Uchiha Akaishi Tour

Chapter 306 Three Strategies

Orochimaru only said he would consider the Uchiha clan's "invitation," but he was quite concerned about Akaishi's request for "physical enhancement."

But he had already agreed.

Three days passed, and it was March 24th.

Orochimaru took the initiative to approach Akaishi.

During these three days, although Orochimaru took Nawaki out on missions every day, he kept the matter of Akaishi in mind. After all, these were just some graduating genin tutoring missions, which did not interfere with Orochimaru's thinking at all.

"Captain Orochimaru, why did you call me here—" Akaishi looked at Orochimaru excitedly.

"Of course it's because of physical modification—strengthening, Akaishi-kun." Orochimaru smiled slightly.

Akaishi:————

"Um—Captain Orochimaru, let me confirm again, you meant physical enhancement, right?" Akaishi felt like he had just heard a very strange term.

"That's right, it's physical enhancement." Orochimaru continued to smile.

Akaishi:————

"Captain Orochimaru, may I ask how exactly the enhancement works?" Akaishi asked, becoming increasingly concerned.

"Considering Akaishi-kun's situation, I have designed three plans for you: upper, middle, and lower." Orochimaru looked very attentive.

"I'd like to hear the details—" Akashi immediately said.

"The Uchiha clan usually has good physical qualities, especially since you have the talent of Yang Release chakra transformation. So the best solution is for me to use drugs and secret techniques to assist you in activating your cells. This will greatly enhance your physical abilities, especially your regenerative abilities. Whether it's improving your physical combat abilities or protecting your life, it will be extremely powerful." Orochimaru said quietly.

Although Akaishi was pleasantly surprised to hear this, he still asked rationally, "Now that you've mentioned the advantages, what about the other aspects?"

Akaishi knew very well that Orochimaru's so-called "secret techniques" were mostly forbidden techniques and would definitely have strong side effects.

In this regard, Akaishi would prefer the "Eliminating Face Technique"—the "side effects" mainly lie in the cruelty of the method!

Tsk—

Akaishi noticed that Orochimaru clicked his tongue subtly, seemingly displeased that he had asked about "other aspects."

Akaishi:————

"But to achieve all this, a large amount of chakra is needed. Fortunately, the Uchiha clan is also known for its vast chakra reserves. In particular, Akashi, you have the Yang Release chakra transformation, giving you an advantage in both regeneration and chakra quantity!" Orochimaru said confidently.

"No, no, no—I don't have enough chakra to begin with," Akaishi said modestly, then asked worriedly, "What happens if you don't have enough chakra?"

"It won't be a big deal. At most, it'll just be excessive cell division and regeneration. Without chakra to maintain its activity, it might accelerate aging—and cause deformities," Orochimaru said calmly.

"Do we need to consume chakra to control the splitting process? I think this is more suitable for the Senju clan—" Akaishi immediately shook his head.

"Akaishi-kun, where do you think the inspiration for this secret technique came from?" Orochimaru smiled slightly.

Akaishi:————

So it was borrowed from the Senju clan—most likely from Tsunade, right?

However, Orochimaru here has to use drugs and some dangerous methods to achieve this!

Upon hearing this, Akaishi shook his head even more, saying, "Captain Orochimaru, I'd rather hear about the other two plans—"

If Akaishi's Sharingan were still only at the first or second level, with little eye power, and he had only awakened the Yang Release chakra transformation and had a lot of chakra, then perhaps Akaishi would be interested in the "secret technique" that Orochimaru mentioned.

but----

Whether a technique is effective or not depends not only on its results but also on your own circumstances!

Akaishi already doesn't have enough chakra, so why would he look for a technique that consumes a lot of chakra?

Orochimaru, seeing Akaishi's cowardice, shook his head regretfully and continued, "Akaishi-kun, do you know the principle behind Sage Mode?"

"?" Akashi was taken aback. He vaguely knew that Orochimaru's obsession with Ryuchi Cave was because of this "Sage Mode". But now it sounded like he already knew the principle of Sage Mode.

But upon further reflection, Akaishi understood—

I probably heard it from Jiraiya-sensei!

Knowing the principle is one thing, but ultimately, one still needs the assistance of a sacred place to cultivate.

"I don't know." Akaishi shook his head.

Akaishi had never seen Sage Mode and wasn't particularly obsessed with it, so he didn't bother to learn about it. After all, for Akaishi, the Sharingan was a "treasure" that he still had to discover for himself.

"In essence, it's about humans absorbing natural energy to form a special chakra infused with that energy," Orochimaru said.

Akaishi's expression shifted upon hearing this.

However, Akaishi knew that the power of those "demon gods" was different from chakra!

Could the so-called "Sage Mode" actually be the power of a demon god? Or is it a combination of the power of a demon god and chakra?

"This is the danger of Sage Mode. Natural energy is extremely violent for the human body, and if you are not careful, you will be destroyed or mutated instead," Orochimaru said.

"Can the Holy Land's method reduce this risk?" Akaishi asked expectantly.

"No, as far as I know, the Holy Land can only allow natural energy to enter the human body," Orochimaru said, shrugging.

Akaishi remained silent upon hearing this.

This sounds somewhat similar to the act of a "demon god" bestowing power upon mortals.

However, the current "immortals" do not use this method to control anyone, but rather teach this method to humans. The price is that humans must also bear the risks themselves, which is completely different from the foolproof operation given by the demon god.

"So the intermediate plan is targeted training to adapt the body to natural energy, which is to modify the body specifically for Sage Mode," Orochimaru said.

"The flesh—" Akashi's lips twitched.

"Cultivation," Orochimaru said matter-of-factly, as if Akaishi had misheard him again.

"Then—how exactly do we adapt? We can't absorb natural energy on our own, can we?" Akaishi continued to ask.

"That's right, Akaishi-kun. So you can only get close to natural energy—there's a special bloodline limit whose chakra nature is closest to natural energy. If you can awaken this bloodline limit, then there's absolutely no problem. Even if you can't awaken it—"

"We first stimulate the body by injecting cells that have adapted to this chakra change, which is also an alternative approach."

As Orochimaru spoke, he made a gesture as if he were holding a syringe.

Sure enough, all his methods require external help!

and----

"Captain Orochimaru, the bloodline limit you mentioned—and cells, could it be that you mean—" Akaishi looked at him suspiciously.

"A special bloodline limit."

Akaishi:————

"There are also special cells."

Akaishi:————

I think I know whose cells they are!

Is your source legal?

Akaishi instinctively questioned Orochimaru, but upon closer inspection, it didn't seem right.

When the First Hokage died, Orochimaru was only five or six years old. Whether he went to school or not makes no difference, so he definitely didn't get this thing himself.

All I can say is —

The Konoha leadership must have been using this for some kind of experiment, which is why it was preserved; it's just that Orochimaru is now involved in the experiment as well.

"Captain Orochimaru, I—" Akaishi met Orochimaru's expectant gaze and then said, "I'd like to hear another plan."

Tsk—

Akaishi seemed to hear Orochimaru click his tongue again.

"Those sages could freely absorb natural energy before their chakra was even born, without any risk at all. Why can't humans do the same?" Orochimaru said leisurely.

Akaishi knew he wasn't asking him. Sure enough, Orochimaru paused for a moment, then answered his own question: "Perhaps this is a problem with humanity itself, so—the secret to mastering Sage Mode lies in not being human!"

Akaishi:————

"By injecting the Beast Transformation Fluid, the body begins to exhibit some animalistic characteristics, which not only enhances certain aspects of physical strength but also greatly improves the body's compatibility with natural energy!" Orochimaru said confidently.

Akaishi realized that this "worst option" was the most radical!

"How about it?" Orochimaru smiled as he looked at Akaishi, seemingly waiting for him to make a choice.

"I—" Akaishi felt that none of these three strategies were very good!

However, before Akaishi could make a choice, they heard Jiraiya rushing over. Seeing this, neither of them brought up the matter again.

"Orochimaru! Akaishi—a team transporting wounded soldiers was attacked by Sand Ninja on the border of the Land of Rain. The medical corps is short-handed, so go and provide reinforcements—" Jiraiya was probably looking for Orochimaru, but happened to see Akaishi there as well.

"Okay, give me the location." Orochimaru didn't hesitate when it came to serious matters.

After explaining the location, Jiraiya looked at Akaishi and said, "Akaishi, the Uchiha clan was also among the attacked team—"

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"Then I'll go too," Akaishi said.

Although it might seem like Orochimaru alone would suffice, Akaishi didn't want to wait around since the Uchiha clan was mentioned.

Because it was a rescue mission, Akaishi and Orochimaru set off immediately.

"Orochimaru-sensei—" Nawaki arrived at that moment, seemingly wanting to go along as well.

"Nawaki-kun, we need to hurry on our way this time. You stay here and practice your ninjutsu on your own," Orochimaru said, patting his head.

"?I----"

Nawaki wanted to say something more, but Akaishi and Orochimaru had already vanished in an instant.

Several hours later, Akaishi and Orochimaru met the group of wounded soldiers who were escorting the injured.

Upon seeing Akaishi, the Uchiha with one eye covered immediately shouted excitedly, "Brother Akaishi! Sister Ruyi is covering our retreat!"

"What? How many enemies? What are their locations?"

Hearing that some of his clansmen were still in danger, and that it was Uchiha Ruyi, whom Akaishi knew—the widow of Shinpan and Obito's mother—Akaishi quickly asked him to point out the location and continued the pursuit.