Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 89 Future Visions of Ice Release 13

The Adamantine Lock is a unique ability of the Uzumaki clan. When used, multiple chakra chains extend from the back. It can be used not only as a powerful offensive weapon but also for defense, making it a self-contained system of offense and defense. It can even be used to create barriers and seal tailed beasts.

Learning this one ninjutsu is equivalent to learning attack ninjutsu, defense ninjutsu, sealing ninjutsu, and barrier ninjutsu all at once—it's four ninjutsu in one go, and it's incredibly useful.

Although it's only at around rank A, considering its wide applicability, it's practically an S-rank ninjutsu disguised as an A-rank ninjutsu.

The only slightly troublesome thing is that this move is an exclusive skill of the Uzumaki clan, and only the special physical structure of the Uzumaki clan can use it, which is comparable to a bloodline limit.

During his battle with the Hidden Mist Jonin, Aokiji realized his shortcomings and knew he needed to find a way to improve his combat power to avoid a recurrence of such a situation.

Under normal circumstances, to avoid revealing his strength, he cannot use the power of the Sharingan as freely as he did in this battle; all he can rely on is the power of Ice Release.

Perhaps in the near future, his abilities will be known to all countries, and at that time his abilities will surely be thoroughly studied.

Especially the Land of Water, the birthplace of Ice Release, goes without saying.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Ice Release technique he has mastered? It's estimated that by then, others will have studied it more thoroughly than he himself has.

By then, Aokiji will no longer have the information advantage he had in this battle.

In addition, Aokiji has heard some interesting news while on missions abroad over the years.

For example:

According to unofficial sources, the Yuki clan of the Land of Water apparently offended someone in their early years. When the former clan leader was organizing the clan's ninjutsu data in the clan's territory, he was suddenly attacked by a mysterious person, resulting in casualties. It is unknown what deep hatred that person had for the Yuki clan. Not only did he kill people, but he also set fire to the Yuki clan's ninjutsu data collected over many years, burning it to ashes. Furthermore, he stole the ninjutsu with research value from the clan and sold it on the black market.

Although these ninjutsu techniques cannot be used by ordinary ninjas, they still have considerable research value and can still be sold for a considerable price.

Even setting aside their research value, these ninjutsu techniques are related to important information about all ice-style ninjas, and represent a significant leak of intelligence for the Yuki clan.

After hearing this news, Aokiji finally knew where the ice escape ninjutsu taught by Elder Itachi probably came from.

However, that's not the point. The point is that the ninjas of the Yuki clan know that he, an outsider, has learned their precious ninjutsu, and they will definitely do everything they can to kill him.

Based on the above points, Aokiji must develop his own Ice Release ninjutsu.

All the Ice Release techniques he knew were given to him by Elder Itachi, and Aokiji used them immediately.

While this might be a shortcut to quickly improve one's combat power, it would prevent Aokiji from honing his ninjutsu research, inevitably limiting his future use of Ice Release to the ninjutsu possessed by the Yuki clan.

Having accumulated a certain level of skill in ordinary ice-style ninjutsu, Aokiji was ready to develop his own unique ice-style ninjutsu and forge his own path in ice-style ninjutsu.

The basic environment for exploring ninjutsu generally consists of the following steps: proposing a hypothesis, collecting data, formulating a plan, implementing the plan, and researching ninjutsu.

Controlling the ice chains to fight is one of Aokiji's future plans.

Therefore, Aokiji needs to collect related ninjutsu.

The "Diamond Chains" of the Uzumaki clan are a good research reference.

Considering that this ninjutsu was one of the Uzumaki clan's signature techniques, Aokiji was willing to give it a try.

If Tsunade is in a difficult position, then forget it; he can only shift his research focus to other areas.

For example, you could make a pair of ice skates for your feet. Who knows, you might be able to move faster than a normal ninja. But it seems you'd need to create a huge ice rink first.

Thinking of this, Aokiji's face showed a bitter expression. He wasn't Kisame, so where would he get so much chakra to create a home-field advantage?

Just as he was feeling confused about the direction of opening up ninjutsu, Tsunade considered it seriously and agreed, "No problem."

Aokiji's eyes lit up as the gloom dissipated: "Really?"

Tsunade nodded: "The Adamantine Chains ninjutsu requires a special physique of a pure-blooded Uzumaki clan member. You can't possibly master it anyway, so at most it can only serve as a reference. If you were to develop it further, the ninjutsu would be completely different by now."

That's wonderful.

Aokiji looked excited.

He had already begun to imagine what it would be like after he developed the Ice Chains.

Countless crisscrossing ice chains burst forth in the air. Under his control, the ice chains snaked and crisscrossed, coiling and dancing wildly, their tails chasing after him, like a king clad in gold manipulating a scene called the Locks of Heaven.

This is so much cooler and cooler than his clumsy imitation of Gaara's sand with snow.

Just thinking about that scene made Aokiji's shoulders tremble.

To be even bolder, Aokiji could use Ice Treasure.

Behind them shimmered with an icy blue halo, accompanied by faint ripples like raindrops falling on the water's surface, from which ice blades of various shapes slowly emerged.

With a wave of his hand, countless weapons were projected from the halo behind him. The azure light fell like streaks of shooting stars. The ice net was vast and sparse, yet it left no gaps. In an instant, the ground was filled with all kinds of weapons, as if it had undergone an indiscriminate carpet bombing. This move was a combination of splendor and power.

Just imagining that scene made Aokiji feel like he didn't have enough chakra.

Aokiji: ...

Seeing his fluctuating emotions, from excitement to dejection, Tsunade couldn't understand him: "What's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing, let's hurry up and investigate that medical company."

Aokiji shook his head, trying to banish the image from his mind; such thoughts were best left unremembered.

He has a lot of chakra among his peers, but that amount is definitely not enough to achieve this effect.

Aokiji estimated his current chakra level to be around Elite 6, roughly equivalent to one Kakashi unit.

Taking the three-year gap between the Book of Fighters and the Book of Warriors as a reference, Aokiji felt that his chakra growth should not be significant in the next three years, and his essence should remain around 8, which is equivalent to Naruto's debut chakra.

This is already outstanding among his peers, but it is clearly not enough to meet his requirements.

If he has time, Aokiji plans to recall and see what methods there are in the original work that can increase chakra.

Aokiji and Tsunade infiltrated the pharmaceutical company's investigation without much trouble. Their method was simple: they just used the Transformation Technique. The process was uneventful. For ninjas like Aokiji and Tsunade, infiltrating such a security system was like a game-changer. Not to mention, the other side was completely unaware of their presence, and they quickly uncovered the pharmaceutical company's conspiracy.

Aokiji pulled the enraged Tsunade back to their residence to discuss the matter at length.

Tsunade said irritably, "Why did you stop me just now?"

The actions of this medical company have shattered his understanding of evil; they would do such heinous things just to make money.

Aokiji asked, "You hit him, and then what?"

Tsunade clenched her fists, indignant: "Of course, we should expose their actions to the public, and then let the people and the daimyo of this country punish them."

Aokiji found it laughable.

Tsunade frowned: "What are you laughing at?"

(End of this chapter)