Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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Kakashi picked up the conversation, his voice serious, and asked, "So, what exactly is going on?"

Jiraiya's expression turned even more grim, and he slowly said, "There must be more to this than meets the eye."

He and Kakashi exchanged a glance, both seeing deep confusion and wariness in each other's eyes.

There are too many mysteries.

The information contained in the scene before them almost overturned their understanding of reality.

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other.

On the other side of the audience, Obito sat behind Madara Uchiha, his back taut and straight, his palms sweating profusely.

Even without uttering a word, Madara Uchiha in front of him exuded an invisible, suffocating pressure that almost enveloped Obito's entire body.

Obito felt targeted. He suppressed his fear and anxiety, trying to appear calm as he attempted to guess what Old Man Deng was thinking.

To everyone's surprise, Madara Uchiha didn't even turn his head, as if the piercing gaze behind him didn't exist at all; he simply stared intently at the screen in front of him.

However, unexpectedly, Madara Uchiha's cold voice suddenly rang out: "Obito..."

Is there anything you want to say to me?

"!!"

Upon hearing this, Obito was struck dumb, his body stiffening abruptly.

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +800!]

He opened his mouth dryly, his voice trembling, and said, "I'm just... a little surprised. How could you... appear in this dream? After all, you..."

"Oh?" Madara Uchiha spoke calmly, still not turning to look at him, his voice carrying a mocking, half-smiling tone. "What, are you disappointed to see me here...?"

"Of course not!" Obito was taken aback and quickly denied it, but his voice sounded somewhat guilty.

This guilty conscience stems from two aspects:

Firstly, there has been a recent slackening of efforts.

Obito knew perfectly well that he had indeed been spending most of his energy on things that weren't his job, and had made no progress in advancing the "Eye of the Moon" project, which was undoubtedly a serious dereliction of duty.

Secondly, there was the massacre of the Uchiha clan.

After all, the entire Uchiha clan was slaughtered by him and Itachi, leaving only a single survivor.

Obito didn't know if Madara Uchiha already knew this secret, nor did he know how Madara would react if he did...

However, to Obito's surprise, Madara Uchiha did not pursue the matter further after his warning-like rhetorical question.

Madara merely gave a dismissive hum and turned his gaze back to the screen, as if his conversation with Obito had been nothing more than a casual remark.

He seemed to have developed a greater interest in the strange dream itself.

Moreover, Madara Uchiha clearly had no intention of bringing up old scores with Obito in front of the people of Konoha.

This attitude of lifting high and then gently lowering made Obito secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

At least for now...we're safe?

Thankfully, the darkness isn't here!

……

on the screen.

The Senju clan's training grounds in Konoha Village were quiet and peaceful.

Suddenly, the tranquility was broken by several figures that intruded.

Izuna took the lead, wearing a battle robe printed with a red fan-shaped clan pattern, and rushed straight into the training ground gate like a gust of wind.

Behind him, Danzo Shimura, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Kagami Uchiha followed closely behind, each with a different expression.

The shouts that had been rising and falling in the training field came to an abrupt halt with the appearance of the intruder.

The young ninjas standing in the arena were stunned by the sudden situation and stopped what they were doing, staring blankly toward the entrance of the arena.

At the edge of the field, there were several wooden stakes for practice, their surfaces covered with marks from knife cuts and burns.

The spacious practice area is paved with flat, solid bricks and surrounded by tall trees whose branches sway gently in the morning breeze.

However, no one was in the mood to appreciate the tranquil scenery at this moment. As the two sides confronted each other, a tense atmosphere spread.

In the center of the training ground stood a tall and upright man, his back to the entrance, seemingly instructing his disciples in their cultivation.

Danzo's gaze swept across the scene quickly, and he was instantly drawn to the man's figure, recognizing him in a flash.

His short, silvery-white hair was particularly striking in the morning light. The man wore dark blue armor on his upper body, and a thick white animal skin shawl around his neck and shoulders, giving him an air of majesty and composure.

Danzo's eyes welled up slightly: Tobirama-sensei!

The teacher I remember is vividly appearing before my eyes!

For a moment, Danzo's feelings became extremely complicated.

In this dream world, Izuna-sensei trusts him implicitly, cares for him deeply, and even regards him as his successor and right-hand man.

But deep down, Danzo still preferred his former teacher, Tobirama.

Upon suddenly seeing his long-lost teacher, he trembled with excitement.

Upon seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha also widened their eyes, their emotions no less agitated than Danzo's.

Although they were not Tobirama Senju's direct disciples in this world, they still held the legendary ninja in high esteem and awe.

Danzo composed himself and turned his gaze to Tobirama, who was facing his three disciples, giving them ninjutsu training instructions.

The three young disciples also stopped what they were doing and followed their teacher's gaze to look in the direction of the intruder.

Upon closer inspection, Danzo discovered that Tobirama-sensei's disciples were all old acquaintances.

Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Torifu Akimichi!

It seems that in this dream world, they are still under the tutelage of Tobirama Senju, becoming his students.

Uchiha Izuna didn't stop walking, the wind was howling, and in the blink of an eye he crossed the training ground and arrived in front of Senju Tobirama.

His sharp gaze and domineering, condescending manner served as a greeting.

"You actually came?"

Tobirama Senju frowned, but still raised his hand to signal his students to pause their practice.

Then, he slowly turned around to look at Izuna and said helplessly, "You really are persistent..."

"Hmph, of course I'm coming!" Uchiha Izuna sneered, his gaze burning. "What, are you scared now that you see us?"

Tobirama Senju shook his head slightly, crossed his arms, and replied unhurriedly, "To be obsessed with such meaningless petty squabbles, to fight and vie for power all day long... Is this all the Uchiha clan can do?"

As Tobirama spoke, his gaze had already passed over Izuna and landed on Hiruzen Sarutobi, who stood steadily behind Izuna. His eyes flashed with undisguised admiration and regret.

“Especially outstanding students like Hiruzen, we can’t let them be held back…”

"Hiruzen possesses a broad vision and strategic talent beyond ordinary people, and he has been able to think like a Hokage since childhood. But following you, he is obsessed with childish competitions about who is stronger or weaker, which is a complete waste of his talent! Such talent could have... achieved something truly remarkable in a wider world."

"Absurd!" Uchiha Izuna's face darkened, his gaze suddenly sharpening as he retorted without hesitation, "In the world of ninjas, strength is the only true measure of success! Without absolute strength as a foundation, any ideals and ambitions are nothing but empty talk!"

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju narrowed his eyes and his expression darkened, but he then gave a light snort, indicating that he did not intend to argue with Izuna any further.

He then turned his attention back to Hiruzen Sarutobi and frankly invited him, "Hiruzen, have you ever considered leaving Izuna Uchiha and joining my ranks? It must be tough following a teacher who only values ​​strength, right? Continuing like this will only bury your true talents."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense and delicate.

Uchiha Izuna glared angrily at Senju Tobirama, his face grim: "What do you mean!"

Even if he didn't think much of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tobirama Senju couldn't directly recruit him to his face, as that would be a form of contempt to him.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted slightly, and a look of surprise flashed across his face, but he immediately took a deep breath and stepped forward.

He bowed respectfully to Tobirama and said solemnly, "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Tobirama! I appreciate your gesture. However..."

As he spoke, he straightened up, turned to look at Izuna-sensei beside him, his eyes filled with unwavering respect.

"Izuna-sensei has been kind to me in his teaching. No matter what, I am Izuna-sensei's disciple, and I will never betray him!"

He was filled with mixed emotions when he said those words.

Tobirama was a senior he deeply respected, while Izuna-sensei had shown him great kindness and guidance. It was extremely difficult for him to refuse the request from either of them in person.

However, after careful consideration, Hiruzen Sarutobi remained steadfast in his stance.

"Hmph! Did you hear that, Tobirama?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Izuna's expression instantly brightened, his brows revealing undisguised joy and smugness.

As he spoke, he raised his hand and patted Hiruzen Sarutobi's shoulder forcefully to show his approval.

"As expected of my student!"

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's resolute attitude, Tobirama Senju couldn't help but sigh softly, his regret deepening, but he ultimately said nothing more.

He knew very well that once some people had made a choice, it was difficult to force them to change.

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi refused so readily, Tobirama did not insist and turned his attention back to Izuna Uchiha, preparing to discuss the details of the competition rules.

Just then, Danzo, who was standing to the side, tensed up and his breath hitched.

Just now, when Tobirama Senju extended an olive branch to Hiruzen Sarutobi, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his body trembled violently!

Danzo pursed his lips tightly, subconsciously holding his breath, his chest heaving violently, and his hands, hanging at his sides, unconsciously clenched into fists.

It's coming! It's almost here!

He barely dared to blink, his gaze fixed on Tobirama Senju's face, his heart filled with burning anticipation: Next, the next name will definitely be me!

After all, in reality, he and the monkey were both Tobirama's most prized disciples!

...However, that was the end of it.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi decisively rejected his invitation, Tobirama Senju simply shook his head regretfully and quickly refocused his attention to continue his conversation with Izuna Uchiha.

From beginning to end, his gaze did not linger on Danzo for even half a second longer!

That's all?!

That's it?!

Danzo's mind went completely blank, as if someone had poured a bucket of ice water over his head, chilling him to the bone.