Chapter 329: This is the Power of a Ninja
Uchiha Itachi's talent was indeed no less than Uchiha Shisui's.
However, Uchiha Itachi's mind was clearly far more complex than Uchiha Shisui's, and his future achievements might not match Uchiha Shisui's.
After sending Uchiha Shisui to the Moon for secluded training, Sarutobi Asuma's life returned to peace.
But this peace didn't last long.
One day.
Onoki, the Fourth Raikage, and Mei Terumi arrived at the Sage Domain.
"Lord Asuma, when will the Forbidden Life Zone be restored?"
"Are we supposed to wait until we old folks can't move?"
Onoki asked.
Sarutobi Asuma couldn't help but chuckle, "Elder Onoki, you look quite healthy these days."
Onoki was speechless.
Although he had also cultivated Sage Mode, Sage Transformation was impossible for him in this lifetime.
Dust Release had indeed given him a longer lifespan, but he was already feeling his physical functions rapidly declining.
If the great development of the west didn't proceed, he feared he would only be able to see it on television from his bed.
Mei Terumi then asked, "Is it because the power of the Sage Tree hasn't accumulated enough yet?"
Sarutobi Asuma thought for a moment and said, "It's almost there. It's just that we've been developing the Land of Wind, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Lightning. But the Forbidden Life Zone is an extremely vast region and requires immense power."
The Fourth Raikage quickly said, "Lord Asuma, but the development of the Land of Wind, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Lightning has already reached its limit. It's time to begin, isn't it?"
"While we are still able to move, let's contribute one last time to the Alliance!"
Sarutobi Asuma was a little surprised by this. This didn't sound like something the Fourth Raikage would say.
Had his temper changed with age?
However, it was indeed time to begin.
Sarutobi Asuma immediately said, "Then let's mobilize and make preparations!"
"Developing such a large area is no simple matter."
Mei Terumi immediately smiled, "Lord Asuma, we've become accustomed to it over the years. We definitely won't mess it up."
Sarutobi Asuma spread his hands and smiled, "Even if we mess up, it will be you elders that the Alliance's ninjas and citizens curse. It has nothing to do with me anyway."
Onoki and the other two were speechless.
Did this sound like something an Alliance Leader would say?
But since their objective had been achieved, the three of them didn't say anything more and took their leave.
However, before leaving, Mei Terumi's gaze was inevitably filled with a touch of wistfulness.
It was such a pity that she couldn't win over such an excellent man.
Sarutobi Asuma pretended not to see it.
Having Tsunade and the other two was more than enough.
Since Tsunade and the others had completed their Sage Transformation, their physiques had greatly improved.
Leisurely times always passed quickly.
Taking advantage of the school holidays, Sarutobi Asuma, hand-in-hand with the three women, took the children on a trip.
They sunbathed, surfed at the beach, explored underwater, and even went to the starry sky, experiencing its desolation, vastness, and depth.
By the time they returned to Konoha, it was three months later.
During this time, Onoki and the others had worked overtime frantically, finally completing the initial preparations.
As soon as Sarutobi Asuma returned, Onoki and the others came to find him.
Thus.
Three days later, above the Forbidden Life Zone.
The Alliance Headquarters and War Fortresses floated in the air.
At this moment, both the Alliance Headquarters and the outer walls of the War Fortresses were covered with dense ranks of Alliance ninjas standing upside down.
In addition, a large number of ninjas were suspended in the air.
Onoki, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, and even the reanimated Second Mizukage were all present.
Most of the ninjas were suspended in the air using the Super Light-Heavy Rock Jutsu.
Others had cultivated the Wind Release Chakra Mode, Scorch Release Chakra Mode, and other abilities to suspend themselves in the air through their own power.
At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed below, on the giant Sage Tree.
Today would be another historic moment for the Ninja World, which was why so many ninjas had come to witness it.
At this moment, on the canopy of the Sage Tree, Sarutobi Asuma sat cross-legged, his Golden Rinne Sharingan activated between his brows. His perception instantly spread out, covering the entire Forbidden Life Zone.
Furthermore, his perception extended through the Sage Tree's roots, densely distributed beneath the earth, reaching deep into the ground. He was also acutely aware of the groundwater hidden beneath the surface.
In fact, this Forbidden Life Zone wasn't without rainfall; it simply lacked vegetation to retain the water.
After assessing the entire situation, Sarutobi Asuma activated his Sage Mode.
*Sage Mode: Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!*
Centered around the Sage Trees within the Forbidden Life Zone, plants and trees erupted from the ground, rapidly spreading outwards.
To the ninjas watching from the sky, it looked as if a tide of green was rapidly spreading in all directions from the Sage Trees.
Moreover.
These newly grown plants and trees varied greatly.
Some formed forests, others grasslands, some dense thickets, and some vast fields of flowers.
This scene was undoubtedly incredibly awe-inspiring.
The vast territory, once devoid of any life, was now surging with the vitality of nature. The ninjas in the air could even smell the fragrance of the plants and trees.
Furthermore, this transformation was entirely different from the previous modifications made to the Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Wind.
For the Land of Earth and Land of Lightning, only specific areas were transformed.
As for the Land of Wind, it had taken a full ten years, little by little, to spread oases across the entire country and completely change it.
But now!
This Forbidden Life Zone was being covered by vibrant, life-filled vegetation at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Suddenly, a rumbling sound echoed.
Many ninjas looked on as the ground cracked open and geysers of water shot towards the sky.
"It's the groundwater!"
A ninja exclaimed.
Following the first surge of groundwater, then the second, the third…
Soon, lakes began to form in low-lying areas, followed by streams. These streams converged, becoming rivers.
"Quick, act immediately according to the plan!"
Snapping back to reality, Onoki shouted loudly.
Thus, orders were issued.
Soon, spacecraft emerged from the Alliance Headquarters and various War Fortresses.
As the spacecraft landed, many ninjas disembarked one after another, carrying various containers and dispersing in all directions.
Some ninjas released aquatic animals like fish and shrimp into the streams, rivers, and lakes.
Others released birds.
The Aburame Clan, in particular, released various insects in different locations.
Even more ninjas used Summoning Jutsu or erected large teleportation platforms to remotely transport large numbers of various large animals for release.
This was the difference between this transformation and those of the Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Wind.
This Forbidden Life Zone was not just about planting trees; it was also about artificially accelerating the establishment of its ecosystem.
Watching this scene, Senju Hashirama was incredibly moved, exclaiming, "This is the true power of ninjas!"
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