The next morning, the sun shone brightly on Rōran Town once again, dispelling the lingering smell of alcohol and the somber mood of the previous night.
The streets gradually returned to their former bustle, with vendors hawking their wares, pedestrians coming and going, and children chasing and playing, creating a peaceful and harmonious scene.
Chiyo pushed open the door and left.
Walking alone on the town's cobblestone streets, my gaze seemed to casually sweep over the shops and pedestrians on both sides, but in reality, I was carefully observing every corner and sensing every fluctuation in the air.
The town's prosperity and stability are evident to the naked eye; Sara's governance is highly effective, and the protection of Konoha provides a solid sense of security.
The faces of ordinary residents and business travelers were mostly filled with satisfaction and peace.
However, Chiyo's mind did not relax as a result.
This superficial peace might be enough for ordinary people or even average ninjas, but it was as fragile as paper in the face of the enormous threat he knew about.
He walked to a relatively quiet street corner and paused slightly.
"System, reward?"
Chiyo's heart stirred.
The system's mechanical sound came through.
[Congratulations, host, on successfully Intercept Yugito Nii.]
[Reward: Secret Technique: Hydrification Technique ]
The Hydrification Technique?
Chiyo still had some recollection of this technique.
I remember that Hozuki Suigetsu used it frequently in the story.
That's the ability to liquefy the body, making it fluid and suitable for infiltration.
Furthermore, it is completely immune to ordinary physical attacks.
However, there is one drawback.
It won't work if it's sealed in a closed container.
Moreover, water conducts electricity in its natural environment.
Once the Hydrification Technique is used, it is easily countered by Lightning Release.
Immediately afterwards, all the contents of the Hydrification Technique were absorbed by Chiyo.
"System, bring up my Character Panel!"
[Name: Chiyo Uchiha ]
[Age: 26]
[Chakra: 97 cal]
[Special Skills: Indra's Chakra, Uzumaki Clan Bloodline, Senju Clan Physique, Sharingan ( Eternal Mangekyo ), Storm Release, Ice Release, Lava Release, Lava Release ]
[Skill: Divine Technique: Kama
Mangekyo Dōjutsu: Yomi Higan, Karma Cycle, Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu
Forbidden Technique: Izanagi, Izanami
Secret Technique: Hydrification Technique
Mastery of Sealing Jutsu, Mastery of Kenjutsu, Susanoo, Mastery of Medical Ninjutsu, Mastery of Fire Release, Mastery of Genjutsu, Mastery of Tools, High-Speed Body Flicker Technique ( Body Flicker Technique ), Shadow Clone Technique, Basic Ninja Arts, etc.
Chakra is at 97!
The Hydrification Technique was also given to five Kakashi!
It looks like one more task and I might break 100!
Chiyo took a deep breath, shifting her attention from the system to reality.
He glanced around.
He simply raised his right hand casually and made an extremely subtle gesture.
Almost the instant his gesture fell, a blurry figure silently slid down from the shadows under the eaves of the nearby house, knelt on one knee, and appeared in front of him in Body Flicker, the movement swift and respectful, without stirring up a speck of dust.
The newcomer was dressed in the standard dark ninja armor of the Uchiha Clan, with a prominent Gunbai Clan Crest on his back.
The chakra aura emanating from his body clearly identified him.
Uchiha elites stationed in Rōran.
" Clan Leader."
The Uchiha ninja bowed deeply, his voice extremely low, making sure only Chiyo could hear him.
Chiyo did not look at him immediately, but continued to scan the surrounding environment, as if she was just admiring the street scene.
How long have you been on duty here?
Chiyo's voice was flat and emotionless.
"It has been two months since the Clan Leader took over."
The ninja answered respectfully.
"Did you notice anything unusual during this period? Any subtle, illogical things, or... unexplained fluctuations?"
Chiyo finally fixed her gaze on him, her deep black eyes seeming to penetrate his body and see right into his heart.
The Uchiha ninja bowed slightly, thought carefully for a moment, and then shook his head firmly.
"I have not discovered anything. The security in Rōran Town is good. Occasionally, there may be trouble caused by outside ninjas or wandering samurai, but these are all within a controllable range and are handled secretly by the patrol team or us."
No unusual chakra reactions or suspicious activity were detected.
Joint patrols with the Anbu also covered the main areas, and no unusual reports were received.
This answer was exactly what Chiyo expected.
White Zetsu's ability to infiltrate is extremely mysterious. Even Madara Uchiha could hide in the Shinobi World for decades without being discovered. It would be strange if ordinary Uchiha clansmen and Konoha's Anbu could easily find them.
"Understood. Stay on alert. Report any discoveries to me immediately, that's the highest priority."
Chiyo's voice remained calm, but the weight it carried caused the kneeling ninja to shudder slightly.
"Yes, Clan Leader!"
The ninja responded in a deep voice.
Go ahead.
Chiyo waved her hand gently.
"Yes, sir!"
The Uchiha ninja bowed again, his figure flickered, and like an ink droplet merging into water, he silently disappeared into the shadows once more, as if he had never appeared at all.
Chiyo stood still, her gaze once again falling on the bustling street.
The sun shines brightly, and life is peaceful.
But his gaze gradually sharpened and turned cold, and his usual composure was replaced by a deep seriousness.
He saw not only the prosperity before his eyes, but also the undercurrents that might exist beneath this prosperity, which no one else could perceive.
The joint patrols of the Uchiha and Anbu are more than enough to deal with ordinary petty thieves and even spies from other countries, ensuring the absolute safety of Rōran Town on the surface.
This security system is considered impenetrable by anyone.
But Chiyo knew that for someone of Madara Uchiha's caliber, and for White Zetsu who could perfectly disguise himself, infiltrate underground, and even evade the Sharingan's senses, this system was utterly useless.
They can wander freely through this seemingly tight protective netting as if it were their own backyard, spying on everything, while the guards may be completely unaware.
Madara's target is likely Obito.
Even the Uchiha, the Tailed Beast...
I wonder if Madara Uchiha will continue with his so-called " Moon's Eye " plan after I show up.
If that old guy were to deal with me...
Rōran Town, because of Sara, because of Pakura, and because of his frequent visits, may have already come into Ban's sights.
This place may seem like a safe oasis within his sphere of influence, but conversely, isn't it also a potential point of infiltration and surveillance?
An invisible sense of urgency spread through Chiyo's heart.
However, if we're simply distinguishing White Zetsu!
You can find Kushina and activate the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode to distinguish them.
The victory in the war only temporarily eliminated the visible enemies, while the real hidden forces in the shadows of history posed a far greater threat than the alliance of the four major powers.
"It seems that ordinary security measures are no longer sufficient..."
Chiyo muttered to himself, his eyes slightly narrowed, his mind racing with calculations.
He needs more effective, covert, and direct methods to target that eerie presence.
Perhaps we should start with Sealing Jutsu and Barrier Jutsu, combining them with the Sharingan's perception or family secret techniques to set up some targeted, difficult-to-detect warning traps...
However, Chiyo is not good at this kind of development.
As his thoughts churned through the Chiyo, the seriousness on his face gradually turned into a coldness.
I may not be able to do it myself, but there's someone else who can!
That's Orochimaru!
Orochimaru, who changed his destiny through technology!
He took one last look at the peaceful town, turned around, and disappeared into the crowd, heading towards Konoha.