Chapter 59: Orochimaru Who is Covered in Treasures
Inside an underground secret room covered in sealing formulas, isolating it from all spying.
Menma examined the arm "gifted" by "Lord Danzō", comparing it experimentally with the White Zetsu flesh nearby.
This arm still maintained powerful activity, and achieved a kind of fragile balance with the Power of Yin Release from the Sharingan. If either side experienced a problem, this balance would instantly go berserk and collapse.
"The power resulting from combining Hashirama cells and the Sharingan is somewhat similar to the Power of All Creation, but it's simply too fragile."
The common point between this arm and the White Zetsu flesh was that both existed in a state of Yin-Yang balance.
It's just that the Yin-Yang balance in Danzō's arm was more fragile, achieved through simpler and cruder means – a basic application of organ transplant technology.
In comparison, the White Zetsu flesh was like a well-behaved baby. Even if the seal was removed, it would only slowly turn into a small sapling, indicating its balance was more stable, its application of Yin-Yang power more meticulous, already reaching the cellular level.
Undoubtedly, White Zetsu was more suitable for creating a body.
But unfortunately, only something with the strength of the Hashirama arm could barely bear Menma's powerful soul body.
If possible, Menma still wanted his body to be as perfect as possible, and also resemble his original appearance.
...Seems I've hit a dead end here.
"If I remember correctly, there was a very special White Zetsu called A Fei. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he even controlled Yamato to use Wood Release ninjutsu resembling the Thousand-Armed Kannon, and single-handedly held off the Shinobi Allied Forces' offensive."
Menma recalled that White Zetsu A Fei who always yelled about needing to take a dump.
Uchiha Madara created who knows how many White Zetsu, but special ones among them were extremely few.
One was the main White Zetsu body merged with Black Zetsu; another was A Fei (Tobi/Guruguru), merged with Uchiha Obito.
A spiral-shaped white humanoid, the most special White Zetsu split-off entity, its body could freely expand and possessed offensive capabilities.
It could also 'wrap around' a human body like clothing, allowing use of the original user's abilities while enhancing their comprehensive capabilities, primarily using Wood Release as its main ninjutsu.
It once helped the weakened Obito recover his body together, and liked to ask questions somewhat related to 'poop'.
"That individual White Zetsu called A Fei should be much stronger than this small fry White Zetsu. Perhaps it could bear more of my soul body. Just don't know where he's hiding now."
Menma pondered for a moment, shook his head, no longer dwelling on such irrelevant questions.
The ninja world is so big, who the hell knows where that guy is. Catching one White Zetsu today was already great luck.
"Worst case, I'll go look around Orochimaru's place. He should have quite a few good treasures."
Like...
That experimental subject calling himself Uchiha Shin. His physique is very special, showing no rejection reaction to any tissue transplanted onto him.
Danzō's arm was created by Orochimaru based on Shin's physique; ordinary people's bodies wouldn't have such strong compatibility.
Since he could stuff himself full of Sharingan, presumably stuffing in some Hashirama cells wouldn't be a problem either.
Also, the weakened Sage Art 'Cursed Seal of Heaven'. If the dross within it is removed, it could be quite useful just for experiencing and learning Sage Mode.
And Orochimaru should also have the Ryūchi Cave contract scroll, know the way to enter Ryūchi Cave...
"Hiss~"
Menma sucked in a cold breath, his eyes lighting up: "Orochimaru's family resources are actually this deep?"
The more he thought, the more he felt Orochimaru was practically a mobile treasure vault covered in treasures.
"Danzō lost an arm; he should seek out Orochimaru again, right?"
Menma rubbed his chin, calculating inwardly.
He heard Lord Danzō's cry of extreme grief and indignation back then.
Whether to cause trouble for Orochimaru or to get another arm, Danzō would presumably use some special channels to contact Orochimaru.
"Looks like I'll have to trouble Lord Danzō again."
...
Inside the Uchiha Clan Grounds, numerous Uchiha clansmen gathered around Uchiha Fugaku.
"Captain! We must kill Shimura Danzō to avenge Shisui!"
"It's definitely not just Shimura Danzō! The Konoha higher-ups must also be involved!"
"Suppressing us normally is one thing, but this time they actually attacked Shisui directly! Captain, we can't endure this anymore!"
Listening to the chaotic noise around him, Uchiha Fugaku's serious face grew darker, showing more gloom and irritation.
This time it wasn't just the radicals; even many conservatives couldn't tolerate it anymore.
The radicals already harbored resentment towards the Konoha leadership, while the conservatives had lost Shisui, in whom they placed high hopes.
Now, almost all Uchiha clan members' eyes were red, their chilling killing intent practically undisguised.
"Quiet!"
Seeing the impassioned crowd, Fugaku sucked in a cold breath and shouted lowly: "Before the origins and development are clearly investigated, do not act rashly!"
As soon as Fugaku spoke, the expressions of the Uchiha clansmen present varied.
Disappointment, anger, malice...
This is already an irrefutable fact, yet Clan Head Fugaku is still siding with the Konoha leadership?
"Lord Clan Head, does this even need investigation? They must have harmed Shisui!"
"Countless people saw Itachi clash with Root! He saw it with his own eyes, he can definitely prove it!"
The Uchiha clansmen spoke one after another, then all turned towards Uchiha Itachi, who had remained silent from beginning to end.
"..."
Feeling the expectant gazes of his clansmen, Uchiha Itachi remained silent for a moment, slowly closing his eyes.
Big Brother Shisui's tragic face appeared again before his eyes, giving him the impulse to destroy everything.
But reason stopped his impulse.
"Itachi, no matter what you experience, don't let darkness blind your eyes. Be sure to protect everything you want to protect."
Big Brother Shisui's past teachings seemed to echo again in his ears, instantly extinguishing the flames of anger in his heart.
Conflict is meaningless. It fundamentally cannot solve any problems.
Uchiha Itachi slowly opened his eyes, saying in a low tone: "I'm sorry. I did not see Root kill Shisui."
He wasn't lying.
He indeed didn't witness Root kill Shisui, only saw them attempting to carry away Shisui's corpse.
"Uchiha Itachi! You..."
The clansmen were all stunned upon hearing this, then glared angrily at him.
Isn't this blatant lying?
In that situation, besides Root, who else could possibly be the murderer?!
"Enough!"
The Uchiha clansmen wanted to say more, but Fugaku roared furiously, a powerful aura suddenly erupting from him, instantly suppressing the scene.
Uchiha Itachi couldn't help but frown, a red glint flashing in his eyes as well.
This aura...
(End of Chapter)
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