Konoha: My peaceful life was betrayed by the system.

Humiliation and pain intertwined, causing it to howl incessantly.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Sarutobi Sasuke unleashed another combined ninjutsu! It was another Earth and Fire Twin Dragons!

It slammed into the Eight-Tails' body, igniting a raging fire.

Even the eight-tailed fox's tough skin was burned until it dried out and fell off.

After the thick smoke dissipated, the Eight-Tailed Fox was covered in wounds, but it still clung to the mountain peak next to it with its tail.

He struggled to get up from the ground.

Knowing the consequences of being captured, it, as a tailed beast, had long been accustomed to freedom.

Unable to bear the days of being bound, let alone being restricted by weak humans!

It had just gotten up from the ground and was preparing to gather chakra again when it heard a deep male voice.

"Let this end here, Eight-Tails. You belong to Konoha! Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees!"

Countless trees, thicker than its tail, climbed up its body like vines, completely enveloping it.

The eight-tailed creature tried to break free, but all its strength was in vain, and that's when it realized it.

I have already failed and am about to become something to be used by others.

Hashirama took out the sealed white jade block from his pocket, and a warm white light shone on the Eight-Tails.

The wounds from the battle disappeared immediately, and it felt its strength return to its peak.

But the next second, the eight-tailed beast, which was larger than a mountain, was sucked into the white jade block and disappeared.

Chapter 67: All Tailed Beasts Acquired

But the next second, the eight-tailed beast, which was larger than a mountain, was sucked into the white jade block and disappeared.

Sarutobi Sasuke breathed a sigh of relief, secretly admiring the Hokage's strength.

Releasing wood clones to follow each team and capturing two tailed beasts—that's some terrifying chakra!

If it were him, he would have died from overexertion long ago.

At the same time, I am once again glad that I made the decision to lead the entire clan to join Konoha! With such a leader, the future of the village is sure to be bright.

With the Eight-Tails successfully sealed, the ninjas all converged on Hashirama's direction.

Sarutobi Sasuke glanced around and smiled when he found that no one was missing.

Surprisingly, no one was injured or killed in this operation to capture the tailed beasts.

But we should thank the Eight-Tails for asking for trouble by attacking the Hokage; it seems it felt it had lived here long enough.

Want a change of scenery?

After all, the thoughts of tailed beasts are different from those of humans, and it's impossible to guess them.

"Alright, let's head back to Konoha now."

At Hashirama's command, everyone quickly adjusted their condition and began their return to Konoha Village.

The place where the Eight-Tails is located is quite far from Kumogakure. Even if they are discovered, it will take them a while to get there.

Moreover, there's a wooden clone of Hashirama in the group, so they probably wouldn't dare to make a move.

After all, Hashirama's reputation resounded throughout the entire ninja world; anyone who dared to attack Hashirama was probably asking for trouble.

Sarutobi Sasuke's operation to capture the Eight-Tails has ended, and the other teams have also gradually finished their battles, successfully sealing the tailed beasts.

The entire team returned to Konoha without losing any ninjas.

This is because Hashirama would intervene whenever a fatal attack was launched, and as the Hokage, how could he allow villagers to die before his eyes?

About ten days later, in the Hokage's office.

Hashirama looked at the nine white jade pieces on the table and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, now all nine tailed beasts belong to Konoha!"

The heads of the various families in front of him all had smiles on their faces.

Only when the village becomes stronger can the family achieve better development!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Konoha is now the number one village in the ninja world.

"Everyone has worked hard on this mission. The Senju clan will cover all the expenses of the wounded for the next year."

"We must take good care of them."

"Don't worry, Lord Hokage!"

The clan leaders all said in unison that they knew the Hokage loved his people the most.

Although no ninjas died this time, quite a few were injured, and the medical and food expenses added up to a considerable sum.

The Hokage's decision to take over the entire year undoubtedly reduced the burden on various clans.

After discussing Konoha's future development plans with the clan leaders, Hashirama got up and saw off the clan leader.

In fact, opportunities like this, where the patriarchs of all the major clans gather in one room, are quite rare.

They also took this opportunity to establish connections with families they weren't usually close to.

"Phew, this matter is finally over." Hashirama breathed a sigh of relief. These past few days he had been worried that other countries would take this opportunity to cause trouble.

But it seems we've been overthinking it, as other countries haven't reacted so far.

"Brother, you still haven't told me what this white jade is!"

Unlike others, Tobirama personally used the sealing white jade, and he still remembers that strange feeling to this day.

On the way back, he would occasionally fidget with the white jade block, trying to find the underlying principle.

"Haha, don't rush, don't rush."

It seems my younger brother hasn't shaken off his habit of getting excited about new ninjutsu.

Over the years, hundreds of ninjutsu techniques, both large and small, have been developed, but very few of them have actually proven useful!

I really don't know why such great talent isn't used in the right place!

Faced with his younger brother's repeated urging, Hashirama recounted to Tobirama the events of the night Madara Uchiha rebelled.

"What? Brother, you can't be kidding! The ancestor of the Cloud Clan would actually help you?"

Tobirama looked at his older brother with an expression as if he were an idiot, and didn't quite believe what his brother was saying.

Hashirama said helplessly, "I already told you! They only attacked because they were gathering wind in our village!"

Seeing that his elder brother's words didn't seem like a fabrication to deceive him, Tobirama said again.

"So this white jade cube was also given to you by the Ancestor of the Clouds, and he was the one who told you to capture the tailed beasts to increase your strength?"

Hashirama nodded: "Yes!"

Tobirama narrowed his eyes and stroked his chin: "So, what was your initial thought, brother?"

Upon hearing this, Hashirama's expression immediately became unnatural.

"Haha, what could I possibly think... Of course, that's what I'm thinking too... Haha."

But who is Tobirama? He's Hashirama's younger brother, and Hashirama's appearance clearly shows he has something to hide!

"You're probably planning to capture a tailed beast to do someone a favor, aren't you? Hmm?"

Hashirama, tormented by Tobirama's probing questions, waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "How could this be... how could it be? I wouldn't do that..."

Okay, he guessed it! He really did figure it out!

My brother actually intended to capture a tailed beast and give it away! I really don't know what he was thinking!

"I'm not saying this to be mean, but how could you capture a tailed beast and give it to another village! Isn't that aiding the enemy?!"

Hashirama, the Hokage, was immediately labeled with this accusation and retorted.

"My thinking was indeed flawed. Now I understand that strength is the foundation of peace, so you should stop clinging to it!"

It took a long time to explain the matter clearly, and Tobirama finally stopped calling him the First Hokage a traitor who aided the enemy.

That's wonderful news! Haha...

"Alright, brother, hurry up and pack up and go home. Leave a wooden clone here."

Tobirama kept urging, "I still need to go see Tsunade. I brought her a lot of gifts this time."

"Tsunade is so young, you can't play with her even if you bring her a gift."

"I told you to leave it alone and go!"

Tobirama suddenly shouted loudly, which immediately dampened Hashirama's spirit, completely destroying his authority as the elder brother.

Unable to disobey his younger brother, Hashirama had no choice but to obey, since he was his only brother.

The messy documents on the table were tidied up briefly and put into the drawer.

But these nine white jade blocks that seal the tailed beasts cannot be left here; they must be taken home and guarded by Mito at all times.

Although Mito's strength was not as great as Tobirama's, she was the most skilled in sealing techniques in the village.

As Hashirama's wise and capable wife, Mito earned his complete trust.

To avoid attracting attention, they simply found an old cloth bag and put all the sealed white jade inside.

The two then left the Hokage's office and returned home.

Meanwhile, Qu Feng had just returned to his clan's territory, and the first thing he did was run to the room where the old hen lived to see if the crane eggs had hatched yet.

Chapter 68 God of Wealth, You've Arrived!

The first thing I did was run to the room where the old hen was to see if the crane eggs had hatched yet.

Before I could even open the door to get some air, I heard a chirping sound, like that of a baby bird, coming from inside the room.

Qu Feng was overjoyed. He pushed open the door and saw, sure enough, two baby cranes with white downy feathers under the hen.

It was much larger than a chick and looked very healthy.