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"I can't believe I became a follower of Hong in the dream. The gains are substantial, but it's a pity it only lasted three days."
After waking up and looking at the familiar ceiling, Yoichi didn't get up immediately. He was still reminiscing about the experiences in his dream.
This must be the effect of the [Disciple of All Worlds] ability. In the dream, he became a follower of Hong, the Earth's number one powerhouse in the world of "Swallowed Star," just as Hong was teaching his three planetary-level subordinates.
Yoichi, as a follower, got to listen in and learn for three days. Although he slept for just over two hours in reality, it felt like a full three days in the dream.
"Destruction Guiding Technique, Five Hearts Toward the Sky, Basic Mental Force Training Method..."
These were the valuable techniques Yoichi acquired in his dream. He still remembered them clearly even after waking up.
Hong's strength was undoubtedly formidable, almost on par with a Six Paths level Otsutsuki, with attacks potentially rivaling the Ten-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb, and speed comparable to teleportation.
His lifespan was nearly a thousand years, and his Destruction Spear Technique could exert six to seven times the force.
Although Yoichi was very strong, he was still far from Hong's level. Even transforming into Godzilla wouldn't be enough, as he would merely be a punching bag for Hong.
"Let's try the Guiding Technique first. If successful, it's almost like having a permanent Sage Mode, similar to the three Snake Princesses of Ryūchi Cave. Could their invisibility be a natural ability gained from absorbing an excess of natural energy?"
Yoichi suddenly thought of Ichikishimahime, who possessed a unique invisibility ability that was nearly undetectable except by Dōjutsu users. Unfortunately, she refused to teach him, claiming it was exclusive to the Snake Princesses of Ryūchi Cave and required a significant price to learn.
Today, he planned to attempt the Five Hearts Toward the Sky technique and the Destruction Spear's Guiding Technique. The former absorbed energy from the universe, while the latter modified the method of absorbing this energy.
Yoichi's body was already quite strong, but absorbing cosmic energy to enhance his physique could make him even stronger.
Once he mastered these techniques, shattering a full-body Susanoo with a single kick might not be impossible.
Minato's child was due in a couple of months, and seeing her condition had made Mikoto anxious. Recently, she had been quite proactive every night, seeking comfort and solace from Yoichi.
After coming downstairs, Yoichi ate something and went to the courtyard, creating over a hundred Wood Clones. He left five to practice the Five Hearts Toward the Sky technique, two to research and refine pills in the alchemy lab and guide Rin, and one to report to the Hokage's office.
"In the world of 'Swallowed Star,' humans could absorb cosmic energy because their genes constantly produced antibodies under the influence of viruses, allowing their bodies to evolve. The Uchiha clan is not native to this world, so it's worth a try."
Yoichi and over a hundred clones began practicing the Five Hearts Toward the Sky technique, soon entering a meditative state.
Meanwhile, Yugito woke up groggily. She wanted to sleep a bit longer, but recently, Matatabi had been waking her up for training, and she was too embarrassed to laze around.
Thinking this, she ignored the fact that she had secretly left the door slightly open last night.
After washing up, Yugito grabbed something to eat from the fridge. Breakfast was usually not prepared early in the household, as someone would come to deliver food for Mina later in the morning.
Yugito, needing to train soon, couldn't wait until eight.
"Huh? What's that guy doing in the courtyard, training?" Yugito wondered, seeing Yoichi and his numerous clones, each meditating silently. It was her first time seeing this serious side of Yoichi, who usually had playful remarks about her attire.
"Is he going to guide my training today or not?" Yugito thought, finishing her breakfast. She waited a bit longer, but Yoichi didn't wake up. Even Mina, who had come down yawning, didn't seem to mind.
"Is Yoichi-sama training?" Mina asked, surprised. She rarely saw Yoichi train. Though he used to train frequently, there came a time when he stopped, as further training seemed to yield minimal results.
In the world of shinobi, hard work alone couldn't surpass the limits of one's bloodline. No one could train harder than Might Guy, yet even he needed the Eight Gates to reach the strength of the Six Paths for a few minutes.
The chakra system made it difficult to break past the Kage level through sheer training. Beyond that, it was all about bloodline. Without Otsutsuki blood, one couldn't enter the realm of the truly powerful.
However, the Guiding Technique was different. If one could absorb cosmic energy, they could continually evolve and strengthen their body. Even if cosmic energy wasn't available, absorbing natural energy would have a similar effect.
The method remained the same; only the energy source differed.
Seeing Yoichi's prolonged training, Yugito decided to form a task force for a mission instead of waiting for him. She had been notified about forming a team but had delayed it for training.
Even without using Matatabi's power, Yugito had Chunin-level strength after a month of rigorous training under Yoichi's guidance, mastering three Fire Release techniques.
After Yugito left for the Hokage's office, nearing noon, Mikoto finally woke up. It was almost midday, and even Mina had gone out to chat with Kushina, who was also pregnant but still early in her term.
When Kushina became pregnant, extra ANBU were assigned to guard her, although her movements were not restricted as before.
After a while, Yoichi slowly opened his eyes, along with all his Wood Clones.
"So this is what it's like to cultivate gene primordial energy," Yoichi observed his body, feeling a significant enhancement. The absorption of cosmic energy had strengthened every part of his body—cells, muscles, bones, and organs.
Wood Clone Release!
A massive surge of gene primordial energy flooded back to him from the clones, making Yoichi feel almost overfed with power. His body continued to strengthen, his physical attributes improving significantly.
"This technique is truly remarkable. From now on, I'll devote half my time to practicing the Guiding Technique, mastering the speed and force control of gene primordial energy."
The power to deliver punches comparable to Tailed Beast Bombs and move at teleportation-like speeds would be terrifying.
"Yoichi-kun, are you done training?" Mikoto asked, coming to the courtyard, looking fresh and radiant after a bath.
"Yes, just finished. Mikoto, I've discovered an excellent training method. Once I master it, you and Mina can try it. It could significantly extend our lifespans," Yoichi said happily, kissing her.
Mikoto smiled, "Yoichi-kun is amazing~"
"What kind of amazing do you mean?" Yoichi teased.
Mikoto blushed, "Let's get something to eat. I'll call Itachi, Haku, and Kimimaro over."
Mikoto felt guilty about her recent laziness. Although food was delivered to Itachi and the others in the morning, she had spent the whole morning in bed, not attending to clan affairs or checking on Itachi.
'I can't continue like this. At most once... no, twice more. After that, I'll rest early,' Mikoto resolved, planning to treat the boys to a relaxing afternoon in the village. The Ninja Park was almost ready, and Itachi, Haku, and Kimimaro would be the first visitors.
Soon, Mikoto brought the three boys over for lunch. They greeted Yoichi politely and sat down to eat.
While eating, Yoichi continued thinking about the abilities he had gained. He planned to record the Five Hearts Toward the Sky technique, the Destruction Technique, and the Basic Mental Force Training Method. Hong, being approachable and generous with his teachings, made it easy for Yoichi to obtain these methods. If it had been an evil master, Yoichi might have been a laborer for three days.
Longevity in the ninja world was previously exclusive to the Otsutsuki clan, but now, with the cultivation of gene primordial energy, longevity was achievable. Reaching the planetary level would surpass ordinary human lifespans, with late-stage planetary level extending life close to a thousand years.
There were only a few God Tree fruits, and the entire planet had just two, one of which was incomplete.
Later, Yoichi planned to visit Orochimaru, asking him to research whether gene primordial energy cultivation could be accelerated. He felt the absorption rate of gene primordial energy was slower than in his dream.
Unsure if it was due to the environment or his genes, he wanted Orochimaru to investigate and potentially improve it. Orochimaru would likely be interested in this method of achieving immortality.
...
Kiri had lost its fighting spirit after the failure of the Three-Tails plan, resulting in fewer border skirmishes. However, elite Mist ninjas occasionally infiltrated the Land of Fire to cause trouble.
Mist's last struggle against Konoha involved sending the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist to the Land of Fire, hoping their skilled Jōnin would wreak havoc. They believed not even Minato could handle the Seven Swordsmen.
However, the outcome shocked Mist Village. After a tour of the Land of Fire, only three of the Seven Swordsmen returned, and they were terrified. Notably, Zabuza defected with his executioner's blade.
This incident significantly weakened Mist's resolve against Konoha. Their forces were already tied up fighting Suna, and their elite education policy left them with fewer ninjas.
After two failed plans against Konoha, Mist had no strength for major conflicts, only occasionally sending small teams for provocations.
Within Konoha, the news of Might Duy taking down Mist's Jōnin spread, surprising many ninjas, including Sakumo.
He remembered Might Duy and his son's resilience, never considering them weak, but didn't expect such strength.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen were formidable; even Sakumo would have needed time to eliminate them. Might Duy, however, kicked four to death using the Eight Gates.
While it was due to a forbidden technique, learning about the Eight Gates made Sakumo realize that even without the final gate, Duy had Jōnin-level strength.
Opening the seventh gate would make him an elite Jōnin. Despite the village's rules, Duy, unable to progress beyond genin, could only take on low-rank missions.
After considering this for a few days and discussing with Yoichi, Sakumo decided to introduce a new rank between Chūnin and Jōnin—Special Jōnin.
This rank would be for those capable of extraordinary feats due to secret techniques or other means, giving them a chance to progress without being stuck at lower ranks.
(End of Chapter)
"Hanzo's invitation. What do you all think? Should we?"
Yahiko asked the other members of the Akatsuki organization after receiving the invitation. He didn't trust Hanzo's good intentions, especially after Hanzo previously tried to kill them. Therefore, he sought opinions on an alternative solution.
After spending the million ryo supported by Hiruzen, they had to once again take on ninja missions to earn rewards.
But this time, something unexpected happened. After the Akatsuki had been active for a while, the Rain Ninjas found the members of Akatsuki. However, instead of attacking them, they handed over an invitation to the Akatsuki members, asking them to deliver it to their leader, Yahiko.
"Hanzo definitely has bad intentions. Let's ignore him!"
"That's right, the Rain Village isn't that strong. If it comes to a fight, they might not even be a match for us."
The one who spoke first was a standard member of Akatsuki—strong but not very smart. However, he always completed the tasks assigned to him diligently, so he was included in this meeting. Nevertheless, almost no one took his words seriously.
"I heard that the Rain Ninjas have been struggling recently. They seemed to have gained a lot of benefits from the Sand Ninjas in the last war, but given the Rain Village's strength, it's hard for them to hold onto those gains."
"So Hanzo wants to negotiate with us? But he tried to assassinate Yahiko-sama and Konan-sama last time."
"I'm not saying Hanzo is trustworthy, just that this might be possible."
The group discussed various opinions, and Yahiko listened for a while. He felt that everyone had valid points, except for the member who wanted to go to war with the Rain Village.
"Konan, Nagato, what do you think? How about you, Nanhe-kun?" (I kinda forgot the name they put to Fugaku...)
Yahiko initially wanted to ask Konan and Nagato's opinions but remembered that they usually followed his lead. So, he turned to ask Fugaku instead.
"I'll go with the leader's decision."
"Nanhe-kun, go ahead and speak your mind; it's fine."
Fugaku saw Yahiko's expression and thought to himself that this young man had grown. Although he hadn't given up monitoring him, Yahiko hoped he could come up with a good idea since he couldn't find anything suspicious.
However, Fugaku knew this situation was orchestrated by the person claiming to be Madara. Now was the time to assist.
"Hanzo's words can't be trusted. His invitation to you, leader, might be part of some conspiracy. But we lack intelligence and don't know Hanzo's plans."
Fugaku paused, then continued, "If the leader decides not to go, the organization must prepare for a potential attack from the Rain Ninjas. If Hanzo's plan fails, he might tear off his mask.
If the leader decides to go, we must be prepared because he might be targeting your life. If we can avoid this confrontation, Hanzo will gain nothing. The choice is yours, leader."
The consequences of both options were clear, but Fugaku used a rhetorical trap. Not going would make Yahiko seem like he valued his own life over risking the organization, putting other members in danger.
At that point, Akatsuki would be on the verge of disintegration, and lacking external support, they had to be active.
So, Yahiko initially had only one choice.
"I've decided. Accept Hanzo's invitation. I will make all the necessary arrangements."
After listening to Fugaku, Yahiko quickly made his decision, which deeply moved the other members of Akatsuki. Their leader, disregarding his own safety, wanted to prevent them from being threatened by the Rain Ninjas.
"Leader, let me accompany you."
"And me. I will ensure the leader's safety."
Yahiko interrupted them, then said, "Don't worry, everyone. I will be fine with Nagato accompanying me."
Fugaku, hearing this, secretly shook his head. From the beginning, they were mere pawns. No matter how they struggled, it was useless now.
...
Yoichi woke up, thinking about the chaotic dream of studying last night, and shook his head. "Indeed, I can't completely rely on luck. The opportunity to learn from Hong on the first day was too rare."
This ability worked only once a day, and once asleep, the dream started immediately. Even if he slept for just one minute, the opportunity was used, and he could study in the dream for three days.
In those three days, he didn't learn anything useful. The first day, he learned to make parts from a short-tempered seventh-level lathe worker named Liu, and they ended up fighting in the dream.
The second day was a bit more fruitful. He became an assistant to Killian, the founder of AIM in the Marvel world. However, this was when AIM was newly established.
Although Yoichi learned the theoretical knowledge of the Extremis Virus from Killian, converting it into a mature virus required a lot of research time.
Killian took nearly ten years to develop an imperfect Extremis Virus.
The third day, Yoichi felt like he went to the world of "Fights Break Sphere," but it seemed different from what he remembered. He became a disciple of a sect and encountered Xiao Yixian at an auction, learning a useless Dou Technique, Tianyu Finger.
Yesterday's dream was indeed indescribable. Yoichi, inherently kind-hearted, was ill-suited for the Yin Sect, but his dream identity was a disciple of that sect.
Moreover, the Tianyu Finger Dou Technique was garbage, and he planned to seal and destroy it.
(I hate when authors add wuxia sh*t in fanfics...)
"The Extremis Virus... once developed, it could unify the ninja world under the Fire Nation. But Minato is pregnant. Should I hand it over to Orochimaru?"
Yoichi was conflicted. He wasn't a research-oriented person, and in Konoha, only a few could research human bodies. Maybe not even three. Only Orochimaru and Minato were suitable.
But Minato was unsuitable for the next one or two years due to pregnancy. So, should he give it to Orochimaru?
However, Orochimaru was so busy recently that even four or five shadow clones couldn't keep up. He neglected his student, Anko, and sometimes forgot to eat, only having a few boiled eggs.
Orochimaru had to research the Five Heart to Heaven Technique, Hero Water, and some secret techniques from Yoichi. Yoichi felt that giving the Extremis Virus to Orochimaru wouldn't yield quick results.
Recently, Yoichi sensed Orochimaru's reluctance when he visited him, even though they used to be friends.
"I need to start my plan to bring Tsunade back."
Yoichi thought that if Tsunade could return, it would significantly boost the research progress.
"It's about the agreement with Tsunade."
After thinking for a while, Yoichi decided to visit Tsunade in a while. There must be other ways. Maybe persuading her to return would work.
Fulfilling the agreement was the simplest and most direct method. Since it was a strategy guide, there must be other ways. After all, Tsunade's affection for him was still high, around eighty.
Today's tasks were the same as the past few days: a wood clone instructing Nohara Rin and assisting the Hokage, and the main body focusing on researching heat abilities and improving medicine.
The remaining wood clones absorbed cosmic energy and refined gene primordials, while another clone practiced the Five Heart to Heaven Technique.
The bodies of the Mist Ninjas from the front lines had also been sent back. After interrogation, the truth about the Mist Village's plot was finally revealed.
They had sealed the Three-Tails inside Nohara Rin and intended to send her and Kakashi back to Konoha, planning to release the Three-Tails to destroy Konoha.
Nohara Rin had deliberately impaled herself on Kakashi's short sword to thwart their plan.
When Kakashi heard this analysis, although he was saddened, it resolved some of his guilt. He had always thought he had accidentally killed Nohara Rin, but the interrogation team had finally told him the truth.
After being discharged from the hospital, Kakashi visited Yoichi. He had been reflecting on his situation for the past few days and realized he was stuck in a rut because of his fixation on Obito's eye, which hindered his progress.
Late at night, Kakashi often recalled the events. If it had been his father or Yoichi-senpai, they would have protected Rin and killed all the pursuing enemies.
Ultimately, Kakashi felt he was too weak.
So, Kakashi came to the Uchiha compound to seek Yoichi's help in solving the drawbacks of the Sharingan.
When he arrived, many clan members noticed Kakashi, but no one showed hostility, even though he, an outsider, was using their clan's Sharingan.
This was because Kakashi was a friend of their clan leader. Otherwise, even if he were the Hokage's son, he wouldn't be welcomed.
"Yoichi-senpai, sorry to disturb you."
"This is my clone. Wait a moment."
Yoichi dispelled the clone and returned a minute later.
After welcoming Kakashi into his house and serving tea, he asked, "Kakashi, have you thought about what I mentioned last time?"
Kakashi nodded, "Yes, Yoichi-senpai. I want to become stronger. Only with strength can I better protect my teammates."
"Good. It's good that you've figured it out. You've participated in the Ninja World War; you shouldn't be stuck in the past. Now that you know the truth, it's time to move forward."
Yoichi then discussed the main issue, "Leave some of your blood here. I will cultivate a fusion of your cells and the First Hokage's cells. It will take a few days to complete, after which I can transplant the cells into you."
"Once the transplant is successful, your chakra will increase, and the Sharingan will no longer be a burden. Although you still can't control the activation, it will be much better than now. You can also train in Wood Release, but your strength depends on your own choices. Both kenjutsu and Wood Release are just tools; the ninja's individual strength matters most."
"I understand, Yoichi-senpai."
Kakashi expressed his gratitude. In Konoha, besides his father, Yoichi had been the most helpful to him, even more than his teacher, Minato.
After leaving some of his cells, Kakashi chatted with Yoichi for a while before leaving.
During the conversation, Yoichi carefully examined the Sharingan in Kakashi's left eye, confirming it had evolved into a Mangekyō Sharingan before letting him go. Before Kakashi left, Yoichi told him to seek his advice if he had any questions about the Sharingan.
The Sharingan contained a strong ocular power that Kakashi couldn't fully utilize.
If the Sharingan were merely known for copying techniques, it would tarnish its reputation.
True Sharingan users were feared in one-on-one battles. If you encountered an Uchiha, turning and fleeing was the best option.
Since you couldn't look directly at their eyes, you couldn't properly fight them. A glance at their eyes could trap you in a genjutsu.
Ocular genjutsu didn't even require hand signs and couldn't be broken by the target alone.
Not being able to look at your opponent made the battle unwinnable, so escaping was the best option.
After acquiring Kakashi's cells, Yoichi went to the basement to perform a cell fusion. Although Minato wasn't around, he knew the detailed steps of the experiment.
He just had to follow them, ensuring the balance so that the Hashirama cells wouldn't devour Kakashi's cells.
"Almost done. I need to leave a clone to monitor this. It's been quite a struggle to obtain the Kamui Mangekyō."
His good relationship with the Hatake father and son helped. If it were just an ordinary relationship, he would have reclaimed the Sharingan directly.
After completing the cell fusion in the basement, Yoichi left a clone to monitor the experiment, which required long-term observation. If chakra ran out, they would need to take turns.
Back then, Minato's hard work had earned her many favors from Mikoto, as she had helped her successfully integrate Hashirama's cells.
"Is it you? Why are you back so early today?"
Seeing Yoichi coming up from the basement, Yugito's delicate, fair face gave a light snort. But as she turned her head in a tsundere manner, an unnoticeable smile appeared on her face.
"Of course, I came back to see you. How's your mission going?"
Yugito immediately retorted, "Nonsense! You were busy in the basement. Don't try to fool me!"
"Let's not talk about that. Yugito, I'm so tired today. So, please."
"You, you pervert! You always say you're tired!"
A trace of blush appeared on Yugito's fair face. Seeing Yoichi walking towards the sofa like a rascal, she angrily went to her room to change her socks.
After a while, Yugito, wearing smooth, white knee-high socks and stepping into slippers, walked towards the usual sofa.
However, when she sat down, her delicate, fair face turned pink, and she stammered angrily, "W-why are you lying down? Turn around!"
"My chest feels a bit sore today. Please, Yugito!"
(End of Chapter)
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