Chinya returned home, but Kushina Uzumaki wasn't there — she must have gone on a mission.
Today Danzo proposed a new jinchuriki candidate to Hiruzen Sarutobi. Although Hiruzen hadn't explicitly agreed, the matter was practically settled.
After all, Mito Uzumaki only had about a year left to live, yet this war wouldn't end within just one year.
As an important figure needed to keep the Uchiha Clan in check, Hiruzen inevitably had to consider Chinya's position.
And with Danzo supporting him, this matter was already nearly confirmed.
After striving for so many years, he was finally seeing a glimmer of hope. Chinya couldn't help but let out a deep sigh of relief and smiled.
Once Kushina's matter was resolved, Chinya could act without restraint.
He could continue developing in hiding under Konoha's shadow, or directly leave the village.
Feeling much more relaxed, Chinya opened the System.
The moment he opened the System, he heard its notification tone.
[Important Event Witnessed: Yahiko's Death. Reward: 20,000 Witness Points.]
Chinya felt a surge of surprise in his heart.
This reward was actually the same as when he changed Kakashi Hatake's life path.
Still, Chinya thought this reward was quite reasonable.
Yahiko's death itself wasn't that significant.
What mattered was Nagato's change of mindset — from a kind-hearted person becoming an extremist.
Chinya glanced at his character panel again.
[Character: Chinya]
[Bloodline: Uchiha Clan, Senju Clan]
[Kekkei Genkai: Mangekyo Sharingan]
[Chakra: Equivalent to three Kakashis with active Sharingan]
[Ninjutsu: E-rank Ninjutsu – Three Body Techniques, C-rank Ninjutsu – Fire Release: Great Fireball...]
[Genjutsu: Makagen: Spiked Pillory Technique, Sharingan-based Genjutsu...]
[Taijutsu: Mastery of Shuriken Throwing, C-rank Taijutsu...]
[Abilities: Dojutsu Wanju, Dojutsu Blind Peak, Thunder Breathing, Kenbunshoku Haki]
[Remaining Witness Points: 42,000]
Looking at his own panel, Chinya couldn't help but inwardly marvel at becoming a pentagon warrior — nearly flawless in every aspect.
After closing the System, Chinya extended his Kenbunshoku Haki to sense the surroundings.
Confirming that no one was monitoring him, Chinya formed hand seals with both hands.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
A puff of smoke appeared, and the White Snake emerged with a swollen belly.
Seeing Chinya, the White Snake greeted warmly, "Lord Chinya."
Ever since tagging along with Chinya, the White Snake's life had been nothing short of luxurious.
Every time it was summoned, it could eat until full, gaining weight each time.
Now if Chinya said "east," it wouldn't go west. If told to eat people, it wouldn't touch anything else. But tell it to die? Forget that — given the slightest hint of danger, it would run for its life without hesitation.
"Let him out."
"Sure thing!"
The White Snake opened its mouth. Its belly rippled, and soon Yahiko was expelled from its stomach, slick with mucus.
White Snake said to Chinya, "As you requested, Lord Chinya. After I brought him to Ryuchi Cave, I spat him out and applied the unique herbs of Ryuchi Cave onto his wounds. He still has a pulse, so he's still alive."
Chinya stepped forward to check Yahiko's condition.
He was indeed still alive, though very weak. A layer of herbs had been applied to his wound, which had stopped bleeding, but it had already become infected.
If things stay like this, Yahiko's life will remain in danger.
Chinya cleaned Yahiko's wound and reapplied medicine before bandaging it again.
After finishing, Chinya turned to White Snake and said, "White Snake, I have an important task for you. If you fail this mission, I won't summon you again in the future—I'll choose another snake instead."
White Snake freaked out the moment it heard this: "No, no, Lord Chinya! No other snake is more loyal to you than me! Whatever task you give me, I promise I will complete it!"
A slight smirk crossed Chinya's lips: "Now that I'm in Konoha, I can't leave him here. You need to take this person to Ryuchi Cave and make sure he doesn't die. I'll provide you with some food regularly. When he wakes up, feed him. Then find a snake with paralysis venom and let it bite him to keep him unconscious. Understand?"
White Snake looked troubled: "This is a bit challenging, Lord Chinya. The snakes in Ryuchi Cave really like eating humans, and the White Snake Sage won't allow any uncontracted human to stay there."
Chinya shrugged slightly: "That's for you to figure out. If you succeed, I'll continue summoning you regularly. I'm heading to the Land of Waves soon—where the war will be even more chaotic, meaning plenty of food for you.
"If you feel hesitant, I can always find another snake that isn't hesitant to handle this matter. I wouldn't trouble you then."
White Snake quickly replied, "Wait, Lord Chinya! Let me think, let me think…"
Chinya remained indifferent: "Fine, take your time thinking, but you better think carefully. As you know, there are very few contract holders for Ryuchi Cave. In the future, it'll be hard to find someone like me who can provide such satisfying meals for you."
White Snake flicked its tongue anxiously and finally made up its mind: "I'll do it! Lord Chinya!"
"Good. Since you've agreed, you must carry it through. If things go wrong, you can reverse summon me back to Ryuchi Cave (Nage Shibai). Don't worry, though—the time won't be long, just a few days. Once I reach the Land of Waves, I won't need to bother you anymore."
"Alright, I understand. Hurry up, Lord Chinya! If the White Snake Sage finds out, I'll also get into trouble."
White Snake swallowed Yahiko back into its belly.
"Lord Chinya, I'll be taking my leave now—don't forget my food supply!"
With those words, White Snake transformed into a puff of smoke and vanished.
Just as Chinya finished dealing with Yahiko and was about to lie down on the bed, a knocking sound at the door rang out.
Chinya felt slightly puzzled.
He had just returned from Amegakure and came straight to Hokage Tower and the Root Division base afterward, going directly home in the end.
Not even Kushina Uzumaki knew he was already back.
Even if Kushina Uzumaki had forgotten her key, she still shouldn't have knocked on the door.
Therefore, the person knocking couldn't possibly be Kushina Uzumaki.
Then who could it be?
Chinya Uzumaki walked to the door and opened it, surprised to find Uzumaki Miyuki standing there.
Chinya Uzumaki asked, "What brings you here so late?"
Uzumaki Miyuki replied, "It's not me who wants to see you—it's Lady Mito. Kushina has gone on a mission, so I'm studying sealing techniques with Lady Mito right now. Earlier, Hokage-sama came to visit Lady Mito. After they finished talking, Lady Mito asked me to come fetch you."
Chinya Uzumaki narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that Hiruzen Sarutobi had come to discuss matters concerning the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki with Mito Uzumaki.
And now Mito Uzumaki wanted to see him too. Chances are high it was also about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Chinya Uzumaki nodded and said, "I understand. I'll go right away."
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