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With a long exhale, Yoichi stretched, finishing his training with gene primordials. Disconnecting the monitoring cables and tubes from his body, he turned to Orochimaru and asked, "So, any findings?"
"There might be some, but further research is needed," Orochimaru replied, looking at the data. Yoichi sensed Orochimaru was stalling and questioned, "Orochimaru, is your research actually stuck?"
Orochimaru's mouth twitched before he admitted, "Such a novel concept isn't easy to grasp. It's natural to hit a bottleneck. But I've made significant breakthroughs in other areas, like the Reincarnation Jutsu."
"How about it, Yoichi? Interested in a technique that lets you switch bodies and live indefinitely?"
Yoichi shook his head vehemently, "Not at all. My body is already the strongest in the ninja world. Wait, on second thought, give me a copy. But Orochimaru, is this the incomplete Living Corpse Reincarnation from last time?"
"Indeed, I've perfected it now. Coupled with the Cursed Seal technique, the reincarnation effect is even better!"
"Can you split the soul into two like a shadow clone during reincarnation? That way, you can control two bodies simultaneously. I should study this more. The Spiritualization Jutsu might have the principles needed."
Yoichi's suggestion made Orochimaru's eyes light up.
Before leaving, Yoichi added, "Orochimaru, your biggest misconception about the Reincarnation Jutsu is using others' bodies. Why not clone your own body? That way, there's no competition."
With that, Yoichi left, taking the Reincarnation Jutsu scroll with him.
A while later, Orochimaru snapped out of his thoughts, "You're right, Yoichi. But I think... Hmm? He's already gone?"
Though Yoichi had left, Orochimaru's mind was abuzz with ideas. He had significant research on Wood Release and the Sharingan, and was considering cloning technology.
Leaving Orochimaru, Yoichi planned to improve the Spiritualization Jutsu and the Reincarnation Jutsu.
A new power he had acquired would help him achieve this.
Research Assistant: Based on the host's current knowledge, this ability offers research insights and solutions. Requests can be completed within the time frame determined by the host's knowledge.
Yoichi experimented with this new ability, finding it could save him time in research. It was essentially like having a more efficient version of himself do the research.
He aimed to develop the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to a tenth level, creating a Flying Thunder God Space. But submitting this goal to the Research Assistant showed it would take sixty-seven years, meaning his current understanding of space-time ninjutsu required continuous research for that long.
This was too difficult. Monthly lottery draws could barely account for half a month's ability, making the years needed for the Flying Thunder God Space impractical. Only by deepening his understanding of space-time ninjutsu could he shorten this time.
Back home, Yoichi researched the Spiritualization Jutsu, an S-rank soul forbidden technique he had acquired earlier but hadn't practiced due to its limitations.
The jutsu required the user to abandon their body, something a lone wolf like Yoichi couldn't afford. But with the idea of creating a soul clone for reincarnation, he believed the Research Assistant could help him realize this jutsu.
"Mental control over chakra, separating the consciousness from the body."
Yoichi noted that the Spiritualization Jutsu had high Yin Release requirements, probably the highest among Konoha's forbidden techniques.
"Conveniently, I'm quite adept at Yin Release. I can try this jutsu."
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was the pinnacle of Yin Release, and Yoichi's frequent practice of sensory jutsu for the Flying Thunder God Jutsu gave him exceptional control over his mental energy.
After some study, Yoichi began forming the hand seals for the Spiritualization Jutsu: Rooster, Rat, Ox, Snake, Boar.
"Spiritualization Jutsu!"
Upon successful execution, Yoichi felt his consciousness lighten and began to float.
He soon saw his own body, still in the hand seal position.
"The soul feels so light, and chakra can be drawn out with it. My eyes are still Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, but I can't use Dōjutsu."
Yoichi quickly tested his soul state, noting he could use familiar ninjutsu. More complex jutsu requiring bodily coordination were challenging to execute.
"I can use Lightning Release chakra in this state, so other jutsu should be possible with practice. This could turn me into a mobile aerial turret, with the soul moving swiftly."
He tested a Lightning Beam on a wooden wall, leaving charred marks.
Satisfied, he ended the jutsu and returned to his body.
Back in his body, Yoichi felt the contrast between the soul's lightness and the body's heaviness.
"No difficulty, but highly limited in use. Similar to the Sharingan, but far less versatile."
Both the Spiritualization Jutsu and the Sharingan offered significant one-on-one advantages, but the jutsu's limitations were severe. It was excellent for ambushes, but if the enemy dodged the first attack, the user was in trouble.
In the ninja world, many techniques allowed evasion. Mastery of the Body Replacement Technique alone could let one escape twenty meters in a second.
"Let's see how long it takes to research a soul clone jutsu. If I research alongside the assistant, will it be faster?"
Yoichi opened the superpower roulette.
Research Assistant could handle three simultaneous projects. With only a month, Yoichi chose simpler tasks for the first two.
Doubling the speed of his Lightning Release Chakra Mode: 21 days.
Optimizing the Navy Six Styles: 9 days.
The third was combining the Spiritualization Jutsu with the Clone Jutsu. The assistant estimated 43 days.
"Over by thirteen days. I'll use three lottery draws."
Yoichi decided. The soul clone was crucial for controlling clone entities. With both Kamui eyes, he could have an entire Kamui space.
Delegating the research to the assistant, Yoichi left his room. Outside, Rin approached quietly, asking, "Sensei, have you finished training?"
"Yes, sorry, Rin. I've been busy with village affairs lately."
Rin shook her head quickly, smiling sweetly, "It's okay. You're an important figure in the village. Teaching me ninjutsu occasionally is already great."
"You're so well-behaved, Rin."
Yoichi smiled, patting her short reddish-brown hair. Rin closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation.
"Rin, the village recently found clues about the mastermind behind sealing the tailed beast in you during a mission. We suspect it's Black Zetsu, who watched Jiraiya's mission."
Yoichi decided to inform Rin, modifying the truth about knowing Obito's involvement, saying he had just discovered the intelligence.
"Once the village confirms everything, you can come out."
Rin's face lit up with joy, nodding like a little bird, "I trust you, Sensei."
Living here was nice, but she longed for freedom. Despite the comforts and Yoichi's guidance in training and medicine, freedom was priceless.
"Thank you, Sensei."
"It's nothing."
Yoichi waved off her thanks, contemplating Obito's reaction if he learned Rin was alive. Obito might grovel for forgiveness, making it harder for Yoichi to deal with him due to his pride.
But Yoichi wanted Kamui, so Obito had to die.
If Obito committed more serious crimes, even knowing Rin was alive, he couldn't return to Konoha. And if he did, he'd still face death.
Yoichi wasn't a saint. Forgiveness wasn't his style.
"Sensei..."
Rin, overwhelmed with joy, impulsively grabbed Yoichi's sleeve, blushing, "You've been busy all morning. Should I give you that massage we talked about?"
Yoichi remembered the promise he made before getting called away by village affairs.
"If it's not too much trouble, Rin."
"It's no trouble. I've been studying a lot."
Rin's sweet face reddened. She led Yoichi to a resting area, patting the bed, "Please lie down, Sensei."
Her recent reading suggested sitting on the man's back during a massage enhanced the experience. Illustrations had made her blush intensely as she read alone, wanting to discard the book but determined to finish.
Recalling Yoichi's care and instruction, her affection for him grew. Her memories of the past faded, replaced by her time with Yoichi.
These happy memories brought a youthful smile to her face.
"Lying down?"
Yoichi hesitated to use Rin's bed, preferring to create one with Wood Release. But Rin's shy agreement made him comply.
"Alright, Rin."
Rin, her face glowing with a blush, sat on Yoichi's back, feeling his iron-hard muscles. The sensation deepened her blush, but she focused on her task, using medical ninjutsu to ease his muscles and meridians.
This genuine massage, using medical ninjutsu, brought unparalleled comfort to Yoichi, consuming significant chakra. Palm Healing was an A-rank technique for emergencies, rarely used for massages.
Rin adjusted her position frequently, movements Yoichi noticed. However, he immersed himself in the soothing effects of the medical ninjutsu.
Used to the pain from his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, this sudden comfort was extraordinary.
After a while, Rin, sweating from the exertion, finally stopped.
"That was great, Rin. Thank you."
"You're welcome. If you like, I can do it regularly."
Though tired, Rin felt fulfilled seeing Yoichi's smile.
His strong body had impressed her, recalling the firmness under her touch, making her heart race.
(End of Chapter)
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"Here we are. This should be a good place. Although the environment is harsh, no one will come here," Tobi said to Nagato and Konan. The location was found by Zetsu, situated in a coastal area in the southeast of the Land of Earth.
Not only was the place devoid of human presence, but reaching the nearest town required traversing over a hundred kilometers. The barren rocky cliffs had nothing but a cave entrance. Inside, the space was vast, but even the beds were just piles of stones.
"You'll have to handle living supplies on your own. If you need anything for creating the Six Paths of Pain, Zetsu can help you. I need to gather more information," Tobi said before leaving via Kamui. He had already instructed Zetsu to find six corpses for Nagato, which he could use to create the Six Paths of Pain.
The pursuit from Konoha was no joke. After leaving, Nagato and Konan learned that Amegakure and Konoha had started a joint operation to hunt down Akatsuki members within the Land of Rain, forcing them to leave quickly.
Only by mastering the Rinnegan's power and gathering enough strength could Nagato return to rescue the remaining Akatsuki members. Returning now would be walking into a trap.
Seeing the desolation around, Konan said, "Nagato, I'll go to the nearest town to buy some supplies."
"Alright. I'll start creating the Six Paths of Pain," Nagato replied. He had decided on the name Pain for his Rinnegan avatars, intending to make others understand the suffering of small nations by inflicting pain. He believed in Tobi's plan to collect the tailed beasts and create the Ten-Tails, using Pain to intimidate the ninja world.
...
"Yoichi-sama, are you going away for a while?" Mina asked, watching Yoichi play with Karin and inquire about the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques.
"There's a place rich in energy. Absorbing it would greatly aid my training, so I plan to leave a clone there while handling some affairs outside," Yoichi explained, teasing Karin by pulling her pacifier out and putting it back just as she was about to cry. "I'll be back before Mikoto gives birth, and I'll leave a clone in the village."
Mikoto, standing nearby, smiled warmly, "Take care, Yoichi."
"Don't worry," Yoichi reassured her. He spent some more time with Karin and the others before preparing to leave.
He left enough chakra-filled wood clones to accompany Rin in the alchemy room, gathered Kurenai, Rumi, and three other students, along with Haku, Kimimaro, and Itachi, and provided them with the improved Six Styles.
Thanks to the Research Assistant, the techniques now used chakra, making them more effective.
Yoichi also intended to teach them Armament Haki and Observation Haki once he mastered them himself. The clones would last four days, enough for the students to learn the basics, though the younger ones like Haku, Kimimaro, and Itachi might struggle with prolonged use.
After arranging everything and informing Sakumo, Yoichi left the village, planning to return every few days with a wood clone to handle village affairs. The clones, though not as powerful as his main body, could fool most enemies.
"Dragon Vein is here, and approaching from the Land of Tea is better. Tsunade might also be in the Land of Tea," Yoichi recalled. A recent report mentioned someone withdrawing three million ryo from the local trade association, likely Tsunade.
"Might as well find her while I'm there."
The Land of Tea was a peaceful peninsula nation with thriving fisheries and tea plantations, famous for its tea baths, which attracted many visitors.
Tsunade and Shizune, having heard about the tea baths, decided to try them. After soaking, they emerged feeling refreshed.
"That was wonderful. Feels just as good as the hot springs in the Land of Hot Water. Do you think the tea bath will wash away my bad luck, Shizune?" Tsunade asked, her face relaxed and glowing, her skin radiant with a slight flush. Her partially exposed cleavage looked enticingly rosy.
Shizune, wary of Tsunade's gambling habit, clutched her purse tightly, "Don't even think about it, Tsunade-sama. The travel funds are off-limits, and I just gave you a million ryo."
"A million isn't enough to gamble with. Trust me, I'll win it back this time. The tea bath washed away all my bad luck," Tsunade pleaded, pulling Shizune's head towards her chest. The relaxing bath made her eager to gamble.
"Tsunade-sama's bad luck can't be washed away so easily..."
Before Shizune could finish, someone interrupted, "What tea bath can do that?"
Both women turned to see a familiar face, their expressions shifting from surprise to joy. Tsunade's smile faded quickly into a frown as she muttered, "Looks like the tea bath's effects are exaggerated. No bad luck removed here."
Confused, Shizune said, "But we ran into Yoichi-sama. Isn't that good luck?"
"Shizune!" Tsunade snapped, frustrated with her student's habit of siding with outsiders. Despite teaching Shizune medical ninjutsu with great effort, this perverted brat was always trying to take advantage of her.
"You dare show your face, brat? How do you explain that advertisement?" Tsunade's angry rant was cut short by Yoichi's laugh, "That was my fault. I've taken it down. I'm here to apologize and invite you for a drink."
"A drink, huh?" Tsunade's eyes lit up as she instinctively licked her lips. Nothing beat a drink after a bath.
After a few seconds of pretending to think, Tsunade agreed, "Alright, I know a good pub nearby."
Shizune didn't object, knowing Tsunade couldn't resist a drink. Normally, she would try to dissuade her, but Yoichi's presence made it easier.
Walking side by side, Yoichi and Tsunade maintained a close distance despite her feigned annoyance. On the way, Yoichi shared updates about Konoha, which she pretended not to hear but couldn't help but be intrigued by.
Following the guide from his Strategy Guide, Yoichi's every word and action increased Tsunade's favorability.
At the pub, Tsunade ordered several bottles of the local specialty sake while Yoichi and Shizune opted for food. They sat in a corner and began to drink.
Once Tsunade started drinking, her personality shifted, becoming more open. Despite her initial wariness, a few drinks in, her guard lowered, and she became more receptive to Yoichi's stories about Konoha.
Hearing about the village's prosperity, stability, and ongoing infrastructure projects, Tsunade and Shizune were visibly shocked. The bustling village, with new buildings replacing old ones, a ninja amusement park, and new factories, painted a picture of growth and opportunity.
The thought of Konoha possibly reaching a population of 200,000 in the next decade stunned them. Though they had noticed changes during their last visit, they hadn't stayed long enough to grasp the full extent.
Both women felt a strong urge to return and see the changes firsthand. Shizune's desire was even stronger.
"...And some merchants and nobles even proposed tearing down the Senju compound to build a high-end residential area. Ridiculous, right? I didn't even need to use genjutsu to scare them off; just a few threats sufficed," Yoichi laughed.
Tsunade chuckled, her face flushed from the alcohol, "Oh? I thought the Uchiha would enjoy seeing the Senju humiliated. Our clans never got along."
"That's other Uchiha, not me. I've even had disagreements with our former clan leader. And that rivalry is ancient history. Do you dislike me, Tsunade?"
"I can't stand you, brat. And call me Tsunade-sama!" she huffed, turning away to hide her slight blush. His concern for the Senju compound warmed her heart unexpectedly.
As the evening went on, Tsunade's mood improved, especially after downing about ten bottles of sake. She was tipsy and needed Shizune's support to walk.
"She overdid it again," Shizune sighed.
"I'll help you get her back," Yoichi offered.
"Thanks, Yoichi-sama."
Tsunade, too drunk to resist, allowed Yoichi to carry her. Despite her initial protest, she settled comfortably against his back, her chest pressed against him.
Back at the inn, Shizune instructed Yoichi to lay Tsunade on the bed. But as they arrived, the pig, Tonton, started grunting, reminding Shizune she had forgotten its food.
"Can you watch Tsunade-sama for a bit, Yoichi-sama? I'll be back soon," Shizune said, leaving with Tonton.
'Good job, Tonton,' Yoichi thought, thanking the pig for the opportunity. With Shizune gone, he could make his move.
"Tsunade, I've heard massages can help with hangovers. I'll help you out... Silence means consent," he teased, noticing her toes curling as he grasped her foot.
"Mmh..." Tsunade couldn't help but moan softly as he began massaging her feet. The sensation sent warmth through her body, making her face flush even more.
"Kid, you..."
"I've found a way to potentially bring people back to life, Tsunade-sama."
(End of Chapter)
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