The next day, the sky was clear with boundless sunshine.
The group packed their bags and bid farewell to Tazuna and the others on the newly repaired bridge.
The old man took a sip of his drink, patted Yukigetsu on the shoulder, and said, “Thanks to you, this bridge was built! I’ll miss you when you’re gone…”
Yukigetsu shivered and quickly stepped back a few steps, yelling, “Old man, I’m not into that!”
Tazuna’s face twitched. Although he didn’t understand what Yukigetsu meant, he could tell it wasn’t something good from his disdainful expression.
Inari walked over, tugged on Yukigetsu’s clothes, and looked at him reluctantly, “Big brother, will you come back?”
Yukigetsu patted his head and smiled, “Yes, I will. And I’ll come back every year…”
“Really?!” Inari exclaimed with joy.
Yukigetsu chuckled and nodded. This place is my source of income; of course, I have to come back every year to collect money.
Kakashi asked curiously, “Yukigetsu, what are you doing here?”
Yukigetsu gave a mysterious smile, “Secret!”
Kakashi rolled his dead fish eyes but didn’t press further. The recent name change event had already left him exasperated. Pushing further might bring up old issues, so it was better to go along with this kid for now.
Awakening a Kekkei Genkai is something no sensible ninja would think possible… He could only sigh at having such an extraordinary pupil.
Kakashi sighed deeply, stepped back a few paces, and lowered his presence…
“Speaking of which, this bridge doesn’t have a name yet!” Tazuna suddenly looked at Yukigetsu, his eyes brightening. “Since you gave Inari and everyone hope and courage, how about we name it the Yukigetsu Bridge?”
Sakura was about to clap and cheer, but Yukigetsu glared, raised his fist, and threatened, “If you dare name this bridge that, I’ll punch it down right now!”
Tazuna’s face twitched. “It’s just a name, why are you so agitated?”
“I don’t want something so boring!” Yukigetsu said, turning his head away arrogantly.
Naruto excitedly suggested, “How about we call it Naruto Bridge? Naruto Bridge!”
Everyone got a black line on their heads. Yukigetsu’s eyes turned, and he proposed, “How about Yukikakashi Bridge? That sounds good!”
“Yukikakashi Bridge?”
Everyone looked at each other. Kakashi, who had been trying to stay low-profile, suddenly jumped in anger and shouted, “No! We can’t call it that!”
“Wow! Fun, fun!” Sakura suddenly jumped up. “Let’s call it that! Kakashi-sensei, a bet is a bet!”
Tazuna looked disdainful, “That name is too awful!”
The next moment, he saw Yukigetsu raise his fist with a cold expression.
The old man wiped his sweat and quickly changed his tone, “Ahem… I think that name is quite nice, let’s go with it!”
Kakashi looked devastated, and everyone else was speechless. A bridge destined to last for a century got such a weird name; it would be hard to forget…
Yukigetsu stretched lazily in the sunlight, looking towards Konoha. After being away for so long, he unconsciously missed it a bit. That place was his home in this world…
Not to mention the Chunin Exams were approaching. To complete the B-rank mission, he needed to win people’s hearts. Winning over the people of the Land of Waves was nothing; winning the hearts of everyone in Konoha was more interesting. Besides, he brought back a lot of money, which shouldn’t just sit around…
As for Yukigetsu’s various thoughts, the Land of Waves now had a Yukikakashi Bridge. Its story became a legend in this world, accompanying a person’s myth, forever enduring…
…
Days later, Yukigetsu and his team returned to Konoha. At first, everything seemed calm, but soon undercurrents began to surge and grew increasingly intense.
The reason was Yukigetsu, a newcomer who caused a sensation in Konoha three months ago. This time, he completed a B-rank mission, and his mission record was somehow leaked.
In just three months, he participated in 16 D-rank missions with the team, completed 10 C-rank missions alone, and undertook a B-rank mission with Kakashi. The record flowed seamlessly, revealing information that shocked all of Konoha. What an extraordinary achievement!
Especially with the upcoming Chunin Exams, the wave about Yukigetsu reached its peak, rekindling the debate over his fate against Neji Hyuga. Previously, almost 90% of people didn’t believe in him, but now at least half began to support him.
The addition of a Special Jounin and Konoha’s Light also raised the Chunin Exams’ attention to unprecedented heights.
Moreover, there was another noteworthy event related to Yukigetsu.
After returning to the village, he made a series of grand moves. First, he bought the best ten courtyards in the central position of Konoha Street, demolished them, and built a grand mansion covering several acres. Then he bought all the cherry trees in Konoha and transplanted them into his backyard.
For two consecutive weeks, Konoha Street was constantly constructed. The luxury of the materials and the grandeur of the decoration were outrageous, making even the workers doubt their lives. Why could some people get rich overnight while others had to work hard all their lives without knowing what they were busy with?
This comparison inadvertently pushed the fate theory, making Yukigetsu laugh and cry upon hearing it.
While everyone wondered where he got so much money, another piece of news spread quietly, making everyone twitch: he dared to argue with the Hokage…
It was said that the Hokage, seeing Yukigetsu’s astounding wealth, summoned him to the Hokage Tower. There, they discussed Konoha’s financial difficulties and how mission earnings should be shared with the village, suggesting that ill-gotten gains should be handed over.
After half a day of Hokage’s talk, Yukigetsu summarized it: the old man wanted a cut!
Could he accept this in a situation with no contributions? Absolutely not. Anything swallowed was not to be given back!
Yukigetsu righteously declared his unwavering support for the village’s development, echoing the Hokage’s call, pledging to sell everything to support the village selflessly.
The Hokage was bewildered by his loyalty and selflessness, but finally, Yukigetsu only planned to donate his old house!
This infuriated the Third Hokage. In a bloody crackdown, Yukigetsu reluctantly agreed to sponsor the Hokage in rebuilding a grand Hokage Tower…
Later, it was heard that the conflict ended with him smashing the building himself…
Yukigetsu’s fame soared amid these events, making him almost universally known.
However, excessive attention also caused great trouble for Yukigetsu. Every time he went out, he endured people’s gazes. He realized for the first time how familiar Konoha villagers were, greeting him and chatting endlessly.
One person was okay, and a few were bearable, but the whole street lining up to chat was intolerable. Yukigetsu knew their curiosity caused this. Honestly, he didn’t want such troubles, so he often fled…
In contrast, Kakashi lived most comfortably these days, soaking in hot springs, drinking, reading little yellow books, and apologizing sincerely to Sasuke and the team for being late: “Sorry… I got lost on the path of life again…”
Of course, amidst these chaotic affairs, Yukigetsu never slackened his training. He made rapid progress under Haku’s guidance, especially in mastering Ice Release. Combining his understanding of ninjutsu origins, his suggestions for improving secret techniques often amazed Haku.
With the Chunin Exams imminent, it was time to test his training results. At least, the title of Special Jounin must be secured!
Hot springs, training grounds, a cherry blossom garden… A top-notch mansion setup, just missing a lady… Hmm… And maids!—Yukigetsu—
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