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

We must quickly uncover information about the White Zetsu clones!

When they were delivered to the intelligence department, Haiyi and his team were still at get off work.

They immediately organized a team to begin digging for information about White Zetsu, but...

I tried for a long time.

Hai sighed.

"This guy doesn't have much useful information in his head. He basically just gathers information from all over the place. The only useful thing about him is his ability."

"His abilities?"

"Yes, as it stands, he possesses the abilities of possession, shapeshifting, stealth, earth-style, and wood-style. His possession and shapeshifting abilities cannot be detected by conventional means."

Haiyi's expression was solemn. "Unfortunately, when I tried to explore their memories in this area, I found nothing. It's as if they were born with this kind of ability."

"Is that so?"

Chiba looked serious, but he actually breathed a sigh of relief.

The intelligence about these capabilities is itself very valuable!

He could try to use this as an opportunity to reveal more useful information.

such as--

The origins and some of Jue's abilities.

Investigating the Senju family's past, etc.

Chapter 272 A Bold Speculation—Dan is Behind Akatsuki!

"You came back last night?"

"Yes, because of the White Zetsu incident, I urgently returned from the sea on a Thunder Beast."

Chiba nodded.

Upon hearing the name Thunder Beast, Tsunade's expression turned strange.

She had already heard about that terrifying parasitic worm; it was said to be bigger than an ox when it stood up, and looked more like a product of some bizarre ninjutsu experiment.

but.

I've never heard of that thing being able to fly!

She hesitated.

Seeing her expression, Chiba guessed what Tsunade was thinking and explained, "Do you still remember the cursed seal?"

"remember."

Why bring up the curse seal all of a sudden?

Tsunade initially thought it was very likely, but then she thought about it again. The existence of White Zetsu was due to Hashirama cells, but without obtaining Hashirama cells, how could the Akatsuki have the ability to infiltrate?

It feels like a paradox.

Tsunade's eyes widened, her face filled with surprise.

She would feel extremely regretful and heartbroken if Chiba became like Orochimaru.

If you don't know how to control it, you will eventually be controlled by Sage Chakra.

but.

Tsunade approached with the intelligence scroll, causing Chiba's mind to wander.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Is he dangerous?"

Another immortal body?

The last Sage Body was Hashirama Senju.

Just ...

Those kinds of experiments are unacceptable to them.

Tsunade was puzzled.

"he?"

He took a deep breath to suppress the pounding in his heart.

Chiba said, "I guessed that the source of the cursed seal was a ninja who possessed Sage Mode, but that's not actually the case. He didn't master Sage Mode; he had a Sage Body."

Chiba gave an explanation.

Could it be that……

She could still transform into a sage and absorb natural energy without mastering Sage Mode, and she could imagine that this ability was not a good thing for ordinary people.

She began to consider the second option.

Is this related to that strange creature?

Sage Chakra is extremely dangerous; training it carries a certain risk of going berserk.

Where did his cells come from?

"Immortal Body?"

Chiba explained.

She knew that Chiba was outside and most likely controlled one of Orochimaru's bases.

Chiba pretended to think, "I heard that there were some opponents who could rival him back then, such as Kakuzu, who is said to have escaped from the First Hokage's clutches, and he is still proud of it to this day."

Then, Tsunade shook her head: "Back then, my grandfather basically had no enemies who could hurt him, let alone survive after having his cells taken."

As a healer, Tsunade could have foreseen this outcome, so she immediately understood the origin of the Thunder Beast's volatile temperament from the information sent by the Anbu.

Tsunade curled her lip, then sneered, "Kakuzu is indeed very strong, but my grandfather didn't want to kill him back then because he considered how difficult it was for the small ninja village to raise him."

"is it?"

Chiba paused for a moment, then continued, "Another possibility is that the First Generation Lord's enemy secretly took his cells during the battle."

Chiba nodded: "Don't worry."

"Well, then I won't ask anymore. Let's get back to that guy. I saw the results of yesterday's interrogation, and there's something I don't quite understand..."

"The first type..."

Out of personal trust in Chiba, neither she nor Kakashi said anything, nor did they mention it in front of the Third Hokage and the others.

Tsunade suddenly understood after hearing this.

"It's not Orochimaru. He does have a Sage Body, but it's not the same as the First Hokage's. It's just an ability that allows him to automatically enter Sage Mode."

"Yes, he was imprisoned for a while, and things only got a little better after I left the parasitic insect with him, so I didn't bring it back to the village."

Tsunade nodded and said, "That works too."

Although this wasn't the first time I'd been in a situation like this with Tsunade, I was still deeply shocked for a while.

"I discussed two possibilities with Kakashi-sensei. One is that they had a strong ability to infiltrate beforehand and stole cells during our experiment."

"So you're saying it's impossible for the Horned One?"

"Well, his opponent is most likely a wood clone, so it's impossible for him to get the cells."

Tsunade nodded.

Chiba narrowed his eyes and said, "Then I can only make a bold guess: Uchiha Madara, is it possible?"

"what?"

Tsunade was extremely surprised.

Two seconds later, she chuckled and said, "What are you talking about? Madara died in the Valley of the End, how could he possibly steal cells?"

"Before? I remember he was a very good friend of the First Hokage, and he left Konoha once. When he came back, he brought the Nine-Tails with him and fought against the First Hokage."

Chiba reminded him.

Tsunade initially found it funny, but as she laughed, she couldn't laugh anymore.

Chiba had previously stated that it was a bold guess.

indeed.

Back then, apart from Madara Uchiha, no one else was able to obtain Hashirama Senju's cells, and Madara didn't necessarily obtain them through battle, but also through some unintentional actions in his daily life.

cell……

Not limited to flesh and blood.

"You mean, during the time Madara was away from Konoha, he might have done more than just collect the Nine-Tails; he might have made other preparations?"

"It's just speculation, since we don't have any evidence right now, but what we can be sure of is that their cell research is faster and stronger than Danzo's and Orochimaru's. I think they must have been researching for many years."

Chiba shared his "thoughts".

Tsunade's expression was solemn.

At present, Chiba's guess seems outrageous, but it happens to fit some of the speculations—

First, the Akatsuki organization has a good understanding of the Tailed Beasts. The fact that they dared to capture Jinchuriki indicates that they possess special sealing methods.

Second, intercolumnar cells and white blood cells.

Only with plaques can we possibly obtain interstitial cells for research.

Tobirama Senju could certainly do it, but if it were Tobirama, he would never have left the village to conduct research, and he would have even created the Akatsuki organization.

Also.

Tsunade understands Tobirama Senju.

Since Hashirama Senju died, he has rarely studied those forbidden things, and has devoted himself more to making Konoha stronger and better every day.

The Akatsuki organization could not have been created by Tobirama Senju.