Wang Hao controlled the giant Buddha to move forward, and soon arrived at the foot of Hokage Rock, which was the largest refuge in Hidden Leaf Village.
The entire Hokage Rock has long been hollowed out and transformed into a huge refuge, with countless defensive barriers distributed throughout it. Even if the entire Hidden Leaf Village were destroyed, it would not affect this place.
"Uncle Torifu, I'll give you fifteen minutes. If that old guy doesn't step forward within fifteen minutes, then you can forget about Hokage Rock."
Still seated cross-legged on the Buddha's palm, Wang Hao spoke Torifu Akimichi.
Although he is not a saint, he would not harm the innocent. Now, this largest shelter is home to millions of people, including the elderly, women, and children.
If he really wanted to use force to violently break through this place, at least most of these people would be killed or injured; he wasn't that ruthless.
Torifu Akimichi, his face grim, said nothing, canceled the Butterfly Flower Mode, restored his body to its original size, and strode into the shelter.
During the time that Torifu Akimichi was away, Wang Hao leisurely surveyed his surroundings, finally fixing his gaze on Princess Tsunade, whose Chakra and mobility had been sealed by Sealing Jutsu.
Previously, Torifu Akimichi was afraid that this girl would cause trouble, so he ordered her to be sealed away. Now, this girl is staring at him with a pair of beautiful eyes full of crazy murderous intent.
Wang Hao responded with a bright smile, almost causing Princess Tsunade to go berserk again.
Torifu Akimichi, as a disciple of the Second Hokage, held considerable prestige among the Leaf leadership. In less than a quarter of an hour, he emerged with an elder from the Hyuga Clan.
Wang Hao didn't say much, and with the other hand of the giant Buddha, he reached out and grabbed the elder of the Hyuga Clan's main branch.
That wasn't all. Wang Hao flashed to Princess Tsunade's side, who was sealed away, and sent the Jonin guarding her flying. With Palm One, he carried Princess Tsunade's delicate body back to the giant Buddha.
That wasn't the end of it. A gash appeared in the giant Buddha's chest, and Wang Hao, along with Princess Tsunade and the Hyuga Main Household, leaped inside. Then the gash closed.
"Uncle Torifu, Tsunade will lend me her Wood Release techniques for a few days. Once my Wood Release abilities are fully mastered, she will definitely present Leaf with a great gift."
Wang Hao's loud laughter emanated from the Wood Release: Giant Buddha, and before anyone could react, he controlled the Giant Buddha to rush wildly out of Leaf.
Stop him!
Realizing what was happening, Torifu Akimichi and roared, ordering all the Leaf ninja to attack.
Unfortunately, the Wood Release Giant Buddha, though seemingly clumsy, was actually quite agile and swift. With countless Wood Release arms clearing a path behind it, it quickly broke out of Leaf.
Once they rushed into the forest surrounding Leaf, freed from the binding of the sealing barrier, the enormous Wood Release Buddha collapsed, turning into a pile of rotten wood on the ground. However, Wang Hao and the other two inside were nowhere to be seen, causing Torifu Akimichi.
Meanwhile, Wang Hao had already used the Flying Thunder God Technique to take the unconscious Princess Tsunade and the elder of the Hyuga Clan's main branch away.
Half a day later, the Third Hokage, having received the news, returned to Leaf with Danzō and the others. Looking at the Hidden Leaf Village was mostly reduced to ruins and dilapidated buildings, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi an old face so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.
The group went straight to the Hokage's office. Hiruzen Sarutobi stared coldly at Danzō Shimura, remaining silent for a long time before finally asking in a cold voice, "Is Dan still under your control?"
He was heartbroken by the loss to Leaf, but since it had already happened, there was no point in dwelling on it. What he valued more was the Wood Release power that Dan Kato had unleashed.
According to the intelligence gathered during their return journey, the man not only possessed the power of Wood Release, but its strength was already comparable to that of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju.
If such a man truly Leaf, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"We used to have a subordinate relationship, but now that he's become stronger, we've become partners. And this time, our cooperation has been excellent, hasn't it?"
Danzō Shimura stood by the window, looking down at Leaf, which was mostly reduced to ruins. His old eyes flickered, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
Actually, he was quite shocked when he first returned and saw the devastation in Hidden Leaf Village, thinking that Wang Hao had gone too far. However, he was relieved when his subordinates informed him that there were basically no casualties.
As long as there are no casualties, everything is fine. As for the damage to buildings, it's not a big deal; at most, it will just cost some money.
Since it's not his money being used, he wouldn't feel a thing even if Leaf were completely destroyed and rebuilt.
"You should think about how to appease the Hyuga Clan!"
Looking down at the Hyuga Clan leader and others walking towards the Hokage Building, Danzō Shimura's lips curled into a smile. He glanced sideways at his gloomy-faced best friend, then turned and left the Hokage's office.
They vaguely knew about the Second Hokage's plot to use the Kato Clan's Spirit Transformation Technique. The Hyuga Clan was merely a tool. Now, they had suffered such a great calamity, with their clan's territory destroyed and a main branch elder lost. The losses were devastating.
Under these circumstances Hyuga Clan would naturally not let the matter rest. Although they dared not cause trouble for that man, they could come to the Hokage Building and demand some compensation from Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Wang Hao had no idea what was going on in Leaf, nor did he care. After using the Flying Thunder God to leave, he immediately rushed to a hidden underground base.
This is a base that has been built for quite some time, and it is equipped with a large number of experimental devices, all of which are the most advanced instruments and products in the Shinobi World today.
Wang Hao didn't know anything about this base; he had only obtained it from Orochimaru for use in a play, so it was essentially Orochimaru's private property.
"Is this really Orochimaru's base?"
Following the handprint given to him by Orochimaru, Wang Hao entered the base's passageway and looked around at the intricate layout, feeling quite surprised.
In his memory, Orochimaru's bases were always dark and damp, with eerie scenes of venomous snakes slithering around, but this base was quite dry and bright.
"It used to be my brother's base, but now it belongs to me. Although I grew up with my brother, my personality is different from his."
Just as Wang Hao was wondering what was going on, a charming voice came from behind him. He turned around and realized that a beautiful figure had appeared behind him at some point.
" Orochi Hime?"
Looking at the beautiful woman who bore a striking resemblance to Orochimaru, Wang Hao immediately made a connection to her identity; she must be Orochimaru 'Orochi-hime Kusanagi sister from that day.
" Orochi-hime Kusanagi greets Dan-kun!"
Orochi Hime smiled alluringly, tossing a strand of hair across her forehead, making her even more charming and captivating.
She's absolutely gorgeous!
"Uh! Hello! What brings you here...?"
Wang Hao's gaze shifted downwards, finally settling on what should have been the legs, but what he saw was not the perfect, shapely legs he had imagined, but a white snake tail.
Did I wander onto the wrong set?
Is it the White Snake?
"My brother and I were twins, but our mother had an accident while she was conceiving us. In the end, my body did not develop successfully, so my father had to seal my soul into my brother's body, so that we exist as one body with two souls."
Fortunately, Dan-kun proposed the concept and technology of human cloning, and my brother recently helped me clone this body.
Seeing Wang Hao's confusion, Orochi Hime maintained a smile and explained, her long snake tail swaying behind her. She was quite satisfied with Wang Hao's clear eyes, which showed no fear or disgust.
She had been worried that Wang Hao wouldn't accept her in this form, but seeing Wang Hao expression now, she was finally relieved.
Dan-kun is indeed no ordinary, vulgar person!
The Orochi Hime was unaware that Wang Hao was essentially a time traveler. As a new generation of well-rounded individuals, he had grown up watching mythological films like the White Snake, and had seen many beautiful women with human bodies and snake tails on television.
Putting everything else aside, in the anime before the time travel, Queen Medusa was incredibly popular, and Wang Hao was one of her fans.
Seeing Orochi Hime's human body and snake tail, instead of feeling fear or disgust, they were actually quite excited.
Don't get me wrong, there's no typo, it's "chicken" excited.
Back in the day, that grass-striped Hero Xu Xian was one of his idols!
They truly wished they could replace him.
Under Wang Hao's slightly fiery gaze, a shy blush appeared on Orochi Hime's pretty face.
"Ahem... Your brother should have explained the plan to you. Is everything ready?"
After clearing his throat, Wang Hao inquired about the important matter at hand.
"It was arranged as early as the day before yesterday!"
Nodding, Orochi Hime also turned serious, knowing it was time to get down to business.
"Alright, once this matter is over, you will come back to the Land of Iron with me to conduct scientific research."
Wang Hao was quite satisfied and made a promise to Orochi Hime.
This is his future scientist; all scientific and technological advancements depend on him.
Although his main purpose is definitely to embark on the path of cultivation, he needs resources and services from all aspects to do so.
From a purely logistical perspective, science is indeed the primary productive force, and this applies even in this alien world.
After speaking, Wang Hao strode forward. Behind him, the Orochi Hime stared intently at Wang Hao figure with burning eyes, her delicate hands clenched tightly as she murmured to herself, " Dan-kun, you will definitely be mine!"
"You were really after me, trying to get a dirty Byakugan from me!"
Hyuga Higin regained consciousness, looked around, and found himself in a laboratory, strapped to an operating table. He panicked, but when he saw Wang Hao not far away, he seemed to understand something.
"What you did yesterday, you are doing today. You plotted against my mother and damaged my bloodline. Even with the power of the First Hokage, this damage is difficult to erase. I have no choice but to turn my attention to your Hyuga Main Household."
Your Byakugan will give me a new life!
Wang Hao, like a villainous big boss, revealed his purpose with a fanatical and arrogant expression, as if celebrating his upcoming rebirth.
Do you think that what happened to your mother back then was initiated by me?
Hyuga Higin seemed to have anticipated Wang Hao's purpose and was not surprised. Instead, he uttered a strange statement.
"Old man, I know far more than you do. Don't forget I come from the Root Organization; my intelligence gathering abilities are beyond your imagination."
As if he had also seen through Hyuga Higin's purpose, Wang Hao smiled knowingly and said, "I know much more about what happened back then than you do. You probably don't understand why that old guy Tobirama Senju would join forces with you to force my father to hand over the Spirit Transformation Technique."
Today I'll let you die knowing why. He was developing a Ninjutsu that could bring the dead back to life, and he needed to use the Spirit Transformation Technique of our Kato Clan.
So you've always just been a pawn...
As Wang Hao recounted the secrets of that year, Hyuga Higin was first taken aback, then turned to horror, truly not expecting that the events of that year would contain such a shocking secret.
The Second Hokage actually wanted to develop a forbidden technique to bring the dead back to life!