Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 80 Bloodline Transplantation (Sixteenth Update)

On the third day, Tamura Hao changed into an ANBU ninja outfit, put on a mask, and went to the Raikage's office. This was a request made by the Third Raikage to have him study with Tsuchida for one day every Monday.

"Huh? Lord Danzo is actually able to fight the Third Kazekage to a standstill."

Tamura Hao, who was standing next to Tsuchikage helping to process some intelligence, suddenly stopped. In his hand was intelligence on the battle lines between Konoha and Sunagakure.

Although they cannot obtain detailed intelligence, they can still learn about major events.

According to this intelligence report, Lord Danzo had several encounters with the Third Kazekage and surprisingly held his own.

"He transplanted an arm, and his sword-wielding speed is incredibly fast. Is it a transplanted limb from a bloodline limit?"

Tamura had a hunch: the arm transplant itself was already very complicated, and it would be difficult to recover to the original level afterward.

However, after Danzo received the transplanted arm, his strength not only did not decrease, but actually increased.

This is abnormal; it is highly likely that the arm has a bloodline limit.

For example, Lord Danzo transplanted a Wood Release arm in the future, which allowed him to gain the power of Wood Release.

"That's our guess too. Danzo Shimura probably transplanted the arm of a Swift Release ninja."

Tu Tai said that he had seen that intelligence report before and had similar guesses.

"Lord Danzo's root should not have such ability, otherwise even if he did not transplant it himself, he would definitely transplant it to his subordinates to enhance their strength."

There must be something unusual here.

Tamura Hao analyzed the situation for a moment, and then continued to review the intelligence regarding the war between Sunagakure and Konoha.

Tu Tai didn't say anything, letting them search.

His request to have the kid come over one day a week was a deliberate attempt to cultivate him and allow him to get in touch with the village's higher-ups so he could handle things more easily when he took over in the future.

"Orochimaru, a disciple of the Third Hokage, also set off from Konoha with Lord Danzo."

Upon seeing a familiar name, Tamura Hiroshi knew that Lord Danzo's arm must have been Orochimaru's doing.

"I want to see some information about Orochimaru."

He suggested looking at the intelligence, even though he knew Snake's research capabilities, especially in biology, were phenomenal. But some things couldn't be said out of thin air; some basic knowledge was needed.

"Go and fetch any information about Orochimaru."

Tsuchida gave an order to the ANBU ninja on duty, wanting to see how much useful information the kid could analyze.

They would investigate and gather relevant information on special figures from various ninja villages, and Orochimaru, as a disciple of the Third Hokage, would naturally be of particular interest to them.

They even extracted a lot of valuable information from the mouths and minds of those Konoha ninjas last time, and then collected it in a categorized manner.

Unfortunately, they lacked the spiritual secrets of the mountain tribe, making it difficult to extract information from the depths of their memories.

Although it possesses a pair of three-tomoe Sharingan, using it is too taxing and requires special medication, so it can only be used on certain key figures.

Soon, the ANBU ninjas brought several scrolls, all containing information about Orochimaru.

"To be able to possess superhuman flexibility without hand seals, it seems our Orochimaru also has extraordinary modification abilities, even capable of modifying himself."

Having reviewed those intelligence reports, Tamura Hiroshi offered his analysis.

"You believe Orochimaru helped Danzo Shimura transplant that arm?"

The Third Raikage, who had been practicing the Light-Heavy Rock Technique, spoke up, expressing his high regard for this method of modification.

Tamura Hao said solemnly, "Lord Danzo's subordinates do not have such talent or means. Transplanting the Sharingan is already the limit."

At this moment, Orochimaru suddenly appeared beside Lord Danzo, even accompanying him on the way to the front lines. Furthermore, Orochimaru seemed to have undergone some kind of modification. These factors combined are sufficient to prove that Lord Danzo's arm is related to Orochimaru.

At this point, Tamura Hao excitedly said, "Lord Raikage, we need this method of transplanting bloodline limits, even if there are limitations and the strength is not high, it will be useful for the research on Shikotsumyaku."

If successful, we can use the Corpse Bone Pulse technique to enhance the bone strength of our village's ninjas, and even gain the body's self-healing abilities like those of the Kaguya clan. This would greatly benefit the training and application of ninjutsu.

The transplantation of bloodline limits has been researched in various ninja villages, but unfortunately, none of them have succeeded.

What the Hidden Cloud Village desires most is the Corpse Bone Pulse, especially the Night Moon Clan.

You don't need to acquire the ability to pull out bones to fight; just the most basic ability to increase bone strength will suffice.

Kaguya clan ninjas have much stronger bones than other ninjas, possessing a hardness exceeding that of steel, making them ideal for taijutsu training and combat.

If Might Guy had the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) to assist him, he might actually be able to kick Madara Uchiha to death.

The Third Raikage remained silent, but he was tempted by this transplant method. He even wanted to obtain the Corpse Bone Pulse to further enhance his bone strength, especially his hand bones, which would greatly improve his defense and attack power.

"How do you think we should obtain this transplantation technique from Orochimaru?"

Tsuchitai asked with great interest, "They do need to get their hands on this technology, but it won't be easy to get it from a Hokage disciple."

Tamura Hiroshi said, frowning.

"It's not easy to force a Hokage's disciple; the only way is to entice him into a deal. Someone who can be so ruthless as to modify himself must be very thirsty for power. That should be a breakthrough."

"Go on."

Tsuchikage gestured for him to continue, and the Third Raikage, who was also watching, wore a look of satisfaction on his face, becoming increasingly pleased with this disciple.

What their Hidden Cloud Village needs most are people with brains like this.

His son has good ninja talent, enough to become a Kage, but he is not smart enough and is a bit impulsive. He needs a strategist to assist him.

This child is perfect, even ideal.

"According to the information we obtained from those Konoha ninjas and from their minds, although Lord Danzo was one with the Third Hokage, there was also conflict between them."

Lord Danzo wanted to become the Fourth Hokage, but the Third Hokage disagreed and was wary of him.

Orochimaru, as a disciple of the Third Hokage, couldn't possibly be unaware of this. Yet now he's mingling with Lord Danzo; there must be something about him that attracts him.

Based on the information we have so far, Danzo's most valuable resource is undoubtedly his research on the Sharingan, which is one of the two strongest powers in Konoha and even the ninja world.

"With the Sharingan, it's likely that Danzo, the First Hokage, was also conducting power research; we can start from that angle."

Tamura Hao naturally knew what to use to seduce Orochimaru at this stage.

"According to the Uzumaki clan records I've read, there's a theory that the Senju and Uchiha clans both originated from the legendary Ninjutsu and the Sage of Six Paths. One inherited the Sage of Six Paths' physical power, and the other inherited the Sage of Six Paths' eye power."

Furthermore, Samehada absorbed some of the Sharingan and Tobirama Senju's organs and tissues. Although their powers are opposed, they seem to complement each other.

In addition, Hikaru Uchiha's eyesight is slowly recovering following the transplant of the Second Hokage's heart, perhaps that record is true.

"The Sage of Six Paths and the Ninja Sect?"

The Third Raikage seemed to be deep in thought. Because of the Six Paths Tools, he knew that the Sage of Six Paths was a real person and even knew the name of the Ninja Clan.

"Tsuchidai, you are in charge of this matter. Combine the relevant records of the Uzumaki clan and us to prepare a reasonable intelligence report to trade with Orochimaru."

Ultimately, they decided that they had to obtain the perfect method for transplanting the bloodline limit.

"clear!"

Tsuchidai was increasingly satisfied with the boy beside him, but it sounded strange that the boy kept calling him "Lord Danzo." He thought that if Shimura Danzo knew his true stance in the future, he would probably die with his eyes wide open in disbelief.

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