Chapter 144: Chapter – 141 Stalemate
The figure of Yamata no Orochi and Ryuumyaku kept chasing one after another while fighting in the forest, everywhere they go, the ground will shake and the dust will fly, making the already messed up forest messier.
Smash…
Ryuumyaku waved its tail that swept away countless trees on its path and landed on Orochi's body!
Seven of its head landed on the ground while the last one managed to dodge.
At this time Orochimaru was looking at Kuroto's hovering figure with a cold expression as if he would rip out Kuroto's head of his body.
Feeling the burning gaze, Kuroto gulped slightly and urged Ryuumyaku to rush over.
Even if he has gotten stronger; the instinctive fear from Orochimaru still lingers within his heart.
As Ryuumyaku rushed over, all the seven heads again attacked it with all their might.
In the cover of smoke and dust, one of the snakeheads that were again ripped off by the Ryuumyaku's jaws flew out leaving a lot of blood.
But in that short moment, the remaining snakeheads also managed to bite off some chakra parts from the Ryuumyaku's body.
Kuroto curled his lips slightly as he saw Orochimaru do that… the Ryuumyaku Chakra has a high concentration of Natural Energy, Kuroto wonders if Orochimaru would be able to handle such an amount.
But considering that Orochimaru does have some help from the White Snake Sage, he might in fact be able to do that, after all… Yamata no Jutsu also depends on the 'Power of Reincarnation' possessed by the White Snake.
But that aside, Kuroto was still a little troubled to continue this battle.
What Orochimaru is best at is a stalemate, with the continuous supply of Chakra from his part, the body of Yamata no Orochi could have limitless regeneration ability, making it not any inferior to that of a real tailed beast even in hand-to-hand combat.
Therefore, if Kuroto doesn't use some trick that might conclude the battle in just one shot, this battle will be a headache for him.
'Now I wish that I had practiced how to use the Tailed Beast Ball' – thought Kuroto, as using the Tailed Beast Ball could have been a good method to effectively deal with Orochimaru.
But unfortunately, that wasn't the case, and the fight continued between the two as the entire forest was continuously destroyed by the two monstrosities.
While entangling with each other, neither of them dare get distracted, it wasn't until he heard a faint cry for help did Kuroto decided to look over only to notice a young figure barely hanging on a tree branch not very far away.
The child was probably about four to five years old with a delicate face and thin body. And below that boy, Yamato used a Wood Style Shield to protect the other two children by his side.
As soon as he saw the four of them, Kuroto immediately flew towards the tree branch and landed before Yamato and the others after picking up the child from the tree branch.
Looking at Kuroto carrying Haku with him, Yamato hurriedly stepped forward and exclaimed, "You… what do you want to do? Let go of him this instant or Orochimaru-Sama wouldn't forgive you!"
Now Yamato understood that the opposite person wasn't just some ordinary guy but a powerful ninja with enough strength to be able to fight against Orochimaru.
Therefore, he was really worried about what was he planning to do with Haku.
Kimimaro and Jugo that were under Yamato's protection also rushed out and shouted in unison, "You, put Haku down this instant!"
"Haku!?" Kuroto was shocked when he heard that name, but immediately suppressing his shock, he threw Haku in the hands of Yamato and said, "What are you guys still doing here? You all should stay away from here!"
Even Yamato was a little helpless when he heard this. They obviously tried their best to get as far away as possible, but the two fightings monstrosities were far beyond the imagination of the four kids in terms of speed and range of battle movements, so although tried still couldn't get far enough and still got affected by the battle.
At this time, Yamata no Orochi also rushed over, and Orochimaru looked at five of them with a little interest.
Noticing Orochimaru's gaze, Kuroto said lightly, "Orochimaru-Sama, both of us are in a stalemate, neither are you able to do anything nor am I. Is it that interesting to continue such a boring battle?"
Orochimaru glanced towards Yamato and the other kids who were within Kuroto's reach and smiled slightly after pondering over Kuroto's words, "Kuroto-Kun, your artificial tailed beast has really opened my eyes, although I am not satisfied yet!"
Kuroto nodded and said calmly, "Orochimaru-Sama, not only have you saved my life countless times, but you are also my teacher, I can't ever forget how grateful I am to you, therefore, I believe that we shouldn't become enemies!"
Orochimaru thought slightly, and spoke with a sigh, "Having a disciple like you, I don't seem to be any worse than that idiot Jiraiya!" – then released the 'Eight Branches Technique!'
In this fight with Kuroto, Orochimaru felt that he figured out much of Kuroto's abilities. In his opinion, although the kid has grown strong enough to have the qualification to cooperate on an equal footing, Kuroto's strength is still some distance away from reaching his level.
In short, Orochimaru feels that he still has control over Hyuga Kuroto!
With Orochimaru releasing the Eight branches Technique, Kuroto also quickly sealed Ryuumyaku in his body.
This battle also gave him some insight into Ryuumyaku, after all, Kuroto had to use the power of the Tenseigan several times to suppress it from losing control, it obviously doesn't mean that Ryuumyaku is repelling Kuroto, no, it's just that Ryuumyaku's sentience is a bit week for it to be able to hold such large Chakra, therefore, once it isn't under restriction, a possibility remains that Ryuumyaku might go on a rampage.
But it's nothing Kuroto can't deal with. So, he is not very worried about it for now, at least until he finds a good enough solution to this problem.
And until he does that, it would be difficult for him to use the Perfect Tailed Beast Mode, as he will have to spend some effort in suppressing Ryuumyaku, but that's something to focus on in the future.
Kuroto was still quite satisfied with this battle, even if he didn't use the Tenseigan Chakra Mode to fight against Orochimaru, he was still able to hold his own against the Snake, by solely relying on his normal strength and Ryuumyaku shows the degree of improvement in his basic abilities.
Looking at the messy devastated forest before him, Kuroto glanced at Orochimaru from the corner of his eyes and couldn't help but think silently, "Genjutsu is the best method to deal with Orochimaru!"
Facts have proven that using Genjutsu is the best method to defeat Orochimaru quickly, otherwise, using Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, or Kenjutsu and all other combat methods will be very laborious and only stall him at most, while Genjutsu will have an immediate result.
This also reminded Kuroto of Itachi, the biggest difference between Itachi and other Uchiha is that Itachi never underestimates his opponents nor is he ever unprepared for a battle.
In this regard, even Shisui is a bit inferior, otherwise, how else would his Mangekyou be taken away by Shimura Danzo?
Even if Shisui didn't know that Shimura Danzo could use Izanagi, he should have been careful, if it had been Itachi, then something like this wouldn't have happened!
After all, the only reason Shisui lost his Mangekyou Sharingan to Danzo was because of his carelessness!
Therefore, this is one of the greatest points to be learned from Itachi.
Putting aside these thoughts, for now. Kuroto looked over towards Orochimaru who casually walked towards them and said with a smile, "So, Kuroto-Kun, you sneaked out of Konoha to specifically meet me, there must be something important, right?"
Kuroto nodded with a chuckle, while he removed the gas mask from his face after deactivating the Tenseigan, and said, "There are some experiments that I am planning to do, so I really needed your help to be able to begin them."
Looking at the two people who were fighting such an intense battle a few moments ago, now talking and laughing while walking side by side as if nothing much happened, made Yamato and others a little dumbfounded!
Haku who still haven't forgotten that he almost touched death, couldn't help but speak meekly, "I… I thought… I was dead for sure!"
Jugo asked curiously, "So, just who is he?"
After pondering a little, Yamato told them, "His name is Hyuga Kuroto, a Konoha Shinobi, and also seems to be Orochimaru-Sama's favorite disciple!"
"It turns out that he is Orochimaru-Sama's disciple!" – Kimimaro stared at Kuroto with burning eyes, and secretly swore to himself, 'Hyuga Kuroto, one day I will surpass you, only I will get to discover the truth of this world with Orochimaru-Sama!'
Nobody noticed Kimimaro's fiery look.
Yamato was relieved and looked at the three and asked, "Are three of you alright!?"
…
On Kuroto's side, after a few short conversations, he finally decided to ask the main question, "You should have met Hiruko recently, right?"
As soon as Kuroto asked this, Orochimaru immediately stopped and stared at Kuroto viciously, "And I wonder how you came to know about this, Kuroto-Kun?"
Kuroto shrugged and just said calmly, "Hiruko is on Konoha's hunting list, as an Anbu, it's natural that I have to pay attention to this news!"
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Chapter 145: Chapter – 142 Path to Godhood
Orochimaru carefully examined Kuroto's expression for a while and after judging something, he finally started walking and said, "It's true, not very long ago, Hiruko joined the organization I am part of!"
Kuroto pretended to be a little surprised by Orochimaru's words, "I didn't expect him to join your organization!"
Orochimaru snorted softly, "Well not like he had any right to choose, and it might not be such a bad thing for him!"
Kuroto nodded and after a bit of thinking, he asked tentatively, "Orochimaru-Sama, I have heard that Hiruko has been creating a very practical forbidden Jutsu, is this rumor actually true?"
Orochimaru glanced at Kuroto with slight intrigue, "Hooh, so you have an interest in that technique?"
"Heh, there is nothing I can hide from you, Orochimaru-Sama!" – Now that Orochimaru has seen through what Kuroto was interested in, he didn't try to hide it and nodded bluntly, "Yes, I am very interested in that technique!"
Orochimaru looked into the distance as if he was recalling his older memories.
After a while of thinking, he slowly said, "Hiruko is from my generation, a contemporary and a former friend of the Sannin, you should know that. But the thing is, he desired to become a strong Shinobi similar to me, Jiraiya, and Tsunade, however, he lacked the necessary talent, nor was he born with any special abilities.
To overcome this advantage, he delved himself into creating a Kinjutsu, which would allow him to leech the Kekkei Genkai of other ninjas by fusing their bodies into his own. Although it does appear to be very practical even if you don't count the many negatives it has, it still shouldn't be very attractive to you with the Hyuga Clan's very own Byakugan and the incredible talent you have shown recently!"
To a certain extent, Orochimaru and Hiruko are somewhat similar types of people, both are proficient researchers.
It's just that compared to Hiruko's mediocre talent as a Shinobi which often made others overlook him, Orochimaru has a very high talent as a Shinobi. This fact made, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru to be personally selected as disciples by Sandaime-Sama, and the three later came to be known as the Sannin.
On the other hand, Hiruko, a good friend of the same generation who had been close to Orochimaru during their Ninja Academy years, eventually drifted away from them.
But even Orochimaru with his excellent talent realized the insurmountable gap between the ninja with Kekkei and the ninja without Kekkei Genkai, after reaching his current power level.
Coupled with his obsession and goal of learning the secrets and all the technique in the world directed his attention towards the many forbidden techniques, and therefore he developed the 'Living Corpse Reincarnation Technique' that allows him to take over others body and also allows him to use their Kekkei Genkai.
Maybe around this time, Orochimaru somewhat understood Hiruko's struggle and the reason for him to go into hiding to develop such a Jutsu!
…
Every time Kuroto is praised as a 'Genius' by some of the most genii of the Shinobi World, Kuroto couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable.
Not trying to let Orochimaru-Sama's praise get over him, Kuroto asked, "I think, the forbidden technique he has been creating has great potential for development."
Orochimaru retracted his thoughts and asked curiously, "Are you really sure that you have an interest in the Chimera Technique?"
Kuroto nodded lightly, although he still had a faint smile, his eyes had that firm look. There was no doubt or any need for reconsideration, he really needed the 'Chimera Technique.' This is his biggest opportunity to become God in the future.
Looking at those eyes, Orochimaru realized that Kuroto was indeed serious, and decided to give Kuroto some insight on this technique, "That technique is currently in a semi-completed state, but that aside, it still has a negative impact according to which no one can bear the kind of burden it causes to the user." With a pause, Orochimaru chuckled again, "And if there is someone, whose body will be able to bear the burden of this technique, he wouldn't be needing such a nondescript technique in the first place."
Kuroto nodded, he understood what Orochimaru meant, but whether he agrees with Orochimaru's analysis was another matter altogether… Although Kuroto knows that Orochimaru is more or less correct, it still doesn't mean that he is spot on.
Using such a crude approach to leech of others Kekkei Genkai by fusing their bodies into his own, would obviously put an incredible burden upon anyone. After undergoing such body modifications, anyone will eventually become inhuman.
So, in this regard, Orochimaru is indeed correct.
But Orochimaru obviously underestimates Hiruko's talent and obsession, it's true that Hiruko might not have talent as a shinobi, but as a researcher, he might not be that inferior to Orochimaru himself, and this is something that Orochimaru hasn't recognized yet.
In the main story, although crudely, Hiruko did manage to leech four Kekkei Genkai using the 'Chimera Technique.' Even if he failed in that last step to fuse Kakashi's Sharingan because of some technical problems, combined with the activation of Tsunade's technique that she applied on Kakashi and thanks to Naruto's interference at the last minute. He still managed to acquire four Kekkei Genkai, and with that alone, his combat power surpassed the level of a Kage.
The Anbu elites couldn't resist any of his moves, even Kakashi and the entire of Naruto's generation had to join together to be able to defeat Hiruko. Does that not prove how effective even the incomplete version of the 'Chimera Technique' is?
Then just think of how strong can the complete version of the Chimera Technique be?
With this thought, Kuroto asked Orochimaru, "What happens if he manages to solve the problem of the physical burden?"
Hearing Kuroto's question, Orochimaru replied with an unusual surety, "Each Forbidden Technique has its limitation, there is no perfect Jutsu, he wouldn't be able to overcome that last step!"
Kuroto nodded, and indeed Hiruko wasn't able to overcome that last weakness perfectly and had to undergo several body modifications.
'But still, Hiruko has to be admired for his ingenuity to use the celestial phenomenon to draw power from the Sun's Corona during a Solar Eclipse to reach the last step.'
And Kuroto has already sensed at this moment that Orochimaru doesn't care too much about the 'Chimera Technique,' of course, there are too many flaws in it, which makes it less desirable for Orochimaru, but perhaps it has a lot to do with Orochimaru's arrogance too.
Maybe in Orochimaru's eyes, the low-level Hiruko could never create a technique of such a calibre, he was and always will be behind the Sannin.
But Kuroto is clearer, Hiruko who has been left behind is not inferior in terms of scientific talent, what he lacks is a broader vision to perfect that technique.
The Chimera Technique developed by Hiruko can indeed achieve the goal of leeching off others Kekkei Genkai, but this fusion is only quantitative and a heavy cost of Body Modification has to be paid to achieve it.
Its focus is to collect several different Kekkei Genkai to create a perfect ninja capable of dealing with all the situations.
There is no overall qualitative improvement in it.
This is the reason why Hiruko, even after assimilating four Kekkei Genkai lost to Naruto.
His Dark Release may have been very effective against normal ninjutsu, but when he encountered Naruto's 'Wind Style: Rasenshuriken!' which he couldn't replicate because of its highly complex combination of Shape and Nature Transformation, Hiruko immediately lost.
And there is no shortage of Jutsu as strong as or even more powerful and Complex than the Rasenshuriken in the Shinobi World.
Therefore, if there is no qualitative improvement, it doesn't matter how many Kekkei Genkai one assimilates, against an encounter of really strong Shinobi he/she will inevitably fall.
But that's just another issue altogether.
However, nobody could deny that Hiruko's original idea of being able to create the 'Chimera Technique' is really a genius one.
And Kuroto got his own inspiration from this idea.
The most wonderful thing about the 'Chimera Technique' is that it is capable of fusing Kekkei Genkai, in other words, it is capable of fusing Chakra Natures, with the only disadvantage being that the method of fusion is too rough, crude, and unstable.
Living Beings tend to walk towards stability, that's just an instinctive nature, therefore, harmony with the Soul is very essential.
After all, Chakra at the basic stage is a combination of physical and mental energies in an equal ratio. Mental energy is the spiritual power, that is the power of the soul, therefore the stability of the Soul with the body is highly essential for qualitative improvement.
It's similar to how 'Reanimation Jutsu' works, the level of power the different Reanimation shows is completely different based on the sacrifices used to bring the dead back to the living world as the Reanimation. After all, the sacrifice used must be compatible enough to bear the burden of the spiritual presence of strong individuals.
This is the main reason why White Zetsu Clone strengthened by Hashirama Cells were used as a sacrifice for all the Reanimation Summoning. And this also the only reason why the first Four Hokage's were able to use power close to their peak level even in their Reanimation State.
And the 'Chimera Technique,' as per Hiruko's use not only destroys the balance between one's soul and body but also the ratio of all Chakra Natures, this is the reason why Hiruko, didn't get any qualitative improvement even after assimilating four Kekkei Genkai.
But Kuroto has thought up a way to circumvent that shortcoming.
Since the method of fusion in the 'Chimera Technique' is too rough, and a person has to absorb the bodies of other ninjas to be able to use their Kekkei Genkai, so why not use Cloning, to create several clones that are fully compatible with oneself and his soul and then absorb those Clones that already have the necessary spiritual connection?
This method avoids the biggest flaw of the 'Chimera Technique' and doesn't disrupt the balance between one's Body and Soul.
And this is basically Kuroto's Grand Plan.
For this very reason, Kuroto has created that underground secret laboratory.
After all, Kuroto will have to create, Water Clone, Fire Clone, Earth Clone, Wind Clone, Lightning Clone the five basic Chakra natures, and finally Yang Clone representing Senjutsu…
With these six perfect clones, combined with his current main body that is of the Yin Nature courtesy to the Tenseigan. Kuroto will merge those six perfect clones into the main body with the Tenseigan as the core through the 'Chimera Technique', to achieve the perfect fusion of the five Chakra Natures combined with Yin, Yang, and Senjutsu Energy to achieve the supreme Kekkei Mora…
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