Chapter 245. I'm Busy! I'm Hanging Up!
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The advertisement was absolutely flawless.
Even though the Third Hokage's reputation had taken a hit due to certain incidents, he was still a Hokage who had experienced the First, Second, and Third Ninja World Wars. Therefore, even if his reputation had declined, his influence was still unmatched by ordinary people.
As a result, after the advertisement aired, the game once again attracted a wave of new players—especially from the Land of Wind and the Land of Lightning. The online community had become more lively than ever.
Unfortunately—
The regretful part was…
There was still no news about Danzo.
He had probably already left the Land of Fire, but no one knew where he had gone.
Yuto knew this well—
Shimura Danzo.
An old man who could never sit still.
Even if there was nothing to do, he'd find something to do. Until something really happened… he'd just run. If he couldn't run, he'd fight to the death.
He wasn't particularly talented, but he was a troublemaker through and through.
He probably realized that the Land of Fire's market couldn't support him anymore, so he might have run off to another country to make a fortune.
Maybe one day in the future…
After a long day of delivering takeout, the Third Hokage might sit down, exhausted, and open a simple meal box to eat…
And then, suddenly, a luxury car named "Will of Fire" would pull up right in front of him. From the car, an old man wearing a tailored suit, with slicked-back hair and expensive sunglasses, would step out. He would smile at the stunned Third Hokage and say: "Don't do it anymore. I will support you!"
Maybe Danzo would actually strike it rich one day?
After all, even after two failed businesses, he still hadn't given up. He even dared to sell himself for capital to start over.
That guy…
He wasn't the type to give up easily.
It's just that his ethics were… questionable. If things got dangerous, he'd sell out his teammates in a heartbeat. If he needed to escape, he'd run without hesitation!
Yuto sighed at the thought and looked at the screen. Sarutobi Hiruzen was still shouting, "If you're a brother, come and fight me!" He shook his head, then turned to the side. Hyuga Hanabi was sitting there, looking at him with a complicated expression.
"What's wrong?"
"…Nothing." Hanabi hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.
She had recently visited the ruins of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran. But… there wasn't anything unusual there. The only strange thing was probably that massive signal tower belonging to the Yuto Group.
So—
Was this really an illusion, or was it the past?
She didn't understand.
Especially when she saw the Third Hokage on the screen, wearing strange armor, carrying a huge sword, and shouting, "I didn't want to shoot this advertisement at first, but if you're a brother, come and fight me!" her feelings were deeply conflicted.
To be honest—
She hoped this was just an illusion.
Otherwise—
She was afraid that when she returned, she might no longer be able to face the Third Hokage-sama again, even if the Third Hokage-sama in her world… had already sacrificed himself.
But no matter what, the Third Hokage-sama was still the Third Hokage-sama!
And after investigating during this period…
She found out that:
The history of the First and Second Ninja World Wars was identical to her world. But starting from the Third Ninja World War, things had started to get confusing after the Yuto Group appeared.
The Battle of Kannabi Bridge had still happened, but Uchiha Obito hadn't [sacrificed himself]. And the Three-Tails Incident did happen… but the one who was captured was not Nohara Rin-senpai, but the Sixth Hokage…
And there were Yuto Group advertisements all over the battlefield. Even the transformation of the masked man seemed connected to the Yuto Group. The changes to the Third Hokage and Danzo were also related to the Yuto Group. Even the Six Paths of Pain and the Angel of the Land of Rain were somehow involved with Yuto…
No matter how you looked at it, something was off here.
Could it really all be because of this Yuto Group?
As for the Fourth Hokage…
After her investigation, she found that the red-light district had nothing to do with the Yuto Group.
But behind almost everything else, you could see the shadow of the Yuto Group.
Maybe Uchiha Yuto was really behind all of this?
Hanabi looked at Yuto, hesitated for a moment, and said, "You…" After a slight pause, "Do you… know something?"
"Huh? Know what?" Yuto looked confused. "Are you asking if there's a suitable job for you?"
Hanabi's eye twitched. She was silent for a moment, then scowled at him.
"No!"
Maybe—
It really had nothing to do with him?
After all—
Uchiha Yuto had started his business right after graduating from the academy. He hadn't practiced ninjutsu in years—he was just an ordinary businessman.
How could he possibly know about her situation or put her under an illusion?
Not to mention—
From a certain perspective, the ninja world is still pretty good now.
So why would he do all this?
Just to see the Third Hokage working as a delivery man?
Thinking of the Third Hokage on the screen, Hanabi sighed but didn't dwell on it. After a moment's pause, she said, "I saw the Third Hokage not long ago."
"The Third Hokage?" Yuto looked puzzled. "Isn't it pretty easy to see him? Sometimes when I order takeout, it's the Third Hokage who delivers it."
He even got a lot of positive reviews, second only to Might Duy.
"…"
She didn't know why, but when she heard this, she felt sad again.
Hyuga Hanabi's mouth twitched, then she shook her head. "It's not that. I…" She paused for a moment. "Yesterday… I saw the Third Hokage… playing as an extra on a film set."
"???"
…
"Here's your lunch box!"
"Thanks."
After a tiring morning, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, took the lunch box, found an empty spot, and sat down. When he opened the box and saw a big chicken drumstick on top, his face lit up. "This film crew's meal is really good~"
To save time, after finishing his delivery runs, he would take the opportunity to work as an extra on a set and snag a free lunch. That way, he wouldn't have to bother going back home.
Ever since Danzo ran off and left all the debts for him to handle, Biwako had been somewhat dissatisfied with him.
So, he figured it was better not to trouble her anymore.
Besides, he didn't plan on using the Sarutobi clan's funds to cover Danzo's debts. Biwako would calm down after a while.
He guessed that Danzo probably ran away because he wanted to avoid dragging down the Shimura clan.
So, he should handle his affairs himself and let Biwako enjoy her dancing in peace.
Moreover, ever since Yuto Group released their smartphone, taking orders had become much more convenient, so he wasn't wasting too much time.
Thinking about Yuto Group…
Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind drifted to that young man again.
After graduating from the Ninja Academy, he had refused to become a ninja without hesitation. He was labeled a coward. He endured everyone's disdain but never gave up. Unexpectedly, now…
He was truly someone not to be underestimated~
The internet and smartphones have completely transformed the ninja world.
Hiruzen pulled out his phone, glanced at the time, and murmured, "After lunch, I'll do a few more deliveries. Looks like I'll have some extra time today."
With that, he lifted his head and looked at the bustling film set in front of him.
Ever since the war between Root Studio and Konoha and Kirigakure over the three films ended, many people had noticed the profits from the film industry and started joining the business.
Even those rough guys from Kumogakure were reportedly working on a movie about how the Third Raikage single-handedly held off ten thousand ninjas by himself during the Third Ninja World War.
You could say that the film market was becoming increasingly competitive and lively.
Unfortunately…
Danzo ran away, and Root Studio will never release another film.
What a pity.
After finishing his lunch quickly, Hiruzen tidied up and glanced at his phone, sighing inwardly. "I wonder if Danzo knows my phone number. I sent him a message through [Nin-Nin]."
Really.
At least give me a call back.
It's not like he doesn't know how to use a phone.
But anyway, I have to send him a message.
Ever since Danzo left Konoha, he had barely been online. I wonder if something happened to him.
Hiruzen sighed, then thought about his younger son, Asuma. A faint smile appeared on his face.
Although that brat was lazy and often pissed him off, when things got tough, he shared the burden of his father.
I wonder how that brat is doing in the Daimyo's court now.
Is it hard to make money?
Does he have enough food and warm clothes?
Thinking about it, Hiruzen decided to just give Asuma a call.
A pleasant ringtone sounded.
After a moment…
[The person you have dialed is currently not answering. Please try again later…]
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyebrows twitched slightly as he sighed. "It looks like he's pretty busy~ too busy to even answer his father's call."
Still, he called again.
After another moment…
[The person you have dialed is currently not answering. Please try again later…]
"…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen fell silent, shook his head, and decided, "If it doesn't go through this time, forget it."
But then…
The call connected.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face lit up, but he spoke in a stern tone, "What's going on? So busy that you can't even answer your father's…"
Before he could finish—
"Old man, I'm busy! I'm attacking Sunagakure's One-Tail right now! If you've got nothing important, I'm hanging up! I'm about to die!"
The line went dead immediately.
Beep! Beep!
Sarutobi Hiruzen stared at the disconnected call. His eyelid twitched, and the strict fatherly expression on his face vanished without a trace.
Grinding his teeth, he growled, "Unfilial brat!!!"
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