Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

"Consider this a reward for risking your life to save your comrades," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile. With the Book of Sealing in his hands, the standard of the reward could naturally be lowered appropriately.

"Thank you, Third Hokage!" Minato Namikaze wasn't a conservative person. The Third Hokage was clearly trying to cultivate him, so how could he not appreciate it?

It's important to know that the Book of Sealing was left behind by the First and Second Hokage, and it contains A-rank and even S-rank super ninjutsu.

Even though he became Jiraiya's disciple, he still hasn't learned a single S-rank ninjutsu.

It wasn't that Jiraiya was holding back; on the contrary, Jiraiya even taught him his most treasured Sage Mode. Not long ago, he was studying Sage Mode under the sage Fukasaku of Mount Myōboku, but he still hadn't mastered it.

The main reason is that Jiraiya himself doesn't know any S-rank ninjutsu.

Battles between Jonin mostly use B-rank ninjutsu. Being able to master even one A-rank ninjutsu is considered excellent among Jonin.

Those like the Sannin, who are proficient in multiple A-rank ninjutsu and can use them with ease, are all elite Jonin.

As for Hatake Sakumo, he was one of the very few ninjas who could dominate the ninja world with his swordsmanship alone, even though he hardly learned any ninjutsu.

"Work hard, I believe in you." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly.

"Yes!" Minato Namikaze exclaimed excitedly.

This is recognition from the Will of Fire!

"Let's go, I'll take you to see the Book of Sealing." Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up from his seat.

Judging from the footage in the crystal ball last night, Minato's speed was terrifying. Even among the older generation of ninjas, few could use the Body Flicker Technique to this extent.

This is pure talent! It has nothing to do with how hard you work.

For Hiruzen Sarutobi, this was a very good investment.

......

The 39th year of Konoha arrived as scheduled.

Root Headquarters.

The lowest level underground.

Orochimaru and Danzo stood in front of a glass petri dish that was about two meters high.

The petri dish was filled with a light green liquid, and a boy of about two or three years old floated in the middle. The boy was wearing an oxygen mask, and tubes were inserted into his arms and body.

As more and more primary cells were poured into the culture dish, the boy inside began to struggle violently.

Bang!

The petri dish burst open in the middle, spilling the culture medium all over the floor, and the boy inside stopped struggling.

The instruments showed that the boy had lost vital signs.

"Are you satisfied now? I told you long ago that the Wood Release experiment is doomed to fail at this stage." Orochimaru said coldly, his brows furrowed, before turning and leaving.

Culturing severed limbs and completely transplanting primary cells are two different concepts, and the level of difficulty is not the same.

This experimental subject already had the lowest rejection rate, yet it still failed.

Danzo was completely wasting his time.

"Hmph!" Danzo snorted coldly, his face extremely gloomy.

It seems that wanting to recreate Wood Release is indeed a bit of a pipe dream.

"Cough! Cough cough cough..." Just as Danzo was about to turn around and leave, a violent coughing fit came from behind him.

Danzo was startled.

The boy, who had just lost vital signs, was coughing and breathing heavily.

"This is?!"

Danzo looked on incredulously.

The Wood Release experiment was a success!

A bold idea came to Danzo's mind.

Apart from him, even Orochimaru, who participated in the experiment, was unaware that the experiment had succeeded.

If this child is kept by his side and trained to be a loyal follower, one day the Wood Release technique of the First Hokage can be reproduced, and the Nine-Tails can be controlled.

This is crucial for him to become Hokage!

For a time, Danzo's determination to support Orochimaru was not as firm as before.

......

Bai Yu is making medicine in her small laboratory at home.

"Hi~"

The little white snake crawled to his feet, then coiled around his waist, poked its head out, flicked its tongue, and spat out a roll of paper about the thickness of a thumb.

Bai Yu opened the note and saw that it was Orochimaru informing him to assemble and go out on a mission together.

That's something new.

In recent months, their team hasn't carried out a single mission.

Bai Yu carefully stored the medicinal herbs in his hand and prepared to leave.

At this moment, the little white snake suddenly rubbed against Bai Yu's cheek, as if it were being affectionate.

"You've gone bad too!" Bai Yu laughed and scolded, taking out a tube of dark red medicine from the storage scroll in his arms and feeding it all to the little white snake.

After several months of cell experiments, the white snake's bloodline was purified, and it grew from less than half a meter to more than three meters long, its body became several times thicker, and it looked more aesthetically pleasing overall.

Moreover, its intelligence seemed to have improved significantly. After learning that drinking the potion would benefit it, the little white snake also learned to please Bai Yu.

After drinking the potion, the little white snake's body stiffened, and it slid straight off Bai Yu's body.

Bai Yu cupped it in both hands and placed it on the small bed in the laboratory.

They then proceeded to the 10th training ground to assemble.

When Shiraha arrived, Orochimaru, Chiho, and Eito were already there.

"Orochimaru-sensei. Chiho, Eito." Shiraha greeted them.

Orochimaru said calmly, "There's another new member."

"There's one more?" Bai Yu was taken aback and looked at Qian Sui and Ying Ren. The two of them shook their heads, looking equally bewildered, indicating that they didn't know.

A short while later, a young girl appeared.

She was wearing a black, fitted combat suit on her upper body, with arm armor on her forearms.

She wore a black short skirt and black over-the-knee stockings, which outlined her straight and slender legs. She also wore leg rings in the middle of her thighs to tie her ninja tool pouch.

Her long, fiery red hair was tied back with a black ribbon, making her look full of youthful energy.

The person who arrived was Kushina.

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"Kushina?" Bai Yu was taken aback. Kushina's outfit completely hit his liking.

"Lord Orochimaru."

Kushina approached the four of them, bowed slightly to Orochimaru, and winked at Shiraha.

"My name is Kushina Uzumaki. I'm joining the team today. Nice to meet you."

As she spoke, Kushina hugged Shiraha's arm and greeted Uchiha Chiho and Hyuga Eito.

"Hello, I'm Hyuga Hideto, we've met before." Hideto gave a friendly smile.

Given the close relationship between Kushina and Shiraha, Shiraha should still be given face.

Among the team members, Bai Yu is the "weakest" in terms of strength, but apart from being slightly inferior in strength, he is very strong in terms of mentality, ability, and medical ninjutsu.

The British were quite convinced by this.

"My name is Uchiha Chiho, nice to meet you," Chiho said expressionlessly, her attitude somewhat "cold."

After all, Bai Yu often emphasized to her not to express "friendliness" casually, and not to smile if she didn't want to.

"Hmm." Kushina nodded with a smile, looking at Chiho's delicate and beautiful face with a wary look in her eyes. But when her gaze moved down and saw Chiho's flat chest, Kushina subconsciously raised her head and puffed out her chest.

Bai Yu sensed the awkward atmosphere and quickly said, "Let's set off quickly."

Orochimaru glanced at Shiraha with great interest:

"Set off."

......

That night.

The Land of Fire, on the northern border.

Shiraha, Kushina, Chiho, Eito, and Orochimaru camped in the forest.

Orochimaru leaned against the tree trunk, remaining vigilant.

The other four were roasting the wild game they had hunted around the campfire.

For Orochimaru, the essence of this mission was simply to bring Kushina out for some training.

Nearly two years have passed since the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, and the shinobi world is relatively stable. This place is close to the border outpost, so its safety is well guaranteed. However, Orochimaru has developed a cautious habit.

Sizzle...

Sizzle...

As the firewood crackled and popped, the wild rabbit skewered on a stick by Chiho sizzled and oozed oil. After being sprinkled with seasonings, its aroma wafted through the air.

Feeling that it was almost done roasting, Chiho tore off a rabbit leg and gave it to Shiraha, who was closer to her.

Bai Yu took the rabbit leg and was about to put it in his mouth when he suddenly stopped.

There's a murderous aura about him!

He turned his head to look to the left and saw Kushina looking at him sideways with a somewhat eerie gaze.