"Teacher, infiltration failed."
Orochimaru returned to Konoha to report to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, as expected.
Orochimaru's failure was only natural.
This mission was like asking Orochimaru to buy cigarettes in Iwagakure.
"Orochimaru, the Amegakure battlefield needs you. Jiraiya and Tsunade are also on that battlefield. The war has been going on for so long, and some places urgently need manpower."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said, smoking a cigarette.
"I understand."
Orochimaru nodded, expressionless.
He was already eager to check the material.
Looking at Orochimaru's appearance, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression showed reluctance before he spoke: "Orochimaru, there's something I need to tell you..."
Orochimaru was slightly puzzled.
"Your disciple, Nawaki, has sacrificed himself, having accidentally entered an enemy's explosive tag trap..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke with difficulty, then fell into self-reproach: "It was my negligence, I am sorry to the descendants of Shodai(1st)-sama..."
Orochimaru's snake-like eyes widened abruptly. After a brief silence and shock, his voice became increasingly hoarse: "What happened? Weren't there Jonin assigned to protect him? Why did he still sacrifice himself?"
"What happened was, those Jonin protectors wanted Nawaki to earn merit. After eliminating the enemy, Nawaki rushed forward, and ultimately..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes shed a few tears as he said self-reproachfully: "I am sorry to First Raikage..."
"Does Tsunade know?"
Orochimaru asked hoarsely.
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head: "To avoid affecting Tsunade's combat state, I haven't told her yet."
Orochimaru fell silent, then quietly walked out of the Hokage's office.
...
"How is the Five-Tails Jinchuriki?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu looked at Mu, who had just returned, and asked.
"Not bad. Although he is taciturn, he is not bad. His Tailed Beast ability is steam. Perhaps he could become your disciple."
Mu raised an eyebrow and suggested.
"Eh? Steam? Interesting, but I'm old now, I just want to play. Taking on disciples is too much trouble."
Hōzuki Gengetsu waved his hand, rejecting the suggestion.
"That's true..." Mu nodded.
"Eh, Mu! Look, this is the latest invention, another great work after the television!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu handed Mu a flat box-like object with a smile.
Mu recognized the item at a glance after taking it.
"This thing is called a game console. As long as you put in batteries, it will light up inside. Current games include Box Push, Iwagakure Blocks, Poker..."
"The most important thing is a game called Ninja VS Ninja, which includes almost all famous Ninja of recent times!"
"If it's released, it will definitely sell like hotcakes!"
"It can be played by children and also entertain Ninja."
Hōzuki Gengetsu proudly introduced the game console.
Mu curiously examined the game console. Its unique Iwagakure style felt a bit clunky, but in this era, it was indeed a rare and good item.
"So you're going to start a game company?"
Mu looked at Hōzuki Gengetsu with confusion.
Hōzuki Gengetsu nodded: "That's right! If this thing is released, it will definitely sell big, and with the current bad environment, game consoles help maintain stability!"
Mu nodded; it did make sense.
In such a poor environment, to relieve stress for residents, things like televisions and game consoles came into being, which can also be seen as a form of stability.
"Now all that's missing is a name. I haven't thought of what to call it yet." Hōzuki Gengetsu scratched his head.
Mu raised an eyebrow slightly: "How about I give you one."
"Let's call it 'Nintengu' (Ninja Heaven)!"
Clap!
Hōzuki Gengetsu clapped, his eyes lit up, feeling it was indeed a good name!
"Great name! Nintengu it is!"
"It will definitely sell like hotcakes in the future! Then we can make a huge profit again!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu immediately decided.
Poof!
Suddenly, a hand emerged from the ground!
Hōzuki Gengetsu and Mu were both startled at the same time.
"Where there's money, there's Kakuzu..."
"Did you two just mention making a huge profit, right?"
Kakuzu slowly emerged from the ground.
"Bastard! When did you sneak over?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu punched Kakuzu on the head.
"That's not important, Lord Hozuki. What's important is, I, Kakuzu, am investing in that game console project!"
Kakuzu's eyes were green.
...
A year later, the Ninja World's first game console was released!
Under the full promotion of Iwagakure,
In just two months, it became incredibly popular throughout the Ninja World!
Beneath the Cave,
The television screen was on, broadcasting the news.
"Hoo!!! Hoo!!!"
Uchiha Madara's mouth was slightly open, and he was sleeping soundly with his eyes closed.
At this time, Uchiha Madara was like a middle-aged and elderly person.
He fell asleep while watching TV, without even turning it off.
"Eh! Weak! Hehe, the Madara you're playing is too weak. Just wait to be head-patted by me!"
"Don't get cocky. Once I get familiar with Madara, I can definitely defeat you!"
White Zetsu and a regular White Zetsu were holding game consoles and battling each other.
Uchiha Madara was woken up by the noisy conversation.
So he walked over curiously to see what White Zetsu and the other White Zetsu were playing.
"What is this thing?"
"Why am I in here?"
Uchiha Madara looked at the character named Uchiha Madara in the game console and asked curiously.
Why was he in here?
"Lord Madara! This is the latest game console developed by Iwagakure. The game we're playing now is called Ninja VS Ninja, and almost all famous Ninja with names are in it."
White Zetsu said excitedly.
The sound of battle starting came from the game console.
Immediately after, White Zetsu and the other White Zetsu began to control their game characters and battle.
Uchiha Madara watched from the side and gradually understood how to play the game.
Bang bang bang! (A series of game hit sound effects)
"Battle end! Mu wins!"
When he saw the Uchiha Madara controlled by the other White Zetsu being brutally beaten by the Mu controlled by White Zetsu,
Uchiha Madara's face darkened!
"Elbow him aside! Do you even know how to play Uchiha Madara? Let me do it!"
Uchiha Madara elbowed the other White Zetsu aside, took the game console, and casually selected a scroll called "Vortex" and started playing.
...
On the Amegakure battlefield,
"Wow, playing a game like this before the war begins is truly pleasant!"
Jiraiya was playing the game with a flushed face.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke was watching intently beside him.
When the screen showed him being finished by Uchiha Madara's ultimate move,
"Oh my god! Vortex Madara is simply too insidious!"
Jiraiya cried out to the heavens.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke also shook his head: "This Madara plays really well, it's almost like Madara himself is controlling him..."
"Right! I need to note down his ID. If we match again, I must absolutely crush him."
Jiraiya looked at the opponent's ID, which was: "The Old Man in the Cave."
"Hiss!!! It's him!"
Jiraiya was startled.
"Who is the The Old Man in the Cave?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke was puzzled.
"He is the best Madara player in the entire Ninja World. He used the Vortex playstyle to reach the Super Kage rank directly. His control is simply like Madara himself!"
Jiraiya said solemnly, and sent a friend request with a flick of his hand.