Starting from the roots of Konoha, they were the masterminds behind the scenes.

Chapter 210 Mixed Doubles, Eight Gates!

"Unfortunately, the two worlds cannot be connected..."

After returning from the parallel world, Xingxia Xiu sighed secretly.

If the two worlds could also form a network, that would be amazing.

But that's clearly impossible.

It might be possible, but Star Show doesn't currently have that capability.

However, now that we have the One-Tailed Beast, the biggest challenge is to overcome the Electromagnetic Release technique.

Secondly, there's Ice Release, Scorch Release, and Liquid Metal.

Of course, the Lightning Release Chakra Mode still needs to be trained, and the Lightning Release cell activation cannot be stopped.

In addition, Yinglong also needs constant training.

Not to mention guiding Kakashi and others.

Thinking about it this way, Xingxia Xiu realized that she was quite busy herself.

Fortunately, I have the ability to clone myself, otherwise I would be unable to do it.

Moreover, with the technique of Thunder Escape - Skynet, in addition to Thunder Escape and training Yinglong, other goals can be left to the clone to complete.

The main body only needs to act as a central processing unit, processing the information sent back by the clones at any time, summarizing and analyzing it, then adjusting the direction and redistributing tasks.

This makes it more efficient.

While pondering his training plan, Hoshino returned home and discovered that not only Tsunade was there, but also Kushina Uzumaki.

"Teacher Xiu!"

Kushina Uzumaki was very happy to see the Star Show.

Hoshita Hide smiled and nodded, then asked, "Kushina, don't you have any missions planned lately?"

Kushina Uzumaki blinked: "The Third Hokage told me to train in the village recently and not to go on missions."

"Minato and Shinnosuke have been given other arrangements."

Xingxia Xiu raised an eyebrow: "Your team split up?"

Kushina Uzumaki nodded: "Currently, there are very few missions that require three Jonin to be deployed together, and even then, a Jonin is needed as the team leader."

"Minato went to become a Jonin leading a team, and Shinnosuke joined the Anbu."

"So I've been following Tsunade around these past few days, helping out and learning the Yin Seal technique."

Tsunade?

She used to be Lady Tsunade.

Even if we don't call her Lady Tsunade, calling her Teacher Tsunade would be reasonable, right?

Hoshino looked at Tsunade with a puzzled expression.

Tsunade said calmly, "We're not that much older than each other."

Kushina Uzumaki was a little shy.

Xingxia Xiu looked at the two of them and felt something was off.

Something must have happened in the last few days that he doesn't know about.

At that moment, an ANBU ninja appeared at the door: "Lord Hide, the Third Hokage summons you."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "I understand."

After the ANBU ninja disappeared, Hoshino Hide said to Tsunade, "I'll go to the Third Hokage first."

……

The Hokage's office.

Upon seeing the arrival of the star-studded ninja, Hiruzen Sarutobi cut to the chase: "The Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure has stepped down, and the new Fifth Kazekage is Rasa, the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninja."

It wasn't surprising that Rasa became the Fifth Kazekage, but it was surprising that he became the Fifth Kazekage so quickly: "Chiyo retired so soon?"

Chiyo's abilities are quite impressive.

Within the norm, it's also at the level of a film.

Despite his advanced age and declining health, he performed no less impressively than the elderly Third Hokage.

However, to be fair, Chiyo wasn't exactly the kind of person who clung to power.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "According to intelligence, it was Chiyo's grandson, Sasori of the Red Sand, who violated taboos by experimenting on living people and stealing the corpse of the Third Kazekage, turning it into a puppet."

"Now that Sasori of the Red Sand has defected from Sunagakure, Chiyo took the opportunity to step down, making Rasa the Fifth Kazekage."

Xingxia Xiu suddenly understood.

It's actually related to Scorpion of the Red Sand.

Sasori of the Red Sand is quite capable of causing trouble!

In this way, the plan to recruit Sasori of the Red Sand can be put on the agenda.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Recently, there has been an increase in contact between Sunagakure, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and even Kirigakure, and there are signs that the major ninja villages are expanding their armies."

"Especially in Sunagakure, after Rasa became the Fifth Kazekage, he received the support of the Daimyo of the Land of Wind."

Xingxia Xiu laughed: "Are they teaming up against us?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "That's very likely."

"After the first Hokage passed away, Sunagakure and his people also joined forces against the village."

"But the current situation is not normal."

Hoshita Hide nodded, understanding what Sarutobi Hiruzen meant.

Although he is not Hashirama Senju, he currently wields a level of influence in the ninja world that is no less than that of Hashirama Senju.

He killed the Third Kazekage, fought the Third Tsuchikage to a draw, and put the Third Raikage at a disadvantage.

These are all solid achievements.

"So, the Third Hokage thinks someone is pulling the strings?"

Xingxia Xiu asked.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, his gaze deep: "It's highly likely to be Madara Uchiha."

He wouldn't have thought this way if he didn't know about Madara Uchiha's existence.

They would only think that the major ninja villages were plotting something, and that they might join forces to target Konoha and Hoshino Hideaki, so that Hoshino Hideaki would die and not become the second Hashirama Senju.

But knowing about Madara Uchiha's existence, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to think more deeply.

The alliance of the major ninja villages is not that simple.

The last time they joined forces, they fought separately and were then defeated one by one by Konoha.

But this time, although it hasn't even started yet.

However, based on the information gathered during this period, the experienced Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed something unusual.

Xingxia Xiu also thought of Uchiha Madara.

Pure intuition.

His strength is too strong. Without killing him, Uchiha Madara has no way to control Nagato.

Xingxia Xiu couldn't help but get excited.

Will Madara Uchiha personally take action?

Or should he persuade the four Kage to join forces and attack him?

After thinking about it, Xingxia Xiu felt that the former was the most likely.

With the four Kage surrounding him, there would be no one to restrain Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Unless it's like the story of Tian Ji's horse racing strategy.

But Madara Uchiha would probably disdain doing that.

Xingxia Xiu pondered for a moment.

Madara Uchiha's plan was probably to kill himself and incite the four great ninja villages to attack Konoha.

Only when the ninja world is in chaos can his plan be put into action.

Only then could he make arrangements and guide Nagato onto the path he desired.

Or, as before, choose Uchiha Obito, bring him into the darkness, and make him the executor of the plan.

Excluding external factors, Madara Uchiha is now barely clinging to life, too old to move much.

Madara Uchiha would definitely be eager to get rid of this state.

Nagato can absorb chakra, restoring his white hair to red and allowing his body to recover.

But Madara Uchiha is different.

Because of Nagato's age, he was extremely thin due to excessive chakra depletion.

Madara Uchiha was simply old; his cells had deteriorated, and his ability to absorb chakra could not be completely changed.

Only by reviving to their peak condition using the Rinnegan can they escape this state!

"Let's have a fight then!"

Xingxia Xiu laughed, looking forward to it, his fighting spirit surging.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed this and quickly said, "We can't be careless."

"If it really is Uchiha Madara, his strength might be even greater than that of the First Hokage."

Madara Uchiha with the Rinnegan was indeed stronger than Hashirama Senju.

However, Madara Uchiha is not at his peak now.

"Whether it's Madara Uchiha or the Four Kage joining forces, leave it to me."

Hoshino Hideyoshi said, "If it really was Uchiha Madara who was pushing things, Onoki and the others wouldn't have launched a major war so easily unless they saw me get killed."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "We also can't guard against Madara Uchiha and the Four Kage, or one of them attacking you together, while the others attack Konoha."

"Although for Onoki and the others, the best ending would be the same as the battle that led to the Valley of the End."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Even if this happens, it's okay."

"Minato and his team have matured and are fully capable of stabilizing the situation."

Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Minato Namikaze, Sakumo Hatake of Konoha, Kushina who mastered the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, and Shinnosuke Sarutobi.

Konoha really isn't afraid of being surrounded.

Sacrifices are inevitable.

However, if it really comes to that point...

Let's defeat the other four major ninja villages first.

We must at least take down one or two.

After thinking for a moment, Hoshino said, "If I fail, I might as well reveal Madara Uchiha's Eye of the Moon Plan to the public."

We'll take down Madara Uchiha together then.

He flipped the table over.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, which also conveyed the same meaning.

Turn the other four major ninja villages into allies, and make Uchiha Madara the common enemy of everyone.

However, the prerequisite is that Uchiha Madara is exposed.

Otherwise, it's all just empty talk.

Sarutobi Hiruzen can trust Hoshita Hide and Tsunade, but Ohnoki and others may not.

……

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshino didn't dwell too much on the changing situation in the ninja world.

The key issue is still strength.

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With sufficient strength, we can withstand any change in the situation.

Therefore, Xingxia Xiu quickly focused his mind on cultivation.

Time flies, and it's already September 20th.

Xingxiaxiu waited nervously for the early hours of the morning.

The new status is refreshed, but the original status remains.

Xingxia Xiu was overjoyed.

[Loves to teach] - Got it!

Even if I don't get other statuses or good statuses in the future, this cheat is enough.

Excited, Hoshino quickly shook Tsunade awake: "Tsunade, come here, let your teacher teach you a new skill."

Tsunade, still half asleep, pushed Xingxia Xiu aside and said, "I'm too tired. Go find Kushina."

Xingxia Xiu was stunned for a moment.

What do you mean?

This woman sold herself?

And Kushina, what a rebellious student, actually coveting her teacher's body!

No wonder the two of them seemed a bit strange when they came back to see each other before.

Snapped!

Hideaki Hoshino woke Tsunade up with a slap.

"Tell me, what happened to Kushina?"

Xingxia Xiu looked serious.

Tsunade paused for a moment, then realized she had misspoke, but quickly retorted, "Hmph, shouldn't I be asking you that?"

"Hoshino Shu, you've been eyeing Kushina for a while now, haven't you?"

As she spoke, Tsunade flipped over and pinned Hoshino down: "Last time you made me use the Transformation Jutsu... Hmph, this time I'll become Kushina."

As she spoke, Tsunade transformed into Kushina Uzumaki and grabbed her, saying, "I knew it..."

"Kushina, come here!"

Tsunade shouted.

Kushina Uzumaki, dressed in her pajamas, immediately appeared at the door.

She was just woken up by the noise.

Seeing another version of myself riding on Xingxia Xiu's back, I was a little confused.

Did Tsunade have a fight with the teacher, or was she playing a game?

"Come here, use the Vajra Lock to restrain him!"

Tsunade said fiercely, "That bastard always bullies me, now it's our turn."

Xingxiaxiu was a little confused.

Tsunade, your character has fallen apart!

The violence is indeed violent, but something's not right!

Are there any men who aren't lustful?

Possibly.

But Star Show admitted it wasn't him.

However, because he knew Tsunade's personality very well, he kept his mind at ease, so no matter how much he tormented Tsunade, she didn't steal any food.

Although he is a bit lewd in his heart, Xing Xiaxiu is very principled.

But recently, Tsunade has inexplicably changed.

Just because I'm too strong?

Just as he was thinking about it, Uzumaki Kushina's Diamond Seal had arrived and locked up Hoshita Hide.

"Wait, Tsunade, what are you doing?"

The Star Show's feigned struggle.

Tsunade saw through it at a glance, sneered repeatedly, and then used her transformation technique to become Yakushi Nonou.

Sure enough, the dragon seemed more energetic.

……

The first ray of sunlight in the morning shone on her body, and Xingxiaxiu opened her eyes.

This is the first time in so many years that I've gotten up this late.

Turning to look at the two people beside him, Xingxia smiled before checking the newly refreshed status bar.

I was so excited yesterday that I didn't even remember to check my status update.

Current Status: Master of Physical Arts

Note: You are a martial arts master, and in this state, you possess master-level martial arts talent.

Refresh countdown: 364 days 15:44:49

Great condition!

Xingxiaxiu's brows were filled with joy.

However, this gave me another project.

Moreover, the Eight Gates Formation is the most suitable for realizing one's physical skills talent.

However, to cultivate this, the physical body must personally participate.

"However, given my physical strength, I wonder how many doors I can open at once?"

I have some expectations for the Star Show.

However, first you need to obtain the Eight Gates Formation, a forbidden physical technique.

As far as he knew, this technique was not in the Book of Seals of Konoha.

In other words, this technique was not developed by any senior member of Konoha.

It was not the work of the forbidden technique master Tobirama Senju.

The founder was Kay's father, Matt Day.

As for why Madara Uchiha knew this...

This is not difficult to explain.

When Might Guy fought the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he opened all eight gates, and the bloody steam was displayed. At that time, it happened to be during the Third Shinobi World War, and Madara Uchiha was still alive.

Uchiha Madara led Uchiha Obito into the darkness before he died after the tube was pulled out. At that time, the Third Ninja World War was already coming to an end.

Matt Day's death must have occurred before this.

Therefore, it's perfectly normal for Madara Uchiha to know this through White Zetsu's information.

If the Eight Gates existed before Might Dai began practicing it, then such a forbidden technique, even with its high requirements for cultivation, would certainly not have been practiced by only Might Dai.

Moreover, given Might Guy's status, he had no way of obtaining such a forbidden technique.

Unless it was inherited from Matt Dae's ancestors.

But no matter what, it's still on Matt Damon.

Fortunately, Might Guy is now considered a disciple of Xingxia Xiu.

I'll learn first, and then I'll teach Kai. That makes perfect sense, right?

As he was thinking this, Xingxia Xiu sensed movement around him.

Tsunade and Kushina both woke up.

Last night was too crazy for either of them to open their eyes.

Xingxia Xiu had no choice but to take matters into her own hands and start practicing morning exercises, playing mixed doubles.

10:00 AM.

The clone took Kakashi and the others to practice, but Hoshita Hide went to find Might Dai in person.

Although Matt Day is much older, he treats the Stars Show with utmost respect.

It's not just because of Xingxia Xiu's strength, but also because he is Kai's teacher.

Might Guy's recent changes have been noticed by his father, Might Dai, who is already considering passing on the Eight Gates technique ahead of schedule.

When the Under-the-Star Show came knocking today, Matt Kay was a little nervous, thinking that his son had caused trouble.

Xingxia Xiu noticed Might Dai's nervousness and smiled, "Senior Dai, Kai is doing very well in his training now, so you don't need to worry too much."

Might Guy was relieved to hear this and quickly said, "Kai will have to trouble Master Xiu a lot. If he doesn't listen to you, don't hesitate to ask."

Hoshino Hide chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Senior Dai, although I am not bad in taijutsu, I am not a specialist in it. Moreover, there are not many people in the ninja world who are specialists in taijutsu."

Matt Dae's expression changed, and he became nervous again.

Xingxia Xiu continued, "As far as I know, Senior Dai is developing a martial arts technique, so why didn't he teach it to Kai?"

Might Guy breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and quickly explained awkwardly, "Lord Xiu, that technique is not yet perfected, and the requirements for the practitioner are very high, so it was not taught to Kai."

"However, Kai has made great progress under Lord Xiu's tutelage, and I plan to teach him soon."

"However, such physical techniques cannot be used as a regular method."

Matt Day spoke with a hint of sadness in his voice.

Xingxia Xiu nodded, then said, "Senior Dai, if it's possible, could you let me see it?"

(End of this chapter)