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Chapter 427: The Dark Transformation of Sarutobi Kazumi?
Chapter 427: The Dark Transformation of Sarutobi Kazumi?
The atmosphere in the Hokage's office was heavy with tension, so thick you could hear a pin drop.
Even the rebellious Lord Tang Ping showed no signs of causing trouble.
It wasn't that he didn't want to; he just enjoyed watching the show, but that didn't mean he was brainless.
After all, Sarutobi Kazumi had lost his eldest son.
(Both deaths were caused by the Byakugan Wolf!)
However, judging by his appearance, one couldn't tell what he was feeling.
At this moment, Sarutobi Kazumi maintained his usual demeanor, wearing the Hokage's hat, and the smoke from his pipe gently wafted, obscuring his face.
Mizumon Honen and Nara Kujousei sat to the side, while Lord Tang Ping and his three companions stood in front of the Hokage's desk.
There were no outsiders in the office; it was just the six of them.
No one could have imagined that Sarutobi Shinzo would actually die.
If the entire army had been wiped out, that would be one thing, but as the commander, he certainly wouldn't have returned unscathed.
However, out of the thousand-strong reinforcement they sent, over half managed to return safely, and not a single Jonin was lost.
Except for Sarutobi Shinzo! Who could bear such a loss?
No wonder the atmosphere in the office was so strange.
Lord Tang Ping wasn't in a hurry, anyway. Even if the Mist Ninjas were attacking the Heavenly Fortress, he needed to buy some time. He would only 'counterattack' after the enemy suffered losses, so why wouldn't he enjoy the show?
After a while, Mizumon Honen couldn't bear the silence and spoke up, breaking the tense atmosphere.
"Kujousei, give us a report on this operation!"
He turned to Nara Kujousei, whose face was filled with sorrow.
If he didn't report, it couldn't be Lord Tang Ping, the rebellious one, who should do it.
That would only make things worse.
"Yes!"
Nara Kujousei nodded and proceeded to recount every detail of what happened after they set out.
Although they had already sent back news before their return, it couldn't compare to a face-to-face report, so he left out no detail.
For a regular mission, such a thorough report wouldn't be necessary.
The problem was, this time, the Hokage's eldest son had died, so they needed to understand everything.
When they heard that Sarutobi Shinzo had left behind the blood-red characters 'Uchiha,' everyone's gaze in the office instantly focused on Lord Tang Ping.
Before their return, the Anbu had thoroughly investigated the Uchiha Clan in the village, but found nothing.
If it were just the Uchiha Clan in the village, that would be one thing, but the problem was that there were Uchiha in the Heavenly Fortress as well. So, they suspected that the name Sarutobi Shinzo left behind referred to the Uchiha in the fortress.
It was just a suspicion, and they had no evidence, so naturally, they couldn't question anyone.
This was what made Lord Tang Ping feel uncomfortable.
He couldn't even explain himself.
He did know the culprit, but if he didn't want to confront Kaguya and Heketsu, he couldn't expose them at this stage.
After all, they were still operating under the guise of 'Kaguya.' If he tore off their mask, they would play the 'I'm done pretending, I'll show my hand' card, and that would be the end.
He, at present, couldn't face the strength of those behind-the-scenes manipulators.
So, he was stuck with this suspicion.
But it was fine; he'd bear it.
Even if he had done it himself, he wouldn't be afraid, let alone when he wasn't the perpetrator.
Suddenly, the silent Sarutobi Kazumi spoke up.
"Lord Tang Ping, are you sure the one who attacked you was an Uchiha?"
His voice sounded as kind and gentle as ever, but for some reason, Lord Tang Ping felt an unsettling rhythm.
Wait a minute!
A terrifying thought suddenly flashed through Lord Tang Ping's mind.
Could Sarutobi Kazumi have 'darkened'?
If it weren't for his time-travel, he wouldn't have thought this way.
But after witnessing the true Shinobi World and its differences from the anime, he dared not view the Shinobi World through his original lens.
At the same time, Sarutobi Shinzo's death was undoubtedly different from the original storyline.
With all these changes, it was no wonder Lord Tang Ping had his suspicions.
However, despite his inner doubts, he maintained his composure and replied calmly:
"The attacker wore a mask, so I can't be sure of their identity, but the Sharingan that was exposed was real!"
That was all he could say.
However, he didn't say it with absolute certainty.
The Sharingan was indeed real, but that didn't necessarily mean the other party was an Uchiha.
After all, Kakashi, who wasn't an Uchiha, possessed the Sharingan, and who knew if others also had it, like the Root Division.
"Is that so? You've done well this time. Everything about the mission must remain confidential. You and Kujousei can go rest now!"
Sarutobi Kazumi leaned back in his chair and took a deep drag of his cigarette. No one could guess what he was thinking.
It could be said that everyone in the Shinobi World was a master actor.
Just like the current Sarutobi Kazumi, Dong Ping felt a sense of 'strangeness'.
Previously, with his foresight advantage, he could easily discern others' thoughts and intentions.
But as the Shinobi World's situation deviated from the original storyline, Sarutobi Kazumi seemed to have changed as well.
He had become someone Dong Ping couldn't quite understand.
No, perhaps this was his true self.
After all, he was the Hero of Shinobi and the Shinjutsu Doctor, a big shot who had made his peers, like Danzo, submit both in heart and mind. It wouldn't be strange for him to have such decisiveness.
After leaving the Hokage Building, Dong Ping noticed that Hyuga Cangyue's expression was off.
Excitement, agitation... and more were intertwined.
And for someone skilled at disguise like her, it was extremely rare to show such emotions.
Wait a moment!
There was only one thing that could cause such emotions in her.
The Reincarnation Eye!
The Great Tree Clan on the moon must have appeared.
Their appearance also meant that the Reincarnation Eye, which had been stuck at the Fourth Embryonic Stage, now had a chance to evolve completely in one go.
The true Reincarnation Eye was a Six Paths Rank Kekkei Genkai.
With it, one was guaranteed to reach the Ultra Kage Rank, and if developed to its full potential, even the Six Paths Rank wasn't out of reach.
Envy, jealousy, and resentment!
Even Dong Ping felt a twinge of jealousy for such good fortune.
After all, there was no chance for him to reach the Ultra Kage Rank at the moment, unless he completed his Extraordinary Organ.
But what could he do? Someone else had the advantage of their bloodline source, so he could only work hard.
"Let's go!"
Dong Ping didn't ask Hyuga Cangyue for confirmation.
Because he had made extensive preparations.
It could be said that every time Hyuga Cangyue returned to the village, she was busy with her clan duties, not just to show loyalty to the clan head.
She didn't have an ounce of loyalty!
She was merely checking on her arrangements.
So, after returning to the village this time, she followed her routine and checked the arrangements, not expecting much, as years had passed, but to her surprise, there was a discovery.
Dong Ping's arrangement was simple.
It was a special Bloodline Blossom, specifically modified to react to the concentration of the Great Tree Clan's bloodline.
Whenever a Great Tree Clan bloodline of a certain concentration appeared nearby, the flower would quickly bear fruit.
This flower was a special reconnaissance tool, perfect for covert operations without leaving a trace.
Creating such a thing was not difficult for Dong Ping.
After all, he had even created the more mystical Fusang Tree; making a flower that reacted to a specific bloodline was not strange.
Of course, the Bloodline Blossom might make a mistake.
After all, in the Shinobi World, many possessed the Great Tree Clan's bloodline.
The Senju, Uzumaki, and Uchiha clans all had it, but when Dong Ping cultivated the Bloodline Blossom, he used the Hyuga Clan's bloodline and set some restrictions.
Only when the bloodline reached a certain level of concentration would there be a reaction; diluted bloodlines wouldn't trigger it.
So, even now, despite Hyuga Cangyue's excitement and agitation, she didn't make a final judgment.
The two didn't speak on the streets.
They both knew the importance of this matter and that there must be no leaks.
Once they returned to the room reserved for the Yamanaka Clan, Dong Ping formed hand seals.
"Seal!"
A small sealing barrier was immediately created.
At this moment, Hyuga Cangyue took out a small fruit.
It was borne from the Bloodline Blossom.
Of course, it didn't have any special effects, but it could provide some information based on its appearance.
(End of Chapter)
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