Naruto: My setting is above yours.

This can be considered as having a long-range, large-scale attack capability.

Furthermore, there is still room for development in this feature.

Genma has discovered that both Yang Release nature transformation activation and Lightning Release chakra mode cell activation enhance the body's rubber-like properties.

This inevitably reminded him of the Akimichi clan's multiplication technique.

Of course, the goal should be to emulate the laws of heaven and earth!

"We need to develop this properly!"

Xuanma made up his mind.

Time passed day by day as ninjutsu was developed.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Genma arrived at Orochimaru's cabin and found that in addition to his teacher Hatake Sakumo, Jonin such as Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hizashi were also there.

Another unexpected person was Mitokado.

Upon seeing this person, Genma couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Could it be that they're going to negotiate?"

Mitokado Homura nodded to Mikado Genma and said kindly, "Genma, the key to our victory over the Cloud Ninja this time lies with you. You are the hero of the village!"

Xuanma humbly replied, "Elder, you flatter me. It was not possible to defeat the Cloud Ninja by myself alone; it was the result of everyone's joint efforts."

Mitokado Yan smiled and said, "What a good boy. Don't worry, the village will remember your contribution."

After saying that, he said to Orochimaru, "Everyone's here, so let's make the announcement!"

Orochimaru nodded: "Gentlemen, the higher-ups have decided to negotiate with Kumogakure."

Upon hearing this, the many Jonin in the room exchanged bewildered glances.

How could they settle things with such a favorable situation?

However, no one spoke up.

Orochimaru continued, "However, until the peace talks are completed, the front lines must remain highly vigilant, and the previous arrangements will remain unchanged. Everyone must be prepared to fight at any time."

There was still no reaction from the crowd.

But this is also a reaction.

Mitomon Homura could only say, "The reason for the peace talks with Kumogakure is because there was a problem in the Land of Grass. The daimyo of the Land of Grass was assassinated."

These words surprised everyone in the room.

Assassinating a daimyo is rare, even in a small country like the Land of Grass.

Mitomon En said, "The pressure in the northwest is increasing sharply, and Iwagakure is constantly reinforcing its troops. A major battle is already foreseeable."

"Furthermore, according to intelligence from the village, Kumogakure has withdrawn from the Land of Wind."

"The village needs to avoid fighting on two fronts, and I hope everyone can understand that."

Sakumo Hatake and the others nodded in agreement.

Mitokado Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief; now that everyone was on the same page, things would be much easier.

The meeting ended a few moments later.

Orochimaru stopped Genma and, after the others had left, asked, "Genma-kun, what are your thoughts on the peace talks?"

Xuanma smiled and said, "Senior, I'll just stand here and watch."

"However, the village's considerations may not be without fault."

"It depends on how the village negotiates."

Orochimaru smiled meaningfully and said, "Sarutobi-sensei is getting old!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi is 52 years old now, which isn't actually that old.

Genma roughly understood Orochimaru's meaning, and asked, "Senior, if it were you, what would you do?"

"Continue fighting Kumogakure until the village is destroyed?"

Orochimaru was surprised: "Heh, I didn't expect Genma-kun to think that way."

Genma shrugged: "No, I'm just speculating on the choices you might make, senior."

Orochimaru smiled and said, "If it were me, I might also choose to negotiate, but I would definitely not take the initiative to negotiate."

"Sarutobi-sensei has exposed the village's cowardice, which is not a good thing."

Although he was smiling, Genma seemed to sense a trace of sadness from Orochimaru.

Is it because the once-powerful Renxiong has grown old?

Even such a powerful ninja can become cowardly when he gets old. Perhaps this is a kind of tragedy?

Xuanma thought to himself, but didn't say anything.

Orochimaru quickly composed himself and said, "The village originally wanted to transfer you back to the village, but I refused."

“Although we’re going to negotiate, I think having you here will make the village appear more assertive.”

Xuanma nodded: "Senior, I have no objection."

It must be said that Konoha's initiative to negotiate directly undermined the effect of a great victory.

As the one who orchestrated this victory, Genma was not angry about anything.

You're not in charge!

Therefore, Xuanma did not have any emotions.

He was more concerned about the changing situation in the Land of Grass.

Orochimaru noticed this and, somewhat surprised, asked with a smile, "It seems Genma-kun is more interested in ninjutsu."

Xuanma nodded: "After all, this world belongs to the strong."

"Moreover, pursuing the truth of chakra is a very interesting thing, isn't it, Orochimaru-senpai?"

Orochimaru was delighted: "That's right."

"Does Genma-kun have any ninjutsu that interest him?"

"I'd be happy to help if needed."

Is this someone trying to open up to me completely?

Xuanma's mind raced, and a mischievous urge suddenly arose. He then asked seriously, "Senior, don't you think human life is too fragile?"

Orochimaru's eyes lit up, then he nodded: "Human life is indeed very fragile."

"Except for a few, even a powerful ninja only needs a single kunai to end his life."

"Even the strongest ninjas who once stood at the pinnacle of the ninja world could not escape death."

"Compared to humans, ants are incredibly fragile, but over a long period of time, there isn't much difference between humans and ants."

"In a short life, even the most talented person can only master a limited number of ninjutsu, making it impossible to effectively explore the truth of the world. Only immortality..."

At this moment, Orochimaru's eyes were burning with passion.

Xuanma deliberately asked, "But it's very difficult to achieve immortality, isn't it?"

"Has the senior done any research on this?"

Orochimaru composed himself and chuckled, "Of course."

"The human body is too fragile, yet each person's body contains infinite mysteries."

"Therefore, as long as the spirit can be eternal, it can continue to explore the hidden mysteries of the human body and bring them together."

"Just like Genma-kun's self-healing without a seal, the Hyuga's Byakugan, and the Uchiha clan's Sharingan."

"Just imagine how wonderful it would be if we could research all of these things thoroughly and master them!"

Aunt Snake, you're making me a little scared!

Xuanma sighed inwardly.

Orochimaru looked at Genma and coaxed, "So, Genma-kun, are you interested in studying this together?"

You want me to be studied by you first, don't you?

Genma muttered to himself, then thought for a moment and said, "I heard the Second Hokage say that the Sharingan bloodline limit of the Uchiha clan is activated by the special Yin Release chakra acting on the optic nerve when emotions are stimulated."

"Theoretically speaking, even if you are not from the Uchiha clan, you can indeed awaken the Sharingan."

Second Hokage?

Orochimaru's brain seemed to freeze for a moment, then he chuckled and asked, "Did Genma-kun hear about this from Tsunade?"

"The Second Hokage seems to have a very deep understanding of the Uchiha clan!"

Genma shook his head: "Lady Tsunade doesn't know this; it was the Second Hokage who said it himself."

In person!?

Orochimaru instantly thought of a technique.

Impure World Reincarnation Technique!

He had also secretly... no, he had secretly studied this technique.

But given Tsunade's personality, she would never allow such a technique to appear in front of her, right?

"Genma-kun has actually met the Second Hokage?"

Orochimaru was suddenly filled with curiosity.

Genma nodded: "Use the Summoning Technique to summon the soul of the Second Hokage from the Pure Land."

Spiritual communication?!

Aren't we learning the same psychic arts?

Orochimaru thought about it carefully. If he could simply summon the soul, he could indeed do it, but that would not be able to get rid of the power from the Pure Land. How could he leave the soul in the mortal world?

After a moment of contemplation, Orochimaru asked the question.

Xuanma feigned surprise: "It seems you've also studied this, senior?"