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Kitahara Hitoshi thought that the Third Generation was looking for him to carry out some important mission, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be the Chūnin Exam.
Still, it had to be said—although the Third Generation was not particularly effective at governing the village, being weak in both internal and external affairs and unfit as a Hokage—this time, he made the right call.
If no one interferes, the Third Generation would eventually die in the line of duty, to be honored as a Hokage who passed on while serving.
His career would be seen as perfect.
Lived as Hokage his whole life, and in the end, died on duty.
So in that sense, he would receive favorable evaluations.
And perhaps, that alone makes it worthwhile.
But… the death of a Hokage in the line of duty not only requires a grand memorial, it would also trigger Tsunade's recall mission.
That means Hokage duties would then pass to the Fifth—Tsunade.
And Tsunade… inherited the bloodline of the First Hokage, and the rationality of the Second.
So…
She might call upon all ninjas at once. Then… the number of missions would increase drastically overnight.
A ninja who doesn't want to complete missions isn't a real ninja?
But certainly not an idle one.
So if the Third Generation were to die, this semi-laidback life would abruptly accelerate.
From this angle, Kitahara Hitoshi genuinely considered whether he should protect the Third Generation.
To others, the Third Hokage may have committed errors and shown cowardice.
But for him, ever since arriving in Konoha, his treatment had been pretty decent.
Aside from the fact that the Third Generation liked to preach his Will of Fire, which Kitahara couldn't be brainwashed by anyway due to his own clarity of mind.
Thus, whether to let the Third Generation live had to be carefully reconsidered.
While pondering this, Kitahara Hitoshi returned to his apartment.
"Hmm…?"
Kitahara Hitoshi discovered that his ninja rabbit was mopping the floor.
Yes, actually wiping it down with a towel.
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- Children and Grandchildren Chat Group -
Hashirama Senju: The ninja rabbits in Kitahara Hitoshi's house have all turned docile.
Hashirama Senju: It feels like a home.
Hashirama Senju: I've never seen a Summoning beast do household chores.
Kakashi: Parker, my Summoning beast, can do chores too, but he's got a bit of a rebellious streak.
Minato Namikaze: Parker, huh, Kakashi? So you actually signed with a dog.
Kakashi: Yeah… but Parker's quite handy.
Kakashi: Good at tracking, his sense of smell is incredible.
Minato Namikaze: That's true.
Black Zetsu: That's true.
Minato Namikaze: What's wrong, Mr. Black Zetsu?
Black Zetsu: Nothing at all.
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Black Zetsu was inwardly relieved. He had worried that Kaguya-sama thought he was filthy, and thus had to clean up every path he walked—removing his scent.
Truly, his mother had changed.
All because of that man.
Still, Kaguya-sama becoming more thoughtful was a good thing. Black Zetsu had always believed that she was sealed because she was too naive and lacked worldly experience. Perhaps this time, she wouldn't be sealed again.
Minato Namikaze: Compared to before, the relationship between Kitahara-kun and the ninja seems to have greatly improved.
Tobirama Senju: Likely because he brought the Shinobi into the illusion realm, where they spent decades together.
Minato Namikaze: Emotions were bound to develop after so many years.
Hashirama Senju: Sixty years…
Tobirama Senju: Isn't our relationship improving too? Right, @Uchiha Izuna
Izuna Uchiha: No. It is not.
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Izuna responded instantly.
Honestly, he felt this group was cursed.
Senju Tobirama—the man he hated most—was here. Senju Hashirama—the older brother he resented—was here. The same Hashirama who influenced him the most.
And Tobirama… was the one who took his life.
These deep-seated grievances couldn't be erased so easily.
Definitely not with sixty years of co-existence.
Izuna Uchiha: Tobirama, don't think I don't know what you're up to. You're just trying to build rapport with me.
Izuna Uchiha: Then, when my big brother joins, you'll pretend nothing happened and gloss over everything.
Izuna Uchiha: Maybe even try to fool my brother into playing along with you.
Tobirama Senju: …Tch!
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Tobirama clicked his tongue—clearly a guilty reaction.
Izuna could already feel himself being manipulated again.
Black Zetsu:
What did that image say about him? He's still just a kid.
But… Kaguya-sama was really giving in too much.
Even the ninja rabbit had compromised significantly.
Kitahara Hitoshi gently stroked its ears.
"If you behave this well again next time, I'll reward you," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
Watching the ninja obediently mop the floor, he gave it an affectionate reward.
If it were a pet, this would be normal.
Normal contact.
But for a Shinobi rabbit—it was clearly different.
It probably wanted to conceal Black Zetsu's arrival. Shinobi rabbit.
To the Ōtsutsuki clan, everything outside their clan—other races, other planets—were inferior lifeforms.
So its default behavior was to treat them like insects—like brushing off leaves that fell on you.
Don't bother reacting.
But…
There were contradictions.
Because, right after sending Black Zetsu away, the ninja rabbit realized Kitahara Hitoshi was advancing too fast.
It wouldn't be long before he mastered its powers.
Soon, he might reach the same level as it once had.
Which meant… another Ōtsutsuki was emerging.
So…
He could no longer be treated as an inferior. He had to be regarded as an equal.
From the rabbit's perspective—it was like being kissed by a member of the same race and the opposite sex.
It wasn't that it didn't want to avoid it just now—it simply couldn't.
He was too fast.
Kitahara Hitoshi: Want to rest for a bit? I can teach you the Clone Technique, and your clone can do the cleaning.
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The ninja rabbit remained silent.
It wondered whether this guy could be less shameless.
Why not just get someone else to clean, or hire a maid?
However, the rabbit had to admit—Kitahara Hitoshi was smart, capable, and very domestically inclined.
Hardworking, house-proud, and attentive to its dietary needs.
So letting a clone clean wasn't a bad idea.
And what Black Zetsu said to it—it had also thought of itself. To regain its powers, it needed Kitahara Hitoshi's power now.
But depending on kin?
Impossible. The Ōtsutsuki clan never helped each other. They devoured each other.
So… maybe only through independent cultivation could true strength be reclaimed.
Later that night, as Kitahara Hitoshi went to bed, he noticed the ninja rabbit was no longer by the window or on the desk—but right beside his bed.
When he was almost asleep, the ninja rabbit appeared at his side.
He could sense chakra slowly being drained from his body, though in minute amounts.
"Rinnegan…"
He saw the chakra converge toward the ninja rabbit.
Was it absorbing his chakra?
That method… was very Ōtsutsuki-like.
But also—so clumsy.
This wasn't how chakra should be drawn. Not like this.
Just like how the Sage of Six Paths once passed it down…
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