Naruto: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Otsutsuki

"These are...interstitial cells?!"

Orochimaru was astonished to discover that the viscous liquid flowing from the white creature's body contained an extremely vivid life force.

He was all too familiar with that aura.

It was exactly what I had painstakingly researched before...

Intercolumnar cells.

However, unlike the primitive Hashirama cells, which are so violent that they are unbearable and can easily backfire on their host.

The white creature gave him the feeling that it was a product of neutralization.

Stable and gentle, yet without diminishing its effectiveness.

In some respects, they are even more suitable as research material than the Hashirama cells that he once implanted in Danzo.

Orochimaru retracted the thin snake he had extended and carefully examined Hyuga Seiran.

Originally, he thought that the theft of the Hyuga Byakugan was just part of Hyuga Seiran's revenge against the main family.

But now it seems...

His thinking was too one-sided.

The disappearance of large numbers of blue-eyed and white-eyed individuals, a white monster suspected to be related to Hashirama cells, and Uchiha Madara...

All sorts of seemingly unrelated clues now seem to have strung together into an arc.

Orochimaru pondered silently.

Ao handed this person, who was suspected to be one of Madara Uchiha's subordinates, over to Konoha...

Is he trying to use someone else to do his dirty work?

Could he use Konoha's help to eliminate the being suspected to be "Uchiha Madara"?

But if that's the case, why would he steal the white eye?

Orochimaru was a little confused.

But he was almost certain that the theft of Baiyan was inextricably linked to Qing.

As for Danzo, whom the Hyuga clan had previously speculated about...

That's simply impossible.

"This is exhilarating!"

Orochimaru was already filled with excitement.

This excitement stemmed not only from the news that "Madara Uchiha might still be alive."

Furthermore, it seems that he has vaguely grasped some kind of research inspiration.

"Qinglan, you did a great job..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a light puff of his pipe, quietly observing Hyuga Seiran.

He truly hadn't expected that, amidst the theft in Baiyan, the outrage within the clan, and even calls for "rebellion," things would turn out this way.

As a member of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Seiran did not prioritize the clan's interests over the village's, but instead immediately reported the news to Konoha.

At least on the surface, this choice is commendable.

"You should go back first. Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to the clan."

"Yes, Lord Hokage." Hyuga Seiran nodded slightly to everyone, then raised his hand to form the Shadow Clone Seal.

With a bang.

His figure vanished instantly.

The meeting room fell silent once more.

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi closed his eyes, as if reviewing all the intelligence gathered that night.

The others did not disturb him, but simply waited quietly for the Third Hokage to make his judgment.

After a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly opened his eyes.

The previous weariness had been completely suppressed.

Instead, the decisiveness and composure of the Hokage were replaced.

"Although it's still unclear what Ao's true purpose was in telling Konoha this news, one thing is certain: Konoha has more potential enemies than we imagine."

"The war in Iwagakure has only just ended, and a new struggle... has probably already begun."

At this point, he began to issue orders methodically.

"Tsunade, Orochimaru."

"Please investigate this white creature as soon as possible to find out exactly what it is and the source of its power."

"That's natural."

Orochimaru licked his lips and was the first to agree.

Although Tsunade was still frowning, she did not object.

"Jiraiya, Minato."

"You all go and arrange for the Anbu members to conduct a large-scale search around the Land of Fire. No matter what, you must confirm whether the person suspected to be Uchiha Madara is hiding in the Land of Fire or lurking somewhere else."

"clear!"

"Yan, Xiaoharu."

"Please keep the other ninja villages in check for now. Konoha can't afford any more diplomatic problems."

"clear."

"Danzo..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo.

Danzo...

He has his own rhythm.

He doesn't need to give orders or commands.

Danzo glanced at him coldly for a moment, then got up and left without saying a word.

He needed to monitor the Hyuga clan and handle matters related to Amegakure.

As for the person who resembled Madara Uchiha, it remains just speculation.

We can put it aside for now.

And just then...

"What about me? What about me?"

Kushina Uzumaki finally couldn't hold back any longer.

She watched as tasks were assigned one after another, but none of them were for her, and she couldn't help but feel anxious.

I finally managed to attend a high-level meeting in Konoha and heard such explosive news, but I was left out in the cold?

How could she possibly resist?

Even Minato, who had just come from the battlefield, was going on a mission. How could she, as a Jonin of Konoha, fall behind?

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Kushina, whose face was full of eager anticipation, and then at Minato, who was scratching his head and chuckling dryly beside him. He couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.

But soon, he straightened his face again and said seriously, "Kushina Uzumaki, Jonin."

"arrive!"

Kushina immediately straightened up and responded with great enthusiasm.

"To make you..."

After a moment's thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi assigned her the task that best suited her.

"Inspect the Leaf Village's barrier and conduct an investigation within the village to see if any other white creatures like these have infiltrated the Leaf Village!"

"yes!"

Kushina's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded excitedly. Then she grabbed Minato's hand and turned to leave.

The meeting room fell silent once again.

Only then did Hiruzen Sarutobi turn his gaze to Shikaku Nara, who had been lost in thought.

"Shikaku, what do you think?"

Nara Shikaku let out a soft breath, but his brows remained furrowed.

"Lord Hokage, based on the information we have so far, Ao, Madara Uchiha, the Hyuga clan, and the spies in the village are all problems that Konoha must face."

"But if I were to judge the priorities..."

He paused, his expression becoming more serious.

"Blue, and spies, are the most important. Next are 'Uchiha Madara' and the Hyuga clan."

These words seemed to give Hiruzen Sarutobi a moment of insight.

Shikaku continued, "The reason is very simple."

"First, it's a fact that all the White Eyes have been stolen. Regardless of whether Qing is the mastermind or not, he must be deeply involved in this matter."

"Secondly, he sent the message to the Konoha leadership through Hyuga Seiran. It seemed like a warning, but in essence, he may have also been trying to achieve his own goals through Konoha."

"third……"

Lu Jiu paused, his gaze darkening.

"If Qing really did draw so many disapproving glances, what exactly is he trying to do?"

"Is it to strengthen themselves? To create some kind of special power? Or to plot a plan that we are not yet aware of?"

"Either one is more urgent than Uchiha Madara, who has not yet appeared and only exists in speculation."

At this point, he raised his head and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

So my suggestion is—

"On the surface, continue to track down 'Uchiha Madara'."

"Secretly, we must find out Qing's true intentions as soon as possible."

"And incidentally, uncover the village's spy."

"As for the Hyuga clan..."

He paused, then couldn't help but think of the recent turmoil caused by the Hyuga clan, and their own strength.

Shikaku said earnestly, "With Lord Danzo here, that's enough."