Aizen actually had high hopes for Setsugetsu. Putting aside her outstanding physical talent, as long as she could successfully fuse two Kekkei Genkai, her future achievements would definitely be remarkable. The key was that Setsugetsu's willpower was also quite strong. She had endured the conflict between the two Kekkei Genkai within her since she was five or six years old, and was still able to live until she was twelve years old, which was something that not an ordinary person could do.
It's a pity that he ultimately couldn't withstand the conflict of Kekkei Genkai. Perhaps even the heavens didn't want a new, super-powerful Kekkei Genkai to be born in the Shinobi World. At the same time, Aizen also felt a pang of self-reproach.
He suspected that it was because of his actions in fulfilling Setsugetsu's wish that Setsugetsu gave up her will to live, otherwise he couldn't explain the sudden worsening of the Kekkei Genkai conflict within Setsugetsu's body.
In his view, the outcome of Kekkei Genkai fusion depends on the individual's will to live. He laid the foundation for Kekkei Genkai fusion within Setsugetsu by stimulating her body. However, it was probably due to Setsugetsu's mental relaxation that the Kekkei Genkai fusion failed at the last moment.
Thinking about this, perhaps he shouldn't fulfill Setsugetsu's wish, but rather let Setsugetsu maintain her hope for life.
" Aizen- san, what should we do next?" Jörmungandr asked Aizen, who was walking by the roadside.
Their mission was successfully completed—well, perhaps not entirely perfectly. But they still achieved their initial objective. So Jörmungandr now feeling somewhat empty, unsure of what to do next.
"Things are a bit complicated now. The main body is still busy with the war on the front lines in Sunagakure and doesn't have time to take over Setsugetsu's body, so I want to try to resolve the Kekkei Genkai conflict within Setsugetsu myself. If I succeed, the main body will also be able to save time."
Aizen already had a plan for what to do next. He would put aside the plan to recruit more people for now and focus on Setsugetsu's body for the time being. Anyway, the original body had given them plenty of time, so there was no rush.
"Ugh? Then I'm going to be bored to death again." Jörmungandr said somewhat reluctantly upon hearing Aizen's words. He would definitely get tired of staying in one place all the time.
"It's alright, I can handle this alone. You can do whatever you want, just remember to report back regularly. If you meet someone you like, you can invite them to join us."
Aizen had anticipated Jörmungandr's dissatisfaction, and since Jörmungandr's participation wasn't required for this research, he simply let Jörmungandr act on his own.
Anyway, he's capable enough; there's no need for him to worry about it.
"Okay, it's settled then."
On the other side, here with Kōki.
At this time, he was unaware that his clone had prepared a great gift for him. He had already healed the injured ninjas in the medical camp and was in Orochimaru's office discussing the matter of participating in the war.
Having personally treated patients for some time, Kōki's medical skills are now approaching those of Genji Ryōma. In fact, thanks to the vast amount of Chakra within him, Kōki's treatment efficiency is the highest in the entire medical camp.
This also led many Konoha Ninja to get to know Kōki, and Kōki's reputation was enhanced within the Konoha camp.
At the same time, due to the frequent use of Medical Ninjutsu, Kōki's Chakra reserves have also increased significantly. Kōki is now truly at the level to rival Kage Level powerhouses.
" Lord Orochimaru, I wish to be on the battlefield against Sunagakure. The medical camp no longer needs me."
That's right. Thanks to Kōki's efficient performance, there are not many injured ninjas left in the camp. The rest can be left to the other medical-nin in the camp. He is no longer of much use in the medical camp, so it would be better for him to go to the battlefield and contribute to the victory over Sunagakure.
Looking at Kōki, who had volunteered, Orochimaru hesitated for a moment before replying, "In that case, you will participate in the next attack."
Orochimaru didn't refuse Kōki's request for a simple reason: the situation on the battlefield had reversed. Previously, it was Sunagakure attacking Konoha; now, it was Konoha attacking Sunagakure.
At this point, the pressure on the medical units wasn't as great; instead, the front lines needed a powerful ninja to take charge. Otherwise, Konoha might be bogged down by Sunagakure, which would be detrimental to Konoha's subsequent war plans.
Orochimaru received news from the village that Konoha had inflicted a major defeat on Sunagakure, causing Kumogakure and Iwagakure to become restless and make significant moves. They did not want Konoha to eliminate Sunagakure so quickly.
This means that Iwagakure and Kumogakure may be launching an attack on Konoha ahead of schedule.
Therefore, they need to finish the battle quickly in Sunagakure Sunagakure battlefield and then go to support the other border forces.
This puts Orochimaru under even more pressure, making him desperately need powerful allies. Yuki, with his Kōki -Jonin or higher strength, volunteering to help solve his immediate crisis.
After hearing Orochimaru's answer, Kōki nodded to indicate that he understood. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly remembered something and asked again, "Then, Lord Orochimaru, which unit should I join to attack Sunagakure?"
Having been on the battlefield for almost a month, Kōki has become familiar with its rules.
Ninjas on the battlefield are not free to attack Sunagakure at will.
Everyone who goes to the battlefield is assigned to a combat unit. This facilitates the transmission of the commander's orders and also ensures that those on the battlefield know their responsibilities, preventing them from wandering around aimlessly without knowing what to do.
Moreover, this also helps increase the survival rate of newcomers entering the battlefield.
" Kōki, your skills are no longer suitable for joining any combat unit. Therefore, I have decided to make you a free agent on the battlefield. You can attack Sunagakure however you like, but you must pay attention to unexpected situations on the battlefield and help your comrades when you can."
Orochimaru had thought a lot about Kōki's arrangements at the beginning. He originally planned to assign Kōki to a spearhead unit and have him lead the unit to break through Sunagakure's defenses.
However, it was later considered that it would be a great waste to limit Kōki's current strength to a single combat unit.
Furthermore, Kōki's identity is quite sensitive. He was almost completely exposed before because of his Wood Release technique, although his true identity has not yet been discovered by Sunagakure.
However, it would be too conspicuous for a ninja of Kōki's age to appear on the battlefield. If the Sunagakure discovered that Kōki was the successor of Wood Release, it would be easy for Kōki's unit to be targeted by the Sunagakure, causing unnecessary casualties.
Therefore, in order to make flexible use of Kōki's strength and the combat forces protecting Konoha, he decided to let Kōki participate in the operation as a free agent.
This would prevent Sunagakure from figuring out Kōki's patterns of action and making it difficult for them to form an effective encirclement, while also allowing Kōki to kill Sunagakure troops unexpectedly, and even save some Konoha Ninja if the opportunity arises.
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
Kōki was very satisfied with Orochimaru's arrangement.
It's not that he enjoys fighting alone, but rather that having too many teammates around him limits his performance.
Many of his moves are quite powerful, but using them on a rapidly changing battlefield can easily result in friendly fire.