The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 186 Brother-in-law, how come you also know Wood Release?

The next morning, Nawaki, Tsunade, and the three Uchiha peaks sat together for breakfast.

Uchiha Mitsunori sat in the main seat, holding a morning newspaper in his hand, his eyes scanning the headlines.

He occasionally glanced up at Nawaki, his tone relaxed: "Eat slowly, no rush. After breakfast today, Tsunade will take you out for a walk to familiarize you with the surroundings."

"Thank you, brother-in-law."

Nawaki nodded quickly, picked up a piece of cod and put it in his mouth. The tender flesh made his eyes light up: "Wow, this fish is so delicious! It's even fresher than the grilled fish I used to have in Konoha!"

Tsunade reached out and rubbed his shoulder: "Eat more if you like it, you can eat it every day from now on."

Just then, the restaurant door was gently pushed open, and Orochimaru appeared in the doorway.

He was still wearing his signature white robe, the snakeskin pattern on the cuffs faintly visible in the morning light.

He walked briskly to the dining table, pulled out a chair without ceremony, and sat down: "Looks like I've come at the right time; I haven't missed breakfast."

Tsunade's tone was slightly teasing: "Why are you here so early today? I usually only see you in the afternoon!"

Orochimaru chuckled and looked at Nawaki: "Nawaki, I plan to teach you Wood Release."

Nawaki took the scroll, his fingers touching the cold paper, his face full of doubt: "Wood Release? But Orochimaru-sensei... when did you learn Wood Release?"

Orochimaru spoke with a hint of pride: "I've studied Wood Release for many years and transplanted some Hashirama cells into myself, so I can use it. Do you remember the nutrient solution I injected into your clone yesterday when you were resurrected? It actually contained modified Hashirama cells as well. I used special gene editing technology to transplant the Wood Release ability into your body, so you also have the basic conditions to use Wood Release."

He paused, picked up a chopstick from the table, placed it in his palm, and a faint chakra gathered at his fingertips.

Suddenly, a tender green bud sprouted from the tip of the chopstick, quickly growing into a small sapling with its branches and leaves swaying gently.

"Look, this is Wood Release transplanted through technology. Although it's not as powerful as the First Hokage's, it can still be used normally. And in your body, you have Hashirama cells transplanted, which not only allows you to use Wood Release but also gives you a powerful life force regeneration ability."

Rope Tree stared wide-eyed at the sapling in Orochimaru's palm.

His face was filled with shock and anticipation: "I...I can use Wood Release too?"

He subconsciously raised his palm, trying to gather chakra. Although no saplings grew, he could feel a warm power surging in his palm.

Orochimaru put away the sapling in his palm and pushed a large scroll in front of Nawaki: "Of course. This scroll contains the basic ninjutsu of Wood Release, from 'Wood Release: Four Pillars' to 'Wood Release: Wood Splinter Technique' in detail. You'll be able to learn them in a moment. I will personally guide you in controlling your chakra to avoid the backlash of Wood Release power."

Seeing this, Uchiha Mitsunori chuckled softly: "Tsunade, you could actually learn Wood Release. You possess five chakra natures: fire, lightning, earth, water, and yang, and your chakra quality is extremely high. Crucially, you're also very familiar with the fluctuations of Wood Release chakra, so with your talent, there's a high probability you can learn it."

Tsunade paused, then shook her head helplessly. "Wood Release? I struggled even with the Flying Thunder God Technique, and now you want to learn Wood Release?"

She recalled her experience learning the Flying Thunder God Technique last year and couldn't help but sigh: "You taught me the Flying Thunder God Technique before, and I did successfully master the teleportation formula, but my reaction was too slow. Every time I activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, there was a delay of about 0.5 seconds. During the last practice, I was almost hit by the simulated enemy because of this 0.5-second delay. The flaw was too big."

Uchiha Mitsunori was somewhat embarrassed; the combination of Flying Thunder God Technique and Super Strength Technique was his idea.

However, Tsunade's reaction speed couldn't keep up. Later, he suggested transplanting the Sharingan to solve the problem, but Tsunade disagreed.

Uchiha Mitsunori organized his thoughts: "You excel in medical ninjutsu and superhuman strength, so it's normal for your reactions to be a bit slow. But Wood Release is different; it relies more on chakra control, elemental fusion, and chakra reserves, areas where your talent is already outstanding."

Orochimaru nodded in agreement: "Tsunade, during the previous experiments, I noticed that your chakra fluctuations were very similar to those emitted by Hashirama's cells, so there is a very high probability that you can fuse your own Wood Release."

Nawaki excitedly looked at Tsunade: "Tsunade-neechan, you should learn too! That way we can practice Wood Release together, and I'll definitely improve faster if I spar with you!"

Looking at the expectant eyes of the two, and recalling her regret about the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tsunade gradually became tempted.

She picked up the juice on the table, took a sip, and said with a hint of resignation, "Well... I'll give it a try? But let me make this clear: if I don't learn it... don't laugh at me."

Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and said, "Don't worry, trust me, you will definitely learn it. Once you master Wood Release, your chakra will increase dramatically, and our Land of Water will have another powerful fighter. We will be more confident in dealing with any emergencies in the ninja world in the future."

After saying that, he smiled and raised his right hand, gently rubbing his fingers together.

Pale green chakra gathered in his palm, and in an instant, a sapling with tender leaves sprouted from his fingertips. Its branches and leaves gently unfurled in the morning light, and even had a few glistening dewdrops on them.

"Brother-in-law, how come you also know Wood Release?"

Nawaki was so shocked that he stood up straight from his chair, his eyes widening even more than before. Was Wood Release really that prevalent?

Uchiha Mitsunori gently placed the sapling in his palm into an empty dish on the corner of the table.

The Wood Release technique he just used was actually a borrowed White Zetsu chakra he had stored up before. But he naturally wouldn't reveal this secret; after all, once Tsunade learned Wood Release, it would be the same as him learning it too.

Seeing Nawaki's shocked expression, he deliberately feigned nonchalance: "What's so difficult about that? I possess seven chakra natures: fire, lightning, water, earth, wind, yin, and yang. I'm an all-element ninja. Wood Release is a fusion of earth and water chakra, with water making up about 35% and the remaining 65% earth. And let me tell you a secret, I know many bloodline limits!"

He snapped his fingers with his right hand, and an ice sculpture of a roc materialized on the table.

Rope Tree was so shocked that he couldn't speak, his mouth agape wide enough to fit an egg.

Seeing this, Orochimaru chuckled inwardly, thinking that this would save him the time of teaching Rope Tree Release.

"Since you know Wood Release, Mr. Sanmine, I'd like to trouble you to teach Tsunade and Nawaki. I also need to discuss the Hokage handover with Minato Namikaze."

"Can!"