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

Far outside Konoha, beneath the soil, a black figure emerged, merging with the White Zetsu within the large tree.

"How about it?"

"Discovered."

Black Zetsu's tone remained relatively calm, but as a partner, White Zetsu could sense the overflowing displeasure and seriousness in Black Zetsu's voice.

He remained silent for a few seconds.

I never expected that Black Zetsu would be discovered, given his abilities.

Bai Jue thought for a moment, unsure how to comfort him, and then stopped thinking about it.

"Konoha is in danger right now. They are constantly researching new ninjutsu. By the time we figure out a countermeasure, there may be another plan waiting for us in the dark."

Black Zetsu said.

Bai Jue pondered for a moment, then said, "What do we do next?"

Even Black Zetsu was discovered, so White Zetsu would just be throwing their lives away. But if they don't deal with it, the White Zetsu clones that were captured before will expose some of their secrets.

Black Zetsu was also conflicted.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Let's go and discuss it with him first."

"Ah."

There's no point in thinking about it here.

Their abilities are not primarily for combat, but rather for intelligence gathering.

Since we can't solve it, let's discuss it with Obito and have him deal with the White Zetsu clones.

Having thought this through, Jue vanished without a trace.

……

"You mean, you want Kakashi to use new cells to try and offset the burden on his Sharingan?"

Tsunade was at home, chatting privately with Chiba.

At home, she wasn't the Hokage, but just a ninja skilled in medical ninjutsu. Most of the time, she was more easygoing and wouldn't put any pressure on Chiba and Kakashi when they talked.

Chiba and Kakashi nodded in unison.

Tsunade pondered for a few seconds before saying, "It's not impossible. The enemy is very powerful right now, and we may be their main target later on. If we don't strengthen ourselves, we might become the target of everyone's attacks."

"Hmm, if our guess is correct, the Akatsuki organization is related to that person..."

Kakashi fell silent after saying that.

Uchiha Madara.

Even now, it remains a name that sends chills down one's spine, especially when one learns that he is an enemy of Konoha, leaving one speechless for a moment.

Kakashi's mind went blank when he heard the guess.

Therefore……

He wants to become stronger!

Kakashi suffered the most agonizing torment of being unable to help the village and everyone because he could have become stronger but was held back by his physical condition.

Chiba looked at Kakashi and Tsunade, but didn't say anything.

He could only offer a suggestion; the rest was up to the two of them to decide.

Tsunade thought for about a minute and said, "Kakashi, you need to think this through. Although we can test the invasive ability of new cells through animal experiments, there is still a risk."

"Lady Tsunade, I'm willing to try!"

Kakashi said seriously.

Tsunade sighed and looked at Chiba, saying, "If this cell proves to be feasible, Kimimaro will definitely need to use it as a replacement. Whose surgery will be performed first?"

This question...

Chiba pondered for a moment and said, "Let the teacher go first. Kimimaro's physique is special and has no reference value."

"Okay, I'll arrange the test tomorrow. Sigh, I hope Inuzuka Hana can understand our difficulties and not cause me any trouble."

Tsunade sighed.

Experiments inevitably require sacrifices.

In addition to training ninja dogs and ninja beasts, Hana Inuzuka is also responsible for training some special ninja beasts for experimental purposes.

but.

Perhaps it's because we've been taking care of each other for so long that feelings inevitably develop sometimes...

Chiba was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Let's put up a statue and monument for them at the entrance of the medical research institute in the future, even though it won't do much good."

"Ah."

Tsunade looked at him, her emotions slightly calmer. "What are your guesses about that shadowy figure?"

"I suspect it might be a creature similar to Idu, but more advanced, perhaps even reaching realms unknown to us, such as creation."

Chiba tried his best to guide her.

"Tailed Beast?"

Kakashi immediately picked up where he left off.

The existence of tailed beasts is unique; they die, but they are resurrected after a few years.

This characteristic is said to have been bestowed upon the Sage of Six Paths during his creation.

Was that dark figure in a similar state?

Following Chiba's train of thought, he couldn't help but be startled: "You mean, it might have been created by Madara?"

"Who knows? It's just a possibility. After all, the Kurama clan can produce a creature like Ido. Could the Uchiha clan also have hidden secrets... Nobody can say for sure."

Chiba rubbed his head and looked at Tsunade. "Actually, there is someone we can ask for answers from, but we need the Hokage's approval."

Tsunade knew who it was—

Sasuke Uchiha!

If we were to approach Sasuke, it would mean sharing these speculations with him. Otherwise, Sasuke might not cooperate and might even think that we were spying on the Uchiha clan's secrets.

Also.

The idea that Akatsuki originated from Madara is ultimately just their unsubstantiated conjecture...

Talking to Sasuke might allow me to hear his thoughts from another perspective, which is one point.

Is Sasuke trustworthy?

Tsunade looked at Kakashi and Chiba.

"What do you think?"

“I am willing to vouch for Sasuke. I believe that once he knows the truth, he will make his own rational choice.”

After careful consideration, Kakashi was the first to raise his hand.

If it were Sasuke six months ago, he wouldn't have felt comfortable letting Sasuke know these things, but now...

Sasuke has grown up.

He has his own ideas and choices.

and.

He is a member of the Anbu, a ninja of Konoha. Why not give him more trust?

Chiba also raised his hand.

"Alright, then you guys take responsibility. I don't have a deep relationship with Sasuke, so I won't get involved. As for the old man and the others, I'll take the blame if they ask."

"Yes!"

Just wait for this sentence.

Chiba and Kakashi exchanged a glance and breathed a sigh of relief.

I had something to do today, so the update is late. Sorry.

Chapter 275 Mei Terumi: The Raikage can go, but I can't?

In the following days, Chiba focused on researching White Zetsu and targeted barriers, but he still didn't have a good solution for Black Zetsu.

Good thing...

Given Black Zetsu's personality, and the fact that he was almost discovered this time, it's unlikely he'll risk coming here personally again anytime soon.

Next time I come, it might be Nagato or Obito.

but.

There's another problem right now...

Next Chunin Exams.

The last Chunin Exams were held in Konoha.

Although Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) joined the Chunin Exams, their participation was temporary and will not be held this year; the Chunin Exams will still be organized by Sunagakure (Hidden Sand Village).

During the Chunin Exams, Konoha will inevitably send someone to participate.

indeed.

"Where is this?"

Kakashi said, squinting.

Brat!

They always have to say these incredibly hurtful things.

Next……