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Chapter 180 Hiruzen, You'll Regret This! (Please Subscribe and Vote)

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshita Hide knew that the task of collecting the tailed beasts had been accomplished.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated, the current strength of Konoha did give him confidence.

He was not without ambition or aspirations.

However, compared to Danzo, he was more comprehensive in his considerations and less radical.

"That's good..."

Xingxia smiled.

But just as he had just told Hiruzen Sarutobi, we can’t rush the other tailed beasts, except for the Seven-Tails.

After his previous attacks on Kumogakure and Iwagakure, other ninja villages must have been under extremely close surveillance of the tailed beasts or their jinchūriki.

Not to mention that it's not wartime now, and the shadows of each village won't easily leave their villages.

Of course, using Wood Release, the Dream Walker Technique, and space-time ninjutsu, Hoshino Hideaki was indeed confident that he could take down the other tailed beasts and then retreat calmly.

But the major ninja villages will inevitably besiege Konoha, and then I'll probably become the main villain.

"How could someone as righteous as me become a villain?"

Xingxia Xiu didn't want Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu to reap the benefits.

Many thoughts flashed through his mind, and Hoshino Shu instantly appeared at Tsunade's house.

At that moment, Tsunade was busy in the kitchen with Nawaki. When Nawaki saw Hoshino appear, his eyes immediately lit up, as if he had seen a savior: "Brother-in-law, I want to eat your grilled meat!"

With Xingxia Xiu around, even the dogs wouldn't eat the food that her older sister Tsunade makes.

Tsunade, holding a spatula, raised her eyebrows, and Nawaki immediately hid behind Hoshino Hideki.

Hoshino Hide rolled up his sleeves and said with a smile, "Tsunade, let me help you."

"And you, Nawaki, come and help too."

As he spoke, Hoshinoshige pulled Nawaki in front of Tsunade, making him receive a good lesson from his sister's stick.

Rope Tree immediately fled in panic.

For a moment, the atmosphere at home was incredibly cheerful.

……

Orochimaru's experimental base.

Looking at the suddenly deceased experimental subject, Danzo frowned: "Did the Sharingan fail me?"

Orochimaru smiled and shook his head: "No, it's very useful."

"But such a single tomoe is far from enough; the First Hokage's power is too great."

"Moreover, the test subject itself was also very weak."

Danzo's brow unfurrowed upon hearing this, and he said, "Then let's experiment with the two-tomoe Sharingan!"

Orochimaru laughed and said, "No rush."

"We need more test subjects."

Danzo nodded: "You don't need to worry about that, Root will send it over."

"The most important thing is the result!"

Orochimaru laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm confident."

"However, sufficient intelligence is still needed to utilize the Sharingan."

"According to experiments, the Sharingan cannot be turned off after transplantation."

Danzo nodded and said, "The experiment needs to be accelerated; Hiruzen is already interested."

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow: "Is it because of Hideki?"

"If I were the Hokage, I wouldn't let such an opportunity pass me by."

"After all, Hideki is still very young. A ninja god who can live for decades is enough to change the landscape of the ninja world."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Hideki will also become the Fourth Hokage!"

Danzo's brow twitched upon hearing this, and he said, "He's still very young, Orochimaru. I will support you in your bid for the Fourth Hokage!"

"Only by becoming the fourth generation can you better study those forbidden techniques."

Orochimaru chuckled: "Under these circumstances, we have no way to compete with Hideki."

Danzo said, "Therefore, the first generation of cells is very important!"

"If we can cultivate one star under the stars, then we can cultivate a second one."

"Orochimaru, in terms of talent, you are stronger than him."

The pie in the picture is very big.

Orochimaru said meaningfully, "We still have plenty of time."

……

After dinner, Hoshino and Tsunade took a walk together, discussing the development of ninjutsu.

"If you don't hurry, you'll lose."

Tsunade was full of confidence.

Xingxia Xiu chuckled, "Then it seems I'll have to work even harder!"

Developing a bloodline limit is not that simple.

Especially those that have never appeared in the ninja world, there is no trace of them at all, and you have to try them one by one.

However, having learned Wood Release and Lava Release, Hoshino Shu was not without his own insights.

Especially as his understanding of the use of chakra deepened, Xingxia Xiu realized more and more that the power of the mind is very important.

In other words, cognition is extremely important.

Once the understanding is achieved, the only remaining issue in the use of chakra is proficiency.

Secondly, there is the ability to imagine.

This ability to imagine is not a fantasy, but rather something that must be grounded in reality.

This actually involves the concept of Yin-Yang Escape Technique.

During this period, Xingxia Xiu consulted a lot of information left by the Senju clan, including some information on Yin-Yang Release. Although there wasn't much, it was very helpful to Xingxia Xiu.

Of course, if one can awaken the Rinnegan, then the power of Yin-Yang Release can be directly obtained from the Rinnegan.

and so.

To become powerful, you have to use cheat codes!

As they strolled to the outside of Konoha Hospital, Tsunade suddenly asked, "When are we going to the parallel world again?"

Xingxia Xiu, who already had a plan, said, "Next month!"

"Let's go together then."

Tsunade's face lit up with joy: "Great!"

She hoped to see her grandfather and second grandfather again, even though they weren't really the same people.

There is another version of myself in another world.

Also very interesting.

With a wave of her hand, Tsunade entered Konoha Hospital, and Hoshino Hide paused for a moment before disappearing from the spot.

After returning home, Xingxia Xiu continued to devote himself to studying the art of light and heavy rocks.

Three days later.

Xingxia Xiu led the team on another mission, but only his wooden clones were deployed.

The task is simple and doesn't require the main body to be deployed.

Time flew by and it was December 15st.

On this day, Xingxia Xiu, who was sitting cross-legged in the meditation room, opened her eyes, and then her body gently floated up.

Light and heavy rock technique!

It's finally finished.

Xingxia smiled. If the Light and Heavy Rock Technique is mastered, then the Heavy Rock Technique will be a natural progression.

After landing, Xingxia Xiu sat down and continued her cultivation.

Today, he will also master the technique of increasing rock weight.

On this day, Xingxia Xiu worked tirelessly, and by 10 p.m., he had finally mastered the technique of increasing weight and rock.

As for the Super Light and Heavy Rock Technique and the Super Heavy Rock Technique, it is a matter of chakra amount.

He got up, stretched, and went outside, only to find that Tsunade hadn't returned yet.

They're either at Konoha Hospital or at the experimental base.

Besides developing ninjutsu, Tsunade has recently been focusing on researching human cloning.

The latest novel is first published here!

"I'm a little hungry..."

Xingxia Xiu patted her belly and was about to go out to find something to eat when she suddenly stopped.

"Lord Hideaki, the Hokage summons you!"

An ANBU ninja appeared in the courtyard.

"I see."

Nodding, Hoshino Hide's figure vanished, appearing directly in the Hokage Building.

Upon arriving at the Hokage's office, Hoshino Shizuo knocked on the door and entered, only to find that not only Hiruzen Sarutobi was there, but Danzo was also present.

"Wow, I've decided to secretly collect the Tailed Beasts!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi cut to the chase: "This matter is known only to the three of us; it's a top secret of the village."

Xingxia Xiu immediately nodded: "Understood!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi then asked, "You previously mentioned using Amegakure as cover; is there any follow-up plan?"

Hoshino Hideyoshi said, "The Seven-Tails can be obtained in the name of Amegakure."

Danzo immediately frowned and interrupted, "Who will become the Jinchūriki?"

Xingxia Xiu said, "That's not important right now."

"However, the best candidate for the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki is, on the surface, the leader of Amegakure."

"I will seal the Seven-Tails inside my body first, because I am already a Jinchūriki, so even if the tailed beast is extracted again in the future, there will be no danger."

"Later, a separate organization was established under Amegakure specifically for collecting tailed beasts."

"This organization has no connection with Konoha whatsoever. If it does, then it must be some rogue ninja from Konoha who infiltrated it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in agreement: "Very good, indeed we can find an opportunity to send someone in disguise as a rogue ninja."

"The selection of the Jinchūriki will be temporarily entrusted to you, Xiu."

Hoshino Hide nodded, then continued, "Not only Konoha's rogue ninjas, but also rogue ninjas from other ninja villages can be recruited into the organization."

"Purpose……"

"Collect the tailed beasts, create powerful chakra weapons, and use them to maintain peace in the ninja world, so that war can be completely eliminated."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in agreement: "Okay."

Moreover, the purpose that Hoshino Shizuku mentioned is precisely the purpose of Konoha in collecting the Tailed Beasts.

Konoha is the righteous one!

As for the Jinchūriki of the Tailed Beasts...

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo and said, "We can wait until we have collected all the tailed beasts before choosing a Jinchuriki, otherwise it will be easy to expose ourselves."

He knew perfectly well what Danzo was thinking.

The plan was thus finalized.

Although Danzo initially proposed it, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, who ultimately made the decision and modified the details.

This greatly frustrated Danzo, but fortunately...

After leaving the Hokage Building, Danzo quickly found Hoshino Shu.

"Let's establish the new organization based on the Root of Amegakure!"

Danzo's commanding way.

Xingxia Xiu didn't mind and nodded with a smile: "That's exactly what I was thinking."

"However, this organization won't have many core members."

"True core members must possess great strength in order to better capture tailed beasts and attract the attention of other ninja villages."

"The Root of Amegakure will be the outer perimeter of the organization, responsible for intelligence support."

"However, the selection of Jinchuriki can begin. Once the Tailed Beasts are collected, they will inevitably be extracted."

"With my strength, it would be difficult to control the eight tailed beasts."

Danzo nodded: "I will begin the selection process."

The two discussed for a while before separating.

However, Danzo did not return to Root, but went back to the Hokage's office and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen, it is too dangerous to let Hoshino Hide control such an operation, especially entrusting the tailed beast to one person."

"You must understand that tailed beasts possess evil power and are prone to going out of control."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo and said in a deep voice, "I believe him!"

"Moreover, he is the only one suitable to carry out this plan."

"Danzo, this plan was your idea..."

Danzo quickly replied, "What I mean is, someone has to be able to restrain him, otherwise he'll easily get out of control."

"I suggest that Orochimaru go there at the appropriate time."

Ok?

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

Danzo continued, "In addition, that Erika Uzumaki is an excellent candidate for Jinchuriki. We will entrust her to Root for training, and once the Tailed Beasts are collected, she will immediately become a qualified Jinchuriki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned: "Erika is indeed a good choice, but sufficient bonds are the best way to restrain a Jinchuriki."

"Danzo, the root is not suitable for cultivating a Jinchūriki."

Danzo argued forcefully: "After Hiruzen collects all the tailed beasts, the village will inevitably face other ninja villages, and a great war will be unavoidable. The Jinchuriki will inevitably become a powerful fighting force for the village."

"A weak Jinchūriki cannot become a qualified Tailed Beast weapon!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, recalled what Mito Uzumaki had said before and shook his head, saying, "Without a place to anchor their soul, a Jinchuriki is more likely to lose control."

"Danzo, this matter is decided."

"I will personally select the Jinchūriki."

Danzo's expression immediately darkened, and he coldly snorted, "Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi firmly declared, "I am the Hokage, and I will take full responsibility!"

Naruto...

Danzo gritted his teeth, and in the end could only snort coldly and slam the door shut as he left.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh.

Danzo ultimately couldn't be completely of one mind with him.

(End of this chapter)