Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 153 Grandmaster-level Acupoint Strike!

Back home, Kyohiko finally had time to integrate and study the newly acquired memories.

The improvement of two techniques.

Whether it's acupressure or Yin healing and injury elimination, the previous levels were already quite high.

Especially the former.

He was already at the master level, and if he were to advance another level, he would reach the grandmaster level.

Numerous techniques and memory methods related to acupressure came to mind.

Perfect acupressure.

The biggest difference compared to the master level is—

Enhanced perception!

At close range, one can sense the flow of chakra within the other person.

Furthermore, in the areas of attacking and sealing with acupoints, it is even more perfect and skillful, and the acupoints are more perfect, with different applications in acupoints.

For example, different chakra techniques can be used to attack muscles and internal organs.

This is approaching the realm of Soft Fist.

These are all secondary issues.

"Perceive the flow of chakra."

Kyohiko doesn't have the Byakugan; if we only compare pressure point techniques, he's definitely not as good as the Hyuga clan.

But if it can be combined with perception...

After a moment's thought, he formed hand seals to create shadow clones. Then, he used ninjutsu and chakra to allow the shadow clones to sense the flow and changes of his chakra.

A few seconds later, the shadow clone returned.

A hint of joy appeared on Jingyan's face.

really!

When using ninjutsu and drawing upon chakra, he can sense the direction and trajectory of the chakra.

of course.

You need to be close enough to perceive it more clearly.

and many more?

Kyohiko suddenly realized—

This ability is essentially an extension of bodily perception in medical ninjutsu, only more powerful and refined.

but.

What if we combine it with other methods?

Try again.

Jingyan created a shadow clone and tried again.

The difference is—

This time, he used chakra threads to wrap around his main body.

Accompanied by the operation of ninjutsu.

The shadow clone's eyes lit up—

It's clearer now!

Jingyan pondered its use.

This thing is definitely not just for "acupressure assistance"; it has many more applications.

It's certainly not as good as the Byakugan, but it can make perception clearer and more obvious. In fact, if you know enough, you can determine what type of ninjutsu it is the moment the opponent mobilizes their chakra.

More advanced insight methods!

As for the master-level Yin Healing and Destruction Technique, it seems less important compared to the grandmaster's acupoint striking.

It's simply that he has a better understanding of internal organs, muscles, and medical ninjutsu, and a deeper understanding of medicine. Now, when he uses Yin Healing and Destruction, he can almost immediately burst out and recover while being attacked.

If the reaction and cognition are sufficient, it's not much different from Muji's healing methods.

just.

This thing isn't so effective against attacks outside of our understanding.

After thinking for a moment, Jingyan jumped out of the window.

Outside the window, in the courtyard, Sarutobi Asuma was being brutally tortured by a sandbag, but he gritted his teeth and didn't cry out in pain, persisting in his high-intensity training every day.

Jingyan observed for a while.

Then, with a flick of his finger, chakra threads flew out and quickly landed on Asuma.

"What are you doing?"

Asma suddenly stopped, but quickly realized he was still under the sandbags and was immediately given a good beating, almost falling to the ground.

He stood up and glared at them.

"Is this also part of the training?"

"No, I just need you to help me test something."

Kyohiko pondered for a moment, then said, "You can sense chakra threads to this extent?"

"Of course! I'm not stupid!"

Asma roared.

Jingyan nodded.

He then reduced his chakra output and made each chakra thread thinner.

"How about this?"

"It's still possible."

Asma answered.

Jingyan frowned slightly, then nodded: "That's alright then, you go ahead with your work."

Even Asuma could sense it, which shows that this method is not secretive enough. It is easy for the opponent to cut off in battle, and it requires the user to be distracted to control it, so it cannot be used as a regular method.

"Oh, right!"

"I have Wood Release techniques that others don't!"

Jingyan's eyes lit up.

Wood Release has many forms, and ordinary trees are just one of them. Flowers and grass are also a type of Wood Release, but in most scenarios, grass is inconspicuous.

He formed a hand seal with one hand.

In an instant, blades of grass quietly appeared on the ground.

The chakra spread, taking the form of plants, and transformed into Kyohiko's "third eye".

Wood Release: Grass and Tree Barrier!

In an instant, he could clearly sense Asuma's chakra circulation through the grass around him.

Step back a few times.

Even when they were more than ten steps away, Kyohiko could still sense Asuma's chakra state, but when they were more than twenty steps away, he could no longer sense Asuma's condition through the vegetation barrier.

"Twenty steps."

"What if we expand the area covered by the grass?"

Jingyan continued the procedure.

The yard was covered in grass, and soon, the senses reconnected.

success!

Asma was just slow-witted and prone to overthinking when he was a child, but he wasn't actually stupid. He soon noticed the grass spreading out beneath his feet.

He jumped off the sandbag rack.

"What are you doing?"

"A test."

Kyohiko replied.

Asuma stared blankly at the lawn beneath his feet, then scoffed, "You're testing how to use Wood Release for landscaping? Ha, it might actually be a good business when there's no more war in the future."

"There are already people doing landscaping, so I won't compete for their business. I can go into real estate later; that stuff makes more money than landscaping."

Jingyan smiled, and then said, "But right now, its biggest function isn't landscaping."

"What is that?"

Asuma stomped his foot on the grass. "Sensation?"

"Yes, its function..."

Jingyan's eyes narrowed, and then his figure vanished instantly.

Asma was startled.

He had just sensed a gust of wind coming from behind him, and before he was fully conscious, his body had already begun to move.

but.

Through training, he only developed some of the physical responses; he didn't fully unlock them like Kyohiko.

No matter how fast you react, you can't outrun yourself.

next moment.

Bang bang!

Asuma felt fingers pointing at him, like a sudden storm, the rain-like attacks initially lacking power.

but.

When Jingyan stopped, he felt that his chakra was somewhat out of control and his limbs seemed to be numb.

"How could this happen?"

"This is……"

"Acupressure?"

Asuma's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

Jingyan asked, "How are you feeling?"

"What? Of course it's very strong!"

Asuma was thrilled. "Before, only the Hyuga clan possessed such powerful pressure point techniques!"

"Actually, ordinary people can also master acupressure techniques, but it requires more preparation and skill than the eye roll technique."

Jingyan explained.

Asuma pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized: "No wonder you used Wood Release to expand the grassland; it must enhance your senses, right?"

"Similar meaning."

Jingyan nodded.

Although Asuma didn't particularly like Kyohiko, he had to admit that Kyohiko's pressure point technique was so impressive that it made him somewhat fascinated.

however.

He also knew very well that with his abilities, it was simply impossible for him to do so.

Asuma exclaimed enviously, "That's amazing!"

"Besides having your chakra sealed, what else did you experience?"

Jingyan asked.

His physique is so strong that many of his sensations may not be the same as others.

Asma pondered for a long time.

"What was it like? My muscles were a little sore, and at first I felt like I couldn't move, but that disappeared after a few seconds, and I returned to my previous state."

Unable to move...

Kyohiko did indeed use techniques specifically targeting the limbs.

Look at it this way.

The Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist and pressure point techniques are far more profound than he imagined. Much of the knowledge Hizashi gave him did not touch upon the core of the Hyuga clan's pressure point techniques.

No wonder it's a great clan with a history spanning hundreds of years!

Jingyan sighed inwardly.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "I'd like to try again. Would you be willing to help?"

"Alright, consider it payment for what you owed me."

Asuma pursed his lips, then got into a fighting stance.

Kyohiko tried again.

This time...

He focused more on attacking muscles and limbs, using chakra to cover the area. In the blink of an eye, Kyohiko had already attacked more than a dozen acupoints.

"what!"

Asma was in unbearable pain and screamed in agony.

Jingyan stopped.

Asma took a while to recover, beads of cold sweat dripping down his forehead.

It hurts!

He struggled to hold on.

"Are you alright?"

Jingyan frowned.

Asma shook his head.

"It's like my muscles have been torn, but not quite. I'm temporarily unable to move. If you use any more chakra, my limbs might be ruined."

"Feel sorry."

Jingyan carefully perceived it.

Some muscles were indeed torn by chakra; it was very minor, but enough to affect mobility.

The Hyuga clan's Baguazhang (Eight Trigrams Palm) should be a similar technique.

"It's nothing."

Asma gritted his teeth, stood up, looked at the sandbag, and sighed softly.

It seems training is no longer an option!

"Why don't you cooperate a little more?"

"???"

Asma was dumbfounded.

I'm already in this state, why should I cooperate?

His expression shifted between light and dark.

After a long pause, Asuma gritted his teeth and said, "Come on!"

"Don't worry, this time..."

Kyohiko's eyes narrowed, and he quickly pointed his finger at the spot where Asuma's muscles had been cut.

Asma was prepared to be in excruciating pain and to be knocked to the ground and made a fool of himself.

A few seconds later, he felt not an attack, but a gentle, spring-like chakra that nourished every muscle, sending a tingling sensation through his entire body.

Asma could not stop the trembling.

A few seconds later.

"And now?"

"I'll give it a try..."

He stretched his limbs and exclaimed incredulously and joyfully, "I'm all better!"

Asma then pulled up his sleeve excitedly and said, "Look, I used to have so many bruises here, but now they're all gone!"

His face stiffened as he spoke.

What am I saying?

Asma's expression was blank.

Jingyan nodded: "It's good that you're alright. You can continue practicing. I need to think about it."

Master-level acupressure...

If I had the Byakugan, I would definitely be the top pressure point master in the Hyuga clan, and I wouldn't even lose to them in Gentle Fist.

Without the eye roll, and instead using perception, it still falls short of the intended meaning.

We need to study this further.

……

Inside the meeting room.

Tsunade and the three advisors sat facing each other.

A silence fell over the scene.

"Three advisors, please share your thoughts. We need to come up with a plan for Danzo's matter. Otherwise, there won't be any problems in the short term, but if this continues, it will definitely end up like the Land of Water now."

Tsunade's expression was serious.

The information from the Land of Water can not only allow Hyuga to prepare in advance, but also serve as a case study to put pressure on the three old men.

after all.

Danzo was a partner of the three of them, and in the past, the three of them often spoke well of Danzo.

Even after Danzo left Konoha, the three of them would occasionally say that Danzo still cared about Konoha and would never do anything to harm it.

This statement was simply to make her consider the possibility of letting Danzo off the hook in the future.

"Tsunade, the situation in the Land of Water is different from ours. The Daimyo of the Land of Fire is very supportive of us and would never make such a decision."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

Tsunade shook her head: "Sensei, you're confused. The Daimyo wouldn't make such a decision, but what about his son? Enichi is young and impetuous; if he's led astray by Danzo, the next generation of Konoha will be doomed!"

She paused for a moment as she spoke.

"Or are the three advisors going to trust the wisdom of future generations?"

"..."

The corners of the three people's mouths twitched slightly.

The wisdom of later generations, though a good phrase, somehow sounds ironic.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately fell silent.

He cannot guarantee that.

After all, Danzo's methods and rhetoric were indeed top-notch.

Like Ryoma Aburame.

He was originally an outstanding Jonin, but after following Danzo, his thinking has become rigid, and he strongly believes in Danzo's ideas, causing considerable losses to Konoha.

If even the city's holiday is affected...

The three advisors were speechless for a moment.

After a long while, Mitokado Hō coughed lightly.

"Tsunade, Yuichi Kyu is, after all, the son of a daimyo. He agrees with Danzo and the ideals of the Guardian Shinobi. We can't force him, can we?"

That's why we need to discuss it.

Tsunade's tone softened.

She wasn't trying to argue, but rather to come up with a plan.

The charter targeting Danzo!

"The Guardian Ninja can exist, after all, the safety of the Daimyo is very important, but Danzo must be eliminated. As his comrades, you are naturally loyal to him, but I have not forgotten why he left Konoha."

"Let's do it that way then."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

Koharu, the woman in the tether, looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi in astonishment.

"Hiruzen, even you?"

"If internal strife truly breaks out in the Land of Water, I will advise Your Majesty to abandon Danzo."

"Sarutobi Hiruzen said."

He stood up.

"No personal relationship can supersede the safety of the village or the nation, and Danzo was no exception!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

Tsunade nodded to the other two advisors.

"My two advisors, now that we have reached a mutual decision, you may go about your business if there is nothing else."

"..."

Koharu was about to say something when Tsunade cut her off.

This guy.

When angry, directly call someone "consultant"; only add a respectful title after the discussion is over.

She prepared to leave, feeling both dissatisfied and worried.

"Oh, right."

Tsunade suddenly remembered something, "Before everything settles down, I don't want more people to know about this, especially in Kyoto."

"Don't worry, I still have my principles."

Xiaochun, who was switching dorm rooms, answered.

Then, she quickly left.

Mitokado sighed softly.

He really didn't want it to come to that.

but.

From the moment Danzo left Konoha, attempting to divide power under the guise of protecting the ninja, it was destined that Danzo had already parted ways with Konoha.

One of them must fall.

As Tsunade said, Danzo must die!

(End of this chapter)