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Chapter 260 The Gate of Time and Space! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Having obtained two White Zetsu, Orochimaru immediately began conducting experiments with great enthusiasm.

His first step was to check the specific details of the two White Zetsu.

"It is indeed a defective product, but it is still better than that one called Yamato."

Orochimaru's gaze grew increasingly intense.

Of course, this strength doesn't mean that White Zetsu's Wood Release is stronger than Yamato's, but rather in terms of vitality.

The key lies in the fact that the Hashirama cells in White Zetsu are very stable.

However, Orochimaru knew very well that even with White Zetsu cells, he definitely couldn't transplant them now.

So after thoroughly understanding the White Zetsu, Orochimaru immediately gave the two White Zetsu a snake kiss, planting the cursed seal that had only been developed not long ago on them.

White Zetsu was clearly much stronger than his disciple Red Bean in terms of endurance of the cursed seal, and adapted to it very quickly.

Orochimaru then proceeded to the next step, which was to transplant Hashirama cells to further enhance the two White Zetsu.

……

Leaf.

Hoshino no Shuichi did not interfere or participate in the alliance negotiations between Konoha and Kirigakure. The specific details were not his forte, and he was not the Hokage. He had done what he needed to do.

So he turned his attention back to spiritual practice.

Especially now that it's almost the end of the year, it's time to use that once-a-year "spark of inspiration".

The Death Forest, in the treetops.

Hoshino lowered his eyes, first completely sealing his Star Curse Seal, and then his body continuously absorbed natural energy.

However, unlike in the past, it was not refined into immortal power, but was allowed to permeate the cells.

Thus, once the immense natural energy enters the body, it begins to affect both the physical and mental aspects.

At that moment, Hoshino Shuichi seemed to hear countless noisy voices, as if countless people were chattering incessantly in his ear, making him irritable and angry.

As more natural energy flows into the body, the situation worsens, with not only auditory hallucinations but also visual hallucinations occurring.

However, Hoshino Shuichi's spirit was strong enough, and he focused his attention to the maximum, so he was not affected for the time being. He just opened his eyes with a slight frown and looked at his body.

The body has become alienated!

Scales grew on his arms, and bone spurs pierced through his clothes and grew from his spine on his back.

The coccyx also changed, and it continued to grow, producing a tail covered with golden scales, like a snake's tail.

Moreover, this alienation continues as natural energy is continuously absorbed.

Large lumps swelled up all over his body, as if something was growing out of them, and horns sprouted from his forehead.

These are all beyond our control.

"This is uncontrolled immortal transformation..."

Hoshino Shuichi carefully sensed the changes in his body: "The cells absorbed natural energy but could not digest it, so cell proliferation occurred... uncontrollable, disorderly proliferation, similar to a tumor."

"But this proliferation is not without basis; it is related to my own consciousness."

"Or it may also be related to the environment."

Shuichi Hoshino noticed that his legs were beginning to harden.

He immediately controlled his intake of natural energy, and the alienation stopped instantly.

"If you lose control while cultivating the Immortal Mode, absorbing too much natural energy can also cause various problems."

"The petrification of Mount Myoboku into toads is related to the fact that toad oil is often used during the ascetic practices on Mount Myoboku."

"Therefore, Jiraiya's Sage Mode has the characteristics of a toad, while Naruto's absorption of natural energy and subsequent absorption by Pain, which turned him into a toad, is related to Naruto's own consciousness. He also trained the Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku."

Consciousness influences chakra, and it also affects the natural energy absorbed into one's body.

"Therefore, Jugo's Sage Transformation is indeed very rare. Even if he loses his sanity, it is limited."

Hoshino Shuichi thought to himself, "Unlike cultivating Sage Mode, if I lose control, I might die instantly."

"However, it's not difficult for me to master the degree of immortalization."

"The key lies in mastering the cell proliferation of the immortal..."

Jugo's techniques are actually based on his mastery of the proliferation of Sage cells.

"However, Jugo's fighting techniques are of no use to me."

"My ultimate goal in developing Sage Mode is to reach a state like that of a Tailed Beast, where I can directly absorb natural energy to replenish my strength."

Hoshino Shuichi silently continued to try.

First, he refined the Sage Chakra, and the Sage Transformation was immediately and quickly dispelled.

He then continued to absorb natural energy to transform into an immortal, but this time he began to try to control the effects of immortalization on his physical body.

Sure enough, this was not difficult for him.

The scales can be kept, but the bone spurs can be discarded. The snake tail... well, you could try that too. The wings could also be tried.

As he became more familiar with the Sage Transformation technique, Hoshino Shuichi found enjoyment in creating characters.

In the blink of an eye, Mei Terumi and the others had been in Konoha for four days.

Just as Mei Terumi and the others were about to leave, Genma Shiranui led them to a room in the basement of the Hokage Building.

Upon arriving here, Terumi Mei saw Hoshino Shuichi, whom she hadn't seen for four days, standing on a circular platform.

On the high platform and on the floor, Mei Terumi and the others could see a large number of runes inscribed, forming a complex spell.

"Shuichi, what's this?"

After Mei Terumi led Ao and Nakayoshi up to the high platform, she asked a question.

Hoshita Hideichi smiled and explained, "The application of the Flying Thunder God Technique is a space-time technique; you can call it a space-time teleportation array."

Mei Terumi and the other two were all astonished upon hearing this.

Ao quickly asked, "Lord Hideaki, can this teleport people directly to the village?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "If you know the coordinates, of course there's no problem."

"Therefore, I plan to establish a connection between the two villages in Kirigakure, overseen by a sensory ninja, so that the two villages can establish a connection as quickly as possible."

Zhongji's mouth dropped open: "This...this really can be done?"

Xingxia Xiu smiled but remained silent.

This spacetime teleportation array was actually developed by his shadow clones over the past few days together with the shadow clones of his teacher, Minato Namikaze.

It's not very difficult, and the technique is derived from the Flying Thunder God technique.

In fact, the Flying Thunder God Technique can also be traced back to the art of spirit communication.

This spacetime teleportation array can be simply understood as a ninja who activates the array using two techniques as points, and then summons himself to another point.

Of course, this requires a huge amount of chakra.

Therefore, there are four Konoha ninjas around this large formation at this moment. They will later inject chakra into it, and Hoshino Shuichi will use it to sense and locate the coordinates.

Because at this moment, Kirigakure has not established another spacetime teleportation array.

After making preparations, Hoshino no Hideaki nodded to the Konoha ninja in charge of inputting chakra.

The next moment, the four of them simultaneously injected chakra, and the massive technique was activated, bursting forth with intense white light that enveloped Hoshino and the others.

Swish!

Everyone vanished from the stage in an instant.

The next moment, Hoshinobi and the others appeared outside Kirigakure.

"That's amazing!"

Qing was genuinely amazed.

Zhongji said, "In that case, we don't need to fear a surprise attack from Akatsuki!"

Mei Terumi laughed and said, "Once the village's space-time teleportation array is built, you, Nakayoshi, will be in charge!"

Zhongji nodded solemnly and quickly: "Yes, Lord Mizukage!"

Upon entering Kirigakure, the construction of the time-space teleportation array was naturally arranged by Ao, while Hoshino Shuichi only sent out a clone, and he went home with Terumi Mei.

As she entered and closed the door, Mei Terumi turned around and was already clinging to Shuichi Hoshino.

Just when she was truly enjoying the experience, after a few days of rest, Mei Terumi's aura was now incredibly hot.

Hideichi Hoshino immediately went straight to the bathroom.

Three hours passed in the blink of an eye.

After having lunch with Mei Terumi, Hoshinoshita Shuichi escorted her to the Mizukage's office before kissing her goodbye and leaving Kirigakure.

Back in Konoha, Hoshino Shuichi returned to the Forest of Death to continue his Sage Mode training.

at the same time.

At Konoha Hospital, Tsunade looked at the unconscious Anko and turned to Yakushi Nonou, asking, "What happened?"

Yakushi Nonou said, "There are no problems in other aspects. The key is the curse mark on her neck. It is the power of sage magic, which puts great pressure on her body and mind."

Tsunade bent down to examine Anko and, sure enough, saw three magatama symbols on her neck. She snorted coldly, "That bastard Orochimaru actually used his own disciple for experiments."

At that moment, Minato Namikaze entered from outside.

"Hokage-sama!"

The medical ninjas, including Yakushi Nono and Shizune, paid their respects.

Minato nodded slightly and then looked at Anko: "What's going on?"

Tsunade said, "Orochimaru's Sage Art seal was probably imperfect, and he used it on Anko as an experiment."

"Let's just send that bastard Shuichi over."

It turned out to be Orochimaru, and he was even related to Sage Mode. Minato Namikaze readily agreed.

Yakushi Nonou immediately said, "Shizune, go to the Root and call Shuichi's shadow clone over here."

"yes!"

Jingyin nodded quickly and turned to leave.

Before long, Hoshino returned to the ward with Shizune.

"When did Red Bean come back?"

Hoshita Shuichi checked on Anko's condition and asked a question.

Jingyin said, "He appeared at the village entrance half an hour ago, in very bad condition, and was brought here."

Hoshino nodded: "The cursed seal is based on the power of Sage Mode, um, that is, Jugo's power."

Minato Namikaze frowned upon hearing this and said, "The power of Sage Mode, if it gets out of control, could endanger lives, right?"

Tsunade replied, "That's true for those who train in Sage Mode, but the person Orochimaru found was special; he was born with the ability to transform into a Sage, which was relatively controllable."

"But the side effects are very serious, including emotional instability, abnormal cell proliferation, and it is very difficult for ordinary people to control this power."

"Fourth Hokage, you've also mastered Sage Mode, so you should understand that natural energy is very difficult to control."

Minato Namikaze nodded: "That's true."

"So, is there a way to resolve Red Bean's situation?"

"Or perhaps the only option is to temporarily seal away the cursed seal left by Orochimaru using a sealing technique?"

He was also a jack-of-all-trades, and the first thing that came to his mind was sealing techniques.

Hoshita Shuichi had finished his examination and said, "Teacher, to completely resolve this, we must remove the chakra Orochimaru left in Anko's body."

He stood up, shook his head, and said, "It's not possible to do that yet."

The research on immortal transformation is still insufficient on the main side.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Let's use my cursed seal to suppress Orochimaru's cursed seal first."

Compared to Orochimaru's cursed seal, the Star Cursed Seal is gentler, but its chakra is stronger than Orochimaru's and can completely suppress Orochimaru's chakra within Anko's body.

Minato Namikaze nodded: "Then let's do it that way!"

Hoshino immediately had Shizune help Anko up, and pressed a lotus pattern on the back of her neck, covering Orochimaru's original curse mark pattern.

While unconscious, Hongdou frowned, showing signs of pain, but this pain quickly disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented sense of relief.

Orochimaru's cursed seal was suppressed by the Star Curse Seal, no longer corroding Anko's body and relieving her pain.

"Alright, he'll wake up soon."

Hoshita Shuichi stopped, and then walked out of the ward with Namikaze Minato.

"Shuichi, I have already reached an agreement with Kirigakure to reopen the old site of the Land of Whirlpools."

Minato Namikaze smiled and said, "Kushina wants to go back and visit. I'll need you to accompany her after the New Year."

Hoshino Hideichi immediately agreed: "No problem."

"It's perfect timing to bring Asuka-neechan along."

After the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, that place remained abandoned.

The last Shinobi World War was actually fought between Konoha and Kirigakure.

The purpose of restarting the Land of Whirlpools is not to rebuild Whirlpool Village and the Land of Whirlpools, but to develop this small island and further establish connections with Kirigakure Village and the Land of Water.

This can already be considered as territorial expansion.

In addition to the former site of the Land of Whirlpools, this alliance with Kirigakure also involves the development and cooperation of many other near-shore islands.

Upon hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Hoshino-shita Shuichi understood that Konoha and Kirigakure intended to use the island as a springboard to connect the two villages' spheres of influence.

This is a good thing.

In addition, Kirigakure will also participate in the first Chunin Championship next year.

In this way, four of the five great ninja villages are now involved.

Of course, the cooperation with Kirigakure is not limited to these.

Intelligence sharing, joint efforts to deal with the Akatsuki organization, personnel exchanges, joint mission execution, and so on.

Everything will proceed in an orderly manner step by step.

……

Time flew by and it was December 29th, Konoha Year 50.

Inside the study.

Having prepared thoroughly, Hoshino Shuichi maximized his focus and mental processing speed before activating "A Flash of Inspiration".

Ten minutes is too short.

Even with his incredibly fast-paced thinking, this was still true for Shuichi Hoshino.

But the effect of "a flash of inspiration" is indeed outstanding.

The moment he opened his eyes, Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but smile.

He then stood up, walked out of the study into the courtyard, raised his right hand, palm facing forward.

The next moment, in front of the palm, a portal to space and time rapidly expanded from a single point into a circular passage that could accommodate a person.

S-Rank Forbidden Space-Time Technique!

The Flying Thunder God Technique is very useful, but that doesn't mean other space-time ninjutsu are useless against Hoshino Shuichi.

If you enter Kaguya Otsutsuki's alternate dimension, you won't be able to escape using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Therefore, even if it weren't for the title of "Master of Time and Space," Hoshino Shuichi would still need to develop a time-space ninjutsu similar to Kamui, which would allow him to freely enter and exit different dimensions, in order to increase his means of survival.

It's finally done.

"Thanks to the use of this space-time teleportation array..."

Hoshino Shuichi smiled to himself, then stepped into the portal to the spacetime.

(End of this chapter)