Minato gazed at his eldest son's tender yet resolute profile; the six-year-old boy displayed strength and decisiveness far beyond his age, making him both proud and pained.
A warm hand gently rested on his son's shoulder, silently conveying a father's pride.
Uchiha Shisui let out a long breath, and the emerald Susanoo slowly dissipated: "Fourth Hokage-sama, what should we do next?"
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Anbu Ninja appeared like falling leaves.
"Immediately seal off the news."
Minato's voice instantly switched to Hokage mode, "The Anbu will completely take over the Root Organization's base, and all data will be sealed."
His gaze turned to Fugaku: "Clan Head Fugaku, please assist in maintaining order."
Fugaku nodded solemnly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
This political game, which had lasted for decades, finally came to an end tonight.
Menma's lips had just curved into a smile, but it quickly faded as he thought of the masked man: "Father, that masked man..."
"I understand."
Minato's gaze deepened, "His Flying Thunder God Technique and Sharingan... this matter must be thoroughly investigated."
Turning to face his son, his blue eyes were filled with worry: "Your performance today was too dazzling; I'm afraid you've already attracted his attention."
"It's fine."
Menma clenched his fist, and the dark Rasengan Ring flickered in his palm. The night wind ruffled his golden hair but couldn't extinguish the fighting spirit burning in his eyes.
"Next time we meet, I will make sure he doesn't return."
This night not only cleared the shadow that had plagued the Village but also completely rewrote Konoha's history.
Just as Menma was about to leave, a clear notification sound suddenly rang in his mind:
"Ding! Completed hidden mission: Clean up the evil sect elders. Reward: Innate Wood Spirit Root."
"Ding! Completed hidden mission: Stop the sect rebellion and preserve the Scarlet Ghost Demonic Eye Clan. Reward: Yin-Yang Creation Eye (unlocked 30%)."
Menma's steps paused, and a warm, vibrant power suddenly surged within him. He was surprised to find that this power was even purer than ordinary Chakra, containing the characteristic of endless life.
Is this... the power of Wood Release?
He quietly clenched his fist, feeling the emerald energy flowing at his fingertips. This power reminded him of the legend of the First Hokage, yet it seemed even more profound.
"System, what is the Yin-Yang Creation Eye?"
He asked silently in his mind.
"The Yin-Yang Creation Eye is the eye of the Divine Clan, wielding creation and annihilation. The day it is fully awakened is the day the host ascends to godhood."
Menma raised an eyebrow: "Can I achieve longevity?"
"Seeking longevity is like trying to catch the moon in the water."
"Then what's the point of this useless eye!"
Menma couldn't help but curse in his heart.
"If combined with the True Spirit Undying Body, you can live as long as heaven and earth."
Menma's eyes lit up: "How do I obtain the True Spirit Undying Body?!"
The System fell silent.
"...Check attributes."
He sighed helplessly.
A light screen appeared before his eyes:
"Uzumaki Menma:
Constitution: Mysterious Vortex Longevity Body
Spirit Root: Innate Water, Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth, Wood Spirit Root
Divine Abilities: Adamantine Sealing Chains, Regeneration, Body Flicker Technique, Seventy-Two Earthly Transformations, Primordial Breaking Wheel, Profound Spirit Communication Technique..."
"What is all this gibberish!" Menma's forehead twitched with a vein, "I'll change it to something I can understand!"
He began to modify it himself, and the light screen flickered a few times:
"Uzumaki Menma:
Constitution: Uzumaki Clan Bloodline Awakened
Attributes: Wind, Water, Fire, Lightning, Earth Chakra Nature Transformation, Wood Spirit Root (?)
Ninjutsu:
- Adamantine Sealing Chains
- Bite Healing Technique
- Flying Thunder God Technique
- Three Basic Jutsu
- Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu
- Great Rasengan Ring
- Uzumaki Clan Perception Technique
- Five Nature Release Ninjutsu
Special Abilities: Mirror Flower Water Moon (Immunity to Genjutsu), Yin-Yang Creation Eye (unlocked 30%)."
"That's more like it."
Menma nodded in satisfaction and casually closed the panel.
"Fourth Hokage-sama!"
An Anbu Ninja instantly appeared before Minato, kneeling on one knee.
His mask was still stained with some dust, and his voice carried a hint of hesitation: "We found several surviving children in the secret room, and... a Root Organization member who can use Wood Release."
"Wood Release?!"
Minato's azure eyes suddenly constricted. He naturally understood what this meant
The legendary power of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, the forbidden jutsu that Danzo and Orochimaru had frantically researched. Back then, too many people were sacrificed in the experiments, and the Third Hokage had to order their termination.
He didn't expect Danzo to secretly continue his research, and succeed!
"Bring him here."
Minato's voice unconsciously became more serious.
Menma also perked up his ears.
As someone who had thoroughly studied Konoha's history, he was very aware of the value of Wood Release. Would the legendary Ninjutsu used by the Ninja World's god, who could single-handedly suppress the Nine-Tailed and create Konoha Village, now reappear in the world?
Soon, the Anbu escorted a short-haired young man. The man had unusually clear large eyes, and his hands were bound by ropes.
"What's your name?"
Minato personally untied his ropes and asked gently.
"Yamato..."
The young man replied softly, his voice rough as if he hadn't spoken for a long time.
Minato gazed at this former Root Organization member. By common sense, Root Ninja should be Danzo's loyal followers, but in the eyes of this young man named "Yamato," he saw not fanatical loyalty, but a blank confusion.
"Yamato,"
Minato's voice was as warm as a spring breeze, "The Root Organization no longer exists. You are always a member of Konoha. In the name of the Fourth Hokage, I invite you to join the Anbudo you accept?"
Yamato looked up, the Fourth Hokage's dazzling smile making him a little dazed.
From childhood, he had only known to obey Danzo's orders. Now that the person who controlled his entire life had suddenly disappeared, he was like a kite with a broken string.
But at this moment, someone extended a hand to him.
"I... accept."
Yamato's voice was very soft, yet incredibly firm.
"From now on, your name will be Tenzo."
Minato said with satisfaction.
Menma, watching from the side, secretly clicked his tongue: As expected of Dad, his charisma is simply invincible.
He began to plan his own team: Shisui and Itachi were already bound to him, Shikamaru, Choji, and other playmates couldn't escape, and... *cough cough*, the Yamanaka Clan and Hyuga Clan were all his people... As for that kid Sasuke... he'd leave him to Naruto.
Menma's gaze fell on a group of children being led out by the Anbu.
Two of them were particularly noticeablea blue-haired boy stood quietly, with a black-haired boy timidly clutching his coattail.
Their eyes held none of the innocence children should have, only confusion and helplessness.
Another one of Danzo's "creations"...? Menma, imitating his father, walked forward, his golden hair shimmering in the sunlight.
He extended his hand, revealing his brightest smile: "My name is Uzumaki Menma, would you like to be my friends?"
The blue-haired boy was startled: "My name is Shin."
The black-haired boy hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "Sa... Sai."
Menma's hand remained suspended in the air, his tone firm: "I see a profound Will of Fire in you! Would you like to protect the Village with me?"
He blinked, "I'll protect you."
"I will!"
Shin unhesitatingly placed his hand on Menma's.
Sai looked at Shin, then at Menma's warm smile, and finally placed his hand on Menma's as well: "I... I will too!"
"From now on, you will bid farewell to a dark past and embrace a bright future!"
Menma declared.
Uchiha Shisui and Itachi exchanged glances.
"Fourth Hokage-sama and Menma..."
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