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Chapter 74: Byakugan: Truly Delicious!
Chapter 74: Byakugan: Truly Delicious!
An Eye for an Eye!
The primary objective of raiding this Root base was to secure the Hashirama cells.
His deduction that the Hashirama cells were here was not a wild guess.
Danzo had been attempting to replicate the Wood Style, and this base was the closest to Konoha, regularly receiving test subjects. Without the Hashirama cells, this would have been impossible.
Thanks to the intelligence he gathered, Tang Ping successfully obtained what he wanted most.
After securing the cells, it was time for personal grievances.
"Has the Nara clan become Root's lapdog?"
Tang Ping glanced at the pineapple-head standing at the entrance and scoffed.
The man wasn't wearing a mask, indicating he was the base commander.
"I have no ties to the Nara clan. Do you two not fear Konoha's retaliation for this attack?"
The Nara clan ninja probed, stalling for time.
The base was only about a hundred kilometers from Konoha. If they moved quickly, reinforcements could arrive in less than half an hour.
"Kill him!"
Tang Ping's expression changed abruptly.
He wasn't about to let the villain die from talking too much.
In a world where forbidden and secret techniques were common, counterattacks were a daily occurrence.
They didn't have much time; Danzo could arrive at any moment.
Fortunately, he had gathered intelligence beforehand and knew that Minato Namikaze was not in Konoha. Otherwise, with Minato's speed, they wouldn't have had a chance to escape.
Of course, that was assuming Danzo was willing to expose his research and call for help.
Would he dare?
He wouldn't!
Researching the Hashirama cells wasn't just a social death; it was a violation of fundamental principles.
So Tang Ping was confident!
Hyuga Aozuki's left hand clenched, but she quickly stopped.
The man moved too quickly, not giving her the chance to use her "Heavenly Attraction" technique and continuously countered her with small actions.
The problem was, he didn't know she had the Byakugan. All his small actions and calculations were exposed.
In the world of ninjas, information was crucial.
With information, the weak could defeat the strong. Without it, they could easily be slaughtered.
The Akatsuki, for example, seemed invincible when they first appeared.
But once their information was exposed, they were picked off one by one.
A perfect example.
Tang Ping's side now had a significant information advantage.
Clang, Clang!
Hyuga Aozuki moved in for close combat.
Using the Divine Fist would be powerful, but she needed to hit.
Close combat was more practical.
Also, as long as she prevented him from forming hand seals, she didn't have to worry about his Shadow Binding Technique.
Having been tricked once, Hyuga Aozuki wouldn't give him another chance.
Meanwhile, Tang Ping took the opportunity to thoroughly "loot" the lab.
Apart from the active Hashirama cells, another invaluable item was the data.
These experimental data were obtained at great cost by Root, and acquiring them would save Tang Ping a lot of time and effort.
Danzo was truly a good man.
Holding the vast and detailed data, Tang Ping silently thanked him.
He wouldn't have been so ruthless in conducting these experiments, let alone spend so much.
"Put down the data..."
The Nara clan jounin, who was being dominated by Hyuga Aozuki, looked pained when he saw Tang Ping handling the data.
He knew how much his master, Danzo, valued this information.
"A bunch of ants dare to seek the power of the gods!"
Tang Ping glanced at the data in his hand and replied nonchalantly.
His tone and demeanor were perfectly controlled, as if he didn't care at all about Root's research, just curious.
In reality, he was meticulously examining the data.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!
Through this data, he gained a deeper understanding of the Hashirama cells and thought of several potential uses.
Of course, he wasn't interested in mastering the Wood Style to become a "little Hashirama."
"Those who learn from me will live, those who merely imitate will die!"
This was the way of Hashirama Senju.
The people of the shinobi world simply did not understand one crucial truth.
It was the "God of Shinobi" who was powerful, not the Wood Release jutsu.
Hashirama Senju could still dominate the shinobi world even without Wood Release. However, without him, Wood Release would never have gained its current fame.
"Who... are you?"
The Nara shinobi, finally struck down by a single 'Divine Heavenly Punishment,' slid to the ground after crashing into the wall. Even in his dying moments, he struggled to gather information.
"Foolish mortals, you are not worthy to know our names!"
Tang Ping's response was dripping with middle-school syndrome.
Note: Middle-school syndrome is not uncommon in the shinobi world; in fact, it's almost expected.
Though they were disguised as "Shell," it didn't mean they had to reveal their identities to everyone.
Tang Ping quickly selected the documents he needed.
He had only skimmed the contents and titles to confirm which ones to take, not read them in full.
The stack of documents he carried was thicker than several bricks combined.
These data were useless to the Root members because of their lack of skill and creativity.
But in the hands of Tang Ping and Orochimaru, these documents were priceless.
"Eliminate the intruders!"
Root shinobi rushed from all directions.
Neither Tang Ping nor Hyuga Aozuki showed any mercy, sending their opponents to the afterlife without hesitation.
As for the Nara clan base commander?
He was now a lifeless corpse, his heart crushed by Hyuga Aozuki. Unless he had a "second heart," there was no way he could survive.
Whoosh!
A flame emerged from Tang Ping's hand, setting the "sinful" place ablaze.
After all, how could one kill without setting a fire?
With the fire raging, Tang Ping began to leave.
Both objectives were completed, so he had no reason to linger.
Was there still more valuable stuff in the base?
Of course, there was plenty.
But Tang Ping knew he didn't have the time.
Obtaining so many active Hashirama cells and research documents was a miracle, thanks to his perfect timing and Hyuga Aozuki's assistance.
If he was too greedy, he might end up losing everything.
The retreat was smooth.
When they reached the surface, they found a pile of bodies.
The loyal Shizumaru, hidden and waiting, had efficiently carried out Tang Ping's orders, eliminating all the Root shinobi who tried to escape.
The raid was both easy and enjoyable!
But this wasn't just due to their strength; it was also because of their information advantage.
Even other Kage-level shinobi would struggle to find the Root base, let alone avoid the traps and decoys to directly target the laboratory.
Byakugan, the ultimate eye technique!
Before his journey, Chang Ping thought Byakugan was overrated. But after witnessing its true power, he had to admit it was "delicious."
He dispelled the summoning jutsu, sending the diligent Shizumaru back.
The two prepared to leave.
However, Hyuga Aozuki's gaze suddenly shifted toward Konoha.
Someone was coming!
Her four-kilometer vision range gave her a terrifying advantage in reconnaissance, but she didn't keep it active all the time.
"Let's go. I'll take you back first. I hope Danzo will be satisfied with this 'gift.'"
The corners of Tang Ping's mouth curled up under his mask as he spoke the last part.
The thought of Danzo's pained expression filled him with excitement.
The prankster was back in action.
"Yes!"
Hyuga Aozuki was also excited, but not about the battle. She was thrilled to finally be able to help Tang Ping with her own strength.
Their figures disappeared into the forest.
Within minutes, a group of shinobi appeared at the base entrance, which was now billowing with thick smoke.
(End of Chapter)
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