[Ding! Contains a strand of the Divine Tree's origin power. Gather enough strands, and the Divine Tree can be planted.]
Uchiha Kai: "??"
What the hell?
A strand?
He had awakened half an Ōtsutsuki bloodline!
The noble bloodline of the dignified Ōtsutsuki clan only contained one strand of origin power?
If he remembered correctly, Kaguya had come here and planted one Divine Tree, right?
Even the Ten-Tails looked like…
It did not seem that impressive either.
Could it be…
The Divine Tree that the Ōtsutsuki clan planted back then was actually only a replica? Or an incomplete version?
Uchiha Kai thought for a moment. After failing to find an answer, he stopped dwelling on it.
"Huff… huff…"
He took two deep breaths, and the pale-golden markings around his body slowly faded.
Only a lustrous glow remained flowing beneath his skin.
The Pure Byakugan that had automatically activated because of the bloodline awakening had now also returned to pure black eyes.
"Haaah—"
Kai let out another long breath. Between his breaths, there was only the fragrance and freshness of grass and trees.
At this moment, he vaguely felt a sincere illusion that his entire body had become so light he could fly!
It was as if the pain from before had only been an illusion.
He raised his hand and looked at his limbs. He could clearly feel the powerful strength filling every movement.
Then he lowered his head and swept his gaze around.
Everything was lush and green!
The scorched black earth had already been completely covered by shrubs and towering trees. There was no trace of how it had looked earlier!
And with a movement of his mind, he could even sense the range of this dense forest.
Even if it could not match the Forest of Death, the difference was not too great!
This was truly changing the environment through one person's power alone!
Even if Hashirama came, he would have to raise a thumb and praise him:
Master tree planter!
After looking for a while, Kai seemed to think of something and quickly raised his palm.
His five fingers spread slightly, and with a thought—
Bang—pfft!
In an instant, a crystal-clear, emerald-green seedling grew from the center of his palm.
Just by taking a deep breath, one could feel the powerful life aura coming from within it!
Passive!
Hashirama's passive ability!
Or rather, the Fifth Hokage Tsunade's ultimate move!
A powerful ability that could make someone recover rapidly!
Wood Release recovery power!
"Finally…"
Kai pinched the little green seedling in his palm. The corners of his mouth gradually curved into a familiar smile—one that carried a slightly punchable feeling.
Then!
He suddenly bent forward, slapped a hand to his forehead, raised his head, and burst into wild laughter!
"Hahahahaha! Hahahahahaha!"
"I got it! I finally got it! Hahahahaha!"
As everyone knew, the Four Mad Laughers had five people!
"Eh? Wo-Wo-Wood Release?!"
Hearing that voice, then seeing the dense plant aura in Kai's hand, Jiraiya's jaw almost dislocated.
"Don't tell me it's… the same Wood Release as the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama?!"
If it really was that Wood Release…
Back then, the First Hokage had used Wood Release and Sage Arts alone to directly end the chaos of the Warring States Period.
If it was Kai at this point in time, the result would probably be countless times more terrifying than even the First Hokage!
But where was there still war left for him to end?
Gulp.
Jiraiya swallowed with difficulty.
He did not dare imagine how strong Uchiha Kai was now.
Would he truly bring peace to the shinobi world?
Or would he change the current structure entirely?
For no reason, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.
The one who would bring change to the shinobi world.
That was the Great Toad Sage's prophecy regarding Kai.
At first, he had not understood it clearly.
But now…
Thinking about it carefully…
It seemed that the current shinobi world, and all Five Great Hidden Villages, were undergoing change.
Aside from Kirigakure, which had shut itself away from the world—no, shut itself away as a village!
Was the current balance of the Five Great Shinobi Villages and all the smaller villages truly about to come to an end?
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!! Awesome! Big Brother is awesome!! That's Wood Release!"
In the corner, Naruto jumped three feet high, his face full of excitement.
He looked happier than if he had learned it himself.
Beside him, Boruto looked at him in confusion.
He did not understand.
"Isn't it just Wood Release? What's there to be so excited about?"
"Isn't that ninjutsu only used to build houses?"
"To be fair, Uncle Yamato's Three-Bedroom-One-Living-Room Jutsu is really amazing. He can instantly build a luxury three-bedroom apartment!"
"But… don't tell me Lord Sasuke's second brother wants to become a carpenter in the future too?"
He did not understand.
He truly did not understand.
The only thing he could think of was the Three-Bedroom-One-Living-Room technique.
His knowledge had limited his experience and imagination.
After hearing his words, Naruto's eyes gradually widened, and his mouth also grew huge.
Then—
Pfft.
He burst into laughter.
His laughter was full of mockery and ridicule, as if he had met some country bumpkin…
Watching this, Boruto's forehead throbbed.
Why did his father from this past time-space look even stupider than his future version?
"Fine, fine, fine. You actually dare laugh at me?! You—"
Just as he was about to argue, someone suddenly covered his mouth.
It was Sasuke.
Future Sasuke's gaze.
"Lord Sasuke, you…"
"You're still young. You've never experienced the power of Wood Release. This isn't something merely used for building houses. It can even easily grab the Nine-Tails inside Naruto with one palm."
The Nine-Tails inside Naruto?!
Hearing this, Boruto's face instantly went pale!
Although he often looked down on his father, he knew very clearly just how powerful the Nine-Tails was.
That was a force that had truly surpassed a certain level!
It was also a power feared by all the great shinobi villages and every shinobi in the world!
But now!
That terrifying power, from Lord Sasuke's mouth, actually could not withstand one palm of Wood Release!
Unbelievable!
Beside him, little Sasuke did not speak, but the hands holding his arms tightened slightly. A trace of almost imperceptible…
Envy?
Flickered across his cool little face.
Wood Release!
As someone who had grown up hearing stories about the First Hokage and the Uchiha ancestor Madara, he had always yearned for the power those two possessed!
After signaling Jiraiya to take the children away first, Sasuke finally raised his head with effort and looked across.
He looked at the seedling in Kai's palm, a bitter and solemn smile appearing on his face.
For some reason, he suddenly thought of the powerful progenitor of chakra they had defeated ten years ago—
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Would this sapling have some connection to that towering tree?
He did not know…
His voice was only dry as he said, "Second Brother… just what kind of power have you obtained…"
"Enough with the Second Brother."
Hearing this, Kai casually stuffed the little seedling into the trunk of a giant tree that had just grown beside him and observed it.
He discovered that this already towering tree had grown even thicker.
And at a speed visible to the naked eye, it had grown at least one-third taller!
Rustle!
A breeze blew past, and the leaves rustled.
They seemed to be cheering or leaping for joy. In any case, they gave off a feeling of great delight.
And Kai could sense it clearly.
"So this is the power of the Divine Tree?"
Kai nodded thoughtfully. Then he walked in front of future Sasuke, who was still bound, and snapped his fingers.
Snap!
The binding power of Infinite Lock instantly vanished!
Future Sasuke finally let out a long breath, and his entire body felt much more comfortable.
"How does it feel, my dear future savior little brother?"
Kai stood right in front of him, arms crossed. His baby-fat face still carried an extremely obvious teasing smile.
"Getting beaten down by your second brother from the past time-space—does it feel fresh?"
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