Naruto: Building the Strongest Uchiha Starting with Gacha Pulls

Chapter 202 War Resumes

The couple's wedding was not grand, but simple and warm, though judging by the number of people present, it was quite a large affair.

The officiant was the acting clan leader, the elder, and the best man was Uchiha Gen, the clan's top fighter. Even the Third Hokage sent an ANBU member with a congratulatory gift, out of respect for Uchiha Sumire, who was a descendant of an old friend.

The day after the wedding, before dawn, Uchiha Gen and Orochimaru set off again to return to the Land of Hot Springs.

In the Land of Hot Water, Orochimaru is indispensable. His absence for a few days is fine, but if it goes on for too long, the many high-ranking officials will not be under each other's command, and there will be no one who can convince everyone in terms of strength, prestige, and intelligence. This will definitely cause some trouble.

In the jungle, two figures rushing along spoke to each other.

"You chose Multiple Shadow Clone Techniques from the Book of Sealing?"

Orochimaru stepped onto the treetops, leaped up, and the scene behind him moved rapidly backward.

Uchiha Gen slowed down slightly, following beside Orochimaru. He nodded in response and then explained to Orochimaru the range of options he could access in the Scroll of Seals. He said, "Phantom Clone is a product of the Multiple Shadow Clone technique being downgraded. If we can combine the two, we should be able to elevate the Phantom Body Flicker Technique to another level."

"In that case, this technique is indeed suitable for you. Compared to you, my gains are somewhat less impressive. The First Hokage's records on Sage Techniques in the Scroll of Seals are too vague and uncertain, offering little help in my learning of Ryuchi Cave's Sage Techniques."

help."

Orochimaru slowly shook his head, a hint of regret on his face.

"Celestial arts?"

Uchiha Gen's heart stirred.

In the original timeline, Orochimaru did indeed have considerable knowledge of Sage Mode. Although he himself did not learn Sage Mode, he developed the Cursed Seal by using Jugo as an experimental subject.

Aside from becoming a bit ugly, the Heavenly Curse Seal, once adapted to, provides a boost that's not much less powerful than magical arts, provided one's mind is strong enough.

Furthermore, Kabuto only succeeded in learning Sage Mode after inheriting Orochimaru's legacy and taking a risky gamble. In the Boruto era, Mitsuki, whom Orochimaru trained, was also able to learn Sage Mode from Ryuchi Cave.

It is evident that Orochimaru was not far from understanding Sage Mode in his original timeline.

If I could also provide some assistance, would Orochimaru really have a chance to figure out Sage Mode?

However, I don't know much about immortal arts, so I need to learn more about them before considering these things.

"That's right."

Orochimaru's tone carried a hint of solemnity and resentment.

"Jiraiya is now training in Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku."

In Ryuchi Cave, I also came into contact with the inheritance of immortal arts, but the immortal arts there are extremely difficult and dangerous to cultivate, requiring one to withstand the natural energy in the venom of the White Snake Immortal.

If one is not careful, one will be swallowed up by natural energy, turned into a stone statue forever, and become food for those giant snakes.

It's always me, and I have absolutely no confidence.

That's why I wanted to look through the records of the First Hokage to see if I could find any clues to scientifically explain the mysteries of Sage Mode, but unfortunately—”

Orochimaru shook his head.

"Even the most basic sense of natural energy is stuck for me."

Just like the Flying Thunder God Technique, it has no direct relation to a person's talent for learning ninjutsu; it only depends on the body's innate compatibility with natural energy.

The First Hokage's situation was too unique, and his experience is irrelevant to later generations, so it has almost no reference value for me.

If you also wish to learn immortal arts, you must be extremely cautious and absolutely must not do anything dangerous.

"I understand, Orochimaru-sensei."

Gen Uchiha nodded slowly.

It seems that Orochimaru currently lacks sufficient research data on Sage Mode.

If he wants to learn more, he'll have to go to Ryongji-dong sometime in the future.

I wonder how effective my Sage Body, created by Tsunade and Karin, will be in learning Sage Mode, and whether there is a direct relationship between the two.

Both Hashirama and Naruto possess powerful Sage Mode bodies, have an extremely large amount of chakra, and also have remarkable self-healing abilities.

As Hashirama Senju's granddaughter, Tsunade inherited some of Hashirama's physique and must have had the means to learn Hashirama's Sage Mode, but she did not succeed.

If the Sage Body really does help with learning Sage Mode, then with Tsunade's foundation and Karin's physique, I might actually have a real chance.

Without help, one would likely find it difficult to learn immortal arts, and would have to wait until later to see if one could draw a character card related to immortal arts, thus indirectly achieving this while also having another research subject.

Two days later, Uchiha Gen and Orochimaru returned to Asuka Fortress together.

From this moment on, Konoha's war machine has been fully activated.

On the Konoha side, 8,000 troops have gathered in the Land of Hot Springs, and the high-level combat power is unprecedentedly strong.

Orochimaru, Gen Uchiha, and Danzo are all genuine Kage-level shinobi. The old generation of Ino-Shika-Cho trio, even when working together, are not afraid of any top-tier shinobi in the ninja world. There is also Akimichi Torifu, whose strength is close to Kage level. Individually, such a lineup is no less powerful than a major ninja village.

Orochimaru had repeatedly demonstrated his extraordinary command ability and strategic vision, and after proving his capabilities, he gained the trust of the Third Hokage, which is why the latter invested so much of his power in the Land of Hot Springs battlefield.

Even though Konoha is the strongest ninja village, nearly half of its elite and high-ranking combat forces have been deployed to the Land of Hot Springs battlefield.

The Third Hokage hoped that Orochimaru could achieve victory in the war against Kumogakure as soon as possible.

If they can win the battle against Kumogakure, then they will only have Sunagakure as their enemy. At that time, given Konoha's current strength, Sunagakure cannot defeat them with the strength of a single village.

No matter how strong Konoha's resources are, after so many years of brutal war, even if the foundation is still intact, it has already been severely damaged.

No one understands the situation in Konoha better than Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage. At this moment, he is the one in Konoha who most urgently hopes to end the war.

Orochimaru did not disappoint Hiruzen Sarutobi's trust; in the following months, the Konoha army swept through the land with overwhelming force.

With their combined strength, they engaged in a series of battles with Kumogakure within the territory of the Land of Hot Water.

Advancing triumphantly, achieving remarkable results!

By the beginning of the following year, the battle line had been pushed to the border between the Land of Hot Springs and the Land of Frost.

The Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning are separated by only two small countries: the Land of Hot Water is close to the Land of Fire in the south, and the Land of Frost is close to the Land of Lightning in the northeast.

The land area of ​​the Frost Country is smaller than that of the Hot Country. Once its border defenses are breached, the territory is flat and indefensible.

At that time, Konoha's military might will be able to launch attacks in all directions, directly targeting the Land of Lightning's homeland, leaving the latter defenseless.

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