Analyzing the Ninja World Starting from Konoha

Chapter 240 [Cursed Seal] Acquired

Orochimaru looked at Aoba and stuck out his tongue to wash his face again.

"Every time I see Aoba-kun, I have a different feeling."

Orochimaru's voice was deep and hoarse, "On the path to truth, the lone traveler walks fast, but those who travel together go far."

"Hehe...that's well said."

Aoba's lips twitched slightly.

Every time the snake stared at him with that admiring look, he felt a chill run down his spine.

However, that concludes the theoretical discussion; let's move on to the main topic.

"I am very interested in the eye technique that Aoba-kun demonstrated at the meeting."

As he spoke, Orochimaru's snake hand emerged from his sleeve, holding a scroll in its mouth, and extended it directly in front of Aoba.

"In exchange, this is one of my recent core research findings, which I think Aoba-kun will definitely be interested in."

Without hesitation, Aoba reached out and took the scroll, unrolling it right in front of Orochimaru.

The internal chip activated instantly, and a pale blue stream of data flashed rapidly across the retina.

After only a few glances, a satisfied smile appeared on Qingye's lips.

As he expected, the scroll contained Orochimaru's core research data on the "Cursed Seal".

Although the research on the [Cursed Seal] was only in its early stages at this point, for people like them, the initial research ideas were sometimes more valuable than the complete experimental results.

"A good idea."

Aoba accepted the scroll, took out a pre-prepared scroll, and casually tossed it to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru took the scroll, glanced at it briefly, and then a strange light flashed in his eyes.

Just as Orochimaru was about to pack up the scroll and leave, Aoba suddenly spoke up.

"It seems that Lord Orochimaru has already used the cursed seal."

Aoba crossed his arms, his tone full of sarcasm, "Using natural energy to forcibly alter cell morphology, and even attempting to cut and transfer the soul... no wonder your chakra aura has become so dark and chaotic."

"That stench has seeped out from your broken soul."

Orochimaru's pupils suddenly contracted, and a strong killing intent erupted from his body.

He never expected that Qingye would see through the core essence of the curse mark with just a glance at the scroll, and even see through his secret soul experiment at a glance!

This terrifying insight and analytical ability made Orochimaru even more shocked by Aoba's talent, and his admiration almost overflowed.

But as a fellow seeker of truth, Orochimaru also possessed his own arrogance. To him, Aoba's condescending evaluation and lecturing sounded more like an undisguised provocation.

"Heh heh... Aoba-kun, your talent is truly outstanding."

Orochimaru's eyes instantly turned cold and filled with killing intent. "But you've belittled my research to nothing, so..."

However, Aoba didn't pay any attention to the killing intent at all, and didn't even lift his eyelids.

He simply stroked his chin, looked at Orochimaru, and muttered to himself, "Just a little stimulation and he's already losing control of his emotions so easily?"

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's killing intent faltered, and his expression turned somewhat grim: "What do you mean by that?"

Aoba didn't answer his question, but instead asked, "Lord Orochimaru, how many times have you conducted your cursed seal experiments? Or rather... how many times have you actually severed your own soul?"

Orochimaru's expression froze instantly.

His golden vertical pupils suddenly contracted, and the killing intent in his eyes vanished without a trace, replaced by an extremely rare look of panic.

A deathly silence fell over the living room.

As a top-notch researcher, how could he not understand what Aoba meant?

The soul is the most mysterious and vulnerable part of the human body. He had previously only focused on the convenience and the possibility of immortality brought about by the separation of the soul, but ignored the subtle influence of the damage to the soul on his mind and emotions!

His inexplicable rage and murderous intent just now were completely out of character for his usual calm and rational behavior!

Orochimaru gave Aoba a deep look, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Aoba-kun, you really are an interesting guy."

Orochimaru left those words in a hoarse voice, then his body slowly sank into the ground and disappeared into the shadows.

Looking in the direction Orochimaru left, Aoba shook his head secretly.

……

The next morning.

Aoba arrived at Konoha Hospital, yawning.

Pushing open the laboratory door, Tsunade was already waiting inside.

These past few days, aside from handling the hospital's daily affairs, Aoba has spent most of his time here, working with Tsunade to refine the Yin Seal and the Hundred Healings Technique.

The original Yin Seal did not have the effect of preserving youth, improving physical functions, or keeping the body in its prime. This effect was later developed by Tsunade.

In Aoba's view, the value of a technique that can keep the user in a youthful, peak state and store a massive amount of chakra for emergencies is even greater than that of resurrection techniques.

It's important to understand that even the strongest person cannot stay at their peak forever. After their peak, their physical condition and strength will gradually decline.

"Hey, why do you look so listless?"

Tsunade crossed her arms, showcasing her impressive figure, and looked Aoba up and down with a mocking gaze. "You didn't do anything good last night, did you? Young man, you need to know how to be moderate. Don't take advantage of your good health to do reckless things. You need to be careful, brat."

Aoba's lips twitched slightly.

If you spend a lot of time with older women, you'll find that when they start making lewd jokes, they can be even more raunchy than men; they could practically run a car wheel over your face.

"Lady Tsunade, put away your filthy thoughts."

Aoba rolled her eyes, too lazy to argue with her about this topic, and casually tossed the scroll Orochimaru had given her last night onto the lab table. "Take a look at this."

Tsunade picked up the scroll curiously: "What's this?"

"Orochimaru's latest research result: the Cursed Seal."

Aoba pulled up a chair and sat down, casually recounting how Orochimaru had come to his door to make a deal the previous night.

Orochimaru?

Tsunade frowned, unrolling the scroll as she said with some surprise, "That guy actually took a liking to your red-eyed eye technique?"

Is that strange?

Aoba shrugged. "What he's interested in isn't the eye technique itself, but rather my ideas for developing eye techniques."

In fact, the so-called "red-eyed eye technique" that Aoba demonstrated at the meeting was not a bloodline limit at all.

That's just an extremely profound secret technique!

A ninjutsu that forcibly simulates the effects of a bloodline limit using extremely complex chakra nature and form transformations!

This method is essentially no different from the secret techniques of the major clans in Konoha.

Even if outsiders steal the hand seals and chakra circulation techniques, they can't use them if they're not of their own bloodline.

Even if they were to be used with difficulty, the power would be vastly different.

Just like how Aoba "borrowed" the sand control technique from Shukaku for free.

That's a secret technique derived from the original Magnet Release. Many high-ranking members of Sunagakure have learned it, but the effects after learning it are simply touching.

Some people study their whole lives and can only control a small handful of sand to roll into a sand ball, while others are more talented and can create a sand clone to deceive people on the battlefield.

Not everyone can be like Aoba, a freak who, with the cheat code in his mind, managed to play the Sand Control Technique with the power of the original Magnet Release, and even be able to go head-to-head with the real Magnet Release!

This secret technique, apart from the developer being able to unleash its full power, is entirely dependent on luck for anyone who can learn it.

Just as the Second Hokage developed the Flying Thunder God Technique, Minato took it a step further, perfecting it into the ultimate assassin aesthetic, making the Yellow Flash a force to be reckoned with in the ninja world.

It took the three of them, holding hands, a long time to barely get it going, which was incredibly inefficient.

Although Aoba himself had also learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, he was very self-aware, not to mention his level of proficiency.

Close-quarters combat is not his fighting style. He only uses Flying Thunder God as a teleportation teleportation device, focusing on the self-cultivation of a turret mage.

"Take a look at the concept behind this cursed seal. It should offer some insights for us to refine the chakra storage model for the Yin Seal," Aoba said, pointing to the scroll.

Tsunade unfolded the scroll with some skepticism.

However, after only a few glances, Tsunade felt dizzy.

The scroll was covered with densely packed, tadpole-like twisted runes and obscure chakra circulation formulas. I felt a sudden darkness before my eyes and as if countless flies were buzzing in my head.

"Take it away, take it away now!"

Tsunade tossed the scroll back to Aoba, rubbing her throbbing temples. "What utter nonsense is this! Orochimaru's brain is definitely messed up! Watching too much of this will shorten your lifespan!"

Aoba gave a helpless, bitter smile and didn't insist.

To be honest, Aoba was already quite surprised that Tsunade had been able to settle down and work with him to develop the Yin Seal these past few days.

Given Tsunade's personality, working sporadically is the norm.

While the two were immersed in researching the development of new techniques, they finally dealt with Fugaku Uchiha within their clan and approached Tsunade and Aoba again.

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