The celebration in Fujinoku is grand and solemn.

The main venue of the festival is a huge shrine, which is also named Fujika Shrine, but this is the head office and the other locations are branches.

A viewing platform was built in the square in front of the shrine. The daimyo of the Kingdom of Wind and the Kingdom of Fire sat on the platform. The daimyo of the Kingdom of Water did not come, but sent an envoy.

In addition to a group of nobles, the viewing stand on the other side was filled with Sand Ninja, Mist Ninja and Konoha Ninja. Maybe because the Kingdom of Fuji and the Kingdom of Rain are adjacent, the Akatsuki organization, under the name of Hanzo of the Salamander and with the protection of the Rain Village, also came to watch the ceremony as Rain Ninja.

One of the people who came was Konan, who had her long blue hair tied into a bun, and the other was Nagato's puppet Yahiko.

When Jiraiya saw these two people, he almost rushed forward, but was stopped by Minato Namikaze.

"This is a viewing venue! We can't start a fight!"

If they rushed up to someone who had just fought, the Sand Ninja and the Mist Ninja would have started fighting with Konoha long ago!

But when the sacrifice began, Hatake Sakumo stood out amid the murderous eyes of the Konoha and Sand ninjas, Kakashi could no longer hold back and almost rushed forward.

As soon as Minato Namikaze grabbed the teacher, he quickly went to grab the students.

"Wait! Maybe it's fake!"

Kakashi said in panic: "But Fujisen has the art of resurrection, maybe he really is..."

Maybe his father was resurrected?

Did the father who committed suicide when he was a child really come back to life?

Kakashi wanted to rush to Hatake Sakumo immediately.

The Fourth Kazekage Rasa was extremely relieved. Fortunately, Elder Chiyo didn't come! Otherwise, Elder Chiyo would have fought with Hatake Sakumo immediately!

Then he said to the guide rudely: "You hid it very well. Didn't they say that White Fang had died a long time ago?"

Gang cursed Oberon in his heart. After all, the only one who had the ability to capture the man was Oberon, who came and went without a trace! He actually kept this matter hidden for more than ten years!

The organizer could only speak in an official tone: "Who knows? He is now a follower of the Purple Wisteria Immortal Sect. I can only say that Purple Wisteria Immortal is extremely gracious. I will treat him with even more respect."

Naruto, who was standing in line not far away and preparing to sing, saw the slightly chaotic scene on the stands and whispered in Sasuke's ear.

"Dad is so busy."

Namikaze Minato grabbed one in each hand, and his signature sunny smile turned into a bitter smile.

Sasuke turned his face slightly to avoid Naruto: "Don't come close, my clothes will be messed up!"

Nara Shikamaru behind Sasuke asked weakly: "How long do we have to wait? Why do we need to sing for this kind of celebration? Are you crazy?"

He is still a baby, why did he run out of the village to sing here?

Akimichi Choji pressed his stomach, his eyes blank: "I'm so hungry..."

These children were all wearing dresses and preparing to go on stage. Akimichi Choji's body was too chubby, so in order to wear the dress, he did special intensive training before coming and consumed all the fat.

At this moment, he was so hungry that everything looked like barbecue to him.

"It should be soon!" A watermelon-haired boy poked his head in to join the conversation. "First, we announce to the gods the establishment of the Kingdom of Vine and the history of the Vine Immortal Cult. Then we offer sacrificial animals and pray to the gods for a good year. At the same time, all believers shout 'Vine Immortal is above' and worship together. Others watch the ceremony, and then it's our turn."

"...It sounds so complicated." Naruto complained at first, then seemed to remember something, "Who are you?"

Sasuke carefully looked at the watermelon-haired boy who came over and said, "He must be a child from another village. This time, it's not just Konoha's children who came to help."

"Yes, I'm the child of the Wandering Ninja." The watermelon-haired boy showed a hearty smile, "Just call me Itama."

Nara Shikamaru looked at the watermelon-haired boy curiously: "Wandering ninja? Didn't Fuji no Kuni employ Konoha and Sand ninja?"

"Haha, my father and I migrated from the Rain Country and are planning to settle in the Vine Country."

Itama, that is, Hashirama Senju who used the transformation jutsu, said, "The Rain Country is not suitable for living. We have already joined the Fujisen Cult and become believers, so naturally we can live in the Fuji Country~"

Senju Hashirama deliberately said in a longing tone: "I heard that the high priest is going to take the lead in inviting the five major ninja villages to sit down and discuss the affairs of the United Nations. If all disputes in the future are handed over to the United Nations, there will be no more wars!"

Then he asked nonchalantly, "What do you think?"

Although Hashirama Senju was asking the children in front of him, his eyes glanced at Naruto and Sasuke vaguely.

Hey, these two little ancestors left a deep impression on him and Ban, they need to pay special attention to them!

Nara Shikamaru frowned, and a hint of doubt and vigilance flashed in his originally listless eyes. Sasuke snorted coldly and was too lazy to bother with people outside the village.

Naruto, however, said in a familiar voice, "It's good. If there is no war, it will be safe outside and my mother can travel outside the village~"

Kushina Uzumaki is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha. Except for war missions that require the tailed beast to intervene, it is almost impossible for her to leave the village.

After Naruto entered the ninja school, he heard from his classmates that... well, it was Inuzuka Kiba. His parents once took Inuzuka Kiba to the hot springs in the next door Tanken Street. Naruto mentioned this to his mother after returning home, but his mother avoided the question without leaving a trace.

Later, Naruto heard from his father that his mother was from the Uzumaki clan, a blood-derived ninja clan similar to the Hyuga and Uchiha clans. There were always people outside the village hunting members of the Uzumaki clan, so it would be very dangerous to let his mother leave the village.

Namikaze Minato also told Naruto about the Kumo Ninja's attempt to kidnap Uzumaki Kushina, and since then Naruto has never mentioned going out of the village to play again.

Sasuke, who was originally in a bad mood, was a little surprised to hear Naruto say this.

After all, he had played with his parents and brother before, so why did Naruto...

Sasuke pursed his lips and whispered, "The area around the village should be safe. Besides, you can leave the village after receiving the mission. After completing the mission, it's okay to return to the village a day later, right?"

When his brother Uchiha Itachi went out of the village on missions, he would occasionally bring him souvenirs and talk about the customs and cultures of foreign countries.

When Hashirama Senju heard Naruto and Sasuke say this, his expression softened.

"Yes, I will be able to do it in the future."

Senju Hashirama's gaze passed over the children in front of him and looked at the canopy of wisteria flowers that covered the sky in the distance. The Fujiki that was originally stationed in Konoha appeared in the capital of the Kingdom of Vine overnight, which made many believers of the Fujisen Cult very excited. They believed that the immortal had responded to their prayers and calls.

At this moment, Hatake Sakumo was reading the sacrificial text aloud, and many believers in formal attire were standing quietly in order in the square. The wind blew through the flags and streamers around the square, and wisps of green smoke were burning in the incense burners all around. Various sacrificial offerings were placed on the altars, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Gradually, the children who were originally a little impatient were also affected by the atmosphere and gradually calmed down. After all, they were all reserve ninjas, and patience while lurking was a required course.

"… I respectfully ask the heaven and earth to invite the benevolent, omnipotent, ancient spring god Zi Teng Xian to descend to the holy land, enjoy the faith of all living beings, and bless the believers with great prosperity! Alas, I hope you will be rewarded!"

As these words were spoken, a strong wind blew up, and wisteria flowers came flying in the face like raindrops. The next second, countless petals gathered into waves, sweeping away only a bunch of flowers on the altar, while the other offerings remained untouched.

Upon seeing this, Hatake Sakumo immediately followed the words designed by Oberon and said loudly: "The gods are merciful, and the people are fortunate!"

"Goddess of Wisteria! Pay homage to the merciful Wisteria Immortal!"

In an instant, countless believers knelt on the ground excitedly, calling out to the Purple Vine Immortal loudly.

The shouts were like mountains and seas, surging across the square like waves, and then spread outside.

Since the residents of the capital were all believers of the Purple Toad Immortal, thunderous responses soon came from outside the shrine square.

"Immortal Teng, we pay tribute to the merciful Immortal Zi Teng."

"Goddess of Wisteria, let's worship the Wisteria Immortal together~"

The thoughts and beliefs of countless people come together, and these invisible forces will slowly seep into this land over time.

The land carries people's bodies, thoughts, consciousness and lives, and is passed down and accumulated from generation to generation. The will and thoughts of ancient ancestors can be transmitted to the distant future.

Even though Izawa Sugi did not actually respond to the worship of these believers, as long as he walked on the earth, he could feel those who called him. It was a thread of longing that connected him to mankind.

Ize Shan somehow felt this connection and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

Even though he has become a non-human creature, he is still cared for and pampered by human love.

That's great.

Thinking of this, he slowly revealed his figure and rose from the beautiful wisteria canopy to mid-air.

He was wearing a fox disaster relief mask on his face, and his long dark green hair seemed to be dyed by something, gradually turning into a light golden color.

This golden color is different from King Uther's pure gold, nor is it the pure white of Princess Kaguya. It is a light golden color in between the two, which shows his control over the land, but is not the planet-devouring plunder of Princess Kaguya.

His outer robe turned into pure dark purple. How should I put it? Everyone in the Purple Vine Immortal Sect wore purple, so he, the Purple Vine Immortal, could only accept it with a pinch of his nose. However, he refused to change color gradually!

A white furry scarf was wrapped around the dark purple robe like a ribbon, and the drooping purple crystal tassels fluttered gently in the wind.

"I have lived in outer space for a long time, and now I am deeply comforted to hear your sincerity."

“I hope that we will not forget our original aspirations, be sincere and kind; people should be self-reliant and never give up.”

After saying this, Izawa Sugi opened his arms, and the ground beneath his feet began to boil, centered on the shrine.

Golden light appeared one after another, a long river of light rose up, countless surging vitality surged out, flowers bloomed, grass grew, and everyone present seemed to be ten years younger!

Hatake Sakumo was stunned. Wait, there is no such item in the procedure! Aren’t the children supposed to sing together after the believers worship?

The next second, Oberon's voice rang in his mind.

"Hurry up, let the children sing!"

Hatake Sakumo immediately signaled to the person in charge of etiquette in the corner.

The man was bowing excitedly, but after noticing Hatake Sakumo's gesture, he quickly shouted, "Thank you, Master Shido! Praise Master Shido!"

Following the reminder from the etiquette officer, the confused children who had been waiting in the corner began to sing subconsciously according to the rehearsal they had done in the past few days.

It was a song called Bluebird.

"If you fly away, I said I wouldn't come back--"

The clear singing of the children attracted Izawa Sugi's attention.

Is this talking about him? He has said countless times that he will never come back, but in the end...

Um?

Izawa Sugi's eyes froze.

Who did he see among the children?

Who is that boy with a watermelon head?

As if he noticed Izawa Sugi's gaze, the boy with the watermelon hair grinned brightly and pointed in a certain direction.

Izawa Sugi subconsciously looked in the direction the watermelon-headed boy was pointing.

In the corner of the viewing platform, Merlin and Oberon were both looking at him with a smile, and beside them stood a person.

He had black frizzy hair that looked extremely familiar to Izawa Shan. His long hair hung down and was tied behind his head. He wore a dark blue hooded cape with a grey vest and black long trousers underneath. He looked smart and neat.

Isn't this Uchiha Madara?

At this moment, Uchiha Madara was holding a camera with the lens facing Izawa Sugi.

As if noticing that Izawa Sugi was looking at him, Uchiha Madara tilted his head and gave Izawa Sugi a somewhat strange and awkward expression.

It was clearly written in those eyes: So this is the kind of person you are!

Izawa Sugi: “…”

Aaaaaaaaaaa——!!

Extremely shameful! Extremely embarrassing!

With a bang, Izawa Sugi's body exploded into countless wisteria flowers.

He simply left this world and ran away.

How embarrassing!

Ize Shan thought bitterly, he was careless! He never thought that Merlin and Oberon would join forces one day!

——Oberon! Merlin!! You and I are irreconcilable!!

The journey is long, he will have a chance to come back for revenge!

Let's wait and see!!