Chapter 75

In just one day, the Third Kazekage swiftly underwent the process of harnessing the Dragon Vein's power through intricate puppetization, all under the meticulous arrangements of Elder Ebizo.

With Elder Ebizo personally conducting the experiments beforehand, the Third Kazekage's transformation proceeded seamlessly. At the same time, Uchiha Shin and his team secured a highly detailed topographic map of the underground factory, pinpointing the precise location of the Dragon Vein's source.

"Hmm~ I was traveling all day yesterday, and by the time I arrived in Roran, it was already afternoon. I even had a tough fight. A nice bath and a proper sleep would be perfect right now~"

"Yes, Lady Mikoto, but it's all thanks to the wooden house built by the young master."

Mikoto and Kanako stirred from their sleep, their faces adorned with peaceful smiles. The moment they spoke, Uchiha Shin, nestled between them, slowly opened his sleepy eyes.

How could he not be exhausted? After days of relentless work, he had finally gotten some well-earned rest.

"Hiss~~"

Uchiha Shin inhaled deeply, taking in the soft fragrances of Mikoto and Kanako beside him, much like a contented feline basking in warmth.

The two women groaned in protest, pushing and shoving him playfully, which forced him to fully wake up. He sighed inwardly—if only Tsunade were here. Sleeping without her ample pillows made for an unsatisfying experience.

Back when she was around, waking up in the morning had its perks—his mouth always had something soft to hold.

Though Mikoto and Kanako didn't have Tsunade's overwhelming curves, their delicate, silk-like skin and subtle fragrances were also quite enjoyable.

If he weren't in such a hurry, he might have invited them for a fun round of "medical checkups."

"Um… shouldn't we be setting off?"

Sasha, who had been lying on another bed, peeked over, her face flushed as she took in the "cozy" scene between Shin, Mikoto, and Kanako.

Her gaze constantly drifted to Shin's sharp features, his naturally commanding presence making her heart race. However, a certain piece of information resurfaced in her mind—Uchiha Shin was only twelve years old!

She had only learned this last night. The fact that he was just a preteen, despite his well-built physique and demeanor, was nothing short of ridiculous.

He looked—and acted—like a fully grown man, and yet...

Her eyes, against her will, darted down to the obvious "tent" in his sleeping robe.

Sasha's mind short-circuited. The contradiction was too much to process.

Shin, catching her flustered expression, smirked lazily as he sat up.

"Well, let's get today's problem sorted out. How are you adapting to the Sage Mark I gave you?"

Sasha immediately snapped to attention. "I can already use the chakra dagger and the basic substitution techniques."

"That's good enough. Mikoto and Kanako will handle your protection otherwise."

Shin nodded approvingly. Given that Sasha wasn't originally a ninja, the fact that she had adjusted to the Sage Mark so quickly was impressive.

The four of them ate breakfast together while reviewing their plan.

"I'll draw the attention of the Sand ninjas and delay their main force as long as possible.

Meanwhile, I'll create several clones to follow you and reinforce Sasha's defense.

Sasha, you only need to locate the Dragon Vein's core and seal it while we hold them off."

Delaying a few people wasn't an issue for Uchiha Shin, but the real challenge lay with Sasha's task. As a precaution, he planned to create additional clones to personally oversee her protection.

Once the Dragon Vein's power was sealed, Shin doubted that Sunagakure's forces could retaliate in any meaningful way.

After all, they were deep in Roran's territory. News of this battle wouldn't travel fast.

There was no need to conceal his strength out of fear of being targeted by Uchiha Madara or Black Zetsu—not yet, anyway.

Upon hearing the finalized strategy, Mikoto, Kanako, and Sasha all voiced their agreement.

Sasha clenched her chakra dagger tightly, her resolve clear in her sharp gaze.

With preparations complete, Uchiha Shin clasped his hands together.

"Wood Release: Wood Clone Jutsu!"

Several wood clones sprouted from his body, taking form before landing on the ground.

Unlike regular shadow clones, Wood Clones retained a significantly larger amount of chakra and boasted superior durability. Even direct damage wouldn't dispel them as easily.

"Let's move!"

With that, Uchiha Shin darted out of the wooden house, while Mikoto, Kanako, Sasha, and the Wood Clones dispersed in different directions.

Their objective: the Dragon Vein's core hidden beneath Roran's underground ruins.

After carefully analyzing the map, Sasha realized that the Dragon Vein's source was directly beneath the ruins of an old courtyard.

No wonder her mother had frequently brought her there.

Her parents had never gotten the chance to tell her the truth about it before...

Meanwhile, as Shin arrived at Roran's central plaza, a fierce excitement swelled in his chest.

"A bag of rice to carry... No, wait, I don't have the Rinnegan yet, so I can't use Shinra Tensei to bring pain to this world.

But I can certainly find my own way to bring devastation!"

His hands came together in a seal, his golden eyes gleaming with raw power.

"This city is far too barren. Let's add some greenery!"

"Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees!"

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!

The ground trembled violently, and within moments, Roran was engulfed by an enormous wave of vegetation.

Thick vines erupted from the city's heart, rapidly coiling around buildings, flooding the metropolis with an ocean of lush greenery.

Viewed from above, Roran had transformed into a vibrant, forested oasis.

The vines snaked outward with terrifying speed, ensnaring every citizen and every Sunagakure shinobi in their relentless grip.

Giant flowers bloomed across the vast sea of trees, releasing a thick, hypnotic pollen into the air.

One by one, people collapsed—civilians, Genin, Chunin, Jonin, none were spared.

Mikoto, Kanako, Sasha, and the Wood Clones, all bearing the protective effects of the Uchiha Sage Mark, remained unaffected.

All obstacles standing between them and the Dragon Vein's core had vanished.

Yet, amidst the sprawling green, two figures still stood tall—Elder Ebizo and the now-puppetized Third Kazekage.

"The battle has begun... that bastard just flooded the entire city in an instant using Wood Release!" Ebizo growled, his artificial body creaking as he tightened his grip.

He could scarcely believe the sheer scale of Shin's chakra reserves.

"Are we the ones harnessing the Dragon Vein's power, or is it HIM?!"

The Third Kazekage, unbothered by the destruction around him, merely clenched his fists.

"Hmph. A monster like him must be eliminated."

Freed from the limitations of his human body, he had never felt more powerful.

An unending chakra supply fueled his magnet release, pushing his strength to unprecedented levels.

For the first time, he felt confident in challenging this so-called "monster."

Let the real battle begin.

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