Naruto: In the name of the Senju, he made the ninja world tremble.

Holding the ninjutsu scroll given to her by the Third Hokage, Chiba stood respectfully at the door watching Hiruzen Sarutobi leave until his figure disappeared into the moonlight.

During this time, Chiba did not behave rudely at all. Even when Granny Momoka and the Third Generation were chatting alone, Chiba waited respectfully in the outer hall, believing that his every move was being watched.

On her way to Granny Momoka's room, Chiba couldn't wait to open the ninjutsu scroll in her hand.

A-rank ninjutsu, Earth Release: Yellow Springs Swamp.

In the original timeline, Jiraiya used this technique to engulf the giant python summoned by Orochimaru, which was also a spectacular battle. At that time, ninjutsu still required hand seals.

It is a great ninjutsu for both group battles and one-on-one duels.

After putting away the ninjutsu scroll, Chiba entered Granny Momoka's reception room. The Third Hokage's purpose in coming here today was probably not as simple as just catching up.

"Are you satisfied with the gift Hiruzen gave you?" Granny Momoka asked Chiyu with a relaxed smile.

"Yes, the Third Hokage is very generous," Chiba told Granny Momoka the truth about the ninjutsu he had obtained. He had seen many people on the forum who looked down on most of the ninjutsu except for a few A-rank ninjutsu.

Because many people project themselves into the story's protagonist, when Chiba herself actually entered this world, she realized the true value of A-rank ninjutsu. It wasn't just a matter of whether she could obtain it, but whether she could learn it.

Learning and mastering A-rank ninjutsu is also a direct way to determine a person's aptitude.

Naruto and Sasuke are geniuses, but who among those who break through to become elite Jonin isn't a genius? It's just that they aren't reincarnations of Indra and Ashura, so ultimately, bloodline still comes first here.

"Don't think so much at such a young age," Granny Taohua said, though she didn't know what Qianyu was thinking. Based on her years of experience, she could tell that he was a little uneasy.

"Chiba, you can look like the second clan head, but you must never have a personality like him. Just be yourself." Senju Momoka was clearly worried that Chiba would force herself to resemble Senju Tobirama in order to shoulder the responsibilities of the Senju clan.

This might be a good thing in the early stages, but it will greatly damage one's character and ultimately destroy the child.

Sensing Granny Taohua's worry, Qianyu realized that his earlier rambling thoughts had caused the old woman concern, so he quickly changed the subject and asked his question.

"Don't worry, although Hiruzen tried to probe me this time, Konoha benefited from the events in Kusagakure, so he won't investigate further."

"He came here just hoping that I would keep an eye on Konoha for him after he leaves, since this old woman still has some face to save."

Granny Momoka stopped there, saying that Chiyu didn't need to get involved in Konoha's decision-making at this point; she should just focus on improving her own strength.

Chiyu naturally had no doubts. Today, he not only received a large reward but also obtained excellent ninja tools. He needed to plan these carefully and turn them into his own strength in the next mission as soon as possible.

However, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night for Qianyu. Just as he got up to say goodbye, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

The maid who rushed over brought bad news to Qianyu: his grandfather's condition had suddenly worsened and he was on his deathbed.

The next second, Qianyu's figure disappeared from the room, and upon hearing that another peer had passed away, Granny Taohua lay helplessly on the soft couch, with slight tear stains appearing in her eyes.

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On the training ground of Konoha Root, Danzo looked at his subordinates lying on the ground, the veins on his left hand, which was leaning on a cane, bulging. Orochimaru, that bastard, actually barged in so brazenly.

At this moment, Danzo really wanted to unseal his right hand and transform into a multi-eyed demon to teach the other party a lesson. However, considering that the two powers within him still needed to be balanced by the other party, he endured it by taking deep breaths.

Although Orochimaru knew that Danzo wished he could eat his flesh alive, he was not worried at all. Danzo used various sealing techniques and brainwashing training in turn to prevent his subordinates from betraying him.

In this situation, only mindless suicide soldiers are trained, while scientific experiments require flashes of inspiration. Even if you put your experimental data in front of the other party, they will only be able to copy it blindly.

Just as Danzo was about to question him, Orochimaru threw a thick scroll at him, which was caught by a short, white-haired ninja just before it hit him.

Orochimaru glanced at the short ninja, then looked directly at Danzo and said, "The method recorded here can balance the two powers within you."

"However," Orochimaru looked at him with a hint of malice, his long tongue tracing a line across his lips, "after the first use, you'll need an adjustment period. You won't be able to engage in strenuous exercise for about two weeks. Dare to give it a try?"

"Hmph! Orochimaru, I have encountered countless difficulties in my life, so you don't need to scare me."

"That's right, I sent people to do this to your disciple, and it's also a warning to you about what it means to respect your elders," Danzo said firmly, but he still had his people put the scroll away and find a test subject to experiment on first.

Seeing this, Orochimaru knew his plan had succeeded. Shimura Danzo would be unable to cause trouble for at least a month, and he had fulfilled his promise to the Third Hokage.

"Advisor Danzo, since that's the case, shouldn't you give me the supplies I need as well?" Looking at Orochimaru's ambiguous smile, Danzo thought about the other party's current status in Konoha.

If Hiruzen, that weakling, really gets into trouble this time, then this venomous snake will be my biggest enemy in becoming Hokage.

"What you need will be delivered on time in three days," Danzo said, then turned and left with a few trusted men. Orochimaru couldn't help but sneer at Danzo's quick agreement.

Walking down the sewer-like corridor, Danzo suddenly stopped. "Capture some of the people in Konoha who oppose me and hand them over to Orochimaru. I have plenty of test subjects; it just depends on whether you have the teeth to bite them."

"Yes, sir!"

After a response came from somewhere in the darkness, there was no further sound.

"Run, run fast, leave the Land of Water and trust no one."

"Kill him! Kill this monster! Kill!"

"No, don't kill me, ah!"

With a startled cry, Haku, who was lying on the back of the Hidden Mist ninja, suddenly woke up. Before he could react, a warm hand gently touched his forehead.

"Thank goodness you don't have a fever, little girl, what's your name?"

As Bai regained consciousness, he looked around at the chaotic environment and then at the gentle face he had seen before he lost consciousness, and whispered something.

"Sister, my name is Bai."

Looking at the somewhat frail-looking woman in front of her, Mei Terumi felt a surge of pity. "My name is Mei Terumi. You can call me Mei-neechan from now on. Don't worry, you won't be a wanderer anymore."

"Sister Ming?"

"Hmm, what's wrong, Bai?"

"I am a boy."

"Ha!" Not only Mei Terumi, but also the other Kirigakure members next to her showed surprise. These Jonin had actually misjudged her.