After leaving the Daimyo's residence, Aoki Tsuki first went into seclusion at the Jashin Cult for a period of time.
Study the knowledge of Sealing Jutsu thoroughly, and develop practical techniques by combining them with the properties of Chakra.
After outlining the work plan for the coming period, he returned to the Land of Rain to report on his work.
" The Land of Hot Water has already paid the remaining funds and highly praised your performance in the mission, Yue. You did a great job."
"Hahaha... Konan, it's not just that. I've also made substantial progress on the tasks assigned by the leader..."
Aoki Tsuki recounted his work at the Jashin Cult and his affair with Hidan.
"You mean you joined Jashin Cult and became a high-ranking member?!"
Those who were supposed to suppress the riots by the Jashin Cult have now joined the Jashin Cult as high-ranking officials, directly ordering them to stop the riots.
This... doesn't seem like it's impossible.
Konan said helplessly, "Are you saying you've taken on another part-time job?"
"Yes, as the Grand Deacon of the Jashin Cult, I don't need to clock in Tenten. I just need to occasionally show my face and guide the junior staff on their work direction."
Those at the bottom of society, like oxen and horses, earn a pittance by pulling the millstone every day; if they don't work a day, they have to eat thin porridge.
He's already been promoted to partner. Even if he were to take up a post, it would just be to supervise the animals and whip them. The people below him would be more than happy if he didn't go.
"That's definitely your style."
Konan nodded. As long as they didn't forget their job, she couldn't worry about anything else.
"If what you say is true, this kid named Hidan does have great potential. Keep him as a backup."
Xiao's great undertaking cannot be accomplished in a day or two; there is ample time to allow the young man to grow.
After reporting on her work, Aoki Tsuki went home. Now she either doesn't do any tasks or goes out for long periods of time.
He needs to use this time to process what he has learned from this trip.
Konan then explained the situation of the mission to the Land of Hot Water Springs to Pain.
"This guy's problem-solving methods are always unpredictable, but it's good to have a suitable backup."
As they spent more time together, the two came to understand Aoki Tsuki's personality to some extent.
He's a very hardworking person, but he lacks a clear goal; his efforts are simply a means to an end.
Fortunately, they launched a coup; otherwise, years later, Aoki Tsuki might very well have become the second Hanzō, Land of Rain would never have a chance to rise again.
"By the way, any news from Madara's side?"
"Zetsu reports that Madara recently went to the Land of Water, and you may need to personally intervene if necessary."
"Knew."
In the past two years, Xiao has been recruiting and expanding rapidly, but Ban hasn't contributed much in the process; he seems to be busy with something all day long.
Pain isn't too concerned about Ban's actions these days.
After more than two months of hard work and the blessing of Heaven Rewards Diligence, Aoki Tsuki finally found a breakthrough.
The Adamantine Sealing Chains is an innate ability of the Uzumaki Clan, possibly inherited from the Ten-Tails of the God Tree.
It is extremely difficult to simulate a similar chain by simply manipulating Chakra with mental power. Even if it were formed, it would lack the power to seal and the toughness of 'diamond'.
After much thought, I realized I still needed to use some kind of medium to achieve this goal.
For example, his hair, which he had meticulously cultivated for years, was a natural vessel, satisfying both its toughness and strength, and its length could be controlled with Chakra.
It can be retracted and expanded freely, offering a very high degree of flexibility.
Moreover, he didn't intend to simply copy and twist it into chains.
There's an even better model to refer to: the shape of the Amenonuhoko, which is the embodiment of the DNA model.
Tracing back to the origins of life, the concept of Yin Release a form of internal energy cultivation) evolved into gene chains attached to the surface of hair strands—simple, direct, and in accordance with the way of nature.
One hundred thousand strands of hair carrying sealing power would have a binding effect that wouldn't be much worse than the Adamantine Sealing Chains.
"Haha... I'm such a genius."
Aoki Tsuki rubbed his hands excitedly, already imagining how he would go to the bubble room for practical training once the technique was successfully developed.
Since he had already styled his hair several times over the previous years, he skipped the basic process.
Skip to the next step and attach the Sealing Jutsu to the hair. To enhance its binding power, consider infusing it with natural energy.
The challenge is that his mental strength is not yet sufficient to perform such complex multi-threaded operations simultaneously.
"We can only grind it little by little..."
Just like when he first started refining his hair, he would work on a few strands a day, accumulating them over time, and that was precisely his strength as a cheat.
Aoki Tsuki named his new technique: Spirit Pivot Yama Judgment.
They are shackled and chained, awaiting judgment from Yama, the King of Hell.
Furthermore, the Fire Release: Explosive Flame Formation is still under modification. Pain was crippled by this technique, and using it directly on him would likely provoke him further.
To appease your boss, it's better to modify it and use it accordingly.
For example, you could create a confined space, place an array of Explosive Tag inside, bind the enemy, and manipulate the Explosive Tag to climb and stick to them, thus increasing the explosive power several times over.
In addition, to avoid the drawback of needing to set up the ' Explosive Flame Formation ' in advance, we should use the method of summoning spirits instead.
It will still take some time before it's fully developed, but he's already thought of a name for it.
Ninja Technique· Earth-Binding Flame Prison!!
The name is taken from the sixteenth level of the eighteen levels of hell, 'Volcano Hell,' meaning to bind the enemy in the raging fire of a volcano hell until they are burned to death.
The concepts and names of the two new techniques have been determined, which means the framework has been set.
Next, we filled in the information, identified problems, solved them, and figured out how to get both projects done.
The development of technology is never a matter of a day or two; it requires an unimaginable investment of time, energy, and resources. It cannot be created by simply coming up with an idea on a whim.
That day, upon receiving a summons from Konan, Aoki Tsuki had no choice but to interrupt his training.
"Sigh... It seems you can't be too outstanding in any organization. I miss Hanzō's easy life."
Although this old Deng is heartless and only cares about maintaining his rule, it's true that he doesn't care about anything else. Once he climbs to a high enough position, he can rest easy.
Pain's philosophy was completely the opposite; he believed that with great power comes great responsibility and began to worry about peace in the Shinobi World.
That's fucking ridiculous!
Composing himself with a smile, he walked into the acting village chief's office.
" My Lady Angel, is there anything I can do for you?"
Hearing this, Konan, who was engrossed in her work, looked up and glared fiercely at Aoki Tsuki, saying, "Seriously, okay!"
After getting to know her better, this guy often said surprising things and occasionally even flirted with her, which was really annoying.
"Hi, Konan, I was wrong."
Speaks frivolously, acts on impulse, and lacks any backbone; Aoki Tsuki possesses the common characteristics of Amegakure: cowardice.
Perhaps it was the survival instinct they developed from being ravaged by the ninja villages of powerful nations for so long.
Since it wouldn't change overnight, Konan didn't force it. Instead, she said, "I heard you've improved a lot in strength recently. Congratulations!"
ah...?!
Aoki Tsuki was sweating profusely. Heaven have mercy, he had secretly made a tiny improvement only to be discovered by Konan.
'That's it... It must be Pain. He sensed my Chakra fluctuations through the Rain Tiger at Will Technique. I was careless...'
"... Um... hehe... who doesn't have ambition? I'm just trying to complete the mission better, since I'm the weakest in the organization."
I couldn't let our Amegakure down.
"It would be so good if you really thought that way," Konan said, expressing her relief.
"I've always thought this way, inside and out. I wonder why I was called here this time..."
"Someone has issued us an assassination mission, and I'd like to arrange for you to participate in this operation alongside Sasori, Kakuzu, and Jūzō."
"I'll do as you say, whatever you tell me to do..."
Aoki Tsuki agreed without hesitation, an attitude that pleased Konan.
She used to look down on people like that, but after actually having subordinates like that, she realized how good they were.
"The target is an important member of a family with Kekkei Genkai Kirigakure. I'll give you the list later."
After a moment's consideration, Konan added, " Pain and I will also be operating covertly this time; you just need to know that."
"Okay, I'll go back and prepare."
The Akatsuki mobilized all its members, which is an attempt to destroy the foundation of Kirigakure. Considering the timing, it's quite obvious who is behind this.
Aoki Tsuki quickly packed up and headed to a bridge on the border of the Land of Fire to rejoin the team.