Chapter 236 The Ninja World is about to change

At this moment, the door of the conference room turned into flying sawdust, and a golden figure descended like sunlight penetrating dark clouds.

When Yu Xi's golden pupils swept across the crowd, everyone being looked at felt a chill running down their spine.

"How noisy." Her voice was not loud, but it brought all the arguments to an abrupt end.

The Raikage's Lightning Armor flickered unconsciously, and Darui's hand pressed on the hilt of the sword but then released it.

Yu Xi raised the corner of her mouth with a hint of sarcasm, "I have an announcement to make. The Fourth Ninja World War is about to begin. Get ready, kids."

Her gaze lingered for a moment on the Raikage's throbbing fist and Mifune's tightly gripped sword handle, and she let out a soft chuckle.

The wind pressure caused by turning and leaving blew out half of the candles.

No one stopped her, no one even moved—until her breath completely disappeared and a suppressed breathing sounded in the conference room.

"Is there no one who can cure her?!" The roar of the Thunder Shadow shook the ceiling and dust fell.

Everyone was silent.

He looked around at the silent crowd, "I've made up my mind! No matter what, even if there's only one person left in the Hidden Cloud Village, we will fight to the end!"

Mifune slowly sheathed his sword, "The Bushido of the Iron Country must not be violated. We stand with Lord Raikage."

Ōnoki slowly floated into the air, the shadows between his wrinkles deepening. "You are free to die, but don't drag the entire ninja world down with you. The Iwagakure Village can provide material support, that's all."

Terumi Mei tapped the tabletop with her bright red-nailed fingers. "The same goes for the Hidden Mist Village. We...can't afford to be destroyed."

Gaara's sand gourd vibrated slightly: "The Sand Village will provide medical support and strategic supplies."

He looked up into the Raikage's angry eyes, "This is not cowardice, Raikage-sama. This is a responsibility for the lives of the villagers."

Tsunade slammed the table in front of her, smashing it: "Konoha's position remains unchanged!"

Her golden ponytail swung with her violent movements. "We won't let young people die for meaningless dignity!"

Minato stood beside her, looking at the Raikage with complicated eyes: "Ai... Don't be like this. The Hidden Cloud Village has already..."

"Shut up!" The Raikage's chakra burst shattered the surrounding chairs into pieces.

He sneered, turned, and strode towards the door, "Darui, let's go! The Hidden Cloud Village doesn't need allies who fawn over us!"

Mifune gave everyone a standard samurai salute and left with the Raikage.

The door of the conference room slammed shut, leaving a dead silence.

"They will die." Kakashi said suddenly, and a red light flashed in the exposed Sharingan.

Jiraiya sighed, "Everyone has their own choices... and costs."

...

In the mansion in the back mountains of Konoha.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the bamboo forest, casting mottled light and shadows on the stone path.

Under the porch of the mansion, several evening primroses are quietly blooming in the twilight.

When Yu Xi reached out and pushed open the sliding door, a familiar fragrance came towards her.

It was the smell of miso soup and grilled fish, mixed with the steam from the rice fresh from the pot.

"I am back."

The sound of porcelain clinking came from the kitchen, and Kaguya Otsutsuki came out wearing a plain apron.

Her pale hair was tied loosely at the back of her head, and the corners of her forehead shone like pearls in the light.

She was still holding a wooden spoon dipped in sauce in her hand, and when she saw Yuxi, her pure white eyes curved slightly.

"Just in time for dinner." Kaguya's voice was like a stream under the moonlight.

Yuxi's golden eyes lit up and she walked quickly to Kaguya.

Suddenly he reached out and poked the other person's cheek: "Sister Kaguya, you have become a little stronger."

Kaguya gently removed her hand and turned towards the kitchen. "Wash your hands first. That fruit... did bring about changes."

The table was already set for two.

Yuxi followed him into the kitchen and saw a small pot of stew on the stove.

Tofu and enoki mushrooms float in the amber soup.

"What changes?" Yu Xi asked, leaning against the door frame.

Kaguya sprinkled the chopped green onions into the soup and paused.

The spoon created a small vortex in the pot. "Although my power has grown, those memories..."

Yuxi walked over to her, took out two small bowls from the cupboard and placed them on the dining table.

Kaguya's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible, "The taste of loneliness and betrayal."

For a moment, the only sound in the kitchen was the bubbling of soup.

Yuxi put her arms around Kaguya's waist from behind and rested her chin on her shoulder: "Don't worry about that, because I'm here."

Kaguya turned her head and saw Yuxi's golden eyes close to her.

She couldn't help laughing and tapped Yuxi's forehead lightly with a spoon: "That's true."

Dinner was quieter than usual.

Kaguya picked up the bowl, opened her red lips, and sipped the miso soup in small sips. The rich aroma filled the air.

Yu Xi, who was sitting opposite her, was concentrating on the salmon on the plate.

She used chopsticks to carefully separate the fish into perfect thin strips, as if it were a work of art requiring extreme concentration.

"What have you been doing during this time?" Kaguya put down her chopsticks, wiped the corner of her mouth gracefully, and asked softly.

Yuxi's mouth was full of rice, and she swallowed the food hurriedly.

She then replied, "Oh, well, I just interfered with the world a little bit and announced the Fourth Shinobi World War."

Kaguya raised an eyebrow slightly, not seeming particularly surprised by the answer.

She simply used the tip of her chopsticks to gently pick at a pea on the plate and said thoughtfully, "Meddling in the affairs of the ninja world?"

Yuxi picked up a piece of fish, held it to Kaguya's mouth, and said with a smile: "You have to move it occasionally, otherwise it will get rusty. Come and try it, it's super delicious!"

Kaguya opened her mouth helplessly, took the fish handed to her by Yuxi, and chewed it carefully.

A barely perceptible ripple appeared in her white pupils as she slowly said, "It looks like this world is about to undergo a huge change."

Yu Xi put away her chopsticks and said nonchalantly, "I'm not planning on destroying the world. I just want to add some fun to it."

Outside the window, the last ray of sunlight was swallowed up by the night.

Kaguya looked at their reflections on the window glass—Yuxi's golden eyes were like two small lights in the darkness.

"That plan..." Kaguya asked softly.

Yuxi stood up and walked around the table to sit next to Kaguya.

She curled up like a cat and rested her head on Kaguya's shoulder: "I can do this by myself."

Her voice was muffled by the fabric of Kaguya's clothes. "Kaguya-sister, just keep researching cooking."

Kaguya felt the weight on her shoulders and reached out to touch Yuxi's hair.

Those long golden hairs, smoother than the finest silk, flowed between her fingers.

Seeing this, Kaguya picked up a piece of tamagoyaki and brought it to her mouth: "Try this, I just learned how to make it."

Yuxi opened her mouth obediently, and her cheeks immediately puffed up.

After dinner, the two sat side by side in the yard and looked at the moon.

The night wind blows through the bamboo forest, and the rustling sound is like some ancient ballad.

The lights in the mansion were warm and bright in the darkness, like the last safe haven in this world.

And in the distance, dark clouds are gathering, brewing a storm whose end no one can predict.