Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

The three of them continued waiting.

Very soon, Nawaki woke up.

He subconsciously sat up and looked around, but he did not notice any changes.

"You received the cell transplant, so Wood Release has naturally awakened."

Orochimaru took a potted plant from the windowsill and said, "Channel your chakra into it."

Nawaki suppressed the excitement in his heart and nodded.

After taking the potted plant, he took a deep breath.

Chakra surged out and covered the flower in the pot that had not yet bloomed.

Under Nawaki's excited gaze, the petals opened and fully bloomed.

Without a doubt, this was the effect of Wood Release chakra.

Every release had its own nature.

The nature of Wood Release was vitality.

It could promote the growth of plants, and it could also create a forest in an instant.

Natsuki's mind moved, and he thought that Wood Release ninja were actually the most suitable people for agriculture.

Not only could they accelerate crop growth, they could also build houses.

Yamato had once used two special Wood Release techniques to build houses, Wood Release: Four-Pillar House and Wood Release: Serial Pillar Houses.

The former built a two-story wooden house, while the latter built a row of wooden houses.

The only pity was that wooden houses were not particularly suitable for the Land of Rain, where it rained all year round.

But agriculture needed Wood Release ninja.

Natsuki decided to choose one member of Akatsuki and have them awaken Wood Release.

He had just watched the entire process of Orochimaru and Tsunade performing the surgery.

Although it was very difficult, it had not reached the point where others could not learn it.

With someone teaching them, an elite medical jonin could learn and perform the Hashirama cell transplant.

For example, Nonō.

Natsuki could also do it.

In addition, with his identity, Orochimaru would definitely teach him.

The rest would be easy.

He could ask Orochimaru and Tsunade for some Hashirama cells, or he could get some Hashirama cells himself.

For example, he could find Hashirama Senju's corpse.

However, he would not do something like that, because it would offend Tsunade and Nawaki.

Aside from that, there was another method. Take them from Danzō.

If Danzō was secretly conducting Wood Release experiments, he would definitely have preserved quite a few Hashirama cells.

"Starting tomorrow, you can officially learn Wood Release ninjutsu."

Orochimaru guessed and said, "You and Tsunade both have the bloodline of the First Hokage-sama. The power of your Wood Release should not be poor."

Natsuki raised an eyebrow when he heard this.

That was indeed possible.

Yamato in the original timeline did not have Hashirama Senju's bloodline. Neither did Obito.

Even so, their Wood Release was already enough to deal with most jonin.

With the added support of Hashirama's bloodline, Nawaki and Tsunade might be able to become Kage-level powerhouses through Wood Release.

Especially Nawaki.

As for Tsunade, she already had Kage-level strength.

However, her strength mainly relied on the Strength of a Hundred Seal and the Creation Rebirth technique.

Like Orochimaru, she had fully invested in recovery and survival ability.

In terms of direct combat power, she was still somewhat inferior compared with other Kage.

But with Wood Release, that weakness could be made up for.

"I will also receive the transplant today."

Tsunade paused and said, "As for the other ninja, we can wait a while and observe my and Nawaki's condition first."

Orochimaru nodded after hearing this.

What Tsunade said made sense.

Although the transplant had succeeded, no one could guarantee whether problems would appear afterward.

Observing two samples first was the safest choice.

Nawaki got off the operating table, and Tsunade lay down on it.

"Sensei, I will help you."

Seeing this, Natsuki immediately said.

"Follow my instructions."

Orochimaru did not refuse.

He knew Natsuki's medical ninjutsu was good. Although it could not compare to Tsunade's, it was still stronger than most medical ninja.

Moreover, he had already planned to teach the Hashirama cell transplant surgery to Tsunade, Natsuki, and Nonō.

Because he did not want to waste too much time on it.

Since the Wood Release experiment had already succeeded, it was time for him to research his next experiment.

As for what the next experiment would be, he had not yet decided.

Natsuki stepped forward and completed the Hashirama cell transplant under Orochimaru's guidance.

By dusk, Tsunade woke up.

Like Nawaki, she also used chakra to make a flower bloom.

"I never thought Nawaki and I would still be able to awaken Wood Release."

Tsunade sighed.

After Konoha's previous Wood Release experiment failed, she had thought that Wood Release would probably never appear again.

"Konoha's Wood Release has disappeared for a very long time."

Natsuki smiled and said, "The Shinobi World War is about to begin. When the time comes, you can make the other ninja remember the power of Wood Release."

"I'm afraid we will have a hard time doing that."

Tsunade knew her limits and said.

"Although you cannot reach the level of the First Hokage-sama, restoring the name of Wood Release is something both Konoha and the Senju clan would want to see."

Natsuki continued.

"I will do it!"

Nawaki immediately echoed.

"Then you will have to work even harder."

Tsunade smiled.

Letting Nawaki restore Wood Release's glory was more suitable than having her do it.

The main reason was that she was also lazy.

"Observe yourselves for one month. During this period, if either of you feels any discomfort, tell me."

Orochimaru wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "It is getting late. You should all go back."

"Sensei, you worked hard today. Please rest well."

Nawaki quickly said with concern.

Orochimaru nodded.

"You all go back first. I will go to the Hokage Building."

Natsuki thought briefly and said.

The shinobi world was changing very quickly now. He had been delayed for a day, so there might be new intelligence.

Moreover, he still had to set up a plan for Danzō.

Tsunade and Nawaki did not say anything more.

They all knew that Natsuki was very busy now.

In a sense, he was no different from an acting Hokage.

Natsuki returned to his office.

"Natsuki."

Mikoto, who had been waiting all this time, came forward to greet him.

"Is there any new intelligence?"

Natsuki reached out and held her waist, casually patting her fitted skirt twice.

"No."

Mikoto's body trembled, and her hips quivered slightly, appearing quite soft.

"Then go home."

Natsuki lowered his head, bit her lips lightly, and said, "See you tomorrow."

"Mm."

Mikoto nodded.

Only after Natsuki let go did she reluctantly leave the office.

Natsuki went to the ANBU base.

He found Zō and had him pay attention to Root's recent movements.

Aside from ANBU, he also summoned Tagitsuhime.

First, he had the snakes of Ryūchi Cave monitor Root together with the ANBU ninja.

Second, he had them find Danzō's hidden laboratory. It would be even better if they could discover materials related to Wood Release experiments.

Only after Natsuki finished arranging everything did he finally leave work with peace of mind.

At the same time, in the Root base.

"Danzō-sama."

An ANBU ninja knelt on one knee and took out a scroll. "This contains the major events that happened in Konoha today."

Danzō casually took the scroll.

This was something he did every day.

Understanding Konoha's situation allowed him to respond in time.

Although his actual authority had shrunk considerably after Orochimaru became Hokage, he was still the Hokage Advisor and the leader of Root.

There were still many things he could do.

Danzō opened the scroll and glanced at it. He immediately let out a soft sound.

The first matter was that Orochimaru, Tsunade, Natsuki, and Nawaki had spent the entire day in the Research Department.

Danzō knew Orochimaru was conducting Wood Release experiments.

After all, he spent day after day in the Research Department.

Danzō would have to be a fool not to investigate.

In addition, as Hokage, Orochimaru had not deliberately hidden it, so it was easy to find out.

Danzō's first reaction was that Orochimaru was just like him. They were the same kind of person.

Even after becoming Hokage, Orochimaru could not change his nature.

Hiruzen had truly misjudged him.

But since things had already reached this point, Danzō was powerless and could not stop Orochimaru.

On the contrary, he hoped Orochimaru would succeed.

Because the Wood Release experiments he had conducted had not succeeded.

Not only had they not succeeded, he could not even see any hope of success.

On top of that, after Orochimaru became Hokage, he restricted Root's research funds, making it even more difficult to secretly conduct Wood Release experiments.

"The four of them spent the entire day in the Research Department. This is absolutely abnormal."

Danzō muttered to himself.

Tsunade and Nawaki were one thing. They usually did not have much work.

But Natsuki held three positions at once. There was no reason for him to waste an entire day in the Research Department accompanying Orochimaru.

Thinking up to this point, Danzō became excited.

Orochimaru's Wood Release experiment must have succeeded.

After thinking for a long time, Danzō decided to proceed in two steps.

First, follow Tsunade and Nawaki.

If they had truly awakened Wood Release, they would definitely hurry to learn Wood Release techniques.

Second, monitor Orochimaru.

Orochimaru would either continue finding people to receive Hashirama cell transplants, or teach the method to other ninja, such as Tsunade or Natsuki.

The next day arrived.

In the Senju clan compound.

"I'm telling you, I."

Nawaki was excitedly preparing to tell Kushina about Wood Release when Natsuki coughed.

"It is not suitable to announce this to the outside yet."

Natsuki said.

"Is that so?"

Nawaki scratched his head and felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Why are you acting so mysterious?"

Kushina immediately ran in front of Natsuki, jabbed him with her elbow, and asked, "Tell me quickly. What exactly is it?"

"We can tell Kushina."

Tsunade walked out and said.

"Go to my room."

Natsuki blinked and said.

"Let's go."

Tsunade paused slightly, realized something, and said.

The group entered Natsuki's room.

But in reality, they entered the Infinity Castle inside the room.

"There are two people monitoring us."

Natsuki went straight to the point.

"Who is so bold?"

Nawaki frowned when he heard this and asked, "Could they be spies from an enemy village?"

"Their presence is unfamiliar. They do not seem to be ninja I know. Also, both of them are strong. They are jonin."

Natsuki answered.

"Then we can rule out enemy village spies."

Tsunade's gaze sharpened as she said, "Although the Five Great Shinobi Villages all send spies to each other, they rarely send jonin as spies."

Jonin were too precious. Even in the Five Great Shinobi Villages, they were rare. Sending them out as spies would be too wasteful.

The same was true of geniuses. No shinobi village would send its own genius to become a spy.

Unless it was Danzō.

"Don't you think the timing is too convenient?"

Natsuki reminded them. "You only awakened Wood Release yesterday."

"What? Awakened Wood Release?"

Kushina showed a surprised expression.

"It was Sensei's Wood Release experiment that succeeded."

Nawaki answered, then looked at Natsuki again. "You are right. The other party is most likely coming for Wood Release."

"Danzō."

Tsunade said without hesitation, "If they are not spies from an enemy village, then in Konoha, the one most interested in Wood Release is him."

Natsuki could not help nodding.

This was what reputation meant.

"What does he mean by this? Does he want to attack us?"

Nawaki asked in confusion, "Does he have that much courage?"

Just attacking him and Tsunade alone, once Orochimaru found out, would be enough to make it difficult for Danzō to escape death.

"I am not sure."

Tsunade shook her head and said.

"Then let's strike first and capture the ninja monitoring us!"

Nawaki clenched his fists and said.

"Danzō has operated Root for so many years. It would be easy for him to train a few ninja with no official identities."

Natsuki suggested, "The best method is to wait and see."

First, they had to wait for Danzō to take action first.

Second, they needed time to find the laboratory where he was secretly conducting Wood Release experiments.

"That works."

Tsunade thought for a moment, then agreed.

This was Konoha.

In addition, their strength was very high. Even if Danzō dared to make a move, he would not gain anything.

"As for Sensei, I will send Minato to protect him during this period."

Natsuki continued.

"You have thought this through very carefully."

Tsunade smiled and said, "Since Danzō wants to know whether we have awakened Wood Release, then we will grant his wish."

The group returned to the courtyard outside the house.

Tsunade and Nawaki began practicing Wood Release.

Natsuki did not remain there.

If he stayed, his intention would be too obvious.

Moreover, they were only two jonin. It was impossible for them to threaten Tsunade, Nawaki, and Kushina.

Natsuki arrived at the Hokage Building.

Not long afterward, after the two jonin confirmed that Tsunade and Nawaki had awakened Wood Release, they turned and left.

At the Root base.

After listening to the report, Danzō could not help walking two steps in excitement.

Orochimaru's Wood Release experiment had actually succeeded?

The next question was how to obtain the relevant materials.

After all, he did not lack Hashirama cells.

"I still have to wait."

Danzō was very clear about the consequences of attacking Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Nawaki.

Even Hiruzen would not be able to protect him.

The best method was to wait until Orochimaru taught the Hashirama cell transplant surgery to someone else.

Just now, Danzō had received intelligence.

Orochimaru had already begun researching his next experiment.

One month later, in Natsuki's office.

Mikoto curiously examined Tagitsuhime, who had suddenly appeared.

She was certain that she had never seen her before, and she was also not a Konoha ninja.

But at that moment, Mikoto subconsciously widened her eyes.

Because Tagitsuhime called Natsuki "Master."

What was going on?

As a traditional woman, Mikoto felt that calling someone "Master" was still too bold.

Because her dream was to become a good wife and mother.

If it was "Master," then that was a different kind of relationship.

Mikoto could not help letting her thoughts wander.

Could Tagitsuhime be a woman Natsuki kept?

In her view, Natsuki was so outstanding that he definitely had no shortage of women.

For example, Nonō.

Mikoto did not ask for any status. As long as she could continue taking care of Natsuki, that was enough.

This was also the mission the Uchiha clan had given her.

However, Tagitsuhime's appearance gave her a trace of crisis.

She had to do even better.

"You may leave first."

Natsuki casually opened a spatial gate.

Tagitsuhime walked into it and disappeared.

Natsuki opened the materials she had given him.

The snakes of Ryūchi Cave were indeed very capable.

After one month of investigation, they had finally confirmed the location of Danzō's laboratory.

But because there was a barrier outside the laboratory, and because the defenses were strict, they had no way to enter.

However, the goal had already been achieved.

Natsuki planned to personally go to Danzō's laboratory.

He put down the materials in his hand and looked at Mikoto.

Mikoto froze for a moment, then quickly stepped forward and buried his head in her embrace.

Caught off guard, Natsuki only felt as if he had fallen into soft jade.

He looked at the snow-white skin in front of him and could not help freezing. What was going on?

"Natsuki."

Mikoto gently stroked his head with a tender expression and asked, "Do you want to rest?"

Natsuki immediately did not know whether to laugh or cry.

He reached out and patted Mikoto's hips.

"I still have work to do."

Natsuki withdrew his hand and said.

"S-Sorry."

Mikoto hurriedly let go and stepped back half a step, lowering her head with an embarrassed appearance.

She had been affected by Tagitsuhime and wanted to be more proactive, but she had not expected to make a mistake.

"Wait for me to come back."

Natsuki smiled and said.

Mikoto immediately responded.

Natsuki opened a spatial gate and arrived in the Forest of Death.

Danzō's laboratory was hidden underground in the Forest of Death.

The Forest of Death was close to Konoha and filled with dense trees everywhere, making it quite suitable as a hiding place.

Natsuki thought for a moment and used Complete Mimicry.

With a single shift, he transformed into Danzō.

Following the information Tagitsuhime had given him, Natsuki quickly arrived at the ground above the laboratory.

The sound of breaking wind rang out.

Four Root ninja appeared.

When they saw Natsuki, they had no suspicion at all and knelt on one knee.

First, Natsuki's Complete Mimicry was realistic enough.

Second, not many people knew about this laboratory.

Third, they did not think anyone would dare impersonate Danzō.

"Take me to the laboratory."

Natsuki said.

"Yes, Danzō-sama."

The four Root ninja immediately opened the barrier, revealing a passage leading underground.

Natsuki was the first to walk down.

The surrounding light became much dimmer, but the lamps that lit up ensured visibility.

Natsuki looked left and right.

This underground laboratory was nothing special.

The only somewhat frightening thing was that many corpses were soaked inside transparent containers.

Natsuki examined them briefly and confirmed that these were ninja who had failed to survive Hashirama cell transplants.

"Danzō-sama."

Two research ninja in white coats walked forward.

"Root has already obtained the key materials for the Hashirama cell transplant."

Natsuki said, "Take me to the operating room. Bring out all the previous research materials and revise them."

"That is wonderful!"

The two research ninja said with great excitement.

They were pure science fanatics.

Natsuki followed them and soon arrived at the operating room.

"Danzō-sama, these are the previous materials."

A moment later, the two research ninja took out two scrolls and handed them to him.

Natsuki opened the scrolls and scanned through them. After confirming there was no problem, he immediately activated the Mangekyō Sharingan.

The two research ninja instantly fell into a daze.

(To be continued.)