Energy of the "Star"!

While the "Eye of Truth" and "Super Brain Deduction" displayed the deduction data, Shiraha continued to absorb the Energy Particles contained within the "Star".

Suddenly, Shiraha's expression froze, and he stopped absorbing the energy.

[Bloodline: World Tree Companion Serpent, Fourth-Level; Bloodline Purity 71.5%, Quality "Excellent"]

Lifespan: 950-1150 years

The bloodline and lifespan data displayed by the "Eye of Truth" have shown significant changes.

In such a short time, his bloodline purity rose from 70% to 71.5%.

Back then, Shiraha spent several years trying to improve the bloodline purity of Third Level creature, even if it was only by 1%.

And it all started when he absorbed the Energy Particles from the "star".

In less than ten minutes, the purity of the bloodline increased by 1.5%!

Keep in mind that his current bloodline origin is at Fourth-Level!

Shiraha was absolutely certain that "Star" was a fragment of Fourth-Level Mythological Creature, and it was definitely dropped by a living Fourth-Level Mythological Creature. The bloodline activity and Energy Particles inside were exceptionally active, and the Mythological Creature might still be alive now.

The only problem now is that in such a short period of time, Shiraha's lifespan has decreased by about 50 years.

If Shiraha is stuck due to bloodline shackles and unable to advance, he would be willing to sacrifice 500 years of his lifespan, let alone 50 years, in order to improve the purity of his bloodline, as long as he can advance.

However, he has only recently been promoted and is at his peak in all aspects. There is no need for him to expend his lifespan to improve the purity of his bloodline.

"We need to find a way to eliminate the hidden dangers of the 'star.' Why didn't my lifespan decrease when I initially absorbed Energy Particles? Was it because there were too many impurities in the Energy Particles I absorbed in one go?"

Shiraha thought to himself that he was not going to absorb the Energy Particles inside the "star" for the time being.

"We need to find a way to get our hands on 'Star'."

Actually, the simplest way would be for Shiraha, with his current strength, to silently eliminate all the ninjas of Hoshigakure. After all, this place is called Hell Valley, and without protective suits and gas masks, it's difficult for ordinary people to enter. Even if they avoid the poisonous miasma, there's still a distance to go to reach Hell Valley, requiring a guide. Shiraha only remembered Natsuhiboshi's guidance through his sensory abilities.

However, if Shiraha did that, he wouldn't be himself.

"Does the 'Star' also have an effect on Chakra?" Shiraha was thinking about how to obtain the "Star" in a relatively gentle way when he discovered that his Chakra seemed to have changed during the process of absorbing Energy Particles. It became more solid and seemed to be gradually materializing.

"So, this is why Natsuhiboshi Chakra can transform chakra into wings to fly. However, the powerful radiation contained within 'Star' even affects me, a Bloodline Warlock. Even absorbing just a tiny bit of its Energy Particles would severely impact my body. I've got an idea!"

Shiraha's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly came up with a solution.

He put the "star" back in its original position, enhanced his perception through his "Sixth Sense," and after finding no one around, Shiraha walked out of the building, used the Sealing Scroll to open another opening in the barrier, then restored the barrier to its original state and returned to his room.

Bang!

Shiraha dispelled his Shadow Clone, and a portion of his memories flooded into his mind.

"Huh? Natsuhiboshi came by?" Shiraha was taken aback.

Less than ten minutes after he left, Natsuhiboshi came to visit. After asking him what he needed, she seemed hesitant to speak, as if she wanted something from him but didn't know how to express it.

The Shadow Clone was merely stalling for time and didn't press the matter, so Natsuhiboshi quickly and tactfully left.

Recalling the scene when he passed by a certain building during the day, Shiraha roughly guessed Natsuhiboshi's purpose in coming to find him.

Bai Yu sat cross-legged on the bed and began his daily meditation practice. In the stage of spiritual energy transformation, he had to compress his spiritual energy every day to gradually materialize it. This was not a very difficult process for Bai Yu, but it was tedious and repetitive and required patience and time.

After advancing to the first-level "Spirit Summoning Warlock", Shiraha's need for sleep has become less and less. He basically uses Meditation Method to replace sleep when he is out.

Of course, when he was at home, he would still sleep normally with Kushina. After all, although meditation could replace sleep, it was not as comfortable as sleeping directly.

Even though his bloodline was gradually transforming into that of a non-human, extraordinary being, Shiraha still retained human habits and treated himself as a normal person. Otherwise, he could have simply killed and robbed people to save trouble.

the next day.

Early in the morning, Shiraha, refreshed after meditating all night, walked out of his room and came to the open space outside.

As is his habit, he still exercises almost every morning.

Of course, the morning exercise program nowadays is no longer the pure physical training it used to be; instead, it has begun to cultivate "Arcane Martial Arts."

As his strength increased, Shiraha discovered that the sorcerers recorded in the "Book of the Ancient Warlock" were somewhat different from the simple ' Bloodline Warlock ' he had initially understood.

The orthodox Wizard system includes Bloodline Warlock, but there are no so-called "Spirit Summoning Warlock." Shiraha has never heard of any cultivation secrets that can fuse multiple bloodlines and raise the upper limit of bloodline levels.

The "Book of the Ancient Warlock" not only contains the cultivation methods of Wizard, Bloodline Warlock, and Spirit Summoning Warlock, but also a secret cultivation system called "Arcane Martial Arts".

"The Book of the Ancient Warlock" is a treasure that integrates multiple cultivation systems. Although it cannot directly enhance Shiraha's strength, and everything depends on his own cultivation, it can perfectly integrate multiple systems into Shiraha, making him stronger.

"What exactly is the Ancient Sound Civilization? One day, I will find out."

Shiraha thought to himself, his body constantly shifting and turning on the open ground.

With the addition of the "Arcane Martial Arts," he can unleash the full power of his body, making the "Crimson Dragon Calamity" even more formidable. This is the difference between having powerful fighting skills and not.

Speaking of which, his art style has become increasingly eccentric, evolving from a spellcaster to a melee mage.

However, Shiraha thoroughly enjoyed the visceral thrill of each punch.

Bloodline Warlock are adept at utilizing their bloodline talents and Physical Energy; Shiraha simply took it to a new level.

As we all know, mages usually stack armor and build tanky items to fight in melee combat, which makes perfect sense, right?

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Shiraha controlled the punching power of "Colossus Arcane Martial Arts", but each punch still continuously emitted sonic booms.

As he gradually got into the zone and calmed down, the faint phantom of a huge creature appeared behind Shiraha.

"I never expected that practicing Arcane Martial Arts could help me solve the problem of emotionality in my bloodline." Shiraha felt his blood and qi boiling during the use of Arcane Martial Arts. Originally, due to the influence of his bloodline, he would experience emotional problems periodically. However, after using Arcane Martial Arts to activate his blood and qi, he was able to restore his emotions to normal without using "Clarity Technique" or "Glimmer Potion". It perfectly solved the problem.

"I'm still a ways from condensing my aura, so I need to focus on my cultivation during this time."

Sensing someone's approach, Shiraha finished his last two punches and quickly stood still.

"Shiraha is truly diligent; no wonder he is already renowned throughout the Shinobi World at such a young age!"

Natsuhiboshi came to the open space outside the room and looked at the footprints all over the ground. She couldn't help but sigh. Although she didn't see Shiraha make a move, she could imagine how terrifying Shiraha's strength was just from the sound she could hear from afar.

As Jōnin of Hoshigakure, she and Fire Fly were among the few ninjas who had traveled outside the village, and they were well aware of the power of the Great Nations of the Shinobi World.

Even though she and Fire Fly had mastered the Mysterious Peacock Method to near perfection, they still knew that they probably didn't have much of a chance against the Kage Level ninjas from the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

Hoshigakure will never become the Six Great Ninja Villages, standing alongside the Five Great Shinobi Villages, as Akahoshi and his group believe, simply by having a few more ninjas master the Mysterious Peacock Method. That is wishful thinking.

People Akahoshi are like frogs in a well; once they go out and see the world, they'll realize how ridiculous their original ideas were.

Unfortunately, once these people start having a beautiful dream, they are unwilling to wake up.

"It's just my habitual morning exercise. I wonder if you came to see me because Star Kage has already made a decision, whether to form an alliance with the Demon Country and the Uzumaki Clan?"

Shiraha said with a smile.

"I don't know either. The Lord Third Hokage just told me to inform you to go there." Natsuhiboshi shook her head. "Please come with me."

"Hmm," Shiraha replied, but inwardly he was complaining about how stingy Star Kage Village was, not even offering breakfast.

However, Shiraha wasn't particularly interested in the food here. Yesterday's dinner already said it all. But for the people of a small country, being able to eat their fill was already quite good.

When Shiraha and Natsuhiboshi passed by a tall building, they slowed down slightly and glanced inside. This was the building with the second-highest energy radiation among the places they had passed yesterday, the one containing "Star".

"Shiraha Yu?" Natsuhiboshi turned around when she saw Shiraha fall behind her. Seeing Shiraha pausing and gazing into the building, she felt a pang of pity and suddenly stepped forward, saying, "I heard that Shiraha Yu once studied Medical Ninjutsu under the legendary Three Ninja's medical expert, Lord Tsunade. I wonder if you could help treat the patients in our Hoshigakure? Many children are..."

"Is this also one of the conditions for forming an alliance?" Shiraha did not agree directly, but asked in return.

After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Sometimes, being too enthusiastic can make others think you need something from them and are trying too hard to get their attention. You won't always get the same enthusiasm in return.

Of course, even if Natsuhiboshi hadn't said anything, Shiraha was prepared to help with the treatment.

He can sense many special Chakra reactions from the buildings.

If the Hoshigakure wants to materialize Chakra, it should use "stars" to practice special secret techniques, thereby causing the Chakra to 'mutate'.

However, if too many harmful Energy Particles are absorbed from the "star," even Shiraha's lifespan will be shortened. Every single ninja here will definitely be affected.

Shiraha wondered to himself if absorbing the Energy Particles of the "star" directly from the human body would reduce the amount of harmful substances.

Natsuhiboshi was stumped by Shiraha's question. She couldn't make a decision for the Third Hoshikage yet, so whether or not to ask Shiraha for help with the treatment depended on Shiraha's mood.

"Please come with me." Natsuhiboshi's expression darkened, and she forced a smile.

Shiraha followed her back to the spire-shaped building from yesterday.

"Star Kage, I wonder if you have made up your mind?" Shiraha asked directly, because he saw the scroll in the Third Hoshikage's hand, which was the one he had asked Natsuhiboshi to give to the Third Hoshikage yesterday. It contained the conditions for the alliance.

"Regarding the alliance, our Hoshigakure agrees to form an alliance with the Demon Country and the Uzumaki Clan, but we hope to make some minor modifications to the details of the alliance."

The Third Hoshikage smiled.

As he spoke, the Third Hoshikage nodded to the Fire Fly beside him.

Fire Fly approached Shiraha and respectfully presented the scroll with both hands. This was not only out of respect for Shiraha's status as an envoy, but more importantly, out of respect for a powerful figure.

Shiraha took the scroll, examined the regulations that the Third Hoshikage requested to be amended, and raised an eyebrow.

"If the allies are attacked, Star Kage Village will not provide military assistance; conversely, if Star Kage Village is attacked, it will not need military assistance from the allies."

Shiraha read out the revised regulation; the Third Hoshikage had certainly made a good plan.

Given the location of Hoshigakure, it would be very difficult for it to be attacked.

But to be honest, if the existence of "Star" were to be exposed, major powers would still have the strength to invade Hell Valley.

"This one is acceptable."

After pondering for a moment, Shiraha nodded.

His main goal was to utilize the resources of the Bear Country.

As for the fighting strength of the Hoshigakure, to be honest, he didn't think much of it.

"As for the other trade regulations, the details are still under discussion."

Shiraha is basically willing to agree to the revised terms of the alliance, but he won't agree to them at the beginning, lest the other party take advantage of the situation.

"As Medical Ninja, you are obligated to help treat the patients in our village; this is an additional clause."

Akahoshi couldn't help but speak up.

At this moment, the Third Hoshikage remained silent. Facing Shiraha's gaze, he lowered his head, looking deep in thought.

"Is this the sincerity of the Hoshigakure's alliance? What you want is far more than what you have given."

Shiraha spoke calmly, his expression revealing neither joy nor anger.

However, everyone suddenly felt that the atmosphere in the room had become heavy.

"If you can't do that, then it means you have no sincerity in forming an alliance!" Akahoshi continued, with an expression that suggested he was going to manipulate Shiraha.

Shiraha suddenly smiled, "I think you may have misunderstood. Although I came here on my own initiative, whether or not we form an alliance depends on whether your sincerity can satisfy me."

Even if Hoshigakure doesn't agree to the alliance, I have ways to change the mind of the Daimyo of the Bear Country.

As for treating patients, I will certainly agree if you kindly request it after the alliance is formed.

But if one wants to use this as a threat...

A flame-like pattern suddenly appeared in Shiraha's eyes, and everyone felt an unbearable heat all over their bodies. They immediately felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy and retreated.

Natsuhiboshi and Fire Fly stood in front of the Third Hoshikage and quickly said, "Shiraha Yu, please don't get agitated, that's not what we meant."

"Then please come back to me to discuss the alliance after you've reached your conclusions." With that, Shiraha turned and left.

"You!" Akahoshi's face contorted with anger, but he didn't dare to retaliate.

Once Shiraha had left the room, he hurriedly said, "Lord Third Hokage, this Yagami Shiraha is far too rude!"

"We are the ones who have been rude. When facing such a powerful figure, we can only use gentle methods. How could we threaten him?!"

Fire Fly's expression darkened slightly. The sudden surge of Shiraha's aura had made him feel threatened with death.

The difference is too big!

"Does he dare to attack us?!" Akahoshi scoffed.

"Enough! Akahoshi, step down." The Third Hoshikage, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

Akahoshi: "Lord Third Hokage, it's me."

"Step back!" The Third Hoshikage raised his voice.

"Yes!" Akahoshi lowered his head, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, and retreated unwillingly.

"I shouldn't have let Akahoshi test their limits," the Third Hoshikage sighed.

Natsuhiboshi said, "This is not your fault, it's Akahoshi's attitude that's too bad."

"Sigh," the Third Hoshikage sighed. Having served Third Hoshikage for decades, he only wanted to spend his later years in peace and quiet. He was actually not very willing to form an alliance, so the conditions he proposed were a little excessive, but not obviously without sincerity. That's why he let Akahoshi's behavior go.

Three days later.

Night falls.

Shiraha has been in Hoshigakure for four days. The Third Hoshikage hasn't contacted him during these days, and he's mostly stayed in his room. When he goes there at night, he goes to enter the barrier again to study how to utilize the power of "star".

However, since last night, ninjas have been guarding the building where the "star" is enshrined. In order not to alert the enemy, Shiraha did not continue to infiltrate.

Meanwhile, starting this morning, he began treating the wounded in Hoshigakure.

I'm prepared to give them another chance.

First, show courtesy, then resort to force; finish the formalities first.

In the middle of the night, just as Shiraha was meditating, he suddenly heard a faint noise.

Shiraha opened his eyes and used his "Sixth Sense" to perceive the person who had arrived. A cold smile appeared on his lips.

Hurry!

There was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Shiraha pretended to be startled awake from a deep sleep.

At this moment, a group of three people pushed open the door and entered the room.

The leader was none other than Akahoshi.

"Lord Shiraha," Akahoshi said respectfully, a change from his previous demeanor.

"Akahoshi?" Shiraha feigned confusion, his expression slightly darkening as he asked, "What are you doing here?"

"We apologize for our previous offense, and we have a Grand Ceremony for you today."

Akahoshi bowed and said.

"Grand Ceremony?" Shiraha looked incredulous. "What kind of Grand Ceremony could you possibly have for me?"

Akahoshi chuckled inwardly and quickly said, "200 years ago, the First Hoshikage discovered that stars falling from the sky could be used to cultivate Chakra, so he created the ' Mysterious Peacock Method,' a secret technique that allows Chakra to take form."

After the village had passed down the Third Hoshikage, he actually wanted to prohibit the use of "stars" to cultivate the Mysterious Peacock Method, which was destroying the foundation of the village.

Therefore, we intend to pledge our allegiance to Lord Shiraha and offer you the "Star"!

"If the Mysterious Peacock Method is truly so powerful, why forbid its practice? Those patients who developed illnesses during the day did so because they used the 'stars' to practice, didn't they?"

Shiraha said in a deep voice.

Akahoshi said, "Those people are affected because of their poor physical condition. Lord Shiraha, you are an excellent Medical Ninja with great strength. If you learn the Mysterious Peacock Method, you certainly won't be affected by the side effects of 'Star'."

"You said you'd give me the 'Star' first, do you think the Third Hoshikage would agree?" Shiraha countered.

A fierce glint flashed in Akahoshi's eyes as he said, "As long as the Third Hoshikage disappears and I become the Fourth Hokage, no one will be able to object."

"Hmph!" Shiraha looked surprised. "You're ruthless, but how do I know if you're lying to me?!"

"If Lord Shiraha is willing to accept us, I will make my move tomorrow night! Yataka and Ichizo are both my men. If the three of us join forces and launch a sneak attack, the Third Hoshikage, with his half-baked Mysterious Peacock Method Technique, definitely won't be able to react in time," Akahoshi added.

"If we do it tomorrow night, aren't you afraid I'll report you tomorrow morning?"

Shiraha sneered.

"Since we have come to pledge our allegiance to Lord Shiraha, we have naturally entrusted our lives to you!" Akahoshi knelt on one knee to express his loyalty, and Yataka and Ichizo knelt down beside him as well.

"Alright, in that case, I agree." Shiraha nodded.

Akahoshi had been looking down, felt a surge of joy, and her eyes flickered.

"But it's too slow to act tomorrow night, let's make our move tonight!"

Shiraha's cold voice rang out.

"Tonight?"

Akahoshi was taken aback upon hearing this. The moment she looked up at Shiraha, she met Shiraha's scarlet eyes. As the two black Tomoe turned, she felt a momentary dizziness.

Yataka and Ichizo were also controlled by Shiraha through the Sharingan's Genjutsu.

After being infiltrated by Uchiha Wood Spirit Avatar, the incarnation of Uchiha Issei, Shiraha learned a lot of Uchiha. With the same Double Tomoe Genjutsu, the power of his Genjutsu released with his strong Mental Power far exceeded that of the Three-Tomoe. A Jōnin like Akahoshi was controlled by him with just a glance.

"I like loyal people, and you are clearly not," Shiraha said softly. "If I don't agree and report you to the Third Hoshikage, what are you going to do?"

Akahoshi's eyes were slightly glazed as he replied, "We will deny everything. The Third Hoshikage will not trust outsiders. Tonight, we plan to poison your food first, kill you, and then take action against the Third Hoshikage, framing you for his death."

"Although you're ugly, you've got some beautiful dreams." Shiraha shook his head and chuckled, then said, "Go ahead, do what you want to do."

"Yes!"

Akahoshi, Yataka, and Ichizo left Shiraha's room.

The three of them were halfway there when a gust of cold wind suddenly woke them up.

"Huh? How did we get here?" Akahoshi asked, looking puzzled.

Yataka looked completely bewildered. "Where are we supposed to go? I can't remember!"

The Ichizo director added, "Quietly eliminate the Third Hokage, then continue your 'Star' training!"

"Yes!" Akahoshi's face hardened. "Come with me!"

"Yes!"

"Ah--!"

In the Kokuyoru, a piercing scream shattered the tranquility of the village.

The villagers were awakened from their sleep.

Shiraha was sitting cross-legged on the bed, slowly opened his eyes.

P. S.: The upstairs neighbors have been renovating for a week now, and it's intermittently noisy and annoying. I could have written more.