Konoha's Hextech Ninja

Orochimaru has 'abducted' many children with special talents over the years, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to easily find two teammates for Shion.

She may not be as strong as Shion, but at least she won't hold anyone back.

Yagami Yoruichi was also very curious.

With her superior individual strength, Shion, along with two weaker teammates who lack coordination, is it possible for her to defeat Karin Uzumaki, Hinata Hyuga, and Yakumo Kurama, who are individually weaker but have more balanced overall strength and better teamwork.

However, whether or not Shion can participate depends on whether she can fully master the power of the 'shrine maiden' before the Chunin Exams.

Actually, after the power of the demon and the priestess merged, it could no longer be called the 'priestess's power', but out of habit, Shion still called it that.

After breaking the seal left by the previous priestess Miroku, Shion was able to fully mobilize her power.

However, there is still a certain distance between 'complete control' and 'perfect understanding'.

When one's strength suddenly increases, there will inevitably be an adaptation process, which is unavoidable for everyone.

Even Yoruichi Yagami took some time to gradually adapt.

Moreover, Shion's power leap far exceeded that of Yagami Yoruichi back then, directly rising from an ordinary person to possessing 'Super Kage-level' strength.

Of course, 'super-shadow level' is only in theory.

With Shion's current control, she can only unleash Kage-level power at most, and even that is very unstable.

Sometimes, excessive tension can lead to a loss of control over one's internal strength, making it impossible to use any of it at all.

"If Shion can't control her power well, then let's not let her participate for now."

A thought flashed through Yagami Yoruichi's mind.

Kurenai Yuhi, having received a promise from Yoruichi Yagami, had already registered her students for this year's Chunin Exams.

Seeing Tsunade's gaze turn to him, Yagami Yoruichi said, "Hinata and the other two have also signed up. As for... we'll talk about it when the time comes."

Yagami Yoruichi did not mention Shion's name.

Within Konoha Village, very few people knew of her existence. Apart from a few who had participated in the Land of Demons mission, only Tsunade knew.

It's not a bad thing to be cautious when it involves a future 'super-movie level' figure.

Tsunade understood what Yagami Yoruichi meant, nodded, and handed her a few registration forms, saying, "The final deadline is the day before the exam. You can register anytime before then."

"I understand." Yagami Yoruichi took the registration form and prepared to go back and give it to Uzumaki Karin, Hyuga Hinata, and Kurama Yakumo.

Also, send a clone to Orochimaru to see how he's arranged things.

Orochimaru wanted to send his subordinates to participate in the Chunin Exams, ostensibly to test their abilities.

But even Yoruichi Yagami wasn't quite sure what he was planning.

However, one thing is certain: there won't be any more 'Konoha Collapse Plan' this time.

With Yagami Yoruichi holding Konoha in check, Orochimaru would only consider destroying Konoha if he were tired of living.

Yoruichi Yagami didn't care what Orochimaru was thinking.

Anyway, with me around, he can't cause any trouble.

As for the 'sacrifice' I promised Orochimaru, I need to hurry up and get it done.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Yagami Yoruichi and Yuhi Kurenai continued their date, while her clone quietly left, activating Yagami Yoruichi's strongest sensory ability, "Life Folding," to search for White Zetsu's whereabouts within the ninja world.

"Found it!" With a thought, Yagami Yoruichi vanished in an instant.

Chapter 254 Hinata: Karin taught me to do it this way!

The capital of the Land of Fire.

Inside the laboratory.

Yoruichi Yagami appeared with a huge sealing scroll.

"Can you please stop appearing and disappearing like that!" Orochimaru was startled and said irritably, "My experiments require a high degree of concentration, and being interrupted will waste a lot of materials and time!"

"Stop talking nonsense, I've brought you a sacrifice." Yagami Yoruichi placed one hand on the sealing scroll and released the White Zetsu sealed inside.

There are more than fifty White Zetsu in total, which Yagami Yoruichi painstakingly captured while running all over the ninja world during this period.

"Hmm?" Orochimaru was initially nonchalant, but upon seeing that the White Zetsu was actually alive, albeit unconscious, he immediately showed a puzzled and curious expression: "A living creature can be placed inside a sealing scroll? Did you modify the sealing formula?"

“No, this thing has a very special life form, closer to that of a plant.” Yagami Yoruichi gestured for Orochimaru to examine it himself.

Orochimaru released a small snake that burrowed into the mouth of a White Zetsu.

After a moment, he showed a surprised expression: "A Wood Release creation? It seems to have traces of Hashirama's cells..."

“It’s not Hashirama’s cells.” Yagami Yoruichi shook her head and said, “Remember the story I told you? The Goddess of the Rabbit planted a divine tree and used divine techniques to drain people’s chakra and life force.”

"You mean..." Orochimaru seemed to be thinking.

“These White Zetsu are humans who have had their chakra drained and transformed. Their Wood Release doesn’t come from Hashirama’s cells, but from the God Tree.” Yagami Yoruichi pointed at the White Zetsu and said, “They are the best sacrifices for the Impure World Reincarnation. If you want to use the Reanimation Jutsu to change your body, White Zetsu are more suitable for you than most normal ninjas. Although they don’t have particularly strong power, they won’t resist your will like ordinary ninjas, causing weakness to your soul.”

"White Zetsu... what an interesting life form!" Orochimaru exclaimed excitedly, eager to experiment with it immediately.

Ever since Yoruichi Yagami pointed out the flaws of the Reanimation Jutsu, he has not performed the Reanimation Jutsu again.

However, although this body was highly compatible with him, it could not sustain him for too long.

It seems they can hold on for a few more years.

But at most, it will need to be replaced after a few years.

This is also a flaw of the Undead Reincarnation technique.

Each reincarnated body cannot have the lifespan of a normal ninja, which can last for decades.

Depending on the degree of compatibility, a body replacement may be necessary in as few as a few years or as long as more than ten years.

Orochimaru didn't show anything on the surface, but he always had a sense of urgency and tried countless times to improve the Reanimation Jutsu and repair the defects in the soul.

But they haven't found a suitable direction yet.

But the appearance of Bai Jue gave him a glimmer of hope.

If this creature is truly as Yagami Yoruichi said, the most suitable vessel for the Reanimation Jutsu, even if it is weaker in power, it still has irreplaceable value.

However, for now, the first thing to try is Edo Reincarnation.

Let's see if White Zetsu is really as suitable as Yoruichi Yagami said, as a sacrifice for Edo Tensei.

"I've just collected some materials for the Edo Tensei." Orochimaru nodded, looked at Yoruichi Yagami, and asked, "Do you want to control a part of the Edo body? I have a lot of materials here."

As he spoke, Orochimaru pulled out a list.

The list above includes the names, identities, and brief descriptions of each ninja.

Starting from forty years ago, almost all the more famous ninjas in the ninja world whose corpses could be found were among them.

The second and third Kage of each major ninja village.

The Jinchūriki of the previous generation.

There are also powerful bloodline limit ninjas such as the Explosion Release ninja 'Kari' and the Scorch Release ninja Yagura.

Or perhaps the former Seven Ninja Swordsmen who were killed by Might Dai opening the Gate of Death and kicking them to death...

The rogue ninja brothers Kinkaku and Ginkaku from Kumogakure, etc.

There were dozens of them in total, and even the weakest among them was at the level of an elite Jonin.

Many of them have reached the level of a movie.

Unfortunately, there are no beings at the Super Kage level.

Yoruichi Yagami refused to allow Orochimaru to disturb the remains of Konoha's previous ninja.

Aside from Konoha, among the ninjas who have died and whose bodies can still be found, none have reached the level of Kage.

This level is extremely rare in the long history of the ninja world; it can even be said to be unique.

Even in this era of fierce competition among the elite, there are not many who are qualified to take this step.

The role of Edo Tensei cannot be ignored in the fact that such a battle of gods occurred during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Many deceased Kage-level powerhouses were resurrected through the Edo Reincarnation technique to participate in the battle, which makes the 'Kage-level' seem like 'dogs'.

"Forget about these." Yagami Yoruichi shook her head, handed the list back to Orochimaru, and said, "As long as you are confident that you can control them, then you can have them all. I only need control over Edo-dai-nii."

Speaking of Minato Namikaze, Yoruichi Yagami suddenly asked, "Have you found a substitute to break the Reaper Death Seal?"

"Found him! We captured a ninja from the Land of Grass who is skilled in sealing techniques. We implanted his consciousness using a secret technique, making him believe he is my most loyal follower!" Bei said. "The method to undo the Reaper Death Seal has also been taught to him. Judging from the current progress, he should be able to learn it before the Chunin Exams."

"The Land of Grass?" Yagami Yoruichi was puzzled. Hadn't she already destroyed the Grass Village?

Then Yagami Yoruichi realized that Orochimaru was referring to the lineage of 'Hozuki Castle'.

When Yagami Yoruichi went to pick up Uzumaki Karin, she only casually destroyed Kusagakure and ignored Hozuki Castle.

But now that I think about it, Ghost Castle is a treasure trove.

Not only does it possess a unique sealing technique, but it also has the 'Box of Elysium,' a treasure left behind by the Sage of Six Paths.

"The person you arrested, is he from Ghost Castle?" Yagami Yoruichi asked.

Orochimaru nodded and said, "His name is 'Muwei,' and he is the lord of Hozuki Castle."

"Do you know about the Box of Elysium in Hozuki Castle?" Yagami Yoruichi asked, and before Orochimaru could answer, she said, "Find some time to bring the Box of Elysium back."

"The Box of Paradise, the treasure of the Sage of Six Paths?" Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully and said, "I've heard Wuwei mention it, but I didn't pay attention. Since this thing is useful, I'll have someone fetch it after I finish testing the Impure World Reincarnation."

"No rush, let's test the Impure World Reincarnation first." Yagami Yoruichi waved his hand and said, "Aren't these White Zetsu enough?"

More than fifty White Zetsu are enough to regenerate more than fifty powerful beings from the filthy earth.

Even if a white Zetsu is used as a sacrifice, it can greatly enhance the control over the reincarnation of the impure earth and prevent the impure earth body from going out of control.

However, controlling too much filth remains a very difficult task.

“That’s enough.” Orochimaru nodded and said, “Since the leader isn’t interested in Edo Tensei, I’ll leave the Edo body that I can’t control to Kabuto and Kimimaro.”

Orochimaru, in his unloading wheel, suffocated, and then...

The two are currently slightly weaker, but their potential is not weak either.

"Whatever you want." Yagami Yoruichi was too lazy to worry about these things and urged, "Hurry up and demonstrate the effects of Edo Tensei."

Orochimaru took out a sealing scroll, from which he took out a piece of rotten flesh, pressed the flesh onto a White Zetsu, and used his other hand to inscribe densely packed spells on the White Zetsu's body.

After making preparations, Orochimaru began to form complex hand seals: "Edo Tensei!"

The seal script engraved on White Zetsu's body seemed to come alive, 'flowing' into the flesh, making the flesh seem to turn into a liquid that seeped into White Zetsu's body.

At the same time, clumps of gray, fibrous material carrying an aura of decay and decay appeared out of thin air and adhered to the surface of the White Zetsu's body.

Gradually, the appearance of this white zealot changed, transforming into a thin man whose entire body was wrapped in bandages.

The second generation Tsuchikage, none!

Wu opened his eyes and looked at Orochimaru and Yagami Yoruichi in front of him, momentarily confused about the situation.

"Isn't I dead?" Wu lowered his head, looking at his body, feeling that something was different, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"So he still retains his self-awareness after all." Orochimaru formed a hand seal, and the brilliance in his eyes quickly faded, leaving him dazed.

"It's easy to control, and I can feel it. I can control it to fight the way I want, with just a thought. Hmm, if there are many, I might need to concentrate on controlling them." As Orochimaru commented, he manipulated Mu's body to perform some simple movements.

"Boss," Orochimaru said, looking at Yoruichi Yagami, "could you find me a suitable opponent to test his strength?"

Yagami Yoruichi glanced at Orochimaru and asked, "You want to fight me?"

"No!" Orochimaru's face paled, and he quickly said, "I didn't mean to offend the leader! But to test the strength of the previous Kage, we need a stronger opponent, right?"

“There’s no need for that.” Yagami Yoruichi shook his head and said, “The Second Tsuchikage’s signature move is Dust Release. Just try to see what scale of Dust Release he can use.”

As she spoke, Yagami Yoruichi released her chakra, which transformed into two large hands that grabbed Orochimaru and Mu respectively, and initiated teleportation.

The next moment, the three appeared in a desert in the Land of Wind.

“Let’s experiment here. The traces of the ninjutsu will soon be buried by the sandstorm, and no one will notice.” Yagami Yoruichi floated in the air and pointed to the desert below: “Release Dust Release towards the desert, at maximum scale.”

Orochimaru paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."

……

Leaf.