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Chapter 857: Tactics Successful!
In the dense Forest.
Five figures moved extremely swiftly, leaping forward between the Large Trees.
The Whistling Sound, the thudding sounds of footsteps, Accompanied By the rustling of Tree Leaves, rose and fell.
Hizashi Hyuga and Gaku Inuzuka took the lead, Araki and Minato Namikaze were in the middle, and Choza Akimichi followed behind, simultaneously supporting Sara, who was sitting on his Multi-Size Technique-enhanced giant Palm.
At this moment, Araki was experiencing this method of Ninja travel with great interest.
Jumping around was quite interesting.
According to the habits of their World, they would usually walk or run on the Ground.
If it were someone with a more irritable Personality, they might directly break the Trees blocking their path, like a Fierce Beast rampaging through the forest.
This was not strange.
When many Pirates explored Islands, their Posture was even fiercer than the Wild Beasts on the Island.
At the same time.
Araki also noticed something else: ever since entering the territory of the Land of Fire, he found that the Trees were unusually tall.
Every single one looked like it was over a hundred, or even several hundred years old in Tree Age. In comparison, the Trees within the Country of Rivers previously were normal in both Density and Volume.
This kind of Detail might not be noticed by most people, but as a Mori Mori no Mi Ability User, he was particularly sensitive in this regard.
Recalling the relevant Intelligence about Hashirama Senju.
Araki felt that these Trees under his feet were likely Manufacturing by the other party using Wood Release.
"If it's just this level, it seems similar to me... Unfortunately, you're already dead, lahahaha----"
Araki laughed wildly in his Heart.
He knew about the Impure World Reincarnation, but he wasn't even afraid of Hashirama Senju when he was alive, so why would he Scruple an Edo Hashira who was reportedly weaker than when he was alive?
"What Wood Release? It doesn't even have Elementalization Ability. My Woods-Woods Fruit is the true King of nature!"
In Araki's view, if Hashirama Senju could dominate the Ninja World with Wood Release and be called the 'God of Shinobi', then he should be able to achieve the same with his own Strength.
Not to mention that the other party was already dead. This was his confidence in daring to venture into Konohagakure alone.
A certain Intelligence Advantage combined with powerful Strength.
Araki had actually given it some Thought, rather than being completely thoughtlessly impulsive.
Of course, regarding the Matter of impersonating Hashirama Senju, he hadn't really thought it through. After all, Minato Namikaze had asked too abruptly at the time, giving him only a few seconds for Thought.
However, Araki didn't care in his Heart whether his Lie would be exposed.
He just needed Minato Namikaze and the others to take him to Konohagakure.
There was no other Method.
Who told him he couldn't turn into a Sandstorm and fly over from High Altitude like Crocodile?
Of course.
Araki could also fly using Moonwalk or use Element Transformation to pass through from deep underground, but how could that compare to the comfort of being invited in?
"First Hokage, I saw Konoha Ninjas about one kilometer ahead. It should be the Team coming to welcome you."
At this moment, Hizashi Hyuga, who was in front, suddenly spoke.
"Not bad, not bad. It seems that Third Hokage is a good person, quite enthusiastic, lahahaha!"
Araki scanned over with Observation Haki and indeed Perception one hundred Aura that had no Killing Intent whatsoever, no hiding whatsoever, and whose positioning was very reassuring.
This made the Smile on his face even brighter. It seemed his Identity hadn't been exposed.
"Naturally, First Hokage."
Minato Namikaze softly agreed with a smile while following beside Araki, but in his Heart, he was already certain that the other party was not the First Hokage.
On the other side.
Original Copy, Sara, who was sitting cross-legged on Choza Akimichi's large Palm, slowly stood up with a complex Expression.
She ultimately didn't tell Minato Namikaze and the others about the World Government Matter.
Because the Matter of the World Government saving Rōran had only happened recently, and she had witnessed it personally and experienced it herself.
That kind of Ripple from Despair to being saved was still fresh in her Memory even now.
In comparison, the Matter of Minister Anrokuzan's Rebellion and subsequent defeat by the Konoha Ninjas was learned entirely from the Citizens, due to her Memory being sealed.
Therefore, Sara still followed her Heart and was unwilling to be an ungrateful person who betrayed the World Government, but she also prayed for Konoha's safety in her Heart.
This was the only thing she, a weak Women, could do.
At the same time.
A Distance of less than one kilometer might be too exaggerated to describe as arriving in an instant for Powerhouses who were at least Jonin Rank.
But arriving in a moment was no problem at all.
Soon, both sides met in a specially cleared Open Ground in the forest, and Nara Shikaku took the lead, going up to meet them with a smile.
"Thank you for your hard work, Minato, Hizashi, Gaku, Choza."
After greeting his familiar Colleagues, Nara Shikaku looked at the extremely tall Araki with a very sincere Expression, mixed with a certain curiosity and respect.
"This must be the First Hokage. It is a great honor to meet you here!"
"I am the current Clan Leader of the Nara Clan, Nara Shikaku, and I am also the person in charge of Escorting you to Konohagakure, by order of the Third Hokage."
Seeing this, Araki immediately threw his head back and laughed heartily: "Lahahaha, then let's go quickly! I can't wait to see Konoha!"
At the same time, he began to recall general Intelligence about the Nara Clan in his mind, thinking to himself: "A Secret Technique that manipulates Shadow to Control others' Bodies? Somewhat interesting..."
"Okay."
Nara Shikaku Respectfully nodded, but his Gaze turned to Sara, who had just jumped down from Choza Akimichi's Palm.
"This should be Her Majesty the Queen of Rōran. Given that you do not possess Ninja Ability, we have prepared a Sedan Chair for you."
As soon as he finished speaking, a Chunin from the Sarutobi Clan walked up from behind and slowly led the somewhat Unease Sara away.
Seeing this, Minato Namikaze breathed a sigh of relief in his Heart.
"Then let's depart now..."
Nara Shikaku smiled at the impatient Araki, then shouted loudly the words 'Form Formation' to the surrounding Ninjas, and at the same time quickly leaped towards a Large Tree in front.
"Hmm?"
Araki hadn't understood what Form Formation meant yet.
He just saw Nara Shikaku start moving and subconsciously lifted his foot to follow, thinking he would be jumping around on Trees again next.
But who would have thought that the soles of his feet were stuck tightly to the Ground covered with layers of fallen leaves.
This made him lower his head and look Doubtfully. As he saw the dense Black Markings spreading up from his ankles, a series of quite uniform shouts suddenly sounded beside his ears.
"Ninja Art: Shadow Imitation Technique!"
The next moment, streaks of Black Shadow shot out from all directions like Arrow skimming the Ground, and in the blink of an eye, they successfully connected beneath Araki, who seemed unable to move his feet.
Immediately.
Everyone saw Araki's Body frozen in place, and the Black Markings that had initially spread up had now covered his entire Body.
"Hoo----"
Seeing this scene, Nara Shikaku, who was also performing a Secret Technique on a Large Tree in the distance, immediately let out a long breath, and an Expression of Delight appeared on his face.
"Tactics Successful!"
As these words came out of his mouth, the surrounding Konoha Ninjas also beamed with Delight and smiles one after another.
No one expected the process would be so smooth.
The Binding Jutsu improved into a Formation, combined with the Shadow Imitation Technique of ten Nara Clan members, made them believe that no matter how Strong the opponent was, they wouldn't be able to move a single finger.
"What is this Situation?"
Choza Akimichi and Gaku Inuzuka were a bit confused by this situation, while Hizashi Hyuga was thoughtful, simultaneously pulling away from Araki.
"This person is fake, not the First Hokage! You guys stay away from him first!"
Nara Shikaku shouted loudly to the two of them, then immediately turned his head to look at Yamanaka Inoichi, who was standing beside him.
"I'm counting on you next."
"Okay!"
Yamanaka Inoichi had already prepared the starting pose for his Secret Technique, aimed the Hand Signal formed into a Lap at Araki below, and shouted: "Ninja Art: Mind Transfer Technique!"
(End of this chapter)
In the dense Forest.
Five figures moved extremely swiftly, leaping forward between the Large Trees.
The Whistling Sound, the thudding sounds of footsteps, Accompanied By the rustling of Tree Leaves, rose and fell.
Hizashi Hyuga and Gaku Inuzuka took the lead, Araki and Minato Namikaze were in the middle, and Choza Akimichi followed behind, simultaneously supporting Sara, who was sitting on his Multi-Size Technique-enhanced giant Palm.
At this moment, Araki was experiencing this method of Ninja travel with great interest.
Jumping around was quite interesting.
According to the habits of their World, they would usually walk or run on the Ground.
If it were someone with a more irritable Personality, they might directly break the Trees blocking their path, like a Fierce Beast rampaging through the forest.
This was not strange.
When many Pirates explored Islands, their Posture was even fiercer than the Wild Beasts on the Island.
At the same time.
Araki also noticed something else: ever since entering the territory of the Land of Fire, he found that the Trees were unusually tall.
Every single one looked like it was over a hundred, or even several hundred years old in Tree Age. In comparison, the Trees within the Country of Rivers previously were normal in both Density and Volume.
This kind of Detail might not be noticed by most people, but as a Mori Mori no Mi Ability User, he was particularly sensitive in this regard.
Recalling the relevant Intelligence about Hashirama Senju.
Araki felt that these Trees under his feet were likely Manufacturing by the other party using Wood Release.
"If it's just this level, it seems similar to me... Unfortunately, you're already dead, lahahaha----"
Araki laughed wildly in his Heart.
He knew about the Impure World Reincarnation, but he wasn't even afraid of Hashirama Senju when he was alive, so why would he Scruple an Edo Hashira who was reportedly weaker than when he was alive?
"What Wood Release? It doesn't even have Elementalization Ability. My Woods-Woods Fruit is the true King of nature!"
In Araki's view, if Hashirama Senju could dominate the Ninja World with Wood Release and be called the 'God of Shinobi', then he should be able to achieve the same with his own Strength.
Not to mention that the other party was already dead. This was his confidence in daring to venture into Konohagakure alone.
A certain Intelligence Advantage combined with powerful Strength.
Araki had actually given it some Thought, rather than being completely thoughtlessly impulsive.
Of course, regarding the Matter of impersonating Hashirama Senju, he hadn't really thought it through. After all, Minato Namikaze had asked too abruptly at the time, giving him only a few seconds for Thought.
However, Araki didn't care in his Heart whether his Lie would be exposed.
He just needed Minato Namikaze and the others to take him to Konohagakure.
There was no other Method.
Who told him he couldn't turn into a Sandstorm and fly over from High Altitude like Crocodile?
Of course.
Araki could also fly using Moonwalk or use Element Transformation to pass through from deep underground, but how could that compare to the comfort of being invited in?
"First Hokage, I saw Konoha Ninjas about one kilometer ahead. It should be the Team coming to welcome you."
At this moment, Hizashi Hyuga, who was in front, suddenly spoke.
"Not bad, not bad. It seems that Third Hokage is a good person, quite enthusiastic, lahahaha!"
Araki scanned over with Observation Haki and indeed Perception one hundred Aura that had no Killing Intent whatsoever, no hiding whatsoever, and whose positioning was very reassuring.
This made the Smile on his face even brighter. It seemed his Identity hadn't been exposed.
"Naturally, First Hokage."
Minato Namikaze softly agreed with a smile while following beside Araki, but in his Heart, he was already certain that the other party was not the First Hokage.
On the other side.
Original Copy, Sara, who was sitting cross-legged on Choza Akimichi's large Palm, slowly stood up with a complex Expression.
She ultimately didn't tell Minato Namikaze and the others about the World Government Matter.
Because the Matter of the World Government saving Rōran had only happened recently, and she had witnessed it personally and experienced it herself.
That kind of Ripple from Despair to being saved was still fresh in her Memory even now.
In comparison, the Matter of Minister Anrokuzan's Rebellion and subsequent defeat by the Konoha Ninjas was learned entirely from the Citizens, due to her Memory being sealed.
Therefore, Sara still followed her Heart and was unwilling to be an ungrateful person who betrayed the World Government, but she also prayed for Konoha's safety in her Heart.
This was the only thing she, a weak Women, could do.
At the same time.
A Distance of less than one kilometer might be too exaggerated to describe as arriving in an instant for Powerhouses who were at least Jonin Rank.
But arriving in a moment was no problem at all.
Soon, both sides met in a specially cleared Open Ground in the forest, and Nara Shikaku took the lead, going up to meet them with a smile.
"Thank you for your hard work, Minato, Hizashi, Gaku, Choza."
After greeting his familiar Colleagues, Nara Shikaku looked at the extremely tall Araki with a very sincere Expression, mixed with a certain curiosity and respect.
"This must be the First Hokage. It is a great honor to meet you here!"
"I am the current Clan Leader of the Nara Clan, Nara Shikaku, and I am also the person in charge of Escorting you to Konohagakure, by order of the Third Hokage."
Seeing this, Araki immediately threw his head back and laughed heartily: "Lahahaha, then let's go quickly! I can't wait to see Konoha!"
At the same time, he began to recall general Intelligence about the Nara Clan in his mind, thinking to himself: "A Secret Technique that manipulates Shadow to Control others' Bodies? Somewhat interesting..."
"Okay."
Nara Shikaku Respectfully nodded, but his Gaze turned to Sara, who had just jumped down from Choza Akimichi's Palm.
"This should be Her Majesty the Queen of Rōran. Given that you do not possess Ninja Ability, we have prepared a Sedan Chair for you."
As soon as he finished speaking, a Chunin from the Sarutobi Clan walked up from behind and slowly led the somewhat Unease Sara away.
Seeing this, Minato Namikaze breathed a sigh of relief in his Heart.
"Then let's depart now..."
Nara Shikaku smiled at the impatient Araki, then shouted loudly the words 'Form Formation' to the surrounding Ninjas, and at the same time quickly leaped towards a Large Tree in front.
"Hmm?"
Araki hadn't understood what Form Formation meant yet.
He just saw Nara Shikaku start moving and subconsciously lifted his foot to follow, thinking he would be jumping around on Trees again next.
But who would have thought that the soles of his feet were stuck tightly to the Ground covered with layers of fallen leaves.
This made him lower his head and look Doubtfully. As he saw the dense Black Markings spreading up from his ankles, a series of quite uniform shouts suddenly sounded beside his ears.
"Ninja Art: Shadow Imitation Technique!"
The next moment, streaks of Black Shadow shot out from all directions like Arrow skimming the Ground, and in the blink of an eye, they successfully connected beneath Araki, who seemed unable to move his feet.
Immediately.
Everyone saw Araki's Body frozen in place, and the Black Markings that had initially spread up had now covered his entire Body.
"Hoo----"
Seeing this scene, Nara Shikaku, who was also performing a Secret Technique on a Large Tree in the distance, immediately let out a long breath, and an Expression of Delight appeared on his face.
"Tactics Successful!"
As these words came out of his mouth, the surrounding Konoha Ninjas also beamed with Delight and smiles one after another.
No one expected the process would be so smooth.
The Binding Jutsu improved into a Formation, combined with the Shadow Imitation Technique of ten Nara Clan members, made them believe that no matter how Strong the opponent was, they wouldn't be able to move a single finger.
"What is this Situation?"
Choza Akimichi and Gaku Inuzuka were a bit confused by this situation, while Hizashi Hyuga was thoughtful, simultaneously pulling away from Araki.
"This person is fake, not the First Hokage! You guys stay away from him first!"
Nara Shikaku shouted loudly to the two of them, then immediately turned his head to look at Yamanaka Inoichi, who was standing beside him.
"I'm counting on you next."
"Okay!"
Yamanaka Inoichi had already prepared the starting pose for his Secret Technique, aimed the Hand Signal formed into a Lap at Araki below, and shouted: "Ninja Art: Mind Transfer Technique!"
(End of this chapter)
