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Once everything was set for Hikari, Manji left Mount Myōboku and went back to the Shinobi world.
He looked around calmly, his expression hard to read. In his mind, he could already see the new order of the Shinobi world.
Manji wanted to simplify the power structure—so he began eliminating some clans. The weaker ninja clans, the ones that didn't serve a real purpose or just caused more trouble in an already divided world, were disbanded one by one.
This time, Manji didn't use violence. He just made his wishes clear with his overwhelming power. The smaller clans couldn't resist and had to follow his orders. Some joined bigger clans, while others gave up being shinobi and blended into regular society, staying out of ninja conflicts.
In just a few days, the scattered minor clans were gone. The Shinobi world's political scene became much simpler and more organized.
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After finishing that task, Manji slowly looked up. His eyes seemed to look right through the clouds and up to the sky.
Up above, the souls of Indra and Asura floated quietly, far apart from each other.
Since the time of Uchiha Gen and Senju Shima, those two souls had stayed in the sky, showing no sign of being reborn.
"They still haven't reincarnated..." Manji muttered quietly, his fingers stopping for a moment as he thought.
Most likely, no one worthy of them had been born yet.
He had no intention of interfering. After watching them for a short while, he withdrew his gaze and allowed things to remain as they were.
Before long, Manji returned to Mount Myōboku.
When he heard that Gamamaru wanted to see him, he set out again, his figure flashing as he stepped back into the mountain's domain.
"..." When Manji entered the hall, he saw Gamamaru curled up on a stone platform. The old toad, who used to be round and lively, was now thin and frail. His skin was wrinkled, and his eyes were cloudy. He looked much older than the sharp-minded toad Manji remembered.
Seeing how much Gamamaru had changed after all these years, Manji sighed inwardly.
"Gamamaru, bring your head over here. I'll give you a buff."
When Manji spoke, Gamamaru's cloudy eyes lit up. His tired face became alert right away.
Manji lifted his hand, and a soft light formed at his fingertips, filled with Yin Release chakra. Without waiting, he sent the secret Yin Seal technique he had created straight into Gamamaru.
The gentle chakra entered Gamamaru's forehead and spread through his whole body, moving along his limbs, organs, and chakra paths.
A moment later, something amazing happened.
Gamamaru's loose, wrinkled skin became firm and smooth right before their eyes. The tired feeling around him disappeared, and his mind cleared up instantly. His thoughts moved faster than they had in years.
In just a few moments, his strength and sharp mind came back to their best.
Gamamaru felt the huge change in his body, both shocked and happy. His voice shook as he looked at Manji in disbelief.
"Teacher! Is this the immortality technique you developed?"
Manji shook his head. "No. I still cannot create true immortality."
"This is only a secret technique. It can keep your strength and mind at their peak, protecting your essence, vitality, and spirit. But it is not genuine eternal life. When your natural lifespan truly reaches its end, your body will still decline all at once, and in the end, you will return to dust."
"I see..."
Gamamaru nodded with care.
He wasn't disappointed. Even though it wasn't immortality, getting back his strength and wisdom felt like a huge gift.
After getting over his surprise, Gamamaru suddenly remembered why he had called Manji. He quickly looked around and pulled out an item.
"Right, Teacher. I called you here because I wanted to show you this."
He handed it to Manji carefully, smiling as he did.
"Oh?" Manji looked at the object in his hand, and surprise showed in his eyes.
It was an exquisitely made smartphone.
In a world where ninjutsu and old weapons were still common, seeing something this modern was far beyond what he expected.
Manji was really surprised.
Does Gamamaru have some kind of genius machine in his head??
Once he got over his surprise, Manji looked pleased. He played with the phone for a moment, then gave his order right away.
"Good. This is great. Its features are unique and useful. Start spreading it around Mount Myōboku right away."
Gamamaru broke into a delighted smile and bowed. "Understood, Teacher!"
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Time passed.
After taking care of things in the Shinobi world, Manji stayed in Mount Myōboku and started enjoying a relaxed retirement.
With Gamamaru leading, Mount Myōboku had moved far past its old ways and was developing quickly. Film studios were everywhere—and movies of all kinds came out one after another, making the place lively and full of energy.
One night, Manji asked the Mount Myōboku film studio to send him a long biographical movie about his own life.
He sat alone and watched it.
The movie played out on the screen, showing his past, his well-known quotes, and the big moments in his life. It showed him as upright, dignified, and heroic. After watching, Manji felt pretty satisfied.
Then his phone buzzed.
Manji picked it up and saw a new message from the [Mount Myōboku Family Chat].
Gamamaru: Ahem. So, everyone, what do you think of the new chat app I invented?
Fukasaku Sage: Not bad. This makes communication much easier. From now on, if something comes up, we can just say it in the group.
Rabbit Goddess Kaguya: Gamamaru, this invention of yours is useful.
Hikari: @Six Paths Founder, Grand Sage, Sister Kaguya and I baked some cupcakes. Would you like one? (cupcake photo)
Matatabi: Hikari, I want some too~
Hikari: Sure! You and Chōmei can come together.
Kurama: Wow. Cupcakes, and nobody invited me?
Six Paths Founder: I'll pass.
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Shima: I sent you to record the Shinobi world, and you're playing games?
Tobi: Sorry, Shima Sage. Daily activity quests cannot be ignored.
Black Zetsu Sage:(sweating emoji)
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Seeing the lively, everyday chat in the group, Manji nodded slightly. A faint smile appeared in his eyes.
The warmth and friendliness in Mount Myōboku was starting to feel more and more like the modern world he remembered from his past life.
He said quietly to himself, "Mount Myōboku and the outside world are almost like two different times now. One is still ancient, while the other has already moved into modern life."
As his words faded, Manji decided it was time to visit the Pure Land again and bring order there.
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