Defeating Yamato and gaining the power of Wood Release! (Parts one and two)

"If you like sweets, eat more."

"No way, it'll make me fat."

"You spend all your time cultivating yourself, how fat could you possibly get?"

Qingyu smiled and gently patted her head.

Yūhi Kurenai didn't dodge; instead, she squinted her eyes, seemingly enjoying it.

"You're getting better and better at sweet-talking people."

"Just stating the truth."

Qingyu's hand slid down from the top of her hair and landed on her shoulder.

"Red."

"Um?"

"Come sit here."

"Ah?"

Yūhi Kurenai was startled and hadn't reacted yet when Qingyu had already wrapped his arms around her waist and gently pulled her up.

He put it on his own thigh.

The girl's nightgown rode up slightly with her movement, revealing her fair, smooth thighs.

Her face Yūhi Kurenai slightly.

This is from Dame!

She instinctively placed her hands on Qingyu's chest and nervously glanced towards the direction of the tent curtain.

What if someone else finds out?

"Qingyu! You're incredibly reckless! This is a camp!"

"The tent is very thick; you can't see anything from the outside."

Qingyu said in a low voice.

"Besides, I won't do anything."

You've already done it.

Yūhi Kurenai glared at Qingyu.

Qingyu smiled slightly.

"Then feed me a piece first, as payment."

Upon hearing this, Yūhi Kurenai bit her lip, reached out and picked up a piece of Anko Mitarashi cake. She took a small bite herself, then blushed and offered the rest of the cake to Qingyu's lips.

Here—you can have some.

Why did you take a bite first?

Qingyu raised an eyebrow.

"I'll try it and see if it tastes good!"

Yūhi Kurenai's voice grew softer and softer.

Qingyu stopped teasing her and ate the rest of the Anko Mitarashi cake from her hand.

"Alright, I should go now."

Qingyu put away the oiled paper and pinched Yūhi Kurenai's cheek.

"You still have to practice tomorrow, so get some rest."

"Um."

Yūhi Kurenai reluctantly got off his lap.

She stood barefoot on the blanket, watching Qingyu straighten her clothes.

Are you coming again tomorrow?

She suddenly asked.

Qingyu turned to look at her.

"Want to come?"

"No!"

Yūhi Kurenai turned her face away.

"I'm just worried that your cultivation is too tiring and you won't have time to rest."

"Then I'll come again tomorrow."

Qingyu said.

Yūhi Kurenai didn't answer, only gave a soft "humph".

Qingyu smiled, lifted the tent flap, and disappeared into the night.

Yūhi Kurenai stood inside the tent, touching her face, which still felt extremely hot.

"Damn Qingyu ----"

She muttered a curse under her breath, but a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

The next day.

Qingyu emerged from the Camp Tent just as dawn was breaking.

The sea breeze carried a refreshing coolness, blowing away even the last trace of drowsiness.

He was preparing to go to the beach to continue practicing the Flying Thunder God Technique when he suddenly sensed a familiar Chakra coming from the direction of the camp gate.

Orochimaru?

Qingyu frowned.

He turned his head and saw Orochimaru walking slowly towards him from the direction of the camp entrance.

He wasn't wearing his experimental robe today; instead, he had changed back into the green vest of Konoha Jonin.

Her long black hair cascaded down her back, and her pale face wore that ever-unfathomable smile.

Behind him followed a boy.

Looking at those big, round eyes and the strange mask on her head, Qingyu suddenly thought of someone.

That is, Yamato.

Of course, Yamato isn't called that yet. At this point, he might still be called "Ko," but later he will be named Tenzo.

"Qingyu- jun, you're up really early."

Orochimaru walked over.

"Orochimaru- sensei was also very early."

Qingyu said.

"This child's name is Jia."

Orochimaru pointed to the boy behind him.

"This is a child I raised in my Laboratory. It has a special constitution, and I wanted to bring it here for you to see."

"Laboratory?"

Qingyu raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze falling on Yamato.

"Hmm, an interesting little experiment."

Orochimaru smiled, making no attempt to hide anything from Qingyu.

Actually, many people know about this experiment.

Back then, Konoha did indeed want to recreate the power of Wood Release, so they publicly conducted experiments.

However, it was eventually discontinued because the success rate was too low and too many volunteers sacrificed their lives.

But Orochimaru secretly continued conducting this experiment.

Because he planned to gradually reveal all his experiments to Qingyu.

Upon seeing this, Qingyu instantly realized Orochimaru's plan.

In the original story, Orochimaru showed all of his Cursed Seal experiments to Mitarashi Anko before he defected.

If Mitarashi Anko accepts, Orochimaru will take her away.

Ultimately, Mitarashi Anko couldn't accept Orochimaru's cruelty, so Orochimaru simply erased that part of Mitarashi Anko's memory and then left.

"He inherited a very rare power, though it's still quite rudimentary. I'd like him to spar with you."

"Qingyu- kun, is this a convenient time?"

Qingyu did not answer immediately.

He glanced at Yamato.

The boy stood there, neither humble nor arrogant, but his gaze was somewhat calm, as if he was already used to all sorts of special occasions.

"Can."

Qingyu nodded.

Qingyu and Yamato arrived at an open space on the west side of the camp.

The morning light had already broken, and the sea breeze had blown the sand and dust on the ground into thin streaks.

Orochimaru stood at the edge of the open space, his hands tucked into his sleeves, his golden vertical pupils slightly narrowed, his expression showing a hint of anticipation.

"The rules are simple: you can use both Taijutsu and Ninjutsu, just don't kill anyone."

Qingyu flexed her wrists Yamato in front of her.

"I see."

Yamato nodded, his expression serious.

He Hand Seals, Chakra was rapidly extracted from his cells and circulated quickly throughout his body.

"Wood Release: Wood Release: Great Forest Technique!"

Several grayish-brown vines burst forth from his arm, wrapping around Qingyu like tentacles.

"It's Wood Release?"

Qingyu feigned surprise.

"Hehe, that's right, Qingyu- kun."

Orochimaru was watching from the sidelines, smirked.

Although Yamato's existence is kept secret, quite a few people in Konoha actually know about it.

After all, Yamato is a member of Root and has done his fair share of missions in the past.

However, his Wood Release was intriguing, so Shimura Danzō never allowed Yamato to show his face in public.

Now, Shimura Danzō has been severely punished and can't wait much longer.

I plan to first see if I can train Yamato to strengthen my subordinates.

"Let me see just how strong this so-called Wood Release really is."

Qingyu took a step forward.

Lightning appeared on his body.

A deep blue arc of electricity spread from his shoulder all the way to his body, accompanied by a constant, fine crackling sound.

Lightning Chakra Mode!

His speed suddenly increased.

With a swift movement, Qingyu passed through the encircling net of vines and appeared behind Yamato.

"So fast!"

Yamato's pupils contracted.

He didn't have time to think it through and instinctively Hand Seals again.

Wood Release · Wood Locking Wall!

A row of thick wooden pillars rose from the ground, curving into an archway that blocked Qingyu's way.

Qingyu threw a punch.

Blue lightning, accompanied by the force of the punch, slammed heavily into the center of the Wood Locking Wall.

Boom!

Wood chips flew everywhere, and the punch actually punched a large hole in the thick wooden pillar.

Yamato used the impact to leap backward, simultaneously Hand Seals once more.

Wood Release: Tree Binding Eternal Burial!

The soil churned, and several vine-like saplings sprouted from beneath Qingyu's feet, attempting to entangle his legs.

Qingyu glanced down and activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

With the Sharingan's dynamic vision, he could clearly see the growth trajectory of those saplings.

He stomped his foot, gathering Lightning Style Chakra beneath his feet.

Blue and white lightning spread across the ground, scorching all the nascent saplings.

"It's useless."

Qingyu spoke up.

"Your Wood Release isn't fast enough, nor is it tough enough."

Although Yamato inherited Wood Release, his Wood Release is vastly different from Hashirama Senju's.

Yamato's expression changed slightly.

He took a deep breath and slammed his hands on the ground.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!

Large numbers of trees rose from the ground, creating a small forest in a very short time.

The branches intertwined and spread like living things, surging towards Qingyu from all directions.

Qingyu, however, moved freely through the sea of trees.

The extreme speed brought by Lightning Chakra Mode made him like a lightning dragon, constantly weaving, leaping, and charging between the trees.

The thick tree branches couldn't keep up with him at all; instead, they were cut down and shattered one by one in the lightning.

"Wood Release: Silent Binding Technique!"

Yamato seized the opportunity and clasped his hands together.

Several thin wooden strips silently attacked Qingyu from behind, attempting to bind his arms.

Qingyu grabbed with her backhand.

Lightning blazed brightly on his right palm as he gripped the wooden strips tightly.

"Too slow."

After Qingyu finished speaking, he used his "Strength of a Hundred" to tear the wooden strips off by the roots.

He then moved swiftly, closing in on Yamato in an instant.

Yamato still wanted to defend, but Qingyu's speed had completely exceeded his reaction limit.

Qingyu threw a punch, which struck Yamato hard in the chest.

Yamato was sent flying, rolling several times on the ground before he managed to use his Wood Release to create a wooden pillar to stabilize himself.

"Cough----"

He was kneeling on the ground, his vest had been pierced by Qingyu. If Qingyu hadn't held back, he probably would have punched a hole in his chest.

I surrender.

Yamato, panting, spoke.

Qingyu dispelled his "Lightning Chakra Mode".

He walked up to Yamato and extended his hand.

"Your Wood Release has great potential, but you're not skilled enough yet."

Thank you for your guidance.

Yamato grasped Qingyu's hand and stood up from the ground.

Just then, the system panel appeared before Qingyu's eyes.

[Collectible trait detected: Wood Release Experimenter]

[C-Rank Trait: Wood Release Experimenter]

[Effect: Increases Yang Release power within the body by 60%, and increases the speed at which Wood Release -related Chakra is gathered.]

[Synthesis: After mastering the basic nature transformation of Wood Release, it will be upgraded to a higher-level trait.]

Qingyu seemed lost in thought.

Wood Release is actually a product of Earth Release and Water Release Chakra.

Lava Release is also a product of Earth Release and Water Release Chakra.

Even though two identical Chakra natures were fused together, they produced completely different reactions.

Qingyu guessed that this was due to the power of Yang Release.

According to the Book of Formations, Wood Release requires additional Yang Release life energy to grow trees and give them their own life force.

This is the foundation of Hashirama Senju's power and an important prerequisite for him to fuse with Wood Release Chakra.

Now, just a single sparring match has further stimulated the Senju bloodline that already existed in this body.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart Yamato.

"You're not bad either."

"Qingyu- jun is indeed amazing."

Orochimaru slowly walked over from the sidelines, a playful smile on his face.

"Your understanding of Lightning Chakra Mode has reached this level; there's no way you can force anything more out of yourself."

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"Orochimaru- sensei, you flatter me."

Qingyu said.

"Jia's Wood Release is still immature. If he could master the nature transformations of Wood Release more deeply, he wouldn't have lost so quickly today."

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"Did you hear that, A?"

Orochimaru glanced at Yamato.

"Qingyu- jun is giving you guidance; you should ask him for advice more often in the future."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

Yamato bowed his head respectfully.

Orochimaru smiled with satisfaction, then said to Qingyu, "I still need to check the battle plan. Jia can stay here; you can use him as you see fit."

"Use it as you please?"

Qingyu raised an eyebrow.

"For example, have him accompany you in training your Wood Release."

Orochimaru lowered his voice.

"Qingyu- kun, you've developed Storm Release, and as a member of the Senju clan, you're also experimenting with Wood Release, aren't you?"

Qingyu did not deny it.

Orochimaru chuckled, said nothing more, and turned to walk out of the camp.

He suddenly stopped halfway through his journey.

"By the way, Qingyu- kun."

"Danzo seems to be testing you lately, trying to see if you've learned any new Ninjutsu."

"Orochimaru- sensei just said that?"

Qingyu looked at him.

I'm just reminding you.

Orochimaru's voice drifted over lightly.

Some people are more impatient than you think.

Having said that, he didn't linger any longer, and his figure quickly disappeared among the Camp Tent.

Qingyu stood there, watching Orochimaru leave.

He certainly understood Orochimaru's meaning.

Although Danzo's Root has been incorporated by Sarutobi Hiruzen, there are still quite a few loyal to Danzo among them.

These people may appear to be taking no further action, but they are not necessarily quiet behind the scenes.

However, these tests were of no importance to Qingyu.

What truly concerned him was Wood Release.

That afternoon, Qingyu didn't go anywhere else. After sending Yamato away with an excuse, Qingyu found a mountain forest far from the camp and began to try to condense Wood Release Chakra.

"The fusion of Earth Release and Water Release —and the addition of Yang Release's life force—"

Qingyu closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and focused her mind on her body.

Chakra flowed slowly through his meridians.

The two attributes slowly converged within him.

At first, they repelled each other as before, finding it difficult to truly integrate.

But this time, things have changed.

A warm power quietly rose from deep within Qingyu's body.

That is the life force belonging to Yang Release of martial arts technique).

The two originally opposing Chakra natures began to slowly merge under the influence of this power.

Qingyu opened his eyes.

He slowly opened his palms.

A surge of vibrant Chakra emerged from his palm.

The wildflower in front of Qingyu, which was almost withered, slowly straightened its stem under the influence of this Chakra.

The petals gradually unfolded, their colors becoming even more vibrant than before.

It's done.

Qingyu looked at the flower, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

Wood Release.

Although it's still in its most basic stage, it can't even be considered a technique that can be used in combat.

But this was the first time in his life that he had truly condensed Wood Release Chakra using his own power.

If he continues down this path, it won't be long before he masters the true Wood Release.

Qingyu let out a soft breath.

"Ban, I wonder what your expression will be when you see this."

Qingyu stroked his chin, after all, Madara Uchiha's Wood Release was obtained using Hashirama Cells.