The Devil of Konoha: Starting as a Medical Ninja

This poses no problem for the Shadow Clone Technique at all, and it can also take this opportunity to obtain a lot of experimental materials.

After the surgery, the shadow clone obtained a large amount of research material, while Yamato's lower body had been completely removed.

This won't cause any problems, after all, the destructive power of Yang Lei is there, and if the Shadow Clone Technique says it can't be used, then it can't be used.

After finishing all this, the shadow clone was ready to leave work. Anyway, there was no point in staying at Konoha Hospital, and besides, no patients would come in this weather.

Konoha's drainage system is actually quite good; despite several days of torrential rain, no streets have been flooded.

In the dead of night, the memories and energy of the shadow clones converged. Hongzhi quietly savored everything that had happened that day, and only after finding no flaws did he breathe a sigh of relief.

They then went directly to the Land of Waves to analyze Yamato's cells and blood. Yamato possessed Wood Release, which he obtained by injecting Hashirama's cells.

Hiroji wasn't interested in transplanting Wood Release, but he was interested in the fusion of Wood Release techniques. He hoped that he could observe some details of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release through Yamato's blood and cells.

That would be of great help to Hongzhi. If Hashirama Senju's Wood Release hadn't been fused with the Yang-attribute Kekkei Tota, then where would Yamato's Wood Release be lacking?

If so, Hiroji could also determine the direction of the yang attribute fusion bloodline limit by observing the differences between Hashirama stem cells and Yamato stem cells.

Chapter 189 The Mysteries of Wood Release, Secret Technique Conception

This comparison took half a month. In the laboratory of the Land of Waves, Hiroji looked at the two identical solutions in his hand and felt somewhat pleased.

The former is Hashirama stem cells, but not the kind injected by Koji; it is the kind that retains the Wood Release. The latter is the Yamato stem cells that Koji researched.

Although the two are absolutely different in quality, their characteristics are exactly the same. This is the result that Hongzhi obtained by injecting Yang attribute chakra into them.

This is enough to show that Hashirama Senju's Wood Release is not a Kekkei Genkai, but a more advanced Kekkei Tota.

This is why Hashirama Senju's Wood Release is full of vitality, while Yamato's Wood Release is lifeless.

The manifestation of Yang-attribute chakra is undoubtedly life force, and wood combined with life force naturally becomes the trees that can be seen everywhere.

Just like Hongzhi's Yang Lightning, the originally explosive lightning gained terrifying destructive power after being infused with Yang attribute chakra.

Although it may seem to have nothing to do with vitality, the essence of vitality is enhancement, so both Wood Release and Yang Lightning have been terrifyingly boosted in power.

However, after learning this, Hongzhi was still somewhat disappointed. Although he had figured out the secret of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release, he did not find a way to fuse Storm Release with Yang Release and transform it into Bloodline Limit.

Not to mention a solution, there wasn't even the slightest idea. Hashirama Senju was a Sage Body, and after developing Wood Release, Yang Release chakra fused with it without his notice.

This can be considered an unconscious act by Hashirama Senju, which is why his Wood Release was mistakenly identified as a bloodline limit.

Although Hongzhi possesses a body comparable to Hashirama Senju and chakra surpassing him, he is not a naturally born Sage Body.

There's no way to replicate this; you can only stare blankly at the compiled data.

However, it wasn't without its gains. If Hiroji were willing, he could directly replicate Hashirama Senju's Wood Release.

Hongzhi has already maxed out his Water attribute transformation, while he is also working hard on his Earth attribute transformation and Shadow Clone transformation.

If Hiroji wanted, he could easily create a Wood Release Kekkei Tota from Hashirama Senju and experience the feat of chopping the Nine-Tails with one hand.

This is certainly exciting, but Hongzhi can only postpone it for a while. There are still many things that Hongzhi needs to study, such as the tailed beast chakra and ninjutsu targeting the soul.

The highest priority is naturally ninjutsu related to the soul, not because tailed beast chakra is unimportant, but because techniques targeting the soul may have other uses.

Tailed beasts are aggregates of chakra, and they can be reborn after death. This means that their consciousness does not disappear with death. Since it does not disappear...

Consciousness is closely related to the soul. If Hongzhi could develop a secret technique targeting the soul and apply it to a complete tailed beast, wouldn't he be able to annihilate its consciousness and fully absorb its chakra?

This is Hongzhi's conjecture; whether it is true or not still requires experimentation. In addition, Hongzhi had other ideas.

For example, one could directly devour the soul of a tailed beast, then transform the tailed beast's chakra into a cursed seal, and slowly fuse it with the body.

At that time, Hongzhi's strength will definitely be improved, and the tailed beast chakra will be completely integrated into his body.

If all goes well, Hiroji can devour the soul of the Outer Path Demon Statue and then merge it with himself forever.

At that time, no one will be able to activate Infinite Tsukuyomi unless Hiroji himself is willing.

However, these are all just ideas, and Hongzhi is not sure whether they will succeed.

However, we should be able to get a result within three years. If not, we can proceed to the next step after three years and directly seize the Rinnegan. Once we obtain it, we can then target Obito Uchiha.

At that time, the Rinnegan will be hidden directly inside the Kamui dimension, so even if Black Zetsu jumps over the wall, he will not be able to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Furthermore, the secret arts of the soul might have different effects on Shinigami and Kaguya. Hiroji clearly remembered that Kaguya ate a fruit from the Divine Tree.

To get it back, her soul must be completely annihilated, since the Otsutsuki clan is truly difficult to kill.

With this in mind, Hongzhi began his research. The Land of Soul Waves was not lacking in such cases, as reanimated ninjas were living materials.

First, you need to learn all the existing ninjutsu that can be related to the soul.

In Konoha, the techniques related to the soul are Spirit Transformation and Reaper Death Seal. Proficiency in the former is easy to assess, but as for the latter, Koji doesn't want to attempt it directly.

However, this did not prevent Hongzhi from conducting research. The Corpse Demon Sealing Technique is an ultimate sealing technique that uses one's own soul as a sacrifice to summon the Grim Reaper to take away the souls of others.

What if we change it to summoning Hongzhi's soul, which leaves the body using the spiritification technique?

If successful, wouldn't it mean that as long as it controls Uchiha Itachi to use a brand new ninjutsu, Hongzhi could directly devour him?

The premise is that Hongzhi's soul can directly devour Uchiha Itachi's soul, something Orochimaru should know.

After having a general idea, Hongzhi immediately took action, even though the idea was still quite naive.

Moreover, there are many limitations, but if successful, Hongzhi can make improvements step by step based on this.

Although I still need to go to Orochimaru to get the most crucial thing, that's not important.

If Hongzhi succeeds, then the resurrected ninjas will be food for him. Putting aside everything else, the souls of Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui would be a great tonic.

However, there are many things to resolve, and thinking about them now is pointless.

While his shadow clones were busy training in spirit transformation techniques, Hongzhi was slowly researching the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique, an evil yet hopeful sealing technique.

This process was supposed to take a long time, but shortly after Hongzhi began his research, he obtained some important information from the shadow clones.

Tsunade returned with Jiraiya and Naruto Uzumaki, and instead of going directly to the Hokage Building which was under construction in the rain, they headed straight for the Root base after Naruto left.

Upon receiving this news, Hongzhi's lips twitched. It was precisely at this moment that things happened, which was quite speechless.

However, we still have to go. After all, Konoha is very important. If Danzo's death is discovered, many of Koji's actions will be exposed to Tsunade and Jiraiya.

"Are you really sure Danzo meant well?!"

Standing in front of the Root base, Tsunade coldly looked at Jiraiya beside her. When Jiraiya found her before, he didn't say that coming to Konoha would mean facing that old codger Danzo!

Chapter 190 Konoha Reform, Self-Forgiveness

Tsunade was quite clear about what Danzo was. Although she disliked him before, there were no large-scale conflicts.

Given her status, Danzo would have to think twice before causing trouble.

The problem now is that we need to have a face-to-face discussion, and in my capacity as a prospective Hokage.

This made Tsunade feel uneasy. When Jiraiya approached her before, she really didn't want to come to Konoha to clean up this mess.

One reason is naturally due to his own circumstances. The Hokage needs to protect the entire village, and at that time, he had a weakness called hemophobia, which made him unsuitable to become the Hokage.

On the other hand, there is a sense of disappointment with Konoha. Ever since Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to the position of Hokage, the entire village has been inexplicably declining.

She wouldn't believe it unless there was some hidden story behind the fact that even the Uchiha clan was gone.

Although she chose to return, she didn't want to have anything to do with Danzo; it would be best if they went their separate ways.

Although she felt it was impossible—how could Danzo not cause trouble—Tsunade didn't expect to be dragged here by Jiraiya before even seeing the so-called Hokage Building.

"Danzo's time may be running out, so consider this your last farewell to him!"

Jiraiya spoke with a hint of helplessness, saying that inviting Tsunade back this time was not exactly as difficult as climbing to the heavens, but it was certainly full of twists and turns.

If Naruto hadn't learned the Rasengan at the crucial moment, they probably would have been killed by their old friend Orochimaru.

"I didn't want to see him one last time at all."

Tsunade was ranting and raving, but despite saying that, she still walked into the Root base with her head held high.

Even if Danzo has some kind of scheme or trickery, she won't be afraid!

Tsunade was full of fighting spirit at that moment, but all of that spirit vanished the moment she saw Danzo.

Danzo, skin and bones, sat quietly in a chair at Root. A putrid smell permeated the Root base, a smell that Tsunade was quite familiar with.

This is the smell of death; it seems Danzo really doesn't have much time left.

"You've become even weaker..."

Jiraiya, who was following behind Tsunade, felt a pang of sadness upon seeing Danzo in this state.

It had only been less than twenty days, and Danzo was visibly weaker than when they last met.

"Give them the things."

Having rushed over, Hongzhi ignored the two men's thoughts and instead looked directly at the shadow clone beside him.

Upon hearing this, the shadow clone turned around and took out two scrolls from a hidden compartment, handing them to Tsunade and Jiraiya.

The two men took the scroll with suspicion, exchanged a glance, and then opened it directly.

After a casual glance, Tsunade and Jiraiya's previously puzzled expressions froze, and their expressions quickly changed.

Watching the two silently flipping through the scroll, Hongzhi felt a sense of anticipation. In fact, the content was not complicated; it was simply about the changes in the Konoha leadership.

The position of Hokage is undoubtedly supreme, but the three elder positions have changed somewhat. Apart from the two who served as assistants to the Hokage, the other two were completely useless.

Now, Hongzhi wants the elders to take on some responsibilities, one of whom is in charge of training the members of the Anbu. Unlike the autonomy during Danzo's time, this time the Hokage will choose the people, and this person will be solely responsible for training.

Therefore, each term is basically filled by the retired captain of the Dark Guard.

The second is to be responsible for training Jinchuriki and developing ways to help them grow into qualified individuals. If a Jinchuriki is capable of standing on their own, then they are responsible for researching sealing techniques.

The third role is naturally responsible for training and developing medical ninjas, a position held by the retired director of Konoha Hospital.

The selection of personnel rests with the Hokage, while the training is the responsibility of the three elders, who, of course, retain the right to vote on major matters.

The Hokage received two votes, while the remaining three each received one vote.

This is what Hongzhi wrote inside. Of course, it was just something Hongzhi came up with on a whim, but it still felt somewhat unexpected to Tsunade and the others.

After all, this would cause an earthquake in Konoha...

"I think this is a bit unreliable..."