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

Chapter 332 Reverse Bloodline Regimen

"Don't rush." ​​Umino Sasuke stepped forward, his expression calm.

He gestured for Xiaoxin to move aside, then squatted down and placed his hand on Qingzi's wrist, a pure and gentle chakra probing into her.

After a moment, he understood and took out an exquisite jade bottle from his ninja tool bag. It was Life Yang No. 1, the original essence of the longevity potion that was passed down among the ninja nobles.

“My sister-in-law’s body is deficient in nutrients, and ordinary medicines are not effective in a short time. This product may be worth a try.”

Sasuke Umino gave Haruko the Life Yang No. 1 directly.

"Water Release: Water Healing Technique!"

Then, he formed a hand seal, and a pale green water ring enveloped Haruko. Within the water ring, the life force of Yang Release was exceptionally active, and it even carried a trace of the digestive properties of the Gluttonous Beast.

Guided by the power of Taotie, Life Yang No. 1 seemed to be gently melted by an invisible hand. The vast and pure life energy flowed like a trickle, quickly and precisely into Qingzi's parched meridians and internal organs, nourishing those tissues that had withered due to depletion.

The energy contained in this Life Yang No. 1 original liquid far surpasses that of commercially available "longevity drugs," and its effects are immediate.

At a speed visible to the naked eye, Haruko's pale cheeks quickly regained a healthy blush, her furrowed brows relaxed, and her breathing became steady and long.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

She let out a soft moan and slowly opened her eyes. Although she was still a little weak, her eyes had regained their clarity, and she even felt the long-lost strength returning to her body.

"Haruko! How are you feeling?" Uchiha Shun excitedly grasped his wife's hand.

"Shun, I feel much better. My body feels warm, and it's like I have some strength back." Haruko felt the changes in her body somewhat blankly. The weakness had lessened by more than half, and the effect was more significant than any of the previous treatments.

"That's great!" Uchiha Shun exclaimed excitedly, his words tumbling out incoherently. "Captain, thank you so much!"

The fact that even the usually composed Uchiha Shun became so unceremonious, even changing how he addressed Umino Sasuke, shows just how excited he was.

“My sister-in-law’s health has been depleted for too long, and it’s difficult to fully replenish it in one go.” Umino Sasuke stopped what he was doing, turned to his younger sister, and instructed, “Xiao Xin, for the next few days, please come over once a day when you have some free time. Use Life Yang No. 1, supplemented with gentle Yang Release chakra, to continue to help my sister-in-law regulate her meridians and nourish her internal organs. With some medicinal diet, after a week or so of conditioning, she should be able to recover about 70-80%. After that, she just needs to rest.”

"Yes, Second Brother! I've got it!" Haiye Xiaoxin nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with enthusiasm for learning, silently memorizing the technique her Second Brother had used to guide the medicinal power and chakra.

"Lord Umino, you are so kind, Haruko, Haruko..." Haruko struggled to sit up to express her gratitude, but was gently held down by Umino Koko.

"Sister-in-law, please lie down. It was nothing." Umino Sasuke quickly stopped her, then looked at the empty bottle in his hand and smiled, "We're all family, no need to be so formal. This little thing is nothing."

As Uchiha Shun looked at the empty bottle, a thought flashed through his mind, recalling the powerful effects and familiar aura of the green liquid from earlier.

He asked in surprise, "Captain, was that... the original liquid of the legendary 'longevity potion'?!"

He had heard of the miraculous effects of the longevity potion, but the original liquid was only a rumor; it was said that it was not available on the market and that the longevity potion was just a diluted product.

Sasuke Umino nodded noncommittally, which was taken as tacit agreement: "Yes, the effect is similar. Shun, you don't need to worry. I have some connections with Gato from the Land of Waves. The supply of this kind of potion is relatively stable and sufficient."

He brushed it off lightly, not wanting to discuss it in detail.

Uchiha Shun gasped. Longevity potions were already incredibly valuable, practically priceless, and the undiluted essence of this product was unimaginably precious!
The captain actually used something so precious to save his wife!

This kindness is truly immense!
Uchiha Shun's voice trembled slightly: "This is far too precious! Captain! I've heard that even nobles find it hard to obtain, let alone this is the original essence—"

“I told you not to worry about it.” Umino Sasuke waved his hand, changing the subject, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face. “After all this commotion, I’m really hungry. Sister-in-law, Shun, let’s eat first. I can smell the delicious food.”

"Yes, yes, yes! Let's eat! Haruko, you rest first, I'll go get the dishes!" Uchiha Shun suppressed the shock and gratitude in his heart and quickly greeted them.

The atmosphere became warm again. The food had been reheated, and the four of them sat around a small table. Little Shisui rolled around on the tatami mat, having a great time.

Sasuke Umino and Shun Uchiha clinked glasses and chatted about old battlefield stories and interesting tales of the ninja world, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

Xiao Xin carefully took care of Zhi Shui and Qing Zi, teaching them some simple health care knowledge. Little Zhi Shui seemed to particularly like this beautiful and gentle older sister, babbling and snuggling into her arms.

It wasn't until late at night, after they had eaten and drunk their fill, that Umino Sasuke took his leave with Xiaoxin.

Shun Uchiha escorted the two to the outside of the Uchiha clan compound. Watching their departing figures, his eyes were filled with indescribable gratitude and determination.

He remembered this kindness and his loyalty to Umino Sasuke grew ever stronger.

Uchiha Hikawa quickly learned that Umino Sasuke had stayed at Uchiha Shun's house for a long time, and had even treated Shun's wife, using some extremely precious medicine.

He paused for a moment, then instructed the guards standing nearby: "Pass down the order that, from today onwards, the clan provisions for the Uchiha Shun family will be distributed according to the standards for elders. In addition, send the 'Flame Sparrow' chakra short sword that Kagami used before his death, as well as the Fire Release scrolls 'Dragon Flame Song,' 'Great Fire Annihilation,' and 'Great Dragon Fire Technique,' to the Shun family and tell them not to forget the kindness shown to them by the Uchiha."

The guards took the order and left.

Uchiha Kakuzu gazed at the deep night outside the window, his eyes profound.

Sasuke Umino's regard for Shun far exceeded his expectations; this friendship deserves a reassessment and investment from the Uchiha clan.

As for Uchiha Shun, a junior who was not exactly marginalized in the clan, his value and status will rise accordingly. This belated compensation and resource allocation is not only a consolation but also an acknowledgment of the powerful "friendship" behind Shun.

When Uchiha Shun received the relic from his father, engraved with a fiery bird pattern, and the precious Fire Release scroll, he was overwhelmed with emotions.

While I was moved, I felt mostly at peace.

He understood that all these changes did not stem from his family's guilt, but from Umino Sasuke, who had saved his family.

His sense of belonging to the Uchiha clan did not increase much as a result, but his loyalty to Umino Sasuke became even more unbreakable.

……

Umino clan territory, training room.

Instead of resting, Umino Sasuke called Kaoru to his side and reviewed the day's battle with Uchiha Yakumi.

"Xiao Xin, you did well in today's battle, especially in the early close-range pressure, you played with great momentum."

Umino Sasuke first affirmed his sister's performance, then analyzed it in detail, "However, there are a few areas where she could have done better."

Firstly, when the black rope successfully bound Uchiha Yakumi's ankle, it was correct for you to choose to dodge and destroy the clone in the face of the interference from the Fire Release: Shadow Clone. However, the timing could have been more ingenious. If you could have laid another black rope in advance on the possible escape route of his main body at the moment of binding, forming a double binding, the effect would have been stronger.

Alternatively, after defeating the shadow clone, immediately manipulate the black ropes to compress the main body's evasive space, instead of being distracted by blocking those insignificant shuriken. After all, the Uchiha's shuriken have limited damage to the sticky armor, and diverting the black ropes' defense would only waste chakra and energy.

Haiye Xiaoxin listened attentively, her eyes shining: "I understand, Second Brother! The Sticky Candy Armor can withstand most of those area attacks. I should trust its defense and concentrate the power of the Black Rope to restrict the opponent's main body!"

“That’s right.” Sasuke Umino nodded approvingly. “Secondly, your response to Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique was somewhat passive. Although Fire Release has a wide range, it is not invincible.”

Besides dodging and tanking, you can also try using Wind Release to counter it!
For example, while using Body Flicker Technique to close the distance, releasing a low-level Wind Release: Great Breakthrough can disrupt the fire dragon's form, weaken its power, and even create a brief opening, allowing you to get closer to your opponent more quickly and reduce resource consumption.

“Wind Release? I understand!” Umino Koko suddenly realized. She had only thought about rushing over and neglected the flexible use of elemental advantage. “Finally, and most importantly,” Umino Sasuke’s expression turned serious, “the Uchiha drug-scented genjutsu, although you broke free, that momentary delay could be fatal in a battle between experts. Genjutsu, especially Sharingan genjutsu, is always something we need to be wary of.”

"Then what should we do?" Umino Koko asked, somewhat troubled. "Besides developing the instinct to break illusions and enhancing our ability to fight back with our combat instincts and intuition even when under the influence of illusions, the only thing left is to increase our mental resistance, right?"

She recalled her second brother's previous teachings.

"exactly!"

Sasuke Umino nodded and affirmed, "Therefore, do not slack off in your training of the 'Divine Tree Visualization Technique'! This visualization technique, which originates from the Spirit Transformation Technique, is an extremely rare secret technique for tempering the spirit in the ninja world!"

Although the effects may seem slow, over time, they subtly but solidly enhance one's mental strength and resistance to illusions!

The foundation of the mountain tribe is not just the secret art of mind manipulation, but the core of their spiritual philosophy passed down from generation to generation!

Given the rarity of visualization techniques, even the Uchiha and Senju clans might not possess a complete lineage. In the Land of Fire, only the Fire Temple might still possess a similar secret technique.

Then, he paused and explained, "Of course, the fact that the Uchiha and Senju don't have this kind of visualization doesn't mean they lack foundation."

Their bloodline power inherently grants them strong spiritual potential and pupil power, and their growth rate through normal cultivation may be faster than relying on visualization techniques.

But we, the Umino clan, are different. Our bloodline talents are ordinary, and this 'Divine Tree Visualization Technique' is the best way to make up for our shortcomings and enhance our spiritual foundation. Combined with Umibozu's auxiliary cultivation, it complements each other perfectly, allowing you to go further in the spiritual realm and giving you more confidence when facing illusions in the future!"

Haiye Xiaoxin was thrilled and nodded vigorously: "Second Brother, I understand! I'll go practice the visualization method right now!"

After saying that, she immediately ran to her quiet room and began her evening meditation practice.

Watching his sister's energetic back, Umino Sasuke smiled slightly.

His words just now were not the whole story. He naturally had other methods to counter illusions, such as specific chakra circulation patterns, mental suggestion anchors, and weapon assistance. However, in order to help Xiao Xin calm down and focus on improving her most fundamental mental strength, he specifically emphasized the importance of visualization techniques.

Building a solid foundation is far more important than relying on skills.

……

It's quiet at night.

With a thought, Sasuke Umino vanished instantly, reappearing deep underground in Laboratory Zero in the Land of Waves.

The cold metallic luster reflected off him. On the experimental table in the right corner, a delicately constructed miniature telescope lay quietly, its lenses shimmering with a special chakra-coated luster. This was the "Illusion Countermeasure Device 1.0" that he had commissioned Hiruko to create based on Deidara's glasses.

He picked up the monocular device and examined it closely.

The principle behind this device is not complicated. It boils down to two points: first, it enhances the user's perception and visual focus through specially designed lenses; and second, it physically reduces the area of ​​the pupil exposed to the illusion light.

For genjutsu like the Sharingan, which primarily uses vision as its medium, especially powerful genjutsu like Tsukuyomi that requires a deep convergence of gazes, it can create significant interference and weakening effects.

This weapon is quite effective against illusions, but creativity is the key; the difficulty of its manufacture is negligible for Hiruko.

Sasuke Umino created this weapon not primarily for his own use, but to equip it on his mecha puppet, thus addressing the puppet's final weakness.

His Sound Wave Release already possesses strong environmental perception and a certain ability to interfere with illusions. Even if he is accidentally caught in an illusion, he has Samehada, his summoning beast partner, who can inject chakra to wake him up at any time, so his main body naturally does not need this weapon.

More importantly, he touched the chakra core that hung on his chest and was worn close to his body.

The chakra core of today, after multiple "dual cultivation" sessions with Samehada and continuous tempering of its own chakra, is no longer what it used to be.

It is no longer a simple chakra storage device, but more like a "magical artifact" that has begun to possess spirituality.

The outer core's surface, bearing the Tailed Beast seal originating from Iwagakure, has reached its limit after absorbing a massive amount of life force, Nine-Tails chakra, and Ice Release bloodline limit power—three highly pure energies—and is faintly revealing its immense inner power.

It not only possesses the powerful anti-toxic properties of Hashirama cells, making it like a portable antidote, but it also perfectly integrates the characteristics of the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, resembling a precious pearl containing the power of ice.

"If it can be integrated with the power of more bloodline limits in the future, this chakra core might actually evolve into something similar to a 'Truth-Seeking Ball'!"

Sasuke Umino's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Even if we can't deduce the Bloodline Limit from the external core that has fused with the Bloodline Limit, the value of the 'spiritual treasure' that has fused multiple Bloodline Limit powers will be immeasurable."

He believed that with the immense life energy and spiritual imprint contained in the chakra core, its effect in breaking illusions far surpassed Deidara's glasses, and was even more direct and efficient than Samehada.

Set down the miniature telescope and have the shadow clone equip it on the mecha puppet to enhance the shadow clone's illusion resistance.

After finishing his business in Lab Zero, Sasuke Umino went to the company headquarters, leaving two shadow clones to handle the backlog of official business in the Land of Waves. Gato was on his way to Konoha, Hiruko was engrossed in his experiments, and Kakuzu was busy with the construction of Angkor Fortress and the ninja village. So the shadow clones had to take care of it.

Thanks to the initial results of his spiritual transformation technique, although he is not yet able to launch attacks with his soul separated from his body, his control over his mental power has greatly improved. He can now effectively shield and organize the complex memory fragments and emotional feedback that come after the shadow clones are dispelled, greatly reducing the side effects.

With the side effects of Shadow Clone Jutsu greatly reduced, there was no longer a need for Hiruko and Orochimaru to help create a side effect shielding mask. The Spirit Transformation Technique alone easily solved this problem, which was an unexpected bonus.

After leaving a shadow clone to handle official business, Sasuke Unno activated the Flying Thunder God Technique again and arrived at Angkor Fortress.

Today, the Land of Waves, supported by the secret medicine "Life Star II," has built up a force that should not be underestimated.

A system for the stable training of special Jonin and the mass production of Chunin has been initially established, but the biggest shortcoming is the difficulty in finding seeds with Jonin talent.

Kakuzu is actively contacting the Fuma clan, a declining and ancient ninja clan. If they can be recruited and combined with the "Life Star III" that may be developed in the future, the Land of Waves will completely make up for its lack of high-end combat power.

As a pseudo-Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Xia Rixing has made rapid progress under Kakuzu's tutelage, already possessing the strength of an elite Chunin, and is able to initially guide the Jinchuriki's power to the level of the One-Tails, demonstrating enormous potential.

Nightingale and Death Burial, the two pseudo-Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails, although their strength reached the level of elite Chunin, were limited by the characteristics of the Eight-Tails' chakra and lacked the powerful Yin-Yang Release proliferation and corrosiveness of the Nine-Tails, and were never able to guide the power of the Tailed Beast into battle.

Kakuzu has now transformed into a "weird uncle like Orochimaru," becoming a talent headhunter, earning extra money as a bounty hunter while searching for talented young talents everywhere.

As expected of an elder in the ninja world, his insight is sharp; he has indeed found two promising talents.

One is a young man with the legitimate bloodline of the Fengmo clan—Fengmo Ming.

This boy has shown amazing talent in psychic abilities and spatial perception, and has even initially met the spatial talent requirements for cultivating the Flying Thunder God Technique!

At the same time, he also has a great interest and talent in the handling of blades, making him a true genius.

The other is Momiji, a thin little boy with the special bloodline limit "red eyes" that Kakuzu "found" on the black market.

The Red Eye's ability is extremely unique. It can not only create chakra images, but also completely interfere with the Byakugan's X-ray vision and perception abilities, making the Byakugan only able to see the illusions created by the Red Eye. It can be called the nemesis of the Hyuga clan!

The only drawback is that Momiji's body is severely weakened by the red-eyed bloodline limit, making her extremely frail.

However, for the Land of Waves, which possesses a vast amount of life-giving Yang No. 1 and top-notch medical technology, this is not a terminal illness. As long as it does not develop into blood disease, it can be completely cured.

(End of this chapter)