Simu's wild idea crumbled in an instant.
Still, he remained in good spirits, after all, he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of his child.
"I just don't know if it'll be a boy or a girl," he muttered, his gaze shifting between the three expectant mothers.
From then on, Simu left all village affairs in Minato and Shikaku's hands, devoting himself entirely to accompanying his pregnant wives.
Meanwhile, news of Simu single-handedly killing the Mizukage and the Seven Swordsmen, forcing Kirigakure to surrender to Konoha, sent shockwaves through the ninja world.
In response, Iwagakure and Sunagakure issued a joint statement, formally declaring an alliance and condemning Konoha's unprovoked aggression.
They imposed indefinite sanctions, barring the Fire Nation's caravans from entering their capitals.
Kumogakure followed suit, issuing its own condemnation.
They warned that unless Konoha provided compensation, they would take necessary action.
As for the Land of Water, it remained eerily silent. The nation was already struggling with internal chaos, and while Kirigakure had officially surrendered, the country's daimyo refused to acknowledge it.
To them, Kirigakure's defeat wasn't due to overwhelming force but sheer incompetence.
How could they have surrendered after losing just over a thousand men?
The Daimyo's mansion continued to apply pressure, refusing to surrender to the Land of Fire or pay any compensation.
However, Kirigakure remained firm in its decision to avoid further conflict with Konoha.
Konoha's foreign affairs department defended their actions, stating that everything was a justified response to Kirigakure's initial attempt to kidnap the Hokage's disciples.
They emphasized that Konoha's actions were right and necessary.
Furthermore, Konoha made it clear that this was a unilateral decision, unrelated to the Fire Daimyo's government.
Any follow-up matters would be handled by Konoha alone, and the Daimyo had no authority to interfere.
Upon hearing this, the powerful Fire Daimyo was furious but there was little he could do.
With his forces stretched thin by the revolutionary uprisings across the country, all he could manage was a public condemnation of Konoha before falling silent.
For the next six months, the ninja world remained in this tense and complicated state.
During this time, Simu, as Hokage, issued several directives, including one particularly bold move, he officially declared himself King Protector.
The people of Konoha had long grown used to Simu's audacious decisions.
Minato and Shikaku, meanwhile, could only accept it with a sigh of resignation.
After all, with everything Simu had done for Konoha, a little indulgence now and then was well deserved.
With everything settled, he leaned back in the Hokage's seat, a satisfied smile on his face. It's finally done!
Just then, the system's familiar voice echoed in his ears.
[Congratulations to Host! Kaido imitation has reached 80%.]
[Drawing rewards…]
[Reward draw complete.]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the [Dog-Dog Fruit – Mythical Beast Type – Oguchi True God Form]!]
Simu's eyes lit up.
Unexpected!
After acquiring King's Pteranodon fruit, he had now drawn the same Devil Fruit ability as Yamato.
Compared to King's ancient Zoan, this one was far rarer.
Of course, the true power of any Devil Fruit depended on how it was used.
As the saying went, there are no useless Devil Fruits, only useless users.
But what truly excited Simu wasn't just the new abilities unlocked at 80% imitation it was what came next.
When Kizaru's imitation had reached 80%, it triggered the Kaido imitation mission, pushing his strength to new heights.
Now that Kaido's imitation had hit 80%, what kind of new character would appear?
Simu rubbed his hands together in anticipation.
Across from him, Minato and Shikaku exchanged puzzled glances.
What's with this guy?
It was one thing for him to sit there doing nothing, but now he was daydreaming too?
Unaware of their thoughts, Simu remained focused, listening intently as the system's voice echoed in his mind.
[Since the host's imitation value has reached 80%, the next imitation character is being drawn.]
[Character selection complete.]
[The third imitation character is: [Genius Scientist] Vegapunk.]
[Current imitation value: 1%.]
[Extracting ability…]
[Ability extraction successful!]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the ability: [Paramecia – Brain Brain Fruit].]
In an instant, Simu felt a surge in his mind, as if his brain had evolved.
Buried memories, forgotten knowledge everything resurfaced at once, flooding his consciousness like a tidal wave.
It felt like an old computer had been upgraded with a top-tier processor, his entire mind jolted awake.
Even his earliest memories were now crystal clear, including… certain embarrassing moments from his past life, like peeking at the neighbor's sisters while they bathed as a kid.
Simu stiffened.
His eyes snapped open, and the world around him seemed to slow to a crawl.
Minato and Shikaku, mid-conversation, moved like sluggish turtles, their mouths opening at an agonizingly slow pace.
The strange sensation lasted only a few seconds before fading.
Simu quickly realized what had happened, his brain's processing speed had skyrocketed, making his perception at least three times faster than before.
Noticing something was off, Minato frowned.
"Simu, are you okay?"
Shikaku, too, looked concerned. "If you're not feeling well, you should rest."
Simu remained silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.
"I'm fine."
He stood up.
"Thanks, but I need to head to the library."
Before either of them could respond, Simu vanished from the office in an instant.
Minato and Shikaku exchanged glances.
What is Hokage-sama up to this time?
For the next few days, Simu buried himself in Konoha's library. He frequently visited the major clans, borrowing ancient texts and forbidden scrolls.
With the power of the Brain Brain Fruit, his ability to absorb knowledge reached a terrifying level.
A single read was enough to memorize everything.
A second read allowed him to fully comprehend it.
By the third pass, he was already expanding upon the concepts, developing his own insights.
Moving from one clan to another, Simu carefully selected the books he studied.
At first, he focused on forbidden techniques and secret arts.
Then, he changed his attention to the mechanics of ninjutsu, why hand seals were necessary and why they followed specific sequences.
Finally, he delved into the origins and true nature of Chakra, piecing together fragments of history from ancient texts.
As a time traveler, Simu already knew the truth, Chakra was created by Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Her ultimate goal was not to share power, but to use the people of the ninja world as nourishment, cultivating the God Tree to bear the Chakra Fruit.
Simu's true opponent wasn't even on this planet.
The so-called God of Shinobi? Irrelevant.
His ultimate target was the Ōtsutsuki gods, the true deities beyond mortal comprehension.
Chakra and ninjutsu were merely imitations, created by the Sage of Six Paths in an attempt to mimic the Ōtsutsuki's divine abilities.
That was why conventional ninjutsu stood no chance against them.
Simu needed to carve out his own path, one that could truly stand against the Ōtsutsuki.
For two months, he immersed himself in research, shutting himself away in his laboratory.
Naturally, not everyone was pleased.
At home, Kushina, now heavily pregnant, was fuming.
"Kakashi, go talk to your master!" she snapped at the dining table.
"He's been locked in that lab day and night, not coming home! Tell him if he doesn't come back soon, he can forget about coming back at all!"
Even Mikoto and Lindy, usually gentle and understanding, nodded in agreement.
With Kakashi and Obito having fallen in battle, the household had grown quieter.
So whenever the others were in Konoha, they always gathered at Simu's house for meals.
Hearing the three mistresses' complaints, Kakashi scratched his head with a helpless smile.
"Teacher Simu said his research is at a critical stage. If we disturb him now, he'll beat us to death."
If it were anyone else, that might have been an exaggeration.
But if Simu said beat to death, he meant it.
A single Raimei Hakke would come crashing down like judgment from the heavens.
Obito nodded in agreement, a hint of fear in his voice.
"I accidentally interrupted him last time… If I wasn't built differently now, I'd be dead already."
Kushina rolled her eyes but knew Simu wasn't out fooling around—he was working on something serious. She had no choice but to swallow her frustration.
Fine. But once this baby is born, I'll make sure he pays for this.
Sensing the growing resentment in the air, Kakashi and Obito wisely kept quiet, focusing on their food. They shoveled rice into their mouths in disciplined silence.
After dinner, the two stepped out into the cool night air.
Obito glanced at Kakashi. "So, how's everything going?"
Kakashi, despite Simu's absence, had been anything but idle.
Under Shikaku's command, Kakashi led the revolutionary army through numerous small and medium-scale battles.
The Daimyo's forces suffered defeat after defeat, eventually becoming so desperate that they had to request aid from Konoha.
Of course, Konoha seized the opportunity to demand a hefty price before offering any help.
Each time, Konoha sent a large force to suppress the revolutionaries, and each time, the rebels were driven back.
But the Freedom Fighters only grew stronger.
Now, they controlled nearly half of the Land of Fire.
Meanwhile, revolutionary forces had also begun appearing in the Land of Water, further destabilizing the region.
Kakashi casually stuffed his hands into his pockets.
"At this rate, the entire ninja world will be turned upside down within ten years."
Obito, watching Kakashi's composed demeanor, couldn't help but grumble.
"Hmph, don't get cocky. Once I finish my training, I'll surpass you for sure."
Kakashi glanced at him lazily, unimpressed.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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