Chapter 72: The Enviable Divine Artifact!
A figure cloaked entirely in a robe, wearing a bone mask, stood outside the barrier, seemingly waiting for something.
After a while.
The shadow suddenly extended its hands forward, tearing open the barrier's light screen as if piercing through water.
From the opening, a figure slowly emerged.
Upon closer inspection, you would notice that the person's eyes were pure white.
Byakugan!
The newcomer was none other than Hyuga Asane, and the figure outside was naturally Uchiha Takashi.
If you're going to deal with the Root, you wouldn't go without the strongest support.
However, leaving Konoha silently posed some challenges, which is why Uchiha Takashi had to personally 'pick up' the person.
Barrier!
Konoha is shrouded in a barrier, and anyone entering or exiting would be detected immediately.
People like Orochimaru, Itachi... can come and go freely because they know the loopholes and rules of the barrier, not because the barrier is ineffective.
As for Uchiha Takashi, he naturally didn't know those things.
But it didn't matter; he knew the Uzumaki sealing technique!
Konoha's barrier technique was set up by the Uzumaki clan, and with in-depth study, mastering the method to 'open the door' without triggering it isn't too difficult.
Just now, Uchiha Takashi seized the opportunity to open a 'door' for someone to enter and exit.
Don't be fooled by how easy it looked; knowing how to open the door requires long-term study and guidance from a direct descendant of the Uzumaki clan.
"Let's go. From now on, we are the 'Kara' organization!"
Uchiha Takashi tossed something to Hyuga Asane, and the two left silently.
Cloak + mask!
This would be their disguise from now on.
He didn't want to emulate the future 'Akatsuki' with their red cloud robes, rings, and nail polish. Isn't this disguise more appealing?
Clearly a secret organization, yet they seemed eager to debut as a singing and dancing group.
No wonder they earned the nickname 'Akatsuki Boy Band' in the future.
Uchiha Takashi, drawing from the experiences of countless predecessors, planned to use the 'Kara' organization as a cover to stir things up.
After all, it's the Kara organization causing trouble, not Uchiha Takashi.
If someone really traced back to this organization, it would be a good thing for him, allowing him to eliminate this hidden threat early.
The two figures leapt forward under the cover of night, quickly heading towards the eastern part of the village.
Root!
Although the headquarters is in Konoha, there's an important branch to the east of the village.
Things that couldn't be done in the village were all handled at this branch.
Uchiha Takashi knew about this not because of some prophetic advantage, but because he learned it from Uchiha Shizuka.
The Uchiha clan paid close attention to Danzo, naturally gathering a lot of intelligence on the Root. Even if they didn't know the exact location, they had a general idea.
After about an hour or so!
The two, moving at full speed, arrived at a forest about a hundred kilometers from the village (half of the Land of Fire is forested).
"It's your turn!"
Takashi glanced at Hyuga Asane, who was wearing a mask and hidden under a cloak just like him.
Yes, the Kara organization's cloak is pure black.
The main theme is 'mystery.'
Hyuga Asane, hidden under the cloak and wearing a bone mask, nodded slightly, indicating her understanding.
They had disguised their voices, body shapes, and scents, ensuring they wouldn't be exposed in these aspects.
Byakugan!
Hyuga Asane's eyes glowed with a hint of blue, veins bulging near her eyes as she scanned the surroundings.
Since her genetic enhancement, her Byakugan had grown.
Initially, it had a range of three kilometers, but now it had reached its limit of four kilometers.
Within this range, she could perceive and see through everything.
A superhuman radar!
With the Byakugan, finding the Root's location was easy.
Without it, finding the underground Root location would be a dream.
"Found it!"
With just a glance, Hyuga Asane located the target.
It wasn't luck; her field of vision was vast. If it were another branch member of the Hyuga clan, it might take much longer.
"When we get inside, prioritize finding one thing..."
Chapter 72: The Enviable Divine Artifact!
Uchiha Takashi whispered his instructions. This time, his visit was not just to retaliate against Danzo, but more importantly, to acquire a 'divine artifact.'
Yes, that was the main focus.
Avenging Danzo, that old fool, could be done anytime, but the opportunity to obtain this item was a one-time chance.
If he missed this opportunity, the other party would become wary and would definitely not bring out such a valuable item easily again.
Question.
What in the ninja world could be considered a divine artifact in the field of biology?
That's right, it's the kind of treasure that no transmigrator would miss.
Hashirama Cells!
These cells have all sorts of incredible effects.
Even more tempting than the flesh of a Tang Monk.
Uchiha Takashi had long coveted them, but previously he lacked the strength and the opportunity.
Now that he had the strength and the opportunity, he naturally acted decisively without hesitation.
"Yes!"
Hyuga Aotsuki took the initiative to lead the way.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Uchiha Takashi summoned Chubimaru.
With his current chakra, he could now sustain Chubimaru's presence for a long time.
Most importantly, because their relationship had improved, Chubimaru would now share part of the chakra consumption, unlike before when Takashi had to bear it all himself.
Poof! After a large cloud of white smoke dispersed, Chubimaru, resembling a small white mountain, appeared.
"Let's go!"
Uchiha Takashi followed Hyuga Aotsuki ahead.
The massive snow-white lizard, Chubimaru, vanished from sight as its body twisted with light.
In the normal world, moving silently with such a massive body would be a dream.
But in the ninja world, such things were as normal as could be.
With chakra, anything is possible.
The Root base naturally had security measures.
But in the face of the Byakugan's ability to see through everything and its incredible insight, no security measure was effective.
One trap after another was dismantled, clearing a path forward.
"Are we there?"
Uchiha Takashi saw Hyuga Aotsuki suddenly stop and knew they had arrived.
"Yes."
Hyuga Aotsuki nodded gently, then silently descended from the tree, drawing a kunai as she advanced.
Thud, thud!
Two Root ninjas, hidden so well they were almost one with the environment, fell limply.
Throughout the process, Hyuga Aotsuki moved with the grace and lethality of flowing water.
Elegant!
So elegant!
The key to the entire process was the sense of 'rhythm.'
It's safe to say that the Tenseigan not only enhanced her field of vision but also improved her overall abilities.
A quasi-Kage-level powerhouse, terrifying indeed! At this moment, even facing Danzo head-on, she had a great chance of winning.
After all, with Danzo missing an eye and an arm, he was no match for a quasi-Kage-level fighter who also mastered repulsion and attraction like Hyuga Aotsuki.
Without this trump card, Uchiha Takashi wouldn't have dared to target the Root base.
Once he obtained the Hashirama Cells, he could proceed with an experiment he had long planned, which could propel him directly to Kage-level strength.
With strength, he would have a voice in the village.
With strength, he could afford to take it easy.
After dealing with the two lookout Root ninjas, Hyuga Aotsuki uncovered a disguise, revealing the entrance to the Root base.
Looking at the entrance before him, Uchiha Takashi's eyes burned with excitement.
The Hashirama Cells were within reach.
This was something that could elevate him to new heights, how could he not be excited?
After exchanging a glance, the two began their infiltration.
Meanwhile, the summoned Chubimaru was tasked with guarding the entrance, ensuring no Root ninjas could escape from there.
The surprise attack was officially underway.
(End of Chapter)