Despite exhausting every means at their disposal, the nobles were still forced to retreat step by step, unable to resist the surging tide of a new era.
In less than two years, the entire Shinobi World had undergone earth-shattering transformation. A brand-new age had arrived—like the light of dawn, unstoppable and radiant!
Thanks to the relentless output of the Academy of Sciences led by Orochimaru and Tobirama Senju, the productivity of the Shinobi World had skyrocketed.
It truly was a world of the extraordinary. Take just half the land of the Land of Fire—the crop yield alone could feed the entire continent. The abundance was nothing short of breathtaking.
Even some regions with harsh environments had been improved.
Under the combined efforts of Uchiha Hikaru and Hashirama Senju, the deserts of the Land of Wind were directly wiped out.
The mountainous terrain of the Land of Lightning had been transformed into plains by tens of thousands of ninja.
The surplus earth and stone were used to reclaim land from the sea, physically connecting the fragmented islands of the Land of Water.
Of course, much of that was thanks to Hikaru.
Otherwise, just relying on the ninja alone wouldn't have achieved this scale.
At the same time, ninja had poured into all walks of life.
Earth Style specialists excelled in infrastructure development, while Water Style experts spearheaded large-scale irrigation projects.
Even ninja without particularly special skills still far outperformed ordinary people in physical labor.
What were once dangerous jobs for civilians became ideal opportunities for ninja to apply their talents.
The four women's talents were now widely recognized.
Tsunade had taken the post of Chief of the Konoha Medical Department Headquarters, leading the medical teams forward with her unmatched skill and leadership.
Uchiha Chiri became Minister of Public Security, using her wisdom and decisiveness to maintain peace and order.
Nonō Yakushi served as deputy in both departments, her coordination skills making interdepartmental collaboration seamless and highly efficient.
Hyūga Hinata, on the other hand, had little ambition—and had been assigned a simple but vital role by the other three:
Stay close to Hikaru, and make sure no one else "infiltrated the household" again.
The word "again" was key here—because someone had already successfully launched a sneak attack.
That person was Chinatsu, whose relationship with Hikaru had gradually deepened over time.
Though calling it a "sneak attack" might be unfair.
In truth, both Chinatsu and Tsunade had developed feelings for Hikaru around the same time.
But due to her status and inner hesitation, Chinatsu had never dared confess.
Only later—encouraged and supported by Mito Uzumaki, and after realizing Hikaru clearly wasn't limiting himself to just one partner—did she finally summon the courage to bare her heart.
Once she did, the love she had buried for so long burst forth like a flood breaking through a dam—impossible to stop.
And so, she officially became Hikaru's woman.
The other "home invader"? Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
In recent years, the way Kaguya looked at Hikaru had grown increasingly complex. The emotions in her eyes were so obvious that everyone could see them.
And yet, for reasons unknown, she never came out and confessed.
It wasn't that the other women were unwilling to accept more partners into their little family.
But when it came to Kaguya, they were wary—something just didn't sit right.
To them, Kaguya's approach to Hikaru didn't seem rooted in love, but something else entirely.
That sense of uncertainty made them instinctively reject her.
Hikaru himself had made significant progress over the past two years, but he still hadn't broken into the Color-tier of power.
His current Idle Training System panel read:
[Host: Uchiha Hikaru]
Skills:
Nine-Tomoe Rinne Sharingan (Gold) Lv10
Ōtsutsuki Bloodline (Gold) Lv10
Spatial Control (Gold) Lv10
Nuclear Release (Gold) Lv10
Formation (Gold) Lv10
Alchemy (Gold) Lv10
All orange and below: Expand all at once
Idle Slots:
Same six Gold-level abilities above
Power Level:
(Hello? 110? Someone's clearly cheating over here.)
(Sub-Six Paths: Expand All | — for Six Paths Level | — for Ōtsutsuki Ten-Tails Jinchūriki | 200,000–1,000,000 = Ōtsutsuki God | 1,000,000+ = Celestial Immortal | Further tiers to be unlocked with more power.)
Current World: Naruto
Story Divergence: Completely Unrecognizable (+100% Idle Speed)
Unification of the Shinobi Continent: +100% Idle Speed
Main Quest: Break into Color-tier power for the first time
Reward: Unlock the Gate to Other Worlds
Tip 1: Current idle slots: 6
Tip 2: Power threshold reached—quest log unlocked
Tip 3: Power exceeds current lifeform tier. Breaking into Color-tier now requires more time.
Tip 4: Convert the current world into a Sacred Timeline to accelerate idle gains.
Compared to before, the Idle Training System now demanded significantly more time to push past the Color-tier ceiling.
But lately, Hikaru had been experiencing a powerful hunch.
Within just a few days, his abilities would undergo a qualitative leap—he would break into the Color-tier and open the gates to entirely new worlds.
So today, he slacked off early and slipped out, leaving only a pile of paperwork and several Uchiha Izuna shadow clones in the office.
Yes, in the end, Izuna hadn't escaped his fate—handling office duties with Shadow Clones.
After leaving the office, Hikaru strolled toward the Hokage Rock—the iconic monument of the old Konoha.
Now, it had been transformed into a famous tourist attraction, drawing in thousands of visitors daily.
Hikaru stood atop his own massive carved face, gazing down at the bustling crowd below.
His thoughts swirled like drifting clouds, involuntarily swept into memories of the past.
From the day he first transmigrated into this unfamiliar world to now—slowly reshaping it into his ideal version—he had walked a long, fulfilling road.
Looking back, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction and contentment.
He had essentially accomplished the dreams he carried when he first arrived, leaving a bold, unforgettable mark on this world.
But just as Hikaru was lost in thought...
Alarms suddenly blared within the Academy of Sciences.
Orochimaru and Tobirama Senju instantly arrived in one of the control rooms. Their gazes locked onto a monitor showing three vague silhouettes hovering outside the planet's atmosphere.
Their expressions turned graver than ever.
"Can we confirm they're from the Ōtsutsuki clan?" Tobirama asked in a low voice.