The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 294 You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub.

Inside the council chamber of the Water Kingdom's palace, pale golden morning light shone through the carved windows.

Uchiha Mitsunori stood in front of the map, his fingertips hovering above the marks of the Land of Akatsuki, the Land of Fire, and the Land of Iron.

More than a year has passed since he defeated Isshiki Otsutsuki in the alternate dimension. In this year, he has sent out countless ninjas to search for him, but he has not been able to find even a trace of Isshiki.

That old man seemed to have retreated into another dimension, completely disappearing without a trace.

However, the unease in Uchiha Sanfeng's heart grew stronger with the passage of time.

Soon, several figures entered the council hall.

"Greetings, Lord Mitsumine."

Kakashi, Izumi Uchiha, and Shisui Uchiha bowed in unison, their tone full of respect.

The seven children behind them immediately stopped and bowed in unison: "Father!"

Uchiha Mitsunori turned to look at them, his eyes filled with tender expectation.

"I called you here today so that you can go to the ninja world with Kakashi, Uchiha Izumi, and Uchiha Shisui for some training."

He pointed to the map and said solemnly, "Sasuke, you will go to Akatsuki with Kakashi. He will teach you combat skills and chakra control. Don't act impulsively, and listen to his advice."

Kikyo, Karin, and Shion, you will be going to the Land of Fire with Izumi Uchiha. Izumi's medical ninjutsu and ranged attacks are very powerful, so you should learn from her, especially Karin. Remember to take lots of medical notes.

"Zilong, Xingchi, and Baiqi, you will go to the Land of Iron with Uchiha Shisui. Shisui's swordsmanship and ninja tool skills are top-notch. Zilong, hone your sword techniques diligently. Xingchi, don't use your throwing stars recklessly. Baiqi, continue to protect your younger siblings."

Kakashi frowned slightly and stepped forward, asking, "Lord Sanmine, with the ninja world in constant turmoil, isn't it too risky to send princes and princesses on these training missions? Especially young master Sasuke, who is rather impulsive; I'm afraid he might accidentally get into danger."

Sasuke Uchiha immediately looked up and retorted, his eyes full of defiance: "I won't! I can protect myself!"

Uchiha Hakuki excitedly shouted, "Sasuke is right, we can all do it!"

Uchiha Mitsunaga smiled and placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder, but his eyes turned serious: "I know you are all very strong, but the ninja world is dangerous, so we cannot be careless. Kakashi, Izumi, Shisui, the primary task of this training is to protect the children, and the secondary task is to complete the mission. If you encounter a crisis that you cannot solve, do not be reckless."

As he spoke, he took out three specially made Flying Thunder God kunai from his pocket and handed them to the three men: "These kunai are engraved with my Flying Thunder God mark. Now have the children extend their wrists."

The seven children obediently stepped forward, and Sanfeng gathered pale golden chakra at his fingertips, gently tapping the inside of each child's wrist.

A faint Flying Thunder God mark appeared, quickly disappearing into the skin, leaving only a faint chakra fluctuation.

His movements were exceptionally gentle, as if he were caressing a precious treasure: "This mark is connected to my mind and soul. Whether you activate it or the child is in danger and it is triggered, I can instantly teleport to your side."

He crouched down to look Ziyuan in the eye, his voice full of affection: "Children, if you encounter bad people who use black sticks, don't be afraid. Activate the mark, and your father will be there soon."

"Yes!" Ziyuan nodded vigorously, her small hands gripping the staff tightly.

Uchiha Shisui took the scroll, carefully put it away, and said in a deep voice, "Lord Sanmine, rest assured, we will protect the young masters with our lives, teach them skills, and never fail your trust."

Uchiha Mitsunori nodded, his gaze sweeping over his three subordinates and seven children: "Let's go. Remember to send a message back every day, even if it's just to say 'I'm safe.'"

"Yes, Father/Lord Mitsumine!"

The children and their subordinates responded in unison and turned to leave.

Sasuke walked at the back, glanced back at his father, and seeing that his father was looking at him, he immediately straightened his back and quickened his pace.

Zilong patted Xingchi and Bai Qi on the shoulder and whispered a promise to perform well in the Land of Iron.

As he watched the child's figure disappear outside the hall, the gentleness in Uchiha Mitsunori's eyes vanished completely, and his golden six-tomoe Rinnegan suddenly shone brightly: "You can't catch a wolf without risking your child. I've laid the bait! Otsutsuki Isshiki, let's see if you dare to lay a hand on my child!"

Three days later, in the shell tissue base in the alternate dimension, the metal culture chamber slowly opened, and pale green nutrient solution flowed down the chamber wall.

A figure emerged from within, a tall and strong body draped in a white robe, but his face no longer resembled that of the thirty-year-old Boro.

His pale skin and narrow white eyes gave off an air of instability.

This was Otsutsuki Isshiki, who had been reincarnated into Boro's body, but the chakra around him seemed unusually sluggish, far less fluid than in his original form.

"Hmph, this body is still no good after all."

Otsutsuki Isshiki raised his hand and rubbed his arm, feeling the resisting chakra within him, his tone full of dissatisfaction.

Although the "Karma" reincarnation ritual was successful, Boro's physique was too incompatible with the Otsutsuki bloodline, so he had to seal 70% of his strength in his body, leaving only 30% to maintain basic operations.

If more power is forcibly unleashed, the body's cells will break down at an accelerated rate, and its lifespan will be shortened to a maximum of three months.

Boro's original consciousness had long been devoured by Yishiki; at this moment, "Boro" was merely a shell carrying Yishiki's soul.

Otsutsuki Isshiki walked to the monitor screen and ran his fingertip across the images of the seven children on the screen.

Sasuke gripped his kunai with an arrogant gaze, Kikyo adjusted her bow with a calm look, Karin held a medical manual and carefully read through it, Shion held her staff with curiosity, Shiryu practiced his fist techniques with an upright posture, Xingchi practiced his palm techniques with agility and nimbleness, and Bai Qi danced with his sword with a sharp look in his eyes. They were all of the bloodline of the Uchiha Three Peaks, which made Isshiki's eyes flash with a crazy greed.

"If it weren't for this broken body holding me back, I would have gone to catch these seven brats myself long ago."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki frowned arrogantly, clearly extremely annoyed by the limitations imposed on him by this body.

"But it doesn't matter. As long as I can implant the 'Wedge' into one of them, I can be perfectly resurrected. Even if this temporary body is ruined, it's worth it!"

He pressed a special blue button to summon members of the Shell organization.

A moment later, Otsutsuki Isshiki looked at everyone expressionlessly.

"Pass the word down to our peripheral members in all locations to closely monitor the movements of these seven children. Remember, do not harm their bodies; I need intact reincarnation vessels!"

"Yes, sir!"

The Shell organization member respectfully responded and turned to leave.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki watched the movements of the three groups on the screen, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips: "Kakashi, Uchiha Izumi, Uchiha Shisui, just three brats. But it doesn't matter. Once they're far from the Land of Water, far from the protection of the Uchiha Three Peaks, I'll forcibly unseal my power and snatch those seven brats away..."