Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 169 Hiruko: Impossible! How can you be so strong?

In the Land of Fire, the two gazed at the distant sea.

"Guiya Luo's cultivation is quite good. I thought you would need more time to solve Guiya Luo's problem."

"hehe."

Hiruko sneered, "I don't believe that the information on Oni-Garaku's ideas from back then appeared by chance."

"Without it, you wouldn't have achieved what you have today, would you?"

Danzo smiled noncommittally.

Beiruk snorted coldly, too lazy to reply.

The old man, with his cultivation and efforts to curry favor, does he think he'll be grateful?

He looked ahead.

"As you've seen, the bloodline limit of smoke transformation can now be used reliably. Properly fusing bloodline limits can make one even stronger!"

"Danzo, only I in the entire ninja world can do this, only I can help you continue to become stronger. As for the technique itself, I can't teach it to you."

"I humbly cry out."

Danzo smiled. "How could I? We're collaborators with a common goal. Would I harm you?"

As he spoke, he gave Beiliuhu a deep look, then turned around, leaning on his cane.

"However, regarding the Corpse Bone Pulse..."

"I think you need to reconsider. Instead of dealing with Konoha, why not target the Kaguya clan? They're easier to deal with, aren't they?"

"I have my reasons."

"Hiruko said calmly."

"In that case, I hope we'll have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future. I have other matters to attend to in Kyoto, so I won't keep you company for now."

Danzo chuckled softly.

Beilu Hu watched him leave without saying a word to stop him.

After they left, a person emerged from the ground.

His name is Yamanaka Itsuki. He is one of the few remaining members of the Root organization who still follow him. He originally belonged to the Yamanaka clan and is now a member of the Guardian Shinobi.

"Sir, shouldn't we cooperate with him to deal with Konoha?"

"It's not that simple."

Danzo walked forward and then said calmly, "This person is reasonably strong, but he is useless except for his strength."

Ghost Sprout is indeed a good forbidden technique.

Despite its significant flaws and the risks of devouring others, after experiencing it once, he basically understood how Hiruko managed to do it.

As long as he goes back to research and experiment, he still has a chance to develop his own Ghost Sprout.

In comparison, cooperating with a madman like Hiruko is actually riskier; you never know when you might get tricked.

He doesn't want to confront Konoha head-on in the short term.

Danzo, seeing Hiruko's talent and recognizing her potential for recruitment, changed his initial thoughts and decided to cooperate with her in a genuine manner.

He provided intelligence and forbidden techniques, and the other party achieved results in their research.

It is a pity.

This guy is a madman, a fool. He's completely caught up in Guiya Luo's success, and it's impossible for him to come to his senses without a single failure.

"Isn't he afraid of the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

The tree in the mountain was puzzled.

They didn't know how long the mark of the Flying Thunder God Technique would last, but it would definitely be enough to sustain them until they rescued Kaguya Ippei.

The only explanation for the two from Konoha not appearing yet is—

They are fishing.

Danzo chuckled: "That's where his foolishness lies; he thinks he's smarter than Kyohiko and Orochimaru!"

Yamanaka Shu remained silent for a moment, his expression undisguised; after all, Danzo's cooperation with them was only temporary.

He did not consider Hiruko a match for Kyohiko.

"But what about Oni-Garaku now that he's dead? You only fused with Ice Release..."

"It's better than dying with him."

Danzo sighed.

He didn't want to part ways with Beiruhu, but the guy was too foolish; continuing the cooperation would only lead to one outcome—

He was found by Kyohiko and Minato Namikaze, and then died.

It wasn't that Danzo was boosting the morale of others while diminishing his own; it was simply that Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko's Twin Thunder God Technique posed too great a threat to him.

"Of course, I hope he can survive, so that I'll at least have someone to help me."

If he survives, Hiruko will likely become much more clear-headed, understand the gap between them, and be willing to work slowly like him.

Only then will Beiliuhu be a qualified accomplice.

……

Hiruko's eyes revealed excitement.

Danzo had spoken of Kyohiko and Minato Namikaze's methods, but the more he learned about them, the more excited he became.

"Of course I won't take action myself."

"but."

"I'll make sure their bait is eaten too!"

In his view.

This is a challenge issued by Konoha, and now that he has made his move, he will let Konoha know that his talent is absolutely no less than that of the Sannin, and perhaps even...

This includes current figures like Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko Ryōmine.

Hiruko muttered to himself, his state somewhat deranged.

While the Ghost Sprout is powerful, it also has certain side effects, such as...

His emotions and mental state are not as stable as those of a normal person.

In the distance, Kaguya Ippei was being controlled to enter the cave, and smoke was about to engulf his body.

however.

The next instant, a sudden gust of wind howled inside the cave.

The smoke had barely settled when it was swept away by a gust of wind. In an instant, a scream echoed through the cave, then silence fell.

he died!

Minato Namikaze appeared, looked at Kaguya Ippei who was in a daze, and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

The person is alright.

but.

Even so, his appearance disrupted the fusion, so there's definitely no way to find Hiruko again.

Kaguya Ippei opened her eyes, looking somewhat confused.

but.

His eyes narrowed quickly.

"Are you a Konoha ninja?"

"Minato Namikaze, I'll be responsible for your safety."

Minato Namikaze nodded.

Kaguya understood immediately, but he quickly frowned.

"But if that person doesn't die, he'll still threaten my people... Sigh! Anyway, thank you for saving me."

Kaguya Ippei sighed.

but.

Konoha and Kirigakure are indeed different.

If it were Kirigakure, with such capabilities, they would be eager to sacrifice someone to find the other party, and that was his instinctive thought just now.

Konoha, however, prioritizes the lives of its comrades.

The safety of our partners is our top priority...

It's reassuring; at least I don't have to worry about being betrayed or killed by my comrades.

Kaguya Ippei thought to herself.

Minato Namikaze laughed and said, "It's not necessarily a failure. I'm responsible for protecting you, but there are also people on the other side searching for the other side's location."

"Is it possible?"

"Hmm, there should be a way."

Minato Namikaze is also uncertain.

Before they parted, Kyohiko did say he had a way, but he had just been thinking about it and decided to either use a connection through psychic magic or through perception.

The only other method he could think of was his sensory abilities related to Wood Release.

Just then, he sensed something unusual, and then—

Minato Namikaze's pupils contracted.

"Walk!"

……

On a distant mountain, Hiruko, through the connection of his summoned beast, sensed screams coming from that direction and knew that Konoha had taken action to protect Kaguya Ippei.

He felt a little regretful.

but.

He also left a surprise in that cave.

boom!

A loud bang.

A violent explosion was heard from that side, and flames rose up, engulfing a large area of ​​the mountains and forests.

Hiruko let out a joyful laugh.

The other party may not be dead, but the explosion should at least give them a fright, while he suffered no loss.

Just a few subordinates.

As long as he is alive, he can synthesize and create such subordinates anywhere; it's not difficult at all.

Biluhu turned around and prepared to leave.

He was not really prepared to go to war with Konoha, nor was he interested in cooperating with Danzo.

however.

At that very moment—

call out!

An extremely faint sound suddenly came from one direction.

This is……

The sound of a body-instantaneous movement stepping on a tree branch.

It was very subtle, but Hiruko was very meticulous and attentive to his surroundings, and he could still hear even the slightest changes.

This is also a quality that seasoned Jonin should possess.

Hiruko's pupils contracted, a look of shock mixed with fear.

He shouldn't have revealed any flaws.

How is that possible?

How did you find this place?

"You seem to be having a great time! As for how I found you, guess."

Jingyan smiled.

Danzo?

Hiruko's pupils contracted, his first thought being that Danzo had betrayed him.

but.

He quickly rejected it.

If it were Danzo, the opponent wouldn't have come alone, so...

This guy has some kind of special perception ability.

Wood Release?

Hiruko looked around and immediately understood where the problem lay.

The surrounding trees.

The Wood Release ability allows one to silently influence the surrounding trees and convert them for one's own use.

They are like another pair of eyes for Kyohiko!

Furthermore, the opponent can also use the Flying Thunder God technique...

What a formidable opponent.

Hiruko dared not underestimate him, and immediately a patch of ice crystals appeared around him, followed by countless ice surfaces standing around Kyohiko.

Secret Technique: Magic Mirror Ice Crystals!

An ice mirror appeared, instantly trapping Kyohiko inside, but—

Bang!

In an instant, the ice crystal was shattered by a single punch.

Jingyan burst out of the ice crystals at lightning speed, leaping over a mountain in the blink of an eye. There, Hiruko emerged from the rocks, preparing to jump down.

but.

Looking up, he saw Jingyan charging down from above.

What?

How could it be so fast!

Hiruko cursed inwardly, completely unprepared for the opponent's speed. A ferocious expression immediately appeared on his face.

Then, he formed a hand seal with one hand.

The ice spread, freezing the surroundings instantly, and ice swords grew from the ground, piercing towards Jingyan.

At the same time.

Hiruko's other hand conjured a strange bolt of lightning.

It is like water and like thunder.

In the blink of an eye, a dark cloud formed all around, followed by—

boom!

Streaks of lightning spread.

however.

To his surprise, Jingyan, who was restrained by ice swords and ice pillars, suddenly unleashed an even more terrifying burst of chakra.

Immediately, the ice pillars and ice swords were all destroyed, and the bolts of lightning that struck the opponent could not harm Jingyan. Instead, they wrapped around the opponent as if they were turning into an aid to him.

This is……

Lightning Release Chakra Mode?

How is that possible!

Bei Liuhu was dumbfounded, and his composure was no longer stable.

"Why should I?!"

He found it hard to accept.

He risked his life and spent decades painstakingly researching and developing the Demon Sprout Technique, mastering numerous ninjutsu, only to have his opponent...

At just over eleven years old, he had already mastered Konoha's own S-rank ninjutsu.

They've even mastered the Lightning Release Armor from the Hidden Cloud Village!

Do you know what Orochimaru thinks of you?

He said, "You're an idiot. Learning bloodline limits is so simple; you just need to understand bloodlines and genes. Instead, you messed around with Yaro, making yourself look like neither human nor ghost!"

A sound rang out.

Hiru screamed, "What does he know? This technique of mine, this is the technique to immortality!"

After his roar, terrifying chakra erupted from his body.

Then—

Gala!

Thunder roared, and dark thunderclouds instantly swept over the mountain.

At the same time, Hiruko landed and took out a scroll from his hand.

"You forced me to do this!"

Immediately, a corpse appeared, its body merging with and devouring the other.

Hiruko endured the pain of his bloodline being modified, his forehead veins bulging. After the intense pain subsided, his body gradually stabilized.

"Just as I expected! Just as I expected!"

"The third bloodline limit is crucial; you must master the ability to make your body strong and balanced!"

Bei Liuhu laughed loudly.

He originally didn't want to absorb the Steel Release technique because he couldn't be sure which was better, Steel Release or Corpse Bone Pulse. He originally wanted his subordinates to help him test it.

result.

Since Konoha is stingy and unwilling to sacrifice that guy...

He didn't insist.

Right now, the power within his body is constantly being stimulated, and his chakra and bloodline are both increasing.

The Steel Release technique is now even more powerful than before!

My body is getting stronger.

"I'm on the right track! I'm on the right track!"

Hiruko roared excitedly.

Immediately, his body split open, and chakra gushed out from his chest.

Kara!

Dark clouds gathered and thunder roared, creating a strange and chaotic atmosphere along with the icy mist he exhaled.

Hail, thunder, and water were mixed together in a chaotic manner.

Below, Hiru landed with a thud on a tree growing out of the cliff.

Even with trees providing shelter, a normal person falling from that height would be injured, with broken bones being the least likely outcome.

but.

Beirut was completely unharmed.

He couldn't help but burst into laughter.

His Steel Release technique, through the interweaving and fusion of three bloodlines, made even his bones as hard as steel. To his regret—

They failed to obtain the Corpse Bone Vein.

If Steel Release is this powerful, then the evolved Corpse Bone Pulse must be even stronger.

but.

He still has a chance.

Hiruko smiled slightly, his hands forming a mudra, ready to bid farewell to his opponent.

At that moment, a hand was placed on his shoulder.

What?

Hiruko was stunned for a moment, then his chakra exploded and he used Storm Release once again.

Then—

Thunder and icy mist reappeared.

At this moment, he realized that his body was both very powerful and very bad.

The crack in his chest could unleash ninjutsu, but it also caused strange changes in his body, and he had to go back to deal with it.

Under the influence of chakra, moisture gathered all around, and dark clouds covered the area.

boom!

A muffled thud.

Thunder roared, and streaks of silver lightning converged, hurtling towards Jingyan.

Such an attack...

Even the Lightning Release Chakra Mode couldn't withstand it.

but.

The next second, his figure disappeared from the spot.

Hiruko hesitated for a moment, then, not giving up the opportunity, quickly plunged into the water and escaped.

He learned about Kyohiko's situation through the disappearing shadow clone.

This guy used Flying Thunder God Technique to return to the top!

No wonder they are so fearless.

However, he suddenly appeared behind me just now...

That tree?

After some thought, Hiruko still understood why he had been caught up.

That tree was created by Kyohiko, and it should have the Flying Thunder God Technique formula belonging to him.

"Danzo is right, this guy is a formidable opponent."

His ice-style water-style abilities allowed him to move freely in the sea.

In addition, he also has a backup plan.

A moment later, a shark swam over and carried him away into the distance.

Above him, Minato Namikaze appeared beside him.

"I didn't expect you to actually find him, but you let him go. Are you trying to find his hideout?"

"Yes, there must be people at his base. If we don't destroy it all at once, the research inside could fall into the wrong hands and cause endless trouble."

"Danzo?"

Minato Namikaze seemed lost in thought.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "Yes, I sensed Danzo's presence before, which is why I was able to pinpoint his general area."

"Kaguya Ippei has met up with Kakashi and the others. I'll go with you."

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)