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Chapter 245 Immortal Body! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

When Huang Tu led a group of Iwa ninja into the forest, they saw Onoki looking disheveled and lost in thought.

"Sandaime!"

"Lord Tsuchikage!"

The group of Iwa ninja exclaimed in surprise and quickly leaped forward.

Huang Tu arrived first and helped his father up.

Ōnoki snapped out of his reverie and asked, "Have you sent anyone to check on Han?"

Huang Tu's expression changed: "Father..."

Onoki sighed, "Never mind, that bastard already succeeded."

Huang Tu and the others were taken aback.

Onoki said helplessly, "That was just his Wood Release clone."

Huang Tu and the others were dumbfounded.

One Wood Release clone...

Higashi no Shinobi swallowed hard and said, "Lord Tsuchikage, is this guy already comparable to the legendary ninja god, Hashirama Senju?"

Hashirama Senju, the undisputed strongest ninja in the world!

"That bastard has placed a seal on me, release it quickly."

Onoki said irritably.

Of the five great ninja villages, three of the Kage have already been defeated, yet they still possess such powerful Wood Release. Even Hashirama Senju back then was no match for them.

Most importantly, that brat Shuichi Hoshino is only a teenager.

After hastily breaking the seal, Onoki stretched his limbs and said, "Let's bring the people from the Land of Grass back!"

We can no longer compete with Konoha.

Onoki looked at the yellow earth, then shook his head secretly.

This one is already ruined; there's absolutely no way he could surpass that little bastard, Hoshino Shuichi.

"Black soil..."

Onoki made up his mind to raise his granddaughter well.

Not only that, but he also wants to take on more disciples.

Kurotsuchi is more than ten years younger than that brat Hoshino Shuichi, so there will be other opportunities in the future!

……

On the other side, Hoshino Shuichi, who received the memories of his clone, smiled.

Onoki must have been quite shocked to discover that his opponent was actually a Wood Release clone.

Tsk tsk, isn't it a bit too cruel and brutal to treat an old person like this?

Hoshita Shuichi thought for a moment and said to White Zetsu Tobi, "Tobi, go and spread the news that I defeated the Third Tsuchikage. The more people who know, the better."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jue A Fei immediately agreed with delight: "As you wish, Lord Xiu Yi."

"I will make sure the entire ninja world knows about your glorious deeds."

With that, White Zetsu A-Fei vanished underground.

Uchiha Shisui asked, "Shuichi, is this to intimidate the other ninja villages?"

Hoshino Hideaki nodded: "In that case, the ninja world should be able to have some peace for a while."

"Let's go home."

After saying that, the person disappeared from the spot.

White Zetsu Tobi was extremely efficient. In less than three days, news that the Blue Flash of Konoha had defeated the Third Tsuchikage Onoki outside Iwagakure using the Wood Release technique of the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, spread throughout the major countries and villages of the ninja world.

Most importantly, this news was easily verified.

The huge forest that suddenly appeared outside Iwagakure Village is the best proof of this.

Upon receiving the news, all the ninja villages rushed here to visit.

In the Tsuchikage's office, Onoki was in pain from his back.

He originally wanted to order the burning of that huge forest, but he gritted his teeth and held back.

Burning it would be such a waste!

It would be great to chop it up and use it as firewood!

It's even possible to expand the village to include that forest, making it a great place for Chunin Exams in the future.

……

Hidden Mist Village.

The caves on the back mountain were used as refuge for villagers.

White Zetsu emerged from the ground and said to Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu, "It seems the news was absolutely correct. That old guy, the Third Tsuchikage, really was defeated by Hoshino-shita Shuichi using Wood Release."

"And it seems that Hoshino Shuichi's Wood Release is just as good as Hashirama Senju's!"

Black Zetsu said, "It seems that Konoha's research on Hashirama's cells is very in-depth, to the point that they can obtain most of Hashirama's power."

White Zetsu laughed, "That guy named Orochimaru is indeed very powerful. He discovered the secrets of Hashirama cells and the Sharingan before."

"I think he'd be perfect for Akatsuki!"

Obito Uchiha asked doubtfully, "Orochimaru is one of the Legendary Sannin. He couldn't possibly have betrayed Konoha, could he?"

Black Zetsu said in a sinister tone, "That's not necessarily true!"

"Danzo previously supported Orochimaru becoming the Fourth Hokage!"

White Zetsu continued, "Furthermore, Orochimaru will stop at nothing to conduct his experiments."

"Having learned the secrets of Hashirama and the Sharingan, he probably couldn't resist the powerful allure of the Sharingan, right?"

Obito Uchiha immediately understood that this was a scheme to trick Orochimaru, force him to leave Konoha, and then recruit him into Akatsuki.

Black Zetsu glanced at Obito Uchiha and chuckled, "Actually, if we just expose Orochimaru's actions in Konoha, he won't be able to stay there, right?"

White Zetsu nodded: "According to previous intelligence, Danzo would stop at nothing to experiment with Wood Release."

Obito Uchiha nodded: "In that case, let's do it."

"But what about Hoshino Shuichi?"

"With Hashirama Senju's power, even Nagato wouldn't be a match for him, right?"

White Zetsu chuckled: "Obito, don't underestimate the power of Nagato and the Rinnegan."

"Nagato, who also received Hashirama's cells, must possess Wood Release techniques far more powerful than yours. He might not be weaker than that Hoshino Shuichi!"

Obito Uchiha was startled, but then said, "Konoha's strength is getting stronger and stronger. Even if Nagato mastered Wood Release, he wouldn't be able to take down the Nine-Tails."

"If Madara were to be resurrected, Nagato probably wouldn't be so obedient, would he?"

Leaving aside Hoshino Shizuku, based on the information we have so far, Uchiha Shisui has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and definitely had Hashirama cells transplanted, and Kakashi has also mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Add the Fourth Hokage as well.

Capture the Nine-Tails?

Judging from Nagato's use of the Rinnegan, even if he went all out, Obito Uchiha felt it was impossible to defeat the Nine-Tails.

"Obito, your consideration is indeed quite good."

Black Zetsu said in a sinister tone, "If it comes to that, we'll have no choice but to activate the backup plan."

"I'll personally go and recruit Orochimaru!"

……

Tianren Village, office.

While reading the documents compiled by Yekura, Hoshino Shuichi sensed the movement of the entry tree, glanced at it, and immediately smiled.

The entry "God of Ninjas" is now available for activation.

"We really need to use some promotional tactics."

"If we wait for the news to spread on its own, who knows how long it will take."

Previously, when Hoshinoichi commanded Tobi, the White Zetsu, to use propaganda tactics, it was because the battle with Onoki took place outside Iwagakure, and the news might not be able to spread quickly.

Only four days had passed when the title of God of Ninjas descended from the sky.

If the "famous" entry had used promotional methods back then, it wouldn't have taken so much time to obtain.

We need to learn from our experiences and lessons.

After a few seconds of serious reflection, Xingxiaxiu activated the entry for "God of Ninjas".

Luck increased by 100%, the body of the Thousand-Armed Hashirama.

The improvement in fortune was imperceptible, but Hashirama Senju's Sage Body was extraordinary.

The Sage Body represents the powerful physique inherited from the Sage of Six Paths, granting Hashirama Senju immense Yang Release power and a massive chakra exceeding that of the Nine-Tails.

Hoshino Shuichi improved his physique time and time again to gain power from the tailed beasts, but he never surpassed Hashirama Senju in terms of chakra reserves, which shows how astonishing he was.

Even though his chakra quality and mastery of Yang Release surpassed that of Hashirama Senju.

Now, having obtained the Sage Body, his chakra level has surged again, surpassing even the complete Nine-Tails form.

"I'm one step closer to the Six Paths level!"

Shuichi Hoshino felt really good.

The powerful brick-throwing ability is based on chakra.

Putting aside everything else, just consider the Eight Gates.

Now that seven gates are open, it is several times more powerful than before.

Even if you don't die from opening the eight gates, you'll be crippled.

However, Seven Gates... Hoshino Shizuka could achieve lossless and normalized operation.

He's unsure if opening the Seventh Gate is enough to match Naruto in Six Paths Mode, but if he opens the Eighth Gate, he should be just as good.

His current chakra is comparable to Hashirama Senju's, but in terms of physical constitution, he is actually stronger than Hashirama Senju.

"However, cultivation cannot be stopped."

"Bloodline Elimination, Bloodline Entanglement, Seeking the Way Jewel, and Immortal Transformation... all of these require continued training."

Hoshino Shuichi calmed his inner elation.

After his battle with Onoki, he became even more aware of the importance of the Hexagonal Warrior.

An all-rounder is someone who can control others, but others can't control you.

Onoki's Dust Release technique was undeniably powerful, but dealing with it was relatively easy for Hoshino Shuichi.

The root cause is that Onoki's abilities are limited; otherwise, even if he lost, it wouldn't have been so easy.

Just then, Yekura walked in from outside and said, "The new allocation from the Daimyo has arrived, but the Daimyo wants to increase the number of ninjas to be trained."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi immediately shook his head: "I refuse the title."

"Even if we want to expand, we can't expand blindly; we must have enough teachers."

"The next expansion of recruitment must wait until the first batch of graduates have matured, so that experienced members can mentor new ones. Otherwise, are we supposed to transfer people from Konoha to train the new recruits?"

Ye Cang nodded: "Understood."

"But can the daimyo wait that long?"

"It will take at least six more years for the first batch of students to mature."

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "If you want a power that belongs to you, you must have patience."

"If we want things to be fast, we'll have to recruit some wandering ninjas."

"Don't worry, once the first group grows up, the daimyo will understand."

The Land of Fire is now reaping huge benefits from the Land of Grass, so even if the Daimyo is unhappy, he has to put up with it.

Moreover, the daimyo's desire to expand his ranks was mostly motivated by his reputation as the God of Ninjas.

The official name mentioned increasing the number of students, but the subtext was actually asking if he could speed up the process of unification.

They even had thoughts of eating the grass.

After all, now that Iwagakure has retreated, the Land of Grass can be said to be under the control of the Land of Fire.

But it's clear that Hoshinobi Shuichi wouldn't give Kusagakure to the daimyo.

The ninjas of Kusagakure couldn't possibly abandon Konoha and join the Daimyo's forces instead.

This will make them feel insecure.

After finishing their business, Hoshino Hideichi beckoned, and Yekura blushed immediately, but obediently sat on Hoshino Hideichi's lap.

Playing with the jade tiger while browsing documents was quite pleasant.

……

In Kusagakure, the village chief, Mui, and other high-ranking officials gathered together.

"Lord Muwei, are we really going to join Konoha?"

A middle-aged man said, "Now that the threat to Iwagakure has been eliminated, we can go back to the past."

Wuwei shook his head: "Things are different now. The reason we were able to exist before was because Konoha and Iwagakure needed a buffer zone, so they were able to tolerate our good relations with the major ninja villages."

"Now a new ninja god has appeared, and there is also an Uchiha who is comparable to the Shura of the ninja world back then."

"Most importantly, the current God of Shinobi is not the same as Hashirama Senju from back then."

"Konoha's attitude is already very clear."

Wuwei's gaze swept over everyone, and he said, "Now we have two choices: become Konoha ninjas."

"Or go to Hozuki Castle and become its guardian!"

The crowd exchanged glances, and after a moment of silence, the middle-aged man who spoke first asked, "Lord Wuwei, what is your choice?"

Wuwei said, "I will go to Ghost Lantern Castle and become its lord."

"However, Wugou will stay and enter Konoha."

Wugou is his son.

"I'll also follow Lord Muwei to Ghost Lantern Castle!"

"Me too!"

One by one, the high-ranking members of the Grass Ninja Village expressed their opinions.

When they arrived at Ghost Lantern City, there was only Wuwei above them.

But if they become Konoha ninjas, they can probably only become Chunin or ordinary Jonin.

The difference in social status is too great to accept.

Wuwei was not surprised by everyone's choice and said, "Alright, then go and make preparations!"

"Those who wish to go to Hozuki Castle can come along, but we cannot forcibly take them away."

"Konoha will send someone to monitor this."

……

While Wuwei was holding a meeting, in the Grass Village, under the orders of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Konoha ninjas began registering the wishes of the Grass Village ninjas.

Go to Hozuki Castle, or become a member of Konoha.

As darkness fell, Yamashiro Aoba returned with the roster: "Third Hokage, all the ninjas of Kusagakure have made their decisions. This is the preliminary list."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took the roster, and Aoba Yamashiro explained, "Currently, more than 80% of the Grass Ninja have chosen to stay and become members of Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the roster, nodded, and asked, "What's the situation with the leader of the Muwei faction?"

Yamashiro Aoba pushed up his sunglasses and said, "Chief Wuwei and the others have decided to go to Ghost Lantern City, but Chief Wuwei's son has stayed behind."

"Furthermore, it seems that Chief Wuwei wants to discuss something else with you personally."

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to have figured out Wuwei's purpose. He nodded and said, "Send the list back to Konoha and give it to Minato. Also, start making a plan to send the people on the list back to Konoha in batches for special training."

Yamashiro Aoba nodded: "Understood!"

After making the arrangements, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately went out, and two Anbu ninjas followed to protect him.

As he walked along the road, Hiruzen Sarutobi was pondering how to gradually integrate the people of Kusagakure into Konoha.

Arranging for the original Kusanagi ninja to go to Konoha for rotational training is only the first step.

Is it necessary to relocate the Grass Ninja family to Konoha?

They even gradually turned Kusagakure into an ordinary village.

"It is probably not appropriate to abolish the Grass Village at present, but if it is preserved, the possibility of it being split up again must be taken into account."

"Relying solely on rotational training is far from sufficient..."

While he was thinking, Hiruzen Sarutobi unknowingly arrived at the office of the leader of Kusagakure.

Wuwei was already waiting at the door.

After entering the office, Wuwei made a request to Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Third Hokage, I wish to take the Paradise Box, a heirloom passed down through generations of Kusagakure, to Hozuki Castle."

really!

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained expressionless, pondered for a moment, and then said, "The Box of Bliss is an extremely dangerous Six Paths Ninja Tool, and it is indeed appropriate to store it in Hozuki Castle."

"However, this matter still needs to be handled by the fourth generation."

Wuwei's face lit up with joy upon hearing this: "Then I'll have to trouble the Third Hokage!"

He knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were tantamount to an agreement.

(End of this chapter)