[Day 3.]
[It has only been one day since the founding of the Land of Whirlpools.]
[The Land of Rain, on the border.]
"Master Xiao Nan."
Hydrangea followed behind Xiao Nan.
[Watching Xiao Nan, who barely spoke for a day and a night except when eating and drinking.]
[And he kept his head down the whole way, as if he was peeking at something...]
[The hydrangea is truly baffled.]
She felt that the angel seemed completely different from before.
This change, far from diminishing Xiao Nan's sacredness in her heart, did not diminish it.
On the contrary, it has improved significantly.
However, the hydrangea still had some doubts.
Why bring yourself along?
If it were just Master Konan alone, she would probably have already entered the Land of Fire... no, the Land of Whirlpools by now.
No, no, that's not right.
The hydrangea shook its head.
[In the intelligence scrolls that were collected.]
The Land of Whirlpools... it essentially occupies the entire map of the ninja world.
Heitu: "Why did I bring you along?"
Kurotsuchi: "I'm the one who's Minami-neechan, I need an excuse~!"
Sakura Haruno: "Yeah, I feel the same way~"
Ino Yamanaka: "Wait, if the intelligence scrolls that have been leaked say that the Land of Whirlpools covers the entire ninja world... then what happened to those villagers and ninjas who were brainwashed by the Will of Fire after they left Konoha...?"
Uchiha Izuna: Silly girl, just watch, Naruto with black frames will give them a place.
Uchiha Izuna: A place that serves as a warning to future generations.
Tobirama Senju: "I think we should create an island for them at sea."
Tobirama Senju: "I want to live in semi-seclusion so that future generations will know what happened back then and what would have happened if things hadn't changed."
Mei Terumi: "They probably don't have that many thoughts on their minds, do they?"
Mei Terumi: "However, I think you, Second Hokage, will definitely do this kind of thing."
Tobirama Senju touched his nose.
What he just said, "I think," was actually... he guessed that his inner self in the black-framed world would definitely do that.
Since the ninja world that Naruto with black frames intends to reshape doesn't need powerful figures, that means...
It is absolutely certain that the entire Tianbao Palace will be leveled afterward.
There will be no more tiered systems.
Of course, that's completely impossible.
But what if it's completely transparent?
That would be different.
Invisible and completely transparent are two different concepts.
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
Xiao Nan paused.
A hint of helplessness flashed across her pretty face.
But it quickly returned to normal.
Reluctantly, she tucked the few photos she had specially cropped into her bosom, making sure they were safely placed, and then gently patted them twice.
[Only then did she slowly come to her senses and look at the hydrangea.]
"You've only been here a short while, are you tired?"
"That won't do."
[Hydrangea blinked, and seeing that Konan wasn't angry, she mustered her courage and asked, "Master Konan, are we going to Konoha?"]
Xiao Nan was taken aback.
After a moment's hesitation, he replied, "Yes."
"So, what are we going to do in Konoha?"
"And... so many things happened in Konoha..."
"It seems that Lord Naruto is about to wage war against the entire ninja world, seeking revenge as the ruler of the Land of Whirlpools..."
"Master Xiao Nan, is all that information true?"
"If that's the case... then, is Lord Nagato also a member of the Uzumaki clan?"
["..."
After holding it in for a whole day and night, I can finally speak.
[Hydrangea asked a lot of questions in one go.]
[Even Xiao Nan doesn't seem to get angry about it.]
She became much bolder.
[They also inquired about the decision Amegakure should make in the face of the highly likely Fourth Shinobi World War.]
[As an apprentice of the angel Konan.]
[Often, Hydrangea still manages to access information that ordinary Amegakure villagers and ninjas wouldn't otherwise know.]
Looking at the hydrangea's expectant yet fearful expression.
Xiao Nan paused for a moment, then looked up in the direction she had come from.
[There. ]
[It is a country that will never stop crying.]
[In the eyes of that bad younger brother who left without saying goodbye.]
She saw a glimmer of hope for a nation that would never cease to weep.
That boy, just standing there, was the most dazzling light.
Therefore, she decided to go to Konoha herself.
Go and confirm it in person.
For the Land of Rain.
[Similarly, also for...myself.]
"Master Nan~!"
[The hydrangea noticed that Konan had remained silent for so long.]
She then tilted her snow-white neck back, her face full of anticipation, and said:
"Master Konan, the environment in Sunagakure is terrible, the complete opposite of our village."
"If they complement each other..."
Xiao Nan frowned slightly.
[The hydrangea immediately covered its little mouth.]
"Will people cherish things that come too easily?"
"Yes, it will!"
"I believe in Naruto-sama!"
After speaking, the hydrangea blinked.
[Observe Xiao Nan's expression carefully.]
[soon. ]
The hydrangeas are in turmoil.
[Upon hearing the name Naruto.]
Master Xiao Nan was clearly stunned.
Then...and then...
[The angel actually blushed?!]
Oh my god!
It's so beautiful!
[No...that's not the point right now!]
[While the drama was still unfolding inside the hydrangea's little head.]
Xiao Nan suddenly looked at her.
"Hydrangea."
"There's a task I need you to do."
"What mission?"
The hydrangea shrank back.
"Stay in Konoha."
"Gather intelligence."
"Ideally, I should be able to get close to Naruto Uzumaki, the ruler of the Land of Whirlpools and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."
"Officially, I will find a way to help you successfully enter Konoha."
Hydrangea: "..."
[It seems to make some sense, but something still feels off.]
"So... Master Konan, will you come to see me often... no, often come to Konoha under the pretext of checking my homework and learning progress?"
"Yes," Xiao Nan replied without hesitation.
After saying that, she looked at the hydrangeas and suddenly felt a pang of regret.
[Clearly cough twice.]
"Alright, we should get going, or it'll be too late and we won't make it."
[It's too late... Has that brat already started making his move?]
That way we won't be able to catch him.
"Let's go."
After calming herself down, Konan continued to stride towards Konoha.
[Walking and walking.]
Xiao Nan habitually touched the photo lying in her arms again.
The journey was so boring...
Just one look.
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Finally, Xiao Nan couldn't resist taking it out to look at.
[Upon closer inspection...]
[It's just a lot of glances.]
[After a long while.]
Xiao Nan felt it was enough; she couldn't watch any longer.
[A sidelong glance.]
The hydrangeas that should have followed behind.
[They had somehow gotten to my side and were even standing on tiptoe to look at me.]
[I noticed I had paused.]
[They even reached out their little hands to turn the page.]
[...]
Meanwhile, on the other side...
[Under the Kannabi Bridge, inside Madara Uchiha's underground base.]
["No!"]
"This is impossible!"
"Absolutely impossible!"
"I, White Zetsu, am destined to die!"
"And I would never betray you!"
"Obito, don't slander us White Zetsu!"