How did Tailed Beast Chakra even come about in the first place?
The God Tree absorbs natural energy from the earth and converts it within its body.
If just one simple root could perfectly convert chakra, then the Otsutsuki Clan wouldn't need to go through the massive trouble of bringing a whole Ten-Tails with them.
They could just bring a few roots each in their pockets and be done with it.
Clearly, the chakra in the Dragon Vein is qualitatively different; it is more similar to the standard chakra found in the Shinobi World.
The simplest way to distinguish them is by color: Tailed Beast Chakra overflow is always a menacing red, while the Dragon Vein has always glowed a calm blue.
"Convert Dragon Vein chakra into Tailed Beast Chakra? Since you've proposed this idea, you must already have a method. How do we do it?" Tobirama Senju directly asked, cutting to the chase.
Tailed Beast Chakra comes from the God Tree, which is born from the Ten-Tails devouring an Otsutsuki.
To convert Tailed Beast Chakra, you need the Ten-Tails and the God Tree.
"Doesn't that just bring us back to the original, failed resurrection plan?"
However, Makoto did think of another method.
"Correct, but this method requires the assistance of a specific Konoha shinobi." Makoto nodded slightly.
"That's simple. With me, one of the legendary Sanin here, plus the influence of two former Hokage, whoever it is will definitely agree to help. Who's gonna say no to us?" Jiraiya patted his chest confidently.
"Are you sure?"
"Just say it. Who do we need?"
"Then I'll say it directly: I need Hikari to use the massive chakra in the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path as a medium to perform a massive genjutsu I call 'Limited Tsukuyomi.' In the genjutsu world of this 'Limited Tsukuyomi,' we capture the Tailed Beasts, then borrow the Kekkei Genkai ability of the Kurama clan—Yakumo Kurama specifically—to transform the genjutsu into reality."
"I know what you want to ask—does the Kurama clan really have this capability? Can they turn genjutsu Tailed Beasts into real ones? Indeed, the Kurama clan simply cannot do it on their own; their chakra reserves alone would be completely insufficient. At least in this matter, the conservation of energy still exists."
"To convert Tailed Beast Chakra, you need at least an equivalent amount of chakra to begin with. However, Hikari's Eight Thousand Spears ability just happens to have a function that can transfer collected chakra to others and amplify their abilities. So..."
"So we just need to find someone who has inherited the Kurama clan's Kekkei Genkai and has a body strong enough to withstand the chakra infusion?"
"Haha, so it's that simple? Leave it to me!" Hashirama took over the conversation with a hearty laugh, his optimism returning.
The group set off for Konoha.
Nagato returned to Amegakure to wait.
As for the current "Black Zetsu," unless it was necessary information like Makoto had just declared, it was better not to feed it any external information.
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Konoha.
After bringing Naruto back to the village, Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated for a long time before finally arriving at Tsunade's doorstep.
While Sarutobi was contemplating how to appear without startling Tsunade and worsening her hemophobia, Shizune spotted him first
"Th-Third Hokage?!" Shizune, carrying a pile of items, was so startled she dropped everything with a loud crash.
People talk about spirits returning on the seventh day after death, but seeing one in person was a terrifying for her!
Tsunade's drunken, slurring voice came from inside the room.
In this sorry state, anyone who didn't know better might mistake her for some washed-up bum.
Fortunately, the Anbu member on duty, Yugao, along with Shizune taking shifts, were still somewhat responsible in their care for her.
"Shizune, yes, it's me. Orochimaru revived me using the Impure World Reincarnation. I came to..."
"Shizune! Who the hell are you talking to? Is it you, you old fossil? Get me more booze!"
"..."
Sarutobi had initially felt sorry for Tsunade.
Because of his death, her hemophobia had comeback hard and she had become this absolute wreck.
But for some reason, hearing her scream for booze, he now felt his fists tightening.
"Monkey, let it go."
Suddenly, a voice came from behind Sarutobi.
It was Hashirama Senju.
Beside him stood the stern-faced Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.
Makoto's group had originally been very close to Konoha—a location specifically chosen by Jiraiya and the others to maintain a certain distance for easy reinforcement if needed.
Halfway there, Tobirama grew impatient with the slow pace and decided to take his older brother Hashirama back first to handle matters ahead of time, avoiding the hassle of being mistaken for enemies due to their Impure World Reincarnation status.
As for why he didn't just use the Flying Thunder God to bring everyone back to Konoha instantly?
Tobirama had already guessed that if he suggested it, Uchiha Hikari would refuse and likely call him a "natural-born idiot" again, so he didn't bother mentioning it.
Since it wasn't far, let them walk if they wanted.
The Flying Thunder God markers wouldn't disappear.
As the Second Hokage, Tobirama had naturally left markers all over the village during his reign.
Bringing his older brother Hashirama back was the work of an instant.
After returning, the two stood at a high point to survey the current Konoha before immediately heading to where Tsunade, the current Hokage, was located.
The simplest way to avoid conflict, resolve trouble, and locate the target Kurama clan member was naturally to find the current Hokage and have her grant them clearance all the way.
Although they were former Hokages, their Impure World Reincarnation bodies—cracked skin and black sclera—and their previous appearance as enemies on Orochimaru's side during the Konoha Destruction Plan meant that even if they demonstrated self-awareness, others might not believe them.
They had no way to prove they were sane.
Were they supposed to go back, chop up Orochimaru, and present his head on a platter as proof they weren't being controlled?
"Shizune! Why aren't you here yet? Why is it getting noisier outside? Did those old fossils come again? Tell them to get lost!"
Clearly, Tsunade probably thought it was Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado coming again to nag at her.
Hashirama helplessly covered his face with his palm.
"With this kind of attitude, how the hell are you become the Hokage!" Tobirama instantly flew into a rage and shouted angrily toward the room.
Perhaps because she was drunk, or perhaps because she'd been dead inside too long and forgot, Tsunade genuinely didn't recognize whose voice it was.
She only clearly heard the content of the insults.
"Become the Hokage? Hokage? Pah! I never wanted to be one in the first place! Only fools and idiots would want to be Hokage..."
"Every Hokage throughout history who wanted the position died miserable deaths."
"Hokage are all worthless trash!"
"..."
"Tsunade's words are a bit excessive." Hashirama spoke softly, hurt evident in his tone.
"Monkey." Tobirama took a deep breath and called out to Sarutobi Hiruzen beside him.
By this time, Shizune had already picked up the things from the floor and was hiding in a corner trembling, beginning to mourn for Lady Tsunade's imminent demise.
"Sensei, what do you plan to do?" Hiruzen responded cautiously. "After all, she is still the Hokage, we should give her some respect. We'll just help her sober up. These are just drunken ramblings, they don't count."
"Understood."
"Brother."
"Hmm?"
"Give us a hand." Hashirama Senju raised a hand toward the room, and a Wood Release shield suddenly rose beneath Tsunade.
"Huh?" Tsunade groggily opened her eyes and looked around.
To be honest, the texture inside this Wood Release shield was quite nice—lying in it felt as comfortable as a cradle.
'But where the hell did this Wood Release come from?'
Immediately after, she got her answer.
Tsunade heard two voices shouting in unison from the doorway—
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!"
Then, Tsunade saw two water dragons with glowing red eyes burst through the door and charge straight toward her.
In her panic, Tsunade rolled over, preparing to push herself up and dodge, when she suddenly discovered that after turning over, both her hands were directly bound by the Wood Release!
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