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That night.

Uchiha Hikaru and Eriki returned home carrying a bunch of large and small bags.

"Eriyi, the water temperature has been adjusted. You go take a shower first, and I'll cook."

"good."

Eriki nodded obediently, then took off her coat directly in the living room, and then continued to take off the white shirt underneath.

"Wait...go to the bathroom and take it off again!"

Seeing that Eriki was almost left with only her underwear, Uchiha Hikari quickly walked over, held her hands down, and said in a very solemn tone: "Remember, a girl's body cannot be seen by outsiders casually, even if she is wearing Not even underwear..."

Eriki blinked and raised her notebook: "Is Hikaru an outsider too?"

"..."

Uchiha Koxin said, otherwise I can still be my wife?

"In short, except for the most intimate...no, it should be said that except for the partner who is compatible with your soul, you cannot expose your body in front of anyone else."

Uchiha Hikari gave a few instructions, then glanced at Eri Yi's smooth wrist, suddenly raised his hand, touched it, and pinched it.

It feels smooth and soft to the touch, just like an ordinary girl's, even softer, like gelatin.

(Nothing is noticeable at the moment. It seems that there will be nothing wrong if you don’t take serum medicine for a few days?)

Hmm... maybe it's because the time is running out.

After all, Eri is two years younger now than in Dragon 3, and her physical condition is definitely better than in 2011. During the main story, she followed Lu Mingfei and ran away from home for about a week. During this period, she also used "Word Spirit·Judgement" several times, which led to her rapid deterioration in physical condition. But now, as long as I don't use Yanling, I guess it should be fine if I stay there for about a week.

Of course, it's best to be safe and send her back in three to five days.

"?"

Eriki tilted her head and looked at Uchiha Hikaru with some confusion.

"...It's okay, go take a shower."

Uchiha Hikaru smiled, noncommittal.

The sound of rushing water soon sounded from the bathroom. Under the dim yellow light, you could vaguely see an intriguing silhouette reflected in the glass door.

Uchiha's light seal separated two shadow clones and asked them to cook. He returned to the bedroom on the second floor, sat down in front of the desk, and closed his eyes slightly.

Consciousness slowly sinks in.

During this period of time, Uchiha Hikari has not given up training on the "Eight Thousand Spears" and has conducted many experiments on the fallen princess brothers and sisters captured from Demon Slayer World. Two "ghosts" were even lost in the process.

——Not all of these guys turned into ghosts voluntarily. Many of them, like Nezuko or Tamashi, were killed by Muzan through "experiments" or clever words to deceive them, and then became ghosts. After the memories of their lifetime are revived, some ghosts will give up their ability to heal themselves and turn to seeking death.

Faced with this situation, Uchiha Hikari gave them a break after the experiment.

And now...

It was Hikaru Uchiha's first attempt at experimenting on a living person.

The dark and profound depths of the sea of ​​consciousness.

Among the [engraving] fragments of different light and dark colors.

Uchiha Hikaru found the one that belonged to Danzo, turned his consciousness into tentacles, and slowly seeped into it from the edge...

…

Deep inside Konoha Prison.

In a tightly guarded cell.

Danzo Shimura was resting in bed with his eyes closed.

As an old man who is nearly sixty years old, he has lived a very rough time. He is either being beaten or waiting to be beaten. Fortunately, Konoha Hospital's medical technology is strong enough, and with the vitality provided by Hashirama's cells in his body, he is not dead yet.

Probably also because of age.

Danzo has been dreaming a lot lately.

Especially I dreamed about my teacher Senju Tobirama several times.

That was what happened in the first ninja war, and it was also the deepest nightmare buried in Danzo's heart——

"...The Golden Horn troops are almost catching up. One of us must stay as a bait to avoid the entire army being annihilated."

"Hiruzen, Danzo, En... you have been with me the longest. You can choose your own path."

In the deep forest, Senju Tobirama, who was the Second Hokage at the time, presented this choice again and again. Danzo also shouted in his heart again and again that he would stay as the bait, but every time the words came to his lips. , but suddenly stopped, and in the end he could only watch helplessly as Sarutobi Hiruzen next to him stepped forward, and was appointed to become the third Hokage of Konoha by Senju Tobirama with a pleased expression.

As for himself, he could only remain hidden as the dark side of Hokage, becoming a root that could never see the light of day.

(if……)

(I could have been more decisive then...)

(If Mr. Tobirama could give me another chance to choose...)

Countless thoughts spread in Danzo's heart, like inner demons dancing wildly.

Don't know when it started.

He saw that the mentor deep in his memory began to change his appearance - his short silver hair gradually turned black and longer, the red marks on his cheeks faded, and dark three-magatama slowly appeared in his eyes, and his figure also changed. It starts to shrink... What is the Senju Tobirama here? It clearly looks like that Uchiha brat! !

(Damn, the inherently evil Uchiha brat, how dare you treat me...)

Danzo's emotions had just gotten excited when he was brushed by an invisible force and all distracting thoughts were quickly wiped away.

Then.

Like water flowing across a river bed, every picture in my memory is quietly rewritten.

Unconsciously, Danzo seemed to see the Uchiha brat wearing a Hokage robe, standing in front of him, standing on tiptoe and patting his shoulder: "Danzo, this operation to destroy the root was decided by me personally. For the future of Uchiha and Konoha, you must escape the village as a traitor and infiltrate the Akatsuki organization."

"...Traitor?"

Danzo vaguely felt that the scene in front of him was a little wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong for a while: "But my root..."

"Don't worry about the destruction of the root, those are necessary sacrifices."

A voice that seemed to have some magic penetrated his mind.

In Danzo's sight, the Uchiha brat's figure gradually became taller, like an angel bathed in holy light:

"Don't refuse, Danzo. Among the many disciples, I only believe in your ability. Hiruzen and others can't do it."

"When you come back from this undercover operation, you will be the fifth generation Hokage of Konoha!"

-The fifth generation Hokage!

-Huruzen can't do it, only I can!

When he heard these two sentences, Danzo felt as if he was struck by some mysterious power. The moment he relaxed, all his doubts disappeared, and were replaced by an inexplicable excitement, and his whole body began to tremble.

In a trance.

Danzo seemed to see his own head portrait carved on the Hokage Rock of Konoha.

"... Teacher Guang, I am willing to carry out your plan!"

"Heh."

The arc at the corner of the Uchiha kid's mouth flashed and disappeared: "The time of defection will be set in three days. I have arranged everything. This operation is Konoha's top secret plan. You must never reveal my identity to anyone. If necessary, you can use the 'Four Symbols Seal' I taught you to destroy your body.

Don't be afraid of death. If that happens, I will still fulfill my promise and posthumously confer you the title of Konoha's fifth generation Hokage. From now on, the villagers of Konoha will always remember your achievements."

"Yes, Teacher Guang! I will definitely not let you down!"

"..."

In the dark cell.

Danzo closed his eyes and had not yet woken up, but a flame was already burning in his heart.

"All this is for Teacher Mu... Guang!"