XX-level Hokage

For a whole year, Qing had exhausted all her efforts, but she couldn't find a solution. From the moment she was captured by Orochimaru until now, she was truly worn out. A moment later, all the snake-men collapsed to the ground, emitting painful hisses.

Qing walked expressionlessly into the house, took out an oil jug, and poured the oil on all the snake-men. Then she took out a match, struck it, lit it, and threw it out.

The flames burst into flames instantly, accompanied by agonizing howls. The flames spread with the wind, igniting all the houses.

The intense burning pain enraged all the snake-men, who dragged their burning bodies toward Qing to tear at her. Qing remained motionless, gently closing her eyes. This was good; let it all come to an end.

But the pain she expected didn't come. Instead, she was suddenly lifted up, and then she felt a sudden rush of air. She opened her eyes and saw a scene she would never forget in her life.

Her long black hair was ruffled by the wind, and her pure white, cool eyes appeared incredibly gentle as they reflected the moonlight. Her beautiful face radiated confidence and charisma, and she smiled beautifully under the moonlight.

"What are you doing here?" Qing asked somewhat casually. "Obviously, I'm here to rescue you," Qi Bai said softly.

“Didn’t I say? I’m atoning for my sins. I should die with everyone in this village,” Qing said coldly.

“I know, but your heart tells me you don’t want to die, you hope someone will come to save you, so I came.” Qi Bai said gently. Looking at Zhen Bai’s gentle smile, Qing was momentarily at a loss.

Mashiro, holding Kiyoshi, stood atop a large tree beside the village, watching the village engulfed in flames and the figures moving within it.

"Please, let me perish in this fire," Qing suddenly said, tears streaming down her face. "You shouldn't die here," Qi Bai said, looking at the flames.

Perhaps I shouldn't have left the lab alive; I harmed them, but I didn't have the courage to choose death like my sister. "Clear, light green eyes reflected the orange-red flames."

"It's so pitiful. You've had a hard time all these years," Mashiro said gently, kissing away Kiyoshi's tears.

Just then, Qing's expression turned painful. She clutched her chest, her body convulsing, and black curse marks covered her entire body.

"I'm going to become a monster. Promise me, kill me, and bury me in a sea of ​​fire." Even Qing herself didn't know why she trusted the person in front of her so much. Perhaps it was because of her gentleness, or perhaps it was because of the chocolate she gave her. Qing couldn't tell anymore.

“Okay, I promise you,” Mashiro said softly.

Upon hearing Mashiro's words, Kiyoshi lightly uttered, "Thank you," before losing consciousness. [Kiyoshi's Affection +10, Reward: Tail of Desire]

At this moment, Kiyoshi in Mashiro's arms had completely transformed into a half-snake, half-human monster, roaring as it was about to attack Mashiro, but Mashiro was already prepared for this.

She threw a punch. "Kuo'an enters with a drooping hand"

Then, looking at the strange runes spreading from the fist, the monster fainted.

Mashiro looked at the burning Snake-Man Village, snapped her fingers, and tall earthen walls rose up, isolating the village from the surrounding forest. Then, Mashiro, holding "Kiyoshi," sank into the shadows.

"Kabuto, are you still awake so late?" Mashiro's voice suddenly came from behind. "Greetings, Lord Mashiro." Upon hearing Mashiro's voice, Kabuto hurriedly stood up and bowed.

"I'm so sorry to bother you so late, but it's really something urgent," Mashiro said softly.

"I wouldn't dare. I usually sleep very late, so your arrival is just in time. I wonder what important matter you have to discuss?" Dou said respectfully.

"Tomorrow, hand over the remaining tasks to the others and then return to Konoha. There's something I need you to study," Mashiro said. She had just placed Kiyo, who had turned into a monster, into the Root Research Institute.

“Yes, sir,” Kabuto said.

Then Mashiro disappeared into the shadows.

At Rikyuu Manor, Yakumo was fast asleep when Mashiro gently lifted the covers and lay down beside her. "Mashiro~" Yakumo suddenly murmured as she hugged Mashiro.

Mashiro thought she had woken Yakumo and was about to say something when she turned her head and found Yakumo still asleep. "Were you dreaming?" Mashiro whispered.

Then he gently kissed Yakumo on the cheek and closed his eyes. The next day, in the morning.

Yakumo felt a slight itch on her face, as if something was rubbing against her. She gently opened her eyes and saw a fleshy thing swinging back and forth in front of her. She reached out and grabbed it; it was soft.

"Yakumo, stop fooling around~"

Mashiro opened her eyes at that moment and saw Yakumo looking shocked.

What's that? A tail. A tail!

Mashiro then realized that the tail had grown from her body.

She managed to free her tail from Yakumo's grasp, and then Mashiro looked at the swaying tail.

[Tail of Desire: A strange product, seemingly part of the system's personal collection, which emits an aphrodisiac fragrance and grows thicker when the host is aroused.]

Getting hard can provide the ultimate sexual experience, and it can also be used in multiple ways, allowing for collaboration across multiple devices.

Mashiro then remembered that this was the reward she received from Kiyoshi yesterday, but according to the description, it seemed to be a rather improper reward. Is there really such a reward?

What Mashiro didn't know was that the system's rewards were distributed from the system library based on specific discoveries and characters. Many characters who didn't appear in the story shouldn't have their favorability ratings displayed or be rewarded. However, due to the system's AFK mode and changes in the story, characters like Hayakawa Yukikaze and Yuuma Kiyoshi were inexplicably added to the system. Since there were no rewards for them in the system library, the system had to randomly select items from its collection as rewards.

"Mashiro, what is this?" Yakumo asked curiously, looking at the chubby tail.

“It’s nothing, just a tail I got by accident,” Shinji explained. “Can I touch it?” Yakumo asked.

"It's best not to do this until I understand its specific function," Mashiro refused.

"Please, Mashiro," Yakumo pleaded, nuzzling Mashiro's face. "Alright, just don't go too far," Mashiro said helplessly.

After receiving Mashiro's permission, Yakumo reached out and took the tail in his hand.

The tail was entirely black, but at the end was a fleshy lump that looked like a closed rose. "So soft."

Yakumo gently rubbed his tail.

As Yakumo kneaded her, Mashiro experienced a strange sensation.

"It's hard."

Yakumo suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "It smells so good!"

At that moment, Yakumo faintly smelled a strange fragrance on the tail.

"Alright, Yakumo, I have to go now. I'll come see you again in a few days." Mashiro quickly left Rikuoka Manor, leaving Yakumo completely bewildered.

Chapter Sixty-Two: Reincarnation

Mashiro went to the forest outside Rikichiyama Manor and tried for a long time before figuring out how to control her tail, then she put it away. Afterwards, Mashiro returned to her garden.

At that moment, Temari was lying in the living room watching TV. When Mashiro appeared, Temari was about to bow when Mashiro stopped her with a gesture. Then Mashiro walked to Temari's side, lay down, and rested her head on Temari's lap.

Shouhan gently stroked Zhenbai's hair, noticing her somewhat tired expression, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I've just been a bit busy lately," Mashiro replied. Using the Shadow Legion to travel always consumed some of Mashiro's mental energy. "I see. Then take a good rest." He gently massaged Mashiro's temples.

And so, Mashiro drifted off to sleep again. Two hours later.

Mashiro opened her eyes, then stood up and said to Temari, "I'm going out." "Do you need lunch prepared?" Temari asked, gently rubbing her numb thigh.

"No need, you can eat it yourself." Mashiro shook her head, then turned and left.

In the laboratory of "Root", Kabuto is waiting for the arrival of his true self.

That night, after Mashiro left, Kabuto immediately summoned all the researchers, gave them instructions on how to finish up the work, and then rushed back to Konoha through the Shadow Puppet Team.

"Kabuto, have you been waiting long?" Mashiro asked after arriving at the research institute.

"Lord Mashiro, no, I just arrived recently," Kabuto replied with a smile.

"Did you see that half-snake, half-human experimental subject in the lab?" Mashiro asked.

"I've already examined it with the instruments. This experimental subject's vitality is incredibly strong and active, and its life force seems to be able to affect other organisms. Judging from the natural energy in its body, this experimental subject seems to be Orochimaru's doing," Kabuto said, adjusting his glasses.

Hearing Kabuto's words, Mashiro nodded slightly and said, "You guessed right. This experimental subject is indeed Orochimaru's doing. It is the product of Orochimaru's experiments and the combination of the priestess of the Land of Demons. It has the ability to make other life forms reproduce and split."

"Lord Mashiro asked me to study this experimental subject because he wanted to..." Kabuto didn't finish his sentence, not daring to guess Mashiro's meaning.

"This test subject has two forms: a priestess from the Land of Demons and the half-human, half-snake monster she is now. When she transforms into the monster, she loses her mind. This is the end of the experiment. What I want you to research is how to eliminate this drawback and allow the test subject to freely switch between the two forms."

"Of course, it would be best if you could gain other insights from the test subjects," Mashiro said.

“In that case, sir, I need some time to review this experiment,” Kabuto said after a moment of thought.

“No rush. She’s been hit by the Kuoan’s Falling Hand. Without my dispelling seal, she won’t wake up. So, I’ll leave her to you.” Mashiro said, then turned and left. “Yes, sir.” Kabuto said, then walked into the laboratory.

Mashiro, having left the "Root" (a powerful organization), disappeared into the shadows and quickly appeared in the Anbu prison. "Greetings, Mashiro-sama!" ×2

Upon seeing Zhen Zi, the two secret agents guarding the prison hurriedly bowed.

In fact, as a member of the Anbu directly under the Hokage, there is no need to show such respect to Mashiro. After all, whether it is the head of the Hyuga clan, a disciple of the former Hokage, or the leader of "Root", these identities do not have that much deterrent power over the Anbu.

There are two main reasons why the Anbu have such high regard for Mashiro. First, Mashiro himself is incredibly strong. During the Orochimaru battle, many Anbu members witnessed Mashiro's immense power. Second, the Hokage's leniency towards Mashiro. Both the previous and current Hokage have been extremely lenient with Mashiro. It can be said that in these three years, Mashiro has mobilized the Anbu more times than the Fifth Hokage himself.

“Bring Tayuya out,” Mashiro said softly. “Yes, sir.” A member of the ANBU entered the prison.

They didn't even bother to ask Mashiro why. Soon, Tayu was also brought out.

As Tayuya stepped out of the cell, she immediately closed her eyes. Having not seen the sun for three years, the sunlight now seemed incredibly blinding.

“Release her seal and her hands,” Mashiro said. “Yes.”

Soon, Tayuya felt the chakra flowing through her body. She rubbed her wrists and then moved her limbs. "Let's go," Mashiro said to Tayuya.

Three years in prison had worn away Tayuya's temper. Even after regaining her freedom, she never thought of resisting or escaping again. Of course, she also understood that she had no chance of resisting or escaping in front of Mashiro.

Tayuya followed Mashiro's steps, walking forward step by step.

The sunlight was still too bright for Tayuya at this moment, so she could only squint and look at the white and black robes in front of her as she walked step by step.

"Is the sun too bright?" Mashiro asked, turning around. Tayuya nodded at first, then quickly shook her head.

Mashiro reached out and covered Tayuya's eyes. Tayuya immediately tensed up and dared not make any movement. But soon, a cool sensation appeared on her eyes. Soon, Mashiro removed her hand, and Tayuya was amazed to find that the sun was no longer so dazzling, and she was able to open her eyes.

"Thank you," Tayuya said somewhat awkwardly.

"It's alright, I still know a little bit of medical ninjutsu. Of course, just in case, you should..." Mashiro said, taking Tayuya's hand and then using it to grab the hem of her robe.

Hold onto my clothes.

As Mashiro's gentle voice came through, Tayuya's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

And so, Mashiro brought Tayuya to the Hinata residence and into her courtyard.

"Master, you're back." Shouhan greeted him respectfully, but when he saw Tayuya behind Mashiro, he looked at her with surprise.

"She'll be your colleague from now on. I'm going out for a bit, so could you teach her what she needs to do?" Mashiro said with a smile. Hearing Mashiro's words, Tehan's eyes lit up; finally, something fun was coming.

Seeing Temari's expression, Mashiro brought the bewildered Tayu to Temari and said, "Then I'll leave her to you. I'll be going now."

Then Mashiro turned and left.

Temari looked at Tayuya, thinking, "This child is so cute." Tayuya also looked at Temari, thinking, "She's so pretty."

"Hello, my name is Temari," Temari said first. "My name is Tayuya."

Tayuya introduced herself. The Land of Wind.

By this time, the rescue team had already rescued Gaara. Just like in the original story, Deidara went to sacrifice the One-Tailed Beast, but Hidan was left behind to cover their retreat.

Under Hidan's onslaught, everyone was covered in wounds. Just as Hidan was about to use his curse, the shadowy army hidden in Yukikaze's shadow suddenly appeared and interrupted Hidan's casting of the curse.