Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 41: New Goals

Li Xiang remained silent.

He was torn between whether to help Terumi Mei or join Orochimaru and assist in his tyranny.

"For now, let's leave it at that," Terumi Mei said, pursing her lips. After hesitating for a moment, she continued, "Chōjūrō, inform Hizuki of the current situation."

She didn't expect a seven-year-old child to come up with a solution.

But she had already decided to train him, so she naturally had to start from a young age.

"Yes," Chōjūrō replied, stealing a glance at Terumi Mei and revealing a shy smile.

However, Terumi Mei clearly had no interest in him and turned to leave.

Ao followed suit.

They sent an Anbu to test Obito, which might cause unnecessary trouble later, so they didn't have time for idle chatter.

"Let's go out and let him rest," Li Xiang said, getting up and pushing open the door.

The field of vision was filled with a faint mist.

He remembered that his destination in the main world was London, a place inseparable from fog.

As Chōjūrō walked and talked, he explained the current situation with Yagura.

In fact, they had noticed Yagura's abnormality early on.

Because Yagura was a perfect Jinchūriki, they never considered the possibility of him being controlled by genjutsu.

They just thought that as a new Mizukage, he was eager to prove himself.

But it wasn't until the fire was about to consume Kirigakure that Terumi Mei and Ao finally realized the truth.

In theory, a perfect Jinchūriki should not be affected by genjutsu. It must be a case of two beings sharing one body, two types of chakra.

So the reasonable explanation was that Obito used his Mangekyō Sharingan to control both Yagura and the tailed beast within him at the same time.

"Chōjūrō, help me investigate something," Li Xiang said after listening, pondering for a moment.

He planned to drive Obito away first before doing anything else.

The reason was simple: he didn't like Obito.

Plus, he could start over, so Li Xiang naturally wanted to do as he pleased.

What's the point of being a time traveler if you're not carefree and unrestrained?

"What is it?" Chōjūrō asked. Currently, he was Terumi Mei's bodyguard and an Anbu member. Although he was shy, he had connections.

"Kisame Hoshigaki," Li Xiang said, referring to the older brother of Kisame Samehada.

He was one of the seven members of the second batch of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, wielding the twin swords Hiramekarei, which Chōjūrō was currently carrying.

Since the sword had been given to someone else, it meant that Kisame had already died.

The original work did not mention the cause of Kisame's death.

But Li Xiang, who had been born into the Hoshigaki clan twice, had heard some rumors. Kisame died while pursuing the rogue ninja Hōzuki.

Hōzuki was the Jinchūriki of the Six-Tails and had defected because he believed his teacher was going to kill him.

Li Xiang's goal was the Summoning Seven Ninja Sword Scroll in Kisame's possession.

After his death, the scroll disappeared.

It wasn't until it was brought back through Impure World Reincarnation that Kisame Hoshigaki obtained it.

"Help me find out where he died," Li Xiang said.

Due to various persecutions, there were only three members left in the Hoshigaki clan.

That was why no one had gone looking for the scroll.

Chōjūrō readily agreed.

Li Xiang had treated his injuries every time, so he had long wanted to find an opportunity to repay him.

Investigating such a small matter was a piece of cake.

And Li Xiang had a reason too.

They were from the same clan, so it was only natural to show some concern, right?

Li Xiang bid farewell to Chōjūrō and returned to the Hoshigaki clan's residence.

"Mizuki, skipping class again?" Li Xiang asked.

"M-Master... Master," Mizuki Hoshigaki stammered, shrinking his head.

His original personality was impulsive and foul-mouthed, and he was cruel in battle, probably due to being called the "Reincarnation of the Demon."

After Zabuza Momochi's death in the original work, he inherited the Decapitating Carving Knife.

But he was just a brat, a good beating would do.

After Li Xiang taught him a lesson, he was left with a psychological shadow.

"It's because they're too weak," Mizuki said.

Hozuki Suigetsu gathered up the courage to explain, "There's not a single person in the whole school who can fight."

"Then how about fighting me?" Li Xiang smiled and asked.

"No, no, no!" Hozuki Suigetsu quickly waved his hand, "I can't beat you."

"When is your birthday?" Li Xiang remembered that Hozuki Suigetsu was four years old this year.

Under normal circumstances, he would have been noticed by Orochimaru and taken to the Hidden Sound Village when he was five.

"Three more months," Hozuki Suigetsu answered honestly.

Li Xiang raised an eyebrow at his response.

He realized that he had overlooked something.

Orochimaru selecting a genius and Obito controlling the Mizukage were likely to have happened around the same time.

But he also discovered a blind spot.

Why did Obito leave Kirigakure?

Logically speaking, even if he was discovered, with his strength and borrowing members from the Akatsuki organization, suppressing Terumi Mei and others would not be a problem at all.

Unless Obito didn't want to play anymore.

After all, Kirigakure had already suffered heavy casualties.

The bloodline limit clans and ninjas were almost completely wiped out.

And after venting for so long, his anger had subsided, plus the situation with Konoha, he simply gave up on Kirigakure.

For Li Xiang, this was undoubtedly a good thing.

If Obito insisted on holding onto the position, there was nothing he could do.

"Um... cousin, can I go now?" Hozuki Suigetsu saw him lost in thought and didn't want to suffer any longer.

"Go ahead, go ahead," Li Xiang waved his hand.

Hozuki Suigetsu slipped away immediately.

"If this guy knew he was about to be captured by Orochimaru for experiments, he probably wouldn't be able to laugh," Li Xiang had experienced it once and didn't want to experience it again.

Hozuki Suigetsu was locked in a narrow glass jar, left to be studied by a group of white-coated ninjas.

This experience is really terrible.

There isn't even a piece of clothing to cover up.

Li Xiang walked towards the training ground.

The Hozuki clan possesses a rare Water Style secret technique.

The most famous one is the Water Transformation Technique.

It can turn the body into water, making it immune to physical attacks.

Genuine water.

It's just afraid of Lightning Style ninjutsu.

While he was practicing ninjutsu, Orochimaru licked his lips from a dark corner not far away.

A rare genius.

His favorite thing is to collect geniuses.

Especially those with kekkei genkai and secret techniques.

Because of Uchiha Madara, Orochimaru didn't encounter Uchiha Itachi who joined the Akatsuki organization, nor was he killed by genjutsu.

At this time, he is not as obsessed with the Sharingan as in the original work.

In addition, with Konoha flourishing, he naturally wants to continue to rely on the power of the Akatsuki organization.

Last time he came to Kirigakure, he took Kimimaro with him.

But unfortunately, he is sick, otherwise he would be the perfect vessel.

And this time, Higashi Hiizuki is his target.

A new day.

Choujuro brought the information Li Xiang wanted.

"Thank you."

Li Xiang quickly locked onto a location.

But he knew that relying solely on himself would be hopeless.

So he plans to see how far the Akatsuki organization has developed.

In the past, Li Xiang left three scrolls for Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.

If they are obedient, they should have made arrangements in the Land of Water.

"Don't disappoint me."

Li Xiang found an opportunity and sneaked out.

He didn't tell Terumi Mei, so she wouldn't send someone to protect him.

(End of this chapter)