The next morning.
Yuuki found Yagura and Mei Terumī, and said in a joking tone,
"I'm going back to Konoha now. I hope the Mizukage-sama and Senior Mei can keep their promise, after all, it's quite a long trip to the Hidden Mist Village!"
After that, Yuuki flew directly into the sky and left.
Yuuki had already packed everything he needed. Taking the Jonin from before, Yuuki set off.
Of course, Yuuki didn't forget those Ninja in the camp who spoke exceptionally well; after returning to Konoha, he would still need everyone's help with publicity!
Yuuki stated that while his own efforts played a tiny role in reaching his current position,
it was mainly due to everyone's recognition and support. Therefore, he hoped everyone would increase their efforts and not stop!
As Yuuki and his group left the camp and headed towards Konoha,
Konoha Village was also immersed in a sea of joy. This was the fastest war Konoha had ever won in its history, and it was won so beautifully.
According to statistics from those with a keen interest, Konoha had eliminated over ten thousand Kirigakure Ninja in less than seven days this time.
Most of them were the sole accomplishment of Lord Yuuki!
Yuuki stated that although there was a slight difference from the truth, the difference was not significant, and everyone's understanding was correct!
The special editions of the past few days had elevated Yuuki's prestige to a new height.
'Strongest Ninja of Konoha!'
'Successor to the will of fire!'
'The man who shines like the sun!'
One by one, titles and labels were affixed to Yuuki, who was only 15 years old at the time.
Whether in times of peace or war, people need heroes, a banner, a symbol.
Yuuki keenly observed this need and satisfied people's desire for a hero.
Thus, at such a young age, Yuuki already bore honors he should not have.
Alas, for Konoha, I have sacrificed too much!!!
Today's newspaper even brought a group of armchair generals in Konoha to a spiritual climax!
There was a photo of Yuuki directly confronting a Tailed Beast Ball.
There was a photo of Yuuki looking down at the Three-Tails with raging flames burning on its body.
Immediately following was a photo of the Three-Tails disappearing and the Fourth Mizukage half-collapsed on the ground.
Finally, there was a photo of Yuuki flying like a divine being, bathed in a golden glow, with Konoha Ninja cheering below.
Each photo was accompanied by a thrilling heroic deed.
Upon learning that Yuuki would soon return to Konoha, many villagers spontaneously began to celebrate.
The joys and sorrows of humanity are not interconnected.
Konoha once had a Ninja with such prestige; that was Konoha's White Fang, Sakumo Hatake!
Because he was not suitable to become Hokage, the Third Hokage tacitly allowed Danzo to damage the White Fang's reputation.
But at this time, Danzo was no longer there, having died by Yuuki's hand.
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was unwilling to admit it in his heart, Yuuki was not Sakumo; Yuuki possessed all the qualities to become a leader.
Powerful, cunning, as warm as a spring breeze to his own people, and as ruthless as an autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves to his enemies.
Except for one point, Yuuki would become a qualified Hokage.
And that point was the most crucial one: Yuuki did not possess the will of fire! Or rather, he did not possess Hiruzen Sarutobi's will of fire!!!
The method used against Sakumo was not applicable to Yuuki. Based on Hiruzen Sarutobi's observations,
Yuuki seemed to have an innate strong control over public opinion and a keen sense of perception.
This was something Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't understand; they were all Ninja trained in the Village since childhood, so why wasn't Yuuki as naive as those other Ninja?
If Yuuki knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's inner thoughts, he would say that in his previous life's home country, these things were just played out on the internet.
Yuuki gradually became a source of worry for Hiruzen Sarutobi. Previously, Yuuki served as a commander fighting abroad, but Konoha was also not peaceful.
The operation of always bringing reporters shocked Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Precisely because Yuuki still had a deep influence on Konoha even while abroad, the first thing Hiruzen Sarutobi did after the victory was to have Yuuki return to Konoha as soon as possible.
But now, in his office, watching the entire Konoha immersed in a sea of joy, a thought arose in Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.
Was letting Uchiha Tomoki return to Konoha truly the right choice?
Uchiha Clan Grounds, the familiar small courtyard.
"Lord, Uchiha Tomoki is now invincible. Do we really still need to lie low?"
"Yes, Lord, although we cannot defeat him, why not die honorably in front of him when he returns!"
"That's right, die honorably in front of all the villagers, let him understand that the Uchiha Clan's spirit will not be extinguished."
"We are the noble Uchiha, yet he always associates with those weak families and commoners; he has stained the Uchiha's honor!!"
"Lord, let our blood ignite the pride in the hearts of our clansmen."
"Yes, if this continues, the Uchiha will have no future. If we are to die honorably, I wish to be the first!"
The gathering of a large group of people was as indignant as ever. In their hearts,
Uchiha Tomoki was the shame of the Uchiha!
The figure sitting at the head of the table spoke.
"Have you forgotten what I said? Uchiha Tomoki meticulously planned for years for the position of Clan Head."
"Now, after less than half a year of lying low, are you already impatient? If you cannot surpass him in strength, then you must be more patient than him!!"
"Continue to lie low. If you still acknowledge me, there must be no slightest movement!"
"Do you understand??"
"Understood."
Sparse responses echoed in the small courtyard.
At Yuuki's home.
His father, Takuma, was carefully polishing a long sword. He had commissioned the Ninja Cat Clan to meticulously craft it using a large amount of Chakra metal.
Although he didn't know if his son would use it, it was his gift for his son's triumphant return, just like before.
His mother, Mina, was meticulously embroidering exquisite patterns on a black sacred robe according to Yuuki's preferences.
Imagining her son's handsome appearance when he wore it, a doting smile then spread across her lips.
Natsuri, who had locked herself in her room, was sulkily fiddling with a pile of yarn. She wanted to knit a scarf for her brother.
Because she saw that her brother always showed a heartfelt smile when he received a scarf knitted by their mother, completely different from the fake smile he usually gave her.
However, Natsuri had clearly overestimated her skill.
Many others who had good relationships with Yuuki also prepared their gifts.
For example, Hiashi, Shibi, and the heads of various Konoha families, big and small.
It's worth mentioning that when Naruto heard the news of Yuuki's return, he also took some money from his living expenses.
He went to the commercial district of the Uchiha Clan Grounds and bought a bouquet of flowers. Hmm, the money he used was given by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The villagers of Konoha were naturally also extremely enthusiastically preparing to welcome their hero's return.
One morning, not long after.
Yuuki, along with the Ninja, could vaguely see the Hokage Rock in the Konoha forest.
"Konoha, I'm back!!!"
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