Naruto: I, who fooled the ninja world, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 80 Divine Art: 'Growth'

"No."

Obito Uchiha was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Zetsu beside him.

No, to be precise, it should be Black Zetsu.

Even he didn't expect that the usually silent Black Zetsu would suddenly speak.

"The reason," Nagato said calmly.

"..."

Under the questioning and scrutinizing gazes of Obito and Nagato, Black Zetsu's liquid-like body churned slightly.

After a moment, it said in a serious tone, "That 'monster' is very strong, extremely strong. As the leader of Akatsuki, you shouldn't put yourself in such a dangerous situation."

This explanation was unacceptable not only to Nagato, but even to Obito.

Now that Nagato moves freely, the strength he can unleash is far beyond what Pain can match.

As long as Black Zetsu's so-called "monsters" are still human, they cannot possibly contend with Nagato, who possesses the "Eye of God".

"Enough, Jue. I am a god now. You don't actually think any mortal can defeat me, do you?"

Nagato also did not accept Black Zetsu's explanation, but after a pause, he turned to Obito and said, "Since Zetsu is so certain, Madara, you and I will act together."

Upon hearing this, Obito Uchiha instinctively wanted to refuse, but then he saw Black Zetsu controlling his body to look over.

Without a doubt, Black Zetsu's meaning was clear: he wanted him to agree to Nagato's request.

If possible, Black would never allow Nagato to attempt to contact that suspected "otherworldly being," even if that person is most likely no longer in the Land of Hot Springs.

However, Black Zetsu was also well aware that if he continued to stop them, it would inevitably arouse Nagato's suspicion.

The two words it uttered impulsively just now made it regret it, because they were completely different from its usual taciturn nature.

Since it's already beyond our control, the best option now is to have Obito accompany them to ensure Nagato doesn't come into contact with him.

At this moment, Obito was unaware of Black Zetsu's thoughts. In his mind, Black Zetsu was the will of Madara Uchiha.

So when he saw the signal Black Zetsu gave him, he immediately became wary. His first thought was that the monster was really strong, so strong that even Madara Uchiha was on guard.

After a moment of silence, Obito Uchiha nodded and agreed to Nagato's suggestion.

In any case, the Rinnegan cannot be lost.

Meanwhile, in Amegakure, Konan slowly opened her eyes.

"how?"

Sitting across from her, Hinata Kumokawa asked with a smile, while Hanzo also cast a curious glance at her.

Looking at this guy who was far more mysterious than "Ban", Xiao Nan's eyes flashed with shock and fear, but she still nodded.

"Just like you said, Madara agreed."

Yes, the final result was just as "Shadow" had said, and even Zetsu's reaction was within his expectations. "Madara" actually cared about Black Zetsu's thoughts.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Konan finally couldn't help but ask, and the silent Hanzo silently raised his head.

The two of them realized that everything seemed to be being guided by "Shadow".

This is also why Xiao Nan felt shocked and wary.

However, she couldn't feel the same hostility towards the "Shadow" as she did towards the "Spot".

Because she is currently unable to discern what "Shadow"'s purpose is, or even sense what the other party intends to do with the Akatsuki.

But if Nagato was truly manipulated as a pawn from a young age, then the person who exposed the lies and revealed the truth would undoubtedly save the future of himself, Nagato, and the Akatsuki organization.

So, what is it all for?
"Ok?"

Hinata Kumokawa looked up, and smiled, puzzled, "Didn't I tell you? You just need to do whatever you want."

"However, if Miss Minami insists on an answer..."

He paused for a moment, then said softly, "I was just cleaning up the insects and pruning the branches while looking forward to seeing what kind of flowers would bloom."

"That's all."

Xiao Nan stared blankly at him, only able to sense the sincerity in his words.

All we have to do is do whatever we want?
Is it merely pruning the branches, hoping to see what kind of flowers will bloom?
[Ding! Your lie has been judged as [blank fabrication], [sweet talk], [deceptive], and [using someone else to do your dirty work]. Hanzo, Nagato, and Konan experienced intense emotional fluctuations, reaching the level of [complete belief]. You have gained 2000 truth points.]

[Remaining realization points: 14254]

Upon hearing the notification in his mind, a calm smile appeared on Hinata Kumokawa's face, which was shrouded in shadow.

Of course, he wasn't without desires; he just didn't need to verbally express them like Obito did.

His method was to subtly transform his own desires into theirs.

"Now that 'Madara' has been lured out, what's next..."

Under the watchful eyes of Hanzo and Konan, Hyuga Kumokawa slowly stood up and smiled, "I will help Nagato remove that guy's mask."

"But before that, I need to make some preparations. Could you help me find a room?"

Upon hearing this, Hanzo also stood up, led him to his secret room, and then tactfully withdrew.

After Hanzo left, Hyuga Kumokawa sat down cross-legged, first taking out the sealed White Zetsu from the scroll, and then taking out a piece of bloody flesh.

This is Tenzo's flesh and blood. Hyuga Kumokawa had been wondering why, despite possessing the Otsutsuki bloodline, he couldn't awaken those bloodline limits.
It's highly unlikely that it's because they haven't mastered the chakra nature transformations of earth and water attributes.

If mastering only the Earth and Water chakra nature transformations were sufficient, then it wouldn't be just Hashirama Senju and Tenzo who could use Wood Release.

In fact, he could have chosen to directly devour and transplant like Hiruko and Obito, but in Hyuga Kumokawa's view, both methods have drawbacks.

With the bloodline of the Otsutsuki, he should have had better options.

As his understanding of the Otsutsuki bloodline deepened, he gradually realized that the life essence of the Otsutsuki clan seemed to be different from that of humans, who are composed of cells.

Why are the Otsutsuki clan born with various abilities? Is it because of the Otsutsuki bloodline? And what is the essence of the Otsutsuki bloodline?

Then, Hyuga Kumokawa thought of the effect of the "Karma" seal, the divine magic of the Otsutsuki clan, and even the name of the Otsutsuki clan.

Ōtsutsuki Ichishiki, Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki, Ōtsutsuki Urashiki, Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki...

If we consider the Otsutsuki bloodline we possess as an initial "formula," do we need to fill in other "formulas" to calculate other results?

Why does Tenzo's Wood Release manifest as "wood," while Hashirama's Wood Release manifests as "trees," and Obito's Wood Release manifests as "thorns"?

Although the manifestations of Wood Release are different, they seem to share a core.

Judging from the fact that Tobi, the White Zetsu, was able to use Wood Release, the decisive factor should be the Divine Tree.

Ashura and Hashirama, who was Ashura's reincarnation, inherited something from the Divine Tree.

In the original work, there was a being called "Otsutsuki Shibai", who eventually evolved into a god by consuming countless chakra fruits and also possessed those divine techniques that could be called "rules".

The divine trees and fruits grown in different worlds may be based on different complex "formulas," and consuming the divine trees and fruits is a way to complete oneself.

To formalize or even quantify oneself in order to grasp the concepts and rules of the world?
It's certainly a crazy guess. If others knew about Hinata Kumokawa's guess, they would definitely think it was a fantasy.

But when everyone thinks you're crazy, it means you're not far from the truth of the world.

"Let me verify it."

Hyuga Kumokawa narrowed his eyes and silently recited in his mind: "Extract the 'core formula' of Wood Release from the flesh and blood of White Zetsu and fill it into my Otsutsuki bloodline."

[Cannot be realized]

“Unable to materialize…” Hinata Kumokawa frowned. “Is my guess wrong, or is it because it cannot be directly applied to myself?”

Objects can be materialized, and ninjutsu can also be materialized, but things like bloodlines cannot be materialized...

After pondering for a long time, Hyuga Kumokawa slowly raised his head, his eyes gleaming, and thought to himself: "Manifestation - extracting the 'underlying formula' of flesh and blood and Wood Release from White Zetsu and converting it into a technique."

He paused for a moment, then added, "The number of points consumed will not exceed 4254."

He only has 14254 left, so he needs to be as careful with his money as possible.

The voice in my mind seemed to pause for a moment before continuing.

[Will the 4500 Realization Points spent materialize?]

"What a pity." Hinata Kumokawa pursed his dry lips and thought to himself, "Manifestation."

Let me see what the true nature of Wood Release really is.

[After deducting 4500 Realization Points, remaining Realization Points: 9704]

The moment the notification sound rang, the world before Hinata Kumokawa's eyes changed.

In his field of vision at this moment, there were countless thin, cold "threads" that emitted faint light of different colors.

The world before my eyes has shed its original form and become a vast, precise, and silently operating structure composed of countless flowing and interwoven "threads" that are constantly being created and destroyed.

Feeling the coolness of some threads brushing against his face, Hinata Kumokawa realized that it was a concept called "wind".

Everything is a "phenomenon" produced by these "threads" operating under specific rules, something he can neither touch nor change now.

Until Hinata Kumokawa looked into the gap between the walls and saw an unusually clear patch of green, and roots extending downwards several times over.

It was just a wild grass, barely bigger than a needle tip, pitifully small and fragile.

Two pale, thin, yellowish leaves stubbornly grew in the crack between the walls, struggling against their inevitable demise with meager nutrients.

"This feeling……"

Hinata Kumokawa subconsciously reached out and gently touched the wild grass.

The next moment, it was as if he had plucked a string.

hum...

Suddenly, the two withered cotyledons of the originally weak and pale wild grass unfurled, shedding their yellowish hue and sprouting vibrant green.

The slender stem suddenly shoots upward, more leaves emerge from the top, unfold and grow larger, and the slender rootstock diverges downward at a frantic speed!
Hinata Kumokawa finally realized what he had gained.

What he received was an instruction, an instruction to interfere with the "rules," which, though incredibly weak at this moment, touched upon the essence of the world.

Growth

This is the authority of God, the primordial divine art.

The core of Wood Release, inherited from the Divine Tree, is actually the "rules" of the world?
Just as Hinata Kumokawa was lost in thought, a notification sound suddenly rang in his mind.

[Ding! Your lie has been judged as [Deceitful]. Toad Pill experiences a severe emotional fluctuation, reaching the level of [Surprised and Doubting], and gains 8000 Truth Points.]

[Remaining realization points: 17754]

Seeing the points surge in an instant, Hinata Kumokawa was completely stunned.

No, what lie did I tell you?
Wait, Gamamaru? Is that the old toad who pretends to be a shaman?
(End of this chapter)