Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

"Why don't we deal with this dangerous guy?" Kakuzu asked seriously, holding Hidan's screaming head.

Lin Yu's gaze was deep: "I also considered dealing with it, but after thinking it over, I felt that rather than preventing this 'product of the phenomenon,' it would be better to understand the 'essence of the phenomenon' and prevent it from happening in the first place..."

Not only the true nature of that 'evil god,' but one day, Lin Yu will also figure out the true nature of the 'god of death.' He will not tolerate any power in this world that can threaten him!

Kakuzu gave Lin Yu a deep look before looking away.

Earthly Grudge - Stitching!

Whoosh!Whoosh!

The black tentacles threaded a needle and stitched Hidan's head back onto his neck!

"Hahahahahahahahahahaha..." Hidan was laughing wildly when Kakuzu sewed his mouth shut and then stomped him under a stool.

Whoosh! Lin Yu released four more Rain Village ninjas.

"Huh? What's this?"

"Kakuzu, this is your year-end bonus~ I've picked out all four hearts you lost, along with the attributes you lost. I'll be leaving the village for a while after the New Year. If anyone comes to cause trouble during this time, I hope you can help them out..."

“Ah, if that guy’s head were worth something…” Kakuzu said.

"Hehe." Lin Yu chuckled, stood up, and left the room.

"Ah!!!!" A scream of agony came from the room.

That day, Nadeshiko Saori insisted on seeing Lin Yu.

"Your Excellency Nadeshiko, have you not yet returned to Nadeshiko Country?"

“Ah, not yet, Your Majesty…” Nadeshiko Saori said, but her expression was more subtle than before.

"Why did you come to me?" Lin Yu asked.

"Um, I'd like to stay here... for a while, is that alright?"

"I have no objection, but why?"

“This, this… I am very interested in the culture of Dark Hidden Village and would like to learn more about its customs and traditions.” Nadeshiko Saori picked up her teacup.

“I see. Actually, I’ll be away for a while after the New Year…” Lin Yu said.

Crash! The teacup was knocked over.

"Cough cough!!" Nadeshiko Saori coughed, choking on her own saliva. After regaining her composure, she said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, I lost my composure..."

Lin Yu said earnestly, "Your Highness, my departure is a secret. If the enemy knows I'm leaving, they will definitely have designs on me. Also, Dark Hidden Village needs a strong person to oversee it. If Your Highness is willing to lend me a hand..."

"Leave it to me!"

"Thank you very much then," Lin Yu said.

As she left, Saori Nadeshiko walked briskly, her heart overflowing with joy: "That's wonderful... He doesn't treat me like an outsider!"

Lin Yu watched her retreating figure and thought to himself: We have an accountant for the village, but we still need a secretary. I'll ask her about it later.

At night, on the top floor of Tianyu Pavilion, Lin Yu and Xi Yang, in perfect harmony, admired the dazzling New Year's Eve fireworks.

"So beautiful..." The setting sun propped itself up on one arm, its beautiful eyes sparkling.

"No matter how beautiful it is, it can't compare to even a fraction of your beauty," Lin Yu said, gazing at the setting sun.

"Oh!" Sunset blushed and scolded, "What's wrong with you today? You're talking so sweetly, it's not like you at all..."

"Well, actually, I've always thought this way, but I just haven't said it out loud. Today is a special day, so it's a different story..."

"Are you going on a long trip?" Xi Yang asked seriously.

"How...how did you know? Did Afei tell you?"

"Hmph, just as I thought! I knew it..." Xi Yang snorted, then asked seriously, "Where are we going this time, and how long are we staying?"

"I'm going to a very far place and won't be back for a while, but I've made all the arrangements. There won't be any safety issues."

Xi Yang's beautiful eyes flickered slightly: "Then, you won't be in any danger, will you?"

Lin Yu smiled: "No, don't worry..."

"That's good."

"By the way, I will leave behind the scroll containing the spells. While I am away, Xiyan can refer to the scroll to practice. You can also learn from it."

"Well, whatever you do is fine..." Xi Yang's beautiful eyes were hazy as she met Lin Yu's gaze. The dazzling fireworks added to the intensity of their eyes.

Needless to say... tonight will be another fierce battle.

At the beginning of the new year, it was the 48th year of Konoha.

That night, Lin Yu, having made all the arrangements, put on his armor, slung his fan over his shoulder, and arrived at the agreed-upon location.

"Yu-kun, we've been waiting for you for a long time." Orochimaru was ready to go.

“Let’s set off, Ryuchi Cave…” Lin Yu said with burning eyes.

Chapter 114 The Differences Between the Three Great Immortal Techniques!

On the quiet road, Lin Yu and Orochimaru walked side by side.

"Yu-kun, how much do you know about Sage Mode?" Orochimaru asked.

“Creating ‘Sage Chakra’ using natural energy can greatly enhance the power of one’s ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu,” Lin Yu said without hesitation.

“Yes, that’s something almost all Sage Techniques have in common, but different Sage Techniques focus on different areas,” Orochimaru said.

"Oh? I'd like to hear more." Lin Yu listened attentively.

Orochimaru began to explain in detail.

"The immortal techniques of Ryuchi Cave are transformative immortal techniques based on Yang Escape. The violent natural forces act on the body, causing great changes to its appearance."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu nodded. Indeed, after entering Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode, Kabuto Yakushi's entire appearance changed, and horns grew on his head.

"Among the three great Sage Techniques, the Transformation Sage Technique has the greatest amplification effect on the body's energy, and it provides the most significant enhancement to escape techniques that emphasize physical energy... including your Wood Release, Yu-kun~"

This is good news for Lin Yu.

"Moreover, the most distinctive feature of the Transformation Immortal Technique is that once one enters Immortal Mode, one can constantly absorb the power of nature during battle. This is a feature that the other two Immortal Modes do not possess..."

“Everything has its strengths, but also its weaknesses,” Lin Yu said.

"Yes, the weakness of the Transformation Sage Technique is the imbalance between physical and mental energy, which can make emotions extremely unstable and even lead to a loss of calm judgment. Jugo's curse seal is an extreme manifestation of this weakness. However, for users with strong mental power, this weakness can be ignored."

Lin Yu nodded. Orochimaru's description basically matched his impression of Kabuto Yakushi's performance.

The only thing Lin Yu knew absolutely nothing about was the Wet Bone Forest Immortal Technique, which didn't appear in the original work.

Orochimaru revealed the answer: "The Sage Techniques of Shikkotsu Forest are at the other extreme. They are 'Silent Sage Techniques' based on Yin Release. Rather than the simple and brutal 'body transformation,' they prefer 'mind transformation.'"

"To cultivate the art of serene immortality, one needs to achieve absolute unity and harmony between one's inner self and nature, even to the point of being as clear as a mirror and as still as water, to attain nirvana-like tranquility, in order to comprehend this wondrous immortal art."

At this point, Orochimaru suddenly sighed to himself, "Hmph, Tsunade is only destined to be without this power because her fiery temper doesn't meet the requirements for cultivating the Silent Sage Technique. Otherwise, with her Senju bloodline, she would have already..."

Lin Yu suddenly realized why Tsunade was the only one among the Three Legendary Sannin who hadn't learned Sage Mode; it wasn't that she didn't want to learn it, but that she couldn't.

"The Silent Immortal Technique allows the mind to reach a state of freedom and wonder. In battle, the body will subconsciously make optimal offensive and defensive moves, leaving the enemy with no weaknesses and making it virtually invincible. Moreover, spiritual energy will be terrifyingly enhanced, and related techniques will see the most significant improvement."

Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly: "Spiritual energy, which means all the eye techniques of my Sharingan, right...?"

"Yes, Yu-kun. It's not just the amplification from Hashirama's power due to abundant chakra, but a fundamental amplification, making the effect far more significant. Yu-kun, if you could learn the Silent Sage Technique, it could even greatly extend the lifespan of your eyes..."

Lin Yu clenched his fist slightly.

"Moreover, in Silent Sage Mode, one is almost immune to all mental interference effects..."

Lin Yu said, "You can be immune to mind-twisting techniques, auditory illusions, and even olfactory illusions?"

"Yes, even Jiraiya's Toad Song was no exception. However, it seems that he cannot be completely immune to some overpowered 'eye techniques'."

Lin Yu thought to himself: In this light, the Wet Bone Forest Immortal Technique is actually the immortal technique that can best solve my immediate problem...

Orochimaru said, "But the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Technique also has very obvious drawbacks. To enter this Sage Mode, one absolutely cannot be disturbed in the slightest. The meditation time must exceed ten minutes, which greatly reduces its practicality in battle. However, once entered, its endurance is quite good..."

"Then, what about the sage techniques of Mount Myōboku?" Lin Yu asked.

"The Sage Techniques of Mount Myōboku are not as extreme as the other two. They are 'Harmony Sage Techniques' which combine Yang Release and Yin Release. They emphasize the balance of 'nature,' 'body,' and 'spirit,' and have an amplifying effect on both physical and spiritual energy. They are the most stable of the three Sage Techniques."

"Is this the middle way? It seems a bit of a double-edged sword..." Lin Yu was slightly disappointed.

Orochimaru, however, said, "You can't say that, Yu-kun. It's precisely because of the perfect balance between nature, body, and spirit that the Sage Art of Mount Myōboku has unparalleled control over external natural energy compared to the other two Sage Artes."

"Oh, so you prioritize 'nature' more than body and spirit? I see..." Lin Yu nodded. In that case, the immortal arts of Mount Myōboku are quite remarkable. No wonder the three holy lands have always been in a tripartite balance of power.

Orochimaru added, "The Sage Techniques of Mount Myōboku also require meditation, but not as long as the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Technique; five minutes is enough. However, Sage Techniques consume chakra very quickly, and if you can't end the battle quickly, you'll be at a great disadvantage. Of course, if you fuse with a frog like Jiraiya, that's a different story. Hmph, in general, each has its strengths and weaknesses..."

Yu already knew this.

He was already making plans in his mind: since each has its own strengths, after learning the Dragon Cave Immortal Technique, it would be necessary to get his hands on the other two great immortal techniques as well, especially the immortal techniques of the Wet Bone Forest.

Lin Yu covered his eyes.

At this rate, I'm afraid my eyes won't last more than a few years... How can I survive the final battle with Shisui and Itachi if I'm already blind?

Moreover, the amplified pupil technique and immunity to mind control... any one of these aspects was extremely attractive to Lin Yu.

"It seems I'll have to find a way to get past Tsunade from now on. If that doesn't work, I'll have to break into Shikkotsu Forest and get my hands on Sage Mode..." In this Naruto world, there's nothing that Uchiha Yu wants but can't get.

The journey was long; by the time they arrived in the area where Ryongji-dong was located, nearly three months had passed, and the cherry blossoms in spring were in full bloom...

During this time, a girl named Haruno Sakura was born in the delivery room of Konoha Village...

In an unnamed small country, Lin Yu and Orochimaru passed through a village that had been reduced to ruins.

Orochimaru said, "Yu-kun, this is where the Jugo clan once lived. It is adjacent to Ryuchi Cave, and a trace of immortal power emanated from here was absorbed by the Jugo clan generation after generation, causing their bodies to mutate. This is the essence of the cursed seal..."

Lin Yu gazed at the sky and murmured, "Indeed, the air around here feels subtly different..."

Orochimaru was surprised: Oh? He can already faintly sense natural energy...

Another half day passed.

"That feeling is getting stronger and stronger; it must be somewhere nearby," Lin Yu said.

"Yes, the entrance to the Ryuchi Cave secret realm is hidden in the void. It seems that only those with sincere hearts can see it. Otherwise, even if you go to the ends of the earth, you still won't be able to find it," Orochimaru said.

Sincerity... Haha, just making a big fuss!