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Hyuga Mirai was not surprised by Tsunade’s decision to join. Rather than saying Tsunade herself possessed the Will of Fire, it was more accurate to say that this lost woman had placed the wills of others upon herself.

However, Konoha’s dark side had left Tsunade utterly disappointed in the village, which was why she had left Konoha and wandered through the Ninja World.

Now, Hyuga Mirai had pointed out Tsunade’s true feelings and given her a better choice than the Will of Fire. Combined with Konoha disappointing her again and again, the scales kept tipping toward Hyuga Mirai.

Shizune wanted to stop Tsunade, but her resolve was far too weak before Tsunade’s. If she tried to forcefully persuade her, it would only have the opposite effect. So, Shizune decided to remain by Tsunade-sama’s side and carefully observe whether Hyuga Mirai’s actions matched his words. If they did not, then even if it cost her life, she would persuade Tsunade-sama to return.

"This communicator is made from nanomaterials and comes with a nanomaterial storage case. It can shrink down to as small as one cubic centimeter. Its terminal system is managed by Android 18, who was also an early controller of the Uzumaki Company. She should have appeared in the Land of Fire a few times."

Hyuga Mirai explained the basic functions of the Communicator Ring to Tsunade. She could explore the remaining functions herself, with Android 18 teaching her as needed.

Like a child receiving a new toy, Tsunade studied it for a while and quickly got the hang of it.

She separated a small amount of nanomaterial and transformed it into an earpiece that transmitted sound, placing it in her ear. It also had an adhesive function, so even violent shaking could not make the nano earpiece fall out of Tsunade’s ear.

"What an incredible invention."

After studying it, Tsunade saw a great deal of technical information on the screen extending from the Nano Ring, along with many other applications.

"Kid, I don’t quite understand. You’re already this capable, so my role should be very small to you. But you seem determined to recruit me. Why is that?"

Tsunade stared unblinkingly at Hyuga Mirai with her beautiful eyes, as though she wanted to find an answer on his face.

"You underestimate yourself, Princess Tsunade. If you hadn’t wasted these years indulging in gambling and heavy drinking, your achievements in human-body research would not be inferior to Orochimaru’s."

As Hyuga Mirai spoke, he brought up some information on electronics and displayed it to Tsunade.

"I remember you have a ninjutsu called the Disorderly Disturbance Technique, which converts Chakra into electrons. Princess Tsunade, it seems you haven’t realized this ninjutsu’s potential."

Electrons were one of the fundamental particles. Even if Tsunade’s electrons were created by simulating them with Chakra, that was still incredibly impressive. If she continued to deepen her research, she might even create a unique form of ninjutsu.

If Tsunade focused on developing the properties of electrons, she might become even more formidable than Magneto.

After only glancing through the materials Hyuga Mirai had provided, Tsunade became absorbed in them. Her talent was no weaker than Orochimaru’s. In truth, research was where Tsunade belonged; she should never have been made to fight or heal.

Putting Tsunade in the position of Hokage had been an utter waste of talent.

"Princess Tsunade, I hope you will further develop this area of research."

The reason Tsunade had been able to invent the Disorderly Disturbance Technique was because of her profound research into the human body. She had discovered the existence of electrical signals and then created a technique that could convert Chakra into electrons.

"I have already prepared a Laboratory for you in Hot Spring Country. Oh, and there are not many core members in the organization. Almost all the people you investigated were Android 18’s layers of disguises. As for who the core members are, you can communicate with them through the Communicator Ring. I have something to do, so I’ll be leaving first."

After saying that, Hyuga Mirai stood up, intending to leave.

He suddenly remembered something. Tsunade’s grandfather and granduncle were still helping him till the fields.

The Hundred Herbs Company’s medicine stockpile was already more than sufficient, and Hashirama Senju’s Edo Tensei Body had collapsed several times. Besides, it would not be good if Tsunade found out about this, so it was better to send them back to the Pure Land.

After leaving Hot Spring Country, Hyuga Mirai hurried to Whirlpool Country. When he arrived, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju were operating machines to harvest medicinal herbs.

"You two have worked hard. I have some good news for you: from now on, you are free. I won’t summon either of you through Impure World Reincarnation again."

Hyuga Mirai wore the amiable smile of a capitalist, but that attitude made Hashirama Senju shudder instead.

"Young man, you aren’t plotting something again, are you? We are completely under your control and cannot offer any resistance at all."

Hashirama Senju said helplessly, "Honestly, your mastery of this technique is even better than Tobirama’s. You have left us without the slightest chance of breaking free. I should have destroyed this technique from the start. Tobirama, this is all your fault!"

"Big Brother, this has nothing to do with the technique. Even the Great Fireball Technique can be used by bad people to kill."

Tobirama Senju calmly refuted Hashirama Senju, then said to Hyuga Mirai, "There should be a reason for this. You really don’t seem like someone whose conscience has suddenly awakened."

A conscience? I don’t have that kind of burden!

Hyuga Mirai thought to himself, then chuckled and said to the Senju brothers, "It’s nothing. Tsunade is joining my organization, and it would not be good if she discovered the two of you. So I’ve decided to send you back to the Pure Land. Oh, and you two have helped me quite a bit during this time. As repayment, you may each ask me one question. As long as it concerns something that has happened in the Ninja World, I can tell you."

"Young man, even little Tsunade has been—"

Hashirama Senju had just wanted to ask something, but then he realized that they were now Edo Tensei Bodies who could barely move a finger. If the other party was unwilling, they would not even be able to speak.

Tobirama Senju still spoke with an impassive expression. "What exactly do you want to do? That is my only question."

"A person’s purpose changes constantly, Second Hokage."

After pondering for a moment, Hyuga Mirai answered, "For example, when I was seven, all I wanted was to survive the battlefield. Now, I suppose it is to unify the Ninja World and bring peace to everyone. But ten years from now, my goal may be immortality."

Tobirama Senju sneered when he heard that. "Hmph, immortality."

"Your question is over, Second Hokage. Don’t force me to use the curse technique, or you will lose your chance to say goodbye to the First Hokage."

With one sentence, Hyuga Mirai silenced Tobirama Senju, then turned his head toward Hashirama Senju.

"Young man, will you slaughter people on a massive scale in order to unify the Ninja World someday?"

"No. I don’t like meaningless slaughter, and I also hate wasting resources."

Hyuga Mirai answered decisively. In the age of interstellar exploration, population was also a precious resource. He hated meaningless waste.

"Is that so? Then that’s good." After hearing that answer, Hashirama Senju sighed in relief, and that foolishly cheerful smile appeared on his face again.

"Big Brother, you actually believe this kid’s words? You should know that he’s a rogue ninja from Konoha!"

"Tobirama, you need to trust others. Sure enough, I should have destroyed the Impure World Reincarnation technique from the start. Because of this technique, do you know how long I had to farm?"

"Big Brother, I’ll say it again: ninjutsu has no good or evil. Only the people who use it can be good or evil."

Hyuga Mirai gave the two brothers three minutes to argue. As soon as the time was up, he immediately released the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.

With him watching here, Tobirama Senju had no way to use the release technique for Impure World Reincarnation and could only slowly return to the Pure Land.

"The two most useful Edo Tensei Bodies are gone. I should think about whether there are any other suitable Edo Tensei Bodies."

Hyuga Mirai believed in making the most of everything, but after thinking through the entire Ninja World, only the Second Tsuchikage Mu’s Dust Release seemed somewhat suitable. Once he figured out a cultivation method, he could have the Second Tsuchikage use Dust Release to mine ores.

But stealing corpses… that was better left to robots.

If Android 18 made a few Drilling Robots, they should be able to evade Iwa-nin’s detection.

Rain Country, Akatsuki.

The operation some time ago had gone smoothly during the first half. However, after killing the Fourth Kazekage, they encountered Sasori of the Red Sand, leaving every Akatsuki member injured. Kakuzu had even nearly lost his life over Rasa’s head.

"You encountered Sasori of the Red Sand? Zetsu, find Sasori of the Red Sand’s whereabouts quickly. Next time, I will act personally."

Pain asked expressionlessly. Akatsuki’s four members had joined forces and still lost to Sasori of the Red Sand. In the vast Ninja World, perhaps only a god like him could deal with Sasori of the Red Sand.

Nagato had a clear understanding of Akatsuki’s members’ strength. Even Kisame, who had only recently joined, had proven his strength with Rasa’s head.

Yet despite that, the four of them had still lost to Sasori of the Red Sand.

"Don’t rush, Leader. In fact, I already did my best, but Sasori of the Red Sand seems to have a method for detecting my Clones. They cannot get close enough to track him at all."

Zetsu shrugged helplessly. He had done everything he could to track Sasori of the Red Sand, but not only could his target detect his Clones, he could also fly into the sky and leave. How were his Clones supposed to catch up?

"Also, the organization needs to suspend its activities for a while. Because of Sunagakure’s framing, the death of the Daimyo of the Land of Wind has also been pinned on us."

Pain said calmly, "There are quite a few people looking for us outside now. If you are cornered by Bounty Hunters, you may send a distress signal to the organization."

Akatsuki’s official members were difficult to recruit. If even one died, their plan might be delayed again, so Pain warned the other members as well.

However, these rogue ninja did not take those Bounty Hunters seriously. Even if they were cornered, they would not ask the organization for help.

Kakuzu snorted. "Hmph, let them come. I was just looking to replace a few hearts."

Raiga Kurosuki said helplessly, "I need to repair my Thunder Sword, so hiding is not an option."

"If there are no missions, I’ll wander around. As for my safety, there is no need for any of you to worry." Although Kisame Hoshigaki had been seriously injured, with Samehada’s help, he would recover fully after resting for a few days.

"Do as you please."

After saying that, Pain dispersed the Illusionary Body Technique.

Before the plan was underway, he did not want to impose too many restrictions on these members. If he pushed them too hard, they might very well defect from Akatsuki.

"Nagato."

After the Illusionary Body Technique ended, Konan came to Nagato’s side and said to him,

"Sunagakure has caused quite a stir now. Among the small countries around Rain Country, only Kusagakure is separated from us by Rain Country. Many of the rest are showing signs of joining Sunagakure. By then, we may be surrounded by Suna-nin."

Ever since returning, Konan had been paying close attention to Sunagakure’s movements. She had heard that the Daimyo of Bear Country was discussing disbanding Hoshigakure with the Star Ninja Village, and was persuading its ninja to join Suna-nin just like the nobles of Bear Country.

By then, Rain Country would be almost completely surrounded by Sunagakure. They had also assassinated the previous Kazekage. If Sunagakure discovered this, it could very likely trigger a war.

"Don’t worry, Konan. No matter how many there are, before the Eyes of God, they are ultimately just a meaningless number. If Suna-nin dare invade Amegakure, I will have Pain repel them."

Nagato spoke calmly. Protecting this crying country from foreign invasion had also been Yahiko’s wish before his death.

Furthermore, after being treated by the Medical Machine, his body had recovered considerably, and his control over Pain had gradually grown stronger. Confidence came from strength, and Nagato had the source of that confidence. No matter how many enemies came, beneath these Rinnegan, they would all be nothing but ants.

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