Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 184 The Immortal's Scheme

"Iwagakure has only produced two Dust Release users, so the training must be extremely difficult."

Tamura Hao knew the difficulty of mastering Dust Release; it wasn't simply a matter of having the secret technique to fuse with it. Otherwise, Onoki wouldn't have bothered with creating artificial humans in the future.

Black Zetsu brought many secret techniques from Iwagakure, including the Dust Release fusion technique, which requires cultivating a specific nature transformation and then fusing the nature transformations of the three attributes.

The fusion is very difficult, and so far only the Second Tsuchikage and Onoki have succeeded. The consequences of a failed fusion are also very serious. The chakra will run rampant in the body, and the body may even be disintegrated by the rampaging mixed chakra.

"Then let's try it slowly. Izanagi is a very useful forbidden technique. If we accumulate more Sharingan and combine it with the immortality from the Jashin Ritual, we'll eventually be able to fuse it together."

The Third Raikage was very satisfied with the Sharingan, especially the forbidden Izanagi technique.

Things are different now. After learning that there are many powerful beings, even legendary ones, hidden in the ninja world, he has once again developed a thirst for strength.

Even though he has now obtained the Thunder Sage Mode, which has further enhanced his strength, he is still far from being a top-tier powerhouse.

If he struggled so much to defeat a half-crippled toad, how could he possibly protect the village if powerful figures were to descend upon it?

Therefore, I need to continue to become stronger, and the only thing I can improve right now is bloodline fusion.

However, bloodline fusion is not that simple, and I am better at combat than at delicate tasks like bloodline fusion.

"Our Thunder Sage Mode also needs further improvement. My black lightning is more suitable for attack, and when it is integrated into the body, it will cause intense pain."

Speaking of his feelings about the current Sage Mode of Lightning, the Third Raikage didn't have a very good impression of it.

Although the Thunder Sage Mode can greatly enhance one's strength, especially the destructive power of black lightning, it can also be quite exhilarating to use to stimulate the body.

It's a situation where you hurt the enemy a thousand times but also lose a hundred times yourself, and it doesn't have the phenomenon of becoming more energetic the more you use it, like a true Sage Mode.

It is clear that further improvements are needed, and the breakthrough point is not in its own black lightning.

At this stage, only a higher level of black lightning can be used to fuse with the power of lightning. Ordinary lightning chakra is simply unable to withstand the destruction of the power of lightning and cannot form the Lightning Sage Mode.

This has become a dead end.

"Then we'll have to develop a completely new type of lightning."

Tamura Hao thought of the Purple Lightning that Kakashi would develop in the future, which was significantly more powerful than the ordinary Lightning Blade.

Lightning Blade is already the ultimate application of lightning-attribute nature transformation. Purple Lightning is stronger than Lightning Blade, so it must be a lightning power that has surpassed the limit of nature transformation and is on the same level as Black Lightning.

"We can only develop something else, but Black Thunder's transformation was an accident and is not a reliable reference."

The Third Raikage sighed, lamenting how difficult it was to develop Lightning Release power that transcended nature transformation; even someone like him, who had mastered Lightning Release to its fullest extent, didn't have much confidence.

"You can start cultivating Black Lightning now, right?"

Suddenly, he asked, "Does the Third Raikage know that Takemikazuchi's eye technique can amplify the nature transformation of Lightning Release, making it a very powerful eye technique?"

"Takemikazuchi can temporarily raise my lightning nature transformation to its maximum limit. With Samehada's chakra, I can maintain it indefinitely. Moreover, I believe that it won't be long before I can train the nature transformation to its limit."

Tamura Hiroshi nodded. Takemikazuchi was indeed very powerful and suitable for him.

"After we get back, I'll seal away a copy of my Black Lightning. If it's you, you'll definitely be able to develop new Lightning Release power."

The Third Raikage was very pleased and had great confidence in this disciple.

This child has terrible physical aptitude, but his comprehension is monstrous, and he is very good at developing and creating new techniques.

It would be difficult for me to develop any new Lightning Release techniques, but this child should be able to.

"I will develop it as soon as possible."

Tamura Hiroshi nodded seriously. With the help of both Takemikazuchi and his cheat code, he was very confident.

Furthermore, Black Lightning itself is a transformation resulting from the Third Raikage's nature transformation training, and Purple Lightning should also be, only the direction of nature transformation is different.

Each attribute has many property tendencies, such as the paralysis of lightning ninjutsu, super cutting power, speed amplification, etc.

All you need to do is study these changes in properties and then find a way to transform them.

Of course, we shouldn't be too focused on Kakashi's purple lightning, after all, that's Kakashi's path, not our own.

"Dad, it's almost cleaned up."

After exchanging ideas for a long time, Ye Yue Ai and the others returned exhausted, not intending to stay any longer.

They need to return to the front lines as soon as possible, lest the Leaf Village front cause any more trouble.

"Don't be impatient; maintaining a calm mindset will help you make a breakthrough."

The Third Raikage nodded and offered a word of advice.

Breaking through to the Kage level is not easy. Although life-or-death battles can stimulate potential, one must also adjust their mindset. Being too eager can hinder the breakthrough.

"Um!"

Ye Yue Ai nodded, glanced at Tamura Hao, and then leaped towards the spatial portal, with the others following closely behind.

There, Tamura Hiroshi left a gap; the tree roots did not completely fill the spatial door, allowing people to pass through.

"It's time to clear out the Lost Mountain outside."

Tamura Hiroshi followed along, studying the entrance to the great vortex in the Spirit World while manipulating the World Tree to send out a root that devoured the spirit beasts guarding the Lost Mountains outside.

Next, he needs to figure out the origin and exit of this vortex, and then find a way to transfer it to the Hidden Cloud Village. Only in this way can the Spirit World become their private property and be transformed into a secret base.

Many research projects that are difficult to conduct outside can also be brought in, such as firearms and artillery. Although Turtle Island is well-hidden, it is still too small compared to the research and development of firearms and artillery.

The Spirit Realm is vast enough, with a diameter of over a thousand kilometers, otherwise it wouldn't be able to support so many enormous spirit beasts.

Of course, Tamura Hao did not forget to send a shadow clone to the temple deep within the three holy lands, which was the core area of ​​the three holy lands and the residence of the three immortals.

"That's so incongruous!"

Looking at the temple in front of him, the shadow clone became even more certain that the Spirit World was built by humans.

The toads of Mount Myoboku live in caves dug directly into the strangely shaped mountains, but the Great Toad Sage lives in a temple.

This was definitely not built by a toad, because a toad could not possibly have such aesthetic tastes.

Entering the temple for a closer look, Black Zetsu followed him in.

"That toad certainly knows how to enjoy life."

After surveying his surroundings, Black Zetsu chuckled coldly.

Knowing that this place was targeting Mount Myōboku and even the entire Shamanic World, he sneaked in along the World Tree. This was his first time in the Shamanic World, especially Mount Myōboku.

He was actually quite familiar with Mount Myōboku, because according to his investigation, the reason why Hagoromo and Hamura turned against their mother back then seemed to be related to that toad.

However, that toad was too strong, and he hadn't obtained any chakra power from Hagoromo. He wasn't confident he could hide from the toad's senses, so he had never been to the Summoning World.

Now that's settled, the toad was beaten so badly that only its soul escaped, which can be considered revenge.

"After Mother and the little Ten-Tails have absorbed and refined the power in Madara's eyes, we'll have a better chance of success if we sense Mother's Origin Sphere space here."

The spirit world itself is also an alternate dimension, but it is attached to the real world. It is easier to sense the alternate dimensions opened up by the mother here.

"We need to purify the chakra within all the summoned beasts, lest the Sage of Six Paths sense it using his chakra."

The shadow clone nodded and then walked behind the high platform, where there was a door. Walking in, he saw bookshelves filled with scrolls and books.

He walked to the nearest bookshelf, took down a scroll and quickly glanced at it. He found it was a record about cultivating immortal arts, but it was a toad version.

After finishing reading, they switched to another scroll to continue reading. Black Zetsu stayed in the temple for a while before returning along the World Tree.

He's just here to take a look; he has a lot of things to do outside.

At the same time, the soul of the escaped Great Toad Sage attached itself to that bead and found Jiraiya through the contract.

"A great immortal?"

Seeing the giant toad sage manifesting his soul phantom, especially the blood stained on that bead, Jiraiya had a very bad feeling.

"Kumakuya stole the power of Sage Mode and conquered the Summoning World. Jiraiya, I need to use your body to recover."

The Great Toad Immortal said weakly that he was in very poor condition. Although he could maintain his strength by separating himself from his body, it would not last long and he needed to find a vessel.

Minato was too weak and also had the Nine-Tails inside him, so he had no choice but to seek help from Jiraiya.

Jiraiya has already begun using toad oil to train in Sage Mode, which also serves as a medium for merging with it, maintaining his own soul and preventing it from disintegrating.

"It's Kumogakure again!"

Jiraiya was furious. How could it be Kumogakure again, and this time they went even further, even conquering Mount Myōboku.

Judging from the current state of the Great Sage, it's easy to see that the toads of Mount Myōboku are also in grave danger.

How could the Hidden Cloud Village do this?

"Great Immortal, what should I do?"

Although he was annoyed, Jiraiya knew that protecting the Great Sage was the most important thing right now.

"Swallow this bead."

The Great Toad Sage pointed to the bead he was attached to, which was an extremely precious treasure and the source of his power.

Unfortunately, this treasure was made by humans, and only humans can integrate with it. Even after refining it for thousands of years, he could only wear it around his neck to assist in cultivation, and could not integrate it into his body to completely control it.

"Swallow it?"

Jiraiya was dumbfounded when he saw the enormous bead.

This bead is bigger than my whole body, how am I going to swallow it?

"First, use the Frog Transformation Technique to change your body structure, then you can swallow it."

The Great Toad Sage explained that the bead wasn't originally this big. It grew larger as he infused it with a massive amount of sage power. However, he couldn't shrink it in his current state, so he could only have Jiraiya transform and swallow it.

"oh!"

Upon hearing about the Frog Transformation Technique, Jiraiya suddenly understood. He immediately raised his hands, formed hand seals, and used the Shadow Clone Technique. Then, he had the shadow clone guide him to transform into a toad before swallowing the bead whole.

Strangely enough, after swallowing the bead, it seemed to melt away and quickly merged into his entire body.

"I need to sleep for a while to recover. I'll tell you the details when I wake up. You should get away from Kumogakure as soon as possible."

Before Jiraiya could figure out what was going on, the Great Toad Sage's soul entered Jiraiya's body and went into slumber.

"My body seems different."

Jiraiya touched his stomach in surprise, feeling some changes after the bead merged into his body, but now was not the time to sense these changes.

"Kumakuya Village!"

Jiraiya glanced resentfully at the location of Kumogakure, then left his room and headed to Uchiha Myokage's residence, intending to request permission to return to the village.

He was naturally not afraid of going against the Hidden Cloud Village; at worst, he would die. However, he still possessed the power of a great immortal, and if the Hidden Cloud Village discovered this, they would definitely kill him at all costs.

The Great Sage is crucial to the future; he must not be killed by the Hidden Cloud Village.

Leaving aside Jiraiya on this side, the White Snake Sage on the other side also approached Orochimaru, who was currently a stay-at-home dad.

"Hashirama Senju?"

The White Snake Sage looked at the baby with suspicion and uncertainty. Judging from the chakra she sensed, it must be the First Hokage from back then. She had observed that human from afar before because he was so special. His Wood Release made her recall the disaster of that year.

"Great Immortal!"

Orochimaru was surprised by the arrival of the White Snake Sage; why did this person suddenly come?

Although the other party has transformed into human form, their aura cannot be changed.

The White Snake Immortal remained silent, stepped forward to examine the infant closely, and made a new discovery.

"A body without a soul, you want to possess this body?"

The White Snake Sage had a guess. She had been keeping an eye on Orochimaru, her contractor, and knew about his research direction through the things he stored using his summoning snakes.

Based on the fact that she now possessed a soulless infant body, she could roughly guess Orochimaru's purpose.

"Is the great immortal also interested in this body?"

With a glint in his eyes, Orochimaru noticed the White Snake Sage's unusual behavior.

"Although it's not the real him, this body still has great potential, but it won't be easy to fully develop that potential. Let me give you a hand."

After some thought, the White Snake Immortal took off the precious pearl hanging around her neck and put it into the baby's mouth. The pearl seemed to melt and merge into the baby's body.

Orochimaru did not stop them, and even observed them with great interest.

"Who is this sage he's referring to?"

After watching for a while, I asked a question. I felt that the "he" this person was talking about was not simple, and didn't seem to be the First Hokage.

"The Summoning World has been captured by the Hidden Cloud Village, and my connection with the Summoning World is weakening. You need to become stronger."

After saying that, the White Snake Immortal floated away.

She had prepared many demands, but after seeing the body, she had a new idea.

She knew something about the Sage of Six Paths' two sons, and she also knew that the toad had been watching them.

She was very envious of the two men's power. She had never been able to find an opportunity before, but now that an opportunity was presented to her, she naturally couldn't miss it.

"Things are getting more and more interesting."

Licking his lips, Orochimaru realized that the White Snake Sage was definitely hiding something important, and it was very likely related to the Sage of Six Paths.

After all, the Senju clan are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, and the First Hokage was the strongest member of the Senju clan in history, which in itself reveals their extraordinary and mysterious nature.

Therefore, it seems that the First Hokage's strength was not accidental, but had deeper reasons.

"This saves me the trouble of cultivating immortal techniques, but I must first complete the deal with Haojun."

He raised his hand and placed it on the baby's chest, extracting a portion of the White Snake Sage's power and sealing it away. Then, he created a shadow clone and had it arranged for the Ninja Hawk to deliver it.

This was the deal made back then. Since he had already received the First Hokage's chakra and was quite satisfied with it, he naturally wouldn't go back on his word.

Previously, I had planned to wait until this body was fully grown, and then go to Ryuchi Cave to take advantage of the opportunity to cultivate the Sage Mode to obtain the power of the White Snake Sage. At that time, I would keep a portion of it while cultivating myself.

But this time, the White Snake Immortal suddenly arrived and merged the precious pearl into the baby's body, which contained the White Snake Immortal's power, and it was incredibly vast.

This way, the transaction could be completed ahead of schedule. He was very satisfied with Hao Jun, his partner, and valued him highly, and looked forward to the next transaction.

"Wait two more years, and I'll be able to take over this body."

Orochimaru licked his lips again as his gaze fell on the baby, his heart filled with even greater anticipation.

With his skills, he could make this body grow and develop at ten times the speed, which is why it could develop from an embryo into a complete form within a month. He only needs to wait two years for the body to be fully formed, at which point he can integrate himself into it.

That's right, what he wants to do is not just to possess the soul, but also to integrate the body, so that the compatibility can be maximized.

Even in creating this perfect body, he incorporated his own cellular genes, which would surely allow him to control it perfectly after the fusion.

Now, with the addition of the White Snake Sage's precious orb, the full potential of this body will surely be unleashed, perhaps even reaching the level of the First Hokage at his peak.

Of course, we also have to be wary of the White Snake Immortal. He's not someone to be trifled with. Such a sacrifice must be part of some kind of scheme, so we must be cautious.

However, as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. That precious pearl can make this body more perfect, which is beneficial to oneself. In the end, it all comes down to who has the better skills.

At the same time, Tsunade, who was on the front lines in the Land of Grass, also received a notification from the Slug Sage, which greatly shocked her.

"I told that idiot not to act impulsively, and now look what's happened, he's made such a big mess of things."

Tsunade rubbed her forehead in exasperation. She had a bad feeling when her teacher gave her the order to send Jiraiya to the Land of Hot Springs front.

It has indeed come true, and in such an exaggerated way.

Myoboku had just launched a deadly revenge against that brat, but within a month, Kumogakure invaded Myoboku and even conquered the entire Summoning World. Even a being like the Slug Sage had to flee.

"Sage, you know the current situation in Konoha. I'm afraid we can't help you reclaim the Summoning World immediately."

After calming herself down, Tsunade made a helpless statement.

"I know, I'm just here to let you know."

The slug understood, and then its body transformed into a cloud of mist and disappeared.

This time, she came mainly not to see Tsunade, but to see Senju Orange Water.

During the previous war, Tsunade used her clones to heal the ninjas on the front lines, including Senju Orange Water. Some time ago, she noticed some abnormalities in the other party's body.

She hadn't taken it to heart at first, but the madness of Kumogakure and the appearance of that tree forced her to make some arrangements.

At the same time, another slug clone approached Thousand Hands Orange Water and directly stated that it had been transplanted with the first generation of cells.

(End of this chapter)