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Boom!
With an explosion that resounded throughout the world, shockwaves spread quickly to the surroundings.
For a long time, everything became calm again.
The originally flat land now had a large crater with a diameter of tens of meters. The tree world created by Takuya had also been completely destroyed.
Not far from the big pit, Orochimaru lay on the ground, breathless.
"Orochimaru, don't blame me."
"If you don't want to hear what I have to say, I'll have to beat you down first."
Takuya walked up to Orochimaru, squatted on the ground, and smiled.
"...Ugh..."
Orochimaru coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood and climbed up from the ground with difficulty.
This time, Orochimaru behaved differently. After all, looking at Takuya, it was obvious that he hadn't used his full strength just now. Otherwise, Orochimaru might have been gone.
And Orochimaru cherished his life very much. He always remained rational towards those who could end his life at any time.
"Takuya, please tell me your conditions," Orochimaru said weakly. Now, he didn't dare to be as arrogant as before, afraid of accidentally angering Takuya.
"It would have been better if you acted like this from the start."
"Give up the Hokage campaign and help me. I'll give you everything you want."
Takuya said while helping Orochimaru heal his injuries. The current Orochimaru was not the unkillable figure of future generations. If Orochimaru died, it would be a huge loss. After all, there were very few scientific research talents like him in the ninja world.
"Takuya, your promise is hard to believe," Orochimaru said calmly. If it weren't for the severe beating he had just received, he would have turned against him now. Give him everything he wants? How amusing. Did the other party think that what he wanted was something easily obtained?
"Yes, this kind of thing is really hard to believe," Takuya admitted. "Well... you should take this and study it first."
Takuya took out a nutrient jar from his arms and stuffed it into Orochimaru's hand.
"Wha...DE...DE?!"
"..."
"Mangekyō Sharingan?!"
Orochimaru exclaimed, with disbelief in his eyes.
"That's right. Just think of it as a meeting gift," Takuya said casually. These were Fugaku's eyes. He had no use for them, so he might as well give them to Orochimaru to study.
"..."
"Takuya, where did you get these eyes?" Orochimaru asked, his gaze fixed on the Mangekyō Sharingan.
"You don't need to know that. Do you believe what I say now?" Takuya asked with a smile.
"Of course I believe you, Takuya," Orochimaru nodded, his eyes full of excitement. Mangekyō Sharingan... the power he had only dreamed of obtaining.
Although Orochimaru was a genius and his strength had reached Kage-level, after entering Kage-level, his strength had not improved for a long time. This made him realize that without a special bloodline limit, it was almost impossible to go further. Therefore, Orochimaru was very eager for those powerful bloodline limits, especially Wood Style and Mangekyō Sharingan.
However, in his studies, he found Hashirama's cells to be too overbearing. They would engulf any other cells they fused with. Therefore, he had to give up on Wood Style. As for Mangekyō Sharingan, it only existed in legends. He didn't even have a chance to touch it.
But now, the power he dreamed of was right in front of him. How could he not be excited?
"Orochimaru, are you willing to agree to my terms now?" Takuya asked again.
"I am willing. If you need any instructions, please just ask, Takuya," Orochimaru said hurriedly. This gift was too precious. Compared with Mangekyō Sharingan, a mere Hokage seat was nothing.
"Very good. Orochimaru, don't worry. As long as you listen to me carefully, I will provide you with the most advanced experimental equipment in the ninja world. I will also prepare all the materials you want. What about Sharingan, Hashirama cells, all kinds of bloodline limits... I can even let you study my body cells. As for your assistant, you can choose from Konoha's ninjas. I can also ask Tsunade to assist you," Takuya said, becoming more excited as he talked. Orochimaru's eyes grew brighter as he listened.
This Takuya, he understood how to do research! From Takuya's description, Orochimaru saw a perfect future. It was the paradise he had always longed for!
"What's wrong?" Takuya asked, noticing Orochimaru burping.
"It's nothing, I seem to have had a bit of indigestion from eating too much at lunch," Orochimaru rubbed his belly.
"Yeah?" Takuya muttered but didn't take it to heart. "What did you just say? Oh, cloning. You know, cloning means copying. Through cloning, various organs and even a complete individual can be copied. After mastering cloning technology, a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan is nothing. I could even arrange for all the dogs in Konoha Village to have them," Takuya said boldly.
Hearing this, Orochimaru's face darkened. Goodness, was it really okay to put Mangekyō on a dog?
Takuya then told Orochimaru all his thoughts, and Orochimaru felt a sense of enlightenment. Of course, from his experience, he knew these theories were very feasible!
The way Orochimaru looked at Takuya changed. If he agreed to Takuya's request earlier because Takuya could take his life at any time, now he truly wanted to follow him. After all, whatever he wanted, Takuya could help him achieve it. In this case, he could just focus on his research every day. Isn't that wonderful?
Sensing the change in Orochimaru's eyes, Takuya took Orochimaru to an experimental base he had secretly built. Inside, it was filled with state-of-the-art equipment. After seeing the luxurious laboratory and various precious and rare experimental materials, Orochimaru moved in the same day. This was heaven!
The beating he received today was well worth it!
While the villagers speculated whether the next Hokage would be Orochimaru or Takuya, Orochimaru suddenly announced his withdrawal from the Hokage race! The villagers were immediately surprised. Although Takuya's prestige was high, Orochimaru's accumulated prestige over the years was not bad either, and he had many followers. If he ran for Hokage, there was great hope.
Unexpectedly, Orochimaru gave up on his own initiative. Orochimaru didn't explain much, and although Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious, there was nothing he could do.
Thus, after a series of processes, Takuya was successfully identified as the next Hokage candidate. On the day Takuya was confirmed as the next Hokage candidate, Takuma, Mika, and Kumiko all gave birth.
Takuma gave birth to a girl, while Mika and Kumiko gave birth to boys respectively.
Takuya named Takuma's child "Hana" — Hana. Mika and Kumiko's children were named Yuta and Yohei respectively.
With the birth of the children, Takuya also received considerable rewards. His three-dimensional attributes of physique, chakra, and mental strength increased by 30 points each. Additionally, he gained three new abilities:
1. **Muji Ninjutsu**: No need to form seals to release ninjutsu, just shout and it comes to you.
2. **Forbidden Technique: Dark Walk Technique**: Plunges everything into darkness, depriving the enemy of their perception.
3. **Insect: Nano-scale poisonous insect (perfect)**: Once parasitized, there is only one way to die.
Of these, the ability to perform Muji Ninjutsu was the most satisfying for Takuya. When fighting, the tedious formation of seals is extremely exhausting. For example, Zabuza Momochi, called the "Demon of the Hidden Mist," had to form 44 seals to release a Water Style technique. With "Muji Ninjutsu," Takuya could release any ninjutsu without forming seals, significantly boosting his combat effectiveness.
The other two abilities were also very powerful. Following a series of system prompts, Takuya's strength surged again. More than a year had passed since the beginning, and his current three-dimensional attributes had reached a terrifying level. His casual attacks were now more powerful than Tsunade's punches, and his speed surpassed even that of Minato. Tsunade remarked that his chakra was even more abundant than Hashirama's, and his mental power was so advanced that even the Yamanaka clan's Grandmaster Inoichi found it impossible to match.
"Takuya, this time when you go to the Land of Fire, can you take us with you?" Kushina asked, looking at Takuya with expectation. Mikoto, Tsunade, and others had the same expression.
The capital of the Fire Nation was recognized as the most prosperous place in the entire ninja world. They had never visited it before.
"I'm not going there for leisure this time," Takuya said, deliberately looking embarrassed. "You know I need to see the Daimyo to discuss the succession of Hokage."
"Good husband, please~~~ Just take us out to play," Kushina begged, holding Takuya's hand. Before, as the next Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, she needed to report her whereabouts. After marrying Takuya and working to revive the clan, she had never gone out for fun since childhood. So, she was obsessed with the idea of going out to play. This opportunity to visit the capital was one she didn't want to miss.
"Master, please take us with you. Without us, you'll be lonely on the road, right?" Mikoto said charmingly. Takuya enjoyed their pleading.
"Kushina, Mikoto, can't you two have some backbone?" Tsunade snorted slightly. "Why are you so humble? Look at him, looking so proud."
"Oh? Tsunade, it seems you don't want to go. In that case, I'll only take Kushina and Mikoto," Takuya said deliberately.
"I don't mind. It doesn't matter if I stay home," Tsunade said proudly. She had her own pride and couldn't act coquettishly for a man.
"That's such a pity. I heard the capital has the largest casino in the entire ninja world, filled with gambling masters from all over. There's a guy nicknamed 'Knife Boy' who won more than 37 million ryo with only 20 ryo and is known as the 'King of Gambling.' Moreover, the capital's tavern has the most fragrant wine in the entire ninja world. Everyone who drinks it never forgets it. I planned to take you to see it... but since you don't want to go, forget it," Takuya said with regret.
After hearing his words, Tsunade couldn't help but swallow. The biggest casino… if she could win tens of millions of ryo there, no one would dare to call her a 'big fat sheep' anymore. And the wine… she loved drinking!
"Um… Takuya, I may have had a bad attitude just now. You can take me with you this time," Tsunade said, rubbing her hands and smiling.
"Don't worry about it. I still like your unruly attitude," Takuya smiled.
"Oh, I was wrong! Just take me there," Tsunade pouted and snorted.
"Okay, I can take you with me, but you have to agree to a condition," Takuya relented.
"What condition?" Tsunade asked anxiously. All she could think about was herself in the largest casino in the entire ninja world, drinking fine wine and winning money, being respected as the 'King of Gambling.' Not to mention one condition, she was willing to agree to ten conditions.
"Then help me," Takuya said with a smile.
"Ah?" Following Takuya's gaze, Tsunade's face turned red. Although she had done this kind of thing before, she was embarrassed in front of her sisters. After all, she always behaved like a big sister.
"Tsunade…" Takuya continued to entice her.
Finally, Tsunade gritted her teeth, knelt beside the bed, and lowered her head in submission.
"Now that's right," Takuya said, touching Tsunade's head with a successful smile on his face.
The next day, Takuya took Tsunade, Kushina, Mikoto, and Pakura into the carriage and began the journey to the capital of the Land of Fire. Yakushi and others were responsible for taking care of the children in the clan.
As the Land of Fire had the most advantageous geographical location, the scenery along the way was breathtaking. Even Tsunade, Mikoto, and others who rarely went out were excited.
In the past, they went out to perform missions, spending most of their time traveling. They had never enjoyed the beautiful scenery as they did now. Takuya wasn't in a hurry either. Since Kushina and the others liked it, they took their time.
Thus, stopping and going along the way, what was originally a three-day journey ended up taking more than a week before Takuya and others arrived at the capital of the Land of Fire.
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