Kakashi Could No Longer Turn Back

"Orochimaru mastered this half-finished Senjutsu Chakra through the power of the Cursed Seal, and then developed it into its current form."

"Due to your severe injuries, diluted and stabilized cells entered the wound, and since you happened to still have residual Senjutsu Chakra in your body, it triggered some unknown reaction."

"No!" Tsunade was stuck on a research problem, frowned deeply, and it was unclear what she had thought of.

"Why is the Uchiha compatible with the Senju bloodline? Is the legend true? Did the Senju and Uchiha Clan share a common ancestor?"

"How could that be?" Tsunade chuckled, shaking her head in self-mockery at her own wild thoughts, wondering how she could even think of such a thing.

So what if he's just an ancestor? The Senju and Uchiha have fought for countless ages. Fighting each other like family? Isn't that a joke?

"Kid, I need your blood for research, and you can't leave recently; I need to carefully monitor every change in your body."

After completing the initial examination, Tsunade couldn't help but show a hint of envy as she looked at the figure pretending to be asleep on the bed. "Kid, after awakening Wood Release, your Chakra levels have increased dramatically, and your body has been strengthened by this power."

"By the way, let me check your eyes."

Tsunade stepped forward and solemnly pried open the other person's eyes to begin examining them, while repeatedly instructing, "Activate your Sharingan normally, yes, the Three Tomoe. Okay, now activate your Mangekyo."

"As expected, after awakening your Mangekyo, you've strengthened everything you had before, beyond your original Three Tomoe. It's fair to say that, even though both are in the Three Tomoe state, the awakened Mangekyo's normal Three Tomoe is far superior to the ordinary Three Tomoe."

"The unique life force of Wood Release not only strengthens your eyes, but also increases the amount of special Chakra surging in your brain, which is what your Uchiha Clan calls 'Eye Power'."

After all the checks were completed, Tsunade finally smiled, having unraveled the secrets of the legendary Wood Release and the Mangekyo.

"I never imagined that Wood Release could perfectly complement the Sharingan. These are two powerful, mutually restraining forces, yet they have fused together within your body."

This is a medical miracle. For example, Danzo relied on the First Generation Cells and the Sharingan to suppress each other and did not fuse. On the other hand, Uchiha Clan, such as Madara Uchiha, awakened the Rinnegan with the help of the First Generation Cells, Obito used the Mangekyo recklessly with the help of the First Generation Cells.

One is the unique power within the Uchiha Clan's bloodline after Sharingan; the other seems to be a special Chakra that can only be fused with Wood Style Cells after the Mangekyo is awakened, creating an even stronger chakra.

Just like Kakashi's Sharingan isn't truly his own. Even after awakening the Mangekyo, he doesn't possess much of this special Sharingan power, making it almost impossible for him to integrate Wood Release.

"Um, is that alright now?"

Uchiha Yoru's face showed an embarrassed expression, Tsunade's eyes flashed with panic, but she still managed to maintain her composure so that no one could tell.

Suddenly, Uchiha Yoru sniffed the air, frowned, and showed a look of disgust. This sight made Tsunade veins bulge, and she snorted coldly, "Disgusted with his own? He's got a problem."

After the examination was completed, Uchiha Yoru hurriedly got up and went to the bathroom to quickly wash his face. It seemed that Tsunade had done it on purpose, getting quite a bit of skin on his face while examining his eyes.

Amidst the pattering sound of water, Tsunade outside the door, immediately revealed a hint of anger; she herself had gotten her hands and face covered in water.

"Kid, hurry up, gulp!"

Just as Tsunade was urging her on, a drop of liquid suddenly fell from the wall. She happened to open her mouth to speak, and it unexpectedly went straight down her throat.

After swallowing it with a gulp, Tsunade turned green instantly, her eyes wide. She had momentarily severed her sense of smell during that embarrassing moment, but her sense of taste hadn't.

An indescribable sensation filled my mouth and even rushed to the back of my head, sweeping through my entire body; the first feeling was nausea.

But amidst the pattering sounds echoing in the bathroom, Tsunade's face turned extremely ugly. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but then felt that no one was watching, and a secret thrill rose within her.

Her eyes even trembled, and as if possessed, she secretly stuck out the tip of her tongue, only to quickly retract it like a thief.

The stimulating sensation went straight to the depths of my soul, and at the same time, it filled my whole body with an indescribable excitement.

I'm all better now.

Just then, Uchiha Yoru had just finished washing up and was still wet, quickly came out of the bathroom. He hadn't forgotten that there was someone waiting for him outside.

"You brat!"

She glared at the other person through gritted teeth. Her status had been extremely high since childhood, and although she had experienced all sorts of ups and downs to get to this point, she had never felt such a strange thrill before.

Overwhelmed with complex feelings, she didn't know how to describe them.

The gentle spray of water splashed onto her cheeks, and her golden hair washed away the grime. Gazing at herself in the mirror, Tsunade slowly revealed a resolute expression.

The emergence of Wood Release is a major event for the village, but when it occurs in the Uchiha, it's a different story; it's definitely going to cause trouble.

Moreover, judging from this kid's determination, he's completely set on it.

Reform!

When she thought of those two words, Tsunade couldn't help but sigh softly, "Perhaps we've all gotten old, and we've lost the drive we had when we were young."

Is the village corrupt?

The Sarutobi Clan grew stronger and more numerous. Keep in mind that this was during First Shinobi War I, which major clan in Konoha or even the entire Shinobi World hadn't suffered significant losses due to war? Many had even nearly disappeared.

Putting aside other things, the Hozuki Clan of Kirigakure is Kekkei Genkai clan that produced the Second Mizukage, but what happened to them? I heard that their population has dwindled to almost extinction.

Even though the powerful Uchiha Clan suffered considerable losses in the war, the Sarutobi Clan alone became more and more prosperous, not to mention their population.

Leaving aside all the sordid things, with the Third Shinobi War turning into a defensive war, all the children of Konoha went to the front lines, but not a single one of these old guys went?

Thinking of this, Tsunade couldn't help but shake her head with self-mockery. Her Great-Grandfather said that the original intention of establishing Konoha was to protect children from going to the battlefield, but in the end, it was the children who went to the battlefield.

"The Uchiha possessing Wood Release is terrifying."

It wasn't the sheer terror of Wood Release —after all, a weakened version wouldn't be enough to make Tsunade wary—that she feared was the Wood Release power and influence it generated.

For ordinary ninjas, obtaining Wood Release is merely a matter of personal strength.

But for someone like Uchiha Yoru, who has a firm will to implement change, it's simply an added boost in terms of momentum.

"Uchiha Yoru! I hope you won't bring disaster to the village by using Wood Release."

After washing up, Tsunade came out of the bathroom, and her first words to Uchiha Yoru were solemn.

Can she nip the unrest in the bud? Putting aside whether she could actually harm the people of a village, every time the image of that figure standing in front of her flashes through her mind...

Hot blood splattered on her cheeks, and she saw a pair of unwavering eyes, a pair of Mangekyou Mangekyō Sharingan her Second Grandfather had described as malevolent. At that moment, all she felt was the protective will beneath that malevolent intent.

"I! I promise you I won't use Wood Release."

Sitting upright on the sofa, Uchiha Yoru spoke these words in silence, a statement that Tsunade seemed to find somewhat ironic.

What right do I have to interfere? Just because the First Hokage was my grandfather? And the Wood Style Cells were from my grandfather?

She avoids dealing with the corruption in the village, unwilling to do so, and also forbids others from doing so?

"Forget it, pretend I said nothing." With that thought, Tsunade gave a self-deprecating laugh. What right did she have to interfere? Didn't Konoha need reform?

Seeing Tsunade's dejected Tsunade, Uchiha Yoruro forced a smile. "Don't worry, I definitely won't bring disaster to the village."

"Disaster has already struck." Tsunade said this without hesitation.

When it comes to serious matters, Tsunade is definitely a serious person. She solemnly said in a deep voice, "I will personally investigate this matter: whether Danzo really possesses the Sharingan and Wood Style Cells, whether the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure was really manipulated by the Mangekyo, and all the conspiracies you have speculated about."

"The Kirigakure is too dangerous, even for you!"

Before the words "You are Sannin" could be uttered, Tsunade chuckled and narrowed her eyes, saying, "Who said I was going to infiltrate Kirigakure? Don't forget my other identity."

Tsunade, granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, was even bestowed the title of Princess of the Land of Fire.

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's knowing expression, Tsunade narrowed her eyes and slowly said, "Tonight, come with me to a place to smash some black demons' bones, retrieve our belongings, and then I will visit the Daimyo of the Land of Water in the name of the Princess of the Land of Fire."

Black devil? Land of Lightning!

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoru exclaimed in surprise, "You found traces of the First Hokage's Weapon?"

Seemingly somewhat excited, or perhaps due to his recent acting, he couldn't help but step forward and grasp Tsunade's delicate hand, only to quickly release it afterward.

Tsunade, however, subtly rubbed her hands, as if trying to memorize the feeling, but her face remained impassive as she spoke.

"The Land of Lightning has probably sent someone extraordinary this time. But that's good, let's teach them a lesson, otherwise these black devils won't know their own limitations."

With a threatening expression, Tsunade revealed a sharp glint in her eyes. This time, she was determined to strike decisively and retrieve the Senju Clan's possessions first.

As night gradually fell, far away in the mountains and forests on another part of the island...

"Very well, the Uchiha Clan is indeed treacherous and ambitious! And you, Hatake Kakashi, you actually betrayed the village."

At this moment, blood trickled from the corner of Ume Sarutobi's mouth, and she stared hoarsely and unwillingly at the arm that Lightning Blade had pierced into her chest.

Looking up, she saw a cold Sharingan and a head of silver hair. The surroundings were a mess, and Uchiha Shisui was panting heavily as he angrily walked forward.

"You damned, vile wench, what have you done to Brother Yoru?!"

They had finally managed to capture Shin'nosuke Sarutobi alive without giving anything away, but then they discovered some important information about him.

Ume Sarutobi, having led the Root and suffered damage, is now returning and requesting reinforcements.

When Kakashi and Uchiha Shisui saw this intelligence report, they were shocked that the other side's plan had been implemented so quickly.

So, what happened to Uchiha Yoru? Is he alright or not?

So they secretly went to the place the other was bound to pass through, and the two of them set up an ambush. What they saw were six disheveled Root ninjas, all wearing masks and scrambling through the forest.

Kakashi, staring at the shattered mask, was immediately shocked. "It's you!"

With a cough, Ume Sarutobi spat a mouthful of blood onto Kakashi's face, and upon hearing this, she showed an even more resentful expression.

"I'm not resigned to this! My ambition has only just begun!"

Ume Sarutobi was given a thorough dressing-down by the enraged Tsunade and was seriously injured. On her way back, she was afraid of encountering enemies, as caution was always the way Root operated.

Therefore, she disguised herself as an ordinary Root member, while another person disguised himself as the leader and directed Epiphany to return.

Unexpectedly, a bolt of lightning suddenly appeared. Normally, she would have been confident in dodging it, but now her internal organs were severely injured, and the Lightning Blade strike gave her no chance to dodge at all.

She could only watch helplessly as Kakashi Hatake, wielding the Lightning Blade Hatake Kakashi, pierced her body.

When Shisui realized that Kakashi had directly stabbed Ume Sarutobi, he was stunned for a moment, but then he reacted and went all out to eliminate her completely.

"Kakashi, this can't be allowed to be found out by anyone, or we're finished!"

While Shisui lacked political talent, his battle intelligence in ninja battles was off the charts, allowing him to analyze the most advantageous situation.

When Kakashi saw Ume Sarutobi, whose eyes were filled with resentment, completely lose her life, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

It's a one-in-six chance, and all of them have suffered extremely strange injuries. Their Chakra is almost depleted, and their internal organs have been injured by blunt force, but it's not visible on the surface.

As a result, a single Lightning Blade hit the target directly; it was that easy.

"How could this happen?!"

Even Hatake Kakashi, known for his high battle IQ and calm demeanor in the Shinobi World, panicked at this moment. He had taken down a Root with a single blow, and it was so easy, especially since the Third Hokage's Eldest Daughter-in-law.

They had just kidnapped the Third Hokage's eldest son, and then they killed his eldest daughter-in-law. They were completely heading down a dead end.

"Shisui! Something's wrong. They're all seriously injured. This wasn't caused by blunt force, but by a powerful blow, as if the force of a punch had penetrated their bodies. Ordinary ninjas would need three to five months to recover from such injuries."

Kakashi was shocked to discover that the Root elites this time were all too weak, or rather, they had gotten a bargain.

But it's a bargain that's putting you in a difficult position.

"Something's not right, but we killed the Third Hokage's Eldest Daughter-in-law- Ume Sarutobi."

Uchiha Shisui calmly looked at Kakashi and spoke. He showed no sign of panic; instead, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up, and there was a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes.

Hatake Kakashi felt even more frustrated. He had been careless; the opponent was wearing a mask, so how was he supposed to know who it was? Besides, he had originally planned to injure the opponent, but instead, the opponent didn't even dodge and just rammed into his hand with the ball slung across his chest.

How could it possibly crash into us?

Shisui was secretly delighted that Kakashi was now completely unable to escape and was now bound to Brother Yoru. This meant he no longer needed to be wary of him; they were now all in the same boat.

Yesterday was my first day of classes, and wow, the intensity was incredible! XX We were working non-stop for half an hour during lunch break; my brain's CPU felt like it was about to explode.

[Thanks to the brothers who gave me the tip. I will thank them all when I get back. Please understand that I am not able to do so now.]