Inside the Dragon Vein Grand Hall.
Inside the barrier.
The Dragon Vein Spirit, Xiao Longnv, opened her mouth and frantically absorbed the power of the Dragon Vein. Compared to Uchiha Tenxiu, who had spent several days gradually absorbing it all, Xiao Longnv, as the embodiment of the Dragon Vein, absorbed it like a whale swallowing water.
Although Xiao Longnv’s absorption speed was hundreds of times faster than Uchiha Tenxiu’s, it still didn't cause any disturbance.
It wouldn't take long for the Dragon Vein of this world to be completely absorbed.
As for whether the world would be affected after the Dragon Vein’s power was completely absorbed, there was basically no need to worry.
Because the power of the Dragon Vein was like a surplus energy accumulated on this planet, originally intended as potential for the planet's upgrade. Even if it was taken away, it only meant that the potential for improvement was gone. It didn't mean that the planet's current strength was reduced, leading to insufficient planetary energy.
At most, it would just mean that the Land of Roran in this world would no longer be able to manipulate the Dragon Vein's power to create oases at will, regardless of environmental factors, as it had in the past.
However, the existing oases could still be maintained with human upkeep, provided they were properly maintained.
Since Uchiha Tenxiu had promised Queen Sara of Roran, he naturally wouldn't break his word on this point.
As for why the power of the Dragon Vein had always remained in Roran and hadn't been absorbed and utilized by others, it wasn't strange.
It was simply because the storage location of this energy in Roran, which appeared to be deep within the planet, was actually shielded by its own space-time power. Except for the Roran Queens, who had the innate ability to manipulate it, no one else from the outside could use it.
In the memories of Xiao Longnv Ao Ling that Uchiha Tenxiu had viewed, even when the Divine Tree had extracted the planet's power multiple times back then, it hadn't drawn any power from the Dragon Vein.
Although the Divine Tree's power level was very high, to absorb the Dragon Vein's power, one would have to directly throw the Divine Tree's seed above the Dragon Vein's core and forcefully break through the space-time barrier.
When Uchiha Tenxiu absorbed these, with the heavenly dimension fragment as the main guide, there were naturally no restrictions.
Outside the barrier.
“As for finally changing the future…” Uchiha Tenxiu’s lips curled into a faint, enigmatic smile as he said, “Hmm… why? Those foolish people are destined to die no matter what, after all, they made their own choices! This cannot be stopped! If they were smart, they would leave!”
His voice was calm and indifferent, as if he was discussing something completely unrelated to him.
“If the Uchiha Clan is annihilated in the future, it only means they did too many foolish things, and their destruction is what they deserve. Rather than changing the future to save them, it’s more satisfying to kill their enemies and avenge them!” A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Uchiha Tenxiu’s eyes. Anyway, they weren’t the Uchiha Clan from his world, so why overthink it?
“But you are from the Uchiha Clan! Sasuke and Itachi are your clansmen! If you tell everyone in the Uchiha Clan about the future now, everyone can talk it out, understand each other, and achieve peace! They are all Konoha comrades, they can understand each other no matter what!” Uzumaki Naruto said urgently, his face full of confusion and anxiety.
He truly couldn't understand why Uchiha Tenxiu was so adamant about refusing to change the future.
For Naruto, peace was the most important thing, and the Uchiha Clan was also part of Konoha. Everyone should understand each other and face difficulties together.
As someone from the Uchiha Clan, why would he not want to change the future after knowing about the clan's demise?
However, Uchiha Tenxiu didn't seem to think so. He looked at Naruto and showed a faint smile, but there was no warmth in that smile.
“Heh heh! How naive!” Uchiha Chiri sneered, unable to help but sigh. In her mind, she recalled her brother Uchiha Tenxiu’s various views on Konoha Village in the past. Those opinions were vastly different from the current situation, making Zhili feel no sense of agreement with them.
Talk it out, understand each other?
That was simply nonsense!
The conflict between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha Village had a long history. How could it be resolved with a few empty words? From the moment they snatched away the First and Second Hokage, it was clear that it was a deception from the very beginning.
“The Uchiha Clan being destroyed by Konoha is actually very simple; it’s a predetermined outcome! Even if I let you go now, it will only accelerate this process!” Uchiha Tenxiu said expressionlessly, his gaze calmly falling on Uzumaki Naruto. He secretly wondered if the influence of Ashura’s Chakra within him would allow him to understand the reasons behind this. Let’s try his talk-no-jutsu.
For a moment, Uchiha Tenxiu was eager to try.
“A predetermined outcome! W-why do you say that…” Uzumaki Naruto’s eyes widened, his face full of bewilderment. He was clearly very confused by Uchiha Tenxiu’s words.
“Indeed, this predetermined outcome, everything must start from the establishment of Konoha…” Uchiha Tenxiu paused, then slowly began to explain the origins of Konoha in detail to Uzumaki Naruto.
This was something Uzumaki Naruto had never heard in the Village. In Uchiha Tenxiu’s narration, in the distant Sengoku period, there were countless millennia-long battles, brutal struggles between various clans for resources and territory. Among the strongest two clans were the Senju and Uchiha Clans. Then, Uchiha Tenxiu mentioned the friendship between the clan heads, Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, and their eventual parting ways, and a series of other events, finally reaching a compromise.
They reached a consensus to establish Konoha Village.
Finally, Konoha came into being.
“When the Village was established, Uchiha Madara, based on the Senju Clan’s Senju of the Forest, named the Village Konoha, treating everyone in the Village as young sprouts. Senju Hashirama, on the other hand, believed that the first leader of the Village, who was skilled in Fire Release, should be from the Uchiha Clan, and so he named the leader ‘Hokage’!”
“The fire will was also born at that time. Where Konoha dances, fire will burn. The firelight will continue to illuminate the Village, and allow new leaves to sprout, meaning that the older generation makes sacrifices to protect the new generation!”
“This is the origin of Konoha Village!” Uchiha Tenxiu slowly spoke of the origin of Konoha Village, and couldn't help but recall when Konoha was first established. At that time, all the clans that joined Konoha were still full of confidence and dreams for the future.
Unfortunately, after the Hokage changed, ideals were defeated by reality.
Konoha’s so-called peace and understanding were actually just a transformation of the conflicts between the major clans from overt to covert.
And in the future history of Konoha, even the process of the Village’s origin probably wouldn’t be taught!
In fact, just as Uchiha Tenxiu had thought.
Outside.
Minato Namikaze suddenly had an epiphany, but his heart felt like a spilled five-flavor bottle, exceptionally complex. He had never imagined that the origin of the Village and the title of Hokage were so convoluted and regrettable.
“But why has the Village never taught us this history? Was it overlooked?” Minato Namikaze couldn't help but murmur, his heart filled with doubt and confusion. Suddenly, something occurred to him, but he dared not believe it.
Just then.
His gaze naturally fell on Akimichi Choza and Shibi Aburame, seemingly hoping to get some clues or answers about this history from them.
However, after Akimichi Choza and Shibi Aburame exchanged glances, they both inwardly groaned. They knew very well that this was an absolutely untouchable and sensitive topic!
It should be known that during the era when the Third Hokage held sway over Konoha, basically all forces that could potentially threaten their legitimate position in Konoha were suppressed. The demise of the Senju Clan, the suppression of the Uchiha Clan, and even any other minor clans with a bit of strength who wanted to rise, none were spared; they would all be severely dealt with by Konoha Village’s authorities.
Under such circumstances, facing such a sensitive historical dispute regarding Konoha’s legitimate origin, anyone who dared to casually mention it, once discovered by others, would definitely be walking on a razor’s edge. A slight misstep could lead to a fatal disaster.