Ninja World.
Land of Lightning.
Outside Kumogakure.
Under the towering Yunjie Mountain, the Raikage and several high-ranking officials of Kumogakure waited in solemn silence. Unlike in Konoha, Raikage's authority was absolute in his village. Even when he personally signed the treaty of compensation to Konoha, ceding Yunjie Mountain, no one dared question him. The reason was simple—
Everyone in the village still remembered that day, a scene that could only be described as divine retribution. Faced with such an overwhelming force, even an unreasonable treaty seemed like a necessary concession. No one would dare to object.
"Mabui, you…"
Raikage turned toward his trusted assistant, his expression laced with guilt. There was no doubt about it—the entire ninja world knew of Uchiha Bai Ye's weakness. His insatiable appetite for beautiful women was infamous, and his conquests spanned across multiple villages. Aside from Samui and Yugito Nii, Mabui was among Kumogakure's most desirable women.
Unlike the Third Raikage, he wasn't one to sacrifice his subordinates for political gains. However, Mabui's stance needed to be adjusted. She would be the primary liaison responsible for receiving Bai Ye, and it was imperative that she showed no hostility.
"Lord Raikage, I understand."
Mabui smiled softly, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "I heard Samui and Yugito will be coming as well. It's been a while since I've seen them—I wonder how they're doing."
"They are under Bai Ye's command now," Raikage admitted, his tone serious. "You know what that means."
He continued, "But from what intelligence has gathered, he hasn't mistreated them. On the contrary, they seem to be… well taken care of."
That was the truth. Though they were technically his maids, obedient ones were treated quite well. Once they entered his household, they belonged to Bai Ye, carrying his mark.
Mabui said nothing. The rumors surrounding Bai Ye were endless, but soon she would see the truth for herself.
Boom!
A deep, resonant hum echoed in the distance.
Recognizing the distinct sound, the Kumogakure shinobi remained calm. By now, the entire ninja world was familiar with this vehicle—it was the exclusive transportation of the Konoha Police Force, a mechanical beast known as a motorcycle.
Moments later, the deep humming grew louder.
A majestic motorcycle roared toward them. This wasn't just any machine—it was one of Orochimaru's custom-built models, designed specifically for high-ranking Guard members. Far superior to standard vehicles, it was a machine built for speed and precision.
The motorcycle came to a perfect stop before the Kumogakure delegation.
Seated at the front was none other than Uchiha Bai Ye. In his arms, Terumi Mei was flushed, her face red as she avoided eye contact with the gathered crowd. For someone who often jested about marriage, she now appeared more delicate than ever, completely overwhelmed by embarrassment.
By contrast, the woman sitting behind her—Kaguya Ōtsutsuki—was brimming with excitement, gripping the handlebars tightly. Despite being an ancient entity who had lived for thousands of years, she had never experienced such a visceral thrill.
"This machine… It's entertaining," Kaguya murmured, her lips curling into an amused smile. Her usually distant expression was replaced by one of intrigue.
Bai Ye dismounted casually as Mabui approached to brief him on the developments in Yunjie Mountain. Raikage and the other high-ranking officials stood at a distance, watching him warily.
He was not the monster the rumors made him out to be. Yet, those who had witnessed his power firsthand knew better than to underestimate him.
Boom!
Another motorcycle screeched to a halt.
Bai Ye turned his gaze toward the newcomers.
The first to arrive would receive a reward, and he was curious to see who had claimed the prize.
"You two, huh?"
Uchiha Itachi and Senju Nawaki dismounted, slightly out of breath. Bai Ye wasn't surprised—despite riding together, their combined efforts had propelled them forward. Orochimaru's design allowed for chakra-assisted acceleration, and while Itachi's reserves were significant, they paled in comparison to Nawaki's, a direct descendant of the Senju Clan.
"You two work surprisingly well together," Bai Ye observed with amusement.
Nawaki grinned. "Yeah, yeah!"
Itachi, on the other hand, merely sighed, glancing at his younger brother Sasuke, who looked utterly dazed.
"That kid's terrified," Bai Ye noted.
"Captain, the brakes failed midway," Itachi admitted, his tone awkward.
Bai Ye raised a brow. "Didn't you stop just fine?"
"No, I disconnected the chakra flow manually," Nawaki said proudly. "The brakes gave out, but I kept channeling chakra to the accelerator to win first place!"
Bai Ye gave him a blank stare. "You realize that was dangerous, right?"
Still, he didn't scold them further. Instead, his focus shifted toward Sasuke.
"Alright, a reward is a reward," Bai Ye mused. "But Itachi, since your little brother is with you, do you want to share the prize with him or keep it for yourself?"
Nawaki frowned. "Wait, what kind of reward can be shared?"
Without hesitation, Itachi responded, "Give it to Sasuke."
Bai Ye smirked. "Fine."
Grabbing Sasuke by the collar, Bai Ye lifted him effortlessly.
A strange power surged through the air.
Hum!
The scarlet glow of the Sharingan flickered in Sasuke's eyes.
"He, Sasuke."
"The king of prodigies."
"At four years old, he awakens the 3-Tomoe Sharingan!"
A spectral figure appeared behind Bai Ye—a faint, pale-blue shadow. It was the manifestation of Indra's power. With a mere flicker of his abilities, Bai Ye erased Indra's spiritual imprint from Sasuke's soul, leaving only his chakra as an aid for Sasuke's growth.
Pupil power erupted.
Sasuke's eyes evolved at an unprecedented speed—
Single Tomoe.
Double Tomoe.
Three Tomoe.
At that moment, King Sasuke ascended, surpassing even the legendary Uchiha Itachi at his age.
Itachi stared, utterly speechless. Even now, he had only reached the 3-Tomoe stage. Yet, in mere moments, his younger brother had caught up to him.
And this was only the beginning.
Turning to Nawaki, Bai Ye pondered his next move. "It's your turn."
As a direct descendant of Hashirama, Nawaki had great potential. It wouldn't be difficult for Bai Ye to extract a portion of Asura's chakra to unlock Wood Release within him.
However, to Bai Ye's surprise, Nawaki shook his head. "I'll pass. If possible, I'd like to give this reward to my sister."
Bai Ye chuckled. "You Senju sure love your family."
He had no objections. Increasing Tsunade's bloodline purity was a simple task for him, especially after their recent interactions. In time, her mastery of Wood Release would rival even Hashirama's.
Meanwhile, Kumogakure's elite shinobi finally recovered from their shock.
What had they just witnessed?
With a mere touch, Bai Ye had awakened a four-year-old Uchiha to the peak of his clan's genius level?
This was not simply a difference in strength—it was an insurmountable divide.
Raikage issued an immediate order. "No one is to interfere with Lord Bai Ye. Announce this to the ninja world. Any who oppose him… are enemies of Kumogakure."
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