'Uchiha Keizumi cannot be allowed to keep growing like this!'
'Even though I've already had Yakushi Kabuto start researching Impure World Reincarnation, with his current progress, it'll likely take several years before he can truly perfect that forbidden jutsu.'
'Within these few years, not only must the Akatsuki be set against Uchiha Keizumi, but Obito must also obtain the Tenseigan!'
'On top of that, I need to make the other three great nations find a way to declare war on the Land of Fire!'
Black Zetsu gazed toward the distant Konohagakure. If in the past it had still believed that even if Keizumi were left alone, he wouldn't become an obstacle to the Eye of the Moon Plan—then now, Black Zetsu had already concluded that Keizumi was someone who absolutely had to be dealt with!
After all, it feared that this guy might stumble into creating a Kekkei Mōra by sheer accident.
No one knew what Black Zetsu was thinking, but at this moment, Konohagakure had already erupted into an uproar.
Neji and Hinata both stared blankly at Keizumi descending from the sky in the distance. If earlier Neji had still thought that Hinata might one day awaken the Tenseigan and stand on equal footing with Uchiha Keizumi—
Then now, a question mark couldn't help but form in Neji's mind. Even if Hinata awakened the Tenseigan… could she really defeat Uchiha Keizumi?
On Jiraiya's side, Fukasaku and Shima had already dismissed the summoning and returned to Mount Myōboku.
The ninja world was becoming more and more incomprehensible to them. They needed to go back and wake the Great Toad Sage to ask whether there was any new prophecy. They were even starting to worry that Uchiha Keizumi might one day march straight into Mount Myōboku!
Elsewhere, in Tsunade's home, Hiruzen seemed like he wanted to say something—but after a long while, he could only let out a deep sigh.
What could he even say?
Konohagakure had already seen the rise of a new sun. And he had already handed over the position of Hokage to Tsunade. This new sun might also represent something else—perhaps a new order for the village?
...
"A new Kekkei Tōta…?"
Meanwhile, in Kakashi's home, Kakashi—who hadn't appeared for quite some time—now looked toward the Uchiha clan's district, a trace of anticipation in his eyes.
With Uchiha Keizumi's current strength, and that terrifying Kekkei Tōta… the ninja world might truly become a better place.
...
"Senpai, senpai, what was that just now?"
Back at the Uchiha compound, the other Uchiha clan members only lingered around Keizumi's house. But Izumi walked straight up to him without the slightest psychological burden.
Perched on Izumi's shoulder was Tachibana Jirō.
Keizumi had already been concerned that experimenting with the power of Kekkei Tōta might lead to unexpected changes, so he had sent Tachibana Jirō to Izumi's house in advance. Otherwise, just the radiation from Solar Release would've cooked him through and through!
"Solar Release."
"I fused the power of Lava Release and Explosion Release to create a new Kekkei Tōta."
"If you want to learn it, you'll need to first master Lava Release."
Toward Izumi, Keizumi didn't hide anything. She had already proven her sense of justice. If she truly had the aptitude, he wouldn't mind teaching her Solar Release.
"Sensei, sensei! I want to learn too! I want to learn!"
Sasuke rushed over as well. After witnessing the power of Solar Release, he suddenly felt that the Uchiha clan's traditional Fire Release wasn't all that impressive anymore!
Compared to Solar Release, Fire Release simply didn't measure up at all!
"You have both Fire and Lightning chakra natures. Once you complete the nature transformation for Earth Release, you can start by attempting Lava Release, then try to grasp Explosion Release."
"Only by recreating both of these Kekkei Genkai will you have a chance of obtaining the power of Solar Release."
Keizumi didn't refuse Sasuke. In fact, as long as someone followed justice, anything he had mastered—any jutsu or power—he wouldn't be stingy in teaching.
However, he wasn't optimistic that either Izumi or Sasuke could obtain Solar Release anytime soon.
Even with his guidance, Izumi would likely only be able to master Lava Release and Explosion Release. As for pushing those two Kekkei Genkai further into a Kekkei Tōta… that would be extremely difficult for her.
Or rather, across the entire ninja world, only a very small number of people could successfully wield the power of a Kekkei Tōta.
After all, if it were that easy, ??noki wouldn't have had to wait until old age to finally find someone like Deidara who had the potential to master Dust Release—and the most crucial part was that the kid ended up going down the wrong path…
By contrast, Sasuke might actually have a chance—if he could obtain Yin Release.
After all, Sasuke was the reincarnation of Indra's chakra and possessed a portion of the Six Paths' power.
"Keizumi-sama, the Third Hokage requests your presence at the Hokage Building."
"The Uchiha clan's jōnin will also need to head there shortly. Today is the jōnin selection assembly."
Just as Keizumi was speaking with Izumi and Sasuke, an ANBU ninja appeared.
It was clear that this ANBU's attitude toward Keizumi was extremely respectful.
In fact, ANBU had previously harbored resentment toward both Hiruzen and Keizumi. After all, the rift between ANBU and Hiruzen had, to no small degree, been caused by Keizumi.
But after witnessing the Solar Release Keizumi unleashed today, all that remained was deep, overwhelming awe.
And how could they not feel awe?
Solar Release had risen and illuminated more than half of the Land of Fire. The surrounding temperature had increased by nearly ten degrees. If Keizumi had stayed in the sky any longer, the Land of Fire might have truly turned into a land of flames!
Faced with such sun-like power, those ANBU who once held resentment had already come to terms with everything.
After all, Hiruzen was about to retire. Their estrangement was with him—not with Tsunade, the incoming Hokage. That relationship could still be rebuilt.
And with someone like Keizumi in the village, Konohagakure's safety was practically off the charts!
"Perfect, I was planning to see the Third Hokage anyway."
"But the jōnin selection is starting this soon?"
Keizumi lifted the drowsy Tachibana Jirō off Izumi's shoulder. He hadn't forgotten that he still needed to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique. Without it, carrying out justice against Uchiha Obito would be far more difficult.
...
Inside the Hokage Office building, Hiruzen looked at Keizumi with a complicated expression.
He was clearly the same person as before—but perhaps due to the influence of Solar Release, Hiruzen now felt an overwhelming pressure emanating from him.
In truth, this was nothing more than Hiruzen's own illusion.
Or rather, as he stood on the verge of stepping down as Hokage, he couldn't help but begin to consider a question—
Under Uchiha Keizumi's absolute justice…
Would he also be marked for death?
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