Ninja Pot Shadow

The previous fatal wound had vanished without a trace. He looked at the First Generation with a scrutinizing gaze, as if pondering what had happened.

Ino used "Great Exploding Water Wave" to block the Second Hokage, then called out to the Third Hokage from afar, "Third Hokage, leave this to me! I'll hold off the Second Hokage for you!"

The Third Hokage was experienced in battle and didn't know who was helping him, nor did he have time to think about it.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you!"

He used the "Great Dragon Fire Technique" to block Orochimaru, then swung his Vajra Staff, and the master and disciple fought fiercely.

Ino is now facing off against her idol, the Second Hokage.

Water jet against water jet, water-breaking wave against water-breaking wave.

Her understanding of Water Release was clearly inferior to that of the Second Hokage, but the First Hokage's vast chakra reserves could make up for the deficiency.

At this time, the second generation also regained its ability to speak.

After exchanging a couple of blows, he asked, "Huh? You're quite the talented junior, brother. Are you still conscious?"

Ino answered on behalf of the First Hokage, and also to explain to the Third Hokage on the other side that doing good deeds should leave a mark.

"Second Hokage, the First Hokage told me to tell you that he is resisting Orochimaru's control. You don't know who Orochimaru is? Oh, right, he's the ninja who controls you, the one with long hair and golden eyes... Second Hokage, I am Tsunade's disciple, and I have learned a lot of your Water Release ninjutsu. Now, I, Yamanaka Ino, will fight you."

Revealing your name has its advantages, but it also has its disadvantages, namely, it can attract hatred.

Orochimaru immediately recalled the "crackling" sound of explosions in his mind. "Oh, it's you!"

"Since you want to die, then I'll grant your wish!" Orochimaru risked having his head smashed by the Third Hokage's Vajra Staff, while simultaneously forming hand seals to release the Impure World Reincarnation technique, which had a high chance of taking Ino's consciousness to the underworld as well.

His reaction was quick, and the Third Hokage knew his student well enough. The Vajra Staff drew a half-circle in the air and forcefully inserted itself between Orochimaru's hands, interrupting his hand seals with a flick and a deflection.

The Second Hokage continued grappling with his Water Release techniques, while whispering instructions about the Impure World Reincarnation to Ino: "This technique was invented by me. It seems Orochimaru has modified it, but he can't change the core. You only need to form the first three hand seals of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon, and Boar to negate his dispelling technique. Forming all five hand seals will allow my brother's consciousness to return to its resting place..."

The Second Hokage was definitely a good teacher. He didn't explain how to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique, but he explained in detail how to break the technique and how to resist it.

Orochimaru attempted to attack twice from a distance, but was interrupted both times. Because of his distraction, he was hit twice more by the blows. Orochimaru could only give the Second Hokage and the Fourth Kazekage a death order, instructing them to launch a fierce attack while he focused all his efforts on dealing with the Third Hokage.

The Second Hokage's hand seals were incredibly fast; he could almost perform a ninjutsu with a simple clap of his hands.

After explaining how to undo the Impure World Reincarnation technique, the silver-haired, red-eyed ninja wearing a blue layered pendant continued his instruction.

"You seemed to have used a water jet wave earlier?"

"Ah? Yes, it was Tsunade-sensei who taught me."

The Second Hokage chuckled, "Little Tsunade doesn't even know Water Release! She's practically misleading people. Watch me demonstrate. My hand seal sequence is 'Hai, Yin, Shen,' which can be simplified to one Yin seal followed by one Shen seal. I'll circulate the chakra one and a half times from my left kidney, through the belt meridian..."

While he was locked in a fierce battle with Ino using Water Release, he explained in detail the principles and methods of using the technique.

Orochimaru, who was in the distance, didn't notice at first, but when he realized they had started a live teaching session, he laughed in exasperation: "Second Hokage, isn't it a little late to start teaching now?"

The Third Hokage, however, had a different opinion: "Orochimaru, you are not the only genius in Konoha. Future generations will catch up and far surpass you. Minato was like that, and so are today's children. If you are immersed in past glories, you will never be able to see your own life trajectory clearly."

Orochimaru sneered, "The Fourth Hokage? Where is he? Can you get him out here and teach me a lesson?"

Ino had no interest in listening to the bickering between the master and disciple. She was multitasking, dealing with the Second Hokage's many high-level Water Release ninjutsu while studying and researching the Water Release chakra within the First Hokage's body.

Ino herself has a high level of ninjutsu comprehension and a deep understanding of water-style ninjutsu. She also gained a lot of experience in using water-style ninjutsu from the old man Kosuke and Tsunade. In addition, she received on-site instruction from the Second Hokage. All these factors combined to create her success.

Often, when the Second Hokage uses a Water Release ninjutsu, she can roughly imitate it within a few minutes. At least B-rank Water Release ninjutsu is no problem for her, not to mention C-rank Water Release ninjutsu; she can basically learn it after hearing it once.

She has mastered all of the Water Release: Water Shock Wave, Water Release: Water Barrage, Water Release: Water Horn, Water Release: Wave Ride, and Water Release: Water Dragon Bite. However, Water Release: Heaven's Cry and Water Release: Water Blade Slash are too difficult to learn in a short time and she needs to go back and study them some more.

Ino also tried to use the First Hokage's Wood Release, but unfortunately, the result was unsatisfactory.

The second generation's teaching ability is as high as the first generation's teaching ability is!

"How do you use Wood Release? Your question is really..." In his inner world, the First Hokage scratched his head like a big boy, wondering how he could possibly answer such a question. He couldn't explain it at all!

Chapter 170 The First Hokage's Wood Release Techniques

The First Hokage pondered deeply, then feigned sudden realization: "I've got it! Wood Release is actually similar to skipping stones on water. Kid, have you ever skipped stones before?"

Ino: "???"

In her moment of distraction, the Second Hokage's Water Severing Wave was not completely avoided. After all, this was not her body. Sensing the danger, she hurriedly rolled to dodge, but it was too late. Her left arm was cut open by the water line, leaving a huge wound.

The reanimated body automatically repaired itself, leaving the First Hokage unaffected. However, Ino's body in the distance suffered severe damage due to the Mind Transfer Jutsu, with a bloody wound appearing out of nowhere on her arm, looking extremely horrifying.

Shikamaru and Choji exclaimed in surprise. Sakura didn't know about the Yamanaka family's secret techniques, but she did know that Ino was injured.

The slug fairy quickly treated her wounds as she had previously instructed.

The Mind Transfer Technique was able to successfully return to the body because the connection between the body and the soul is very close. Now that the body resurrected through Impure World Reincarnation is damaged, her original body is naturally also injured.

The Second Hokage exclaimed, "Huh? You shouldn't have been unable to dodge. I know, my older brother must have said something ridiculous again, right?"

Ino still wanted to cover for the First Generation: "Well... actually, how should I put it?"

The second-generation leader was very dissatisfied and scolded him as if he were reprimanding his own disciple: "You speak haltingly and incoherently, just like my brother."

The First Hokage suddenly became extremely depressed.

I'm sorry, I've embarrassed you, I'm guilty!

The initial frustration came quickly and went quickly.

He vividly described to Ino the relationship between skipping stones and Wood Release.

"There are a few key points to skipping stones. First, you need to exert force! Second, your posture; your body must be in a semi-squatting position. Finally, there's the jumping—not your jumping, but your chakra jumping, understand? In short, it's about exerting force, being in a semi-squatting position, and using chakra to jump... Mastering these three techniques is enough!"

Then he looked at Ino with a smug expression, as if to say, "Have you learned Wood Release yet?"

Ino was speechless. What the hell am I supposed to learn this from?!

The scene right now is a complete replica of Naruto teaching Konohamaru the Rasengan. Naruto spouts nonsense about how it should be convex and perky, and Konohamaru, being a genius, actually manages to learn the Rasengan with this haphazard instruction! It's a complete miracle.

The First Hokage was definitely not a good teacher, not even a teacher. He knew nothing about many of Ino's questions. Did Wood Release really require chakra manipulation? Did it really require studying meridian circulation? Isn't that something anyone can do with their hands?

Ino pondered deeply.

Force? Half-squat? Chakra bounce?

The Second Hokage immediately understood when he saw her make a half-squatting motion.

"I've studied Wood Release as well. Don't listen to my older brother. The right way is to carefully sense the changes in Wood Release chakra." Considering that he was currently in Konoha Village, he didn't directly say "my older brother is an idiot," but that was the gist of it.

Ino pondered it carefully.

She doesn't need to recreate wood-style chakra right now, as she already has it in her body, which saves her a lot of work. All she needs to do is use her wood-style chakra.

Using force? You mean using all your chakra?

Half-squatting? Does it mean both feet are on the ground? Or does it specifically refer to the chakra channels in the legs?

Chakra bounce should be a method of chakra circulation. From where does it bounce? To where does it jump?

The chakra pathways here are different from the Five Elements and Five Organs correspondence theory of my previous life. Here, water corresponds to the kidneys, earth to the heart, wind to the lungs, fire to the liver, and thunder to the spleen.

Since Wood Release is composed of both Water and Earth chakra properties, it should bounce back and forth between the Heart Meridian and the Kidney Meridian.

……

Ino's gang controlled the first generation and blocked the second generation.

Many of the Third Hokage's confidants were not in the village, but even though the old man had been in power for decades, ninjas continued to come to his aid on the battlefield.

Ninjas such as Namiya Raido, Uzuki Yugao, and Mitarashi Anko joined the battle.

Orochimaru's side also has the Sound Four, the Fourth Kazekage, and many Sunagakure ninjas assisting him, so it's hard to tell who will win or lose in the short term.

Despite the Third Hokage's fierce attacks, Orochimaru remained calm, and his golden snake eyes quickly found the key to breaking the deadlock.

He secretly gave orders to his subordinates.

The third generation's Vajra Ruyi Jingu Bang (a magical staff) was about to smash down on his head. Previously, at this time, it was Jirobo, who was only 14 years old, 1.8 meters tall and weighed 97 kilograms, who would defend against it.

When the third generation was in good physical condition, he could easily knock the shit out of this fat man with one blow. But now the old man was almost exhausted and had no strength left. The power and speed of this blow were not as good as usual.

Jirobo, who was supposed to be defending Orochimaru, suddenly rushed to the side.

Numerous black curse marks appeared on his face, eventually coalescing into one, transforming Jirobo from a fair-skinned fat man into a dark-skinned fat man. His chonmage-like hairstyle became long hair, and its color deepened.

The fat man slammed his fist on the ground, letting Mitarashi Anko's Hidden Shadow Snake Hand bite his back without even looking. He dug out a boulder the size of a small house from the ground and then threw it in Ino's direction.

"Huh? You're asking for death!" Ino herself lacked strength, but the First Hokage's strength could be described as monstrous. He possessed the power to shatter Fire Release ninjutsu with his body. Ino controlled this body and kicked the boulder away with a Tsunade-style Painful Kick.

Seeing that the dark-skinned fat man was about to use Earth Release to attack, Ino said to the First Hokage in her mental world: "First Hokage, I'm still not very good at using your Wood Release chakra, but I have gained some experience. Could you try to suppress the chakra in your body as much as possible so that I have more room to maneuver? I want to try my own method first."

Having too much chakra is also a problem. Ino simply can't control it. If she could suppress her total chakra to one-quarter of what it is now, she would be able to make some adjustments to her Wood Release chakra.

The first generation didn't know what she was planning, but decided to cooperate as best they could: "Okay."

Ino remembered the techniques of exerting force, half-squatting, and chakra bouncing. She clapped her hands together and mobilized her Wood Release chakra according to her plan.

She looked in the direction of Jirobo.

"Six-petaled flowers bloom!"

Six vines, each as thick as an arm, rose from the ground, then wrapped around Jirobo's arms and lumbar spine, and were pulled forcefully in the opposite direction.

This fat man is very strong, and after entering the second stage of the Cursed Seal, his strength becomes even greater. However, the power of the First Hokage's Wood Release has far exceeded the limits of human strength.

Even though Jirobo had entered the second stage of the Cursed Seal, he still had human joints. A series of "crack" sounds were heard as his arms and lumbar vertebrae were snapped by the powerful force of the vines. The vines were broken three times in both directions. Ino continued to increase the force, and when she used "Twelve-Wheel Blossom" and "Twenty-Wheel Blossom," she released the vines. Jirobo had become a bloody, mangled mess of flesh, devoid of any life.

Chapter 171 The Third Hokage's Reaper Death Seal

Jirobo's attack, coupled with Ino's subsequent counterattack, made the battlefield even more chaotic.

Ino played a far greater role than any of the special Jonin by controlling the First Hokage and holding off the Second Hokage.

By giving away a subordinate for free, Orochimaru finally found the perfect angle to attack.

The Third Hokage's Vajra Staff was blocked by Mitarashi Anko's body, and Namiashi Raido also blocked Uzuki Yugao, who wanted to use Konoha-ryu swordsmanship, because of his preemptive attack.

The Sand Village ninjas were already in complete chaos.

The Fourth Kazekage seems to be fine; his ninjutsu and taijutsu are about the same as before, and he also has the Magnet Release bloodline limit. However, after fighting for so long, the Sand Village ninjas have noticed something is wrong: why isn't their village's Kage speaking?

He didn't give any command, just watched us fight aimlessly with the Konoha ninja? This Kage is suspicious.

Orochimaru dared not let the Fourth Kazekage speak. Controlling his speech was too much of a strain on him. If he let the speech function go, and the Fourth Kazekage shouted, "Orochimaru is the murderer," wouldn't he be exposed?

He could keep it a secret for as long as possible. Relying on the fact that he wouldn't die, he danced on the edge of a knife, recklessly indulging in his debauchery.