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Chapter 126 The Deal! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

While still basking in the satisfaction of Tsunade's gains during this time, Hoshino Shuichi was unaware that he had become a key person under close surveillance.

I had lunch with Tsunade and Shizune, who had just returned from Konoha Hospital.

In the afternoon, Hoshino Shuichi and Tsunade began planning the construction of the experimental base.

Site selection, equipment procurement, drug procurement... Fortunately, neither Hoshino Shuichi nor Tsunade were novices, so they were not overwhelmed with tasks.

After finishing his plan in the afternoon, Xingxia Xiuyi returned home only to find Tianyun there as well.

"Sister Tianyun!"

Hoshino Hideichi greeted him with a smile.

Tenku, who was chatting with Asuka, immediately stood up: "Shuichi!"

"Here, this is for you. Be on time!"

Hideichi Hoshino reached out and took it; it was an invitation.

It turns out that Tianyun's sister is getting married in three days.

Hoshino Hideichi waved the invitation in his hand and laughed, "Don't worry, I'll definitely be there on time!"

"Then it's settled."

After Tianyun finished speaking, he waved to Asuka and said, "Then I'll head back!"

After seeing Tenyun off, Hoshino Shuichi and Asuka prepared dinner together. Yakushi Nonou would also be coming back for dinner that evening.

However, to Hoshino Shuichi's surprise, when Yakushi Nonou returned that evening, she brought a cake and then personally cooked a bowl of longevity noodles to make up for his birthday.

The meal was enjoyed by everyone.

After dinner, they cleaned up together. Yakushi Nonou and Asuka went out shopping, while Hoshino Shuichi came to the study.

Next, he needs to sort out his own cultivation.

I've mastered Flying Thunder God Technique; now it's just a matter of continuously practicing and improving.

Then, techniques like Flying Thunder God's lightning guidance are all based on the application of the Flying Thunder God technique.

Don't rush to find the three entries: 【Medical Master】, 【Cloning Master】, and 【Substitute Master】. One is Orochimaru's soft body modification, and the other is the Eight-Tails. These are the key areas that Hoshino Shuichi will focus on in his next experiments.

Hoshino looked at the term tree, which contained entries for various masters.

[Earth Release Master], [Lightning Release Master], [Water Release Master], [Sensory Master], [Illusion Master], [Sealing Master].

These master entries all require the same criteria: either creating more than 5 A-rank ninjutsu or creating S-rank ninjutsu.

Shuichi Hoshino is already very experienced in developing ninjutsu.

S-rank ninjutsu often requires extremely high levels of nature and form transformation.

While not absolute, S-rank items do indeed have outstanding effects and power.

"There are too many A-levels; one master and one S-level are enough."

Hoshita Shuichi pondered to himself, "Earth Release... I'll focus on defense. Lightning Release, Wind Release, and Fire Release are enough for offense. My physical defense is still far from sufficient."

"S-rank Water Release..."

Shuichi Hoshino couldn't help but scratch his head. Water's form changes were relatively easier, but as for its properties... he had no idea for the time being.

As for Lightning Release, Kakashi is already developing the Lightning Blade, while Hoshino Shuichi has no intention of developing it in that direction. He'll just switch with Kakashi once Kakashi has finished developing it, and it can be used in conjunction with the Flying Thunder God Technique. In fact, its destructive power is better than the Rasengan.

So which direction should we go?

"A Lightning Release armor that combines offense, defense, and speed? The Cloud Ninja's Lightning Release Chakra Mode is too brutal. I have strong enough chakra control, so I can make technical improvements."

Thinking of Hoshino Shuichi, he shook his head and rejected the idea, then thought of a very famous move.

Electromagnetic gun!

Although it contains the word "magnetic," it doesn't necessarily require magnetic escape.

Or, to put it another way, an electric field can naturally form a magnetic field, thus possessing both electrical and magnetic properties.

Manipulating electric current to create a magnetic field is definitely an S-level difficulty level, extremely challenging.

Thinking of this, Hoshino Shuichi became interested: "Lightning Release damage is mostly caused by strong currents, but if you want to form an electromagnetic cannon, you need lightning release with ultra-high voltage."

"This... could it be considered a nature transformation of Lightning Release?"

The concept of voltage is not complicated; it is the potential difference, a physical quantity that measures the energy difference per unit charge in an electrostatic field due to the difference in potential.

Of course, voltage is generally used in circuits.

Shuichi Hoshishita felt he should use "potential difference" and "electric potential difference" to describe it.

"Never mind, I'm more familiar with voltage."

Shuichi Hoshino made a decision.

The development of Lightning Release is the electromagnetic railgun!

Perhaps after developing this ninjutsu, one can also learn Magnet Release by analogy.

Next, sensory ninjutsu.

"The Listening Technique belongs to chakra perception, while Heat Vision can be considered visual perception..."

Hoshino Shuichi hesitated. Should he develop a more convenient or comprehensive sensory system in all aspects?

"Or perhaps we could develop a comprehensive sensory ninjutsu?"

Hoshinoichi's attention returned to the Listening Technique.

Perhaps it can be developed based on the technique of listening to the truth.

For example, malicious intent detection!

By understanding the nature of chakra, especially after coming into contact with the chakra of the tailed beasts, the principle behind Naruto's Nine-Tails Mode's malice perception is not difficult to understand.

Just as Hoshino Shuichi had previously discussed with Orochimaru.

Chakra is formed by the combination of mental and physical energy, so a person's chakra naturally carries their own mental will.

Therefore, the Sage of Six Paths regarded chakra as a power that allows people to communicate with each other.

Even changes in the physical body and mind can alter the expression of chakra.

There is an example right in front of Hoshino Hideichi.

Orochimaru!

As the software modifications continued to deepen, the feeling that Orochimaru's chakra gave Hoshino Shuichi was also constantly changing.

In addition, there is the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Shisui was an exception.

However, as the Sharingan is continuously enhanced, the chakra of many Uchiha clan members also changes.

In Karin's perception, Naruto's chakra was warm, while Sasuke's chakra, after awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, seemed especially cold.

And most obviously, there's the tailed beast chakra, which everyone perceives as evil.

Of course, it is extremely difficult to sense malice from chakra.

Unlike tailed beasts, most people naturally hide their malice.

"Moreover, the potential of the eavesdropping technique is actually quite large. In addition to malicious perception, it can even be developed in the direction of eavesdropping on people's thoughts and consciousness."

"Of course, this direction will be incredibly difficult, but becoming a thousand-mile ear is not necessarily impossible... At that time, the name 'Listening to the Truth' will be truly fitting."

The final illusion and sealing technique.

Illusionist Hoshino had some ideas for a while: based on the Memory Palace, he might be able to develop an illusion similar to Limited Tsukuyomi.

However, when I think of genjutsu, I can't help but think of the Uchiha clan's Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Mental-related... Spiritualization Techniques."

Thinking of the technique that Tsunade's ex-boyfriend possessed, Hoshino Shizuka thought to herself, "In reality, the Sage of Six Paths' current state is probably a high-level version of the Spirit Transformation state."

"The technique of spiritualization involves the gathering of the spirit into a spiritual body, which carries chakra. The so-called spiritual body is more like a soul."

"The Corpse Demon Sealing Technique seals the soul, and the Rinnegan can also extract the soul."

With his thoughts wandering, Hoshino Shuichi suddenly had an idea.

Could he possibly seal other people's souls into his own memory palace?

Once the idea took hold, it immediately began to grow wildly, like weeds.

By defeating the "Sealing Master," he can solidify a sealing technique into his own bloodline limit, similar to the Adamantine Sealing Chains.

Therefore, developing sealing techniques is especially crucial for Hoshino Shuichi.

Collecting his thoughts, Hoshino Shuichi decided to first master the Spirit Transformation Technique, and then the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique.

Both of these techniques involve the soul, and are very important to him.

However, he and Kushina Uzumaki had studied the Reaper Death Seal technique for quite some time, and Minato Namikaze had also participated, so casting it was no longer a problem.

However, using the Reaper Death Seal was not Hoshino Shuichi's goal.

After all, this technique can only be used once.

"The next priority for developing techniques is: sealing techniques, genjutsu, and earth-style defensive ninjutsu. The rest are next in line."

With the plan set, Xingxia Xiuyi checked the time.

It's still early!

Let's try to master the Lava Release Kekkei Genkai first!

Previously in the Land of Rivers, he was already able to skillfully use the Four-Tails' chakra to perform Lava Release, but this was by borrowing the power of the Four-Tails, not because he possessed the Lava Release bloodline limit himself.

Meanwhile, Roshi, the Jinchuriki of the Four-Tails, had actually synthesized the Lava Release Kekkei Genkai himself.

Lava Release = Fire Release + Earth Release!

In Fire Release, Hoshino-shita Shuichi's mastery of it has reached an extremely high level.

After acquiring the "Professor of Ninjutsu" title, he can now use extremely hot blue flames in ordinary fire-style ninjutsu.

While he hasn't yet achieved the title of "Earth Release Master," with the talent and comprehension boosted by attributes like "Konoha Genius," "Earth Release Expert," and "Ninjutsu Doctor," he's already quite formidable.

Silent all night.

The following day, Hoshinoichi went to the Hokage Building to find Shinnosuke Sarutobi and obtain the Spirit Transformation Technique.

"Spiritualization Technique... the technique that Senior Duan mastered."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke asked curiously, "Shuichi, this technique is pretty useless to you, isn't it?"

With Hoshino Shuichi being so formidable, there's no need for a technique like Spirit Transformation, which has such obvious weaknesses.

Hoshino Shuichi chuckled honestly, "Captain, I'm not researching this technique for combat, but for the spirit and soul, which are one of the essences of the human body and chakra."

"Furthermore, the reason I want this technique is because I previously learned a forbidden technique from Master Minato that specifically seals the soul, but that technique came at too high a price, and I don't like it."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled wryly: "Shuichi, only you would dare to say something like that."

"Wait a moment, I'll make a copy for you."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Then I'll trouble you, Captain."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke waved his hand, turned around, and went out.

Hoshinobu Shuichi waited quietly, but the honest words he had just spoken were less about Sarutobi Shinnosuke and more about Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This is also the key to his ability to gain Hiruzen Sarutobi's trust, even though he had many ulterior motives, such as targeting Danzo, the Hokage's assistant and leader of Root.

Because he consistently demonstrated loyalty and protection towards the Third Hokage and Konoha, and sincerity towards his friends and family.

In addition, there's his relationship with Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, Tsunade, and Jiraiya's approval.

Who could be more politically correct and righteous than him?

……

Sarutobi Shinnosuke quickly returned with a scroll. Hoshinobi Shuichi obtained the Spirit Transformation Technique, left the Hokage Building, split into shadow clones, and took the ninjutsu home to study.

Meanwhile, Hoshino Shuichi himself went to Orochimaru's experimental base, and along the way, he even sent a shadow clone to Tsunade's location to begin construction of the experimental base.

The experimental base was located within Konoha Village. In addition to hiring some architects from Konoha Village, it also employed several Konoha ninjas skilled in Earth Release.

It's a pity they don't have Wood Release; otherwise, building an underground base using both earth and wood would be incredibly easy.

……

At Orochimaru's experimental base, two months later, Hoshino Shuichi sensed Orochimaru's changes once again.

The software modifications have gone much deeper!

Orochimaru, who was cleaning the experimental equipment, looked up at Hoshino Shuichi and smiled, "Shuichi-kun always manages to surprise us!"

Hoshita Shuichi replied with a smile, "Lord Orochimaru, you flatter me!"

After Orochimaru finished tidying up his tools, he asked, "Shuichi-kun, how about we make another deal?"

Hoshita Shuichi immediately realized that Orochimaru wanted to research the Third Kazekage's bloodline limit, and after thinking for a moment, asked, "Then what does Lord Orochimaru want to use in this trade?"

"Research data on interstitial cells."

Orochimaru smiled and said, "Of course, it's not the one you already know, but Danzo-sama's latest research."

Hoshita Hideichi chuckled upon hearing this: "Lord Orochimaru should know that I will report this to the Third Hokage, right?"

Orochimaru nodded, but didn't seem to care at all: "Of course, but the experiment has actually failed."

The experiment failed?

Therefore, Yamato, or rather Tenzo, has already appeared.

But did they abandon their research on interstitial cells?

Hoshino Hideichi didn't believe it.

He remembered that Danzo had also received Hashirama's cells and achieved a balance with the three-tomoe Sharingan.

Danzo's arm was most likely Orochimaru's doing.

After careful consideration, Xingxia Xiu said, "It's limited to cells."

Orochimaru laughed and said, "Okay."

Deal done!

Orochimaru wiped his hands and went out, but returned quickly with a large scroll.

This was all planned in advance, and they were quite certain that Shuichi Hoshino would not refuse the deal.

Hoshita Shuichi didn't stand on ceremony. He took the package and opened it, not to inspect the goods, but to see how far Orochimaru had progressed in his research on Hashirama's cells.

Orochimaru's information is also very complete, with an overview at the beginning and a table of contents.

Just by looking at these two, Hoshino Shizuka already had a general idea of ​​how far Orochimaru's research had progressed.

This shows that Yamato's survival was not only due to luck and his own physical condition, but also because Orochimaru's research on Hashirama's cells had reached a very deep level.

He cleverly treated the intercolumnar cells to make them less aggressive than in the first experiment.

This treatment, to put it simply, reduces the activity of intercolumnar cells.

"As expected of Snake Auntie!"

Hoshino Shizuka sighed inwardly.

Orochimaru asked with a smile, "What's your opinion, Shuichi-kun?"

Hoshita Shuichi was delighted to exchange ideas: "What Tsunade and I are researching happens to overlap with Orochimaru's treatment of Hashirama's cells."

"You're reducing the activity of Hashirama's cells, while Tsunade and I are trying to find the secret to rapidly boosting cell activity so we can develop a powerful medical ninjutsu."

Although Orochimaru wasn't particularly interested in medical ninjutsu, he admired Hoshino Shuichi's idea, so he smiled and said, "This is indeed the right direction. The reason why Hashirama's cells are difficult to transplant successfully is because of their incredibly strong activity, and such activity requires a massive amount of energy to maintain."

"Therefore, most people simply cannot withstand such power."

"Unfortunately, even though I weakened the activity of Hashirama's cells, they are still difficult to fuse with compared to ordinary ninjas."

"The power of the first generation is truly unattainable!"

At that moment, Hoshino Shuichi could see the burning light in Orochimaru's eyes.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "I think Lord Orochimaru, you can definitely continue down this path."

"Of course, this only applies to Wood Release."

Orochimaru listened thoughtfully and asked, "Oh? Shuichi-kun means to separate the Wood Release and the powerful life force of Hashirama's cells?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Because no one can withstand it."

"Of course, according to speculation, without that powerful life force, Wood Release is just Wood Release, an ordinary bloodline limit, and it is difficult to reach the level of the First Hokage."

Orochimaru nodded, slightly disappointed. What he wanted was not Wood Release, or even ordinary Wood Release.

For him, completely eliminating the activity of the interstitial cells meant losing their research value.

(End of this chapter)