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Chapter 120 Transformation Master, Tailed Beast Power (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

As darkness fell, the crow's clone dissipated, and memories returned.

Inside the study, Hoshino Shizuka withdrew his gaze from the incantation scroll.

"That's a really powerful immobilization technique... and a transcription seal too."

Hoshino Shuichi reminisces about his genjutsu duel with Uchiha Shisui.

Undoubtedly, mental strength and willpower are related to the ability to resist illusions, or what can be described as illusion resistance.

This is because of the principles of illusion.

Let's set aside illusions like Tsukuyomi, Infinite Tsukuyomi, Izanagi, and Izanami for now.

Ordinary genjutsu is a technique that disrupts the enemy's chakra, thereby interfering with their five senses.

Genjutsu outside of the Sharingan can be dispelled by correcting the disrupted chakra.

It must be said that when chakra is in a state of berserk explosion, it is extremely difficult to be controlled by genjutsu.

For example, in the last time in the Hot Spring Village, Chihiro faced A in Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and her genjutsu was almost useless.

The root cause is that A, who is under the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, cannot be affected by Chihiro's genjutsu due to his own chakra system.

Besides the future Fourth Raikage A's Lightning Release Chakra Mode, there are also ninjas with strong mental strength, willpower, and amazing chakra manipulation abilities who have "strong resistance to genjutsu".

Because they possess extremely strong control over their own chakra, even ordinary genjutsu has difficulty disrupting it. Or, if it is disrupted, it can be instantly corrected, miraculously dispelled without even needing hand seals.

Not to mention his talent in ninjutsu and genjutsu, Hoshino Shuichi's chakra control is among the strongest in the ninja world.

His mental strength and willpower are even more astonishing.

Otherwise, there would be no way to master the Fire Release Chakra Mode.

Therefore, he can instantly break free from ordinary genjutsu, and his chakra circulation is not even disrupted by the opponent's techniques.

However, the Sharingan's genjutsu is very different from ordinary genjutsu.

Although both disrupt the opponent's chakra flow, the Sharingan is activated by eye contact.

The eyes are known as the windows to the soul, and the Sharingan's genjutsu can directly enter the brain through the reflection of the eyes, attacking from the inside.

Therefore, it is hidden and difficult to detect, and even Jinchūriki can be affected, although it can be resolved quickly.

Similarly, when the Fourth Raikage A was caught in Madara Uchiha's genjutsu, he bypassed the Fourth Raikage's powerful and violent chakra circulation system by using his eyes.

According to Hoshino Shuichi, ordinary ninjutsu attacks other ninjas' chakra circulation systems from the outside, while the Sharingan attacks from the inside.

The superiority or inferiority is immediately apparent.

"Furthermore, the Sharingan can also directly attack a person's mind."

Today, Hoshino Shuichi truly experienced the power of the Sharingan's genjutsu.

Uchiha Shisui used the Transcription Seal technique to ambush the spirit of the crow clone.

It directly pinned down the crow's spirit, causing it to lose control of its body.

This is more direct and powerful than disrupting chakra flow to achieve control and interference.

"Orochimaru being defeated by Itachi in one move must have been due to the same situation."

Hoshino Shizuka pondered for a moment and then thought of Tsukuyomi.

This kaleidoscope eye technique also targets the mind directly, and it's even more astonishing.

Kakashi's mental state didn't break down even after being subjected to the excruciating torture of being slowly sliced ​​to death; his willpower is definitely strong enough.

"That brat Itachi Uchiha is really ruthless to his former boss..."

Hoshino Shizuka thought to himself, "What if I were under Tsukuyomi right now...?"

After careful evaluation, Hoshino Shuichi felt that given his current situation, it was impossible for him to break free from Tsukuyomi in the same way he broke free from Uchiha Shisui's Shackles Technique.

Because this is not a technique at the same level.

"The shackles only imprisoned my mind; it was a one-time thing."

Hoshino Shuichi thought to himself, "But based on the information we have, Tsukuyomi creates a mental space that Itachi Uchiha, as its master, has absolute control over, while Kakashi only has pure mental power and cannot mobilize chakra to fight against it."

"This is clearly an asymmetrical confrontation, so even with my mental strength and willpower, it is impossible for me to break through Tsukuyomi's mental space."

He couldn't help but think, how to solve this?

After all, it's hard to say that you can never make eye contact with someone who has the Sharingan.

Furthermore, there are kaleidoscope genjutsu abilities like those of Uchiha Shisui, which have already broken free from the visual system.

Is continuously improving one's mental strength and willpower the only solution?

Hoshino Shuichi disagrees.

If that's true, then Tsukuyomi and Kotoamatsukami would be invincible.

There is also Infinite Tsukuyomi.

"Infinite Tsukuyomi..."

As Hoshino Shuichi was thinking, a sound came from outside.

Yakushi Nonou and Asuka have returned.

Hoshino Hideichi collected his thoughts, got up and left the study.

……

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, half a year has passed.

That afternoon, Hoshino Shuichi was climbing a cliff with his bare hands while carrying a weight when he heard Might Guy shout.

Looking down, I saw Matt Kai dancing and gesturing wildly at the bottom of the cliff, seemingly very excited.

He scrambled to the top of the cliff in one breath, then, stepping on the precipice, he quickly descended parallel to the ground, looking at the excited Might Guy and asking, "Guy!"

"Is there some good news?"

Might Guy gestured wildly, shouting, "Master of physical combat!"

"Shuichi, we have a Taijutsu master in Konoha!"

Hoshino Shizuka was completely bewildered.

A martial arts master?

Does Konoha have any taijutsu masters like your father, or even you in the future?

Shuichi Hoshino had absolutely no recollection of him.

Might Guy exclaimed, "Shuichi, that's amazing!"

"Shuichi, why don't we go and ask him for guidance?"

Filled with doubt and anticipation, Hoshino Shuichi and Might Guy left the training ground together and arrived at the place Might Guy had mentioned. They saw the two of them from afar.

A middle-aged man, short in stature, with a mustache and wearing sunglasses, and a simple-minded young man, are fighting.

It was immediately apparent that the man in sunglasses possessed astonishing martial arts skills.

Hoshino Shuichi was secretly surprised. He had never heard of such a person in Konoha.

Could he be someone like the genin Kosuke?

Hoshino Shuichi and Might Guy approached, and the two who were practicing their battle noticed them and immediately stopped.

"Seniors, I'm so sorry to bother you!"

Hoshino Shuichi immediately bowed, and Might Guy hurriedly followed suit.

The man in sunglasses glanced at the two of them and said, "This is a place anyone can come to, so there's no need to apologize."

"However, since you're here, let's find another place!"

He then turned to leave with the honest-looking young man.

Might Guy quickly bowed again and said, "I'm very sorry, senior. I came here because I saw your superb physical skills before."

Hoshino Shuichi explained, "Akai is also a Taijutsu ninja, so he has great respect for you."

"Of course, I also greatly admire physical skills and am very curious about them. We have indeed been presumptuous in disturbing you today. May I ask your name, senior? We will certainly come to apologize in person in the future!"

The man in sunglasses shook his head: "No need for an apology. As for me... you can just call me Chen."

"Alright, let's continue our cultivation."

Hoshita Shuichi immediately pulled Might Guy aside, saying, "Teacher Chen, then we won't disturb you any longer!"

After saying that, Hoshino Shuichi pulled Might Guy away.

Might Guy looked puzzled: "Shuichi, shouldn't we ask this senior for advice?"

Hoshino Hideichi shook his head: "This Teacher Chen already has a disciple, and he has no intention of doing so, so it's best not to disturb him."

Might Guy was immediately dejected and regretful upon hearing this: "Shuichi, I just saw that move; it was definitely at the level of a profound technique!"

Hoshino Shuichi patted Might Guy on the shoulder and laughed, "Guy, you have to believe in yourself. You can create your own ultimate technique!"

"Furthermore, I noticed that the senior wasn't wearing a Konoha ninja headband, so he might not be part of the Konoha ninja series."

"But Kai, what exactly did that martial arts technique you saw look like?"

Matt Kai scratched his head, embarrassed, and said, "I...I only saw one dragon!"

dragon?

Hoshino Hideichi's gaze sharpened, and he finally found a trace in his memory.

Konoha Dragon God!

Is it actually a profound martial arts technique?

Hoshino Shuichi pondered, "So, Kai, that was a divine dragon created from physical power?"

Might Guy nodded affirmatively: "Yes, it definitely wasn't formed from chakra."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi speculated, "Then it must be formed by influencing the air through physical exertion, condensing the air."

"Being able to manipulate the air outside one's body using one's own power—that can truly be considered a profound skill!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance back at where Teacher Chen and the others were.

He's quite an extraordinary person.

However, I was a little disappointed that the "Master of Physical Arts" stat didn't trigger.

……

Back on this side of the cliff, Hoshino Shuichi and Might Guy continued their training.

It was just the two of them this afternoon.

As everyone graduates, the number of missions increases, making it increasingly difficult for them to train together with Kakashi and the others.

However, the path of personal spiritual cultivation is inherently lonely.

The one we should strive to surpass is not others, but ourselves.

As his physical condition improved, Hoshino Shuichi's training continued to break through his original limits.

Now, when he's not on a mission outside the village, he's basically always carrying heavy loads, especially during physical training.

Without carrying weight, developing potential would take too much time.

The sun sets.

After parting ways with Might Guy, Hoshino Shuichi was pondering whether he should train in Lightning Release Chakra Mode to use the power of lightning to further develop his physical potential.

"However, a physique like the Raikage's isn't cool enough!"

Xingxia Xiuyi harbored resentment.

……

Back home, he fed the crows and the white tiger, and then recalled all his shadow clones while taking a bath.

When Hoshino Shuichi absorbed the memories of the shadow clone who had mastered the transformation technique, he was overjoyed.

Goodness, the conditions have finally been met.

The term tree has started to move.

Xingxia Xiuyi immediately activated the entry, and the entry took effect immediately.

In that instant, Hoshino Shizuka had many insights, as if he had been enlightened.

Immediately, a thought struck him, and he transformed into a grass carp, splashing into the bathtub where he swam.

Because he frequently handles fish, Hoshino Hideaki was actually able to transform into a fish and swim in the water long ago.

But things are completely different now.

Because he possesses the same underwater breathing ability as a fish.

This is something he couldn't do when he was a fish before.

"sharp!"

After Hoshino Shuichi returned to human form, he couldn't help but praise him.

He then wondered, "What would happen if I became a tailed beast?"

"Possessing a massive amount of chakra? Probably not..."

Do it when you think of it.

Shuichi Hoshino immediately got out of the bathtub, put on his clothes, greeted Asuka, and then hurriedly left the house.

Before long, he arrived at a secluded spot in Konoha. He then used his Listening Technique to make sure no one was around before he used his Transformation Technique.

With a loud bang, a huge creature appeared on the grass.

Four tails!

"really……"

Hoshino Shuichi did not sense any change in his chakra level.

But at this moment, he possesses another kind of power.

Molten Exit!

"very good!"

Hoshino Shuichi smiled broadly, then transformed back into a human, and his Lava Release Kekkei Genkai immediately disappeared.

However, Hoshino Shuichi was not disappointed at all.

Because he became the Four-Tails, it was easier for him to comprehend the power of Lava Release Kekkei Genkai through the Four-Tails' chakra than before.

In fact, he used to need to find Lava Release power from the Four-Tails' chakra.

Now that he has become a four-tailed fox, he has directly mastered the power of Lava Release, making the research and learning process much more difficult.

"What a pleasant surprise!"

Shuichi Hoshino wanted to burst out laughing.

The ability of the "Transformation Master" entry is far superior to other master entries, making the four or five years he spent obtaining it worthwhile.

Having calmed down, Hoshino Shuichi transformed into the Four-Tails once again.

At this moment, inside his stomach, the Four-Tails, formed from the chakra of the Four-Tails, had already widened its eyes.

"This guy..."

"What happened?"

Why is this happening?

Four-Tails couldn't understand how this brat could transform into him, possessing the same Lava Release power and the same essential chakra.

How is that possible?

"Hey kid, how did you do that?"

The Four-Tails couldn't help but roar.

Hoshino Shuichi ignored the guy and silently felt the power of Lava Release.

Now, the four tails inside his belly are only useful as a power bank.

About half an hour later, Hoshino Hideichi finished his training and prepared to go home for dinner, but then he had another meal.

"Tailed beasts recover their power through natural energy, which should be an innate talent they possess..."

As Hoshino Hideichi thought about it, his heart began to pound violently.

Give it a try!

In his four-tailed form, Hoshino clasped his hands together, pushing his focus to the limit, and acted on instinct.

Sure enough, he soon sensed a surge of energy.

Then his senses expanded outwards, and the energy he felt became even more immense, as if he were deep in an endless ocean.

These energies flowed into his body, were absorbed, and transformed into bodily energy.

Once his strength is restored and his chakra is refined, the unique chakra of the Four-Tails is formed!

"This recovery speed is amazing..."

"Shouldn't it be possible to store the Four-Tails' chakra?"

With a thought, Hoshino Hideichi immediately channeled the refined chakra into the Eight Trigrams Seal.

That works too!

Glug glug!

The vaginal seal on the abdomen was quickly filled.

The Four-Tails stared in disbelief at the chakra that was exactly the same as its own, which it could not control, and completely lost its ability to think.

However, Hoshino Shuichi stopped quickly after trying it, then deactivated the transformation and headed home.

However, his mind was still racing.

"By transforming into a tailed beast, one can master its power and draw upon natural energy."

"In this state, it is easier to master the bloodline limit possessed by the tailed beasts, and even to sense natural energy after becoming familiar with it."

"However, there may be risks in me drawing on natural energy right now... I need more research and understanding."

Hoshita Shuichi pondered to himself: "Sage Mode and Tailed Beasts are different. Tailed Beasts convert natural energy into physical strength and then refine chakra, just like the Divine Tree absorbs natural energy to give birth to the Divine Tree Fruit."

"And the Sage Mode is formed from natural energy, physical strength, and mental power..."

Hoshino Shuichi immediately thought of the technique on the Kusanagi.

"Looks like this year's 'flash of inspiration' has found a place..."

……

When Hoshino returned home, Yakushi Nonou had already returned from Konoha Hospital, and Asuka had already prepared dinner.

The family sat enjoying dinner when Pharmacist Nonou, recalling Hoshinoshita Shuichi's recent mention of establishing an experimental base, said, "Shuichi, why don't we apply to the village to establish an experimental base in the name of Konoha Hospital?"

Hoshino Hideichi laughed and said, "That is indeed feasible, and I'm sure the Third Hokage wouldn't refuse."

"But I have an even better plan."

Asuka asked curiously, "What plan?"

"Keep it a secret!"

Hoshita Shuichi said mysteriously, "You'll find out then."

It wouldn't be good to let Konoha solely own the experimental base.

We need to attract more investors, and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire is a very good one.

How could the Daimyo of the Land of Fire not be tempted by studying the power of the Tailed Beasts and their weapons?

Would Hiruzen Sarutobi object?

Why is the daimyo of the Land of Fire opposing the establishment of an experimental base in Konoha with additional funding?

……

After the meal, Hoshino Shuichi left a shadow clone to continue practicing the Flying Thunder God Technique, while he went out to continue sensing the power of Lava Release.

When Hoshino Shuichi finished his training and went home around 9 p.m., he couldn't help but look in the direction of his teacher Minato Namikaze's house.

He had to admit that he had feelings for Kurama.

"Each tailed beast has different powers; the more tails it has, the closer it is to the power of the Ten-Tails."

Turning his gaze away, Hoshino Shuichi pondered as he walked: "Therefore, the Nine-Tails' power is closest to the Ten-Tails', and its amplification of ninjas is the most comprehensive."

"The Four-Tails' chakra, in addition to Lava Release, significantly amplifies Earth Release and Fire Release, and also has the ability to heal Jinchuriki, but its effects are far inferior to the Nine-Tails'."

"Naruto's Yang Nine-Tails can influence Wood Release... If I'm not mistaken, the Nine-Tails' power can replace Hashirama's Yang Release power, giving ordinary Wood Release the same power as Hashirama Senju."

"In other words, the power of the Nine-Tails can be used as Yang Release to infuse life into Wood Release."

"The One-Tailed Fox's Magnet Release and sealing techniques, the Two-Tailed Fox's Fire Release, the Three-Tailed Fox's Water Release..."

"It seems I must collect the tailed beast chakra so I can transform into them and sense their power!"

"even……"

Hoshino Shuichi suddenly had a terrible idea.

Is it possible to create nine smaller tailed beasts within one's own body and then try to transform them into the Divine Tree, thereby gaining insight into the Divine Tree, or rather, the fundamental power of the Ten-Tails?

(End of this chapter)