Naruto: Clan Simulation and Bloodline Evolution from Scratch

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Ximen Zhen lightly tapped his temple. Why did this simulation have so many twists and complications?

Sure enough, it must have been because he revealed his strength—no longer seen as an ordinary person, he had inevitably been dragged into the world of ninja conflict.

As for being punished after killing Maki—even though he was clearly a war hero—Ximen Zhen wasn't too surprised.

This sort of thing was practically routine in Konoha.

Moreover, now that the Third Hokage was dead, although Danzo couldn't act completely unchecked, there were few who could stand in his way.

Ximen Zhen even vaguely suspected that Danzo's actions were motivated by his association with the Third Hokage—perhaps Danzo wanted to eliminate him as a potential obstacle to his ambition of becoming Hokage.

And the next part of the simulation confirmed his suspicion.

[Shimura Danzo accused you of being in league with Orochimaru and attempting to reignite war between Sunagakure and Konoha. You were declared a spy, and no one was allowed to plead on your behalf.]

[All of your published books were confiscated and banned. A decree was issued stating that only the Hokage's office was permitted to record the deeds of Hokage.]

Seeing this, Ximen Zhen laughed. He was genuinely angry now.

It seemed Danzo saw him as a supporter of Hiruzen Sarutobi and wanted to take advantage of the situation to eliminate him—a restless piece on the board that might interfere with his rise to power.

At this point, Ximen Zhen knew that his fate was almost sealed.

In this simulation, his relationship with Tenten and the others remained at the level of mere friendship.

As for Yuugao Uzuki—even though she had accepted his confession—she hadn't even been able to avenge Hayate Gekkō. Ximen Zhen didn't expect her to do anything for him.

So be it. It was just one more simulation.

Although he didn't gain any talents this time, Ximen Zhen had come to understand something important—until he was strong enough, he would never be truly safe, even in Konoha.

Ximen Zhen began to wait for the simulation to end.

[Konoha began a large-scale reconstruction. Jiraiya took Naruto Uzumaki to search for Tsunade. As for you, people gradually forgot your case—after all, you were just a civilian.]

[One week before Tsunade's return to Konoha, you and other Sunagakure captives were escorted by an ANBU squad through the Land of Rivers toward the Land of Wind.]

[On the night before the handoff, while you were being held in solitary confinement, someone rescued you. You recognized the person—it was Yuugao Uzuki.]

[Shocked, you asked her why she did this. Shattering the mask in her hand, Yuugao replied: "I promised you—I'd be your girlfriend."]

In the real world, Ximen Zhen was just as stunned, as if he could see Yuugao standing in front of him with a radiant smile, speaking those heart-melting words.

But could this be reality...? Yuugao Uzuki betrayed Konoha for him?

This doubt lingered in Ximen Zhen's mind, but the simulation, as always, brushed past it with cold, indifferent text.

He decided that if this simulation succeeded, he would ask her that question directly.

Composing himself, Ximen Zhen thought: if Yuugao had sacrificed this much for him, he must find a way for them both to survive.

But how difficult that would be!

[The very night you and Yuugao defected, Konoha ANBU discovered it. You were jointly hunted by both Konoha and Sunagakure. With your combined strength, survival seemed impossible.]

Ximen Zhen immediately exchanged one simulation attempt for a guidance opportunity. Now it was his turn to act.

As the simulation described, even though Konoha and Sunagakure had both been seriously weakened by the war, that didn't mean two elite jōnin like him and Yuugao could fight back against them.

No matter where they fled, it would be a dead end.

So what if they didn't run?

Staying in Konoha was out of the question. That old man Danzo had years left in him, and even Tsunade couldn't rein him in.

Sunagakure, however, didn't seem nearly as dangerous.

Yes, he had killed Maki—but so what? In war, people die.

The reason Sunagakure wanted him was most likely to use his death to boost morale.

And the ones who wanted him dead were easy to guess—Sunagakure's senior advisors, Chiyo and Ebizō!

With the Fourth Kazekage dead and Maki—who was like a crown prince—also gone, power now rested with Chiyo and Ebizō.

Conveniently, Ximen Zhen possessed information that Chiyo wanted more than anything.

Ximen Zhen quickly entered the guided action, and the simulation resumed.

[You stopped Yuugao from fleeing to the Land of Rain and told her your plan. She agreed and said she was willing to die with you.]

[Following your guidance, you were captured by Sunagakure shinobi. Originally planning to hand you back to Konoha, the squad changed their minds after you revealed that you had information on Sasori of the Red Sand.]

[The mention of Sasori shocked everyone. The shinobi decided to hide you and hand you over to Chiyo in secret.]

[A few days later, you finally met Chiyo and Ebizō. You made a direct offer: trade Sasori's information for your and Yuugao's lives—otherwise, you'd die together with the sealing technique in your head.]

[Chiyo examined you and confirmed the presence of a self-applied sealing jutsu. Left with no choice, she accepted your terms—but demanded that you remain in Sunagakure forever. You readily agreed.]

[You gave Chiyo the information on Sasori. Afterward, you were placed under house arrest. But instead of giving up, you drew blueprints for ninja tools you had originally designed for Tenten. Ebizō was astonished by your talent.]

[Six months later, word arrived that Chiyo had died in battle. Ebizō became the highest authority in Sunagakure, but the village had never been weaker.]

[He decided to release you and had you design tools for Sunagakure's shinobi and puppets. Inspired by Boruto's era, you created basic scientific ninja scrolls—capable of sealing and releasing jutsu.]

[With the addition of shrapnel-enhanced kunai, sniper weapons, high-powered artillery, and more for puppets, Sunagakure's combat power actually surpassed its level during the Chūnin Exams.]

[Because of your contributions, you officially became a member of Sunagakure, second only to Ebizō in status.]

[In the 67th year of Konoha's calendar, Gaara became the Fifth Kazekage. Ebizō retired, and you became Sunagakure's sole senior advisor—second in power only to the Kazekage.]

[Over the next few years, you assisted the Fifth Kazekage in handling political affairs and accumulated rich experience, along with a vast amount of ninjutsu knowledge. Your personal strength also rose to elite jōnin level.]

[You attempted further research and development in puppet jutsu, but unfortunately, your individual talents were limited—you couldn't push Sunagakure forward on your own.]

[In the 72nd year of Konoha, Yuugao—your longtime lover—gave birth to your son. You named him Ximen Le.]

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