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Chapter 58 Sleepwalking, a New Technique! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Danzo's ambition is burning, and so is Hoshino's ambition.

Nine-Tails!

What a great power bank!

Although his chakra reserves are now quite large due to the Hashirama cells.

But who would complain about having too much chakra?

Moreover, Hoshino Shu felt that his chakra reserves were only significantly larger than those of an ordinary ninja.

Compared to those who cheat, they're just so-so.

At the very least, his chakra is no match for that of the Nine-Tails.

Not even half of the Nine-Tailed Fox.

It's probably only comparable to the one-tailed one.

Judging from the current situation, Hoshino Shizuka estimates that he may play a role similar to that of Yamato.

"Kushina Uzumaki!"

Countless thoughts flashed through Xingxia Xiu's mind in an instant, including some wicked ideas.

For example, should we take advantage of our proximity and win over Kushina Uzumaki?

However, Kushina Uzumaki is still a ten-year-old girl.

It's a bit abnormal to be thinking about someone right now.

Hoshino admitted that he would stop at nothing to become stronger, but... he still preferred Tsunade.

Or.

Tsunade is more suitable and will help him climb the ranks!

"To get the Nine-Tails, you don't necessarily have to take down Kushina Uzumaki..."

Then Hoshino Shu thought of Minato Namikaze.

This guy should have graduated early, right?

Has he already been taken as a disciple by Jiraiya?

Thinking about it, Hoshino Hiroshi unknowingly returned to his residence.

Collecting his thoughts, he took out the Wood Release secret technique scroll and then focused his gaze on one of the Wood Release ninjutsu.

Kuo-an entered the city with hands clasped!

This is a ninjutsu specifically designed to suppress tailed beasts.

As far as Xingxia Xiu knew, only two people had used it.

The founder was Hashirama Senju.

Civil engineer Yamato.

Different people will experience completely different results from using it.

While using the True Several Thousand Hands technique, Hashirama Senju single-handedly restrained the fully-formed Nine-Tails, which was being controlled by Madara Uchiha.

Yamato was able to suppress the rampaging Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Naruto, but only to a limited extent.

Only those with four tails can maintain absolute dominance.

"The core principle of using Wood Release to suppress the Tailed Beasts is actually that Wood Release absorbs the Tailed Beasts' chakra as life force to strengthen the technique itself."

"In other words, using the power of the tailed beasts to suppress the tailed beasts..."

Xingxia Xiu carefully studied the core points of this technique.

It can be said that it uses tailed beasts to control tailed beasts.

However, there are limitations, which are closely related to the caster's own strength.

"Chakra manipulation, Wood Release manipulation..."

Xingxia Xiu seemed lost in thought.

Everyone's tolerance is different. Absorbing the chakra of tailed beasts is not unlimited; absorbing too much will cause one to lose control.

In other words... I'll eat myself to death!

Hashirama Senju's chakra level was at the level of the Nine-Tails, so of course he could easily handle it with one hand.

Yamato's Wood Release technique only has 20% of Hashirama Senju's power, so his ability to withstand it is limited.

"If it were me, after mastering this technique, I could probably withstand... seven tails, that would be the limit, and that would be while I was a Jinchūriki."

"Unless I master Sage Mode and use Myojinmon, it will be impossible to suppress the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki who has fully transformed into a tailed beast."

Of course, all of this is just speculation based on current knowledge. We will probably only know the truth after witnessing the power of the Nine-Tails firsthand.

"The Nine-Tails..."

Xingxia Xiu couldn't help but lick her lips.

The Nine-Tails is the tailed beast closest to the Ten-Tails, and its chakra nature is also similar to that of the Ten-Tails.

Studying the Nine-Tails' chakra would greatly benefit him in further developing and mastering Wood Release.

Hideaki Hoshino can now absorb the chakra of others using Wood Release to strengthen Wood Release itself, and even use the enemy's chakra as life force to restore his own stamina.

However, it cannot transfer the absorbed power to others like White Zetsu.

However, the power of the Nine-Tails can be modified to suit any ninja.

This is similar to how White Zetsu replenishes the chakra of others.

Xingxia Xiu speculates that this is all related to the Ten-Tails.

Although White Zetsu was also cultivated from Hashirama cells, he was special because he utilized the Rinnegan and the Gedo Mazo.

The Outer Path Demonic Statue is the shell of the Ten-Tailed Demon.

The Nine-Tails is a part of the Ten-Tails' chakra.

After putting away the scroll, Xingxia Xiu created a wooden clone to practice the technique of "Kuo'an Entering the Cave with Hands Down".

For Hoshino Hideaki, who had already mastered the ability to absorb chakra using Wood Release, mastering this technique was not difficult.

Therefore, it's fine to just use a clone to cultivate.

Meanwhile, Hoshino Hideaki continued his research and development of hypnotic illusions.

He wanted to solidify the state of being a "hypnotist".

In terms of hypnosis, this ability is probably comparable to the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Eye contact, voice, gestures—you can hypnotize your enemy without them even realizing it.

Its uses go far beyond simply gathering intelligence. In life-or-death battles, even a moment of mental distraction can determine life or death.

Developing a hypnotic illusion technique that differs from the Nirvana Abode technique already mastered by Hoshino Shu is quite challenging.

Before we knew it, it was evening.

Hoshino Shizuka pinched the bridge of her nose: "Developing a high-level ninjutsu is really no easy feat..."

After thinking for a moment, he got up, changed into casual clothes, left the Root base, walked through the bustling streets of Konoha, and arrived at Konoha Hospital.

I haven't seen Yakushi Nono for several days. As the team leader, I should show some concern for my subordinates.

"Um?"

Suddenly, Xingxia Xiu stopped in her tracks as she heard a familiar voice.

He then went to the door of a ward and looked inside. He saw Tsunade holding a document and frowning as she looked at it: "There are quite a few cases of sleepwalking, but a group of ninjas... this is the first time I've seen it, let alone killing someone while sleepwalking."

"Are you sure it's not an illusion?"

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The male doctor opposite Tsunade said, "Lady Tsunade, this has been verified through multiple channels, and there is no sign of being controlled by genjutsu."

"Because the patient will wake up once the sleepwalking is controlled, we have no way to obtain the patient's physical data during a sleepwalking episode."

"But looking at the test data from other times, there is nothing unusual."

"Therefore, we cannot determine at this time whether this is a physiological or psychological problem."

Tsunade pondered, "This is indeed a difficult problem..."

"But since real-time physiological monitoring is not possible, we will first collect blood samples and other samples from when he fell ill for testing."

"Also, I will ask the mountain clan for help, when the next attack occurs..."

Outside the door, Xingxia Xiu listened to the conversation inside the ward, but suddenly froze.

Sleepwalking!

Sleepwalking murder!

Cao Cao's "I like to kill people in my dreams"?

Xingxia Xiu narrowed her eyes, and a flash of inspiration struck her.

Swish!

His figure vanished from the spot, leaving only a swirling stream of air.

Tsunade, who was inside the room, noticed something and looked up at the doorway.

……

Upon returning to the Root Base, Xingxia Xiu immediately retrieved a blank scroll, picked up a pen, and began writing rapidly.

Silent all night.

The next morning at five o'clock, Xingxia Xiu, who had only slept for three hours, went out for early training full of energy.

Even during early morning training, his brain was working at full capacity, thinking of new techniques.

After breakfast, Hoshino summoned Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Ryoma to the training ground.

"Three Heads, you should be familiar with the illusion technique called Nirvana Abode, right?"

Xingxia Xiu asked.

Inuzuka Ryo nodded: "A-rank illusion magic, quite difficult, can achieve group hypnosis, but if one is vigilant, it is not difficult to resist."

Xingxia Xiu nodded.

However, for ninjas, especially for an assassination organization like Root, surprise attacks and stealth raids are the best option.

Even in a head-on battle, one should ensure that their ninjutsu is sudden and unpredictable.

In real ninja battles, they wouldn't just shout out the names of their ninjutsu.

"Today we'll train our resistance to illusions."

Xingxia Xiu looked at the two of them: "This is because we've already given them a heads-up, so the difficulty has been reduced considerably."

Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Ryoma were startled upon hearing this, and immediately became serious and tense.

Xingxia Xiu said no more, raised his hand and sent several shuriken flying, then quickly formed hand seals.

Illusion - Nirvana Abode!

Just as Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Ryoma dodged the shuriken, they saw feathers falling from the sky, and their brains seemed to be getting drowsy.

Wang Wang!

The ninja dog, Black Ball, barked wildly, and Inuzuka Ryo instantly regained his senses.

Ryoma Aburame, who was standing next to her, was also unaffected by Hoshino Shu's illusions because of the parasites inside his body.

Hoshita Hide raised an eyebrow. Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Ryoma are both special secret technique ninjas. Their methods of countering genjutsu are very unique. Ordinary genjutsu really can't affect them.

Especially Ryoma Aburame, whose body is infested with a large number of parasites.

"The hypnotic precision at Nirvana Abode is still a little lacking..."

With a thought, Hoshino Hide suddenly moved and attacked Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Ryoma.

In the close combat, after a few moves, Aburame Ryoma was the first to be kicked away by Hoshino Hide. His body rolled several times on the ground, and as soon as he jumped up, he staggered. His eyelids were heavy, and fatigue overwhelmed his brain, telling it that he needed to rest.

However, due to the parasite, Ryoma Aburame quickly snapped back to reality.

But deep down he was shocked: "When did the captain use illusion magic again? I didn't even notice the hand seals."

This suddenly reminded him of the interrogation of Iwa ninja by Hoshinobi, which was clearly also a form of hypnosis.

"Didn't he form any hand seals? Was he hypnotized just now... the instant he made eye contact with the captain?"

Aburame Ryoma speculated, and then he saw Inuzuka Ryo and the ninja dog black ball fly out one after the other.

Then Aburame Ryoma saw Inuzuka Ryo and Kuroko just turn over and get up, their bodies stiffened and their eyes closed, as if they had fallen asleep.

I've been hypnotized!

Aburame Ryoma's eyelids twitched, because he saw that Inuzuka Ryo and Kuroko quickly opened their eyes again, but their eyes were lifeless and their bodies were slightly stiff as they took two steps forward.

Then... to his astonishment, the man and the dog suddenly moved, instantly recovering from their frozen state, leaping into the air and spinning.

Teeth clearing!

Rumble!

Ryoma Aburame dodged the attack, staring at the billowing dust, shocked: "Was he hypnotized and then controlled like a puppet?"

(End of this chapter)