Naruto: Starting with the Ten Kage Techniques, Sukuna Jinchuriki

Chapter 124 Orochimaru: The corpse is in good condition, the stubbornly immortal Fushiko.

"That Fugaku guy even knows such a secret!" The Uchiha ninja saw the smile on Fukuko's lips and felt a sense of joy, like receiving a response from his idol.

It's not blind worship, but based on evidence.

Unlike the elite members who have awakened their Sharingan, ordinary Uchiha members suffer terribly every day in the Security Department.

Being bombarded with reports every day, plus having to deal with all sorts of trivial matters, makes you want to die.

Since Chief Yao "rose to power", he not only has been able to sit in the office every day and cultivate regularly, but also has time to drink a cup of wine with his clan brothers.

What's wrong with saying a few nice words to please Chief Yao for these reasons? Besides, he meant it sincerely.

Or rather, the entire Uchiha clan believed that Fukuko would definitely become the strongest in the future.

Even the stubborn Setsuna had to admit it.

"And there's the Yellow Flash and the First Generation's grandson!"

When it comes to Minato and Nawaki, their titles are worlds apart.

"What's wrong with me? Am I really that unremarkable?" Nawaki pouted.

"What's worse is that I don't even have a title," Kushina muttered.

Because of Kushina's unique circumstances, Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately downplayed her reputation; although her contributions were significant, she simply lacked fame.

This made Kushina quite resentful, and she was determined to teach Sarutobi a lesson when she grew up.

The four entered Orochimaru's laboratory.

The air was filled with the smell of disinfectant and formaldehyde, which made Kushina wrinkle her nose.

"Kushina, you can go back and wait." Fushiko shook his head. "Orochimaru can also do sealing techniques."

Although Kushina was the one who proposed the theory, she herself was not suited for research.

"No!" Kushina's voice suddenly rose.

The water gate was startled.

"I want to be involved in everything you do!" Kushina whispered, making Nawaki, who was standing nearby, shudder.

Death comes too suddenly and too easily. Under long-term high pressure, can the love of the past still remain pure?

Kushina didn't know.

So all I can do is try to possess it again and again, and confirm it again and again.

Kushina didn't know if this was a form of obsession.

But in this soil where death could strike at any moment, only this cursed love can bloom.

"I really can't do anything with you." Fu Heiyao chuckled helplessly.

The two walked ahead, resuming their previous cheerful and talkative demeanor.

"Aren't those two a little abnormal?"

Nawaki and Minato, who had quietly fallen behind, looked at each other in bewilderment.

"It's alright, that's just how we ninjas are." Minato pondered for a moment and said, "The separation of lovers, whether it's life or death, easily causes emotional fluctuations."

"So traditionally, when the husband becomes a ninja, the wife will retire and take care of the family," Minato quoted a classic text.

"However, neither of them are ordinary people, and Kushina is worried about You's health, so she definitely wouldn't want to leave him."

"I feel like You simply doesn't like the gentle type," Nawaki said, surprising everyone. "I bet he's enjoying it right now."

Nawaki whispered, "After all, Kushina and the word 'gentle' are inherently incompatible."

"So what kind do you like?" Minato asked, seizing the opportunity to gossip.

"Of course I like gentle women, you know, there are too many violent women around me," Rope Tree sighed, looking up at the sky.

"Are there any suitable ones?" Minato asked in surprise.

"It's alright. Do you still remember Haruhisa Amamiya from our first mission?"

Minato gave an "I see" look, then suppressed his gossipy smile and put on his usual impeccable smile.

"It's your turn. Tell me what kind you like," Nawaki said anxiously.

"Don't run away! Damn it, Minato, you tricked me!"

"Rin, be my lab assistant."

As soon as Fukuyo entered, he saw Orochimaru pressing a saddle bell.

"Orochimaru-sensei, don't bully Rin!" Kushina shouted.

"I didn't bully her, I just wanted her to be my assistant." Orochimaru shrugged, pretending nothing was wrong.

"Ring, you speak."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru didn't bully me," Rin said weakly.

Fu Heiyao rubbed his forehead.

He knows a little bit of the inside story.

Kurama Rin was brought to the village by Minato after he learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, since the bloodline purification technique really couldn't do without her as the technical black box.

Fortunately, over the past two years, Orochimaru has developed a technique through experiments that can achieve a similar effect when combined with medication.

However, Rin is still indispensable for the experiment to reach its ideal state, and it seems that Orochimaru has made it a habit to have Rin assist him in his work.

After all, Rin is "shy" but has a serious personality.

After Nawaki left, he not only brought Orochimaru food, but also helped write lab reports after being taught some basic knowledge.

This greatly relieved Orochimaru of the pressure of juggling both ends.

"I'm eager to recruit Rin, and besides, Rin's bloodline limit is too useful for research." Orochimaru licked his lips.

"It's not just bloodline purification techniques; I've also collected some samples of mental interference with the body to study reversal techniques."

"If it can be refined into a spell seal formula, Yao's reversal efficiency will also be amplified."

Orochimaru made empty promises.

Kushina was surprised, Kushina was happy, Kushina was serious.

"On the other hand, I think being an assistant can broaden one's horizons quite a bit." Kushina's expression changed, making Rin think that this woman was a bit wicked.

However, she just likes the mischievous Kushina.

"Will it be too difficult?" After a moment, the kind-hearted Kushina asked again, "If it's too difficult, then forget it."

"Fortunately, some things require self-study, but it's not too difficult; I can learn them by simply flipping through a book."

Kurama Rin said words that broke Fukuyo's heart. Of everyone present, only Fukuyo could understand this despair.

Apart from Nawaki, they are all theoretical geniuses, but Nawaki himself is a complete theoretical idiot, so Fushiko, who is stuck in the middle, is the most uncomfortable.

"It seems you have quite a talent for medicine. Some things are just like that; you can learn them by just flipping through them." Kushina wholeheartedly agreed.

"Alright, then I'll be Lord Orochimaru's assistant." Kurama Rin readily agreed.

She thought this was alright, living a dark, marginalized life, silently supporting Kushina, and watching her and Yo get together.

The contrast between the two is so stark that it completely disregards Orochimaru's feelings.

"But I'll emphasize again, Orochimaru-sensei, you're not allowed to bully Rin." Kushina held up her finger and stressed.

Orochimaru smiled and shook his head.

A girl who can nurture a monster in her inner world and coexist with it at will—who would find her weak?

After the casual conversation ended, Orochimaru became serious.

"What's wrong with you coming to see me?" Orochimaru asked, his eyes fixed on Fukuyo, clearly having expected this.

"How's the bloodline purification technique going? I might need it." Fu Heiyao asked somewhat awkwardly.

"The bloodline purification technique is still immature, but it is a viable option for those of you with powerful Yin Release bloodline diseases."

Orochimaru looked at Kurama Rin.

"Some time ago, I conducted a small-dose experiment."

Because of the presence of Yuu within her, Rin was able to remain conscious, and the immense Yin Release within her effectively suppressed Kushina's bloodline.

"After purifying Kushina's blood, I feel much better." Kurama Rin's face was flushed, and her usually pale complexion suddenly turned very red.

Minato frowned, feeling that Kurama Rin, this teacher in the field of mental health, also seemed a bit abnormal.

After hesitating for a moment, he obediently found a small stool and sat down.

He had no say in the matter of bloodline purification.

Orochimaru added, "However, only those born with exceptional Yin Release abilities have this potential."

"There are actually successful cases of this stuff!?" Kushina exclaimed in surprise, then quickly waved her hand, "That's not what I meant, I was just too excited."

"Then can you let me awaken Wood Release!?" Nawaki was even more reckless, staring wide-eyed at his teacher, Orochimaru.

"Nawaki, are you deaf?" Orochimaru said sternly. "Yin Release is powerful, not Yang Release."

"The physical body is already powerful with Yang Release techniques; attempting it rashly could lead to loss of control."

"Oh," Rope Tree sighed, "Life is hard."

"Then my Yao is perfect, bring it up quickly." Kushina's lips were practically curled into a smile.

"Let me give you a thorough check-up." Orochimaru nodded and helped Fukuyo lie down.

To be honest, Fu Heiyao was a little reluctant to have his body checked because he could usually sense it.

However, Kushina insisted and even signed the family member's form, leaving Fushiko with no choice but to agree.

After the experiment report came out, everyone except Fukuko crowded around Orochimaru, wanting to see what kind of lightning data they could measure.

Even Rin wanted to know.

After all, back in the village, she often heard Kushina mention that her constitution was somewhat similar to that of Fushiko Kuroyo, and so on.

Over time, curiosity naturally arose.

However, she felt that Kushina's issue was likely due to the filter used, since her body was already quite fragile.

He relies entirely on Fukuko's periodic reversal technique to sustain high-intensity exercise. Although he has improved a little, he is still no match for someone with Orochimaru's high energy levels.

With a skeptical mind, Rin finished reading the experiment report in Orochimaru's hand and then fell silent.

"I can't understand what it says." Kushina leaned forward to take a look, her face showing a slight embarrassment.

"Me too," said Rope Tree.

"The body is currently in good condition." Orochimaru's expression faltered for a moment, then quickly turned serious.

"Ahem, based on this data, the person should be dead by now."

Upon hearing this, Kushina's expression changed, but she quickly regained her composure.

In a sense, Fu Heiyao survived by using the Reversal Technique.

"His spirit has become so powerful that it has eroded and assimilated his physical body. Based on the data from previous tests of the Rin bloodline limit, I even suspect that his body has acquired some kind of spiritual quality."

"In a sense, this is not a bloodline disease, but evolution, which is a good thing."

Orochimaru clicked his tongue in amazement, truly a sight to behold.

"Then why is his body still collapsing at an accelerated rate?" Kushina asked, her face tense.

"Because his evolution speed can't keep up with the rate at which his body is collapsing." Orochimaru shook his head. "Evolution takes a lot of time, and what Yao lacks most right now is time."

"Then arrange the surgery quickly, now, immediately!" Kushina slammed her hand on the table.

"Okay, okay."

Orochimaru pursed his lips, almost hallucinating that the irritable Kushina was Tsunade.

The kids these days don't understand him as a teacher at all.

Orochimaru unsealed a scroll, summoning the equipment and auxiliary medicines needed for the bloodline purification technique.

"What do you need me to do later?" Lying on the cold bed, Fu Heiyao felt a chill in his heart.

He disliked this feeling of powerlessness and felt that it was more reliable to gamble on near-death experience and learn the reversal technique.

If you win, you inherit Old Man Ban's legacy; if you lose, you play a revival match.

"Keep your emotions calm and follow my instructions." Orochimaru's tone was very even, clearly indicating that he was in the zone.

The experiment was simple: Orochimaru injected only one vial of mixed reagent into Fushiko, and then Kushina and Kurama Rin took turns, one suppressing consciousness and the other hypnotizing.

Fu Heiyao's consciousness relaxed.

He could sense that his subjective consciousness, which represented his self, was being suppressed, and that some primal instinct within him was awakening.