People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

This time, the newly appointed Fifth Hokage is probably just sending an envoy to make a show of things.

However, two names on the attendance list gave Itachi pause for thought.

The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, and Jiraiya.

In Itachi's memory, this was the first time that the Hokage of Konoha had visited a small ninja village.

Itachi's first thought was that something was wrong.

However, upon closer reflection, the current leadership of Konoha has been completely replaced. The former hawkish leaders are either dead or retired.

Therefore, it is highly likely that Tsunade and Jiraiya's visit to Kagerou Village this time is genuinely to discuss cooperation.

Furthermore, the letter explicitly stated the hope to speak with Itachi, the village chief, and Yosuke, the leader of the ^ organization.

Itachi thought for a while and felt that since Konoha attached so much importance to it and the Hokage had come in person, then Yangyan Village should also be given enough attention, otherwise it would cause criticism from other ninja villages.

Itachi immediately gave orders to make a banner welcoming Konoha and then booked an inn for them to stay in.

After everything was arranged, we waited for the Konoha delegation to arrive.

Itachi went to Yosuke's room.

Since Yosuke returned from Konoha, he has locked himself in his room.

Because the energy within Yang Jie's body is currently too mixed.

Demon power, chakra, natural energy, priestess power, and demon power.

Apart from demonic power and chakra, the other three of these abilities are essentially independent and completely unrelated.

Even in his fusion of demonic and priestess powers, Yosuke's characteristics are that of a half-demon and a half-angel.

It may seem like the integration has been successful, but that's not actually the case. Ultimately, the inability to integrate is what creates such obvious differences.

In particular, the power of the priestess and the power of the demon are mutually exclusive.

Yosuke's attempts to merge with the other side always ended in failure.

Therefore, Yosuke can only suppress these energies with his demonic power, keeping them in a corner so they don't disturb each other.

However, if the suppression stops, these energies will interfere with each other, turning Yosuke's body into a battlefield.

What Yosuke wants to do now is to completely control all these energies.

There's a saying that goes, "What truly belongs to you is what's good; otherwise, it will only backfire."

During this period, Yang Jie's achievements were also remarkable.

With the demon's power being gradually tamed, the priestess's power has been completely subdued.

Now, through the power of the tamed priestess, they continue to tame the demonic power that she has restrained.

But the only problem remains that natural energy, which has never been tamed.

Just as Yosuke was continuing to tame the demonic power within his body, Itachi came looking for him.

"Master, the Hokage of Konoha and Jiraiya will be going to Kagerou Village this time."

"You should have already made a decision, so is there something else you need from me?"

"The letter from Konoha stated that they wanted to talk to you, Master."

"Oh? Then this person must be Jiraiya. After all, I've only met Jiraiya once. I understand. I'll be there."

Yosuke readily agreed, then asked, "How is Sasuke doing now?"

"Sasuke is doing very well. He has successfully fused with Father's Mangekyou Sharingan to form the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, and is now getting familiar with these eyes."

"That's good. Sasuke is extremely important to the future situation. Time is running out, so improving his strength is the best thing to do."

Itachi nodded solemnly. He had already learned about the Ten-Tails and Sasuke's mission from Yosuke.

So during this period, Itachi personally trained Sasuke, helping him become familiar with the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

Sasuke was training in the mountains at that time.

"Susanoo!"

A purple skull instantly expanded rapidly from Sasuke's body, completely enveloping him.

Then, the skull was covered with meridians and flesh, and wrapped in a chakra-like outer garment.

However, this was not the end. Sasuke continued to output chakra, adding the Tengu Armor to the original Susanoo, and the Kagutsuchi Sword and the Indra Bow appeared on the Susanoo's hands.

This is the strongest form that a normal Mangekyou Sharingan can achieve, and it is also the third form, Susanoo.

Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan could only reach this form of Susanoo.

But Sasuke's is the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

The kaleidoscope shapes in Sasuke's eyes spun rapidly.

The shape of Susanoo changed again.

The original second form was modified by adding a lower body and legs, and its size was also greatly increased.

Sasuke's figure is located at the head of Susanoo.

Sasuke successfully unleashed the fourth form of Susanoo, also known as the "true Susanoo".

At this moment, Susanoo's size became abnormally large, and its chakra tended to stabilize.

Sasuke fired an arrow, which blasted a deep crater in the ground not far away.

However, the amount of chakra consumed is also enormous.

Sasuke's chakra was being consumed at an exponential rate, and his Susanoo was rapidly degenerating until it became the first form, a skeletal shape.

Sasuke released Susanoo.

The vision in both eyes has not weakened and remains perfectly clear.

Just as Sasuke finished his training and was about to return to the village.

Sasuke was surprised, yet somehow expected, when someone found him.

"You've arrived, Hyuga Neji. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

"You're jumping to conclusions too early. I left Konoha under the guise of carrying out a mission. If I don't return to Konoha by this evening, the main branch of the Hyuga clan will discover my defection, and when they activate the Caged Bird Seal, I will die instantly."

Hyuga Neji remained remarkably calm, for he had already made up his mind.

Sasuke frowned; it was already close to evening.

Sasuke immediately led Neji to Itachi and Yosuke.

After some examination, Itachi and Yosuke had no good solutions, since sealing techniques were not their forte.

The only person in Yangyan Village who is proficient in sealing techniques is Xiang, who belongs to the Uzumaki clan.

Kaori has already inherited the sealing technique from Kushina.

Upon seeing the caged bird on Neji's forehead, Kaori's face scrunched up.

"This sealing technique directly affects the brain. If there is the slightest mistake, the brain could be damaged during the process."

Neji calmly resigned himself to his fate and said:

"It doesn't matter anymore, this is my fate. At least, I am free at this moment."

Chapter 324 The Visit

Faced with Xiang's conclusion, Sasuke asked unwillingly, "Xiang, is there really no other way?!"

Xiang thought for a moment and said, "This sealing technique is a targeted seal. To activate it, the caster needs to communicate with the chakra within the seal. I can use the sealing technique again, outside of this seal, to prevent the caster from activating it. As for completely removing the seal, that still needs further research."

Xiang's idea was to use sealing magic to seal the caged bird.

"Great, it smells wonderful!"

Xiang's face was flushed: "As long as it can help Sasuke, that's all that matters."

Neji lay sprawled on the bed, revealing the caged bird on his forehead.

Xiang began to form hand seals and then placed them on Neji's forehead.

"Four Symbols Seal!"

The sealing process caused Neji a splitting headache, but he endured it without making a sound, his body already soaked in cold sweat.

After the seal ended, a complex Four Symbols seal was added to the Caged Bird Seal on Neji's forehead.

Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's done. Now I don't need to worry about it being activated. As long as I have enough time, I will definitely be able to release the bird from its cage."

Neji touched the seal on his forehead, his expression a mixture of joy and excitement.

Although the caged bird technique wasn't completely broken, being free from the constraints of the Hyuga main family was enough for Neji.

Sasuke patted Neji on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, trust us. Sooner or later, the Caged Bird Seal will no longer be able to hold you back!"

Itachi reminded him, "Konoha will be visiting Konoha in a couple of days. Neji, you should stay here with Sasuke. After all, Neji is now considered a rogue ninja."

Neji nodded. This time, he came to see Sasuke with no intention of returning to Konoha.

Two days later.

Representatives from Konoha, the Fifth Hokage Tsunade and Jiraiya, arrived at Kagerou Village.

Tsunade and Jiraiya were shocked by the development of Kagerou Village.

Because the layout and architecture of Kagerou Village include almost everything that Konoha has.

Ninja school, ninja hospital, various shops, and so on.

The entire Yangyan Village was thriving, and the villagers all had genuine smiles on their faces.

This time, the guide for Kagerou Village is Itachi and Sasuke's mother, Uchiha Mikoto.

Mikoto and Kushina are close friends, and Tsunade is Kushina's elder, so the two know each other.

So when she learned that Tsunade and Jiraiya were also coming to Konoha, Mikoto offered to be their guide.

"Lady Tsunade, it's been a long time. I remember the last time we met was when Kushina was pregnant."

Looking at Mikoto's genuine smile, Tsunade felt a mix of emotions: "It's been a long time, Mikoto."