Future Plans
Orochimaru has recently been embroiled in the Hokage election controversy. Shuichi doesn't know if he cares about the Hokage Position, but these things don't seem to have affected his experimental progress. After all, compared to the ultimate goal of immortality, other things don't seem to be that important.
Now that the Third Great Ninja War has just ended, Shuichi plans to reorganize his own system and determine his future training direction.
Currently, he employs a variety of methods. In the early stages of the war, he uses Lightning Release's Lightning Cutter and Chidori series for close-range attacks, Wind Release's large-scale cutting Ninjutsu for long-range attacks, Earth Release for movement, escape, and defense, and Water Release only when the terrain is suitable.
He then used the spoils obtained from killing enemies to complete his training in Explosion Release and Magnet Release. Explosion Release mainly involves Nintaijutsu, combined with Earth Release for pinpoint explosions, and can be thrown like grenades. Magnet Release: White Sand is responsible for close-range defense, aerial combat, and disrupting enemies.
If Jonin knew his setup, they would probably drool. Even if they only mastered one or two of these techniques, they could break through the limits of Jonin and reach a new level of strength. But he had already mastered four or five of them.
All methods were used in the war, because there were so many battles that there was a most suitable Ninjutsu for each situation.
He was also described in intelligence reports from various countries as a master with a large amount of chakra and proficiency in various ninjutsu, with a style somewhat similar to the Third Hokage. He also developed exclusive S-rank Ninjutsu of Wind Release and Lightning Release as his trump cards, a very traditional and standard style.
Aside from a few people within their own village, their Explosion Release, Magnet Release, and Twin Pistols remained hidden from the outside world, which can be considered a great success.
"Most of these methods can still be used, but there's no need to deliberately hide things like Explosion Release. There won't be as many battles between different sides in the future, and a mix of true and false information will actually be more advantageous to me," Shuichi thought to himself.
The people in the other villages aren't stupid either. They know that a genius's strength will inevitably improve, so they'll just take the Kekkei Genkai for granted, since many people in their own villages have successfully researched and developed it.
What allows him to break through the limits of his combat power once again is his Twin Pistols. By combining the Flying Thunder God and the Body Flicker Technique to adjust his position, he can easily defeat even multiple Kage at once.
The principle is to combine superb chakra control skills with Kekkei Genkai and ninja tools. A single shot is equivalent to a Ninjutsu between S-rank and A-rank, breaking through the limitations of the human body's meridians on chakra use. The ultra-high frequency of firepower output can defeat any mortal ninja in a short time.
That pretty much covers the path to dealing with ordinary ninjas. The remaining issues are various Gundams, Tailed Beasts, and Yin-Yang Release, which can be addressed by exploring the First Hokage Cells, Sharingan, and the Tailed Beasts themselves.
"Wood Release is very effective against Susanoo and Tailed Beasts, but it's more sensitive in Konoha's environment. The same goes for the Sharingan." Shuichi stroked his chin. He hadn't figured out what to do yet. Anyway, there was still a long future ahead, and researching these things was a bit risky.
After much thought, I think I can find some suitable Kekkei Genkai in the next few years. Once I reach adulthood and complete the skill point allocation, I can break through the limit of Kage just by the amount of chakra I have. With that foundation, I can transform myself however I want.
"My main tasks for the past few years have been training in Flying Thunder God and marksmanship, while also researching Fuinjutsu to prepare for dealing with the Tailed Beasts, and gradually familiarizing myself with Natural Energy through the Cursed Seal to move closer to Sage Mode... That's about it."
Thinking of this, Shuichi asked Orochimaru, "Teacher, do you know about the Four Symbols Seal? Or any other Fuinjutsu of the Uzumaki Clan?"
Orochimaru replied, "The village has many Fuinjutsu, but the Fuinjutsu belonging to the Uzumaki Clan cannot be learned through normal means..."
These Fuinjutsu are not only extremely difficult to master, but they are also kept strictly secret by each village because of the Jinchuriki), so even those with high battle merits cannot obtain them.
Kushina Uzumaki is still in the village. Even if there's only one person left, it's still considered a family secret technique, and who gets it is up to her to decide.
Shuichi had no choice, but fortunately there would be opportunities in the future. The training of Fuinjutsu is extremely time-consuming, requiring a large amount of knowledge and chakra control ability. In the next few years, he could first learn the Flying Thunder God and other lower-level Fuinjutsu.
"How is the progress of the First Hokage Cells and Wood Release?" He planned to pursue several paths simultaneously, constantly monitoring the progress of each research project, hoping that the best time to use them might come someday.
Orochimaru's expression seemed to become excited. "The white human body you gave me last time was extremely useful. A large part of its Genes are identical to the First Hokage Cells. It's possible that it could use Wood Release while still alive, although its power would definitely be much less."
"But this is a crucial breakthrough, especially its stable cellular structure, which is of great reference value. If we improve upon the First Hokage Cells based on this, the chances of ordinary ninjas withstanding it will be greatly increased."
After Shuichi calmed down. He needed to figure out the cost-effectiveness of focusing on Wood Release.
Because Yamato cells are essentially enhanced versions of White Zetsu and weakened versions of the First Hokage's, their power is, frankly, rather average. While they do have the effect of suppressing Tailed Beasts, their primary purpose is to facilitate control rather than combat.
"The First Hokage's true strength lay in his Sage Body, and that's what I want too. Injecting Wood Release Genes into my body isn't suitable for me." Shuichi quickly realized that his approach Taichi from Orochimaru's; scientific research wasn't his forte, the system was his true strength.
His advantage lies in his powerful chakra and physique, so he doesn't need to do any research at all. The process of becoming stronger is simple and brutal; he can just learn from Madara and directly stuff the First Hokage Cells into his body.
"Even without the Sharingan, I'm sure I can succeed this way. My first and second skills will double my own power, so if I keep practicing over the years, I'll eventually succeed."
Simply put, it involves taking a small amount of First Hokage Cells and placing them into the body, using one's own chakra to resist them with all one's might, and removing them when things go wrong, then continuing the process once the body has recovered.
When even a slight mutation occurs, the system can double that power, and the subsequent process becomes increasingly easier, like a snowball rolling downhill, continuously evolving into Sage Body.
"In that case, there's no need to rush now. We have plenty of time in the future. It's safer to wait until we're adults before doing this."
Shuichi had already analyzed the situation clearly. When the First Hokage Cells possessed his body, he would need to simultaneously resist the ultimate Yang Release, Wood Release bloodline limit, and Natural Energy. Sharpening the axe before chopping wood is essential; the stronger his original body, the easier the process would be and the lower the risk.
After the Fourth Hokage took office, the Land of Fire invited the Daimyo and nobles of surrounding countries to celebrate. As the victor in the great war, Konoha's prestige soared once again, and its title as the number one village in the Shinobi World was beyond question.
After that, the village immediately entered an extremely busy phase. The mission system, which had been suspended due to the war, was restarted, and endless requests kept coming to Konoha, making every ninja both suffer and rejoice.
Due to the large number of ninjas killed in battle, there was a shortage of manpower, but the number of missions was no less than before the war. In order to show the neighboring country that the village's fighting strength was still strong, almost everyone was busy and doing the work of two people. The village looked empty.