To be honest, about half the graves in the ninja village were symbolic.
On the battlefield, those killed by kunai or ninja swords, at least retained a semblance of a human form. But those hit by ninjutsu, turned into charcoal, paste, or other unrecognizable debris – who knew who was who?
Not to mention, often there wasn't even an opportunity to recover the bodies of comrades.
Therefore, being able to have a body returned to their homeland and buried in a grave was already considered a fortunate event.
At this moment, the people digging in the cemetery genuinely felt this way.
It was because of that small bit of luck that there was hope for resurrection.
But Uchiha Obito didn't know this, so when he saw a group of people smiling while digging graves, he only felt a sense of unease.
After a moment of bewilderment, he ran without looking back to Nohara Rin's tombstone. Seeing that it was intact, he breathed a sigh of relief.
The scene he'd witnessed earlier put Uchiha Obito at ease, as he'd been worried about Nohara Rin's grave being desecrated.
"I need to investigate."
With that thought, Uchiha Obito's form gradually faded into the darkness, becoming nothingness.
Inside the village, it had been as lively as the New Year celebrations for the past few days.
The shops everywhere were decorated with lanterns and colorful banners, and goods were being discounted. The villagers were also filled with joy.
The reason for this was the return of the three Hokage and the White Fang of Konoha.
The reputation and prestige of Hatake Sakumo and the other three were built on solid achievements, and any one of them could give the villagers an extraordinary sense of security.
Not to mention, the four of them were all present in the same era.
That feeling of security was simply overwhelming.
The buzz was just as intense, with everyone in the streets talking about the four of them and the mysterious Dimensional Merchant.
Thanks to this, Uchiha Obito didn't have to put in much effort to gather the information he wanted.
"A Dimensional Merchant who sells anything..."
Seeing is believing.
The Sharingan in Obito's pupils slowly swirled, "I need to meet the person in person."
A gust of wind swept through the alley...
"I heard you wanted to see me."
Suddenly, a voice other than Uchiha Obito's echoed in the deserted alley.
Whoosh————
Without hesitation, the instant the voice sounded, Obito immediately phase-shifted his entire body, prioritizing his survival. Simultaneously, he turned to the right, relying on his ability to pinpoint the source of sound, and hurled a kunai towards it.
As someone who had secretly infiltrated Konoha, the only thought that flashed through his mind upon being discovered was:
Kill the person who found me…
Based on Uchiha Obito's assessment, if someone could get so close without being detected, their strength wouldn't be weak. One kunai certainly wouldn't be enough to kill them.
So, after throwing the kunai, Uchiha Obito didn't hesitate. He looked up, locking onto the person who had spoken. It was a young man with short black hair, a handsome face, wearing a black sleeveless shirt and pure black casual pants, and a bracelet.
Holding a kunai in each hand, Obito pushed off the ground with his right foot, lunging forward. His hands reached out, aiming the kunai at the target's throat and heart.
"Well, this is exciting."
Muyang stood his ground, his expression calm, not a hint of panic visible.
The kunai flying towards him disintegrated into fine iron powder just as they were about to hit his face, floating in the air like a hazy black veil, obscuring Muyang's features.
Following this, the two kunai held by Uchiha Obito also crumbled into a pile of iron powder, scattering outwards. However, they didn't drift far before being controlled by an unseen force, instantly reforming and becoming knuckle dusters, binding his fingers, and pulling his hands together.
Such a petty trick! Daring to show off in front of a master!
A hint of disdain curled the lips hidden behind Uchiha Obito's mask.
Just two pieces of scrap iron, and you think you can restrain me?!
Thinking this, Uchiha Obito immediately prepared to phase his hands, freeing himself from the restraints.
Unfortunately, before he could, Muyang spoke.
"Suffocate!"
The two simple words seemed to carry immense power. Uchiha Obito, who had been breathing normally, suddenly felt a constriction in his throat. He struggled to breathe, his chest tightening, and tiny red veins began to bloom in his eyes.
Losing his balance, he collapsed to the ground. He clutched at his neck, curled up, and gasped, desperately trying to draw in air but failing. All he could manage was a hoarse "Ah... ah..."
Muyang bent over and looked down at him. "Well, well, who did we have here? It's Uchiha Obito."
"Return to normal."
As the words left his mouth, the suffocating feeling vanished. Uchiha Obito coughed a few times, still struggling to recover.
He had just finished seclusion, increasing his strength, and the first person he met upon exiting was the big villain who wanted to destroy the world.
This… was this fate?
"So, I'll ask again, what do you want from me?" Muyang slowly straightened up.
Obito caught his breath, sat cross-legged on the ground, and looked up, "I hear you sell everything here. Then, I want to buy the new world I desire. Do you have it?"
"I do!" Muyang snapped his fingers. "It's just a matter of custom tailoring."
"Then... do you have the money? Customizing a world is very expensive."
Uchiha Obito was silent for a long time before saying, "Empty words are unconvincing. Why should I believe you?"
"Then why do I need you to believe me?"
Obito was immediately silent, unable to respond.
"Heh~~"
With a light laugh, Muyang walked past Uchiha Obito and toward the outside of the alley. The iron sand floating in the air also lost the power that kept it suspended as Muyang left, and was blown away by the wind.
Only Uchiha Obito was left alone in the alley, silently sitting on the ground, looking down at his lower legs, not knowing what he was thinking.
During his time in seclusion, Muyang finalized his initial enhancement plan.
This preliminary plan involved the fusion of Word Spirit and the Eight Elements from the world of Stealing Star.
Word Spirit allows one to manipulate reality through speech.
The Eight Elements, when fused, grant the Power of God.
The reason for choosing these two was, of course, their high cost-effectiveness.
Although there are eight elements, the price of each ability isn't too high. Yet, the resulting Power of God elevates one's strength by countless levels.
It could be described as a great deal.
As for the difficulties of fusion, with the shop system, could that even be considered a problem?
Then there's the Word Spirit. The reason for exchanging for Word Spirit skills was naturally because it was cool!
Whatever you say becomes reality; your words are law, and it's a perfect tool for showing off.
Adding the two together, Muyang's strength improved rapidly, like taking a flight.
Now, Muyang could fulfill some ordinary wishes just by relying on himself.
Meanwhile…
During his days in seclusion, the testing of the online shopping platform was also completed smoothly. All functions operated normally without any problems, and it could be officially put into use.
Returning to the Naruto world was naturally to promote online shopping, allowing more people to realize their wishes, make up for their regrets, and make the world more exciting.
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