Tsunade was a bit confused.
She looked at Orochimaru, then at Kagetsu.
Although she had no interest in understanding the grudges of the older generation, as the princess of the Senju clan, she still knew more about the Uchiha than other ninja clans did.
At the very least, the Senju had detailed records of the Uchiha's ninjutsu, forbidden techniques, their mastery of dojutsu, and even the clan's inherited ninja tools.
Likewise, as rivals for over a thousand years, the Uchiha had an unparalleled understanding of the Senju.
After all, the one who knows you best is always your enemy.
If not for the existence of two monstrous figures—Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha—whose overwhelming strength silenced all opposition within their clans, the conflict between the two clans might have continued indefinitely.
The Uchiha's Gunbai, a powerful ninja tool possessed only by the clan leader, was something Tsunade had heard about since childhood.
For a thousand years, the Senju and many other clans had suffered losses because of this fan.
And now, you're telling me that you managed to replicate it just by relying on the Uchiha's records of the Gunbai?
For a moment, Tsunade found Kagetsu's words absurd.
As the eldest princess of the Senju clan, she knew very well how exaggerated the clan's records were—written in a way that made everything seem grander and more mysterious than reality.
In truth, very few ninja tools and artifacts from either clan could truly live up to what was described in those records. The Uchiha's Gunbai, however, was one of the rare exceptions.
"Are you sure?" Tsunade looked at the gourd-shaped fan in Orochimaru's hand, feeling her fists itch. This update is available on NoveI★Fire.net
"How will we know unless we try?" Orochimaru, sensing the fan's unusual aura, was also full of anticipation.
If this fan really had the power of a Gunbai, then when he faced Onoki again, he wouldn't have to worry so much about his Dust Release.
In an instant, Tsunade and Orochimaru's figures vanished from their original positions.
"I've already found a way to help restore your vision." Kagetsu didn't pay attention to Orochimaru and Tsunade leaving, instead focusing on Shisui and speaking to him.
"It's fine," Shisui shook his head.
Although he had lost his Mangekyo Sharingan and his sight, causing a drastic drop in his strength, his talent and experience were still intact.
Now, with the help of frequent sparring with Anko, he had begun developing a fighting style of his own.
In terms of strength, he still posed a threat to most Jonin.
If needed in an emergency, he could even have a pair of three-tomoe Sharingan transplanted into him.
Once the power of the three-tomoe eyes was drained, he could push the transplanted Sharingan beyond the limits of other Uchiha.
Other Uchiha might twist or become extreme after losing their power, doing reckless things under pressure. But Shisui wouldn't.
His emotions were stable, far from the usual Uchiha temperament. Whether because of his elders' teachings or other reasons, his thinking was just as the Third Hokage had praised – he had a broad perspective.
Although this "broad perspective" seemed to Kagetsu to still be a form of limited, obsessive thinking.
But no matter how you looked at it, whether as a bodyguard, an assistant, or in research cooperation, Shisui was flawless and perfect.
The trial with the Gunbai was just an experiment, and the appearance of the wooden stake was an unexpected stroke of luck that turned the situation around.
After all, one of the biggest challenges many research institutions face is the materials and resources.
As part of the God Tree and one of the sources of chakra, its remains clearly had extraordinary potential in Kagetsu's hands.
"Kagetsu, Kagetsu, could you make me a ninja tool too?"
Anko's face suddenly appeared right in front of Kagetsu's, her nose almost touching Kagetsu's. Her eyes, full of expectation and longing, showed a pleading expression.
She couldn't match Kagetsu or Shisui in terms of talent and strength, and even the bloodline transformation she had undergone hadn't progressed for a long time. But if she could have a tool created by Kagetsu, it could still improve her strength!
After all, it was made by Kagetsu. Though not everything he makes is a masterpiece, anything he cares about enough to invest his time and energy into has to have something special about it.
The Hogyoku mode wasn't on her list for now, but a ninja tool should be possible, right?
The seven blades of the Mist Village became famous because those tools had special powers.
Anko believed that even if the tools Kagetsu made couldn't compare to those seven blades, they shouldn't be much worse.
She wasn't greedy and didn't expect a tool like the Uchiha Gunbai, but based on the seven blades of the Mist Village or other tools, it should be easy for Kagetsu to modify or recreate something that suited her abilities.
Anko had already prepared to work off her debt again.
Anyway, when it came to debt, the more you owe, the less it affects you over time.
"What do you want?" Kagetsu's hand pressed against Anko's face, calmly pushing her away. He asked first, then added, "Forget it…"
"No!" Anko's face twisted as Kagetsu's hand pushed her, but that didn't stop her from speaking. "I want a glove-like tool that resonates with my Kekkei Genkai and amplifies its power."
"Okay." Kagetsu thought for a moment and didn't refuse. After all, he needed to experiment, and it wouldn't take much time or effort to create a tool that matched Anko's wishes during the process.
The remnants of the God Tree were enough to allow him to complete the experiment successfully.
The ceiling shook slightly, and the people inside the base looked up, sensing the source of the tremors.
Not long after, Orochimaru, holding the replica Gunbai, and Tsunade, with a slightly odd expression on her face, stood once again before Kagetsu.
"This is truly an impressive replica. In my eyes, it seems to rival the Gunbai that Uchiha lost," Orochimaru said, almost reluctantly letting go of the fan as he inserted it in front of himself. The edge of the fan's blade easily pierced the ground like a knife.
"Perhaps the original Gunbai was made from the remains of the God Tree? In that case, my replica is only different from Uchiha's Gunbai in craftsmanship."
Kagetsu could tell that they had finished testing the replica Gunbai and were very pleased with its functionality. He felt no emotional reaction to it.
After all, under the same material, the function might vary slightly due to different forging techniques, but the difference wouldn't be significant.
Even if it was a replica, withstanding the full force of the Nine-Tails' gathered Tailed Beast Bomb and bouncing it back out wasn't something difficult for the replica to achieve.
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