Chapter 327: Overwriting Reality
Seeing Dan safe and sound, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Except for Black Zetsu.
Something was wrong.
It stared at Dan, who was surrounded by the crowd, sensing something amiss.
Dan had clearly become the Jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails, yet Black Zetsu couldn't sense the Ten-Tails' chakra—or rather, its mother's essence—in him.
This made Black Zetsu uneasy.
It had no idea that Dan had completely devoured and assimilated the Ten-Tails, consuming both its body and chakra entirely.
However.
Looking at Dan's back so close, it was a perfect opportunity for a sneak attack.
With one successful strike, it could turn him into a sacrifice and instantly revive Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Suddenly.
As if sensing Black Zetsu's gaze, Dan turned his head and gave it a faint smile.
"What's the rush, eager to revive Kaguya?" His voice echoed in Black Zetsu's mind.
Damn, has he discovered me?
Black Zetsu's expression changed, its heart pounding. It tried to stay calm, glancing at the ground nearby, ready to make a desperate escape underground.
As Black Zetsu grew more anxious.
"Relax, I, Uchiha Dan, always keep my promises.
I just need to get used to the Ten-Tails' power. When the time is right, I will personally revive Kaguya. After all, I'm still waiting for her to help me bear children."
Dan's voice echoed again in Black Zetsu's mind.
"That…that's wonderful, Father."
Black Zetsu quickly regained composure, responding with a fawning tone, and breathed a sigh of relief.
It was just a false alarm. Luckily, it didn't act rashly.
Dan Uchiha always said things that were easy to misunderstand, and one could easily fall into his trap.
What a troublesome guy.
Dan wasn't lying to Black Zetsu; he was serious about reviving Kaguya.
But only after he fully mastered the power of his new Stand, "The World: Beyond Heaven."
The only problem was.
Black Zetsu might not get the chance to witness the revival of its mother.
At that moment.
Karin and Shizune came over, supporting the injured Marisa.
She had been thrown hundreds of meters by the rampaging Ten-Tails, suffering numerous injuries.
But in that moment of crisis, Marisa's love for her father and her courage were evident to everyone.
Thus.
Fugaku, Tsunade, Kakashi, and others looked at Marisa with admiration, curious about how moved Dan would be upon learning of his daughter's injuries and how he would reward her.
"My good daughter."
Dan was indeed moved, his eyes almost moist. Even the toughest man could shed tears.
As soon as he spoke, he approached Marisa and raised his massive fist, punching her in the face.
"Ah!"
Caught off guard, Marisa screamed in pain.
Everyone around was stunned.
No one expected.
The Sixth Hokage's way of expressing love to his daughter was to punch her hard, worsening her already serious injuries.
"Why did you hit me?!"
Marisa covered her face, her eyes filled with defiance and anger, questioning her father.
But the next second, she froze.
She suddenly realised she felt no pain, and her injuries had miraculously vanished as if she had never been hurt.
This was "Overwriting Reality."
Dan had rewritten Marisa's state to before the Ten-Tails had thrown her, altering the fact of her injuries.
The only drawback of this ability was that it required a physical punch to activate, necessitating bodily contact.
Of course.
For Dan, who had mastered time stop and teleportation, this was as easy as drinking water.
Soon, the others noticed the change in Marisa.
"Is it some kind of medical ninjutsu that can instantly heal all of Marisa's injuries? As expected of the omnipotent Sixth Hokage. Even Tsunade-sama doesn't have such medical skills."
"But healing by punching someone, such a method is unheard of. Truly eye-opening."
The Konoha shinobi marvelled.
The most astonished was Marisa herself.
She knew her father wasn't using medical ninjutsu but the power of his Stand.
Her father's Stand had evolved, gaining new abilities, far surpassing her Platinum Star.
Realising this, Marisa gritted her teeth and clenched her fists.
Dan noticed his daughter's discontent, smiled slightly, and said:
"Your Platinum Star and my The World are similar types of Stands, so it has learned Za Warudo. Now, can it copy the new ability of The World?"
"Don't get cocky, old man. One day, I'll defeat you!"
Marisa declared boldly in front of Dan.
"I look forward to that day."
Dan smiled, speaking calmly.
He increasingly felt that his daughter, Marisa, would be the only one who might defeat him in the future.
"Hmph." Marisa snorted, turning and leaving.
Seeing this, the Konoha shinobi exchanged glances.
The way the Sixth Hokage interacted with his daughter was… unique.
But perhaps it was because of this that eight-year-old Marisa had grown so strong.
Dan watched his daughter leave and noticed two familiar figures hurrying over.
It was his wife, Samui, and their youngest son, Hagoromo.
"It's all over, everyone can disperse."
He instructed the crowd, then instantly teleported to his wife and child, picking up Hagoromo with one arm and wrapping the other around Samui's waist.
"I made you worry, let's go home." Dan said to his wife.
"Okay." Samui leaned into Dan's chest and nodded.
The family of three left.
"It's finally over."
Konan watched Dan's departing figure and sighed.
Once, the Akatsuki's goal was to gather all the Tailed Beasts, create the ultimate weapon, and use it to intimidate the great nations and ninja villages, thereby achieving peace in the ninja world.
Now, Uchiha Dan had obtained this "ultimate weapon," becoming the second Ten-Tails Jinchuriki after the Sage of Six Paths over a thousand years ago.
"When the great ninja villages learn of this, they will tread more carefully. Perhaps, the peace the Akatsuki hoped for will truly be realized by the Sixth Hokage."
Naruto also sighed.
"Yes, indeed."
**Chapter 327: Overwriting Reality**
As long as Uchiha Dan is alive, the neutral ninja village of Konoha will never get involved in any wars, and the other great ninja villages will not dare to start large-scale conflicts in the ninja world.
After all, if they anger the Sixth Hokage, they could face destruction at any moment.
Hopefully, this Sixth Hokage will live a long life, unlike the First Hokage of Konoha, who also suppressed the entire ninja world but ended up selling the Tailed Beasts to other villages for some money.
And then, a few years after his death, the ninja world plunged into chaos again."
Konan agreed, criticising the naivety and short-sightedness of the First Hokage.
"What did you say?"
Tsunade's sharp ears caught Naruto and Konan's discussion, and she frowned, casting an unfriendly glance at Konan.
Naruto was startled and quickly stepped between Konan and Tsunade, bowing in apology:
"I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade. Konan-sensei misspoke, it wasn't intentional."
He then pulled Konan away and escaped.
Tsunade snorted but didn't pursue the matter further.
To be honest.
Although she didn't like Konan, she somewhat agreed with her point of view.
Dan becoming the Jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails was beneficial for Konoha and the entire ninja world.
Everyone gradually dispersed.
That day.
The news of the Sixth Hokage becoming the Jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails spread across the entire ninja world like a bird with wings.
If anyone else had become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, the great ninja villages would have panicked, and the ninja world would have fallen into chaos.
But Uchiha Dan was different.
After all, he was already recognised as the strongest ninja in the world, the most powerful in history.
He had even shattered the moon with a single punch.
If Dan wanted to unify the ninja world, he could have done so with his strength long ago without the need to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
Therefore, the reactions of the great ninja villages were surprisingly calm.
On the other hand.
The Tailed Beasts, being extremely dangerous creatures, had ravaged the ninja world for thousands of years, causing countless deaths and instilling fear in everyone.
This fear extended to the Jinchuriki as well, leading to their isolation and hatred by ordinary people.
Now, all these calamities were taken away by the Sixth Hokage. Wasn't this a cause for celebration in the ninja world?
Naturally, as Konoha's official mouthpiece, Konoha TV seized this opportunity to make a big deal out of it.
On TV, the host spoke emotionally, looking moved:
The great Sixth Hokage Uchiha Dan endured immense pain, using his body as a vessel to contain the Gedo Statue and the Nine-Tailed Beasts, preventing them from ever harming the world again.
This man, for the sake of peace in the entire ninja world and the happiness of millions, chose to bear everything alone.
Sacrifice, dedication, and bearing the burden of the world is the Will of Fire as interpreted by the Sixth Hokage.
It's foreseeable.
After the broadcast, countless households in front of their TVs would be moved to tears, filled with admiration and respect for the Sixth Hokage.
Except for one white-haired boy.
Somewhere in the ninja world, in a room.
Toneri Otsutsuki, with a cold expression, stared at the TV screen, his blue Tenseigan flashing with a cold light.
In the current ninja world.
Besides Uchiha Dan, this cold-faced Otsutsuki boy was likely the second strongest.
No Tsuchikage, Raikage, or Uchiha with their Mangekyo Sharingan could match him.
Unfortunately.
Toneri also clearly understood the vast gap between himself and Uchiha Dan.
Even before Dan became the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, Toneri wasn't his match, let alone now.
"Is there no chance for me to avenge my clan, even with the Tenseigan?"
Toneri clenched his fists, muttering with frustration.
But then.
No matter how invincible Uchiha Dan is, he has a weakness—his family.
He must target those close to the Sixth Hokage.
With this thought, Toneri's eyes gleamed with determination as he began to devise his plan.
Night fell.
The ninja world's night sky was without a moon, but the stars still shone, their faint light adorning the dark sky.
In the room, on the sofa.
"Dan, you've changed."
Samui leaned on her husband's shoulder, playing with his white hair. She sensed his transformation in temperament and presence, which made him seem truly transcendent.
However.
While she was happy for her man, she also felt a bit worried, fearing that the fusion with the Ten-Tails might unknowingly influence him.
Dan noticed her concern and reassured her:
"Don't worry, I wouldn't tolerate having another presence in my body while practicing taijutsu with you. The Ten-Tails has been completely dealt with."
Samui blushed at his words.
"Dear, I recently had an idea."
Dan's expression turned serious as he spoke to Samui, "I want to create a family that combines the Uchiha bloodline and Stand powers, surpassing even the Otsutsuki, to protect Konoha's peace forever. But…"
"But what?" Samui asked curiously.
"That means you'll have to work hard." Dan said meaningfully.
"I will do my best." Samui blushed and nodded.
"Then let's get to it; there's much to do." Dan said with determination.
The night it was passed without further words.
The next morning, according to the original plan, Konan and Naruto were supposed to leave.
However, Naruto was feeling down, staying quiet the entire time.
Even though he hadn't met his father, Minato Namikaze, in person, through talking with Kakashi, he learned about his father's life, aspirations, and expectations for him—
Naruto realised he didn't want to leave.
He wanted to stay in Konoha, follow the path his father had walked, and strive to become a hero who protects the village.
Even to become Hokage.
But he couldn't bring himself to tell Konan.
Konan, noticing Naruto's mood, sighed inwardly. She had long sensed his change in attitude.
She was about to talk to him when there was a knock on the door.
It was Sasuke and Marisa.
"Aren't you our teammate? We have a mission now; didn't you get the message?"
Sasuke crossed his arms, frowning at Naruto, speaking coldly.
He didn't expect his and Marisa's teammate to be Naruto Uzumaki.
And it was arranged by his uncle.
"Huh? I…I didn't know."
Naruto was surprised. He had heard from Kakashi that the Sixth Hokage would assign him to a team with Sasuke and Marisa, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.
"Our mission is to rescue the villagers of Taki. The distress call was sent by the former Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, Fuu. Time is urgent, are you coming or not?"
Impatient as always, Marisa urged Naruto.
"Fuu? She and Taki are in danger?"
Hearing his former companion's name, Naruto's heart tightened, and he nervously looked at Konan.
"Hurry up."
Sasuke lost his patience. After exchanging glances with Marisa, they turned and started to leave.
They could complete the mission without Naruto.
"What are you waiting for? Go, don't let anything happen to Fuu, who gave so much for the Akatsuki. I'll be here waiting for you."
Konan said coldly, giving Naruto a push.
"Thank you, Konan-sensei!"
Naruto exclaimed with joy, grabbed his forehead protector from the table, and rushed out.
(End of Chapter)