Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

The hidden ninja received the order and went to invite Hyuga Tokuma.

However, all of this is temporarily irrelevant to Hinata Hoshino.

During the day, he studies and spars with Tsunade; at night, he practices Sage Mode and absorbs the energy of stars.

Hyuga Hoshino felt very fulfilled, but during this time, Tsunade guarded against him as if he were a raging flood.

Unless Shizune is present, Tsunade refuses to meet with Hyuga Hoshino.

Hyuga Hoshino, heartbroken at losing his bedmate, can only train silently.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye, and it's August now. In two months, Naruto Uzumaki should be born.

The number of copies was used on Tsunade and the Slug Sage. Their taijutsu has been improved, the Senju bloodline has been obtained, and the bloodlines of the ninja world have been fused on the system panel.

With some copying and learning, the level of medical ninjutsu should surpass that of silence.

The Sage Mode lasted for more than three hours, and the energy of the star was completely absorbed. Unfortunately, the total amount of chakra remained at the Kage level, which should be infinitely close to the Super Kage level.

"Open the panel."

Host: Hyuga Hoshino (Gained a lifespan of 424 years)

Talents: Pure three-tomoe Byakugan, longevity, rapid healing, three-tomoe Byakugan Kirin tattoo, tough skin, spatial manipulation, and control over natural energy.

Bloodline: Kirin bloodline, Otsutsuki bloodline (incomplete)

Physical Techniques: Shadow

Chakra Level: Shadow

Ninjutsu: A collection of taijutsu, Body Flicker Technique, Sealing Technique: Four Symbols Sealing Technique, Rasengan, and several other ninjutsu.

Abilities: Kunai throwing technique, cooking, flower arranging, tea ceremony, Water Release nature transformation, Fire Release nature transformation, Red Ground, Lava Release, Scorching Release, Limitless Karmic Fire, gliding, curses, Wood Release, illusion, Yin-Yang Release.

Chakra nature: Water (Kage), Fire (Kage), Wind (Kage), Lightning (Kage), Earth (Kage), Yang (Kage), Yin (Kage)

Copy count: 0 times, 1 time/day (can be stacked)

Number of crossings: 0 or 1 per year (cannot be accumulated)

Already traveled through worlds: Theft and Crossover Worlds

System space: 10/10 cubic meters

Overall rating: High-quality film.

It's safe to say that unless Hyuga Hoshino is brain-dead and takes Onoki's Dust Release head-on without any preparation, Hyuga Hoshino could say that without the Kage, he is invincible.

Tsunade put her arm around Hyuga Hoshino, and said as expected, "You brat, I've taught you everything I could. I should leave now. Are you coming with us, or somewhere else?"

A ninja hawk flew over here. It was a ninja hawk from Konoha. Tsunade reached out and caught it.

Take out the bamboo tube from the ninja hawk's leg, open it, and decipher the secret message.

This means that Kushina Uzumaki's due date is about to be determined, and they hope Tsunade can return to help.

Another ninja hawk flew in, and Hyuga Hoshino caught it; it was a letter from Hyuga Tokuma.

This means that the incident has occurred, Hyuga Hoshino's strength has become known, Uzumaki Kushina's due date will be set, and the village is recalling elite Jonin who are on missions, including Hyuga Hoshino.

Hyuga Hoshino waved the intelligence report in his hand, and Tsunade also gestured for Hyuga Hoshino to see it.

"Sister, it looks like I have to go back."

"Hoshino, I'll go back with you. Shizune, pack your things."

In six months, Hyuga Hoshino did not cure Tsunade's hemophobia, but at least he could prevent Tsunade from becoming paralyzed when she saw blood.

Tsunade's thinking was simple: if Hyuga Hoshino went back alone, given the personalities of those higher-ups, she didn't know how they would treat him.

Especially given Danzo's personality, it's not uncommon for him to have inappropriate feelings for Hyuga Hoshino.

If Tsunade and Hyuga Hoshino return, it would mean that Hyuga Hoshino is one of Tsunade's own people and has joined the Hokage's faction. Putting everything else aside, the Third Hokage would at least not make things difficult for Hyuga Hoshino.

Danzo had inappropriate thoughts; she and the Third Hokage could protect Hyuga Hoshino.

Hyuga Hoshino was unaware of Tsunade's thoughts; otherwise, she probably would have laughed out loud.

While Konoha appeared to have won the three Shinobi World Wars, in reality, the current Konoha does not have as many strong individuals as before.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, and Orochimaru—these three possess Kage-level strength. Are there any others?

Chapter 51 Returning to the Village, Kakuzu Blocks the Way

If it weren't for the fear of the Reaper Death Seal, a suicidal technique, Hyuga Hoshino would already be a Konoha resident. Even dogs on the street would kick him if they didn't bow to him.

Even if the True Thousand Hands technique can't be used, there are still Immortal Techniques: Divine Gate, Wooden Man Technique, Wooden Dragon Technique, and Tree Realm Descent.

With Sage Mode and peak Kage-level chakra, Hyuga Hoshino didn't believe anyone in Konoha could stop him.

Black Zetsu emerged from the ground outside Tanabata Street. Hyuga Hoshino was able to spot White Zetsu, so he couldn't let White Zetsu get up and keep an eye on him.

However, Black Zetsu sensed that Hyuga Hoshino was acting strangely, giving him a feeling that the situation was spiraling out of control. This was a feeling he had never experienced in over a thousand years.

Black Zetsu was preparing to test the limits of Hyuga Hoshino's abilities, but finding a tool of this caliber was difficult.

After much deliberation, Black Zetsu could only think of Kakuzu. He possessed Kage-level strength, and was someone who would do anything for a price.

Money? Black Zetsu doesn't have any for now, but White Zetsu has plenty of infiltration capabilities.

Kakuzu is useful, but there are still problems. Kakuzu has a strong sense of professional ethics, and since many gambling den owners in Tanabata are among his financial backers, he won't just barge into Tanabata.

It's also forbidden to fight anyone near Tanabata Street. The gambling den's behind-the-scenes bosses have given Kakuzu a long-term mission: he cannot fight anyone near Tanabata Street.

For all these reasons, Kakuzu has yet to have a chance to appear on screen.

If not, Hyuga Hoshino and Tsunade were to return to the village, and Black Zetsu really didn't know when he would send Kakuzu to kidnap them.

Hyuga Hoshino kept his Byakugan active, watching his surroundings. As soon as Black Zetsu approached, Hyuga Hoshino immediately noticed him. However, for the sake of Black Zetsu's mental and physical well-being, Hyuga Hoshino did not go up to greet him.

As soon as Black Zetsu appeared, he saw Kakuzu blocking Hyuga Hoshino.

"This mountain is mine, these trees are mine. If you want to pass through, leave your toll."

"Here you go, keep the change."

Hyuga Hoshino grabbed a handful of gold coins and threw them at Kakuzu. He then turned and gestured for Tsunade and Shizune to walk around Kakuzu.

Kakuzu's already green eyes turned even greener, like a starving wolf seeing meat.

He hurriedly bent down to pick them up, but since Hyuga Hoshino had thrown them rather haphazardly, Kakuzu spent a while picking them up.

After collecting the gold coins, Kakuzu was stunned. "Where is my mission objective?"

Kakuzu looked at the small bag of gold coins and felt that he should make a decision that went against his ancestors: kill Hyuga Hoshino first, then kill his employer, and he could get two sets of experience points.

Kakuzu picked up the money bag, caught up with Hyuga Hoshino and the others, and jumped in front of Hyuga Hoshino once again.

"this……"

"This mountain is mine."

"this……"

"I planted this tree."

"want……"

"If you want to pass through here..."

"Keep……"

"Leave some money for the journey. Sir, you said before that I'm in a hurry, so here's some more for you, and don't bother me again."

Tsunade's eyes were also somewhat glazed over; she seemed to be throwing gold coins at people as well.

Moreover, Hinata Hoshino has been pestering her for half a year. She hasn't gambled for half a year and is itching to play. If Hinata Hoshino gave her this money to gamble, that would be great.

"Lady Tsunade, Hoshino has already given us a lot of money, we can't trouble him any further."

Tsunade really wanted to say, "Hyuga Hoshino has already fleeced all the fat sheep, what's wrong with her asking for some money? Isn't she worth that much?"

Hyuga Hoshino scattered a handful of gold dust, which dazzled Kakuzu, blinding him with its golden brilliance. Kakuzu clutched his eyes and screamed, "So much gold! My eyes!"

Hyuga Hoshino shrugged at Tsunade, signaling to keep going.

Kakuzu tried his best to wash his eyes with water created using Water Release. The water used to wash his eyes was caught in a stone bowl made using Earth Release, so as not to waste it.

After a thorough, meticulous search, ensuring not a single grain of gold was missed, Kakuzu was satisfied. He looked up and glanced around—where was his mission objective?

It's like a double whammy.

Kakuzu recalls the distance from Tanabata to Konoha; it's about a day's journey from there, and this is his last chance.

The closer you are to Konoha, the more likely you are to be discovered.

So, Kakuzu jumped out again, and Hyuga Hoshino refused to give him any more money.

The illusion created by copying the Corpse Fragrance Demon Flower was activated, and Kakuzu knelt down.

"The scenery is so beautiful on a sunny day, with red flowers and green grass, I run forward happily..."

Kakuzu hummed a strange song as he sped through the woods.

"Senior, you look refreshed and energetic. I wonder how many years you have been cultivating."

As if under a spell, Kakuzu subconsciously replied, "I'm ashamed, it's only been a little over eighty years. Young man, running around is good for your heart health, why don't we go together?"

"No need. I am not as good as you, senior. You have five hearts and can fake your death to escape."

Kakuzu's expression changed. "Young man, you're joking. How could a person have five hearts?"

"Hmph, you audacious monster, I can tell at a glance that you are not human, Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon."

Then, from Kakuzu's perspective, Hyuga Hoshino suddenly transformed into Senju Hashirama, who clapped his hands together, and a wooden dragon rose from the ground, opening its mouth to bite him.

Kakuzu was startled. Five masked monsters appeared, unleashing five different familiar ninjutsu techniques that rained down on Hashirama Senju.

With a single move, the Wood Dragon's Tail Sweep, five ninjutsu techniques were instantly annihilated. Kakuzu was swallowed whole.

Kakuzu recalled that year when the shuriken he threw from 800 miles away finally turned into a mushroom bomb and crashed into him.

Kakuzu: Hashirama Senju, you have no martial ethics! You ambushed an eighty-year-old man like me! Oh my god, someone save me!

Kakuzu closed his eyes, felt a moment of mental confusion, and then opened them again. There was no Hashirama Senju, no wooden dragon, and no sign that the Earth Grudge on his body had been used.