Chapter 225. This Ninja World... Will End Sooner or Later!
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This Ninja World…
What the hell is going on?
Infinite Tsukuyomi?
Even Infinite Tsukuyomi shouldn't be this unreasonable!
Shimura Danzo… became a director?!
What kind of joke is this?! That old man's wish was clearly to become Hokage!
This is even more absurd than the Sixth Hokage becoming the Three-Tails Jinchuriki!
And also…
The Third Hokage and Mitokado Homura… acting in a movie with Shimura Danzo?
This… is already the second movie?!
Hyuga Hanabi, still dazed, was led into the internet cafe by Yuto.
She just couldn't figure it out…
What exactly was the foundation for creating this Infinite Tsukuyomi?
It's so weird!
But there was no doubt—
Even though the Sixth Hokage… unexpectedly became the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, Nohara Rin-senpai didn't sacrifice herself, and Uchiha Obito hadn't fallen into despair or lost faith in the Ninja World, so…
"At least this illusion seems filled with hope," Hyuga Hanabi smiled bitterly and murmured to herself. "And the Fourth Hokage is still alive, the Third Hokage seems to be living well… maybe this is the happiness that belongs to everyone."
To be honest—
She.
Hyuga Hanabi.
She was also curious about the movie the Third Hokage and his friends shot!
[If it's a movie featuring the Third Hokage-sama, it should be full of the Will of Fire, right?]
Hanabi raised her head and looked at Yuto in front of her. She was also relieved that when she "woke up," Yuto was still by her side.
Otherwise…
She might have remained completely confused, then been discovered by other ninja, captured, and interrogated.
Thinking about this, she bowed deeply toward Yuto. "Thank you very much."
If you're still alive in the real world, I will repay you well!
But for now—
The most important thing was to find a way to break this illusion, leave this place, and report the situation to the Seventh Hokage-sama.
However—
A strange glint flashed through Yuto's eyes. His eyes narrowed slightly, and the corner of his mouth curved briefly. [She accepted it so easily? As expected—she has a broad mind.]
A moment later, a faint smile returned to his face. "The computer's already set up. If you want to search for something, just open the Nine-Tails Browser. Basically, if it's been recorded or answered by someone, you'll find it there. There's also a forum—if you have any questions, you can ask there."
"…Th…thank you." Hanabi nodded slightly and glanced at the computer. It looked a bit like the machines used to process documents in the Hokage's office or a lab.
Although the screen was flatter and the box beside it was more refined, the keyboard… made it feel less unfamiliar.
At least the input method should be the same.
As for her surroundings—
Are all these people here to "surf the internet" too?
[The technology in this illusion world seems… unusually advanced.]
But Hyuga Hanabi didn't dwell on it. She sat down directly and, with Yuto's help, turned on the computer. As she looked at the strange interface, she felt even more confused about the origin of this illusionary space and these bizarre objects.
The Nine-Tails plush doll was still understandable—it existed in her time too. In fact, you could even buy plushies of all the Tailed Beasts back then. But… they didn't make that weird "ying~ ying~" sound like the ones here.
And this so-called computer…
It's amazing!
Especially seeing others nearby playing strange games or using some weird-looking software… It seemed like they were chatting?
She scanned the dense array of small icons on the screen and finally found the Nine-Tails Browser that Yuto had mentioned.
[Can this thing really find out information about Konoha?]
Hanabi was filled with doubt. She didn't believe Konoha would expose its intelligence for others to see—especially since the Fourth Hokage-sama was still in power and the Third Hokage was still alive. Even if… even if the Fourth Hokage was somehow different in this strange illusion…
He was still Konoha's Hokage!
That's the man who sacrificed himself to protect Konoha!
She looked at the Nine-Tails Browser, already opened, with two buttons labeled "Search."
She more or less understood how to use it.
But—
She suddenly realized…
She didn't even know what to search for.
Especially…
After seeing that movie at the entrance just now, featuring the Third Hokage-sama, Mitokado Homura-sama, and Danzo-sama…
She felt even more anxious.
Sooner or later…
Would she end up uncovering even more strange and bizarre information?
Hyuga Hanabi hesitated as she stared at the search bar. After a brief pause, she murmured softly, "In this era… the Third Ninja World War has already ended, and the Third Hokage-sama has stepped down, with the Fourth Hokage-sama succeeding him as Hokage. Maybe… I should start by searching for the Fourth Hokage?"
It couldn't possibly be…
That the current Hokage was also making movies, right?!
With that thought, Hanabi made up her mind. She clicked on the input box, touched the keyboard, and, while speaking softly, quickly typed out "Fourth Hokage…"
However—
Before she could finish typing, a dropdown search suggestion box suddenly popped up below.
Hanabi's eyes widened in confusion as she glanced downwards.
[Fourth Hokage spends the night in the red-light district, reported by a student.]
[Fourth Hokage accused of bribery and corruption, forcing his wife to surrender.]
[Who exactly reported the Fourth Hokage's visit to the red-light district?]
[Why did the Fourth Hokage stay overnight in the red-light district?]
[Why was the Fourth Hokage taken over by the Fourth Hokage's wife?]
[The Fourth Hokage keeps a mistress in a golden house, raising a fox!]
[…]
There were more than a dozen suggestions—
And then—
She fell silent.
Yuto, sitting next to her, seemed to notice that something was off with Hanabi. He glanced at her screen, then casually remarked, "Oh, you're looking up the Fourth Hokage?"
Realizing that this was her first time using the internet, and knowing how much false information and rumors circulated online, he decided to give her a heads-up: "You need to learn how to analyze the truth and falsehood of online information. Just because you see something doesn't mean it's true. A lot of people out there are just trying to stir up drama and grab attention by making up rumors. So when you search for information, you need to be cautious."
After hearing that—
Is that so?
Fake information?!
Hanabi immediately felt relieved.
[That makes sense. What kind of person is the Fourth Hokage, after all? According to Konoha's history, the Fourth Hokage-sama was a handsome, gentle, and kind man—deeply in love with his wife, Kushina-sama. How could he possibly do such a thing?]
Absolutely impossible!
Hanabi nodded and smiled helplessly. "So it seems the rumor about the Fourth Hokage staying overnight in the red-light district must be fake. It's probably just some ninja from another village trying to smear his reputation…"
But before she could finish—
She noticed that Yuto had suddenly gone quiet.
And so—
She also fell silent.
About three or four seconds passed.
"Could it be… that this is… true?"
She spoke each word slowly, her tone trembling with disbelief.
"That's not the case…"
Yuto's reply came calmly.
"Phew—"
Hanabi let out a long breath of relief.
She pressed a hand to her chest, her jade-like fingers resting against her ample chest. Her clear, white Byakugan eyes showed a hint of reproach as she glanced at Yuto. "Thank goodness! Yuto-san, you almost scared me to—"
But before she could finish—
Yuto's eyes flickered slightly as he continued typing on the keyboard. His expression remained indifferent, but his tone turned eerily calm.
"Obito didn't report the Fourth Hokage. It's just that…"
He paused briefly. "I heard that… he was reported by a passerby after he found out."
"…"
This Ninja World… will end sooner or later!
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T/N: Finally, all exams are over! I'm back!
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