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Chapter 72: A Coveted Artifact!
Chapter 72: A Coveted Artifact!
A few days later, deep into the night, outside Konoha.
A figure cloaked in a hood and wearing a bone mask stood at the edge of the barrier, as if waiting for something.
After a while,
The shadow suddenly extended its hands, piercing through the barrier as if it were water, tearing open a gap.
A figure slowly emerged from the opening.
On closer inspection, it was clear that the figure had pure white eyes.
Byakugan!
The visitor was none other than Hyuga Sogetsu, and the figure outside was naturally Uchiha Dohei.
To take down Root, they couldn't afford to leave the strongest ally behind.
However, it was a challenge for Dohei to leave Konoha undetected, which is why he had to come and ‘pick up’ Sogetsu personally.
Barrier!
Konoha was enveloped by a barrier that would immediately alert anyone to intruders.
People like Orochimaru and Itachi could move in and out freely because they knew the barrier's vulnerabilities and patterns, not because the barrier was weak.
Dohei, on the other hand, didn't know those secrets.
But that was no problem—he knew the Spiral Seal Technique!
The barrier itself was constructed by the Uzumaki clan, and with in-depth study, it was relatively easy to learn how to open a ‘door’ without triggering the alarms.
Dohei had just seized the opportunity to open a ‘door’ for someone to enter or exit.
Despite the ease of the process, it required extensive learning and personal guidance from a direct descendant of the Uzumaki clan.
"Let's go. From now on, we are the ‘Shell’ organization!"
Dohei handed something to Hyuga Sogetsu, and the two vanished without a trace.
Cloak + Mask!
This was their disguise for the future.
He didn't want to be like the future Akatsuki, with their red cloud cloaks, rings, and nail polish. This disguise was much more practical.
A secret organization shouldn't draw attention like a pop idol group.
No wonder they were nicknamed the ‘Akatsuki Band.’
Dohei, drawing from the experiences of countless predecessors who had crossed over, decided to use the ‘Shell’ organization as a front.
After all, it was the Shell organization causing trouble, not Uchiha Dohei.
If someone did trace it back to the organization, it would be a good thing, allowing him to eliminate the threat early.
The two figures leaped through the night, heading quickly towards the eastern part of the village.
Root!
While the headquarters were in Konoha, there was an important branch in the eastern part of the village.
All the activities that couldn't be conducted in the village were carried out here.
Dohei knew about this location not because of any foresight, but from information provided by Uchiha Shizuka.
The Uchiha clan kept a close eye on Danzo, so they had a lot of intelligence on Root, even if they didn't know the exact location, they knew the general area.
After about an hour of full-speed travel,
The two arrived in a forest about a hundred kilometers from the village (a large portion of the Fire Country is forested).
"It's up to you now!"
Dohei looked at Hyuga Sogetsu, who was also wearing a mask and hidden in a cloak.
Yes, the Shell organization's cloak was pure black.
The theme was ‘mystery.’
Fully concealed under the cloak, with a bone mask covering her face, Hyuga Sogetsu nodded, indicating she understood.
They had disguised their voices, bodies, and scents to avoid detection.
Byakugan!
A blue hue appeared in Hyuga Sogetsu's eyes, and the veins around her temples bulged as she scanned the surroundings.
Since her genetic enhancement, her Byakugan had grown even stronger.
Initially, it had a range of three kilometers, but now it had reached its peak of four kilometers.
Within this range, she could see and penetrate everything.
A superhuman radar!
With the Byakugan, finding Root's location was a breeze.
Without it, locating the underground hideout would have been impossible.
"I found it!"
Just one sweep, and Sogetsu had located the target.
It wasn't luck; it was because her field of vision was so vast. If it were another Hyuga branch member, it might have taken much longer.
"Once we enter, your top priority is to find one thing..."
Tang Ping whispered.
This mission wasn't just about getting revenge on Danzo; the real goal was to obtain a 'Divine Artifact.'
Yes, that was the key.
Revenge on Danzo could wait, but this opportunity to get the artifact would never come again. Once missed, Danzo would be more cautious and wouldn't easily expose such a valuable item again.
What in the shinobi world could be considered a divine artifact in the realm of biology?
That's right, the one thing no Time Traveler would ever miss out on.
Hashirama's Cells!
This substance had countless miraculous effects, even more valuable than the flesh of Monkey King (reference to the Journey to the West).
Tang Ping had long had his eye on it, but he lacked the power and the opportunity before. Now, with both in his grasp, he was determined to act.
"Understood!"
Hyuga Tsukimune stepped forward to lead the way.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Tang Ping summoned his faithful summon, Chobitama.
With his current chakra reserves, he could sustain Chobitama's activities for a long time. Moreover, their relationship had grown stronger, so Chobitama would share some of the chakra burden, unlike before when Tang Ping had to bear it all.
Thud!
A large cloud of white smoke dispersed, revealing Chobitama, a massive white lizard.
"Let's go!"
Tang Ping followed Hyuga Tsukimune.
The enormous white lizard, Chobitama, shimmered and vanished in a twist of light.
In the real world, moving such a massive body silently was impossible. But in the shinobi world, anything was possible with chakra.
The Root base was naturally well-guarded, but with the all-seeing Byakugan, no security measure stood a chance.
Traps were dismantled one by one, clearing a path forward.
"Here?"
Tang Ping noticed Hyuga Tsukimune suddenly stop, signaling they had arrived.
"Yep!"
Hyuga Tsukimune nodded, then silently landed from a tree, drawing a kunai.
Pfft, pfft!
Two Root shinobi, who were almost perfectly camouflaged, slumped to the ground.
Hyuga Tsukimune's movements were fluid and graceful, elegant yet deadly.
Elegant!
So elegant!
The key to her success was her impeccable 'rhythm.'
The Rinnegan had not only enhanced her field of vision but her overall abilities.
A near-Kage-level powerhouse, indeed!
At this moment, even a direct confrontation with Danzo would give her a high chance of victory. With one eye and an arm missing, Danzo was no match for Hyuga Tsukimune, who had mastered repulsion and attraction.
Without this ace in the hole, Tang Ping wouldn't have dared to target the Root base.
Securing Hashirama's Cells would allow him to conduct an experiment he had long planned. This was a crucial step that could elevate him to Kage-level strength immediately.
With such power, he would have a voice in the village.
With power, he could still live a laid-back life.
After taking care of the two Root sentries, Hyuga Tsukimune lifted the camouflage to reveal the entrance to the Root base.
Looking at the entrance, Tang Ping's eyes gleamed with excitement.
Hashirama's Cells were within reach.
This was the key to his rapid ascent. How could he not be excited?
Exchanging a glance, the two began their infiltration.
Meanwhile, Chobitama guarded the entrance, ensuring no Root shinobi could escape.
The ambush was underway.
(End of Chapter)
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