Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Under your guidance, Sunagakure and Amegakure agreed to the ninja exchange program, promising to send ninjas to Konoha for exchange and training.

This plan will effectively promote the Will of Fire and drive the unification of ideology.

[Reward: Magic Flute - Enchanted Sound Lock (Grandmaster)]

Magic Sound Lock...

Jingyan's gaze swept across the area.

This technique isn't the strongest among illusions, but as a rather unique sound-based illusion, it's quite valuable.

The essence of illusion is to disrupt the flow of chakra, and the special feature of sound illusion is that it is difficult to defend against.

The principle behind this technique is not difficult; it simply requires controlling the chakra to give the sound a special chakra effect.

can.

Moving upwards requires considering speed, stealth, and making it difficult to detect, or making its scale and intensity even greater.

Jingyan used a short time to process the knowledge in his mind and fully absorb and digest this technique.

Then, he began to think and expand his ideas.

The effect of this technique isn't very practical for him, but what if it were enhanced or improved?

such as--

Combined with chakra armor, and the kind of ninja tool that Orochimaru would later use in conjunction with sound ninjutsu.

A person's sound illusion can only control a few people at most.

However, if several people work together to release it, or if this illusion is amplified using some kind of ninja tool or device...

The effect would be completely different.

On the battlefield, illusions cast on groups can have terrifying effects.

……

Outside the hospital, Kurenai Yuhi was instructing Kabuto Yakushi on some techniques of medical ninjutsu and genjutsu. After speaking for a while—

She noticed that Dou seemed to have been distracted for a moment.

This lapse in concentration was brief, but as a genjutsu ninja with powerful mental strength, Kurenai Yuhi caught it instantly.

She followed the gaze and looked out the window.

She saw a figure standing outside the window that surprised and delighted her.

Upon seeing her gaze, the other person waved slightly.

Kyohiko?

Why is he here?

The sunset is red-bellied and slanderous.

She pondered for a moment and said, "Kabuto, Kyohiko-kun may have something important to discuss with me. You should practice the illusion techniques I taught you first."

"Yes, Teacher Hong."

The doctor was very respectful.

After watching Kurenai Yuhi leave, he turned to look out the window.

Kurenai taught him three illusions.

This is not the technique, it is the technique of Naraku, it is the technique of Nirvana.

The difficulty of these three techniques increases progressively, with the third technique, which involves emotions and the mind, being the most difficult.

but.

To be honest, he didn't think it was that difficult; he had already learned the first two.

More than illusions, Kabuto was curious about what Kyohiko wanted with Kurenai.

pity.

He shouldn't go out, and given Senior Jingyan's abilities, he'd definitely be able to find him. Even if he went out, he wouldn't be able to hear anything.

of course.

The key is--

Listening won't help!

His goal was to become Kyohiko's apprentice, not to eavesdrop on gossip.

Dou Fuzheng focused his mind on studying the "Art of Nirvana".

……

Outside Konoha Hospital, in a small grove of trees.

Kurenai stared at Kyohiko as he pulled out his flute, momentarily stunned, before her face flushed.

"Kyo, Kyohiko, did you call me just to let me listen to music?"

"Don't rush."

Jingyan smiled, then took out his flute and quietly played a tune.

Thanks to his master-level magic flute illusion, he is now not completely ignorant about the flute and his skills are quite good.

A short while later.

"Waaah—"

The melodious sound of the flute echoed through the woods, but it was confined to this particular grove.

Kurenai sat on a rock, a smile playing on her lips, her fingers tapping lightly on her knees in time with the rhythm.

can.

A few seconds later, she gradually realized something was wrong.

Along with the sound comes a strange sense of loss of control, as if the body is no longer one's own.

A second or two later, her vision went blank.

wrong!

This is an illusion!

Kurenai immediately realized what was happening and quickly tried to dispel the illusion.

but.

The difficulty of dispelling the illusion was greater than she had imagined, because the sound was constantly interfering with her chakra, preventing her from regulating it.

I don't know how many seconds passed.

She felt a tap on her shoulder, and the scene from before quickly flashed before her eyes; Jingyan was standing in front of her.

"Sound illusion? You developed it?"

Kurenai was somewhat surprised.

Jingyan thought for a moment and said, "I guess so."

If you extend the timeline or incorporate another timeline, it certainly wouldn't be considered something he created.

Well now.

It's questionable whether Tayuya can even learn ninjutsu, let alone create this kind of sound illusion.

Kurenai couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"A very powerful genjutsu, especially when you use it. It will continuously interfere with my chakra, making it more difficult for me to break the genjutsu."

"This is nothing. It's not that my technique is powerful, but that my chakra and mental strength are so strong that I can directly suppress your chakra."

Kyohiko replied.

Kurenai Yuhi paused slightly, then nodded silently.

This is true.

The situation just now was equivalent to her using genjutsu on a child; even if the other party had mastered chakra and the method to break genjutsu, it would be impossible for them to break it.

The difference in magnitude is too great!

Thinking of this, Kurenai added, "The preparation process is also quite complicated. Is a flute the only option?"

On the battlefield, who would pull out a flute for no reason?

The enemy will naturally be on guard when they see this.

and so.

If you ask her to think of ways to optimize a solution, this is the direction she would consider first.

"I'm trying."

Kyohiko replied.

Then, he tried using a whistle instead.

Whistling doesn't require taking out a ninja tool; it can produce sound directly, making it much more unexpected than a flute.

The "Grandmaster" level magical sound lock has no problem in this regard.

However, the effectiveness needs to be tested.

A few seconds later, Kurenai Yuhi broke the genjutsu and said, "It's much weaker than before because the sound changes of the whistle aren't as strong as the flute's, so the effect on chakra is limited."

"really."

The technique is still the same, but there's a reason why it relies on the "Magic Flute".

Then he took out a musical instrument.

whistle.

It is naturally more complex than whistling, and the Magic Sound Lock is also more skilled with the equipment.

This time, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't break free, but...

Based on her perception, unless Kyohiko maintains his voice or keeps that distance, she can decipher the code once the distance increases.

After several attempts, Kurenai even forgot about Kabuto Yakushi.

She was very interested in this illusion!

It has been tried many times.

Kyohiko seemed to have an idea. He looked at Kurenai and asked, "Do you want to learn this technique?"

"Mmm-hmm!"

Kurenai nodded repeatedly, her little face filled with excitement.

Of course she wants to learn!

Sound illusion, a whole new realm.

Although it may not be very powerful, it may still have value if it is extended and further developed.

For example, during surgery, help the patient enter a state of deep sleep more quickly.

or.

On the battlefield, special sound illusions can be used to assist teammates.

Kurenai Yuhi was quickly thinking and piecing together possible uses.

but.

Before that, she must first learn this illusion technique!

Jingyan smiled and explained the principle in general terms. Yuhi Kurenai nodded slightly after listening, indicating that she would study it slowly when she got back.

……

"Illusion magic? Not interested!"

Orochimaru was not interested.

He doesn't study everything. Things like illusion, which have little potential and don't fit his interests, are completely out of the question.

Fortunately.

Nowadays, he doesn't need to do everything.

"Ya Ze is not bad. Although he is relatively weak in ninjutsu, he can learn and supplement these theories later."

Orochimaru smiled and said, "I'll hand over this kind of simple research to him later."

"That's what I think too."

Jingyan nodded.

He naturally didn't think Orochimaru would be interested in the Magic Sound Lock.

In the original timeline, Tayuya, as Orochimaru's subordinate, developed this genjutsu, which Orochimaru never bothered to learn or study.

It is clear that Orochimaru did not consider this illusion technique to be of high value.

The same is true.

The upper limit of sound illusion is not the Magic Sound Lock, but the Magic Toad Song of Mount Myōboku.

This illusion is an extension of the Myōboku Sage Technique "Frog Croak," and it requires two toads, Fukasaku and Shima, to use together.

but.

"Frog croaking" is a natural ability of the toads of Mount Myōboku. Humans can master sage techniques like frog kumite, but learning frog croaking is still very difficult.

and so.

It's practically impossible to learn this skill.

After making some arrangements, the tasks at hand were outsourced again, allowing Kyohiko to focus on his own work.

The mission assignment in the Land of Snow hasn't been completely resolved yet.

Now, another pioneering project has been launched in the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind.

He's busy too!

Fortunately, Luo Sha has already given his word.

The project in the north is subcontracted to Luosha, which is a sure thing!

……

"You're going to clear the mountain by yourself? Are you sure you can manage?"

"no problem."

Jingyan was full of confidence.

Although the mountains between the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind are quite high, destroying a mountain does not require completely leveling it; it is sufficient to destroy a few key structures.

of course.

the most important is--

The earnings from this transaction have already been received; there will be no further additional commissions.

The cost is the same whether you send one person or a group of people.

Why make things difficult for yourself?

Tsunade nodded in agreement, and then she brought up the matter of Kakuzu.

Kakuzu was captured by them, which led to the arrival of people from Takigakure.

Konoha, of course, didn't care.

They've completely squeezed Kakuzu's value dry; even Takigakure could take him away if they wanted.

The premise is that they have enough ability to control Kakuzu.

They didn't.

Therefore, Kakuzu died.

……

Grass Ninja Village.

"Elders, Konoha has sent a cooperation proposal. The wording is quite sincere. Let's discuss it together."

Wuwei took out the scroll and placed it on the conference table.

The two elders exchanged a glance, and one of them picked up the scroll.

Wuwei sat in his seat, eyes closed, resting, very confident in the plan, after all—

Konoha has already taken control of the Land of Rain and the Land of Waterfalls.

If they still disagree, what's the difference between them and waiting to die?

If it were the old Kusagakure, the leader and a dozen elders might have had to go through some back and forth, but things are quite different now.

Ever since that Konoha ninja named Might Guy delivered a terrifying kick in Kusagakure, only these two elders remain in Kusagakure.

It makes doing things much easier and more efficient now.

Wuwei waited a moment, then opened his eyes and asked, "What are your thoughts, you two?"

"This, Chief, this plan, I feel..."

They looked at each other in bewilderment.

By jointly developing the rivers, we can make trade routes and transportation more convenient, and everyone can make money together.

The slogan is very catchy.

but.

Upon closer examination, Konoha is the most powerful village in the region through which the river flows, so Konoha will have the strongest control over this river in the future.

They didn't know much, but they had a vague feeling that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and that there was probably a trap hidden in the sky.

Wuwei smiled slightly and threw out the second reel.

The two elders glanced at it, then sighed and closed their eyes.

"Cooperation is the only option!"

Working with Konoha also allows you to enjoy soup.

If Konoha and Takigakure cooperated unilaterally and directly dug a canal with their ninjas, the Land of Grass would gain nothing.

even.

In the future, if the trade route between Konoha and Takigakure is not opened, the trade of Kusanagi will also be greatly affected.

Although this is a matter for the Land of Grass, if the Land of Grass has less money, then naturally less will be allocated to the Grass Ninja Village.

They are able to understand this point.

……

Rain-Hidden Village.

"What do you think of the message from Konoha?"

"I have to agree."

Yahiko answered sincerely.

Then he began his analysis—

The Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Grass have already agreed, so whether they agree or not is not of much significance.

To put it bluntly, this was a decision made by Konoha to strengthen its ties with Amegakure, purely to give Amegakure some benefits.

Hanzo nodded slightly.

He could naturally see that, and he was simply asking to hear Yahiko's opinion.

After leaving the office, Yahiko went to do his own thing.

but.

Only after confirming the surroundings were safe with Minami did Yahiko sigh, "I understand what Kyohiko is trying to do!"

"You understand now?"

Xiao Nan gave a half-smile.

Yahiko blushed, then said, "This time I really understand!"

Konan smiled and said, "Okay, so you didn't tell Hanzo the truth?"

"I would say that? I think that Kyohiko's plan is indeed designed to benefit both of us and make us grateful to Konoha."

Yahiko shared his analysis, "On the other hand, by maintaining more contact and communication, and cooperating with what he did before, the Land of Rain and Amegakure will become increasingly friendly towards Konoha and the Land of Fire in the future."

Using shared interests as a bond and communication and language as a bridge, we can achieve unity between nations.

Yahiko couldn't help but exclaim, "Kyohiko-kun is a genius. He will make the Land of Rain increasingly dependent on the Land of Fire."

Xiao Nan pondered for a long time, then nodded gently.

"That's true. The more indispensable we are to each other, the greater the cost of waging war or betrayal."

In other words...

The more you gain, the more painful it will be to lose in the future.

of course.

If the Land of Rain were a large country, such a standard might not be suitable.

and so.

This "river" does not pass through the Land of Wind.

The Land of Fire, and various smaller countries...

Konoha has already gained the upper hand!

At the same time, this also means that Amegakure and Hanzo have lost the opportunity to unite with the smaller ninja villages to achieve their goals.

"Before war comes, unite as many forces as possible."

Yahiko's pen wrote the village's name on the paper. "Kyohiko-kun, it seems you're overestimating the enemy's strength."

"After all, the opponent is Uchiha Madara."

"That's true." (End of Chapter)