Inside Orochimaro's base.
After Yuuki left with Juugo, Orochimaro opened a computer displaying dense data.
Orochimaro carefully observed the data.
After a long time, Orochimaro's gaze left the screen, looking at a certain spot in the laboratory, but on closer inspection, it was clear that Orochimaro's eyes weren't actually focused on that direction.
Orochimaro was pondering the data just collected by various hidden detectors in the laboratory.
Yuuki's body not only continuously absorbed external heat but also generated heat constantly.
The immense power contained within Yuuki's body astonished Orochimaro; that power almost exceeded Orochimaro's comprehension.
In Orochimaro's understanding, Yuuki should have exploded long ago, but Yuuki was acting as if nothing was wrong, and even standing next to Yuuki, he didn't feel any heat.
Orochimaro was more willing to trust the cold, hard instruments than his own senses.
Yuuki's situation was neither scientific nor Chakra-based, and Orochimaro initially thought Yuuki, like him, had discovered the true secret of Chakra and had gone far down that path.
However, now he discovered that the reality seemed quite different from what he had imagined.
Orochimaro's heart burned with desire, 'Oh, how I wish I could have your body, Yuuki-kun!'
"That's not difficult at all, don't worry."
Yuuki said to Juugo with a faint smile on his face.
After being brought back to Konoha by Shisui, Yuuki had dropped Juugo off at Kabuto's place; wasn't that what an orphanage was for?
After giving a few instructions, Juugo finally spoke as Yuuki was about to leave, admitting that he would occasionally lose his sanity and harm those around him.
Juugo hoped to stay by Yuuki's side; he didn't want to hurt anyone.
Yuuki, in turn, reassured Juugo, telling him that Kabuto had plenty of ways to control him when he lost his sanity.
Although Kabuto had spent these past few years in study and research, his own strength had not fallen behind in the slightest.
Today's Kabuto was definitely stronger than Kimimaro, and by a great deal.
After all, knowledge is power.
Yuuki wasn't even sure how much Kabuto had mastered; in any case, Yuuki had given him almost everything he could, including the 'wool' he had 'sheared' from Minato.
In a while, Yuuki planned to let Kabuto see the book of sealing as well; setting aside other things, Kabuto would definitely be able to master Edo Tensei.
After all, he was the Ninja World's dream-maker!
As for Deidara, his growth over the past few years had also been gratifying; although he hadn't created the C0 self-detonation, that was because Deidara himself had given up on it.
In Deidara's eyes, self-detonation relying solely on clay and high explosives was no longer considered the ultimate art.
Although Deidara's mind wasn't particularly bright, he had basically learned what he needed to.
Now he wouldn't say foolish things like 'flying up to the sky and standing shoulder to shoulder with the sun.'
Deidara had almost finished researching C4 Garuda, the clay bomb even smaller than a cell.
However, Deidara knew he still had a long way to go to reach his goal.
After learning a lot of knowledge, Deidara understood what fusion was, and to achieve that level, there was only one way: create even smaller clay bombs.
Controlled nuclear fusion on Earth had remained elusive, but hydrogen bombs had been built long ago.
Yuuki had roughly seen the principle in science popularization videos: first, high explosives detonate the atomic bomb within the hydrogen bomb, causing fission, and the immense power of the atomic bomb then creates fusion in the core, ultimately detonating the hydrogen bomb.
Yuuki hadn't told Deidara any of this, as in the Ninja World, it was certainly necessary to follow a development path consistent with the Ninja World's characteristics.
Earth's methods would only limit the Ninja World's potential.
The path Deidara found on his own was very good; according to Deidara himself, when he developed C6, he might be able to master the power of fusion.
At this point, Yuuki completely stopped understanding what Deidara was saying.
He could only tell Deidara that he believed in him and that he would definitely be able to do it!
After settling Juugo, Yuuki left the orphanage and headed towards the Ninja Academy.
It was mainly for Natsuri, and of course, to also check out Konoha's promising young talents.
After all, next year, nine of the so-called Konoha Twelve Rookies would be graduating.
Along the way, people would occasionally stop and bow to Yuuki, and Yuuki would acknowledge each of them with a nod.
"Hokage-sama!"
"Take me to the principal's office!"
Led to the principal's office, the principal was, of course, a member of the Uchiha Clan.
Uchiha Hiromori, one of the three Jonin sent to confront Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kumogakure, and one of the few humble individuals in the Uchiha Clan.
As for why Yuuki didn't become the principal of the Ninja Academy himself, like Hiruzen Sarutobi.
That was because Hiruzen Sarutobi needed to strengthen his relationship with new Ninja, and Yuuki naturally didn't need to do that.
Because even after those Ninja graduated, they would still be enveloped everywhere by the system Yuuki had woven, constantly connected to Yuuki.
Unless they betrayed Konoha, it would be impossible to break ties with Yuuki, as almost everything—eating, drinking, defecating, clothing, food, housing, transportation, their work and future, their children's future—would intersect with the system Yuuki controlled.
Yuuki now disdained doing those 'low-class' things like giving speeches to new students every year or elaborating on how amazing he was in textbooks.
When Yuuki entered the office without knocking, Hiromori, who was still working with his head down, looked up, but there was no displeasure on his face.
This was also why Yuuki had made him principal; only a personality like his was suitable for the position of Ninja Academy principal.
"Clan Head-sama!"
Like most Uchiha clan members, Hiromori preferred to call Yuuki 'Clan Head' and 'Department Head' rather than 'Hokage,' as it seemed more intimate.
"Hiromori, how is it? Are you adjusting to the work?"
Yuuki didn't immediately get down to business, as it wasn't urgent; with almost all of Konoha now being Yuuki's people, it was natural to use meeting opportunities to strengthen relationships with his subordinates.
Yuuki was well aware of the reason he had reached his current position so easily; while strength was the most fundamental, Yuuki's effortless and comfortable position was entirely due to everyone's hard work!
Look at Tsunade in the original story: she would go out for a drink and return to a mountain of problems, whereas Yuuki would go out and wander for a few days, have no issues, and could continue to stroll around upon his return.
And Madara decades ago, so strong, yet when he decided to leave, not a single person was willing to follow him; it's quite pathetic when you think about it.
If Yuuki were to say he was leaving Konoha now, 100% of the Uchiha Clan would follow, including those who disliked Yuuki.
People are swayed by their surroundings; those who disliked Yuuki weren't all destined lone stars, and under the prevailing circumstances, they would also be pulled by those around them to follow Yuuki out of Konoha.
After conversing with Hiromori and deepening their relationship, Yuuki stated his purpose.
"Arrange a private room for me, and have Natsuri come see me!"
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