Chp-98: Give Him to Me! I Have Many Young Women in the Root

Konoha.

Hokage's Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi furrowed his brows as he listened to the latest intelligence from the battlefield.

"Universal magnetic release?"

"Is there really such a magnetic release?"

He looked at the Anbu in front of him in astonishment.

The Anbu's face was quite embarrassed, stuttering.

"The intelligence indeed says so. Hyuga Satoru defeated the Fourth Kazekage's magnet release using Universal magnetic release. Orochimaru-sama has confirmed this."

"I see."

Hiruzen's expression grew serious.

Whether magnetic release has different genders aside, Hyuga Satoru's performance in this war was astonishing.

Initially, he thought pairing Satoru with Minato would be effective.

But unexpectedly, Minato became a supporting character.

Advisor Chiyo and Kazekage Rasa both fell to Hyuga Satoru.

Such achievements were nothing short of terrifying.

Even if he were to intervene, he might not have done better.

A fourteen-year-old shadow-level powerhouse?

Orochimaru, at that age, had only just defeated a jonin.

Such growth speed...

The Anbu hesitated before continuing, "According to Orochimaru-sama's intelligence, and it seems he relied on the advantage of his ability to defeat Rasa. His actual strength might not be that terrifying."

Hiruzen exhaled.

"I understand."

Regardless of the reason, he had vastly underestimated Hyuga Satoru's talent.

Especially that terrifying Universal magnetic release.

Unheard of.

Now, it seemed, not just controlling kunai and shuriken but all metals.

What does that imply?

Hiruzen's breathing grew heavier.

Once this Universal magnetic release bloodline limit spreads...

It might become a bloodline superior to the Hyuga...

"There should be several suitable girls in the Sarutobi clan..."

Hiruzen muttered suddenly.

Anbu: ???

"Oh! Nothing, you may leave."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

With a swoosh, the Anbu disappeared.

Not long after the Anbu left, the office door was kicked open, and a hurried figure rushed in.

"Hiruzen, have you heard?"

"He awakened a magnetic release surpassing the Fourth Kazekage!"

Danzo slammed a hand on the desk, his bandaged face full of excitement, spittle flying.

"Give him to me! I want him for the Root!"

"Calm down."

Hiruzen looked up indifferently at him.

"We still can't be sure what exactly this Universal magnetic release is. Is it a bloodline mutation or some unknown bloodline elimination?"

"Anyway, it's certainly stronger than regular magnetic release. Rasa's magnetic release was no match for his. Think about it, Hiruzen, if this magnetic release can be artificially developed, who among the Five Great Shinobi Villages could stop Konoha's rise?"

"Give him to me! I want him for the Root!"

Danzo repeated excitedly.

"Have you forgotten he is from the branch family?"

Hiruzen said calmly.

Danzo's excitement instantly subsided, like being doused with cold water.

Branch family...

Which meant he was completely controlled by the main family.

Even if they took him, they couldn't remove the caged bird seal. The main family could order him back at any time.

"At least, we should preserve his bloodline."

Danzo said stubbornly, his face grim.

"He is the progenitor of this bloodline. The ability should be hereditary. I have several suitable women in the Root..."

"Enough!"

Hiruzen interrupted impatiently.

"The women in your Root are all over 30, and you call that suitable?"

"As long as they can give birth."

Danzo said stubbornly.

The allure of Satoru's magnetic release was too great.

Even if it meant summoning younger women, it wouldn't be a problem for him.

"The main family's attitude is still unknown..."

Hiruzen frowned.

Danzo fell silent.

After all, Hyuga Satoru was from the branch family. Whatever plans they made, the main family could veto them with one word.

He had never hated the caged bird seal so much.

It's like finding a gold mine but seeing a caged bird seal on the mountain, claiming the mountain's copyright for 500 years.

You're anxious and helpless because it has a built-in self-destruct system.

"For a while, I considered offering the main family a deal, allowing Satoru's bloodline to be passed outside the family. But now, it seems very troublesome..."

Hiruzen's face was grim.

Hyuga Satoru's value had skyrocketed.

Using previous conditions to persuade the main family to break a tradition of thousands of years seemed unrealistic.

Who knew what those stubborn elders were planning?

After all, even as Hokage, he couldn't directly intervene in the Hyuga clan's rules.

Danzo's eyes darkened.

Who knew what he was planning?

...

Hyuga clan grounds.

Compared to the outside turmoil and chaos, it seemed peaceful here.

Hyuga Suigetsu stood with his hands behind his back, facing away from Hiashi Hyuga, gazing deeply outside the door.

A low voice rang out.

"Hiashi, when this war ends, you will take over."

Hiashi's heart tightened, knowing the clan leader was passing on his position.

He immediately bowed in response.

"Yes."

Suigetsu exhaled lightly, frowning, and said in a deep voice.

"What are your thoughts on that branch family member?"

Hiashi knew exactly who the clan leader was referring to. He opened his mouth but eventually remained silent.

Suigetsu shook his head, sighing.

"Unfortunately, he is not from the main family."

Hiashi couldn't help but feel regret.

If Satoru were from the main family, it wouldn't be so troublesome.

But he was from the branch family.

The main family wouldn't allow a branch member to rise and challenge their rule.

Especially someone as unique as Hyuga Satoru.

"If you had agreed to be my disciple back then, perhaps..."

Hiashi sighed.

Now, the situation was beyond his control.

...

Konoha camp.

Hyuga Satoru stared intently at the mechanical life form before him.

Its silver metallic body reflected light, its muscles rippling with a sense of power as if a casual punch could move mountains and fill seas.

This nanometal life form contained five "cores."

The cores intertwined, forming a complex life system similar to the human body.

Its energy mainly came from the friction of nanometal particles within, generating electricity, which could also be converted to chakra through the cores.

Nanometal had many notable characteristics.

Its electron gain and loss capability far surpassed ordinary materials.

Satoru recalled a time in his past life when friction nanogenerators were popular. These devices convert mechanical energy from walking into electricity using nanocoatings on shoes.

Every nanometal particle in this life form was a small generator.

Of course, its energy structure wasn't just this simple.

Due to the plasticity of magnetic fluids, it had no fixed form or properties.

Solar energy, wind energy, and more could be harnessed.

In the future, Satoru considered incorporating nuclear fission.

The emphasis on energy was because the energy from the clone could link with the main body.

When cultivating sage mode, Naruto used clones.

His main body could both flirt with Hinata and fight Pain while clones gathered natural energy.

Not utilizing such perfect workers would make capitalists cry.

Regardless of distance, these special clones could convert their energy into chakra, continuously supplying Satoru.

Whether through quantum entanglement or simple chakra linkage, it was a highly practical ability for Satoru.

No more worrying about running out of energy during battles.

Activate the hidden energy source!

And no need to worry about betrayal. The clones' consciousness came from fragments of the main body's soul.

Satoru could perceive their thoughts and even take over their bodies.

Perfect workers!

Taking a deep breath, he began awakening.

The silver surface of the body lifted like scales, resembling Iron Man's nanotech suit assembling.

The metal life form slowly opened its eyes.

Reflecting in them was a pair of expectant pure white eyes.

"Who am I..."

Like a newborn, he stared at Satoru in confusion.

"Zero, your name is Zero."

Satoru smiled.

Or rather, a number.

Meaning a new beginning from zero.

Zero...

He seemed to be chewing on the name.

A flood of memories entered, making him frown.

"To test your abilities, go! Bring me their eyes."

A cold voice echoed in Zero's ears.

At the same time, three figures appeared in his mind.

Those eyes were the same as his creator's.

Pure white.