Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

Chiba had already figured out a solution for Magnet Release when Guren finally managed to get the message through the Parasite Insects.

"We found the Three-Tails through Yukimaru and are currently pinpointing its approximate location."

The news of Guren was brief, but it gave Chiba a jolt.

The Three-Tails has been found!

He immediately stood up, grabbed the things he had packed earlier, and went out.

Because we had given prior notice, therefore...

He didn't tell anyone before he went out, except to leave a note at Tsunade's house.

Chapter 265 New Parasitic Insect - Thunder Beast!

"Chiba has left?"

"Yes, they left us a note, which is sealed with a spell. You may need to unlock it to see it."

Shizune handed over the rolled-up strip of paper.

Tsunade glanced at it; the sealing technique wasn't difficult, and she quickly released it.

The above roughly explains what I'm going to do.

They also took the Nine-Tails' clone with them to prevent it from staying in the Forest of Death and getting into a fight with Shukaku and Ushioni.

Tsunade mused.

Three tails.

She didn't know before, but after returning to the village, she obtained some old records from the Dark Guard and the Root, and learned about some things that happened back then.

Rin became a human jinchūriki.

"It's alright, as long as the matter is resolved, a little delay is no big deal."

"Yes!"

Dou may have other motives, but he is very reliable and there is nothing wrong with him.

Kabuto said humbly, "Although Guren was once Orochimaru's subordinate like me, she is not as knowledgeable about secrets as I am, so she came to the village to help out."

With the arrival of funds, the Sound Village has undergone significant changes. The newly added ninja academy looks small, but there are already some students coming and going.

Chiba nodded: "Well done. How is Yukimaru's body? Can he handle running back and forth?"

"It is located in the middle of a harbor in an island nation. We need Yukimaru's help to capture it. Also, we don't know whether you need to capture it completely or cut it up, so I dare not act rashly."

or……

Before long, several figures followed.

Upon seeing Chiba and the familiar Nine-Tailed Fox, Tos paused for a moment, then bowed and left.

Having such subordinates can save a lot of trouble for a boss.

"Lord Chiba, you've arrived. We should have reported this some time ago, but we went to search for the Three-Tails together, so..."

Then, Chiba said, "Rest tonight, we'll set off tomorrow morning to capture the Three-Tails. Kabuto will stay and guard the village. Also, please help me gather information about Iwagakure and the Jinchuriki of the Four-Tails and Five-Tails."

Chiba was very satisfied.

Tsunade frowned.

Although Orochimaru is dead, his subordinates have not been wiped out, and Chiba's information was likely indeed obtained through Orochimaru's subordinates.

"He hasn't come back yet. Honglian is taking care of him now, so there shouldn't be any problems."

That kid wants to shift the blame onto Orochimaru?

That's most likely the case.

Its exact location has always been a mystery.

Tsunade thought about it and realized that Orochimaru was actually a good scapegoat.

"Hard to say."

In order to avoid destroying Konoha, he ultimately chose to die at Kakashi's hands.

He dispersed his senses.

"Yes, there's nothing major going on for now. Your subordinates are very capable and have handled most things perfectly. They've basically taken control of the Sakuraba family now, so I don't think they need me much over there."

Soon.

"With Miss Zhenlong's abilities, dealing with those backward and corrupt noblemen would be quite simple; she just lacked the ability before."

When a Jinchuriki dies, the Tailed Beast naturally dies as well, and is reborn. Now, several years later, it should have been resurrected by now.

"it is good."

At this time, Chiba had already arrived at the Sound Village.

This matter could be a big deal or a small deal; it all depends on whether Chiba can quickly resolve the battle and capture the enemy before the impact escalates. Otherwise, if it attracts the attention of the Hidden Mist Ninja, things will get complicated.

Dou reported the facts truthfully.

……

but.

The next day, Tsunade obtained concrete evidence from Kakashi.

He also received a lot of intelligence in Konoha.

Chiba was not surprised.

He looked at Kabuto and asked, "What's the status of the Three-Tails now?"

Chiba shook his head. "I didn't expect you to be in the village too, and in your original form at that. Is everything alright in Kyoto?"

"How's Karin doing?"

"Lady Tsunade, are you alright?"

"I've been working very hard and have recently become quite proficient with the Adamantine Chains. Although I can't lock up a Tailed Beast on my own, I should be able to help a little."

"I am Kabuto," Kabuto replied.

Chiba glanced at him.

Kabuto truly understands what others are thinking. After learning that Chiba wanted to capture the Three-Tails, he arranged everything in an orderly manner. No wonder Orochimaru can't do without him.

I would be just as reluctant if I were in your shoes.

Aside from his character being hard to trust, he is very reliable in his work and other aspects.

Then...

Chiba went to visit Jugo.

When I saw Jugo again, he looked much better than before, but correspondingly—

The parasites grew larger.

Last time, this parasitic insect had just completed its most important transformation, and was only slightly larger than a fist, at most possessing great potential.

But this time.

"Fizz!"

Its enormous body lay prostrate before Jugo.

Previously, it resembled a stag beetle more, different from a clawed beetle, but quite similar.

But now.

Its appearance has changed drastically—

Its enormous body was covered with a bony shell like armor, and its two pincers had transformed into huge, sharp scythes.

It has six legs as big as a cow's hoof.

Is this a beetle?

At first glance, it looks like a small mammoth!

but.

After watching for a while, Chiba gradually rejected his own opinion.

He feels...

Compared to a mammoth, it seems more like the Ultralisk from the Zerg, with similarities in appearance and its gradually increasing size.

If I had to point out a difference, it would be that it is more ferocious than the Thunder Beast, and its surface is covered with strange patterns.

These things should be related to Jugo.

Chiba looked at Jugo in disbelief.

"How long has it been, and you've already created so much chakra?"

"I'm sorry, because I've been trying to train and control it every day, my speed has increased a lot. I'll try to control it from now on!"

Shigeo apologized repeatedly.

Chiba shook his head and said, "I'm not blaming you, but I'm surprised. The bigger it is, the bigger its appetite should be. It's not easy to feed it to this extent."

"Thankfully, I should thank it."

"If it weren't for it," Jugo said. "I probably would have gone berserk by now."

"It just likes your chakra, which is why it helps absorb it when you go berserk. And who knows, it might go berserk one day too."

Chiba rubbed her hair.

His hunch was right; this parasitic worm was the most troublesome, and its evolutionary path was completely different from that of the parasitic worms in the Death Forest.

As of now...

It's hard to say whether it's good or bad.