"This is a novel way of waging war. Konoha might really return to its former glory."
Ōnoki gave a bitter smile, while Genji frowned and suddenly asked, "Is Takemi a member of the Senju Clan?"
This question immediately made Ōnoki lean in as well. Both of them were extremely curious.
"This question…"
Hiruzen was also stunned for a moment, but then he shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"I don't know either, but even if he isn't, it's not surprising."
"That child's talent is unimaginable…"
Whether Takemi was a member of the Senju Clan or not, this question was not bothering just Hiruzen and the others.
Similarly, in the Anbu research lab, Hashirama and Tobirama were also utterly bewildered.
Right now, they had no mind to continue their research, and they hadn't told Tsunade everything they had sensed.
"Hey, was that… True Several Thousand Hands?"
Tobirama was silent for an unknown amount of time. He asked and Hashirama nodded hesitantly.
"If I'm not mistaken, it certainly was. It's incredible, he can actually use such power?"
True Several Thousand Hands, this was his ultimate power, which he had only used when facing Madara.
This technique had enormous consumption, and at the same time, the casting requirements were extremely strict, requiring the use of Sage Mode.
It was precisely because of such strictness that once this technique erupted, he could immediately detect the anomaly.
He never dreamed that he would be able to sense someone else using this technique.
"Big brother, do you think Takemi might be from our Senju Clan?"
Tobirama was silent for a long time, and finally, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"After all, Wood Release…"
"Not necessarily. Wood Release was just something I invented. It's not surprising that he can learn and use it." Hashirama hesitated, but ultimately shook his head and said.
The Senju Clan was not famous for Wood Release. It was just that Hashirama was skilled in using Wood Release and elevated it to an incredible level.
"No matter what the situation is, let's wait until they return to discuss it." Hashirama sighed, but then his expression also became serious.
"Perhaps, Takemi, that child, can truly deal with Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki now."
"Hmm."
Tobirama recalled the devastation outside Konoha, which caused even greater topographical destruction than the battle between his big brother and Madara, and he also nodded.
"I never thought such a big problem would arise after Madara's death."
"Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki, perhaps the future truly depends on him…"
The pressure Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki exerted was simply too great. No matter who it was, even if they didn't mention it, it was absolutely impossible to ignore such a terrifying existence.
Just as everyone was discussing Takemi's Wood Release and Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki.
In a cave in the Land of Lightning, Takemi looked at his panel and fell into silence.
[Completed Side Mission: Kumogakure Crush Plan]
[Reward: Kumogakure Secret Technique Compendium]
"Kumogakure Secret Technique Compendium? Those things they stole?"
Takemi looked confused. He originally thought he would get a Tailed Beast's Chakra, but this thing popped up instead.
This made him scratch his head. It wasn't that the technique was bad, but he valued the Tailed Beast's Chakra more.
"While annoying Kumogakure is fine, it's excessive that no Tailed Beast Chakra appeared, isn't it?"
Looking at Deidara, who was sitting aside still boasting about this harvest, and Mei, who seemed a bit silent, he couldn't help but sigh slightly, then stood up.
"Then it's not my fault. Originally, I planned to just let it go, but now it seems…"
"Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki, he's coming again…"
"Takemi, where are you going?"
Deidara was still talking about how awesome this mission was, but when he saw Takemi suddenly get up, he asked curiously.
He was extremely excited right now, but his excitement wasn't because the three of them had achieved this much. It was because he had a blast.
"I'm going out to take a look, this is still Kumogakure's territory after all." Takemi shrugged and replied casually.
"Also, our clones have already sent back the message. The people in the village are quite anxious right now."
"Get some good rest, we'll be heading back tomorrow."
"Tch, so we were discovered, but we've completed the mission anyway."
Deidara was a bit annoyed, but when he thought about Ōnoki's utterly stunned expression that the clone had seen, he couldn't help but chuckle.
"Also, you're too much. You should have at least left one for me to play with, honestly."
"Alright, it's already good enough that we could solve the problem so simply. What more do you want?"
Mei spoke with a slight headache. She was actually very happy in her heart, after all, this time they had completed an impossible mission.
"Get some rest early and head back early. I think by the time we return, they'll have discussed things thoroughly."
"Tch, I don't care about those things."
Deidara snorted lightly, then looked at Takemi curiously.
"Do you want me to go with you to take a look? There's nothing else to do anyway."
"Forget it, I'll just go by myself. I'll be back soon." Takemi immediately shook his head. He didn't want to go with Deidara.
After all, he was going to cause trouble, not actually investigate anything.
After dismissing Deidara, Takemi left the cave, then found a secluded spot and created a God Tree Clone.
"Seriously, you didn't even give me any Tailed Beast Chakra. And you absorbed the Eight-Tails and Two-Tails Chakra, but there was no reaction?"
Looking at his God Tree Clone, Takemi couldn't help but complain, but the God Tree Clone tilted its head and looked at him in confusion.
"Is it fun talking to yourself?"
"Aren't you just insulting yourself by insulting me?"
"Aren't you the same?"
"I'm different. I'm the main body, you're the clone."
"Lunatic."
The God Tree Clone seemed too lazy to continue talking to Takemi. Cursing oneself wasn't interesting.
Takemi also realized that this couldn't go on. He was genuinely frustrated. Wood Release had been used for a long time, but it had no effect?
If the 'god tree source' wasn't inside him, he would have suspected that he was being 'short-changed'.
"Forget it, let's act first. We'll talk after we get the thing." Takemi stretched, then his gaze turned towards the sky.
"But after this is over, I should go to the moon. It shouldn't be a big problem for me to go find those old, weak, and sick people on the moon now."
As he grew stronger, he could naturally feel the Tenseigan on the moon becoming more and more 'clear' to him.
He hadn't fully gained 'control,' and that part was most likely something Hamura had left behind. But no matter what, he felt that with his current strength, dealing with all of this wouldn't be a big problem.
Even without a specific Ōtsutsuki as a reference, at least he didn't think he was weaker than a peak Toneri.
"Perhaps I'm even stronger, after all…"
Changing his clothes and putting on his mask, Takemi's body slowly floated up, and his eyes gradually bloomed with brilliant flowing light.
"I've fought all the way, relying on sweat and effort to reach this day."
"Not someone who just stayed on the moon and had no combat experience whatsoever…"