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Chapter 196 Taking Down the Uchiha! (Please Subscribe and Vote)

Danzo's corpse was carefully put away by Hoshino Shuu, but he himself kept the arm with the Sharingan.

After everything was settled, Tsunade was notified, and they went to the Hokage's office together.

Meanwhile, after a period of digestion, Hiruzen Sarutobi had regained the composure befitting a Hokage and then questioned Tsunade again.

However, Hoshino Shu had already rehearsed his story with Tsunade.

Moreover, aside from the fact that the parallel world has been changed to the past, everything else is basically a fact that Tsunade already knows.

Moreover, Tsunade mentioned something that Hoshino Hide had not said before.

That is the existence of Black Zetsu.

A being who claims to be living for over a thousand years, carrying on the will of the Sage of Six Paths.

This gave Hiruzen Sarutobi another jolt.

After taking a few deep drags on his cigarette, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "So, you already have a plan?"

"Collecting the Tailed Beasts is part of the plan," said Hoshino Hideyoshi.

"Madara Uchiha will definitely collect the Tailed Beasts, although it's still unclear why he hasn't done so yet."

"Therefore, our collection of the Tailed Beasts must be carried out in secret, and has nothing to do with Konoha."

Tsunade said, "If Shu can hide it, then he should hide it. If he can't hide it, then Shu's collection of tailed beasts has nothing to do with Konoha; it's his own ambition."

Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly understood: "Is it possible to create a collaboration with Madara Uchiha?"

Hoshino nodded: "This is also a way to gather intelligence."

"The Infinite Tsukuyomi is too dangerous. My intuition tells me that the truth is definitely not what is written on the stone tablet of the Uchiha clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned: "That stone tablet has been passed down through generations of the Uchiha clan, tracing back to the Sage of Six Paths. What other truth is there?"

Hoshino said meaningfully, "Third Generation, many of the truths left behind by history are deliberately left for future generations to see."

"The real truth is often hidden beneath these facts."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

For example, Madara Uchiha and Konoha.

Who remembers now that Madara Uchiha played an indelible role in the founding of Konoha?

"Then let's proceed according to your plan!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "The future ultimately belongs to you young people."

"Xiu, from now on, you will be in charge of the root section. This will make it easier for you to move around."

Hoshino nodded: "Thank you, Third Generation."

"However, although the future belongs to the young, you are not old yet, Third Generation, and we still need you to support the overall situation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction, then asked, "Shu, what are your opinions on the Uchiha clan?"

Hoshino Hideyuki pondered for a moment and said, "The Uchiha are also part of the village. If we don't use them, they will be used by the enemy."

"Although there are barriers, they are not insurmountable."

Whether the Uchiha clan can be used depends on whether the ruler has the confidence to suppress them.

The Uchiha clan members were arrogant and disrespectful, with an overwhelming sense of clan honor.

The key point is that those who awaken the Sharingan will have slightly different brain circuits.

However, Xingxia Xiu is also very clear about this.

This group is also the most likely to submit to power, and at the same time, they crave peace and stability.

The fact that no one followed Madara Uchiha when he left is clear proof of this.

Hideaki Hoshino was confident that he could suppress the Uchiha clan.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also wanted to resolve the Uchiha clan issue, so he decided to hand it over to Hide: "Then, I'll leave the Uchiha clan matter to you, Hide."

Xingxia Xiu nodded in agreement: "Understood!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and said, "The matter of Madara Uchiha will, for the time being, be limited to the three of us."

Hideaki Hoshino and Tsunade nodded in unison.

……

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshino and Tsunade parted ways and headed to the Root side.

At this moment, all the Root ninjas who were not on missions had gathered together.

Because Danzo is dead, the seal of their tongue-twisting calamity has been removed.

Upon Hoshinobu's arrival, the Root ninjas quickly regained their composure: "Lord Hoshinobu!"

"Lord Danzo has been assassinated by the enemy. From now on, I am the new leader of Root."

The show began by making a direct announcement, followed by a series of orders.

One method was to communicate this message to Root members who were not undercover spies.

Those who can switch shifts should do so, allowing members who have gone on missions to return and replant the seal of the root of the tongue-trouble.

The Tongue Disaster Seal is not for controlling a person's body, but rather a cursed seal used to prevent Root ninjas from leaking Root secrets. Hoshino Hide directly adopted this seal.

However, Danzo's previous emotionless, robotic training methods were completely abolished.

Although the people trained in this way are indeed very useful.

But it's actually not suitable for tapping into personal potential.

What makes us human is that we have seven emotions and six desires.

Even Danzo's training methods could not truly extinguish emotions.

Hoshino Hide admires ninjas who have their own will and beliefs.

Yes, the Will of Fire.

He is the Will of Fire under the Stars!

……

After swiftly and decisively handling the urgent matters at the root, Hoshino Hide left a clone to oversee the situation before directly appearing in an experimental base using the Wood Instantaneous Body Technique.

Orochimaru, who was cleaning the experimental equipment, paused, then turned around. He was slightly surprised to see Hoshino Hideaki, and then smiled, "It seems that Hideaki-kun had already left some tricks on me."

Hoshino nodded: "During the battle with Sunagakure, but this kind of method shouldn't be difficult to deal with once you, Orochimaru, have a deeper understanding of the First Hokage's cells."

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow: "As expected, it's related to Wood Release."

"It seems Danzo has already come looking for you."

Hoshita Hideyoshi said, "Danzo has already been killed by me!"

Orochimaru's expression changed drastically: "What?"

Hoshino Hide stared intently at Orochimaru.

Orochimaru stared at Hoshino Shige with a look of shock, then smiled and said, "I underestimated you, Shige-kun."

"So, you're now the new leader of Root?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "If there weren't more important tasks assigned to you, this position would be yours."

Orochimaru, having processed the news of Danzo's death, looked at Hoshino with his snake-like eyes and chuckled, "An even more important mission?"

"Was it Danzo who said it, that we should become spies?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded and smiled, "You'll be very interested."

"However, some information cannot be disclosed at the moment."

He then changed the subject, asking, "Besides researching the first-generation cells, Snake Lord must have been researching quite a few secret techniques lately, right?"

Orochimaru instinctively stuck out his tongue: "Shu-kun knows quite a lot!"

"But could it be that Xiujun is also interested in those secret techniques?"

"Hehe, perhaps we can make some deals."

Seeing Orochimaru stick out his tongue, Hoshino immediately knew that this guy had begun human modification.

More accurately, it's a software transformation, a process of constantly evolving into the White Phosphorus Serpent.

What a crazy scientist!

"No wonder there were subtle changes in chakra."

Xingxia Xiu thought to himself, but said with a smile, "I know a lot. Snake Lord will know in the future."

"As for the deal, there's no rush for now."

Orochimaru said with some regret, "I was originally planning to exchange some things for your cells with Hideki!"

Xingxia Xiu shook his head: "My cells are non-tradeable."

He doesn't want to see many clones of himself in the future.

"I have something more suitable than my cells."

Xingxia Xiu stepped forward: "Come with me!"

Orochimaru put down the weapon.

Hoshino put his hand on Orochimaru's shoulder, and the two disappeared the next moment. They reappeared in Hoshino's own experimental base, with White Zetsu on the experimental table in front of him.

"This is……"

Orochimaru's pupils contracted as he stared intently at White Zetsu.

Xingxia Xiu said, "A creation of the first generation of cells."

"This guy's name is White Zetsu."

Orochimaru looked up at Hoshino Shizuka, very excited: "Did Hide-kun and Tsunade research this together?"

Xingxia Xiu shook his head: "No, they were captured from outside."

The latest novel is first published here!

Orochimaru paused for a moment, then laughed: "Interesting. It seems that Hide-kun does indeed know many interesting secrets."

"So, Xiu-jun, are you planning to use this to trade for something with me?"

Xingxia Xiu kept everyone in suspense: "I can't produce the Snake Lord I want for the time being. We'll talk about it when the time is right."

"However, I do have a suggestion."

"You've seen Danzo's situation too. You can't rely on the Sharingan to make good use of the power of the First Hokage's cells."

"In fact, the two complement each other."

Orochimaru seemed to be deep in thought.

Hoshino Hide continued, "The Sharingan is difficult to use effectively by non-Uchiha clan members, which is why you don't see anyone in the ninja world acquiring the Sharingan. It's not that it's impossible to obtain the Sharingan, but rather that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages."

"The real power of the First Generation Cell is not Wood Release; Wood Release is merely a bloodline limit. Its strength lies in its astonishing Yang Release."

"With the power of Yang Release, the power of the Sharingan can be better utilized."

"While the Sharingan can suppress the power of the First Hokage's cells, the ordinary Sharingan is not enough for people to make good use of the First Hokage's cells."

Orochimaru nodded: "I see."

"It seems that cooperating with Hideki was indeed a wise choice. Your understanding of the First Hokage's cells and the Sharingan far exceeds Danzo's expectations."

"So, you'll be leaving this White Zetsu to me from now on?"

Xingxia Xiu shook his head: "You can study his clones."

A clone?

Orochimaru was taken aback.

Xingxia Xiu said to the White Zetsu on the experimental table, "White Zetsu, use your Spore Technique."

The white Zetsu lying there looked very aggrieved: "Lord Xiu, you should put me down first."

Xingxia Xiu scoffed, "I don't like haggling."

Bai Jue quickly chuckled and said, "I was just kidding, as you wish."

Soon, Hoshino-shita Hide sensed that Orochimaru had a new spore inside his body. He immediately stepped forward, entered Sage Mode in an instant, and used Sage Chakra to force the spore out.

Holding the White Zetsu in one hand, Xingxia Xiu warned, "White Zetsu has a strong ability to transform and burrow underground. If it escapes, it will be very troublesome."

Orochimaru's gaze was already burning with intensity. With a flick of his wrist, the venomous snake coiled around the spore-bearing White Zetsu. He couldn't help but stick out his tongue: "Such a precious experimental subject, I can't bear to let him escape!"

Hoshino nodded, then turned and led Orochimaru outside: "Orochimaru-kun, I look forward to your exploration of immortality."

Orochimaru watched Hoshino's retreating figure and said, "Oh?"

"Is Xiujun also exploring?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Although our paths are quite different."

The technique of resurrection could be an option for him.

You don't have to use it, but you have to know how.

Hoshino Shu was too lazy to investigate; he could simply enjoy Orochimaru's work.

Orochimaru, however, was very interested in what Hoshino Hide said: "Hide-kun always gives people something to look forward to."

……

After seeing Orochimaru off, Hoshino Hide went to the Uchiha clan and soon met the current head of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Shigehiro, who was also Fugaku's father, under the guidance of Uchiha Fugaku.

Hiruzen Sarutobi acted quickly; by then, news of Danzo's assassination had already spread.

Hiruzen Sarutobi even dispatched the Anbu to track down the so-called enemy, and the Uchiha clan naturally knew about this.

Therefore, the appearance of Hoshino Shu at this time made Uchiha Shigedai somewhat nervous.

Do you think Danzo's death was related to the Uchiha clan?

Hoshino Hide did not speak immediately, but waited for Uchiha Fugaku to pour him some tea, took a sip, and then said, "I presume that Clan Head Shigedai already knows about Danzo's death."

"However, Danzo was actually killed by me in the name of the Third Hokage."

What?

Uchiha Shigeaki and Uchiha Fugaku stared at Hoshino Shigeaki in utter shock.

This is unexpected, so unexpected!

It's simply unbelievable.

Seeing the shock on their faces, Hoshino Hide was very satisfied and continued, "This matter is related to the Uchiha. Danzo attacked his own comrades in the village. I discovered this and reported it to the Third Hokage. The Third Hokage was very distressed and issued this order to give the Uchiha an explanation."

This is yet another shocking piece of news.

Fugaku Uchiha gritted his teeth and said, "So, it was Danzo who secretly stole our clan's Sharingan?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "No, he's just one of them."

Hoshino Hide's gaze shifted from Uchiha Shigedai, who had quickly calmed down, to Uchiha Fugaku, whose expression was grim. He continued, "Back in the Land of Grass, after you left, I caught a guy who had been following you."

"There are also people secretly watching the Uchiha clan, hoping to obtain the three-tomoe Sharingan."

Fugaku Uchiha exclaimed in surprise, "What?!"

Uchiha Shigeaki frowned and hissed, "Fugaku, calm down!"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly composed himself and bowed his head: "Yes, Father!"

Uchiha Shigedai looked at Hoshishita Hideaki: "Hideaki-kun, have you found out who's secretly watching the Uchiha?"

Xingxia Xiu shook her head: "Not for now."

"That guy doesn't belong to any of the five great ninja villages, or even any of them."

Uchiha Shigedai's expression turned somber upon hearing this. He sensed that Hoshino Hide had something more to say, but since he wasn't going to say it, it meant that asking would be pointless. So he didn't press further and instead solemnly thanked him, saying, "Thank you for informing me, Hide-kun. Uchiha is deeply grateful."

"Regarding Danzo, I will personally thank the Third Hokage and also thank Hideki for killing Danzo for the Uchiha."

Hoshino Hide nodded, then said, "Root needs to replenish its manpower recently. The Uchiha are one of Konoha's elite clans. I wonder if Clan Chief Shigeoku could offer some support?"

Uchiha Shigeaki was startled; this was yet another unexpected turn of events.

If we separate the Dark Part and the Root, then both the Dark Part and the Root are absolutely the core of Konoha's core.

Such a core often excludes the Uchiha clan.

However, although he didn't understand Hoshino Shigeaki's purpose in doing this, since there was an opportunity to enter the core, Uchiha Shigeaki immediately agreed: "Shigeaki-kun, I will personally select people later and have them report to Root."

"Then we should ask for Chief Chongtai's support."

Hoshino smiled, stood up, and then took her leave.

Uchiha Shigeaki and Uchiha Fugaku escorted Xingxia Xiu out the door.

"It seems the Fourth Hokage has already been chosen!"

Watching Hoshino's departing figure, Uchiha Shigeaki sighed.

Fugaku Uchiha said, "With Hideki's strength, no one in the village can compete with him."

Uchiha Shigeaki shook his head: "No, the Fourth Hokage will probably be Tsunade."

Fugaku Uchiha was stunned.

Uchiha Shigeaki turned around: "Shu-kun and Tsunade have gotten together, and he is now in charge of Root."

"Fugaku, you must befriend Hideki in the future."

"He is different from Danzo and the others; he does not reject us Uchiha."

Fugaku Uchiha turned the corner and quickly followed, saying, "Yes, Father!"

(End of this chapter)