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When Hoshino Shuichi arrived at Orochimaru's experimental base, he found that there was an extra person there.

Moreover, it seems somewhat familiar.

"This is?"

Hoshino Shizuka looked at Orochimaru with a questioning gaze.

Before Orochimaru could speak, the young assistant bowed and said, "Lord Shuichi, I am Yuuto from Sunagakure. After the Chunin Exams, I was noticed by Lord Orochimaru and became his assistant here."

"Sunagakure Village... Yuuto..."

Hoshino Shuichi took another closer look at Yuuto's still rather youthful face, who had already straightened up.

It turned out to be the case.

Yuuto = Kabuto Yakushi!

At only thirteen or fourteen years old and not wearing glasses, Hoshino Shuichi almost didn't recognize him.

The wheels of fate continued to turn, and Kabuto Yakushi eventually ended up under Orochimaru's command.

Of course, everything is different now.

At this moment, Orochimaru said, "Yuto has a unique talent, especially in medical technology."

"It has been proven true."

Yuuto quickly replied modestly, "It's all thanks to Lord Orochimaru's excellent teaching."

Orochimaru smiled noncommittally and asked Hoshino Hideaki, "Why did Shuichi-kun suddenly come here? He should be with Tsunade and the children right now!"

"If it's for creating clones, then it won't be that quick!"

Hoshino Shuichi turned his gaze away from Yuuto and said, "I didn't come here for the clones."

The process of nurturing Kaguya Otsutsuki's body was actually based on White Zetsu, with continuous upgrades and modifications.

The White Zetsu originated from the immortal White Zetsu and White Zetsu Tobi, which were subdued by Hoshino Shuichi.

Orochimaru's current experimental subjects all originate from them.

The immortal White Zetsu was also one of the supervisors of Orochimaru's experimental base. He was very clear about the progress and would report on it on time, so Hoshino Shuichi was also very clear about it.

"I have a new idea."

Hoshino Shuuichi said, "Orochimaru-senpai also knows about the Ten-Tails and the God Tree. The Otsutsuki clan relies on planting the God Tree to obtain its fruits, eat them, and thus continuously transform into gods. The Rinnegan and Rinne Sharingan both come from the God Tree."

"And there's Otsutsuki Isshiki, whom I just took care of."

Orochimaru's eyes lit up, and he stuck out his tongue, saying, "It seems that Shuichi-kun's ideas are quite astonishing."

"Could it be that they're trying to raise their own Ten-Tails?"

"Does Shuichi intend to emulate the Ōtsutsuki clan by planting a divine tree, thereby obtaining its fruit to achieve immortality?"

Yuuto, who was standing to the side, was utterly shocked, but his eyes also shone brighter than ever before.

Although he had been Orochimaru's assistant for some time, he was actually unaware of many secrets.

I never expected to hear such an amazing and shocking secret.

However, Hoshino Shuichi shook his head: "The Ten-Tails that Kaguya Otsutsuki had was planted before Kaguya Otsutsuki and Isshiki Otsutsuki descended."

"And when they came to Earth, they brought with them a Ten-Tails. If I wanted the Ten-Tails and the Divine Tree, I wouldn't need to go through the trouble of cultivating a new one."

Orochimaru smiled and nodded: "Then it seems that Shuichi-kun has an even more amazing idea."

"Hehe, this is getting more and more exciting!"

Xingxia Xiu said, "What I'm about to do is no simple matter."

"Cultivating the Ten-Tails is just a prerequisite. The Ten-Tails I want to cultivate does not feed on natural energy, but on magnetic fields, the power of the sun, or, in other words, on electromagnetic forces."

"In this way, we can obtain the fruit of the Divine Tree without destroying the ninja world."

Orochimaru was shocked: "Electromagnetic force and directional cultivation are indeed extremely difficult."

"Moreover, there are ninjas in the ninja world who have mastered Magnet Release, and quite a few who have mastered Lightning Release, but Electromagnetic Release... only you, Shuichi-kun, have mastered it."

"Is Shuichi-kun planning to culture his own cells?"

"This should greatly reduce the difficulty."

Yuuto, listening nearby, couldn't help but think to himself, "Lord Orochimaru is probably more interested in Lord Shuichi's cells than in the Ten-Tails Divine Tree!"

In response to Orochimaru's probing, Hoshino Shuichi laughed and said, "My cells are even harder to control than those of the First Hokage."

"It's not suitable to join right away; we need to try and raise a Ten-Tails first."

"However, this is also extremely difficult."

Orochimaru said confidently, "It's very difficult, but not impossible."

"Shuichi-kun's experimental base contains clones of the nine tailed beasts, as well as cultures of the Gedo Mazo, right?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "You can take any of the materials there."

"I will also leave a clone to help."

Orochimaru laughed and said, "That would be perfect."

Leaving behind a clone, Hoshino Shuichi looked at Yuuto again and said, "Orochimaru-senpai's judgment has never been wrong. The arrival of a new era will not overshadow anyone's brilliance."

You have plenty of time to grow, keep it up!

This encouragement thrilled Yuuto: "Yes, Lord Shuichi! I won't let Lord Orochimaru, or you, down!"

Hoshita Shuichi chuckled softly: "No."

"Just make sure you don't disappoint yourself."

"You should know that the most difficult enemy for a person to defeat is himself."

"People are often prone to dwelling on their past achievements, or being limited by their own physical and intellectual limitations."

He patted Yuuto on the shoulder, and Hoshino Shuichi disappeared.

……

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Yecang and Tianyun gave birth one after another, producing a boy and a girl for Xingxia Xiusheng.

Yecang's son was named Xingxia Feiye, and Tianyun's daughter was named Xingxia Yunzi.

After the two gave birth, Asuka also became pregnant.

Of all of Hoshino Shuichi's women, only Terumi Mei and Shizune were not pregnant.

However, Shizune is not even twenty years old yet, so there's no rush.

Mei Terumi, as the Fifth Mizukage, had been quite busy for a while.

However, upon learning that Asuka was pregnant, she immediately left a clone in Kirigakure and began to harass her every night.

And worth mentioning.

After Asuka became pregnant, good news also came from Kushina Uzumaki: she is pregnant again, and Naruto will soon welcome a younger brother or sister.

Hoshino Shizuka's days became increasingly pleasant.

He either spends time with his wife or acts as a stay-at-home dad; he can leave the cultivation to his clone. His main body, apart from routine cultivation, only needs to summarize and analyze every now and then.

So, the pregnant Kushina Uzumaki simply assigned the already mischievous Naruto to the Hoshino-shita Shuichi area as well.

……

Just as Hoshino Shuichi was completely immersed in the life of raising a child, he was unable to extricate himself.

Meanwhile, at Kakashi's house.

Kakashi and Rin Nohara invited Obito Uchiha to be their guest.

Just like back then, Kakashi personally made grilled fish.

The three of them enjoyed their lunch very much, as if they had returned to the days when they were still a small team.

After lunch, Rin Nohara suddenly announced with a smile, "Obito, Kakashi and I are planning to get married next month!"

"Besides, I'm already pregnant!"

"I'll have a baby next year."

Obito Uchiha was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then said, "You two... you really know how to surprise people."

"Has it been confirmed whether it's a boy or a girl?"

Kakashi nodded: "It's a boy."

Obito Uchiha immediately said, "Then I'll teach him from now on!"

"Kakashi, your personality isn't suited to be a teacher."

Nohara Rin immediately laughed and said, "That's what I thought too!"

Obito Uchiha said, "Then it's decided."

"Isshiki Otsutsuki has been defeated, and there shouldn't be any powerful enemies in the ninja world for the time being. I have plenty of time."

Kakashi didn't object, because this was actually something he and Rin Nohara had discussed. (End of Chapter)