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

Based on the data, Chiba has basically determined—

Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku mutation began when he started using the cursed seal, but the symptoms were not very obvious at the time, and only erupted after accumulating to a certain extent.

Also.

Given Kimimaro's physical condition, he doesn't need very strong Hashirama cells; even highly diluted White Zetsu cells would be sufficient to solve his problem.

However, White Zetsu are currently very difficult to catch.

Good thing...

And the letter's arm.

Chiba already had a plan in mind, but it was still too early to implement it.

"Let's go to Kumogakure first."

Chiba showed great interest in everything from the Lightning Release armor to the Lightning Release taijutsu of Kumogakure and the Eight-Tails, and the way to Kumogakure also involved passing through the Land of Hot Springs...

Ok.

Chiba felt that there was a possibility of encountering Jiraiya.

After all, if you consider the timeline, Jiraiya might have already brought Naruto to his favorite Land of Hot Springs.

Before leaving, he assigned Karin some homework—

Before coming again, Karin must at least master the Vajra Chain and the Four Symbols Seal.

These two techniques are key to dealing with tailed beasts.

Especially the former.

The reason why the Uzumaki clan was valued and even wiped out was because of it, and only their clan could master and use the Vajra Chain.

"Kid, aren't you waiting for that woman?"

"No need. I'm not playing hard to get. If she doesn't need it, I won't force her."

As Chiba previously stated.

He was afraid of trouble, which is why he needed to "deter" her first. As for whether Honglian was willing to receive the curse mark...

This is not something Chiba needs to consider.

His curse mark didn't stoop so low as to shamelessly offer himself up.

Just as he was about to quietly leave Otogakure, a figure appeared instantly at the village entrance, kneeling on the ground to block Chiba's path.

Chiba stopped in her tracks.

"It seems you have a choice."

"I want to gain greater power, but I hope you will keep your previous promise."

“You’re a smart man, you should have guessed that I also have a deal with Kimimaro, so I have no reason to lie to you.”

"Yes!"

Red Lotus bowed her head.

"Let's go, find a clean room. I've already prepared everything, all that's left is for you to place the curse mark here. The location of this thing is..."

To avoid any misunderstanding, Chiba decided to explain the reasons for choosing the location in advance.

After hearing this, Honglian hesitated only slightly before following Chiba's footsteps.

Inside the house, Chiba successfully implanted the curse seal.

The size of the red lotus is still a bit smaller than that of the sage, so it didn't take much effort; I just dug it up a little and planted it in a suitable location.

"For the next period of time, do not use your chakra on a large scale, and stay in the Sound Village."

"You'll feel it when it's full."

"Yes, Lord Chiba!"

I forgot to update, sorry.

Chapter 228 Nine-Tailed Fox: Bull Demon, what a disgrace!

2023-08-03

The Land of Fire, the underground black market.

Two figures wearing straw hats entered through the secret passage and slowly walked to the front of the black market's bounty list.

"Kakuzu, is this the Yagyu Chiba you were talking about?"

Hidan pointed to the most prominent first place and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "He's really young! To be ranked first at such a young age is truly remarkable!"

"Ah."

Kakuzu looked at the number one bounty, remained silent for a few seconds, and then silently stepped forward. "Yagyu Chiba's bounty has increased again?"

“We’ve merged the commissions. These bounties come from several clients and now amount to 80 million taels. If you’re interested, we also have free intelligence to offer.”

"The black market leader said in a low voice."

The person before us is a frequent visitor to the black market and possesses extraordinary strength. If anyone could possibly complete this commission...

That means it has to be him!

Kakuzu sneered and said, "What intelligence?"

"Let's go, let's head north."

"hope so."

He accelerated, using his senses to locate weaknesses in the defenses, and bypassed the Cloud Village ninja patrol to reach the Land of Lightning.

Judging from Chiba's strength and personality during this period, Konoha really can't do anything about this kid, otherwise Chiba wouldn't have openly revealed his name in Otogakure.

"Yagyu Chiba has left Konoha. When our people saw him before, he was in the northern part of the Land of Fire, and his current whereabouts are unknown."

"Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village".

"Where are we going?"

"Are you kidding us? This is utterly worthless intelligence!"

Nine-Tails shook its head, rested on my shoulder with its eyes closed.

Hidan angrily brandished his scythe.

That's what they say.

"Are you serious?"

Until evening.

Hidan pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Tch, what good is this little bit of information?"

He thought it was some useful intelligence, but in the end they had to find out for themselves.

Then...

Hunting bounties, robbery.

but.

Kurama asked in surprise, "Aren't you afraid they'll find out you're from Konoha?"

Chiba said calmly, "The Hidden Cloud Village has done something similar before, and in the end, it was the Hidden Leaf Village that provided compensation. These kinds of things are all about who has the bigger fist."

This place is shrouded in thunderclouds.

……

Free intelligence is always misleading, but at least it defines a certain scope.

Chiba said calmly, "Catch the Ox-Demon, have you forgotten?"

Soon, it realized that its worries were unnecessary.

Kakuzu smiled and said, "Hidan, you're too impatient. After all, it's an 80 million rupee deal, and the information is free. It's already quite good to have this much information."

Chiba, however, took his time along the way, and even made a trip to Yugakure.

"What are you afraid of?"

but.

The journey was tedious until they reached the Land of Hot Springs, where things became more interesting, but Kurama (the Nine-Tails) was clearly not very interested in human "fun".

"Heh, I hope you can maintain your tough stance after you return to the village."

He was still thinking seriously.

In just one day, Chiba arrived at Yunlei Gorge.

tsk...

“That’s our sect’s territory. Maybe I can talk to my colleagues; they might know something.”

Therefore, the two were already very familiar with the black market and knew that complaining was pointless.

Sasori and Deidara's team were responsible for fighting, while they were responsible for making money; their basic operation was...

Nine-Tailed Fox couldn't help but mock.

It perched on Chiba's shoulder, eager to get to Kumogakure and see Ushioni, so it could laugh at him mercilessly.

Cloud Thunder Gorge is a forbidden zone in the Land of Lightning. Even Cloud Village ninjas find it difficult to survive in such an area, and only a few ninjas operate here.

For the past ten years or so, this place has basically become a training ground for the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to use his Tailed Beast Balls.

Chiba concealed his presence the entire way, and no one could detect his presence with the Nine-Tails.

As they ventured deeper into the area, the aura and fluctuations of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki grew increasingly intense. Even without Chiba's prompting, the Nine-Tails clone, possessing only 20% of its chakra, sensed the presence of its "comrade."

It couldn't help but chuckle.

Demon!