Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 119 White Fang is dead, but Konoha still has us!

At night, Kyohiko was finally able to get a good night's sleep.

With this victory, Orochimaru has some free time; he doesn't need to handle any surrounding arrangements or scheduling today.

but.

Storms were brewing in the east and north, and it looked like war could break out at any moment.

Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko together could even hold their own against Kage-level ninjas, and when they activated Sage Mode, they could even rival Kage-level ninjas.

In addition, Kakashi's Lightning Release Rasengan, combined with Kurenai Yuhi's genjutsu cover, can also achieve a very strong assassination effect.

In this war, the two of them joined forces and killed a total of three Jonin, and countless Chunin.

It can be said that they are the strongest and most versatile mobile squad at present. They can be of great use in any situation, and they will definitely be indispensable in future wars.

Therefore, they can't rest for more than a few days.

but.

As Hokage, strength is also an important factor.

[He personally killed the formidable enemy, the Third Kazekage, eliminating a major foe for Konoha and forcing Sunagakure to surrender.]

[Reward: Wood Release upgrade]

After improving his Wood Release, he reached the "Proficient" level.

Jingyan closed his eyes and pondered.

After obtaining the Wood Release bloodline limit, he has been trying to explore and develop its greater potential, at least to the point that it is usable.

Previously, limited by its own capabilities, it could only create vines, shrubs, or inanimate trees.

And now.

Having incorporated new Wood Release knowledge and techniques, Kyohiko felt that he should be able to reach the level of Yamato in the future.

While Wood Release alone isn't particularly strong, Kyohiko's advantage lies in his own abilities—

His chakra is greater and stronger than others, and not just a little bit stronger.

Sage Mode, Yin Seal.

When both are activated together, their power will definitely be stronger than that of the later Yamato.

Jingyan manipulated the sapling's growth, then quietly withdrew his chakra.

Wood Release enhancement...

but.

No matter how powerful Wood Release was in the past, it only meant that Hashirama Senju was very strong. For a normal person to use Wood Release, it would be like Tobi controlling Yamato.

The supermodel is the chakra of Hashirama Senju and Ashura, not the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai itself.

The key for me right now is to integrate it into my own system and make it work for me.

A stronger Wood Release technique means more versatile and complex abilities; its most practical application is undoubtedly—

Wooden clone!

Kyohiko formed hand seals, attempting to integrate Wood Release chakra using the Shadow Clone technique.

soon……

A piece of wood emerged from his body and slowly split off to take human form.

Wooden clone, success!

Jingyan glanced at it and realized that, probably thanks to his knowledge of Shadow Clone Technique and Wood Release, his Wood Clone Technique had directly reached the "Mastery" level.

"Too slow."

He was not very satisfied.

Shadow clones don't have the growth process of wood; they can be created directly and immediately put into battle, unlike wood clones.

but.

The wooden clones are stronger and harder to distinguish.

Furthermore, would it be faster to enter Sage Mode using it?

Jingyan had a sudden thought and looked at the wooden clone.

The clone nodded.

Then, he stood there, forming a hand seal with one hand—

This is the Seal of Tranquility developed by Kyohiko based on the "Nirvana Technique," which can quickly calm one's emotions and enter a state of tranquility without any ripples.

Jingyan mentally counted the time.

One minute.

One and a half minutes...

The wooden clone seemed to "disappear" from sight in an instant.

Undetectable and undetectable.

This is a state of complete integration with nature. As long as it remains stable, it can enter the immortal mode.

Less than two minutes later, the wooden clone opened its eyes and entered Sage Mode.

Subsequently, the wood clone dissipated, and the chakra and memories returned.

The time is halved, entry is faster and more stable, and it is less affected by the forces of nature...

as expected.

Jingyan's lips curled up slightly, unable to suppress his smile.

Compared to shadow clones, wood clones are closer to nature and easier to integrate with the earth and nature, making it easier to enter Sage Mode.

So.

Is it possible to use Wood Release techniques to get closer to the state of a Wood Clone, thereby quickly entering Sage Mode?

It's worth studying.

"Apart from the wooden clone..."

Jingyan pondered further applications.

Restraint, control.

In addition, one could also study how to absorb chakra using Wood Release.

He set his goal.

I was just about to lie down and get a good night's sleep.

Suddenly, Kyohiko sensed a special chakra fluctuation coming from the earth. This perception was almost instinctive, perhaps an effect of the bloodline limit being raised.

He went to the window.

The next instant, Orochimaru emerged from the ground.

Orochimaru asked, "Were you just trying out Sage Mode?"

When he crept over, he sensed that Jingyan's clone disappeared for a moment, and then seemed to be in a state of near-absence.

He guessed that Kyohiko was probably trying out "the power of the immortals".

Jingyan nodded.

Orochimaru sighed silently.

Sage Mode, a powerful and mysterious force, but unfortunately, he hasn't had the chance to access that level of power in Ryuchi Cave yet.

In comparison, Jiraiya was ahead of him.

but.

He was not enthusiastic about this power.

Orochimaru was only slightly envious and curious, but quickly changed the subject, saying, "Kyohiko-kun, what do you think of my previous suggestion?"

"Primary cells?"

Jingyan countered with a question.

Orochimaru nodded: "Yes."

He entered the room, set up a soundproof barrier, and then laughed, "Don't misunderstand, I have no ill intentions towards you, nor will I threaten you. I just want to see if a ninja who controls Wood Release can safely fuse with his cells."

"You can give it a try."

Jingyan nodded.

If he could directly fuse with cells, it would be a significant improvement for him.

Orochimaru's eyes revealed excitement.

He took out a scroll and carefully unsealed it.

Then, a bottle appeared.

Inside the bottle, special flesh and blood cells were filled with a powerful aura.

Jingyan's expression was serious.

Primary cells.

Even through the glass bottle, he could still feel that incredible life force; this powerful flesh and blood could erode any body.

He probably can't stop it either.

"Less is better. In case of a backlash, we can cut off a portion of the flesh to prevent it from being eroded."

Orochimaru instructed.

Then, he took out a small knife and carefully cut off a small piece from it.

They are the size of tiny fragments, almost invisible to the naked eye.

Jingyan carefully made a small incision on a fleshy part of his arm, and blood flowed out.

Then, he will extract the chakra beforehand.

"I will first enter a state of awareness, and then you can apply it to the location of my wound."

"Can."

Orochimaru nodded.

Jingyan sat down cross-legged, used the meditation mudra to enter a state of tranquility, and then closed his eyes to perceive himself.

This perception is not internal vision, but when combined with the detection techniques in medical ninjutsu, it allows him to feel the changes in his body more clearly.

Orochimaru attached the cells to the wound.

In no time, it quickly regenerates and heals.

The powerful life force was eroding Kyohiko's body, but with the resistance of the chakra, its erosion was very slow. It did not immediately backfire on his arm, but rather spread outwards with difficulty.

but.

He could sense it...

A life force is emanating from the cells.

Jingyan had a sudden thought.

He formed a hand seal with one hand, then slapped the ground.

A tree grew rapidly at Orochimaru's feet, with vines growing on it, quickly binding Orochimaru to the tree.

Orochimaru was taken aback at first.

Then, he felt his chakra draining away.

The trees are absorbing his power!

"It worked?"

Although he was bound, Orochimaru could not hide his excitement.

Jingyan shook his head.

He drew his short sword, gritted his teeth, and cut away the piece of flesh, then used medical ninjutsu to heal it.

"It wasn't a success."

"Then what is this?"

Orochimaru looked at the vines on his body in surprise.

This Wood Release technique, which absorbs chakra and possesses life, was only possible for the First Hokage, and was equally difficult for Kyohiko to achieve before him.

But what's trapping him now is precisely this kind of ninjutsu.

This is clearly genuine Wood Release!

Kyohiko forms hand seals to dispel the ninjutsu.

He then invited Orochimaru to sit down.

Orochimaru when he's not acting crazy is still quite valuable to him.

After a moment's thought, Kyohiko said, "You can think of it as me being able to borrow its life force and chakra, but not to merge with it. I must constantly separate my chakra to prevent it from eroding my body."

Orochimaru was immediately disappointed upon hearing this: "Even you can't fuse with it?"

That's how it seems at the moment.

Jingyan nodded.

Orochimaru sighed, "What a pity."

Do you have any more bottles?

"have."

Orochimaru casually pulled out an experimental bottle.

Kyohiko placed the flesh inside, then applied two layers of seals, and said, "Perhaps we could consider using some kind of seal to confine it to a certain area, and then use Wood Release ninjutsu to mobilize its power."

"A cursed seal, a manipulation?"

Orochimaru pondered for a moment, then smiled and praised, "A good idea. If you can complete such a cursed seal, you can use its life force and chakra to strengthen yourself."

"That's very difficult to achieve!"

Jingyan sighed.

Orochimaru nodded, then smiled and said, "I have an idea."

"A celestial body?"

"Kyohiko-kun, you see, we really are the same kind of people!"

Orochimaru licked his lips excitedly.

He was also thinking of the immortal body!

Very normal.

Because you'll be studying that stuff in the future.

Jingyan inwardly grumbled.

"By sealing away the power of flesh and blood with a curse, wouldn't everyone possess the constitution of an immortal?"

Suppressing his excitement, Orochimaru said expectantly, "Kyohiko-kun, you'll help me, right?"

"It's difficult."

Jingyan shook his head.

Then, he took a deep breath: "I will help you, but you can't conduct experiments at the cost of other people's lives, otherwise I will join forces with the teacher and Tsunade to deal with you!"

Orochimaru remained silent, looking at Kyohiko with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

However, Orochimaru soon smiled.

"If you help me, I can agree to your terms."

"Is this true for all ninjutsu experiments?"

"Can."

Orochimaru nodded.

He smiled and said, "You are the person I have ever met who is closest to the First Hokage. I may be able to find the secret to immortality in you. It doesn't matter if the experiment is a little slow."

Orochimaru's fear was the absence of hope.

but.

Before him lay a glimmer of hope.

What reason is there to refuse?

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

Jingyan extended his hand.

Orochimaru raised his hand, met the palm strike, and laughed, "You're far smarter than Jiraiya. That fool's greatest fortune was taking you as his disciple!"

"Thanks."

Jingyan responded with a smile.

He stopped.

At that moment, Orochimaru threw something over.

Jingyan accepted it.

It is a sealed scroll.

"There are some odds and ends and bottles inside. You can use it to store some interesting blood and body composition materials. We can study them together when we have time."

Then, Orochimaru smiled and disappeared into the ground.

Jingyan looked at the sealing scroll in his hand, and then sealed the sealing bottle he had just obtained into the scroll.

Sealed scroll.

This thing is very expensive, and even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy it.

Moreover, he also obtained "Hashirama cells" and a cooperation agreement from Orochimaru.

Blood earned!

……

next morning.

Whoosh!

Jingyan kept trying out Wood Release outside the house.

He lived on Mount Kikyo, far from the foot of the mountain. The area was mostly inhabited by ANBU and Jonin, so he wasn't worried about his ninjutsu information being leaked.

and.

Ye Cang had already used it, and he didn't intend to hide it for long.

However, the other people's reactions were not so calm.

"This, this...this is Wood Release?!"

Yu Nu Zhiwei even started to stutter when she spoke.

He is not the first, nor will he be the last.

Jingyan nodded calmly.

"Yes."

"How could you...?"

Aburame Shiki was utterly astonished, and then he exclaimed with mixed feelings, "Wood Release! This is Wood Release! Why aren't you excited at all?"

He, who is usually a man of few words, was surprisingly talkative at this moment.

"I was already excited."

Jingyan smiled.

After a day of experimentation and study, he had become very proficient in Wood Release and could create Wood Clones much faster.

He had just been trying to see if he could make Wood Release have the ability to absorb chakra.

pity.

No matter how much he recalls or ponders, he cannot do it for the time being.

Jingyan looked at Aburame Shimi.

"What's up?"

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru asked me to bring you some information."

You Nuzhiwei dared not underestimate the young man before her.

Despite his youth, Kyohiko already possesses the ability to engage in dialogue with them on an equal footing. In fact, in a few years, they may all have to look up to this young man.

He sighed inwardly.

Jingyan took it, opened it, and glanced at it.

The Sand Village has surrendered!

The conditions listed above include "welcoming back the Third Kazekage" and "releasing Yekura".

Another piece of intelligence is...

The Land of Rivers has agreed to allow Konoha to pass through its territory.

Kyohiko sneered, "Sunagakure isn't quite awake yet!"

"That's what Lord Orochimaru said too."

Yu Nuzhi nodded slightly.

Then he said, "Lord Orochimaru said that since you are in charge of this battle, you will be responsible for it to the end."

"Can."

We must not push Sunagakure too far.

but.

The Sand Village is not in a surrendering state at all.

Jingyan felt—

They need to be more clear-headed.

"Please call the elite squad, senior. We'll depart tonight for the border between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind."

"Are you planning to use Magnetism again?"

Aburame asked in slight surprise.

Jingyan shook his head: "What kind of Magnet Release do we need to deal with Rasa? We can't keep using this technique. He can fly, but his subordinates can't."

"White Fang is dead, but now, Konoha has Minato and me!"

(End of this chapter)