Chapter 403: Legacy
Ten minutes later, Masahiko returned to the Land of Whirlpools with a bulging belly.
Pushing open the doors of the Ichiraku Ramen shop, Masahiko calmly stated, "Nothing happened in Konoha. It was just the stupid cat making trouble, a false alarm."
"We guessed as much, so we haven't started eating yet... Ah!" Kushina turned around, stunned, and let out an exclamation.
Everyone present revealed a strange expression. Sara's face was especially peculiar: "Am I... going to have a little brother or sister?"
"Yo! Sensei is pregnant?"
Naruto was full of surprise: "Can Great Ancestor get pregnant too?"
"God is omnipotent!"
Kushina slowly lowered her right hand, her eyes filled with amusement: "Great-grandfather, looking at the size of your belly... you must be at least nine months along."
Masahiko rubbed his belly and walked back to his seat in annoyance: "Step aside, can't you sense what's inside?"
Kushina smiled: "I already felt that fat cat was a bit off."
"Did you eat Little White?" Sara asked in a low voice.
Masahiko nodded: "Had to teach this lawless, stupid cat a little lesson. Hmm... but to eat the reunion dinner, I have to spit it out first."
Naruto looked disgusted: "Great Ancestor, can we still eat?!"
Masahiko smiled. He turned his head, opened his mouth, and spat out blue flames like magic. His belly gradually shrank and returned to normal.
The blue flames condensed together, gradually manifesting into the shape of a cat, and the Fat Cat's voice came from within: "Meow~ Heartless man, your stomach is so dirty and smelly!"
Masahiko's face darkened. If this stupid cat could still smell things after transforming into chakra, there were ghosts. Plus, his stomach was perfectly clean... Oh, wait, no, it was full of knowledge.
"This cat is indeed very strong. It doesn't die even when eaten by God."
"Meow~ It's you again, you brat!"
Masahiko chuckled and took the initiative to explain: "This cat's state is rather strange. It can freely transform between a chakra state and a physical state. Eating it is actually beneficial to the body; it's just a bit hard to digest."
Kushina's expression shifted: "Then if I eat it..."
Masahiko was startled. Understanding her thought, he shook his head repeatedly: "No, its chakra would be too much for the fetus, and that kind of blue flame has a certain burning quality; it cannot be eaten casually."
"However, your physique is strong enough. You can eat it once after giving birth... to check if you have any stomach problems?"
"Meow! Heartless man!" The Fat Cat bristled.
Masahiko smiled: "Alright, no one will disturb our reunion dinner this time. The stupid cat just warmed up my stomach nicely, and my appetite is great!"
"Oh! We can finally eat!"
"Fat Cat, you eat last."
"Meow..." The Fat Cat felt very wronged; nothing good ever happened during the New Year.
...
Five days later.
The news that Nagato, the leader of the Hidden Eddy Village in the Land of Whirlpools, took the title of Uzukage spread throughout the ninja world. It was immediately recognized by the major and minor countries, who sent congratulatory gifts one after another.
Ignoring the leaders of certain small countries and villages who self-proclaimed themselves as Kage, there would simultaneously be six Kages in the ninja world from now on. Masahiko figured he could find an excuse to organize a 'Six Kage Summit' in a while, estimating he could harvest a massive amount of Witness Points.
However, this matter wasn't urgent. Masahiko had to secure the Witness Points right in front of him first. Early this morning, he rushed back to Konoha again; the final voting for the Fifth Hokage had begun.
In truth, this was merely a formality. Obito would win with an overwhelming advantage and then become the Fifth Hokage three days later—this was a foreordained conclusion.
At this moment, Masahiko arrived at the Uchiha clan, at Kagami's house.
"I heard you handed over the Clan Head position to Fugaku a couple of days ago?"
"It was time to pass it down, cough cough..." Kagami coughed twice.
Masahiko frowned slightly: "It seems you will be the next one Great Ancestor sends off. I originally thought you could outlive Hiruzen."
"The physical burden of the Mangekyou Sharingan is too great, and I used it too much when I was young," Kagami replied softly. "However, I have no regrets in this life. The Uchiha produced a Hokage, and Fugaku is also a good Clan Head. Only Shisui..."
Masahiko nodded: "Don't worry, I will have someone investigate. Shisui might have encountered some situation, but his life should not be in danger."
"Then I'll leave it to you, Elder Masahiko."
Knock, knock, knock...
Hearing the knock, Masahiko was slightly startled, then a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Is it Inabi? Come in!" Kagami slightly raised his voice.
An ordinary-looking middle-aged Uchiha ninja pushed the door open, holding a tray with cups: "Lord Clan Head, Senior Masahiko, please have some tea."
Kagami coughed twice more: "Put it down. And, I am no longer the Clan Head."
"Yes, Lord Kagami."
Kagami picked up his teacup, but was stopped by Masahiko: "Don't drink it, careful the tea is poisoned."
Kagami was stunned: "Poisoned?"
Uchiha Inabi in front of him suddenly stuck out a long tongue and licked his lips: "Senior, how could I dare to poison you?"
Kagami's expression blanked slightly, then he realized: "You guy are... Orochimaru! Where is Inabi?"
"He's fine, probably sleeping in some corner." Masahiko could see that Orochimaru only used the Transformation Jutsu, not the 'Vanishing Facial Copy Jutsu' to change his face.
Kagami frowned deeply: "Orochimaru, you actually dare to sneak into Konoha at a time like this?"
Masahiko smiled: "He's confident that no one in Konoha can catch him. Orochimaru, your strength has improved again. What do you want with me this time?"
Orochimaru undid the transformation, revealing that familiar, pale snake face: "Senior, I came looking for Senior Kagami."
The corner of Masahiko's mouth twitched, repeating: "Speak, what do you want with me?"
Orochimaru was taken aback: "Hearing that your disciple Nagato publicly took the title of Kage, I came to congratulate you."
Masahiko smiled in satisfaction: "Then I won't ask you for a congratulatory gift. Besides looking for me, do you have any other business?"
"I'm looking for Senior Kagami."
Kagami was stunned for a long while before he understood exactly what had happened. His sense of tension was completely erased by this interlude: "What is it?"
Since Masahiko said no one in Konoha could catch Orochimaru, there was no need for him to strain his bones trying.
Orochimaru licked his lips: "I heard you are ill and don't have long to live. I want to ask you for an inheritance."
Masahiko was speechless; who asks for things like that?
Kagami, however, didn't mind: "Ask me... for an inheritance?"
"I hope your Mangekyou Sharingan will not be destroyed after death like the ordinary Tomoe Sharingan. Preserve it temporarily, and I will naturally come to collect it." Orochimaru spoke slowly: "As compensation, I will give you intel on Shisui Uchiha."
Kagami almost wanted to kick him out, but hearing this, his spirits lifted: "You know where Shisui is?! Cough cough..."
Masahiko also focused his attention and looked up, his gaze locking onto Orochimaru: "It couldn't be your doing, right?"
Orochimaru shook his head: "He was taken away by a female ninja with long dark blue hair. More intel... as long as Senior Kagami agrees."
"A female ninja with... long dark blue hair? Could it be... really her?" Masahiko was dazed and lost in thought.
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