Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 522 Oblivion Seal

"Fourth Hokage, this is my clan's Kaguya Kimimaro."

Kaguya Ryuya, holding the hand of a somewhat bewildered white-haired child, stood respectfully in front of Kenkawa Tachibana.

Looking at the somewhat adorable little guy, who resembled a porcelain doll, Jianchuan Ju gently rubbed his head and said with a smile.

"He awakened the Corpse Bone Pulse at the age of three? He's truly an amazing genius."

Upon hearing what Jianchuan Tachibana said, Kaguya Ryuya's eyes showed even greater respect, and his tone changed from his usual arrogant and straightforward manner, showing a humility that should not be seen in a member of the Kaguya clan.

"Without the Fourth Hokage, his so-called talent would only bring him pain."

"Besides, who else can truly be called a genius in your presence?"

Three-year-old Kaguya Kimimaro blinked as she watched her clan leader talk to the handsome older brother in front of her.

Although he couldn't understand what the two adults were saying at all, seeing that the clan leader seemed completely different from his usual respectful and humble self, Kimimaro also followed suit and bowed in a daze.

This unexpected scene amused Jianchuan Ju.

Kaguya Ryuya's eyes revealed a hint of relief.

As the head of the Kaguya clan, one of the most powerful clans in the ninja world, Kaguya Ryuya was never a simple brute or a fool.

From the moment he became the clan leader, he knew it.

For the Kaguya clan, higher talent has never been the better.

Just like himself.

Among Kaguya's generation, there were those whose talents surpassed his.

However, those clansmen with extraordinary talent either knew their fate and chose to bloom brilliantly, but died in battle early on.

They either completely give up cultivation and combat, just to live one or two more years, but ultimately they die tormented by blood disease and the criticism of their clansmen.

On the contrary, it's people like him.

He has some talent, but he's not exactly a top-tier guy.

In the end, he inexplicably ended up in the position of clan leader.

It was only after becoming the clan leader that he understood what kind of clan leader a family like the Kaguya clan, which was constantly walking a tightrope, needed.

The Kaguya clan only needs to put everything else behind them and fight to the death, following the style left by their ancestors.

This is the way of survival for the Kaguya clan.

However, now, thanks to the Mizukage before them, the Kaguya clan is undergoing a major transformation unseen in a thousand years.

"Alright, enough with the flattery. I'll perform the surgery on the little guy to place the seal first. As for the secret technique to unseal it, I suggest we don't teach it to him yet."

After finishing her sentence, Tachibana Kanagawa led the bewildered Kimimaro into the operating room.

Only Kaguya Ryu remained behind him, bowing respectfully.

"Understood, Fourth Hokage!"

Meanwhile, after directing Kimimaro to lie down on the operating table, Tachibana Kenkawa casually cast an illusion spell to make him fall into a coma.

Then, using a sharp 'chakra scalpel', they cut open its skin and began applying sealing runes to the little guy's bones.

This secret technique, which Jianchuan Tachibana named "Annihilation Seal," was his solution specifically for the Kaguya clan's blood disease, or rather, for the annihilation energy within their bodies.

Unfortunately, the Kaguya clan has no tradition of practicing sealing techniques.

Furthermore, this secret technique requires extremely high proficiency in medical ninjutsu.

Therefore, it is actually necessary for Tachibana Kanagawa to personally perform the sealing on the members of the Kaguya clan.

Kaguya Ryuya also considered the matter in detail with the clan elders.

Ultimately, it was decided to classify the complete 'Annihilation Seal' as a forbidden technique within the clan.

Previously, Tachibana Kanakawa had developed a drug that could temporarily suppress annihilation energy by studying the bloodstain disease on Kaguya Rasso.

Currently, the Kaguya clan primarily relies on medication to suppress the symptoms, with the "Annihilation Seal" as a secondary method.

Only those who pass the clan's internal test will have the 'Annihilation Seal' applied and will be taught the corresponding 'Unsealing Technique'.

After all, even if the blood disease is cured now, the lifespan of the entire Kaguya clan is guaranteed.

There's no need to hold onto the idea that "I don't know how long I'll live anyway, let's see who wants to trade their life with me."

However, the long-standing customs of a clan are not easily changed.

The Kaguya clan's higher-ups were also worried that some members of the clan, who weren't quite right in the head, might get too carried away during daily missions or sparring sessions and recklessly try to take everyone down with them.

Those who anger the Mizukage will suffer a great loss.

As for Kaguya Kimimaro at the moment.

It's not that he passed the clan's mental test at a young age.

Rather, it's because his talent is so outstanding that it's difficult to completely suppress the 'annihilation energy' within his body with drugs alone.

That's why we had no choice but to trouble the Mizukage, Tachibana Kanagawa, to help add a seal to it.

After quickly completing the surgery on Kimimaro.

Tachibana Kanagawa did not respond to Kaguya Ryuya's veiled mention of his willingness to take on apprentices.

He simply said that he would send Kimimaro to the ninja academy when Kimimaro was of the right age.

I will consider whether to accept him as my disciple at that time.

After seeing the two off, Tachibana Kenkawa looked at the annihilation energy wrapped around his steel claws and couldn't help but marvel.

"It seems that annihilation energy of the same origin, as long as the dosage is controlled, will not directly destroy the products created by the Steel Release itself."

"If the Kaguya clan were to learn and master Steel Release, could they transform the Annihilation Seal from a suicidal technique into a cumulative burst skill similar to the Yin Seal?"

"What is this? Destroying Wolverine?"

Thinking of this, Kanakawa Tachibana suddenly found it interesting.

However, although this seemed like a good research topic, Tachibana Kenkawa did not intend to spend time and energy developing it in depth.

He already possessed the divine skill "Wings of Return to Heaven," so controlling annihilation energy didn't require going through so many twists and turns.

"If we really do take that kid Kimimaro as our disciple in the future, let him do his own research."

Imagining the image of Kaguya Kimimaro, surrounded by an aura of destruction and wielding steel spikes and claws at will, Tachibana Kanagawa became more interested in taking this little guy as her disciple.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the operating room.

Hearing the sound, Tachibana Kanagawa turned around in confusion and saw Kabuto Saigyouji rushing over, panting.

Judging from his appearance, he had just been in a rather intense training session.

"What's going on? He doesn't act like a ninja at all."

Kenkawa Tachibana frowned slightly. How could Kabuto, who usually showed a composure far beyond his years, not even be able to suppress the sound of his footsteps as he hurried along?

To everyone's surprise, Kabuto seemed oblivious to the displeasure on Kenkawa Tachibana's face, and said with a hint of excitement.

"Teacher, Master Lan wants to see you!"

"Little Ji, Little Ji has suddenly changed its appearance!!"

(End of this chapter)