In the Hokage Office, Uchiha Fugaku and Minato Namikaze were quietly listening to the Third Hokage's arrangements.
"Fugaku, now that the Uchiha Ninja are going to the front lines, it will still depend on you to organize and manage them. Second Body is, after all, young and inexperienced, and she also has to be responsible for the field hospital."
The Third Hokage, holding his pipe, instructed Uchiha Fugaku. Second Body was too young, and he didn't dare to let her command the Ninja army. He arranged for Second Body to go to the war early to let her see how a Ninja army is managed.
This was to train Uchiha Ling in advance. Although Fugaku had not witnessed how a Great Shinobi War was commanded, Fugaku was older, had studied in Uchiha, and had controlled the Police Force for many years, so he still had experience.
"Don't worry, Hokage-sama, I won't let Second Body mess around. And although Second Body is powerful, she still has room to grow. Second Body cannot die prematurely."
Uchiha Fugaku was grateful for Second Body's transformation of the Uchiha Clan and also somewhat resented Uchiha Ling for marginalizing him, but overall, he still didn't want anything to happen to Second Body.
"That's right. When Second Body grows up, she will be able to protect Konoha for fifty years. Konoha cannot be without her."
The Third Hokage was speaking from the heart. Now facing the Third Shinobi World War, he realized how important talent was, and Second Body was still young, so she wouldn't pose a threat to his authority.
Moreover, he had a premonition that after this Great Shinobi War, he would probably step down from the Hokage position. He was still wavering between choosing Orochimaru, Jiraiya, or Minato.
"Minato, I called you here because there's a mission that requires your completion. It's the Queen of the Land of Lou Lan requesting Konoha's help to eliminate her regent, An Lushan, and seal the Dragon Vein."
"The mission level is S-rank. This time, take Akimichi Choza, Aburame Shibi, and Kakashi with you. Be careful, and after you're done, return to the Land of Wind battlefield."
The Third Hokage felt that this mission's location was Lou Lan, which was beyond the Land of Wind, and it was wartime, so sending Minato was more appropriate.
"Understood, Third Hokage-sama." Minato Namikaze took the mission scroll and knew that this mission was a bit tricky, possibly encountering Hidden Sand Village Ninja, but he was still full of confidence.
Just then, Tsunade kicked open the door of the Hokage Office and then rushed in, carrying Second Body, leaving the three people in the Hokage Office stunned.
They had no idea what kind of madness Tsunade was having, carrying Uchiha Ling with her. Facing Tsunade's door-kicking, Hiruzen Sarutobi was also extremely helpless.
"Teacher, Minato, and Uchiha Clan Head, you're all here! Um, Second Body has learned Wood Release. I brought her to show you."
Tsunade put down the bewildered Uchiha Ling and then spoke the message that shocked the Third Hokage and Fugaku: an Uchiha? Learned Wood Release?
They felt they probably hadn't woken up yet, but since Tsunade confirmed it, it must be true. So, Second Body learned Wood Release so quietly?
They guessed that Second Body might have awakened Wood Release because she had Senju blood, rather than researching and fusing Bloodline Limit herself.
"Don't believe it? Come on, Second Body, show them a trick." Tsunade was extremely dissatisfied with their expressions, as if she was unreliable.
Second Body tidied her messy clothes and was still a bit annoyed by Tsunade's impulsiveness. Didn't her, Uchiha Ling, care about her reputation?
Being carried like that, she was paraded through the streets from the Ninja Hospital to the Hokage Building. Anyone who didn't know would have thought a crazy old woman was snatching a child.
Tsunade had just been hungover last night and hadn't washed up this morning. Her hair was messy, her clothes were disheveled, and on top of that, she was carrying a child. What else could she be but a crazy old woman?
Second Body placed one hand on the Hokage Office desk and quickly created a landscape tree for the Third Hokage. The three of them stared intently at the vibrant branch.
It really was Wood Release. None of the Senju clan members awakened it, but it appeared on an Uchiha instead. Although this Uchiha had Senju blood, it was simply too abnormal.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others didn't suspect it was Hashirama cells, as Second Body's own aura was very pure and she hadn't undergone Hashirama cells transplantation.
"Is the mixed blood of Uchiha and Senju really that formidable?"
The Third Hokage was too surprised. After all, Wood Release, for people of Hiruzen Sarutobi's generation, was practically a belief.
They still remembered the Second Hokage taking them to watch the decisive battle between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara. That thousand-meter-tall Great Buddha made them feel like they were watching a battle of gods and demons.
Regarding Wood Release, they then had an impression of it far surpassing other Bloodline Limits. It accompanied the First Hokage in pacifying the world and ending the chaotic era.
This was likely one of the reasons Danzo later became so obsessed with Wood Release. They all believed that Wood Release was the most powerful Bloodline Limit in this world.
Later, when Hiruzen Sarutobi pursued Danzo, those disposable Wood Release Ninja who blocked the way were also formidable combatants, causing Konoha heavy losses.
Now that Wood Release reappeared, he was indeed a bit excited. After all, Wood Release had an extraordinary suppressing effect on Tailed Beasts.
In the original work, even Yamato, the downgraded version, could suppress Naruto's Tailed Beast transformation.
With Wood Release, if they encountered enemy Village Jinchuriki on the battlefield, Konoha would no longer be afraid. The main reason was that the enemy Village could send out Jinchuriki, but Konoha dared not send out Kushina.
Once the Nine-Tailed lost control, it would be difficult to seal it without an Kage-level death. Konoha had never sent out the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki during wartime.
Even during the most difficult times, it was the same, after all, Kushina was not a perfect Jinchuriki. She could only serve as a cage to trap the Nine-Tailed, and they did not expect Kushina to be able to use the Nine-Tailed's power.
"Second Body's Wood Release isn't awakened by bloodline; it's something she researched herself, a miracle that can be replicated."
Tsunade was already numb to Second Body's talent and could now handle it calmly. After all, as an adult woman whose strength could no longer improve, she shouldn't think too much and mess with her own mindset.
"Wood Release Bloodline Limit that she fused herself!" The Third Hokage was truly surprised, knowing how important such a stably inheritable Bloodline Limit was to a Ninja Village.
"Yes, this is my summarized and detailed record of the Wood Release Bloodline Limit, from theory to fusion method. I hope it can help the Village."
Second Body took out a scroll and handed it to the Third Hokage. She felt that if Old Man Third Generation had some insight, with his Earth Release and Water Release attainments, it wouldn't be impossible for him to create Wood Release.
Uchiha Fugaku and Minato Namikaze were also extremely delighted. First, they were happy that Konoha had a Bloodline Limit inheritance, and second, they might also be able to gain some insights after exchanging for it with military merits.
"Second Body, you are truly a genius! Konoha will remember your achievements, but as the war approaches, information about Wood Release must not be leaked. This is our Village's ultimate weapon against enemy Village Jinchuriki. It might even allow us to capture a Jinchuriki alive and force the opponent to cease hostilities."
The Third Hokage made a final decision, bringing the matter of Wood Release to a close. Second Body, of course, was unconcerned, because she had already gained the benefits.
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