A veteran of the ninja world: surviving from the Six Paths of Heroes to Boruto

Chapter 220: The Uchiha Clash: Izanagi Chapter.

(To avoid confusion for those unfamiliar with the TV series setting, I'd like to clarify beforehand that the timing was chosen because it coincides with roughly this period.)

(Additionally, this plot point needs to be supplemented for the sake of completeness.)

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Uchiha Izuna had been in office for less than a year.

The situation in the ninja world is also constantly changing.

Sunagakure vigorously developed puppetry techniques.

Wuyin chose to close itself off from the world.

Iwagakure, on the other hand, remained in a wait-and-see mode.

At the same time, news of Hashirama Senju's death spread throughout the ninja world.

This immediately stirred up the Hidden Cloud Village, which coveted Konoha's bloodline limit and continuously sent ninjas to infiltrate the Land of Fire.

Since fully mastering the power of the Tailed Beasts, the Cloud Village's arrogance has deepened.

Iwagakure and Kirigakure were quite honest; they listened to Fukasaku and Black Zetsu's advice and didn't try to take things any further.

Hokage's Office

Uchiha Izuna was wearing reading glasses and looking at the documents that had been delivered.

"Sigh... The Hidden Cloud Village has infiltrated the Land of Fire, and the Hyuga clan's Byakugan has almost been gouged out several times..."

Uchiha Izuna frowned, feeling somewhat troubled.

Konoha cannot afford war now. World War I just ended not long ago, and everyone is weary of war.

However, if Hyuga's Byakugan is removed, problems will arise within Konoha.

"Master! Send Hiruzen and me to teach Kumogakure a lesson! We can have a localized war!"

Danzo, unable to contain himself, spoke up.

"Yes, teacher, this is intolerable!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded resolutely, already showing the demeanor of a ninja hero.

Uchiha Izuna hesitated slightly, then slowly shook his head: "No, if we do that, who knows what Iwagakure and Kirigakure will do? If they intervene..."

Upon hearing this, Danzo clenched his fists, a look of resentment flashing in his eyes.

"Moreover, we also have internal problems..."

Uchiha Izuna looked worriedly at the information about the Uchiha internal strife in his hand.

Recently, the technique Izanagi has spread among the Uchiha clan. Many clan members who mastered Izanagi have lost their Sharingan after using it in missions and battles.

Some members of the Uchiha clan suggested destroying this technique, while others believed it was a valuable artifact, the strongest forbidden technique left behind by their fox ancestor.

This even led to internal strife.

In addition, due to World War I, a new Mangekyou Sharingan was born within the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Izuna was deeply worried about this. He was overwhelmed with other matters and his strength had declined significantly, making it impossible for him to control the Uchiha who revered the strong.

"Hopefully she can keep the Uchiha clan calm..."

"Uchiha Chiri, I have high hopes for you..."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

A long-haired woman wearing a Konoha headband walked through the Konoha Forest with a worried expression.

"What should we do?"

With her delicate brows furrowed, Uchiha Chiri unknowingly arrived at a lakeside.

Just then, Uchiha Chiri looked up.

There sat an elderly man with white hair and beard, his long hair hanging down, fishing quietly by the river. His posture was serene, blending into the surrounding mountains, water, plants and trees, and he did not reveal any of his presence.

Seeing this, Uchiha Chiri did not want to disturb the old man, so he immediately slowed his pace and turned to leave quietly.

"Junior, have you been troubled by the problems of the Uchiha clan lately?"

A peaceful, clear voice slowly rang out from the old fisherman's mouth and went straight into Uchiha Chiri's ears.

Uchiha Chiri was taken aback at first, then stopped and nodded solemnly: "Yes, may I ask what guidance you have for me, senior?"

"It's because of Izanagi, isn't it?"

The old man fishing spoke again, revealing the crux of the matter in a single sentence.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Chiri's eyes instantly surged with shock, his Mangekyou Sharingan automatically appeared, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

The Izuna clan chief had already used the full power of the clan to suppress this matter, which should have been kept extremely secret, but it was easily revealed by this old man who was a complete stranger.

"How exactly did the senior know this?"

Uchiha Chiri instantly composed himself, his tone filled with caution, and his chakra subtly tightened.

"How I know this is not important. I have come here to help you resolve this calamity, and I happen to have a solution for Izanagi."

The old man fishing said calmly.

Uchiha Chiri was deeply shocked and could no longer maintain her composure. She hurriedly asked, "That's a forbidden technique created by Uchiha Kitsune himself. Do you really have a way to break it, senpai?"

The old man fishing smiled to himself upon hearing this.

Throughout Mount Myōboku, who doesn't know that I am the strictest father of Uchiha Kitsune?

The next instant, a scroll exuding an ancient aura appeared out of thin air and gently landed in Uchiha Jiri's palm.

Uchiha Chiri looked down and stared intently, then exclaimed aloud the words on the scroll: "Izanami?"

"Take it. This technique is a perfect counter to Izanagi."

The old man fishing spoke slowly.

"But why... why did you lend a helping hand to my Uchiha clan, senior?"

Uchiha Chiri gripped the scroll tightly, filled with confusion and doubt.

Upon hearing this, the old fisherman sighed softly, his tone tinged with reminiscence: "Back when Uchiha Kitsune created Izanagi, I failed to stop her in time, allowing this forbidden technique, which brings calamity to the clan, to be passed down. Now, seeing the Uchiha clan embroiled in internal strife and endless conflict because of Izanagi, I feel it is my duty to step in and eradicate this poison planted by Uchiha Kitsune..."

As he finished speaking, the old man's figure gradually faded away.

It slowly dissipated along the riverbank and eventually disappeared completely.

Uchiha Chiri stared blankly at the deserted shore, standing there for a long time, unable to come back to her senses.

A moment later, she suddenly activated her chakra, instantly awakening her Mangekyou Sharingan, and locked onto the spot where the old man had been fishing. A huge wave of emotions surged within her!

"Who...just who is that person?!"

Uchiha Chiri muttered to himself.

The old man's words were so shocking that they completely threw her into disarray.

The old man knew about the origins of Izanagi, which means he was a contemporary of the creator of the forbidden technique, Uchiha Kitsune.

Moreover, it's not hard to tell from his words that the old man not only knew Uchiha Kitsune, but the two also had a very deep connection.

If so, how many years has this person lived?

She looked down at the real Izanami scroll in her hand, then gazed at the empty riverbank, filled with disbelief, and murmured to herself:

"Was all of this an illusion, or did it really happen? Could there truly be immortal beings in this world?"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Ichiraku Ramen

Wanci emerged from the toilet carrying a fishing hook and a fish basket.

"Hey, sir, where did you go just now?"

Kakuzu looked on in surprise.

Wanci waved his hand: "I went fishing. I caught some fish for you. Use them to make ramen."

Kakuzu looked surprised, glancing at the toilet behind Manji, then back at Manji.

"Grandpa, you didn't catch those fish in the toilet, did you?"