Half-Zo's Ninja Techniques Manual
Konoha
Night
Uchiha Clan Compound, Naraku's residence.
In the hall, Naraku held Hanzo's Ninjutsu Training Manual scroll, reading it with great interest.
"Hanzo's Kusarigama weapon skills are indeed quite good. First Flash Cut, Second Flash, Dragon Glide Slash, Dragonfly Cutter, Kusarigama Strike. Compared to the Uchiha Style Swordsmanship, it has its own unique features. Hmm, very good."
Naraku observed and commented, nodding occasionally.
Tsunade was resting in her room, and with Shizune taking care of her and the child, Naraku very reassured.
"His understanding of Water Style ninjutsu is also quite unique. His hidden weapon technique, 'Rain Shower Senbon and Rain Shower Senbon,' is truly different from ordinary Rain Ninja Ninjutsu. Explosive Flame Formation, controlling Explosive Tag, not bad."
Naraku studied Hanzo's Ninjutsu for about an hour and gained some insights.
Naraku was also a ninja skilled in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, as well as swordsmanship and throwing weapons. Hanzo's Ninjutsu could only provide Naraku with some reference and inspiration, which he then combined and integrated with his own fighting style.
"Hanzo's chain sword technique is not bad. First Flash Cut, Second Flash, interesting."
The term "Flash Cut" refers to a rapid, Body Flicker Slash. Hanzo's Flash Cut, method of using, and Chakra manipulation techniques are somewhat unique.
The Second Flash refers to two consecutive Body Flicker Slash, or back-and-forth Body Flicker Slash. In the words of Hanzo's notes, it is a sword technique for defeating the enemy, that is, a sure-kill sword technique.
The Dragonfly Cutter uses a chain to rotate a sickle like a millstone, shredding any enemy it touches into dust.
Dragon Glide Slash, a long-range technique using the Chakra (Kusarigama sickle), involves using chakra to straighten the chains, transforming them into a long weapon for a downward slash.
The Kusarigama is a sickle; its downward slash is a stab-like attack, which is very powerful.
The Kusarigama Strike is a blunt strike that uses the weight on the other end of the Kusarigama to deliver a devastating blow that kills the enemy.
These Kusarigama sword techniques require long-term practice and use, and can only be mastered by those with a certain Taijutsu.
"Explosive Flame Formation, Rain Shower Senbon; the ninja tool control method, heh heh; plus my mastery of Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, Shuriken Giant Body Technique, Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags, and Sky Blade Sword Control Technique —I can literally toy with my enemies to death just by using ninja tools."
Naraku smiled as he recalled the Ninjutsu he had mastered regarding the use of ninja tools.
The Explosive Flame Formation manipulates Explosive Tag, similar to the Sky Blade, and is a manipulation-type Ninjutsu.
Hanzo typically uses Explosive Tag to create traps, then manipulates the Explosive Tag with Explosive Flame Formation to attach them to the enemy's body, blasting them to pieces, or at least crippling their legs.
Naraku's mastery of Ninjutsu related to ninja tools is enough to make him a master.
Naraku's palm rippled as he put away Hanzo 'Ninjutsu manual and hid it in his inner space. Then, a whirlwind appeared in his palm, revealing another large scroll.
"Ibuse Summoning Scroll, Highly Poisonous Ibuse".
Naraku murmured, "Hanzo's Summoning Beast Ibuse, has long been famous in the Shinobi World."
It can burrow underground, breathe fire, is covered in deadly poison, and can even spit poison. It also has strong vitality and a fast recovery rate.
Aside from Salamander Hanzo with its venom sac implanted, it's basically impossible to control other creatures. If you were to summon Ibuse to fight, you might end up being poisoned to death before you even kill the enemy.
However, these were not a big problem for Naraku, who was proficient in Medical Ninjutsu.
Advanced Medical Ninjutsu, the Delicate Illness Extraction Technique, can completely handle it; just give yourself a quick slap now and then.
"Sign a contract and summon it to ask questions? But there's nowhere to keep it around Konoha."
Uchiha Clan Compound Naka Shrine
At night, about a dozen Uchiha members gathered at the Naka Shrine.
"Crow, even though our Uchiha Clan Head leader became Hokage, it seems like the Uchiha hasn't changed much!"
"Yes, there are twelve department heads, and we Uchiha only have three spots. We should at least have half of them!"
"The Security Department also advised against us going there, suggesting we take positions in the Department of Inspection instead. If we went to the Security Department, they would assign us to the Special Police Division or the Criminal Investigation Division. The Special Police Division and the Criminal Investigation Division have extremely dangerous and stressful tasks; they're hardly pleasant places. I really don't understand why they wouldn't let us go to the Public Security Division or the Urban Management Division."
"Annoying! I applied to go to the Department of Administration but haven't received a reply yet. Has Lord Naraku forgotten our contributions since becoming Hokage?"
"The clan chief and the Yashiro elder have repeatedly advised against taking positions in the powerful departments of the Security Department, namely the Public Security Division and the Urban Management Division. I really don't understand why!"
"Yeah! It's really infuriating. They advised us against going, and as a result, they recruited other ninja clans and some commoner ninjas to take the positions, kicking us Uchiha out of this powerful department. It's just... sigh!"
"The Security Department Prison Division has always been fully staffed, and if you want to join, you have to wait for a vacancy. I've been waiting for over a year and haven't gotten one yet. I can't take it anymore."
"After Naraku became Hokage, it felt no different from when the Third Hokage was in power. We Uchiha still haven't gained any real power."
"Hahaha, I'm in the Public Security Division. Let me tell you, I'm incredibly powerful! Those villagers all bow and scrape before me. But I've worked in the Public Security Division for a year, and I have Sharingan, so I should be promoted to squad leader. My application was rejected, how infuriating!"
The young man was initially quite smug, but when he talked about how his promotion hadn't been approved, he became vicious again.
Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, and in the end, it seemed as if the Fourth Hokage had mistreated them.
The one known as Crow is Uchiha Karasu, a somewhat famous young man from the Uchiha Kyo and a rebel. When Uchiha Setsuna was alive, he admired Uchiha Setsuna from a young age.
Uchiha Karasu felt a little smug when he heard everyone complaining and reporting their problems to him.
"That's right. We Uchiha are the Hokage clan, with Twelve Departments. We should occupy at least six of them, otherwise how can we be considered to have power!"
I understand what everyone is saying. I will ask the usually strong-willed Second Elder, the Uchiha Kyo, to speak to the Hokage and arrange positions for everyone. Our group is not small, so we should all have a place in these department heads positions.
When the time comes, whoever becomes the minister, everyone can just take a position in his department.
Uchiha Karasu reassured everyone. As a core member of the hardliners, he had always admired Uchiha Kyo and Uchiha Setsuna. However, Setsuna Elder Setsuna passing away last year, it seemed that they had lost their core.
Uchiha Karasu inherited Uchiha Setsuna's will and always wanted to fulfill Setsuna's dream of launching a coup and demonstrating the power of the Uchiha. However, with the clan head currently serving as Hokage, he was unable to fully utilize his abilities.
"The Second Elder Uchiha Kyo, has always been close to the Great Elder Uchiha Okura, and is also very close to the Hokage..."
A young member of the tribe spoke up.
"Yes, I've noticed that Second Elder Uchiha Kyo's complexion has been off lately. He looks depressed and unhappy, which is a big change from his usual self. Setsuna Elder Setsuna left, we've lost our leader. Should we ask Second Elder to take charge of the affairs?"
"Although Elder Uchiha Kyo is tough, he is very close to the clan head. Would he advise the clan head on our behalf?"
"It's been a long time since we've seen the clan leader since he became Hokage. We don't even know how to react to our inner thoughts! The Yashiro of the Clan Affairs Hall is always so arrogant; he's truly despicable."
"Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll go see the clan chief and report it to him!"
As the leader, Uchiha Karasu was secretly pleased that these people were siding with him.
Among these people pouring out their grievances, one of them, though also complaining, had his hands tucked into his robe, his fingers twitching slightly, as if he were writing something.