Naruto: Fusion of Multiverse Character Templates

After Nara Shikasuke and Natsuki agreed on the terms, he left with the list of medicinal herbs Natsuki had given him.

Between the red healing potion, Blood of God, and the stamina-restoring potion, Xia Mu chose to research the former first.

The former requires Hashirama cells or White Zetsu cells, while the latter requires Tailed Beast Chakra and Hero's Water.

In terms of difficulty, the former is simpler.

The Hashirama cells are readily available; all that's needed is for Konoha Village to agree.

Hero's Water is very difficult to obtain.

Especially since Konoha Village and Takigakure Village are allies, it's not appropriate to directly rob them.

Even if you try to snatch it, it will be difficult. Takigakure is the only small ninja village besides the Five Great Villages that possesses both a Tailed Beast and a Jinchuriki.

Even tailed beast chakra is difficult to obtain.

The current Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Mito Uzumaki, is in poor health. It would be best to wait until Kushina Uzumaki becomes the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki before making any further moves.

Although Hashirama cells are precious, Konoha Village conducted two experiments with Hashirama cells in the original work.

One such instance, led by Hiruzen Sarutobi, was compliant and legal.

However, because too many volunteer ninjas died, the program was eventually called off.

Another instance was orchestrated by Danzo Shimura, with Orochimaru participating; it was conducted privately.

Their increasingly ruthless methods led to some success in their Hashirama cell experiments, resulting in the creation of a Wood Release ninja, Yamato.

At this stage, the second intercolumn cell experiment has definitely not been carried out.

Because Orochimaru hadn't yet turned evil and was cooperating with Shimura Danzo.

But the first intercolumnar cell experiment may have already ended, or it may be underway.

"pity."

Natsuki is too young to be involved in interstitial cell experiments.

But he can prepare in advance.

That is, to create the incomplete version of the red healing potion, Blood of God, without Hashirama cells.

Nara Shikasuke went home.

He opened the prescription Xia Mu had given him and began to read it.

The medicinal herbs mentioned above are all quite valuable.

Only the Nara clan in the entire Hidden Leaf Village could afford to produce such a thing.

Of course, Xia Mu also added four more medicinal herbs to confuse the issue.

"Father."

Nara Shikaku walked in.

"How did you do on your final exams?"

Nara Shikasuke smiled when he saw him.

"First place."

Nara Shikaku replied.

"Well done."

Nara Shikasuke nodded and said, "This winter break, I'm giving you a task: go find Natsuki and learn his shadow technique."

"what?"

Nara Shikaku subconsciously looked up, his face full of surprise.

What does it mean to tell him to go to Xia Mu to learn the Shadow Technique?

Xia Mu is a year younger than him.

And isn't shadow magic unique to the Nara clan? Why go to Natsuki to learn it?

"Xia Mu created two secret shadow techniques."

Nara Shikasuke explained, "I've already made a deal with him; he'll teach you two shadow techniques."

Xia Mu was ultimately too young.

If adult ninjas like Nara Shikasuke were to follow his example, it would be too conspicuous, or rather, it would be embarrassing.

After some thought, it was decided that Nara Shikaku would be the one to learn.

He was only one year older than Xia Mu, so they could pretend to be friends and cultivate together.

"...?"

Nara Shikaku was at a loss for words.

He himself is a genius, but is the gap between geniuses really that big?

Xia Mu, who is a year younger than him, has already created a shadow technique that is highly valued by the Nara clan.

This sounds like a fantasy.

"Yes, Father."

Nara Shikaku snapped out of his daze and immediately replied.

the next day.

In addition to Nawaki and Natsuki, Orochimaru's residence now includes Nara Shikaku.

Nara Shikaku is highly intelligent and clearly understands his own position, so he maintains a very humble attitude.

Unless there are problems, he will not disturb Xia Mu and will quietly cultivate alone in a corner.

Xia Mu also proved a hypothesis: his ability could be taught to others.

That's normal.

After all, the abilities of the character templates have been localized; in essence, they are ninjutsu.

Natsuki received his initial payment from Nara Shikasuke.

This ingredient can be used to make ten servings of the Red Healing Potion - Blood of God.

Xia Mu did not rush to try making it.

His pharmaceutical skills are still somewhat lacking.

Halfway through winter break, Kushina Uzumaki, who had gone to visit relatives in the Uzumaki clan, returned to Konoha Village.

Just then, something shocking happened that stunned the ninja world.

Hanzo of Amegakure simultaneously declared war on Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Konoha.

The reason is that the three major villages have been at war with each other in the Land of Rain for many years, bringing unimaginable disasters and losses to the Land of Rain.

As the military force of the Land of Rain, Amegakure intends to completely drive these three villages out of the Land of Rain.

Meeting room in Konoha Village.

A meeting of Jonin was subsequently convened.

"Hanzo is utterly courting death!"

Danzo Shimura said, his face ashen, "Konoha must take the initiative and show him what the difference in strength really means!"

"There's no need to take the initiative."

Jiraiya said in a deep voice, "If we are well-prepared and wait for the enemy to tire themselves out, we can minimize our losses."

"I disagree!"

Danzo Shimura objected, saying, "Amegakure and Hanzo are just clowns. We need to finish this quickly to show Konoha's might!"

"Although Amegakure is a small ninja village, Hanzo should not be underestimated."

Jiraiya frowned as he spoke.

"Are you afraid of Hanzo?"

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly and asked in return.

"Alright, I didn't call you here to fight."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped their argument, looked at Koharu Utatane and the others, and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

"The Land of Rain is currently in a three-way war. If our Konoha Village rashly joins in, it might provoke an attack."

Tsunade immediately said, "I agree with Jiraiya's idea."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya immediately gave her a winking smile.

But Tsunade ignored him.

"There is indeed a high possibility of this."

Hokage advisor Homura Mitokado said, "Our Konoha Village is the strongest, and therefore the most likely to arouse the fear of other ninja villages."

Another Hokage advisor, Koharu Utatane, nodded in agreement.

"Alright then."

Hiruzen Sarutobi concluded, "Konoha should prepare first and remain inactive."

"Just in case, we can send people to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain."

Tsunade suggested.

"I can go!"

Danzo Shimura immediately said.

Tsunade and the others stated that taking the initiative to attack had become impossible.

But he can turn the impossible into the possible, which is to stir up trouble on the border and trigger a war prematurely.

Danzo Shimura wanted war because his Root organization could expand through war.

In war, the most important thing is intelligence warfare.

However, relying solely on the Dark Division is far from sufficient in terms of manpower, so the Root Division must be added.

He will have a great future then.

"Shuomao, go."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at him and said decisively.

He knew exactly what Danzo Shimura was thinking.

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

A young ninja with white hair stood up.

He is none other than Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, and the father of Kakashi Hatake.

The next day, Natsuki also received news of Hanzo's declaration of war from Amegakure, but it had nothing to do with him for the time being.

Given his age and status, Konoha Village would not send him to the battlefield unless it was absolutely necessary.

January has arrived.

Just when Natsuki thought the winter break was about to end, Orochimaru gave them a mission.

"The target of this mission is a group of wandering ninjas roaming the southeastern coast of the Land of Fire."

Orochimaru explained, "According to intelligence, their leader is a rogue ninja from Kirigakure, a special Jonin skilled in Water Release."

Xia Mu's spirits lifted upon hearing this.

To achieve Tanjiro Kamado's template ability level 3, one needs to defeat three Chunin and Special Jonin, respectively, using either swordsmanship or water-style techniques.

After two semesters of hard work, he has completed two-thirds of his goal, and only the last two special jonin are needed.

"Teacher, can I bring Kushina along?"

Natsuki remembered that Kushina Uzumaki had said she wanted to do a mission, so he asked.

"I can bring her along, but only if Tsunade agrees."

Orochimaru said softly.