Chapter 460: A Long Journey? A New Member in Guixu: Black Fang?
"Is that so?"
"Then I wish you a pleasant journey. The Village will be fine with us here."
Watching Fujiwara Tetsuya's figure slowly dissipate, Danzo felt a faint sense of reluctance in his heart.
Although, deep down, he still harbored vigilance towards Fujiwara Tetsuya… he also couldn't deny that both weakening the Uchiha Clan and killing Sakumo Hatake aligned with his deepest desires… "Then, we part ways for now, Lord Danzo, Senior Orochimaru."
"I hope by the next time we meet, you will have already researched Wood Release…"
… "What? Kid, are you also leaving Konoha for a long journey?"
At the Senju Clan Grounds.
Tsunade looked at Fujiwara Tetsuya's calm expression, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
"What's there to be surprised about?"
"Senior Tsunade, aren't you also taking Shizune on a long journey?"
Glancing at Shizune, who was pouring tea beside him, Fujiwara Tetsuya chuckled lightly and replied to Tsunade.
"Hmm?"
"Kid, how did you guess?"
"I haven't even told Jiraiya or Orochimaru about this…"
"What's so hard to guess? Senior Tsunade, isn't all of this written all over your face?"
"Perhaps, only a dull fellow like Senior Jiraiya wouldn't notice."
"So, you came here to say goodbye to me?"
Hearing Fujiwara Tetsuya's explanation, Tsunade subconsciously touched her cheek, but then gave Fujiwara Tetsuya an annoyed look.
This kid who loves to scrutinize people's minds… is truly annoying.
"That's right, but… speaking of which, Senior Tsunade, are you really not going to consider Senior Jiraiya?"
"Although he's a bit foolish, and lecherous and fond of drinking… Senior Jiraiya truly has a sincere heart for you~"
Fujiwara Tetsuya's suggestion received no response.
Only, the moment Fujiwara Tetsuya looked up, two large bumps had appeared on his head.
"Hmph~ My matters with Jiraiya are none of your concern."
"This is the Yin Seal you wanted. When I have time to perfect it later, I'll have Slug inform you of the new technique…"
"You annoying kid, I hope I don't see you for the next few years…"
Under Tsunade's disgusted gaze, Fujiwara Tetsuya, with a fawning expression, took the Yin Seal and left the Senju Clan Grounds.
Compared to the Yin Seal's instant healing and attack amplification effects, what he valued more was its future advanced version, the Hundred Seals Technique's age-reversing effect… He had enough confidence to surpass the limits of a Ninja and reach the level of the Ōtsutsuki Clan… But the people around him could always make use of it… Several days later.
After arranging clan affairs and bidding simple farewells to Uchiha Kai, Uchiha Qingfeng, Uchiha Kazuha, and others.
Fujiwara Tetsuya, accompanied by Mikoto and Ryoui, left Konoha directly… without informing the Konoha Higher-Ups or any familiar Shinobi Clans.
Hokage Building.
Listening to the Anbu's report, Hiruzen Sarutobi heavily exhaled a smoke ring, but… the wrinkles on his face had deepened… Land of Rivers, Central Region.
A secluded mountain, a subterranean cave hundreds of meters below.
This was the temporary base of the Return to the Void, which Kakuzu had spent a great deal of time searching for within the Land of Rivers.
Although a bit remote, its vast space and winding paths indeed made it an excellent hidden location.
Inside the cave, the surrounding rock walls were adorned with various crystals emitting different glows, which did not obstruct anyone's vision.
"Emperor~"
"Why did you steal Sakumo Hatake's body?"
At this moment, Sakumo Hatake's body lay on a cold stone slab.
Looking at the lifeless corpse before them, Kakuzu, Fūchōin… and Mikoto, Ryoui all had eyes filled with doubt.
"A corpse? Who told you this was a corpse?"
"You wouldn't also be like everyone else, thinking I actually killed Senior Sakumo Hatake, would you?"
"Emperor~ You mean?"
"Exactly, just as you are now imagining."
"In that battle, I did not kill Senior Sakumo Hatake. The moment kirimaru stabbed Senior Sakumo Hatake in the heart, I used Chakra to block Senior Sakumo Hatake's meridians… creating a state of suspended animation."
"After all, a powerful combatant like Senior Sakumo Hatake… ahem, no, a fighting force, if he were to just go to the Pure Land for nothing, that would be a huge loss for the Ninja World…"
Watching Fujiwara Tetsuya's secretive actions, Kakuzu and the others instantly understood Fujiwara Tetsuya's plan… It seemed this one had already calculated everything, intending to use this opportunity to bring Sakumo Hatake into the Return to the Void.
"Ryoui, there are too many meridians in the heart, I need your help…"
"However, I'm truly looking forward to it now~ Senior Sakumo Hatake's reaction when he revives."
With Fujiwara Tetsuya and Torune Ryoui working together, in less than ten minutes, Sakumo Hatake's heart meridians were reconnected… The moment Fujiwara Tetsuya withdrew the Chakra attached to Sakumo Hatake's meridians… everyone heard a series of deep heartbeats in their ears, then… the sound grew louder and louder, echoing continuously throughout the empty cave.
"Hmm~~~"
Under everyone's gaze, after a few minutes… Sakumo Hatake finally opened his eyes.
He raised a hand to shield his eyes, and after adapting to the light in the cave, slowly sat up.
"Hmm? Tetsuya, kid… and Mikoto Jonin, Vice-Minister Ryōi?"
"Why are you here?"
"Could it be that some major upheaval occurred, and you all died… and came to the Pure Land World?"
Although he felt unfamiliar with Kakuzu and Fūchōin without their masks, Sakumo Hatake naturally recognized Fujiwara Tetsuya immediately.
"Don't worry~ The Village is fine."
"This is not the Pure Land World. Strictly speaking… Senior Sakumo Hatake, you are still alive~"
As he whispered, Fujiwara Tetsuya told Sakumo Hatake everything. Watching Sakumo Hatake's gradually returning color and constantly changing expression, Fujiwara Tetsuya chuckled lightly and slowly asked.
"So, Senior Sakumo Hatake, what is your decision?"
Facing Fujiwara Tetsuya… and the subtle gazes of Kakuzu and the others, Sakumo Hatake felt a headache coming on.
If he had known he would face such a situation, he would have committed suicide earlier to make it clean… "What if I say no? Tetsuya, what will you do?"
"Then we'll let Senior Sakumo Hatake die again. If once isn't enough, we can do it ten, a hundred times… Anyway, we have plenty of time now."
"Also, Senior Sakumo Hatake should still remember that the Hidden Sand Village has a secret technique, the Mind-Controlling Sand… If Senior Sakumo Hatake wants to experience it, it's not too difficult."
Hearing Fujiwara Tetsuya's threat, not only did cold sweat break out on Sakumo Hatake's forehead.
Even Kakuzu and Fūchōin couldn't help but shiver… and then cast sympathetic glances at Sakumo Hatake.
To be targeted by such an ungentlemanly junior was truly a tragedy.
"Alright~ I agree, I'll join the Return to the Void."
"However, let's be clear, I will not attack Konoha…"
"Naturally~ Welcome to the Return to the Void, Senior Sakumo Hatake."
"From today onwards, your codename… will be Black Fang."
"Fūchōin, it seems you'll be demoted to a candidate for the third sequence… You need to work harder."
"Hey~ Tetsuya, everything else is fine, but… can you change this codename, Black Fang? White Fang? Black Fang… This codename, it's clear you just made it up on the spot to fob me off…"
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