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Chapter 119: An Illusion Beyond Tsukuyomi, Yagyu's Mastery of Genjutsu

"Lady Shion, do you know the Body Flicker Technique?" Yagyu asked as they exited the shrine.

"I'm not a ninja," Shion replied, shaking her head.

"Then hop on. I'll carry you."

Yagyu bent down, turning his back to her.

"Thank you," Shion said, understanding the urgency of their situation. She leaned onto Yagyu's back, wrapping her arms around his neck.

For a brief moment, both Yagyu and Shion felt an odd sensation from the close contact. Yagyu noted a softness rem...

Chapter 118: The Invisible Future, The Most Unique Existence in the Shinobi World

Upon arriving in the Land of Demons, Yagyu quickly took stock of the situation.

The ghost army hadn't destroyed the Land of Demons yet. Instead, these undead puppet soldiers, resembling ancient terracotta warriors, had surrounded the land, forming a tightening circle and slowly advancing inward, searching for the Miko in a methodical, carpet-like sweep.

In Moryo's mind, the Miko was the only being in the world that posed a threat to it. Once the Miko was eliminated, Moryo would be...

Chapter 117: The Fake Hinata – Need an Elixir from Your Sister?

Poof!

Yagyu hadn't been gone long when a puff of white smoke appeared out of nowhere.

As the smoke cleared, he reappeared in the same spot.

"Yagyu-kun, did something happen?" Temari asked quickly, noticing the serious expression on his face.

"Yes," Yagyu nodded, explaining, "The Hokage urgently summoned me. It must be an important message or a mission."

"I was hoping we'd have a few more days here, but it seems I'll have to cut the visit short," he added...

Chapter 116: The Fifth Kazekage and Yagyu’s Reverse Summoning

The next morning.

Yagyu and Temari left the Leaf Village, heading toward the Land of Wind.

With four days left until the inauguration of the Fifth Kazekage, they took a relaxed pace, stopping by some scenic spots in the Land of Fire. Just like his past travels with Kurenai, Yagyu took some beautiful photos of Temari with a film camera, and they took a few selfies together as well.

During one of these, Yagyu casually put his arm around Temari's shoulder, making her blush and ...

Chapter 115: The Girl’s Feelings – I’m Here to Join This Family

Soon, Temari arrived at Yagyu's doorstep.

This wasn't her first visit; she had been to Yagyu's house before during her last mission.

"Temari?"

By chance, as she reached the front door, before she could gather herself to knock, Yagyu appeared. He had been planning to step out and try to convince Hinata to come over for another "bathroom experience."

Seeing Temari standing there, Yagyu was slightly taken aback, almost not recognizing her.

"Yagyu-kun, it's been a wh...

Chapter 114: Team 7 Begins Action, the Lady Arrives

"Alright, Team 7 is back in action!"

A voice full of determination rang out in the Hokage's office.

Three years had passed, and Naruto, now standing at 166 cm tall, still wore his signature orange jumpsuit. Beside him stood Kakashi Hatake, who looked unchanged, and Sakura, who had switched her outfit to a white jacket similar to Hinata's usual attire, though she remained modest in figure. The three stood before Tsunade, requesting permission to search for Orochimaru's hideout to p...

Chapter 113: Naruto’s Return, the Revival of the Three-Tails

"Cheers!"

In the evening, at Tsunade's mansion.

Around a long table filled with exquisite dishes, Yagyu and the women around Tsunade clinked their glasses, celebrating together after a long time apart.

Now that they were older, Yagyu spent most of his time with Hinata, rarely seeing Sakura and Ino.

After all, they hadn't yet become full-fledged Jonin, and Teams 7 and 10 hadn't disbanded.

Unless they married and chose to become homemakers, they needed to go out an...

Chapter 112: Hanabi’s Transformation and Her Request

"Yakumo, didn't Sensei Kurenai take you on this mission?"

"Um... Sensei... Sensei Kurenai is on a high-level mission this time. She thinks my physical condition wouldn't allow me to keep up for more than half a month."

"A mission like that really isn't suitable for you just yet. Wait another year or two... When you turn eighteen, I'll take you on high-level missions myself."

"Mmm... okay."

In the dimly lit art studio, paintings were displayed everywhere—on the walls,...

Chapter 111: Orochimaru, Turn the Shinobi World Upside Down

"A perfected Edo Tensei!"

Orochimaru's entire body trembled.

His brilliant mind was processing, confirming that Yagyu's method was completely feasible.

Ever since obtaining the Eight-Headed Serpent Technique and Edo Tensei from the forbidden jutsu archive, Orochimaru had spent years refining these techniques.

The Eight-Headed Serpent Technique was nearly complete. The White Phosphorus Snake was now his true form.

Chapter 110: Sasuke’s Mysterious Confidence, Orochimaru’s Excitement

"Orochimaru-sama, you seem a bit worse for wear," Yagyu appeared out of nowhere, holding an unconscious White Zetsu clone. He glanced at the bloodied and heavily bound White Phosphorus Snake, lying on the ground with green vines wrapped around it, and teased with a smile.

"Hehe... You've caught me at a bad time, Yagyu-kun," the White Phosphorus Snake rasped, gazing at Yagyu, who had just saved him.

Instead of feeling relieved, Orochimaru's mood grew heavier.

It didn't matter...

Chapter 109: Yagyu's Intervention, Uchiha Sasuke's Defeat

"Hm?"

Yagyu furrowed his brow slightly as he placed the unconscious Hinata onto the bed after carrying her out of the bathroom and tucking her in.

The reason for his concern was the information being transmitted to him in real-time by his Wood Clone, which had been tasked with monitoring Orochimaru and Uchiha Sasuke.

After processing the influx of information, Yagyu muttered to himself, "It's happening earlier than I expected?"

However, Yagyu had already prepared for t...

Chapter 108: Hinata, Let Me Take a Look! You're Not the Only One Teaching Me

"Yagyu-kun, Hinata, you're back!"

As soon as Yagyu entered the Hokage's office, he was greeted by a flash of vibrant red.

Karin, who was preparing to leave with Shizune and a pile of documents, lit up upon seeing Yagyu.

Had it not been for the documents in her arms, she would have jumped into his embrace.

Three years had passed, and Karin had undergone a significant transformation.

Her long red hair, now smooth and well-groomed due to proper nutrition and a comfo...

Chapter 107: Konoha Year 63 – Finally Grown Up

In a dark space, nine colorful lights suddenly flickered.

These lights quickly formed into nine indistinct thought projections. Even though they were just projections, their unique appearances made them easily recognizable.

"It's been a while since we've all gathered together. The last time was after Kakuzu and Hidan were killed, and the leader reminded us to beware of Konoha's Wood-Style user."

"Let's make this quick; I've got things to do."

"Scorpion, you're not stil...

Chapter 106: The Schemes of the Masterminds, Obtaining the Gunbai

"What do you want?"

Pain's Deva Path asked coldly.

Realizing that Hundred Faces was merely notable for the number of Kekkei Genkai he possessed, and that each individual Kekkei Genkai posed no significant threat, Pain began viewing him as a special existence like Kakuzu or Hidan. Since Akatsuki was in need of members, Pain had already decided to recruit Hundred Faces.

However, before accepting him into the organization, Nagato wanted to know Hundred Faces's true purpose for ...

Chapter 105: The Meeting of Hundred Faces, Pain, and Uchiha Obito—A Gathering of Masterminds

"Sh... Sharingan…"

On Hundred Face's end...

Having completed his major mission of obtaining Indra's chakra from Sasuke Uchiha, Hundred Faces didn't immediately dispel the Wood Clone Technique. Instead, he embarked on his next task—going undercover in the Akatsuki organization!

However, Hundred Faces didn't immediately use the Empty Ring he obtained and infuse his chakra into it to attract Nagato's attention. Instead, he used the Mayfly Technique to travel to the Kinrin M...

Chapter 104: Indra’s Chakra Finally Unleashed – The Complete Union of Yin and Yang

After the Kurama Yakumo incident, Yagyu's life gradually became peaceful and blissful. Every day, he either chatted with Tsunade at the Hokage's office or helped out with various tasks. He often visited the training grounds to check on the progress of Hinata and the others, sometimes joining in to assist in their training, often collaborating with Shizune to teach the girls.

Occasionally, he would spar with Kurenai, further cultivating their teacher-student relationship.

During hi...

Chapter 103: The Changing Teacher-Student Relationship, and the Best Double Benefit in the World

As the illusionary space dissipated, Kurenai's lower body, which had been erased by the genjutsu, returned.

Regaining her ability to move, Kurenai immediately went to Kurama Yakumo, knelt beside her, and hugged the girl tightly. With a worried expression, she asked, "Yakumo, are you okay?"

Lying in Kurenai's arms, Yakumo was filled with guilt. "I'm sorry, Kurenai-sensei. I've misunderstood you all this time."

"It's okay, it's my fault for not being able to help you fulfill y...

Chapter 102: Year 61 of Konoha, the Five Senses Controlling Kekkei Genkai

Time flew by like a fleeting moment, and just like that, another season passed.

Unbeknownst to many, the year 60 of Konoha had completely ended, and the village had entered the 61st year.

During this year, several significant events occurred in Konoha, all of which shook the entire ninja world.

The Konoha Crush Plan, the death of the Third Hokage, the inauguration of the Fifth Hokage, the renewed alliance with the Hidden Sand Village, and… the reappearance of Wood Release....

Chapter 101: Suddenly, It's Like Cultivating Immortality

After receiving the real-time information from the Wood Clones, Yagyu immediately grabbed a new Gelel Stone, sat down cross-legged, and began absorbing its special energy. Hundreds of Wood Clones used the Mayfly Technique to scatter far and wide, leaving only a few behind to continue fusing Sage Chakra.

Among them, about a dozen Wood Clones, like the one before, successfully fused the natural energy within the special energy with their internal chakra to create Sage Chakra, with red mar...

Chapter 100: Sage Chakra, This Time I Hit the Jackpot

"Take care, everyone. Thank you for all your help during this time."

A few days later, at the entrance of Sunagakure, Gaara and his siblings were bidding farewell to Team 8.

Unlike several months ago, Gaara had now become polite and refined. Along with his brother and sister, he bowed deeply to thank Team 8.

"No need to be so formal, or we'll feel like we're the rude ones," Yagyu joked. "After all, we didn't get this kind of treatment when we saw you off last time."

He...

Chapter 99: Stones Containing Natural Energy, a Shortcut to Quickly Mastering the Sage Body

"Good thing I wasn't too late. This time, it's our turn to help you."

Yagyu casually tossed the body of the werewolf, which he had swiftly killed with his Spiked Jutsu, to the side. He smiled at Temari, whose face was flushed red and who was staring at him with an entranced expression. Then he turned his gaze to Camilla and Rank, who had transformed into a bat and an ape, respectively, and swiftly formed a hand seal.

"Wood Style... Thorn Kill Technique!"

Vine-like g...

Chapter 98: Suddenly Feeling Like the Ten-Tails is a Bit Weak, A Hero Saving the Beauty

"Sensei Kurenai, has the Land of Wind been invaded by an enemy ninja village?"

As they continued to move rapidly through the landscape, Aburame Shino couldn't help but ask, noticing the key phrasing in Kurenai's earlier words. She had said that the Land of Wind was under attack, not Sunagakure specifically.

If the country's territory had been invaded and Sunagakure, the military base of the Land of Wind, was asking for Konoha's help, it meant the situation was beyond the Sand Vill...

Chapter 97: The Superstar, Yagyu’s Fear, and the Wind Country’s Plea for Help

These past few days, Yagyu experienced firsthand what it felt like to be a superstar, similar to Naruto after saving Konoha and the ninja world. Upon learning that there was someone in the village, besides the Hokage, who was a direct descendant of the First Hokage and possessed his legendary Wood Style bloodline limit, crowds of villagers gathered outside Yagyu's house daily.

Not only were Konoha's villagers present, but many common folk from the Land of Fire and even neighboring count...

Chapter 96: The Arrival of the Advent of a World of Flowering Trees, The Senju Clan Rises Again, Yagyu's Fame Spreads Across the Ninja World, and Reactions from All Sides

After leaving the Hokage office, Yagyu immediately activated his Kagura's Mind Eye, expanding his sensory perception to cover all of Konoha. He quickly pinpointed several areas where large concentrations of powerful chakra were gathered.

Refining his sensory abilities, Yagyu soon located the chakra signatures of Kurenai Yuhi, Karin, and Shizune among the many others.

Sizzle...

With a sound like crackling electricity, Yagyu transformed into a blue-white stre...

Chapter 95: When the Poles Unite, the Power of All Creation Shall Be Yours!

It was nighttime, and the silver moonlight illuminated the plains.

Uchiha Sasuke hadn't gone far from the underground base when he saw the figure who had blocked his path a few days ago—Hundred Faces, the wood clone of Yagyu, disguised as 'Uchiha Yusuke.'

"Was what you said the other day true?" Sasuke asked immediately upon arriving, wanting to resume the conversation they had in the illusionary space.

"Whether it's true or not, you'll find out once you awaken the Mangeky�...

Chapter 94: The Effects of Skill Fusion, Butterfly Effect

"You're from that organization?" Orochimaru's body tensed upon realizing that Hundred Faces had come for the "Kūchin" ring. His expression turned serious as he asked.

"I'm not right now, but I will be soon," Hundred Faces replied calmly. His black eyes suddenly transformed into crimson, three-tomoe Sharingan, stunning Orochimaru and the others.

"Sharingan?!" The trio exclaimed almost in unison, with Uchiha Sasuke particularly excited, nearly rushing forward.

However, with j...

Chapter 93: Yagyu’s Current Talents, My Name Is... Hundred Faces!

After using the Mayfly technique to leave the base, Yagyu didn't immediately depart from Otogakure and the Land of Rice Fields. Instead, he returned to the spot where he had separated from his Wood Clone. Emerging from the ground, Yagyu formed a single-hand seal and used Ice Release chakra to freeze the moisture in the air, creating an ice mirror that floated before him.

Yagyu then removed his red contact lenses and formed another single-hand seal. A branch extended from h...

Chapter 92: Konoha's Strongest Foundation, Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands Acquired

"The targets are the Jinchūriki and the tailed beasts. Could that organization be related to the man with the mask?" Minato Namikaze immediately made the connection to the masked man from the Nine-Tails' attack years ago, not waiting for Yagyu to reveal more information.

"As expected of the Fourth Hokage, you're absolutely right," Yagyu nodded and continued, "The Nine-Tails' attack years ago, and the Uchiha massacre when I was seven, were both orchestrated by that masked figure and a m...

Chapter 91: The True Konoha F4! You’re Too Arrogant, Third Hokage—I Am Konoha’s Hope

It wasn't that Yagyu looked down on Orochimaru; it was simply that Orochimaru's weaknesses were too apparent.

With his soul fragmented into two pieces, Orochimaru's mental state was his greatest flaw. Just like how Uchiha Itachi didn't even need to use his Mangekyō Sharingan—defeating Orochimaru with a simple combination of Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes and Binding Technique—Yagyu could similarly defeat Orochimaru with a mere glance of his Sharingan.

Chapter 90: A Being from Another Dimension! The Difference in Strength—Don’t Seek Your Own Demise

In just a few moments, the chakra of both Orochimaru, a Kage-level ninja, and Kabuto, who wasn't afraid of Kakashi, had been mostly drained by the branches wrapped around them. Yagyu didn't drain all their chakra. Once they were in a weakened state, he stopped the chakra absorption and released the Silent Strangle Jutsu that had bound them.

Even though they were freed, neither attempted to flee. They both knew that in their current condition, escaping was impossible.