Should I continue being a villain in the ninja world after transmigrating?

Chapter 99 The brother-complex understands the brother-complex best.

Taking a deep breath, Sasuke, too lazy to even glance at the annoying Eri, stared straight at Zeref and asked, "So, what exactly do you want to do with this guy, Zeref!"

"What do you want to do?" Zeref repeated the question slowly, tilting his head slightly. The boy's appearance was gentle and harmless.

He slowly walked up to Aili, who bent down slightly, knelt on one knee, and lowered his head, his obedience evident.

Zeref gently placed his hand on Eli's head and smiled slightly at Sasuke: "What I want to do, of course, is to kill Itachi Uchiha's beloved 'little brother'."

What could be more painful than losing a brother who loves his younger brother the most?

Zeref, who also loves his younger brother, understands this very well.

Moreover, how would you feel if your beloved younger brother died at the hands of Konoha, which you also loved? Uchiha Itachi!

Seeing the perfectly curved yet inexplicably chilling smile on Zeref's lips, Sasuke slowly widened his eyes. The other boot, which he had been worried about falling, finally slammed down heavily.

Sasuke abruptly turned his head and stared intently at Eli's face, which was exactly the same as his own and showed no trace of transformation magic. His expression changed rapidly.

Noticing Sasuke's gaze, Eli gently raised his head, his previously respectful and obedient expression gradually fading away, revealing an expression towards Sasuke that even he himself found difficult to discern as "Uchiha Sasuke."

Sasuke felt a sudden darkness before his eyes. Was Zeref's vengefulness really that strong?!

......

Konoha Village was in a state of peace and recuperation. In the Hokage's office, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, was dealing with a mountain of official business on her desk.

thumping--

"Damn it, so much work again!"

Amidst Tsunade's complaints, Shizune casually picked up the scattered documents and soothed her with practiced ease, "That's all that's left, Lady Tsunade..."

After an impatient snort, Tsunade leaned heavily back in her chair, turned it to face the window, looked at the dim sky outside, and suddenly murmured, "I wonder how Naruto and Jiraiya's training is going."

Shizune put the file back on the table and smiled, "Naruto must be training very hard, after all, he's determined to bring Sasuke back to Konoha, and that's no easy goal."

"It's not just difficult, this goal is even harder than an S-rank mission," Tsunade muttered to herself.

Uchiha Sasuke and Orochimaru are really troublesome...

Thinking about the Uchiha clan's personality and thought process, Tsunade couldn't help but frown. In her heart, she didn't really believe that Naruto could pull Sasuke Uchiha back from the darkness.

Just like Jiraiya couldn't pull Orochimaru back.

However, since Naruto used bringing Sasuke back as motivation to become stronger, Tsunade didn't try to dampen his spirits.

Anyway, Naruto will eventually understand that even the strongest ninja like his grandfather has limitations; that's the fate of a ninja...

Tsunade, lost in thought, heard a rapid knocking on the door.

Turning her chair back to the table, Tsunade's thoughts instantly returned to her role as Hokage.

"Enter!"

Tsunade's decisive voice had barely faded when the door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open.

"Lord Hokage! Uchiha, Uchiha Sasuke has returned to the village!"

"What?!" Tsunade and Shizune couldn't help but exclaim in surprise at the same time.

......

At the entrance of Konoha Village, Sasuke, or rather, Sasuke disguised as Eri, looked at the four Anbu ninjas wearing Anbu masks who surrounded him. A glint flashed in his eyes.

He couldn't help but think to himself with amusement, "Oh dear, if it really is Uchiha Sasuke who comes back, he probably won't be able to leave Konoha again."

Despite thinking this, Aili's expression remained impeccable, still Sasuke's signature expressionless face, exuding an air of pride from the bottom of his being.

What a joke! This is the first task Lord Zeref assigned him! He absolutely won't mess it up!

Upon hearing the news, Kakashi, who had just finished his mission, arrived at the scene to find his familiar disciple surrounded by several ANBU members, looking completely at ease.

After seeing Sasuke with his own eyes, Kakashi, who had been incredulous upon hearing the news, gradually calmed down.

As the excitement in his heart gradually subsided, doubt and confusion began to fill his mind.

As Sasuke's former teacher, he believed he understood Sasuke quite well.

Understand his pride and stubbornness, understand the soft side beneath his cold exterior, and also understand... Sasuke's obsession and twisted hatred.

Since Sasuke was willing to betray Konoha and injure Naruto, and resolutely chose to go to Orochimaru's side, Kakashi was almost certain that he would never return to Konoha until Sasuke successfully avenged himself on Itachi Uchiha.

But now, Sasuke has actually come back on his own?!

This was a scene Kakashi could never have imagined.

Upon seeing Kakashi's arrival, the Anbu members naturally shifted slightly, creating an opening in the encirclement.

Kakashi slowly walked forward, carefully examining Sasuke, his expression gradually becoming somewhat strange.

Although he had guessed beforehand that Orochimaru would not mistreat Sasuke in order to take over Sasuke's body, Kakashi was speechless when he saw Sasuke again after so long and found that Sasuke's life with Orochimaru seemed to be even better than he had imagined.

The boy had grown considerably taller than when he left Konoha, and his appearance had matured somewhat. He still possessed the distinctive handsome features of the Uchiha clan, but his aura had become even more sharp and assertive.

His youthful spirit is truly remarkable.

Kakashi even noticed that Sasuke's face had become rounder than before.

Kakashi was surprised that Orochimaru was so good at raising children... His feelings were inexplicably complicated.

Kakashi, having sized up Sasuke in a few breaths, asked seriously, "What is your purpose in returning to Konoha, Sasuke?"

While Kakashi might hope that Sasuke returned to Konoha to reconnect with his former friends, he wasn't that naive.

Sasuke, or rather, Eri, who was being questioned, maintained an expression and gaze that even Sasuke himself couldn't discern, slightly raised his chin, and said coldly, "Hmph, I want to see the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade!"