A bright green light rose from the charred blackness on her arms, and the scorched skin gradually peeled off, revealing new, tender white skin.
Senju Nawaki frowned, feeling an inexplicable irritation in his heart.
He really didn't know this group of people!
He was clearly a citizen of the Uzushigakure, a Shinigami, an enemy of the Hollows, and a loyal subject of Lord Soul King!
He was completely unfamiliar with this so-called Konoha, let alone the people here.
If they kept talking, and his colleagues misunderstood that he was really from this Village, how would he get by in the Soul Society Court!
Moreover, this place called Konoha also disgusted him.
When he came to Konoha to carry out his mission, in order to better complete it, he specifically found people to learn about this Konoha.
The number one Ninja Village in the Ninja World, the richest country, which once produced Senju Hashirama, the god of shinobi who suppressed the Ninja World, and the asura of the shinobi world who made everyone in the Ninja World tremble!
All sorts of glorious deeds made his head spin.
Especially the person who shared his Senju surname, which made his eyes light up, wanting to become such a powerful figure!
But after receiving the latest Konoha intelligence, Senju Nawaki developed a deep aversion to this place.
He never thought that this so-called glamorous number one Ninja Village, which had alliance agreements with their Uzushigakure,
The Uzushigakure had also helped Konoha many times according to the agreement.
Yet, when the Uzushigakure was in trouble, Konoha not only didn't offer help but even kicked them when they were down!
If it weren't for Lord Soul King turning the tide, perhaps the Uzushigakure would no longer exist in the Ninja World!
As a citizen of the Uzushigakure, anyone who heard such a story of The Farmer and the Snake would be filled with righteous indignation!
What's even more disgusting is that these Konoha people even dared to imprison Lord Soul King's clansmen, wanting the Uzumaki Clan to become a tool for that Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!
Unforgivable!
Senju Nawaki took a deep breath, his eyes gradually turning cold.
Tsunade's heart sank when she saw Nawaki's unfamiliar appearance.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but was interrupted by Senju Nawaki's actions.
He slowly drew the Zanpakuto from his waist, pointed it expressionlessly at Tsunade, and said coldly, "I told you, I don't know any of you, and I am not from this disgusting Village!"
"I, Senju Nawaki! A native-born citizen of the Uzushigakure! A Shinigami of the Soul Society Court! A loyal subject of Lord Soul King! The direction Lord Soul King's sword points is the direction I advance!"
"As for what I want to do?"
Senju Nawaki's eyes grew even colder.
"Of course, I'm here to bring Lord Soul King's clansmen home!"
Seeing Nawaki like this, Tsunade looked dazed and murmured, "No, no, you're clearly a native of Konoha, you're my mischievous, troublesome little brother..."
Orochimaru approached Tsunade and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Tsunade, perhaps this Nawaki in front of us isn't lying?"
How, how could that be... She's Nawaki's older sister, how could he forget her... Orochimaru's eyes flickered slightly, and he murmured, "Is this... the price of a Soul lingering in the present world..."
Another discovery about the Soul made his body tremble slightly with excitement.
The mysteries of the Soul truly made him ecstatic!
"Price?"
Tsunade heard Orochimaru's murmur, grabbed his collar, her eyes terrifying, and said coldly, "Orochimaru, do you know the reason for Nawaki's condition?!"
Orochimaru smiled indifferently and said, "Even if I told you, you probably wouldn't believe it."
His eyes were deep, and he said faintly, "After this matter is over, why don't you personally go to the Uzushigakure? There, perhaps someone will give you the answer..."
Tsunade gave him a deep look, then unhappily let go of him.
Mad, I hate riddle-tellers the most!
In an unnoticed corner, Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face turned red.
Nawaki's appearance clearly indicated that he had been assimilated by the Uzushigakure.
He had been so confident earlier that Senju Nawaki would return to Konoha's embrace.
He had completely lost face today.
Especially the glances from Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado, which made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles!
Only then did the people of Konoha understand.
Senju Nawaki, heir to the Senju Clan, grandson of the First Hokage, and Lady Tsunade's younger brother, had truly become their enemy!
Senju Nawaki pointed his sword at the people of Konoha, then looked at Rukia. His current position was only Sekikan after all, and any action required consultation with the Captains.
Logically speaking, with his strength, which was already capable of Shikai, he was qualified to be a Lieutenant.
But currently, all Lieutenant positions in the Gotei 13 were filled, so he could only temporarily remain in the Sekikan position.
Later, Chihiro might consider expanding the Gotei 13.
After all, there were quite a few geniuses in the Ninja World.
Rukia nodded slightly upon receiving Senju Nawaki's request.
Since Lord Soul King said he was looking forward to Senju Nawaki's performance,
Then entrusting the opening ceremony of this Konoha performance to Senju Nawaki was also a good idea.
After receiving Rukia's approval, Senju Nawaki coldly swept his gaze over the people of Konoha.
His lips moved slightly, uttering a few words.
"...Awaken, Flower Tree World!"
With a hum, Senju Nawaki's Zanpakuto changed.
The cold, gleaming blade suddenly twisted, and brown bark grew upwards, transforming into thick, tender branches from the hilt.
Branches extended from the main stem, and at the very top of the branches, delicate pink flower buds quietly stood, appearing to be on the verge of blooming.
At the hilt, tender branches extended to Senju Nawaki's right arm.
Soon, the thick, tender branches wrapped around his right arm, like an arm guard.
On his body, delicate pink flowers, about to bloom, also occasionally grew.
Like a delicate Flower Boy.
The changes in Senju Nawaki's body plunged all of Konoha into silence.
One by one, their eyes were dull, staring blankly at Senju Nawaki, or rather, at the sword in Senju Nawaki's hand that had turned into a tree.
As if seeing something incredible, their eyes widened.
Chihiro, far away in the Uzushigakure, saw this scene through the monitor and immediately felt joyful.
"That's right, that's right, that's the expression..."
After all, the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, was a legend in the hearts of the Konoha people.
His Wood Release was even widely known, even being called the strongest Bloodline Limit!
Now that this Wood Release had reappeared, how could they not be shocked?
Konoha, East Street.
It wasn't until someone in the crowd, no one knew who, swallowed their saliva, that the silent atmosphere was broken.
"Wood, Wood Release?"
Someone stammered, murmuring a disbelieving sentence.
"Is it, is it really Shodai(1st)-sama's Wood Release?!!"
The impact of the Wood Release appearing in the Human World was too great, leaving them stunned for a long time.
Even Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado were shocked, exchanging glances and seeing the horror in each other's eyes!
"How is this possible? How could Wood Release appear at this time!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen clenched his fists, the shock in his eyes undisguised.
As someone who had personally witnessed the power of Shodai(1st)-sama's Wood Release, he knew exactly how formidable Wood Release was!
Even after Wood Release disappeared and he succeeded as the Third Hokage, he organized experiments concerning the Wood Release Awakening Project!
Unfortunately, Shodai(1st)-sama's cells were too powerful; not a single person could match them, and all subjects involved in the experiment turned into wood.
Even members of the Senju Clan were no exception!
But now, the living Wood Release had reappeared before his eyes; how could he not be shocked!
And the person using Wood Release was actually Shodai(1st)-sama's grandson!
Hmm... It seems quite reasonable for Shodai(1st)-sama's grandson to Awaken Wood Release.
A feeling of regret flashed through Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart.
Why didn't he think of using Shodai(1st)-sama's direct Bloodline for the experiments back then?
If he had thought of that, Konoha might already have a Wood Release user!
But now look what happened.
Good news: Someone from the Senju Clan has finally Awakened Shodai(1st)-sama's Wood Release!
Bad news: Senju Nawaki, who Awakened Wood Release, has become Konoha's enemy!
What kind of situation is this?
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