Zombie Sage in Naruto

Chapter 25 The Most Powerful Person

Kaede Tsukasa remained completely calm throughout, even when he became the object of pity, his heart remained undisturbed.

"When part of my hand was cut off, I lost a lot of blood... The wound also made me more susceptible to infection, and if I was unlucky, I would get sick again."

These were the thoughts that were actually on Kaede Tsukasa's mind.

As for not being able to form hand seals... just kidding, it's not even a big deal in his eyes.

Corpse Release is essentially the application of a zombie virus to a target using his chakra as a medium. Even if he can't form fancy hand seals, it doesn't affect his ability to continuously exert his power.

If we're talking about the impact, it might affect his development of other chakra natures and mastery of ninjutsu of those natures. But the question is, why would he go to such lengths to learn ninjutsu of different natures?

It is entirely possible to carefully seal zombies with different chakra attributes, and have specific zombies perform specific ninjutsu when needed.

Most importantly, Kaede Tsukasa had long planned to replace his native body, and the ultimate fate of this Earthling body is to be permanently sealed away.

Losing two fingers? Losing the ability to develop more ninjutsu? Becoming a pitiful person in the eyes of others?

These are nothing.

"Without realizing it, I've become someone that a ninja of Yakushi Nonou's caliber would care about... This is a truly remarkable improvement."

Kaedeji thought silently, then said to Yakushi Nonou, "Dean, your injuries are more serious than mine. You should take the time to rest. You must have suffered a lot to obtain valuable information from a great ninja village like Sunagakure. A hero like you truly deserves better treatment."

Yakushi Nonou said, "The village also has some human experimentation projects, and Root is one of the leading departments. I can go to Danzo..."

“Dean, this is not something I can hear, and you don’t need to go to such lengths. As an excellent ninja, I have already prepared myself to face my destiny and do not feel frustrated or desperate because of it. I am just an ordinary person, and I haven’t shown any talent for many years.” Kaede Tsukasa interrupted.

Yakushi Nonou paused for a moment, then said firmly, "You can refuse, but Root cannot refuse. This mission was originally assigned by Aburame Ryoma and should have been Root's mission, but you've been dragged into it."

What an overly compassionate person! Who would have thought that such a person would be a top-notch spy... But he did indeed receive an unexpected bonus.

At this time, many human experimentation projects in Konoha were just beginning. It wasn't until after World War II ended and all the villages were preparing for World War III that various dangerous experimental projects were launched on a large scale.

The human puppets of Sunagakure, the First Hokage's cell transplantation experiments in Konoha, and the Heavenly Delivery Technique of Kumogakure all received unprecedented attention during the peacetime between World War II and World War III, all in order to rapidly enhance the villages' combat strength.

Kaede didn't expect to obtain the first generation cells in one step, but it was at least a breakthrough.

Given his exceptional talent and his work with corpses, he was destined not to become a little sun like Minato Namikaze, praised and worshipped by the entire village. Perhaps after World War II, his unique characteristics would make it easier for him to be selected to participate in various forbidden experiments.

As long as I don't become a consumable item lying on the lab bench, it's fine.

"The most perfect body is of course a body cultivated from first-generation cells, but it is simply impossible for me to obtain first-generation cells and cultivate a body that is suitable for them on my own. I need to plan this carefully."

Kaede Tsukasa planned to go back to rest; his favorite activity was sleeping.

“There’s one more thing, which is why I’m staying behind to talk to you alone. Chiyo’s grandson, a genius boy named Sasori of the Red Sand, seems to be very interested in you. He’s even willing to sell out the secret information of Sunagakure in exchange for some ordinary information about you. You should be careful about what he’s thinking.”

Yakushi Nonou gave her careful instructions before swaying her weak body and leaving. "Sasori of the Red Sand... that's only natural. He'll get along with me, pursuing eternal art. My technique can help him accelerate the perfection of the human puppet technique."

Kaede nodded. He also had a crucial matter to attend to, which required him to work on Sasori of the Red Sand, and currently only Sasori of the Red Sand could help him with it.

……

Soon after, the details of this mission gradually fell into the hands of the various high-ranking officials. After all, the results were too amazing. The defense map of Sunagakure was brought back, along with a large amount of supplies and intelligence. If Konoha made good use of this, it would be enough to establish a greater strategic advantage.

The Sand Village's true colors are almost completely exposed. The reason it's almost exposed rather than already exposed is entirely due to Chiyo's incurable poison.

However, it won't last much longer.

Konoha Village, Hokage Building.

The two most powerful men in Konoha, who control the vast majority of the military power of the superpower Land of Fire, are currently discussing this matter.

Generally speaking, a nobody like Kaede Tsukasa wouldn't even be qualified to glance at these two unless he had made some special contributions.

Chunin? Ha, those two control tens of thousands of ninjas across the country. There are at least eight thousand, if not ten thousand, Chunin. How can they possibly manage them all?

Only those with impeccable political backgrounds or exceptional talent are qualified to have their names seen.

This is just seeing the names. Getting them to remember the names is another insurmountable hurdle. As for being able to be named by these two, or even transferred to a position and trained by them, it would be an absolute stroke of good fortune, enough to cause a sensation throughout the clan and be celebrated by countless relatives and friends.

To be received by these two? Needless to say, their ancestral graves are probably on fire.

The Third Hokage didn't go to the front lines; instead, he sat in his office, puffing on a cigarette and intently looking at the documents in his hands.

"Is that so? What an excellent ninja. Yakushi Nonou has never disappointed. However, Danzo, your methods of controlling her are too brutal. You always like to use threats."

The Third Hokage was very satisfied and didn't really feel dissatisfied with Danzo's actions.

This was how he and Danzo governed Konoha: all the glorious and righteous deeds were borne by the sacred and inviolable Third Hokage, while all the darkness and ugliness were borne by the even uglier Shimura Danzo.

Everyone praises the Third Hokage for his wisdom and martial prowess, saying he has no political stains. But when Danzo is mentioned, there is all sorts of wariness and cursing.

The Third Hokage enjoyed this governance model. Although he sometimes had a headache because of Danzo's petty tricks, it didn't matter and wouldn't affect the overall situation.

Danzo opened his eyes and said coldly, "Ninjas should carry out missions. The village didn't withhold her wages. Taking money to do things is a ninja's duty. The problem is that the shrine maiden left Root and wouldn't carry out my mission unless I threatened her. Someone like her should be treated with the cruelest methods. She is an unqualified ninja."

"Completing the mission is already a success, but I won't argue with you about this. As for the war orphans, don't interfere. Let Yakushi Nonou take charge, and make sure the corresponding financial assistance arrives on schedule." The Third Hokage took a puff of his pipe.

Danzo snorted coldly, cursing inwardly.

"However, a talent has emerged among the war orphans, which I never expected." The Third Hokage pulled out a data card from the documents.

(End of this chapter)