They're promoting the "Konoha threat" theory, and spouting nonsense about the Hidden

Chapter 65 Analysis of Lightning Release Chakra Mode

The cowardly stand still, while the brave charge forward.

Even before this propaganda offensive was launched, Hozuki Shingetsu had already secretly instructed his subordinates to make contact with these powerful figures.

These powerful figures who had previously looked down on ninjas suddenly became extremely interested when they discovered that ninjutsu could be used as a form of entertainment.

Then, at that very moment, a renowned tutor from Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) volunteered to come to their home and provide one-on-one personal instruction.

Not only that, but he also brought out "Konoha Forty-Eight Techniques," which is said to have been personally compiled by Hiruzen Sarutobi, and contains a collection of the finest ninjutsu carefully selected by the Hokage.

Some of the articles inside, such as "Konoha Secrets: 108 Uses of the Clone Technique", "Transformation Technique: Details Determine Success or Failure", "30-Day Crash Course in Chakra Thread Operation", and "Puppet Development Manual", were highly praised by dignitaries from various countries, and made them realize for the first time that they were actually country bumpkins.

Because of this thoughtful service, these dignitaries, while spending lavishly, couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards Kirigakure, and spontaneously remarked:

thank you!

So while Hiruzen Sarutobi was figuring out how to appease Saki Himi, Shingetsu Hozuki had already handed the whole matter over to Ao, leaving him in charge of the subsequent operations.

The subsequent operation is also very simple: to continuously "create" some spiritual and artistic resources that the masses enjoy, using Hiruzen Sarutobi as the main character, and inject a breath of fresh air into the entertainment-desolate ninja world.

Hozuki Shingetsu has already given Aoie the entire outline. All he needs to do is find some talented people to expand on the outline, and that will be more than enough to crush all the competing works in the current ninja world.

In response, booksellers in major cities said, "Don't pity me just because I'm a delicate flower. I'll take whatever you have!"

Although Konoha issued a stern notice prohibiting the publication of these books, the booksellers, especially those with powerful connections, questioned who the Hokage was.

For those who are not ninjas or even people from outside the Land of Fire, Konoha's ban can be used as consumables for ∠.

"I bet Hiruzen Sarutobi thinks I've run out of tricks right now!" Hozuki Shingetsu said with a grin, looking at the information about Konoha in his hand.

"How boring! All you ever do is resort to these low-level, underhanded schemes!"

A deep voice rang out, its owner showing utter disdain for Hozuki Shingetsu.

Hozuki Shingetsu was unfazed by Moody's hurtful words and replied with a smile, "However, I captured you alive."

"...That was just a moment of carelessness on my part. If it happened again, you definitely wouldn't be able to beat me."

Perhaps Moody himself felt his words lacked conviction, so he tried to salvage the situation by saying, "Your underhanded tactics are only effective against a village like Konoha, where the Hokage's position is questionable. Try using them on our village and see who believes you!"

"..."

Hozuki Shingetsu looked at Moody with a strange expression.

In my past life, the Raikage appeared in doujinshi almost as frequently as Tsunade, right? Especially the Fourth Raikage, who was practically the representative of the Minotaur of Thunder Bluff. Calling him "Nekakage" would be no problem at all.

"What kind of look is that!" Moody said, irritated by Hozuki Shingetsu's strange gaze, shaking the iron chain in his hand.

"It's nothing, you're right, someone as self-disciplined as the Raikage would never appear in a doujinshi."

Hozuki Shingetsu chuckled softly when he saw Moody's smug expression.

"Alright, that's enough chit-chat. Let's get back to business."

"Wait... Don't come any closer!" Moodybi looked at Hozuki Shingetsu, who was gradually walking towards him, and a look of fear gradually appeared on his face.

Every time Hozuki Shingetsu said those words, his consciousness would be manipulated by illusion, plunging him into a blur. He would then remember nothing of what happened next—only that every time he regained consciousness, his whole body ached, as if he had been overworked.

"Don't worry, I'll be very gentle and restrained this time," Hozuki Shingetsu said, forming hand seals to comfort him.

Despite the combined effects of excessive chakra-suppressing drugs, severe physical injuries, and prolonged fasting, Hozuki Shingetsu, whose genjutsu skills were only mediocre, still managed to successfully control Modibi's mind.

"Then next is the mental connection." Hozuki Shingetsu stood in front of Modibi, placed his hand on the top of his head, and let his chakra flow continuously into Modibi's body.

Then he sensed a feeling of despair, sadness, and resentment. Hozuki Crescent knew that it was Modibi's own emotion and didn't pay any attention to it.

"Activate Lightning Release Chakra Mode."

Upon receiving the command, Modibi immediately and stiffly activated the enhanced ninjutsu. Instantly, a flash of blue lightning streaked across the dark space, unleashing a torrent of violent energy. However, limited by his weakened state, Modibi could only activate the Lightning Release Chakra Mode at a very low power.

But that was more than enough for Hozuki Shingetsu. He immediately calmed down and carefully tried to understand Modibi's feelings at that moment.

"Cellular activation... So the essence of this Lightning Release chakra mode lies in how to activate cells!"

Although he had entered Modibi's body more than once and perceived the activation and maintenance of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode from Modibi's perspective, each experience still left Hozuki Shingetsu with mixed feelings.

"Continuous use of chakra to stimulate cells requires extremely delicate chakra control, as well as a strong body to minimize the damage to the body caused by carelessness in the early stages of training."

"Therefore, to cultivate this Lightning Release Chakra Mode, one needs both extremely strong physical qualities and exquisite chakra control; neither can be lacking."

"But if I were to train this Lightning Release Chakra Mode, it wouldn't be so complicated. With Modibi's experience, I would only need a little practice to get the hang of it."

As time went by, Hozuki Shingetsu's understanding of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode became more and more profound, and he even felt that he could now master the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

However, he restrained himself from this impulse. He didn't want to reveal his ability to quickly learn other people's ninjutsu until he had become strong enough.

"Judging from this progress, this complete version of the Water Release Chakra Mode can be successfully created before we go to the capital to meet the daimyo. In terms of timing, it roughly corresponds to the completion time of that movie."

Hozuki Shingetsu estimated the progress.

The greatest inspiration this Lightning Release Chakra Mode gave him was that it taught him how to manipulate chakra to a more subtle level.

In the past, he relied on the Water Transformation Technique to control his body and forcibly accelerate blood flow to achieve his Water Release Chakra Mode. Now, with this experience, he can further improve his Water Release Chakra Mode at the cellular level.

Then, we can start planning for the next upgrade of the Water Release Chakra Mode.

"Water Release Chakra Mode at full power..."

(End of this chapter)