The Tide Has Turned, Cooperation is Imperative!

[Under your guidance, Sunagakure and Amegakure agreed to the ninja exchange program, promising to send ninjas to Konoha for exchange and training.]

[This plan will effectively promote the Will of Fire and drive the unification of ideology.]

[Reward: Magic Flute - Enchanted Sound Lock (Grandmaster)]

Magic Sound Lock...

Kyohiko's gaze swept across the area.

This technique isn't the strongest among Genjutsu, but as a rather unique sound-based Genjutsu, it's quite valuable.

The essence of Genjutsu is to disrupt the flow of Chakra, and the special feature of sound Genjutsu is that it is difficult to defend against.

The principle behind this technique is not difficult; it simply requires controlling the Chakra to give the sound a special Chakra effect.

Can.

Moving upwards requires considering speed, stealth, and making it difficult to detect, or perhaps increasing its scale and strength.

Kyohiko quickly processed the knowledge in his mind, fully absorbing and digesting the technique.

Then, he began to think and expand his ideas.

This technique isn't particularly useful to him, but what if it were enhanced or improved?

for example--

Combined with Chakra Armor, and the kind of Ninja Tools that Orochimaru would later use in conjunction with sound-based Ninjutsu.

A person's sound Genjutsu can only control a few people at most.

However, if several people work together to release it, or if this Genjutsu is amplified using some kind of Ninja Tools or device...

The effect would be completely different.

On the battlefield, Genjutsu on groups can have terrifying effects.

Outside the hospital, Kurenai Yuhi was instructing Kabuto Yakushi some techniques of Medical Ninjutsu and Genjutsu. After speaking for a while—

She noticed that Dou seemed to have been distracted for a moment.

This lapse in concentration was brief, but as Genjutsu ninja with powerful mental strength, Kurenai Yuhi caught it instantly.

She followed the gaze and looked out the window.

She saw a figure standing outside the window that surprised and delighted her.

Upon seeing her gaze, the other person waved slightly.

Kyohiko?

Why is he here?

The Kurenai Yuhi.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Kabuto, Kyohiko might have something important to discuss with me. You should practice the Genjutsu I taught you first."

"Yes, Teacher Hong."

The Kabuto Yakushi was very respectful.

Watching Kurenai Yuhi, he turned to look out the window.

Kurenai Yuhi taught him three Genjutsu.

This is not the technique, Hell Viewing Technique, Nirvana Technique.

The difficulty of these three techniques increases progressively, with the third technique, which involves emotions and the mind, being the most challenging.

but.

To be honest, he didn't think it was that difficult; he had already learned the first two.

More than Genjutsu, Kabuto was curious about what Kyohiko was looking for Kurenai Yuhi about.

pity.

He couldn't go out, and given Senior Kyohiko's abilities, he would definitely be able to find him; even if he went out, he wouldn't be able to hear any news.

certainly.

The most important thing is--

Listening won't help!

His goal was to become Kyohiko's apprentice, not to eavesdrop on gossip.

Dou Fuzheng focused his mind and dedicated himself to the study of the "Nirvana Technique".

Outside Konoha Hospital, in a small grove of trees.

Kurenai Yuhi stared blankly for a moment as Kyohiko took out his flute, then her face flushed.

"Kyo, Kyohiko, did you call me just to let me listen to your music?"

"Don't rush."

Kyohiko smiled, then took out his flute and quietly began to play.

Thanks to his master-level magic flute Genjutsu, he is now not completely ignorant about the flute, and his skills are quite good.

A short while later.

"Waaah--"

The melodious sound of the flute echoed through the woods, but it was confined to that particular grove.

Kurenai Yuhi sat on a rock, a smile playing on her lips, her fingers gently tapping her knees in time with the rhythm.

Can.

A few seconds later, she gradually realized something was wrong.

Along with the sound came a strange sense of loss of control, as if the body was no longer one's own.

A second or two later, her vision went blank.

Wrong!

This is Genjutsu!

Kurenai Yuhi immediately realized what was happening and quickly tried to dispel the Genjutsu.

But.

The dispelling of the Genjutsu was more difficult than she had imagined, because the sound was constantly interfering with her Chakra, preventing her from regulating Chakra.

I don't know how many seconds passed.

She felt a tap on her shoulder, and the scene from before quickly flashed before her eyes; Kyohiko was standing in front of her.

"Sound Genjutsu? You developed it?"

Kurenai Yuhi was somewhat surprised.

Kyohiko thought for a moment and said, "I guess so."

If you extend the timeline or incorporate another timeline, it certainly wouldn't be considered something he created.

Now, well...

It's questionable whether Tayuya can even learn Ninjutsu, let alone create this kind of sound Genjutsu.

Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"A very powerful Genjutsu, especially when you use it. It will continuously interfere with my Chakra, making it more difficult for me to break the Genjutsu."

"This is nothing. It's not that my technique is powerful, but rather that my Chakra and mental strength are so great that I can directly suppress your Chakra."

Kyohiko answered.

Kurenai Yuhi paused slightly, then nodded silently.

That's absolutely true.

The situation just now was equivalent to her using Genjutsu on a child; even if the other party had mastered Chakra and the method to break Genjutsu, it would be impossible for them to break it.

The difference in magnitude is too great!

Thinking of this, Kurenai Yuhi added, "The preparation process is also quite complicated. Is a flute the only option?"

On the battlefield, who would pull out a flute for no apparent reason?

The enemy, seeing this, will naturally be on guard.

so.

If you ask her to think of ways to optimize a solution, this is the direction she would consider first.

I'm trying.

Kyohiko answered.

Then, he tried using a whistle instead.

Whistling doesn't require taking out a Ninja Tools; it can directly create sound, making it much more unexpected than a flute.

The "master-level" magical sound lock has no problem in this regard.

However, the effectiveness still needs to be tested.

A few seconds later, Kurenai Yuhi broke the Genjutsu and said, "It's much weaker than before, because the sound changes of the whistle aren't as strong as the flute's, so its effect on Chakra is limited."

"Really."

The technique is still the same, but there's a reason why it relies on the "Magic Flute".

Then he took out a musical instrument.

whistle.

It is naturally more complex than whistling, and the Magic Sound Lock is also more skilled with the equipment.

This time, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't break free, but...

Based on her perception, unless Kyohiko maintained his voice or kept that distance, she could decipher his deception once the distance increased.

After several attempts, Kurenai Yuhi even forgot about Kabuto Yakushi.

She was very interested in this Genjutsu!

It has been tried and tested many times.

Kyohiko seemed to have an idea. He looked at Kurenai Yuhi and asked, "Do you want to learn this technique?"

"Mmm!"

Kurenai Yuhi nodded repeatedly, her little face filled with excitement.

Of course she wants to learn!

Sound Genjutsu, a whole new realm.

Although it may not be very powerful, it may still have value if it is extended and further developed.

For example, during surgery, help the patient enter a state of deep sleep more quickly.

or.

On the battlefield, special sound Genjutsu can be used to assist teammates.

Kurenai Yuhi was quickly thinking and piecing together possible uses.

but.

Before that, she must first learn this Genjutsu!

Kyohiko smiled and explained the principle in general terms. Kurenai Yuhi nodded slightly after listening, indicating that she would study it slowly when she got back.

"Genjutsu? No interest!"

Orochimaru was uninterested.

He doesn't study everything; things like Genjutsu, which have little potential and don't align with his interests, are completely out of the question.

Fortunately.

Nowadays, he doesn't need to do everything.

"Yaze is not bad. Although he is relatively weak in Ninjutsu, he can learn and supplement these theories later."

Orochimaru smiled and said, "I'll hand this simple research over to him later."

"That's what I think too."

Kyohiko nodded.

He naturally didn't think Orochimaru would be interested in the Magic Sound Lock.

In the original timeline, Tayuya, as Orochimaru's subordinate, developed this Genjutsu, Orochimaru never bothered to learn or study.

It's clear that Orochimaru didn't consider this Genjutsu to be of high value.

That is indeed the case.

The upper limit of sound Genjutsu is not the Magic Sound Lock, but the Magic Toad Song of Mount Myoboku.

This Genjutsu is an extension of the Mount Myoboku Senjutsu "Frog Song," and it requires the combined efforts of two Toad, Sage Fukasaku Sage Shima.

but.

"Frog Song" is a natural ability of the Toad of Mount Myoboku. Humans can master Senjutsu like the Frog Kata, but learning to Frog Song is very difficult.

so.

It's practically impossible to learn this skill.

After making some arrangements, the tasks at hand were outsourced again, allowing Kyohiko to focus on his own work.

The mission requests from the Land of Snow haven't been completely resolved yet.

Now, another pioneering project has been launched in the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind.

He's busy too!

Fortunately, Rasa has softened his stance.

The project in the north, subcontracted to Rasa, is a sure thing!

"You're going to open the mountain by yourself? Is that alright?"

"No problem."

Kyohiko was full of confidence.

Although the mountains between the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind are quite high, destroying a mountain does not require completely leveling it; it is sufficient to destroy a few key structures.

certainly.

Most importantly--

The earnings from this job have already been received; there are no further additional hiring fees.

The price is the same whether you send one person or a group of people.

Why make things difficult for yourself?

Tsunade nodded in agreement, and then she brought up the matter of Kakuzu.

Kakuzu was captured by them, which led to the arrival of people from Takigakure.

The Konoha, of course, don't matter.

They've completely exploited Kakuzu's value; the Takigakure could simply take him away if they wanted.

The premise is that they have enough ability to control Kakuzu.

They didn't.

Therefore, Kakuzu died.

Kusagakure.

"Elders, Konoha has sent a cooperation proposal. The wording is quite sincere. Let's discuss it."

Wuwei took out the scroll and placed it on the conference table.

The two elders exchanged a glance, and one of them picked up the scroll.

Wuwei sat in his seat, eyes closed, resting, very confident in the plan, after all—

Konoha has already taken control of the Land of Rain and the Land of Waterfalls.

If they still disagree, what's the difference between them and waiting to die?

If this were the old Kusagakure, the leader and a dozen elders might have had to put up a fight, but things are quite different now.

Ever since that Konoha ninja named Might Duy unleashed a terrifying kick in Kusagakure, only these two elders remain in the Kusagakure.

Doing things has become much more convenient and efficient.

Wuwei waited a moment, Awakening and asked, "What are your thoughts, you two?"

"This, Chief, this plan, I feel..."

They looked at each other in bewilderment.

Jointly develop the rivers to make trade routes and transportation more convenient, and everyone can make money together.

The slogan is very catchy.

But.

Upon closer examination, Konoha is the most powerful village in the region through which the river flows, so Konoha will have the strongest control over this river in the future.

They didn't know much, but they had a vague feeling that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and that there was most likely a trap hidden inside.

Wuwei smiled slightly and tossed out the second scroll.

The two elders glanced at it, then sighed and closed their eyes.

"Cooperation is the only option!"

Working with Konoha means you can even get some soup.

If Konoha and Takigakure cooperated unilaterally and directly dug a canal with their ninjas, the Land of Grass would gain nothing.

even.

In the future, if the trade route between Konoha and Land of Waterfalls is not allowed to open, the trade of Land of Grass will also be greatly affected.

Although this is a matter for the Land of Grass, if the Land of Grass has less money, then naturally less will be allocated to the Kusagakure.

They are able to understand this point.

Amegakure.

What do you think of the message from Konoha?

"I have to agree."

Yahiko answered sincerely.

Then he began his analysis—

The Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Grass have already agreed, so whether they agree or not is not of much significance.

To put it bluntly, this was a decision made by Konoha to strengthen its ties with Amegakure, purely to give Amegakure some benefits.

Hanzo nodded slightly.

He could naturally see that, and his question was simply to hear Yahiko's opinion.

After leaving the office, Yahiko went to do his own thing.

but.

Only after confirming the surroundings were safe with Konan did Yahiko sigh, "I understand what Kyohiko is trying to do!"

"You understand now?"

Konan gave a half-smile.

Yahiko blushed, then said, "I really understand now!"

Konan smiled and said, "Okay, so you didn't tell Hanzo the truth?"

"I suppose so? I think Kyohiko's plan is indeed designed to benefit both sides and make us grateful to Konoha."

Yahiko shared his analysis, "On the other hand, by increasing contact and communication, and cooperating with what he did before, the Land of Rain Amegakure will become increasingly friendly towards Konoha and the Land of Fire in the future."

Using shared interests as a bond and communication and language as a bridge, we can achieve integration between nations.

Yahiko couldn't help but exclaim, "Kyohiko is a genius. He will make the Land of Rain increasingly dependent on the Land of Fire."

Konan pondered for a long time, then nodded gently.

"That's true. The more indispensable we are to each other, the greater the cost of waging war or betrayal."

In other words...

The more you gain, the more painful it will be to lose money later.

certainly.

If the Land of Rain were a large country, this principle might not be suitable.

so.

This "river" does not pass through the Land of Wind.

The Land of Fire, and various smaller countries...

Konoha has already gained the upper hand!

At the same time, this also means that Amegakure and Hanzo have lost the opportunity to unite with the smaller ninja villages to achieve their goals.

"Before war breaks out, unite as many forces as possible that can be united."

Yahiko's pen wrote the village's name on the paper. "Kyohiko seems to be overestimating the enemy's strength."

"After all, their opponent is Madara Uchiha."

"That's true."