Orochimaru: Kyohiko, You Understand Me Best!

Animal modification.

Kyohiko merged his memories, secretly examining and comprehending them. After several minutes, Kyohiko's expression became slightly strange.

It's not that there's anything wrong with the technique itself.

This knowledge is extremely broad, encompassing wolves, monkeys, birds, and even sea creatures; it can be said to be all-encompassing.

Kyohiko glanced at Orochimaru, who was still trying to improve the puppet arm, pondering whether the structure could be further optimized, while not far away...

Inside the forest, the monkey troop clashed once again with the modified beasts within.

Those modified beasts included some ninja wolves, Ninja Hawk, and Ninja Birds; there were many different kinds.

These species have all appeared at Orochimaru's research base.

Good heavens!

Is the system exploiting Orochimaru?

Kyohiko's thoughts drifted, then he quickly focused back on the knowledge and abilities that had appeared in the system.

Modifying Ninja Beast is not unusual.

This kind of transformation can be achieved as long as one has mastered the knowledge at the proficiency level. What's truly important are the latter two levels, which represent a qualitative change.

soon...

Kyohiko roughly understood.

Gene!

Low-level Ninja Beast modification is more about improving Chakra and Ninja Beast abilities.

At the Grandmaster level, one can perform more specialized gene extraction and modification, similar to the summoned beasts summoned by Pain!

If this were applied to humans, it would definitely be a highly taboo research topic, but for Ninja Beast, especially in a place like the Shinobi World...

Improving Ninja Beast seems perfectly normal.

Kyohiko's eyes lit up.

Nice one!

certainly.

This thing isn't of much practical value if Kyohiko improves and creates summoning beasts on his own; it's more useful for training summoning beasts for the Anbu.

Furthermore, the Inuzuka Clan would certainly not reject such knowledge.

but.

Before that, we need to set an example first!

Kyohiko's mind raced as he pondered how to proceed. He quickly thought of the Uchiha Clan's special Two-Tails cat and Kakashi's Ninja Hound...

Kakashi was engrossed in watching Orochimaru's research.

He rarely encounters such opportunities.

but.

As I watched...

He felt a chill run down his spine, as if someone was watching him.

I turned my head and looked.

"Kyohiko, why are you staring at me like that?"

"No, I just suddenly thought of a research topic."

Kyohiko smiled.

Kakashi glanced at his hands, then said, "Let me study them?"

"No, that's not it. I was just thinking, is it possible to extract special genes from Ninja Hound and Ninja Beast, and then transfer those superior genes to another Ninja Hound?"

Kyohiko answered.

Kakashi was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening.

The other person wasn't interested in him, but rather in his Ninja Hound!

Andre.

Although the Ninja Hound trained by his father are not as powerful as they were in their younger days due to their age, their genes must still be very good.

But.

Gene extraction...

While he was still pondering, Orochimaru, multitasking below, chuckled and said, "Kyohiko has researched genes too?"

"I just watched you research and operate it, and I had some subtle thoughts, so I made a special effort to learn more about it."

Kyohiko Body Flicker Technique beside him.

Orochimaru put the booklet away.

He had already planned how to improve and design the Chakra Armor for the Wood Release Puppet's arm; all that remained was to rework it.

but.

He showed great interest in the "genetic modification" that Kyohiko mentioned.

"Kyohiko, this is a forbidden area!"

I wouldn't use it on people.

Kyohiko shook his head.

Orochimaru remained silent, then, with a hint of regret, tried to persuade him, "If we can unravel the mysteries of genes, we can directly transplant the genes of a certain Kekkei Genkai..."

"However, everyone's situation is different, and the results of gene transplantation vary from person to person. Is this a matter of risking one's life?"

Kyohiko's tone was serious.

Beside him, Yamato thought of his terrible past, took a step back, and looked at Orochimaru with a hint of wariness.

Previously, Orochimaru's gentleness made him feel that he was too kind to be a threat.

but.

Orochimaru's words reminded him that the other party was a terrifying being who had created such cruel experiments...

Yamato swallowed hard.

It turns out that Orochimaru hasn't changed at all. He only appears kind now because he has suppressed his terrifying side.

Kakashi, after all, had never experienced anything like that, and had handled similar missions in other villages while serving in the Anbu, so his reaction was much better than Yamato's.

but.

Clearly, he did not agree with Orochimaru's ideas and was more in line with Kyohiko's thoughts, standing firmly beside Kyohiko at this moment.

Orochimaru sighed softly.

"Kyohiko, you are much more enlightened than many of the corrupt people in this village. You are the only one in this village who can understand me."

Even Jiraiya Tsunade, Orochimaru didn't believe that the two of them could understand his vision.

They would only think that their research was appalling.

but.

Unlike Kyohiko, he would research, discuss, and explore the applications of these ideas, putting his research and thoughts to use rather than avoiding them like the plague.

He felt the joy of being recognized by Kyohiko.

Unfortunately--

Even Kyohiko, in many ways, still has limitations as a person.

certainly.

This is from Orochimaru's perspective.

From Kyohiko's perspective...

"Senior, this is the persistence of humanity, but you don't need to worry. Some problems will be easily solved in the future."

Kyohiko smiled.

Orochimaru pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Let's discuss it later. This content might still be too advanced for these two children."

"You guys go back first. I'll discuss the tree bark with Orochimaru- senpai."

Kyohiko nodded.

Kakashi was speechless. He and Kyohiko were clearly the same age, at most Kyohiko was only a few months older than him, but now...

He always felt that Kyohiko was several years older than him, as if they were not of the same generation.

for example--

Orochimaru, Minato, and Kyohiko all befriended each other as if they were of the same generation, rather than as if they were of different generations.

but.

Orochimaru even knew about the "tree bark" incident?

Kakashi is very quick-witted.

He quickly thought of a message—

The former Anbu prison once held Pakura, an elite Jonin from Sunagakure, but Pakura later disappeared from the prison.

Could it be the Scorch Release: Pakura?

His eyes widened slightly.

Kyohiko patted him on the shoulder, then immediately remembered something else.

"Take it."

Kakashi took it, his eyes filled with doubt.

"I heard your net worth skyrocketed after I used your identity last time. Here are some tips that might benefit you. You can take a look; you don't have to learn everything, but we can still learn from and exchange ideas."

Kyohiko said.

His White Fang Sword Technique had previously reached the Grandmaster level, and he had already developed his own style and approach.

It could be said that at that stage, it was no longer considered the White Fang Sword Technique.

Unlike White Fang's swordsmanship.

Kyohiko's sword is primarily used in conjunction with Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and the Flying Thunder God. This is due to his Sage Mode, Lightning Armor, Strength of a Hundred, and his own powerful physique...

His sword is more powerful, so he doesn't need to worry about so much.

These are innate advantages that Sakumo and Kakashi could not achieve; they could only change their techniques. Therefore, blindly imitating him would definitely lead to a dead end.

Besides the swordsmanship tips, there is another Ninjutsu mentioned above.

Hell Stab - Hell Stab.

The Third Raikage's signature technique, the One-Finger Nukite, possesses immense destructive power when mastered, similar in effect to Kakashi's Lightning Blade.

Kakashi did not refuse.

He needs to become stronger!

Only after becoming stronger can he assume higher positions, do more things, and protect more companions.

"They're gone."

Kakashi waved.

Kyohiko nodded slightly, watching him leave with Yamato, before asking, "Should I go to Pakura's place alone, or will you come with me?"

Orochimaru was already impatient and had no intention of going with him.

"It's just about reinforcing the seal. You can handle that; I'm too lazy to make the trip. Also, have Minato bring the people back quickly, and while he's at it, bring back a batch of metal for the armor."

"Since Kazahana Dōtō intends to use this armor to kill Kazahana Sōsetsu, he can't possibly leave behind only the materials for one piece of armor!"

He couldn't wait to see the complete armored golem.

Aren't human-controlled puppet armor far superior to Chakra Armor?

Kikyo City, Rasa, escorted by a small squad of Konoha Ninja, departed for Konoha.

He had mixed feelings.

Compared to the past, Kikyo City is now more prosperous.

Many caravans passed through Kikyo City, making it a hub connecting the Land of Fire to the western countries. Even some caravans from the Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Land of Hot Water would deliberately detour through this area.

There is no other reason.

The Land of Fire is safe and stable, especially Land of Fire. Who doesn't know that a group of Konoha Kyoto monks Kyoto the Fire Temple Land of Fire stationed there?

Those ninjas are a force recognized by both Konoha and the Feudal Lord.

In addition, a considerable number of Konoha ninjas are stationed in some important border towns.

In the entire Shinobi World, no trade route is currently safer or easier to traverse than the one to the Land of Fire.

In comparison, the Land of Wind is...

It's not that there are no caravans, but rather that the caravans from the Land of Wind mostly gather in the rich and fertile south, while very few come from the northern deserts.

Especially after the defeat.

This is also why Rasa had no choice but to come to Konoha.

The Sunagakure has no other way to go but to forge a closer bond with the Konoha!

"Lord Kazekage."

"Let's go, they're just escorting us."

Rasa's emotions are stable.

Baki sighed and nodded, "Yes!"

Border, Kikyo City.

A surge of Chakra emanated from within the Flying Raijin Formation.

Everyone was on high alert.

Seconds later, Kyohiko appeared in the center of the Flying Raijin Formation.

Hayama Shirakumo arrived quickly.

Upon arriving and seeing it was Kyohiko, he paused for a moment before saying, "Lord Kyohiko, I just saw Kazekage and the others off..."

"It's okay, I'm not looking for them."

Kyohiko nodded.

Of course, Rasa couldn't possibly know about the Flying Raijin Formation.

He glanced at Hayama Shirakumo.

"Senior, the Iwagakure is making a lot of moves, so we'll have to trouble you with things on our end."

"I will definitely live up to the village's trust in me!"

Hayama Shirakumo Station is now open.

Kyohiko exchanged a few words, then quickly disappeared in Body Flicker Technique.

Kikyo City, Pakura closed her eyes, sensing the rhythm of the Curse Mark.

This Curse Mark granted her greater power and increased her Chakra, but at the same time, she would also be subject to its Curse Mark.

As the time drew near, she clearly felt her body being eroded, and she needed to use Chakra to fight back in order to counteract this negative effect.

Suddenly, she Awakening and took out Kunai.

"It's me."

The voice came, and almost at the same time, Kyohiko appeared beside her.

The voice and the person arrived almost simultaneously.

Wow, so fast!

She was secretly shocked.

How are you feeling?

"It's alright, I just need to use Chakra to suppress it."

Pakura answered.

Then she paused for a moment. "The fight with Hanzo and that guy earlier might have accelerated its infiltration."

As she spoke, she revealed her arm—

Her Curse Mark was implanted on her arm, appearing as a small white dot; the difference was barely noticeable unless you looked closely.

But.

Through his senses, Kyohiko could still feel that the Curse Mark Chakra was indeed seeping outwards.

but.

Currently, it cannot cause direct harm, and the poison inside has not dissipated.

Safety!

He Hand Seals to quickly reinforce the seal, then spread his fingers, and wooden thorns emerged from his fingertips, piercing around Pakura's Curse Mark.

Pakura gritted her teeth and endured the pain.

One second, two seconds...

The Chakra originating from the Curse Mark was drawn out along the wooden splinter, and the wound quickly healed.

After that, Kyohiko added another layer of seal.

This is a technique using the Yin Seal.

"What's this?"

Pakura looked at it strangely.

After the seal was completed, a peculiar mark appeared on the spot where the seal had been placed.

Flying Thunder God Mark?

I had already drawn Kyohiko's Flying Thunder God Mark for her before, and it doesn't look like this.

"You can think of it as a second seal, which can store the Chakra that seeps out from within, and when it turns green, you can release the seal and extract the Chakra."

"Will everything be alright?"

Pakura raised an eyebrow.

Kyohiko shook his head. "Chakra itself doesn't cause much damage, and besides, if you reach a point where you need to use it, you also need to consider the consequences of using it?"

"The account is full, do I need to unseal and release it?"

Pakura asked.

Kyohiko nodded and replied, "It's important to note that prolonged accumulation of this kind of Chakra will definitely harm the body, so you can only retain it for half a month."

This is one of the "Hashirama Battery" solutions he came up with.

It's usable now, but it's very inflexible.

According to his improved, foolproof method of unsealing, this method currently requires a full storage before it can be used, and releasing it will empty all Chakra at once.

Because the recipient of the seed does not understand the Yin Seal, therefore...

It also cannot be resealed.

After it was explained clearly, Pakura understood.

This thing is for her to use as a buffer.

"If you want to use it earlier, actively input your Chakra. It will take some time, but it will definitely be faster than waiting."

"Thanks."

Pakura nodded, his feelings very complicated.

As Konoha Ninja, Kyohiko didn't need to do this. The reason he did it was clearly to ensure that she would be able to survive if she encountered danger.

Otherwise, Kyohiko wouldn't have needed to go through all that trouble.

and.

Curse Mark...

It's getting more and more perfect.

She could imagine that the full version of the Curse Mark would have far more effects than this.