Space-Time Power, Let Orochimaru Suffer a Little More

"So you don't even know how to do it yourself, yet you still gave it to me?"

The next day, in that Training Ground in Konoha's central district.

Kitagawa Gen looked at Jiraiya with dead-fish eyes, imitating Kakashi, while Jiraiya wore an awkward expression.

Truth be told, he had never wanted to take this job in the first place, but the old man had dumped the mission on him and then washed his hands of it.

In the name of: I need to put my energy into Konoha.

Jiraiya had no choice. Though he always called Hiruzen Sarutobi "old man" this and "old man" that.

When something really happened, he would still do it.

Rubbing his head full of white hair, he laughed a few times to cover up his emotions before finally speaking.

"It's not that big a deal. Just give it a try.

After all, when Minato was learning this technique back then, I couldn't help much either, but he still learned it.

Oh, right, Minato is the Fourth Hokage!"

"But that makes you seem really irresponsible."

Kitagawa Gen spoke somewhat helplessly.

"You clearly said you'd teach me, but then you take out something like this to fob me off. Seriously..."

"All right, all right, stop, stop."

Jiraiya was getting a little gloomy from being needled too. He thought it over for a moment before continuing.

"You focus on studying this stuff first. Whether you learn it or not, I'll teach you some special things afterward!"

Special things?

Kitagawa Gen raised an eyebrow. The first thing that came to mind was Sage arts!

There was no doubt about the effect of Sage arts. Last time, when he had tricked Obito Uchiha, he had tried out the effect with a Shadow Clone, and he had to admit it was really good.

If Obito Uchiha hadn't had the Sharingan and dodged quickly, that blow might have taken his head off!

Naturally, he was pondering how to whitewash his own Sage arts.

But he still had one worry. Who knew whether Mount Myōboku's great toad would see something?

"Then thank you, Lord Jiraiya."

After thinking it over, he felt he should leave that for later. For now, he should thank him first.

He did not want someone grabbing him later and asking: did you say thank you?

"Work hard, brat."

Jiraiya nodded in satisfaction, only to sigh right after.

"This technique was created by the Second Hokage, but so far, the only ones who could use it properly are the Second and the Fourth. As for the others..."

At this point, Jiraiya shook his head. Those people from the Hokage Guard Platoon really weren't worth mentioning.

But he did not want to put too much pressure on Kitagawa Gen either, so he stopped there.

"So don't force yourself too much. Just take it normally."

"Mm, I understand."

Kitagawa Gen nodded. Looking at the scroll in his hand, he also felt a little strange.

Just how little faith did this guy Jiraiya have in him?

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back first."

Jiraiya patted Kitagawa Gen on the shoulder, then said quietly.

"Read it carefully. After you finish reading, the scroll will destroy itself. Don't copy it down. If you really can't remember it, go find the old man. Got it?"

"Mm."

Kitagawa Gen nodded. He still understood this much of the rules.

"By the way, how is Teacher Kakashi?"

"Him? Much better. And he's much more clear-headed than I am."

At the thought of Kakashi, Jiraiya could not help shaking his head self-mockingly.

"But each generation is stronger than the last. All right, this sage is off."

With a light wave, Jiraiya turned and left with effortless flair, while Kitagawa Gen put the scroll away. He could not help muttering inwardly.

"Looks like passing information like this still can't complete the mission. I'll have to work harder."

Having someone else relay Obito Uchiha's actual situation also counted as an attempt.

Unfortunately, the system did not acknowledge it. Or rather, Kakashi still wanted to confirm it himself.

That was normal too. After all, no matter who it was, it would probably be hard to accept. Only after confirming it in person would it be all right.

"Forget it. I'd better study what I've got properly. This is a space-time technique!"

A space-time technique. No matter who it was, they probably would not want to miss out on this thing!

Admittedly, the Flying Thunder God had many problems. For example, it required a mark before one could teleport, and truly powerful enemies were not stupid.

Moreover, true experts had terrifying reaction speed. Setting aside Madara Uchiha during the Fourth Shinobi World War, when Minato Namikaze dealt with the Fourth Raikage brothers, he had nearly been counter-killed by Killer B.

But even so, with this kind of technique, the only question was whether one could learn it. There was no such thing as wanting it or not wanting it.

"And Otsutsuki seem to naturally carry the power of space-time?"

As he walked home, Kitagawa Gen carefully recalled it.

Needless to say, Otsutsuki Kaguya had it. Momoshiki Otsutsuki had spatial transfer too. Though he used it little, he really did have it.

Urashiki Otsutsuki had Yomotsu Hirasaka, and even a time technique like "rewind." As for the strongest one, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, there was even a Ten-Tails inside that guy's alternate space.

"But is space-time ability something Otsutsuki naturally gain after growing to a certain level, or is it granted by Kekkei Mōra?"

Kitagawa Gen was not quite clear on this question, but whichever it was, he had decided to try it out first.

Konoha, Root Base.

Danzō, who had already recovered part of his authority, was flipping through the intelligence his subordinates had sent back.

To him, the feeling of regaining power was simply too wonderful. He truly could not stand the desolation after being relieved of duty.

Even though he could still act in secret.

However, only partial authority could not satisfy him.

His dream had never changed. What he wanted was the Hokage's seat!

"Kirigakure's division is growing more and more severe, with internal strife extremely likely to break out?"

It had to be said that although Danzō was no good person, his efficiency in gathering intelligence was first-rate.

After all, he was the Darkness of the Ninja World. His informants were spread everywhere. Otherwise, Hiruzen Sarutobi would not have chosen to let him off even after he had tried to assassinate him.

Of course, there might have been a factor of friendship in it too.

"So, Obito Uchiha and that organization were hired by one side and are preparing to make a move against the other?"

Shimura Danzō analyzed silently. He had no opinion on Kirigakure's internal strife. In fact, he wished Kirigakure would die!

"Hmph, Itachi Uchiha kept claiming he would act as Konoha's spy, but in the end, there's not a scrap of intelligence!"

But very soon, he snorted coldly again.

"Hiruzen really is old. Far too soft-hearted. How can he leave behind such a disaster?

And that Obito Uchiha too. How ironic. A hero of Konoha was actually the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails Incident ten years ago. Those Uchiha..."

But when he thought of Obito Uchiha, his gaze also brightened somewhat.

He was certain that Obito Uchiha's eye was a Mangekyō Sharingan, and there was no way such an eye would not arouse his greed.

Moreover, having already obtained a portion of Hashirama Senju Cells through Orochimaru, he naturally understood that suppressing those active cells required the Sharingan.

He did not know what the principle behind it was. That fellow Orochimaru had not said. But the effect was real.

That made his heart fill even more with desire!

"If only I could get that eye."

Shimura Danzō murmured. Looking at the intelligence in his hand and pondering for a long while, a thought suddenly came to him.

"Could I make Kirigakure even more chaotic, so my people can go and try?"

A Mangekyō Sharingan was something he truly did not want to miss. Even though he had seen Obito Uchiha's strangeness that night, he still wanted to try!

As for exposure?

Root's people would not expose themselves. Framing Kirigakure would not be difficult!

At worst, he could also obtain more intelligence and prepare for the future.

"In that case, I need to draw Jiraiya away. That guy will definitely go to Kirigakure. Then..."

The one eye Shimura Danzō had exposed narrowed slightly. He already had an idea.

"I can only make you suffer a little more, Orochimaru."