Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 400 New Partners

Jianchuan Ju stared blankly at the system introduction of 'Death Aura' on the panel.

He didn't even pay attention to the other purple skill that appeared in the same lottery.

He simply took the black and red orb that symbolized the 'characteristic * death aura' from the panel.

"Absorb life energy to replenish your vitality!"

"vitality"

As the black and red light merged into him, Jianchuan Ju slowly murmured these words.

A jumble of ecstasy and malice surged through my mind.

In fact, ever since she acquired the skill "Feather Perch," the fact that using this skill consumes her lifespan has always been a worry for Tachibana Kanakawa.

However, for Tachibana Kanakawa in her early days, surviving on the battlefield was the most important thing.

As for future vitality or the depletion of lifespan, those things have to be put on hold.

On the contrary, as her strength continued to improve, Tachibana Kenkawa gradually shelved the divine skill "Feather Perch".

For minor injuries, it's better to let them heal more slowly and use ordinary medical ninjutsu to treat them.

And now.

Having the 'death aura' characteristic not only allows him to restore the life force he once lost.

Even further.

"eternal life."

Jianchuan Ju silently murmured these two words, feeling the changes brought about by the 'death aura' characteristic merging into his body.

A jumble of thoughts flashed through my mind.

"By absorbing the life force of those insignificant people, I can live forever."

May you stay young forever, and never die.

No, it doesn't even need to be human; any living thing will do—plants, animals.

"Devoure everything, and gain eternal life."

A faint red and black aura had appeared in Jianchuan Ju's eyes at some unknown time.

At the same time, the three-tomoe Sharingan mark on his arm, which he had "drawn" himself, was slowly fading and disappearing.

The evil thought in his heart gradually became stronger.

Just when it seemed that Tachibana Kenkawa was about to go mad.

A somewhat childish voice came from behind.

"Abiyabi dui~"

Immediately afterwards, a soft white light flashed.

A melodious and soothing wind chime rang out in the empty training ground.

As the wind chimes trembled gently, Jianchuan Ju immediately felt a warm current spread throughout her body, and the complicated thoughts in her mind gradually faded away.

Until the dense red and black aura in his eyes completely dissipated.

Jianchuan Ju was startled, finally snapping out of his previous yearning for immortality and disregard for life.

"Huff~ Huff~ Huff~"

He took several deep breaths and looked at the three-tomoe mark that had disappeared from his hand.

Jianchuan Ju then felt a wave of fear wash over him.

Unexpectedly, the interaction between this dark-type golden characteristic and the Sharingan could actually affect his mind.

Although given Jianchuan Ju's current mental strength, she should eventually be able to break free from her state of confusion.

But at least one major psychological blow is inevitable.

Just as Tachibana Kenkawa was marveling at her good fortune.

Then came Lan Zai's worried voice from behind.

"Quack~ (Q.Q)"

Upon hearing the sound, Jianchuan Ju quickly turned around.

Only then did he notice that Lan Zai, who was looking at him with a worried expression, was holding a Pokémon egg that had obviously just hatched.

Well, or rather, egg-shaped Pokémon.

This Pokémon's body is mostly encased in a white eggshell, and the original green patterns on it have turned into red and blue geometric patterns.

Its bright yellow body is round and plump, with tiny hands and feet sticking out from the eggshell paper.

Five forked spikes, possibly hair or something similar, extend from its head.

"Togepi!"

Jianchuan Ju exclaimed in surprise.

「Abiabi dui~ヾ(≧▽≦*)o」

Togepi showed no signs of awkwardness at meeting a stranger, and seemed oblivious to the danger Tachibana had just faced and Blue's worry.

She responded excitedly to Jianchuan Ju's call.

"this"

Just as Jianchuan Ju was about to ask a question, she met Lanzai's somewhat worried gaze.

He then stepped forward to comfort her.

"It's alright. I was just a little affected, but it's over now."

Upon hearing this, Lan Zai's eyes still held a trace of worry, but he seemed much better.

However, Tachibana Kenkawa suddenly realized that it seemed like a ringing bell had woken him up.

"A transparent bell? No, that bell is still with Ao-sensei, teaching Utakata about the power of the tailed beasts."

What is that?

Thinking of this, Jianchuan Ju looked down at the little guy in its arms who was shaking incessantly and was obviously overly energetic.

"I think I heard Togepi's cry? The Healing Bell move?"

Just as Jianchuan Ju was wondering, the Pokobi in Lanzai's arms suddenly started waving its little hands excitedly.

As white light began to shine from Togepi's tiny hand, the little guy excitedly cried out.

「Abiabi dui~ヾ(≧▽≦*)o」

"Holy crap! Finger flicking technique!"

The next moment, a stream of clear water appeared out of thin air and splashed onto Jianchuan Ju's face.

The little guy got even more excited when he saw this.

「Abiabi dui~ヾ(≧▽≦*)o」

Jianchuan Ju wiped the water off her face.

Then we saw the little guy start wagging his finger again.

"Don't!"

However, Togepi completely ignored Tachibana's shouts, and its little hand glowed white again.

Then.

"Splash splash~"

Several glittering gold coins appeared from the air and rained down on Kanagawa Tachibana.

However, this kind of attack naturally couldn't cause him any harm.

Jianchuan Ju moved swiftly, and in a flash, she had all the gold coins in her hand.

However, this action seemed to please Pokopf, who then shook his finger again.

However, upon seeing this, Jianchuan Ju was somewhat terrified.

Although losing money just now was a good thing.

However, the "Finger Strike" technique allows one to unleash all moves at once.

If this little guy were to unleash some kind of destructive attack like a "big explosion" or an "earthquake," it would be disastrous.

The buildings that Lanzi painstakingly constructed within this "secret space" will likely all be destroyed.

Fortunately, this time, Tachibana Kenkawa didn't even have to step forward to stop them.

Blue, who was holding Togepi, pressed down on its head first.

The little guy turned his head in confusion to look at Lanzi, who was holding him.

Although they were somewhat confused, they really didn't continue to cause trouble.

She nestled quietly back into Lan Zai's arms, seemingly still a little sleepy.

Jianchuan Ju watched this scene with a black line on her face and couldn't help but complain to Lanzai.

"Am I the trainer, or are you the trainer?"

However, after saying that, Tachibana Kenkawa suddenly realized something.

This Togepi didn't sign a summoning contract with me, since the system only gave me an egg as a reward, without any contract scroll or anything like that.

Jianchuan Ju looked helplessly at this little guy who was less than an hour old but might already possess world-destroying abilities.

"This is really a big problem."

(End of this chapter)