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"Sasuke, that guy I only see once a year, actually went home?" Ino was somewhat surprised.

“Sasuke’s parents have already been resurrected, so Itachi has no reason not to tell Sasuke. Besides, Naruto and Sasuke are not without connection,” Kitahara Kaede said with a smile.

At this point in the ninja world, the technology level was such that they already had networks, so it's not surprising that they had means of communication.

"That's true, but I remember that the Uchiha clan was planning to betray the village back then, right?" Hinata asked.

Kitahara Kaede didn't tell Hinata and Ino these things, which is why they were surprised by this at this time.

"Sasuke's family is no longer considered part of the Uchiha clan, although their surname hasn't been revoked. Madara is currently in charge of the Uchiha clan." Kitahara Kaede simply stated the result.

This was just something to satisfy Hinata and Ino's curiosity; there was no need to tell them the whole story from the beginning.

"What about those mysterious enemies? I noticed you guys seemed quite interested in them," Hinata asked.

“Those guys still have secrets, but they’re clearly not very smart. I’ve already identified a few of them, and I’ll capture them once they arrive in Konoha,” Kitahara Kaede said.

This is not boasting, but the truth.

Those guys have always been careful to hide their intelligence, but things are different now!

Most of the issues in Konoha have been resolved, and if those guys reappear, Kitahara Kaede will be able to focus his efforts.

Although Nagato has not yet arrived in Konoha, he cannot directly extract information from those guys' souls.

However, since Itachi Uchiha is in Konoha, having Itachi investigate wouldn't be much less effective.

Some methods are not very effective when used on beings stronger than oneself.

However, Itachi Uchiha was a genuine Order-level powerhouse, so it wasn't difficult for him to gather intelligence from those incomplete Order-level artificial humans.

"Is the ninja world going to start exploring space from now on? It seems like you're training ninjas above the Jonin level," Hinata asked.

"Don't worry, I won't be leaving the ninja world for a long time. No single ninja village can accomplish something like opening up a new planet on its own during this period," Kitahara Kaede said.

He knew Hinata was worried about having to part ways with him again, which was why she asked that question.

"That's good. But I also want to become stronger, otherwise I'll become a burden to you," Hinata said.

Ino had no particular thoughts about this; after receiving the gift from Kitahara Kaede, the path to becoming a Six Paths level cultivator had been opened for her.

Given some time, she will naturally become a sixth-level powerhouse.

This level of strength is enough for him to accompany Kitahara Kaede into space.

"I have prepared a gift for the Hyuga clan, and I will give it to you when I visit them tomorrow," Kitahara Kaede said.

He was intentionally trying to pique Hinata's curiosity.

Hinata's face flushed slightly; she was indeed curious.

Some even wanted to roll their eyes to see if Kitahara Kaede was carrying any gifts.

However, she still didn't do it rashly, which was out of respect for Kitahara Kaede.

Respect is essential between people, and respect is always one of the best ways to avoid conflict.

"Also, I remember the feeling of Hinata looking at me with her Byakugan. Only Hinata can use her Byakugan to detect my location," Kitahara Kaede whispered in Hinata's ear.

Being perceived is somewhat impolite, and if someone unfamiliar with Kitahara Kaede were to use the Byakugan to observe him, the result would be a rather heavy price to pay.

But Hinata is an exception!

"I'll only use my Byakugan to find you when I miss Kitahara-kun." Hinata's voice softened, as if she had returned to that shy age.

"Hinata, don't be shy! Kitahara Kaede hasn't been heard from in over ten years. What's there to be shy about after waiting for him for so long?" Ino said casually.

Ino herself has an outgoing and generous personality, so she doesn't express her feelings in a very subtle way.

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"I was wrong. I thought it would only take two or three years at most for me to come back," Kitahara Kaede said with a hint of apology.

He hadn't expected that the God King of the Otsutsuki clan would catch up with his understanding during the final battle.

Without this change, Kitahara Kaede wouldn't have been delayed for over a decade in a single battle.

“Life in space must be tough, right?” Ino asked, her eyes filled with concern.

"Actually, it's alright. As long as I think of you all, I don't feel any hardship," Kitahara Kaede said.

Kitahara Kaede isn't a blockhead; she'll say something comforting when the time is right.

"You're quite the talker," Ino said, her face slightly flushed.

...... ...

If Hinata hadn't been there, Ino probably would have jumped right into Kitahara Kaede's arms.

"Alright, I actually prepared a gift for each of my companions, but yours is special," Kitahara Kaede said.

He had previously spent some time compiling a list of the ninjutsu and taijutsu of the Otsutsuki clan.

Although the Hyuga clan is not descended from the Sage of Six Paths, they are a branch of the Otsutsuki bloodline.

Kitahara Kaede had already prepared techniques like the Eighty Gods Vacuum Strike. This wasn't a gift for Hinata, but for the Hyuga clan.

As for what was prepared for Hinata, it was a blood sample obtained from the Otsutsuki God King!

This blood has been purified by Kitahara Kaede multiple times, and its effects allow Hinata to directly possess the life force of the Six Paths level, and even directly open up the path to the future.

With just a little adjustment, Hinata can become one of the strongest among those at the Six Paths level.

People have varying degrees of closeness and distance, and Kitahara Kaede has already done a very good job by preparing gifts for all her friends.

If we're talking about giving everyone gifts of the same caliber, then Kitahara Kaede could only manage to do so by using consumable items like the Divine Tree Fruit.

However, Kitahara Kaede trusted her companions; they weren't the type of people who valued gifts.

"I'll tell my father to prepare the dowry," Hinata said softly.

Her meaning was clear: she wanted Kitahara Kaede's visit tomorrow to turn into an engagement!

The gifts were transformed into betrothal gifts!

Hinata didn't want to wait any longer.

Chapter 923 Kusagakure

The enemies lurking in the Grass Village have gradually taken over high positions after the village's Jonin left.

This is not a difficult task, after all, the Grass Village is not a powerful ninja village, and its strongest members are only at the level of ordinary Jonin from major ninja villages.

Especially since these enemies had already destroyed all the buildings in the Grass Ninja Village when they arrived, the village was already in a state of panic.

Two enemies who have reached the level of order only need a little trickery to gain the trust of the Grass Ninja Village.

Although the place no longer employs the underhanded cruelty and shamelessness of the past, the social atmosphere has not completely changed in a short period of time.

Especially after Karin gained some status in Konoha, the Grass Village, which had once hurt her, naturally did not receive much goodwill.

If Amegakure's transformation into the ninja world's dumping ground made it the weakest village, then Kusagakure, aided by Konoha, became the second weakest.

There are two powerful individuals at the Order level in the village. Even if they have only shown a portion of their strength, they are enough to be a reliable asset to the village.

As for suspicion? Of course they will have suspicions, but while they are suspicious, they will also think of taking advantage of them.

The weak have little time to think, nor the strength to oppose the strong.

Compromise became their only option at that moment!

"How's the situation on the leader's side?" Number Eight asked.

"It seems the leader is dealing with something; I can't get in touch with him. But where exactly did the Box of Bliss go?" Number Nine asked.

"The Box of Bliss disappeared without anyone knowing. The only people who could have done that are Kitahara Kaede and his group," Number Eight said with some distress.

Wu realized that the monster was not very effective against powerful beings of order.

However, it is more than enough to cause panic among ordinary people.

"The leader must have a way to make that thing evade the powerful beings of order, right? Otherwise, a weapon that can only be used once is really useless." Number Nine shook his head.

He clearly didn't have much confidence in using the monster, Wu.

“There’s no need to worry too much. What the leader does is not our concern. We should probably start making some preparations for the Grass Ninja Village now,” Number Eight said, glancing at the chaotic Grass Ninja Village.

They weren't there to help the poor; initially, they did offer some benefits to the village in exchange for their own integration.

However, now that their status has risen, continuing to offer them benefits would be meaningless.

Therefore, it is essential to use certain methods to ensure that one is not betrayed by the Grass Village ninja and sent to Konoha for personal gain.

"Solve the problem by eradicating the root of the trouble with your tongue?" Number Nine asked.

“Then so be it. I remember there’s no one in Danzo’s Root who would betray him after having this seal planted in them.” Number Eight nodded.

Then the two of them looked at each other, and Number Nine left the room immediately.

Clearly, he was going to place sealing techniques on everyone in the Grass Ninja Village. As for what he couldn't reveal, it was everything related to them!

This technique is based on the user's life; when the user dies, these guys gain their freedom.

But for guys like Number Eight and Number Nine, their lifespan is vastly different from that of ordinary people!

Even if their incompleteness is due to being artificial beings, it is still relative to other powerful beings of order.

Their survival time is not much shorter than that of a Six Paths level being.

……

In Konoha, Ino and Hinata had just gone home when Tsunade came in carrying two jars of sake.

"Tsunade, would you like to have a few drinks with me today?" Kitahara Kaede asked with a smile.

"Stop fooling around. I came to ask about your plans. Although we're all certain that the direction you've chosen is fine, I still want to know your intentions." Tsunade rolled her eyes at Kitahara Kaede.

"And when do you plan to deal with the Box of Bliss? Or should we contact Nagato and ask him to handle that monster's individual will?" Tsunade said, sitting down next to Kitahara Kaede.

"No need to be nervous or anxious. Those guys must have their reasons for coming to this era, and the fruit of the Divine Tree can be used as a bargaining chip." Kitahara Kaede smiled.

The Divine Tree's fruit has many effects, although this particular fruit is only available to Kitahara Kaede for the time being...

However, the number of fruits from the Divine Tree is actually quite large, considering that it was the result of countless years of collecting by the Otsutsuki clan.

Some of it was consumed by the Otsutsuki clan, but it was still a huge number.

After all, even within the Otsutsuki clan, there aren't many people qualified to eat the fruit of the Divine Tree.

"Negotiation?" Tsunade said thoughtfully.

“Those guys are from the future. Although I can see many possibilities for the future, I’m not the kind of person who can create something just by looking at future technology once,” Kitahara Kaede said with a smile.

In Kitahara Kaede's eyes, technology is merely the result.

Just like how people in ancient times looked at airplanes and cars today, they could understand the function of these things, but that didn't mean they could manufacture them just by looking at them.

"So you plan to use what they know to directly accelerate the development of the ninja world?" Tsunade asked, somewhat surprised.

They had seen planets in the universe where civilizations had become deformed due to rapid development, and they were somewhat apprehensive about this approach.

"To be precise, I intend for them to share their relevant knowledge, rather than simply their manufacturing technology," Kitahara Kaede said.

This matter is not simply a matter for Konoha Village, so there is no need for the Hokage to make a decision.

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Although the Five Kage Summit will still have to be held eventually, the Hokage will find out anyway.

"It sounds like a good idea, but I still have some concerns. Since those enemies came from the future, they must have some reason," Tsunade said.

There must be a reason why the enemy covets the fruit of the divine tree.

To compensate for the flaws in one's life? This is not only about enabling oneself to advance further, but also about gaining the ability to face enemies at the level of true order powerhouses.

Perhaps the guys who came to the ninja world at this time are just a group of losers who couldn't make it in the future and wanted to find a chance to turn things around.

Tsunade thought about it for a long time, but she still believed that Orochimaru wasn't the kind of person who would create such a being for no reason; there must be other reasons behind it!

Chapter 924 Tsunade

“I will never believe that those guys had any ulterior motives, because we exist in the ninja world, and even if there are enemies, we wouldn’t be so desperate as to need to create those kinds of things to deal with them.” Kitahara Kaede shook his head.

Kitahara Kaede wasn't unaware that those guys might be aligned with the ninja world, but he didn't believe that the ninja world, with him present, would fall into a situation where it needed to create artificial humans to fight.

Even if an external sovereign appeared and fought against him, Kitahara Kaede did not believe that the situation would deteriorate to that extent.

Kitahara Kaede was already familiar with the power of the Dominator level. In a battle between equals, the power of both sides would interfere with time.