Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 191 The Development Direction of Bloodline Limits

In my memory, the Third Mizukage began a frenzied development of ninjutsu.

His talent is undoubtedly remarkable to have become the Mizukage.

He learned the Earth Release: Super Heavy Rock Technique in half a year.

But just when he was full of confidence, thinking that he was about to develop the second bloodline limit ninjutsu in the ninja world.

Reality slapped him hard in the face.

There's a reason why the ninja world has only produced one Dust Release technique in its thousand-year history.

From the moment the bloodline limit ninjutsu that fuses two types of chakra was developed, all ninjas knew that ninjutsu that fuses three or even all types of chakra was definitely more powerful than bloodline limit fusion of two types.

The research and development of ninjas for this purpose has never stopped.

But over all these years, only one technique, Dust Release, which combines three attributes, has been created.

It is clear that the difficulty involved is far beyond what can be easily achieved simply by increasing the strength of one type of chakra nature.

The Third Mizukage primarily used Earth Release: Super Heavy Rock Technique chakra, and the process of fusing water and wind chakra was extremely difficult.

Previously, the tripartite balance was too stable, and the three types of chakra could not be fused.

Earth-style chakra is now very strong, which has broken the balance and made fusion possible.

But because the balance is broken, it's like a car without brakes traveling at high speed. Trying to control it safely through one bend after another is easier said than done. One wrong move and it's a disaster. The three types of chakra are thrown out of control.

In the final moments of the Third Mizukage's memories, he was unable to develop the Bloodline Elimination technique, only managing to develop the Bloodline Limit - Heavy Water, formed by fusing Earth Release: Super Heavy Rock Technique chakra with Water Release chakra.

Simply put, it's like ordinary water being subjected to the Super Heavy Rock Technique, becoming incredibly heavy.

However, unlike water that has simply been subjected to the Overweight Rock Technique, Black Water is more flexible and can be manipulated as freely as the Kazekage manipulates Iron Sand.

Despite not having developed the Bloodline Elimination technique, the Third Mizukage still managed to fight the Third Raikage to a draw using the Black Water technique.

The Third Raikage's speed and One-Hit Man technique were no match for the Blackwater.

Blackwater's defense is terrifying; it's like flowing steel, possessing both the hardness of steel and the ability of water to instantly absorb a large amount of kinetic energy and dissipate impact.

The Third Raikage's high-speed thrusts often fail to hit the Third Mizukage instantly, as the black water slows down his speed, allowing the Third Mizukage to control the black water and counterattack.

Moreover, even the Third Raikage dared not allow himself to be enveloped by the black water.

Otherwise, even he wouldn't be able to escape; he would be imprisoned and sealed away.

It was thanks to the black water that the Third Mizukage made Kirigakure even stronger.

However, the Third Mizukage has never given up on bloodline elimination over the years.

Unfortunately... he was unable to develop the second gate of the ninja world, Bloodline Elimination, until he was killed by Li Yao.

Otherwise... Li Yao might not have been able to kill him.

After all, without revealing one's identity, using only some conventional ninjutsu would indeed be quite difficult against a Mizukage with a bloodline limit.

But all of that is in the past now.

After reading the memories of the Third Mizukage, Li Yao was very glad that he hadn't stopped fighting because of the appearance of White Zetsu.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have discovered the secret of bloodline elimination.

If you don't know the secret of bloodline elimination.

According to Li Yao's initial idea, he wanted to control the chakra of the Bloodline Limit, which meant he was going to pursue the path of fusion of all attributes.

The Bloodline Elimination, which combines the three chakra natures, requires at least one chakra nature to be upgraded to a level comparable to a bloodline limit.

That fusion of all attributes... without a doubt, requires at least three attributes of chakra to be raised to the level of bloodline limit, and it may not even be enough. It may require five attributes or even all attributes of chakra to be raised to the level of black lightning chakra.

Even more seriously, raising the chakra intensity to the level of Black Lightning and Super Heavy Rock Technique is not enough. Further breakthroughs are needed to achieve a stronger single-attribute chakra intensity in order to ensure that all chakra attributes can be fused into Bloodline Limit.

If Li Yao hadn't known these secrets, he would never have been able to develop the Bloodline Limit through the fusion of all chakra attributes.

He can only follow the same path as Madara and Obito.

But everyone knows what the outcome would be if they followed Madara and Obito's paths.

Moreover, that kind of bloodline limit chakra wasn't his own, but rather the chakra of the nine tailed beasts and the ten-tailed beast's hull.

What Li Yao wanted was Six Paths level chakra that he could absolutely control, not the tailed beast chakra that could be accidentally pulled out of his body.

In conclusion, we really have to thank the Third Mizukage this time.

Li Yao knew which path to take from now on.

After successfully developing the Perfect Transformation Technique, he created seven shadow clones to refine the strength of seven different chakra attributes.

With at least a decade or two remaining until the Fourth Shinobi World War, given his chakra control and sensory abilities, he should be able to develop a Kekkei Shrine before Madara's resurrection.

At that time, the forbidden curse that Madara left on him will no longer be a problem.

Then... hehe!

Li Yao's lips curled slightly; he was not the kind of person who would let a grudge go unpunished.

……

The next morning.

The village, which had been experiencing continuous rain, finally had a sunny day.

When the warm sunshine shone on the village, everyone was already up. The children were running around happily outside, while the adults watched with smiles as they wove fishing nets, preparing to go fishing later.

The whole village was filled with happy and joyful smiles.

Nagato and the others also got up, each with a smile on their face.

The sunshine after the rain always lifts one's spirits.

Especially in this country where it rains for most of the year, sunshine brings not only a good mood but also hope.

"Brother Li, you should go and rest."

Nagato walked into the small room where Li Yao was and said with a smile, "Yahiko and the others went fishing. I'll call you when they come back and have cooked the fish soup."

Because of the rain, the land of rain has few sunny days, and the vegetation is sparse and unevenly distributed. However, the abundant rainfall brings a large amount of trace elements to the rivers, which in turn nourishes many microorganisms and, in turn, many fish, both large and small.

The Land of Rain is also known as the Land of Fish by merchants from various countries, which shows that there are many fish in the Land of Rain.

When Yahiko, Nagato, and the other two were searching for Jiraiya as children, they survived by catching and eating fish along the way, and were lucky enough to meet Jiraiya at the end.

Therefore, the three of them, or rather the entire Rain Country, knew how to fish and when it was easiest to catch fish.

That means it's easiest to catch fish when the sun is out.

Not only do humans need sunlight, but fish do too.

Every time the sun comes out, the fish in the rivers and lakes of the Land of Rain will rise to bask in the sun. At this time, the fish are at their dumbest, or rather, their laziest, and can be easily caught with a net.

So as soon as he got up in the morning, Yahiko took Konan and Yoko to the river to catch fish, leaving Nagato and Li Yao to take over.

"it is good."

Li Yao nodded, walked to the room where Nagato and Yahiko had slept the night before, and lay down. He didn't sleep, he just didn't sleep all night. He was still very energetic, his mind still focused on sensing the ocular power and chakra in Nagato's Rinnegan.

At this moment, Nagato's Rinnegan eye power chakra appeared to Li Yao as a tangled mess of threads, requiring him to sort them out one by one before he could replicate it.

This is why Li Yao needs to perceive Nagato's Rinnegan eye power chakra at close range for extended periods of time.

noon.

Yahiko and his group returned from fishing, along with the villagers and children.

Everyone wore satisfied smiles, their hands laden with heavy strings of fish, enough to ensure they wouldn't have to worry about meat for the next few months.

Yahiko and his two companions were carrying not only a large string of fish in their hands, but also firewood as tall as a person on their backs, almost completely engulfing them.

Taking advantage of the sunny weather, Yahiko chopped firewood for the villagers.

The group returned with smiles on their faces.

"Yahiko, you're back."

Changmen walked out of the house and came to the village entrance to greet them. He reached out to take the firewood that Xiaonan and Xiaoyezi were carrying, but the two girls dodged him.

"No need, it's very light."

"Then I'll get you some fish."

Nagato followed up, and this time the two women did not refuse. Yahiko stood aside, staring at Nagato with a resentful look.

"Nagato, you bastard, have you forgotten I exist? I'm heavy too, you know."

Nagato turned to look at Yahiko and laughed, "It's alright, you're strong."

"Yes, that's right, I'm very strong." Yahiko humbly accepted Nagato's praise, puffing out his chest with a smug look on his face, but it was quickly suppressed by the heavy firewood.

This scene made the group and the village children burst into laughter.

After a burst of laughter and chatter, Yahiko and his companions distributed the fish and firewood they had caught to the villagers.

Compared to ordinary villagers who lack chakra, Yahiko, who can use ninjutsu, especially water-style ninjutsu, caught more fish and brought back more firewood.

Thank you!

"I'll make fish soup later, you all have to come and eat!"

After some initial hesitation, the villagers accepted Yahiko and his companions' offer.

Soon, wisps of smoke rose from the village.

"Brother Li, are you awake?" Yahiko called softly from outside the door.

"I'm awake," Li Yao replied; he had been awake the whole time.

"Uncle Yujing has made fish soup and invited us over to eat. Get up quickly, let's go together," Yahiko said happily from outside the door.

"Coming right away." Li Yao got up, put on his black waterproof coat, and went outside. Yahiko was still waiting for him outside.

"Brother Li, the fish in the river today are so silly. Have you ever seen fish in the Rain Country on a sunny day?"

"Let me tell you..."

Even though it was only a short distance of a few dozen meters, Yahiko couldn't wait to share with Li Yao the fun they had going out fishing that morning.

He really looks like Naruto!

Despite the darkness, his heart still shines like the sun, and one can hardly see the malice brought by suffering in him.

It's no wonder that Nagato was later persuaded by Naruto's talk-no-jutsu.

Naruto and Yahiko look so alike.

Rather than saying that Nagato was persuaded by Naruto, Li Yao is more inclined to believe that Nagato was acting in accordance with Yahiko's will from beginning to end.

(End of this chapter)