The Experiment in Qingcha Town
Land of Fire
Qingcha Town in the southern part of the Land of Fire is the most prosperous town for trade between the Land of Fire and the Land of Tea. The tea tribute from the Land of Tea to the Land of Fire is delivered to Qingcha Town, and then transported to the Capital City by the officials of Qingcha Town.
Because of the exchanges between the Land of Fire and the Land of Tea, many merchants also frequented Qingcha Town, gradually forming the prosperous scene it is today.
On a small hill outside Qingcha Town, Naraku, dressed in Hokage robes, stood beside a handsome young man, the two overlooking Qingcha Town.
"Inabi, the invitation from Jonin Baogui can help him, but the Chakra source cannot be provided by you. Baogui didn't seem to specify how much Chakra it would consume."
A ninja Chakra risks death. The Baogui didn't say anything, which likely means he didn't know either. And I won't allow that to happen."
The Fourth Hokage, Naraku, earnestly instructed Inabi beside him.
"Alright! The progenitor of the Land of Artisans, he must have had unique secret techniques for forging ninja tools. The swords, blades, and Chakra Armor forged by the Artisan Ninjas are of unparalleled quality. I really love these things."
Inabi originally thought that his study of ninja tool forging would disappoint the clan leader Naraku, but to his surprise, Naraku was very supportive of his hobby, which made Inabi extremely grateful.
"The ninja tools forged by Baogui and his crew are indeed quite good."
Naraku nodded in affirmation, expressing his high regard for the wondrous ninja tools forged by the Artisan Ninja Naraku. His own sword, saber, Chakra Armor were all crafted by these Artisan Ninja, making them extremely useful weapons.
The Chakra -conducting metal, which was originally extremely valuable, could be replaced with other materials by Artisan Ninja to create the same effect.
In ninja battles, besides the contest of Ninjutsu, Chakra, and strategic thinking, the difference in ninja tools is also crucial to victory or defeat.
You're just Kunai shooting kunai everywhere, and then someone swings their long sword and unleashes Wind Release Ninjutsu. How are you supposed to fight like that?
Ninjas who have mastered advanced Ninjutsu are, after all, only a minority. Most of the missions in ninja villages still rely on the vast number of ordinary ninjas.
A ninja who is proficient in the Three Body Techniques, Kunai with precision, and is cautious in nature is an excellent ninja talent needed by every ninja village. If such a ninja also knows a few elemental ninjutsu, then he is a high-level talent.
Alternatively, if such a person possesses one or two mysterious ninja tools, they can also be classified as a highly skilled individual, tasked with high-level missions, and generate revenue for the ninja village.
"Chief, what do you need these death row inmates for?"
Inabi asked the question that had been bothering him, and then brought over nearly a hundred death row inmates from Yuho City, because Yuho City was a combination of town and ninja village, with many ordinary people.
Having gained power, in this environment, many ninjas disregard the Three Prohibitions of Ninjas, are unable to restrain themselves, and commit crimes.
"Let's test Ninjutsu. Let's go over there."
Naraku explained softly.
"Yes, sir..."
Inabi brought all the death row inmates with him. At the foot of the mountain, at the invitation of the clan chief, they went to the top of the slope to enjoy the view. At this moment, upon hearing Naraku's words, they respectfully replied, turned around, and led the way, jumping down the slope.
"Are the various charges against these death row inmates true? No one should be falsely accused or used to cover up their crimes."
At the foot of the mountain, Naraku looked at the line of death row inmates ahead and asked Inabi beside him in a deep voice.
"The evidence is complete. We've reviewed their memories; they were originally supposed to be sent to mine."
Prisoners from Yuho City are usually sent to mine in the surrounding mountains to contribute to the Yuho City Ninja Tool Workshop.
Naraku upon hearing Inabi's words, and then said in a deep voice to the Anbu team beside him:
"Make them line up and tell them that if they agree to one condition, they will be spared and their crimes will be absolved."
Naraku continued with his old methods of coercion and enticement.
"Yes, sir!"
The Anbu guards that Naraku brought began to order the death row inmates to line up.
Upon hearing that they could be pardoned for agreeing to one condition, the death row inmates lined up eagerly and quickly formed a queue.
Naraku looked at the prisoners before him, gathered Chakra in his throat, and said in a deep voice:
"You are all scum who have committed capital crimes, but Heaven has a benevolent heart. I am conducting Ninjutsu experiment. If you can cooperate, you will be spared your crimes and your lives will be spared."
The condemned prisoners were terrified when they heard that it was an experiment on Ninjutsu.
The Ninjutsu Research Institute in Yuho City has a place where Ninjutsu experiments are conducted Tenten; it's also the cruelest torture chamber.
"Give me a quick death!"
"Isn't it about mining to atone for sins?"
"No! I don't want to experiment with Ninjutsu!"
"I'd rather die than become a monster!"
The death row inmates of Yuho City seemed terrified of the Ninjutsu experiments, and all of them resisted them.
Naraku frowned and asked Inabi beside him:
"What's going on? These people have committed capital crimes; they're going to die anyway, so why are they so afraid?"
"Clan Chief, you may not know this, but the death row inmates in Yuho City were used by the Jonin Hiruko to experiment on their Ninjutsu. I heard they all suffered terribly. Later, for some reason, the news spread to Yuho City, and the people of Yuho City are all afraid of Hiruko."
When Inabi was asked, he guiltily explained to Naraku.
Naraku slightly, understanding the reason, and shouted loudly to the death row inmates in front of him:
"This Ninjutsu experiment isn't about turning you into a monster; it's an experiment to enhance your own strength. You won't transform, so don't be afraid."
After Naraku finished speaking, he coughed and gave a wink to the Anbu beside him.
The Anbu Ninjas brought the death row inmate to Naraku. Naraku's palm swirled with energy, revealing a pre-filled syringe and Cursed Seal liquid.
"Do not be afraid, I am giving you strength."
Naraku smiled wickedly, inserted a syringe into the condemned prisoner's neck, injected the Cursed Seal liquid, and then slapped the spot where the Cursed Seal was implanted, causing the split soul filaments to merge back into the Cursed Seal.
"Take him to the lounge, ten people to a room."
"Hi!"
The Anbu agents received their orders and led the condemned prisoners away.
"Next."
Naraku the command softly.
This time, Naraku was experimenting with the Heaven and Earth Cursed Seal. According to Orochimaru's research data, without talent, the survival rate of ordinary people is only 10%. Naraku was used as a part-time executioner to execute death row inmates.
Naraku's last experiment with the ordinary Cursed Seal consumed a lot of his soul fragments, affecting his soul. It is estimated that it will take a month to recover by absorbing soul power from another dimension.
Through Naraku's repeated attempts and explorations, the Soul Stripping was transformed into fine threads. Originally, Naraku's soul could split into more than a hundred soul fragments, but now one soul fragment can be divided into ten soul threads, consuming less energy while maintaining the same effect.
It allows Naraku to freely perform his experiments.
The Cursed Seal on the victim contains a thread of Naraku's soul. This thread will merge into the victim's soul, affecting their personality and slowly causing them to resemble Naraku's temperament.
This change makes the recipient suitable for being possessed and reincarnated by Naraku, as well as for being devoured and merged with Naraku. More importantly, it allows the recipient to revive themselves by parasitizing the Cursed Seal through this wisp of soul.
As long as there are Cursed Seal subjects and loyal subordinates, Naraku is virtually immortal; his strength, however, is influenced by his physical condition and bloodline.
Naraku imbued the condemned prisoners with Cursed Seals while simultaneously splitting their souls.
As Naraku used and researched the secret arts of the soul, he became increasingly familiar with its application.