The training ground.
Aoki Tsuki Hand Seals, and a cross-shaped crack appeared on his body, splitting him horizontally and vertically. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be stacks of square paper pieces.
The " Dance of the Shikigami " is not an illusion; the body is truly broken down into pieces of paper.
Chakra Flow to paper was originally a basic skill, but Konan upgraded it to a secret technique, turning the mundane into the extraordinary.
"Strange, even though the body was broken down into pieces, it can still survive, fission, and recombine. This is divine magic, isn't it?"
Aoki Tsuki didn't understand either, but he just followed the instructions and it worked.
"Alright, now let me gently inhale some celestial energy."
Buzz...
As the Uzumaki Seal Array on each square of paper lit up, Natural Energy surged in from all directions, even forming vortices.
"Haha... yes, that's it... I'll inhale..."
Natural Energy is a very mysterious thing. Those who do not master it fear it like a tiger, and may be petrified or transformed into monsters if they are not careful.
Once you successfully tame it, it becomes very docile.
Aoki Tsuki absorbed the Natural Energy within a radius of tens of kilometers in one breath. This was far from the limit. A ninja's body has 130 trillion cells, comparable to a miniature universe.
If it were truly saturated absorption, I wonder how much would be absorbed.
The physical energy that a ninja can effectively utilize accounts for only a small portion of the total energy produced by his body; the vast majority is automatically lost.
Chakra is not internal energy and cannot be stored normally; it exists in a dynamic balance within the meridians.
With the exception of a few, most ninjas will create opportunities to stop and secretly gather Chakra before unleashing their ultimate attack during battle.
Now, Aoki Tsuki has successfully divided his body into modules through the Dance of the Shikigami, maximizing the use of physical energy until the limit of his spiritual energy is reached.
Click... click...
The sound of the paper tearing under the weight drew Aoki Tsuki's attention back.
"Is this the limit? There really is no perfect technique."
Even after special treatment and reinforcement, the paper's load-bearing capacity is still limited, forcing it to stop absorbing Natural Energy.
"I wonder if my current Chakra reserves have surpassed Nagato's..."
If it hasn't surpassed that, that's simply outrageous.
If Hashirama is 100 and Madara is 80, then Nagato must be at least 70. Optimistically, after he becomes a Sage, he would be at least 70 or 80.
Just then, an idea popped into Aoki Tsuki's mind:
"I wonder if two people who both use ' Dance of the Shikigami ' could double their power if they truly combined their abilities?"
Simply put, it's two paper figures joined together.
If Konan splits into 10,000 pieces of paper, he also has 10,000 pieces of paper. If each piece of paper is put together, there are 10,000 pairs of pieces of paper.
This is just the surface level; at a deeper level, it involves using secret techniques to combine the physical and spiritual energies of two people, allowing them to harness more Natural Energy.
That would be amazing! The energy level he can control might even soar to 150.
The ninja world is all about numerical monsters, so even Madara and Hashirama will have to back down.
Thinking of this, Aoki Tsuki excitedly clenched his fist. The two Rasengan combined together formed the Tai Chi Rasengan, which could be considered a way of Yin and Yang.
The true path of Yin and Yang is dual cultivation.
"Sigh, Konan is too petty. With my abilities, I can easily take on two, no, even three at once."
It's a pity that Yurika doesn't like him and isn't a ninja either; otherwise, if he combined the strength of the three women, he could easily sweep through the Shinobi World.
As a man, it's a real failure if you can't even put together a mahjong table.
Although the ninja world retains a feudal class system, it generally emphasizes gender equality and monogamy; no woman can accept sharing a man with another.
Similarly, if a man cheats on his wife, he will still be furious and see it as betrayal when he discovers her infidelity.
Whoosh...!
Unlike Konan Aoki Tsuki didn't use paper butterflies; he transformed into a B2 paper airplane, flying at supersonic speeds.
A series of sonic booms echoed in the sky above Amegakure.
The same technique, in his hands, was transformed into a violent aesthetic, and the paper enhanced by Senjutsu Chakra had its properties greatly improved.
" Konan, I have something important to ask for your opinion on."
"Can't we talk about it tonight?"
I've heard that some people like to seek thrills in the office, Konan is worried that Aoki Tsuki might be that kind of person.
"It's official business. I've upgraded the Combination Technique; it's a true fusion, a cellular-level unity of spirit and body."
"Are you sure it's official business? That sounds rather frivolous. With your mastery of the Shikigami Secret Technique, you can handle sacred materials all by yourself."
I could understand taking advantage of her before, but now that we eat and live together Tenten, she shouldn't be so greedy anymore.
Seeing this, Aoki Tsuki patiently explained his idea again. After listening, Konan was so shocked that she couldn't speak for a long time, and she found a new use for her technique.
How is this person's brain structured?
They specialize in promoting and popularizing other people's techniques, leaving no room for original creators to survive.
"Moon, I've noticed that you pay more attention to other people's techniques than your own. Is this your talent?"
"Yes, I'm best at poaching people; you should know that from experience."
Konan quickly Teuchi: "Stop, don't say anymore, I'll practice with you."
" Konan, there aren't that many truly important things in life. Just grasp a few, and most things are actually meaningless. You should let go of what you should let go of."
If you keep working like this, you'll exhaust yourself sooner or later. You should hire a few assistants.
"Hmph, that sounds nice, but all you want is to find jobs for your two precious students."
"Haha... You know me so well, I won't be able to communicate with you anymore."
Aoki Tsuki scratched his head awkwardly. "I admit I had ulterior motives."
Karin and Ajisai have been Genin, and they've completed quite a few missions, showing some growth.
The plan is to arrange for the two students to become Konan's secretaries, assisting in handling village affairs. When they grow up, they will naturally become middle-level personnel in the village and establish themselves firmly.
"Actually, I've been thinking about this issue recently. Since it's been brought up today, let's give it a try."
Let me be clear from the start: my requirements are very strict.
It was rare for Aoki Tsuki to be so frank, and now that the two were united, Aoki Tsuki's students were her students, Konan naturally wouldn't object.
"They will become the pillars of the next generation of Amegakure. Trust my judgment."
Karin's extraordinary sensory abilities make her a natural fit to serve as the village chief's assistant, monitoring the entire village at all times.
Ajisai is skilled in Summoning Ninjutsu and has inherited the Ibuse. She should be able to work with the guards to protect the village's basic safety without any problems.
This child idolizes Konan and once tried to imitate the Paper Release, but was stopped by Aoki Tsuki.
Her lack of talent can be seen from her progress in cultivating Secret Mind Technique. Karin can already Telepathy, while Ajisai can only barely gather spiritual power to light a candle.
If your mental strength is weak, it means Chakra, so you won't be able to learn the Paper Release technique. You might as well focus on mastering Space-Time Ninjutsu.
Seeing Aoki Tsuki's unwavering resolve, Konan nodded slightly. "I hope so."
From a distance, I used to think that Aoki Tsuki was a very capable subordinate, but I couldn't quite put my finger on why.
Now that I'm closer, I realize how amazing this person is. Not only has he done a good job with the things at hand, but he's also prepared for the future of the village.
Many seemingly insignificant things that were once trivial now come together to play an important role.
He truly lives up to his reputation as the chief advisor of Amegakure.
Konan got up and took a package out of the cabinet next to her. "Please take this back for me later. It's a hassle to change clothes every day when I get home. I'll leave it with you from now on."
"Knew."
Aoki Tsuki took the items and found they were all personal belongings, such as underwear and cosmetics.
I told you long ago that this woman is a trendy young woman at heart, with all sorts of fashionable styles, and she's not exactly small-sized.
Despite her slender figure, she is actually quite accomplished despite her delicate appearance, not much less Mimoto. Beneath that black robe with red clouds lies a heart that is both repressed and restless.
Now that the seal has been broken, it is gradually getting out of control and cannot be stopped.
"By the way, it would be best if you could help me wash it. I've been too busy these past few days and haven't had the time."
She usually leaves early and returns late, barely managing to finish her work for the day, then takes care of Nagato, and finally deals with her own personal matters.
Now that she needs to make time to interact with Aoki Tsuki, she's even busier, which is one of the reasons she agreed to hire an assistant.
"Or... let my mom wash it..."
"No!" Konan instinctively refused.
"Alright, I'll do it myself."
Aoki Tsuki had no choice but to agree. In the future, the room would likely be filled with all sorts of clothes, and drying them in Amegakure there was no sunlight, would take an unusually long time.
The two then went to the training ground to begin practicing the Combination Technique.
Splash...
Square-shaped pieces of paper floated in the air, merging into one another under the control of their respective Chakra.
Both of them have reached an extremely refined level of control over Chakra, which is the key. Even if they switched to being puppeteers, they wouldn't be bad at it.
The synthesized paper quickly came together to form a completely new body, somewhat like the Sound Five's ' Sakon and Ukon ', two sides of the same coin.
"This feels weird, can we end this now?" Konan urged.
"Don't rush, let me test the effect first."
Aoki Tsuki immediately activated the Uzumaki Seal Array to absorb Natural Energy and assist in entering Sage Mode. Sure enough, he found that the amount of Senjutsu Chakra he could hold had increased several times over.
In this state, it's equivalent to borrowing Konan's body.
" Thousand-Armed Kannon, open."
Buzz!
The golden Senju Buddha statue was already over 300 meters tall when it was first projected, and with the infusion of an excessive amount of Senjutsu Chakra, its height quickly exceeded 800 meters.
Rumble...
The Buddha statue tore through the black clouds that had been hanging over Amegakure, finally allowing the sunlight to shine down.
"That is..."
The villagers all noticed the enormous Buddha statue that had suddenly appeared; in its eyes, the entire village was nothing more than a tiny speck.
Bathed in golden sunlight, the Thousand-Armed Kannon appears as if a deity has descended to earth, inspiring awe and reverence.
Countless villagers burst into tears on the spot.
"This must be a miracle bestowed by the gods in favor of our village; Heaven has not forgotten Amegakure."
"Perhaps it's Lord Pain."
"Yes, Lord Pain has been silently protecting us all along. I deserve to die. I shouldn't have doubted his existence. Please punish me."
"Is that the sun? I haven't seen it in so long."
Karin looked at the Buddha with a puzzled expression. "This Chakra feels so familiar, like my teacher's, and also like Lady Angel's. What's going on?"
"Perhaps it really is a deity."
"What gods? I don't believe in them." Karin pouted.
Ajisai replied earnestly, "I believe it. This village needs a deity."
On the tower in the west district, Deva Path Pain stared at the Buddha statue for a long time, the Chakra fluctuations he sensed far surpassing those he felt.
"With such a size, even that move probably wouldn't be effective. Konan, Yue, it seems you two are really well-suited; you can even perfectly coordinate your Ninjutsu."
Only at this moment did he truly find peace of mind.
I will never forget Yahiko's tragic death. Power is the only guarantee of survival. Now, the combined strength of Aoki Tsuki and Konan has surpassed his.
Konan no longer needs his protection.
"If it's just a test of Ninjutsu, there's no need to go this far," Konan exclaimed.
Aoki Tsuki replied, "Most commoners are foolish. Maintaining an air of mystery is important, but appropriately displaying one's strength is also necessary."
Pain was both familiar and unfamiliar to the people of Amegakure. They could only confirm Pain's presence by observing the rain, which led to some doubts over time.
This is a perfect opportunity to flex our muscles and convince everyone that the village is blessed by the gods.
I dare not say for sure, but within the next ten years, no one will dare to challenge the village chief's authority, even if Pain is really gone.
Its massive size means it can destroy a village with a single blow, and it also consumes a great deal of Chakra. In actual combat, a height of 100 meters is already extraordinary.
Can I try instead?
"Sure."
Aoki Tsuki handed the initiative over to Konan.
"This feeling is truly unique..."
Previous Taijutsu were merely combinations of Ninjutsu, but this time it's different. Konan can experience the world through Aoki Tsuki's perspective, such as in Sage Mode.
She could clearly perceive the Chakra of everyone in the village, including Nagato, essentially observing the village from a different perspective.
"Moon, I feel the paper is on the verge of collapse."
"Okay, let's leave."
Aoki Tsuki immediately dispelled the spell, the Buddha statue vanished, and dark clouds descended again, as if everything were an illusion.
However, the villagers were still immersed in the scene they had just witnessed, and their respect for the village leaders grew even stronger.
"I'm all ready on my end, how about you?"
"That's about it. We need to arrange things in the village. Pain plans to take action at the end of the month, and the rest of Akatsuki will volunteer."
"Womanly compassion!"
"He is the leader," Konan emphasized.
"Okay, but I always feel like he might soften at a crucial moment. You must make sure he doesn't do anything foolish."
We're just one step away from success; we absolutely cannot give up. We must give an explanation to our fallen comrades.
You should tell him that yourself.
Does he listen to you or me? Never forgive someone just because they say a few nice things to you.
Otherwise, how can I be worthy of the wounds I've suffered?
Konan couldn't help but complain, "Honestly, you always make me do these embarrassing things."
Aoki Tsuki quickly reassured him, "Forgive me, Konan, this is the last time. I'll make it up to you tonight."
"Sigh... I understand."