I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 306 When you lack the power to speak, it's appropriate to use someone else's influence.

Hearing Orochimaru's words, Tatsuma looked at the bottle of suspended liquid beside him and asked, "Is it this?"

"Um."

Orochimaru picked up the bottle of suspended liquid, shook it gently to stir up some of the sediment, and looking at the substances floating inside, he said:

"At the real-world coordinates of Ryuchi Cave, I discovered a special race that seemed to be born with the ability to accept, and even utilize, a peculiar power."

I've also seen this kind of power in Ryuchi Cave. Although it's very rare, I can confirm that it originated from Ryuchi Cave.

So I collected some blood from people whose bodies contained that power, and also collected some substances that were tainted by that power, and brought them back to study them.

After their blood merges with yours, it enters a strange state of peace, seemingly no longer moving. However, when stimulated by external chakra, it becomes more active than usual.

Furthermore, after strenuous activity, all cells—your cells, the spirit tree cells, and cells containing that power—become weakened simultaneously, and the spirit tree cells are unable to engulf other cells.

"Natural energy?"

Tatsuma took the bottle of suspension and admired it under the light. Orochimaru nodded and said, "It seems you know. I was wondering how to explain it to you."

I've heard of it in Shikkotsu Forest.

Setting down the bottle of suspension, Chenma said, "That's one of the necessary conditions for cultivating Sage Mode. When spiritual energy, physical abilities, and natural energy are balanced within the body, one enters Sage Mode."

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and said, "Is this the First Hokage's technique? The same technique that Jiraiya, that loser, couldn't master even after years of studying it."

"Yes, I will probably study, but I don't think I'm ready to study yet."

Tatsuma nodded. Sage Mode is mysterious to ordinary people, but as a descendant of the three great holy lands, Orochimaru would understand it sooner or later, so there was no need to hide anything.

Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "Would you like to try this? To suppress the activity of the Divine Tree cells in your body by absorbing trace amounts of natural energy?"

Tatsuma shook the suspension in his hand, which was beginning to sink again, and asked, "How do we try it? Orally?"

"It's too difficult to control the dosage when taking it orally. Try this instead. I specially went to Konoha Hospital to fill it for you."

As he spoke, Orochimaru handed over an inhaler commonly used by asthma or bronchospasm patients, but there was no label on the bottle.

After Tatsuma took the bottle, Orochimaru said, "This bottle contains two hundred puffs. Based on the number of Divine Tree cells in your body and your own condition, my suggestion is not to inhale more than four puffs within one cycle."

How long is one cycle?

"The complete process of a battle."

Upon hearing this, Tatsuma nodded and said, "It's not too late yet, Lord Orochimaru. Would you be willing to give me a blood test?"

"certainly."

Orochimaru took out the blood collection equipment, and Tatsuma stretched out his arm. Blood tests were to be conducted before and after the test for comparison.

After drawing the blood, Orochimaru said, "I'll send it for testing first. Come back to me when you've exhausted your chakra."

Thank you.

Chenma nodded and removed the cotton swab from the needle hole. In just a few seconds, the needle hole had completely healed, leaving no trace.

This also proves that the Divine Tree cells are leaving more and more traces on his body. However, in order to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the Divine Tree cells in his body, these efforts are necessary.

Tatsuma used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave, directly away from the village, and found a lake. The fastest way to deplete his chakra was to use a wide-range ninjutsu and then use his [Overturn the Sea] talent to "overturn" the chakra.

Standing by the lake, Chenma picked up the inhaler bottle, opened the cap, put the mouthpiece in his mouth, exhaled deeply to expel the remaining air from his body, and then slowly inhaled while gently pressing the bottom of the bottle.

As a doctor with a formal position and professional title at Konoha Hospital, Tatsuma naturally knew very well how to use these drugs and equipment, and did not need anyone to teach him.

"Sizzle~"

A tiny bit of mist entered Tatsuma's lungs with his inhalation, quickly diffused, and was absorbed. Tatsuma thought for a moment, then pressed the button again.

Not sensing any changes in his body, Tatsuma clapped his hands together and began to refine the chakra within his body.

As a veteran ninja, Tatsuma is used to reserving enough chakra for emergencies at all times, but he doesn't always draw up his full chakra reserves.

When refining chakra, Tatsuma found that his refining speed seemed to be much faster than before. The chakra didn't seem to be refined and transformed, but rather it seemed to be flowing out on its own.

Once the refining was complete, Chenma began forming hand seals, then took a deep breath and exhaled it towards the lake surface.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

A line of fire shot out from the sky, instantly transforming into a sea of ​​fire spanning a hundred meters, scorching the lake.

The chakra within Tatsuma's body was also flowing away like water, and this feeling of reckless squandering was a joy that Tatsuma had never experienced before.

As for the ever-rising water temperature and the fish that kept churning and eventually floated to the surface, Chenma didn't have that much affection for them.

Taking a long breath, Tatsuma completely exhausted the chakra he had just refined, and felt a little dizzy, experiencing the weakness of low blood sugar again.

He took a deep breath to adjust, then pressed the inhaler again, giving himself a quick prick, and continued to exploit the cells amplified by [Unceasing], extracting even more chakra.

After inhaling the inhaler four times and nearly exhausting his strength, Tatsuma stopped his wasteful behavior and used his remaining chakra to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to Orochimaru's research lab.

"Huff~ Huff~"

Tatsuma kept taking deep breaths. He had used up too much energy in a short time, and he was sweating profusely. Orochimaru pointed to the drawer and said, "There is full-fat chocolate and milk there."

"it is good."

With a weak and listless reply, Tatsuma began searching for Orochimaru's body. Orochimaru, meanwhile, came over with a new set of blood-drawing equipment and began drawing blood from Tatsuma after he had unpacked the equipment.

Regarding the memory of blood collection, with Tatsuma's help, Orochimaru, who is not from a professional background, has become more proficient than most doctors and nurses at Konoha Hospital.

By the time Orochimaru finished drawing blood, Tatsuma only had time to swallow the first bite of chocolate.

Thankfully, Minato wasn't there, otherwise his ravenous eating would have made Minato realize that Tatsuma's claim that he didn't like chocolate was a huge lie.

After finishing his chocolate and milk, Tatsuma sat waiting for his body to recover, while Orochimaru was also urgently testing his blood sample.

Finally, Tatsuma's blank mind disappeared, and Orochimaru returned with two reports and a smile on his face, saying, "It's effective. The number of Divine Tree cells in the samples before and after is almost unchanged."

However, judging from your condition, the rapid recovery brought about by the Divine Tree Cells may also fail during this process. If you need to use this inhaler, you should weigh the pros and cons carefully.

"Yes, I felt it too."

Tatsuma nodded, took the two reports, and read them through. Finding no other problems, he put the reports down, took out the inhaler bottle, and asked:

"Lord Orochimaru, is this inhaler expensive?"

"It's not high. It's just some plants or soil that have been contaminated with natural energy, crushed and packaged together with the propellant. With your metabolic capacity, it won't cause you any burden."

Of course, this process may also cause some minor problems, such as coughing and excessive phlegm. If coughing occurs, bronchodilators can be used in conjunction with the treatment.

Orochimaru laughed and said, "You can use it without worry. If you need more, just go to Konoha Hospital to fill it yourself. I don't think it's necessary to buy a filling machine just for you."

Tatsuma nodded and said with a smile, "If the cost isn't high, then I should be able to use it during training, right?"

"Well, this is not medicine after all. We don't yet know what adverse reactions might occur if natural energy and the Divine Tree cells coexist in your body for a long time. Therefore, it can only be used as a short-term suppressant and cannot be taken daily."

"I understand."

Tatsuma put the inhaler away and said, "Lord Orochimaru, would you mind revealing details about your mission this time?"

Orochimaru nodded and said, "There's nothing to talk about. It's just that those few small countries in the north have developed into long-term problems because of the short-term ambiguity of their borders during the war. They're all fighting over land now."

The solution was simple. I planned a new border for them and explained to them that if they did not agree to the Land of Fire's proposal, the Land of Fire would withdraw all its troops and ninjas.

Once they've resolved these issues themselves, they can then sign a new guard contract with the Land of Fire.

"As expected of you, Lord Orochimaru. But would the Third Hokage and the Daimyo grant you such authority?"

Orochimaru's solution was too simple and crude, but the effect was evident from how quickly he recovered and how relaxed he looked. Tatsuma had to admire him.

As someone who was also used to hearing Tatsuma's praise, Orochimaru did not show any emotional fluctuation. In response to Tatsuma's question, he calmly said, "Whether they give it to me or not is their business. As long as those small countries believe that they have given me this authority, that's enough."

Anyway, they wouldn't dare ask Da Ming or the teacher to verify it, or rather, if they dared to verify it, Da Ming and the teacher wouldn't be foolish enough to deny my statement.

"That's true, but in that case, Lord Orochimaru, your schedule will have to be put on hold for a while longer, won't it?"

"That's right. Do you have any ideas? Have you found a new bloodline limit sample? But we don't have the funds right now to start the project."

Orochimaru was also quite troubled. Tatsuma nodded and said, "Before you came up with the method to suppress the Divine Tree cells today, I did have an idea of ​​my own, but I can't use it now."

You don't need it anymore.

Orochimaru, who instantly grasped the key point, became interested and looked at Tatsuma. Tatsuma didn't keep him in suspense and continued, "My previous idea was to combine the Fine Disease Extraction Technique to peel off some of the Divine Tree cells."

I've made some modifications to the cell extraction technique. Although it's still some distance from completely removing stubborn Divine Tree cells, it's already able to extract various types of autologous cells from a normal person's body, including necrotic cells, senescent cells, and cancer cells.

"You want to sell it?"

Orochimaru's eyes lit up; this technique had both high medical and economic value. Tatsuma's face darkened, and he said, "What do you mean by 'selling'? Can you sell medical things? This is called..."

Technology licensing.

(End of this chapter)