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Chapter 87 Physical Compatibility! (10,000-word update, please subscribe and vote!)

Entry: [Medical Master]

Acquisition conditions: Assist Orochimaru in completing gene modification technology.

Effects: Medical ninjutsu talent increased by 100%, chakra control increased by 100%, physical compatibility increased by 100%. Aside from bloodline limits, what medical techniques can stump you? None!

It's actually a [Medical Master]!

Shuichi Hoshino was a little surprised.

"Genetic modification... This refers to the software modifications Orochimaru made to himself, even turning himself into the White Phosphorus Serpent."

"Moreover, this part is actually also related to the transplantation of interstitial cells."

Shuichi Hoshino thought to himself, "Orochimaru may admire me, but he probably won't let me get involved in something like Hashirama cell research unless I completely submit to him."

"The biggest secret of what I saw today is the Eight-Tails' horns; everything else looks perfectly normal."

Let's see the results.

Physical compatibility increased by 100%?

Hoshino Shuichi's heart skipped a few beats.

This means a change in physical constitution, making it better able to accommodate other powerful genes, or rather, a bloodline limit?

For example, wouldn't transplanting the Sharingan prevent the eye from closing?

For example, are interstitial cells not afraid of backlash?

Is this meant to lead me down the path of stamp collecting?

Hoshino Shuichi had never imagined that he could take the path of transplanting Hashirama cells and Sharingan. With the term tree, he could continuously accumulate various terms and improve himself. In the future, he might not be inferior to Hashirama cells, Kaleidoscope, or even Rinnegan.

Moreover, both Hashirama cell transplantation and Rinnegan have certain thresholds.

"However, physical compatibility may not necessarily be limited to transplantation... We'll have to wait until we get that term before we can see for ourselves."

Hoshino Shuichi stopped in his tracks; the Hokage Building was already in front of him.

Composing himself, Hoshino Shuichi strode into the Hokage Building, then, after being informed, went to the Hokage's office to report to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Danzo's test, Danzo's recruitment, acquiring ninjutsu, double agent, Orochimaru's experimental base, the Eight-Tails' horn.

Hoshino Shuichi poured everything out like beans.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not surprised at all by Danzo's actions, nor did he care that Shuichi Hoshino took the opportunity to ask for favors; he had done it once before and was used to it.

However, Hoshino's needs reminded him of Orochimaru, especially Orochimaru's subtle actions, which Hiruzen Sarutobi saw through at a glance.

Danger!

So, after Hoshino finished reporting, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "You handled Danzo's situation very well, but Shuichi, never lose yourself in power."

"Ninjutsu is a means for us to survive and protect our village and loved ones, and should not be driven by power."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi immediately laughed and said, "What the Hokage says is true, but the real reason I want those ninjutsu is to accumulate experience from them and then forge my own path."

"Just like the Second Hokage, develop the ninjutsu that best suits you and form a system."

"So, I only practiced five ninjutsu for both Fire Release and Wind Release and felt that I had accumulated enough experience, and then I tried to develop ninjutsu that suited me."

"Medical ninjutsu involves even more aspects and requires more experience."

Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Shuichi Hoshino would follow the same path as Orochimaru and be kidnapped by him.

"Then I can rest assured."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and said, "Then that's settled. Someone will provide you with the information Danzo needs."

"As for Orochimaru, we only need to monitor whether he conducts experiments that violate the rules of the ninja world."

Hoshita Shuichi immediately bowed his head and accepted the order: "Yes, Hokage-sama!"

……

April 16th, Konoha Year 42.

While Kakashi was undergoing retraining and completing some D-rank missions with Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara, Shuichi Hoshino was officially undergoing training at Root.

Cat-face mask, black hooded robe.

The so-called special training is not about teaching ninjutsu, taijutsu, or swordsmanship, but rather about a different way of doing things than that of ordinary ninjas.

For example, when a mission is assigned, there is no room for refusal or choice; it must be completed, even if it involves assassinating a daimyo or the Hokage.

Furthermore, the missions of the Anbu are quite different from those of ordinary ninjas.

Staging coups in small countries, intelligence gathering, assassinating political figures, infiltrating other countries and ninja villages to obtain intelligence, counter-espionage, hunting down rogue ninjas, and so on.

Hoshino's first mission was to intercept and kill spies.

The mission information was surprisingly simple: a photograph, the address of a caravan's encampment, and the objective was to kill the spy who left with the caravan on the way after it departed Konoha, and then use a sealing scroll to bring back the body.

This mission was to be carried out by Hoshino Shuichi alone.

However, having already mastered the Listening Technique, he easily detected another Root ninja following behind him.

Hoshino Hideyuki didn't care about any of this and quietly waited for the caravan to leave Konoha before following it.

Two hours after leaving Konoha Village, Hoshino Shizuka finally formed hand seals, unleashed a Gale Palm that stirred up a whirlwind and dust, and then seized the opportunity to plunge into the chaotic caravan. He easily slit the throat of his target, took the body with him, and sealed it away in a scroll after getting far away from the caravan.

"This kind of task is inhuman..."

Hoshita Shuichi frowned inwardly, disliking the situation where he couldn't obtain any information at all.

Or perhaps, he himself has a deep distrust of Root, which leads to a distrust of Root's intelligence information.

After packing up, ignoring the monitor who had been following him, Hoshino Shuichi returned to Konoha Root to submit his mission.

After leaving the Root headquarters, Hoshino Shuichi saw Orochimaru.

"Lord Orochimaru!"

Hoshita Hideichi stepped forward to greet him.

Orochimaru nodded slightly, then took out a scroll: "This is the ninjutsu you need."

"Starting today, you'll have a mission every three days, and come to the experimental base whenever you have time!"

Reaching out to take the scroll, Hoshino Shuichi readily agreed.

Orochimaru then chuckled and said, "Don't worry, there are also training grounds within the experimental base. If you need them, just ask me."

So considerate!

Hoshita Hideichi quickly bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Lord Orochimaru!"

The two immediately went to the experimental base from the previous day.

Orochimaru led Hoshino Shizuka to a room where documents were stored and said, "This is the information on the project we are currently working on. Take a look at it first."

"Hmm, if I have enough chakra, I'll create a shadow clone to read this data!"

Xingxia Xiu nodded and immediately created a shadow clone to begin reading the project's experimental data.

For him, photographic memory is paramount, whether it's his true form or a shadow clone.

He left a shadow clone behind, while his real body, Hoshino, followed Orochimaru to the laboratory, where he began to familiarize himself with various tools, instruments, and potions, and then assisted Orochimaru.

This busyness lasted until evening.

After politely declining Orochimaru's offer to dine at the experimental base, Hoshino Shuichi rushed home as quickly as possible.

"Shuichi's finally back!"

Asuka opened the door, and was pleasantly surprised to see Shuichi Hoshita: "I thought you weren't coming back because of the mission!"

Because Yakushi Nonou had worked in Root, she was very familiar with the situation in Root and even the Dark Division, so it was normal for her to work day and night.

"Of course I'll come back when I have time; this is home."

Hoshita Hideichi chuckled, "Besides, how can food from outside compare to what Asuka-neechan and the director make?"

Asuka was immediately overjoyed and said with a smile, "Then how about I prepare a lunchbox for you, Shuichi!"

"We'll carry it using the sealing scroll."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Then I'll trouble you!"

He then noticed that Pharmacist Nonou wasn't home and couldn't help but ask, "Hasn't the director returned?"

Asuka busied herself setting out the prepared food, and said with a smile, "Nonou-neechan is on duty tonight, so I'll deliver dinner to Konoha Hospital later."

Slightly disappointed, Hoshino Shuichi washed his hands and sat down with Asuka to eat dinner.

"Asuka-neechan, have you made any progress regarding sensory ninjutsu?"

After finishing his meal, Hoshino asked.

He also taught Asuka the Listening Technique, not so much to make her master it, but to stimulate her and see if she could awaken the secret ninjutsu, Kagura's Mind's Eye.

Asuka looked a little disappointed when asked, "I haven't gained anything yet."

Hoshino Hideichi quickly comforted him, "It's alright, not every member of the Uzumaki clan can awaken such an ability."

Kushina Uzumaki doesn't have Kagura's Mind's Eye.

Moreover, if Asuka had been able to awaken in the original story, she might not have met such a tragic end.

Hearing Hoshino Shuichi's comforting words, Asuka immediately shook off her disappointment and smiled, "Don't worry, Shuichi, I'll keep trying!"

Although she has come to regard this place as her home, she has a deep longing to be needed because of her childhood experience of wandering and displacement.

Moreover, facing Hoshino Shuichi, who rescued her from Kusagakure and gave her the life she could hardly have imagined in the past, she didn't want to disappoint this person who was much younger than her but more mature and reliable.

Seeing Asuka like this, Hoshishita Shuichi smiled and said, "Then let's work hard together!"

"Let's study it together later!"

Asuka nodded emphatically: "Yes!"

……

After the meal, Hoshino Shuichi was in charge of clearing away the dishes, while Asuka took the food to the pharmacist Nono.

After tidying up, Hoshino Hideichi took a shower and then went to the study to open the scroll that Orochimaru had given him during the day.

As one ninjutsu technique after another came into view, Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but smile.

Lightning Release: Lightning Release - Earth Walk, Lightning Release - Four Pillars Binding, Lightning Release - Lightning Clone, Lightning Release - Sixteen Pillars Binding, Lightning Release - Lightning Waterfall.

Five Lightning Release techniques, no more, no less, but Hoshino Shuichi was very satisfied, as some of them were Lightning Release clones that he needed.

Water Release: Water Release - Water Wall, Water Release - Water Shock Wave, Water Release - Water Dragon Bullet, Water Release - Water Clone, Water Release - Water Severing Wave.

Both techniques consist of five Water Release techniques. Hoshino Shuichi specifically examined the Water Dragon Bullet technique and found that the hand seals were indeed very long.

But it doesn't matter, he only needs two seals.

Once we defeat the [Water Release Expert], we won't need to use hand seals at all.

Earth Release: Earth Release - Earth Flow Wall, Earth Release - Heart Decapitation Technique, Earth Release - Swamp of the Underworld, Earth Release - Earth Clone, Earth Release - Great River of Earth.

Finally, there are 5 more illusions: Fox Mind Technique, Nirvana Abode Technique, Here Is Not Here Technique, Magical Tree Binding Kill, and Golden Binding Technique.

"After completing the training in Chakra Nature Transformation, first master Lightning Release Clone, Water Release Clone, and Earth Release Clone, and obtain the 'Clone Expert' attribute. Then you can train in Water Substitute and Earth Substitute, and incidentally obtain the 'Substitute Expert' attribute as well."

Hoshino Shuichi pondered to himself, "While the Substitution Jutsu is basically useless for dodging large-scale, wide-range attacks, it can still be used against single-target attacks, especially since I don't need to form hand seals."

"This is a skill that can greatly improve my survivability on the battlefield."

(End of this chapter)