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Chapter 182 First Encounter with Black Zetsu! (Please Subscribe and Vote)

The next day, Hoshino arrived at Tsunade's house, just as Nawaki was not on a mission.

Sitting in the living room, Hoshino asked Nawaki, "How's your Wood Release training going?"

Rope Tree scratched his head awkwardly: "Brother-in-law, we still have no clue."

"Perhaps my Earth Release and Water Release techniques are too poor. I am now working hard to improve my Water Release and Earth Release nature transformations."

Hoshino nodded, then said to Tsunade beside her, "I am 90% confident that Nawaki will safely receive the Hashirama cells. Even if the transplant fails, he will not be in any danger."

"What?"

Tsunade was surprised.

Rope Tree was overjoyed: "Brother-in-law, really?"

"Can I be like you?"

Xingxia Xiu laughed and said, "That depends on you."

"Wood Release is a bloodline limit, and its strength depends on the individual."

"Hmm... It mainly depends on chakra and the mastery of nature transformation and form transformation. Chakra is the foundation."

At the beginning, his Wood Release was not very powerful. Before he mastered Sage Mode, he could only use a small-scale version of Advent of the Tree World.

Only after achieving Immortal Mode can one use the Wood Dragon Technique.

Only after becoming the Four-Tails Jinchuriki and possessing the Tailed Beast's chakra can one be considered invincible.

However, it wasn't until he obtained the power of the Dragon Vein that Hoshino's Wood Release could be considered comparable to Hashirama Senju's.

This shows just how enormous the gap is.

Without the chakra of the tailed beasts and the chakra of the dragon veins, even if his body was made of Hashirama cells, Hoshino Shu knew very well that his Wood Release could not compare to that of Hashirama Senju himself.

Hashirama cells can indeed generate a huge amount of chakra, but even if one's whole body is made of Hashirama cells, it is impossible to truly possess chakra comparable to that of Hashirama Senju.

How powerful is Hashirama Senju's chakra?

Let's not even talk about chakra quality.

Speaking of quantity alone.

In the ninja world, there are quite a few people who clearly possess chakra levels comparable to those of tailed beasts.

For example, the Third Raikage and the Fourth Raikage.

There's also Kisame, the tailless tailed beast wielding Samehada.

Nagato, who has grown up.

But these people's chakra is only comparable to that of the One-Tailed Beasts.

However, Hashirama Senju's chakra was comparable to that of Kurama and Naruto combined.

How strong is the Nine-Tails' chakra?

It is an existence that can give the Allied Shinobi Forces a tailed beast cloak.

The other eight tailed beasts combined might not even have as many as him.

Therefore, a large amount of chakra is the foundation and standard requirement for a strong person.

……

After hearing Hoshino's explanation, Nawaki was a little disappointed, but then he laughed again: "I'm still growing, my chakra will definitely be even bigger in the future."

Nawaki's chakra reserves are considerable, far exceeding those of his peers, except for Erika and Kushina.

"Having confidence is the most important thing!"

Hoshino smiled encouragingly, then looked at Tsunade, who was deep in thought.

He couldn't make the decision for Rope Tree.

At this moment, Rope Tree also looked at her sister with longing eyes.

Tsunade glanced at her younger brother, and considering that his safety would be better guaranteed if they had his grandfather's cells, she nodded: "Then let's proceed with the transplant!"

"yeah!"

Rope Tree jumped up excitedly.

Hoshita Hideyoshi said, "Tsunade, you make the preparations. I'll report this to the Third Hokage."

Tsunade nodded, then got up and took Nawaki to the experimental base.

Hideaki Hoshino then went to the Hokage Building to meet Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was also very surprised when he heard this.

He had previously informed Rope Tree about the reattachment of the severed limb.

Hoshino explained in detail: "The leg that Nawaki transplanted itself has weakened First Generation cells that have already adapted, so even if the subsequent transplant cannot bring Nawaki Wood Release, there will be no danger to his life. It is worth trying."

His confidence stemmed from his miraculous healing abilities.

As long as he doesn't die, he can be cured.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: "In that case, let's give it a try, but this matter will still be classified as S-class secret."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Understood!"

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshino teleported to the experimental base.

The experimental base itself had cultured Hashirama cells, and Tsunade was already prepared.

Reaching the lab table, seeing the somewhat nervous Nawaki, Hoshino smiled slightly, placed her hand on his abdomen, and then the power of the dragon vein surged forth, instantly enveloping Nawaki's entire body: "Don't worry, you're fine!"

Nawaki nodded emphatically: "Yes, I believe my brother-in-law!"

Hoshita Hide turned to Tsunade and said, "We can begin!"

Tsunade nodded solemnly, then inserted the needle into Nawaki's wrist vein.

Bone marrow cell infusion begins!

Soon, intense pain swept over Rope Tree's body, contorting his face and causing him to let out a piercing scream.

Tsunade's expression changed, and then she saw that green buds had broken through the skin on Nawaki's right arm.

But the next moment, the tender buds withered and disappeared, and the rope tree's wounds healed.

"Rope Tree, hold on, you absolutely cannot faint."

Hoshino shouted, "Concentrate your will and fight against your grandfather's power!"

Nawaki's face contorted with bulging veins, and upon hearing Hoshino's words, he gritted his teeth and groaned, "I...I know, I'll hold back!"

The pain in his body was increasing, and Rope Tree was sweating profusely, but he listened to Hoshino's words and did not faint even though he gritted his teeth until they bled.

Hoshino was very impressed, and then his attention turned to the changes in Nawaki's body.

Even if one possesses the bloodline of the Senju clan, their resistance to Hashirama cells will not be significantly stronger.

However, thanks to the "Miraculous Healing," Nawaki's body did not collapse, and the proliferation of Hashirama cells within him was suppressed.

But not enough.

"It seems that simply relying on miraculous healing techniques is not enough; the reshaping power of the dragon vein is also needed!"

Thinking this, Hoshino Hide had a thought, and the power of the dragon vein enveloped and enveloped every cell of the Nawaki tree, as well as the Hashirama cells that had been injected into the Nawaki tree's body.

Then... a complete overhaul!

Cellular remodeling, reshaping most of the body.

The rope tree's body finally stabilized.

However, the bone marrow fluid continued to be injected, and Xingxia Xiu kept using his miraculous healing techniques and the reshaping power of the dragon vein.

An hour later, seeing that the rope tree was about to give way, they finally stopped.

Rope Tree's last breath finally gave way, and he fainted.

"It's a success!"

Hoshino smiled and said, "Except for the head, most of Nawaki's body cells have fused with the first generation's cells."

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"Unless it hits the head, even if there is organ damage, it is unlikely to be fatal."

Tsunade showed delight, but still felt lingering fear, saying, "Even with the power of the dragon vein, such a transplant is extremely dangerous."

Hoshino nodded: "The power of the First Generation's cells is too strong. They will automatically devour life energy to multiply and at the same time activate the power of Wood Release, thereby killing the experimental subject."

Tsunade nodded: "So we still need cloning technology, and then combine it with White Zetsu cells, to form a medical technology that can be widely used."

Xingxia Xiu agreed: "Not bad."

"Transplantation of primary cells is destined to be performed only by a small number of people."

"Everyone who succeeds is a lucky one."

Hashirama cells and Sharingan are different.

Transplanting the Sharingan into an ordinary ninja would at most consume more chakra, but it wouldn't be life-threatening.

After taking Rope Tree home, I woke up the next morning.

Upon waking up, Rope Tree immediately sensed a difference in his body. Although the pain from yesterday still haunted him, he was now filled with anticipation.

So after lunch, he couldn't wait to drag Xingxia Xiu to a secluded place to try it out.

After preparing, Rope Tree formed hand seals and mobilized the power within his body.

The next moment, several meters in front of him, vines sprouted from the ground.

"It's a success!"

Rope Tree couldn't help but cheer with joy.

Looking at the few small vines, Xingxia Xiu said, "This is just the beginning; we still need to work hard."

Nawaki nodded and continued trying, with Hoshinoshita Hide offering guidance from the side, and his progress was rapid.

However, based on Nawaki's current performance, Hoshino Shu can deduce the upper limit of Nawaki's Tree Escape.

He is slightly stronger than Yamato, but without Sage Mode and stronger chakra, he is at most at the level of Hashirama Senju, whom Orochimaru first resurrected using Edo Tensei.

Of course, even at this level, they will definitely possess the strength of an elite Jonin in the future.

……

Time flies, and it's already October.

After preparing, Hoshino and Tsunade used the power of the Dragon Vein once again at their usual spot in the back mountains of Konoha to travel through time and space to a parallel universe.

Because a wooden clone was left as an anchor point, this arrival was synchronized in time.

Tsunade strolled through the streets of Konoha, her expression complex.

It was exactly the same as she remembered.

"Are we going to see the First and Second Generation?" asked Hoshino Hide.

Tsunade thought for a moment and shook her head: "No rush, let's take care of business first!"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Okay!"

The two bought masks and left Konoha Village. Outside the village, Xingxia Xiu activated Sage Mode and lowered his eyes to sense things.

He sensed it quickly, opened his eyes, and put a hand on Tsunade's shoulder: "Let's go!"

The two figures disappeared, and when they reappeared, they were already underground.

There are huge tree roots here, and Madara Uchiha's body is placed on one of them.

Tsunade looked around at the enormous space: "Where is this place?"

Xingxia Xiu had already guessed: "A place that hides a huge secret."

He looked at the body of water in that space.

If nothing unexpected happens, what follows is the massive White Zetsu.

Of course, the demonic statue of the heretic was not here at that time.

After the Sage of Six Paths and his brothers defeated Kaguya Otsutsuki, they released those who had been wrapped up like dumplings by the Divine Tree, but many more had already died.

These people were buried underground along with a portion of the roots of the sacred tree.

And here, in the northern part of the continent, near the sea, lies a mountain cemetery!

After turning their gaze away, the two focused their attention on Madara Uchiha's corpse.

"This guy is really dead..."

Tsunade stepped forward to check and discovered that both of Madara Uchiha's eyes had disappeared.

Xingxia Xiu said, "It seems that besides me, someone else took his blind eye."

Tsunade asked, "The existence you sensed, hidden deeper within?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded.

It's definitely Black Zetsu.

Of course, Hoshino deliberately left Madara Uchiha's blind eye behind, just to give Black Zetsu a glimmer of hope.

"Future people!"

Suddenly, a deep voice rang out.

Hideaki Hoshino and Tsunade immediately turned around and saw a figure hidden by a black hooded long coat.

Black Zetsu!

Xingxia Xiu narrowed her eyes.

(End of this chapter)