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Chapter 149: Preparing to Capture White Zetsu!
Chapter 149: Preparing to Capture White Zetsu!
‘Could it be you?’
While Tang Ping was merely guessing, he was already certain who the mastermind was behind the scenes.
Madara!
It had to be Obito's doing.
Otherwise, how could the Leaf Village be so blind as to not notice the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist and several hundred Hidden Mist shinobi bypassing their defenses?
With White Zetsu at his disposal, Obito could easily clear out all the scouts and surveillance points, paving a secret route for the team.
And with the current Third Mizukage being Madara's puppet, this move was only natural.
As for why he was playing this card, it was undoubtedly because he thought, "The Leaf is too strong; we need to take them down a notch."
The Seven Swordsmen of the Mist!
They were the pride of the Hidden Mist Village.
Rumored to have the power to destroy entire nations when they worked together.
And this wasn't far from the truth. Some nations in the shinobi world were so small that their destruction was entirely possible.
Each of the Seven Swordsmen was an elite jonin, and with their unique swords, even Kage-level shinobi would struggle to survive their combined assault.
Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a covert operation, secretly supported by Madara to bring fame to the Hidden Mist, would instead solidify the reputation of a single jutsu.
The Eight Gates!
At this moment, Tang Ping felt fortunate that he had already acquired the "Eight Gates" technique.
After this incident, the Third Hokage would never part with it.
Who would have thought that this A-rank forbidden jutsu would allow a mere genin to tear apart the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist?
Indeed, Tang Ping realized that this might be the birth of a legendary moment.
The combination of the Seven Swordsmen, the surprise attack on the Leaf, and the involvement of Team Guy made it impossible for him to ignore.
Initially, he thought it would have nothing to do with him, as the task of repelling the invaders was assigned to the jonin squad leader, Yamanaka Inoichi.
But he was unexpectedly called out.
"Tang Ping-sama, could you lend a hand?"
As the strategist of the Leaf Village, he naturally wouldn't let a Kage-level combatant go to waste.
"Sure!"
Tang Ping nodded readily.
He wanted to witness the legendary moment firsthand, and this was a rare opportunity.
White Zetsu!
As Obito's spy, he would definitely be monitoring the situation.
If he were to capture White Zetsu without preparation, Madara would surely have a few words to say.
But if he could do it discreetly, it would be the perfect opportunity.
Tang Ping had long coveted this "treasure," but he had no chance before. Now, with the proper preparation, the odds of capturing White Zetsu without being noticed were high.
So, Tang Ping naturally wouldn't miss this chance to join the repelling effort.
When the time came, he would open the gates and unleash a barrage, inevitably affecting the observing White Zetsu.
To capture the highly resilient White Zetsu, ordinary methods wouldn't suffice.
Genjutsu!
This was definitely one of his weaknesses.
Tang Ping himself wasn't skilled in genjutsu, so he would need some help.
His fiancee was the perfect ally!
Who was better at genjutsu than the Uchiha?
Just look at how a certain future filial son could instantly defeat Yuhi Kurenai with a single glance, and you'd understand the power of the Sharingan in genjutsu.
After agreeing to participate in the repelling effort, Tang Ping left the meeting room.
The specific arrangements and commands were not his concern.
And Sanjima Koji also stood up to follow.
At this point, he was no longer pretending; he was clearly a follower of Tang Ping.
In the past, he wouldn't dare to do this because Tang Ping couldn't protect him.
But now, it was different.
Even if Sanjima Koji openly showed his allegiance, the village wouldn't do anything to him.
This was a common occurrence.
Like how Yurishiki Shisui followed Orochimaru, or the Root following Danzo.
Even the Sarutobi clan had their own loyal followers.
So, whether such actions were taboo depended entirely on who you followed.
Tang Ping, of course, had the qualifications.
Therefore, even if Sanjima Koji tried to undermine him, he wasn't afraid of exposure.
After all, many people did this, and if you dared to scrutinize him, it would be seen as a direct challenge, and there would be no need for further discussion—just a confrontation.
Seeing their actions, Hyuga Toku turned to look at the timid Hyuga Aozuki, the meaning clear.
"Hurry up and follow them."
Thus, Hyuga Aotsuki could only reluctantly get up and follow the two leaving the conference hall.
"Sigh..."
Hyuga Hiashi sighed softly, but ultimately said nothing.
The others also felt a twinge of pity for Hyuga Aotsuki in their hearts.
But they didn't see the excitement and anticipation in the young girl's eyes as she turned away from them.
Starting today, she could follow Douhei and "endure" the training, completely free from the pressure of the clan. How could she not be excited?
Fortunately, Hyuga Aotsuki's acting skills were impressive; otherwise, she might have been unable to contain her joy and rushed out of the meeting room like a bird released from a cage.
After leaving the Hokage Tower, the three headed toward the Yamato clan's territory.
Since it would take some time for the defensive forces to assemble, they could do a few things in the meantime.
Yesterday, Yamato Kouji caused a sensation, and many small ninja clans almost swarmed his home.
Today, Douhei was visiting the Yamato clan to support him.
"Drink up!"
Douhei handed each of them a bottle of the Natural Force Elixir.
Gulps!
They drank it without hesitation.
"That's strange!"
Hyuga Aotsuki frowned slightly.
She felt as if she had drunk hot spring water, with a constant warmth spreading through her body.
"Your chakra will continue to grow over the next few days, but you'll feel a burning sensation inside. It won't affect your ability to fight!"
Douhei explained the important points.
Upon hearing his words, both Hyuga Aotsuki and Yamato Kouji were incredibly shocked.
Though they had seen many things, even the 'Heavenly Steps' and 'Rebirth Elixir,' they had never seen an elixir that could directly increase chakra.
Both understood that if such a valuable item were sold, no matter how expensive, there would definitely be buyers.
But for Douhei to give it away so easily... it left them deeply moved.
"Kouji, can you send a letter to the front lines as quickly as possible and deliver it directly to Uchiha Mei, making sure no one else knows?"
Douhei asked in a low voice.
"No problem!"
Yamato Kouji nodded without asking what the letter contained.
Though the Yamato clan had fallen, they were still a former ninja clan, and with his recent rise, there had been many changes. Sending a letter was not an issue.
"Aotsuki, if I need to find something that can blend into the earth, almost like a plant... do you have any ideas?"
Douhei then shared the information about White Zetsu.
"..."
Hyuga Aotsuki walked while deep in thought after listening.
Though she didn't believe such a thing existed in the ninja world, when Douhei said it, she had no doubt.
Just like her 'Reincarnation Eye,' which even the Hyuga clan knew nothing about, Douhei was completely clear. How could she not trust him?
After walking for a while,
"If I prepare in advance and search an area thoroughly...!"
Hyuga Aotsuki shared her idea.
She knew her Reincarnation Eye, which had awakened during her second chakra development phase, was different from the regular Byakugan. With targeted searching, she could definitely detect something unusual.
Like a grain of sand in the desert, if it didn't move, it would be impossible to notice. But if she locked onto an area and observed any changes in the grain's position, she could detect it.
Even with such a crude method, no matter how well it was hidden, it couldn't escape her observation.
Douhei agreed immediately.
"Alright, let's do it!"
Even if this method was crude, it was the best they could do in a hurry.
And he wasn't relying solely on the Reincarnation Eye.
He had his own plan, though he hadn't shared it yet.
With multiple approaches, he was confident they would find White Zetsu.
And once they found him, they could capture him with a planned ambush and then 'accidentally' destroy the scene to eliminate any future threats.
This time, Douhei was prepared to take a risk.
If it works, I'll be the youngest prodigy; if it fails, I'll just be a young failure!
It wasn't that he wanted to take the risk, but the 'treasure boy' was too tempting.
(End of Chapter)
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