Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 247 The Corpse Demon Seal? ??

Developing Ice Release: Aurora Goddess's Forgiveness requires more than just a massive amount of chakra; it also requires absorbing the surrounding cold air.

There's definitely no ninjutsu here that can directly absorb the surrounding cold air, so Aokiji plans to settle for a ninjutsu that absorbs chakra, and then develop it himself based on that.

Ultimately, if it really comes down to using the S-rank ninjutsu Ice Release: Aurora Goddess's Forgiveness later on, then the surrounding environment should be an environment created by himself using Ice Release: Ice Age, all of which are created using chakra.

Aokiji wasn't sure about directly absorbing natural energy, but this situation was essentially related to chakra. So absorbing the cold energy emanating from above was equivalent to absorbing chakra.

"Why are you asking this?" Tsunade asked, puzzled by Aokiji's thoughts. "If you're short on chakra, I can just transfer it to you, can't I?"

"This is different."

Aokiji shook his head and explained his approach to developing Ice Release: Dawn Goddess Forgiveness. The chakra Tsunade transferred to him was only enough to activate the jutsu; he still needed to absorb the surrounding cold air afterward, something Tsunade couldn't provide.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade said bluntly, "This is troublesome."

This ninjutsu has extremely demanding requirements for both the environment and chakra.

Aokiji shrugged helplessly: "There's nothing we can do about it. After all, it's an S-rank ninjutsu, so the development process will definitely be very complicated."

"It's not just the development process that's cumbersome, even the usage is extremely complicated." Tsunade thought for a moment and offered a suggestion: "Why don't you just use a Tailed Beast Ball?"

"Tailed Beast Ball?"

"From what I understand, the Tailed Beast Ball has earth-shattering power. Anyway, you're a perfect Jinchuriki, so you shouldn't have trouble mastering this technique later. Why bother going through all that trouble to unlock this ninjutsu? It's a thankless task, and even if you do manage to develop it, its power probably won't be as great as the Tailed Beast Ball."

Tsunade's suggestion was not without merit.

In fact, almost all Jinchūriki do this.

Compared to regular ninjutsu, ninjutsu derived from the power of tailed beasts is rarer and stronger.

Aokiji understands and agrees with this viewpoint.

However, while he understands, he won't develop himself entirely according to this approach. Otherwise, what's the difference between him and an ordinary Jinchūriki? He has his own ideas.

Aokiji shook his head: "You can't say that. While the Tailed Beast Ball is powerful, it is ultimately the power of the Tailed Beast."

"I have always believed that a true Jinchuriki can draw upon the power of the Tailed Beasts, but should not rely on them excessively."

"But on that basis, one must climb to an even higher peak; only then can one become a true ninja."

In the original work, the protagonist has already provided a perfect answer on how to make the best use of the tailed beast's power.

Aokiji can just copy this homework.

Moreover, there is a drawback to using the perfect Tailed Beast Ball: one must transform into a Tailed Beast to use it. It's not that this is bad, but the transformation process itself consumes a huge amount of chakra.

While the Tailed Beast transformation is powerful in low-level matches, it becomes a target in high-level matches. Moreover, considering that the Five-Tails is not as fierce as the Nine-Tails, Aokiji became even more determined to follow his own unique path and specialize in the development of Ice Release.

This is not only because Ice Release is the ninjutsu he uses most often, but also because Ice Release is the most comprehensive ninjutsu he possesses.

It can attack, defend, and control.

Although it is not outstanding in any aspect, it is well-balanced.

As for other escape techniques, they all have obvious shortcomings to varying degrees.

"Alright then..." Seeing that Aokiji was as stubborn as a bull and couldn't be persuaded, Tsunade could only express her support.

Aokiji urged, "Hey, stop talking and hurry up and think of a ninjutsu that can absorb chakra."

"Don't you have one in your own family?" Tsunade retorted.

"I didn't ask, but I guess not." Aokiji knew all too well what kind of virtue and integrity his family possessed.

Theoretically speaking, as long as the Uchiha clan is willing to lower their standards, they can copy any ninjutsu except for secret techniques and bloodline limits.

However, everyone in the clan was incredibly arrogant, unlike Kakashi, who was a shameless ninja who would copy any ninjutsu he saw.

Otherwise, why would Kakashi, who only has one Sharingan, be known as the "Copy Ninja," while the Uchiha clan has never had one? Ultimately, it's because they can't bear the shame.

To them, copying ninjutsu is tantamount to admitting that their own ninjutsu is inferior to that of the other side.

Therefore, Aokiji placed his hopes on Tsunade, considering her special identity and status, she should have been exposed to a lot of ninjutsu on a daily basis.

Seeing the expectant look in her boyfriend's eyes, Tsunade was forced to comply: "Don't look at me like that, okay? I think it's alright, isn't it?"

After saying that, she fell into deep thought, appearing to be considering things seriously.

Aokiji watched quietly. Fortunately, Tsunade did not disappoint him and actually came up with a ninjutsu. She raised her head and said, "I've got it! When I was learning ninjutsu from my grandmother, I accidentally saw a ninjutsu that seemed to be able to absorb chakra."

What?!

There really is one?

Aokiji exclaimed excitedly, "What ninjutsu?"

Tsunade thought for a moment, then playfully stuck out her tongue and said cutely, "I forgot..."

Forgot?

Aokiji was taken aback, then looked at him with disbelief: "Are you kidding me?"

What a joke!

The ability to absorb chakra is a powerful and practical ninjutsu.

Shouldn't normal people start learning this right away?

Tsunade pouted and said with her plump lips, "Who's teasing you? I really forgot."

"Why didn't you learn such a useful ninjutsu back then? You spendthrift woman."

Aokiji pressed his hands on Tsunade's shoulders and shook her, adding fuel to the fire.

"Don't push me..." Tsunade, relying on her memory, finally managed to recall, "I remember now, it's something like 'Shiki'... what was it again?"

"A corpse demon...?" Aokiji asked instinctively, "Anything else?"

"I can't remember."

Aokiji frowned.

Upon hearing this name, Aokiji naturally associated it with that ninjutsu.

The Corpse Demon Seal?

That's not right.

Isn't this an S-rank sealing technique?

Besides, the words "corpse demon" don't sound like good at all. What's with this "absorbing ninjutsu" thing?

Aokiji was completely baffled.

"Hmph, you can't even remember a ninjutsu, what use are you to me?" Aokiji said disdainfully.

"What kind of attitude is that?" Tsunade pouted, dissatisfied. "Fine, I'll go ask Grandma for you, okay?"

Aokiji felt much better after hearing this: "Oh, you should have said so earlier."

Tsunade continued, "Then, I'll also ask her to see if she can teach it to you."

Aokiji beamed, "Tsunade, you're amazing!"

Tsunade gritted her teeth: "You, you really change your tune quickly."

Aokiji said with a shameless grin, "Haven't you heard that men can change their minds faster than turning the pages of a book?"

Tsunade corrected, "That's a woman, okay?"

Aokiji waved his hand: "They're all the same."

"Seriously, can I beat you up like I used to?" Tsunade probed. "It's been so long since I hit you, my hands are itching."

Aokiji patted her head and tried his best to persuade her: "No, please don't. Girls should be gentle and considerate to be cute."

Tsunade: "..."

Aokiji asked curiously, "But speaking of which, a ninjutsu that can absorb chakra is obviously a very practical one. Why didn't you learn it back then?"

Tsunade thought about it carefully and said, "It seems there was a rather troublesome restriction back then? That ultimately prevented me from learning it."

(End of this chapter)