章 239: Chapter 239
The natural energy that made up Moryo's body was immense. Even without Moryo's soul to keep it together, the vast amount of natural energy dispersed significantly, but overall, it remained substantial.
Kyomu estimated that its volume was comparable to the chakra of the Nine-Tails.
But how to absorb it posed a significant problem.
Turning his head, Kyomu looked at Ichikishimahime.
"Hime, how can I absorb all the natural energy that made up Moryo?"
Ichikishimahime snapped out of her daze. She had been entranced by the battle between Kyomu and Moryo.
She had already highly esteemed Kyomu's combat abilities, but she hadn't expected that by fully utilizing his spatial bloodline limit, Kyomu could consistently suppress Moryo.
No wonder she chose him as her powerful ally!
Reverting to her loli form, Ichikishimahime floated closer to Kyomu, smiling sweetly, "Did you just devour Moryo's soul?"
Seeing Kyomu nod, Ichikishimahime continued, "Did you experience any negative emotions from Moryo's soul?"
"No," Kyomu shook his head. "The negative emotions and consciousness within the soul were shredded by Yoei. I only absorbed the purest part of the soul.
If devouring Moryo's soul would still subject me to his influence, why would I do such a foolish thing?"
"In that case, you can directly absorb the natural energy that made up Moryo's body," Ichikishimahime suggested, "Moryo's soul was born from natural energy, and by devouring his soul, you've established a faint connection with the natural energy that composed his body."
Kyomu nodded but still had doubts, "But I don't feel like I can control this purple-red natural energy."
"Try absorbing it, and you'll feel it," Ichikishimahime's expression became serious. "However, I must warn you about something."
"Go ahead."
"The natural energy that made up Moryo's body, although a type of natural energy, is akin to 'negative emotions' and will cause some side effects," Ichikishimahime explained while flying around Kyomu. "Normal natural energy is not purple-red; it represents order, while the unnatural represents chaos.
If you choose to absorb it, you must be mentally prepared."
Kyomu understood what Ichikishimahime was getting at. "So, natural energy has dual aspects, and the energy that composed Moryo is the darker side?"
"Not exactly evil, just as chakra has various attributes with distinct manifestations and functions. The natural energy that composed Moryo is another manifestation of natural energy.
Normal natural energy has both yin and yang aspects, but Moryo's purple-red natural energy is solely yin.
I estimate that by absorbing Moryo's natural energy, you could enter a non-traditional Sage Mode, focusing entirely on enhancing attack power while greatly reducing auxiliary effects."
Listening to Ichikishimahime's analysis, Kyomu pondered, then asked, "If I absorb Moryo's natural energy, can I still practice the orthodox Ryūchi Cave sage arts?"
"Probably not," Ichikishimahime shook her head. "The human body can only hold so much natural energy and doesn't have the ability to separate two different types of natural energy.
Once your body is filled with the purple-red natural energy, adding anything else will be extremely difficult."
Kyomu nodded, looking somewhat regretful.
Raising his hand, his fingers formed a claw, with each fingertip glowing with sealing technique light.
Five Elements Seal.
This seal was the best for sealing demons, and it was perfect for sealing Moryo's soulless natural energy shell.
There was no worry of Moryo escaping or being unsealable.
In a few seconds, Kyomu sealed the natural energy that made up Moryo's body and stored it in a large sealing scroll.
He tossed it to Ichikishimahime, "Hime, hold onto this for me. If I can't practice the orthodox Ryūchi Cave sage arts in the future, I'll use it then."
"Alright."
Ichikishimahime nodded, her small mouth opening wide to swallow the large sealing scroll, her figure remaining slender.
Kyomu shook his head at the sight but said nothing.
Ichikishimahime floated closer, "Kyomu, if you want to practice the orthodox Ryūchi Cave sage arts, it's not impossible now."
"Didn't the White Snake Sage say..."
"It's just a matter of spending more time, no big deal."
Kyomu didn't agree, "I'll wait until I'm an adult. I have many things to handle right now."
Ichikishimahime nodded, dropping the topic.
With a hiss, Ichikishimahime transformed back into a dragon, allowing Kyomu to stand on her head. She carried him into the sky, overseeing the battle within the Land of Demons.
The undead army of Moryo, which had caused some trouble for the Dragon Ninjas, was already returning to dust.
"Ryukage-sama has defeated the demon!"
"Ryukage-sama victorious!"
"Ryukage-sama victorious!"
Cheers echoed through the heavens and earth. Kyomu waved down with a smile, "Continue, quickly eliminate all resistance within the Land of Demons."
"Yes!"
With a unified shout, the Ryunin concealed their excitement, replacing it with a killing intent.
As Kyomu and his forces swept through the Land of Demons, the news of his victory over Moryo spread back to the Four Great Nations, appearing on their desks as intelligence reports.
To say they weren't worried would be a lie.
...
"Tsuchikage, what do we do next..."
"Don't panic, Daimyo. Kyomu can't overturn everything!" Onoki maintained his composure, "We have to take a gamble now. I suggest you speak to the clans within the village and persuade them to temporarily set aside their differences and allow our civilian ninjas to learn advanced ninjutsu."
"It's the only way," the Daimyo of the Land of Earth sighed. "I'll return to Iwagakure with you and speak to them personally."
"That would be best."
"But I'm still worried about them..."
"In a life-or-death situation, anyone with a clear mind will understand," Onoki said coldly. "If the nation and village are gone, these clans have no reason to exist. Kyomu won't accept them."
The Daimyo of the Land of Earth nodded, immediately following Onoki to Iwagakure.
Similarly, the Daimyos of the Land of Lightning and the Land of Wind took similar actions.
The clans within their villages also sensed the crisis. Reluctantly, they brought out their stored techniques.
They had no choice.
Kyomu's actions weren't just about breaking the 'Daimyo-Ninja' system but also shattering the centuries-old clan monopoly. It was a thorough upheaval.
If they didn't unite, the clans would become obsolete.
But uniting now, was it too late?
Kyomu didn't care. After clearing the Land of Demons, he led his forces south, skirting the Land of Wind's border, boldly entering the Land of Rivers.
Along the way, Suna Shinobi remained vigilant, fearing Kyomu might suddenly turn and invade the Land of Wind.
But Kyomu stayed on course, knowing what to do and what not to do, avoiding disarray.
As Kyomu's forces advanced into the Land of Rivers, Sakumo's progress was also smooth. Though not as fast as Kyomu's, a day was enough to conquer a country.
Especially after splitting the forces, the remaining small countries lacked substantial ninja presence, speeding up the process.
Finally, on the seventh day since the campaign began, Kyomu's army and Sakumo's army converged.
This marked the official disappearance of small nations on the ninja continent, leaving only the Land of Dragons, Land of Wind, Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Water.
As for the small nations across the distant sea, Kyomu planned to deal with them after handling the Four Great Nations.
"Sensei, you've worked hard," Kyomu embraced Sakumo.
"Hardly. I heard you defeated and sealed the demon Moryo in the Land of Demons?"
"Yes, it took a bit of time," Kyomu replied with a smile.
"Took a bit of time?" Sakumo glanced at Kyomu, "Your power is incredible. A demon that ravaged the ninja world three hundred years ago, casually subdued by you, and you say it took time?"
"Heh, Moryo's combat power was just so-so."
Sakumo looked at Kyomu, shaking his head with a smile. His disciple had become the undisputed number one in the ninja world.
Perhaps even the revived Hashirama and Madara wouldn't surpass him.
"Sensei, you stay in the old capital of the Land of Fire. I'll return to Ryukage Village to oversee things," Kyomu said seriously. "With our territory expanded by nearly half, there are many things to arrange quickly."
"You should be crowned first," Sakumo urged. "It's better to do it sooner rather than later. Delaying only makes things uncomfortable for everyone, including me."
Already urging him to be crowned?
Kyomu smiled, "Sensei, we need to stabilize the expanded territory first. Once everything is settled, we can discuss the coronation."
"Alright, but you must not delay then. I want to be a marquis," Sakumo laughed.
"Marquis?" Kyomu shook his head, "Not part of my plan. The title of marquis is for those without ninja qualifications to manage worldly affairs for us ninjas.
Our job is to train, enhance our power, and oversee those marquises without ninja abilities."
Sakumo understood Kyomu's plan, "I get it, but you need to plan ahead. There's something else I need to advise you on."
Kyomu looked at Sakumo, "Go ahead, Sensei."
"Yugito, Mei, Ichikishimahime, and others..." Sakumo paused. "You need to choose one. I'm worried that when the foundation is set, different factions will emerge over succession issues."
Sakumo's concerns were valid.
Kyomu was at the peak of his power and had not yet secured the future. Everyone's goal aligned with Kyomu's: unifying the ninja world.
But after unification, other thoughts would surface. Conflicts of interest were inevitable.
If Kyomu had only one wife and one heir, everything would be straightforward. The heir would be the sole successor.
But from Kyomu's behavior, he seemed likely to marry multiple women, like the Daimyos.
This meant he wouldn't have just one heir, leading to potential disputes.
"Um... Sensei, I'm still young and not..."
"You're young, but your actions are significant. Some things are bound to happen, better to plan early than be caught off guard."
Sakumo's words were earnest, "Take Yugito and Mei for example. They both serve as your secretaries and can communicate with various departments and other managing ninjas, naturally forming factions.
If we exclude your influence, the Hozuki, Kaguya, and Hoshigaki clans would support Mei, while your old comrades and brothers would back Yugito.
If not handled well, any mishap on your part could lead to the Land of Dragons' division, not to mention Tsunade..."
"Sensei," Kyomu felt awkward, "My relationship with Tsunade isn't what you think."
"I don't care about your relationship with Tsunade," Sakumo shook his head. "And don't think I'm using my position as your teacher to pressure you. Once everything is settled, you must make a decision."
Kyomu nodded reluctantly, "I'll consider it seriously. Once everything is stable, I'll make proper arrangements."
"Good, as long as you have it in mind."
After discussing the governance of the expanded territory with Sakumo, Kyomu led the remaining Ryunin back to the village.
With a pause in the war, it was time for peaceful governance or preparation for the next great war.
(End of Chapter)
週次パワーステータス
-- 推薦
ランキング 
-- 推薦
チケット