The Ten-Tails

"Orochimaru, how effective is the Wood Release: Bloodline Seed?"

After Mana to refine the Wood Release, Uchiha Takeyasu turned his gaze to Orochimaru, his voice like a gentle breeze brushing past the black-haired, yellow-eyed boy's ears.

Orochimaru's aura was completely different from what he had experienced a few months ago when he suffered his first defeat in a clash with the [Zurrernorn] faction to which Clementine belonged.

His eyes, like those of a snake, showed no sign of confusion, but were filled with determination and confidence.

Coupled with an increasingly deep and sinister aura, it's like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any moment.

In this way, he is gradually approaching the "cold-blooded Orochimaru" in Uchiha Takeyasu's memories.

The only difference is that Konoha's Science Academy has many like-minded partners who share Orochimaru's ideals, and with the strong support of Uchiha Takeyasu, Orochimaru can easily and comfortably Earth Flow his research on the path to immortality.

His colleague Hiruko the same goal.

However, the two had different research directions. Orochimaru was specialized and broad, while Hiruko, who was slightly Hiruko talented, focused his energy on the fusion of bloodlines, hoping to fuse the bloodline of the gods, break the ceiling of human lifespan, and allow Konoha to rule over all things forever!

"Teacher Wu'an, the power of Wood Release is not far from that of Lava Release and Flame Release."

Upon hearing Uchiha Takeyasu's question, Orochimaru frowned. "According to historical records, the first person to possess Wood Release was the First Hokage, Wood Release Hashirama Senju, who could create a primeval forest in the blink of an eye."

"Its power is such that it can easily subdue Tailed Beast and even defeat Madara Uchiha's Perfect Susanoo!"

He paused, a hint of resentment and confusion flashing in his eyes, "And we ninjas with Wood Release bloodstains, even the Senju of the Forest, make their Wood Release seem somewhat ridiculous."

Orochimaru initially thought that Wood Release would have different effects depending on the ninja clan, but after many experiments, he discovered that Wood Release had been mythologized and its power greatly disappointed him.

Then, Orochimaru pondered what caused the vast difference Hashirama Senju's Wood Release and that of the others—the difference was like heaven and earth, completely incomparable.

His thoughts flowed like a winding river, eventually converging on one conclusion—the problem wasn't Wood Release, but Hashirama Senju himself!

He then turned his attention to the remains of Hashirama Senju and arrived at a conclusion that excited him.

"Teacher Wu'an, Hashirama Senju's physical activity was extraordinary. Even after death, the cells in his body continued to divide. This exceptionally strong life activity is definitely the source of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release!"

Orochimaru's voice carried a hint of excitement and pride, and his eyes sparkled with joy.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Takeyasu smiled slightly and gently patted his head.

"Orochimaru, this assertion isn't entirely wrong, but it's still somewhat biased."

Before the words were even finished, the space suddenly began to flicker, as if it had been torn apart by an invisible force.

Orochimaru only felt a blur before his eyes, and the next moment, they had arrived at what was once the Valley of the End, now the Sun and Moon Lake.

The scenery of Riyue Lake is breathtaking.

The lake surface shimmered, like a giant mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, birds, and beasts.

In the crystal-clear water, fish swim happily, and water plants sway with the waves, as if dancing gracefully.

The riverbank is shaded by green trees and lush with flowers and plants, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers and plants, which is refreshing and pleasant.

"Orochimaru, watch closely."

Uchiha Takeyasu stood by the lake, gazing intently into the distance.

His figure appeared exceptionally upright in the sunlight, like a majestic mountain peak, giving people a sense of unshakeable strength.

Then Orochimaru saw that his beloved teacher had completely violated the principles of Ninjutsu release, and clapped his hands together.

No, it was a snap of the fingers!

"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"

In Setsuna, the earth shook and trembled, and the trees were uprooted. To Orochimaru's astonishment and excitement, a lush, primeval forest appeared before him.

Just as recorded in the Konoha annals, it possesses the power of Wood Release, belonging to the God of Shinobi!

"Teacher Wu'an, why is this happening?"

Orochimaru, whose scientific spirit was burning brightly behind him, couldn't wait to ask, "Could it be that Professor Wu'an also has—no, that Hashirama Senju also has some of Professor Wu'an's traits?"

In Orochimaru's view, Uchiha Takeyasu, who led Konoha to the pinnacle of the Ninja World and even the world, far surpassed Hashirama Senju in both merit and strength.

This way of thinking is fully embodied in the words.

"Research into Wood Release began a long time ago. For an ordinary person to truly unleash the power of Wood Release, two conditions are required."

"One requirement is Hashirama Senju's cells, and the other is sufficient Chakra."

Uchiha Takeyasu, carrying Orochimaru, flew into the sky. "As for the special quality you mentioned, it's a more advanced form of energy."

"For example, right now, the Wood Release I used is powerful, and the other bloodstains can be used in the same way."

With the blessing of Mana, Uchiha Takeyasu his mouth and spat out.

"Flame Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

The raging inferno, seemingly capable of destroying the world, obscured Orochimaru's vision, and the blinding, scorching Kakkō caused tears to continuously well up in his eyes.

Despite the pain, Orochimaru's gaze showed no sign of yielding as he stared at the sea of fire that was burning the primeval forest to ashes, his eyes filled with longing.

Orochimaru wasn't concerned about the power itself; what he cared about was the principle behind it. If he could understand it, he could master it anytime, anywhere. Therefore, Orochimaru became increasingly curious.

"Teacher Wu'an."

Orochimaru, suppressing his excitement, called out.

Having roughly guessed what his student was thinking, Uchiha Takeyasu chuckled softly, "Do you remember what I said to you the first time at the Presidential Building?"

"Remember!"

Orochimaru immediately replied, "I have never forgotten a word or action of my teacher."

"A thousand years ago, the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, had two sons. The eldest son, Indra, inherited the Sage's Eyes, which eventually evolved into the Sharingan we know today. The second son Asura, inherited the Sage's Body, which evolved into the Senju and Uzumaki Clan."

Upon hearing Uchiha Takeyasu's words, Orochimaru's eyes lit up, and he quickly realized, "Master Wu'an means that the Sharingan represents Hagoromo Otsutsuki's Yin Release power, and the Sage Body represents his Yang Release power?"

"Is it because of the power of a higher level that the Sharingan and Wood Release possess such incredible power?"

"Yes, this is the bloodline Kekkei Genkai!"

"This is also the essence of the Sharingan's power."

"As long as the ancestors are powerful, the descendants will benefit from it, instead of being like the powerful daimyo of the old era who were all show and no substance."

With a wave of his hand, Uchiha Takeyasu created a sea of fire beneath his feet, the Sun and Moon Lake, which instantly vanished without a trace. Fine wisps of rain fell, nourishing the earth, and plants began to sprout from the ground.

Soon, Sun and Moon Lake returned to its previous appearance, only it looked a little more unkempt.

"Another point is that Hagoromo Otsutsuki's eldest and second sons have both reached the Six Paths realm in terms of strength. Their Chakra has already acquired inhuman characteristics, and they can continuously reincarnate among their descendants through the support of their bloodline."

"The previous reincarnations were Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju. The Wood Release power originated from Asura's Yang Release power. If you want Wood Release bloodline user to be comparable to Hashirama Senju, you must decipher the Yang Release power in his body that originated from Asura, otherwise it will all be in vain."

Uchiha Takeyasu thought of Kushina Uzumaki and Mikoto Uchiha when they were only one or two years old. He also needed to think carefully about the matter of these two.

"I see, I understand now."

Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully, Uchiha Takeyasu waved his hand, and the two returned to the underground space of the Science Academy. They then inspected the research progress of the Dragon Emperor's Claw, and the results were very gratifying.

Before long, they will be able to extract pure primordial dragon blood from the Dragon Emperor's claws, allowing Uchiha Takeyasu's clone to reach the pinnacle of mortal power.

Everything is ready, except for the east wind.

"Dragon Emperor, Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Hamura, you two need to hurry too."

Uchiha Takeyasu gazed at the moon in the clear sky and chuckled softly.

The Moon, in a hidden space fault.

The rumbling sound subsided, and in the space that seemed ravaged by wild beasts, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, floating in the air, showed a relaxed expression. "With this step prepared, the rest will follow naturally."

After transferring the Chakra of the Nine Tailed Beasts into the body of the Ten-Tails and fully reviving it, Hagoromo Otsutsuki went to great lengths to seal it into a specially made White Zetsu body.

He is a spiritual entity and does not possess the conditions to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki again. He can only control a puppet to complete his plan.

"It's a bit lacking, but as an energy transmission station, it's not bad."

Hamura Otsutsuki commented from the side.

Before them stood the Ten-Tails White Zetsu, radiating the aura of the Six Paths, expressionless, its pupils devoid of any light.

"Next, we can use the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki as a traction device to accelerate the attraction of the Ninja World from another dimension."

Hamura Otsutsuki said with some regret, "But isn't it a bit of a waste to simply leave the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki here?"

"Uchiha Takeyasu's growth rate is simply too fast."

Hamura Otsutsuki said warily, "The battle in the Sea of Magic wasn't even his full strength. If we hadn't intervened, facing Uchiha Takeyasu had shown his true power, the Dragon Emperor wouldn't have simply lost an arm and had to run away."

"Brother, in my opinion, we should be more decisive and directly gather the Dragon Emperor to besiege Uchiha Takeyasu. With four Six Paths Power, I don't believe Uchiha Takeyasu can withstand it!"

"Oh, and that Toad that's good at getting along with everyone."

"We don't need him to confront Uchiha Takeyasu- on; we just need to keep that white snake occupied."

"The White Snake Sage of Ryūchi Cave is truly incompetent! He was so easily controlled! Useless!"

Hamura Otsutsuki's series of words did not sway Hagoromo Otsutsuki. "Hamura, do not fight the enemy out of momentary anger. Our only goal is transcendence!"

"Once you've accomplished the great feat of transcendence, and look back at Uchiha Takeyasu, you'll realize that the troubles you once faced were nothing more than insignificant dust."

While Hand Seals, Hagoromo Otsutsuki replied, "Furthermore, Gama-matsu possesses the ability of prophecy. If he foresees that allying with us will lead to certain death, it's quite obvious what he will do."

Hamura Otsutsuki clicked his tongue and fell silent, saying nothing more. With a thought, he began to observe Hyuga Ashidana.

In terms of the size of their residences, the Hyuga Clan's territory is second only to the Uchiha and Senju.

The courtyard, with its antique charm and rigid decor, is gradually filling with members of the Hyuga clan.

With a hiss, the sharp blade sliced through the skin of the finger, and drops of bright red blood fell onto the Tenseigan's offspring before merging into the golden sphere.

"Clan Head leader, all clan members within Konoha have arrived, and those outside have been specially sent to collect their blood."

Before the golden sphere sat Hyuga Ashidana, with an elder standing beside him, reporting on the mission.

"But Clan Head, don't you think something's amiss?"

The elder said with deep concern, "An evil sacrificial ritual broke out in Yugakure before, and some ninjas gained immortality from it."

"More importantly, the ninja who gained immortality possessed the ability to cast spells by licking blood, and could synchronize his own injuries to the blood's owner. If..."

The clan elder didn't finish his sentence, but Hyuga Ashidana understood what he wanted to say. His clear Byakugan gazed at the golden sphere in front of him, and the feeling of being connected by blood was undeniable.

"What the elders said makes sense, but the golden sphere comes from the Moon Byakugan clan, who share the same bloodline as us. They are giving us a treasure that is enough to make a ninja reach the level of Super Kage. Is it really necessary for them to harm us?"

"Or rather, what are they after?"

This question wasn't just directed at the clan elders; Hyuga Ashidana was also asking himself.

Having weathered the storms of the Warring States Period and the tumultuous twenty-plus years Hyuga Ashidana Konoha, Hyuga Ashizaki had grown old and no longer possessed the decisiveness to act on a whim; instead, he was hesitant and indecisive.

The clan elders, seeing the graying Hyuga Ashidana, realized this as well. However, since the Clan Head's son had not yet grown up, the Hyuga Clan had to remain unchanged.

Just like this white-haired elder.

The eldest son of an elder is an elder, and the eldest son of Clan Head is Clan Head. The Hyuga Clan is like old vinegar; the longer it's stored, the more foul a stench it exudes.

Under the long-standing tradition, the elder slowly replied, "This must be the support the Moon Byakugan clan is giving us. After all, our strength has been far surpassed by the Uchiha and Senju."

"Perhaps that's how it is."

The exchange between the two was observed by Hamura Otsutsuki, whose eyes showed neither joy nor sorrow.