After the training, Naruto collapsed on the ground, breathing heavily.
"I'm exhausted." He complained, "Why is it so hard to use Six Paths Power?"
"Because you haven't fully adapted yet." Sasuke came over and handed him a bottle of water, "When you can control Six Paths Power as freely as you use Nine-Tails Chakra, you won't be so tired."
"How long will that take?"
"I don't know." Sasuke shrugged, "Maybe one year, maybe ten years."
"Ten years?" Naruto jumped up, "I can't wait that long!"
"Then you should work harder."
"I've worked hard enough, okay!"
The two began to bicker again. Tsunade looked at them with a smile on his face.
This scene reminded her of herself and Orochimaru and Jiraiya back then.
They were also like this at that time. They would argue with each other after training every day and have a lot of quarrels.
But it was those days that became the most precious memories in her life.
"Lord Hokage." Kakashi came over and lowered his voice, "Anbu There is news over there."
Tsunade put away his smile and became serious.
"Say."
"Three suspicious persons were found in the business district." Kakashi said, "Their mental fluctuations are different from normal people. They are probably White Zetsu."
"Have you been caught?"
"I caught two and the other one ran away."
"Run away?" Tsunade frowned, "How could you let him run away?"
"His escape method is very special." Kakashi said, "He blends directly into the ground and disappears without a trace. We sent people to track him, but there was no trace at all."
"Integrate into the ground?" Tsunade thought for a while, "This is indeed White Zetsu's ability. It seems that the information provided by Jiraiya is correct. There is really White Zetsu lurking in the village."
"Then what do we do next?"
"Continue the search." Tsunade said, "Since we have caught two of them, let's interrogate them first to see if we can extract any useful information."
"Understood."
Kakashi was about to leave when Tsunade stopped him again.
"Wait."
"Any other instructions?"
"What do you think of what Sasuke said yesterday?" Tsunade asked, "Will Black Zetsu possess the upper echelons of the village?"
Kakashi was silent for a few seconds.
"It's possible." He said, "Black Zetsu has existed for thousands of years, and it must have a good understanding of how human society operates. It knows what kind of position is the most valuable and safest."
"So you also think it might be hidden in the upper floors?"
"I'm not sure." Kakashi shook his head, "But this possibility cannot be ignored."
"Then do you have any suspicion?"
Kakashi hesitated for a moment.
"There is one," he said, "But I'm not sure."
"Who?"
"Danzo's remnants."
Tsunade was stunned for a moment.
"Danzo is dead."
"But his remnants are still there." Kakashi said, "Although Root Organization has been disbanded, there are still some members hiding in the dark. They are loyal to Danzo and are willing to sacrifice everything for his legacy."
"You mean, Black Zetsu might be possessing the remnants of Danzo?"
"It is possible." Kakashi nodded, "Most of the remaining members of Danzo have received extreme loyalty education and have high mental strength. But because of this, their mental defenses have loopholes."
"What loophole?"
"Absolute obedience to Danzo." Kakashi said, "If Black Zetsu disguises himself as Danzo's will and issues orders in the name of Danzo, they will probably not have any suspicion."
Tsunade took a deep breath.
If this is the case, then the problem is serious.
Although the remaining members of Danzo are not large in number, they are all elites. If they are controlled by Black Zetsu, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Do you have any specific suspects?" she asked.
"Not yet." Kakashi shook his head, "But I will let Anbu focus on monitoring all people related to Danzo."
"Okay." Tsunade said, "This matter must be kept absolutely confidential and no one can know about it."
"I understand."
After Kakashi left, Tsunade stood alone on the edge of Training Ground, looking at Hokage Rock in the distance.
The statue of Third Hokage stands quietly, overlooking the entire village.
"Old man," she murmured, "Did this happen to you back then?"
No one answered.
Only the wind blew and picked up a fallen leaf.
Konoha, Interrogation Department.
The two captured White Zetsu were imprisoned in a specially made Interrogation Room.
The walls, floors, and ceilings of Interrogation Room are all made of special metal, with dense Sealing Runes engraved on the surface.
These Runes can block the flow of Chakra, ensuring that prisoners cannot use any ninjutsu.
Ino stood outside Interrogation Room, observing the situation inside through the one-way glass.
The two White Zetsu sat motionless on the chairs, with dull expressions, like two soulless statues.
"What did you find?" Sasuke walked into the observation room.
"Their mental structure is very strange." Ino said, "It's not like humans, more like programmed machines."
"Procedural?"
"Yes." Ino nodded, "The human spiritual world is complex and full of various emotions, memories, and desires. But the spiritual world of these two White Zetsu has only one instruction - to obey the creator."
"Creator?" Sasuke narrowed his eyes, "Is it Kaguya?"
"It should be." Ino said, "I tried to read their memories, but found nothing. They are like newborn babies without any past."
"Then how do they know they are lurking in Leaf?"
"Instinct." Ino said, "There is an instruction engraved in their instinct - to look for Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."
Sasuke's heart sank.
Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is Naruto.
"In other words, Black Zetsu sent them here to monitor Naruto?"
"It's very possible." Ino said, "And I suspect that there are more than just these two White Zetsu lurking in the village."
"Why?"
"Because their mental fluctuations are too weak." Ino said, "If there are only these two, they cannot function as surveillance at all. I suspect there are more White Zetsus in the village, and their disguises are more perfect."
Sasuke was silent.
If Ino's guess is correct, then Konoha is now like a wood that has been hollowed out by insects. It looks intact, but in fact it is riddled with holes inside.
"Can you use Mind Perception Technique to scan the entire village in a wide range?" he asked.
"No." Ino shook his head, "Mind Perception Technique has a limited range and consumes a lot of money. If I forcibly scan the entire village, my spirit will collapse."
"What should we do?"
"We can only check slowly." Ino sighed, "Use Cursed Mark provided by the Yamanaka Clan and check one by one."
"How long will this take?"
"At least half a year."
Sasuke frowned.
Half a year is too long.
If Black Zetsu makes any moves in the past six months, they won't have time to react.
"Is there a faster way?" he asked.
"Yes." Ino said, "But the risk is very high."