29 Chapter 29
"Kazekage-sama, may I inquire as to the cause of your excitement?" a cold and furious female voice resounded from behind Hitoshi.
Upon hearing the voice, Hitoshi froze instantly and turned around mechanically.
Pakura stood before him with a frosty expression, and the little elder sister knelt beside her.
"Well, well, if it isn't Pakura? Up and about so early today. What brings you to work at this hour?" Hitoshi chuckled.
Many people were aware that he was searching for the little elder sister, yet no one had given it any attention or taken any action.
"Morning? It's already noon," Pakura playfully remarked with a smile.
In the early morning, when Hitoshi was nowhere to be found in the Kazekage building, it had been a considerable time since the Anbu Shinōbi returned to report, driving the higher-ups in the Kazekage building to madness.
If an attack were to occur on the Kazekage in Sunagakure, it would be a major scandal.
In response, the Elders had guarded the Kazekage building and dispatched search parties to find Shamon and Chiyo. Pakura had led a team of the most elite Shinōbi, heading directly to his location.
If Hitoshi were to descend the stairs now, he would encounter a group of masked Shinōbi who had seized control of the entire "small hall."
The little Mama and little elder sister looked on with trepidation at these masked Shinōbi.
"It's already noon," Hitoshi murmured, his brow furrowing.
"Truly vexing. Your prolonged absence has thrown the entire Kazekage building and the Sunagakure Shinōbi system into chaos," Pakura's eyes blazed. If she didn't know that she stood no chance against Hitoshi, she would have liked nothing more than to string him up and give him a thorough thrashing.
"I've heard, no need to shout. It doesn't suit your demeanor," Hitoshi glanced at Pakura dismissively.
The combined might of Dragon Queen Irene, with her perfect fusion, and the overpowering strength of Heavenly Palace Wang Huaye and Grandfather Wang Huaye, who had just begun to merge, weighed heavily on Pakura.
"Furthermore, come with me and witness how I handle the situation," Hitoshi commanded, his frown deepening as he regained his composure.
"It's too strong, I can't control it at the moment," Hitoshi admitted, feeling a massive surge of emotions within himself.
Having spent years in the Naruto World, fighting on battlefields and holding high positions, Hitoshi was no longer the naive youngster he once was. And yet, he still struggled to harness the power of these two templates.
"Yes, Kazekage-sama," Pakura responded respectfully.
"It's me, Meng Lang. No matter how benevolent Kazekage-sama may seem, he is still the leader of Sunagakure and one of the Five Kage who dominate the Shinōbi World," Pakura sighed inwardly, finally grasping the weight that Hitoshi carried.
Pakura, who had believed that being a Jonin made her exceptionally strong, now realized that in Hitoshi's eyes, she was little more than a joke.
While the surface of Sunagakure appeared calm and comforting at this time, beneath the surface, there was an exaggerated tension, with rising winds and ominous clouds. The undercurrent was subtle but palpable.
In various corners of Sunagakure, the influence of different factions was moving restlessly, and teams of Shinōbi scurried about with a sense of urgency.
Under the small hall, Sunagakure's Anbu pressed Little Mama and the little elder sister one by one.
Hitoshi descended without uttering a word or giving any orders. He walked straight through the Sunagakure Anbu, unaffected by their presence.
With Hitoshi's front foot stepping out of the small hall, all the Anbu behind him vanished. His Body Flicker technique proved to be swift and efficient.
Pakura, who followed behind Hitoshi, witnessed her expectations crumble before her eyes. The anticipated turmoil failed to materialize. As Hitoshi made his way towards the Kazekage building, all the hidden undercurrents disappeared.
Not a single Shinōbi appeared on Hitoshi's path, and the dark atmosphere dissolved into calmness.
Hitoshi continued walking into his office without encountering any disturbances along the way. The undercurrents that had once stirred were now completely subdued.
"Pakura, any insights this time?" Hitoshi asked as they entered the Kazekage's Office, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.
Pakura, trying to maintain a smile, responded, "Chiyo Elder, you find this amusing."
Chiyo couldn't hide her amusement, her eyes twinkling with a smile. "No joking, Pakura. You should seize this opportunity."
Chiyo's meaningful gaze conveyed a message to Pakura. As an elderly person, Chiyo had her own interests and desires.
As a woman, she disapproved of Hitoshi's long-term funding of the tertiary industry, but she understood that there was no other choice.
Contrary to the conversation between the two women, Shamon's focus was evidently different. He noticed that Hitoshi had become even stronger.
"Tsk tsk, sometimes I truly doubt whether you are Rikudō Sennin's own son. How else could your strength grow so rapidly?"
As the former Nìdaime Kazekage, Shamon's strength was far from weak, especially after years of research. He possessed an intuition that was unique to him.
"Hehe, you're joking. I would attribute my strength to 'evolution'."
Hitoshi could only offer a meaningless response.
He couldn't reveal that his strength was bestowed upon him by the system.
When he thought about the recent fusion with his grandfather, Hitoshi felt a surge of exhilaration.
Grandpa Hua possessed impressive strength. As long as Hitoshi could absorb it perfectly, he would no longer fear encountering powerful female characters in the future.
One could mock Grandpa Hua's character and intelligence, but one could never disregard his strength.
After being exiled for tens of thousands of years, Grandpa Hua dared to pose a threat to Liangbing. If Hitoshi were to confront Karl directly, it would also require a guarantee of strength.
As an ancient Jashin, Grandpa Hua rightfully earned his reputation.
As a man who would willingly face a broken and shattered great sword, and who boldly declared a shutdown, Grandpa Hua could already be considered the boss of all shutdowns.
Of course, what excited Hitoshi the most was the matter of lifespan.
He, Hitoshi, could proudly announce to everyone, "Come on, let's see who lasts longer."
As long as they couldn't kill him, he would fearlessly engage in a battle of attrition.
I can see that Hitoshi is speaking nonsense to Shamon. Shamon shakes his head, not caring about it. He understands that there must be something that Hitoshi cannot solve.
No matter how strong Hitoshi becomes, he still cannot defeat Shamon and Chiyo together.
"Forget it, just say what you want to say. If you don't want to say it, then forget it.
In accordance with our old customs, provide me with some of your blood for my research.
When you return, you should also cooperate and promote your abilities to enhance your background."
Shamon shakes his head, taking out a test tube and handing it to Hitoshi with indifference.
As your own people, you can rest assured.
Hitoshi nods and begins the bloodletting process after receiving the test tube. He doesn't hide anything, especially after merging with Grandpa Hua.
The divine river body is fundamentally the same as that of a human.
Shamon doesn't have any thoughts that his mind must be different from someone not from his clan.
He only focuses on the benefits that the blood can bring him.
