Hattori , Puppet Tyrant in Sand

At this moment, Hattori's Yin Seal held a stored 103,000 MP, which could also be called chakra. 

Once unsealed, he could tap into this massive reserve of chakra instantly! 

Not only would his taijutsu become significantly more powerful, but more importantly, he would be able to use **[Forbidden Medical Jutsu: Creation Rebirth]!** 

**[Forbidden Medical Jutsu: Creation Rebirth]: Usable after unlocking the Yin Seal. Restores all health, removes all bleeding and fatal effects, and allows limb regeneration, consuming 1,000 MP each time.** 

*PS: As long as my MP doesn't run out, I'm basically the First Hokage!* 

With 103,000 MP, Hattori could use Creation Rebirth 103 times. 

Unless his head was cut off, he could heal from any injury and recover immediately! 

This was his hidden card! 

"With this trump card, I can afford to take a serious hit, summon the Great Slug Sage, and then figure out a way to escape!" 

Unlike others, Hattori's summoning jutsu was a skill he could activate without hand signs, another ace up his sleeve. 

Ordinarily, he would never want to reveal these cards, because doing so would increase unpredictable dangers. 

Also, once he unlocked the Yin Seal, he would enter a months-long period of weakness, causing a major inconvenience in his life. 

But now was not the time to worry about that—survival in enemy territory came first! 

As determination filled Hattori's gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled. 

"Heh, looks like you really have something to rely on. But I'm guessing using that comes at a great cost, doesn't it? So... you're not actually willing to risk your life?" 

"Of course not! Who in their right mind wants to die for nothing?" 

Hattori rolled his eyes at Hiruzen's comment, clearly annoyed. 

"I was peacefully sleeping, and then suddenly got captured by you guys. If that wasn't enough, you even plan to take my life. Am I supposed to just stretch out my neck for you? Why should I?" 

"Heh!" 

Ignoring Hattori's complaints, Hiruzen grinned again and waved his hand. 

"Relax. I don't plan on killing you right now. If I did, even your trump card wouldn't save you, because I am the Third Hokage!" 

His words were a combination of threat and reassurance, but Hattori wasn't buying it and snorted in disdain. 

"Ha! You think I don't know your abilities? Unless you use the Reaper Death Seal, you can't do anything to me. But do you dare? Are you willing to die?" 

"Oh? You even know about the Reaper Death Seal?" 

Hiruzen's eyes narrowed at Hattori's mention of the forbidden technique. 

"Red hair, medical ninjutsu, slug summoning, and knowledge of the Reaper Death Seal... are you from the Uzumaki Clan?" 

"Heh, none of your business!" 

Hattori replied with a scornful smile. 

"You have two options: one, kill me, but I'll resist, and you'll deal with the consequences. Two, release me, and we can settle things properly on the battlefield someday!" 

"No, I'm not picking either!" 

Hiruzen shook his head and gestured to Minato Namikaze nearby. 

"Minato, bring Kushina here!" 

"Yes!" 

Minato instantly obeyed, transforming into a golden flash and vanishing. 

About ten seconds later, he reappeared in the tent, accompanied by a woman with red hair, wearing a green Konoha shinobi uniform and forehead protector. 

Upon arriving, she immediately bowed to Hiruzen. 

"Lord Third Hokage!" 

"Hmm." 

Hiruzen nodded and pointed to Hattori, who was bound by Shikaku Nara's Shadow Mimic Jutsu. 

"Kushina, can you tell if he is from the Uzumaki Clan? You should sense his chakra." 

"Hmm?" 

Kushina's attention shifted to Hattori, her gaze quickly drawn to his red hair. 

"With hair that red, he really could be from the Uzumaki Clan, ya know!" 

She closed her eyes, sensing something, and when she reopened them, her face was filled with excitement. 

"Such strong chakra... it really is from the Uzumaki Clan, I'm sure of it, ya know!" 

Hattori: "(ω`)" 

*Ya know?* 

Looking at the excited red-haired woman with the verbal tic, even Hattori knew she had to be Naruto's mother, Kushina Uzumaki. 

"No wonder she's Naruto's mom. Kushina really is beautiful. Minato has good taste!" 

He then glanced at Minato and gave him a knowing look, a look that only men understood. 

Minato responded with an awkward but polite smile. 

Their silent exchange didn't escape Hiruzen's notice, but he chose to ignore it and addressed Hattori again. 

"Do you believe me now? Konoha has always been an ally of the Uzumaki Clan. As long as you haven't harmed Konoha, we won't harm you!" 

"Oh? Really?" 

Hattori's face showed mockery. 

"So, by treating over a hundred Konoha shinobi, I somehow harmed the village? Is that why I'm being treated like this?" 

"Of course not!" 

Hiruzen calmly shook his head, unfazed by Hattori's tone. 

"Konoha never hurts the innocent, but you have to prove yourself first. For instance, start by telling us who you really are." 

"Heh... How noble of you." 

Tired of Hiruzen's probing, Hattori turned to Minato. 

"Hey, Minato, when you brought me here, did you hurt the woman who was with me?" 

"Uh... You mean Pakura, the Scorched Release user? I—" 

Before Minato could finish, Hiruzen raised his hand to interrupt and addressed Hattori again. 

"Tell us your identity first, then Minato will give you information about Pakura. Deal?" 

"Fine!" 

Hattori agreed instantly and introduced himself. 

"I'm Hattori, also called the Salamander. The First Kazekage's wife, Chiyo, was my only teacher. I'm a Jonin personally appointed by the Third Kazekage, acting head of Sunagakure's Medical Department, and a member of Sunagakure's high council!" 

"Uh..." 

Everyone, including Hiruzen, looked shocked. 

Yamanaka Inoichi was more than surprised—he was stunned. 

"You... you're the 'Flame Salamander' who attacked Iwagakure, injured the Third Tsuchikage, and slaughtered hundreds in Kirigakure?" 

His words sent another wave of astonishment through the group. Even Hiruzen showed a flicker of surprise. 

They couldn't believe the infamous "Flame Salamander" was a child of only seven or eight. 

Seeing their disbelief, Hattori glanced at Inoichi, surprised, and then nodded. 

"Yes, that's me. But the nickname 'Flame Salamander' is so lame. I'd rather you call me—'The Elegant, Dashing, Handsome Prince of the Slug Forest, Hattori!'" 

"..." 

The group collectively displayed exasperation, then turned to Jiraiya. 

Their expressions said: *So he's not the only idiot like this around!* 

Jiraiya: "(Д*)" 

*(End of Chapter)*