Chapter 171 Past Events

"Fourth-generation Hokage! Are you okay?" The Konoha ninjas were anxious and rushed to the scene, their faces full of concern and nervousness.

"Minato and Kushina, I'm really relieved to see that you are safe and sound." Sarutobi Hiruzen breathed a sigh of relief, and the stone in his heart finally fell.

Minato looked solemn, and said to everyone seriously: "The success of this seal was all thanks to the help of Master Yuxi. Otherwise, I had planned to sacrifice my own life to complete the seal of the Nine-Tails."

Then, Minato Namikaze told everyone the whole story.

It turned out that a mysterious man wearing a tiger-skin mask performed a powerful space ninjutsu, broke through the barrier and sneaked in.

This man possesses a pair of Sharingan, which allows him to control the Nine-Tails at will, causing it to attack the Hidden Leaf Village.

It is unclear whether this mysterious man has any connection to the Uchiha clan.

"Third-generation master, Sister Yuxi... has left." Uzumaki Kushina said in a low voice.

"Before leaving, she specifically told us that it would be best to keep any news about her to ourselves, otherwise we would have to bear the consequences." Uzumaki Kushina continued, her tone revealing her respect for Yuxi.

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Yu Xi's strength frightened him.

"Lord Yuxi, you are really unpredictable..." Sarutobi Hiruzen thought, his heart full of confusion and awe.

Yu Xi, the god of physical skills, possesses unparalleled power, yet is so low-key and mysterious.

"Yuxi, the God of Taijutsu, is a contemporary of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama. Not only does he seem to have not aged with time, but his strength is still terrifying." The middle-aged man of the Hyuga clan said solemnly with a hint of awe in his eyes.

"I didn't expect that such a powerful existence would actually help Konoha Village." Another ninja said with emotion, secretly feeling fortunate to have Yuxi's protection.

Everyone fell silent. They felt both regretful and inexplicably relieved about Yu Xi's departure.

"I hope everyone will keep quiet about what happened today. Let's just end the Nine-Tails attack!"

"In addition, a hero monument will be erected for all the ninjas who died in this incident!" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at everyone and said seriously.

"Yes, Lord Sandaime!" The ninjas responded in unison, their voices filled with firmness and solemnity.

They knew very well that today's events were not only a crisis for Konoha, but also a severe test of the village's confidentiality system.

Everyone silently vowed in their hearts to keep this experience deep in their hearts and make it a secret known only to a few people.

They were ordered to leave and go about their respective tasks.

Minato Namikaze looked into the distance, complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

He was grateful to Yu Xi for saving his life, but he was also curious about the mysterious man wearing a tiger-skin mask.

He knew that this incident was by no means accidental and that there must be a deeper conspiracy behind it.

"Minato, what are your plans next?" Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice broke the silence. He looked at the young Hokage, his eyes full of trust and expectation.

"First, I will strengthen Konoha's defenses and ensure that this kind of incident never happens again."

"Secondly, we must conduct an in-depth investigation into the identity of the mysterious man and his connection with the Uchiha clan." Namikaze Minato said solemnly.

Hearing the Uchiha clan, Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned slightly, and a solemn look appeared on his face.

To be honest, he has always been wary and distrustful of the Uchiha clan.

This family once had a glorious history, but was also controversial because of its powerful strength.

Now, the Nine-Tails incident has made him even more suspicious of the Uchiha clan.

At this moment, a figure slowly walked out from the shadows. It was none other than Danzo Shimura.

His eyes, full of ambition and conspiracy, are chilling.

"This is a great opportunity..." Shimura Danzo said grimly, with a hint of pride in his tone.

"I didn't expect that the person who controls the Nine-Tails actually possesses the Sharingan. It seems that the Uchiha clan is indeed hiding some unspeakable secrets."

"Well... perhaps we should take this opportunity to re-plan their living area and move them far away from the center of the village to ensure the safety of the village." He continued to propose, his eyes as sharp as a hawk.

After hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned slightly and began to think seriously.

After a while, he slowly raised his head, with a look of helplessness and fatigue in his eyes.

He said solemnly: "Danzo, what you said does make sense, but now, I am no longer the Hokage.

Therefore, it would be more appropriate to let the current Hokage, Minato, make the decision on this matter.

After all, he is the only one who knows the current situation best.

After saying that, they both turned their eyes to Minato Namikaze, quietly waiting for his statement.

At this moment, the whole scene became unusually quiet, and time seemed to have stopped at this moment.

"Regarding this issue, I will personally lead a team to conduct an in-depth investigation of the Uchiha clan. It is not advisable to act rashly at this time." Minato replied in a firm tone.

At the same time, he prayed silently in his heart: "Fugaku... I sincerely hope that you are not the mastermind behind this incident." Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel nervous.

A mansion in the back mountains of Konoha.

Kaguya Otsutsuki was wearing a white robe, with her long, smooth black hair fluttering in the wind.

She stood quietly in the middle of the yard, looking up at the bright moon in the sky.

Her eyes are blurred and deep, like two bright gems, sparkling with mysterious light.

Her fair skin is as crystal clear as pearls, emitting a faint luster, making it impossible to look away.

"Strange... why hasn't Sister Yuxi come back yet?" Kaguya Otsutsuki murmured in a low voice.

She frowned slightly, a trace of worry rising in her heart.

But soon, she shook her head again and comforted herself: "But with her strength, she shouldn't encounter any trouble. She must be slacking off somewhere again!" After saying that, she sighed softly, with a helpless smile on her face.

Outside Konoha Village.

As night falls, the moonlight is like water, casting a soft glow over the entire village.

The mountains in the distance appear particularly quiet under the moonlight, like a series of ink paintings.

In this tranquility, Yuxi was lying leisurely on a big rock by the river bank.

Her beautiful big eyes were closed, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, as if she was enjoying the gift of nature in her sleep.

"It's still easier to slack off..." Yu Xi whispered to herself with a satisfied smile on her lips.

At this moment, she was completely immersed in her own world, completely isolated from the noise and chaos of the outside world.

This tranquility did not last long, as the sound of footsteps broke the silence.

"Little girl, why are you here alone? It's not safe by the river at night." A kind and slightly hurried voice sounded in her ears, waking Yuxi from her light sleep.

She opened her eyes and saw an old lady with silver hair and a kind face, looking at her with concern.

Yuxi asked back, "Old lady, why are you still walking by the river so late?"

Otonako's eyes slowly fell on the girl in front of her, examining her carefully.

Ripples appeared in her heart, and an indescribable shock filled her mind.

The girl's eyes were clear and bright, like the bright stars in the night sky, radiating warmth and determination.

That familiar face was imprinted deeply in Otonako's heart like a brand, bringing back distant and precious memories.

Otonako sighed slightly, with a hint of nostalgia and gratitude in her eyes.

She said softly, "My child, you don't know that I almost lost my life in Tangyin Village. If it weren't for that big sister who rescued me, I would probably be dead long ago."

"She not only saved my life, but also inspired me with her words and gave me the courage to stand up again."

"And now, when I saw your face, I found it was strikingly similar to hers, which made me recall that unforgettable time."

Yuxi listened to Onako's words quietly, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She naturally understood that the "big sister" that Onako was talking about was herself.

Many years ago, while on a bounty mission in Yuyin Village, she accidentally met Otonako who was being hunted by the evil cult.

At that time, Otonako was just a helpless little girl, her eyes full of fear and confusion about the future.

Yu Xi nodded gently, with a trace of nostalgia and emotion in her eyes: "Maybe... the big sister you are talking about is me."

Her tone was light, but her eyes revealed a complex emotion.

She did not directly admit that she was the person who helped Yin Naier back then, but only gave a vague answer.

This ambiguous attitude is hard to understand, but it also arouses Otonako's curiosity.

Otonako was so excited that she almost shed tears, her voice trembling slightly: "Really? That's great!"

She held Yuxi's hand tightly, with gratitude in her eyes.

For years, she has been searching for her big sister, longing to see her again and express her gratitude.

Now that I have finally found the clue, the joy in my heart is beyond words.

Yuxi smiled, patted Yinnazi's hand gently, and comforted her: "Old lady, you don't have to look for gratitude specifically. Everyone's meeting and helping each other is due to fate."

Her eyes were gentle and firm, as if telling Otonako that relationships between people are formed naturally and there is no need to deliberately seek rewards or gratitude.

Then, Yuxi listened patiently to Onako telling the story of the past that she remembered deeply.

When Otonako mentioned how she kept exercising and staying healthy because of this favor, Yuxi couldn't help but sigh at the power of time.

She realized that time can change many things, but some things will be engraved in people's hearts forever.

This small act of kindness not only impacted the trajectory of Otonako's life, but also made her a strong and optimistic person.

"Grandma, I am deeply moved by your persistence." Yu Xi said

Yuxi's words were like a spring breeze, warm and inspiring.

Finally, when the night grew darker and the stars grew brighter, Yuxi and Otonako bid farewell to each other reluctantly.

They stared into each other's eyes, as if to engrave this moment deeply in their hearts.

Before leaving, Yu Xi said softly: "Take care of yourself, and may you live in good health for the rest of your life."

These words were like a bright star in the night sky, lighting up Onako's heart.

Then, Yu Xi turned and left. Her figure was like a light shadow in the night, quietly disappearing into the night.

Onako stood quietly there, her eyes following the direction Yuxi left.

Her heart was filled with gratitude and warmth.

Although she didn't know Yuxi's name, she would never forget this night and the help Yuxi brought her.

Otonako murmured in a low voice: "When we meet again, my elder sister is still the same as before...she has not aged. Maybe she is a god..." Her voice gradually became lower and lower, with a hint of sadness.

"Aligato!" Deep in her heart, her gratitude towards Yuxi grew even deeper.

Yuxi's appearance is like a ray of light, illuminating Onako's life.

What she gave to Onako was not only material assistance, but also spiritual comfort and hope.

This selfless love made Otonako feel the beauty of human nature and made her firmly believe that there are many kind people in the world.

But for Yuxi, it was just an ordinary night.

She left silently without looking back.

Because she knew that everything she did was out of kindness and sense of responsibility.

She demands nothing in return, nor does she expect to be remembered.