Mizuki and the others were in a state of Sage Transformation, becoming one with nature and difficult to detect. After Zetsu left, he said to the six people behind him, "The third stage of fusing the Uzumaki Clan's cells into Beast Seal Transformation has finally succeeded. However, only one out of three hundred miners succeeded. It seems we need more test subjects. Let's go; now is not the time to fight."
After saying that, Mizuki and the others disappeared into the woods.
It turns out that the one who had been supporting Mizuki's research on Beast Seal Transformation was Zetsu, a member of the Akatsuki.
Jue helped Mizuki fuse the Cursed Seal with the beast transformation potion into Beast Seal Transformation, and improved the formula of the beast transformation potion by adding Uzumaki Clan cells, which allowed the beastmen to gain stronger vitality after activating the Uzumaki Clan bloodline.
The red-haired orc is an example of someone who successfully activated the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline. With the support of powerful vitality, the total amount of Natural Energy absorbed also increased further, resulting in an even more terrifying boost, and he also retained the instinct to use Ninjutsu.
On the dilapidated plaza of Purple Gold Mountain, Sōretsu finally managed to safely convert all the Natural Energy into Senjutsu Chakra. The sharp horns on his head disappeared, and the eyeshadow of Perfect Sage Mode appeared around his eyes.
Ujin sat cross-legged on the ground, his swollen body gradually shrinking, and Kashirō finally relaxed completely.
Hongshi's language ability is basically similar to that of Monkey. Although Kendon is intelligent, it still cannot understand. In the end, the only way to understand it is to implant the method of condensing the mask into its brain through the Mental World.
Upon learning this, Jian Kendon realized, "Oh my god! So it's about condensing spiritual energy, physical energy, and Natural Energy outside the body, directly using Senjutsu Chakra to condense it, integrating it with Yang Release, then putting on the condensed mask to directly enter Sage Mode! This kind of condensed mask can last for a long time, so there's no need to find time to condense it when facing an enemy!"
Hongshi took off his mask. "Yes! That's exactly what I just said."
Kendon: "(°ー°), Elder, what you just said, 'like this, like that,' is that alright!"
Hongshi waved his hand. "Oh, that's exactly what I mean!"
Having said that, Kendon no longer gave the chance to use the Hongshi. He sat cross-legged on the ground and, using the same method, condensed a fairy mask outside his body.
Kashirō walked up to Hongshi, somewhat displeased. "Elder! Didn't we say that you five elders and the Seven Ninja Warlords Under the Shadow shouldn't interfere?"
Hongshi scratched his head and gave an embarrassed smile, "Oh dear, I completely forgot."
Kashirō turned his head away. "Hmph, this technique looks pretty powerful. Teach me."
Lord God: "(°ー°) Is this you being tsundere?"
Ranmaru commanded the Fūjin to deliver himself to Sōretsu Retsu: " Sōretsu- neechan, you're amazing!"
Sōretsu sheathed his sword and smiled slightly, "If it weren't for the limitations, my strength would be even greater."
Takuden leaned closer. "Lord Sōretsu, um..."
Sōretsu seemed to know what Takuden was going to say, "Our original mission was to bring the Purple Gold Clan under our control, but it seems that mission has failed."
The establishment of the ninja village and the subsequent plans for the Nuclear Ninja Village both require a large number of people, so absorption is a more rational and efficient approach than annihilation.
Therefore, the battle plan given by Kyōai was to prioritize surrendering the enemy, and if that failed, to annihilate them on the spot and leave no future troubles.
The emergence of the Beast Seal Transformation has added a huge hidden danger to the Land of Rivers. Even Sōretsu himself is unsure of what to do, so he will wait for Kyōai to return before making a decision.
Takuden and Shikin Shinma's Purple Gold Clan, which they had painstakingly built up over twenty years, was reduced to nothing in just half a day. After the initial joy of surviving the calamity, all that remained was anger and helplessness, since the two of them were simply not strong enough.
Shikin Shinma knelt on the ground. "Lord Sōretsu! Please accept us! We want to avenge our Purple Gold Clan!"
Takuden also knelt on the ground, without saying a word.
Sōretsu sighed and whistled towards the distant Hongshi: "Whoosh, Elder, come here for a moment."
Hongshi used Flying Thunder God to appear beside Sōretsu: "What? Oh my, your Sage Mode is pretty good. As expected of a member of the offensive team."
Ranmaru: "(°ー°) I feel like Hongshi-kun has no rights at all!"
Lord God: "Hmm, so in Sōretsu's eyes, Hongshi is just a dog? How wonderful!"
Sōretsu pointed at Takuden: "What do you think about those two wanting to join the Nuclear Ninja Village?"
Hongshi answered without hesitation, "Of course I agree."
Takuden and Shikin Shinma smiled excitedly, "Elder, please..."
Hongshi interrupted, "Before that, you two should find those dozen or so people who ran away earlier. Even a small mosquito is still meat."
The dozen or so people who had been chased by the Fūjin Raijin in the woods were originally from the Takuden lineage, and they immediately agreed, "Alright, let's set off right away!"
After saying that, Takuden and Shikin Shinma.
Ujin, who was struggling to gather Senjutsu Chakra, trembled and opened his eyes, revealing eyeshadow in them. "Is this the power of Sage Mode? Incredible! Elder, I'd like to test this power."
Hongshi sneered, closed his eyes, and spread his arms wide. "Tch, with your skill level, fine, use your strongest move to attack me anywhere, and see how much you've improved."
The dog-headed figure on the Ujin smiled, gripping the large sword with both hands. Chakra began to gather within him towards the blade. However, unlike the imposing aura of the previous Hakoku, this move appeared unremarkable, merely creating a whirlwind on the blade.
Sōretsu also took a few steps back, wanting to see just how strong the already enormous arm strength of the Ujin would become with the added power of Sage Mode.
" Nuclear Ninja Secret Sword: Wind Scar!"
The Lord God: "Σ() What?! Author, you're shameless!"
The broadsword was swung out, and the ground between the two people cracked open. Hongshi kept his eyes closed and did not dodge at all.
"Bite!"
The moment the blade touched Hongshi's forehead, all the attacks were instantly neutralized, and the blade itself broke in two. The slash turned into a gentle breeze, ruffling Sōretsu's hair.
Sōretsu: "Tch. Boring."
Ranmaru had just witnessed the Chakra on the blade. The Chakra contained in that strike was unlike anything he had ever seen before. But to his utter surprise, it didn't even have the ability to leave a trace on the top of the Hongshi.
Ujin looked at the hilt of his sword, slowly knelt on the ground, clutched his head with both hands, and two streams of tears flowed from his eyes. "Ah! My sword! Elder, how is it!"
An awkward silence hung in the air.
After a while, Hongshi remained in the same position. "Zzzz."
Ranmaru: " Hongshi-kun is asleep!"
Ujin: "(°ー°) Elder, are you serious?"
Sōretsu used a tactical lean back. "Σ(), Elder, please don't do that."
Hongshi jolted awake, opening his eyes. "Oh! Ujin, that was a truly powerful strike! You've improved, not bad, not bad at all, keep up the good work!"
Ujin turned around, hid on the ground hugging his legs, burying his head between his knees. "I want to crack the Grand Elder's skull open. I want the Grand Elder to crack his skull open..."
The Ujin was originally Captain Jack's student, and the ultimate goal of their Taijutsu class was... to crack open Hongshi's skull.
Hongshi looked at the dejected Ujin: "Don't even think about it. You won't have a chance to crack my skull before you guys beat up Madara Uchiha."
" Nuclear Ninja Secret Sword - Meido Zangetsuha!"
While Hongshi was crouching down and stroking the Ujin dog's head, Sōretsu couldn't hold back any longer. He drew his katana and slashed horizontally at the back of Hongshi's head.
The blade, imbued with deep black Chakra, sliced across the back of Hongshi's head, causing the surrounding ground to crack once more.
As if sensing something, Hongshi scratched the back of his head and turned to look around. "Hmm? There are flies in this cold weather! Sōretsu, what are you doing with that knife? Didn't you already finish your fly-cutting training?"
Sōretsu: "Oh, I forgot, haha."
Hongshi patted Ujin: "Alright, Ujin, you bear my name. One day you'll achieve it. Let's go back to the Gold Mine Mountain."