I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 349: If your words don't carry much weight, you can repeat your points to increase your impression.

The mission seminar for Hatake Sakumo was shelved, but another meeting was quickly put on the agenda. In order not to interfere with the studies of the "students", Sarutobi Hiruzen specially chose a day when Tatsuma had no classes.

This is the advantage of having "more" teachers. If it were still the case that Tsunade was teaching alone, then organizing this meeting would require taking time off from work or arranging for students to take leave.

However, with the addition of Nonou as an extra teacher, the classes could be coordinated, and since Nonou's class happened to be on Monday, Tatsuma, the substitute teacher, was also on vacation and had time to participate in the meeting.

Besides him, there were no other people present, including the Hokage, the Hokage's advisor, the head of the Anbu, the Jonin team leader, and the sealing team leader.

As for the other parties involved, none of them were arranged to come over. Tsunade performed her mission of "protecting" Kushina very well, preventing anyone who shouldn't have approached Kushina from getting close, including the ANBU ninja who came to inform her; they were all driven away.

As for the other person who didn't need Kushina's protection, Orochimaru went directly to the Konoha Ninja Academy, took over the jobs of several ninja academy teachers, and took turns teaching open classes on scientific research interests in several grades.

This is quite absurd, but Hiruzen Sarutobi is used to it. Aside from Jiraiya, his most disobedient disciple, whom he can still use his authority as a teacher to his advantage, the other two... sigh~

"You mean you've mastered Sage Mode and the Uzumaki Clan's Adamantine Sealing Technique?"

Tatsuma repeated the statement he had given to Hiruzen Sarutobi that day. After listening, Danzo asked a question with a gleam in his eyes.

Meeting Danzo's strange gaze, Tatsuma nodded and said matter-of-factly, "Yes."

For the past few days, he has been using psychological suggestion, believing that as long as he doesn't use the secret techniques of the mountain tribe, no one will be able to tell that he is lying.

Danzo smiled and said, "Excellent! As expected of the most outstanding young ninja in Konoha! Your growth perfectly matches my expectations!"

Then, Danzo looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was sitting calmly in the main seat, and snorted inwardly. This old monkey is so calm, he must have known about Tatsuma's progress for a long time.

If it weren't for Hiruzen Sarutobi's instigation, Tatsuma would definitely have confided in him and shared all of this!

Thinking of this, and recalling Hiruzen Sarutobi's targeting of him and his Root these past few days, Danzo's face fell, and he said, "If it weren't for you, Hokage, delaying things, Tatsuma should have had a much better future."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback, looked at Danzo whose face was full of "hatred of evil," and said, "Danzo, what do you mean by this?!"

"Three years of Wood Release experiments, two years as an Anbu squad leader—isn't that a waste of Tatsuma's talent? He deserves a better platform for development! Sarutobi, you're murdering Konoha's genius!"

"Bang!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the table, then pointed at Danzo and angrily rebuked him: "Nonsense! The platform I provided for Tatsuma is the best one!"

I've witnessed every step of his growth and have cared deeply for him! But what have you done for Chenma?!

"Every step of growth? Ha! Did you teach me Sage Mode? Or the Adamantine Lock? I've entrusted all my knowledge to Tatsuma!"

Danzo responded with equal anger, asking why he hadn't outwardly offered any help to Tatsuma? Why did Tatsuma still treat him like a stranger? Was he even less helpful than Hiruzen Sarutobi in his manipulation and obstruction?!

What did Hiruzen Sarutobi give Tatsuma? Spreading misinformation? Or being an incompetent teacher? Or did he use the village's wealth to give to Tatsuma, who deserved it all? Or did he generously use other people's money, taking Shimura Danzo's sacrifices as his own?!

Tatsuma looked at the two men strangely. The other two advisors, as well as the head of the Anbu, Hatake Sakumo, the leader of the Jonin class, Nara Shikato, and the leader of the Sealing Squad, the old ninja with the Senju clan crest on his clothes, shared the same look.

Today's meeting was supposed to be about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's riot and the aftermath, right? Why has Sakamoto Tatsuma suddenly become the main character? And why are Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo so serious?

The argument ended with both of them feeling extremely angry, gritting their teeth and seething with resentment, probably reviewing the parts of the argument that they hadn't handled well.

Seeing that the meeting was stalled, Longjian, the leader of the sealing squad, coughed a few times and said, "Chenma, you just said that you can use a sealing technique improved from the Vortex clan's Adamantine Sealing Chains. I wonder how much of the original Adamantine Sealing Chains' effect this technique can achieve?"

"I haven't seen the Adamantine Sealing Chains many times, and I've only seen them on Mito Uzumaki and Kushina Uzumaki. In terms of strength, it's far inferior to Mito's Adamantine Sealing Chains. It's similar to Kushina's, but in terms of functionality, it can almost completely simulate them."

Tatsuma, cooperating with Ryūma, tried to steer the conversation back on track. Ryūma, hearing Tatsuma's answer, showed a hint of surprise and asked further, "Then... is there a way to learn this technique?"

No. But he couldn't answer directly, since the truth Tatsuma told him was only partial, and this partial truth seemed to be replicable. He thought for a moment before answering:

"It's theoretically feasible. As long as one has the same amount of sealing technique knowledge as me and masters the Sage Mode of Shikkotsu Forest, there is still a possibility of learning it."

Tatsuma emphasized the words "equal amount" and "Shikkotsu Forest" because his knowledge of sealing techniques was no less than anyone else's; he was personally taught by Mito Uzumaki.

The reason for adding a limitation before Sage Mode is that Ryuchi Cave and Mt. Myoboku both have Sage Modes, and adding the limitation of Shikkotsu Forest is to keep the final interpretation right in our own hands.

After all, besides Tatsuma, who has already mastered Sage Mode, the only other person with the opportunity to learn Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode is Tsunade. Tsunade is someone who cannot be commanded, so whether she learns it or not, and whether she can learn it or not, is entirely up to her.

As for the successors of Shikkotsu Forest, only Tsunade and Tatsuma are qualified to continue its legacy. If they don't agree, the village can't arrange for anyone else to learn it.

Rope Tree was originally qualified, but he never signed a spirit contract. Now, even if he chooses to sign a spirit contract, he will most likely choose Ryuchi Cave rather than Shikkotsu Forest.

Hearing Tatsuma say this, Ryūma's face darkened. The monopoly of technology and knowledge can be used to hold others by the throat, and at this moment, Tatsuma held the Konoha Sealing Team by the throat.

The most effective way to restrain the Nine-Tails is the Adamantine Sealing Chains of the Uzumaki clan and the Wood Release of the First Hokage. Although Kushina, as the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki, has mastered the Adamantine Sealing Chains, she is at risk of losing control.

So the next time it goes out of control, the only one who can truly restrain the Nine-Tails is Tatsuma. If something happens to Tatsuma...

The only options are to rely on the out-of-control Kushina herself, or to activate the sealing barrier left by Mito Uzumaki. However, Mito Uzumaki had instructed him before her death not to activate that sealing barrier unless absolutely necessary.

Because once activated, Kushina Uzumaki would be shackled and become a person who loses her freedom.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also turned his attention back to the main matter. After hearing Tatsuma's words, he asked solemnly, "Is there any possibility of reinforcing the seal on Kushina?"

He also didn't want to activate the sealing barrier, so if Kushina's own seal could be strengthened to enhance her control over the Nine-Tails, then perhaps there would be no need to change Kushina's current situation.

Tatsuma pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said, "The sealing seal is based on the Jinchuriki's own Vajra Seal. The stronger Kushina's will, the stronger the binding force on the Nine-Tails, and vice versa."

After all, the ultimate goal of Jinchuriki is to use the power of the Tailed Beasts. Therefore, the sealing techniques must have gaps so that the Jinchuriki can draw on the power of the Tailed Beasts.

The seals on the Jinchuriki are not really for sealing the Tailed Beasts, but more like for training dogs, and the danger is unavoidable.

Furthermore, the Tailed Beast Sealing Seal is already an extremely sophisticated sealing technique. Adding anything further would only hinder the Jinchūriki's ability to extract the Tailed Beast's power. If we had to find a solution, there is really only one.

As he spoke, Tatsuma raised a finger, drawing everyone's attention. Then he continued, "Accelerate the training of Jinchuriki in controlling the power of the Tailed Beasts."

If Kushina could extract the remaining chakra after the Nine-Tails was suppressed at any time, or even continuously extract it, as long as her amount exceeded half, then the Nine-Tails' resistance would be a struggle against a more powerful version of itself.

The more Kurama resists, the more chakra he loses. The more chakra he loses, the more chakra Kushina can convert. In other words, the more Kurama resists, the stronger Kushina becomes.

As soon as Tatsuma finished speaking, Danzo hurriedly said, "Give Kushina to my Root! I will definitely train her into the most outstanding Jinchūriki in the shortest possible time."

Moreover, my Root possesses the most comprehensive plan to unleash the rage of the Tailed Beasts, making Kushina grow stronger and stronger!

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and asked, "Why did you have a plan to provoke the wrath of the Tailed Beasts? Danzo! What exactly have you been plotting behind my back?!"

Danzo's face stiffened; he had inadvertently revealed the details of his plan to sow distrust among the village's Jinchuriki.

Even if Kushina herself didn't lose control, he originally wanted to find a way to provoke the Nine-Tails and make Kushina lose control, so that the village would hate Kushina and his Root would take her in.

But now, Danzo's face hardened, and he said, "Hmph! I'm not targeting the Nine-Tails, but the Tailed Beasts. Don't forget, other villages also have Tailed Beasts and Tailed Beast Jinchuriki."

If we can incite their tailed beasts to go out of control, it will be of great benefit to Konoha. Everything I've done is for the village!

"That would be best!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi snorted, then looked at Tatsuma and said, "Tatsuma, I have some information here. Take a look."

Tatsuma walked up to Hiruzen Sarutobi, took the information, quickly read it, and then said, "The sealing barrier can indeed amplify the control over the tailed beasts, but this barrier does not restrict movement."

In other words, Kushina can cross the barrier at any time. If someone tries to attack Kushina's mind again, causing the Nine-Tails to go out of control, all that's needed is to take Kushina away from the barrier's area.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and asked, "What if we use the Anbu to protect Kushina and constantly remind her of the barrier's range?"

"Hokage-sama, as I just said, any unnecessary work that adds to the Tail-Sealing Seal will only hinder the Jinchuriki's growth. Once this barrier is activated, what will happen to Kushina's training? Should we give up on her?"

Repeating your point of view makes it more persuasive; this is a very basic rhetorical skill that Chenma uses quite skillfully.

Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his eyes and fell into deep thought. Kushina's growth must continue, but the stability of the Nine-Tails seal must also be ensured; both are matters directly related to the village's interests.

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi was hesitant again, Tatsuma finally offered his suggestion, saying, "Hokage-sama, there is actually a way to allow Kushina to continue to grow while preventing the Nine-Tails from going out of control and harming the village."

Tell me about it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his eyes and looked intently at Tatsuma. Tatsuma took a step back, creating a slight distance so that he could face everyone present at the same time, before he spoke:

"Go to the holy land to cultivate."

(End of this chapter)