It must be said that Ninjutsu, this unscientific thing, is simply useful, allowing me to possess research methods beyond the era's level.
With Uchiha Ling's current theoretical level, combined with the natural science theories she learned in her previous life, it is enough to support Ling in her gradual research.
"Ling, are you alright? I just saw you fighting Danzo and his men. You alone, don't be too aggressive, it's very dangerous."
Minato Namikaze, the Third Hokage, and the Jonin caught up to Uchiha Ling, who was ahead. Minato Namikaze naturally knew how dangerous it was for Ling to charge at Danzo's Root alone, so he asked with concern.
"Ling, you were too careless. Danzo and his Root are not someone you can deal with yet."
The Third Hokage understood Danzo's strength best. If they went all out, the two of them would probably fight for a long time before he could gain the upper hand.
"Sorry, Minato-nii, Sarutobi-sensei, I was impulsive just now, but I cut off one of Danzo's arms. It's a pity I didn't manage to keep him."
Ling's Chakra reserves were now depleted to the level of an ordinary Chunin. She also didn't want to eat Soldier Pill anymore; eating too many was bad for her body.
"It's alright, leave Danzo to us. Ling, just follow behind and pay attention to your own safety."
Minato Namikaze was also afraid that something might happen to Ling if she charged ahead, so he arranged for her to be at the back of the team, where there would generally be no danger.
"Oh, okay, Minato-nii, Sarutobi-sensei, thank you for your care." Ling smiled sweetly, her bright eyes twinkling.
Ling was naturally more than happy to stay behind. It was just a pity that she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight, as they would probably reach the Land of Fire's border by tomorrow morning.
Fortunately, Ling had arranged for her Shadow Clone to cultivate in the State of Forgetfulness using snake venom. A night of successful cultivation should be enough to alleviate the fatigue of a sleepless night.
Following behind the team, there was no need to use Chakra for accelerated travel; she could keep up with just her physical strength.
An overnight run could also be considered physical exercise, but she was a bit hungry. Although the previous Soldier Pill had provided some relief, it wasn't long-lasting.
Fortunately, Ling was well-prepared. She made some high-sugar, high-fat, and high-protein foods herself, following the method of energy bars. Besides the somewhat indescribable taste and being a bit tough on the teeth, there were no other drawbacks.
Compared to Soldier Pill, they were definitely delicious and healthy. How to describe the taste? It was similar to the oiliest and sweetest five-nut mooncakes.
Not only were they sickeningly sweet, but they also felt extremely greasy, only suitable as emergency rations.
As long as there was normal food, Ling wouldn't even look at these energy bars, but the feeling of fullness was indeed strong. After one, her stomach no longer rumbled.
Ling's digestive ability was very strong; this was a change brought about by the Heavenly Restriction. Now that she had switched the Ten Shadows Technique to Heavenly Restriction, Ling felt her stomach had turned into an energy furnace.
It rapidly digested these foods, converting them into energy to supplement her body. In other words, as long as there was enough food, Ling could become a different kind of perpetual motion machine.
She didn't have to worry about incomplete digestion turning her into a waste producer. It could be said that Heavenly Restriction accounted for seventy percent of Ling's current strength and rapid growth.
Ultimately, she still became the 'cheat' that others envied and disliked. Ling, who always wanted to improve through her own efforts, also became the person she disliked.
Although the Third Hokage and Minato Namikaze were fast, they consistently maintained a distance of six or seven kilometers from Danzo.
Now, both sides placed their hopes on the battle at the border. If the returning Root broke through Konoha's border defense line, then Danzo would escape.
Danzo, that old scoundrel, truly had strong willpower. After losing an arm, he had no time to heal his injuries. Although the excessive blood loss was stopped, the severe pain and weakness surprisingly didn't make Danzo slow down.
Ling could only say that he was indeed Konoha's Root—so tenacious. In terms of willpower, Ling already admired Danzo.
At this moment, in a deserted area north of the Land of Iron, where many large animal skeletons were scattered, it was known as the Mountain Graveyard.
Old Man Madara was holed up in a cave beneath the Mountain Graveyard, sustaining his life force with the life energy supplied by the Gedo Statue.
A White Zetsu resembling a pitcher plant, with half its body covered by Black Zetsu, was currently reporting the latest Konoha intelligence to Uchiha Madara.
"Hmph, that bug Danzo was actually ambushed by that damned old woman Uchiha Chiri and that brat Uchiha Ling, forcing him to defect. How useless!"
Uchiha Madara's wrinkled face was filled with contempt. He originally had plans for Danzo, intending to use him to eliminate the Uchiha Clan and purge the Akatsuki Organization, but he didn't expect such a turn of events.
As for Uchiha Chiri, if it weren't for that wretched woman, the Uchiha Clan should have continued to decline through internal strife after his departure. Unfortunately, the damned Uchiha Chiri stabilized them.
Even the White Zetsu he sent to monitor Uchiha Chiri was discovered by her special Mangekyo Sharingan Dojutsu and then killed.
After that, he never sent White Zetsu to monitor Uchiha Chiri again, only sending his Yin-Yang Release creation, Black Zetsu, to occasionally monitor her.
In fact, Uchiha Madara greatly admired Uchiha Chiri, but due to their differing stances, Old Man Madara harbored a lot of resentment towards Uchiha Chiri.
As for Uchiha Ling, he hadn't decided whether to make Uchiha Ling a sacrifice for Uchiha Shisui or to make Uchiha Shisui a sacrifice for Uchiha Ling.
But fortunately, he had a backup, which was Obito, known as the 'dead last'. Probably only Uchiha Madara knew how terrifying the talent of such a pure-hearted and naive Uchiha could be.
As long as his love was destroyed and his naivety shattered, awakening the Mangekyo was inevitable. And Uchiha Shisui was somewhat similar to Obito, but Shisui couldn't compare to Obito in this regard.
"Madara, Uchiha Ling's strength is now somewhat beyond limits. I think we can arrange for her to die in the upcoming war."
Black Zetsu's true purpose was to test that Null Organization. Hearing about this organization, it felt as if it had seen a venomous snake, more terrifying than a sudden appearance of an Ōtsutsuki in front of it.
"Hmph! You arrange it then. No matter how strong she is, she can't pose a threat to this old man."
Uchiha Madara was so confident, but it was also his confidence that harmed him, leading to him being greatly deceived by Ōtsutsuki Black Zetsu.
"Hehehe, leave it to me. I will choose the proper agent of your will."
Black Zetsu watched Uchiha Madara fall into slumber, then sank back into the ground and left the area.
Ling suddenly sneezed while running. Rubbing her small nose, Ling felt like someone was speaking ill of her.
The sky was already nearing dawn, and at this time, the surrounding terrain began to show hilly features, indicating they were approaching the border.
After a night of sprinting, all of Ling's Shadow Clones dispelled in the early morning. Although it brought physical exhaustion, it also restored much of Ling's Chakra and mental energy.
When a Shadow Clone dispels on its own, it returns some Chakra, and the cultivation in the State of Forgetfulness also brought about the recovery of mental energy.
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