Zensui's Confusion

"Inabi, Brother Shi, actually I committed a serious crime and have no face to go back."

Uchiha Zensui sighed and said softly.

Of the three, Uchiha Seki and Zensui are close in age and belong to the same generation, but in terms of seniority in following the clan leader, Uchiha Seki is a generation older.

Inabi was nineteen years old, eight or nine years younger than the other two, and had the least say. Although Inabi was powerful, the clan leader Naraku still had the final say in the clan, and his strength couldn't change anything.

The two were somewhat surprised by Zensui's words. They knew the clan leader's personality; although he could be capricious at times, he was generally quite kind. If there was anything wrong with him, it was that he was a bit obsessed with Ninjutsu, but that didn't affect his personality.

"Zensui, what wrong have you done? Why won't the clan chief forgive you? I've never heard of that."

Uchiha Seki asked softly, somewhat puzzled, "Zensui just said he was on vacation, but now he's accused of committing a serious crime."

"Brother Zensui, whatever you did wrong, apologize to the clan chief. I believe he will forgive you."

Inabi was very curious about Zensui's weathered face, wondering what crime Zensui could have committed.

After all, if it were a serious crime, Lord Naraku would have already announced the situation and warned his clansmen to be on guard.

"I understand, I'm leaving."

Zensui sighed, offered no explanation, and vanished from the spot, his entire being transforming from solid to ethereal.

"This is!?"

The two were shocked by Zensui's Ninjutsu, exchanged a glance, and guessed what was going on.

After leaving the Lord's Mansion, Uchiha Zensui wandered aimlessly through the streets of Yuho City. Looking at the bustling residents, Zensui recalled the words he had overheard in the Lord's Mansion.

"Inabi is escorting a group of prisoners to Qingcha Town. What does the clan chief need so many death row inmates for?"

The clan chief hasn't announced that I'm missing-nin yet. If the clan chief receives death row inmates in Qingcha Town, this might be my last chance to assassinate him...

As Zensui wandered in deep thought, he unknowingly arrived at the Ninjutsu Research Institute of Yuho City.

"The Ninjutsu Research Institute seems to be the location of that Konoha missing-nin, Hiruko. Speaking of which, what's so special about this Hiruko that the clan head is so concerned about him?"

Zensui remembered the Jonin Hiruko, who was being closely watched by the clan leader, and with a sudden thought, he sneaked into the Ninjutsu Research Institute.

Inside the research institute, Hiruko in a high-necked white robe, held a dossier in his hand, seemingly reviewing its contents.

"The Island of Oblivion? An island teeming with powerful Summoning Beast? An island Summoning Beast to thrive? Using the Chimera fusion technique to create powerful Summoning Beast? Flood Dragon? A tribute to Mr. Hiruko?"

After reading the scroll that Uchiha Nara had given him through the Ninja Cat, Hiruko had many questions flashing through his mind.

"The Flood Dragon, with a body like a long snake, four legs like eagle claws, deer antlers, and fish scales, is a legendary creature. Is it possible to cultivate a powerful Summoning Beast using the Chimera fusion technology?"

"Uchiha Nara, ha, you've found the right person. Hiruko raising Summoning Beast, if I, Hiruko, say I'm second, no one dares to claim to be first."

After reading the inscription on the scroll, especially the five characters "Hiruko"), Hiruko was in a very good mood.

"Uchiha Nara without reason. It seems I need to ask Uchiha Seki about the specifics."

Hiruko for a moment, then turned to leave the Ninjutsu research lab. He had barely taken two steps when a flicker of doubt Hiruko his eyes, and he stopped, sneering:

"Ha, come out, I've found you."

There was no echo in the study room.

Hiruko frowned slightly, then a cold smile appeared on his lips as he strode towards the lab door. He walked unhurriedly until he reached the outside of the lab, where he clasped his hands together.

"Drink!"

Hiruko soft shout, and a powerful wave of Chakra emanated from his body, causing the leaves in the courtyard outside to swirl.

"Wind Style: Vacuum Bullet!"

Hiruko his right thumb and forefinger into a ring, placed it near his mouth, and blew air out, like a bullet shooting out, creating five or six bullet holes in a distant tree.

"They actually managed to spot me; they're quite capable."

Uchiha Zensui emerged from behind another tree in the courtyard and exclaimed in admiration.

"Heh, it seems you're quite skilled in the Substitution Technique."

When Hiruko saw the man emerge from another tree, he also gave a compliment, and the scene seemed to resemble mutual flattery.

"So it's Uchiha Zensui! My apologies for my Zensui. I wonder what brings you here in my research lab, Lord Zensui?"

After carefully examining the person before him, Hiruko recognized him Uchiha Zensui, the Guard Corps of Uchiha Nara 'Uchiha Nara guard, an inseparable member of the Uchiha elite.

"Ah, I'm on vacation, just passing by. Mr. Hiruko, the amount of Chakra in your body is somewhat extraordinary. You shouldn't have been like this the last time I saw you. Is there some secret behind it?"

Because Hiruko used Ninjutsu and gathered Chakra within his body, Zensui's Sharingan clearly noticed the difference in Hiruko; compared to before, he had far more Chakra.

"Hahahaha, Oni-me... uh, didn't Lord Naraku tell you? Well, I can't tell you either."

Hiruko laughter, wanting to explain the Chimera Technique he had created, but after speaking, he seemed to think of something and forcibly suppressed his urge to speak.

"As expected, there's a secret. It seems you deserve some credit for the clan leader's strength. You must have practiced the same secret technique. Hmm, I'm quite curious."

After Uchiha Zensui finished speaking, he quickly Hand Seals.

Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!

At this moment Uchiha Zensui was extremely curious about the secret techniques of clan leader Naraku and Hiruko, and wanted to test them out. He unleashed a Great Fireball, radiating intense heat, towards Hiruko.

"This is the Ninjutsu Research Institute. I have many valuable materials and data here, and I won't allow you to destroy them."

Also, ninjutsu is ineffective against me!

"Dark Release: Absorption Hole!"

Hiruko extended his left hand forward, and two rhomboid marks appeared in his palm, emitting a suction force that absorbed and devoured the Ninjutsu.

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Zensui's eyes widened, seemingly quite surprised, as if he had discovered some secret.

"This is...! So that's how it is! It seems that the reason why the clan leader was able to withstand me, who possesses the power of a god, with a mortal body, is partly due to your efforts!"

Uchiha Zensui was very familiar with the Dark Release: Inhaling Maw technique, a Ninjutsu that can devour and Chakra, and it was a method frequently used by the clan leader Naraku against enemies.

Sizzle sizzle

In Zensui's right palm, a ball of lightning appeared. The ball of lightning quickly changed shape, transforming into Lightning Blade, and swiftly stabbed towards Hiruko.

"I told you, ninjutsu is ineffective against me."

Hiruko out his right hand, and the rhombus mark in his palm emitted light. The lightning blade of Zensui dissipated before it even touched Hiruko and appeared in Hiruko's hand.

Zensui watched this scene unfold, which was exactly the same as the last time Naraku absorbed the Chidori Sharp Spear, his eyes gleamed with increasing interest.