Naruto starts from the Otsutsuki bloodline

Chapter 146 Could it be Danzo? (First Update)
It grows horns.

In the context of the ninja world, this doesn't seem to be particularly unusual.

In the Hidden Cloud Village, there once lived a pair of mentally unstable brothers with horns—Gold Horn and Silver Horn.

"However, the most typical example of a creature with horns on its head is the Otsutsuki."

In Kitagawa Gen's memory, it seems that all the Otsutsuki have horns.

Even Otsutsuki Toneri on the moon, who doesn't have horns in his normal state, develops a single horn on his forehead when he enters 'Tenseigan Chakra Mode'.

"And then there's Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha. They also grew horns after becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki. So it doesn't seem like such a big deal, does it?"

Kitagawa Gen touched his chin. Although he still said the same thing, he felt something was off.

"I do hope to be like the brothers Indra and Asura."

Perhaps because they were of mixed blood, the brothers Indra and Asura never grew horns, but no one could deny their immense power.

In fact, Kitagawa Gen thought that with their strength, they might have a pretty good chance of winning against those Otsutsuki who only knew how to 'overpower others with brute force'.

"What would happen if I were facing these two now?"

He wasn't one to favor the past over the present, but he had to admit that the ninjas of ancient times seemed to be stronger in terms of individual strength!
In the past, ninjas emphasized the ultimate fighting power. However, as times have changed, although ninjas still pursue individual strength, their fighting style has also changed.

In particular, the emergence of ninja villages, which brought together the best of all the major ninja clans in the past, coupled with the change in the mode of warfare, made the casualty rate even more exaggerated.

Therefore, the combat method of reducing casualties through cooperation naturally replaced the method of relying on individual bravery to rush in and die.

"Let alone those two, even the current ninjas have no idea how strong Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju were."

After thinking for a moment, he finally realized that he probably wouldn't get an answer.

A ninja's strategy is to respond to each move as it comes; thinking about these things is pointless.

Besides, his basic skills are already there; what he lacks are combat experience and tactical techniques.

"As for the others, I will only become stronger. Even if there is still a gap now, my bloodline is constantly improving, and I will surpass you all!"

Stopping dwelling on these meaningless things, he began to focus on his own changes and also to think carefully about his future path.

"The tailed beast chakra still needs to be improved, and there's also the issue of bloodline limits. So far, we only have two, which is still too few."

There's no rush with tailed beasts, after all, they'll be everywhere in the future.

If all else fails, he can personally intervene; the 'Otsutsuki Genshiki' technique will not stop!

But he really needs to think carefully about the fusion of bloodline limits.

He currently possesses Magnet Release and Ice Release, and the chakra involved is Wind Release, Water Release, and Earth Release. He is still lacking Lightning Release, Fire Release, and...
"The most crucial Yin-Yang Release!"

However, the fusion of Yin and Yang Escape was not going smoothly, and he did not have a specific reference, which made him somewhat frustrated.

However, even for the Otsutsuki, Yin-Yang Release is the ultimate power, and their fighting style is largely based on Yin-Yang Release.

It's not a big deal if his progress is a little slower; he believes that as his strength increases, he can gradually get what he wants!

"The other bloodline fusions also need to be accelerated. For fire release, I naturally hope for dust release, and for lightning release, storm release is the best."

He has a clear plan for himself and knows exactly how to do it.

"Ok?"

But at this moment, he clearly felt the changes in his body accelerating, and he immediately calmed his mind and focused on dealing with everything in front of him.

"Let's see what the outcome will be this time."

"Kakashi, you're back?"

While Kitagawa Gen was working hard, Kakashi had already arrived at the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi has received news that the two have returned, and he is in a good mood, at least for now it seems that they have not encountered any problems.

He had also summoned Tsunade and Jiraiya in advance, and their opinions were needed regarding the issue of Hanzo the Salamander.

But he found it strange and couldn't help but ask.

"Where's Yuan? And who's that child outside?"

"Lord Hokage, Genji has gone back; he wants to rest."

Kakashi nodded to Tsunade and Jiraiya in greeting before speaking.

"That child's name is Karin Uzumaki. We've run into some trouble this time too."

"trouble?"

Jiraiya didn't seem surprised at all. He stroked his chin and asked curiously.

"What trouble have you run into? Hanzo the Salamander's side? This girl used to be from the Land of Rain?"

"Tch, it seems like you're not having any major trouble."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow when she heard Karin's name, but she quickly turned her attention to Kakashi.

"No one was injured this time. Could it be that kid Yuan got hurt?"

"No."

Kakashi shook his head. They're all fine!
"In the Land of Rain, we met Hanzo the Salamander, but Gen felt that there was something wrong with that guy."

"Oh?"

When Hanzo the Salamander was mentioned, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya, and Tsunade all became serious.

"Yuan's perception is not weak. He immediately noticed that Hanzo the Salamander was not quite right."

Kakashi immediately continued speaking, his expression also very serious.

"He told me that Hanzo the Salamander might be a fake because he didn't have much chakra and didn't show any signs of aging, which made him look like a stand-in."

"A substitute?"

This answer surprised all three of them, and then they all seemed to sigh almost imperceptibly.

Once a demigod, a being from a small ninja village who dared to confront a great power, has it all become like this now?
"In addition, he also provided us with some information, but some of it is still open to discussion."

"What did he say?"

"He told us that the Akatsuki organization has been keeping an eye on Amegakure, and he also said that someone in Konoha might be providing intelligence to the Akatsuki." Kakashi paused here, needing time for the Third Hokage and the others to think things through.

"Is someone in Konoha providing intelligence to Akatsuki?"

As expected, these words immediately silenced the three of them, especially the third generation, who frowned deeply.

"Don't spread this around. It might be Hanzo the Salamander's doing it on purpose, but I will investigate it thoroughly. Let's talk about your business first."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Kakashi nodded. He also felt that it was Hanzo of the Salamander who had instigated it, but he still needed to report the truth.

"We later encountered members of the Akatsuki organization, who tracked us to the Land of Grass, where we fought."

"The Akatsuki have really come?"

"That's right, one is Obito Uchiha, one is Raiga Kurosuki, a former member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and the other is Jiraiya's disciple."

"Nagato?"

Jiraiya frowned, and he immediately spoke.

"Tell me the details of what happened."

"Yes."

Kakashi nodded and then briefly recounted his experience in the battle.

However, he mostly focused on his battle with Obito Uchiha, and didn't say much about Gen Kitagawa.

"In the end, Obito Uchiha was forced to rush to the rescue, and was also injured by Genji, leaving behind some things."

Kakashi took out a scroll, and amidst the smoke, a pair of swords and a piece of white tissue appeared before everyone's eyes.

"These are spoils left behind by Genji. Nagato was also severely injured by Genji."

"Is it that amazing?"

Even just hearing a fragment was enough to leave Jiraiya and his companions in disbelief.

Whether it was hearing about the enormous, sky-covering sphere or Kitagawa Gen shattering it with a single blow, it was all beyond their comprehension!

They are now more curious about what Kitagawa Gen did and what his current situation is.

"He's really not injured?"

The Third Hokage asked somewhat anxiously, but Kakashi shook his head.

"Don't worry, Gen is really fine. As for the specific details on the other side, let Karin explain."

"Huh? This is."

Just as the Third Hokage was about to speak, Tsunade seemed to have sensed something.

She walked quickly to the organization and examined it carefully. After a moment, her expression completely changed.

"There seems to be a unique power here, and this power is probably the reason why Obito Uchiha was able to use Wood Release!"

"what?"

The Third Hokage's expression immediately turned serious upon hearing the mention of Wood Release.

"Are you saying this is the key? Are you sure?"

"No, I just have a feeling about it, I need to take it and study it carefully."

Tsunade spoke in a deep voice, and Kakashi couldn't help but chime in as well.

“Yuan also said that he felt something was wrong with this piece of meat, so he kept it and asked me to give it to the Hokage. It seems that there is indeed a big problem here.”

"This is more than just a big problem."

The Third Hokage's expression was grim. Recalling Hanzo's words, even if that guy was just a stand-in, he must have received instructions from the real Hanzo to be able to say it.

Konoha has been investigating Obito Uchiha's Wood Release techniques, but unfortunately, they have no clue what happened.

But now, he feels like he has found his direction.

Hanzo said that someone in Konoha leaked information to the Akatsuki, and although Konoha stopped the Wood Release experiments back then,
"Danzo and Orochimaru are still conducting research, could it be..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not think any further; the more he thought about it, the more serious the problem seemed!
Suddenly he felt a tightness in his chest, so he rubbed his temples and decided to speak.

"Tsunade, go and study this carefully, but this matter must be kept secret. Absolutely no one else should be told anything about it except for a few of us!"

"Yes."

"Let that girl in, Kakashi. Why let her speak? And why bring her back?"

"Because she witnessed everything, and she is also very special, with super strong perception and it is said that her blood has a strong healing effect, so Yuan suggested bringing her back."

Kakashi didn't dare say much about Karin's matter, and could only give a vague explanation.

He glanced at Tsunade out of the corner of his eye, and breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment, the Anbu brought Karin in.

"Don't be nervous."

Karin looked quite nervous, but fortunately Hiruzen Sarutobi had already tried his best to return to his 'kind' mode, and he spoke with a smile.

"I know your name, Karin. I am the Third Hokage of Konoha. Can you tell me what you saw?"

"Someone deliberately tried to destroy Kusagakure, but the ninjas of Konoha saved Kusagakure!"

Karin was already nervous, and her words immediately froze the Third Hokage's expression, while Kakashi had already quietly retreated behind Jiraiya and Tsunade.

"Kusagakure Village?"

"Yes, Kusagakure, this is all the fault of those bad guys!"

What happened to Kusagakure?

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While Kakashi and the others were discussing things in the Hokage's office, Kitagawa Gen slowly opened his eyes at home.

In that instant, he vanished silently from the house, while an energy in the sky seemed to be constantly shifting.

Immediately, an invisible force vibrated in the air and silently descended into a hidden corner of the Land of Fire.
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