Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 284 Proof Value

Sha Chongba's entire skeleton has now been replaced with high-strength special alloys, his muscle fibers have been implanted with miniature chakra conduction devices to assist in exerting force, and his meridian network has also been strengthened to a certain extent.

This modified body, in terms of physical strength and explosive power alone, has reached the level of a special jonin in taijutsu, enough to support him in performing decent samurai swordsmanship and some power-based taijutsu.

"As a decent chess piece, physical skills alone won't be enough to make a difference."

Sasuke Umino muttered to himself, and then came up with an improved plan.

At this moment, he took out a chakra regeneration core that was completely different from the previous two. This regeneration core emitted a strong wind-attribute chakra fluctuation, and a miniature desert falcon phantom with wings outstretched could be vaguely seen at the core.

Although there was still an unused Hashirama cell chakra regeneration core, this Sha Chongba was not qualified to enjoy such a precious item. The wind-attribute chakra regeneration core in his hand was just a giant falcon chakra regeneration core that he created by combining the heart and chakra essence of the high-level summoning beast, the Desert Giant Falcon, with sealing techniques and human puppet technology.

This regeneration core comes from the advanced summoning beast, the Desert Giant Falcon. The amount of chakra it contains is quite impressive, far exceeding that of a regular elite Jonin. It is enough to support Sand Juuhachi in releasing a large number of Wind Release ninjutsu, achieving the effect of "great force brings miracles." It is just right for this kind of untrained, knock-off ninja.

Such rapid acquisition of immense power naturally comes at a price.

The giant falcon's chakra is indeed powerful enough. Although it is far less powerful and violent than the tailed beast's chakra, its corrosive power should not be underestimated.

Given the rate at which this regeneration core erodes, even with powerful sealing techniques to contain it, Sha Chongba's physical strength and bloodline talent, without regular maintenance by Umino Sasuke, would cause his body to completely collapse and disintegrate under the erosion and assimilation of the giant falcon's chakra within a year or two at most.

"The strength and range of control are just right."

A glint of light flashed in Umino Sasuke's eyes, but his hands didn't stop moving. With great skill, he implanted the Giant Falcon Chakra Regeneration Core into Sha Shigehachi's chest cavity, right near his heart. He then set up a well-placed restraint seal to ensure that the regeneration core could stably output chakra while keeping the rate of erosion and assimilation within an "acceptable" range.

Soon, the modification surgery was successfully completed. Umino Sasuke finished his work, only releasing a few shadow clones to continue the experiment and cultivate more chakra regeneration cores.

He then borrowed the seal with one hand, and with Sha Chongba in his right, activated the Flying Thunder God Technique.

A ripple spread through the space, and he and the still unconscious Sha Chongba disappeared from Laboratory Zero. The next moment, they appeared near the Golden Spring Oasis.

Sasuke Umino casually tossed Shigehachi onto the sand, releasing him from the seals and the effects of the anesthesia.

"Cough cough!" Sha Chongba slowly woke up.

Upon waking up, he instinctively reached for his waist, his face wary and defensive. Before he could even move his limbs, he felt an unprecedented power instantly fill his entire body.

"This is--"

At this moment, Sha Chongba could clearly feel the explosive power brought by the modified bones and strengthened muscles, as well as the surging chakra emanating from the core in his chest that bulged out like a tumor.

This powerful force was more than a hundred times, a thousand times, stronger than he had imagined!
Having gained unprecedented power, he was almost overjoyed and immediately jumped up, throwing a punch at the air. The punch itself brought with it a tearing wind howl!
He tried to activate the Giant Falcon Chakra Regeneration Core in his chest cavity. A whirlwind no weaker than a C-rank ninjutsu condensed in his palm out of thin air, releasing a mid-level wind jutsu almost without hand seals.

"This is the power of a ninja!"

Sha Chongba couldn't help but let out a low growl of surprise, his eyes flashing with a glint of ambition.

However, when this glimmer of light touched Umino Sasuke, who was standing quietly beside him, it was instantly extinguished as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and instead turned into deep awe and fear.

Sha Chongba was no mindless sand wolf; he was very intelligent and self-aware. He knew that everything he possessed was bestowed upon him by this mysterious and unpredictable master. What his master could easily give, he could easily take back, or even destroy!

The Sand Wolf's demise from exploding body, and the surging chakra regeneration core within his chest cavity, served as a constant reminder that he must never entertain the thought of breaking free from his master's control; the Sand Wolf was a cautionary tale.

Without hesitation, Sha Chongba knelt down. To show his respect, this time his posture was even more humble, his head buried deep in the scorching yellow sand, his voice filled with heartfelt trembling and fervor.

"I will never forget my master's kindness in giving me a second chance! I am willing to pave the way for my master and serve him to the death. My body and my heart are my master's sword, and wherever it points, we will be invincible!"

Sha Chongba didn't even dare to look up. His heart was pounding wildly, filled with both excitement at gaining power and extreme fear of Umino Sasuke's unfathomable methods.

Sasuke Umino looked at Shigeaki Sa, who was as insignificant as dust at his feet, and nodded in satisfaction.

The stick and the jujube, indeed, are the best tools for controlling people's hearts. "Make good use of your power, stabilize the Golden Spring Oasis, strive to develop Dawn, and liberate more oases."

Then, Sasuke Umino, expressionless, warned again, "I hope you will not forget your original intention and follow my medical advice. Every six months, I will help you maintain your energy core."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sasuke Umino vanished without warning, disappearing from the spot as if he had never been there at all.

Sha Chongba finally raised his head, only to see empty, endless yellow sand. His pupils constricted slightly, his hair stood on end, and he felt a chill run down his spine. This way of disappearing was completely beyond his comprehension, more bizarre and dangerous than any ninjutsu, and more terrifying than any ninja he had ever seen.

"Yes! Your subordinate will keep this in mind and will never forget your original intention. I swear to be loyal to my master to the death..."

Sha Chongba repeatedly kowtowed to the empty desert, his voice filled with barely suppressed awe and fear.

In his eyes, his master's methods were absolutely unpredictable. The little thoughts that had just arisen in his heart due to the expansion of power were immediately crushed into dust, leaving only absolute submission that dared not disobey in the slightest.

After a long while, the wind and sand continued to howl, and only then did Sha Chongba dare to stand up and properly feel the surging power within his body.

The golden energy core within the chest cavity surges with immense chakra energy, perfectly combining with the alloy skeleton and enhanced muscles, undoubtedly containing powerful ninja strength.

He was certain that once he fully adapted to this power, he would not be afraid of anything, not to mention Chunin from Sunagakure, he would not be afraid of even facing Jonin-level powerhouses from Sunagakure head-on!

"An Lujing? New Scorpion?" Sha Chongba's lips curled into a contemptuous smile.

These two guys only managed to defeat a few lone Chunin from Sunagakure thanks to the basic modifications bestowed upon them by their master; at most, they could only hold their own against special Jonin.

He himself was favored by his master, who personally bestowed upon him this golden energy core containing the power of a storm. This was not only a power, but also a sign of his master's high regard and trust in him.

He subconsciously touched his chest, and even through his clothes, he could feel the warmth and power emanating from the protruding core. This power was not only strong, but it also allowed him to unleash wind-style ninjutsu without needing to form hand seals, just like the summoning beast Desert Falcon. With a slight thought, his chakra moved as easily as his own arm. This was something that An Lujing and the others, who still needed to clumsily form hand seals, could not compare to.

"An Lujing, Xin Xie, how do you compare to me?"

Sha Chongba was filled with boundless pride.

After the initial euphoria, he realized he wasn't a simple-minded brute like Sand Wolf. A shrewd wariness immediately surfaced in his eyes: "No, I can't get carried away. An Lujing and Xin Xie aren't pushovers either. If they see that I've been given an energy golden core by the master, they might go to the master and beg for it, and they might get a similar reward. In that case, my advantage will be completely gone!"

Thinking of this, a sense of crisis instantly struck him, puncturing his inflated confidence. It seemed he had to speed up his pace and take advantage of the time difference before An Lujing and the others could make further progress, so as to completely distance himself from them.

"I must achieve even greater merits so that my master can see who his most capable and trustworthy subordinate is!"

Sha Chongba's eyes gleamed, and he immediately became eager to act. "If I want to gain the master's favor, in addition to liberating more small oases, it seems that I also need to see if there is an opportunity to liberate those medium-sized oases."

He knew that his master and the White Fang of Konoha's main targets were the large oases that were guarded by Sunagakure's elite troops and were rich in resources. His master would not specifically deal with the medium-sized oases that were relatively weak in defense and only guarded by a few Sunagakure ninja. He would just clean up the medium-sized oases that were located along the way to liberate the large oases.

"Isn't this my and [Dawn's] chance? We can totally take down a medium-sized oasis, relieve our master's burdens, and prove my worth!"

This thought spread and burned in his heart like wildfire. He didn't delay any longer and quickly returned to the Golden Spring Oasis. He needed to immediately integrate his forces and formulate a plan. His target was the Red Lizard Oasis, which was less than a hundred miles away from the Golden Spring Oasis and was guarded by a Chunin squad from the Sand Village.

Just as Sha Chongba was getting ready to make a big splash and prove his worth to his master by liberating the medium-sized oasis.

In the heart of the Land of Wind, on the outskirts of the Daimyo Prefecture, in a shady spot on a desolate sand dune.

A ripple spread through the space, like a pebble thrown into a lake, and Umino Sasuke's figure appeared silently.

Before him sat cross-legged, seemingly one with the yellow sand.

A Flying Thunder God kunai was stuck in front of Hatake Sagumo, the very one left behind by Umino Sasuke.

(End of this chapter)