"Damn it…"

Kakuzu was also gritting his teeth now.

Obito suddenly realized sometjing and said, "Wait, what about the thing hidden inside Rōran now? Its power is so great, it can't be something ordinary, right?"

"It's indeed not ordinary." Black Zetsu nodded, he knew what Obito was planning.

"Unfortunately, such a large explosion occurred, so it's hard to say how much Chakra is left inside, and there's Flying Thunder God there, so…"

"Damn it…"

Hearing this, Obito could only sigh in frustration.

Being inexplicably bombed and getting nothing in return, anyone would find that unbearable.

Fortunately, Black Zetsu was kind-hearted and could offer comfort.

"However, this time there were gains. At least Orochimaru's operation failed."

"At the same time, it made Danzo believe that the intelligence we provided is true, which can help us avoid Konoha's actions."

"Most importantly, I also witnessed Takemi's battle. I will compile it, which will make it much easier to deal with him in the future."

Upon hearing these words, everyone present, except for Hidan whose head was being held, all nodded.

The purpose of being a decoy this time was to test intelligence, and solving this was the most crucial part.

Everyone fell silent, contemplating other things, but Hidan, who had been silent all this time, couldn't hold back anymore.

"Hey, I'm telling you guys. Now that you're done talking, hurry up and put me back together!"

"Don't play dead, do you know how uncomfortable I am?!"

"Quickly put me back together, damn it!"

— — —

"Sunagakure, it looks so much different from Konoha."

Inside the guesthouse for foreign visitors in Sunagakure.

Takemi sat by the window, looking at the scenery outside, and shook his head.

"Indeed."

Guy, who was beside him, also nodded involuntarily.

"However, their defenses are quite good. That canyon would be hard to conquer, it's not an easy feat."

"Let's not discuss extreme situations. After so many years of war, which of the Five Great Ninja Villages has truly been invaded on their home soil?" Kakashi didn't care about such situations at all.

Leaning against the bed, he read Icha Icha Paradise and spoke indifferently, "Moreover, Sunagakure's chosen location is fine. At least there are large and small oases nearby, ensuring ample water sources, unlike how we had to search for a long time in the desert to find one before."

"But it's really too desolate here." Takemi complained.

"It's not even as good as Kirigakure, where we've been before."

"It's normal. Didn't we see it yesterday?"

Hearing this, Kakashi immediately perked up. His disciple was too smart and hard to teach, but he wouldn't miss this opportunity.

"Although the Land of Wind is vast, the habitable areas can only be found around certain oases, and there's a lack of manpower and resources."

"Therefore, even the Daimyo's support for them is very low, especially after they allied with us."

"Isn't that too short-sighted?"

Guy immediately understood what Kakashi meant. Although he sometimes seemed simple-minded, he was also a proper Jonin.

"Although the alliance temporarily removed external pressure, wouldn't such an approach be bad for their future development?"

"It doesn't affect us anyway." Kakashi stretched, and soon he smiled.

"Speaking of which, aren't you two planning to go out and experience the exotic scenery?"

"Not interested."

Takemi examined his white hair, then deliberately touched the short sword on his back.

"I'm afraid of being mistaken for someone else again."

"…"

Kakashi's fists immediately clenched. Why was this kid so annoying?

"I don't want to go out either. Training outside easily causes trouble. Simple practice here is fine."

Guy didn't want to be mistaken for a spy by running around the village, but he quickly gave Kakashi a thumbs-up.

"Kakashi, let's have a match!"

"No, I'm injured right now."

Kakashi decisively refused, but Guy didn't let him go and lifted him onto his shoulder.

Kakashi shouted, "Hey, what are you doing? Put me down!"

Guy replied, "It's precisely because you're not in peak condition that you need to train well! A Ninja must maintain youthful vitality!"

Kakashi retorted, "No, I'm an injured person right now!"

Guy said, "I heard that Konoha's medical system is undergoing major changes because of you, but I think it's more your problem, Kakashi!"

"??"

"So, embrace the power of youth, and you won't be so weak! Come on!"

"Hey, stop…"

Kakashi's shouts faded from near to far, slowly disappearing into the air, leaving only Takemi looking at the two with a strange expression.

"They're really full of vitality. I hope Kakashi-sensei is alright."

Shaking his head, Takemi admired Guy's vitality. If it were him, he probably would have collapsed long ago.

Although he always claimed to rely on 'effort and sweat,' he believed in balancing work and rest.

"But this is good too, it gives me more time to sense this Ryūmyaku Chakra."

It was interesting to note that after the Ryūmyaku Chakra entered his body, even if it was only a part, it significantly strengthened the Three-Tails' and Seven-Tails' Chakra.

These two Chakras continuously devoured the Ryūmyaku's power, not quickly, but steadily developing.

And as these two powers grew, Takemi faintly felt that these two Tailed Beast Chakras were beginning to nurture him again.

"Although the effect on my eyes isn't significant, the key is that not only my eyes, but also my bones are absorbing Chakra faster."

Takemi gently clenched his fist. He could feel his bones seemingly speeding up, and he even felt like he could 'pull out' bones to play with.

"And this acceleration makes me feel my bloodline constantly boiling!"

The intensity of this boiling wasn't high, but its advantage was its persistence.

As for how long it would last, he didn't know. But he knew that when this bloodline boiling stopped, his bloodline development would definitely rise to another level.

"However, the faint power of time within the Ryūmyaku is indeed somewhat difficult to comprehend."

From what he knew, those Ōtsutsuki would say that 'Space-Time jutsu' was hard to obtain, but almost everyone had one or two such abilities.

Especially that Urashiki, who was truly a master of 'Space-Time jutsu.'

It's just that while he was incredibly strong, he was also incredibly foolish.

Not only was he poisoned and paralyzed, but he was eventually dealt with by Jiraiya and others.

"Hmm?"

Just as he was thinking, his system suddenly popped up.

[Side Mission Completed]

[We All Have a Bright Future]

[Rewards are being calculated]

Seeing the system interface, Takemi felt even better. Another mission completed, and he would receive another reward.

But as he was excited, within Otogakure in the Land of Rice Fields, the almost shattered corpse of Manda suddenly appeared, accompanied by smoke.

"Damn it!"

And from the air above it, a white snake with Orochimaru's head slowly slithered out.

He glanced at Manda's corpse, whose eyes were still wide with anger, and finally, he roared hoarsely.

"Danzo, you are dead!"

(End of Chapter)

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