Activated Wood Release, the perfected teleportation talisman
While doing so, I'll also support and nurture some promising young people, thus building positive relationships.
Just retire peacefully and enjoy your retirement.
He devoted more energy to raising his grandson Konohamaru.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware of his grandson's potential. Although he seemed mischievous and naughty, he was, in general, a rough gem with talent no less than his own.
If he had lived a little longer, with his past connections and prestige giving him a push, Konohamaru might still have had a chance to become Hokage in the future.
Even if I can't become Hokage.
Protecting the Sarutobi Clan should be more than enough.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts.
The Rikuto, of course, had no idea.
Even if I found out, I wouldn't care.
He had just left the Hokage Building and was about to stroll around the streets.
I was bumped into by a clumsy little brat.
(bccf) The two tufts of brownish-yellow hair that stood up were eye-catching.
Her face was delicately sculpted, with chubby cheeks and two rosy blushes, making her look very cute.
Round, black eyes, mischievous and clever.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."
The little girl, around five or six years old, was about to cry.
He lowered his head and repeatedly apologized.
But the Rikuto remained unmoved.
They picked the other person up without any politeness.
His eyes crinkled with laughter as he chuckled, "Moegi, is this the warm hug you gave your cousin?"
That's right.
This impetuous little girl.
That's his cousin, Moegi Kazamatsuri, who's five years younger than him.
His grandmother, Kaz Matsuri Sonoko, and Rikuto's grandmother Chiya Nao, were sisters and both members of the Senju Clan.
Moreover, based on future trends, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this girl not only possesses the bloodline of the Senju but also the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.
However, the Wood Release bloodline limit within him does not appear to have awakened yet.
"Huh?"
The little girl was almost in tears.
Suddenly, she raised her little head and widened her eyes.
Upon seeing Rikuto's face clearly, she was both surprised and delighted, and immediately rushed over. "Brother Rikuto, when did you get back?"
"Just got back not long ago..."
Picking up the little girl, Rikuto asked with a smile, "Are your aunt and uncle alright?"
"Mom and Dad are doing well. They recently went to pay respects to their great-aunt and even met Sister Kurenai..." Moegi Kazamatsuri clung to Rikuto.
Her little face was full of excitement, and she looked extremely happy.
She liked this cousin the most.
The other person used to be busy cultivating every day and never had time to play with me.
Two years ago, she was even taken in as a disciple by the legendary Sannin, Lady Tsunade, and left Konoha with her after her great-aunt passed away.
When I came back a month ago, I visited my own home once or twice.
But he always seems so busy, he never has time to play with me.
"I told you last time I came back, girls shouldn't have this hairstyle. Either comb it into two small ponytails, or keep your hair long and straight..."
Rikuto patted the little girl's head and said with a smile.
I couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Time flies so fast; before we knew it, it was gone.
Moegi is almost old enough to enter the Ninja Academy.
"That darn cousin of mine messed up my hair! Mom says men love this kind of unexpected cuteness..."
"..."
The Rikuto remained silent.
His aunt is really fierce.
But nine times out of ten they don't know how to style Moegi hair, resulting in a hairstyle that's completely different from what they imagined.
Chapter 210 The Activated Wood Release, the Perfected Teleportation Talisman
"Little girl, listen to your cousin!"
Rikuto took the little girl directly to a barbershop.
I had someone wash Moegi's hair again, give it a simple trim, and style it into two cute little ponytails with pretty wispy bangs in the front.
Exquisitely crafted, it is absolutely adorable.
He was like a completely different person, a real eye-opener.
"Isn't it beautiful?"
Rikuto made Moegi look at herself in the mirror.
"Mmm..." Looking at herself in the mirror, Moegi's eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly. "I won't listen to Mom anymore, I'll listen to Brother Rikuto!"
In comparison.
My mom's hairstyle was really awful.
Moreover, if my cousin says it looks good, then it really does look good.
"Come on, your cousin has a gift for you!" Rikuto said with a smile, patting the little girl's head.
Soon--
He was with Moegi.
They vanished from the spot in an instant.
"Huh?"
Training Ground 7.
In a deserted forest.
With a flash of light, Moegi found herself here, filled with surprise.
With big eyes, it kept looking around.
However, I wasn't afraid.
"Bang!"
Rikuto took out a storage scroll.
In his hand, there appeared a greenish-blue fruit with strange patterns.
This is an artificial Devil Fruit cultivated from the corpse of a Senju member who was transplanted with Hashirama Cells, causing numerous tree branches to grow inside his body and burst through it.
Moreover, the reason Danzo kept it instead of disposing of it was because this Senju clansman was quite special and he believed that it might still be worth studying.
The other party was once a top-ranking member of the Senju Clan, and his bloodline was extremely pure.
Her Chakra reserves are far greater than those of ordinary Senju clan members, almost on par with Tsunade.
They volunteered to participate in the Wood Release experiment and received transplants of Hashirama Cells.
According to Danzo, it almost succeeded.
But at the last moment, his Chakra went out of control.
Despite their best efforts, they failed.
But it was only half successful.
His body, thanks to the Hashirama Cells, still maintains an astonishing level of activity.
Therefore, Rikuto selected his corpse and cultivated it into an artificial Devil Fruit.
"Good girl, eat it!" Rikuto smiled and handed the fruit to the little girl.
He originally planned to wait until the little girl was six years old before helping her awaken her powers.
However, it's fine to go a little earlier.
"What's this?"
Moegi blinked her big eyes.
He looked at Rikuto with some confusion.
But I couldn't resist, so I opened my mouth and took a bite. "It tastes awful..."
But the next second...
I almost burst into tears.
Her lips were pursed, and her eyes were brimming with tears.
Looking at Rikuto with a pitiful expression, she said, "Cousin, you're lying!"
"It tastes awful, but after eating it..."
Rikuto smiled.
Under Moegi's gaze, he stretched out his right hand. "You can do that, huh?"
The next moment.
One beautiful flower after another sprouted from Changxin.
It exudes a refreshing fragrance.
"Huh!?"
The pitiful Moegi.
His eyes widened immediately.
Her eyes lit up, revealing a look of delight. "So beautiful..."
"If you want to do that, you'll have to eat it all!" Rikuto coughed lightly.
I felt like the Big Bad Wolf, trying to abduct the innocent Little Red Riding Hood, and I had a strange sense of guilt.
"Really?"
She blinked her big, watery eyes.
Moegi looked at the unpalatable fruit in its hand and hesitated.
"Of course it's true. Has your cousin ever lied to you?" Rikuto patted her little head.
"Oh well!"
Looking at the beautiful flowers in Rikuto's palm, Moegi finally made up her mind.
I closed my eyes, forcing myself to endure the nauseating smell.
He ate the fruit very quickly.
"Get a good night's sleep!" Rikuto smiled slightly.