Yagura Seized Power

Kazashiro was unaware that the two old men were fighting by the river.

After writing that ingratiating letter, he went to the Konoha Research Bureau.

Following Danzo's instructions, Kazashiro first went to look at Hiruko, who was experimenting with the Yaowan Eyes. For some reason, he felt that Hiruko was much shorter than before.

Moreover, his face began to look increasingly youthful.

"Are you researching the Chimera Technique?"

Kazashiro suddenly remembered this person's famous Ninjutsu and tentatively asked him about it.

"How could you..." Upon hearing this, Hiruko, who was enthusiastically introducing his research results, instantly lost his mood for the presentation and became visibly embarrassed.

"Don't worry, as long as the experiments are conducted in accordance with the Konoha rules, I will support you."

Fearing that it might cause a misunderstanding with Hiruko, Kazashiro hurriedly explained.

"No, I'm just wondering how you know about this research. Even Lord Orochimaru doesn't know the details..."

Hiruko head with a wry smile and explained the reason for his embarrassment.

Immediately afterward, he noticed the support Kazashiro mentioned, and his eyes lit up. "Since you said you would support me, I do indeed have a favor to ask..."

After having a large bag of blood drawn, Kazashiro left Hiruko's laboratory and found Orochimaru.

"Orochimaru- senpai...?" Kazashiro, who had just entered, immediately saw Orochimaru, but the two new pendants on the other's chest made his expression change instantly.

"Hehe, you seem quite surprised." Orochimaru turned to look at Kazashiro, shaking his head with a smile.

It wasn't just surprise, it was downright shock.

If it weren't for Orochimaru's distinctive voice, Kazashiro wouldn't have believed that the fair-skinned beauty in front of him was Orochimaru.

"You... have a different body?" Kazashiro whispered, testing the other party.

"That's right." Orochimaru readily admitted it, and with a hint of pride, introduced his current body to Kazashiro.

"This is a new body I created by combining various cutting-edge technologies and cultivating using Ōtsutsuki cells."

"But... why is it in the form of a woman? Do you really have feelings for Jiraiya? Wait, don't do it!"

Orochimaru was amused by Kazashiro's unconventional thinking.

I only changed the gender of my body, how did I get involved with Jiraiya?

Wait, Jiraiya...

The hand that was raised high did not fall in the end, but was instead withdrawn by Orochimaru and placed on his chin, where he rubbed it continuously.

Inheritance is one of humanity's instincts.

I've never quite understood the Will of Fire that Teacher Sarutobi often mentions; perhaps it's time to look into it.

"Well, I came here to tell you that my younger brother, Bai, hopes to work for you."

Kazashiro explained his purpose for coming.

That same night after his match with Sai, Bai Kazashiro, lying in bed, expressed his desire to work at the Konoha Research Bureau.

To be honest, Kazashiro really didn't want his adorable younger brother to go to Orochimaru of demons.

However, Bai's attitude was very firm. This was the first time Kazashiro had seen him have such a strong desire, so he had no choice but to agree.

As a result, Kazashiro's idea of appointing Bai as a member of the Anbu had to be abandoned, and he would have to choose a new trusted member for the Anbu.

"I don't know what kind of spell you cast on him to make him so eager to work for you, even though Anko used to avoid him like the plague..."

Kazashiro complained softly.

But he could understand Bai's thoughts. After all, whether in the original story or now, this child was a kind-hearted person at heart and did not want to kill. Perhaps the work of the Research Bureau was the most suitable for him.

"Hehe, I'm very happy to welcome you." Orochimaru was a little excited to hear that Haku had come to his side. He stuck out his long tongue and licked his lips.

Seeing this, Kazashiro felt a chill run down his spine. How come his tongue was still so long even though he had a different body?

"Oh, by the way, I just saw my Toneri grinding something next door, it looked like..."

Kazashiro suddenly remembered the Toneri he had seen when he arrived. He had thought that the other person would not be able to adapt to life in Konoha, but he never expected that the other person would be working so enthusiastically.

"Oh, that's the remains of the Ōtsutsuki you brought from the moon."

"So that's how it is, it's the remains of the Ōtsutsuki... Wait, no?!"

Kazashiro realized the blind spot. "You're sending Otsutsuki Toneri to haunt his ancestors?! You didn't do this on purpose..."

"Who told you that was his ancestor?" Orochimaru asked, looking at the suddenly agitated Kazashiro with suspicion.

"What you dug up were all from the Ōtsutsuki Main Family; Toneri was from the Branch Family. The reason why the Ōtsutsuki are so rare on the moon is because the main and Branch Family Main Family of the Ōtsutsuki fought each other, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides."

Hearing this, Kazashiro understood why Toneri seemed so energetic, even with a hint of pleasure on his face.

So this is him avenging his ancestor.

Hmm, I suggest we try this on the Hyuga Clan next time.

As Shikaku had predicted, Ōnoki, having received Kazashiro's handwritten letter, stopped his intimidation tactics.

As for whether there was any connection between this and Minato Namikaze's visit to Kusagakure, only Ōnoki himself knows.

In conclusion, after the former daimyo held a remote video conference with other major daimyo and clarified some misunderstandings, the various countries finally recognized the daimyo's abdication.

The Shinobi Alliance has returned to peace once again.

Upon receiving the news, Karatachi Yagura was somewhat disappointed. In a secret letter to Kazashiro, he had already promised to join hands with Konoha in this grand undertaking, since the Daimyo of the Land of Water also harbored a sense of apprehension towards ninjas.

If Konoha is willing to become the second village after Kumogakure's Daimyo's Mansion, then Kirigakure wouldn't mind becoming the third.

Thanks to his achievement in abolishing the Bloody Mist Village, Yagura has overshadowed the old-school Genji and become the undisputed leader of Kirigakure.

As for the conservatives surrounding the elders, they were nothing more than Kisame Yagura deal with.