The Crossroads of Power, Sasuke's Choice. (cont.)

Medical Miracle!

Sakura Haruno silently thought to herself, "I'm so annoyed."

No matter how dangerous the situation, in Teacher Cangyue's eyes it was all just a joke.

Well.

When will my Medical Ninjutsu be as good as Teacher Cangyue's?

"Are you really alright?" Sakura Haruno asked, puzzled.

"Since you expect something bad to happen, then drink this poison. Everyone dies eventually; you're just dying a little earlier than expected." Aogetsu Hyuga put the poison into a small glass bottle and then placed it in front of Sakura Haruno.

"Uh..." Sakura Haruno looked at the black liquid in the small glass bottle, a feeling of lingering fear rising in her heart. She swallowed nervously, took two steps back, and said in a panic, "I don't want to drink it! Take it away!"

She was genuinely terrified because the feeling of being poisoned was extremely unpleasant.

Most importantly...

The poison Orochimaru just used took only three seconds to render her completely incapacitated. If Teacher Cangyue hadn't appeared in time, she would have undoubtedly died!

Seeing that Sakura Haruno was alright, Naruto Uzumaki secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Then, as if remembering something, he pointed to Sasuke Uchiha beside him and said in a panic, "Teacher Cangyue, Sasuke, that guy just bit Sasuke's neck, and Sasuke is in a lot of pain now."

Seeing Sasuke's weak state, Sakura Haruno asked with a worried expression, "Sasuke, are you alright?"

Sasuke Uchiha, leaning against a tree trunk, gritted his teeth and slowly stood up. He then put his hands in his pockets, adopting a cold demeanor, and said weakly in a low voice, "I'm fine, this little injury is nothing."

Hateful!

That damned Orochimaru.

After Orochimaru bit his neck, he felt a burning pain all over his body. If he hadn't been stimulated by the electric current of Chidori, he probably would have fainted from the pain by now.

"Is that so? Then I'm relieved." Aogetsu Hyuga Sasuke, looking at the black Tomoe on Sasuke's neck. He could sense a very faint Natural Energy from the Tomoe.

Cursed Seal?

The Cursed Seal is a simplified version of Sage Mode. When the Cursed Seal transformation mode is activated, a tiny amount of Natural Energy can be used.

To be honest, it's all beneficial and harmless.

The only downside is that the Cursed Seal contains Orochimaru's Chakra, allowing Orochimaru to be perfectly Cursed Seal.

Upon hearing Aogetsu Hyuga's casual words, Sasuke Uchiha slightly taken aback.

Seeing that Sasuke Uchiha- Cangyue's indifferent attitude meant she really didn't intend to continue caring about him, Sasuke gritted his teeth, turned his head away, his face flushed with embarrassment, and said in a hesitant tone, "There... there might be something I need to ask Cangyue- sensei to treat me."

Arrogance is one thing.

But how can you use death to bluff?

He had to live, live to gain the power to take revenge, and then kill Uchiha Itachi with his own hands!

"..." The entire audience was speechless.

Sasuke really knows how to show off. He's clearly worried about his neck injury, but he's still stubbornly refusing to admit it.

Aogetsu Hyuga was speechless, thinking, "That arrogant brat!"

If the Uchiha brat were a top-tier beautiful girl, her arrogant personality would be quite interesting.

But the question is, what's with this arrogant, stinky man acting all high and mighty?

And who knows, the Uchiha brat's tsundere attitude might just attract the Nine-Tails brat.

Aogetsu Hyuga sat on a rock, legs crossed, looking at Sasuke indifferently. He took out Lollipop from his mouth, pointed it at Sasuke, and said, "Anyway, use your Chakra first."

"Yes." Sasuke Uchiha puzzled, not understanding why his teacher, Cangyue, specifically instructed him to gather Chakra now, but he still followed Cangyue's instructions and formed hand Hand Seals to gather the Chakra within his body.

"That guy is Orochimaru, isn't he?"

After Sasuke Uchiha used Chakra, the dark Tomoe- shaped Cursed Seal, and black runes spread out from the Cursed Seal Runes. The Runes slowly crawled up his neck to his face, causing him to be overwhelmed by a burning pain before he could finish asking his question.

"What did Orochimaru do..."

"Ah--!" Sasuke Uchiha clutched his neck and knelt on the ground, feeling a burning pain all over his body, and subconsciously let out a low roar.

Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno exclaimed, "Sasuke!"

"Natural Energy is rejecting Chakra." Aogetsu Hyuga Sogetsu looked at the runes spreading toward Sasuke's face with Runes of curiosity.

These Runes can receive Natural Energy, but the current Uchiha brat is unable to control Natural Energy, so when he uses Chakra, he will conflict with natural Chakra.

Ultimately, this caused the Uchiha a lot of pain.

Aogetsu Hyuga said, "Hold back your Chakra."

"Huff... Huff." Sasuke Uchiha the Chakra he had just gathered, and the strange black Runes slowly faded away. He supported himself on the ground with his hands, his breathing heavy and his clothes soaked with sweat.

Aogetsu Hyuga said, "Use Chakra."

Sasuke Uchiha frowned slightly.

Since Teacher Cangyue allowed her to use Chakra again, does this mean that Teacher Cangyue has resolved the issue of the strange Cursed Seal on her neck?

Give it a try.

Sasuke Uchiha gathered his Chakra, and then the Cursed Seal reappeared.

"Huff... Huff..." Sasuke Uchiha's expression changed drastically as his fingers sank into the ground due to the intense, burning pain throughout his body.

"Are you a puppy? You don't need to be so obedient to me. Your expression keeps changing..." Aogetsu Hyuga turned her head away, covering her mouth and unable to help but burst out laughing, "Pfft pfft pfft--, so funny."

"Teacher Cangyue!" Sakura Haruno glared at Cangyue.

Teacher Cangyue is so mean!

Naruto Uzumaki was worried about Sasuke, but he couldn't help pointing at Sasuke, clutching his stomach and laughing loudly, "Hahahaha, Sasuke's expression is so funny!"

"Idiot Naruto, don't join in the commotion!" Sakura Haruno's face showed slight anger, a [ ] mark appeared on her forehead, and she clenched her small, white fist, punching Naruto Uzumaki hard.

"Haha... Ah--!!!" Naruto Uzumaki, who was laughing happily, was sent flying before he could react, and his laughter turned into a miserable wail.

"Sakura -chan, it's clearly Cangyue- sensei's fault, why are you only hitting me?" Naruto Uzumaki scrambled to his feet, looking pitifully at Sakura Haruno.

"Hmph." Sakura Haruno snorted lightly, ignoring the clowning Naruto Uzumaki.

No way.

Who told Teacher Cangyue to have just saved him?

"..." Sasuke Uchiha's face darkened, and he was speechless, as if black lines were appearing on his forehead.

Aogetsu Hyuga Sasuke Uchiha abandoned his playful attitude, looking down at Uchiha Sasuke with indifference, and asked seriously, "This is a fairly considerable power. Give me a fee, and I can help you control it perfectly."

So, do you want it?

"Power..." Sasuke Uchiha slightly taken aback, touching the black Cursed Seal on his neck. The image of Uchiha Itachi appeared in his mind, his face gradually turned gloomy, and a cold killing intent flashed in his eyes.

Since the Uchiha was wiped out, he lost everything he once had, including his most beloved older brother, his most respected parents, and even the Uchiha he was so proud of.

Everything he once possessed vanished overnight.

He is an avenger, and for that he must acquire enough power, no matter the cost, he must obtain the power of revenge!

Strength!

There's a power right in front of me now. If I could perfectly control the Cursed Seal, my strength should increase significantly, right?

After all, even Teacher Cangyue said that this is a considerable force.

"Uchiha Itachi--!" Sasuke Uchiha gritted his teeth, his clenched fist so tight that his nails dug into the flesh of his palm, and crimson blood gushed out from between his knuckles.

Sasuke Uchiha raised his head, about to say something, when he saw Aogetsu Hyuga's indifferent, seemingly bored expression.

In an instant.

Sasuke Uchiha calmed down.

Is Teacher Cangyue feeling bored right now?

Etc...

Why did Teacher Cangyue specifically ask me this question? It's like giving me a choice: whether or not I want to possess this power.

Teacher Cangyue is testing me!

This will test whether I can rationally maintain my self-control in the face of gaining the power of darkness.

Damn it!

Sasuke Uchiha Naruto. "Has spending too much time with this idiot Naruto infected me?"

Damn it!

I can't believe I made Orochimaru a stupid mistake and hesitated. It's obvious that Teacher Cangyue is stronger than Orochimaru; she's a far superior Ninja. Why would I choose Orochimaru's power?

Teacher Cangyue is testing my loyalty!

I understand!

"Teacher Cangyue, how could I possibly misjudge you with a test of this level? I don't need to obtain Orochimaru's power, because you are the best Ninja." Sasuke Uchiha's lips curled up slightly as he stood up, put his hands in his pockets, and looked at Cangyue coldly.

"Really?" Aogetsu Hyuga proudly raised her chin, deliberately speaking with great pride, "I love hearing that, you can praise me more, okay?"

Test?

What kind of test?

The Uchiha brat seems to be misunderstanding something. Are these people out of their minds? How come they're all making up all sorts of things?

But I'm too lazy to explain that much.

He just felt that staying here with that brat was boring.

"Pursuing power is a good thing, after all, power is a man's romance, but blindly pursuing ugly power will only turn you into a filthy stray dog." Aogetsu Hyuga Sogetsu stood up with his hands in his pockets, walked to Sasuke Uchiha, and slowly pulled his left hand out of his pocket, a wisp of pale blue Chakra emerging from his fingertips.

"Understand power, possess power, and then you will become a strong person." Aogetsu Hyuga spoke mysteriously, his fingertips, wreathed in Chakra, lightly touching the Cursed Seal on Sasuke's neck.

What's the name of this move?

Fine, the name doesn't matter, I'll just pick any move name.

Aside from his Kekkei Genkai abilities, he is now proficient in all Sealing Jutsu, so how could he possibly remember all the names of all the moves?

It works anyway, just need a name.

"Curse Fire Seal." The blue Chakra at Aogetsu Hyuga's fingertips transformed into dark red energy burning with flames, and this energy flowed into the Cursed Seal on Sasuke's neck.

A tiny flame ignited at Sasuke Uchiha's neck, and the black Tomoe Cursed Seal was burned to ashes by the flame, eventually disappearing completely.

"Understanding power, possessing power..." Sasuke Uchiha's face was pale as he gritted his teeth and endured the excruciating pain, refusing to utter a single howl. He knew that if he roared now, he would be ridiculed by his teacher, Cangyue, once again.

He might even be ridiculed by Naruto!

He has a strong sense of pride and cannot tolerate this kind of thing.

"Good, perfect." Aogetsu Hyuga took out two Scroll from his pocket and casually threw them on the ground in front of the three members of Team 7.

"This is the Heaven and Earth Scrolls; take it to clear the level."

Aogetsu Hyuga smiled, a dangerous glint in his eyes, and said, "When you encounter the Mist Ninja, attack with all your might as well. Beat them to a pulp, make Mist Ninja can't participate in the Third Exam."

Aogetsu Hyuga recalled the Female Ninja Mist Ninja who spoke of the rumors during the Love Triangle, and said with a smile, "Especially that girl with twin tails in the Mist Ninja squad, beat her to a pulp and warn her not to talk back."

Then.

The Third Hokage sent Little Kurenai to introduce the village to Mei Terumi, which can be considered the cause of the Love Triangle. However, what truly caused the collapse of the Love Triangle was a single sentence uttered by a female Genin with twin ponytails in that Mist Ninja squad.

The girl with twin ponytails accused him of being a scumbag, saying that even though he was Mei Terumi's boyfriend, he still went to see other girls.

Because of this one sentence, Little Kurenai is still sulking, making things complicated and extremely troublesome.

Cangyue had no interest in bullying that useless Female Ninja with twin ponytails, but he could send Team 7 to cause trouble.

Sasuke Uchiha recovered, coldly said with his hands in his pockets, "Leave this to me. I'll show her the consequences of angering Teacher Cangyue!"

"Hmm, very good, I have high hopes for you." Aogetsu Hyuga nodded in satisfaction.

"She holds a grudge so much..." Sakura Haruno muttered.

Aogetsu Hyuga Sogetsu said matter-of-factly, "Even Buddha would be guided twice upon seeing a beautiful woman, let alone us humans. We must seek revenge for our grudges. As an excellent man, how could I possibly suffer a loss?"

Sakura Haruno blushed slightly and said coquettishly, "What are you talking about? Can you please stop using such vulgar language? We're still just kids!"

Aogetsu Hyuga Sogetsu looked at Sakura Haruno with disdain and said with contempt, "When you realize you're still a child, it means you've already grown up, you precocious brat."

Sakura Haruno turned her head away and retorted softly, "I didn't!"