"Money! So much money! Lord Bai Ye's revenue for the past few days is out, and it's increased by 120%!"
Within the Uchiha Clan.
After confirming the collaboration with the Hyuga Clan, Bai Ye hurried back, and he also had a discussion with Uchiha Izumi, who serves as the accountant.
Mm, Itachi's childhood friend. She doesn't particularly like fighting, so she chose to manage the recently established Uchiha Merchant Guild.
And she was specially recruited by Bai Ye. Since the goal was to make Itachi betray his loved ones and seek excitement, it naturally had to be carried out to the end.
But in the process, he unexpectedly discovered her money-loving nature.
"Our Uchiha's finances are indeed much better than before!"
Uchiha Fugaku on the side couldn't help but exclaim. Bai Ye's strategy of first opening up channels with the nobles of the Five Great Nations indeed allowed Uchiha's goods to be sold widely.
Ultimately, the Ninja Villages nowadays still have to listen to those nobles. Moreover, it's just simple commercial activity; the Uchiha Merchant Guild will assign the delivery tasks for that area to the respective Ninja Village, which also earns the Ninja Village some money, and taxes are also paid.
"Ultimately, it's because these things are quite novel."
Uchiha Mikoto, as a woman, hadn't used cosmetics or perfume for a long time.
After Bai Ye branded these items as luxury goods and she found them genuinely effective after use, she occasionally started using them herself. Not to mention the younger women.
Bai Ye's concept selling was truly impressive.
"It's good as long as the Merchant Guild operates normally. Sasuke's graduation exam for the day after tomorrow has been arranged, and what I told you about before has also been completed."
Bai Ye nodded. He wasn't particularly concerned about business matters.
This was merely to win over the Uchiha. As for money, he didn't care about it at all.
Strength is the most important thing!
Having money without strength will only lead to being completely harvested by others!
Ultimately, the bigger the Uchiha becomes now, the more Konoha F4 will want to seize all the profits from the Uchiha.
"You actually completed it so quickly?!"
Uchiha Fugaku's eyes widened, looking at Bai Ye in disbelief. He knew what Bai Ye's words meant.
Bai Ye had told him before that this trip was to collaborate with the Hyuga. At that time, Uchiha Fugaku truly didn't think it would succeed at all.
After all, how could he not know what kind of temperament the Hyuga Clan had?
But Bai Ye was actually able to persuade them.
"That's right, it's done."
"It seems you really will succeed."
Uchiha Fugaku murmured, a hint of admiration for Bai Ye growing in his heart. If he could even handle the Hyuga Clan, then perhaps he truly could accomplish this matter.
Although it would still ultimately cause Konoha to suffer heavy losses, at least it would ensure the survival of the Uchiha Clan.
"Oh, and you were right before. I had someone dig and check, and they really are gone. I didn't expect them to be so depraved."
Uchiha Fugaku leaned in and whispered to Bai Ye. He had investigated before, and just as Bai Ye said, the Three-Tomoe Sharingan in some of the bodies in the Uchiha cemetery had been dug out.
That guy Danzo actually resorted to grave robbing!
But what Uchiha Fugaku didn't understand was that despite the strict security there, they were still taken in the end.
From this moment, Uchiha Fugaku's resolve completely solidified.
Since Bai Ye could persuade the Hyuga Clan, and Danzo was also stealing their Uchiha Clan's Kekkei Genkai, then what more was there to say?
Kekkei Genkai are extremely important to a clan. Regarding Kakashi's situation back then, they originally wanted Kakashi to return the Sharingan, but later, due to the Third Hokage's exchange of interests and Fugaku's compromise for the sake of their relationship, they let it go.
Similarly, on the night of the clan's annihilation, Fugaku chose not to resist because he knew he couldn't resist at that time; Itachi wouldn't be acting alone.
But the current situation was different. Fugaku didn't need to make a choice; a better option was already presented before him.
[Ding! Changed Uchiha Fugaku's destiny. Uchiha Fugaku chose to resist together. Reward: One drawing chance!]
It's here!
Uchiha Fugaku took the bait!
It also came with a drawing chance. Sure enough, changing a person's destiny within the Uchiha Clan grants a drawing chance. This place is a big prize pool!
He silently willed to use it.
[Ding! Host successfully initiated drawing. Congratulations to Host for obtaining: Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan (Can be filled with a pair of Mangekyo abilities)]
This!?
Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan?
Sage Body + Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan + Uzumaki Clan is pretty much equivalent to Madara at the Valley of the End, isn't it?
In fact, Madara at the Valley of the End didn't have the Uzumaki Clan's Kekkei Genkai or a Sage Body. But unfortunately, I don't have the Nine-Tailed either.
And this can even be filled with a pair of abilities.
Naruto Bai Ye: [Bro, Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan is here. From now on, I can activate Susanoo's Perfect Form whenever I want. Just wait for Susanoo to clad the Great Buddha!!!]
He was now 100% capable of winning this battle!
If he couldn't win even with the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, he might as well find a piece of tofu and commit suicide!
Pirate Bai Ye: [Holy crap!! The dream of piloting a Gundam at God Valley is possible?]
Awesome!
Although the Mangekyo could also activate it, how could a low-spec Gundam compare to a high-spec Gundam!
Nichijou Bai Ye: [Shouldn't the most important thing be that it can be filled with a pair of doujutsu?]
Actually, this isn't even a choice anymore.
Who wouldn't choose it?
Inuyasha Bai Ye: [Kamui, right? Although Kotoamatsukami is very buggy, I feel that Kamui is even more buggy than Kotoamatsukami. It's a spatial ability after all, and it can be used to defeat superiors. After Kakashi possessed Obito, he was able to cut off Kaguya's arm. I don't believe Kotoamatsukami can control someone much stronger than oneself!]
Kotoamatsukami sounds impressive, but if the opponent is truly much stronger, it probably can't be used.
So this ability is actually somewhat of a double-edged sword. But Kamui is different; Kamui can be used for both offense and escape. This spatial ability was only used by Kakashi after possessing Obito at the very end. I can't even imagine how buggy Obito would be if he were online the whole time.
Not choosing Kamui feels like a disservice to this choice.
Naruto Bai Ye: [Of course, I'm choosing Double Kamui! I'm not an idiot!]
Naruto World.
Among the selectable options, the Mangekyo abilities of Sasuke, Madara, Itachi, Shisui, Shin, and others were all available. From them, he chose Obito's Kamui.
Bai Ye's Mangekyo gradually began to change. His original Mangekyo merged with Obito's Mangekyo to form a new Mangekyo.
At the same time, the inexhaustible doujutsu power made Bai Ye understand why only the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan could activate the Perfect Form of Susanoo.
Without the support of doujutsu power, activating the Perfect Form of Susanoo would simply be an impossible burden.
"I'll leave things here to you. I'm going now."
Bai Ye was already eager to test out Kamui.
He was actually very curious if this Kamui Space was connected to Obito's. If it was, wouldn't it be awkward if he saw Obito the next time he went to Kamui Space?
The release speed of Double Kamui was much faster than the original, and the time within the Kamui Space also doubled. It seemed that this weakness had also been compensated for.
In the anime, Obito's weakness was discovered, which almost led to Konan killing him.
He was quite looking forward to what expression Obito would have when he saw his Kamui ability.
Two days later.
At the Ninja Academy, which should have been dismissed, many people had gathered today.
This was because, after so many years, someone had once again applied for early graduation from the Ninja Academy.
Among the upperclassmen, Hyuga Neji had also applied, but his application was rejected.
Neji was here today, and he felt resentful. He didn't understand why he was being treated differently. Was it because he was from the Hyuga Branch Family, while this applicant was from the Uchiha Clan?
Around them, girls gazed at Sasuke, who stood in the center, with infatuated expressions. Sasuke, applying for early graduation, looked even more handsome in their eyes.
And in the crowd, Naruto, with golden hair and fox whiskers on his cheeks, glanced at his goddess Sakura, then looked at Sasuke with annoyance, grumbling, "What's this show-off showing off about? He actually applied for early graduation! If he fails, I'll laugh at him so hard!"
Every time he saw Sasuke showing off at school, he felt uncomfortable all over!
Especially after learning that Sasuke had applied for early graduation.
He was the dead last of the school, and his crush liked someone else, and that person was the annoying show-off Sasuke, whom he always disliked.
Now, Sasuke had applied for early graduation again, making him even more annoyed. He always felt like he was falling another step behind Sasuke.
"Naruto, I think Sasuke will most likely succeed!"
Akimichi Choji, standing nearby, threw a potato chip into his mouth. Although Naruto was his friend, he still believed Sasuke would succeed.
After all, when he came earlier, he had asked Shikamaru, who was the smartest among them. If Shikamaru said Sasuke would probably graduate, then he would graduate.
"Ah ah ah!!! That show-off Shikamaru isn't really going to graduate, is he?"
"Probably."
Shikamaru didn't make a definitive statement, but in his opinion, this matter was basically a sure thing.
It's just…
He was a bit confused as to why the Third Hokage would agree to this, as there wouldn't be any other Ninja to lead a single graduate at this time, would there?
Didn't they say it required a three-person team?
Were they going to assign Sasuke to the Anbu?
But if he went to the Anbu, given the current relationship between the Uchiha and Konoha, that shouldn't be possible either.
Shikamaru shook his head, not bothering to think about it. It wasn't his problem to worry about; it was too troublesome, and he hated trouble the most.
"I'm going to ask Grandpa Third to apply for early graduation!!!"
Naruto couldn't stand it. He immediately prepared to go ask the Third Hokage to apply for early graduation himself!
What a joke!
The thought of Sasuke surpassing him more and more in the future made him feel like ants were crawling all over him.
"Don't, Naruto. You can't even do the Three Basic Jutsu. How could you possibly graduate?!"
Choji bluntly reminded him. Naruto couldn't even perform basic jutsu like the Three Basic Jutsu, and his academic performance was a mess. It would be a miracle if he graduated.
"Really? I don't believe it!"
Naruto said, then turned his head and saw the Third Hokage, Danzo, and Bai Ye slowly walking over from a distance. The moment he saw the Third Hokage, Naruto immediately shouted, "Grandpa Third, I want to apply for early graduation too!!!"
Everyone was instantly drawn by Naruto's loud exclamation, and then they all looked towards Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"This brat…"
A hint of gloom flashed in Danzo's eyes. He originally didn't want to come, but Hiruzen Sarutobi insisted he come.
Later, he thought, if he came, he came. There was nothing preventing him from coming to the Ninja Academy, as long as he was careful.
He wanted to keep a low profile, but Naruto's shout drew all eyes to him.
Upon seeing some of the Hyuga Clan among them, his heart tightened, but he didn't make any excessive movements. In the Village, the Hyuga Clan wouldn't casually activate their Byakugan; it was a very impolite act.
"Naruto, huh?"
A faint smile flickered at the corner of Bai Ye's mouth. After hearing Bai Ye's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head and said with a chuckle, "Yes, that child has grown up now."
His words also put Hiruzen Sarutobi on alert.
The Uchiha and the Nine-Tailed, this taboo, Hiruzen Sarutobi would not forget. If Bai Ye were to target Naruto, under the subsequent conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha, Konoha would probably be finished.
At the same time, no one in the Village could become a Jinchuriki anymore.
This made Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly keep an eye out. Afterwards, he had to prevent Uchiha members from getting close to Naruto, and even unknown personnel must be strictly prohibited.
"It seems he also wants to apply for graduation from you, Hokage. Aren't you going to respond?"
Bai Ye glanced at Naruto, then withdrew his gaze. He already had an idea in mind, but there was no need to rush for now.
"Naruto, you're still too early."
"Damn it! Don't underestimate me!!!"
Naruto said unhappily, then pointed at Sasuke and asked, "Why can he?!"
"Because he's the top student, and you're the dead last."
Hiruzen Sarutobi answered with a chuckle, which instantly deflated Naruto.
Dead last, dead last!
One day, he would definitely make everyone look at him with new eyes.
"That man next to Hokage-sama is so handsome…"
"Even more handsome than Sasuke…"
Originally, Ino, who was arguing with Sakura about Sasuke's ownership, was drawn by Naruto and the Hokage's conversation. Then she saw Bai Ye standing next to the Hokage.
So handsome…
This kind of mature handsome man seemed much more attractive than a child.
Ino suddenly started comparing Sasuke and Bai Ye in her mind.
"Heh heh, Ino Pig, no matter how handsome he is, it has nothing to do with you!"
"Forehead, do you want to fight?"
"Women are really troublesome, and handsome men are also troublesome…"
"Shikamaru, I think handsome men are great!"
"Choji, you wouldn't understand…"
The surroundings were bustling with noise, heads bobbing. Bai Ye also saw the Konoha 12 Genin in the crowd.
There were also many parents here, after all, it had been a long time since anyone graduated early. The last time seemed to have been someone from the Uchiha as well.
Among the crowd, Bai Ye and Hyuga Hiashi, who stood next to Hinata, exchanged glances. Bai Ye was already looking forward to the next drawing chance.