435 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

Very soon, news that Hashirama Cells had appeared on the black market was transmitted into Shinju's mind by Yamanaka Ino.

At the time, Shinju was preparing to sneak into Victor's company to conduct a thorough investigation.

After hearing the news, he silently rolled down his sleeves and said, "The Land of Silence?"

"Have Chino's side buy it directly."

After hearing Shinju's words, Ino replied, "

Chino sent the information back to Konoha the moment she got it. She should already be taking action. You should go check out the Land of Silence."

Shinju nodded and used Flying Thunder God to teleport directly to the daimyo's residence in the Land of Silence.

Chino wasn't surprised by Shinju's arrival. She smiled and said,

"I've already sent people to the black market to purchase the Hashirama Cells. They should be brought back very soon."

Shinju gave Chino an approving look. "Well done."

Chino chuckled.

...

Somewhere in another dimension.

Inside the space, numerous cubes floated in anti-gravity.

On top of one massive cube, a thin black-robed man lounged in his seat.

Around him stood many other black-robed figures. Their status was clearly lower; they could only stand.

The black-robed figure who looked like the leader spoke up.

"How did you handle the cleanup?!"

"The experimental facilities in Amegakure were discovered... Konoha has already become aware of the organization's existence! (′д｀σ)σ"

For a long time, no one dared to respond.

The black-robed man continued, "Forget it! From now on, all of your actions must be more careful! ╰_╯"

"Victor, how are your Hashirama Cell experiments coming along?"

Hearing this, a short black-robed man nearby trembled slightly, as if frightened.

"My lord, Konoha noticed my experiments on the Hashirama Cells. I had my subordinates hide the cells..."

Victor told a lie. He didn't dare let this man know that due to his poor management, he had lost the crucial Hashirama Cells.

Hearing Victor's words, the black-robed man on the seat spoke in a mocking tone.

"Oh? Is that so? Then why did I hear news about Hashirama Cells in the Land of Silence? (｀Δ´)!"

Victor's lie was exposed. He dropped to his knees with a thud.

"I'm sorry! It's my failure! Σ(っ °Д °;)っ"

The black-robed man didn't say much.

"Enough. While the Hashirama Cells haven't fallen into Konoha's hands yet, retrieve them."

"I don't blame you. Kara's grand ambition requires everyone to realize it together!"

"Deepa, you go with Victor."

Though the black-robed man's voice was calm, devoid of joy or anger, the pressure it carried was overwhelming!

It left no room for defiance!

...

The Land of Silence.

Chino attended to Shinju as he sat down and politely poured him a cup of water.

"Hokage-sama, please don't worry yet. I've already sent people to handle the Hashirama Cells. In a little while, a specialist will personally deliver them into your hands... ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )"

As she spoke, she waved her hand.

Several attractive maidservants appeared in the room and rushed over to give Shinju a full massage!

Shinju: (´つヮ⊂︎)

"T-this—Chino, where did you learn all this?"

Chino quietly leaned close to Shinju's ear, her breath warm and fragrant.

"As long as Hokage-sama gives the word, I still have even more things here that can make you comfortable... (ﾉ∇︎〃 )"

Shinju nodded. "Alright! All of you together—let me really enjoy myself today! ୧⍢⃝୨"

A few minutes later.

Shinju and a group of beauties were sitting around a mahjong table.

"Eight bamboo!"

"Pon!"

"Three characters!"

Shinju laughed. "Chino really gets me—finding so many people to play mahjong with me! ≧∇≦"

Hearing this, Chino's little face flushed red.

"It's only right."

Actually, what she wanted to do wasn't limited to playing...

Unfortunately, this Hokage-sama was completely unmoved by beauty!

Half an hour later, Shinju, deeply engrossed in winning hands, asked curiously,

"There's still no news from the people you sent out?"

Chino pondered. "It should be... soon, I think..."

As soon as the words fell, a guard responsible for reporting rushed into the daimyo's residence and said anxiously,

"My lady, the Hashirama Cells you asked us to purchase were bought by someone else first."

Chino froze. "Didn't you tell that person these were items I wanted?"

Guard: "We did ask, but the person who bought the Hashirama Cells is a well-known wealthy merchant in the country and had no intention of backing down."

Chino stood up. "I'll go take a look myself! (눈‸눈)"

Shinju raised his hand to stop her.

"Forget it. Someone else paid for it—you can't just snatch it by force. I'll go talk to him..."

As he spoke, Shinju stood up and walked out of the daimyo's residence.

At that moment, another guard came running in, even more flustered.

"My lady, the Hashirama Cells that merchant bought were stolen midway!"

"The merchant is spreading rumors everywhere, saying the daimyo seized his goods and even hired people to stir up trouble! (′д｀σ)σ"

Now Chino really couldn't sit still. "I'll go take a look! ヽ('⌒´メ)ノ"

If she had actually taken the goods, she would have accepted it.

But the key point was that she hadn't gotten the goods at all, yet she was still being dragged into this mess!!

"Hokage-sama, please don't worry yet. I'll go handle this matter first and bring the Hashirama Cells back to you right away..."

Chino went to confront the merchant.

Shinju waved his hand. "It's fine. You deal with those merchants first. I'll go find the Hashirama Cells myself."

After that, he activated Dual Sage Mode and began searching!

...

A forest in the Land of Silence.

Four people with purplish-red hair and earrings were moving rapidly through the woods.

"Didn't expect the mission from above this time to be so easy."

"Yeah, all we need to do is bring the Hashirama Cells back!"

"But what do we Land of Haze's Ninjas even need Hashirama Cells for? Can this improve the people's standard of living?"

"Don't ask so much. We're ninja—just follow orders!"

"Right. With the reward from this mission, we can buy a few more sets of clothes for the orphanage kids..."

As the four brothers chatted, a strange voice suddenly cut in.

"I'm very sorry, but I can't let you take those things back."

The four looked up and saw a thin young man blocking their path.

The next instant!

"Whoosh!!"

The man tore off the huge cloak draped over him, revealing his appearance.

After seeing his face, the four Land of Haze Ninjas looked at each other. (≖╻≖;)

"So skinny. A skinny guy like you shouldn't be blocking our way! 乁( ˙ ω˙乁)"

"Exactly. And that ridiculous middle-part hairstyle. (´∇ﾉ｀*)ノ"

"Don't underestimate him... This guy doesn't feel simple!" The eldest of the four faced the middle-parted man with grave caution.

The next moment!

A cruel smile appeared on the middle-parted man's face as he raised his right hand, gleaming with a metallic luster.

"Enjoy the last moments of your lives! ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )"

...

Elsewhere.

With Dual Sage Mode activated, Shinju's flying speed was extremely fast!

He was tracking that faint fluctuation of Hashirama chakra within his mindscape!

Just as he felt himself getting closer and closer to that fluctuation—

"Buzz—!"

A chakra barrier blocked his path!