As Smith looked at his increasing points, a smile appeared on his face. He realized that he could purchase his second godhood, further enhancing his strength.
"I hope we have the chance to meet again, Third Hokage!" Smith gave Sarutobi Hiruzen a deep, meaningful look and silently vowed to return. He then gathered all the remaining members of the Uchiha clan, except for Uchiha Itachi, and departed from the scene. The massive Nine-Tails in the distance vanished along with them.
As for Uchiha Itachi and his Mangekyō Sharingan, Smith wasn't concerned. The future of Sasuke? That could be dealt with later. Could it be that after more than ten years, he couldn't solve this problem? Furthermore, the reincarnations of Ashura and Indra had been taken away. They could be studied slowly.
"Nine-Tails? No! They've taken the Nine-Tails away." Sarutobi Hiruzen was shocked. Konoha had suffered a major blow this time, but he had believed that as long as the Nine-Tails existed, anyone who wanted to attack Konoha would be deterred by its power. But now, the Nine-Tails was gone!
"Wait, there's still Naruto! Hurry, go check on Naruto and Kushina," Sarutobi Hiruzen ordered his subordinates urgently. He then turned to Uchiha Itachi. "Itachi, you've seen the current situation. Konoha needs your strength now!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen had always trusted Uchiha Itachi. Had Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Fugaku been together before, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't even imagine the potential dangers. Itachi couldn't go to the Akatsuki organization now, and with Danzo gone, why not make Itachi the root of the leaf?
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At Guyun Pavilion, Smith and his group arrived.
"Is this time-space ninjutsu?" Uchiha Fugaku was in a trance, holding Sasuke in his arms. He had a strange feeling that they might never be able to return to their original world. He might never see Itachi again.
"No, this is no longer the Ninja World. This is a world called Teyvat," Smith said softly. "Here, there are no Six Paths Sages, no Uchiha, no Senju, no Five Great Nations, no Konoha, and no Chakra. Here, we use elemental powers. We are in a country called Liyue. This place is called Guyun Pavilion. Below us are many demons suppressed beneath, some of whom are stronger than the Nine-Tails."
"Stronger than the Nine-Tails?" Everyone looked toward the Nine-Tails, which was currently bound by countless branches and vines, held in place by a child.
"Can it regain consciousness?" Smith asked Nashida, who was standing beside him.
"No problem at all," Nashida said, extending a small hand and emitting a green light that broke the control of the Sharingan. The Nine-Tails immediately regained its consciousness.
"Roar!" The Nine-Tails let out a roar, but quickly realized it couldn't move. The events of its earlier control flooded back to it. It was confused. Why were beings from other worlds here in the Ninja World? And how had it ended up in this new world?
"Kurouma, I'll give you two choices," Smith said directly, without hesitation. "One is to be sealed inside Naruto's body. As the reincarnation of Ashura, he has the ability to seal you completely. The second choice is to remain in Guyun Pavilion. You will have freedom, but if any sea beasts try to attack Liyue, or if someone attempts to destroy the seal, you'll need to stop them."
"The reincarnation of Ashura, huh?" The Nine-Tails looked at Naruto, who was being led by Hu Tao at that moment. Its expression grew complicated. "No wonder he feels so familiar. But even so, so what? I have a good relationship with Ashura, and I've helped his reincarnation before, but that guy, Senju Hashirama, sealed me away. That was when I lost faith in them."
"I'll stay here," the Nine-Tails finally decided, after looking around. The Guyun Pavilion was vast, much larger than Konoha Village. The sea was just outside, and it could occasionally run to the shore and relax. It thought briefly about escaping but quickly dismissed the idea. It was incredibly strong, but remembering how easily it had been sealed away five or six years ago, and thinking of the little girl who had sealed it, the Nine-Tails knew that this world was far more dangerous than the Ninja World.
"Smart choice," Smith said, nodding in approval.
At that moment, Morax, dressed in divine attire, appeared not far from Smith. When Zhongli saw the Nine-Tails, Naruto, and Sasuke, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth in surprise.
"Goodness, Smith, you've brought the reincarnations of Ashura and Indra into this world!" Zhongli mused, realizing that if they ever returned to their original world, the Six Paths Sage might show up. The situation was far more complicated than he had imagined.
"Emperor!" The Nine-Tails couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing Morax. It remembered the time when Morax easily suppressed it.
"Everyone, I am Morax, the Rock God of Liyue. Welcome to Liyue," Zhongli announced, his voice calm yet powerful. "Next, we will form a contract. Liyue will provide you with protection, a stable living environment, and fair treatment. In exchange, you will serve Liyue."
Zhongli's divine power radiated subtly, causing the Uchiha clan to shudder in their souls. Was this really a god? Perhaps the god didn't use his full power when dealing with the Nine-Tails. If the legendary Six Paths Sage was Morax's opponent, then what would happen?
The Uchiha clan, though proud and powerful, could not remain arrogant in the face of a god.
"Thank you for the protection of the gods. From now on, my Uchiha clan will shed blood for Liyue!" Uchiha Fugaku took the lead, and the other members of the Uchiha clan followed suit.
"Very good," Morax said with approval. "Ganyu, you will handle their accommodations and arrange work to help them integrate into Liyue." He paused before continuing, "As for the ninjas, they will work under Smith."
"Yes, Emperor!" Ganyu scratched her head. Fortunately, the Uchiha clan only numbered a little over a hundred, so it wasn't difficult to find them suitable housing. After all, they didn't require the luxurious homes of the nobility. Once they proved their worth, better accommodations would naturally be provided.
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