Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 167 The Moonlight is Bright, The Beginning of the Bloodline Cultivation Network (10,000 words, please subscribe)

The resurrection technique is something the entire ninja world desperately desires.

Whether for oneself or for others, the value of this skill is immeasurable.

When Xiuze revealed his "gains" from this experience, predictably everyone present fell silent.

They stared at Xiuze in disbelief, for the news was simply too shocking!

"Don't look at me like that. I've checked the procedure and there's definitely no problem."

Shuzawa shrugged, but his gaze turned strangely toward Kakashi.

Actually, he never really understood why Kakashi from the original timeline didn't try to get his hands on this after seeing it.

There's not much hope for Naruto and the others, but what's wrong with Kakashi?

Doesn't he see the value of this technique?

But why did he suddenly seem so dazed?

In fact, not only him, but even Tsunade seemed a little stunned. She actually let this reincarnated man miss out!

Using some means, even exploiting the bond to get Gaara to comply, or demanding compensation for this rescue operation, would be reasonable.

If all else fails, they can use the Sunagakure's invasion of Konoha three years ago to demand compensation. Hidezawa doesn't believe the Sunagakure can withstand the pressure.

However, this incident has no follow-up, and even this technique has never appeared again.

"However, this technique seems to be in an experimental stage. Judging from the principle, it is highly likely to be accomplished by exchanging one life for another."

It can communicate with the soul of the dead through chakra, but its drawback is obvious: it requires the body of the dead.

Furthermore, the closer the time of death, the better the effect; however, this is not absolute, and perhaps we can understand this through further experiments.

Hidetsawa handed the scroll directly to Tsunade, who stared blankly at it, unsure of what to say.

"What exactly is this technique?"

Jiraiya swallowed hard, and asked incredulously, and Hidezawa didn't hide it from him.

"When Kakashi and the others went to look for Gaara, I 'visited' Sunagakure because I had received similar information before."

As expected, I did find the technique. It was invented by Chiyo and she doesn't seem to intend to reveal it, but I think it's very valuable.

So I simply brought it back as payment for our support this time.

"Aren't they our allies?"

Guy murmured in disbelief, but he noticed that both Kakashi and Jiraiya seemed to be "already used to it."

"We are indeed allies, but we won't do our work for nothing, and this technique is good for all of us."

Xiuze glanced at Akai, knowing his personality, and wasn't angry.

"Besides, they still owe us a lot of money. We shouldn't make a fuss about this. We should just give them some compensation in an appropriate way."

Moreover, our research capabilities are superior to theirs by any measure. Of course, it seems we've all underestimated Chiyo.

As for Chiyo, Hidezawa truly felt that she was probably the most underrated 'master'.

Given the dire conditions in Sunagakure, she had almost no resources to conduct scientific research.

Driven by an obsession with resurrecting her son and daughter-in-law, she created a resurrection technique called "self-reincarnation," which is truly unbelievable!

Konoha, on the other hand, has abundant resources and has already made a good start, so Konoha can naturally complete the remaining experiments.

"But how can you conduct an experiment where someone risks their life for another's?"

Kai rubbed his head and asked curiously, but before he could finish speaking, Kakashi nudged him with his elbow, signaling him to shut up.

Jiraiya opened his mouth slightly, but then stopped himself from speaking. They both knew that there were still some death row inmates in Konoha.

Once the illusion takes control, they won't be able to do whatever they want.

"You really know how to create problems for others."

Tsunade frowned, and after hearing about the surgery, she fell silent for a moment before finally letting out a sigh.

"Hopefully, this technique won't cause any trouble."

"Don't worry, teacher."

Xiuze smiled and shook his head.

"This technique might bring us a huge surprise!"

"What exactly happened in this battle?"

In the Land of Rain, Nagato, controlling Pain, stared intently at Obito Uchiha, his voice low and cold.

Unfortunately, Obito Uchiha also seemed somewhat silent at this time.

Because he genuinely had no idea what had happened; Orochimaru hadn't told him a single thing about it!

"I'm not sure either, but I think all the problems have been solved."

After a long while, Obito Uchiha shook his head and spoke, but his words brought a mocking look to Pain's face.

"Has the problem really been solved, or is it that you don't actually know the answer yourself?"

This question made Obito Uchiha's expression under his mask turn extremely ugly; he seemed to have his thoughts exposed and was unable to calm down.

Is it resolved?

Perhaps the problem has been solved, and this operation can be considered complete.

After all, Shihara Hidezawa had been mobilized, but they still managed to obtain a large amount of One-Tailed Chakra right under Hidezawa's nose.

Even Sasori and Kakuzu left alive, so that can be considered a victory, right?

But does he know what happened?

Clearly, he knew nothing. He had no idea what Orochimaru had done, who he had summoned, or what the battle was like!

Even Black Zetsu rarely reports to him now; he only sees that guy when there's something to discuss.

He had absolutely no idea what that guy had done or what Orochimaru had been doing!

Most importantly, he suddenly realized that his mindset seemed to have changed.

Being able to leave alive from Shihara Hidezawa can already be considered a victory.

What's the big difference between them and rats in a sewer?

Realizing this change in his mindset, Obito's face beneath the mask suddenly became somewhat distorted.

This is not the situation he wanted to see!

In an instant, the entire room became exceptionally quiet, with only the sound of raindrops echoing outside.

"Fine, let's just consider it a victory."

After a long while, Payne shook his head and whispered.

"However, this situation seems to be deviating from the plan. Also, how do we obtain the remaining tailed beast chakra?"

We are currently lacking the chakra of the Three-Tails, Six-Tails, Seven-Tails, and Nine-Tails, one of which is in Kirigakure and the other in Uzushiogakure.

One is in the Land of Waterfalls, and the other is in Konoha. Without their chakra, the Gedo Statue would be very difficult to fill.

"I know"

Obito Uchiha took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down and stop thinking about Orochimaru and Black Zetsu.

Perhaps they never really believed in them that much, and were just cooperating on a regular basis, but now that sentiment seems to be amplified.

"I know how to obtain the Nine-Tails' chakra. Even if we don't need a Jinchuriki, we still have a goal."

In the Land of Fire, there is a temple where a little devil has the Nine-Tails' chakra within him and is growing very well; we can use it.

As for the Seven-Tails and the Three-Tails, I will send out Itachi Uchiha, Juzo Biwa, Hiruko, and Shennong; they might be able to handle them.

As for the final Five-Tails, I'll have Orochimaru go and get it!

Despite the heavy workload and their limited manpower, Obito Uchiha managed to make arrangements relatively smoothly.

This time, in particular, he intended to take a good look at what Orochimaru was up to.

The Five-Tails is in Kirigakure. If the Five-Tails takes any action, it will inevitably affect the entire village, which may lead to Shihara Hidezawa going there.

This would allow him to better observe Orochimaru's situation and also allow other places to successfully capture him.

For him, he is now constantly lowering his expectations; all he wants is chakra!

Moreover, he now needs to figure out what Orochimaru is up to; doing things behind his back is something that really annoys him.

"Okay, I'll let them know when the time is right."

Nagato nodded with satisfaction upon hearing Obito Uchiha's battle plan.

Although he didn't know what was going on with Orochimaru, it seemed that there was some rift between that black thing and Obito.

This makes it much easier for him to obtain more information, since he is now on the side of the "Immortal Body".

"Inform Konan of this information and have her pass it on to Konoha."

Nagato muttered to himself, but soon his expression turned strange again.

"But... Minami and that guy Hidezawa..."

"Don't we seem to be getting a little too close?"

"Why do you always give me problems?"

The leaf-covered ground was bathed in silvery moonlight.

On a main street, Tsunade and Hidezawa walked side by side after their meal.

The night breeze ruffled Tsunade's golden hair, prompting her to reach out and gently brush it back, but she quickly couldn't help but mutter a complaint under her breath.

"The Reincarnation Technique is indeed a very good thing, but have you considered the impact it has on human relations, the impact it has on the village, and the ninjas?"

Human life and death are governed by natural laws and principles. Trying to alter them through magic can easily lead to disastrous consequences. You...

Tsunade was also troubled by the emergence of the Reincarnation Technique.

She knew in her heart how valuable this technique was, but she also knew how much trouble it would bring in the future.

There were some things she really couldn't say in front of everyone, so she could only find a time to talk to Xiuze alone.

"Teacher, I actually know the answer in my heart."

Xiuze followed Tsunade forward slowly, feeling the coolness of the night breeze as he smiled and spoke.

"So this kind of thing needs to be strictly controlled, but I believe the teacher can definitely handle it well."

"So, you're planning to dump all this mess on me?"

Tsunade was immediately displeased upon hearing this, but unfortunately, Hidezawa just smiled and remained silent, as he was seriously considering something.

That is, can he combine this technique with the Impure World Reincarnation?

To transform a completely defined "dead person" into a truly complete living person!

This idea was not far-fetched; after all, he remembered that there were indeed people who had transformed from 'dead' to 'living' through the Impure World Reincarnation!

This person is none other than the "King of Cool" Uchiha Madara.

Undeniably, the technique he used might be quite special; it was a technique of reincarnation and rebirth.

However, as a resurrection technique, its theoretical basis and operation are similar.

He couldn't say for sure what extent he could achieve through reincarnation, but he could take a good look at the subsequent experiments and maybe he could find the key!

However, Xiuze cannot talk about this now, as it involves too many issues.

If this technique succeeds, it's hard to say what unnecessary trouble it might cause in Konoha or even the entire ninja world.

Although Shuzawa shifted the blame to Tsunade, he didn't really intend to frame her.

Furthermore, in his mind, the subjects he intended to use for this experiment were Sakumo Hatake and Minato Namikaze!

Minato Namikaze's task is a bit troublesome, but it's not impossible. However, we should wait until his strength has improved further before considering such matters.

"After all, you're a teacher, so it's only right that you help your students share some of the pressure."

Although Xiuze had many thoughts in her mind, she walked up to Tsunade with a smile, but Tsunade rolled her eyes.

"Don't you dare call me 'teacher,' I don't have a disciple like you!"

"Alright, let's not think about these things too much right now."

Hidetsu didn't mind. He put one hand on Tsunade's shoulder and asked.

"Since we're out here, let's relax a bit. I heard there's a lantern festival in the Land of Hot Springs, want to go check it out together?"

Of course, if we don't think it's necessary, we can go back. Anyway, I can use the Flying Thunder God Technique, and it's fast.

"The Land of Hot Springs, huh?"

Tsunade pondered for a moment, then simply nodded.

"Let's go to the Land of Hot Springs. For the Lantern Festival, let's find a boat. I want to have a good drink. You're always causing me trouble."

Hidezawa has indeed caused Tsunade quite a bit of trouble.

Whether in political or personal matters

Looking at Hidezawa in front of her, Tsunade sighed inwardly.

Her teacher wasn't just putting pressure on her alone; some former members of the Senju clan who had already left the clan were also starting to put pressure on her.

Regardless of the relationship between the Senju and Uchiha, they are now two separate groups.

Everyone hopes that their side can truly continue.

As space shifted, Hidezawa had already brought Tsunade to the Land of Hot Springs.

The Land of Hot Springs was brightly lit and bustling with activity. Meanwhile, Hidezawa led Tsunade to a boatman and rented a decent little boat.

Colorful lanterns danced along the river in the Land of Hot Springs, and crowds of people made wishes everywhere on the riverbanks.

The starry sky and silver moon are reflected in the lake, and red lanterns float along the river, creating a breathtaking scene.

On the small boat, Xiuze refused to let the boatman board, so he simply used his wooden clone to row from behind.

The ripples created by the oars spread outwards, causing the full moon in the water to rise and fall accordingly.

Meanwhile, his true form was sitting in the cabin with Tsunade. Tsunade was pouring wine, and after glancing at Hidezawa, she pushed the wine glass towards him.

"Have a drink, you're way past your age."

"But teacher, I've given up drinking."

Hidezawa was in a bit of a predicament, but this only earned him a glare from Tsunade.

What's wrong with giving a reason?

Quit drinking?

You really took the three forbidden ninja rules seriously?

"Stop talking nonsense."

Tsunade glared at him, her hair swaying gently in the night breeze. She reached out and lightly tucked it behind her ear, then looked up at the outside of the small boat.

The full moon in the sky remained unchanged, but she couldn't help but sigh.

"Honestly, how could I have taken you as a disciple? Perhaps I should never have taken you as a disciple in the first place?"

"How so?"

Hidezawa glanced at the wine glass but didn't move, instead looking at Tsunade with curiosity.

He's heard those words countless times.

"Your talent is truly exceptional."

Tsunade picked up a glass of wine and took a small sip. Her beautiful hair swayed in the night breeze. After thinking for a moment, she spoke.

"This is a good thing, because such talent can serve as the cornerstone for the rise of a race, just like my great-grandfather."

Before him, although the Senju clan still dominated the ninja world, they relied more on the cooperation of other clans to deal with the Uchiha crisis.

But since my grandfather came along, although he still does it this way, the actual situation has long since changed.

Because my great-grandfather is now capable of dealing with the Uchiha clan on his own, he is the one protecting everyone.”

At this point, Tsunade put down her wine glass, and the image of Hidezawa was reflected in her eyelids.

"And you, it seems, have followed the same path. Do you remember the first time we met?"

"Um."

Xiuze nodded. He remembered that incident vividly, and he certainly wouldn't forget Tsunade's loud "big, big, big" voice.

Although in Xiuze's eyes, this "big, big, big" was a different kind of scenery.

"Of course I remember. Our teacher was being chased by thugs from the casino, but he managed to control his emotions and didn't make a move."

Of course, the unluckiest one was running into that Fourth Raikage guy, what a nuisance…”

"That guy probably finds himself in more trouble than you, right?"

Tsunade smiled slightly and continued to look at the moon in the sky.

"When I was a child, I longed to be like my two grandfathers. My family always had high expectations for me, and they all hoped that I could grow up."

However, the war took them away, and I don't seem to have met their expectations.

In truth, I have always wished to be like my second grandfather, able to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to move among enemies, and I have also wished to be like my great-grandfather, possessing the invincible Wood Release.

Not just me, but everyone in the Senju clan would want to do the same, but the reality is that it's probably very difficult for anyone to reach the level of those two.

But you're different. You really surprised me back then, and it was because of you that I chose to return to Konoha.

The Senju clan's legacy, especially the emergence of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.

Who wouldn't aspire to reach the level of these two?

This desire is especially strong among the direct descendants of Hashirama Senju.

However, some things simply cannot be accomplished by simply thinking about them.

Tobirama Senju had no descendants, while Hashirama Senju had descendants.

Besides Tsunade, who else can be remembered?

"Actually, I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

Xiuze shook his head with a sigh. He was quite helpless because he wasn't a Senju at all.

"Back then, I was an orphan. Who would have known some of the things that happened to me?"

"Yes, fate is unpredictable."

Tsunade blinked and then sighed softly.

"Some things are just so mysterious; perhaps this is fate."

I've heard some of what you said before, but I didn't think about it carefully at first; I just thought you were trying to fool others.

But looking back now, what he said actually makes a lot of sense.

"Oh? What is it?"

"For example, the more you strive for perfection, the more likely you are to get what you want."

Seeing Xiuze's puzzled look, Tsunade poured herself another glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and then said softly.

"After all, what the wind carries are the sounds of unfulfilled desires. The Senju clan, huh."

Isn't that so? Isn't it also a case of wanting but not getting?

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Xiuze was a little embarrassed. He thought these words were high-class, which is why he kept using them to fool people.

He really didn't expect that Tsunade would find out about what he said, which made him a little embarrassed.

"However, it's probably because you didn't ask for it that you've achieved what you have today."

After Tsunade finished speaking softly, she looked at the full moon in the lake and showed a hint of disappointment.

"On the other hand, the Senju clan keeps seeking but never gets any results, and the same goes for the village."

In the reports I've read, the Uchiha clan is the same; it's probably destiny.

"It's all in the past now, teacher."

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Xiuze fell silent. He pushed the glass of wine in front of him towards Tsunade, poured her another glass, and then continued speaking.

"Now that you've obtained that power, I think everything has changed, hasn't it?"

"Perhaps."

Tsunade downed the wine in her glass in one gulp, then looked up at the full moon in the sky.

Over the course of three years, Xiuze accomplished quite a lot using his Tenseigan.

Light is one, and Tsunade is another.

Although the two have only mastered a stronger Wood Release technique and transformed their eyes into the Eternal Eyes, they haven't made much progress in other areas.

But with this change, as long as Xiuze's strength continues to increase, he will gain insight into the power of more advanced life forms.

Then, these things will not be a problem.

"But you're always ahead of everyone else; you have no idea how much pressure you put on others..."

Tsunade downed another cup of wine in one gulp, and a slight rosy glow appeared on her face.

"this"

Xiuze was also a bit worried. Was his fast progress turning into other problems?

In fact, he always felt that if he only focused on one skill, his progress would be even faster.

However, he had greater ambitions, which led to the continuous creation of the "Bucket".

He himself felt that his progress was actually a bit slow, at least much slower than Naruto, who went from a rookie genin to a savior in just three years.

However, his progress was seen as a source of pressure by Tsunade.

"Don't deny it, your progress is probably unmatched, and your contributions to Konoha are probably few and far between."

Tsunade took another sip of sake, and the blush on her face deepened. She turned to the side and changed her sitting position, revealing her fair and tender breasts.

"I've seen your progress. The old man once said that you were the successor of the fourth generation, but he soon thought you were the successor of the second generation."

However, with the emergence of Wood Release by Obito Uchiha, your progress became unstoppable, gradually transforming you from the successor of the Second Grandfather into the successor of the First Hokage.

By now, you have probably combined all the abilities of the first and second generation, and you may have even surpassed them!

All descendants of the Senju clan, whether or not they still bear the Senju surname, will be proud of you.

Not only them, but the entire Hidden Leaf Village is proud and excited for you, because you represent not only the Senju, but the entire Hidden Leaf Village!

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Hidezawa's lips curled into a smile.

Even if these are all true, who doesn't like to hear themselves being "hyped"?

"If I'm so good, why did you say you shouldn't accept me as your disciple?"

However, Hidetsawa didn't want to listen to any more of this. He tilted his head and continued pouring wine for Tsunade, then asked curiously.

"Is it because you feel uncomfortable that your disciple has surpassed you, or is it something else?"

"off"

Tsunade gulped down another mouthful of sake, then stood up and walked straight to Hidezawa to sit down.

Her soft hair danced in the wind, clinging to Xiuze's cheeks, and a subtle fragrance lingered around her nose. Even a seasoned veteran like Xiuze felt a flutter in his heart.

Tsunade turned her head to look at Hidezawa, and at the same time picked up the sake bottle and gulped it down. After finishing the bottle of sake, she blushed and whispered.

"I'm not that bad yet. I just said your growth is too fast, too fast for people to imagine."

You are now the most perfect Thousand Hands clansman, and your descendants have become crucial. This is everyone's expectation, do you understand?

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Hidetsu was taken aback by Tsunade's words, and then he found himself both amused and exasperated.

He remembered saying those words to Xiyan, and it was because of those words that he now had such a "wonderful" life.

Although they would occasionally come over to "cause trouble," their annoying "competitive spirit" left Xiuze and Xiyan helpless, but at least everyone was doing quite well.

He had completely forgotten about the matter, but Tsunade brought it up again, which left him somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Speaking of which, you're good-looking and strong, your only flaw is that you're a bit of a lecher..."

Tsunade opened another bottle of sake and took a big gulp, making her a little unsteady. She looked at Hidezawa and asked in a low voice.

"But if you're so lustful, how come you still don't have a child?"

"..."

Hidezawa roughly knew what Tsunade was troubled by, but her question was giving Hidezawa a bit of a headache.

Moreover, whether he has children or not is not really his fault. His current situation makes him wonder if he is "biologically isolated" from humans.

Otherwise, why haven't I made any progress after working on it for so long?

Hidezawa remained silent, while Tsunade picked up her sake and drank it again.

The moonlight was serene, and the only sounds on the tranquil lake were the gentle night breeze and Tsunade drinking.

"And it's not just you."

After a while, Tsunade rested her cheek on Hidezawa's shoulder and gently lifted the wine bottle with her delicate hand.

She stared intently at the sky, pondered for a long time, and then spoke softly.

"Your growth has also caused me suffering. We are both Senju, and we both possess Wood Release."

I don't know which bastard came up with the idea that the Senju clan needs a pure bloodline to continue.

The true power that belongs to the Senju and Konoha is the continuation of their purest power.

This kind of mess is driving me crazy, you know?

Tsunade's voice was somewhat broken, and Hidezawa could also hear the displeasure in her voice.

Hidezawa admitted that although he called Tsunade "teacher," he did not truly regard her as a teacher.

After all, as a time traveler, he envied not only Prime Minister Cao but also Yang Guo.

But now, sitting on this vast lake, sensing Tsunade's bewilderment and frustration, Hidezawa suddenly felt very calm and couldn't muster any other thoughts.

"Teacher, don't overthink it."

Xiuze said softly, holding the slender hand, he quite liked the slightly cool and delicate touch.

"Some things should be left to their own devices. Actually, I already knew some things, and I also noticed the change in your attitude."

But you've already made your choice: to let things take their course. Don't worry, the Third Hokage won't live much longer, and he won't nag for much longer either.

"This guy..."

Tsunade was both amused and exasperated by these words. After venting her frustrations and feeling the effects of the alcohol, she began to act impulsively.

Although Xiuze's words disrupted her thoughts, the phrase "let nature take its course" seemed to have always been her thought.

So, should we just do it?

Have you resolved all this mess?

Thinking of this, Tsunade bit her lower lip, then suddenly raised her hands and forcefully pushed Hidezawa down onto the boat awning.

In an instant, the small boats on the river swayed, but the surrounding lanterns and cheers drowned out everything else.

"Teacher, what are you doing?"

Shuzawa was stunned for a moment. He braced his elbows on the deck and looked at Tsunade, who had reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, and suddenly understood what was going on.

"Um, teacher, please have some self-respect, this is no joke..."

"Who's joking with you?"

Anyway, since we've already said all that, and my thoughts have already taken over, I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.

Tsunade looked down at Hidezawa's face intently.

"Anyway, you're a womanizer, so why are you suddenly acting all reserved?"

"Uchiha Hikari, she lived hundreds of years ago. He's starving like this, and she's still worried?"

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Feeling the 'burden' on his body, looking at the face so close to his, and the soft hair hanging down his cheeks, Xiuze's expression became somewhat strange.

"Teacher, the light has always been sealed away..."

"What do you mean? Are you saying I'm a real old man?"

"No, no, no, how could that be? I just..."

"Shut up."

Tsunade pursed her lips, then leaned down and gently kissed Hidezawa's lips.

Their lips met, awkward yet not at all shy.

Xiuze's eyes widened; he hadn't expected Tsunade to actually do it.

This situation suddenly reminded him of Xiao Nan, which made him feel somewhat strange.

Why is it that sometimes these female ninjas are more proactive than him?

However, now that things have come to this, Xiuze won't really back down.

Besides, the moonlight is so bright tonight!

The small boat rose and fell, and ripples spread outwards.

Amidst the laughter from the riverbank, a rustling sound came from inside the small boat, and Xiuze's wooden clone rolled its eyes.

He actively formed hand seals, layer upon layer of wood-based techniques to completely block out the cabin.

However, a panicked whisper suddenly came from inside the cabin:

"Uh, Xiuze, no... I drank too much just now..."

"Teacher, it's gotten like this..."

"Hey, don't...stop...waaaah—"

The sound ceased, leaving only the swaying boat, the lanterns reflected in the river, and the full moon hanging high in the sky...

"Finally back!"

The Land of Fire, at the Moon Passage.

Kabuto, looking exhausted, had just returned to the ninja world through the passage and couldn't help but stretch out.

He glanced back at the fading pillar of light, a smile spreading across his face.

The feeling of returning to the ninja world is truly incomparable to anything on the moon.

The moon is wonderful; everything on it is so peaceful, without war or smoke, and there's no need to worry about so much deceit and treachery.

That would be an absolutely perfect place to rest. Konoha is also building and modifying the interior of the moon, and in the future, they might move even more people to the moon.

But for Kabuto, the moon was too mundane. Although he had a lot to deal with there, he preferred to return to the ninja world.

"After all, the director, Hidezawa, and everyone at the orphanage are in the ninja world."

His face was beaming with smiles; he was very satisfied and excited about everything in his life now.

He has been able to fulfill all the promises that Xiuze made to him. He can proactively allocate funds to the orphanage and help more people.

Moreover, he now has more power and can do more things, but because of this, he doesn't want to stop now.

"We need to do more; only in this way can we have a better future!"

Dou looked up at the sky. The sun was shining brightly, and the dazzling sunlight made his eyes slightly blurry.

"Only by helping Xiuze to put the entire ninja world in order can I feel at ease in the future, so the moon is not suitable for me right now."

"Only by returning here can I do more, and I will be able to do even more."

Three years have passed, and Dou has changed a lot. In addition to growing taller, he has also made new progress in his strength.

Shusawa didn't ask Jiraiya to teach him Sage Mode, and amazingly, the speed at which he mastered Sage Mode was simply outrageous.

Jiraiya ran away in just one week because he felt inferior to Kabuto.

In the years that followed, he also worked hard to improve and enhance his use and control of Sage Mode.

This is the foundation of his confidence, and also the guarantee that he believes he can do more!

"Thank you all for your hard work, I'll be going now."

"Yes, Vice Minister."

Thinking of this, he turned around and greeted the Root ninjas guarding the area.

The lunar passages are naturally managed by the root, and some of the lunar passages are managed by the dark part, while others are managed by the root.

After all, the moon is part of Konoha, so the Anbu naturally had to get involved. However, since the Anbu had few members, the Root was asked to participate as well.

Nodding slightly, Kabuto was about to leave when he suddenly felt a surge of chakra.

Turning his head, he saw Xiuze standing behind him.

"Oh? What brings you here?"

Dou was somewhat surprised, then he asked with amusement.

"So, you knew I was back, so you came to pick me up?"

"Don't you think you're a bit too arrogant to think I'm here to pick you up?"

Xiuze steadied himself. He was surprised to run into Dou here, but he still smiled and said something.

"Welcome back, I never expected to run into you."

"What do you mean? Isn't meeting me a good thing?"

He tilted his head and then took a good look at Xiuze.

But soon his expression turned strange, because he noticed that Xiuze's expression was not quite right.

The guy's face seemed a bit pale, and he also looked somewhat tired, which puzzled Kabuto.

"Hey, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

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Xiuze touched his face, then shook his head.

"Stop talking nonsense. What are you thinking about all day? But it's good that you're back, since the ninja world isn't exactly peaceful right now."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Xiuze's words, Dou's expression immediately turned serious.

He had been on the moon all this time, so he was naturally unaware of what was happening in the ninja world, but for him, it wasn't a bad thing.

After all, he really wants to have something to do!

"The Akatsuki organization has actually made a move? Madara Uchiha has also appeared. It seems they have something big planned."

After a brief chat with Xiuze, Dou immediately understood the current situation.

The Akatsuki organization has kept a low profile for three years, but now they're starting to make moves again. This clearly means they're ready, and it's likely they'll have even more actions to take next!

"That's right, so a lot will probably happen during this time. I need you and Zhishui to keep a close eye on things while I'm away."

Xiuze patted Dou on the shoulder and spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Also, devise a plan on how to get Sasuke to seek revenge on Itachi Uchiha. You're very good at this kind of thing."

At the same time, find out what Akatsuki, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure are doing. Their intelligence must be timely, understand?

"Are you just going to make me do these kinds of scheming things all day long?"

When Kabuto heard what Hidezawa said, he almost rolled his eyes. He suddenly felt that he might have made a mistake by returning to the ninja world.

"Okay, I understand. I'll handle it. But why did you go to the moon? What happened?"

"Um, don't worry about that."

Xiuze pursed his lips, and finally shook his head.

"All in all, this is a good thing. I should be able to come back soon, and by then, everything will be fine."

This time, Xiuze is going to the moon to complete his bloodline limit!

He had been preparing for so long, and even received such benefits from Madara Uchiha. If he didn't do something about it, he would really be letting himself down.

As for how long the condensation time will take, Xiuze is unsure, but he imagines it won't consume too much.

The current Konoha is not the Konoha he remembers. The village is full of strong people, and as long as the Fourth Shinobi World War doesn't break out, everything will be fine!

"Okay, okay, I understand."

Dou shrugged, indicating he understood Xiuze's meaning. After escorting Xiuze to the entrance of the passage, he suddenly chuckled and whispered.

"Going up is good, it'll give you a good rest. With so many women around, you need to relieve yourself."

"Go to hell, you bastard!"

Xiuze's gaze sharpened, and he threw a punch at Dou.

However, Dou disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye, just like a rabbit, which made Xiuze shake his head.

"Let's deal with the bloodline limit issue first. I'll deal with you when I get back."

Xiuze silently stepped into the passage, and with the surge of chakra, he was instantly engulfed in white light.

This white light immediately stirred his thoughts, especially those of everything that had happened not long ago.

(End of this chapter)