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Chapter 138 Fugaku, White Zetsu (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

October 21, Konoha 37.

The status bar refreshes on time.

Xingxia Xiu immediately felt her sense of smell surge in an instant.

"This new state is related to the sense of smell..."

However, Xingxia Xiu did not immediately check the new status, but instead looked at the solidified status bar. Sure enough, [Water Release Master] was there, and his feeling was right.

"Finally, another one has solidified..."

Xingxia Xiu was secretly delighted.

Although the realized talent won't disappear after the buff is removed, there are still many differences without master-level talent.

For example, if one goes a step further, their ability to use Water Release techniques will be greatly reduced.

Now that the current state is fixed, it will be much easier and less time-consuming for Xingxia Xiu to perform many Water Release ninjutsu techniques, such as reducing hand seals.

Xingxia Xiu shifted her gaze to the refreshed status.

Current status: Dog nose

Note: In this state, your nose looks like a dog's nose.

Refresh countdown: 29 days 23:58:49

Looking at the new status, Xingxia Xiu subconsciously touched her nose, thankfully it hadn't turned into a real dog's nose.

"How wonderful it would be to call him the Celestial Hound, boundless as heaven and earth, tracking you across ten thousand miles..."

Xingxia Xiu secretly complained, then her thoughts shifted, and she began to think about how to solidify it.

This status is quite useful.

A dog's sense of smell is thousands of times stronger than a human's, allowing it to distinguish specific scents.

The Inuzuka clan, as well as Kakashi's ninja dogs, are all capable of quickly tracking specific targets.

This is also a form of perception.

And it applies to everyone.

Chakra perception is also limited, provided that you have chakra.

In reality, if a ninja doesn't refine their chakra, they won't be able to sense chakra.

Although ninjas are in a state of chakra refining unless they are in a relaxed state.

……

"A dog's nose... In this state, the best solution is human modification."

"I certainly can't figure it out in just one month, and Orochimaru hasn't even started researching it yet."

Xingxia Xiu pondered to herself.

Orochimaru is still a good student.

Besides human modification, another approach is to develop a ninjutsu technique to enhance the sense of smell.

"Ninjutsu that enhances the sense of smell and alters the structure of the human body... must be a Yang Release nature transformation."

"I need to study a dog's nose first, dissect it, and that's it..."

Xingxia Xiu felt it was very troublesome.

He doesn't have time to do that right now.

Shaking his head, Xingxia Xiu did not insist.

With the ability to hear the earth and the perception of immortals, there's no need to force it.

With her mind at ease, Xingxia Xiu lowered her eyes and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

……

Even ninjas get tired.

The successive major battles have placed enormous pressure on both logistics and personnel.

As September arrived, the intensity of battles against the Cloud Ninja, Iwa Ninja, and Sand Ninja was rapidly decreasing, except for the ongoing standoff on the Cloud Ninja battlefield.

They all seemed to be panting, and also gathering their strength.

Xingxia Xiu was happy to have some free time and could focus on her cultivation.

He doesn't think he's too strong.

The continued development of Wood Release, research into Lightning Release, training in Light-Weight Rock and Heavy-Weight Rock techniques, and the development of Water Release bloodline limits...

There's so much to do at the Star Show.

Time flies, and it's already October.

The dog's nose ultimately failed to solidify, and its new state made him even less interested in solidifying it.

……

On this day, Ryoma Aburame appeared, bringing Danzo's orders.

"On the battlefield of the Land of Grass, someone stole the Uchiha clan's three-tomoe Sharingan?"

Hoshita Hide frowned upon hearing Aburame Ryoma's words.

Ryoma Aburame nodded: "Lord Danzo wants the captain to retrieve the Sharingan."

Hoshinobi asked, "Are you sure it's Iwa ninja?"

Aburame Ryoma was taken aback and couldn't answer for a moment.

That battlefield was most likely inhabited by Iwa ninja, but it wasn't impossible that it could have been someone else.

For example, Kusanagi Shinobu.

For example, the Cloud Ninja.

It's normal for intelligence agents from other villages to appear on the battlefield.

However, what Xingxia Xiu was thinking of was Uchiha Madara.

Or, to put it another way, White Zetsu.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that it is an Iwa ninja.

However, the Uchiha and Hyuga clans are different; they do not have the Caged Bird Seal.

After these many battles, it's impossible that other ninja villages didn't obtain the Uchiha's corpses and eyes.

However, no other ninja village has ever installed the Sharingan on its own. Hoshino Hide speculates that this is related to the fact that outsiders to the Sharingan have difficulty closing it and that it continuously consumes chakra.

This is why Xingxia Xiu immediately suspected it was Uchiha Madara.

Danzo gave the order specifically because of his three-tomoe Sharingan, which clearly shows that he was keeping an eye on the Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan.

"I see."

Hoshino Hideyoshi said, "However, if we report back to Lord Danzo, the chances of finding the eyes are very slim."

"If it's Iwa ninja, we need to offer some leverage."

"And in such cases, it's very difficult to determine who did it."

Ryoma Aburame nodded: "I understand!"

After Aburame Ryoma left, Hoshino Shu immediately created a wooden clone and left.

Hoshino no longer desires the Sharingan, or rather, the three-tomoe Sharingan, as much as she used to.

If it's a kaleidoscope, that's fine.

Unfortunately, even if you obtain the Kaleidoscope, it is still difficult to use Susanoo.

Of course, the kaleidoscope eye technique is still very appealing.

but.

This incident reminds Xingxia Xiu of Obito Uchiha awakening his Mangekyou Sharingan.

According to what he knew, Obito Uchiha showed signs of awakening his Mangekyou Sharingan when he was hit by the rocks.

Then the two eyes separated, with one eye in Kakashi's eye.

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At the moment Rin Nohara died, her two eyes activated a kaleidoscope.

So here's the question.

Kakashi's eye was activated simultaneously with Obito Uchiha's eye, influenced by Obito's.

Or was it simply because Kakashi was also stimulated and activated simultaneously?

This is a very crucial question.

If it's the latter, it means that outsiders can also awaken the Sharingan when stimulated.

Of course, Hoshino Shu doesn't like the way the Sharingan is activated, and he won't try it.

But if we do that, we can get a lot done.

……

The Land of Grass.

Xingxia Xiu's wooden clone arrived here at top speed.

However, instead of going to the front lines, he moved through the Land of Grass like a ghost, ambushing Iwa ninja, controlling them with the Heavenly Dream Walker Technique, and then gathering intelligence.

However, no information was obtained regarding the Sharingan.

Either no Iwa ninja obtained a pair of three-tomoe Sharingan, or the Iwa ninja kept it a secret, and very few people knew about it.

However, Xingxiaxiu thinks the former is more likely.

"White Zetsu..."

Xingxia Xiu lowered her eyes, and when she opened them, she had already entered immortal mode, but her face was covered by a mask.

"Um?"

"This feeling... Sharingan... There's an Uchiha clan member nearby, and they're even three-tomoe."

Xingxia Xiu's figure vanished in a flash.

A moment later, Xingxia Xiu stood on the mushroom umbrella, hiding behind the tree, and saw the two sides fighting.

"It's Uchiha Fugaku..."

Xingxia Xiu was somewhat surprised.

One side in the battle was Uchiha Fugaku, and the other side was Iwa ninja.

Moreover, the battle was nearing its end; the Iwa ninja had been defeated and hypnotized by Fugaku Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan.

"So, going deep behind enemy lines is also to track down the three-tomoe Sharingan?"

Star Show's speculation.

"Who?"

After finishing the interrogation, Fugaku Uchiha suddenly turned around and looked at the hiding place of Hoshino Hide.

Hoshino Hide didn't bother to hide himself. When he saw that Uchiha Fugaku had spotted him, he stepped forward.

Upon seeing this, Fugaku Uchiha frowned slightly: "Root?"

He did not lower his guard.

Without removing his mask, Hoshino asked directly, "Uchiha Fugaku, are you tracking down the lost three-tomoe Sharingan?"

Fugaku Uchiha hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "That's right."

Looking at the corpse of the Iwa ninja on the ground, Hoshinobi said, "It seems there's no result."

"Then it shouldn't be the work of the Iwa ninja."

Fugaku Uchiha asked, "You're here for the Sharingan too?"

Hoshino said calmly, "The Sharingan doesn't just belong to the Uchiha clan; it's also a precious asset of the village. It absolutely cannot fall into the hands of the enemy."

Although it was about protecting the Sharingan, Fugaku Uchiha felt very uncomfortable hearing these words.

But this is very fundamental.

At this point, Hoshino asked, "Did similar situations occur in the past?"

Fugaku Uchiha nodded, but then shook his head: "It's not surprising that powerful eye techniques are coveted by various parties."

"However, no outsider has ever been able to control the Sharingan; it is a power unique to our clan."

Fugaku Uchiha's tone was filled with pride.

Star Show doesn't mind either.

If it were him, he would be proud too.

Who doesn't want a good family background?

"Go back now, I won't take responsibility for this."

Xingxia Xiu's tone left no room for argument.

Fugaku Uchiha frowned, but the next moment, vines and trees sprang up from the ground around him.

"Wood Release!"

Fugaku Uchiha's expression changed: "You're the Wood Release user, Hoshino Shige!"

Xingxia Xiu said, "Now you can rest assured."

Fugaku Uchiha bowed and said, "Thank you!"

After saying that, he turned and jumped away.

After watching Uchiha Fugaku leave, Hoshino Hide landed on the ground, then suddenly squatted down and pressed his hands to the ground.

Earth Release: Opening and Digging!

A hill rose from the ground, and then a white figure shot out from the mountain pass.

(End of this chapter)