Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

"Mr. Itachi was indeed outmatched in taijutsu, but from what I observed, he might not be good at ninjutsu, and he was somewhat powerless against my water ninjutsu at the time."

"Kakuzu, you also have information about him?"

"Itachi, have you two fought before?"

The phantom of Uchiha Itachi pondered for a long time.

After a moment of thought, Itachi said, "His taijutsu and swordsmanship are extremely strong. It took me a long time to catch up with him even after activating my Mangekyou Sharingan."

But that's about it.

Pain looked at Itachi and Kisame.

He narrowed his eyes.

It was only half the price of a child.

"Disappear completely?"

He had certainly heard of Sarutobi Asuma. He was an elite Jonin of Konoha, whose strength was not to be underestimated. He would definitely have a place in the Akatsuki organization.

"let me see."

Itachi replied.

With such strength and skill, it's no wonder that Itachi and Kisame failed last time, and were even reportedly injured for a while.

Hidan noticed the gaze but didn't try to hide it. He laughed maniacally and said, "He's just a child. How strong can he be? But who knows, such a genius might become a delicious sacrifice for the evil god!"

He didn't speak again, or laugh loudly.

Konoha is not to be underestimated!

Payne was somewhat surprised.

Kakuzu spoke again at this moment: "Hehe, my hunting down that Chiba shouldn't affect you guys, right?"

"will not."

……

"Lord Chiba, I never expected you to leave Konoha!"

Kabuto was secretly excited.

Chiba leaving Konoha was a limitation for him, but Kabuto knew his own abilities and situation. He couldn't leave Chiba, and after leaving Chiba, he wouldn't know what he should do.

Like now.

After completing what Chiba had instructed, he was lost and had no idea what to do next.

Fortunately.

Chiba is here!

"The main purpose of this trip is to gain experience, and the second is to visit the Sound Village. As for the Daimyo, that's secondary."

Chiba glanced at his pocket and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is it okay for you to come out like this?"

"It's alright. You don't know, but I needed someone to help with the business with the daimyo. I took this opportunity to come out, and I didn't expect you to come to Kyoto as well. It's perfect timing to help you with your business."

The pharmacist's face was full of humility.

"I see."

Chiba narrowed his eyes.

He really didn't know that Dou was indeed a genius at finding loopholes; he was able to seize such opportunities.

but.

He thought about it for a moment, but didn't say anything.

If Kabuto were in Kyoto...

He could indeed be of a lot of help, and there were many things he couldn't do in Konoha—

For example, helping to manage the Sound Village.

"How's it going in Otogakure?"

"Everything is going well, except that Jugo is a bit restless. Even though he has parasitic insects, he still can't control himself, which can be troublesome at times. Also..."

Kabuto looked up, then looked down and said, "The Karin you're looking for hopes to meet you."

"I'll go and take a look if I have the chance."

Chiba nodded. "How's her cultivation going?"

"She has a great talent for sealing techniques. Although she is still learning, she has already mastered the basics and easily grasped several fundamental sealing techniques. In addition, she also has talents in healing and perception..."

Kabuto gave a general account of Karin's condition.

Chiba nodded, saying nothing.

"Kabuto, you helped Orochimaru with his cursed seal, didn't you?"

"Yes, but I have recently banned it, and they have not made any attempt to replicate the cursed seal."

Kabuto quickly explained, fearing Chiba might misunderstand, while secretly reflecting on his own actions—

Have I done anything sensitive?

After thinking it over carefully, he felt that he shouldn't have crossed the line.

This……

Dou was somewhat frightened.

"Don't be afraid, I just need your help, that's why I'm asking you this."

"I have an idea."

Chiba explained his thought process.

Using his own Sage Chakra, combined with the techniques of Yin Seal and Cursed Seal, he grants Sakuraba Sataki power similar to Cursed Seal and Sage Arts.

Dou's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Such a curse mark...

If successful, the effect is indeed not as terrifying as Orochimaru directly using Jugo's flesh and blood. Even if it doesn't work, at most the user will be injured.

“You can try! I have some experience and can assist you if you need test subjects…”

Kabuto gritted his teeth, "I'll start!"

"you sure?"

Chiba raised an eyebrow, narrowed his eyes, and said bluntly, "Think it through. Orochimaru's cursed seal is not just a gift; there are certain methods involved. I can achieve a similar effect."

"Yes, I've thought it through."

Kabuto Yakushi was quite straightforward. "Even if I don't have the curse mark on me, you still won't trust me. Rather than that, I'd rather you plant your own curse mark on me. That way, I'll gain your trust and your power!"

"You've thought this through quite clearly."

Chiba was a little surprised, but not too shocked.

Dou is a smart man.

Even now, he has layers upon layers of his own abilities, leaving him no room to resist. One more curse mark is nothing.

Anyway...

Any one of them could be fatal.

Having an extra force might just save your life someday.

"Furthermore, only the test subjects truly understand the state of the technique."

Yakushi Kabuto continued to add to the discussion.

Chiba couldn't help but laugh: "Kabuto, I finally understand why Orochimaru values ​​you so much. No researcher could refuse someone like you."

"You are too kind!"

Dou quickly lowered his head, a bead of sweat appearing on his forehead.

Chiba said, "I'm serious, but you don't need to worry. I've gone through the process in my mind several times and thought about it for several days. Even if this technique fails, it won't leave any side effects."

"Yes."

Although the pharmacist said this, he was secretly a little scared.

Several days?

This……

I think I acted a little impulsively!

He didn't doubt Chiba's talent, but no matter how talented someone was, it was impossible to master such a terrifying power as the cursed seal in just a few days, especially since what Chiba was trying to do was to improve it.

The latter is much more difficult to learn than the simple one!

but.

Having said all that, there was no way I could back down now.

Great!

Dou gritted his teeth and asked, "When do you plan to start?"

"Now, my shadow clones are watching outside, so no one will come over."

???

Shouldn't we make some preparations?

I was completely bewildered, but I knew I had no way out.

"Yes!"

He released a shadow clone as an assistant, then sat on the floor, explaining Orochimaru's techniques.

A rustling sound came from behind.

Dou's heart immediately jumped into his throat.