Naruto entry

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He pursues the ultimate in power, and the Ten-Tails sounds like the end of that power.

"Where is the Demonic Statue of the Heretic?"

he asked in a deep voice.

However, neither of them noticed that in the bushes under the shade of the trees, a white aloe vera-like object was lurking and listening to their conversation.

This is the White Zetsu with the Hashirama face sent out by the corrupted Hashirama Senju.

The Land of Fire, a dark underground cave.

The corrupted Hashirama, who was surviving through the "Gedo Mazo" conduit, received a message from White Zetsu.

His cloudy eyes, which were almost devoid of light, suddenly shone with a terrifying glint!

"The Ten-Tails... gather all the tailed beast chakra... revive the Ten-Tails... the power to control the world..."

His parched lips trembled as he repeated these keywords.

He has been pondering how to achieve "peace" for a long time.

How to cast the ultimate genjutsu, "Infinite Tsukuyomi," which can cover the entire ninja world and immerse everyone in a beautiful dream?

This was the ultimate solution that Madara Uchiha had once described to him, one that could resolve all conflicts.

However, Madara backed down in the end, not telling him the specifics of how to do it, only mentioning that it would require a huge amount of chakra and the power of the Divine Tree.

The corrupted Hashirama had ideas, but lacked a concrete method and sufficient power to support them. He had no choice but to rely on the "Gedo Mazo" to prolong his life and secretly research methods.

At this moment, the news brought by Bai Jue was like a blue lightning bolt striking down from the darkness, illuminating the path ahead for him!

"I see... I see. The power of the Divine Tree that Madara spoke of is the Ten-Tails. Only by gathering all the Tailed Beasts, reviving the Ten-Tails, and utilizing its immense chakra could the 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' that covered the entire ninja world be sustained!"

The corrupted Hashirama trembled slightly with excitement, causing the pipes of the "Gedo Mazo" to shake.

He immediately instructed the White Zetsu with Hashirama's face to issue new commands to the other White Zetsu scattered throughout the ninja world via telepathy:

“Capture all the wild tailed beasts, and at the same time try to contact ‘Yotsuki Kiyoshi’. We can try to cooperate.”

The corrupted Hashirama did not want to become enemies with the other party immediately. If he could obtain the Tailed Beast through negotiation, it would save him a lot of energy.

After all, his current condition is really not suitable for high-intensity combat.

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The perspective shifts back to Konoha.

In front of the half-destroyed flower shop in the mountains, Ino could only salvage a small number of flowers, most of which were buried under the rubble.

Seeing this, Kiyoshi simply stepped forward and formed a hand seal.

"Wood Release: Linked Pillars Technique".

As his immense chakra surged, an amazing scene unfolded.

The broken wood fragments on the ground seemed to come alive, wriggling, growing, and piecing themselves together like living things.

New beams and columns rose from the ground, and the walls were being woven and constructed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In just a few minutes, a flower shop almost identical to the original appeared on the scene, except that half of it was made of wood.

"Although chakra was used, these wooden buildings will not become ineffective because the chakra is gone."

Qingsi said.

Many ninjutsu techniques released along with natural substances will revert to their original form once they are separated from chakra.

For example, the earthen wall created by "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall" will disappear after the chakra is exhausted.

Ino covered her mouth, her pale green eyes wide with disbelief and joy.

Is "Wood" Release really that convenient?

Why does Kiyoshi also know the "Wood" Release?

"It might even be a bit stronger than before."

Kiyoshi put his hand away and added.

Just then, a capable figure arrived with several ANBU ninjas after hearing the news; it was Shizune.

She looked at the newly renovated flower shop, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by seriousness.

She walked up to Qing Si and said:

"I am Shizune, the Hokage's secretary. May I ask who you are?"

Chapter 446 Sakura and Hanabi's Curiosity

Seeing this, Ino subconsciously took a step closer to Kiyoshi, her face filled with worry.

Just as Kiyoshi was about to speak, a gentle female voice came:

"Mute, there's no need to be so tense."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, walking slowly towards them.

She was wearing a standard Hokage robe, but her demeanor was completely different from that of the dashing Sannin in reality. She appeared more composed and even had a scholarly air about her.

She was even wearing red-rimmed glasses. Her gaze fell on Kiyoshi with a look of doubt, but not much hostility.

"Lord Hokage!"

Shizune and the Dark Guard immediately bowed.

Tsunade nodded slightly, walked up to Kiyoshi, and stopped a few steps away.

Her gaze swept over the flower shop that had been repaired using the "Wood" Release technique, and a hint of amazement flashed in her eyes.

It's important to know that since her grandfather Hashirama Senju passed away, Tsunade has never seen a ninja who knows "Wood Release" again.

At most, there were only experimental subjects like Yamato, which were entirely man-made.

Tsunade then looked at Kiyoshi and said softly:

"Powerful Wood Release, an unfamiliar face... Can you tell me your origins? And who was the person you just fought?"

Her tone was calm, and it was clear that Tsunade did not want to provoke Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi looked at this quiet version of Tsunade, and a thought flashed through his mind.

He could easily escape questioning using illusions, but that was not his goal.

He needs to establish himself in this world and acquire information; since he's already here, he definitely wants to maximize his profits.

Resources from the "Limited Tsukuyomi" world can also be used to give back to the real world and accelerate the cultivation of the Divine Tree.

"My name is Kiyoshi, a wandering ninja. You can also consider me a traveler."

Kiyoshi's words were half true and half false, and he continued:

"As for that person from before, he was a masked attacker skilled in 'lightning' techniques. His identity was unknown, and I have already repelled him."

"Kiyoshi...?"

Tsunade repeated the name, her brown-gold eyes fixed on Kiyoshi.

There are quite a few people named Kiyoshi, and Tsunade even knows that the Fourth Raikage was named Yotsuki Kiyoshi.

What intrigued Tsunade even more was why Kiyoshi had the Uchiha clan's flaming fan emblem on his body.

However, the strength he displayed and his actions in repairing the flower shop at least indicate that he currently does not harbor any obvious malice towards Konoha.

Moreover, the reappearance of the long-lost "Wood" Release technique and the significance behind it compels her to treat it with utmost care.

"Konoha thanks you for repelling the attackers."

Tsunade spoke slowly.

"But your identity and power are still in question. Until the truth is found, we hope you can stay in Konoha for the time being and cooperate with our investigation. Of course, we will arrange temporary accommodation for you and will not restrict your freedom. We just hope that you can be questioned when necessary."

This can be considered a mild form of surveillance and recruitment. Tsunade knew very well that such a powerful stranger who had mastered the "Wood" Release could not be used by Konoha, nor could he be allowed to become an enemy, especially at a time when undercurrents were swirling.

Kiyoshi looked at Tsunade's eyes, then glanced at Ino beside him who was looking at him with worried eyes, hesitated for a moment, and nodded:

"can."

He needed a legitimate identity to stay in Konoha temporarily, and Tsunade's suggestion was exactly what he wanted.

Ino saw that Kiyoshi had agreed to stay and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile unconsciously appearing on her face.

Seeing that the Hokage had made a decision, Shizune said no more, only signaling the Anbu to lift the alert, but the number of eyes secretly observing did not decrease.

Tsunade gave Kiyoshi a deep look, as if trying to discern something beneath his calm exterior.

"Jingyin, arrange accommodations for Mr. Kiyoshi."

Tsunade gave the order, then nodded slightly to Kiyoshi, turned and left with the Anbu ninja.

After the others left, Ino looked at the flowers scattered all over the ground, lying messily by the street.

"Let's tidy up the flowers first."

Kiyoshi's voice pulled Ino back from her thoughts.

"Ah, yes."

Ino quickly bent down and hurriedly picked up the delicate flowers, afraid of causing any further damage.

Kiyoshi bent down and gently picked up a bunch of pale purple bellflowers, handing them back to Ino.

His long, slender fingers lightly touched Ino's slightly flustered fingers.

Ino trembled slightly like a startled deer, her cheeks quickly flushing red. She took the bouquet and murmured softly:

"Thank you, thank you..."

The two were quietly moving the flowers back into the shop to arrange them when suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps approached from afar, carrying a sense of urgency.

"Kiyoshi, Kiyoshi, are you alright?"

Hinata, the leader of the group, returned, her forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, clearly having run all the way there.

Her full breasts rose and fell with her rapid breathing, and her fitted top accentuated her curvaceous figure.

As soon as she rushed over, she nervously grabbed Qing Si's arm, her white eyes scrutinizing him from head to toe, as if afraid he might be missing a single hair.

"I am fine."

Qing Si let her hold him, his tone indifferent.

"I was so scared! I ran to the edge of the village but couldn't find you anywhere. I was planning to come back and wait for you, but thank goodness you're back..."

Hinata, the eldest sister, breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

The Qing official's words were concise and to the point.

At this moment, Hinata, the eldest sister, noticed Ino quietly arranging flowers on the side and the newly renovated flower shop.

She raised an eyebrow, released Kiyoshi's arm, put her hands on her hips, and walked up to Ino with a hostile look in her eyes:

"Hey, Ino, what's going on with your shop? It looks... like it's been renovated?"

Ino felt a little uneasy under her gaze and instinctively shrank back, explaining in a low voice:

"It was Kiyoshi who fixed it for me using Wood Release..."

"Wood Release?"

Hinata, the leader, turned around in surprise and glanced at Seiji, her white eyes flashing with curiosity.

But his attention quickly returned to Ino, especially when he saw the lingering blush on her cheeks and her delicate appearance. A strange sense of displeasure rose in his heart, as if his possessions were being coveted.

She leaned closer to Ino, almost touching her face, exuding the aura of a delinquent girl, and said:

"I'm warning you, Ino, Kiyoshi is under my protection. Don't you dare get any funny ideas!"

"Hinata, I didn't..."

Ino was so frightened that she waved her hands repeatedly, her face turning even redder, like a ripe apple.

"Hmph, it's better not to."

Hinata, the eldest sister, finally gave a satisfied hum and returned to Kiyoshi's side.