Chapter 923: The Invincible Shinno!
Land of Swamps.
This is a Nation that is basically invisible on the usual Ninja World Map.
Because it is located further west of the Land of Demons and the Land of Wind.
Also due to its geographical location being far from the Zone where the Five Great Nations are located.
Therefore, it has basically not been affected by the Great Ninja War throughout history.
It is a Small Country that, aside from the Land of Demons, no other Nation would specifically remember.
However, the Land of Swamps also has its own Characteristics.
That is, there are many Volcanoes within the Nation, and there are quite a few Active Volcanoes and large areas of Swamp.
This is quite strange.
Because normally, it would be impossible for wetlands like Swamps to form near Active Volcanoes.
But it exists in the Ninja World, so where can you go to argue about it?
And the Citizens of the Land of Swamps built their Towns near the Swamps.
Relying on the Swamp to block the Magma that occasionally attacks from the Volcanoes.
[Boom! Boom!]
Suddenly, a huge sound exploded in the Sky.
Two Volcanoes not far apart were erupting.
The rolling Black Smoke mixed with Hikari shot straight into the clouds.
However, no Human in the Land of Swamps cared about their condition.
At this moment, a large number of Figures surrounded a seemingly ordinary Active Volcano.
Engaging in fierce battle at High Altitude.
One side consisted of 'Roran Puppets' that sprayed crimson flame tails, possessed various Form change Ability, and constantly fired various Red Energy Bullet.
The other side consisted of Sky Ninja wearing peculiar Single-Person Flight Gear, flying at High-Speed Movement using Electro and blue Chakra, and attacking with Automatic Kunai Activation Device.
They were like two different kinds of birds of prey.
Under the gloomy sky, they fought madly one-on-one.
Every moment, Puppetry or Sky Ninjas fell towards the Ground.
And what awaited them on the Ground was the Scorching Hot rolling Magma.
Among them.
A Monster with Influence, entirely Black (Haki), and a Body Size comparable to a large Summoning Beast.
Was the most eye-catching.
Although this 'Black Monster' had a huge Body Size.
Its movements were exceptionally Agility/Dexterity.
Facing the dense Offensive coming from all directions.
With an extremely elusive trajectory and Speed as fast as Lightning.
It soared Freedom through the crisscrossing red Barrage in a miraculous manner.
Even if some Light Bullet were unavoidable.
They were either exploded mid-air by the Shockwave it generated by shaking them off.
Or they hit its Body without causing the slightest damage.
[Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...]
The 'Black Monster', while dodging, fiercely flapped its Influence in one Direction.
Immediately, jet-black Feather shot out, piercing large Hole through about twenty 'Roran Puppets'.
"Hahahaha!"
Suddenly, this 'Black Monster' actually let out a mad laughter belonging to a Human.
"This is the Strength of Darkness!"
"Even if all of you come at me together, you can't stop anything I want to do!"
In the distance, Chiyo and the current One-Tails Jinchuriki, Monk Bunpuku.
Both had heavy Mood seeing this scene.
The Sand Hidden Ninja around them showed helpless Expression.
The 'Roran Puppets' they brought this time.
Had been nearly two-thirds destroyed by the Hidden Sky Village Leader who previously called himself the 'Demon Jinchuriki', and those Sky Ninjas who seemed to have lost Rationality and were fighting in a completely suicidal style.
Once the 'Roran Puppets' were completely wiped out, what could they do?
"Bunpuku..."
Chiyo looked calmly at Bunpuku beside her.
The latter nodded, and also said calmly, "This monk can release Shukaku anytime."
"Then there's no need to wait, release it. We alone are simply no Opponent for that guy," Chiyo sighed.
"Okay..."
At the same time.
In front of a certain Cave Entrance below that Volcano, an even more tragic battle was taking place.
One side was led by Pakura, consisting of about twenty Sand Hidden Elite Ninja.
Their Opponent were an Evil group composed of 'Ketsuryugan' Ninja from the 'Chinoike Clan', Half-Complete Experiment from the 'Jashin Cult', and several strong White Zetsu whose Wood Release Ability was much Stronger than ordinary White Zetsu.
However, at this moment, Pakura's beautiful eyes were fixed on the Monster on the opposite side, whose entire body had turned dark red, and who had seven Red Tail growing behind it!
"To actually encounter a Jinchuriki here, it looks like the Seven-Tails from Takigakure..."
Pakura thought to herself with a heavy Mood.
[Boom!]
The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, who had been on all fours after its 'Partial Tailed Beast Transformation', flickered its Figure and instantly disappeared from its Original Copy spot.
The next second.
The Ground where it Original Copy was, exploded on the spot as if struck by cannon Bombardment.
Seeing this, Pakura quickly used High-Speed Movement by exploding Chakra at her feet.
"Scorch Release. Excessive Steam Kill!"
Fireball were generated out of thin air, carrying high Temperature far exceeding ordinary Flame.
They constantly flew towards the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, whose crawling Speed was so fast it left a long string of Afterimage.
[Boom boom boom boom...]
The Scorch Release Fireball Bombardment the long crimson Red Tail swung out by the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki one after another.
Scorching Hot high-temperature Air Current, Accompanied By Explosion, constantly swept in all directions.
But Pakura had already realized that she simply couldn't beat the Opponent.
Although her Scorch Release had a Restraint Effect on Rasa's Magnet Release.
This didn't mean she had Kage-level Strength comparable to Rasa.
Pakura being able to contend with this Seven-Tails' 'Partial Tailed Beast Transformation' Form could already be called an Elite Level Jonin.
But this also meant that the Mission Chiyo gave her could not be completed.
The Mission was to rescue the Miko Priestess who was taken into the Volcano by Moryo, and stop Moryo from breaking the Sealing and taking back its Body!
In fact, even without this Seven-Tails Jinchuriki.
It would have been difficult for Pakura and these Sand Hidden Ninja to beat these Chinoike Clan Ninja, the Jashin Cult Fanatic, and the four White Zetsu who possessed certain Wood Release Ability.
"Ohahahaha!"
Just at this moment, strange loud laughter suddenly came from afar.
An Earthy Yellow Giant Beast covered in dark blue stripes appeared there.
"I can finally smell the Air again... It just doesn't smell very good!"
As soon as Shukaku appeared, it subconsciously sniffed its nose, and immediately shouted in disgust, "This Scent makes me think of a Red-haired Monkey!"
It's just that such a large Target appearing out of thin air.
Naturally also attracted the Attention of Shinno, who had transformed into the 'Black Feather Demon' in the air.
"A Complete Form Tailed Beast? Great, this is quite a good Opponent!"
Although he had fought a Complete Form Seven-Tails in the Land of Waterfalls, that was with Black Zetsu's help.
Now, based on the Zero-Tails, he had also become the Jinchuriki of Satori.
His Strength surged throughout his body to a level he felt was enough to suppress the entire Ninja World.
Speaking of which.
He also just found out that the Zero-Tails was actually a part of Satori.
It was a part secretly split off before it was Sealinged into the Box by the Sage of Six Paths back then, a part of Chakra with Self-awareness, so that one day it could regain Freedom.
When the two merged into one.
Although it wouldn't make Satori's Strength surge, it could give it Self-awareness.
And the Ability to absorb the Negative Emotions of surrounding Living Beings and transform them into Dark Chakra.
This is also why it could speak Human words.
In the Canon, Satori couldn't speak Human words.
He just didn't know why, after Black Zetsu heard this.
He inexplicably remained silent, drilled into the ground, and disappeared without a trace.
But it doesn't matter.
He, Shinno, already possessed all Strength.
Satori's Demon Power, plus Eight Gates Formation, Dark Medical Ninjutsu, as well as the Secret Technique he researched himself, such as Body Activation, Body Regeneration, and the further advanced Body Genesis.
And with the soon-to-appear 'Complete Form Moryo' as his Deputy.
This Ninja World would soon be his for the taking.
That so-called World Government, he would also find some time to destroy it along the way.
So these Otherworld Bastard will never dare to covet his Ninja World again!
"Now... I will start with you, this One-Tail~~"
Satori bared its large mouth full of Fangs, laughing madly while fiercely flapping the Black (Haki) Influence behind it, pouncing towards the Shukaku that looked 'chubby'.
"This guy..."
Shukaku here felt the strong Malice rushing towards it, and subconsciously became Nervousness.
"How does it look even Stronger than that Nine-Tails Bastard?"
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**Chapter 924: Fifth Planet. Saturn!**
Regarding the chaos in the Land of Demons, Land of Iron, Land of Swamps, and other places.
As the World Government's Base Camp in the 'Ninja World', Rōran was not entirely unconcerned.
However, in Sakazuki and the Otherworld Strategy Committee's view, these matters were not particularly critical.
They believed that Crocodile, stationed in the Land of Earth, commanding the group of Ninja from various Villages, was sufficient to resolve the situation.
Compared to that.
The Otherworld Strategy Committee placed more importance on the three groups of personnel who had successively arrived at Rōran.
One group consisted of Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan, brought back by Jonin Tengen Uzui from Sea Ninja Village.
Nagato's Rinnegan and Yahiko's Two-Tails Matatabi had been assessed as Special Resource of extremely high value.
As for Konan, no one paid much attention.
Although she could be called a Genius-type Girl, possessing the Secret Technique 'Paper Release' that she created herself, and having Strength stronger than many Chunin at the young age of twelve or thirteen.
But this level of Genius was clearly not enough to be noteworthy.
Let alone Konan, even a Genius of the caliber of Hatake Kakashi, who was only nine years old this year but had already been promoted to Chunin for three years, was merely 'so-so' to the World Government.
However, no one intended to separate Konan because of this.
Anyone with a bit of IQ could see the close-knit Feelings of these 'Three Little Ones', like siblings.
Forcibly separating them would only provoke hostility from Yahiko and Nagato towards the World Government.
"This is the interior of Rōran..."
When Konan followed Tengen Uzui and others through the Rōran City Gate.
She was instantly shaken by the sight of the 'ultra-modern' Fortress.
Tall Buildings and spires stood tall.
Everywhere were wide and flat Cement roads.
Bridges connecting towers on both ends were suspended in the Sky.
Previously, when she had looked at Rōran from outside the Fortress with Hanzo and others, she could only roughly see tall, vertical Black Shadows.
At the time, she thought it was probably similar to Amegakure.
But who would have thought the scene inside would be so Spectacular?
And the Black-Clad Soldiers and Men in Black seen everywhere, or the occasional few men and women passing by with outstanding temperament and an air of Intellectuality, also left Konan wide-eyed.
And the Anti-Aircraft Guns with their Gun Barrels pointed at the Sky, as well as the Airships occasionally and slowly passing overhead, kept reminding this Little Girl that this place was a dangerous Military Fortress.
However, Konan's Attention quickly returned to Yahiko and Nagato.
These two were still in a coma.
They had just been transferred from the backs of the Sea Ninja to the Stretchers brought by the Medical Personnel.
This wasn't because Tengen Uzui had harmed them.
It was to prevent them from causing trouble on the way back.
They were intentionally kept in a deep sleep using sedative Sleeping Pills.
Now they were being taken by these Medical Personnel to a temporarily set up Infirmary Inside Rōran City for a Body check.
"Alright, next, Takumi will accompany you."
After Tengen Uzui finished speaking with a CP8 Member who had come to inquire, he turned to Konan and smiled, "When they wake up, the explanation Mission will be up to you."
During the past few days on the roads, he had already informed her about the World Government.
Firstly, he felt they would know sooner or later, and secondly, he thought that if Konan explained, Nagato and Yahiko would find it easier to accept and Understand.
"Okay, Mr. Uzui." Konan obediently nodded.
She no longer felt much Resistance or Fear towards the World Government.
As for the possibility of living in Rōran or Other Worlds for a long time in the Future, it might be difficult for Nagato and Yahiko to accept.
But for Konan, as long as she could be with Nagato and Yahiko, living anywhere made no difference.
The Country of Rain didn't hold that much Status in her Heart.
At the same time.
The top floor Main Hall of the Central High Tower.
Sakazuki expressionlessly watched the Figure of Otsutsuki Masato slowly disappear into the closing Elevator door.
This Ootsutsuki Clan Head had come alone with Enel.
The other Clansmen were temporarily staying on the Moon.
After everything was discussed and agreed upon, they would act according to the World Government's Requirement.
Next, Otsutsuki Masato would represent the Otsutsuki Clan of the Ninja World and head to the 'Titan World' for a Meeting with the Higher-Ups of the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
However, before this, he needed to greet Army General Sakazuki.
After all, Sakazuki was currently the Highest Officer in charge of the War in the 'Ninja World'.
However.
Enel still chose to ignore him. After completing the Mission to suppress the Moon and handing it over to the Air Force Fleet that arrived later, he directly chose to return to the Sea Star Mainland.
Because compared to these minor Matters in the Ninja World.
He was more concerned about the Space Pirates who had attacked the World.
Now the Higher-Ups of the Air Force Headquarters were all aware.
Those Space Pirates were stationed on the Fifth Planet within the Home Star System and could launch a new round of Attack on the World at any time.
From this moment on.
The World Government's Gaze finally shifted from Within the Planet to Outside the Planet.
It was a pity that the Air Force's Airships currently did not have the Ability to leave the Air Layer, enter a Vacuum Environment, and travel to another Planet.
Even though the two sides were only separated by the Distance of one Planet.
Therefore, they could only wait for the Academy of Science to quickly fully grasp the Technology of those Space Pirate Ships.
Before that, the World Government could truly only passively defend.
Of course.
It wasn't entirely without the Strength to Counterattack.
Borsalino, the Glint-Glint Fruit Ability User, and Enel, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit User, were fully capable of traveling to 'Saturn', the Fifth Planet where that group of Space Pirates was located, at extremely high Speed, based on their ability to operate normally in Outer Space.
As for other Logia Users.
Although they could also operate normally in Outer Space due to the Magical Ability of Element Transformation, their movement Speed was simply insufficient for inter-planetary travel.
As for the name 'Saturn'.
This was personally named by Im based on the characteristics of the six Planets within the Home Planetary System.
In fact, in the Documented Records of 'Ohara', the five Planets other than the World were also named.
After all, they could create Orbital Models of the World and eight Satellites, so how could they not have knowledge of the surrounding Planets?
But after Im saw those complex names with a Style leaning towards English language transliteration, he still whimsically changed them according to his own preference.
However, he didn't name these Planets randomly.
He observed them through the 'Star Map' and named them based on the Planet's Environment and appearance.
For example, Jupiter, located between the World and Saturn.
It was a Green Planet where no Oceans could be seen on the Surface, only Lakes of various sizes, almost completely covered by various types of Trees and Vegetation.
He could even see countless Adam Trees, Eve Trees, and various Gourmet Plants that were very rare on the World Within the Planet.
Those Magical Plants on Boeing Archipelago that could run and make sounds like Creatures were almost everywhere on this 'Jupiter'.
Moreover, their variety seemed to have formed an extremely mature Food Chain.
That's why Im called it 'Jupiter'.
He even suspected whether the various Plants with Magical Functions on the World might all have come from this 'Jupiter'.
For example, the 'Yarukiman Mangroves' that mainly grow on Sabaody Archipelago.
Returning to Sakazuki's side.
Not long after Otsutsuki Masato left.
Shiryu's Figure walked out from the slowly opening Elevator door.
This caused Sakazuki, who was just about to return to his Study Room, to stop.
"Admiral Akainu, Aramaki has returned with the Leaf Village Delegation and is currently undergoing inspection at the City Gate."
"Also, the Otherworld Strategy Committee has sent an invitation, hoping you can represent the Military and attend this Discussion Meeting."
Shiryu looked much more serious now than before, and the playful sneer on his face had also subsided considerably.
It was just that his Gaze still looked somewhat terrifying.
"Reply to them, I will be there on time."
Although Sakazuki had previously said he wasn't interested in meeting a 'dead person'.
He was more or less curious about Hashirama Senju, the 'God of Shinobi' who had defeated Aramaki in a Frontal confrontation.
One must know that Aramaki's current Strength was completely sufficient to serve as a Marine Admiral in the past.
"Okay."
Shiryu didn't hesitate at all, turning around and walking into the Elevator again.
He planned to return to his Room and relay Sakazuki's answer to the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
"So now there's only the Land of Water left. Kuzan should be arriving soon, right..."
Sakazuki muttered in a low voice as he walked towards the Stairs leading to the lower floor.
Honestly, he didn't feel any Difficulty in this Conquest of the Ninja World.
He wondered if he would even get an opportunity to act?
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Chapter 925: What's the Fuss, Loser!
The climate today was quite bright. Although the Sunlight was still somewhat scorching, it wasn't scorching hot. The Sand and Dust that occasionally blew weren't too strong either. It could be said to be a rare good day in the Desert.
Outside Lou Lan City.
At this moment, the massive City Gate, built entirely of Steel and capable of withstanding the Impact of a Sandstorm, was completely open. Fully armed, solemn, and imposing Army Soldier stood neatly on the City Wall Top. Each of them gazed calmly straight ahead at the Golden Sea before them. They made no move to look down at the guests below the Fortress.
At the same time, one hundred Army Major stood with chests puffed out and heads held high along the straight Paths in front of the City Gate, arranged in a staggered formation with five meters between each other.
[Rustle]
This was the sound of White Flag, each printed with the Five-Circle Cross, fluttering in the Wind.
[Swish swish swish]
This was the sound of the rolling Yellow Sand in the distance being blown by the Wind.
Other than that.
There was only the sound of Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru, and the other Leaf Representative walking forward.
At this moment, their Gaze swept back and forth over the Army Rear Admiral on both sides, their eyes occasionally flashing with surprised Expression.
Orochimaru, Nara Shikaku, and the others weren't unfamiliar with Army Major. The Main Combat Brigade led by Vice Admiral Stainless, currently stationed in Konohagakure, had nearly five hundred Major serving as low-level Squad Leader. After their previous large-scale Exchange Blows with the other side. They already had a certain Understanding of the World Government Military's Combat Power at various levels.
So what surprised them now was the Quantity. They had originally thought that Combat Power comparable to Elite Chunin, or even capable of exchanging blows with Jonin. Even the World Government wouldn't have too many of them. But who would have thought that Rōran would instantly produce another hundred Major with sharp Aura and strong Physique to welcome the guests?
Sara, who had come along with the Team, looked at the Rōran City Gate with a face full of Excitement.
"I'm finally back. I wonder how Sanari, Mako, and Salai are doing..."
After being 'rescued' by Konohagakure, her experience could be said to be quite terrible. She was interrogated by Anbu and Root in turns almost the entire time, and later directly lost Consciousness. Only then did she learn that her Memory had been searched. This caused Sara's Original Copy Favor towards Konoha to vanish completely, even giving rise to feelings of disgust.
On the other side.
Kushina and her husband, who were accompanying Minato Namikaze, looked at Rōran with complex Mood. She actually hoped that the Nine-Tails could leave her body, saving her from living in Unease every day. But the 'Common Sense' that extracting a Tailed Beast was fatal made her very worried. After all, she was still so young and hadn't yet given birth to a Child with Minato. She really wanted to watch their Child grow up slowly with Minato. So Kushina truly didn't want to die...
As for the Elder or Clan Leader of the Great Ninja Clan like the Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Akimichi, they were filled with anticipation. They had already learned that the people Aramaki had captured earlier were all alive and well. This included the current Clan Leader of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Hiashi. As for his younger brother, Hizashi Hyuga, no one seemed to care. Because he was a Branch Family Member...
However, the one with the most surging emotions was likely Orochimaru, the Fourth Hokage. No one knew that with every step he took forward, a sense of pilgrimage-like Moved would arise in his Heart. His Snake-like Vertical Pupils were fixed intently on the World Government Flag on the City Wall Top.
"Finally... finally, finally, I can access Knowledge of Ten Thousand Worlds and explore the Mystery of Immortal Life..."
Orochimaru's 'Saint' status outwardly seemed to be towards the World Government. But in essence, it was still his two original pursuits. All Knowledge and Eternal Life! In his eyes, the World Government was the best way to help him achieve these two Dream!
Finally, there was the Strongest person present, Hashirama Senju. He wasn't thinking too much. After all, people die and will return to the Pure Land sooner or later. The reason he came along this time, besides backing Konoha, was to see the so-called Otherworld and the World Government's other Expert with his own eyes. According to Admiral Aokiji, Admiral Akainu, who was currently stationed in this Rōran Ancient Country, was slightly stronger than him. This brought great shock to Hashirama Senju.
"Clan Leader!!"
"E!"
"Ryuji!"
Suddenly, two Elder from the Hyuga Clan in the Team shouted Excited. Immediately after, the Clan Leader of the Inuzuka, Akimichi, and other families did the same. This was because they saw a group of Familiar Figure standing Inside the City. It was precisely the group of Elite Ninja that Aramaki had captured earlier.
"Lahahaha!"
"This great me knew it was right to spare their Life! Now you guys should all thank me for my mercy!" Aramaki laughed wildly, hands on his hips, seeing this scene. He wasn't stupid. Once this 'Ninja World' officially joined the World Government. These Ninja Clan would definitely have their own Influence within it. Although this bit of Influence wouldn't be of much use to him, a person who was destined to become an Army General. But he just liked the Feeling of accumulating Power and Influence and being praised by others.
However, Aramaki found that his words received no response from anyone. This caused him to show an unhappy Expression, thinking to himself, "A bunch of ignorant, foolish Ninja! If you don't cling tightly to this great me's Backing now, wait until this great me achieves Promotion to Army General, you'll regret it!"
But Aramaki overlooked one point. Although he had spared the Life of those dozen or so people, how many hundreds or thousands of people had he killed? How many of them were Member of Konoha's Great Ninja Clan? So it was impossible for them to have any Favor towards him.
As for clinging to backing. These people now had a general Understanding of the World Government's Situation. Although Aramaki, an Admiral, was considered a Higher-Up, he wasn't an Admiral. Moreover, with their Political Acumen, they wouldn't easily place their bets. Although there was no Communication, they had a Rapport and were preparing to give careful Consideration after a while, once they had found their footing within the World Government. But no matter what, Aramaki would definitely not be their priority for Consideration...
On the contrary, Admiral Aokiji, who had defeated First Hokage-sama, seemed much stronger than Aramaki in term of Identity, Strength, and Personality. Didn't First Hokage and the other party become friends after their fight?
The group exchanged pleasantries in front of the City Gate for a while. Then, led by two Official from the Otherworld Strategy Committee, they stepped Inside the City. Queen Sara, meanwhile, was escorted away by several CP8 Man in Black. She had no Opinion, as she had long since not wanted to be with the people from Konoha.
Minato Namikaze watched Sara's Back View as she left, his Expression somewhat complex. He felt very guilty. He truly hadn't expected the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzō to resort to the extreme Mean of Memory Search on a Queen of a country. However, as a Jonin of Konoha, he could also Understand the necessity of doing so at the time. Intelligence was simply too important for Ninja.
Not long after.
The Konoha group arrived at a spacious Hall that served as the Meeting Room for this occasion. Two long Stone Table had already been set up in the Hall. The Otherworld Strategy Committee had done this for a sense of ceremony. The Tabletop were respectively engraved with Konoha's Spiral Pattern and the World Government's Five-Circle Cross Pattern.
However, behind each Stone Table, there were only five Stone Chair. This meant that Konoha had to choose five representatives, while the others could only sit on the Wooden Chair in the back row to observe.
However, on the Stone Chair for the Wood Leaf Faction, a middle-aged man with long, graying hair and wearing a gray robe was already seated. This caused Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru, Nara Shikaku, Hyuga Hiashi, and Kushina Uzumaki to show surprised Expression.
"You are..." The fact that the other party could sit there indicated that he was also from the Ninja World, or perhaps even from Konoha. But they exchanged Gaze and found that no one recognized him.
"Hmph." But the man merely glanced at them expressionlessly, then after lingering on Hyuga Hiashi for a moment, he let out a cold snort and turned his head away, no longer paying attention.
The Konoha group present all showed Anger.
"Who are you? Why are you sitting here?"
"Gentlemen of the World Government, we do not know him!"
[Roar!]
But just then, a terrifying Aura, extremely full of a Sense of Oppression, giving the Feeling of a Volcano erupting overhead, pressed down on everyone like an invisible Mountain Range. The weaker Ninja among them felt their heads spinning and their Mind shaking, and naturally, they all quieted down...
Hashirama Senju's eyebrow twitched. Orochimaru's Informant licked around his lips. Minato Namikaze became vigilant, looking around.
Just as the Atmosphere in the Hall grew increasingly Nervousness. An extremely tall, crimson Figure appeared from the Main Gate on the other side.
"The World Government's Arrangement has its own Principle."
Although there were others around, all the Ninja's Gaze subconsciously focused on the other party.
"Remember your Identity, Loser!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 926: Minister Molotov's Proposal!
This voice, full of authority and heavy with discriminatory meaning, caused the hall, which was Original Copy Clamor, to instantly fall silent.
It also made the expressions of many Ninja turn extremely ugly.
Regardless of whether they were in Konoha or the entire Ninja World, these individuals were all prominent figures.
In terms of Rank, there were even more Jonin than Chunin, not to mention the two Hokage present.
They had originally expected the World Government to be more polite towards Rank F, but they didn't expect to be treated so rudely right from the start.
They were very angry, but helpless.
They even had to suppress their Anger and slightly lower their heads to avoid showing it too obviously on their faces, which could attract more unnecessary trouble.
At the same time.
Some people were secretly clicking their tongues at the opponent's enormous Body Size, which was as tall as three meters.
Admiral Aramaki was like this, Admiral Aokiji was also like this, and according to Intelligence, the unseen Admiral Crocodile was also nearly three meters tall. Now, another 'Giant' had appeared.
This made Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru, Minato Namikaze, and others even more certain that perhaps in the World Government, the more Strong their Strength, the taller their Body Size?
After all, judging from the Height of the others, they were generally between 1.8 and 2 meters.
And there were also Officials around 1.7 meters tall.
Only these figures over three meters tall seemed to be Zetsu-level Experts comparable to Hashirama Senju?
"Hahahaha, welcome everyone from Konoha to Rōran!"
Just as the Atmosphere in the entire hall became heavy and oppressive.
An Official who walked in side-by-side with Sakazuki used his hearty laughter to disperse the somewhat Freeze Air.
This person was probably forty or fifty years old. He wore a High Rank Black Suit, a blue tie with stripes, and his Black (Haki) hair and Beard were meticulously groomed. Coupled with the Gold-rimmed Glasses on his nose, his entire being exuded the aura of a High Rank Official.
"Allow This Old Man to introduce myself. This Old Man is called Molotov Cooktail, currently serving as the Minister of the Foreign Affairs Department under the World Government's Proclamation Government Institute!"
Foreign Affairs Department! Minister!
The Konoha people keenly grasped these two Keywords.
Orochimaru was even more surprised in his Heart.
In the past few days, they had roughly understood the Official Rank System of the World Government.
Although above the Minister, there were still the Dean, Minister of Affairs, and the Supreme Executive Committee Member, which is the Five Elders.
But the Minister of Affairs and the Five Elders actually didn't manage specific Government Affairs.
Therefore, the Minister was considered the second-in-command within the World Government who held specific Positions.
And in terms of Rank, it corresponded to Flag Officers in the Military.
Of course, there were also differences between Ministers.
For example, the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Otherworld Strategy Committee and the Foreign Affairs Department of this Proclamation Government Institute.
Although they were both called Foreign Affairs Ministers.
The former, compared to the latter, was like a Rear Admiral versus an Admiral in the Military.
Actually, according to common sense.
This Meeting should have been attended by the Foreign Affairs Department of the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
That is, Minister Safray Lass, who had just been promoted from Division Chief to Minister.
But given the great Value of the Ninja World, the World Government still made the Decision to let Minister Molotov personally come to preside over the diplomatic work.
Actually, this also contained Minister Molotov's own Will.
At his Rank, he already had enough Qualification to know what the World Government was going to do at the next Reverie.
Therefore, the foreign affairs work of the Sea Star Mainland no longer held any meaning.
In the Future, their work would definitely shift entirely to Other Worlds.
Since that was the case, it was better to shift the focus of work sooner.
And take a stroll along the way.
Don't look at the World Government currently Ruling multiple Worlds.
But Minister Molotov had never been to Other Worlds before.
So this time, he had actively applied to come.
"And this is Admiral Akainu of the Army Headquarters, Chief Steward of all Military Missions in This World!"
Minister Molotov pointed with a Smile towards the extremely burly Sakazuki beside him.
Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru, and others thought to themselves, 'As expected.'
The anticipated Power, Haki, and sternness.
Some people even thought of the former Shimura Danzō.
"And these are Vice Chairman Gabriel of the Otherworld Strategy Committee, First Sea Kage Fukurokuju of Sea Ninja Village, and Division Chief Ido Connor of the Administrative Department's Education Department."
"Next, the five of us will conduct this Meeting with everyone present."
After speaking, Minister Molotov paused, then continued:
"As for Konoha, please have Mr. Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, Mr. Orochimaru, the Fourth Hokage, Mr. Nara Shikaku, Clan Leader of the Nara Clan, Mr. Hyuga Hiashi, Clan Leader of the Hyuga Clan, Ms. Kushina Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and Mr. Otsutsuki Masato, Clan Leader of the Otsutsuki Clan, serve as representatives."
It turned out that the Right to Choose the representatives was not in their hands, but had to be designated by the World Government side.
This made many Konoha people feel depressed and aggrieved, but they could only silently accept it.
However, their Attention immediately shifted to Otsutsuki Masato.
"Otsutsuki Clan..."
Many people exchanged glances, only to find that the other party also had a face full of Doubt.
And after recalling, Orochimaru made the Speculation with surprise that this seemed to be the surname of the Sage of Six Paths of Legend.
Only Hashirama Senju showed a surprised Expression.
He hadn't expected that direct Descendants of the Sage of Six Paths still existed in the Ninja World.
But why had he never heard of it during his lifetime?
Immediately after, the Gaze of most Ninja focused on Fukurokuju.
Original Copy, everyone was focused on his Identity.
After all, it sounded very Familiarize. After joining the World Government, eight out of ten of them would be under the Jurisdiction of this Sea Kage.
But they were immediately attracted by his exaggeratedly tall Skull and Earlobes.
It was too magical. How could a Human grow like this?
At the same time.
After Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru, and the other four had taken their seats.
[Bang!]
They saw the two Man in Black who had been standing to the left and right of the Main Gate close the door.
Instantly, there was silence.
"Ahem, seeing that everyone from Konoha is unaware of Mr. Otsutsuki Masato's background, let's start by discussing the Matter of the Otsutsuki Clan and the Hyuga Clan."
Minister Molotov said into the Den Den Mushi equipped with an Amplifier Device in front of him.
"Otsutsuki Masato, please introduce yourself first."
"Okay."
Otsutsuki Masato, who was sitting on the far left of the Wood Leaf Faction's Stone Table, nodded.
Then his Gaze fell upon Hyuga Hiashi, who was sitting on the far right.
The latter currently had a surprised Expression.
He didn't understand how the Otsutsuki Clan was related to the Hyuga Clan.
The Hyuga Elder sitting behind were also full of astonishment.
However, they also noticed that Otsutsuki Masato's Eyes were also Byakugan.
"This Old Man will not introduce myself. I will mainly talk about what the Otsutsuki Clan is and our Duty over the past thousand years."
Next, Otsutsuki Masato, in a cold tone, recounted how they inherited the Will of Otsutsuki Hamura and performed Surveillance on the Ninja World from the Moon.
Hearing this Content, the people on the Wood Leaf Faction side were incredibly astonished.
Even Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru, Nara Shikaku, Minato Namikaze, and others' Eyes widened.
They truly hadn't expected that on the Moon, which they occasionally looked up at, there was a Tribe that could perform Surveillance on them at any Time and often had Discussion about whether or not to destroy the Ninja World.
"In short, according to your Hyuga Clan's statement, we, the Otsutsuki Clan on the Moon, are the Main Family, and you are the Branch Family. Do you understand?"
Otsutsuki Masato asked indifferently.
"Ah?!"
Hyuga Hiashi, Hizashi Hyuga, and the two Hyuga Elder were dumbfounded.
The word "Branch Family" was not a good word in the Hyuga Clan.
Hizashi Hyuga, as a Branch Family Member of the Hyuga Clan, was also inexplicably thinking at this moment, 'Then what are we considered?'
The Branch Family of the Branch Family?
"Therefore, we Hope that this Tribe of Otsutsuki Masato can merge with the Hyuga Clan of Konoha, and both be called the Hyuga Clan, with no distinction between Main Family and Branch Family."
Minister Molotov's tone was very calm.
But these words caused an Uproar in the Hearts of Otsutsuki Masato, Hyuga Hiashi, and others.
"No!"
"No!"
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 927: Hyuga Unified!
Angry shouts filled the hall.
Regardless of whether it was Otsutsuki Masato or the representatives of the Hyuga Clan, all reacted strongly, rejecting Minister Molotov's proposal.
"How noble is the Otsutsuki name? How can you ask us to abandon it and use a lowly surname instead?"
"It would be better to have them change to... no, that's not right. They don't even have the qualification to use the Otsutsuki surname!"
Otsutsuki Masato suddenly stood up and shouted.
But his words instantly enraged Hyuga Hiashi and the others.
"How dare you! To call the Hyuga, a Prestigious Clan of Konoha, a lowly surname? You're courting death!"
"What's so great about the Otsutsuki? The truly remarkable one was the Sage of Six Paths back then, not you self-righteous bastards!"
The representatives of the Hyuga Clan cursed back one after another.
This left the representatives of the other Ninja Clans not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
They were both surprised by the World Government's proposal and found it... interesting... to see the usually composed Hyuga Clan become so flustered.
[Boom!!]
Suddenly, a familiar terrifying Aura reappeared, instantly suppressing all the shouting from both sides.
Sakazuki stood there silently, his hands crossed over his Chest.
His terrifying Gaze scanned Otsutsuki Masato and Hyuga Hiashi and the others.
The coldness and Warning in his eyes were completely undisguised.
Especially the Killing Intent surging from him, which made everyone feel terrified and send shivers down their spines.
Only then did Sakazuki coldly utter two words.
"Sit down!"
Otsutsuki Masato, Hyuga Hiashi, and the others had livid Expressions.
But in the end, they silently sat back down on the Stone Chairs.
However, their Expressions still showed refusal.
"Heh heh, then let This Old Man speak."
Minister Molotov took over, wearing a standard Smile.
"Mr. Otsutsuki Masato, as far as I know, although your branch is named Otsutsuki, the purity of your Bloodline and Byakugan has degenerated to the point where there isn't much difference from the Hyuga Clan here in Konoha, right?"
"This..."
Otsutsuki Masato was instantly speechless.
Meanwhile, Hyuga Hiashi, Hizashi Hyuga, and the others frowned.
How did those words sound like they were belittling their Hyuga Clan?
Degenerated?!
However, they could also understand Minister Molotov's meaning.
It meant that their Bloodline and Byakugan were far inferior to those of Otsutsuki Hamura, the Sage of Six Paths' younger brother from a thousand years ago.
This was acceptable, after all, he was a legendary Sage and God, and furthermore, the Old Ancestor of their Hyuga Clan.
"The World Government also considered this factor, which is why we hope you can change your surname to Hyuga. After all, your Bloodline and Byakugan are already difficult to match the surname 'Otsutsuki'. In the Future, if you have Descendants with Ancestral Awakening, then they can take on the 'Otsutsuki' surname."
Minister Molotov looked at Otsutsuki Masato's increasingly unpleasant Expression, and finally added lightly.
"Also... this is not a discussion, but a notification. In the subsequent Official Records, your surname will also be changed to Hyuga, for example, Masato Hyuga. We hope you can adjust your Mindset as soon as possible."
Otsutsuki Masato gritted his teeth, his fists under the Stone Table clenched tightly, and his entire body's Muscles were visibly trembling.
At this moment, he really wanted to directly take out the Tenseigan, which he had shrunk and put into his sleeve, and unleash a 'Shinra Tensei' on the spot, directly destroying everything here.
But when he thought of the nearly hundred Clansmen left on the Moon and the Tribe's Inheritance and Future, rationality was like an indestructible boulder, firmly suppressing the Killing Intent and impulse in his Heart.
However, Otsutsuki Masato didn't notice.
Sakazuki's Gaze had, at some point, fallen upon him.
And Shiryu, standing behind, was also observing Otsutsuki Masato with interest.
He seemed to be expecting this person to flip the table and erupt on the spot.
But Otsutsuki Masato disappointed Shiryu.
After several Deep Breaths, the former replied in a deep voice, "We will abide by the World Government's Rules."
"Hahaha, that's right! Lord, you are indeed an excellent Clan Leader!"
Minister Molotov praised him with satisfaction, then guaranteed, "Don't worry, in the Future, the Hyuga Clan under the World Government will definitely take your branch as the Core!"
This Decision was not made without reason.
Although this branch of the Otsutsuki Clan on the Moon had degenerated in Bloodline and Byakugan to the level of the Hyuga Clan.
But since their Bloodline could produce Descendants with Ancestral Reversion like Otsutsuki Toneri, does that mean their Bloodline is still a bit Stronger than the Hyuga Clan of Konoha?
Of course.
The Hyuga Clan will also produce 'Byakugan Princesses' with 'Byakugan Atavism' in the Future, and there will even be two 'Byakugan Princesses'.
However, the Value of a 'Byakugan Princess' is clearly not as precious as an 'Otsutsuki Bloodline'.
"Then thank you."
Upon hearing this guarantee, Otsutsuki Masato's Expression finally softened.
However, this made Hyuga Hiashi and the others beside him even more uncomfortable.
"Do you mean you want us to be their Branch Family?" Hyuga Hiashi, as the Clan Leader, quickly asked.
"No."
Minister Molotov Shake Head, smiling, "This Old Man just said that in the Future, the Hyuga Clan under the World Government will no longer have the distinction between Main Family and Branch Family."
"At most, Mr. Masato Hyuga's branch will be the main lineage, and future Clan Leaders will be chosen from their branch, while your branch will be the secondary lineage. However, you will not be bound by the 'Cage Bird'. Of course, the 'Cage Bird' seals on the current Branch Family Members also need to be completely removed by you."
Instantly, Hyuga Hiashi and the two Hyuga Elders behind him trembled, somewhat unable to suppress the Anger in their Hearts.
However.
Hizashi Hyuga, however, showed a look of surprise, but immediately suppressed it.
However, his Expression was still captured by Minister Molotov opposite him.
This added a few layers of meaningful flavor to the Smile on his face.
This was the Decision they made after understanding the relationship between the Main Family and Branch Family of the Hyuga Clan, as well as the function of the 'Cage Bird'.
In fact, it was a very simple strategy of division and co-option!
But this was an Open Scheme, unsolvable!
From now on, the Branch Family Members of the Hyuga Clan will definitely wholeheartedly support the World Government's Policy.
And the number of Branch Family Members is far greater than that of the Main Family.
This way, no matter what, the Hyuga Clan will not cause major problems.
"The above is the official notification regarding the 'Hyuga Unification'."
Minister Molotov looked at the black-faced Hyuga Hiashi.
"There is one more thing that needs to be informed to Mr. Hyuga Hiashi."
Hyuga Hiashi remained silent. Minister Molotov didn't mind and smiled, "Although it sounds incredible, in the Future, you will have two 'Byakugan Princesses'."
He then briefly explained the meaning of 'Byakugan Princess'.
Immediately.
The two Hyuga Clan Elders sitting in the back row showed expressions of ecstasy.
If their lineage had a 'Byakugan Princess'.
Even if Masato Hyuga became the Clan Leader in the Future, he wouldn't dare to look down on them!
"May I ask how the World Government knows that I... will have two Daughters in the Future, and that they will be 'Byakugan Princesses'?"
Hyuga Hiashi looked at Minister Molotov with a strange Expression.
"It's very simple, just Future Sight. People or items with this kind of Ability are not uncommon here."
Minister Molotov replied lightly.
He actually didn't know how the higher-ups knew.
At most, he could speculate that perhaps the Head of the Ubuyashiki Family, or perhaps the Leader of the Anning Cult, had foreseen it?
"So that's how it is."
Hyuga Hiashi nodded helplessly, indicating acceptance.
At this moment, Minister Molotov waved his hand, signaling several Man in Black to place the prepared Document on the Tabletop in front of everyone.
"Now then, next, we need to discuss the World Government's subsequent adjustments to the entire Ninja World, as well as matters related to migrating the Great Ninja Clans to reside on the Sea Star Mainland. Please make sure to pay Attention and take this seriously."
(End of Chapter)