Yes, the Hokage!

Hashirama did not answer. He was silently looking down at Amegakure in the distance, where wooden houses were rising one after another. For the first time, the First Hokage's pupils, which had been clouded by the Impure World Reincarnation, began to shine.

Feng Lan couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, and Tobirama immediately turned his gaze to him: "You, did you arrange this position on purpose?"

That's really perceptive.

Feng Lan was about to answer when she suddenly saw flames erupting in the village, and cries of alarm and panic rang out. Her expression immediately changed: "Oh no! Someone is attacking Amegakure!"

Upon hearing this, Hashirama reacted even more strongly than he had. Ignoring the fact that he was still in the form of an impure spirit, he leaped down from the valley and bounded towards the small village.

Tobirama frowned, feeling that the situation was too coincidental, but seeing that Fenglan's anxious appearance didn't seem to be acting, he temporarily put aside his intention to ask questions and followed his older brother to the village.

However, by the time they arrived, the battle was already over.

Because the attackers were targeting Konan and Rin, Nagato and Obito unleashed their full power, quickly annihilating all the treacherous intruders.

White Zetsu...

Seeing the scattered corpses on the ground, Feng Lan's eyes narrowed slightly. So it finally came. Obito was Madara's chosen successor, and Nagato possessed Madara's Rinnegan. How could Madara possibly be willing to take them all away like this?

"What is this thing?" Hashirama was somewhat taken aback. He could actually feel his own power coming from this seemingly weak humanoid creature.

"Everyone assemble!" Feng Lan hurriedly gathered everyone together. These White Zetsu clones were not strong in combat, only around the level of Chunin, but three of them had very troublesome abilities.

One is the Spore Technique. This technique is used silently and is extremely stealthy. At least during the Five Kage Summit, so many Kage-level powerhouses and sensory ninjas were present, yet none of them detected it. Right now, it's possible that the group being harassed by White Zetsu has already fallen victim to it.

Another method is the transformation of objects. By absorbing someone else's chakra, one can transform it into the same chakra to disguise oneself and infiltrate. This method is impervious to sensory ninjas and the Byakugan. In the original work, only Naruto's malice perception ability could detect it.

These things aren't good at direct combat, but they're very good at infiltration and harassment. Feng Lan has been on guard, but to be honest... it feels a bit impossible to defend against them.

Because White Zetsu has one last troublesome ability, Dan Gen Hidden, which allows them to merge their bodies with the earth and move freely through it. No other earth-escape technique can do this. So even though Madara's stronghold is deep underground, these guys can come and go as they please.

What he needs to do now is to quickly gather all his subordinates and eliminate any traitors among them, otherwise things will become very serious if White Zetsu really manages to infiltrate Konoha.

Soon, everyone in the delegation, both inside and outside the village, gathered around.

Feng Lan first instructed, "Mr. Dai, please open the Eight Gates Formation. You don't need more than one, just one will suffice."

Although Dai was somewhat surprised, he obediently did as instructed. Afterwards, Feng Lan checked Kakashi's Chidori, Rin and Kabuto's medical ninjutsu, and other items. Then, they began to check in batches: all the Hyuga clan members activated their Byakugan, all the Uchiha clan members activated their Sharingan, and all the Aburame clan members released their insects.

Even if White Zetsu can replicate a person's appearance and chakra, they can't possibly also know the original's bloodline limit and secret ninjutsu. That would be too overpowered. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Obito could have had 40,000 White Zetsu replicate Kage-level shinobi and completely wipe out the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Sure enough, as they investigated, they discovered that a ninja from the Aburame clan was stammering and unable to release the insects.

Feng Lan's gaze immediately sharpened: "What's wrong with you?"

"me……"

This guy was trying to make an excuse, but before he could even raise his head, Feng Lan had already hurled a Rasengan at him.

"grown ups!"

When they saw the Aburame clan ninja being sent flying by a dango ball, his entire arm broken in the middle, everyone around couldn't help but gasp in surprise, even the First and Second Hokage frowned.

But the guy who was knocked away soon revealed his true form in mid-air. His entire body took on the characteristics of a plant, swelling and becoming as flexible as cotton, and turning white at a visible speed.

"He's already been replaced?!" Shisui's gaze sharpened. Sure enough, everything Lord Fenglan did had its own deeper meaning.

"Shisui!" Fenglan called out to his most trusted subordinate, "Don't let it land! Use the Sharingan's genjutsu to control it!"

"Yes!"

Shisui instantly appeared beside White Zetsu with a Body Flicker Technique, his Sharingan tomoe spinning, and the ordinary-strength White Zetsu was instantly subdued.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye. It wasn't until the controlled White Zetsu sat blankly on the ground that Yahiko realized what was going on. He hurriedly summoned his companions and began to examine them one by one using Fenglan's method.

If Akatsuki ninjas can conduct such inspections, what about the civilians of Amegakure? Therefore, Yahiko was divided in his efforts, checking on his companions while also keeping an eye on Fuuran, trying to gather more information. Nagato stood beside him, his Rinnegan alertly watching their surroundings.

Without saying a word, Feng Lan directly demanded, "Where is Naoto?!" (The Aburame clan member disguised as White Zetsu is called Aburame Naoto; Feng Lan remembers the names of everyone in the delegation.)

White Zetsu uttered a blank sound: "What straight person?"

"It was you who impersonated the original owner of this body!"

“We’ve broken it down…” A mysterious smile appeared on White Zetsu’s blank face. “It has completely turned into nutrients for plants and the earth. Not even a single hair can be found.”

This is another of White Zetsu's abilities: decay and decomposition. It's useless against living people, but it can quickly dispose of corpses. It can only be said that these guys' support abilities are truly heaven-defying. If they weren't out of control, Feng Lan would have liked to raise a few of them.

Upon hearing this, the members of the delegation couldn't help but roar in anger. The Aburame clan was filled with grief and indignation, for those were their blood relatives!

"Calm down, everyone." Feng Lan took a deep breath. "What's your purpose here? Who sent you?!"

White Zetsu slowly replied, "Take hostages, and get that Uchiha brat and the Rinnegan..."

Before he could finish speaking, his body suddenly began to convulse violently. His pale body turned black and solidified at a visible speed, and then he collapsed to the ground, motionless. Although he was not dead, he could no longer reveal any information.

【What's going on?!】 Feng Lan was also taken aback, as White Zetsu had never done anything like this in the original work.

"Hmm... It's similar to Danzo's 'Tongue-Severing Seal Technique'." Tsunade frowned. "It seems the person behind them is a cautious to an annoying degree."

[No, Old Madara isn't that cautious. His whole body suddenly turning black... This must be Black Zetsu's doing.]

Feng Lan frowned. If the entire Naruto series could be summarized in one sentence, it would be the story of Black Zetsu rescuing his mother. He was the real mastermind, and the pitiful Madara was just a pawn.

With this guy filling in the gaps for Madara, it's no wonder we couldn't get any information out of him. Originally, Feng Lan was planning to take this opportunity to let the First and Second Hokage of Edo Tensei know about Madara's existence, and then have them wander around looking for Madara, which would make things much easier for us.

Unfortunately, the White Zetsu he captured is now sealed and restricted, so he can't get the truth out of it. But that doesn't matter. If it won't tell, Feng Lan can tell it himself.

Of course, there are some techniques involved... You absolutely cannot reveal everything at once. Even if you don't expose the transmigrator's identity, it will still arouse suspicion in the cautious Tobirama's mind, and he might even suspect that he and White Zetsu are in cahoots.

Chapter 90 Uchiha Madara

Seeing that he couldn't get any more information from Shiro Zetsu, Yahiko was actually the most anxious person, because Fenglan had a very clear understanding of all the information about Shiro Zetsu and could take targeted precautions, but he couldn't.

Fortunately, at that moment, Feng Lan walked over and asked, "How are you?"

“The Akatsuki organization is alright, but…” Yahiko looked around with concern, “If these guys replace the villagers, it will probably be difficult to find out in a short time.”

"Lord Jiraiya." Fenglan immediately summoned the three's teacher, "Please select a team to help Yahiko and the others protect the village during this period."

“Alright.” Jiraiya would never refuse to help his disciple, and he quickly chose someone.

"Remember to be extremely careful." Feng Lan carefully instructed everyone in the team, giving them all the information about Bai Jue.

“Feng Lan.” His familiarity with the scenery made Jiraiya frown. “How do you know so much about it?”

"Actually, during the Third Shinobi World War, when I was leading the team to support Kannabi Bridge, I was attacked by these guys." Feng Lan began to fabricate a shocking lie. "At the time, I didn't know why they attacked me, but now I understand, they were after Obito."

Upon hearing this, Yahiko couldn't help but frown, thinking to himself that these things had followed him. However, he then realized that Nagato's Rinnegan was also within the White Zetsu's hunting range, so he shut his mouth.

In this regard, he still needs Konoha's assistance, so there's really no way to criticize him.

"Actually, I had already captured something like this back then." Feng Lan's lie continued, "and immediately sent it to Orochimaru for research... At the time, I didn't know his secret; I simply asked him to do this as one of the Legendary Sannin."

"And what do you all think Orochimaru has figured out from these things?"

Everyone looked at each other, no one spoke, until finally Hashirama said in a deep voice, "My cells... right?"

“That’s right.” Feng Lan sighed. “That’s why Orochimaru went further and further down the path of researching the First Hokage’s cells… That’s why I knew about this kind of thing and that’s why I sent him to treat Obito.”

Not a single word he said was true, yet it was extremely difficult to verify.

First of all, the ninjas who followed Fenglan to support Obito at Kannabi Bridge were all in Konoha. At that time, no one could find them to ask about the situation, so when Fenglan said that he had captured a White Zetsu, he meant that he had captured a White Zetsu.

Secondly, even if Orochimaru's research on Wood Release cells has nothing to do with White Zetsu, Tsunade and Jiraiya obviously don't know about Konoha's restart of Hashirama's cell research and Captain Yamato's affairs. These are all Root organization secrets, and Orochimaru himself is now under control, so there is no risk of Fenglan's statement being exposed for the time being.

Although there is still a risk of exposure if Jiraiya or Tsunade were to seek out the ninjas who participated in the Battle of Kannabi Bridge later, Fenglan couldn't worry about that right now in order to expose Madara's conspiracy.

"Enough." Tobirama crossed his arms and said coldly, "What I'm about to say is a secret of Konoha. Let's go to a safe place to talk in detail."

“You’re right,” Feng Lan said, but then turned her gaze to Yahiko, who looked somewhat anxious. “But I think we should involve him and Nagato as well.”

"Hmm?" Tobirama narrowed his eyes slightly, clearly disapproving.

"Lord Tobirama," Fenglan gestured towards Nagato, "His Rinnegan is also one of the enemy's targets, and we are allies."

Tobirama didn't actually agree, but seeing that Fenglan seemed to have something to hide, he nodded: "Alright, but once it's discovered that the matter has nothing to do with them, I will immediately kick these two out."

Seeing Tobirama Senju's overwhelming power, Yahiko and Nagato, while wary, couldn't help but develop a fondness for Feng Lan, who was playing the good guy.

After this incident, the delegation decided to stay in Amegakure as well. Yahiko specially vacated Hanzo's room for everyone to hold a meeting. Hanzo had placed great importance on his personal safety in his later years, and this was indeed a secluded and quiet place.

There weren't many people who could participate in the meeting: the reanimated First and Second Hokage, the future Fifth Hokage Tsunade, Obito (the experimental subject closely related to Wood Release), Yahiko and Nagato, and of course, Fenglan and Orochimaru.

However, before the meeting, Feng Lan used his sensory abilities to shield himself from Tobirama's notice, and pulled Shisui aside to whisper, "Tell Orochimaru that no matter what I say, he must agree with me."

"Yes, Lord Fenglan." Zhishui was now completely assimilated, and even if Fenglan asked him to lie, he would not hesitate and immediately nodded in agreement.

As soon as Feng Lan and Orochimaru entered the conference room, everyone's eyes immediately turned to them. While walking, Feng Lan had already fabricated a relatively reasonable story, recounting how he captured White Zetsu, learned about its abilities through Orochimaru's research, and discovered its connection to Wood Release.

Orochimaru also cooperated with Feng Lan. His voice was mechanical and unwavering, as if he were reciting a prepared report. He used a lot of scientific jargon to confuse everyone and finally made them believe Feng Lan's words for the time being.

"To be honest, I really didn't expect these guys to show up again now." Feng Lan sighed and began to steer the conversation. "And who exactly came up with these ideas? Apart from Orochimaru, Konoha has never found anyone else who has touched the remains of the First Hokage."

Upon hearing this, Hashirama's expression changed slightly. He opened his mouth but then closed it again, his face full of disbelief. Tobirama frowned and said, "Brother, you must have thought of that guy too."

At this moment, Feng Lan was in no hurry to ask any questions. He just remained silent, lost in thought. Yahiko and Nagato were curious, but since they were outsiders, they didn't feel comfortable asking. Finally, Obito couldn't help but ask, "Who is it?"

When the evil Uchiha brat asked him a question, Tobirama didn't want to answer at all. In the end, Hashirama sighed and said, "Uchiha... Madara."

The moment these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present changed. Even after a long period of time, this name still stands alongside the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, and is a universally recognized legend!

"Uchiha Madara?" Feng Lan frowned. "Wasn't he a ninja from the Warring States period, the same era as the First Hokage? By now, he should have long since..."

“But he took my older brother’s cells.” Tobirama sneered. “In the battle at the Valley of the End, my older brother won, but when I examined his injuries, I found that a piece of flesh had been bitten off his chest.”

"When they examined Ban's body later, they didn't find the piece of flesh, and they also found some inexplicable things behind his body... Now everything is connected. That guy suddenly returned after leaving the village for a long time and fought to the death with his older brother in order to take his cells!"

Hashirama remained silent, but he couldn't help but recall the words Madara had spoken before leaving the village, in front of the stone tablet that had been passed down the name Uchiha: "A god, in pursuit of stability, divided Yin and Yang into two poles, which, in their opposition and interaction, give rise to the myriad phenomena of the universe."

At the time, Ban's understanding was that as long as these two opposing forces complement each other, he could obtain true happiness and reach his true dream.

I didn't understand that statement back then, but now it seems that those two opposing forces probably refer to the Senju and Uchiha clans...

"[Madara...] Although Edo Tensei ninjas don't feel pain, he couldn't help but clutch his heart, his face filled with sorrow. [What is the true dream you speak of...?]"

The room fell silent again. Everyone who was unaware of the truth was completely confused. Even Hashirama and Tobirama couldn't deduce the whole story from this little bit of information. So, Fenglan, who knew the plot, began to guide them to the next step.

"I... do have an idea." He stroked his chin, making it seem as if he was organizing his thoughts and speaking as he went along.

“Go on.” Tobirama’s gaze immediately shifted to them. Although there were other possibilities, his intuition told him that this matter was definitely related to the evil Uchiha clan.

And if we're talking about the most evil of the evil Uchiha clan, it would undoubtedly be Uchiha Madara.

Feng Lan didn't answer immediately, but looked at Obito and said, "Obito, you've been using your Mangekyou Sharingan for so long, have you ever felt any discomfort?"

"Huh?" Obito was slightly taken aback. "No."