Uchiha Akaishi Tour

Chapter 184 Orochimaru's Trap

September 5, Yunyin Village Medical Center.

"Tetsuzai" met his patient for the first time —

Accompanied by Ai, Burubi arrived in front of "Tessai".

Although "Tessai" is a renowned doctor in the field of psychological treatment, it is clear that Furuhi's face is full of wariness towards the doctor at this moment.

"Focus, relax, just treat this as a normal conversation," Ai advised.

"I'm very relaxed," Brubi said matter-of-factly.

"Lord Burubi, please complete this questionnaire first." Orochimaru took out the questionnaire he had prepared beforehand.

It appears to be a universally applicable questionnaire, but—

Actually, it was entirely Orochimaru who wrote it for Burubi, and it just so happens to hit his spot!

Looking at the questions on the test paper, which at first glance seemed insignificant but were actually becoming increasingly pointed, Brubi was both alarmed and deliberately made a disdainful expression.

After finishing writing, Brubi handed the paper to Tessai, emphasizing, "I'm different from your patients; I can really hear that voice!"

"Yes, I understand." Orochimaru examined each scroll meticulously, his expression remaining calm on the surface, but inwardly he was already smiling—

It seems that it's easier than I imagined.

Then Orochimaru raised his head, looked at A seriously, and said, "Um—Mr. A, psychological counseling is a very private matter, and your presence here might also give the patient—"

"I am not a patient!" Brubi emphasized.

"Hmm, it might put extra pressure on Lord Burubi, so—" Orochimaru hinted.

Ai understood, so he nodded and said, "Then it's up to you—Focus, I—"

"You go ahead with your work, I'll leave later too." Brubi still looked unconvinced.

Seeing this, Chishi offered to give Ai away.

"Lord Ai, regarding Lord Brubi's situation, is there some other consciousness sealed within his body?" Akaishi asked proactively.

"Hmm?" Ai instinctively rejected the topic, glancing suspiciously at "Genta," but considering his identity, he nodded and said, "Yes."

In Ai's view, Akaishi's current statement sounds like it came from someone who doesn't understand what a tailed beast is at all.

"Um—actually, I have a bit of talent in sealing techniques—ah, I don't mean to covet the sealing techniques of Kumogakure, it's just—if it's convenient, could you tell me some of the external properties of the seal? This would make it easier to assist Dr. Tessai in developing a treatment plan," Akaishi said sincerely.

"Hmm—we'll see." Ai didn't suspect that "Genta" wanted to steal anything, but—even information about some external characteristics wasn't something that could be given away casually.

Of course, if the "Tessai" team shows results, it's not impossible to tell "Genta"!

after all----

From the very beginning, the Raikage and other high-ranking officials had already decided that "Tessai" would remain in Kumogakure from now on, and this young assistant with some chakra would also be a "brought-in" Kumogakure ninja.

Although these ninjas brought in from outside the village wouldn't be trusted as much, it's not like they can't be kept completely out of the loop.

Akaishi understood that Ai wouldn't give him an immediate answer, so after seeing him across the suspension bridge, the two parted ways—Akaishi still needed to "gather intelligence" in Kumogakure.

Akaishi never imagined that one day he would be gathering intelligence almost right under the noses of the Cloud Village ninjas, especially intelligence about Jinchuriki.

During this time, Akaishi discovered several times that someone was watching him!

Needless to say, in addition to the Golden Horn Army that had been tracking him for a long time, some villagers and ninjas would also "report" him after discovering that Akaishi was asking about Burubi everywhere.

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It doesn't matter though.

What Akaishi was asking about was Burubi's mental state, what people thought of him, and so on. For Tetsuzai's assistant, this was perfectly normal behavior!

When it was about time, Akaishi returned to the clinic, only to find that Burubi was still saying that she wasn't sick, but her body was telling the truth.

"I've said it before—I'm different from your patients. This isn't a hallucination, nor is it my own voice. There really is a consciousness inside my body. If you can't understand this, then don't—" Bubi retorted excitedly to "Tetsuzai".

It looks like their defenses have been breached.

"The one who doesn't understand is Lord Burubi, isn't it?" Orochimaru retorted slowly and deliberately.

"you----"

"You say there's a consciousness inside your body called the Eight-Tails, or something else, but that doesn't matter—you're the Eight-Tails' jinchūriki now, isn't that reality?"

"What do you mean?"

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"Right now, you are Fukai plus the consciousness of the Eight-Tails; you are one, aren't you?"

"How could I be—"

"Other patients with auditory hallucinations are the same; they refuse to accept that what they hear is actually their own inner voice."

"That's not—"

"No, that is part of you. From a psychological perspective, you are the same. Only by accepting this can we continue the treatment."

Orochimaru patiently persuaded him.

Brubi's expression had now turned ferocious, and a tentacle-like "tail" materialized behind her.

This ominous chakra sent chills down Akaishi's spine.

"Accepting yourself is always the first step to healing," Orochimaru said with a smile as he looked at Burubi.

Brubi suddenly awoke and immediately withdrew the power of the tailed beast!

"How inexplicable!" Burubi cursed "Tessai" angrily before turning and leaving.

However, Orochimaru said from behind, "This is a calming medicine. You can take it if you can't sleep. If you still can't sleep, you might as well try my method—we will have the next treatment in two days."

Brubi didn't want to take it at first, but Yakushi Nonou took it and handed it to him.

"Hmph." After accepting the gift, Burubi walked past Akaishi without looking back.

bang-

Brubi slammed the door shut, and Akaishi then pointed to the door and then to his mouth.

"How is Mr. Burubi doing now?" Orochimaru asked directly.

"On the surface, everyone says they respect Lord Brubi, but—I've heard from the playful banter of some children and from some behind-the-scenes discussions that most villagers actually consider Brubi a monster," or "a tailed beast," Akaishi said disdainfully.

Orochimaru nodded and said, "Hmm, it seems he wasn't mistaken."

"He felt it himself?" Akaishi asked, then realized—it seemed that Brubi's illness had multiple causes.

The more the "seal" was modified, the more problems arose. The internal reason was that he began to be affected by the eight-tailed beast, but there was also an external reason, namely that he was not understood by the villagers, and some people even began to think he was a monster!

"That's normal. A person who possesses immense power and is at risk of losing control at any moment is no different from a monster," Orochimaru said calmly.

Akashi paused for a moment upon hearing this, then asked, "You mean—Uchiha Madara?"

Orochimaru: ————

"I'm talking about Jinchuriki! Jinchuriki are like this. Although from a personal perspective, they are independent of the Tailed Beasts, for others, there's no need to distinguish between them. They are no different," Orochimaru said speechlessly.

"So—you have to see yourself as a whole, as a human and a tailed beast?" Akaishi asked strangely, feeling that Orochimaru's words just now sounded odd.

"Yes, in that case, we're not far from a complete collapse." Orochimaru nodded matter-of-factly.

Akaishi:————

He was lying after all!

"Do you know why the Uchiha clan, once their eye power reaches a certain level, naturally possesses a talent for sealing techniques?" Orochimaru suddenly asked a seemingly unrelated question.

Akaishi knew about this too.

However, that change only occurs when one reaches an extremely deep level within the Sharingan of the Three Bas!

Otherwise, Orochimaru wouldn't have taught Akaishi the "Eliminating Face Technique" before. He needed both the mastery of hand seals and the ability to transform Yang Release chakra. According to Orochimaru's judgment, only Kagami and Akaishi in the Uchiha clan currently meet the requirements.

"This—because the Sharingan—is strong?" After pondering for a moment, Akaishi said matter-of-factly—of course it's because "the Sharingan is the best in the world!"

Orochimaru: ————

"It is said that sealing techniques are a power created by the Sage of Six Paths. Unlike ordinary ninjutsu, their origin is ultimately a power of the mind. When the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan reaches its peak, it is itself an advancement of mental power," Orochimaru explained after taking a deep breath.

Akaishi continued to stare blankly at Orochimaru, wondering why his Sharingan could connect with sealing techniques. Akaishi now understood, but—so what? Why bring this up all of a sudden?

"The Cloud Village's previous 'Iron Armor Seal' wasn't particularly sophisticated to begin with, and the subsequent repairs and modifications have caused many obstacles. Most importantly—maintaining a tailed beast seal requires more than just the physical talent of the Jinchuriki; the 'heart' is equally—no, it should be said that the 'heart' is even more important," Orochimaru said.

Upon hearing this, Akaishi's heart stirred—

"If even the Jinchuriki himself begins to believe that he and the Tailed Beast are one, then—the influence of the Tailed Beast on his heart will be maximized," Orochimaru said matter-of-factly.

In other words, regardless of what others think, the most important thing for a Jinchūriki is to understand "I am me" and "I am not a Tailed Beast" —

Of course, Orochimaru wasn't really there to cure him!

From the very beginning, Orochimaru's words contained a trap, misleading Burubi into accepting the Eight-Tails' influence as "a part of himself."

Orochimaru was confident that his treatment plan would be effective at first, especially the sedatives, which were bound to be effective.

In this way, they can conceal the landmines they planted for Brubi.

"Looks like we're in luck. Brubi, Fukai—hehehe, if everything goes smoothly, we should be able to go back to Konoha for the New Year." Orochimaru chuckled eerily.

Upon hearing this, Akaishi shuddered.

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