Reborn in Konoha; I Think I’m Cultivating Immortality

Black Zetsu was scheming about Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's vessel.

Uchiha Madara was plotting against Black Zetsu.

Meanwhile, Hui was orchestrating plans against all three.

A layered game of scheming and counter-scheming, like a matryoshka doll.

This was indeed fascinating.

Two of the greatest manipulators in the shinobi world had now become the targets of manipulation themselves.

And Hui had ascended as the ultimate manipulator, the shadow behind all shadows.

Among them, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki seemed to be in the worst position. Hidden for so long, he had somehow been exposed without warning.

Fortunately for him, Hui didn't know his exact location. Otherwise, Isshiki might have been fully exposed, perhaps even driven to the point of spitting blood in anger.

However, Hui's true self was still unaware that the Shadow Avatar had nearly completed his task, and both Black Zetsu and Uchiha Madara had already fallen into the trap he had meticulously set.

If Hui knew this, his mood would likely have been much more cheerful.

But at this moment, Hui was still in Konoha, working diligently as its leader, planning the village's future.

From reviewing the drafts of new ninja academy curricula to reforming and refining Konoha's administrative systems to developing a new technique of his own, the workload was overwhelming.

In fact, the sheer number of tasks was so great that even with the help of his shadow clones, Hui could barely keep up.

It wasn't that Hui was unwilling to delegate power or clung to authority.

The reality was that no one else had the expertise or experience to handle these policies effectively. Many were encountering these reforms for the first time and didn't even know where to begin.

Why not rely on members of the Nara clan, you ask?

The truth was, not every Nara clan member was as brilliant as Nara Shikaku or Nara Shikamaru.

Thus, Hui found himself unable to step away.

In fact, it wasn't just him, Konoha as a whole was caught in a whirlwind of activity.

The heads of newly established departments were frantically recruiting, searching for suitable personnel to staff their offices. At the same time, they were learning the intricacies of their own roles and launching initiatives.

Take Shimura Danzo, for example. He might have wished for ten shadow clones to assist him.

Unlike Orochimaru's department, Danzo's position as head of the Ministry of Justice dealt with legal affairs.

And Hui's first assignment for him? Drafting Konoha's foundational legal framework, covering all aspects of the village's operations.

Even hearing about the assignment gave people headaches, but actually doing it was far worse.

After all, lawmaking touches upon an overwhelming number of details.

While we're on the subject of the law, let's not forget Uchiha Kagami, tasked with drafting new educational materials.

Hui's standards and requirements for these materials were exceptionally high, leaving Kagami feeling utterly overwhelmed.

Each sentence, grammar choice, writing style, and every chapter and section had to meet Hui's meticulous standards.

Every day, Kagami faced a mountain of materials. His hair fell strand by strand, and he was beginning to look like someone who had lost all hope in life.

Then there was Orochimaru, who was equally busy.

His department was still an empty shell, and recruiting talent was proving to be a monumental challenge.

Despite his best efforts, few candidates met his expectations.

Eventually, Orochimaru came to a realization:

If no one was good enough, he might as well work alone for now!

Besides, developing new techniques wasn't something that could be done easily. Orochimaru himself was still learning.

He decided it would be better to master the concepts first and then recruit and train others later.

With this realization, Orochimaru paused his department's work and immersed himself entirely in Hui's vast collection of manuscripts.

When Tobirama had mentored Hui, the latter had meticulously organized all his knowledge into a systematic framework, creating a theory for innovative thinking.

This theoretical approach to innovation left Orochimaru utterly captivated.

In fact, among all the department heads, Orochimaru was arguably the most content.

Even Tsunade, currently working on medical system reforms, found herself grappling with headaches.

Though she had a vision and a framework, implementing them was proving far more complex than she had anticipated.

Establishing a new system was never a smooth process, and without Hui's full support, Tsunade's workload would have been even more overwhelming.

Speaking of overwhelming workloads, let's turn to Sarutobi Hiruzen, head of the General Affairs Department.

His department's responsibilities spanned all sectors of Konoha, touching on every facet of its development.

Hiruzen not only had to be familiar with these tasks but also oversee and ensure their completion.

As a result, he found himself working late into the night every day, drowning in paperwork.

Meanwhile, Hatake Sakumo, the head of the Administrative Department, had an equal amount of work to deal with.

While Hui's workload was already immense, it was Sakumo who filtered and sorted through everything beforehand.

Nearly 90% of all issues, big or small, ended up in the Administrative Department before being escalated to Hui.

As the department head, Sakumo had to handle as much as possible himself, only forwarding tasks beyond his capabilities to Hui.

The sheer volume of work he faced was nothing short of terrifying.

Among Konoha's higher-ups, only a few could enjoy a semblance of calm. Orochimaru, ANBU Commander, and the two Police Department heads, Uchiha Yuta and Hyūga Hayate.

Orochimaru had essentially put his department's work on hold.

The ANBU Commander was solely responsible for guarding Hui.

And as for Yuta and Hayate, most of their work could be delegated, leaving them to focus solely on critical decisions.

Speaking of Uchiha Yuta, we must mention the Uchiha clan.

After separating from the Police Department, many Uchiha clan members chose to step down.

No longer burdened with the trivial disputes and domestic squabbles of the village, they felt a sense of liberation.

For many, dealing with those issues was far worse than going to war.

Although the clan's prestige had diminished somewhat after the separation, most Uchiha didn't mind.

The change opened up more opportunities for them.

No longer confined to the Police Department, they could now apply to join other departments.

As long as they met the requirements, the department heads held no prejudice against them.

Even Danzo, deeply influenced by Tobirama, had begun to change his views on the Uchiha clan.

Having fully recognized Hui's leadership, Danzo decided to follow him in building a brighter future for Konoha.

This shift in perspective, inspired by Hui, earned the latter's approval.

Even Tobirama showed no objections to Hui's heavy reliance on the Uchiha clan.

After all, Tobirama's main concern these days was mentoring Minato.

The more time Tobirama spent with Minato, the more impressed he became.

In Minato, Tobirama saw a faint shadow of Hui's own brilliance.

Though Minato wasn't quite on Hui's level. his talent, vision, intellect, and abilities fell just short, he was still leagues ahead of his peers.

Among his generation, only Nawaki could compare.

Nawaki, however…

Tobirama sighed at the thought of him.

Nawaki was excellent in every way, except for his utter disinterest in politics.

His reasoning?

"In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and calculations are meaningless.

I, the Emperor of Trees, will suppress all worlds. The management stuff? That's your problem."

Recalling Nawaki's bold, arrogant yet inexplicably commanding words, Tobirama couldn't help but shake his head.

His brother's grandson had been completely led astray by Hui!

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