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

Chapter 234 All Tailed Beasts Gathered!

In fact, everything Gamamaru knew, Hoshino Shu also knew.

Or rather, the information that Xingxia Xiu is now drawing out is all information he already knows.

However, some information needs to be revealed by Hoshinobu through Gamamaru.

Jiraiya has gone on a journey to find the Chosen One. Hoshino-shita Hide brings Minato Namikaze to the Hokage's office and tells Hiruzen Sarutobi about the information they obtained at Mount Myōboku.

Upon hearing about the terrifying existence of Kaguya Otsutsuki, Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand holding the pipe trembled uncontrollably.

"Project Eye of the Moon... Madara Uchiha is dead, Hide, is there any chance this plan can still succeed?"

After taking a deep drag of his cigarette, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Hoshinobu Hideaki.

Xingxia Xiu pretended to ponder for a moment and said, "Yes!"

"The key is not Madara Uchiha, but the Rinnegan."

"The Ten-Tails' hull, also known as the Gedo Mazo, requires the Rinnegan to control."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately said, "Then destroy the Rinnegan!"

"We can find a death row inmate's eyes and exchange them for Nagato's eyes."

Minato Namikaze had limited information, but after hearing so much at Mount Myōboku, he had noticed some key points and said, "Third Hokage, this matter is probably not that simple."

"Someone has been plotting this for over a thousand years, so why did the Rinnegan appear on Madara Uchiha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned: "Could it be... that even if the Rinnegan is destroyed, there are still members of the Uchiha clan who can awaken it?"

How to eliminate the Uchiha clan?

The thought flashed through his mind, but Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately dismissed it.

Things are not that simple.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Hideaki Hoshino: "Hideaki, you have the most information, especially about the Uchiha and Senju clans, and even the Rinnegan. You have the deepest understanding of all of that."

Hoshita Hideyoshi said, "Minato is right, this matter is not that simple."

"When Madara Uchiha left Konoha, it was partly due to his conflict with the ideals of the First and Second Hokage, but the more crucial reason was the Eye of the Moon Plan recorded on the stone tablet of the Uchiha clan, as well as the method to awaken the Rinnegan."

"For the past thousand years, the Senju and Uchiha clans have been constantly fighting each other. This was definitely orchestrated so that someone could awaken the Rinnegan like Madara Uchiha."

"The Senju clan can be said to exist in name only, and even the Uzumaki clan, which also has the bloodline of Ashura, the second son of the Sage of Six Paths, has withered away. There are probably very few left in the entire ninja world."

"Exterminating the Uchiha clan and the Senju Uzumaki bloodline is indeed one method, but it is only a seemingly feasible method."

"However, putting aside the Uchiha clan, although the Senju clan exists in name only, I remember that many members of the Senju clan were actually integrated into the entire Konoha back then, right?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

This was the policy of the Second Hokage, which led to many Senju clan members intermarrying with other ninja clans.

Many ordinary Senju clan members also integrated into the ordinary people of Konoha.

If we're talking about the Thousand Hands bloodline... there are really many people in Konoha now who possess the Thousand Hands bloodline.

A lot... a lot!

Completely eliminate the Thousand Hands bloodline?

It's impossible.

This is also why Hiruzen Sarutobi's first thought was to wipe out the Uchiha clan.

Because the Uchiha bloodline rarely spreads beyond its immediate offspring.

Like the Hyuga clan, the Uchiha clan primarily practiced intra-clan marriage, or women from outside the clan would marry into the Uchiha clan and then take the Uchiha surname.

Hoshino continued, "Back to the Rinnegan... Madara Uchiha obtained the First Hokage's cells, thus awakening the Rinnegan."

"According to the inscription on the stone tablet of the Uchiha clan, it is the interaction of two opposing forces that obtains the power of all things in the universe, which is to awaken the Rinnegan."

"So, Third Hokage, Minato, what do you think these two opposing forces are?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "The Uchiha clan's... Yin Release?"

Minato Namikaze said, "The First Hokage's strongest ability was undoubtedly Wood Release, but according to the little information I have, the First Hokage's physical strength was incredibly powerful. He used chakra as his life force, which made Wood Release so powerful."

"Therefore, it is the power of Yang Release."

Hoshino nodded: "Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage are special, without a doubt."

"In the past thousand years, only Madara Uchiha has awakened the Rinnegan, which speaks volumes about the problem."

Then he changed the subject: "Third Hokage, I remember there's a saying in the ninja world that there are three great dojutsu: the Sharingan, the Byakugan, and the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, but he didn't quite understand what Hoshino Shigehisa meant by this.

Minato Namikaze was taken aback and asked, "Shū-sensei, do you mean... the Sharingan isn't a necessary condition for awakening the Rinnegan?"

"Or perhaps the Rinnegan isn't an advancement from the Sharingan?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke: "This...this is just a legend."

Hoshino Hide laughed and said, "Third Generation, legends are sometimes more real than history."

He was very clear that the Sharingan was not a precursor to the Rinnegan.

The Sharingan and Rinnegan are two separate eye techniques, but they originate from the same place.

Kaguya Otsutsuki's Nine-Tomoe Sharingan!

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, then nodded, agreeing with Hideaki Hoshino's statement.

He then said, "No matter what, we can't possibly eliminate all the Uchiha or Senju Uzumaki bloodlines."

"So, Xiu, what are your thoughts?"

"If Kaguya Otsutsuki escapes, even you won't be a match for her."

"Then it seems we only have one way: to prevent Kaguya Otsutsuki from escaping, which means stopping the Eye of the Moon Plan."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "That's indeed the line of thinking."

"But... Kaguya Otsutsuki will always be a hidden danger."

"As long as he still exists, as long as that hidden person is still there, and as long as the Rinnegan can still be activated, she will break free sooner or later."

"I received some information from the tailed beasts..."

"The Sage of Six Paths once said that the Tailed Beasts would reunite one day."

Minato Namikaze asked, "Does this mean the Ten-Tails will definitely be resurrected?"

Hoshino nodded: "We have no choice but to believe the Sage of Six Paths."

"Of course, this sentence can also be interpreted in another way."

"That means all nine tailed beasts will converge within the same person..."

"Therefore, we must control all nine tailed beasts."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

This was a decision made long ago.

He looked at Hoshino and said, "Now you are the most suitable person to control the Tailed Beasts."

"So, what about Nagato?... is he going to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki?"

"If you become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, even if Kaguya Ōtsutsuki is resurrected, is it possible for you to defeat her?"

Xingxia Xiu shook his head: "I don't know since I haven't fought it."

"The Ten-Tails Jinchuriki... Since the Eye of the Moon Plan is a trap, it probably also hides dangers beyond the Ten-Tails itself."

"After all, the Ten-Tails was once controlled by Kaguya Otsutsuki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a headache coming on and was utterly powerless.

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hideaki Hoshino said, "Leave the Ten-Tails and Kaguya Otsutsuki to me."

"And Third Hokage, you must deal with the other ninja villages."

"The Akatsuki are collecting the remaining Tailed Beasts, but the fact that we have control over the Akatsuki will be exposed sooner or later, or rather, it will definitely be exposed."

"The other four major ninja villages will unite against us again, even if I don't die."

Hiruzen Sarutobi calmed down and pondered, "You mean the existence of the Eye of the Moon Plan will trigger the Fourth Shinobi World War?"

"That is indeed highly likely."

"If we share intelligence with the four major ninja villages, especially regarding the existence of the Eye of the Moon Plan, I believe no one would want to see the plan carried out."

"But gaining the trust of the four great ninja villages is difficult. The Akatsuki is ours, and the Rinnegan is under our control..."

"So, is eliminating them the only option?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked solemn.

Xingxia Xiu said, "So, since this is a war that is bound to break out, why can't we take the lead in this war?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned.

Minato Namikaze hesitated, then asked, "Shū-sensei, you mean...?"

"To cooperate with the conspiracy of the mysterious figure lurking in the shadows?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "This will cause the village heavy losses."

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Hoshino said calmly, "Third Hokage, don't forget, back then the Rinnegan was still in our hands, and all the Tailed Beasts were also in our hands."

"The Eye of the Moon Project is to put everyone into an illusion. Rather than living in an illusion, we might as well fight to the death."

"Furthermore, since this plan exists in order to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki, we must remain skeptical about the specific effects of the Infinite Tsukuyomi genjutsu."

"Dragging everyone into an illusion may not be wrong, but I think that's definitely not the most terrifying thing."

Minato Namikaze glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was deep in thought, and declared, "Third Hokage, I agree with Hideaki-sensei."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say anything, he just kept taking puffs of his cigarette.

The smoke he exhaled shrouded his face, casting an indistinct shadow.

After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi's slightly hoarse voice rang out: "This is the only way."

"However, we need a long period of peace to allow the young people in the village to grow up."

"We need to train more ninjas."

Two words: Mass produce troops!

Xingxia Xiu nodded.

He did not reveal any information about the existence of a large White Zetsu army.

Now even Konoha is something he's using.

From this moment on, he is the mastermind behind the scenes, even more hidden than Black Zetsu.

Madara Uchiha, Black Zetsu, Kaguya Otsutsuki, Konoha, the Four Great Ninja Villages, and so on, were all his pawns!

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshino returned home to continue being a stay-at-home dad.

Of course, the practice will not stop.

Each of the clones is working hard.

The feedback came not only from the clone's cultivation, but also from the feedback from numerous disciples and students.

For example, Kakashi and his friends' progress, Obito Uchiha's use of the Mangekyou Sharingan, and Nagato's use of the Rinnegan.

In Amegakure, there was also a clone of Hoshinobi Hide guiding Nagato and the others.

Although Hoshino Shu has not yet awakened the Rinnegan, his understanding of the Rinnegan surpasses that of Nagato, who possesses it, in some aspects.

Now, naturally, he can guide Nagato, and Nagato's improvement in turn feeds back to Hoshino Shu.

So, while Xingxia Xiu may seem to be having a leisurely time as a stay-at-home dad, he actually puts in a lot of effort.

And so time slipped away, little by little.

In the 48th year of Konoha's reign, the ninja world gradually moved from war to peace.

Before we knew it, September 20th arrived.

Current status: The ultimate dad

Note: Dad, you're the best.

Refresh countdown: 364 days 23:59:57

Xingxia Xiu was stunned when she saw the newly refreshed status.

What the hell?

The ultimate dad?

Am I the strongest among stay-at-home dads?

Was I the strongest during my time as a new dad?

But the problem is... how do I get out of this state?

Xingxia Xiu wanted to scratch her head.

"Can you guarantee that you'll be the strongest dad in the world this year?"

I'm a little unsure about Star Show.

Within a year, he should indeed be the strongest person in the ninja world.

"Um?"

"And then there's Jigen, but without the Ōtsutsuki Shiki's first reincarnation, his power is limited..."

After thinking for a moment, Hoshino Hide hugged the soft Tsunade and continued sleeping.

As for Hoshino Genichi, who is almost a year old, he was sleeping soundly in his crib. An hour ago, he had just finished drinking milk, and the excess milk was digested by Hoshino Xiu.

Anyway, the Star Show can't be wasted, especially since Tsunade's milk supply is very plentiful.

Kushina Uzumaki and Nono Yakushi are currently trying to conceive.

It is foreseeable that Xingxiaxiu will not lack breast milk for the next few years.

Although Yakushi Nonou is petite, she is actually quite large, and she will definitely not lack breast milk after having children.

parallel world.

Konoha 51th year.

Xingxia Xiu's true form once again travels through time and space to this place.

In fact, he comes here every now and then over the past few years, waves his hand to create clones, replaces the clones, and controls the rhythm.

Leaf.

Hideaki Hoshino and his clone arrived at the sealing site of the Two-Tails.

Yes, the Two-Tails has been captured by Obito Uchiha and Kakuzu, and then sealed in a secret base in Konoha by a clone of Hoshinobi Hideaki.

After absorbing the two tails into his body, Hoshinoshige arrived inside a barrier.

Here, Minato Namikaze, who had become the Fourth Hokage, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, who had already retired, were already waiting.

Meanwhile, Kushina Uzumaki was already prepared inside the room.

Preparations to extract the Nine-Tailed Fox!

If he obtains the Two-Tails, then for Hoshino Shu, only the Nine-Tails remains to complete his collection of all nine tailed beasts.

Although it is a combination of two worlds.

However, this time, Hoshino did not completely extract the Nine-Tails.

Instead, he used his self-developed soul extraction technique to split the Nine-Tails in two.

The Yin Nine-Tails was taken away, while the Yang Nine-Tails remained sealed back into Kushina Uzumaki's body.

In a parallel world, Xingxia Show also has plans!

He wants Kaguya Otsutsuki here, and all the Otsutsuki here too!

After extracting the Yin Nine-Tailed Fox, Xingxia Xiu updated his clone and left it behind before returning to his original world with the Nine-Tailed Fox and the Two-Tailed Fox.

Thus, all nine tailed beasts were present in the Divine Might Space.

Moreover, apart from the Yin Nine-Tails, which was only half its original size, all the other tailed beasts were split in two by Xingxia Xiu.

Emerging from the Divine Might Space, Xingxia Xiu sat at his desk, silently sensing the changes in his eyes and optic nerves.

Now, he's just waiting for the Rinnegan to be activated.

"It'll be soon, very soon..."

Xingxia Xiu could feel the changes in her eyes becoming more and more drastic.

(End of this chapter)