Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Spirit Release Chakra Mode…

It is Hiruzen Sarutobi's integration of his own abilities after his talent was further enhanced.

In this mode, there is no need to specifically switch between Boil Release and Lightning Release chakra.

Each of them possesses certain characteristics, which are manifested through the mimicry of non-attribute chakra.

Faster, more powerful, more resilient...

In this stance, Hiruzen Sarutobi, while not emphasizing power like Boil Release or speed and defense like Lightning Release, has a very balanced enhancement in all aspects.

Furthermore, his Spirit Release is in a passive release state; any ninjutsu that approaches him will naturally decompose and trigger the absorption effect of the Myriad Seals.

"Hey! Hey! Hey!"

Hozuki Gengetsu feels a bit messy:

"No, is it really that old man Bai Lian? What's with this level of ice escape technique?!"

Although Hozuki Gengetsu had seen Sarutobi Hiruzen use Ice Release, using ice pillars to support the aerial fortress during the Void Village's attack on Konoha.

But he thought that was the limit for becoming a Naruto…

This ice-based technique, which covered the entirety of his illusionary domain and possessed sophisticated properties and form transformations, shattered his "Magic Illusion: Steam Pavilion Technique" in one fell swoop...

Hozuki Gengetsu hallucinated that the Hokage in front of him had transformed into the First Mizukage…

That one is famous throughout the ninja world for his exquisite Ice Release techniques!

Compared to Hozuki Gengetsu, Mu is more concerned with Spirit Release Chakra Mode.

"This is bad..."

"This stance is practically like Dust Release Chakra Mode! No, I don't even know how to do that..."

"The Hokage couldn't possibly use Dust Release, but this feeling of disintegration feels very familiar..." High above, invisibility hung in the air as Mu stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"What exactly is he practicing? Even Tobirama Senju didn't delve into these things back then!"

In order to fight against Hozuki Gengetsu, Mu's perception ability was honed to an exceptionally high level.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Mu the feeling that he had been draped in Dust Release...

It's incredibly strange!

"Funny, so very fun!"

"I thought the ninjas of this era weren't as strong as those of our time..."

"It seems I underestimated the ninja world..."

Hozuki Gengetsu was taken aback: "Wait, you seem to have also lived through the late Warring States period?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looks rather young now, in the prime of his life.

"Everyone has to keep improving, Mr. Gengetsu."

Hiruzen Sarutobi warmed up by lightly jumping, his toes barely touching the ground: "If we can't surpass our predecessors, doesn't that mean the ninja world is constantly regressing? Innovation is the only way to develop..."

"Then let me see!"

"The so-called power of the First Mizukage!" Hozuki Gengetsu suddenly entered battle mode, the Rinnegan patterns in his eyes flashing.

Beast way!

In an instant, a massive number of summoning spells were activated!

Black summoning arrays exploded one after another on the battlefield, and countless ferocious summoning beasts poured out from the arrays.

A completely transparent chameleon disappears into the air and hides, while a ferocious giant centipede burrows underground.

The rhinoceros lowered its head, its sharp horns gleaming coldly, and launched a fierce frontal charge.

The three-headed dog opened its three gaping maws, and its saliva dripped onto the ground, corroding small pits.

There was also a giant panda, standing at the very front, serving as the front line for the entire psychic team.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the summoned beasts with a thoughtful and inquisitive gaze.

After Ashina's identity was exposed, Hiruzen Sarutobi confirmed Madara Uchiha's identity.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also knows the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

This is a spell that will backfire on the caster if the caster lacks sufficient authority.

If a weakling rashly uses this forbidden technique, the powerful being resurrected from the impure earth will not only easily break free, but may also kill the caster...

In the last hundred years, only Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha have had the ability to control this sealing ancestor with the Impure World Reincarnation technique, with at most Tobirama, who has unlimited potential in terms of techniques.

However, the problem is that Tobirama was resurrected by Hiruzen Sarutobi himself, so this distractor can be eliminated.

Furthermore, his awkward mentality displayed in various events, his understanding of Konoha and the Uchiha clan, and even his constant attention to Obito's team after they rescued him...

There's also the power of all things in the universe, as mentioned on the Uchiha stone tablet, which combines the Senju and Uchiha clans...

The logical chain is locked; it must be that Konoha 002 is starting a business elsewhere…

"Is this kind of psychic magic part of the power of all things in the universe?"

"It should be more than that..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered.

At that moment, the rhinoceros charged at him first, its huge horn crashing into him with a whooshing sound!

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at it, neither dodging nor flinching, and threw a punch at the rhinoceros's horn!

The rhinoceros's hard skull shattered instantly, and its massive body was sent flying backward, crashing to the ground and breaking into pieces!

The centipede suddenly sprang out from the ground, and Hiruzen Sarutobi stomped down heavily, unleashing an invisible burst of chakra!

Like a heavy hammer, it buried it in the ground.

The three-headed dog pounced from the side, and Hiruzen Sarutobi reached out and made a grasping motion.

Before they even made contact, the chakra had already transformed into an invisible giant hand, crushing several heads with tremendous force!

It only took a few rounds.

All the summoned beasts in the Animal Realm were completely wiped out.

Hozuki Gengetsu gasped.

In fact, dealing with these summoned beasts is not difficult, and he can do it too.

The problem is that his focus in the animal realm is on "enhancing spiritual communication".

The problem with these summoning beasts is that they all have the characteristic of "split and multiply," and their numbers immediately double upon being defeated. This isn't just true for Hellhound; any summoning beast in Hozuki Gengetsu's case is like this because this part of his power comes from Madara Uchiha's genuine, fully-fledged Rinnegan.

The problem is, the summoned beasts defeated by Hiruzen Sarutobi did not trigger the splitting and regeneration effect...

Even Hozuki Gengetsu, who governs the animal realm, cannot perceive the connection between them and himself.

"Has it been sealed away?"

"There's no sealing technique animation, but being hit is equivalent to being sealed?"

Hozuki Gengetsu stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen, suddenly feeling an overwhelming sense of unease.

Could someone actually achieve the crazy idea that old man Ashina Uzumaki had?

And it seems even more terrifying than the "Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal" described by Ashina Uzumaki...

"Konoha really produces monsters..."

Hozuki Gengetsu muttered something and unleashed his full chakra!

"Steaming Danger!"

Five identical chibi-style clones simultaneously emerged from the ground.

They surrounded Hiruzen Sarutobi in a fan shape, their oily film gleaming eerily in the sunlight, and each clone's body was slightly swelling, as if it could explode at any moment.

This is the ultimate form of Hozuki Gengetsu after being enhanced under the Six Paths Puppet Body!

Even if he gave it his all in his lifetime, he could only manage two at most…

Five steam explosive devices detonated simultaneously, their power enough to engulf the entire battlefield in a high-temperature steam explosion!

The first clone, wielding a steel sword, charged towards Hiruzen Sarutobi, its blade stained with the blood of the Third Mizukage…

Hiruzen Sarutobi neither dodged nor avoided the attack, but went straight to meet it.

Fists against fists!

Hozuki Gengetsu's eyes lit up with joy.

The terrifying aspect of the Steam Explosion is that any energy entering this oil-water mixture will cause it to expand suddenly and explode. Therefore, theoretically, its clones can only be sealed away.

Even if a long-range ninjutsu can be detonated in advance, the clones are extremely fast.

Moreover, it can self-repair after being blown up.

Therefore, it is known as the "Infinite Explosion Technique" and is the nightmare of all enemies on the battlefield.

However, this clone that came into contact with Hiruzen Sarutobi was not detonated by the powerful force of the Hokage's fist; instead, it deflated like a punctured balloon.

With a shudder, the chakra links that had been maintaining his form loosened, and he began to collapse on the spot!

It rapidly transformed into oil and water, and was further broken down into pure chakra...

It entered Hiruzen Sarutobi's body!

"what?"

Hozuki Gengetsu looked puzzled.

no…

Is this even possible?

"This seems very similar to the Hungry Ghost Path that Silver Horn possesses..."

"Does Naruto also have the Rinnegan?"

Hozuki Gengetsu's heart skipped a beat. These old Sengoku fellows, tired of their usual verbal battles, would occasionally go out and find an open space to spar. Although none of them could actually hurt anyone except Ashina, it was still good to have some fun, since they were all battle maniacs.

Therefore, Hozuki Gengetsu is very familiar with the abilities of the Hungry Ghost Path.

"Then let's detonate it ahead of time!"

"The impact force generated after a steam explosion is not the same as chakra..."

He gritted his teeth and ordered the remaining two clones, "Detonate from a distance! Don't get close!"

The two clones immediately stopped ten meters away from Hiruzen Sarutobi, rapidly expanding to their limit, and were about to cause a powerful area explosion!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted slightly as his gaze focused on his two clones.

"Eye Technique: Spirit Escape!"

The power of Spirit Release exploded within the two clones!

Compared to the complex chakra pathways within the human body, clones or ninjutsu mostly consist of only a few key nodes, and once broken up, they cannot maintain their form.

The two explosive clones instantly expanded, several joints within their bodies flashing with the white light of Spirit Release, spinning uncontrollably before transforming once more into water, oil, and azure chakra…

Hozuki Gengetsu finally understood this time.

Compared to the Hungry Ghost Path, which can only be passively contacted, Hiruzen Sarutobi can actively cancel other people's spells from a distance!

It places more emphasis on "disassembling" rather than "absorbing".

To be precise, absorption and spirit escape are unrelated; rather, it is a passive manifestation of Hiruzen Sarutobi's "Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal".

"What does this mean by not allowing people to use ninjutsu?"

"Is ninja limited to taijutsu? Are there really ninjas like that?"

For a moment, Hozuki Gengetsu didn't know what to say.

According to White Zetsu's information, Hiruzen Sarutobi has been known as the "Professor of Ninjutsu" over the years.

Logically speaking, one should be a master of all five elemental ninjutsu, and it would be somewhat plausible for one to synthesize some bloodline limits on their own...

In the end, the "Ninja Technique Doctor" forbade everyone from using ninjutsu!

Using two clones as cover, Hozuki Gengetsu silently appeared behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, his index finger gathering a massive amount of chakra. "Water Release: Extremely High-Pressure Water Gun!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately did not use Spirit Release to disintegrate.

Instead, it absorbed all of it into its body using the "Water Sealing Seal" carried by the Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled warmly, tilted his head slightly to look at Gengetsu Hozuki, and said earnestly:

"It's probably better not to use pure Five Elements ninjutsu, especially Water Release..."

"I know you probably have a powerful intelligence network, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to find the Third Mizukage before me and know about the situation in Konoha."

"So you should have seen what happened when I fought Kiritori."

"The Five Elements won't work, at least not Water, Fire, Lightning, or Earth. Wind Element is a bit better."

The five-element cycle of Hiruzen Sarutobi's Ten Thousand Seals is only missing the final "Wind Sealing Seal"...

However, he will soon finish his cultivation.

Moreover, even if it is a wind-style technique, he can easily dismantle it with spirit-style techniques and absorb it in reverse using the "Yin Seal".

Hozuki Gengetsu blinked hard.

He's been through countless battles over the years, definitely over a thousand; he's a well-known battle maniac.

But no game had ever made him feel so frustrated…

A sense of powerlessness washed over him for the first time.

As a ninja, is it a joke to prevent him from using ninjutsu to fight the enemy?

And in the mountain cemetery.

Obito had already begun to cheer loudly and without any restraint for the Hokage's performance:

"I told you! The Hokage is the strongest, and that mustache guy isn't up to par, even though he's strong too!"

The Second Raikage's gaze turned serious as he analyzed:

"This must be related to Tobirama Senju! That guy spent his whole life practicing forbidden techniques and knew that there was no end to the development of ninjutsu. If he could develop forbidden techniques, so could others..."

"Although he faked his death, he did suffer real losses from the Six Paths Treasures."

"Given his personality, having been ambushed by spells and Noble Phantasms before, he would definitely think about how to avoid it, so he created this spell that counters all spells..."

"Silver Horn, your Hungry Ghost Path is quite similar to the Hokage's, isn't it? It's all your and Gold Horn's fault. If you hadn't provoked him back then, he would have lost his position as Hokage!"

"Without Lady Mito watching over him, he's doomed!" the Second Raikage said with a heavy heart.

In the Second Raikage's view, the master-disciple relationship between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tobirama Senju, along with the similar structure of Spirit Release and Preta Path, are irrefutable evidence that the leader of the "Sengoku Monster Association" has been confirmed once again.

This time, neither Silver Horn nor Gold Horn argued with the Second Raikage.

Both of them realized that the position of Hokage seemed to be a constraint for Tobirama Senju, allowing him to at least maintain a bottom line in his research on techniques. He had faked his death and escaped, but decades later, he was resurrected by them using Edo Tensei.

Furthermore, at Sasori's request, the Second Kazekage, Shamon, also seems to be making preparations...

This is never going to end!

"You guys don't understand at all; laymen shouldn't speak!"

"The essence of the Hungry Ghost Path is also a sealing technique, but its focus is different from that of Hiruzen."

"In simple terms, the mechanism of sealing techniques can be divided into two main parts: 'disassembly' and 'absorption.' Sealing techniques have a high priority because they can destroy the structure of ninjutsu and then absorb or restrict disordered chakra."

Veteran Ashina's eyes gleamed with extreme excitement:

"But what is the limitation of sealing techniques? It lies in the lack of initiative, so they can often only react passively. This is why the Uzumaki clan was known as the 'Iron Bucket Formation' during the Warring States period..."

"But Hiruzen is different. He has clearly reached a new level in the path of 'disassembly' and is able to actively destroy other people's spells remotely."

Ashina Uzumaki looked at Ginkaku: "Can your Hungry Ghost Path absorb things remotely?"

Silver Horn paused, then shook his head: "No!"

"Hahahahahahahahaha!"

Ashina Uzumaki let out a hearty laugh of pure joy:

"What a brilliant Hiruzen! What a brilliant Hokage! The sealing techniques of my Uzumaki clan have actually been perfected and perfected by him. If only Tobirama Senju had told me back then that Hiruzen had this kind of talent..."

"Why would I bother establishing the Land of Whirlpools or the Whirlpool Village? I would have joined Konoha long ago! Let Hiruzen be the only one who can master the 'Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal,' other mediocre talents can't even understand it! Do you really think I want to promote it at will?"

"Tobirama Senju, did you hear me? Apologize to me!"

Ashina Uzumaki shouted towards Madara Uchiha next door.

Madara Uchiha chuckled upon hearing this.

Watching Hiruzen fight and listening to others curse Tobirama is truly a pleasant way to spend one's time...

"How about we just resurrect Tobirama Senju with Edo Tensei someday!"

"However, the chances of that bastard using Edo Tensei are slim, and this guy is troublesome. We shouldn't give him a chance to return to the ninja world. After all, he's the creator of Edo Tensei and barely taught Hiruzen for two days..."

Madara Uchiha shook his head.

"So, does that mean we can only fight the Hokage using taijutsu?"

Jinjiao pondered, "That's really troublesome. The Hokage is a body-training expert! Even with our brothers' taijutsu skills, we probably couldn't defeat him..." "Hmph, do you think my Ten Thousand Seals Body Sealing Seal didn't take that into account? Let me tell you, this technique is aimed at ninjas of the level of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama! Even the legendary Sage of Six Paths..."

Uzumaki Ashina stroked his long beard with great pride:

"The construction of the Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal is equivalent to installing a second heart and a second set of meridians within the body using intricate sealing techniques. The cultivation process itself will gradually increase the practitioner's physical strength..."

"Just watch! Once that brat, Gengetsu, gets hit by Hiruzen, he's basically done for..."

Golden Horn and Silver Horn exchanged a glance, and then they suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder Ashina Uzumaki was so strong when he sparred with him!

On the battlefield.

Before Hozuki Gengetsu could figure out a way to break the deadlock, Sarutobi Hiruzen had already closed in on him.

With his stats, plus the further amplification from Spirit Release Chakra Mode, Hozuki Gengetsu is completely outmatched.

He also tried to use Water Release to block his attack route, but Hiruzen Sarutobi canceled it using his eye technique, Spirit Release…

Hozuki Gengetsu suddenly turned around: "I'm also skilled in hand-to-hand combat!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and feinted a punch, which Gengetsu Hozuki quickly blocked.

But an even faster punch followed!

The fist, wrapped in black patterns of sealing techniques, slammed solidly into Hozuki Gengetsu's abdomen!

The second-generation Mizukage was instantly sent flying, a large hole piercing his abdomen!

Nakamaro, who was standing to the side, swallowed hard.

He wondered if he could withstand the Hokage's punch if he fully activated his Corpse Bone Meridian.

I feel so much pressure...

I really need to transplant the Byakugan and become a Jinchūriki as soon as possible, otherwise I won't be able to see the Hokage's back anymore!

How can I become a member of the Konoha committee then?

As the smoke and dust dissipated in the distance, Ghost Lantern Gengetsu shakily managed to stand up.

It's only because he's currently in the Impure World form of the Six Paths Puppet, otherwise he would have died from blood loss...

The Mist Ninja were all stunned.

The Impure World Body is just too bizarre...

Even more bizarrely, at this moment, Hozuki Gengetsu's impure body stopped self-repairing, and black lines of sealing techniques spread out from the hole in his abdomen, spreading towards his limbs.

"His fists are imbued with sealing techniques; he seals enemies as he strikes?"

"It can also cancel other people's spells..."

"You're training according to the standards of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha..."

Hozuki Gengetsu exhaled a long breath, his expression quite carefree:

"Although it's not cool or useful for a loser to say that."

"But I lost."

"By the rules of Kirigakure, I, the Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu, hereby acknowledge you as the New First Mizukage!"

Hozuki Gengetsu stared directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen, letting the sealing technique spread across his body.

Although there were many fun things to do in the Edo Tensei world, the feeling of being a puppet was still very unpleasant.

Even if the soul is not tormented, the lack of any physical response is still quite agonizing.

The matter of Kirigakure is over, and he can finally rest in peace…

"If any of them have made mistakes, you should kill them without hesitation. You can blame it on me."

Hozuki Gengetsu said with utmost seriousness, "One cannot be a good Mizukage without killing; this is just my experience."

Upon hearing this, the lips of the Mist Ninja present twitched.

Whether it's Nakamaro from Konoha's side, or Yagura, whose fate is yet to be determined...

The water spirits in this village seem to have some mental issues!

Why do you keep talking about murder...?

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled with relief.

There's something wrong with the root of this mist concealment...

"Those who haven't done anything wrong still hope you can give them a job. Actually, nobody wants to kill. Who wouldn't want a life of living, fishing, drinking tea, sparring, and doing a few missions?"

The black seal on Hozuki Gengetsu's body gradually spread to his neck, and he forcefully lowered his head:

"I'm entrusting this to you, First Mizukage! The Hidden Mist Village is now in your hands!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then nodded: "Don't worry, I understand!"

this moment…

The new First Mizukage has officially been born!

Just as Hozuki Gengetsu was about to close his eyes, he was still thinking happily to himself:

"No, you can continue working for Tobirama Senju! Kirigakure already has the strongest Mizukage in history, what are you Iwagakure going to do?" "Dust Release: Particle Style!"

High in the sky, a transparent beam of light crashed down fiercely towards Hiruzen Sarutobi!

No one made a move!

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a chill run down his spine, but he was prepared for this.

Even during the Void Animation attack, the invisible, ethereal ninja who could evade Mito's precise perception had half of their reanimated bodies exposed during Mito's wide-range attack...

This is one of the reasons why many people believe that Madara Uchiha is Tobirama Senju…

"Bloodline Elimination: Dust Escape..."

"Give it a try!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi gathered his Spirit Release chakra and imitated the Dust Release stance.

"Spirit Escape: Technique Stripping Technique!"

The bluish-white and grayish-white beams of light collided!

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Muchi simultaneously narrowed their eyes.

Compared to Hozuki Gengetsu's secret techniques and ordinary bloodline limits, Dust Release was not immediately eliminated by Spirit Release, but it also failed to unleash its ability to disintegrate everything.

The two beams of light collided violently...

Moments later, the situation changed!

The beam of light from Spirit Release was not corroded, but the grayish-white beam of light from Dust Release changed.

First, the shape of the Dust Release barrier changed, and a violent storm arose within it, with the most unstable Wind Release chakra being the first to be stripped away...

The Kekkei Tota Dust Release, formed from the chakra of the wind, earth, and fire elements, quickly degraded to Lava Release after losing the crucial element of wind release, turning into a crimson expanse…

Wu's eyes widened.

He doesn't know whether to be proud or frustrated...

Hiruzen Sarutobi's Spirit Release did not immediately disintegrate the Dust Release.

And they counterattacked using techniques of a higher standard than those used against Hozuki Gengetsu…

But Dust Release, which lacked the confidence to break down everything, including Susanoo, was actually blocked!

It's not just about blocking things out; it also conveys a sense of dismantling and downgrading...

A knowing glint flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

He'd been wanting to try out Dust Release for ages!

He synthesized a bloodline limit...

He also diligently trained every day, following the chakra composite threads on the Uchiha Sage's stone tablet...

However, he never quite grasped the kekkei elimination technique, and his hard work was hampered by a crucial spark of inspiration.

However, this clash between Spirit Release and Dust Release was essentially Mu personally guiding Hiruzen Sarutobi to experience the internal structure of Dust Release, allowing him to meticulously dissect the mysteries of Kekkei Tota.

"Hey, what are you doing!"

Hozuki Gengetsu's eyes widened: "Hokage, this has nothing to do with me! I told him to get lost, but this hermaphrodite won't leave on his own. I really want to return to the Pure Land!"

"You should hold Iwagakure responsible for this, it has nothing to do with Kirigakure. You're the First Mizukage now, and I, the Second Mizukage, would never lie to you..."

"Don't touch me! I don't want to go back!" Hozuki Gengetsu wailed, his cries even somewhat comical.

Because at this moment, the Hell Path of Nothingness was activated!

A giant demon face emerged from the alternate dimension, its long tongue wrapping around Hozuki Gengetsu and stuffing it into its mouth, chewing it voraciously.

"Hmph, trying to escape?"

With a shrug, Mu's pupils contracted, and he unleashed Dust Release once again at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

This is his split.

Logically speaking, the splitting of all elements should be sufficient to release the Dust Escape.

However, those with large, spiky hands are stronger in combat than they were in life.

"The Hokage is the first ninja I don't want to use Dust Release on..."

"But there's no other way, we can't let that bastard Hozuki Gengetsu run away alone!"

"I helped him, so he has to stay and help me!"

That's not it.

Unable to harm Hiruzen Sarutobi, who embodies the will of Hashirama, the will of Madara, the inheritor of Ashina's forbidden techniques, the Third Hokage, the First Mizukage, and the shogun of both the Water and Fire Kingdoms, he harbors other intentions and is unwilling to use Dust Release to kill him…

Instead, he had a strong premonition.

Every time Hiruzen Sarutobi breaks up his Dust Release technique, the probability of something bad happening increases significantly…

Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind stirred, and Spirit Release and Dust Release clashed once again!

But this time, the Dust Release technique was degraded and downgraded much faster than before.

Meanwhile, Wu, carrying Hozuki Gengetsu, swiftly entered a stealth state using the Dustless Bewilderment technique, and fled rapidly through the air! Just as Wu had said…

If a shadow wants to run away, there are plenty of ways.

Moreover, Mu's triple ability of splitting, invisibility, and flight makes him one of the most authoritative figures in the entire ninja world when it comes to escaping. His Flying Thunder God Technique is comparable to Tobirama's, and in some situations, it might even be more powerful.

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes and didn't give chase.

Instead, he closed his eyes and savored the feeling of dissolving the dust escape.

While the momentum was still strong, he memorized some points that he hadn't quite grasped before, and he had already grasped some key feelings...

No one present dared to disturb him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly opened his eyes, and two balls of chakra appeared in his hands.

First came earth and fire, which quickly merged together to form the bloodline limit Lava Release!

With wind-style chakra mixed in, the crimson lava release gradually reached extremely high temperatures and its color gradually approached transparent white after the addition of wind release…

Nakamaro was dumbfounded.

Are you going to reissue it now?

Because of the psychological trauma of the Uchiha clan, Nakamaro focused on the Hokage's eyes. There were no Sharingan tomoe there... and even the Mangekyou Sharingan had never been known to be able to copy bloodline limits or even bloodline elimination!

"That's roughly the idea..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded thoughtfully: "There are still some details, such as using a barrier to fix the area where the three types of chakra intermingle, allowing them to fully merge internally..."

"With a little more practice, you'll basically get it. No wonder you're the Second Tsuchikage; your Dust Release is incredible!"

These words caused Nakamaro and Kisame's lips to twitch, and even Yagura, who was standing some distance away, couldn't hold back anymore.

So, did those two bastards, the Third Mizukage and Genji, always think that this kind of Hokage was weak?

Am I under a spell?

What on earth is going on in their head?!

Yagura's mind raced, and he quickly stepped forward, kneeling before Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The Mist Ninja behind him knelt down in droves, shouting, "First Mizukage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at him and said indifferently:

"You all disarm first. Kisame, you take them to register. Since the Second Mizukage didn't kill you, I'll give him face." "Nakamaro, you're in charge of vetting them. Deal with any problems as they arise, and reorganize the rest."

"Yes, Lord Hokage!" Nakamaro straightened his chest.

Kisame nodded obediently and immediately went to lead his men to carry out Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders.

He was born to do manual labor...

Yagura Karatachi breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your forgiveness, First Mizukage!"

He's fine now...

"Hokage-sama, may I ask why Ice Release could dispel the Second Mizukage's illusions?"

Nakamaro couldn't resist asking his question.

"His technique is very simple."

"It's called an illusion, but it's actually a physical phenomenon created using chakra; it's a manifestation of light refraction."

"Clams expel high-temperature, high-salinity steam. After the steam is expelled and cools naturally, it creates a continuous density gradient of the same substance in the air." "In this situation, light refracts, which is what is known as an illusion."

Hiruzen Sarutobi patiently explained to Nakamaro:

"Using Ice Release would trigger salt precipitation due to the high temperature of the steam and salt water. Logically, I should then use Wind Release to create turbulence and further disperse the density layer, but Gengetsu obviously knew I could do that, so he didn't use that move."

Nakamaro was stunned.

Compared to Uncle Tenzo, the Hokage is the one who is truly learned!

"These aren't difficult. You'll have access to the Konoha Research Department's documents later, so just study hard..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Nakamaro on the head: "It's a good thing to be studious!"

"This is too difficult..."

Nakamaro scratched his head: "To be honest, Hokage, in terms of combat, I still want to follow Fugaku's path, but in terms of culture, I want to learn from Jiraiya."

"I want to publish a book!"

"His book 'Breaking Through the Heavens' is very good, but 'Saving the Eighth Jonin' is amazing. It's an absolute bestseller in the Land of Water right now, and everyone learns about the Will of Fire from it."

"Perhaps one day, I can also become a best-selling author and introduce Konoha and the Will of Fire to everyone!" When Nakamaro spoke of his dream, a long-lost youthful spirit reappeared.

But despite what he said, Mei Terumi, who was standing nearby, and Kisame, who was working in the distance, couldn't hold back anymore.

Even Yagura, the tachibana maker, couldn't help but roll his eyes.

The Kaguya clan writes books?

Even if Nakamaro was exceptionally talented, he could never write a book of that caliber!

For once, Nakamaro lost his composure, his face showing a hint of annoyance.

Whom do you look down on?

Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, had a sudden thought.

The idea of ​​the Kaguya clan writing a book sounds outrageous, but if Nakamaro were to actually do it, it would be extremely beneficial to Kirigakure's cultural development and cohesion...

As for whether Nakamaro himself could do it, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought it would be very difficult.

The problem is, Jiraiya's outline and ideas weren't his own...

The large hand in Naruto.

"Nakamaro..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved to him.

Nakamaro obediently came over.

"I have an outline and some ideas here. Listen to them, and if you think they're good, I can give you a detailed outline."

"You can elaborate based on your own experiences."

Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly and recounted the story of "Oliver Twist" that he had once read.

At its core, Oliver Twist illustrates how terrible the environment can be when humanity is lost.

The title is easy to change, and the content fits; just start with "Orphans of the Mist"!

Nakamaro was taken aback at first, but became increasingly excited as he listened, nodding repeatedly.

He knows how to do that!

He really understands...

"I understand, Hokage-sama!"

"This is fantastic!" A light involuntarily shone in Nakamaro's eyes. He might become the first bestselling author in the Kaguya clan in a thousand years…

"Keep it up, kid."

"We must seize the White Eyes and the Corpse Bone Pulse, and we must also advance our cultural endeavors in tandem; we must focus on both aspects..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly:

"Don't get arrogant because of a small advantage. The Second Mizukage and the Tsuchikage were able to be resurrected, but this is just the tip of the iceberg hidden in the ninja world. Who is behind them? And are there other people behind those people? You must guard against arrogance and complacency."

"The journey of a hundred miles is only half complete at ninety, let alone the fact that we are far from reaching ninety. Neither Konoha nor Kirigakure can afford to become impatient; we must quickly digest the resources we have acquired."

Nakamaro's smile vanished, and he said with utmost seriousness, "Yes, Hokage-sama!"

However, even so, Nakamaro could not contain his excitement...

He's about to write a groundbreaking masterpiece about the land of water, "The Orphan of the Mist"!

The thought of the shocked looks his companions gave him made Nakamaro want to laugh.

You even wrote a book about Kaguya?

Even Uncle Tianzang would probably lose his composure if he knew about this.

"The Hokage's kindness..." Nakamaro said repeatedly.

The best thing he ever did was come to Konoha to study for a year, which completely changed his life!

And at this moment.

A figure the size of a grain of rice stood high in the sky, arms crossed, observing with a hint of interest in his eyes. This person was named Jigen, his formal name being Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.

"Watching ants fight is quite interesting!"

Originally, Isshiki had absolutely no interest in these ninjas of the ninja world…

Compared to his body, "Jigen," the strength of other powerful ninjas in the ninja world was quite limited in his eyes.

There is no difference in essence; neither can bear his power.

However, as an actual member of the ninja world, he inevitably noticed the turmoil of the Third Shinobi World War.

He initially treated it as a way to pass the time, but after seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi, this man piqued his intense interest...

This man is different!

Moreover, it wasn't just Hiruzen Sarutobi; Isshiki, as one of the masterminds behind the ninja world, could clearly see the residual power of the Gedo Mazo on Gengetsu Hozuki and Mukuro's bodies…

This is also the core reason why they are stronger than when they were alive.

"He actually has the Rinnegan, and can use it to this extent..."

"A Hokage and a mysterious figure hiding in plain sight—the ninja world still has good vessels!"

"This body won't last much longer; it needs replacing. It's too poor quality..."

"Ichishi said to himself."

In fact, Cixian's body can last for several more decades.

However, for the Otsutsuki clan's concept of time, decades is not a time dimension that can make them feel at ease.

Having traveled the ninja world for a thousand years, Isshiki still couldn't find a suitable vessel.

But we found two today!

"Given the current situation in the ninja world, the person behind the scenes with the Rinnegan is vying for power with the Hokage; they're bound to clash sooner or later..." "Let me see which one of them is better..."

He pondered, picking and choosing:

"There's no need to go find that Rinnegan first. After the Hokage returns to Konoha, I can go to the village for a while and observe him up close." In Isshiki's view, although he had lived in the ninja world for a thousand years and found some of the schemes and creativity of humans somewhat novel, inferior beings are ultimately inferior beings.

Having the qualifications to be his vessel does not mean that he can perceive himself.

But what Isshiki didn't know was that he wasn't the only Otsutsuki or the mastermind behind the scenes in Konoha.

The Sage of Six Paths, who, like many others, did not intervene in the ninja world's conflicts for a thousand years and was known as the most fair person in the ninja world, collected chakra and souls using the novel concept of "Pure Person"...

Inspired by the Will of Fire and the original principles of Ninjutsu, he went to Konoha and took the alias Ichiraku Ramen Master…

Isshiki also realized that, even disregarding the Sage of Six Paths, the strength of the ninja world, especially Konoha, was rising at an abnormal rate…

Natural energy, space-time manipulation, and powerful taijutsu techniques—methods capable of harming the Otsutsuki—are constantly emerging in Konoha.

Some are related to Hiruzen Sarutobi, some to the Sage of Six Paths, and others to Madara Uchiha.

#

A mountain cemetery.

After Hozuki Gengetsu and Muren returned.

Ah-Huo found Obito and spoke to him earnestly:

"Obito, do you know why the clan head is treating you like this?"

"Because Konoha is at a very risky place right now!"

"You must do everything you can to become stronger. You must learn everything you can learn. You must become as strong as the Hokage said, so that you have the ability to fight any enemy!"

Obito looked bewildered and pointed to himself:

"? Mr. Ah Huo, are you talking about me?"

Yes, it's you.

Ah Huo, in a serious tone, had already quoted the following words from Beiruhu:

"When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on someone, it first tests their resolve... so that they may be moved to patience and perseverance, and thus increase their abilities!"

"The next Hokage might be Orochimaru, or perhaps your teacher Minato."

"But can they perfectly balance Konoha's ever-expanding situation and factions like the current Hokage? I doubt it..." "Commoners, ninja clans, scientific research, and now the tailed beasts, plus the new situation with Kirigakure and Roran—this is many times bigger than Konoha before!"

"So you have to keep going!"

"I see you as the future Hokage, Obito. You have the ability."

Obito blinked, and unconsciously asked, "Really? Mr. Akane!"

"real."

"However, the clan leader might come up with some extreme methods for the sake of training you..." Ah Huo was about to continue when he realized he was actually there to give a heads-up.

Impatient Obito quickly waved his hands to interrupt it, and his Sharingan appeared:

"I'm not afraid of extremes! Mr. Ah-Huo, I really want to be Hokage, I dream about it all the time..."

"I'll do whatever you say, everything you say!"

"I will respect and revere you even more than the clan leader; I truly don't want to lose this opportunity!"

The thought of himself wearing the Hokage hat made Obito's breathing become heavy, and his emotions seemed to materialize on his face. He gripped Ho's arm tightly, almost bursting into tears.

Ah Huo was having trouble keeping up with the performance.

no…

I'm just trying to encourage you...

Do you really want to be that person?