The Epically Enhanced Konoha Crush Plan (13)

Orochimaru and Shiraha's Chakra merged together.

Unlike last time, Orochimaru's Chakra has undergone a qualitative change. He has a completely new and powerful physical body, and his soul is many times stronger than it was at its peak.

From the perspective of Chakra alone, Orochimaru felt that his Chakra had transformed from a stream into a surging river, while Shiraha was like a bottomless, calm pool.

Orochimaru's Chakra was no less than Shiraha's, but in terms of Magic Power and Mental Power, Orochimaru still felt suppressed by Shiraha.

In particular, after Orochimaru absorbed the Isshiki, he also practiced the "Companion Serpent Meditation Method," which made his soul more solid and his Mental Power greatly increased. However, compared with Shiraha, he found that Shiraha's Mental Power was almost tangible and even stronger than his own.

It should be noted that what he devoured was Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, a powerful and extraordinary being whose life level far surpassed that of humans. Although Isshiki was severely injured and his Chakra and soul had not recovered even a tenth of their original levels, he had already lived for thousands of years.

Shiraha's twenty-odd years of training were enough to match the accumulation of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki over so many years. It seems that the power of Bloodline Warlock is even greater than he expected.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru's heart burned even hotter.

However, their exchange and probing were only fleeting, ending as soon as they touched the mark.

Subsequently, Orochimaru used Chakra to pass on the Otsutsuki secret technique he had obtained from Isshiki's memories to Shiraha.

This includes the specific usage of the 'wedge' and precautions.

In addition, there is relevant data on experiments using cells with positive ion receptors.

Finally, there's the bloodline research that Shiraha is particularly interested in: methods to obliterate the soul's consciousness.

"This arm was cloned using cells from a letter. With the technology you have, you can clone a completely new clone."

Orochimaru took out a Storage Scroll and handed it to Shiraha.

Shiraha took the scroll. During the Chakra combination, he kept his mind closed the whole time, so Orochimaru did not get any information or useful data from him. In fact, Orochimaru carried out everything he said.

It wasn't that Orochimaru was generous; rather, he wanted more.

Shiraha naturally knew what Orochimaru wanted, so he took out two Storage Scroll and threw them at Orochimaru: "This is an enhanced Sorcery Array for advancing to the First-Level Bloodline Warlock, and also my blood."

Orochimaru took the scroll and examined it carefully. When he looked up, he was met with Shiraha's confident expression.

Orochimaru gave Shiraha a deep look, put the scroll away, and changed the subject, saying, "If I also want some of the Kurama 'Chakra..."

"There's nothing else on you that interests me right now, and if you want the Nine-Tails Chakra, Naruto has plenty. Isn't that enough for you?"

Shiraha said calmly.

"I'll soon have something that will excite you," Orochimaru said with a smile, then extended his hand to Shiraha: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

Shiraha glanced at it, then reached out and shook hands with Orochimaru.

He then turned and left, saying, "I'm leaving, Shion."

"Yes, Dad." Shion nodded to Orochimaru and quickly walked out of the laboratory.

The father and daughter walked through the dark and cramped corridor and emerged from the underground stronghold.

Shiraha remained silent throughout, walking slowly and steadily through the dense forest, heading towards Konoha.

"Dad, are you angry?" Halfway there, Shion finally couldn't help but ask first.

Shiraha stopped and met Shion's gaze, asking in return, "Shion, are you blaming me?"

"Dad." Shion's face tightened, her expression showing unease and surprise.

"Aside from the last time you ran away from home, you've been very sensible and well-behaved all these years, to the point that I've neglected you a bit. You are my child, and I treat you the same as I Hikari and Taichi; you are all my family. So I don't want any of you to be in danger, and I don't want something like this to happen again."

Shiraha said solemnly.

After meeting him, he discovered that Orochimaru was even stronger than he had expected.

However, he left behind Demonic items that sealed level-two spells on Shion, Hikari, and Taichi, one for offense and one for defense, especially the offensive soul spells, which were extremely powerful.

With Orochimaru's current strength, it's certain he can withstand this soul magic, but it's definitely not something he can do lightly.

Therefore, if Shion, Hikari, and Taichi were to resist, Orochimaru, even if he dared to use force, would definitely be able to hold out until Shiraha arrived.

However, Shion chose to follow Orochimaru and take the risk herself.

"Dad, I didn't. I just saw no danger in the future fragments, so I chose to leave with Orochimaru. Orochimaru didn't hurt me before, and he won't hurt me now either."

Shion tried to explain.

Shiraha interrupted her, saying, "The future is not static. Never risk your life when there is a more prudent option. The Orochimaru of today is completely different from the Orochimaru of the past; his strength has reached a level that can threaten me."

Your bloodline is a huge treasure trove to him. If it weren't for his fear of me, do you really think he could resist the temptation to become First-Level Bloodline Warlock?

"After your own advancement, you know just how immense the spiritual elevation is, right?"

Shion lowered her head. "That's what I want."

Shiraha stepped forward, gently patted Shion's head, and then hugged her. "It's my oversight as a father. You've been so sensible all these years that I've treated you like an adult. Your mother and I only have a business relationship and no feelings for each other, but you will always be my daughter."

Shion: "I'm sorry, Dad."

Shiraha patted Shion's back, gently comforting her, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

After confirming that Orochimaru Isshiki, Shiraha was even more willing to share his blood and Wizard knowledge with him.

Orochimaru is indeed a rare genius. If he had been born during the heyday of Wizarding World, he might have achieved great things.

However, the Wizard world is never short of geniuses.

If Orochimaru were to follow the path of Wizard, Shiraha really wouldn't have any way to deal with him.

But now that he has chosen the path of Bloodline Warlock, it will be much easier for Shiraha to control him.

According to information Orochimaru shared through Chakra memories, his technique for erasing the soul consciousness within bloodlines was not complicated.

If Shiraha's speculation is correct, Orochimaru used his bloodline power to enhance his Soul Power, which enabled him to successfully kill the heavily injured Isshiki.

If Orochimaru only pursues the path of Chakra, he might eventually become the antithesis of Shiraha.

After all, if the Otsutsuki Clan wanted to achieve true immortality, they would have to constantly consume Chakra Pill pills.

To become stronger, one needs to consume a complete Chakra Fruit and fully activate the power of the Otsutsuki Clan derived from the Divine Tree.

Given Orochimaru's personality, he certainly won't stop exploring.

Therefore, the first step is to collect the Tailed Beast and then replant the Divine Tree.

Among the Nine Great Tailed Beasts, the one with the largest Chakra reserves, which is equivalent to Mini Ten-Tails, is the Perfect Nine-Tails.

If Orochimaru could obtain the power of the Kurama, he could truly ascend to the heavens in one step and become a powerful life form approaching Fourth-Level, a complete Otsutsuki.

Such temptation is something that most people cannot resist.

Orochimaru doesn't seem to have such intentions at the moment.

Having absorbed Orochimaru, Chakra is no longer the Isshiki; his chakra is unfathomable. Unless absolutely necessary, Shiraha does not want to fight him to the death.

Furthermore, Orochimaru is now unable to withstand the amplification of his Soul Power by Meditation Method, so he is also pursuing the path of Bloodline Warlock.

Shiraha dared to juggle both, even practicing "Arcane Martial Arts," because he possessed the "Book of the Ancient Warlock," a treasure from the Ancient Sound Civilization that Orochimaru did not have.

The path of cultivating Bloodline Warlock will enhance Orochimaru's soul and increase his combat power, but it will definitely affect the speed at which his life level improves.

The process of materializing Mental Power alone has taken Shiraha so many years.

Samadhi Fire Gelel Stone Vein —these treasures that aid in enhancing the materialization process of Mental Power are things Orochimaru doesn't possess.

Even without bloodline power, Bloodline Warlock can still cultivate Sorcerer Meditation Method during the apprentice stage, at most it will just be a little slower.

Therefore, even if Orochimaru only absorbed a small amount of his bloodline, he could still advance to the Third-Class Apprentice, but becoming a first-level formal sorcerer was the first qualitative change.

With Orochimaru's current bloodline power, the probability of failure is very high, so Orochimaru must integrate more bloodlines.

This is also why Orochimaru took Shion away and then lured him out, attempting to cooperate.

The blood Bai Shiraha Orochimaru n't achieve a major breakthrough in technology, it will be difficult for him to eliminate the soul consciousness in Orochimaru's purified bloodline.

Strengthening the Sorcery Array can also greatly increase Orochimaru's chances of advancing to the First-Level Bloodline Warlock.

After all, even if Shiraha were willing to 'protect' Orochimaru when he advanced in Orochimaru, Orochimaru probably wouldn't dare.

When you are promoted, your original body is as fragile as an infant and can be easily killed.

Orochimaru should have been able to see through Shiraha's intentions, but who could resist such a temptation?

This was Shiraha's open scheme: to use blood to delay Orochimaru's progress on the path of Chakra.

Unless Orochimaru can tolerate the enormous benefits of advancing one level.

At Shion's request, Shiraha secretly sent her back to the Death Forest to continue the Chunin Selection Exam.

Shiraha concealed himself and rushed to Konoha Hospital.

Since this is only the first day of the Second Exam, ninjas from other villages, except for those from Konoha, will not be heading to the Central Tower in the Death Forest. Therefore, Shiraha's actions will not be affected in any way, and no one will notice Shiraha, who has concealed his tracks.

On the other side, Jiraiya confirming that Orochimaru had not returned, Naruto temporarily sealed the Cursed Seal that Orochimaru had placed on Naruto. Then Naruto found Sasuke and Karin, and together they went to the Central Tower.

Jiraiya, on the other hand, found the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Orochimaru Sarutobi Hiruzen disagreed with Jiraiya's suggestion to stop the Chunin Selection Exam and focus on finding Orochimaru, because the Chunin Selection Exam were related to Konoha's reputation and should not be stopped like a farce.

Meanwhile, at Konoha Hospital.

On the third floor, in the special care ward where Minato Namikaze was, Obito used the power of Kamui to secretly arrive at Minato Namikaze's bedside.

At this time, the Chunin Selection Exam were underway, and most of the Konoha ninjas were maintaining order within the village, so the number of Anbu Ninja guarding Minato Namikaze was also reduced.

Of course, no matter how many people there were, they couldn't stop Obito from entering the ward.

"Minato-sensei, you can really sleep!" Obito exclaimed as he looked at Minato Namikaze, who was fast asleep on the hospital bed. Minato Namikaze still looked like a young man in his early twenties. It was as if more than ten years had not left any marks on him.

Suddenly, Obito's expression changed slightly, and he immediately activated Kamui. With a spatial fluctuation, his figure disappeared without a trace.

Soon, Shiraha quietly appeared in the ward.

Looking at Minato Namikaze lying on the hospital bed, Shiraha stepped forward and placed his index finger Minato Namikaze's eyebrows, Chakra and Magic Power entered Minato Namikaze's body together.

"The drug that keeps you in a drowsy state is being used in very limited doses, to avoid being discovered, right? It must be Kabuto's doing."

Shiraha quickly assessed Minato Namikaze's physical condition.

After such a long period of unconsciousness, Minato Namikaze's body had fully adapted to Hashirama cells and completely absorbed the power contained within Hashirama cells. He should have been able to wake up naturally within the next month.

However, it seems that someone injected him with a drug to keep him in a deep sleep as part of the ' Konoha Crush Plan '.

The only people capable of doing this without being discovered by others are the Anbu Ninja closely protect Minato Namikaze and the Medical Jonin the hospital.

Clearly, it was Kabuto, who was still in the Anbu, who did it.

Otherwise, a typical Medical Jonin wouldn't be able to control the dosage so precisely without being detected.

"Let me give you a hand. It's up to you to make things difficult for Orochimaru, Minato. After sleeping for so many years, it's time for you to make your appearance."

Shiraha thought to himself, then sent a stream of pure Magic Power into Minato Namikaze's brain, which then flowed throughout Minato Namikaze's body.

In this way, Minato Namikaze's mind can adapt to the changes in his body in advance within his consciousness.

Then he woke up when Shiraha wanted him to.

With his unpredictable Flying Thunder God Jutsu, powerful Sealing Jutsu, a surge in Chakra dozens of times greater, and superior physical attributes and reflexes, Minato Namikaze has been 'leveling up' for over a decade, should be able to give Orochimaru a pleasant surprise.

When Shiraha was weak, he believed in the principle of "a gentleman takes revenge, even after ten years."

However, he now prefers to take revenge immediately. Although Orochimaru's goal this time was to cooperate with him, his actions have crossed Shiraha's bottom line.

So this time, it all comes down to just how strong Orochimaru really is.

If Orochimaru were to be killed by Minato Namikaze by sheer luck, Shiraha wouldn't mind taking advantage of the situation and absorbing the Otsutsuki Chakra within him.