? Konoha would actually welcome her back? But she's still in Akatsuki, and she has to go to the Land of Wind for business after the New Year, so she absolutely can't stay in Konoha for long.

Zhixue ate her meal very quickly, and Tobirama's subtle praise of Konoha went in one ear and out the other, mostly just "uh-huh," "okay," and "you're right."

Seemingly realizing that Shiki wasn't listening to him at all, Tobirama's forehead creased with a furrowed brow.

What an impolite brat! By seniority, he could be Zhixue's great-grandfather, yet he still treats her so perfunctorily.

"Hey, kid, no, Yuki, do you hate Konoha that much? Even if you don't like Konoha, you should at least think about the Uchiha clan and your brother, Uchiha Shisui, who's left behind." Tobirama Senju patted Shisui's shoulder and said.

Uchiha Shisui: ...

When did he become a left-behind child?

……

The tomb in the back mountain of Konoha...

Dressed in casual clothes, resembling a kind old grandfather, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at Danzo Shimura's cenotaph, placed a bouquet of flowers on it, and sighed.

"Danzo, do you know? Just a few months after you died, our teacher Tobirama suddenly returned to the ninja world. Although he said some strange things, he was definitely our teacher. It's a pity that another one of us old guys has left. But seriously, if the dead can return to the human world, does that mean that death is just another way of life?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked to the cenotaph, took a couple of puffs of his pipe, and in the swirling smoke, he seemed to see the shadow of Danzo. Of course, it was the Danzo who had once fought alongside him in the ninja world, not the old man who had gone to extremes living in the shadow of Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said a lot here, and even though his body isn't here, perhaps it was just his personal reflection.

After talking to Danzo for a long time, Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a box and buried it in the cenotaph.

It was a unique Hokage outfit, but instead of the character for "fire," it bore the character for "root," a symbol unique to Danzo, signifying a shadow buried deep in darkness, silently bearing everything for Konoha.

Although the era of roots has ended, the leaves are still sprouting new seeds and buds. The firelight illuminates the path ahead, giving the buds space, while the shadows continue to provide nutrients underground, allowing them to grow into lush, towering trees.

After taking care of things here, Hiruzen Sarutobi left. Tobirama-sensei is still in the village. If the Hokage knew that he was slacking off here, he would inevitably give him a scolding.

"Hey, kid, Mutual Explosion Tags, Dark Travel Technique, Soul Imprisonment Technique, so many fun and powerful ninjutsu, aren't you really interested at all?" Tobirama Senju whispered in Shiyuki's ear.

Zhi Xue swallowed the rice ball in her mouth, glanced at Tobirama Senju, and said, "Second Hokage, you don't need to persuade me anymore. It's no use. I will not stay in Konoha."

After placing the chopsticks on the table, Zhixue jumped off the chair, grabbed the empty plates and bowls, and ran towards the kitchen.

"This brat..." Tobirama Senju sighed as he looked at Shiki, who was hiding in the kitchen and wouldn't listen to reason. He had already given her so much face, but she still didn't want to stay. Was Konoha really that despised now?

"Second Hokage, why do you insist that Shisui stay in Konoha?" Shisui asked, seemingly curious about Tobirama's reasons.

“This is a long-term issue. Even in the Warring States period, a time of constant warfare, your sister’s talent is exceptionally extraordinary. If she is properly nurtured, her martial prowess will be far greater than that of a tailed beast,” Tobirama Senju explained to Shisui without any hesitation.

"Military deterrence?" Shisui roughly understood what this meant. It was the same principle as other countries' teams encountering him during missions, allowing Shisui to retreat unconditionally without punishment.

If Shiyuki becomes strong enough to instill fear and dread in any nation, Konoha will enter an unprecedented period of peace. This period will also be the end of Shiyuki's life, just like the end of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

But Shisui didn't expect Tobirama to have such a high opinion of Shisui.

"Sigh, it seems my influence isn't very effective. Ultimately, it depends on you, as the older brother. This isn't just about personal wishes, but also about the peace and future of Konoha." Tobirama gave Shisui a meaningful look before leaving the Shisui residence.

He personally used forbidden techniques but couldn't even seduce this brat. It's so embarrassing. He needs to go back and think of a better way to get leverage over this brat.

Although Zhixue is a free spirit who takes things as they come and is the type who would rather slack off than work, she only acts this way when she's not making money.

In other words, the forbidden technique proposed by Tobirama had no appeal to Shisei. It can only be said that Tobirama failed to entice her effectively; he didn't know that Shisei liked money.

In the kitchen of still water, Zhixue's shadow clone stood on a stool, rolled up her sleeves, and wiped the plates with her small hands, looking resentfully at Zhixue who was sitting on a chair secretly eating candy.

Damn it, she has to use a shadow clone to do such a small job, how pathetic! How can she have such a real body!

"Hey, hey, don't look at me like that. You're me, and I'm you, right? It's the same whether you swipe or I swipe, hehe?" Zhi Xue leaned against the cabinet, threw two pieces of gummy candy into her mouth, and then winked at the shadow clone.

Shadow Clone: ​​...

Chapter 140, On a Whim

"Kid, it's really rude of you to use transformation magic to go out like that. This is your own village, isn't it?"

"Didn't you also use a transformation spell to go out?"

“It’s different. I’m already dead. I’m just trying to avoid scaring people.”

"Well, I was just trying to avoid trouble."