Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 68 Acquisition of Kotoamatsukami

Susanoo, the third power that can only be unlocked by activating the Mangekyou Sharingan, is known as the power of a god.

It has several forms, but each form has a different level of power.

Uchiha Shisui was using his first form.

It has only an upper body, is skeletal in shape, has no special weapon, and can use ordinary swords or fists.

However, its defense is quite good; unless attacked too fiercely, it cannot be broken.

Uchiha Shisui was young and injured, so being able to activate his first form was already his limit.

He had initially thought it would be enough, but upon seeing the Yamata no Orochi, which was no smaller than Susanoo, his calm expression turned solemn.

Three years ago, he narrowly won his first encounter with Orochimaru.

At that time, Orochimaru did not use the Eight-Headed Serpent Technique, either because he did not want to fight, or because he had not yet learned it.

This allowed Uchiha Shisui to barely gain the upper hand using Susanoo and genjutsu.

But now, trouble has arisen.

With such a large body, there is no need to fear the first form of Susanoo.

With his eight heads and eight pairs of eyes, which one will he control?

If their systems are separate, it means he would have to use the other gods eight times, which is simply impossible.

Using it continuously in such a short period of time will only have one outcome: blindness.

In the instant he hesitated, Orochimaru had already launched his attack.

Eight tails wrapped around Susanoo, and eight snake heads bit towards Uchiha Shisui.

His idea was quite simple: swallow him whole and then announce to the outside world that Uchiha Shisui had been digested by him.

You can't expect Danzo Shimura or Hiruzen Sarutobi to cut open their own stomachs to see if they've digested anything, can you?

A tremendous roar resounded.

Under the protection of Susanoo, Uchiha Shisui's attack with the eight snake heads was ineffective.

But the immense power caused him to feel a strong tremor.

If it happens a few more times, he won't be able to hold on.

Uchiha Shisui controlled Susanoo's hands, grabbing each of the four tails and pulling them outwards.

However, Orochimaru seized the opportunity to bind Susanoo's arms with his eight tails, resulting in a stalemate.

The eight heads rammed into the ground again with all their might.

Uchiha Shisui gritted his teeth and unleashed a massive burst of ocular power.

A forty-meter-long sword appeared in Susanoo's right hand.

Because it's in its first form, the sword is an ordinary sword, but no matter how ordinary it is, it's so big that most people can't withstand it.

The broadsword slashed down horizontally, engulfing the four heads.

Orochimaru was startled; the speed was too fast, and the sword appeared suddenly, leaving him no chance to dodge.

With a loud clang.

His head didn't fall off.

But then came an unbearable pain.

Orochimaru's eight heads roared simultaneously, unleashing an even more frenzied attack.

Meanwhile, Danzo Shimura was not idle either.

He was facing Uchiha Itachi.

The eight Jonin from Root that they brought were sent to set up a barrier around the area.

He had to be wary of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others suddenly arriving and disrupting their plans.

Danzo Shimura initially thought that a mere kid would be easy to handle, but he discovered that Itachi Uchiha was quite a formidable opponent.

Especially since he doesn't have a full Sharingan, he only has two.

He was unwilling to waste his time on Itachi Uchiha.

Therefore, he simply used Wood Release to confront it.

Jiraiya, standing some distance away, was dumbfounded.

Everything he saw today was beyond his expectations.

Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan.

Orochimaru's Eight-Headed Serpent Technique.

Danzo Shimura's Wood Release.

This left him momentarily at a loss for what to do.

Jiraiya pondered for a moment.

Ultimately, the plan was to first stop the fighting, save Uchiha Shisui, and then observe whether he was the person predicted.

He knew perfectly well that if the fight continued, it would no longer be a battle between the four of them, but would evolve into a war between Konoha and the Uchiha clan.

Jiraiya bit his thumb and pressed it to the ground, unleashing his summoning technique.

Fukasaku and Shima appeared.

In such a terrifying battle, Jiraiya could only enter in Sage Mode.

However, his own Sage Mode was not long enough, so he summoned two Sages to help him.

"Little Zi..."

Just as Fukasaku was about to speak, he was immediately drawn to the battle in the distance.

A more accurate description would be Uchiha Shisui.

Those Mangekyou Sharingan eyes exuded an evil aura.

"Could this be the special eye the master was talking about?"

The immortal Shen Zuo couldn't help but ask.

"Maybe, but I'm not sure."

Jiraiya formed hand seals, and the eyeshadow and patterns unique to Sage Mode appeared on his face.

"I need to stop them. If Uchiha Shisui dies, I won't be able to investigate further, so I need your help."

"no problem."

Fukasaku and Shima immediately jumped onto Jiraiya's shoulders.

Fit!

Jiraiya took a deep breath, and after a moment, he entered the battlefield, shouting, "Stop!"

But Orochimaru didn't give him any face.

However, the battle between Shimura Danzo and Uchiha Itachi was momentarily paused.

The former was in trouble because of Jiraiya's unexpected appearance.

The latter, however, saw hope.

Itachi Uchiha knew that if things continued this way, Shisui Uchiha would only be able to use Kotoamatsukami.

Whether it will be effective against Orochimaru with his eight heads remains to be seen.

In addition to Orochimaru, there was also Danzo Shimura and eight Jonin from Root.

By any measure, they were at a disadvantage.

Jiraiya's appearance makes all the difference.

Compared to Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura, his reputation is excellent.

He can be called the perfect executor of the Will of Fire.

In other words, he represents the Hokage lineage of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Itachi Uchiha quickly explained everything: "Lord Jiraiya, Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura kidnapped my brother, which is why we took action."

Jiraiya's heart skipped a beat; he never expected this turn of events.

He was here because he had been tracking and investigating Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi recently.

He had also heard about Sasuke Uchiha's disappearance.

I initially thought it was the work of a ninja from another village.

"Orochimaru! Aren't you going to stop?!"

Jiraiya roared suddenly.

Upon hearing his words, Uchiha Shisui temporarily abandoned his plan to use Kotoamatsukami.

He tried using ordinary illusions to control one of the snake heads, but it was no use.

It is clear that the eight heads are separate.

Perhaps one of them is the main one.

However, Uchiha Shisui has not noticed this until now.

At the same time, like Itachi Uchiha, he trusted Jiraiya more.

This person's reputation speaks for itself.

Besides, there's nothing we can do if they don't believe us.

Since Itachi Uchiha hadn't awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, he couldn't further enhance the Susanoo's form.

More importantly, it was impossible for Uchiha Shisui to break with Konoha.

Orochimaru remained indifferent.

Jiraiya narrowed his eyes and immediately formed hand seals.

Immortal Technique: Goemon!

Jiraiya used oil, Fukasaku used wind release, and Shima used fire release.

The three mixtures instantly produced a raging fire that burned everything.

Orochimaru sensed the danger and quickly separated his Susanoo, retreating backward.

Although his serpentine form possessed astonishing defensive power, it was impossible for him to withstand Jiraiya's Sage Art.

After the flames subsided.

Jiraiya stood in front of Uchiha Shisui.

The middle head of the Yamata no Orochi slowly opened its mouth, revealing Orochimaru's upper body. His face was grim, and he said coldly, "Jiraiya, what are you doing? Uchiha Shisui's attack on me is an act of betrayal."

"I didn't! I would never betray Konoha!"

Uchiha Shisui, having dispelled his Susanoo, roared, "You were the one who threatened Itachi with Sasuke first!"

Susanoo is consuming too much energy.

He also lacks Hashirama cells, is young, and has insufficient pupil power and chakra.

It has lasted so long, it has reached its limit.

However, he still had to reserve the power of Kotoamatsukami's eye, just in case.

After being ambushed by Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura, he only believed half of Jiraiya's claims.

"This matter should be left to the old man to handle."

Jiraiya couldn't tell who was real and who was fake in a short time, so the best way was to find Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Hiruzen has handed over the investigation into Sasuke Uchiha's disappearance to Root."

Danzo Shimura invoked Hiruzen Sarutobi's previous orders, saying, "Jiraiya, you should assist me in apprehending those involved."

This is a very clever scheme.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru completely ignored what he said.

But at this moment, a stalemate has been reached.

"That was a truly spectacular scene."

A slightly amused voice came from behind.

Jiraiya and the others instinctively looked in the direction of the sound.

A strange young man wearing a tiger-striped mask was supporting Uchiha Shisui, who was unconscious and covered in blood.

It was Natsume.

Uchiha Shisui's attention was just focused on Orochimaru, Shimura Danzo, and Jiraiya.

He lost his guard against the person behind him.

After Natsume exchanged for the Sage Body, his speed was terrifying, so he knocked Uchiha Shisui unconscious with a single blow.

A pleasant-sounding name is a good name.

Natsume originally intended to appear as the leader of a mysterious organization, but upon closer inspection, he realized he could add another identity: impersonating Uchiha Obito.

It allows you to both shift blame and gain "fate points".

When Itachi Uchiha met Obito Uchiha again, would he still want to cooperate in wiping out the clan?

The same applies to Orochimaru; it's unlikely he'll rejoin the Akatsuki.

"Who are you?!"

"Let go of Shisui-ge!"

Two different voices rang out.

The former is Jiraiya, and the latter is Itachi Uchiha.

Orochimaru recognized Natsume's voice.

However, their transaction was a secret, and he would not acknowledge him or exchange pleasantries in front of others.

He hadn't expected Natsume to suddenly appear and interfere.

But Orochimaru was not flustered at all; on the contrary, he was very excited.

This is Konoha Village. He has Jiraiya and Danzo Shimura on his side. Do you think the three of them combined can't beat you?

At that time, he will be able to find out his true identity.

Danzo Shimura, however, saw this as an opportunity.

He disappeared from everyone's sight at an extremely fast speed.

The next moment, it appeared behind Natsume.

The kunai in his hand condensed a dense wind release, transforming into the sharpest blade, and pierced into his body.

Seeing that his attack had worked, Danzo Shimura couldn't help but smile.

Besides Wood Release, his most proficient skill is Wind Release.

Speed ​​is his strength.

Besides, there's no harm in giving it a try.

Success would be the best outcome.

If it doesn't work, how can this masked man possibly keep me here?

He doesn't believe it.

After obtaining Hashirama's cells and Wood Release, there were few in the entire ninja world stronger than him.

A clone?

Seeing that no blood was splattered, Shimura Danzo immediately abandoned the kunai and grabbed at Uchiha Shisui with his right hand.

The Mangekyou Sharingan is the most important thing.

In an instant, Natsume's wooden clone transformed into vines and entangled him.

"Wood Release?!"

Danzo Shimura's heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively thought of Orochimaru.

"Aaaaaah! My hand!"

The next moment, he screamed in agony.

The ground cracked.

Natsume suddenly appeared, and with a sword formed from chakra in his hand, he severed Shimura Danzo's outstretched right arm.

He had seen the two Sharingan eyes on his right arm before.

For Shimura Danzo, who could use Izanagi, this was a chance to be resurrected twice.

Therefore, Natsume should prioritize disabling cheats.

Furthermore, he suspected that the two eyes belonged to Uchiha Kagami.

Danzo Shimura was from the same school as him, but given his personality, it's impossible that Kagami Uchiha's eyes would remain unharmed after his death.

Natsume suddenly had an interesting idea.

After taking away Uchiha Shisui's Kotoamatsukami, he transplanted the Sharingan of Uchiha Kagami, who shared the same bloodline, into him.

If he were to witness firsthand Itachi Uchiha's massacre of his clan and the depravity of Konoha's higher-ups, would he awaken another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan?

The Mangekyou Sharingan of two close relatives can be merged into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

Neither the comic nor the Book of Formations explicitly states that the eyes must be those of biological brothers.

Therefore, Natsume thought it was worth a try.

Even if it doesn't work out, having another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan would be great.

"Give it back to me at once!"

Danzo Shimura clutched his severed arm, his eyes wide with rage, and screamed wildly.

He wouldn't care if it were an ordinary arm, but it was an arm cultured from Hashirama cells.

Once you equip the Sharingan, you can use Izanagi.

After cutting off his right arm, the masked man immediately put it into a storage scroll, clearly knowing his secret.

It's Orochimaru!

Danzo Shimura's face was contorted.

This was the only explanation he could think of.

His secret was known only to Orochimaru, and the masked man also knew Wood Release.

Danzo Shimura instinctively turned his head, only to find that Orochimaru had vanished.

Could it be true?

"I'm sorry, Orochimaru, I can't hand him over to you."

Natsume turned his head and saw a giant snake head about to swallow Uchiha Shisui.

Orochimaru ignored his words.

Even in his Orochi form, he was not afraid of Wood Release techniques.

Natsume symbolically clapped his hands together.

The immortal body refers to the life force and physical energy of the Six Paths Immortals.

In simpler terms, it's called Yang Dun (阳遁).

Why is Hashirama Senju's Wood Release so outrageous?

Because he uses a life-risking fighting style, and he added Yang Escape.

After Natsume exchanges for a temporary Sage Body, he can use many Wood Release ninjutsu that were previously unusable.

Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World!

An immense amount of chakra and life force erupted forth.

The earth suddenly split open, and countless trees poured out from the cracks.

The original forest has been turned into a complete mess.

The eight-headed serpent that Orochimaru had transformed into was instantly entangled by thick, large vines and unable to move.

Natsume suddenly remembered Hashirama Senju's words: "Nine-Tails, you are too strong, you need to be sealed."

That's pretty funny.

Sure enough, the more honest and simple-minded someone is, the more cunning they are.

The outer barrier dissipated, and the eight Root Jonin, like Orochimaru, were completely bound.

Danzo Shimura and Itachi Uchiha were also among them.

Only Jiraiya managed to escape.

His face was filled with horror.

This is Hashirama Senju's signature ninjutsu, and one of the things he relied on to sweep across the ninja world.

But now it's being used by a mysterious masked man; it's simply magical.

After a moment of stunned silence, Orochimaru immediately struggled to his feet.

But it didn't work.

How can this guy be so strong?

Orochimaru was still shaken; thankfully, things hadn't turned sour during the previous deal.

At the same time, he knew that things could not be changed.

Jiraiya's and the mysterious masked man's intervention caused his plan to capture Uchiha Shisui to fail completely.

He originally had a trump card: the Impure World Reincarnation.

However, ordinary impure resurrection is far from reaching the strength of the original.

Once he realized this, he simply gave up.

After all, using the Impure World Reincarnation technique is too taboo, and defection is a certainty.

Natsume looked up and saw many dark figures rushing towards him from a distance.

The commotion he caused by creating a forest in an instant was truly enormous.

Jiraiya also noticed this scene.

He swallowed hard, and immediately formed a hand seal.

Such a powerful enemy must be brought to the rescue.

Immortal Technique: Goemon!

The flames that burn everything reappear.

The nearby forest immediately burst into flames.

Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief; there was hope.

But the forest regrown after the fire, slowing the flames to an extreme degree.

Natsume's symbolic hand seals.

Wood Release: All Cloth Bag Technique!

A giant wooden hand suddenly appeared in front of Jiraiya and then gave him a large shovel.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others appeared and witnessed this astonishing scene.

Jiraiya, who had activated Sage Mode, was slapped away.

"This is Wood Release? The First Hokage's Wood Release?"

"How is that possible?!"

"Even Jiraiya and Orochimaru were defeated?"

"Who is this guy?"

The group of people widened their eyes and exclaimed in shock.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.

He never dreamed he would see that ninjutsu again.

Could it be that Lord Hashirama Senju has been resurrected?

If he knew that he was the strongest Hokage, would he laugh out loud?

Natsume glanced at it and immediately raised an eyebrow.

He saw Tsunade.

Tsk.

When the adults arrive, the mischievous kids have to run away.

Moreover, the objective has been achieved, so there's no need to waste any more Fate Points.

As for killing, there's even less need for that; they're all just his pawns.

With a gentle push, Natsume caused countless trees to grow wildly, pushing Orochimaru and the others away and forming a towering wooden wall.

"attack!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was startled and immediately shouted.

The ninjas who came with him suppressed their fear and began to form hand seals.

Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

Wind Escape·Vacuum Jade!

……

In an instant, countless ninjutsu techniques slammed into the wooden wall.

Those who can detect the commotion and arrive in time are all Jonin or Chunin.

The power unleashed by such a large amount of chakra mixed together is absolutely beyond human control.

But to their despair, the wooden wall remained unharmed.

"Lord Hokage, he has already left."

Hiashi Hyuga stared wide-eyed, his tone still revealing undisguised shock.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, glanced at Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and the one-armed Danzo Shimura, and asked, "Can anyone tell me what's going on here?"

Fortunately, this mysterious expert had no intention of being an enemy of Konoha; otherwise, today would have been a day of bloodshed.

A small grove of trees not far from Tanbata Street.

The place where Ena Uzumaki usually trains.

Natsume laid the unconscious Uchiha Shisui down.

He planned to have Kabuto extract his Mangekyou Sharingan and then transplant a three-tomoe Sharingan that resembled Uchiha Kagami's.

In the ninja world, eye transplant surgery is performed as hastily as a common cold, and therefore it is not difficult.

However, just to be on the safe side, Kabuto would add something to Uchiha Shisui's body to prevent him from being betrayed later.

[Because of your actions, Uchiha Shisui's fate has changed. You have gained 99 points of Fate Value.]

[Because of your actions, Danzo Shimura's fate has changed. You have gained 99 points of Fate Value.]

[Because of your actions, Hiruzen Sarutobi's fate has changed. You have gained 28 Fate Points.]

[Because of your actions, Orochimaru's fate has changed. You have gained 37 Fate Points.]

[Because of your actions, Obito Uchiha's fate has changed. You have gained 27 points of Fate Value.]

[Because of your actions, Itachi Uchiha's fate has changed. You have gained sixteen Fate Points.]

Disregarding the thirty Destiny Points spent on exchanging for a Celestial Body in one minute, he earned back two hundred and seventy-six points.

Natsume made a killing this time.

But he will not replace Uchiha Shisui's eyes.

Most people really couldn't withstand it.

Just look at Kakashi Hatake to understand.

Natsume possesses the Fate Ring, which allows him to directly transfer all the abilities of the Mangekyou Sharingan to his own eyes.

It eliminates the need for rejection and the pain and time required for eye transplantation.

This is a combined two-part story, totaling 5,500 words. My fighting scenes aren't the best, so please bear with me. This part of the plot is basically over; we'll quickly return to the main focus of the book (laughs). Also, the new female lead, Mei Terumi, will be appearing soon! PS: Staying updated these next few days is crucial, as it affects whether it gets featured on major recommendation lists, like the Sanjiang (a popular Chinese literature platform). If successful, I'll update 10,000 words daily after it's officially released, plus the extra chapters you all love.

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