"No need to be so nervous!"
White Zetsu chuckled, "We in the Akatsuki Organization have always been honest and trustworthy when inviting comrades to join."
"The Ten-Tails does indeed exist, but it's a bit of a long story and will require some patience from both of you."
Henmei said, "Then we'll give you five minutes!"
There's a chance!
White Zetsu began his story with a smile.
About the Sage of Six Paths, about the Rinnegan, about the Ten-Tails.
A story perfectly suited for the Tenshin Group.
"Interesting..."
Henmei lightly chuckled, "I must say, you have successfully captured our attention!"
"However, the reason we've survived three Ninja World Wars is our caution."
"If you want us to join you, you must show us some sincerity."
Earth God added, "You can also consider this as us not fully trusting you!"
"Show us something that proves the Kekkei Mōra."
"At that time, we wouldn't mind helping you take the Tailed Beasts from the various ninja villages!"
Henmei said, "We trust you know how to find us. We'll talk again when you've made a decision!"
With that, the two of them disappeared using the Body Flicker Technique.
White Zetsu couldn't help but sigh and chuckle, "They are indeed cautious and troublesome!"
"But, what should we do next?"
"Should we use force?"
Black Zetsu replied, "Perhaps, besides Nagato, no one else can defeat them?"
White Zetsu blinked, "That's true."
"But how can we prove the Kekkei Mōra?"
Black Zetsu said sinisterly, "The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path!"
White Zetsu was startled, "You want them to study the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path?"
Black Zetsu said, "If they join, we can start capturing the Tailed Beasts early!"
As he spoke, he detached himself from White Zetsu's body and slowly merged into the ground, "I'm going to find Orochimaru."
"If we can persuade Orochimaru, our plan will advance further."
...
Konoha, Sage Domain, beneath the Sage Tree.
Sarutobi Shinya wasn't surprised to receive news from his clone.
Black Zetsu would definitely not let go of valuable pawns like the Tenshin Group.
"When the Tenshin Group appears again after some time, we can showcase some Kekkei Genkai."
"Explosion Release, Scorch Release, Lava Style, Sharingan..."
Sarutobi Shinya smiled.
Indeed, being the mastermind felt quite exhilarating.
However, he quickly regained his composure, returning to his own concerns.
"I need to develop the second Kekkei Mōra!"
Sarutobi Shinya began to ponder.
Currently, the Kekkei Genkai he mastered included Kekkei Tōta such as Electromagnetic Release, Dust Release, Scorch Release, Storm Style, as well as Dream Manipulation and Explosion Release from his elder brother, Sarutobi Shinya.
At present, developing a Kekkei Mōra based on Electromagnetic Release and Dust Release would undoubtedly be more efficient.
"If it's Electromagnetic Release..."
Sarutobi Shinya mused to himself.
In fact, when he first started considering Kekkei Mōra, he already had a vague concept.
That was Nuclear Release!
Or, nuclear fusion!
Because mastering Electromagnetic Release provided a direction: magnetic confinement fusion!
"To achieve Nuclear Release, it also needs to be done step by step..."
Sarutobi Shinya's thoughts then shifted to Scorch Release.
With magnetic confinement, high-temperature plasma is also needed.
Scorch Release can achieve this, but it's not enough.
The temperature is far from sufficient.
"Scorch Release is a fusion of Wind Style and Fire Style. To further increase the temperature, Lightning Style must be added... and the temperature might still not be enough for what I knew in my previous life as thermonuclear reactions. I might need other methods then."
Sarutobi Asuma frowned slightly but quickly made a decision.
First, he would fuse the three chakra nature transformations: Wind Style, Fire Style, and Lightning Style.
...
On the border of the Land of Rice.
Orochimaru, wearing an Akatsuki Organization robe, suddenly stopped. A smile touched his lips. "This is quite rude, Zetsu!"
Before him, Black Zetsu's figure slowly emerged from the ground, nonchalantly saying, "Please don't mind the details."
"By the way, your purpose for joining the Akatsuki Organization was for the Rinnegan, wasn't it?"
Orochimaru's expression remained unchanged, and he chuckled, "When I joined the Akatsuki Organization, it was stated that the organization does not interfere with individual pursuits."
Black Zetsu smiled. "That's true, and I have no intention of interfering."
"I just want to remind you that you can't get the Rinnegan from the leader. You've seen his strength."
Orochimaru's gaze sharpened slightly. "So, you want to make a deal with me?"
"That's right."
Black Zetsu chuckled. "I can show you a path to obtain the Rinnegan, and even achieve eternal life."
"I can even provide you with some conveniences!"
Orochimaru's tongue flicked out, and he said meaningfully, "A deal with you is certainly fine, as long as you can offer something that tempts me!"
He had already understood the implication behind Black Zetsu's words.
This guy clearly wasn't on the same page as the leader, Pain.
Of course, it wasn't surprising that the important members of the Akatsuki Organization all had their own objectives.
"I won't disappoint you!"
Black Zetsu chuckled softly, his body slowly sinking back into the ground. "The time for our next transaction will be soon. I hope you'll be ready!"
Orochimaru nodded. "I'm looking forward to it. I believe you can find me!"
After Black Zetsu left, Orochimaru changed direction and headed to one of his bases within the Land of Fire.
However, he couldn't help but think of Sarutobi Asuma.
"I wonder what this information can be exchanged for?"
"But I can wait a bit longer. Perhaps I can increase the value of my offer!"
Orochimaru's anticipation for the next transaction grew.
...
Time passed day by day.
The Tenshin Group suddenly vanished from the sight of the major ninja villages, leaving their tracking squads busy for over half a month with no results.
Sarutobi Asuma continued his training as planned, sometimes guiding Tsunade and the others, and occasionally taking the three women on vacation to the South Sage Continent. His days were fulfilling and leisurely.
One day.
After a full day of work at the Konoha Hospital, Tsunade had just returned to the Sage Tree when Sarutobi Asuma sensed something. He found himself staring blankly at Tsunade.
"Huh?"
"What's wrong?"
Tsunade found his expression a bit strange.
She then noticed Sarutobi Asuma's gaze fixed on her belly.
"Did I gain weight?"
"That's impossible, right?"
Tsunade looked down, then suddenly realized.
Sarutobi Asuma stepped forward and embraced Tsunade. "Congratulations!"
Tsunade froze, her body stiffening.
She had understood.
She was pregnant!
Pregnant?
Although she had been prepared for it, she felt caught off guard and a bit stunned at this moment.
"Are... are you sure?"
Tsunade came back to her senses, a blush coloring her cheeks.
"Of course!"
Sarutobi Asuma smiled gently. "If you sense it carefully, you'll notice it too. You only just became pregnant not too long ago."
Tsunade took a deep breath and then sensed carefully.
Indeed.
She was pregnant!
So, she was going to be a mother?
Tsunade couldn't help but tear up.
In that instant, faces flashed through her mind.
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