Naruto couldn't help jumping up. "Ha! That big dog looks so cool. I really want to pet it..."
(Moon Wolf King: You brat! I am a wolf! A wolf!)
The other children watched the giant beasts excitedly too. They belonged to Qingwu's family, so there was nothing to fear.
"The Radiant Goddess Butterfly."
"Can insects really become this powerful?!"
"This is great."
For the first time, Shino showed his excitement.
"So pretty!" That was what caught the attention of the girls—Ino, Hinata, Sakura, and Tenten.
"If we could get Lord Moon Wolf's genes, could we breed stronger ninja dogs?" Inuzuka Kiba was excited too, while Akamaru had long since hidden in his arms, too frightened to peek out.
"A butterfly?" Choji's eyes lit up.
Shikamaru said, "The Divine Deer King is just as laid-back as I am."
Rock Lee said, "This is youth!"
Neji's heart burned with excitement. Is this the clan's hidden power? Does Father have it too? Then could I...
Sasuke, meanwhile, seethed inwardly. Senjutsu, Summoning Beast... If I could get them, could I take revenge on Itachi Uchiha? Could I learn the truth about what happened...? Qingwu, you...
Longing. Overwhelming longing.
Along with it came anger. Hyuga Seigo hid so much from me. Why wouldn't he give it to me?
Qingwu would have laughed himself to death if he knew. What a joke. Even if I gave them to you, could you use them now? Summoning Beast. They'd drain you dry. You don't have enough chakra. Is your body even fit for Senjutsu? Most importantly, who the hell are you to me that I should give you everything?
"Honored guests, please don't misunderstand. You are guests of the Hyuga Clan. Why would we attack our own guests?"
"We summoned all these companions from Hundred Beast Mountain here for a reason."
"It was to prove that the Hyuga Clan hasn't lied, and to vouch for what comes next. We truly have rediscovered the Holy Land lost within our clan's thousand-year legacy."
Hyuga Seigo pressed his hands down in the air, calming everyone. His voice wasn't loud, yet it reached every person's ears clearly.
What impressive skill. What exquisite chakra control.
Everyone marveled inwardly.
"Then what are you saying, Clan Head Hyuga?!"
They had already lost count of how many times Qingwu's astonishing talents had shocked them today. They had become numb to it, leaving them particularly calm now.
Damn it. You're strong, you're amazing, so you call the shots.
They were on his turf, after all.
He could do whatever he wanted.
"Aren't you curious about the secret behind the Great Elder and the others regaining their youth?!" Qingwu asked enticingly.
"Heh. You called it a secret yourself. Would you tell us if we asked? Is toying with us that much fun?" an envoy from another country asked spitefully, jealous of Qingwu.
Qingwu could see that he wanted to cause trouble, but he didn't care. He continued whetting everyone's appetite. "Of course. Just ask, and I'll tell you. So, do you want to ask?!"
"Heh heh! Who wouldn't want to know the secret of regaining youth? Go on, tell us. I want to know." The envoy spoke smugly, feeling that he had forced Qingwu into saying that.
"Sure. The secret behind my grandfather and the others regaining their youth is that the Hyuga Clan obtained Youth-Preserving Pills, a specialty of the Holy Land." Qingwu finally revealed the Hyuga Clan's "secret," inwardly thanking the envoy. He had been worried no one would ask, leaving an awkward silence.
"What Youth-Preserving Pills?!"
"What are those? Could they be..." Some of the sharper guests recalled the Hyuga elders' rejuvenated appearances.
"Are those the secret to regaining youth?"
At this, a spark flashed through Danzo's mind, and an idea instantly took shape. A smug smile crept onto his face as he rejoiced inwardly. Good. I've got it! He glanced in a certain direction, seemingly issuing someone an order.
Sure enough, the Covert Spy lived up to expectations and immediately asked, "Oh? What are Youth-Preserving Pills?"
Very pleased with the question, Qingwu continued his explanation in a mysterious, captivating tone. "Yes, this is a miraculous secret medicine made by the Sages of Hundred Beast Mountain. It can restore a person's physical condition and appearance to their prime."
However, Qingwu shifted his tone and added, "One thing must be noted, though. Youth-Preserving Pills can only restore youth. They cannot grant immortality."
At this, Danzo's Covert Spy asked curiously, "Then do these Youth-Preserving Pills have any side effects?"
Qingwu answered without hesitation. "Almost none. They can keep the user in peak condition until the end of their natural lifespan. Of course, that assumes they don't fight excessively. After all, this is only a Secret Medicine, not an immortal elixir."
"If excessive fighting exhausts the medicine's power, you'll return to your original state. You'll also return to your original appearance when the Youth-Preserving Pill's duration expires."
Hearing this, Danzo's mouth fell open in surprise, and he murmured, "It's that simple? It can actually restore youth, with no side effects..."
Qingwu smiled and nodded in confirmation. Then he continued, "Moreover, Youth-Preserving Pills come in different durations: one year, three years, five years, ten years, and a single twenty-year pill."
Finally, Qingwu suddenly rose and solemnly announced, "The Hyuga Clan has decided to offer our only twenty-year Youth-Preserving Pill to His Lordship the Daimyo, free of charge!" With that, he bowed slightly.
"The Hyuga Clan obtained only one twenty-year Youth-Preserving Pill. We offer it to you, the most esteemed person in the Land of Fire."
Qingwu felt that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, with his high status and position at the pinnacle of ordinary people's power, couldn't be a better advertisement.
"Oh ho ho! You're offering it to me?!"
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was overjoyed. The Hyuga Clan really knew how to behave. They were far better than that Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"My lord, for safety's sake, perhaps you should let this old man test the medicine for you..." Faced with the temptation of regaining his youth, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't resist speaking up.
Holy shit! Everyone was stunned.
They hadn't expected Sarutobi Hiruzen to say something like that.
Did he not trust the Hyuga Clan?
"It's fine. I trust that the Hyuga Clan won't harm me. If anything happened to me here, it would ruin their thousand-year reputation for nothing." The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was no fool.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were practically popping out with desire, so it had to be something good. Still, the Daimyo subtly warned the Hyuga Clan.
You had better make sure nothing goes wrong, or else...
Qingwu smiled. "Of course. With so many clans and envoys from other countries witnessing this, how could the Hyuga Clan possibly cut itself off from the Ninja World?"
Having heard a satisfactory answer,
the Daimyo of the Land of Fire took the pill on the spot.
"I..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was too late to stop him. Danzo was even more filled with regret. I should have stepped forward just now...
Yet he was still thinking.
Maybe it won't be that effective. Maybe the Hyuga Clan is just exaggerating. It can't possibly...
"Oh ho ho!" The Daimyo let out a cry of utter pleasure, as though he had experienced the most exquisite indulgence. It inevitably brought to mind the satisfaction of having just finished a sauna session and a Thai massage.
"Look! His Lordship really is changing!"
"He's getting younger! It really works! The Hyuga Clan's Youth-Preserving Pills are real! They're real..."
Just then, something astonishing happened. The once potbellied Daimyo's body began to change. His figure gradually grew lean and powerful, his muscles became clearly defined, and his entire being radiated health and vitality.
In the blink of an eye, the Daimyo transformed from a greasy middle-aged man into a handsome young man with a superb, muscular physique!
"Holy shit!" At the sight, everyone finally couldn't help crying out in amazement. They stared wide-eyed at the transformation in disbelief. "This is practically plastic surgery!"
This so-called "miracle medicine" really was that miraculous, capable of changing someone's appearance so astonishingly.
The women were so excited that they nearly went wild, calling out, "I want it! I want it! I want it!" For a moment, the atmosphere reached a fever pitch.
Faced with this situation, Qingwu hurried to act before an embarrassing scene could unfold.
As the Daimyo began changing, he swiftly performed the Great Outfit Change Technique, replacing the Daimyo's loose-fitting clothes with a well-tailored Suit. Now the Daimyo looked not only young and handsome, but distinguished as well.
Qingwu smiled at the Daimyo. "My lord, how do you feel now? Have a look. Are you satisfied?!"
As he spoke, he specifically brought out a huge Full-Length Mirror so the Daimyo could clearly admire his new appearance.
The Daimyo excitedly walked up to the mirror and examined his reflection closely. He nodded in satisfaction and laughed happily. "Oh ho ho! I really have regained my youth!"
"This is exactly how I looked thirty years ago! Hahahaha!" Clearly, the Daimyo was thoroughly satisfied with the transformation. He couldn't stop grinning, his spirits soaring. This will make the Daimyos of the Land of Water, the Land of Lightning, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Wind green with envy! Hahaha!
"Thank you, Hyuga! Oh ho ho!"
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