The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

The reason Jiraiya failed to intercept Kisame's attack in time was because he realized that when Hyuga Sawatatsu kicked the Human Path, he left the Flying Thunder God technique mark on the opponent's body.

If the Flying Thunder God Technique can be rated as an S-rank ninjutsu, in addition to its special space-time attributes, the Flying Thunder God Technique Formula is also the most important component. Once it is marked by the user's formula, it cannot be erased.

Even though the Human Path was resurrected from the mouth of the King of Hell, the technique on his body still existed. Therefore, Hyuga Sawatatsu allowed the three Pains to reunite and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport behind the Human Path. He successfully killed the three Pains with a single rosary shuriken.

Compared to the spatial portal opened by the Tenseigan, the Flying Thunder God Technique is not only more secretive but also faster, making it more suitable for use in intense battles.

"No, compared to the Fourth Hokage who is rumored to have earned the title of Yellow Flash, I still have a long way to go. At the very least, just solving the problem of continuous use would require a lot of practice."

The green chakra on Hyuga Zetsu's body receded back into his body, ending his battle state.

Could he be the prophesied child spoken of by the Great Toad Immortal?

The thought suddenly popped into Jiraiya's mind, and he was immediately startled.

Hinata Sawatatsu has never shown any intention of becoming his apprentice, and he has nothing to teach him.

Therefore, you are undoubtedly the child of prophecy, Naruto.

Jiraiya couldn't help but smile as he watched Naruto, who seemed to have ADHD, pestering Hyuga Zetsu to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"As expected, your previous deduction about Payne was correct."

Tsunade dragged Pain's corpse out of the battlefield ruins, then pulled a black rod from his face. After carefully sensing the remaining Rinnegan chakra fluctuations, she looked at Hyuga Sawatatsu and spoke.

"Tsunade, can you sense where Nagato's true body is?"

Jiraiya, standing nearby, looked on with anticipation, wanting to find Nagato's true form and try to bring his former beloved student back on the right track in person.

"I can only vaguely sense a general direction, but I cannot determine the specific location."

Tsunade threw down the black rod in her hand and shook her head.

"What about the Byakugan? Can the Byakugan locate Nagato?"

Jiraiya, still unwilling to give up, turned to look at Hyuga Sawatatsu.

"Lord Jiraiya, you are underestimating the power of the Rinnegan far too much. These three Pain bodies only represent a small part of Pain's power. The true terror of the Rinnegan has not yet been revealed."

Hinata Sawatatsu's words were very straightforward.

Even if we find Nagato's true form, the three of us alone cannot defeat him.

"Is the Rinnegan really that terrifying?"

Jiraiya frowned slightly, clearly feeling that Hyuga Sawatatsu had exaggerated too much.

Do you know the origin of the moon?

Jiraiya and Tsunade were both puzzled by Hyuga Sawa's sudden question.

Since ancient times, hasn't the moon always hung in the sky, illuminating the darkness of the night?

"The formation of the moon is actually related to the Rinnegan. Or rather, the moon was formed because the Sage of Six Paths used the powerful eye technique of the Rinnegan, which sealed a powerful enemy inside."

Nani?

Jiraiya's pupils constricted in disbelief.

How enormous is the moon? It was formed by the eye technique of the Rinnegan?

How did you know about this?

Tsunade narrowed her eyes, a cold smile appearing on her lips.

His grandfather, Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, was hailed as the God of Shinobi and was even revered as the ninja closest to the Sage of Six Paths, yet he probably couldn't even destroy the moon.

Kid, if you're going to make up a story, at least make it believable.

"The one who performed the sealing technique with the Sage of Six Paths was his younger brother, my ancestor of the Hyuga clan, Ōtsutsuki Hamura."

After once again attributing the source of the intelligence to the ancestor, Hyuga Sawatatsu looked at Jiraiya and said.

"At least one witness to this matter is still alive today, and that is the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku."

Chapter 76 The Fifth Hokage

After placing the three bodies of Payne into the storage scroll, the group returned to Tanbata Street along the way they had come.

"Tsunade, to be frank, the village demands that you return immediately to succeed as the Fifth Hokage."

As they were about to enter Tanabata Street, Jiraiya suppressed his worries and solemnly spoke to Tsunade.

Tsunade suddenly stopped in her tracks, her whole body frozen in a daze.

Naruto, standing nearby, was in even worse shape. He was drinking water from the kettle when he suddenly spat out all the water and squatted down to cough incessantly.

"Why would they choose someone like this as the Fifth Hokage?"

After swallowing the water that was stuck in his throat, Naruto became extremely excited and pointed at Tsunade, shouting loudly.

That volatile temper is really just like Kushina's!

Tsunade's gaze towards Naruto held a hint of hostility. If it weren't for the Fourth Hokage and Kushina Uzumaki's sake, she probably would have sent him flying with a single finger.

"Naruto, shut up! This is not something a genin like you is qualified to participate in."

Seeing Naruto's incessant chatter, Jiraiya unusually put on a stern face, leaving Naruto with no choice but to turn away indignantly and kick a pebble off the roadside in a fit of rage.

Ouch, my toe is cut, it hurts so much!

Hyuga Zetsu didn't pay much attention to how Jiraiya would persuade Tsunade to return to the village. After having a hearty meal, he returned to his room to review the battle with Pain.

Regardless of who becomes Hokage, Root, which is now under the control of Hyuga Sawatatsu, will never be relinquished.

However, the name "Root" is rather unpleasant to hear, and its reputation has long been tarnished in the hearts of Konoha ninjas. Perhaps it's time to change its name.

Hyuga Sawatatsu would not willingly become the darkness of Konoha like Danzo.

What would be a good new name?

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The following day, after witnessing Naruto successfully unleash the Rasengan and win the bet with Tsunade—the necklace left by Hashirama Senju—the group embarked on their journey back to Konoha.

Soon, along with the notices posted throughout Konoha Village, most ninjas and villagers received the news that Tsunade, the legendary Sannin and granddaughter of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, was about to succeed as the Fifth Hokage.

This sensational news stabilized the wavering morale of Konoha Village and completely dispelled the shadow hanging over the village.

"So, during the days I was away, Koharu Utatane repeatedly sent people over, trying to win you over?"

In the former Root headquarters hall, Hyuga Zechen sat in the central chair, looking down at the Root organization members kneeling on the ground.

"Yes."

Shan Zhongfeng nodded.

"Is what I asked for ready?"

A sharp glint flashed in Hinata Zechen's eyes as he spoke again.

Taking a scroll from Yamanaka Kaze, Hinata Sawatatsu slowly unfurled it and glanced at its contents.

Indeed, once you're in a high position, you can never resist the temptation of greed?

The scroll recorded the flow of funds when Koharu Utatane was in charge of Konoha's finance department. Hyuga Sawatatsu shook his head.

Most of them were left behind by Danzo, clearly intended to control his old partner in the future.

Since someone doesn't want to be dignified, we can only help her be dignified.

The ship of the new era can no longer carry the remnants of the old era.

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A few days later, the sun shone brightly and a gentle breeze blew.

"From this day forward, I will govern Konoha. I am the Fifth Hokage!"

Standing on the platform of the Hokage Building, facing the dense crowd of ninjas and villagers, Tsunade ripped off her Hokage hat, took a step forward with unparalleled dominance, and shouted.

"Lord Hokage!"

His bold speech immediately drew waves of cheers, and everyone's face beamed with joy.

The first thing Tsunade did after taking over as Hokage was to convene a meeting of Konoha's Jonin.

In the huge conference room on the third floor of the Hokage Building, Tsunade sat casually at the head of the long wooden table. To her left was Koharu Utatane, the Hokage advisor, and to her right was Shikaku Nara, the Jonin class leader. Behind her was Shizune, who was holding a large stack of documents and acting as a clerk.

On either side of the long table sat a group of Konoha Jonin, including Hyuga Hiashi, Kakashi, Might Guy, and Sarutobi Asuma.

It can be said that, apart from a few Jonin who are still carrying out special missions, the entire Konoha leadership is gathered here at this moment.

"Where is Jiraiya?"

Just as Tsunade was about to speak, having seen that all the meeting attendees had arrived, she suddenly looked around and realized that she did not see Jiraiya.

"Lord Jiraiya said he was busy gathering material for his new novel and didn't have time to attend the meeting."

Shizune, who was sitting behind Tsunade, hurriedly went to Tsunade's ear and whispered the information to her.

In fact, this was still Shizune's modification of Jiraiya's original words, preserving his last bit of dignity.

"That bastard Jiraiya..."

Tsunade's forehead veins bulged as she abruptly stood up from her seat and slammed her fist onto the long table, sending wood chips flying and leaving a deep fist mark.

"Tsunade, you're Hokage now. Every move you make represents the face of Konoha. Why are you still as irritable as before?"

Koharu, turning to her new room, strained to open her eyes, which were squinted into slits, and couldn't help but start lecturing.

"Stop talking nonsense. I'm already the Hokage. Can't I even vent my frustrations?"

Tsunade glared angrily and retorted immediately.

"Lord Hokage, important matters are at hand."

After mentally muttering "Women are such a hassle," Nara Shikaku had no choice but to interrupt their argument to prevent it from escalating further.

"Then let's begin the meeting!"

Tsunade knew when to stop, and after letting out a cold snort, she sat back down in her chair.

"So, let's begin with our first topic: Because Orochimaru colluded with the Sand Village ninja to attack the village, many buildings in the village were severely damaged after the great battle, and the village needs financial support from the Fire Country Daimyo..."

Nara Shikaku put away his lazy expression, opened the documents on the table, and began to preside over the Jonin meeting.