Led by Shinji, Uchiha Yuzuru and Kakuzu arrived below the Divine Tree.
Below, there was a stone platform a little taller than a person.
On the platform sat a glass vessel containing about half a bottle of deep green liquid, looking like imperial jade.
Shinji said, "Lord Yuzuru, this is the hero water."
Uchiha Yuzuru nodded, picked up the glass vessel, and examined it closely.
Upon opening it, a rich yet somewhat wild Qi surged out.
Uchiha Yuzuru raised an eyebrow.
He sensed the Qi of natural energy in the deep green liquid.
"Does this giant tree have the ability to purify natural energy?"
Uchiha Yuzuru murmured, then dripped a few drops into his mouth.
Seeing this, Shinji and Kakuzu both panicked.
After all, although Uchiha Yuzuru was powerful, the hero water was consumed directly into the body.
If his body couldn't withstand the backlash of the hero water, it would be troublesome.
But to their shock, Uchiha Yuzuru, after drinking the hero water, showed no unusual reactions, as if he had just drunk plain water.
Uchiha Yuzuru ignored Shinji and Kakuzu, merely carefully experiencing the power of the hero water.
Compared to the most primitive natural energy, the liquid purified by the giant tree was relatively milder, but its effect was just as good.
"I should have Orochimaru take a look when there's a chance; perhaps he can make new discoveries."
Uchiha Yuzuru nodded to himself.
Through his recent experience, Uchiha Yuzuru also gained some understanding of the hero water.
This liquid was equivalent to already condensed Sage Mode Chakra; as long as one drank it, they could temporarily transform their Chakra into Sage Mode Chakra.
Therefore, Ninja who drank the hero water would experience a significant boost in their power.
However, while directly drinking the hero water circumvented the risks involved in extracting Sage Mode Chakra, the powerful Sage Mode Chakra would still cause a tremendous impact on the Ninja's body.
This was likely why many people died suddenly after drinking the hero water.
After a while, Uchiha Yuzuru stored the remaining hero water in the Kamui Dimension, then said, "Kakuzu, you will temporarily remain in Hidden Waterfall Village. I will send someone to liaise with you later."
Kakuzu nodded, respectfully saying, "I understand."
"Then I'll be going now."
"Kanawa~"
After Uchiha Yuzuru finished speaking, he lightly swiped his hand, and his entire person vanished from the spot as if erased by an eraser.
Seeing this, Shinji's jaw dropped in shock.
Disappearing into thin air... this was a bit too outrageous.
Seeing Shinji's expression, Kakuzu snorted lightly: "Hidden Waterfall Village has been isolated for too long. Starting today, we must first understand all the changes in the outside world over these years."
"You'll stay by my side and learn well. Once the Land of Waterfalls is stable, I will leave here and continue being a bounty Ninja."
Compared to being entangled in various trivial matters every day, Kakuzu preferred to quietly count money alone.
Hearing this, Shinji smiled and said, "Everything will be arranged by Senior Kakuzu."
Although he was the leader of Hidden Waterfall Village, his strength was only that of an ordinary Jonin.
Shinji clearly understood that in front of both Uchiha Yuzuru and Kakuzu, he was just an insignificant small character.
To live longer, one must correctly position oneself.
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Hidden Cloud Village.
Upon his return, Uchiha Yuzuru went directly to the Raikage Building.
The Third Raikage was drinking hot tea in his office, while Dodai and Mabui sat at the desk, diligently processing various documents.
Seeing Uchiha Yuzuru enter, the Third Raikage immediately waved happily: "Yuzuru, you're back. Did things go smoothly?"
Uchiha Yuzuru nodded: "Very smoothly. We can now prepare to send people to coordinate the relevant matters."
Hearing this, the Third Raikage smiled and said, "That's truly double good news! Just a few days ago, people from the Land of Bears came, saying they wanted to voluntarily surrender to us."
"Really?"
Uchiha Yuzuru was a little surprised.
Although the Land of Bears often had conflicts with the Land of Fire, he never expected them to voluntarily pledge allegiance.
However, a voluntary surrender was good news, as it would save a lot of trouble.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Yuzuru said to the Third Raikage, "Sandaime, you'll be very busy from now on."
The Third Raikage waved his hand: "I never handle these matters; I've long since handed them over to Dodai and Mabui to deal with."
Hearing this, Dodai and Mabui looked up and gave a wry smile, their four panda eyes looking quite humorous.
Dodai said, "Lord Yuzuru, could the expansion be put on hold for a bit? We're really too busy to handle it."
"Every country has a massive amount of things that need to be handed over, and we also need to arrange future development plans..."
"Furthermore... our manpower is already stretched thin."
After hearing Dodai's words, Uchiha Yuzuru thought for a moment, then nodded: "Then let's focus on development for a while."
If it was merely about gaining benefits, then constantly plundering other countries through force would suffice.
However, to achieve grand unification, many more things needed to be considered.
Not only was it necessary to send people for the transfer of power, but also to enact unified policies and carry out various developments according to local conditions... The territory has expanded too quickly in recent years, and it indeed needs some time to settle, otherwise, everything will just be a castle in the air.
Seeing Uchiha Yuzuru agree, Dodai and Mabui quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Now, they finally didn't have to worry about dying suddenly at their desks.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be going."
"Wait a moment." Seeing Uchiha Yuzuru about to leave, the Third Raikage called out, "Yuzuru, I need your help with something."
Uchiha Yuzuru stopped, asking curiously, "What is it?"
The Third Raikage slowly said, "The Two-Tails Jinchuriki has already graduated from the Ninja Academy, and I want you to help her, to see if she can become a perfect Jinchuriki like Killer Bee as soon as possible."
"The Two-Tails Jinchuriki?"
Upon hearing the Third Raikage's words, a proud older sister figure appeared in Uchiha Yuzuru's mind.
"That child is named Yugito, she has a somewhat proud personality, but she is actually a very gentle child, and even as a Jinchuriki, she has made many friends."
"Compared to that guy Killer Bee back then, she's countless times better."
"Yuzuru, if you have time, please help her."
After the Third Raikage finished speaking, he rummaged through a pile of documents on his desk for Yugito's information and handed it to Uchiha Yuzuru.
Seeing the photo on the document, Uchiha Yuzuru nodded: "Then I'll take care of this matter."