In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 188 Scorpion

Just as Kaguya Naoki personally used his blade to send the head of the Cloud Village ninja to the ground.

Kirigakure began frantically gathering its forces.

And at the same time, Konoha also began to quietly shift its focus towards Iwagakure.

Unexpectedly, people appeared outside Sunagakure.

Sasori of the Red Sand wants a new puppet.

He quickly thought of the Fourth Kazekage, who was on the verge of death.

The fragile human body can also extract unexpected and powerful strength.

Just as Sasori of the Red Sand cast his indifferent gaze upon the distant walls of Sunagakure, a Hidden Mist ninja entered his field of vision.

Naturally, he was killed by his own puppet.

The Red Sand Scorpion is not in a hurry.

He was rather curious about what this village, which he hadn't seen in a long time and which had started cooperating with Kirigakure, looked like now.

"interesting."

They hid with the Hidden Mist ninja in a cave in an oasis in Sunagakure.

Then he personally extracted the information from the Hidden Mist ninja, and after trying the Hidden Mist ninja's usual methods of processing information, he still couldn't get any results.

Sasori of the Red Sand couldn't help but sigh.

This appears to be a rather important piece of intelligence.

Why are you in such a hurry to send it to Sunagakure?

Is war about to break out?
Thinking of this, even Sasori's cold eyes couldn't help but show a slight emotional fluctuation.

If this world is ruled by those guys from Kirigakure, it will be very difficult for me to explore the eternal art.

but.

What can I do if I don't want to?

Sasori of the Red Sand slowly turned the scroll in his hand into dust.

He felt a deep loathing for the Hidden Mist Village, which was thousands of miles away, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Only the Sand Village before me.

"Ho! Ho!"

Sasori looked toward the source of the sound, where a Kirigakure ninja had just been injected with poison by his puppet.

The intelligence scrolls in his possession also came from him.

Is he still alive?

how is this possible.

Humans, with their fragile bodies, cannot do that.

Unless, he possesses special bloodstains.

Almost instantly, Sasori of the Red Sand flashed in front of the Hidden Mist ninja.

He is able to create puppets that possess the bloodline limit of their own bodies.

It is also able to identify the bloodline limit within the fragile human body.

Nothing at all.

The colors in Sasori's eyes grew increasingly intense.

He became increasingly curious about what secrets this Hidden Mist ninja might be hiding.

He quickly noticed the thick, dark ink wrapped around the ninja's neck.

You should subconsciously ignore the past.

However, seemingly sensing that the Hidden Mist Ninja was in imminent danger, the cursed seal suddenly erupted.

Countless strange and powerful energies extended outwards from the cursed seal, and it was visible to the naked eye that the Hidden Mist ninja was showing signs of waking up under the influence of this energy.

Scorpion didn't interrupt anything; he simply observed silently.

Observing that peculiar energy.

After a long while, the Hidden Mist ninja did not wake up, but Sasori had a thought in his heart.

That energy was truly enormous, terrifying, and awe-inspiring.

This shouldn't be the kind of energy this ninja should have.

Sasori of the Red Sand quickly confirmed this.

This is just an ordinary Hidden Mist ninja; it's impossible for him to possess such terrifying power.

So, is the key to everything that cursed seal?

Scorpion's eyes were fixed on the dark, inky curse mark, and he could sense an immense amount of energy gathering on it in an instant.

what is this?
It does not extract energy from one's own body.

Instead, is it about extracting energy from nature?
Can energy be extracted from nature?

Immortal mode.

Having once been a ninja of Sunagakure, I naturally know that there are sages in this world, and I also know what Sage Mode is.

What changes occur to the human body under the blessing of Sage Mode?

Sasori looked at the Hidden Mist ninja in front of him and revealed a smile that was extremely cold, yet also contained a hint of excitement.

The blade in his hand never stopped.

Cut off the flesh and insert puppet parts.

Not only did it function normally, but under the subconscious operation of that energy, the parts of these puppets began to fuse with the flesh.

Soon, it was perfect.

It was almost like a puppet's parts growing out of the body.

Even a great artist like Sasori of the Red Sand couldn't help but feel a slight surprise.

Next, more experiments were conducted.

Continue cutting and modifying, replacing internal organs, limbs, eyes, and so on with puppet parts.

It's still the same, it's still the same.

Sasori of the Red Sand was excited; he had found a new way to realize his art.

Ok?
wrong.

Is he still alive?

Still alive?

How could it still be alive after such modifications?
This kind of power.

Sasori of the Red Sand began to think seriously once again.

"Is this the art of Kaguya Naoki? Even in this state, she can still barely survive."

"If you Kirigakure ninjas went to the battlefield, you'd really be like cockroaches that never die."

"I really don't know what he's after."

"of course."

The Hidden Mist ninja struggled, revealing a cruel smile.

"Our Mizukage is of course great, and trash like you will be defeated by the Mizukage sooner or later!"

puff!

Sasori of the Red Sand indifferently plunged the blade into the back of his neck.

do not talk.

If I say it again, it will hurt my feelings.

After all, he couldn't possibly defeat that monster, Kaguya Naoki.

Break free from the sorrow of feeling too weak.

Sasori of the Red Sand looked at the imperfect human puppet, and his thoughts began to wander once again.

This incantation can put a person into a sage mode.

Is it possible to have such terrifying vitality under the blessing of Sage Mode?

Sasori of the Red Sand knew long ago that the outcome of this war was unlikely to change much.

It's likely that the Mist-Hidden Ones will win and the Cloud-Hidden Ones will lose.

But with the blessing of this cursed seal, he knew.

The gap between the two has become an insurmountable chasm.

It's not just for war.

What sparks would fly if I could incorporate this imprint into my art?

Even though it was a puppet body without a heart, Scorpion could feel his own heart pounding rapidly.

Get him.

Perfect his ultimate art!

This is Sasori's idea.

So, does this kind of curse mark exist in the Sand Village?

Could you perhaps gather more materials while you're at it?

As Sasori pondered this, he also considered whether to revisit the area to gather more materials, create more puppets, and hone his skills.

There was a knock on the door.

It interrupted his thoughts.

Sasori of the Red Sand did not make a move, knowing that the person outside the door was the Sand Village spy he had just contacted!
Even so, he still asked in an extremely indifferent yet murderous tone.

"What's the matter?"

"You just interrupted my thinking. You'd better offer some information that can save your life."

"Lord Scorpion."

The ninja, drenched in sweat, quickly replied.

"Many Hidden Mist ninjas have entered Sunagakure."

Are there many Hidden Mist ninja? Yes, many, those with cursed seals.

Sasori of the Red Sand was also a great mathematician, and he quickly drew up the equation.

Then let's find a way to take action against them.

And while I'm at it, I'll go home.
-
"Is he really that selfless?"

Granny Chiyo looked at the scroll in the Hidden Mist ninja's hand and knew that war was inevitable.

First, he let out a silent sigh.

The war is about to begin again.

I wonder how many more people will die in this war.

and also.

Grandma Chiyo's expression became even more complicated.

Although after Kirigakure took control of Sunagakure, Sunagakure began to develop at an unprecedented pace.

It has also experienced unprecedented prosperity and stability.

She had to admit that this was the happiest time she had ever seen a Sand Village ninja since she was born.

It was also the most vibrant time.

but.

Above Sunagakure, there still stands an invincible god, Kaguya Naoki!

Previously, they could silently lower their heads and pretend not to see the god or Buddha sitting in the sky.

What about now, and what about the future?
Once the war breaks out completely, Naoki Kaguya will surely conquer the entire world!
What will become of Sunagakure then?
Given that man's domineering nature, he probably won't allow the Sand Village ninjas to exist in this world anymore!
The Sand Village is about to perish.

Right behind that colorful rainbow.

Just as Granny Chiyo was thinking this, the Hidden Mist ninja spoke up again.

"In addition, in order to prevent too many troops from being lost in this war, we, the Hidden Mist Village, will also provide you with a brand new technology."

"Voluntary, take it yourself."

"What technology?"

Grandma Chiyo instinctively asked a question in return.

Over the years, the Hidden Mist ninja have developed many terrifying technologies.

I wonder which one it is?

It can't be that one, can it?

That one, even I'm incredibly envious of it.

"The Immortal's Curse Seal, I don't know if you've ever heard of it."

Grandma Chiyo was stunned.

It recovered quickly.

She really didn't expect that Kaguya Naoki would actually be willing to give such a thing to Sunagakure so early!

Sage's Curse Seal!

These days, Kirigakure has been completely elevated to a divine status.

No matter how weak a ninja is, as long as he can have the Sage's Seal engraved on his neck, he can gain unprecedented power!
It’s actually true.

"I agreed."

Granny Chiyo quickly spoke up, fearing that the Hidden Mist ninja would change their minds.

It's no wonder that she, an old comrade who is in her forties and has seen it all, reacted this way.

The Immortal's Curse Seal is simply too precious!

"Then, let's begin right away."

The Hidden Mist Ninja smiled slightly.

"After all, we still need you to withstand the pressure from Iwagakure."

Hold on?

A unique light shone in Granny Chiyo's eyes.

No need to hold on!
If she could obtain the Cursed Seal Mode, she would fight back!
Since Sunagakure is bound to fall into the hands of Kaguya Naoki sooner or later, and with the blessing of Sage Mode, Sunagakure can easily defeat Iwagakure, they might as well launch a counterattack immediately.

That made it all worthwhile!

After this news came from Granny Chiyo, Maki, who had been maintaining a serious expression to preserve the dignity of Sunagakure, couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face.

Then comes joy.

Next, we will investigate.

After receiving Granny Chiyo's order to gather all the ninjas in the village, he felt even more dizzy.

No.

It's not for them, the high-ranking members of the Sand Village.

Or perhaps some ninjas who are inclined towards the Hidden Mist Village?

Should it be given to the whole village?

Maki thought back to the days when he could at least look at Kaguya Naoki with a bit of respect, and couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia.

When did such a big difference appear between them?

It's not just about strength.

And also in terms of spirit.

When they generously gave the most precious treasure of Kirigakure to Sunagakure.

He was still figuring out how to minimize the benefits that Wuyin could gain.

The difference in perspective is too great.

As Maki sighed, he spread the news.

Unsurprisingly.

A thunderous roar erupted.

Then came a cacophony of noise.

Sage's Curse Seal!

That was something the Sand Village ninja had just learned about from their Kirigakure brethren.

Naturally, they were extremely envious.

However, knowing his own status, he did not have excessive desires.

But who wouldn't want that?
Who doesn't want that thing?

Now, he is right in front of everyone.

It is truly laid bare before everyone.

The members of Sunagakure, who couldn't help but feel a sense of longing and fervent admiration for that distant Mizukage, gathered together.

It's hard to stay calm.

It's going so smoothly it's unbelievable.

When did the village become so weak?

Didn't they advertise that they had begun to make rapid progress under the control of the Hidden Mist?
Now it seems it was all an illusion.

Sasori of the Red Sand, who had quickly and successfully infiltrated from outside Sunagakure, looked up with a sigh.

He looked into the distance.

There was a lot of noise there.

what happened.

Sasori of the Red Sand made some attempt to conceal himself and rushed over.
-
It turned out to be true.

They're actually going to hand over the Sage Mode seal to us!
The Sand Village ninja cheered with joy upon receiving an affirmative answer.

But he quickly became nervous again.

In most cases, the Sage's Seal Mode can be embedded into the body.

but.

There are still differences in talent!
Those with exceptional talent are able to bring the Sage Mode to its fullest potential.

Possesses terrifying Sage Chakra!
Those with low natural talent find it difficult to obtain energy from nature.

Furthermore, the level of talent has little to do with ninja talent!

This means that this may be their second chance to change their talent since they were born!
You must catch it!
You have to prove them wrong!

I must make my talent stand out from the very beginning!

No one wants to be mediocre.

No one willingly accepts being surpassed by their former peers.

No one willingly allows themselves to be trampled underfoot forever, and no one wants to be trampled underfoot by those they once trampled underfoot, but instead become the rebels!

So everyone looked up at the platform, eagerly awaiting the start.

Sasori of the Red Sand has obtained all the information.

Soon, a silence fell.

Originally, he thought this curse mark was something very precious and difficult to capture.

The reason I came to Sunagakure was not only because there were few Kirigakure ninjas there, so they wouldn't pose a threat to me, but also because I could revisit familiar places and reminisce about home.

However, he never expected that such a thing would be so openly and brazenly spread throughout the entire Sunagakure.

We have all the materials we need.

It's become rampant.

Scorpion looked at the scroll.

Slightly stunned.

Why don't we send a puppet to try?

Go and experience what kind of power that is.

(End of this chapter)