章 175: Chapter 175
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Kyomu didn't want to gain something only to lose something else in return; this was utterly frustrating! He immediately formulated a response.
He decided to use suffixes to restrict anything detrimental or potentially harmful.
After some thought, Kyomu added a suffix to the "Deep Body Management" folder:
(Body autonomously adapts, evolves, maintains stability, and eliminates all harmful or potentially harmful elements affecting the body's foundation.)
Having penned the suffix, Kyomu repeatedly derived and incorporated it into the model for simulation and derivation.
The results were satisfying.
Following this plan, Kyomu's body's potential would leap forward dramatically, still with an 89% chance of surpassing Otsutsuki Kaguya.
And the cost of acquiring a bloodline disease was now excluded.
However, this meant that Kyomu lost a direct opportunity to reach the pinnacle.
"Autonomous adaptation, although instantaneous, requires the body to maintain stability and eliminate harmful and potentially harmful elements during the evolutionary process, which takes time."
Kyomu considered internally, "But I am not short on time or foundation; what I lack is a grand avenue to the peak."
Having made his decision, Kyomu meticulously verified the model several times. Once certain, he copied and pasted the calculated data, incorporating it into his own body.
"It's a pity, though. If I had more time, I could create a tailored set of autonomously edited body data for others as well."
Shaking his head, Kyomu no longer dwelled on these thoughts and turned his full attention to his own body.
The change was silent.
The previously autonomously edited internal structure of his body was now without flaws, infinitely close to perfection.
Moreover, due to the influence of the suffix, Kyomu's body would continue to adapt and evolve into an even more perfect state.
At the same time, his bloodline and talents were also invisibly changing.
Most notably, his chakra was gradually increasing. Furthermore, any free-floating chakra that came into contact with Kyomu's body was absorbed.
This was quite similar to the Tailed Beasts and the Ten-Tails.
If he encountered something like a dragon vein, a massive source of chakra energy, Kyomu alone could drain it dry without any side effects.
"My body's potential has become so powerful that it even startles me," Kyomu reflected. "And both my Yang Release and Yin Release chakras have significantly improved.
Moreover, in terms of bloodline, it's like a sea that accepts all rivers; as long as conditions are met, I can merge any, making the acquisition of Kekkei Genkai no longer a dream."
Clutching his fist, Kyomu felt the overwhelming strength of his body and couldn't help but grin.
"Kyomu, you look really good when you smile," Yugito approached, adding, "And if you look closely, you're a bit different from before, the flaws in the details are gone."
"Thank you, I think so too."
Kyomu grinned even wider, exchanged a few more words with Yugito, and then refocused on himself.
"If I now go and take a pair of Sharingan or Byakugan and transplant them, I could use them perfectly as if they were original.
After all, autonomous evolutionary adaptation while maintaining body stability also eliminates any harmful factors, which is simply unbeatable!"
This was just a thought in his mind, not implying that Aragami Kyomu would actually do it.
How to say it? Kyomu still preferred his own things and was not particularly interested in parts of others' bodies.
And why the rush? Once enough time for sedimentation had passed, and the body had autonomously adapted and evolved, not to mention Sharingan or Byakugan, having both the Rinnegan and Tenseigan would be an easy task.
"Time... I really wish it could move faster."
This was what Kyomu was most looking forward to now; he had already foreseen how invincible his future self would be.
"But some people, it's time to deal with them."
Kyomu stood up, his aura rising, ready for everything.
Strength, sufficient.
Power, sufficient.
Reason, also found.
Leaf Village F4, your time of death is near!
"You're so fierce," Yugito chimed in, her expression timid, "You're not thinking of doing something to me..."
"It's not you, but several damn old men."
Stepping out of the tent, Yugito thought for a moment and followed.
"Fugaku-senpai, have the supplies not arrived yet?" Kyomu's expression was icy.
A month ago, the delay of the supply convoy was already seen by Kyomu as a warning from people like Hiruzen.
They wanted to recall Kyomu's troops back to the village and return Yugito to the Hidden Cloud Village. Kyomu disagreed and once again disobeyed.
So, Hiruzen and others using the cessation of supplies as a means to show power was nothing unusual.
Moreover, cutting off supplies for a while, in Kyomu's view, was just minor harassment; when he led his troops to directly drive away the Cloud ninja, they seized quite a lot, enough for a considerable time.
But.
More than a month without forwarding supplies to the frontline was tantamount to abandonment and a break.
The nature was very bad, Kyomu didn't need to publicize it; the subordinates he led were already unable to suppress their anger.
Besides, orders to return were being sent repeatedly, with overt and covert threats even more frequent.
Kyomu had been fully engaged in researching how to autonomously compile his body this month, temporarily unable to attend to other matters, but now that everything had settled, Kyomu naturally would no longer tolerate.
"No, despite repeated urging, it's like casting stones into the sea," Fugaku shook his head, "If it weren't for the war trophies, we would have run out of supplies half a month ago if we didn't return to the village."
"Heh, they see that I disobey the orders, do they think to force me to return?"
Fugaku nodded, "That's the case, and according to intelligence, the battle on the Rock ninja battlefield is nearing its end."
"Oh?" Kyomu raised an eyebrow, "What's the situation specifically?"
"Kamui's Bridge," Fugaku was concise, "Kakashi, Obito, and Rin led a team deep into enemy lines, successfully intercepting and destroying a crucial supply line of the Rock ninja."
"Kakashi and the others are alright?" Kyomu worried about a repeat of past tragedies.
"How could anything happen?" Fugaku smiled slightly, "They were the stars of the show, and Kakashi even earned a nickname for himself."
"What nickname?"
"Konoha's Spear."
"Ha, I knew Kakashi could do it." Kyomu chuckled, then his smile cooled, "Victory on the Rock ninja battlefield is in sight, is this Hiruzen's confidence?"
"I think so," Fugaku saw clearly and also revealed more information, "The forces you once led on the Sand ninja battlefield, there's probably only over a thousand left."
"What?!" Kyomu's eyes widened, "They're the elites I brought up, how could more than half have fallen!"
"Kyomu-kun, anything can happen on the battlefield, strength can determine some outcomes, but sometimes our own people can determine others."
Creak.
Kyomu clenched his fist, "I need to know the more specific reasons."
"This is a secret letter sent by Obito, Kakashi entrusted him to give it to me and asked me to pass it to you."
"When did this happen?" Kyomu took the secret letter, reading it carefully.
"Yesterday."
Kyomu sighed in relief, at least he hadn't neglected his duties.
But as he read deeper, the anger in Aragami Kyomu's heart became unstoppable.
Those were his soldiers!
Those were his people!
And they shouldn't have been treated like this!
"Heh, such a ruthless method." Kyomu stowed the letter away, "Danzo, you really live up to your reputation."
Turning, Kyomu didn't appear to move, but suddenly a high platform of accumulated rocks rose beneath him.
"Everyone, assemble!"
As his words fell, the ninja under his command quickly gathered, quietly awaiting Kyomu's orders.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the village has cut off our supplies for over a month, intending to negotiate peace with the Cloud ninja and wanting us to return to the village."
Kyomu explained calmly, but his calm voice was full of fury.
"Under my command, we could have fought our way into the Land of Lightning, even to the heart of the Cloud ninja, the Hidden Cloud Village.
If we negotiated then, it would be much more advantageous for us, it might not even be a negotiation, but an unconditional surrender from the Land of Lightning.
So, why should we retreat?
If we retreat, wouldn't the comrades who died since the war broke out have died in vain?
We clearly have the upper hand, we could have made the Land of Lightning surrender unconditionally in a few more months, yet we're still fighting, and the village is negotiating?"
Silence, the audience was utterly quiet.
Kyomu didn't rush to continue but waited a while before asking, "Ladies and gentlemen, what kind of logic is this?"
"It's to suppress you, Lord Kyomu," a Uchiha ninja calmly stated the reason, "Just like how they suppressed the Uchiha clan, they feel you are uncontrollable, an unstable element."
Kyomu scanned the surroundings, "Is that so, gentlemen?"
"Yes!"
"What would you have us do?"
"Forever follow Lord Kyomu!"
Kyomu nodded, his tone still very calm as he revealed another matter.
"Those who once followed me and made significant contributions on the Sand ninja battlefield, aside from those sent to support the Mist ninja battlefield, the rest...
Almost all fell on the Rock ninja battlefield.
Perhaps it's because they weren't strong enough, but who here received such orders!"
He unfurled the secret letter in his hand, reading aloud, "Withdrawn from the frontlines, not even half a day to rest, assigned to carry out a flanking mission, and ordered to establish a defense line in the center of the battlefield after the flank to cut off the subsequent mad charge of the Rock ninja.
Twelve ninja squads, a total of eight hundred and forty people, faced a pincer attack from enemies three times their number, held out for three hours and twenty-eight minutes, fought until only four remained, then reinforcements arrived.
I just want to know, why was the progress so slow on the front at that time, why so slow!
The Rock ninja were split in the middle, we were clearly at an advantage, just needed to push a bit harder to encircle them.
We could fight when at a disadvantage, so why, when we had the advantage, did they advance so slowly, just watching my former subordinates fight to their deaths there, why!"
Kyomu took a deep breath, "These, I need to go back to the village and ask clearly, if someone did this deliberately, gentlemen, what would you do?"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Good!" Kyomu's shout was almost hysterical, "But what if that person is a Konoha advisor, is the Konoha Hokage?"
"Lord Kyomu, we will only follow your orders," Fugaku's calm voice rose from below.
"Forever follow Lord Kyomu!"
"Forever obey Lord Kyomu's orders!"
Then a roar like a tsunami followed, clearly stating their stance.
Hokage?
Hokage's advisor?
They only recognize Kyomu's orders!
Raising his hand to quiet them, the audience immediately fell silent, Aragami Kyomu issued the order, "Half an hour to prepare, on time we march back to the village!"
"Yes, Lord Kyomu!"
Rustle, everyone dispersed, entering their tents to prepare various things, the atmosphere one of solemn determination.
They had realized what Kyomu intended to do, but no one discussed it, no one spoke, only knowing that even if the path ahead was a road of thorns, they would follow Lord Kyomu through it.
Simultaneously, Kyomu began summoning old subordinates stationed on the Mist ninja battlefield.
Might Guy, Genma, and Ebisu quickly responded.
"Kyomu is calling us." Might Guy looked to Genma and Ebisu, "I'm going, what about you?"
"You ask too much." Genma placed a fresh senbon in his mouth, "Let's go now, no delay!"
Ebisu stood up, "Although I'll miss the kunoichi sisters I've just met, I miss Captain Kyomu more."
Rustle.
Not just Ebisu, but the over a thousand former subordinates of Kyomu stationed in the camp also stood up, having received Kyomu's message.
"Hey, what's going on with you guys?" Some Leaf ninja were puzzled, "Why are you all standing up? You're making a fuss."
Kyomu's former subordinates didn't intend to answer, efficiently gathered their supplies, and lined up in light gear.
No one spoke, but their actions were uniform and immediate, they revved up and rushed out of the camp, speeding towards the direction of Konoha.
From receiving Kyomu's message delivered by a messenger snake to their departure, it took less than ten minutes.
"Things are going to change..." Orochimaru curled his lips, "The storm Kyomu-kun has been brewing is finally starting to blow."
But Tsunade's expression drastically changed, "Orochimaru, what's going on!"
"Well," Orochimaru handed Tsunade the intercepted letter, "Kyomu-kun is very angry."
Tsunade took it, glanced briefly, then crushed it fiercely.
"The old men are trying to provoke Kyomu into rebellion!"
"That's right, but I'm sorry, Tsunade." Orochimaru blocked her path, "And I've been ordered to keep watch over you, to prevent you from returning to the village."
"Orochimaru, you dare!"
"I'm sorry, but... I must do this."
As he spoke, Orochimaru suddenly reached forward.
Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!
Tsunade didn't hesitate, immediately engaging Orochimaru in battle.
This completely disrupted the Leaf ninja camp on the Mist ninja battlefield.
Almost simultaneously, as the conflict on the Rock ninja battlefield settled, Jiraiya's and Minato Namikaze's units prepared to march back to the village without delay.
And amidst them, Danzo was quietly pulling Kakashi to his side.
Heh!
Kakashi sneered internally, but outwardly, he expressed loyalty to Danzo.
Hiruzen, it's time for you to feel what it's like to be betrayed by a former friend and comrade-in-arms.
(End of Chapter)
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