"Sigh!"
Danzo Shimura flicked his sleeve and left, and Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh.
Utatane Koharu's eyes were blank, seemingly still immersed in Homura Mitokado's death.
Nearly half of Konoha's buildings were destroyed and required manpower to rebuild.
Konoha Cemetery was also filled with fresh corpses.
Uzumaki Mito-sama seemed to have been struck by a blow and remained secluded.
The Uchiha Clan and the Hyuga Clan also gradually became alienated from the Hokage lineage due to Chihiro's words before he left.
Konoha was filled with an atmosphere of grief.
Not only that, but the scroll of seals was taken by the Uzushigakure, and Konoha must also compensate the Uzushigakure for its losses.
Furthermore, Tsunade, who forced her way through the Giant Gate of the Uzushigakure, has also vanished.
It is unknown whether she is dead or alive.
However, if she is dead, that is fine, but if she is still alive, she will surely suffer endless torment.
After the compensation is sent to the Uzushigakure, they will send someone to inquire about Tsunade's status.
If she is still alive, they will see if they can use any resources to exchange for her return.
The Uzushigakure... Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were profound.
Konoha must endure!
"So that's how Kaidō operates..."
Uzushigakure, Soul Society Court.
In the new Senju Compound, Tsunade showed strong talent in Kaidō.
She quickly mastered it in a short period, even beginning to integrate her Medical Ninjutsu experience to try and develop more subtle healing methods.
A few days later.
Following the ferment of the Konoha incident.
The prestige value on the System Panel once again skyrocketed to over 300,000, and this trend was still rising.
"As expected, farming Konoha is much more profitable!"
Chihiro sighed with emotion.
With such a valuable neighbor, not farming them more often would be a disservice to Konoha's worth.
Furthermore, Konoha is the Uzushigakure' neighbor; it's only right to visit them frequently!
"Uzumaki Mito..."
Chihiro's eyes flashed slightly as he muttered the name.
Truthfully, during this trip to Konoha, Chihiro had intended to let his Captains test Uzumaki Mito's strength.
After all, in the original work, there were no scenes demonstrating Uzumaki Mito's true power.
But this character absolutely cannot be underestimated.
To have lived from the Sengoku Era until now and become Senju Hashirama's wife, she must possess something special.
This is the woman who could snatch Senju Hashirama away from Uchiha Madara!
Moreover, she was the First Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
In the original work, Minato Namikaze was even able to activate Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.
Regardless of whether Uzumaki Mito can do it, it is always right to be cautious!
We still need to Mass Deployment!
And I must personally cultivate Captain-level Shinigami!
Chihiro believes that with Senju Nawaki's potential, he will definitely be able to reach the level of Senju Hashirama!
Mass-producing soldiers and cultivating talent—both must be pursued!
No talented individual with potential can be overlooked!
And after a long period of observation.
And after comparing the four samples: Hozuki Rōgetsu, Kaguya Mayuzumi, Terumī Teru, and Senju Nawaki.
Chihiro discovered that although all four possess Captain-level potential.
There are also Ranks within the Captain-level.
For example, Senju Nawaki was quickly able to achieve Shikai shortly after graduating from the Soul Reaper Academy.
But the other three currently have no clue how to do so.
This proves that Senju Nawaki's potential is higher than theirs.
Chihiro took out a stack of shinigami transfer scrolls.
These were all rewards obtained from bringing back the members of the Uzumaki Clan.
However, a small portion of the Uzumaki Clan is still scattered outside, but they will soon be brought back to the Uzushigakure.
Chihiro counted them; including the one Tsunade used, there were ten in total.
Nine remain currently.
Chihiro does not plan to use all these shinigami transfer scrolls on members of the Uzumaki Clan.
Since the scrolls are rare, it is better to use them on individuals with high potential.
Chihiro began to consider how to allocate these scrolls.
Regarding potential.
Uzumaki Nagato should Rank the highest.
But Uzumaki Nagato's entire strength relies on his pair of Rinnegan.
And Chihiro knows the origin of the Rinnegan.
That is Uchiha Madara.
The Rinnegan is the eye Uchiha Madara awakened himself, intending for Uzumaki Nagato to use the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu to revive him after his death.
Therefore, Chihiro is unsure whether this Rinnegan, which does not belong to Uzumaki Nagato, can be retained after he transfers to become a Shinigami.
But it is worth a try!
Next is Konan.
In the original work, her strength also reached Kage Rank.
Her Paper Release Ninjutsu was played to perfection, and it seems she could even autonomously produce exploding tags?
That technique involving Eight Hundred Billion Exploding Tags is still vivid in his memory.
Therefore, Konan counts as one candidate.
Yahiko... Chihiro truly doesn't know much about him.
In the original work, he was also a Puppet used by Uzumaki Nagato as his representative.
He has been dead for many years.
There was no description of his strength, only that he was good at Water Release Ninjutsu.
But since he was able to become the leader of the Akatsuki Organization at the very beginning, his strength should not have been too poor.
Otherwise, how could he command respect?
Hmm... he will be reserved for now.
If there are many shinigami transfer scrolls, one can be used on him.
After all, he is one of the Three Leaders of the Akatsuki Organization; missing one would probably change the flavor entirely.
Next is Uzumaki Haruna, who is considered the most outstanding among those brought back, excluding Kushina.
Although Uzumaki Haruna is a member of the Uzumaki Clan, her mastery of Sealing Technique is not high.
It could even be said that this child has not really studied Sealing Technique.
Even her knowledge regarding Shinobi is superficial.
The only reasons she could become a Shinobi in Kusagakure were that Kusagakure genuinely lacked talent and the Shinobis there were extremely weak.
The most important factor is her Physique.
Just like Uzumaki Karin, others can bite her body to quickly restore Vitality and Chakra.
Based on Uzumaki Karin's performance.
Chihiro believes that Uzumaki Haruna might have considerable talent in developing the Uzumaki Physique.
She should be able to develop Kaguras Minds Eye, Adamantine Sealing Chains, and similar abilities.
Hmm, she is also a passable candidate.
Next is Kushina.
Kushina's talent is entirely focused on Sealing Technique.
Although her strength was not significantly displayed in the original work.
Judging by the fact that she could suppress the Nine-Tailed's power using the Adamantine Sealing Chains even when her body was weak, her potential should not be considered low.
"Hmm, with Yahiko, that makes five shinigami transfer scrolls."
"And one for the future Orochimaru."
"That's six, leaving three."
"However, there aren't many with great potential in the Uzushigakure right now, so I'll keep them for later."
Chihiro first called Uzumaki Kushina over.
Ever since this little girl returned to the Uzushigakure, she insisted on living with him, doting on him every day, and recently even became obsessed with cooking.
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