Chapter 211: Changes in the Shinobi World
Time, like a fleeting white colt, passed in an instant, and two years had gone by.
It was June of Konoha Year 66, and the uproar surrounding the Infinite Tsukuyomi and Izayoi becoming the strongest ninja had long since subsided.
In these two years, the shinobi world had undergone very noticeable changes.
Firstly, in terms of atmosphere, the distinctions between nations were very clear.
Previously, when traveling outside, Kumogakure, which championed the martial arts faction, exuded an air of confidence because their village was the strongest in overall strength in the shinobi world.
Over a decade ago, even Konoha had to endure humiliation and dared not provoke them.
But now, Kumogakure had lost that spirit.
Especially when facing Konoha ninjas, the former martial arts faction had transformed into a timid faction.
They had no choice; they all feared leaving behind an excuse for the savior to retaliate.
Because currently, Kumogakure was simply too weak.
Killer B and Yugito Nii had their Tailed Beasts extracted, and afterwards, along with the Fourth Raikage, Darui, and C, these elites had their chakra reclaimed, losing their ninja aptitude.
Kumogakure, once the strongest village in overall strength, now couldn't even find a single ace combatant.
Without ninja aptitude, the Fourth Raikage naturally couldn't serve as Raikage.
Darui, originally the most promising candidate, also lost the qualification to become the Fifth Raikage.
However, a great ninja village couldn't be without its Kage, so Kumogakure gave birth to its first female Raikage, Killer B's disciple... Samui!
Indeed, Samui had become Kumogakure's strongest.
The Fourth Raikage and others were even very fortunate that Samui had escaped unscathed and hadn't had her chakra reclaimed.
Otherwise, even if Izayoi didn't pursue the matter, the newly appointed Raikage might have targeted them to protect the village, thereby currying favor with Izayoi.
However, Samui shared a mentor-disciple bond with Killer B; as long as Izayoi didn't make a move, she would absolutely not act against the Fourth Raikage or her teacher.
And that was indeed the case.
Samui's first act upon taking office was to travel to Konoha to apologize to Izayoi.
How she apologized remained unknown.
Outsiders only knew that after Samui returned to the village, she issued a Raikage order: if Konoha ninjas were encountered during a mission, they were to be unconditionally abandoned, and no punishment would be given upon returning to the village.
With Kumogakure, whose high-end combat power was second only to Konoha and whose overall strength even surpassed Konoha's, taking such a stance, there was no need to mention the other great ninja villages.
Ōnoki, realizing that the shinobi world was now entirely at Izayoi's command, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Izayoi had no intention of overturning the One Country, One Village system.
Knowing that war was unlikely in the shinobi world for decades to come, he finally chose to retire, passing the position of Tsuchikage to his granddaughter... Kurotsuchi.
Kurotsuchi, who succeeded as the Fourth Tsuchikage, also immediately went to Konoha to pay respects after her inauguration ceremony.
Samui had done so; if she didn't, she might be targeted by Izayoi.
After all, Ōnoki had told her more than once that Izayoi was not like the First Hokage; he did not possess the benevolence to care for the shinobi world.
The reason he hadn't overturned the existing system was likely because he couldn't be bothered with them, these mere ants.
He hadn't even disclosed the details of the final battle, probably because he couldn't be bothered to, completely indifferent to their feelings.
This was a divine condescension more arrogant than even Ōtsutsuki Toneri's.
Because even if the entire shinobi world united, they would not be a match for Uchiha Madara, who could easily control the entire shinobi world.
However, even Uchiha Madara, and Ōtsutsuki Toneri, who similarly resided on the moon, looking down upon the shinobi world from above, were no match for him.
However, people change, and each age group brings very distinct transformations.
Currently, Izayoi had not yet reached adulthood; full of energy, he might be entirely focused on training, only seeking to increase his strength.
Once he passed his peak age and could no longer improve, finding no opponents left, he might begin to covet power.
At that time, it would be a period of suffering for the various ninja villages.
As his strength began to decline, this situation would become even more severe.
If targeted or resented by this God of Shinobi, the village could turn to ashes in an instant.
Just thinking of such a scene sent chills down Kurotsuchi's spine, and she also understood the feelings of the first Kage.
Facing such an existence was truly despairing.
After paying her respects, Kurotsuchi returned to her village and issued the same orders as Samui.
Seeing Samui and Kurotsuchi, who had just succeeded as Kage, taking these actions, Mei Terumī and Gaara naturally dared not be unique. They rushed to Konoha to pay their respects to Izayoi and issued the same orders upon returning to their villages.
Along with them was Nagato, who also had not had his chakra reclaimed.
Nagato personally visited Izayoi and talked for a long time.
After returning, he announced the dissolution of the Akatsuki organization.
The members of the Akatsuki organization were also branded with a Cursed Seal by Izayoi, who also issued instructions for the various ninja villages to lift their bounties and register their households, allowing these rogue ninjas to fully become part of Amegakure.
Seeing Izayoi directly bypassing the Daimyō and issuing instructions to the other Kage, Konoha ninjas truly understood how incredibly satisfying it was to have a God of Shinobi supporting them.
And unlike the First Hokage's compassion for the entire shinobi world, Izayoi only managed Konoha.
Those who understood Izayoi's temperament and personality eagerly offered money, causing Konoha to undergo tremendous changes in these two years.
Firstly, its area expanded. The high walls surrounding the village had been demolished, and the village transformed into a city, even expanding to the vicinity of the Naka River.
Uchiha Sasuke, who not only reclaimed the original clan land deeds in the central district but also now owned the land deeds near the Naka River, became one of the wealthiest people in the shinobi world without doing anything.
In this life, Uchiha Sasuke, apart from having less power than in the original story, undoubtedly became a winner in life.
His position was the head of the ANBU, second only to Izayoi, with vast wealth, handsome looks, and immense strength.
His popularity in Konoha and the shinobi world was second only to Izayoi, making him a male idol in the eyes of countless girls.
Unfortunately, this male idol had no intention of finding a girlfriend.
Ino Yamanaka, who couldn't win over Uchiha Sasuke, had given up over a year ago.
Only Sakura Haruno, after being rejected repeatedly, still persisted in pursuing Uchiha Sasuke.
Seeing that Sakura Haruno only had Uchiha Sasuke in her eyes, Naruto Uzumaki, who had a strong liking for her, also chose to give up after a failed confession.
This Child of Prophecy, who would have saved the world in the original history, was stripped of his halo due to the Six Paths Sage's death. Having lost the Nine-Tails and not awakening the kekkei genkaiWood Release, he completely inherited Jiraiya's legacy, becoming "Sage Naruto."
To compensate Naruto Uzumaki, Izayoi once again chose to sacrifice the reputation of Danzō-sama and also revealed Naruto Uzumaki's true identity.
Learning that Naruto Uzumaki was the son of the Fourth Hokage, a hero who became a Tailed Beast container at birth.
The Third Hokage, to protect this son of the Hokage, chose to conceal his true identity and silently cared for him.
However, Danzō Shimura exploited the Third Hokage's secrecy, slandering Naruto Uzumaki as the embodiment of the Nine-Tails, a child of misfortune who brought disaster.
Those who had spoken ill of Naruto Uzumaki instantly felt immense guilt.
Naruto Uzumaki's popularity in Konoha suddenly soared to a level second only to Uchiha Sasuke's.
Suddenly receiving the long-sought recognition, Naruto Uzumaki took a long time to adapt.
Under the comfort of Jiraiya and Iruka Umino, Sage Naruto of Mount Myōboku eventually abandoned his dream of becoming Hokage and once again chose to inherit the legacy of one of the most important teachers in his life: to become a great teacher!
Thus, the former dead-last, who couldn't even read a single character and mispronounced "chakra" even after graduating, began a journey of reversal that brought tears to Iruka Umino's eyes.
He never imagined that his worst student would undergo such a profound change.
Naruto, even if you didn't become Hokage, your teacher is still proud of you!
Besides Uchiha Sasuke and Naruto Uzumaki, the other Konoha 12, after successively becoming Chūnin and Jōnin, also ended their monotonous mission careers and began training in various departments.
Shikamaru Nara and Ino Yamanaka entered the Intelligence Division and Interrogation Unit, becoming apprentices to Shikaku Nara and Inoichi Yamanaka, and would certainly become the pillars of these departments in the future.
After all, in Konoha, no one's intellect and secret techniques were more suitable to lead these departments than theirs.
Chōji Akimichi and Kiba Inuzuka followed in their fathers' footsteps, responsible for providing pills and ninja animals to the village.
Tenten was the same, specializing in helping sell ninja tools at home.
Shino Aburame, finding that his presence became even less noticeable after joining the ANBU, voluntarily resigned to Izayoi, choosing to become a great teacher like Naruto Uzumaki.
Sakura Haruno had finished her internship at the Konoha Hospital and was already a qualified nurse.
With her chakra control talent, even without being trained by Tsunade, she would become a very excellent doctor in the future.
Rock Lee, like Neji Hyūga, chose to become a Jōnin instructor.
Without the Fourth Great Ninja War and without his death, Neji Hyūga had already resolved his inner conflict.
Because Hiashi Hyūga had told him the truth and, just like in the original story, knelt and apologized to his nephew.
To compensate Neji Hyūga, Izayoi used Yin-Yang Release to remove his Caged Bird Seal.
At the same time, he removed the Caged Bird Seal from all members of the Branch House and, bypassing Hiashi Hyūga as clan head, abolished the Main House and Branch House system.
The members of the Main House dared not express any dissatisfaction with Izayoi's domineering actions.
And just like their ancestors faced the First Hokage giving Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages, they were completely unconcerned.
The Hokage and the savior of the shinobi world was their future son-in-law; the Hyūga clan had already become the number one noble clan in the shinobi world, and no one dared to covet their Byakugan.
Whether there was a Branch House and the Caged Bird Seal was no longer relevant.
The members of the Branch House, however, were eternally grateful to Izayoi and became his loyal followers.
The Main House, which could decide the Branch House's life and death with a single hand seal, simply could not understand the feelings of the Branch House.
Although they could move freely, having the Caged Bird Seal imprinted upon them meant they were not free at all.
And Izayoi, who granted them freedom, was their savior!
As the Konoha 12 reached adulthood, the replacement of the old era by the new generation became increasingly apparent.
A thriving new era of peace was within reach.
As the savior of the shinobi world and Konoha's Sixth Hokage, Izayoi had, in these two years, become an incredibly mysterious existence.
The Hokage's office had also become a legendary office.
A few years were enough for people to forget many things and adapt to many things.
The diligent eras of the Third and Fifth Hokage were long in the past.
The Hokage building now had a dedicated mission request hall and departments for handling various miscellaneous affairs.
Only very important matters were reported to the Hokage's secretary, and ultimately, it was the Hokage's secretary who issued the Hokage's instructions.
Apart from elders like Tsunade and Uchiha Sasuke, the ANBU Head, even elite Jōnin like Kakashi Hatake, could not casually enter the top floor of the Hokage building. Even the ANBU responsible for protecting the Hokage building could only remain hidden below.
The top floor of the Hokage building had Izayoi's guard detail.
Those who didn't know Izayoi well thought the Lord Hokage was incredibly mysterious, unable to be seen even once or twice in two years.
Those who knew Izayoi, however, knew he was simply too lazy.
Because his strength was too immense, with innate perception dampening, even if Izayoi appeared in the Hokage's office, no one would know if it was his main body or a Wood Clone.
...
Ring, ring, ring...
This morning, the shrill sound of an alarm clock rang.
Although it lasted less than three seconds before stopping, it still woke Izayoi.
Opening his eyes, he saw Hinata, who had already sat up and was putting on her belly band. Izayoi, still groggy with sleep, asked, "Why are you up so early today? If I remember correctly, it's not your shift, is it?"
"Anata, you're awake?"
Turning to glance at Izayoi, Hinata leaned down and kissed Izayoi's cheek, smiling, "Sorry I woke you. I have an appointment with Hanabi to go on a long trip today."
"Why are you going on a long trip?" Izayoi asked instinctively.
"Hehe... It's a secret," Hinata placed her index finger to her lips, mischievously winking her beautiful eyes.
Izayoi instantly lost all sleepiness, flipped over, pinning Hinata beneath him, his hands braced on either side of her head. He gritted his teeth, saying, "It seems I was too gentle last night. Since you won't tell me, you won't be leaving today either."
After he spoke, Hinata's freshly donned light armor was removed.
"Oh... no!"
Amidst the girl's surprised cries, the heat generated from their movements quickly dispelled the morning chill, and the temperature rapidly rose.
However, Izayoi clearly underestimated Hinata's physical recovery.
After biting Izayoi fiercely at the last moment, Hinata rested for a while, then recovered to full health and left without any sign of fatigue.
Fortunately, Izayoi's life essence had already elevated to an alien level; otherwise, in the long run, even he wouldn't be able to handle it.
For the first time, Izayoi felt that physical recovery was so annoying, with no sense of accomplishment.
It seemed that if he wanted to punish Hinata in the future, he would have to try new tricks and not let her take advantage of him as a blood bag!
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