Acupoint Potential, Budget Eight Inner Gates

Wood Release: Pillar Clan!

Houses rose up from the ground as Chakra surged, filling a large open space.

On the other side, Yamato was also using Wood Release to create houses.

It consumes a lot of Chakra.

The effect is --

In the blink of an eye, rooms large enough for the Iburi Clan to stay overnight had sprung up in the suburbs.

"This... is unbelievable!"

Iburi Gota surprised.

Wood Release!

Back then, the First Hokage was invincible, and his Wood Release became famous because of it.

so.

Even the Iburi Clan had heard of the Wood Release ability.

Konoha has Wood Release Kekkei Genkai!

Not only that, these two users of the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai were also willing to build houses for them free of charge.

In just a short time, ten houses had been built.

The Iburi Clan is not very large; dozens of people squeeze into ten three-bedroom houses each night, which is more than enough for them.

In fact, they originally thought they would be lucky to even be able to stay in a tent tonight.

"The water and electricity work will take one to two days and can't be completed immediately. Please bear with it for now. As for food, we'll have to make do with Military Ration Pill for today."

Kyohiko looked at the ninjas of the Anbu.

They nodded, took out their personal Military Ration Pill, and gathered about a hundred Military Ration Pill, enough for this group to consume today.

"Thank you, thank you!"

Iburi Gota excited.

Konoha has been so good to them!

Behind him, boys and girls looked timidly at Kyohiko and his Anbu, their eyes filled with gratitude.

From what I can see, Konoha is very friendly; at least there's no need to worry about survival.

"Then, Chief Wutai, there is something I need your help with."

"Please give your instructions!"

Iburi Gota bowed to show his respect.

Kyohiko said, "I'd like you to demonstrate your abilities so I can consider how to improve based on them."

"To be honest, I tried a change myself, I don't know if it's similar to yours."

As he spoke, he Hand Seals.

Immediately, a cloud of smoke was exhaled from Kyohiko's mouth.

"This is..."

Iburi Gota surprised.

At first glance, it looks like cigarette smoke, but it has no smell or temperature, just like their smoke-transforming Kekkei Genkai.

He was startled, even somewhat apprehensive.

Can Konoha) be turned into Smoke Transformation?

In this way, their value will be greatly reduced...

Iburi Gota couldn't help but worry, but then he sighed inwardly, realizing he was overthinking things.

If Konoha had mastered Ninjutsu, why would they relocate people from another part of the Land of Fire, hundreds of miles away, to the village?

He calmed down slightly.

"My lord, it's similar, but what we possess isn't Ninjutsu, but rather a natural ability. It can be utilized as long as it's developed and explored, but the corresponding weaknesses are also more severe."

Iburi Gota more.

He figured it out.

Since the other party was able to develop such a smoke Ninjutsu in such a short time, they must be able to help their clan cure a problem that has plagued them for centuries.

They should rely on and trust the other party, and understand their own position.

"Hmm, if they're similar, I'll use my own techniques to study them first, and at the same time, I'll ask Orochimaru- senpai to help research flesh and blood genes. We'll try to solve your difficulties by approaching them from both the Ninjutsu and genetic perspectives."

Kyohiko paused slightly before explaining, "I have a theory: if you master enough Ninjutsu techniques, could you mitigate your own weaknesses?"

"We've never tried that before."

Iburi Gota shook his head.

Although they are a ninja clan, their strength is inferior to that of many small ninja villages, let alone a behemoth like Konoha.

The accumulated knowledge and skills within a family are far inferior.

"Okay, I understand."

Anbu base.

Hizashi Hyuga stood in front of Orochimaru, a hint of unease on his face.

Orochimaru smirked. "Hizashi, don't worry, you can't kill me. Go ahead and try!"

"But..."

"It's alright. If we can't use human trials, this is the only strategy we can take. Otherwise, who knows when we'll truly solve the problem?"

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

It's been a month.

Although they have mastered the patterns and structures of Chakra points throughout the human body, they have not yet found special points like the Danzhong Point.

It wasn't that the Hizashi was unsuitable, but rather that such an experiment was fraught with danger, and they dared not proceed directly.

And now.

Orochimaru finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Human trials not allowed?

Then I'll do it myself!

Hizashi Hyuga a deep breath and finally mustered his courage.

Byakugan, open!

"As Kyohiko said, slow down the Chakra input, take it slow... The first acupoint, the external acupoint corresponding to the Gate of Life, stimulate it carefully."

Orochimaru said.

He discussed it with Kyohiko, Hizashi, and Hiashi.

The location of the Danzhong Point is actually the "Gate of Pain" in the Eight Inner Gates. Stimulating it with Chakra is, to some extent, striking the "Gate of Pain" to unleash potential.

So.

Similarly, the Gate of Life" should have the same effect.

However, the Eight Gates of the human body are extremely dangerous, and a single mistake can lead to bodily dysfunction. Even if the theory is sound, no one dares to gamble on it.

The "monkeys" and "Ape" provided by Kyohiko are feasible alternatives, but raising a group of Ninja Beast from scratch is too far-fetched.

Orochimaru can't wait.

"Yes!"

Hizashi carefully controlled his Chakra.

Chakra slowly flowed in, stimulating the power of the "Gate of Life".

Orochimaru carefully sensed his own body.

One second, two seconds.

"Lord Orochimaru!"

The Hizashi movement stops.

Orochimaru said, "Continue."

"Yes!"

Hizashi condensed his Chakra and shaped it into a needle-sized object.

Orochimaru sensed--

A Chakra automatically generates from the "Gate of Life" and is then exhaled from the throat.

He forced himself to endure it.

but--

Cough cough cough!

He started coughing violently.

Hizashi immediately withdrew his Chakra: "Lord Orochimaru, are you alright?"

"Fine."

Orochimaru's voice was a little hoarseer than before.

He was coughing.

"This acupoint, when gently stimulated using Medical Ninjutsu techniques, might be beneficial for treating throat ailments like colds. Having more Chakra can also unleash a significant amount of Chakra."

After a moment's thought, he said, "It might have a certain amplifying effect on Ninjutsu like the Great Fireball, which requires the assistance of the throat and mouth."

"Try again."

Orochimaru made a gesture.

Hizashi nodded. "Yes!"

Then, he extended his finger again, carefully controlling his Chakra.

A second or two later, Orochimaru, without Hand Seals, opened his mouth and spewed out a gust of wind.

Wind Style: Great Breakthrough

Whoosh!

The rocks ahead were sliced into countless pieces by the Wind Blade.

"Really."

Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile. "It's hard to say about other things, but the acupoints corresponding to the Eight Gates of the human body certainly possess considerable power, but... Open, Rest, and Death are not to be attempted, so only Five Gates remain."

Just as he was about to have Hizashi try again, he felt a sharp pain in his throat.

this...

side effect?

Orochimaru frowned, carefully sensing and comprehending the technique, before saying, "It puts a high strain on the throat and shouldn't be used frequently. Have you remembered that?"

"Yes!"

Hizashi nodded repeatedly.

Orochimaru nodded. "We've already tried the Gate of Pain (Kyohiko), so what about the acupoints corresponding to the Scenery Gate (Kyohiko)..."

He was about to try again.

Outside, Kyohiko walked in.

Don't try the acupoints corresponding to the "Gate of Wonder" point.

"Oh?"

Orochimaru and Hizashi looked at Kyohiko.

Kyohiko said, "The Gate of Wonder corresponds to the navel. I have deduced that effectively stimulating it should be able to enhance a person's spirit and physical strength, and increase Chakra and power throughout the body. However, improper operation can be harmful to the body."

The Gate of Wonder corresponds to the Shenque Point, and the subsequent Chakra pathways lead to the heart.

It is the last checkpoint before the "Gate of Death," and it is extremely dangerous.

A flicker of excitement crossed Orochimaru's eyes, but he wasn't about to give up. He said, "Come on, I want to try!"

"OK."

Kyohiko focused his energy and concentration, then condensed Chakra at his fingertips.

He observed Hizashi and then discovered--

Kyohiko condensed his Chakra at his fingertips, evenly covering them to form a highly concentrated Chakra.

The moment of touch.

Chakra pulsated, emanating waves of energy.

This did not appear to be ordinary Chakra, but rather it contained the characteristics of Medical Ninjutsu, allowing this Chakra to nourish the body, while waves of energy stimulated the area around the "Gate of Wonder".

After a few seconds, the stimulation reached its peak...

Powerful Chakra surged from the Gate of Wonder" to every part of his body, bringing his strength and Chakra to a level several times more terrifying than stimulating the " Gate of Pain ".

"How about it?"

"It's a success."

Orochimaru answered.

Then, he threw a punch.

"Bang!"

The air exploded with a loud bang, but what followed was the tearing of his muscles.

Kyohiko withdrew his Chakra.

Two or three seconds later, Orochimaru felt a wave of weakness and exhaustion, followed by intense pain at the site of his torn muscles.

He gritted his teeth and Hand Seals.

Immediately, his body transformed into a snake, and a new Orochimaru crawled out from the snake's body.

Orochimaru-Style Substitution Technique.

After the transformation, Orochimaru's injuries were completely healed.

"What terrifying power!"

Orochimaru exclaimed, "This is only stimulating the Gate of Wonder, equivalent to opening a small part. No wonder the Eight Inner Gates possess such terrifying power!"

"Beyond the Eight Inner Gates, there must be other similar acupoints hidden; we just haven't found the correct way to use them yet."

Hizashi Hyuga found it difficult to suppress his excitement.

While it may not be as powerful as the true Eight Inner Gates, the fact that it can achieve a similar effect through Chakra stimulation and training is already quite incredible.

Previously, the Hyuga Clan only thought that acupoints could be used to Pressure Point Strike and seal Chakra, but they were unaware that the human body had a deeper treasure trove. They were truly unaware of the treasure they possessed.

Research!

Further research is needed!

Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile, "Hizashi, that's enough for today. Thank you for your hard work."

"Not at all, I only made a negligible contribution. Thanks to Lord Orochimaru and Kyohiko, otherwise..."

He bowed deeply.

Orochimaru smiled and said, "Let's go back. Please report to Hiashi. We won't be going."

"Yes!"

Hizashi Hyuga left quite consciously.

Kyohiko and Orochimaru clearly had more important matters to discuss in detail.

Hizashi Hyuga left, Orochimaru remarked, "I didn't expect that Kyohiko had even tested the ' Gate of Wonder '."

"The Gate of Wonder is the most dangerous, and my Chakra control is the strongest, so I gave it a try."

"Pity--"

Orochimaru sighed.

If human trials were possible, many secrets might already be solved, and there would be no need to proceed step by step and try things one by one.

but.

He knew that Tsunade and Kyohiko would never cross the line, so he simply didn't bring it up.

"Kakashi has already given me the flesh and blood of the Iburi Clan, but... they should have just arrived. Don't you have a meeting with Tsunade?"

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

He knows the situation in Konoha all too well.

The joining of a clan is not something that can be decided simply by the Hokage and the other party; it involves many entanglements of interests and requires layers of discussion and negotiation.

Kyohiko said, "Fortunately, the Iburi Clan knew what they were doing and chose the most remote location, but it's probably a place they're quite familiar with."

Orochimaru was writing in his notes, paused for a second upon hearing this and said, "Under the cliff that was collapsed by Dai Hong?"

"Yes."

Kyohiko nodded.

Orochimaru said, "It's a good location, not far from here. The training ground in the middle can be rebuilt."

"That's what I was thinking, but I plan to build a large training park there, with all sorts of facilities so that everyone in Konoha can use it."

Kyohiko said.

Orochimaru frowned, looked up, and said, "I remember that area is near the headquarters of the Police Force? What are your plans regarding the Uchiha?"

"Therefore, we have to wait until the Uchiha are dealt with."

Kyohiko said, Hand Seals, "Never mind them for now, take a look at this technique."

He then demonstrated the "Smoke Transformation" technique.

Orochimaru squinted.

A few seconds later, he said, "When did you master it?"

"Recent."

"If we can achieve the same effect as the Iburi Clan, then it has great potential."

Orochimaru licked his lips.

Smoke Transformation means that the body can change at will, no longer bound by its original form.

even.

As a special life form, it merges into another person's body...

Thinking of this, his eyes became clear.

"Kyohiko, can we trade this technique? I'll trade you the Substitution Technique I just used, or, in addition, a research project that's not yet finished."

Orochimaru was overjoyed.

Kyohiko nodded. "Yes, this technique itself is incomplete."

"Thanks."

Orochimaru said seriously.

Then, he took out the Sealing Scroll: "I will study their flesh and blood as quickly as possible, but do you have any ideas about a solution?"

"I believe their tactics lack a core element."

Kyohiko revealed his guess.

Orochimaru listened attentively, occasionally raising questions.

After exchanging ideas for a while, the two gradually reached a consensus.

The so-called core can be created quickly using special Chakra, or slowly by using Kekkei Genkai to create a "smoke core".

They gather without disorder, and separate without scattering.

Only when this condition is achieved can the Kekkei Genkai of smoke transformation be considered truly successful.

but.

This is just a rough outline; success will not be achieved overnight.

Orochimaru took out the Sealing Scroll, and then took out a scroll and a booklet from it.

"One is my Substitution Technique, and the other is my research that I haven't finished yet."

"Let me see."

Kyohiko accepted it.

I glanced through it.

The Orochimaru-Style Substitution Technique is based on the principle of snake molting and is implemented using Ninjutsu.

However, unless one conducts in-depth research like Orochimaru, restoring oneself using the "snake molting" method requires consuming a large amount of Chakra.

As for the other study...

Kyohiko frowned slightly.

Really!

"Living Corpse Reincarnation".