Menma and Hashirama, what happened in Teyvat

(Liyue, Stone Gate)

"It's finally here..." x2

Looking at the scene before them, which seemed very familiar because they had known it from the memories of their shadow clones and wood clones, Menma and Hashirama spoke together.

"This is the Shimen area." Paimon also echoed. As a traveler's "guide", she certainly knew this place. "We have been walking for so long, why don't we take a rest here."

Hearing this, Sora also thought it was time to rest. Just as he was about to agree to Paimon's proposal, Menma's words suddenly rang out:

"I'm sorry, Sora and Paimon, we can't rest for the time being. We have some things to do right away. Therefore, we need to split up again now."

"Ah? Are you leaving again?" Paimon suddenly felt disappointed, "Can't we send a clone like last time?"

"It won't work this time. We have to go there in our real bodies." Menma shook his head. "But it doesn't matter. We have ways and means to find you two at any time. And if you want to inform us of anything, you can ask them for help."

"They?" x2

Kong and Paimon were very confused about what Meng Ma said, but suddenly, the ground near them began to crack, and the rustling sound scared the two of them.

"What...what's going on?!" Paimon immediately hid behind Sora. Sora was so nervous that he wanted to draw his sword, but when he turned around and saw Menma and Hashirama who were still as calm as ever, he quickly realized that these were their doings, so he quickly calmed down.

Soon, several white figures emerged from the holes in the ground. They were the White Zetsu who were waiting in the Shimen area, led by Hanaya. However, unlike before, they were all wearing a uniform.

It is called a "set", but in fact it is just a pair of pants and a robe. This kind of clothing not only prevents the White Snake from "running naked" outside all day, which slightly improves their image, but also allows them to retain their own attack methods to the maximum extent, so that attacks such as spikes and poison gas are not restricted by the clothes.

Since the White Zetsu are all affiliated with Menma and Hashirama, they can also represent the reputation of the two to a certain extent. "Letting their subordinates run naked outside"... Such rumors are definitely not what the two want. Coincidentally, the two also wanted to take the opportunity to determine the image of their own forces, so they arranged uniform clothing for the White Zetsu.

The trousers are all gray-black; the robes are all navy blue, the same color as the robe worn by Menma, but there is only one red cloud icon on the back, the same as that of the Akatsuki organization; they wear a Konoha forehead protector and a mask with images similar to various animals on their waist, the same style as that of the Konoha Anbu, and they will wear it on their face when they need to act covertly.

After all, Menma and his nine-faced beast represent another form of the Akatsuki organization's code names, while Hashirama represents Konoha; combining the usable image parts of both sides forms the appearance that the White Zetsu show today.

"Master."

All the White Zetsu spoke to the two together. Soon, Hashirama introduced Sora and Paimon to the White Zetsu, and Menma began to give them orders -

"You have completed your previous mission very well, so from now on, until I gather you all for the next operation, it will be your vacation time. In addition, you can take these Moras as wages and bonuses. You can move around freely, just don't cause any trouble."

"Thank you, Master!"

"Don't thank me yet. I actually need you to work overtime occasionally." Menma continued, "These two are our friends. When they are in Liyue, if they have any news to inform us, we need you to act as messengers. Therefore, during this period of time, you will take turns to send at least one person to follow them every day, ready to obey their instructions at any time.

Although this is considered overtime, don't worry, I will give you corresponding overtime pay based on your subsequent situation."

"Understood!"

The White Zetsu agreed very straightforwardly. After all, although they had to work overtime, they would still receive all the wages, vacations, and subsidies. They were very satisfied with such a generous master, and naturally were willing to follow their orders.

Although all White Zetsu, including the Zetsu who is the leader of White Zetsu, are their creations, the two do not intend to use these White Zetsu as cattle and horses. Having deeply experienced the taste of cattle and horses, they do not want to replicate all this on their own subordinates. So they will reward them when they deserve it and subsidize them when they deserve it. Even if they are not human, Menma and Hashirama will not treat these direct subordinates unfairly.

"Uh..." Looking at this scene, Kong and Paimon didn't know what to say.

After the White Zetsu divided the bag of Moragua, they went back into the ground and left, leaving Hanaya alone. At this time, Paimon came to his senses and said faintly: "I really can't believe... you two have such power..."

"After all, if you want to gain a foothold in this world, you have to have some power of your own." Menma shrugged. "If we only send clones, as I said before, they can't last too long or consume too much. And since we have other options, why not use them?"

"For some reason, they give me the feeling that... they seem a bit like Mr. Zetsu." Kong looked at Hanaya carefully and said, "Also, they look a bit similar..."

Before today, Zetsu was the only White Zetsu that Sora and Paimon had met. Since both of them were White Zetsu, he was already somewhat familiar with the power system of "Chakra", so it was easier for him to notice the similarities between the White Zetsu than others.

"Your feeling is not wrong." Hashirama affirmed what Sora said, "They both belong to the species called 'White Zetsu' and have the same origin, so it is normal that their appearance and aura are very similar."

"White Zetsu?" Paimon scratched her head. This name was very unfamiliar to her.

"White Zetsu is not a native creature of Teyvat, but was created by our own power system, so it's normal that you don't recognize it." Menma said, and waved his hand to call Hanaya over, "Okay, let's stop here first. If you have any other questions, you can ask it."

"Mr. Kong and Ms. Paimon, hello, my name is Hanaya." Hanaya, who still had the colorful flower pinned to her right ear, introduced herself to the two in a friendly manner, "Next, my companions and I will ask for your guidance."

Hanaya is a rare and serious White Zetsu, just like Zetsu. In addition to his special love for beautiful flowers, he is a replica of Zetsu. It is for this reason that Menma and Hashirama decided to make him the leader of the White Zetsu in Liyue.

"Ah...it should be us who should give you more guidance." Kong, who had reacted, quickly shook the hand that Hanaya extended and responded very humbly.

"Then the two of us will go ahead." Seeing that everything that needed to be arranged was almost done, Menma took Hashirama with him and said goodbye to the two of them, "We will be back after we are done. As I just said, if there is anything, please let Hanaya and the others help convey it."

"Goodbye, both of you." Hashirama waved and said. Then, the two turned around and headed south to Ogihua Island. Sora and Paimon, led by Hanaya, came to Uncle Zhou's "Fuchaju" big bowl tea stall and bought a few bowls of tea while taking a rest.

According to the owner, this tea stall named "Fuchaju" is the most affordable and delicious tea stall in the area, and naturally the most prosperous one. Although the stall owner, Uncle Zhou, always modestly says that his tea is just ordinary tea, not a fragrant tea with a full flavor, it still cannot stop the guests who have drunk it from praising it, even Hanaya himself.

Therefore, Huawu chose to bring the two here to drink tea and rest. Although neither it, nor Sora, Paimon, nor its two owners knew how to taste tea, as long as it tasted good, refreshing and comfortable, it was enough for everyone.

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(On the other side, south of Dihua Island)

"This is the farthest that Hanaya and the others can explore." Standing near one end of the bridge, Menma stared at the Wangshu Inn across the bridge and said, "And that tall building is the Wangshu Inn I told you about before."

"Wow, it's quite impressive." Looking up at Wangshu Inn from top to bottom, Hashirama exclaimed in amazement, "I can learn from its style. When I use the Four Pillars technique to build a house, I can make it more beautiful."

"Is this what you're focusing on..." Menma was speechless, but soon he turned his head to look at Wangshu Inn again, "Hana-ya and the others stopped here because they detected his presence and realized that they might be exposed."

"Him? Who?" asked Hashirama.

"One of the immortals of Liyue, the only one left among the Five Yakshas under the command of Emperor Yanwang—" Menma slowly revealed the information about that "him", "who is called the 'Great Saint Conquering Demons' by his fellow immortals and the people of Liyue... General Jinpeng, Xiao."

As soon as Mian Ma finished speaking, there was a sound of "xin", and a dark green light instantly appeared in front of the two of them and then quickly disappeared, revealing a figure holding a spear and wearing a Nuo mask behind the light.

"You actually know the information related to me, and it's so detailed..." He slowly raised his head, and the sharp eyes hidden behind the Nuo mask met the calm eyes hidden behind the fox mask of Menma, "Who are you?"

[You call this detailed? I haven't even said anything more yet and you're already getting impatient...] Although he was complaining in his heart, Menma remained calm on the surface and responded lightly: "A person from outside the world is visiting here."

"An outsider?" Xiao was unable to react for a moment after hearing this strange self-introduction. "What does this mean?"

"Literally." Menma continued, "People from outside this world, I think you have heard of them."

"..." Xiao was silent for a while, because Menma's words reminded him of a woman who had come to Liyue for a visit. Because of her extremely huge hidden danger, the Emperor had to accompany (monitor) her personally throughout the visit. "Okay, I understand. But..."

"Huh? What's wrong?" Hearing Xiao's tone that clearly showed a change of tone, Menma was a little confused.

"You two, especially you... the aura on you is too strong and evil." Xiao looked at Menma with emphasis and said in a very serious tone, "So, for the safety of Liyue, I can't let you enter Liyue like this. Please leave quickly."

[Me? Evil?] Hearing this, Menma was immediately confused. Not only him, but even Hashirama beside him was looking at Menma and Xiao with a puzzled look on his face, also confused.

They can easily understand "powerful", but what exactly is this "evil"?

Menma first thought of the Black Nine-Tails in his body, but he quickly ruled out this option. After all, when he was not using the Black Nine-Tails' chakra, he could contain the Black Nine-Tails' aura so tightly that even Hashirama couldn't sense it at all. Since Hashirama, as a ninja and companion, couldn't do it, then Xiao certainly couldn't do it either, even though his perception ability was particularly strong.