Before us, no foe can stand!

After finalizing the plan, Orochimaru Shizuya Hyuga went to select their entourage.

Then, Shimura Danzō and Hiruzen Sarutobi withdrew one after the other; after a while, Kagami Uchiha addressed the crowd in a deep voice. "Someone come here."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Anbu Ninja emerged from the shadows, knelt on one knee, and respectfully replied, "Lord Hokage!"

"Go Hiruko of the research institute over here!"

"Yes!"

The Anbu Ninja's figure quickly disappeared into the darkness. A short while later, Hiruko hurriedly entered the Hokage Office, his expression somewhat flustered. "Sensei, why did you rush me here? Is there a new order?"

Seeing this, Kagami Uchiha waved his hand and said calmly, "Hiruko is here. Sit down, no rush, have some tea first."

As he spoke, he personally pushed a cup of hot tea over to him. Hiruko for a moment, then quickly took the teacup and sat down.

"You did very well this time." Kagami Uchiha spoke slowly and gently, "Not only did the Kekkei Genkai Modification go smoothly, but to my surprise, you also did an excellent job with Scientific Ninjutsu."

"I'm especially satisfied with the Heavy Armored Tank and that Long-Range Tailed Beast Missile Corps!"

"Having developed so many technological achievements, you can be considered Konoha's greatest contributor. You truly deserve to be my most promising disciple!"

Who is your most promising disciple?

Upon hearing this, Hiruko immediately changed, his eyes blazing with fervent enthusiasm. He quickly rose from his seat, bowed, and said, "Teacher, you flatter me. This is all thanks to your guidance. For Konoha, for your great cause, Hiruko will certainly do everything in my power and dedicate myself to Konoha's scientific research!"

Kagami Uchiha nodded slightly, then changed the subject, saying, "By the way, Little Hiruko, I have a question."

"Please begin, teacher!" Hiruko his attention.

"Currently, long-range Tailed Beast Missile use sealed Tailed Beast Chakra as their energy source. While the power of Tailed Beast Bomb is undeniable, I'm wondering, what if we used pure Natural Energy instead? Would it be feasible to use Natural Energy as the power source for this device?"

"Natural Ability are inherently more violent than ordinary Chakra. If they could be stably channeled and compressed into a shape, their power would probably be even more terrifying than Tailed Beast Bomb."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruko's pupils suddenly contracted, as if a completely new worldview had been opened up to him, and he stood there stunned.

After a moment, he snapped back to reality, his breathing quickening. "You're right, teacher. This line of thinking... I've never thought of this line of thinking before."

"In our understanding, Tailed Beast possess cataclysmic power, but in reality, Natural Energy is the most terrifying power in the Shinobi World."

At this point, Hiruko his teacup tightly, his mind racing. His eyes grew brighter, and he said in a deep voice, "Teacher, I understand what you mean!"

"Now we're using the Tailed Beast Chakra as our energy source to form a projectile comparable to Tailed Beast Bomb. Upon detonation, it can tear everything in its path; its power is enough to shake the entire Shinobi World."

"But what about Natural Energy? As the most violent force, if it could be stably bound, compressed, and detonated..."

Kagami Uchiha leaned back in his chair, watching him quietly, gesturing for him to continue.

"The burst of Tailed Beast Chakra is terrifying, but it has its limits. Top-tier Kage Level fighters, even if they fight with all their might, still have a chance to resist or evade it."

Hiruko's expression grew increasingly excited, and his speech quickened. "If Natural Energy is used as the warhead, it will act as a trigger. Once successfully detonated, all the Natural Energy contained in the surrounding mountains, water vapor, air, and earth will be drawn in and explode violently. The destructive range and intensity will be on a completely different level from the Tailed Beast Missile!"

At this point, Hiruko hard and muttered, "Tailed Beast Missile still have a chance to be evaded or blocked with a large barrier, but these Fusion Warhead of Natural Energy, once they land somewhere, will engulf everything within a thousand miles in the explosion. That will truly destroy everything..."

Suddenly, Hiruko calmed down a bit. "However, there's still a huge problem. The nature of Tailed Beast Chakra is relatively stable, and we have a way to seal and store it. But Natural Energy is wild and untamed. Ordinary ninjas are easily petrified if they absorb even a little bit. To compress it into a warhead, we also need to precisely control the detonation timing. If we make a slight mistake, our own research institute will probably be razed to the ground before we even launch it."

Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha lightly tapped the table, pondered for a moment, and then spoke in a deep voice, "Difficult, it is definitely difficult; but it is precisely because it is difficult that it is worth your study, isn't it? I have always had unwavering faith in your talent; if you succeed, you will be the most capable scientist in the Shinobi World in a thousand years!"

"However, your concerns are valid. This thing is too powerful; one wrong move and you could easily injure yourself. So, regarding your research on Natural Energy, you should first establish a branch base at the Valley of the End."

"When the research yields initial results and experiments are needed, I will negotiate with the Land of Wind to use their land to test its power."

Upon hearing this, Hiruko emphatically, his expression serious. "I understand, teacher! I will immediately adjust my research direction upon returning, prioritizing the exploration of methods to bind and stabilize Natural Energy."

Kagami Uchiha nodded slightly and added, "By the way, regarding knowledge about Natural Energy, you can seek advice from Jiraiya and the others; although the Three Great Summoning Sacred Grounds are only ruled by a bunch of snakes, insects, and mosquitoes, their utilization of Natural Energy still has its merits."

--

Just as the master and apprentice were discussing matters of Natural Energy, a deep voice suddenly sounded from outside the door.

"Lord Hokage, Orochimaru requests an audience!"

Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha calmly replied, "Let them in!"

Squeak--!

As the office door opened, Orochimaru and Shizuya Hyuga entered with several Hyuga Clan ninjas.

"Lord Hokage, the team sent to the Kirigakure Kaguya Clan has assembled. Please give your instructions, Lord Hokage!" Orochimaru spoke respectfully and calmly.

Kagami Uchiha sized up the group in front of him. With Orochimaru, a Kage Level powerhouse, leading the team, the safety of this Hyuga squad was somewhat guaranteed.

With this thought in mind, Kagami Uchiha spoke calmly, "Shizuya, as the highest-ranking member of the Hyuga Clan on this mission, you should know what your task is. Once you arrive in Kirigakure, you should not only cultivate a good relationship with the Kaguya Clan, but also try your best to communicate with the other Kekkei Genkai Clan in Kirigakure."

Upon hearing this, Shizuya Hyuga's expression turned solemn, and he replied in a deep voice, "Yes, Lord Hokage! Shizuya will certainly live up to Lord Hokage expectations!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Hyuga Branch Family ninjas behind him all looked at Kagami Uchiha with respectful expressions.

In their hearts, Kagami Uchiha was not only the Hokage of Konoha, but also the great benefactor of the entire Hyuga Branch Family. Since Shizuya Hyuga was given important responsibilities by Kagami Uchiha, their Branch Family finally gained some human rights and status in front of the Main Family.

Therefore, if it were Kagami Uchiha, sending him to a small Kirigakure would be no problem, let alone taking the head of the Third Mizukage.

Just then, Hiruko, slowly stood up, walked to Orochimaru, and said gently, "Orochimaru- kun, you should return soon. I still have many questions to discuss with you at my research institute."

As he spoke, he pulled a crystal from his sleeve and handed it to Orochimaru, continuing, "This crystal has been locked onto by the long-range Tailed Beast Missile unit. If anything urgent happens in Kirigakure, just crush it, and our long-range missile unit will use it as a coordinate to launch Tailed Beast Missile."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the office was shocked: This is a locator... With it, if anyone in Kirigakure dares to lay a finger on them, it will surely be a scene of utter carnage...

Seeing this, Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile, and he said calmly, "Then I thank Hiruko for his kindness. Don't worry, we will return soon!"

Having said that, he accepted the crystal from Hiruko's hand with great solemnity; and respectfully bid farewell to Kagami Uchiha: "Then, we shall depart, Lord Hokage!"

Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha waved his hand and said calmly, "Go, don't be afraid of anything, because Konoha is behind you."

"Remember this! We have no rivals ahead!"