"No, I was just there to watch, but the Tailed Beast rampage covered too wide an area, so I retreated."
Who was Chizan Gekko? Someone who could lie without even blinking.
Even though Tsunade looked serious and was exuding a powerful aura, it didn't put the slightest pressure on Chizan Gekko.
"Really?"
"Absolutely."
Tsunade wasn't exactly skilled at interrogation, and seeing that Chizan Gekko looked completely clean and innocent, she believed him.
Of course, Chizan Gekko had no idea how Tsunade was making her judgment. Otherwise, he would've quipped: So shallow. A true Number Six wouldn't even need to do anything personally!
Seeing Tsunade sigh slightly, Chizan Gekko knew he had successfully bluffed his way through.
"With the Eight-Tails going on a rampage, I doubt Kumogakure will be making any moves for a while."
"I just don't know why the Eight-Tails went berserk. Could it be related to the fight during the day?"
Hearing Tsunade's words, Chizan Gekko inwardly scoffed, but outwardly showed a hint of agreement.
"You broke his arm during the day, and he fled in defeat. Probably his emotions got the better of him and triggered the rampage."
Even Chizan Gekko didn't believe his own words, but what could he do? Just babble nonsense and get by.
Obviously, Tsunade didn't buy the theory either, but she couldn't figure it out. After all, she wasn't a Jinchūriki—how could she know what causes one to lose control?
"Alright then, just focus on recovering."
"Actually, Tsunade-sama, I've got something I want to talk to you about."
Just as Tsunade was about to leave, Chizan Gekko called out to her.
"What is it?"
"I'm planning to leave the base for a while."
"Hmm? Where to? We're at war right now."
"I know. I'm in no shape to fight, so I plan to scout out the Land of Lightning."
Tsunade was momentarily stunned. Scouting the Land of Lightning?
During wartime, infiltrating enemy territory to gather intel was fairly common, so Tsunade didn't think much of it at first.
But then she looked Chizan Gekko up and down and shook her head.
"You're covered in injuries and still want to gather intel?"
"Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
To this, Chizan Gekko responded with a grin:
"Come on. I'm gathering intel, not going in guns blazing. I've got Transparent Release and Flying Thunder God."
"If I run into anyone, I'll just run. Simple."
Tsunade fell silent. She had nothing to say.
In all of Konoha, when it came to escaping, even Tsunade had to admit—Chizan Gekko was top tier.
He could teleport and go invisible. A born intelligence operative.
"You've really made up your mind?"
"Yeah. I'm not much good in combat, so I might as well head behind enemy lines to gather intel."
Chizan Gekko had his reasons. Right now, he desperately needed to make money.
Going back to the village was out of the question. A guy like him avoiding the battlefield? The higher-ups wouldn't approve.
So instead of going back, he'd rather head into enemy territory and stir up some trouble.
"Alright then. Be careful. As for sending intel, it's up to you—carrier pigeons, summoning beasts, whatever works."
"I'll have someone keep an eye out."
Chizan Gekko nodded, then started fake-packing his bag right in front of Tsunade.
Just then, Tsunade suddenly walked up to him with quick steps and ordered:
"Sit still."
Chizan Gekko, confused, sat down obediently.
Tsunade's hands began to glow with a green light. Medical Ninjutsu activated, and warmth spread through Chizan Gekko's body.
His healing fingers began recovering at a visible pace.
"Didn't you say there'd be aftereffects..."
Feeling his body rapidly recovering, Chizan Gekko was completely thrown off.
"Overuse of chakra can disrupt the patient's internal circulation system..."
"Weren't those your exact words?!"
As the green chakra faded, his fractures and wounds disappeared completely.
"Hmph. You're still young. Your body can handle it."
"If you weren't heading into enemy territory, I wouldn't have treated you."
Tsunade meant well, so Chizan Gekko didn't argue.
Then, shouldering his bag with exaggerated seriousness, he said to Tsunade:
"I'm off! Take care, Tsunade-sama!"
Activating Flying Thunder God, he vanished on the spot.
Leaving Tsunade shaking her head with a smile, muttering:
"This little rascal. Where'd he learn all this roundabout nonsense?"
...
With Flying Thunder God, Chizan Gekko returned to the Land of Hot Water.
"Chōmei, from now on, we'll have to go it alone."
"Chizan, what are you heading to the Land of Lightning for?"
"Chōmei, do you think I can awaken a second Kekkei Genkai?"
Chizan Gekko didn't answer the question but instead asked one of his own.
"A second Kekkei Genkai? Don't you already have one?"
"Transparent Release. Don't tell me you're going to the Land of Lightning to get another Kekkei Genkai? Don't be silly. That stuff isn't something you can just train for."
Even though he was a Tailed Beast, Chōmei still understood the nature of Kekkei Genkai.
"Chōmei, you're being shallow again. Did you expect to meet me in that cave in Takigakure?"
"Sure, most Kekkei Genkai are inherited. But someone had to invent them first before they became inheritable."
"Let's go! To the Land of Lightning!"
Just thinking about getting a second Kekkei Genkai had Chizan Gekko thrilled.
It's just money! Time to go make some!
Chōmei didn't get it, but sensing Chizan's excitement, he couldn't help but be curious.
Could this kid really be trying to create a new Kekkei Genkai?
...
Crossing through the Land of Hot Water, heading northeast.
Chizan Gekko traveled nonstop for three or four days before finally arriving in the Land of Lightning.
Along the way, he left countless coordinates. No choice—he was deep behind enemy lines. Caution was key.
Standing on a tree trunk and looking at the town in the distance, Chizan Gekko grinned.
Now that he was inside enemy territory, it was time to get moving.
After all, five hundred million ryō wasn't a joke.
"Chōmei, lend me a little chakra."
"Huh? There aren't any enemies here."
"Come on, quit dawdling. Just do it."
"Oh..."
Still confused, Chōmei passed some chakra to Chizan Gekko.
Receiving the chakra, Chizan Gekko quickly formed a cross-shaped hand seal.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Poof!
Eight puffs of white smoke appeared.
Including Chizan Gekko himself, there were now nine of them.
And it didn't stop there. The nine looked at each other, then spoke in unison:
"Transformation!"
White smoke engulfed them again.
When it cleared, the forest was now filled with nine Kumogakure shinobi, led by none other than A, the Raikage's son.
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