Chapter 126

The Land of Whirlpools came with fierce momentum; they would not stop until they obtained Uzumaki Kushina.

Moreover, the strangeness of someone who had died suddenly appearing before their eyes made her feel uneasy.

This reminded her of a Forbidden Technique that Tobirama had once created, one that toyed with the souls of the deceased!

Edo Tensei!

A vicious Forbidden Technique capable of summoning the souls of the dead from the Pure Land to fight for the caster!

Uzumaki Mito's eyes turned cold.

Although the Land of Whirlpools had a justified cause this time, daring to toy with Nawaki's soul meant she would absolutely not let the Land of Whirlpools off!

However, Nawaki's current state was extremely abnormal.

Because according to the description of Edo Tensei, even though one's actions might be controlled by the caster, inevitably leading to drawing swords against loved ones,

one would not lose the memories from when they were alive.

So, what exactly had happened to Nawaki?

"Uzumaki Chihiro, what exactly do you want to do..."

"Nawaki, what exactly do you want to do!"

On Konoha East Street, Tsunade's face sank as she questioned Nawaki.

She simply could not believe that Nawaki had truly forgotten her, or that he would even try to kill her!

A fluorescent green light rose from the charred areas of her arms; the blackened skin gradually peeled away, revealing new, tender white skin.

Senju Nawaki frowned, feeling an inexplicable irritation rise in his heart.

He truly did not recognize this group of people!

He was clearly a citizen of the Land of Whirlpools, an enemy of the Hollows, a Soul Reaper, and a loyal subject of the Soul King!

Only this so-called Konoha was completely unfamiliar to him, let alone the people here.

If he let them keep talking and his colleagues misunderstood him as being from this village, how would he survive in the Soul Society!

Furthermore, this place called Konoha made him feel nauseous.

When he came to Konoha to execute a Task, in order to complete it better, he had specifically sought people out to learn about this Konoha.

The number one Ninja Village in the Ninja World, the wealthiest nation, which had once produced the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, who suppressed the Ninja World, and the Asura of the Ninja World, who made everyone in the Ninja World tremble!

Various glorious deeds made his head spin and his eyes blur upon hearing them.

Especially that person who shared his Senju surname made his eyes light up, making him want to become such a powerful figure!

But after receiving recent Konoha Intelligence, Senju Nawaki developed a deep disgust for this place.

He never expected that this so-called brilliant and shining number one Ninja Village, which clearly had some alliance agreements with their Land of Whirlpools,

and where the Land of Whirlpools had helped Konoha many times in accordance with the agreement,

would, when it was the Land of Whirlpools' turn to face disaster, not only fail to extend a helping hand but actually kick them while they were down!

If not for the Soul King turning the tide, the Land of Whirlpools would likely no longer exist in the Ninja World by now!

As a citizen of the Land of Whirlpools, anyone hearing such a story of the farmer and the snake would be filled with indignation!

What was even more nauseating was that this group of people from Konoha actually dared to imprison the Soul King's clansmen, wanting to turn the Uzumaki Clan into tools for that so-called Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

Unforgivable!

Senju Nawaki took a deep breath, his eyes gradually turning cold.

Seeing Nawaki in this unfamiliar state, Tsunade's heart sank.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but was interrupted by Senju Nawaki's action.

He slowly drew the Zanpakuto from his waist, pointed it expressionlessly at Tsunade, and said coldly, "I said it, I do not know you people, nor am I from this nauseating village!"

"I, Senju Nawaki! A native-born citizen of the Land of Whirlpools! A Soul Reaper of the Soul Society! A loyal subject of the Soul King! Wherever the Soul King points his sword, that is the direction I advance!"

"As for what I want to do?"

Senju Nawaki's eyes grew even colder.

"Naturally, I am here to bring the Soul King's clansmen home!"

Seeing Nawaki like this, Tsunade looked dazed and murmured, "No, no, you are clearly a native of Konoha, you are my mischievous, bratty little brother..."

Orochimaru approached Tsunade and said with a slightly hoarse voice, "Tsunade, perhaps this Nawaki before us is not lying?"

How, how is that possible...

She was Nawaki's older sister; how could he forget her...

Orochimaru's eyes flashed slightly as he murmured, "Is this... the price of manifesting in the present world in the form of a soul...?"

Another discovery concerning the soul made his body tremble slightly with excitement.

The mysteries of the soul truly made him feel ecstatic!

"Price?"

Hearing Orochimaru's murmur, Tsunade grabbed Orochimaru by the collar, her eyes terrifying, and said coldly, "Orochimaru, do you know the reason for Nawaki's current state!"

Orochimaru smiled indifferently and said, "Even if I told you, I fear you would not believe it."

His eyes deep and mysterious, he said softly, "After this matter concludes, why not personally go to the Land of Whirlpools? There, perhaps someone will give you an answer..."

Tsunade looked deeply at him for a moment, then unhappily released him.

Damn it, I hate people who speak in riddles the most!

In a corner unnoticed by anyone, Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face turned red.

With Senju Nawaki in this state, it seemed he had indeed been assimilated by the Land of Whirlpools.

It was a loss that he had previously been so full of confidence in bringing Senju Nawaki back into Konoha's embrace.

Today, he had truly lost all face.

Especially the occasional glances cast by Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado made him feel as though thorns were on his back!

Only now did the people of Konoha finally understand.

Senju Nawaki, the Heir of the Senju Clan, the grandson of the First Hokage, and the younger brother of Tsunade-sama, had truly become their enemy!

Senju Nawaki pointed his sword at the crowd from Konoha, then glanced toward Kuchiki Rukia; after all, his current position was merely that of a Seat Officer, so he needed to request permission from the Captains before taking any action.

Logically speaking, with his current power capable of Shikai, he was already qualified to become a Vice-Captain.

However, since all Vice-Captain positions within the Gotei 13 were currently filled, he could only remain in the Seat Officer role for the time being.

Later on, Uzumaki Chihiro might consider expanding the Gotei 13.

After all, there were quite a few geniuses in the Ninja World.

Seeing Senju Nawaki's request for instructions, Kuchiki Rukia nodded slightly.

Since the Soul King had said he looked forward to Senju Nawaki's performance,

entrusting the opening ceremony of this Konoha performance to Senju Nawaki was also a good idea.

Having received Kuchiki Rukia's approval, Senju Nawaki coldly swept his gaze over the people of Konoha.

His lips moved slightly as he uttered a few words.

"Awaken, Flower Tree World!"

With a hum, Senju Nawaki's Zanpakuto underwent a transformation.

The blade, gleaming with cold light, suddenly twisted, and thick brown branches erupted from the hilt.

Countless offshoots extended from the main branches, and at their very tips, delicate pink flower buds stood quietly, poised to bloom.

From the hilt, tender branches extended up to Senju Nawaki's right arm.

Soon, the thick branches wrapped around his right arm like a gauntlet.

On his body as well, delicate pink flowers in bud occasionally sprouted here and there.

He looked just like a delicate dandy.

The transformation occurring on Senju Nawaki's body plunged all of Konoha into silence.

One by one, their eyes went blank as they stared dumbfounded at Senju Nawaki, or rather, at the sword in his hand that had turned into a tree.

As if they had seen something inconceivable, everyone widened their eyes.

Far away in the Land of Whirlpools, Uzumaki Chihiro, witnessing this scene through the monitor, felt instantly delighted in both body and mind.

"Yes, yes, that is exactly the expression..."

The First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, was after all a legend in the hearts of the people of Konoha.

His mastery of Wood Release was widely known, even hailed as the strongest Bloodline Limit!

Now that this Wood Release had appeared again, how could it not cause shock?

Konoha, East Street.

It was not until the sound of someone in the crowd swallowing saliva rang out that this silent atmosphere was finally broken.