The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

Hyuga Zechen turned around, glanced at Sasuke slightly, and then pointed to the open space not far away.

On the open ground, Uchiha Sasuke and Hyuga Zetsu stood side by side.

"Do you know who in the entire village, besides your Uchiha clan, has researched the secrets of the Mangekyou Sharingan the most?"

Upon hearing this question, Sasuke was visibly taken aback, then shook his head.

"It is the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju."

Without keeping anyone in suspense, Hyuga Zetsu revealed the answer directly, continuing his narration before Uchiha Sasuke could react.

"Compared to the Gentle Fist style that my family usually uses, I personally prefer to develop in the direction of Water Release. So, with the help of my family, I obtained a lot of research data on the Second Hokage's ninjutsu. After all, in addition to being a master of forbidden techniques, the Second Hokage was also jokingly called the man who made a pact with the sea."

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Uchiha Sasuke clearly showed a hint of impatience, but he did not interrupt Hyuga Zechen.

"And I learned about the existence of the Mangekyou Sharingan from a crack in the water-style data."

As he spoke of this, Hinata Zechen glanced at the rocks not far from the open space, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

Kakashi's movements were incredibly stealthy, clearly believing that Hyuga Zetsu wouldn't be able to detect him without activating his Byakugan.

The Mangekyou Sharingan is one of Konoha's top secrets, especially after the Uchiha clan massacre. Apart from the core leadership, even Kakashi probably didn't know about it. Otherwise, Obito's two Sharingan would have already awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan when Rin died, but Kakashi remained completely unaware.

It wasn't until Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha and defeated Kakashi with a single Tsukuyomi that Kakashi, having experienced it firsthand, gradually began to explore how to manipulate the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Therefore, in order to conceal the source of the Kaleidoscope information, it was most appropriate for Hinata Sawatatsu to attribute it to Senju Tobirama.

"According to the Second Hokage, unlike the Byakugan of our Hyuga clan, which can be awakened through training, the Sharingan requires a certain amount of stimulation to awaken. The stronger the stimulation, the more tomoe are formed, and the stronger the Sharingan becomes. Generally speaking, three tomoe is already the limit of the Sharingan."

Sasuke Uchiha nodded subconsciously; this description was almost identical to the remaining records of his clan.

"If you want to go further and awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, you must kill or witness the death of your beloved. Only then is it possible to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan. The Second Hokage even left a note saying that the Sharingan is the cursed eye that reflects the soul."

Upon hearing Hyuga Zechen mention this, Uchiha Sasuke's eyes narrowed, and his Sharingan activated without him even realizing it, his blood-red eyes gleaming in the night.

"Kill your beloved... Cursed Eyes..."

Uchiha Sasuke muttered to himself, feeling an intense chill throughout his body, as if he had fallen into a bottomless ice cave.

Could it be that the man, the one who was once the gentlest and most considerate, killed his entire family in order to obtain the powerful Mangekyou Sharingan?

Sasuke Uchiha clenched his fists so tightly that his fingernails even scratched the skin, and drops of blood fell to the ground, but he felt no pain at all.

Seeing Uchiha Sasuke standing motionless with a look of pain on his face, Hyuga Zechen shook his head and turned to leave.

Let Sasuke have some peace and quiet by himself.

Anyway, Kakashi is there.

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"You're saying you haven't been able to track down Hyuga Zetsu's location? We've received new information from the Land of Kobo that he's already reunited with Team 7?"

In the dark and gloomy Root Hall, Danzo's face was extremely gloomy, and the index finger of his cane kept tapping on the handle.

Those familiar with Danzo's subordinates knew that this was a sign that their leader was about to erupt.

"Lord Danzo, please give us another chance. We will definitely be able to complete the mission when he returns to Konoha."

The three root leaders simultaneously prostrated themselves on the ground, their foreheads touching the earth, their voices filled with unwavering resolve.

"Once the two sides make contact, Kakashi will definitely become suspicious and may have already sent a message to the Hokage Building. If you make a move now, you will most likely fall into Hiruzen's trap."

Danzo's forked scar on his chin twisted twice, and his words were filled with anger. He leaned on his cane, leaped up from his seat, and swung it, creating three streaks that landed on the shoulders of three Root members. His movements were agile and far beyond his years.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

The sound of bones breaking echoed from the shoulders of the three members of the Dark Guard. The intense pain caused them to tremble involuntarily a few times, but they continued to remain prostrate on the ground as if nothing had happened.

Throughout the entire process, the three Root members showed no intention of dodging or resisting. Their submissive demeanor brought a hint of satisfaction to Danzo's cold eyes. Furthermore, since the Root members' seals remained unchanged, Danzo's faint suspicions vanished.

After the Uchiha clan massacre, Root was disbanded under the orders of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and no longer existed on the surface. Although Danzo managed to keep a core group of members loyal to Root through brainwashing and the cursed seal, it was difficult to obtain adequate replenishment, leaving Danzo with no choice but to resort to this symbolic punishment.

"Get out!"

After the three Root members left, Danzo was the only one left in the hall.

The spies in the Hokage Building must be eliminated. Otherwise, once that old bastard Hiruzen finds evidence, he will definitely seize the opportunity to make a big deal out of it, and might even put me under house arrest again for a while.

It'll be soon! Once I pass the Chunin Exams, the Hokage position is mine for the taking!

Orochimaru, hurry up and make your move! I can't wait any longer!

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The next day, everyone was ready except for Naruto Uzumaki, who was still fast asleep.

"Naruto's body is already beyond its limits, and he probably won't be able to get up today. So he's asking you for help."

In the open space outside, Kakashi gave some instructions to Tazuna's family and then escorted Tazuna to the bridge.

Arriving at the bridge, which was nearing completion and only a small section remained to be fully joined, Tazna looked at the enthusiastic workers and a bright smile appeared on his face.

It seems I was overthinking it...

The anticipated attack did not occur, which relieved Kakashi slightly. He then instructed Sasuke and Sakura to stay close to Tazuna at all times and provide him with constant protection.

"How about we each guard one end?"

Hyuga Zetsu naturally wouldn't object to Kakashi's suggestion, even though he knew that Zabuza was no longer capable of launching an attack.

As the sun rose higher, the last section of the bridge was finally connected, awaiting only Dazner's final inspection.

Why hasn't Zabuza arrived yet?

Kakashi, who had reached out several times to pull out the Icha Icha Paradise, couldn't help but yawn.

Did Zabuza oversleep like Naruto?

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"Ding!"

On a small wooden boat stood two figures, one tall and one short, both wearing black trench coats embroidered with red clouds and straw hats with wind chimes attached.

"By the way, I remember Gato from the Land of Waves. His company is not far away. He controls the wealth of an entire country. It would be perfect to have him contribute it to the organization."

A hand covered in stitches emerged from the trench coat, grabbed a map, compared it with the map, and suddenly steered the small wooden boat to change direction.

"Kakuzu, I remember telling you last time that I hate waiting for people the most."

A scorpion tail forged from fine iron emerged from the black trench coat, lashing out at its companion in an attempt to regain control of the canoe.

"Scorpion, have you forgotten the organization's mission? It's to collect large amounts of money?"

The tall figure remained unmoved by the scorpion tail that shot towards him, and instead asked a question.

The sharp, venomous tip of the scorpion's tail stopped just in front of the victim's face, and the faint, sweet-smelling scent of the deadly poison was even noticeable.

“When I return this time, I will ask the leader to allow me to no longer team up with you.”

As the scorpion's tail retracted, the aged voice was filled with impatience.

"Since my partner died during the mission, and your partner Orochimaru has defected from the organization, the leader has no choice but to put us together for the time being."

The tall figure didn't seem to care; blue chakra surged from the soles of his feet, accelerating the speed of the small wooden boat.

"Bullshit, that unlucky guy was clearly taken to the gold exchange for a reward by you."

The aged voice, laced with a cold laugh, revealed a fact known to the entire organization.

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"Thanks to you all, the bridge has been successfully built!"

In the afternoon, amidst the cheers of many people from the Land of Waves, Tazuna tightly grasped Kakashi's hand, his face full of gratitude.

"Thank you for your help."

The entire Team 7 was also infected by the joyful atmosphere of the Land of Waves around them, and even Kakashi, who was usually serious, had a very gentle look in his eyes.

"What? That guy without eyebrows actually backed down. I thought I could witness the results of our cultivation from them..."

Naruto, on the other hand, kept muttering to himself on the side, and then got punched twice by Sakura, whose forehead was covered in black lines.

"Konoha ninja, why don't you stay another night and join our bridge completion bonfire celebration?"

In response to Kakashi's departure, Tazuna extended an invitation.

"No, I have other tasks in the village."

Seeing Kakashi's resolute attitude, Tazuna could only wave goodbye to the people of the Land of Waves.

After walking for a while, a strange light suddenly flashed in Hinata Zechen's eyes, and he stopped.

The spiritual spheres belonging to Zabuza and Haku were extremely unstable at this moment, as if they would shatter at any moment.

Are they in danger?

Within Hinata Zetsu's mental world, a pair of dazzling Tenseigan eyes occupied most of the space, and then, through his white vision, projected a series of images.

Zabuza and Haku were in a terrible state, supporting each other as they ran desperately through a forest.

Zabuza was now half-burned, his chakra nearly depleted, and his Executioner's Blade was nowhere to be found. He was in a semi-conscious state. Haku, on the other hand, was covered in numerous large and small cuts, clearly injured by a Wind Release ninjutsu.

"Sir, is that you?"

Feeling a strange chakra suddenly surge within his body, Bai coughed up a mouthful of blood and asked in a low voice.

What happened?

Upon hearing Hinata Zechen's voice in his mind, Bai was not surprised but rather delighted.

The ninja in the mysterious attire was an unprecedentedly powerful ninja. Both he and Zabuza were seriously injured and were unlikely to escape this calamity.

The mysterious person who controlled them has now become Zabuza and Haku's lifeline.

"He is an unprecedentedly powerful ninja..."

Just as Bai was about to recount his ordeal, a cold voice came from behind him.

"Zabuza Momochi, with a bounty of 40 million, and the corpse of the owner of the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, are worth a fortune on the black market."