Analyzing the Ninja World Starting from Konoha

Chapter 204 Hashirama's Blood!

"Sharingan?!"

This was Orochimaru's first reaction.

wrong!

But then, he astutely noticed a key difference.

Although Aoba's eyes were crimson, there were no black tomoe markings characteristic of the Uchiha clan in his pupils!

That's not the Sharingan.

But without a doubt, it was an eye with pupil-like effects.

Orochimaru's breathing became more rapid without him realizing it, and he stuck out his long tongue again, washing his face once more.

"I see----"

Orochimaru's voice trembled slightly, not from fear, but from a kind of excitement that bordered on ecstasy.

"To achieve an effect similar to a dojutsu by simulating the chakra flow of a bloodline limit? What a brilliant idea!"

"Achieving pupil techniques without relying on bloodlines, but through purely technical means —"

Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils shone brightly as he looked at Aoba as if he were looking at a priceless treasure.

This time, his eyes held not a threat, but a genuine fascination and amazement.

"Interesting—this is so interesting!"

Orochimaru's voice became excited.

"Aoba-kun, I'm becoming more and more interested in you!"

He even knows the secrets of his most crucial curse seal, and can still unleash such bizarre ninjutsu.

This mountain town of Qingye definitely hides a secret far greater than he imagined!

The crimson light in Aoba's eyes slowly faded, restoring his original jet-black pupils.

Orochimaru, on the other side, took in everything, his golden vertical pupils flashing with complex light.

"Fellow travelers—"

Orochimaru's golden pupils narrowed slightly as he muttered those three words to himself.

The shock and fervor on his face gradually subsided, and he regained that enigmatic calm.

"Hehehe—Aoba-kun, you have indeed given me a huge surprise."

He withdrew the venomous snakes that were coiled around the sand golem, and his slender fingers took out a sealed test tube of the same size from his sleeve.

However, unlike the pale blue elixir of life that Aoba had just given him, the test tube in Orochimaru's hand contained a red liquid.

is blood!

It was still blood!

It is important to know that blood, once removed from the human body, will become inactive and darken over time, even if placed in a sealed space.

But the blood in the test tube was still fresh, so Orochimaru certainly wouldn't come looking for Aoba and then have someone else draw a tube of blood.

It is evident that the blood in this test tube belongs to an extraordinary person.

Orochimaru also threw out the test tube.

Qingye did not reach out to catch it.

A wisp of yellow sand silently emerged from his sleeve, condensing in mid-air into a delicate sand palm that steadily held the test tube.

The moment the test tube landed in her palm, Aoba's expression changed slightly.

Hashirama Senju's blood?

How is this possible?!

Aoba subconsciously raised his head and looked at Orochimaru opposite him.

Orochimaru also noticed Aoba's change in expression, and a meaningful smile slowly curved his lips.

"It seems you already guessed it."

Orochimaru noticed Aoba's slightly changed expression, a hint of amusement flashing in his golden vertical pupils. "Since you know, then I don't need to waste my breath explaining."

I really liked your phrase "fellow traveler." Since we're fellow travelers, I won't take your things for nothing; you should know their value, so consider it an exchange.

"If you make any new discoveries in your research in the future, feel free to come and discuss them with me. I am very interested in your theories."

At this point, Orochimaru's body began to slowly sink downwards, as if merging into the soil beneath his feet.

"I hope you won't disappoint me like those idiots in the village, Aoba-kun—"

With a final, hoarse laugh, Orochimaru's figure vanished completely from the ground, leaving not even a trace of chakra.

Aoba stood there, looking at the spot where Orochimaru had disappeared, and finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"call----"

He looked down at the test tube in his hand, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

Seriously, as expected of Orochimaru!

As long as you demonstrate enough value to pique his interest, this top scientist in the ninja world will never be stingy with his gifts.

They really give you things if they have them!

However, compared to Hashirama's blood, Aoba was actually more interested in Orochimaru's cursed seal technique.

That involves a high-end application that combines natural energy and spiritual power. The effect of releasing the curse seal is equivalent to a degraded version of Sage Mode, which is similar to his current [Half-Beast Transformation].

If he could obtain the technique of the cursed seal, it would be of great reference value to his research on [Sage Mode].

Unfortunately, judging from the probing just now, Orochimaru's cursed seal technology should still be in the early stages of development.

In just a brief exchange, Aoba keenly sensed that Orochimaru's mental state was still very stable.

Of course, Aoba's "eye technique" was also too bad, since it was just a simulation and couldn't achieve the effect of a kaleidoscope-like eye technique.

"Achieving a complete genjutsu to directly control Orochimaru is still a long way off—"

Aoba shook his head and sealed the blood of Hashirama into the scroll.

Regardless, obtaining Hashirama's blood was an unexpected bonus.

The blood from the Thousand Hands was of great value to his subsequent research!

After packing up his things, Qingye didn't linger. With a flash, he disappeared from the spot as a blur.

Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village)

At home, Minato Namikaze looked at the medical report from Konoha Hospital in his hand, his expression utterly fascinating.

He would sometimes chuckle foolishly, and other times furrow his brow, as if he were caught in some kind of extreme dilemma.

"Minato—what's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Kushina looked at the strange expression on Minato's face, which looked like both a smile and a cry, and couldn't help but pat him.

"No, no! Of course I'm happy!"

Minato snapped out of his daze and quickly pulled Kushina into his arms, his eyes filled with joy and tenderness.

"We're having a baby—this is the best news!"

After a brief moment of joy, Minato's smile gradually faded.

However, he had already learned an extremely serious truth from the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

During pregnancy and childbirth, the seals within a Jinchūriki's body become extremely unstable.

This means that the Nine-Tails sealed within Kushina's body may break free during childbirth.

If the Nine-Tails goes out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Minato dared not delay and immediately began to deploy a security plan for Kushina, drawing elites from the Hokage's direct ANBU to form a special guard team responsible for protecting Kushina.

In a few months, Kushina's delivery location will also need to be selected, and we need to prepare for the worst.

While compiling the list of guards, he remembered someone.

Kakashi.

Kakashi had actually been a member of the Anbu for some time, but due to his mental state, his performance had been unstable.

Kakashi's behavior became increasingly extreme, and his methods became more and more ruthless during missions.

Regardless of who the target is, he basically leaves no survivors. Even if the enemy surrenders, he will mercilessly pierce their heart with the Thousand Birds.

Kakashi's condition has seriously affected the team's coordination.

"Cold-blooded Kakashi".

This title has already spread within the Anbu, and even other Anbu members feel a strange chill when they team up with Kakashi on missions.

Many members of the secret service expressed their unwillingness to work with such a heartless killing machine.

Minato looked at the mission report sent by the Anbu and remained silent for a long time.

"Kakashi————"

Minato sighed and wrote Kakashi's name on the guard list.

He doesn't really need Kakashi as a bodyguard.

Kushina already had enough protective forces around her, so whether there was one more Kakashi or one less Kakashi, there was almost no difference in terms of security.

But Minato's purpose was never to have Kakashi "protect" Kushina.

He wanted Kakashi to witness the birth of a new life.

For Kakashi, he experienced too much death far too early. The deaths of Obito and Rin were like two wounds that could never heal, burning his soul.

In such circumstances, a new life about to be born can rekindle the flame of hope in that desolate ruin.

Only when Kakashi sees with his own eyes that life is not just about passing away, but also about being born, will he be able to truly emerge from the shadows.

This is a teacher's responsibility to their students.

The Land of Hot Springs, as its name suggests, is a small country in the ninja world famous for its hot springs.

With its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate, this place is known as a "village that has forgotten war".

Even though the Third Shinobi World War had just taken place, the war had not had much of an impact on this place.

The streets were bustling with activity, filled with beautiful women and tourists dressed in yukatas, and the air was thick with the faint smell of sulfur and the aroma of various snacks.

A young man dressed in a coarse cloth long gown and wearing a pair of transparent half-rimmed glasses was sitting in a meatball shop on the side of the street, slowly savoring the three-colored meatballs in his hand.

It was Aoba, the mountain village that had left Konoha.

After leaving the border of the Land of Fire, Aoba removed his Konoha headband and changed into civilian clothes.

His purpose in coming out this time was indeed to find a new habitat for the lizards, but of course, he had another purpose as well.

The evil cult of the Land of Hot Water.

If there's one character in Naruto that left the deepest impression on Aoba, it's undoubtedly Hidan. Not only is he immortal, but his blood seems to flow endlessly.

He's practically a born research and experimental genius!

It also has the secret technique [Death Possession Blood].

A cursed secret art that establishes a blood pact through blood, thereby connecting the fate of the caster and the opponent.

Before performing the spell, one must draw a formation with blood and stand within it to cast the spell.

In Aoba's eyes, this curse technique was nothing like a ninjutsu from the ninja world.

It doesn't require hand seals; it can unleash an absolute curse simply by obtaining the opponent's blood. Coupled with its terrifyingly indestructible physique, it's practically a bug.

Aoba was very interested in this kind of evil magic that involved the soul, the body, and some unknown rules.

I had sent Ryoichi to the Land of Hot Springs to investigate before, but unfortunately he didn't find any useful information.

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