Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Leaf.

Night falls.

The forest outside the village was deathly silent.

Hidden among the swaying shadows of the trees is a deadly intent that is difficult for ordinary people to detect.

Kakashi squatted on a thick tree trunk, forming a hand seal with one hand.

His right Sharingan spun rapidly, staring intently at the soil below.

"Chief of the Hyuga clan."

Kakashi didn't turn around, his voice kept very low.

Hiashi Hyuga emerged from the shadows behind him.

He was holding a glass tube filled with green liquid.

That was a Byakugan enhancement drug specially formulated by Orochimaru for the Hyuga clan.

Without the slightest hesitation.

Rizu tilted his head back and drank the medicine in one gulp.

Click!

A faint sound of bones shifting could be heard.

The veins around Rizu's eyes bulged instantly, their color even turning faintly purple.

He groaned and clenched his fists tightly.

A terrifying amount of chakra gathered in his eyes.

Soil, rocks, underground rivers.

All obstacles are rendered useless in the face of those forcibly activated white eyes.

"I saw it clearly."

Hiashi was panting heavily, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

"Three hundred meters underground, due east, twelve of them."

"Northeast direction, 500 meters deep, 24 of them."

"They are intertwined like plant roots, completely defenseless."

Kakashi's expression beneath the mask was exceptionally cold.

He raised his right hand and swung it sharply in mid-air.

Whoosh whoosh!

Hundreds of elite members of the secret service jumped out from their hiding places at the same time.

Earth Escape Technique: Earthquake Core!

The massive chakra surge tore the earth apart.

The White Zetsu deep underground didn't even have time to let out a scream.

The specially made sealing talismans were already affixed to their pale bodies.

Lightning Release: Chidori Sharp Spear!

Kakashi transformed into a blue lightning bolt, instantly severing the spore network that White Zetsu used to transmit information.

The entire operation to close the net proceeded smoothly and efficiently.

These monsters, which had been lurking underground for many years, were taken away in a group without even a chance to struggle.

at the same time.

A cave thousands of miles away.

Obito Uchiha sat on a huge stone pillar, playing with a kunai in his hand.

An eerie ripple spread through the air.

Black Zetsu seeped out of the wall like a puddle of mud.

Something's happened.

"All five hundred of our clones that were lurking around Konoha have been disconnected."

Black Zetsu's voice was hoarse and filled with barely concealed anxiety.

"What did you say?"

Obito suddenly stood up.

Five hundred White Zetsu have simultaneously lost contact?

This could not possibly be an accident!

"That's impossible!"

"White Zetsu's Wood Release technique has extremely high concealment."

"Even Kage-level experts couldn't detect them."

"How did Konoha manage to do that?"

Black Zetsu writhed violently, as if trying to conceal its inner fear.

"How could I understand?"

"Almost instantly, all the spores used for communication were violently severed."

"The person who made the move had an intimate knowledge of the White Zetsu's anatomy!"

"This is a huge problem."

Black Zetsu murmured softly.

It has lived for over a thousand years and has witnessed the rise and fall of countless powerful figures.

But the feeling that Senju Chiba gave it was a hundred times more dangerous than that of Uchiha Madara back then!

That man, like a monster looking down at a chessboard, was pulling out all their eyes and ears.

soon.

Obito gritted his teeth and gave the order.

"Temporarily halt the infiltration into Konoha."

……

The next morning.

The core area of ​​Konoha.

This is a research base that Chiba specially approved for Orochimaru.

There's no hiding place; it's built directly in the sunlight.

Its security level is the highest in Konoha.

Chiba walked at the front, his steps composed.

Behind him followed a group of Konoha's core high-ranking officials.

Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, Kakashi...

These family patriarchs, who originally had their own agendas, all quietly followed behind Chiba.

Orochimaru, dressed in a white coat, was waiting at the door early in the morning.

Upon seeing Chiba, a crazed smile spread across his pale face.

"Lord Hokage."

"Everything is ready."

Chiba nodded slightly and led the way into the research base.

The door slammed shut behind them.

The cold lights came on.

Inside the enormous hall, there were five hundred transparent hibernation pods.

Each cabin contained a pale, white-faced body.

They were lifeless, like weapons waiting to be sculpted.

Even the well-traveled and knowledgeable Fugaku felt a chill run down his spine at that moment.

Five hundred of these monsters?

How many secrets are hidden beneath Konoha?

Chiba walked to the center of the hall and turned to look at his trusted confidant.

"Shikaku, Fugaku."

"Did you bring what I asked you to prepare?"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly stepped forward and handed over a specially made sealing scroll.

Japan also handed one over.

Other clan leaders followed suit.

These scrolls contain the bones or cells of their respective family ancestors.

They provided it all voluntarily!

Chiba took the scroll and casually tossed it to Orochimaru.

"Orochimaru, let's begin."

"First, awaken our own people in Konoha."

Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue and licked his lips.

"As you wish, Hokage-sama."

Orochimaru waved his hand, and dozens of hibernation pods were pushed out.

He bit his finger and his hands formed hand seals at a dazzling speed.

"The Impure World Reincarnation Technique!"

Snapped!

Orochimaru slammed both palms onto the ground.

The black runes, like venomous snakes, instantly spread towards the dozens of hibernation pods.

A scream suddenly rang out.

White Zetsu's body began to twist violently, and dust appeared out of thin air, enveloping them layer by layer.

Fugaku Uchiha couldn't help but step forward and ask in a low voice.

"Lord Hokage, please forgive my bluntness."

"If the goal is to unify the ninja world, why not use all five hundred monsters?"

"Even if we summon some nameless powerhouses as expendable resources, it can greatly reduce the casualties of our people."

Nara Shikaku also looked puzzled.

This is not in line with Chiba's usual domineering style.

Chiba leaned against the railing, her tone indifferent.

"Fugaku".

You've got one thing wrong.

"The ancestors of Konoha were our own people."

"I woke them up so that they could witness the glory of Konoha and also to discuss the future with them."

"As for the powerful figures from enemy countries..."

Chiba gave a cold laugh.

"During war..."

"Just erase their consciousness and fill them with five hundred White Zetsu to use as killing machines."

"When dealing with outsiders, what kind of humanity do we need to talk about?"

Upon hearing this...

Fugaku Uchiha was greatly shocked and hurriedly lowered his head.

Nara Shikaku gave a wry smile, his eyes filled with admiration.

This is the Fifth Hokage.

He was extremely cold to outsiders, but maintained the highest bottom line with his own people.

This extreme double standard, ironically, made these family patriarchs feel incredibly at ease.

Who wouldn't want to follow a tyrant who protects his own?

The dust in the magic circle ahead was finally reformed.

boom! boom! boom!

Dozens of coffins rose from the ground.

The wooden planks collapsed with a crash.

One after another, figures exuding a terrifying aura emerged from the coffins.

Hashirama Senju.

Tobirama Senju.

Mito Uzumaki.

Uchiha Kagami.

Hatake Sakumo.

Matt Day...

The top fighting force since the founding of Konoha Village has gathered together at this moment.

The air in the entire hall seemed to freeze.

Hashirama Senju looked at his hands blankly.

Grayish-white skin, a body covered in cracks and made of filthy earth.

"What... what's going on?"

"Haven't I been dead for a long time?"

Hashirama Senju scratched his head, looking completely bewildered.

Tobirama Senju, standing to the side, had a somber expression.

He suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Orochimaru.

"You bastard!"

"How dare you use the forbidden technique I invented!"

"You scum who toy with the souls of the dead, aren't you afraid of divine retribution?!"

Tobirama Senju's murderous aura erupted without any attempt at concealment.

Orochimaru, however, was not afraid at all, and instead chuckled.

"Second Generation Lord, you can't blame me for this."

"I was just following orders."

Hashirama Senju was stunned and quickly turned to look at Tobirama Senju.

"Tobirama!"

"Is this another one of those despicable ninja tricks you invented?"

"I warned you back then not to get involved in this messy stuff!"

"..."

He was reprimanded by his older brother in public.

Tobirama Senju's face darkened, but he was unable to refute it.

Just then.

A series of hurried footsteps broke the deadlock.

With red eyes, Tsunade rushed straight to Hashirama Senju.

"grandfather!"