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Chapter 421 Kushina's Imagination in Progress

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　Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Technique!

　Mikoto Uchiha immediately used the Uchiha clan's most proficient Fire Release ninjutsu.

　This ninjutsu surpasses the Great Fireball Technique in both power and attack range.

　Furthermore, it possesses group-effect skills, making this ninjutsu the best way to resolve the current situation.

　Like shooting stars, streaks of balsam flowers pierced through the darkness, attacking the Konoha ANBU ninja! Seeing this, the ANBU ninja scattered in all directions.

　The Nara clan ninjas were forced to use the Shadow Binding Technique, while the cat-faced ninja also released the Mind Transfer Jutsu. If this ninjutsu were ignored, the power of the Phoenix Flower could easily result in severe injury.

　Freed from the shadow's restraints and the Mind Transfer Jutsu's control, Kushina immediately regained consciousness. Terrifying Nine-Tails chakra surfaced on her body, her face contorted with rage.

　After all, being tricked and almost losing consciousness is a hard thing to accept.

　"Leave quickly, don't linger in battle, or you'll only attract more ninjas."

　Mikoto Uchiha said this, her face was covered at the moment, and Kushina didn't recognize her.

　Kushina felt that the voice of the person who saved her sounded familiar, but due to the urgency of the situation, she couldn't remember it for a moment.

　Mikoto Uchiha pulled several smoke bombs from her toolbox and threw them out, then quickly pulled Kushina away from the scene.

　The cat-faced ninja's expression was grave. He said to one of the ANBU beside him, "Quickly report to the Hokage that the Jinchuriki has lost control and escaped. The rest of you continue the pursuit."

　After speaking, they vanished in a blur.

　On the edge of the Leaf Village, beside a clear, shimmering stream, Kushina and Mikoto Uchiha stopped to rest, as the Anbu had not yet caught up.

　Kushina could no longer hide her curiosity and couldn't help but ask...

　But at that moment, Mikoto Uchiha took off her black mask.

　"Misaka-nee, actually!"

　Kushina exclaimed in surprise, her face flushed with delight, looking utterly incredulous.

　"If not, who else can save us?"

　Mikoto Uchiha rolled her eyes at Kushina, somewhat exasperated.

　The rescue has already been completed; it seems my plan is useless now.

　And she couldn't just sit idly by.

　Seeing Kushina being captured, let's go back.

　"How did Sister Kotoko appear?"

　Kushina couldn't understand why she hadn't told anyone when she left Konoha.

　They acted entirely in secrecy, only noticing Uchiha Mikoto's attire and the bundle on her back—clearly the clothes she was dressed for a long journey.

　"Could it be?!"

　Kushina considered a possibility: could it be that Mikoto Uchiha had guessed from their conversation during the day that she would definitely leave Konoha, and that Mikoto was worried about her being alone out there, so she was waiting for her on the road and leaving Konoha together to find Yoruichi?

　In that instant, Kushina's mind raced with countless thoughts, and she was deeply moved. Truly a good sister, never abandoning or giving up on her.

　And Mikoto Uchiha decided

　He even confided in Kushina, hesitatingly asking, "Kushina?"

　"Sister Mikoto, don't say anything! I understand, I'm worried, that's why I want to come with you."

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　Let's go find Ye Chen together, my best friends!

　I feel so lucky and happy to have such a sister.

　Kushina said emotionally

　""

　Mikoto Uchiha was stunned and remained silent.

　What was Kushina imagining again? What should she do? Should she expose her? Soon, Mikoto Uchiha dismissed the idea.

　Since we're both looking for Ye Chen, let's go together. We'll see what happens after we actually find him.

　"By the way, what was Misaka about to say?"

　Kushina asked curiously

　Mikoto Uchiha had changed her tune and said seriously, "I'm afraid the Anbu will catch up soon, so we should play immediately..."

　"If you're in a hurry, it's best to leave the Land of Fire before dawn. Once you're outside the Land of Fire, you should be much safer."

　"Listen! Mikoto-nee!"

　Kushina readily agreed

　Konoha, Hokage's Office

　The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his assistant, Danzo Shimura, were both inside, their faces grim and silent.

　The ANBU ninja recounted what had just happened not long ago.

　"Our team had already subdued the Jinchuriki, but a ninja skilled in Fire Release suddenly appeared and saved him, causing the mission to fail."

　Anbu said

　"You may step back now. Report any intelligence immediately."

　The Third Hokage waved his hand, his expression grim.

　Upon seeing this, the ANBU ninja bowed slightly and then vanished into thin air.

　"Now look what's happened. The Jinchuriki is gone, and Konoha no longer has the Nine-Tails, a tailed beast weapon. How can they intimidate the other ninja villages?"

　If the news leaks out, it seems peaceful now:

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　"Can this continue, Sarutobi?"

　Danzo said, his tone unusually calm.

　"I can't figure it out. Who saved Kushina? The Anbu developed a combat plan specifically targeting Jinchuriki. They were rigorously trained, and nobody knew about it. This person's appearance is just too coincidental."

　Hiruzen Sarutobi said

　Danzo snorted coldly and said confidently, "They're skilled in Fire Release and have conflicts with the Hokage lineage. Is there any need to guess? It's definitely the Uchiha clan pulling the strings behind the scenes."

　Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo, then said without looking at him directly, "Danzo, I know you're prejudiced against the Uchiha, but you need evidence to back up your claims."

　""

　Danzo, yet he doesn't believe (2/2)

Chapter 422 Creating Wood Release

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　The disappearance of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was a devastating blow to Konoha, a matter of utmost importance. However, this information was known only to the Konoha leadership and was not disseminated.

　Although Jinchūriki are despised and feared by ordinary people, their power is indispensable to a village.

　Therefore, there's no need to panic. On the surface, it's "Kushina".

　Still in the village, of course, some skilled ANBU ninjas were secretly smuggling out of the Land of Fire to track down Kushina, having gathered a special team of Jonin from the village.

　The Land of Wind, the Ancient Kingdom of Loulan

　The Loulan Kingdom has changed significantly since its inception. Firstly, it is now surrounded by a high rock barrier, specifically designed to slow down wind and sand erosion.

　Of course, that's not all. To survive in the harsh desert environment, water and greenery are indispensable.

　But the environment of the Land of Wind is like this; it absolutely lacks natural water resources and plants.

　Besides researching the dragon vein, Ye Chen spent most of his time fusing chakra attributes to create secondary creations.

　The wind, thunder, fire, and fire of Ye Chen himself possess chakra attributes, while the modification of the Loulan Kingdom inevitably requires water and wood attribute chakra modifications.

　Water-style chakra. Since making a contract with the Five-Tails, he has shared its chakra, and thus Ye Chen possesses the ability to use water-style chakra.

　As for the wood attribute, it's just Wood Release.

　According to the principles of chakra fusion, combining water and earth chakra can create a fusion attribute beyond the five elements, namely Wood Release.

　However, there's a reason why Wood Release is so rare, possessed only by the Senju clan.

　Everyone knows that Water Release and Earth Release can be fused into Wood Release, but very few people can successfully fuse them; it's as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

　Historically, apart from Hashirama Senju, there has never been a ninja who truly mastered Wood Release ninjutsu.

　Even if one successfully masters a little bit of Wood Release, all they can do is build houses and do a tiny bit of landscaping.