Swapped Positions

Konoha, Hokage Office Building, in Meeting Room.

Sarutobi Asuma sat crouched awkwardly, while Jiraiya, one of the Sannin Jiraiya, sat on top of him.

"This concludes the current situation of the Sarutobi Clan. Although the martial arts faction is powerful, I can keep them under control."

Sarutobi Asuma spoke firmly, while Jiraiya, frowned slightly upon hearing this.

"Asuma, since Uchiha Yoru entrusted this matter to me and Tsunade, you should know that the village hopes to resolve this peacefully."

"Understood!" Sarutobi Asuma felt a sense of relief upon seeing that Tsunade and Jiraiya were in charge of the matter.

"However, the martial arts faction of your Sarutobi Clan is indeed a key and troublesome issue. So, I would like to ask about the Yamanaka, Akimichi Nara, and Shimura clans, among others?"

Although Jiraiya was a prodigal son, he was also resourceful and saw through the key issue with a single insight.

The old powers are all entrenched together. If it were just the Sarutobi Clan, it wouldn't be so bad, since so many families are involved.

But the militant faction can't possibly be unaware of this; they will definitely try to win over these families.

Faced with Jiraiya's question, Sarutobi Asuma frowned, then gave a truthful report.

"Lord Jiraiya, these families also have many problems. For example, the Shimura Clan didn't have many people to begin with, and some smaller families have almost split up in recent years due to internal conflicts, with some members already moving away."

Sarutobi Asuma said with a wry smile. He was being rather subtle. What did he mean by "relocating"? He had passed the test, at least by offering his pledge of allegiance and proving his determination, which was how he gained the village's forgiveness.

"As for the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans, you also know about the Yamanaka Clan. Because of what happened with Inoichi Yamanaka, some of them have already left. The Akimichi Clan has always been watching the Nara Clan."

"The Nara Clan, under Nara Shikaku's rule, lived a very low-key life, rarely venturing out and getting involved in anything."

Upon hearing Sarutobi Asuma's report, Jiraiya frowned and said in a deep voice, "Asuma, I don't want to get bogged down in whether the Ino- Ino-Shika-Cho's decision to become your disciples is for personal gain or something else. I just want to know what the Nara Clan is thinking, and who is the leader of the Sarutobi Clan's martial arts faction."

At this point, Jiraiya's expression turned serious. "Don't think that a martial arts faction can organize itself without a leader."

Faced with Jiraiya's serious expression, Sarutobi Asuma fell silent. He was also filled with torment, as the martial arts faction accounted for seven-tenths of the clan's fighting strength.

The proportion of Jōnin is even higher, which only shows that some of these martial arts fighters are abnormally obsessive, while others are relatively calm.

This was practically the Sarutobi Clan's last trump card. If it were to be revealed, the Sarutobi Clan would be seen as nothing more than a naked whore in the village's eyes.

They let the village do whatever it wanted with them.

Seeing Sarutobi Asuma's silent expression, Jiraiya knew exactly what was going on and immediately let out a cold laugh.

"Asuma, I've come to you personally to ask you a question, because I want to resolve this issue. If you remain stubborn, and Tsunade and I are unable to resolve it, then we'll have to hand it over to Uchiha Yoru. You should know the consequences!"

"Back then, the old man and Danzo secretly plotted to wipe out the Uchiha Clan. Now that they've turned the tables and caused the Sarutobi Clan to disappear, it's perfectly reasonable. And do you really think what you did was so secretive?"

Jiraiya glared at him with exasperation and threw a scroll at him in an annoyed tone.

"Your Sarutobi Clan has been buying up war supplies and stockpiling large quantities of ninja tools and Explosive Tag in the Shinobi World Black Market for the past two years, all right under Uchiha Yoru's nose. If it weren't for Tsunade for you, the Sarutobi Clan would have been wiped out of Konoha long ago!"

When the biggest hidden danger was exposed, Sarutobi Asuma turned pale. He was now the head and pillar of the Sarutobi Clan.

This intelligence could easily be seen as a condition for betraying the village and staging a coup, followed by the extermination of their entire clan.

At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma finally realized that if Tsunade and Jiraiya, their Sarutobi Clan would probably have been wiped out.

"Lord Jiraiya, they did this all behind my back. I only found out about it half a year ago, but it was too late. They had already stockpiled a considerable amount."

At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma's face was extremely pale, even showing a hint of pleading.

"Lord Jiraiya, you must save the Sarutobi Clan! We are all ninjas of Konoha!"

"Stop talking nonsense, tell me who the leader of the militant faction is."

At that moment, Sarutobi Asuma gritted his teeth and decided to abandon these people. Although it would be a great loss, it was better than leading his clan to destruction.

"Lord Jiraiya, the leaders of the martial arts faction are Sarutobi..."

After Sarutobi Asuma rattled off five names, Jiraiya gasped in shock, his face turning furious.

"Damn it, do you really think Konoha is the Sarutobi Clan's private property?"

These five Elite Jonin Sarutobi Clan were all former leaders of important departments, possessing not only great strength but also a group of loyal followers.

Naturally, he was resentful of losing his power, so he rallied many people within the clan to serve him, intending to reclaim his former rights.

This action clearly shows that they treat Konoha as their own home. Even Jiraiya, upon hearing the intelligence, seems to believe that these blindly Sarutobi Clan ninjas think that Uchiha Yoru took everything from them, and that they are simply taking back what was rightfully theirs.

"Damn it!"

Jiraiya was furious upon hearing this, and Sarutobi Asuma, not to be outdone, continued, his face grim, "Every month, the clan holds a meeting, and almost every time it's these militant factions passionately recounting their past glories, trying to incite more people to join..."

Damn it! Jiraiya was furious Jiraiya heard this. You guys are practically plotting a coup, a rebellion, right under their noses.

Even so, they calmly entrusted this matter to him and Tsunade. What does that show? It shows their magnanimity and their indifference.

"Alright! Asuma, from now on I need to know all the information about the Sarutobi Clan. For now Tsunade and I will handle this matter together."

"Yes!"

Seeing that Jiraiya clearly wanted to help his Sarutobi Clan, Sarutobi Asuma nodded gratefully. At this moment, he was no longer alone.

The pressure is too much!

The current Sarutobi Clan is almost identical to the Uchiha Clan in the original timeline. They were ostracized and became dissatisfied, with the militant faction gradually gaining the upper hand and beginning to prepare for the worst-case scenario of Armed Coup.

Medical Department.

With her Tsunade glazed over and her mouth slightly open, Tsunade had changed into a white Medical Ninja coat, her white stockings and high heels exuding allure.

With her captivating blonde hair, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but shake his head. "Tsunade, keep a close eye on the Sarutobi Clan. Don't let your guard down."

At this moment, Tsunade seemed to have been humiliated, gritting her teeth and whispering, "I know, that's about it, isn't it?"

The clean room exuded an unusual aura, and beneath Uchiha Yoru's strong physique emanated a powerful masculine energy.

Tsunade, with a stubborn and defiant expression, glared at him, her golden hair flying in the wind, truly a sight to behold.

"Please wear this outfit more often in the future."

"You brat!" Tsunade wiped the sweat from her brow wearily as she watched Uchiha Yoru take advantage of her, unable to suppress her gritted teeth.

With the window open, fresh air dispersed the stale air in the office. Uchiha Yoru sat calmly in his chair, while Tsunade sat listlessly in her seat, slumped over her desk, panting heavily.

"The Chunin Ninja Exams will be a grand event, and also an opportunity for us to prove our strength to the entire Shinobi World."

Uchiha Yoru spoke in a low voice with his eyes half-closed, and after a long while, Tsunade finally caught her breath and let out a weak sigh of relief.

"I understand, kid. The Sarutobi Clan will definitely not cause trouble. With Jiraiya, they absolutely won't."

"Good."

Uchiha Yoru nodded slightly, and his body turned into white smoke with a bang.

Seeing this, Tsunade couldn't help but rub her sore mouth and sigh softly, "That brat is a monster."

The Land of Rice Fields, the Otogakure.

Because Orochimaru didn't join the Akatsuki Organization this time, and wasn't being tracked by Konoha or Jiraiya, he could devote himself entirely to his research.

This enormous experimental base alone shows how well Orochimaru has been living all these years.

Orochimaru stared intently at the test tube, confirming his research. Inside the lab were many Medical Ninja in white coats; these were former elites of Root, part of a research team specially set up by Danzo.

After Root was taken over by Uchiha Yoru, these assets naturally became his, and these researchers happened to be helping Orochimaru.

"Dou, you've worked so hard all these years."

Meanwhile, Kabuto Yakushi, the other head of the research lab, stood respectfully in front of Uchiha Yoru. Upon hearing the words of comfort, he responded with even greater respect.

"For Lord Yoru."

Seeing Kabuto Yakushi's cautious nature, Uchiha Yoru chuckled and shook his head.

"Kabuto, don't be so nervous. Wait another year, and you'll be the director of the Konoha Orphanage. Of course, if you want to continue your research, I'd welcome you with open arms."

Uchiha Yoru is not only a professional at making grand promises, but he also delivers on them. Unlike the Third Hokage and his ilk, he doesn't just talk the talk.

Uchiha Yoru took out a scroll and tossed it to Kabuto Yakushi, saying with a smile, "This is the information about the Orphanage over the years. Familiarize yourself with it first."

"By the way, the Orphanage director Yakushi Nonō, although she's in charge of the Medical Department, also takes care of the Orphanage."

Looking at the information about the Orphanage on the scroll, Kabuto Yakushi's forced smile stiffened, and tears welled up in his eyes. He could finally go home.

"Alright, the mission is almost over, but I have higher hopes for your future."

Uchiha Yoru looked at Kabuto Yakushi with a meaningful gaze, "I believe your talent is no less than Kakashi's. The village will face even more challenges in the future, and I hope you can help me pacify this chaotic world before I enjoy life."

"Of course, this is my personal request."

Uchiha Yoru's tone was full of sincerity, without the slightest hint of arrogance, and Kabuto Yakushi pushed up his glasses and smiled.

"Lord Yoru, Kabuto Yakushi is willing to serve you."

Kabuto Yakushi was a smart man. He naturally understood the weight of Uchiha Yoru, and he also knew that even if he chose to go back to the Orphanage, the other party wouldn't do anything about it.

However, he will henceforth become a stranger, removed from the sphere of attention.

Whether for the Orphanage's future or for his own reasons, he also longed to witness firsthand the powerful figure who was poised to change the very existence of the Shinobi World.

"Heh, Yoru just arrived and he's already preparing to take over the Otogakure that I've developed for so many years? That's really going too far."

At that moment, Orochimaru's hoarse laughter rang out. Kabuto Yakushi respectfully waved his hand, and everyone withdrew, leaving the two of them with a quiet space in the huge laboratory.

Seeing Orochimaru's sinister smile, Uchiha Yoru shrugged indifferently and chuckled, "Teacher Orochimaru, don't put it so harshly. I'm just welcoming you home, and besides, aren't you also looking to unveil the mysteries of the Shinobi World?"

Orochimaru chuckled hoarsely, showing no anger at the other party's arrival to take over the Otogakure; instead, he revealed a curious expression.

"By the way, Teacher Orochimaru, how's the experiment I asked you to conduct?"

With a wicked smile, Orochimaru led him slowly into a secret chamber filled with Sealing Jutsu. Inside, there was a huge glass experimental vessel, comparable in size to the Manda Summoning Beast.

Such a spectacular scene left Uchiha Yoru in awe, revealing a hint of shock.

"Night, your speculation was indeed correct. This is indeed the existence of an ancient creature. I extracted some secrets from it, and even the creature you mentioned is actually a perfect combination of plant and living organism."

"It is also an amazing combination of energy and genetic cells. In fact, after you said it was supplied with the Chakra to cultivate the Tailed Beast, this perfect being was able to flower and bear fruit like a plant."

"Based on the experimental data, the terrifying energy of this fruit is actually secondary. The real treasure lies in the ability to continuously evolve by consuming this fruit, thereby allowing the race to continuously evolve."

At this moment, Orochimaru seemed to be possessed, his face showing a look of madness as he excitedly spoke of the great invention before him.

"Night, do you know what this is? Theoretically, we can achieve Eternal Life through this great being and create a race of Eternal Life gods."

Good grief, looking at Orochimaru had once again fallen into a state of research frenzy, Uchiha Yoru nodded awkwardly.

However, he really had to admire Orochimaru; indeed, professional matters should be left to professionals.

The enormous creature before us is the shell of the Ten-Tails, also known as the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, but it was created through cultivation.

The Star of the Hoshigakure, the Akatsuki of the Land of Rain back then, and Danzo's Root were all involved. Although they suffered a crushing defeat in the end, they still managed to bring back some scraps of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

Thanks to Orochimaru's method of cultivating the Eight-Tails' horn, and now without external interference and with the strong support of the two great nations' wealth and manpower, Orochimaru's experiments are progressing by leaps and bounds.

"Teacher Orochimaru, you're saying there must be limitations, right? For example, while the Cursed Seal is powerful, ordinary ninjas' physiques simply can't adapt to it."

Faced with Uchiha Yoru's question, Orochimaru, like a lecturer, excitedly launched into a long explanation of his research findings.

"Hehe, Ye, do you know that this is the evolution of life, and naturally it has limitations? For example, to adapt to this energy that comes from genetic evolution, one must reach the limits of the human body!"

At this point, Orochimaru sneered, "For example, the so-called Kage Level is actually just reaching the limits of the human body in a certain aspect, but these are merely the threshold. Moreover, through the cultivation of the Tailed Beast Chakra collected over the years, and then through the feeding of nutrients, terrifying power always comes at a price."

"To wield this power, one needs not only Sage Body and Sage Eyes, but also an immense will."

Orochimaru smiled excitedly, as if he had discovered some secret.

"However, this is merely personal strength. I'm talking about beings capable of creating a race of gods, you know! The Cursed Seal I created, combined with the Forbidden Technique 'Chimera' that you created, Ye, is a perfect fusion."

Orochimaru's golden snake eyes were filled with fanaticism. "By perfectly resolving the limitations required, and combining these two, we can perfectly transmit powerful genetic cells to the ninja through a carrier. In this way, we will complete the creation of the God Clan, and you and I will be the beings who created the gods."

Good heavens! After listening to Orochimaru's frantic research, Uchiha Yoru was filled with shock. It had actually come to this.

No! That's not right!

In other words, even if one reaches the Orochimaru described, there are still limitations. One is the terrifying existence of the Cursed Seal, and the other is the Forbidden Technique, Chimera, which almost exclusively limits it to Kage Level beings.

To put it simply, if Orochimaru's plan is completed...

Uchiha Yoru perfectly reverted to his Otsutsuki bloodline through the Forbidden Technique of Chimera, and then passed on his weakened genes to other ninjas through the Cursed Seal.

This ninja then used the Forbidden Technique, Chimera, to achieve a perfect fusion with the Otsutsuki genes, thus becoming the weakest Otsutsuki.

They may not possess immense power, but the mere fact that the Otsutsuki Clan possesses immortality is enough to drive people mad.

It must be said, Orochimaru was truly a genius.

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