"But we can make use of the large number of corpses we've dug up and train them into corpse rot poison."
"As long as we wait until we have enough of it, that'll be the perfect time for us to launch a counterattack."
A glint of confidence flashed in Black Zetsu's eyes.
He had already made several preparations. At the very least, he had something to rely on now.
At this moment, the situation in the Land of Fire was in a delicate state of balance.
On one hand, Konoha Village, under the leadership of Minato, was thriving and had become the backbone driving the entire country's development;
On the other hand, various factions were secretly competing, all trying to break this balance and redraw the map of power.
On top of that, Konoha's extremely cheap and highly efficient medical technology, along with the various technological products now being mass-produced at low prices and introduced to the market.
With Konoha Village as the core, a national-level road transportation network had been constructed, extending outward and gradually connecting the entire Land of Fire.
In recent years, a storm of reform had swept in, completely changing the original way of life and rhythm of the people of the Land of Fire, bringing earth-shaking transformations.
Under such circumstances, aside from still retaining a bit of prestige in the area around his own daimyo residence, that daimyo was basically no longer heard from elsewhere.
"Don't worry. This time, whether the Nine-Tails is sealed inside the Fourth Hokage or not, he won't be able to stop us."
"You need to properly settle the person I handed over to you last time. If used well, the effect this person can produce will definitely exceed imagination."
"I have to say, all kinds of strange and bizarre things just keep popping up in this ninja world!"
Thinking of that person's special ability, Obito nodded silently, acknowledging Black Zetsu's statement.
After all, even for him, if someone managed to obtain his blood, a single moment of carelessness could cause him to fall into a trap.
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Nighttime in Konoha Village was brightly lit and bustling with noise.
Warm light spilled out from the shops lining both sides of the street, and one hot pot restaurant in particular was especially lively.
No matter where you are, hot pot always seems to easily win people over, becoming something everyone flocks to.
After all, it lets diners cook whatever ingredients they like, eat to their heart's content, and chat freely at the same time. It's hard not to feel happy.
At this moment, aside from Kimimaro, Haku, and Gaara, as well as Neji and Tenten, who were not present, the first three were currently carrying out a mission in the Land of Wind.
Neji had already been promoted to jonin and was now responsible for leading a team on missions.
As for Tenten, since her family ran a ninja tools shop, with the national roads now completed, she had to frequently go out to deliver goods, often staying away for ten days to half a month at a time.
This time, Neji and Tenten had gone out together.
Almost all the other elite class students related to the Uchiha clan had gathered here.
Tonight, everyone had come together. They were all familiar faces from the same clan, getting along very well, and the atmosphere was lively and cheerful.
Just then, a burst of exclamations suddenly rang out, "Seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty!"
Immediately after, waves of cheers erupted one after another.
The girl with the Byakugan was sitting at the table, with a tall stack of empty plates piled up in front of her.
It turned out that the hot pot restaurant was holding a special event. Anyone who could eat twenty plates of beef alone within half an hour would receive three 50% discount coupons.
This girl was clearly extraordinary. She had actually completed this seemingly impossible challenge in such a short time.
The waiter beside her had his eyes wide open, staring at the unbelievable scene in front of him, completely stunned.
The surrounding customers also cast looks of surprise and admiration, endlessly praising the girl's appetite and speed.
Amid the thunderous cheers, a faint blush appeared on Hinata's fair cheeks as she asked softly, a little shy, "I… did I succeed in the challenge?"
The waiter standing nearby looked at the petite Hinata with a face full of admiration.
He never expected someone who looked so gentle and delicate to have such an astonishing appetite.
It was as if she had a bottomless fourth-dimensional stomach. No matter how much food she ate, it never seemed to be filled.
At this moment, twenty empty plates were neatly placed on the table, yet Hinata showed no sign of being full at all.
The waiter quickly nodded and replied with a smile, "That's right, beautiful miss. Congratulations on successfully completing our food challenge!"
"As a reward, you now have three 50% discount coupons. Besides one for your own use, the other two can be given to two of your friends."
Hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Hinata's eyes.
She happily accepted the three precious coupons, handed one to Karin beside her, and then passed another to Rengoku, "Lord Rengoku, this one is for you."
However, Rengoku just smiled lightly and waved his hand to decline, "No need, Hinata. Keep it for Naruto instead. I don't eat that much."
At that moment, Naruto didn't hesitate at all. He quickly reached out, took the coupon from Hinata, and grinned, "Haha, awesome! Thanks, Hinata. Now next time we come here, we can save quite a bit of money!"
After all, Rengoku was treating tonight, so these coupons would naturally be saved for later use.
Karin curled her lips slightly, grabbed the coupon, and quickly stuffed it into her pocket.
She lifted her chin, a faint hint of pride on her face, and snorted softly:
"Hmph! If it were me doing the challenge, I'd definitely pass it easily too."
After saying that, she deliberately puffed out her chest, as if full of confidence.
Hearing this, Naruto laughed and replied, "Haha, well, you're so famous now. Everyone recognizes you!"
It was true. Karin was not only a full-fledged big eater, but her flame-like red long hair and her full, attractive figure had already become widely known.
Unlike Hinata, who preferred eating at home with her family, Karin loved going out with her friend Shion to explore all kinds of food.
Since she often showed up at major restaurants and street food stalls, over time, people had formed a deep impression of her.
However, precisely because she was so well-known, places like these events or buffet restaurants would often turn her away.
After all, with her astonishing appetite, the shop owners would most likely end up taking a loss.
But this time was an exception. The owner of this restaurant didn't even let Karin participate in the challenge and generously gave her three 50% discount coupons.
Karin was quite happy as well. As the saying goes, when you've eaten someone's food or accepted their gift, it's hard to say anything harsh in return. So at this moment, she felt a bit embarrassed to say anything more.
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