Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 173 Kusanagi Sword, Sky Sword

"My lord, news has arrived from the Land of Waves."

"Dead?"

Danzo glanced up.

Yamanaka Itsuki nodded: "Yes, sir, but our men only saw an explosion and didn't know the specifics. When they went to check afterward, the area below was completely destroyed."

"It should be the work of Hiruzen."

Danzo answered calmly.

He knew Hiruko all too well. That guy was arrogant, but he also hated people who were more talented than him. In the end, he definitely wouldn't leave anything to Konoha.

The trees in the mountains did not answer.

Danzo pondered for a moment and said, "Hiruko is dead, so our actions that day might have been within Konoha's surveillance range..."

The tree in the mountain shook its head.

"Your subordinate did not detect any enemy movements that day."

"It's none of your business. Ryōmine Kyohiko's methods are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. If he doesn't want us to know his location, even your clan's secret techniques won't work."

Danzo's expression was solemn.

He never underestimated Kyohiko's abilities, especially after his shadow clone was easily defeated by the opponent last time.

Although shadow clones and the original body are different, but...

This also proves that the other party has already developed the ability to threaten him, which is why Danzo urgently needs to improve his own strength.

Unfortunately.

Hiruko died just like that!

"That idiot!"

Danzo snorted coldly.

Although he had a premonition that Hiruko would die, he still couldn't help but curse when he actually received the news.

If only Hiruzen could cooperate with him obediently like Orochimaru did before...

Danzo sighed regretfully.

In the past, Orochimaru was basically indifferent to everything except the requirements for his experimental subjects.

Unfortunately, Orochimaru betrayed him!

A hint of hatred flashed in his eyes.

If it weren't for Orochimaru, he wouldn't be in this predicament today.

"There's no need to follow up on Hiruko's matter anymore. That brat is even more outrageous than Orochimaru. He'll take everything he can and won't leave anything for us."

Danzo said calmly.

The trees in the mountains nodded and then retreated.

Leave Daming Prefecture.

After a long while, a passing bird, carrying a small bag in its beak, took flight from an alley and flew away into the distance.

……

Two days later, Konoha Hospital was completely busy, and even Kyohiko had to take time off from his work in the Anbu to help them recover their memories and emotions.

but.

On the side of the Anbu, there's usually Tsukikage Shusaku, and occasionally Sarutobi Shinnosuke will come to help out, so Kyohiko doesn't actually have much work to do.

In comparison, Minato Namikaze has been busier lately.

Although he didn't lead the team, the effectiveness of the Flying Thunder Formation technique was fully demonstrated in the battle against Hiruko.

He needs to fully summarize and write down the Flying Thunder Formation, and ideally, make it widely applicable, at least—

Tsunade's bodyguards must be proficient in the Flying Thunder Formation technique to ensure the Hokage's safety.

of course.

Besides Minato Namikaze, Kyohiko would sometimes help with guidance as well.

Especially after the intelligence network was established, and with nothing major happening in the ninja world, the captain of the ANBU didn't have much work to do.

……

Under your leadership and participation, the Flying Thunder Formation technique has been widely adopted.

[Reward: Upgrade to Flying Thunder Formation Technique]

[Under your guidance...]

These rewards are the ones Jingyan received over the past few months.

Now, his Flying Thunder Formation has reached the master level.

The Flying Thunder God Technique benefited from this and was promoted to the "Mastery" level. In addition, techniques such as Water Dragon Bullet and Willow also improved.

just.

Improving ordinary ninjutsu is no longer of much use to Kyohiko; he is more concerned with more important improvements such as smoke transformation and physical enhancement.

He has now developed smoking skills to the point of "mastery"—

On one hand, it is the improvement of its own development, and on the other hand, it is the benefits brought by the Ibri clan settling down and taking root in Konoha and gradually becoming bound to them.

The Ibri clan, now improved by Orochimaru's cursed seal, has gradually gained a more stable ability to transform into smoke, and their numbers within the Anbu are increasing.

and so.

The current intelligence network is quite comprehensive.

Ordinary ninjas were responsible for simpler intelligence work, while the more difficult infiltration work was mostly carried out by the Ibri clan.

Hideaki Tsukikage was under immense pressure.

result.

After the Ibri clan began to exert their influence, he discovered that intelligence work could actually be quite simple!

also--

During this period, the rewards from Jingyan's previous bloodline enhancement gradually became apparent.

His physique and bones have grown rapidly, but he hasn't made many moves recently, so not many people have noticed the change in his strength.

but.

There was one exception.

"Kyohiko-kun, your body has gotten even stronger in just one month!"

Orochimaru licked his lips.

"The more you eat, the more you grow."

Kyohiko answered naturally.

At his age, he's in a period of rapid physical development, so it's normal for his physique and physical constitution to improve.

Orochimaru said with envy, "Confined to their own bodies and bloodlines, many ninjas, despite having many ideas, find it difficult to make progress."

"For example, Beirut?"

"Yes, he is a good example, and so am I."

Orochimaru chuckled lightly, "With my abilities, to advance further, I'd need to consider bloodline research and fusion. As for Sage Mode..."

He sighed softly.

There's no hope for Ryūchi-dō.

Orochimaru didn't elaborate, but Kyohiko knew that he had left Konoha for a period of time in the past few months and had asked him not to reveal it.

They most likely went to Ryuchi-dong.

"In short, a physique like yours is extremely rare even within the Senju clan. Kyohiko, you must make the most of it!"

Orochimaru was unusually serious.

Jingyan nodded: "Definitely. Even now, I have never relaxed my standards for myself."

Orochimaru smiled.

Then he took out a scroll and threw it at him.

"It was your birthday a few months ago. I don't have much to give you. Unlock it and take a look. Of course, if you can't unlock it... then forget it."

At this point, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Jingyan opened it and took a look.

The sealing scroll contains a rather complex sealing technique.

A few months ago, he might not have been able to undo it, but recently, he had studied sealing techniques, and the improvements to the Flying Thunder Formation and Flying Thunder God had also brought him some knowledge of sealing techniques.

The sealing technique before him was very simple for him at the moment!

Unravel.

Two knives appeared.

One is a double-edged Kusanagi sword, and the other is a single-edged Kusanagi sword.

These two...

Aren't they the two Kusanagi swords that Orochimaru later obtained?

Jingyan looked up at Orochimaru with some surprise.

"Give me both?"

"They're useless to me, as for the other one..."

Orochimaru, engrossed in his research, calmly replied, "When can I see the data you got from Hiruko?"

Previously, he was preoccupied with Ryuchi Cave and didn't pay much attention to the research on Hiruko.

but.

After returning from Ryuchi Cave, the path of immortals was effectively severed.

Orochimaru's mind started working again.

You need to find my sister.

Jingyan immediately shifted the blame.

Orochimaru scoffed, "Looking for her? Do you think I'm asking for a beating?"

He coughed lightly.

"Aren't you satisfied with these two knives?"

"Neither of my two attempts were of any use."

Jingyan glanced at it.

but.

He thought about it and realized that there was no harm in saying some things. With Orochimaru's abilities, if he really wanted to study Tsunade, there was nothing he could do.

"Actually, I've glanced at Hiruko's research a few times, and it's nothing special. Before he died, he showed initial signs of bodily decay..."

Jingyan described the situation of Hiruko at that time.

And, the future state of Hiruko.

"Based on my prediction, when Hiruichi uses the fourth bloodline limit, his physical condition will deteriorate further, until the fifth time..."

Kyohiko smiled. "Although Hiruko is very confident and wrote in his plan that he could achieve immortality after the fifth time, I am not optimistic."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes.

When it comes to immortality, he has more authority than anyone else.

"This ability certainly cannot achieve immortality. Or, he needs a special ritual to help him fully fuse his bloodline limit in order to complete a new evolution."

Orochimaru squinted.

Even though he didn't know the specifics of Hiruko's Oni-Gara, the essence of everything was similar; bloodline limits and Oni-Gara were the same.

After pondering for a long time, he said, "The conflict of bloodline limits will inevitably lead the body to develop in an unpredictable direction, and this development may even be malignant."

"As for fusion..."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes. "I don't believe that one can achieve immortality solely through bloodline, and besides—"

He sought not just physical immortality, but immortality itself.

Based on Orochimaru's earlier speculation, even if such a fusion of bloodline limits could achieve the "immortality" mentioned by Hiruko, it would likely come at a great cost.

It certainly can't last long in terms of the soul.

After all, energy is limited, and without external replenishment, how can one achieve immortality?

Orochimaru shook his head: "It's not worth considering. This kind of thing should be sealed away to prevent it from harming others."

Jingyan's lips twitched slightly.

"It's rare to hear such words from you."

"Heh, I know that forbidden techniques cannot be abused indiscriminately."

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

However, knowing something is one thing, but being able to do it is another.

He was silent for a few seconds, then waved his hand.

"If you're not going to help me with my research, then take the sword and leave. I need to continue researching bloodline limits."

"Tsk, the art of turning into smoke..."

"You know what, when you think about it carefully, this thing actually has some merit."

Orochimaru muttered to himself.

Jingyan didn't bother him anymore.

Two Kusanagi swords...

Even he was somewhat fond of such weapons, especially the one Orochimaru originally used—

Now, Orochimaru has given it to him directly.

This is something that can go toe-to-toe with the Golden Cudgel that the Ape Demon transforms into!

Jingyan drew his sword.

The wind howled as he carefully sensed the condition of the sword, and then gradually felt its difference.

This sword is infused with chakra iron, and its length can be altered using chakra.

In addition, there is—

Sora no Tachi!

call out!

With a sharp whistling sound, the sword shot out and embedded itself directly in a tree.

What a fine sword!

Sky Blade combined with Flying Thunder God Technique...

Jingyan could already imagine many uses for it.

This thing might be better than a kunai.

This is really good stuff!

"With this sword, dealing with Danzo will be much easier."

Jingyan put it away and took out another one.

Lightning Release enhancement.

The blade immediately changed!

This is also a characteristic of the Kusanagi sword.

Each Kusanagi sword has a special ability, and this one is enhanced with lightning release, making it perfect for Kakashi.

Kakashi is, after all, one of his top generals. He has been on numerous missions and has accumulated a great deal of merit in recent months. The stronger Kakashi becomes, the less trouble he will have on his side.

(End of this chapter)