Chapter 38: Recruiting Members
Hearing the mention of the Four Violet Flames Formation, Tsunade couldn't help but glare at Orochimaru. She was reminded of everything he had done during the Konoha Crush. However, she had to admit it was a solid plan.
"Not enough." Tobirama shook his head. "This concerns Mr. Yumesaki's future. We must use a much stronger Barrier technique."
Hashirama understood his brother's meaning. "You mean... the Four Red Yang Formation."
The Four Red Yang Formation had first appeared during the Fourth Great Ninja War. It required the users to release Chakra simultaneously from four cardinal directions, forming a massive red, box-shaped barrier. This Barrier provided two-way locking—isolating attacks from the outside and preventing those inside from escaping. Touching the walls resulted in severe burns.
It was the superior version of the Four Violet Flames, with defensive power dozens of times stronger. However, the difficulty of activation was on a completely different level. While the Four Violet Flames only required four Chunin-level ninja, the Four Red Yang Formation required four Kage-level ninja working in perfect sync.
In the original story, Hashirama, Tobirama, Hiruzen, and Minato had worked together to activate it, successfully containing a Tailed Beast Bomb from the Ten-Tails. That alone proved its power.
"Exactly." Tobirama nodded. "Me, Big Brother, Tsunade, and Orochimaru—the four of us can easily cooperate to activate the Four Red Yang Formation."
"At that time, we will place a large amount of fruit inside the Barrier. After killing Blueno, we will trap the Devil Fruit's essence within the Barrier. It will have no choice but to inhabit one of the fruits we provided."
"That way, we can secure the Doa Doa no Mi."
Tsunade noted, "Great idea, but I have one question. If the four of us are busy maintaining the Barrier, who will actually kill Blueno?"
"Let me do it." Kabuto raised his right hand, his left hand pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose. "I should be more than capable of killing him."
His strength was already impressive, ranking high among Jonin, and now that he had a Devil Fruit power of his own, his combat ability had surged. Killing a CP9 agent shouldn't be an issue.
Tsunade nodded in agreement. However, for safety, she proposed they find a different Devil Fruit user first to experiment and see if the Four Red Yang Formation truly could contain the fruit's power.
"Naturally." Tobirama agreed without hesitation.
The power of the Doa Doa no Mi was tied to Yumesaki's future, and by extension, their own. They had to be cautious, cautious, and cautious again. Therefore, before targeting Blueno, a series of experiments was mandatory.
"But before that, I have one more concern." Tobirama looked around. "While we are in the Grand Line searching for a test subject, someone must protect Mr. Yumesaki."
Even though Yumesaki had awakened Conqueror's Haki, his weaknesses were far too obvious. Tobirama wasn't comfortable with him moving alone. Even Robin's protection wasn't enough; in his eyes, Robin was still too weak to properly safeguard him.
Orochimaru flicked his tongue and smiled. "I have the perfect candidate."
Everyone turned to look at him simultaneously.
"Namikaze Minato. What do you think?"
Tobirama reacted instantly with a nod. "Good idea."
Although Minato's soul should currently be sealed within the stomach of the Reaper (Shinigami), with the combined power of himself and Orochimaru, slicing open the Reaper's stomach to save Minato wouldn't be a problem.
During his years inside the Reaper, Minato had not only become a perfect Jinchuriki for Kurama but had also mastered the Flying Raijin Jutsu to an extreme degree. With him protecting Yumesaki, whether for combat or a quick escape, Yumesaki's safety would be guaranteed. He was arguably better suited for close-range protection than even Hashirama.
Namikaze Minato was, after all, the perfect shinobi.
As for whether Minato would be willing, Tobirama was certain that once he learned of the catastrophe facing the Ninja World, he would not refuse.
"Besides Minato, I need one more person." Tobirama thought of someone else. If this person stayed by Yumesaki's side, he would be much safer.
"Who?" Tsunade asked curiously.
"Karin."
Tsunade immediately understood the plan. As a member of the Uzumaki clan, Karin's combat power wasn't extraordinary—at most Jonin level—but she had awakened a special ability unique to a rare few in her clan: Heal Bite. By simply biting her skin, a person could rapidly recover their Chakra and heal their wounds.
The effect was incredibly potent. Tsunade recalled that in the original timeline, even her own body, which had been severed in half, was fully restored. Part of that was her own strength, but Karin's healing factor couldn't be ignored.
Namikaze Minato could prevent Yumesaki from being hurt, and Karin could treat him if the unthinkable happened. With those two by his side, as long as they didn't provoke monsters like the Three Admirals or the Emperors (Yonko), Yumesaki would be safe in both the One Piece and Naruto worlds.
Everyone present had seen the story and knew these characters' abilities. They all approved of the combination.
Yumesaki didn't refuse either. To be honest, he could have just gone back to his own world to rest for a few days while they hunted Blueno, since his world was peaceful and safe. But seeing everyone racking their brains for his sake, Yumesaki swallowed the words. He silently accepted their kindness.
Besides, compared to his own world, Yumesaki preferred wandering through the world of One Piece. It was, after all, a truly fascinating place.
Once the decisions were made, Tobirama began issuing orders. "I will head to the Uzumaki Clan's Mask Storage Temple to find the Reaper Mask. Orochimaru, you and Tsunade go to Kusagakure and bring Karin out."
Karin was Orochimaru's subordinate in the original story, but that happened after the Konoha Crush. In the current timeline, the Uchiha clan had only recently been massacred, and the main plot hadn't fully started. Karin should still be a medical subject in the Hidden Grass Village.
"As for Big Brother..." Tobirama glanced at his sibling. "Until we return, you accompany Mr. Yumesaki. Remember to protect him well."
Hashirama patted his chest. "Don't worry, leave it to me."
As for the Devil Fruit research, it was left in the hands of Kabuto and Shizune. With the plan set, the group immediately began to move.
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