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Chapter 41: Wood Kekkei Genkai
Before Raiken going to meet Uchiha Hikaku, his future grandfather in law. He crouched down and severed the hand from the corpse of White Zetsu, sealing it into a storage scroll. His gaze lingered on the body of white Zetsu.
'This going to strengthen Uchiha and Uzumaki,' smirked Raiken.
"Remember," he ordered them. "Keep the other intruder and don't let him commit suicide or escape from here. Wait for me, I will bring Uchiha Hikaku here, then we will discuss what next."
Arata, Kenshiro and Hiroki nodded. Each of them already had their kunai drawn, they focused on the tied Zetsu and also the sealing detection, wary of any hidden enemies. The presence of this unknown enemy, shows that they are in a grave danger, none dared to lower their guard.
Raiken, however, did not linger around. Without another word, he vanished using the body flicker technique. Normally, when visiting the Uchiha residence, he preferred to take his time, walking the short distance since their clan was situated just beside the Uzumaki residence. But this matter was far too urgent for leisure.
Within moments, he arrived at the Uchiha district, the Uchiha Clan guard had already known him, so they let him pass.
His sudden appearance startled Hikaku, who was sitting in the courtyard with Mikoto. The two had been enjoying a rare moment of quiet, speaking softly to one another as a grandfather and granddaughter.
"Is there something wrong, Raiken?" Hikaku asked, instantly noticing the tense expression on his grandson-in-law face.
Raiken stepped forward, his breathing steady though his eyes betrayed urgency. "Grandfather, we caught them."
"Caught whom?" Hikaku asked, frowning. Even Mikoto, who had been quietly observing, raised her eyebrows at the statement.
"The person responsible for stealing information from our village," Raiken replied gravely.
The words struck like lightning. Hikaku stood up so abruptly. "What?" His voice cracked with disbelief.
Raiken nodded once. "Yes. And we need you to come immediately."
Hikaku instincts as a veteran warrior immediately resurfaced. His expression hardened as he asked, "Have you informed the Hokage?"
"I do not believe it is wise to tell the Hokage," Raiken said, his tone deliberate, almost heavy.
Both Hikaku and Mikoto exchanged looks of confusion, their brows furrowing. For Raiken to withhold information from Konoha leader was no small matter.
"Wait," Hikaku pressed, he questioned him, "what do you mean by that?"
Raiken eyes narrowed. "The one who infiltrated us managed to evade even our sensory ninja. Grandfather, you also know we are very good in sensory jutsu but the creature manage to sneak deep inside our clan. But more importantly… this person wields Wood Style."
Hearing the person wield wood style, shocked not just Hikaku even Mikoto stood up disbelief.
"Wood Style?" Hikaku whispered hoarsely, his throat dry. "Do you mean… Senju?" His words trailed off, he didn't finish eventhough the word is just on his tongue.
Raiken shook his head firmly. "No. This does not belong to the Senju clan. And it certainly does not come from the bloodline of Hashirama-sama. This Wood Style… it is different." His voice dropped lower. "That is why I need you both to come to the Uzumaki residence. The fewer people who know of this, the better."
Hikaku studied Raiken expression, then nodded slowly. "So you mean only I am required?"
"Yes," Raiken answered, then glanced at Mikoto. "But since Mikoto has already heard everything, it is better that she comes as well. We must not risk others overhearing and spreading this news."
Mikoto, who had been silent until then, allowed a small smile to tug at the corners of her lips. After all, how could she remain quiet when secrets were placed on her hands?
---White Zetsu Alive---
"Master, no one has come here. We didn't detect anyone or intruder," reported Kenshiro upon Raiken arrived.
"Good job," Raiken replied with a faint smile. He then turned his gaze toward his grandfather-in-law, Hikaku, and pointed toward the still-living White Zetsu restrained nearby. "Grandfather, this is the creature. We do not know what to call it. Its body resembles a man, yet it has no genital. It is neither fully human nor beast."
Both Hikaku and Mikoto followed the direction of Raiken hand pointed. Their eyes widened, shock evident on their faces as they stared at the pale, unnatural figure. At first glance it looked almost human, but there was something strange about the creature.
"His chakra has been completely blocked," Raiken explained grimly. "Even with our MindEye jutsu, they cannot be detected."
"So how did you detect it?" asked Hikaku.
"We created a sealing barrier detection that far surpasses our Mind Eyes jutsu and from that we manage to pinpoint the intruder," said Raiken.
Kenshiro, Arata and Hiroki nodded supporting the statement. Hikaku stepped closer, his eyes scanning the restrained figure before shifting toward the second corpse lying on the ground.
"This one we managed to kill. Judging from the remains, it possessed Wood Style."
Hikaku jaw clenched as he crouched, examining the body carefully. "And you truly do not wish to inform the Hokage about this discovery?" he asked, his voice low but full of question.
Raiken crossed his arms. "We are not certain of what we are dealing with yet. Grandfather, do you think it is wise to alert the entire village before we understand it?"
"I dislike the idea of telling them especially towards the Hokage," Hikaku admitted, frowning deeply. "But if an enemy can infiltrate the village undetected, then the entire village is already in danger."
Everyone become silent, Raiken glanced at his subordinates, who exchanged looks before nodding in agreement showing that they also support Hikaku statement.
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Raiken eyes twitched slightly. He understood perfectly well what Wolf Saga message implied, the underlying meaning was clear. The viewers wanted the corpse fall on the hands of Hokage, no.. they wanted Danzo and Orochimaru got the corpse so they could become stronger.
If that was what the audience desired, then so be it. Raiken inhaled slowly,
"Very well," he said at last. "But let me make one thing clear first. Before handing anything over, I believe we must study their cells first. I am convinced their genetic structure could hold the secret to awakening Wood Style."
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