Analyzing the Ninja World Starting from Konoha

Chapter 301 Rasa's Compromise and the Fifth Tsunade

"What?! Yekura isn't dead?!"

Luo Sha suddenly stood up, his face full of disbelief.

Yekura, a hero of Sunagakure.

He once personally sold it out to Kirigakure as a bargaining chip in exchange for Kirigakure's support.

And since death was already certain, how could they possibly have survived?

Unexpectedly, not only did he not die, but he also took a further step in mastering Magnet Release!

Scorching Release and Magnet Release, a ninja with two bloodline limits!

This is an extremely rare occurrence in the entire ninja world!

He did not doubt the authenticity of the intelligence; Ebizo's intelligence capabilities were beyond question.

"Our people have found traces of her in the black market and at money exchange."

Ebizo said slowly, "She has never hidden her face, and seems to care at all about being discovered."

"Then I sent people to follow her—"

Ebizo paused here and glanced at Rasa.

"And what was the result?" Luo Sha pressed.

"She discovered it."

Ebizo sighed, "Because they were from Sunagakure, she didn't kill them, she just gave them a warning and released them."

Upon hearing this, Luo Sha clenched his fist, but then relaxed it.

Chiyo closed her eyes and remained silent.

She could guess what Yekura was thinking.

The fact that Yekura didn't kill him shows that she still has some feelings for Sunagakure, but only a little.

This also shows her attitude: she doesn't want any connection with Sunagakure.

Silence spread through the office.

All three knew in their hearts that Sunagakure had wronged Pakura first.

It's chilling to even talk about giving away a hero who fought so hard for his village to the enemy as a bargaining chip.

As for pursuing the matter—

Unless Chiyo, Ebizo, and Rasa all act at the same time, sending any one of them would be suicide given Pakura's current strength.

Not to mention that there are other forces behind her.

The fact that a ninja with two bloodline limits was sent to gather intelligence suggests that there is a very powerful organization behind Pakura.

But things are different now.

The information that came from Konoha last night was like a mountain, pressing down on everyone's hearts.

If it were just Yamashiro Aoba, that would be one thing, since he was only one person.

But now he has Wood Release, and he also has eyes like Madara Uchiha.

The strength of Konoha has now swelled to a point that inspires despair.

"Ebizo, what are your thoughts?"

Chiyo opened her eyes and asked calmly.

Ebizo glanced at his sister before turning to Rasa. "Rasa, the current situation doesn't allow us to worry about saving face. Konoha's strength is too terrifying; Sunagakure desperately needs high-end combat power to solidify our position."

"What I mean is—find a way to persuade Yekura to come back."

Luo Sha's face instantly turned even uglier than if he had swallowed a fly.

Should we persuade them to come back?

He was the one who pushed Ye Cang into the abyss back then, and now he's asking him to beg Ye Cang to come back?

This is even more painful than killing him!

But seeing the solemn looks in Ebizo and Granny Chiyo's eyes, Rasa knew that as the Kazekage, he had no choice.

For the sake of the village, personal honor and disgrace must be put aside.

"I—I understand."

Luo Sha gritted his teeth and uttered those words with difficulty.

Konoha Village, Kushina's home.

Compared to Uchiha Shisui's Susanoo, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane, three high-ranking members of Konoha, were clearly more concerned about the appearance of Wood Release!

After all, that was the power of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, a symbol of Konoha!

Although there was already a Yamato in the village who could use Wood Release, Yamato was still young at this time.

Forget about combat power; his Wood Release is nothing compared to the First Hokage—it's like a sapling compared to a towering tree.

distance.

The Third Hokage always felt that Yamato's Wood Release was weak not only because of insufficient chakra reserves, but also because of his physical constitution.

But after seeing Kushina unleash that level of Wood Release tonight, the Third Hokage suddenly felt hopeful!

One of the reasons is that Kushina is the mother of Naruto, the current Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

Besides that, there's an even more important reason: to see how Kushina obtained her Wood Release power.

If Wood Release could be passed down or replicated in some way, it would be a revolutionary event for Konoha!

However, when the three pushed open the door and rushed into the living room...

The scene before them left the three elderly people stunned.

On the sofa in the living room, Kushina was holding the one-year-old Naruto tightly in her arms, face to face, and was frantically "cuddling" the baby.

"Waaaaahh ...

Xiao Ming rolled his eyes in despair, his chubby little face full of helplessness.

Visible to the naked eye, dark red Nine-Tails chakra was slowly flowing out of Naruto's body and being greedily absorbed by Kushina.

"this----"

The third generation and the two advisors looked at each other, their minds going blank for a moment.

What's going on?

Kushina is absorbing the Nine-Tails' chakra?

"Who is it! Breaking into someone's house so late at night, how rude!"

Kushina, who was interrupted from "sucking on the baby", was furious and turned around to start cursing.

But when she saw the Third Hokage and the two advisors standing at the door, the anger on her face instantly froze.

The image of that wood-elemental forest instantly flashed into her mind.

It's over! It's over!

Are these three old guys going to come back and settle scores later?!

Several streets were ruined; how much compensation will they have to pay?

No, Naruto will need to go to school, get married, and so on in the future, which will require a lot of money.

Thinking of this, Kushina's anger vanished instantly, and she forced out an awkward but polite smile with extremely stiff speed.

"Hahaha—Good evening, Third Generation Lord, and two advisors!"

Kushina scratched her head guiltily. "Um—is there something you need that's bringing you so late?"

The next day.

Despite the huge commotion caused by last night's meteorite attack in Konoha, the succession ceremony for the Fifth Hokage was still held as scheduled.

The plaza in front of the Hokage Building was packed with people.

The villagers and ninjas of Konoha, as well as representatives from various countries' delegations, all gathered here.

Although many large trees in the distance had not yet been cleared, it did not dampen the villagers' enthusiasm in the slightest.

After all, the immense power Konoha displayed last night gave everyone a much-needed boost of confidence.

On the rooftop of the Hokage Building.

Aoba stood beside Kushina with his arms crossed, quietly watching the scene unfold before him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi solemnly presented the red straw hat, representing the highest authority of the Hokage, to Tsunade with both hands.

"Tsunade, from today onwards, Konoha is in your hands."

The third generation's voice carried a hint of relief and satisfaction.

Tsunade took the straw hat and slowly put it on her head.

Her long golden hair fluttered in the breeze, and her handsome face was full of confidence and domineering presence.

She strode to the edge of the platform and looked down at the jubilant villagers of Konoha below.

Although many sturdy trees in the distance had not been cleared away, this did not dampen the villagers' enthusiasm in the slightest.

Tsunade put one hand on her hip, took off her straw hat with the other, and shouted.

"From this day forward, I am the Fifth Hokage, leading Konoha!"

Powerful and confident!

"roar!!!"

A deafening cheer erupted from below.

And on a large tree not far from the Hokage Building.

A ninja wearing an animal mask stood silently on a tree branch.

He slowly raised his hand, removed the mask from his face, revealing a handsome and gentle face.

It was Kato Dan.

Duan Ziguang gazed tenderly at the radiant woman on the high platform, a genuine smile playing on his lips.

His mind involuntarily drifted back to that afternoon many years ago.

At that time, he said to Tsunade with great anticipation, "My dream is to become Hokage and protect everyone in this village."

Unexpectedly, Tsunade has now fulfilled the dream that he couldn't achieve back then.

"Thank you, Tsunade—"

Duan murmured softly, his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.

The succession ceremony concluded successfully.

In the hallway of the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi found Aoba Yamashiro alone and looked at the young man with a complicated expression.

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"Aoba, there are no outsiders here, tell me the truth."

The third generation spoke with an unprecedentedly serious tone.

"What exactly is going on with Kushina's Wood Release?"

Aoba stopped and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, knowing perfectly well what he was thinking.

Since the founding of Konoha, how many inhumane human experiments has been secretly conducted in order to recreate the Wood Release of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju? How many people have died?

Even Orochimaru was implicated and thus defected.

The results of it?

Apart from a half-baked Yamato, nothing was gained.

But now, Kushina has brazenly used Wood Release and even created such a large-scale Tree World Advent. How could the Third Hokage not be excited?

"Third Hokage, Kushina's mastery of Wood Release was indeed an accident."

Aoba shrugged, his tone very casual.

"It's just Wood Release, nothing serious."

"It's not a big deal, is it?"

The Third Hokage's lips twitched, as if he heard Aoba talking about some kind of esoteric text.

What does it mean to say "it's no big deal"?

That's Wood Release!

The power that allowed the First Hokage to pacify the ninja world.

How did it become cabbage in your mouth?

Aoba sighed helplessly as he looked at the Third Hokage's naive and unworldly demeanor.

"My Lord, you have fallen into a misconception."

The reason why Wood Release is so powerful is because the person who used it was the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, not because Wood Release itself is invincible.

"Don't be too fixated on ninjutsu itself."

Upon hearing Aoba's words, the Third Hokage was slightly taken aback, his brows furrowing.

However, before he could figure it out, Qingye's next move completely stunned him.

Qingye casually clasped her hands together in front of her chest.

There were no complicated hand seals, nor were there any massive chakra fluctuations.

He slowly extended his right palm.

In the unbelievable light of the third generation, a tender green bud broke through the skin of Qingye's palm.

Immediately afterwards, the tender bud grew rapidly and in the blink of an eye, it grew into a vibrant little sapling!

"This—this is—"

The third generation's hand holding the pipe trembled violently, so much so that he didn't even notice the ash falling onto his clothes.

"Wood Release?!"

He suddenly raised his head, staring intently at Qingye, his lips trembling.

"Could it be—could it be that you also—?"

The Third Hokage's mind flashed back to Orochimaru's cruel human experiments, and an indescribable sense of horror welled up inside him.

Could it be that Aoba also secretly received a transplant of the First Hokage's cells?!

Seeing the Third Hokage's alarmed expression, Aoba couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Lord Sandai, you're overthinking it."

"Human experimentation? I have no respect for such low-level and disgusting methods."

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With a casual wave of his hand, Qingye sent the sapling in his palm turning into specks of green light and dissipating into the air.

"It's just a simple Wood Release technique; there's absolutely no need to go through with any cell transplantation."

"I don't want to be one of those weird chimeras that stuff other people's cells into their own bodies."

Upon hearing Aoba deny the human experimentation, the Third Hokage breathed a long sigh of relief, but his shock remained undiminished.

How can someone use Wood Release without having their first Hokage's cells transplanted?

How is this possible?!

"Could it be—"

The Third Hokage's expression hardened, and an unprecedented glint flashed in his eyes. "Could it be that you have already mastered a method for allowing someone to acquire a bloodline limit later in life?!"

Aoba did not give a direct response, but simply stated it in a vague manner.

"The so-called bloodline limit, to put it simply, is actually the fusion of two chakra nature transformations."

"As long as one grasps the essence of chakra and possesses sufficiently refined chakra control, synthesizing a bloodline limit is not some unattainable myth."

"Of course, everyone's physique and chakra attributes are different, so the difficulty and direction of synthesis are also different."

At this point, Qingye paused, her smile widening.

"This is also a gift I'm preparing to give to Lady Tsunade as a congratulatory present for her succession as the Fifth Hokage."

After saying that, Aoba ignored the Third Hokage who was standing there in a daze, walked straight past him, and headed towards the Hokage's office at the end of the corridor.

The Third Hokage stood there, watching Aoba's receding figure, lost in thought.

What is he going to do?!

Inside the Hokage's office.

Aoba pushed open the door and entered, and the scene before him made him pause in surprise.

Just moments ago, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, had been full of vigor in the square, but now she was slumped in the Hokage Chair, radiating an aura of utter utter disrespect.

This sight made Qingye feel as if she had returned to her past life, where she saw those corporate slaves who were being ruthlessly exploited by capitalists.

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"well----"

Jingyin stood to the side, holding her pet pig Tun Tun, looking at her adult with a speechless expression.

Seeing Aoba enter, Shizune felt as if she had seen a savior and immediately complained, "Aoba-kun, you should talk to Lady Tsunade! It's only her first day in office, and she's already acting like a scoundrel, saying she doesn't want to do it anymore!"

"Hmph! If I had known the Hokage had so many damn documents to approve, I would never have taken on this mess!"

Tsunade scratched her hair in frustration, then glanced at Aoba and asked listlessly, "Why is that old man blocking your way outside?"

Aoba smiled, walked to the desk, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

"It's nothing, I just asked about Kushina's Wood Release."

Hearing this, Tsunade rolled her eyes and curled her lip in disdain: "Don't pay attention to that stubborn old man, he's too obsessed with Wood Release."

Tsunade knew perfectly well how Kushina mastered Wood Release; in fact, the Wood Release ninjutsu Kushina was currently using was given to her by Tsunade.

Aoba smiled, took out a thick scroll from his pocket, and handed it to Tsunade.

"This is a gift to celebrate your becoming Hokage."

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