Return to Konoha
Ren was unaware that Orochimaru had privatized public facilities again, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared much.
If it were some kind of high-tech combination lock, Ren would have no choice but to break it by force, but as for Sealing Jutsu, Ren is very skilled at them.
After leaving the cave, Ren arrived at the starting point of the highway that had been built earlier.
Instead of immediately summoning the veteran Shisui, Ren first set up a simple seal around himself, and then used Hellfire to seal the outer space of the package.
Then, Ren opened the scroll he had received on the moon.
The scroll was written by Kabuto, and its contents were as Ren had predicted: the research on Chakra had yielded results.
Then came Kabuto's request for instructions: firstly, he needed Ren to return to Konoha as soon as possible so he could report the results to him.
Secondly, they inquired about how to handle the researchers involved in the project.
After quickly reading through the contents of the scroll, a flash of Kakkō appeared, and the scroll turned to ashes and vanished.
At the same time, Ren removed the seal and the Hellfire, poured Chakra into the Flying Thunder God Mark, and called for Shisui.
While waiting for Shisui, Ren also began to think about the scroll that Kabuto had given him.
The first thing Kabuto mentioned was not unexpected.
But the second thing made Ren frown slightly as he pondered it.
Ren and Orochimaru get along very well. Although Yuuki often bullies Orochimaru, isn't that a sign that they get along?
In the original work, Kabuto and Orochimaru were compatible, and now that he's with Ren, he's also Ren's capable assistant.
Beneath the tranquil and peaceful surface of Konoha, however, lies a hidden darkness.
Water that is too clear has no fish; utopia does not exist, at least not in the Shinobi World where humans exist, unless humans become White Zetsu.
Over 95% of the villagers in Konoha, whether ninjas or ordinary people, live in harmony and peace because they are full of hope for the future.
Only the remaining half-tenth of their effort concealed all the darkness beneath the calm surface.
Dou happens to belong to that half-class, and his status is not low.
However, Kabuto's request still surprised Ren.
Although Ren has been tirelessly trying to change the mindset of Konoha, how could the mainstream opinion change in just a few years?
Without the efforts of one or two generations, and without the old folks being buried, complete change is impossible.
Most people in Konoha still believe that ninjas should fight, especially those with higher ninja skills who should hone their combat techniques.
Academic and research-oriented ninjas are still not the mainstream choice for ninjas.
Having Chakra and mastering Ninjutsu, yet spending all that time dealing with words, numbers, and bottles and jars is a complete waste of past efforts and natural talent.
Therefore, every researcher in Konoha is extremely valuable now, not to mention the ones transferred to Orochimaru's laboratory, who are all top-notch.
The research ninjas have an independent and comprehensive confidentiality system that is extremely strict while also taking full account of their personal safety.
After all, researchers are not experimental subjects that can be destroyed once they are no longer of value; their subsequent work can continuously provide new value.
But Dou is so ruthless that he wants to kill all the participants.
Ren couldn't believe that Kabuto, unaware of the value of these people now and in the future, still held this view; if so, it could only mean that things were indeed quite serious.
Instead, Ren felt a surge of anticipation and an eagerness to return to Konoha.
Years of nurturing have finally yielded fruit!
Thanks to Ren's foresight in laying the highway in advance, Shisui arrived very quickly this time.
About five minutes later, Shisui appeared in front of Ren.
Although he had expected it, Shisui was still slightly surprised when he saw Ren and asked.
"Was that Shadow Clone in Konoha?"
"Yes, that's right!"
Ren nodded very seriously and said.
It wasn't that Ren didn't trust Shisui, but rather that there were many things Shisui didn't need to know.
Just like how Ren never talks about work with Mina and Takuma.
Seeing that Ren was certain, Shisui had no doubts.
As for the Toneri that Ren was carrying, Shisui didn't ask about it. Anyway, Ren always brought back some children whenever he went out.
Shisui was already used to these things.
"Ready? I'm off!"
As he spoke, he placed his hand on Ren's shoulder, just as Shisui finished speaking.
The three had already disappeared from the spot.
Uchiha Clan Grounds.
Shisui and Ren appeared out of thin air on a grassy field, along with Toneri being carried by Ren.
"Thank you for your help, Shisui."
Seeing the familiar scene before him, Ren spoke.
"I have something to do, I'll be going now."
After saying that, Shisui left, leaving only Ren carrying a child in a white robe.
No matter how powerful Konoha's barrier is, it can't prevent Space-Time Ninjutsu, which is why Obito was able to take Fugaku away last time.
It's not that there aren't seals that prevent the use of Space-Time Ninjutsu; there's one in Ren's office.
However, that special sealing barrier was only set up in some important places in Konoha, and it was impossible to cover the entire Konoha.
Having returned to his clan's Ren by exploiting a vulnerability in Konoha's defenses, Yuki didn't linger and headed straight for the Experimental Building.