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

This forest is terrifying!

Raikage had a vague feeling that something that could kill him was lurking here.

He squinted, feeling a surge of relief that he had made the trip.

Konoha is not what it used to be!

If viewed through the lens of the past, the Hidden Cloud Village would likely have been dealt a severe blow.

but.

At present, it can only be proven that Konoha's hidden combat strength is very strong, but the number of ninjas under its command certainly cannot be increased rapidly.

Look again!

The Raikage followed Tsunade and her group out of the Forest of Death.

After he left, Kimimaro emerged from the forest and asked, "Lord Chiba, was that the Raikage just now?"

"Yes, the Fourth Raikage, how about that?"

"Very strong!"

Kimimaro's expression was solemn.

The sheer force of that counterattack made him feel that even with the cursed seal activated, he might not be able to defeat his opponent.

This is only the Fourth Raikage.

It is said that the Third Raikage was even stronger, and could even defeat tailed beasts with sheer power.

No wonder Lord Orochimaru was so wary!

"Okay, you should rest well and relax during this time. Once my research is complete, I will arrange the surgery for you immediately."

Chiba paused, then added, "The surgery will be performed personally by Lady Tsunade."

"Thank you so much!"

Kimimaro bowed solemnly.

Then, after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Lord Chiba, I don't know Orochimaru..."

"I have made some initial progress on his situation, but now is not the time to revive him. You should understand what crime Orochimaru committed, right?"

Chiba did not hide it.

Unlike Guren, Kimimaro possessed exceptionally keen intuition—

Whether in battle or at peace.

"What time?"

"Great War".

Chiba looked outside and said, "If there is a great war that sweeps across the entire ninja world, that will be the opportunity for Orochimaru to be resurrected and atone for his sins. Before that, I will not resurrect him."

Will such a war happen?

"There's an organization called Akatsuki that's currently searching for Tailed Beasts everywhere. I don't think they're collecting Tailed Beasts for charity."

Chiba smiled. "So, this war is bound to come; it's just a matter of time."

"I understand."

Kimimaro stopped agonizing over it.

Chiba smiled and said, "However, I can tell you in advance the secret about Orochimaru's resurrection."

Kimimaro immediately looked up at Chiba, a hint of surprise on his face.

"Aren't you afraid I'll resurrect him?"

"I believe you are not that kind of person."

Chiba confidently stated, "The key to his resurrection is the cursed seal!"

"Curse seal?"

Kimimaro was very surprised.

This technique is actually related to Orochimaru's resurrection?

This……

How can it be!

He was extremely surprised, but upon reflection, he realized it was perfectly reasonable.

Orochimaru studied the cursed seal for many years.

If it weren't related to resurrection, why put in so much effort?

Obviously unreasonable.

Kimimaro suddenly realized, and then began to ponder—

It can't be an ordinary curse seal.

Since the Earth Curse Seal couldn't revive Orochimaru, it must be the even more powerful Heaven Curse Seal.

He took a deep breath.

The Curse of Heaven...

Does the Curse of Heaven exist in this world?

Kimimaro was unaware of this; in his memory, Orochimaru had no subordinates.

Chiba saw through his thoughts and said with a smile, "The Heavenly Curse Seal exists."

"Thank you very much, I understand!"

Kimimaro bowed deeply.

Whatever Chiba's original intention was, he was grateful that the other party could honestly tell him the secret of Orochimaru's resurrection. If he had to think about it himself, it might have taken him a long time to figure out the cursed seal.

not to mention.

He had no idea that such a person existed, the Heavenly Curse Seal.

The other party was so certain...

This means that the owner of the "Heavenly Curse Seal" is a Konoha ninja.

Kimimaro secretly analyzed the situation.

"gone."

Chiba waved goodbye.

"Sir, walk slowly."

Kimimaro bowed slightly.

After a moment's hesitation, he finally suppressed his excitement and returned to his own little house.

Chiba dared to tell Kimimaro for two reasons: firstly, Kimimaro was difficult to deceive, and being honest was the best option; secondly, he wasn't afraid that Kimimaro would act secretly.

Red Bean's Heavenly Curse Seal is different from the original one.

Her curse mark was wrapped in layers of sealing techniques by Chiba, and unless Orochimaru is resurrected, Kimimaro alone would have no chance of breaking the seal.

But to revive Orochimaru, the seal must be broken...

The loop is closed.

Chiba went to Konoha Hospital.

The initial exchange of conditions is definitely a matter for the higher-ups. The Raikage doesn't need his accompaniment for the time being. It's only when the ninjutsu research comes later that he will truly need to take action.

before that.

He can start by studying interstitial cells and bone regeneration techniques.

Kitayama Osamu has not yet received news of his promotion.

Now, she is researching how to simplify medical ninjutsu—

This is a research topic she has wanted to work on since last year.

Chiba didn't disturb them, but instead went to find Shizune, who was helping out at Konoha Hospital.

Shizune may be average in the ninja world, but as a medical ninja, she undoubtedly deserves the title of Jonin and has a deep understanding of medical ninjutsu.

the most important is--

She lives with Tsunade.

Telling her is the same as telling Tsunade.

Silent was processing documents in the medical team when suddenly...

dong dong dong~

There was a knock on the door.

She looked in the direction of the sound and was taken aback.

"Lord Chiba? What brings you here? Please come in."

"Senior Shizune, I have a topic I'd like to discuss with you."

Chiba walked over with a smile and then handed over a separately copied notebook.

Shizune looked at him suspiciously, then picked it up and opened it.

Several seconds passed.

She stared in surprise, her eyes widening.

After reading the notes, even Jingyin's speech was slightly stuttering.

"Chiba, is this technique really possible?"

"Uh, that's exactly what I wanted to say. Besides, aren't you the medical ninja?"

Chiba felt somewhat ashamed.