During the organization's initial accumulation phase, the help these people provided might not be significant, but the initial accumulation will be completed one day, and at that time, the organization will truly take off.
Talents from all walks of life need to be nurtured, because compared to fighters, the cultivation of these talents is actually more challenging.
The reason is that natural energy can be quickly mastered, while knowledge and experience can only be accumulated over time.
The prosperity of the organization is inseparable from these ordinary yet extraordinarily talented individuals.
"By the way, this is a letter from the Witch Mire of the Land of Demons for you, Leader."
The Insect Man took out a letter from his bosom and placed it in Hakushi's hand.
After completing this task, the Insect Man left, as he had many important matters to attend to as an organization cadre.
Holding the letter from the Witch of the Land of Demons, Hakushi showed a look of surprise.
Because on the letter, he sensed something familiar—
Natural energy.
The Witch Mire of the Land of Demons... does she also understand the use of natural energy?
Hakushi felt intrigued.
Because he knew many people in the Ninja Realm were unaware of the existence of natural energy, and even if they knew about Immortal Technique, that was the business of ninjas.
However, compared to the total human population, the proportion of ninjas is very small.
And even within the ninja profession, only a very small number of people know about natural energy.
Hakushi didn't consider natural energy his own patented skill; thinking so was too arrogant.
Because before him, some Summoning Beast clans had already learned to use natural energy, even combining it with chakra to form the Sage Art System.
But this was definitely the first time Hakushi saw another entity, aside from his own people, possessing natural energy.
"The Witch of the Land of Demons..."
It is said that the witch who holds the power of the Land of Demons possesses mysterious abilities to foresee the future.
And she also holds unknown sealing techniques capable of sealing various ancient demons and evil spirits.
"It seems that the path of natural energy isn't lonely at all..."
Hakushi smiled, wiped away the natural energy from the letter, and took out the letter paper from inside.
Hakushi picked up the piece of letter paper, which contained only a line of text—
Beware Mount Myoboku.
That was all.
Just these five words.
Hakushi frowned.
"Beware Mount Myoboku..."
What does this mean?
Why should he be wary of Mount Myoboku?
He should have no connections with Mount Myoboku.
Why should he be cautious of these toads?
Hakushi recalled the incident a few years ago in Konoha's underground waterways where the number of toads suddenly increased and squinted his eyes, the light flickering unpredictably.
"A witch, huh? What an interesting existence..."
He did not entirely believe the content of the witch's letter, but a few years ago in Konoha, the sudden increase in the number of toads had already alerted Ruri's Ninja Cat.
Suspecting that it was done by one of the Sannin, Jiraiya.
Now, Hakushi further increased his suspicion, thinking it more likely that this was done by Sannin Jiraiya.
Although he wanted to go to the Land of Demons and chat with the witch face-to-face, he had too many matters to attend to and couldn't leave for the moment.
Wait, it seems there is a way.
Hakushi looked at Earth General, who was leisurely playing inside a giant floor-to-ceiling glass pillar—a suitable communication tool.
Seeing its idle and carefree appearance, it was clear it was free and had plenty of time to use.
He should find something for it to do, to move its body, avoiding it rusting away.
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Returning to Konoha was a matter of more than nine hours later, around the time when dawn was breaking on the second day.
Today was Sunday, and Ninja School was still on a holiday break, allowing Hakushi to be free at home.
If he were an ordinary ninja, relying only on this meager income, he certainly wouldn't be able to sustain a living, even renting a house would be challenging.
After all, he wasn't a full-time teacher, and his monthly salary could support him with some left over.
But as the child foster husband of the Uchiha genius girl, Hakushi felt working as an assistant to Tsunade at the Ninja School was just a way to experience life.
Money wasn't a concern; what mattered was a positive and optimistic attitude towards life.
Hyuga Hijin, who was unconscious on the operating table, was also transported back by Earth General.
Hakushi, before being reverse summoned, had already slept for a few hours to ensure sufficient energy for research after returning.
Hakushi didn't intend to waste time, although there was plenty of it. Once the Bird in a Cage was resolved, he planned to focus on the infiltration of Immortal Technique, concentrating his energy on this aspect.
That way, he would be more confident in many plans for the future.
Not only could it increase the strength of himself, Ruri, and Ayane, but it would also greatly enhance some core cadre members.
He injected a specially formulated sleeping agent into Hyuga Hijin, then used a powerful restraint device to secure him to the operating table entirely, disrupting the flow of chakra within him to prevent him from using the Byakugan and Gentle Fist to resist, avoiding any disturbance to the research when he awoke.
"At this time, Ruri should still be asleep..."
Thinking of this, Hakushi decided not to disturb Ruri and let Earth General watch over his body.
Hakushi moved to Hijin's side, forming seals with his hands, and his ethereal spiritual body separated from his own, entering hijin's body while he was unconscious, directly connecting with his mental world to uncover the secrets of the Byakugan.