Chapter 266. Becoming a Teacher...
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Danzo is back!
In an instant, the entire Konoha was in an uproar, as if their emperor had returned.
Yuto quickly caught wind of the news—after all, Danzo had made no effort to conceal his movements. His extravagant and domineering entrance alone had already drawn countless eyes.
A fleet of luxury cars!
Dressed in a tailored suit, hair slicked back with a glossy shine, gripping a cane... The sheer presence of his appearance screamed confidence and power!
Yuto studied the intelligence report in his hands and sighed. Right now, the entire internet was flooded with discussions about "Danzo's Return."
Especially last night—Danzo had publicly paid off his debts right in front of the Sarutobi clan's estate, dramatically spreading out stacks of cash and settling accounts one by one.
It was quite domineering!
He was practically guaranteed a top spot on the trending search lists.
No one knew where he had been all these years or how he had made his fortune.
He had amassed so much wealth, yet as one of the richest men in the Ninja World, Yuto himself had no clue about it?
Clearly, Danzo hadn't been in the Land of Fire—or even within the network coverage of Yuto Group. So then… where did he make his money?
And so much of it!
Could he have… broken the law?
"Danzo-sama's return seems quite high-profile this time," Suzune remarked with a frown. "For the past two days, all the news has been about him. He's frequently appearing in online interviews and podcasts—it almost seems like he's deliberately crafting a narrative."
"It's intentional."
"But why would he do this? It's as if he's shouting to the world, 'I'm rich!'"
As a seasoned businesswoman, Hyuga Suzune immediately sensed something was off. But what puzzled her was—why would Danzo do this?
Wasn't he afraid people would come after him?
Just as she finished speaking—
Yuto sighed and shook his head. "That old fox was never one to live in the shadows."
When the market crashed, he abandoned everything without hesitation and ran away—that alone showed he never gave up.
After all, if he had stayed in the village, he would've been stuck paying off his debts forever—where would he have found the time to do business?
So, he had left everything behind and chosen to walk away from Konoha.
Honestly, it suited his style—
Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen become Hokage had filled him with resentment. He refused to be just an advisor and schemed in the shadows for the Hokage position, stooping to any means necessary. In the end, he became the shortest-serving, unrecognized Hokage.
Of course, in this world—
Just as he was about to execute his plans, his worth skyrocketed overnight, and the village put him under tight surveillance. As a result, his grand ambitions crumbled before they even began.
Later, he turned his attention to Yuto Group, which had just started making money. Without hesitation, he teamed up with Sarutobi Hiruzen to enter the business world. He went all in on taking down Yuto Group—doing whatever it took. It was said that the embezzlement scandal involving the Third Hokage had ties to him. He even sold himself to expand his business.
Truly, there was nothing he wouldn't do!
So now that he had made a fortune—there was no way he was just coming back to retire in peace.
"He's probably… building hype? After all, that last incident left a mark on him. His reputation… isn't exactly great. So, he's probably trying to tell the world—he's back! And he's brought a ton of money with him! A big spender, dripping with wealth! He wants people to believe in him! It looks like he's planning to return to business… but what exactly is he up to?"
Unlike Sarutobi Hiruzen, who took a steady and cautious approach, Shimura Danzo was bold and ruthless.
The problem was—he never played fair. And when faced with danger, his first instinct was always to run.
Yuto sighed again and shook his head. "Konoha's business world… is about to see a bloody storm again."
Of course—
It wasn't really a big deal.
He never relied on his skills to do business!
The real mystery was—
Where had Danzo made all this money? And why had there been no trace of it?
"…"
Suzune rolled her eyes at Yuto's words but didn't say anything. She knew… whenever Yuto spoke in that tone, it meant there was nothing to worry about.
No big deal!
After a moment of thought, something came to her mind. She looked at Yuto and said, "By the way, Honoka and Itachi are graduating today. They'll officially become ninjas—so don't forget that."
"What's so great about becoming a ninja?" Yuto shook his head helplessly. "After graduation, why not train at Yuto Group for a bit and then take over as a president? Wouldn't that be better?"
"…Honoka has her own path," Suzune chuckled wryly and shook her head. "Yuto really likes children!"
From Itachi and Sasuke onwards, he had always hoped they wouldn't become ninjas, believing it was too dangerous.
But—
Children have their own dreams.
"Forget it," Yuto waved a hand nonchalantly. "Once she gets tired of being a ninja, she can come back and take over the family business!"
"Honoka takes her ninja career very seriously," Suzune sighed, unsure of how to respond to that. After a brief pause, she added, "And Hanabi… I wonder how her first day as a team leader is going?"
Hyuga Hanabi.
She still felt that woman was quite mysterious!
…
Meanwhile…
Hyuga Hanabi stared at the team before her, feeling utterly helpless. This was the first team she had ever led since arriving in this world.
To be fair, she had only gotten this teaching position because Yuto pulled some strings with the Fourth Hokage.
After all, she had no official records in Konoha, had never attended the Ninja Academy, and, as a result, villages would typically be wary of an "outsider" ninja—afraid she could be a spy.
Let alone entrust her with the future of Konoha.
But—
Yuto had a special relationship with the Fourth Hokage.
Or, as he put it—"Through love! Through the Will of Fire!"
And just like that—
The Fourth Hokage agreed.
Of course, as someone who had been unemployed in this world, relying on Yuto and Suzune for food and shelter, Hanabi had always felt a bit guilty about it.
So now that she had a proper job in her field, she was genuinely grateful. At the very least, her identity was recognized, and she now had a source of income.
But…
Hyuga Hanabi stared in silence at her three students standing before her.
Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Izumi, Uzumaki Honoka.
This team… definitely had some behind-the-scenes maneuvering going on, right?
Because—
According to Konoha's usual team formation rules, how could two members of the same clan, or two people with the same abilities, be put on the same team?
You know, the best way to form a team is to ensure that everyone complements each other's abilities!
[Forget it! Even the Third Hokage is delivering food now! This is just a matter of team division! It's no big deal!]
Hanabi rubbed her forehead, then smiled at her new subordinates. "Alright… let's start by introducing ourselves!"
She thought to herself—
If Sasuke, Sarada, and the Seventh Hokage saw that Uchiha Itachi was now serving under her, their reactions would be priceless.
What a shame.
She still hadn't figured out a way home.
After all—
Her sister was about to start school.
And in this world… she had already been born.
And…
She—
She had aged a few more years.
With a sigh of melancholy, she introduced herself: "Hyuga Hanabi, returned to Konoha a few years ago. I have no official ninja registration number yet, and I have completed… no missions. I am skilled in the Hyuga clan's jutsu and reconnaissance. And my current dream is… to see my sister again."
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