Naruto: My setting is above yours.

After careful consideration, Xuanma edited Chakra Refining Technique 3.0: Based on Chakra Refining Technique 2.0, it absorbs natural energy to become nourishment for the body.

The required setting then appeared: 150 points.

It's 10 times that of version 2.0, but compared to the two versions of the Substitute Technique, the required settings don't seem to be much.

This is, after all, a possible path to immortality, although it would likely require long and continuous training, like gradually changing one's constitution through the Wood Release Chakra Mode.

Perhaps it is precisely because it takes a long time to achieve a significant effect that only such a small amount is needed.

After thinking it over, Xuanma edited it again.

Chakra Absorption: It can absorb and devour any foreign chakra, converting it into its own nutrients while retaining the original characteristics of the foreign chakra.

The required setting immediately pops up: 5000 points.

hiss!

Genma couldn't help but gasp.

Although he admitted that this added secret technique setting was stronger than the Ten-Tailed Coffin Seal.

After all, becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki by using the Ten-Tails' Coffin Seal essentially means sealing the Ten-Tails within one's body, which can be unsealed and extracted.

What he wanted was to take advantage of the beast completely while retaining its tailed beast characteristics.

If you gather all nine tailed beasts and extract some of the Gedo Mazo's chakra to eat, then you won't just be a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, but a humanoid mini Ten-Tails!

Thinking about it that way, 5000 points seems quite reasonable.

If it becomes a humanoid mini-Ten-Tails, it might just gain the same immortality as Kaguya, right?

Chapter 91 Rubber Man!?

The set [Chakra Absorption] can not only process tailed beast chakra, but also any kind of heterogeneous chakra.

So, can the chakra extracted from a bloodline limit ninja be used to obtain a bloodline limit?

This is what Xuanma considered during the editing process.

But obviously, we can't afford to change it now.

Isn't there anything cheaper?

Xuanma almost scratched his head, then his gaze fell on the section on physical defense.

He remembered that when he last modified the Indestructible Body, the rubber property was set to 60 points.

His defenses were breached in this battle against the Third Raikage, showing that his physical defenses are still insufficient.

It's sturdy enough, but not tough enough.

If it possessed properties like the Earth Release: Lava Release - Rubber Formation, then the Third Raikage probably wouldn't have been able to break through his physical defenses today.

So, should we continue to store the set values, or improve ourselves first?

"change!"

"Only with sufficient power can we change more things and obtain more settings."

"How long will it take to accumulate several thousand or even tens of thousands of points from a few dozen points?"

After hesitating for a moment, Xuanma decided to do it and immediately began editing.

Physical Defense 2.0: Based on version 1.0, the body possesses excellent elasticity, extensibility, and wear resistance, similar to rubber.

Required setting: 60 points.

My previous predictions were indeed correct.

Xuanma then confirmed the revisions.

Suddenly, only a little over 6 points of the set value remained.

Genma closed the [Settings] and opened his eyes, then reached out with his right hand to pinch his left forearm.

soft!

It feels softer than before.

Then Xuanma pinched the skin and pulled, and the highly elastic skin was stretched very long in an instant, and most importantly, he did not feel any pain.

Then Xuanma exerted force with his left arm, and with a snap, the stretched flesh automatically rebounded.

When I pinched my left forearm, it felt both hard and tough; it wasn't simply hard, nor was it simply soft and elastic.

It is a combination of both resilience!

Moreover, it can be hard or soft as it pleases.

"very good!"

Xuanma continued testing and discovered that his current body had an extremely strong ability to withstand reaction forces.

Or rather, because of its extremely high elasticity, it can greatly reduce the reaction force.

When using Yang Dun to activate the body, the body's flexibility and elasticity can be greatly enhanced.

Just as chakra can enhance physical strength.

As he explored the changes in his body, a thought suddenly popped into Xuanma's head: Rubber Man!

In One Piece, Luffy possesses the power of the Gum-Gum Fruit!

"My modifications can indeed be described as rubber man, or even a special physique, similar to fennel, or even... a bloodline limit? Similar to Shikotsumyaku."

Genma felt that he might be able to try developing his physical abilities in the same way as the Gum-Gum Fruit.

……

Just as Genma was working on developing his physical abilities, the assassination of the Daimyo of the Land of Grass caused a violent upheaval in the entire Land of Grass.

And the news spread rapidly.

The Grass Ninja Village reacted swiftly, dispatching a large number of ninjas to track down the assassins, but to no avail.

That evening, the Iwagakure messenger appeared in Kusagakure and met with the village leader, Musou.

“Mr. Tiandou, I’m very sorry, but I’m sure you are aware of what happened in the Land of Grass, so I’m afraid I don’t have much time to talk to you.”

Wushuang got straight to the point.

He knew Tian Dou's purpose.

However, one of the important reasons why the Land of Grass has been able to survive to this day is that it knows how to be accommodating to both sides and does not completely submit to any one ninja village.

Tendou smiled slightly upon hearing this: "Lord Musou, I came here today precisely because of the assassination of the Daimyo of the Land of Grass."

Wushuang's eyelids twitched slightly upon hearing this: "Oh?"

"Does Mr. Tiandou know who assassinated the daimyo?"

Tendou shook his head: "Although we don't know who assassinated him, we do know that it was done by a ninja from Amegakure."

Amegakure Village!

Wushuang's heart pounded; this was the answer he least wanted to hear.

"Mr. Firelight, is this true?"

Wushuang asked in a deep voice.

Huoguang said, "You should trust the intelligence capabilities of Iwagakure."

"The daimyo died too suddenly and has not yet designated a successor. The situation in the daimyo's mansion will inevitably become chaotic, which will also affect the Kusagakure village."

"If Amegakure were to invade the Land of Grass at this time..."

Wushuang felt uneasy, but still said, "Amegakure has always liked to accept assassination missions. With Konoha around, Hanzo wouldn't dare to invade the Land of Grass."

Huoguang sneered, "Don't forget, back then Hanzo dared to wage war against the three great ninja villages at the same time. It was our three great ninja villages that curbed his ambition."

"But Hanzo's ambition never disappeared."

"Konoha is using Hanzo to restrain our Iwagakure and Amegakure from cooperating. This is condoning Hanzo's ambition. Hmph, believe me, Konoha will suffer the consequences sooner or later."

"But that's for the future. Right now, you're facing the invasion of Amegakure. Konoha is currently at war with Kumogakure, and it's said that the Third Raikage has gone to the front lines. This is bound to be a protracted war, and Konoha has no time to attend to the west."

Wushuang took a deep breath and then said, "I will send someone to question Hanzo."

"If Hanzo dares to invade the Land of Grass, our Grass Village will absolutely not tolerate it, and we absolutely have the strength to defeat Hanzo."

Despite saying this, he had no confidence whatsoever.

Hanzo is a figure who stands at the pinnacle of the ninja world!

Firelight did not press Wushuang further, but instead said, "You'd better make preparations as soon as possible. If you need any help, you can cooperate with Iwagakure. We currently have common interests!"

After finishing his sentence, Huoguang didn't linger and took his leave immediately.

After watching the firelight disappear, Wushuang pondered for a moment, then immediately ordered men to travel to Amegakure in the Land of Rain that very night.

He must ascertain Hanzo's attitude!

Then he sent people to Konoha in the Land of Fire.

Musou had already sensed the impending storm of war, but he didn't want the Land of Grass and the Grass Ninja Village to be caught in the storm.

……

Konoha Village.

When news came back from the front, most of the people in Konoha Village were already resting.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had already gone to bed, but after receiving a report from the Anbu, he immediately went to the Hokage's office.

Before he could finish reading the intelligence, Danzo, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado also arrived.

Suppressing his shock, Hiruzen Sarutobi handed the information to Danzo and the other two.

"The Third Raikage was severely injured by the Wind-Riding Horse?"

"Hiruzen, is this information accurate?"

Xiaochun, who was changing dorm rooms, exclaimed in surprise and subconsciously questioned the situation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Orochimaru's report is accurate."