It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 291 Sorry, not all Wood Release users are the First Hokage.

"Wow, so strong! It feels like my chakra has increased more than fivefold, and my physical strength and chakra have also changed..." Nohara Rin opened her eyes in surprise, making Ishikawa secretly click his tongue in amazement.

As expected, the amplification from the first fusion with Hashirama cells was powerful!

Whether it's Karin or Rin Nohara, their transformations are far beyond what our side can match.

"This is a chakra test strip. Take a look and see if there are any changes in your chakra." Handing over the prepared test strip, Ishikawa didn't waste any words, formed a hand seal with his pupils, and turned to Karin's side.

With two loud thuds, two shadow clones quickly appeared.

As soon as the two clones appeared, they grabbed Tarojiro, who was about to wake up after the cursed seal had faded, and sent them off to go home.

"Rin, I'll take her back to rest first!" Nodding to Nohara Rin, Ishikawa immediately picked up Karin, who was gradually regaining consciousness, and rushed out the door.

“Ishikawa-kun…I…”

Karin, who was jolted awake by the cold wind outside the door, subconsciously said something, but before she could finish speaking, her eyes met Ishikawa's throbbing right pupil.

Their eyes met, and Ishikawa instantly invaded Karin's brain, erasing all memories from the time-space connection.

The next second, "What... what's wrong with me? Ishikawa-kun."

Karin looked at the handsome face so close to hers and at the astonishing changes within her own body. Her cheeks flushed red, and she felt a little bewildered yet extremely happy...

"Your vortex bloodline was just awakened a second time by the power of the cursed seal. I'll take you home to rest now," Ishikawa said succinctly and ambiguously, reminding Karin of her earlier memories.

It seems she was about to use her abilities to help Taro and the others.

Could it be that the change in her bloodline was triggered by the power of the cursed seal when she was bitten by the two people?

But why doesn't she have any memory of it?

Who cares? Ishikawa-kun is probably right.

Mmm, Ishikawa-kun's embrace is so warm...hehehe...

"Is that all?" Glancing at the blushing, love-struck man out of the corner of his eye, Ishikawa felt a sense of relief and quickened his pace again.

In less than five minutes, Ishikawa sent Karin back quickly. On the way back, he also received feedback from his two clones' memories, but Tarojiro had no recollection of them, only immersed in the joy of successfully fusing the cursed seal and his gratitude towards him…

After giving the two orders to keep the secret for the time being and not to use the curse seal unless absolutely necessary, the shadow clone left and dispelled the curse.

"Earth Release chakra? As expected, you've acquired Wood Release power too." Returning home quickly, Ishikawa glanced at the crumbs of test strips at Nohara Rin's feet and said with certainty.

Rin Nohara already possessed the Water Release, and now with the Earth Release and the power of Hashirama's cells, it's impossible that she didn't awaken Wood Release.

Even with Karin, Ishikawa isn't sure if she's awakened Wood Release. After all, Uzumaki is a close relative of the Senju clan; it's possible she could awaken Wood Release by fusing with Hashirama's cells or trigger a bloodline reversion!

"Is it the Wood Release that the First Hokage used to quell the chaos? Ishikawa, does this mean we won't have to be afraid of Madara Uchiha anymore?" Nohara Rin asked excitedly, her excitement stemming from her anticipation of the Wood Release and her interest in Ishikawa's attitude towards Karin.

Although Ishikawa didn't say it explicitly, the fact that he returned Karin earlier suggests that she is the person closer to him.

Well, after all, they have a unique, trans-temporal bond.

"First Hokage Wood Release? Well, you're probably overthinking it..." Ishikawa shook his head with a wry smile, his lips twitching.

The reason why the First Hokage was able to suppress Madara Uchiha with Wood Release and quell the chaos was not because of Wood Release itself, but because of the First Hokage's and Ashura's chakra.

"What do you mean?" Nohara Rin's smile froze, her heart skipped a beat, and her face filled with unease.

If her Wood Release wasn't the First Hokage's Wood Release, then what about the Hashirama cells she transplanted and fused with?

“Wind, fire, earth, water, and lightning—whether it’s the five regular ninjutsu or a bloodline limit—the power they bring out varies from person to person. Naturally, the same goes for Wood Release!” Ishikawa spread his hands and explained with a wry smile, “So the strongest Wood Release technique has always been the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, not Wood Release itself.”

"At least in my opinion, Wood Release isn't as powerful as the First Hokage's!"

Nohara Rin?_??

So what's the point of having her transplant interstitial cells?

"Ahem, while that's true, Wood Release is still much stronger than ordinary ninjutsu, and with Sage Mode and Tailed Beast Chakra, it's also quite formidable." Seeing Nohara Rin's disappointed expression, Ishikawa quickly added.

"Besides, your chakra and physical abilities were also enhanced by Wood Release, weren't they?"

"Yes! It seems like I'm being too greedy..." Nohara Rin's body trembled slightly as she suddenly realized, and she playfully blinked and stuck out her little tongue.

The reputation of Wood Release was so great that she was momentarily confused and couldn't understand it.

"By the way, I know about Tailed Beast Chakra. But what are you talking about, Sage Mode?"

"Sage techniques?" Ishikawa didn't hide anything and spoke frankly, "You who signed the Shikkotsu Forest Contract, you can ask the Slug Sage when you have time."

Speaking of this, Ishikawa couldn't help but think of Tsunade's blood in his hands.

Now that he possesses the Cursed Seal Sage Mode, and given that the slug is also under Tsunade's influence, it's unlikely he'll form a contract with Shikkotsu Forest. So…

"This is Tsunade's blood from this world. If I ever need to summon slugs to help me in battle, I'll use this for summoning." With a sigh, Ishikawa took out a small blood vial and tossed it over.

Nohara Rin's eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly took it. To maintain secrecy, she couldn't continue the contract with Shikkotsu Forest here, but she could temporarily summon slugs to help by using Tsunade's tiger skin.

"By the way, how did you get to my place before? And Obito, how's he doing now? You said Kakashi became the Fifth Hokage, but I didn't have time to ask him in detail. How did he suddenly become Hokage?"

Nohara Rin had no interest in experimenting with Wood Release at the moment. She blurted out a series of questions, staring intently at Ishikawa, waiting for his answers.

In her memory, the last time the Konoha Crush happened here, the Hokage was the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. How come he's already stepped down?

Could it be...?

"The Third Hokage unfortunately sacrificed himself in the last invasion. Before he died, he designated Kakashi-sensei to succeed him as the Fifth Hokage. That's roughly the situation." Ishikawa briefly explained, then pointed to the doorknob and said seriously, "As for why I was able to go to your side, the energy inside that door is limited."

"Once the energy is depleted, we can both open each other's portals and travel to each other's worlds."

"Therefore, we must be even more careful in protecting this secret!"

"Is that so? I understand now." Nohara Rin's pupils contracted and her face turned solemn as she instantly grasped the deeper meaning behind Ishikawa's words.

If the doorknob were to lose its grip, it could be a major catastrophe for them and for both worlds!

"Well, Obito is now a Jonin captain appointed by Kakashi-sensei. If you're worried, why don't you go check on him tomorrow?"

"By the way, his current name is: Uchiha Junto..."