From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 30 Testing
Uchiha Muneki leaned against the windowsill.

A ray of moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating him, his loosely draped clothes giving him an air of otherworldly elegance and independence.

He looked down at the pretty girl curled up beside him like a kitten, sleeping peacefully. He couldn't help but sigh softly, pinching his throbbing temples: "It seems that the research on the first generation of cells must be put on the agenda as soon as possible."

After a deep conversation with Hikaru, he gained a clearer understanding of the "Eight Thousand Spears" eye technique.

Among the known Mangekyou Sharingan techniques of the Uchiha clan, the Eight Thousand Spears is perhaps the most terrifying ability, bar none.

Unlike Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, it does not have the ability to directly harm enemies. Instead, it is more like an enhanced group version of Kotoamatsukami. By coming into contact with the caster's chakra, it can completely control the target's mind and chakra, erase the target's memories, implant other false memories, and brainwash and control them.

But this does not mean that the Eight Thousand Spears were without flaws.

Every ninjutsu has its risks and flaws, but obviously, overpowered characters like the First Hokage cannot be included in this calculation.

The most significant risk of the Eight Thousand Spears is its depletion of ocular power. While it doesn't require a gap of several years between releases like Kotoamatsukami, the Eight Thousand Spears continuously drain the caster's ocular power during control. If too many people are controlled at once, it's like a high-powered water pump, quickly leading to blindness.

As for the flaws, there's not much to worry about; the ancestors of the Uchiha clan have already made up for them.

The ancestors of the Uchiha clan specially inscribed the two great dojutsu, Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu, into Hikaru's two Mangekyou Sharingan eyes.

Tsukuyomi perfectly compensates for the drawback that Yachimoku needs to come into contact with chakra when controlling its target; anything touched by Tsukuyomi's light will be directly marked with its seal.

However, the problem is that releasing two major eye techniques at the same time will exacerbate the consumption of the Mangekyou Sharingan's eye power.

It's like a terrifying, oil-devouring behemoth!
Even if the first generation's cells are implanted, unless you intend to use her as a 'disposable tool', you should still use her with caution.

Time passed in his scattered thoughts, and the night went by without incident.

The next morning, after considering it all night, Hanzo finally decided to formally receive them.

Uchiha Muneki put on his Anbu mask again, entered the audience's mode, maintained the identity and habits of an Anbu member, and followed behind Tsunade and Hikari.

The architecture of Rain Village is unique, with steel pipes crisscrossing throughout the village, forming a distinctive landscape. The towering towers, densely packed with pipes, are generally not inhabited; most people in Rain Village live in lower areas.

Yu Ren led them deep into a dark and damp pipe, the internal structure of which was quite complex.

With countless crisscrossing pipes, dim lighting, and highly similar environments, it was impossible to distinguish with the naked eye; it was practically a giant maze.

It's clear that Hanzo is terrified of death.

Building such an underground tunnel labyrinth can maximize the prevention of assassination and resist the invasion and attack of foreign ninjas.

Soon, they arrived at their destination, in front of an ordinary Japanese-style door.

Yu Ren opened the door and stepped aside to make way for them: "Please come in, Lord Hanzo is waiting for you in the room inside."

Through the passageway, Tsunade opened the innermost door.

"It's been a long time, Tsunade-hime."

An elderly man dressed in a kimono sat cross-legged and upright on a tatami mat.

A small table was set up in front of me, with two cups of tea, steaming hot.

He wore an iron respirator on his face, and his hair was casually draped over his shoulders. Although he was no longer as strong and vigorous as he was in his youth, and years of fighting had weakened his body, this did not mean that he had lost his intimidating presence. On the contrary, with the passage of time and the tempering of wisdom and experience, he had become more ruthless and composed.

"You've gotten old, Hanzo."

Tsunade showed no fear and sat down directly opposite him, scrutinizing the man who had once defeated them.

"Save your empty words." Hanzo was extremely shrewd and wouldn't be provoked by these two sentences. Without even raising his eyelids, he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said indifferently, "Tell me, what exactly do you want with me?"

"Tsk, still so annoying." Seeing that the old man was unmoved, Tsunade was very annoyed. She crossed her arms and said, "You should have heard of the Warring States Sealing History, right? Hanzo."

"I've heard of them." Hanzo frowned slightly, then finally looked at them directly and said slowly, "Some dangerous figures sealed away during the Warring States period. What? Is this what you've come for?"

"Just checking things out," Tsunade said provocatively. "I wonder how much of the legendary demigod's strength he still retains?"

"Is this Konoha's will, or yours?"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became heavy. Hanzo, who had maintained the demeanor of an old man throughout, now resembled a tiger baring its fangs.

Even though there was no movement, it could still send chills down your spine.

His extremely aggressive and sinister gaze seemed to want to devour the three people present alive, and within that frail old body lay a terrifying power.

"Don't give me that terrifying look, Hanzo."

Tsunade seemed completely unconcerned, picked up the teacup on the table, and said meaningfully, "Does staying in a place like this make you feel any safer?"

"shut up."

The veins around Hanzo's eyebrows were bulging, and his deep voice carried a hint of anger.

"Can this aging demigod still keep those restless souls in check?"

Tsunade toyed with her teacup, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Hanzo, you've grown old. You've lost the magnanimity of your youth and have degenerated into someone who chases power and is enslaved by the desire to dominate."

"I told you to shut up, Tsunade!"

Seemingly touched on a sore spot, Hanzo's eyes became bloodshot, and his anger was almost uncontrollable.

"Seeing you now makes me feel disgusted."

Tsunade put down her teacup and sneered, "Can you smell it, Hanzo? That rotten, filthy, and foul odor emanating from you."

boom! ! !
Suddenly, the entire room shook violently.

A massive surge of chakra, like a flood, carrying a chilling killing intent, sent nearby tatami mats flying.

In a flash, the sound of metal clashing suddenly erupted.

A visible shockwave spread outwards. Uchiha Muneki reacted quickly, reaching out to pull the light into his arms before leaping back more than ten meters.

Swish swish!
Soon, a large number of Rain Ninjas appeared all around them, surrounding them with hostile expressions.

At the center of the smoke and dust, Hanzo and Tsunade faced each other with their fists locked in a stalemate, both of them maintaining a seated posture. The ground nearby, however, was cracked and crisscrossed like a spider web due to the impact.

Uchiha Muneki, who had been observing from the sidelines, finally understood why the Third Hokage had Tsunade accompany him.

This was just a test.
The ninja world is now turbulent and unpredictable, with signs of impending upheaval.

At this critical juncture, Amegakure, situated in a strategic location, became Konoha's primary concern.

Konoha needed to figure out Hanzo's stance and his true strength, as this was the Third Hokage's real objective.

The so-called investigation into the history of sealing during the Warring States period is merely a 'pretext'.

December 15th, heavy snow.
I tripped and fell on my way out this morning, but luckily my hand is okay, so I can keep writing. After get off work, I'll buy a scratch-off lottery ticket. I've had such a terrible day, there's no reason I shouldn't win!


(End of this chapter)