Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 458 What is 1000 minus 7?

Shadow clone?

Transformation technique?

When the Third Hokage saw that the shadow clone created by Li Yao had become himself, he instantly understood Li Yao's intentions, but based on... no.

"This is neither a simple shadow clone technique nor a simple transformation technique!"

The Third Generation suddenly remembered that Li Yao's Shadow Clone Technique had a unique characteristic: it lasted for an exceptionally long time.

There is absolutely no possibility that it will automatically dissipate after a certain period of time.

And... this shadow clone... this... this is impossible!!!

The third generation was once again shocked.

He actually sensed his own chakra in Li Yao, who had transformed into his shadow clone. This... even the chakra was exactly the same.

This clone technique was impervious to Minato's chakra perception and the Hyuga clan's Byakugan.

The thought flashed through the mind of the third generation, followed by a wave of despair.

"Madam...it's all up to you!"

The third generation could only hope that his wife would realize through their daily interactions that the person Li Yaoying was impersonating was fake.

"Are you hoping your wife will notice something's wrong with you?"

As if reading the Third Hokage's thoughts, Li Yao released him, and his shadow clone stepped forward, placing his hand on the Third Hokage's head.

"What do you think..."

The third generation realized something, but before he could finish speaking, his eyes went blank, he rolled his eyes, and soon drool started spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"Done!"

Using the soul power of the Rinnegan, the shadow clone read the Third Hokage's memories, which secured the situation, as no one could discern the true nature of the Third Hokage disguised as a shadow clone.

As for the third generation's wife... she will be coming to join the third generation soon.

Transformed into a shadow clone of the Third Hokage, it leaves and heads towards the Third Hokage's house.

"The soul memory reading is too domineering."

After the shadow clone finished reading the memories, the third generation's soul was injured, causing his entire body's functions to become disordered. He is still rolling his eyes and unable to wake up.

"That won't do!"

Li Yao placed his hand on the Third Hokage's shoulder and channeled the Six Paths Yang Power, which possessed the power to defy fate, into the Third Hokage's body, instantly restoring the Third Hokage's injured soul.

Once the soul is restored, the body's functions quickly stabilize.

When the third generation awoke, only he and Li Yao were in the tightly sealed room.

"Come on, lie down on the bed."

Li Yao removed the small box from the bed, and with a thought, turned to the Third Generation and said.

The third generation could only watch helplessly as their bodies were laid on the bed, unable to stop it.

"It's quite peaceful."

The third generation's expression was calm, and his eyes did not show the struggle and fear that Li Yao had imagined, which made him somewhat uncomfortable.

However, it's understandable, considering he was a powerful figure and the Third Hokage.

With no chance of turning the tide, calmness was the only way for him to maintain the dignity of a strongman.

With a thought, Li Yao conjured ink chains to fix the Third Generation to the bed, just as the Third Generation had fixed Li Yao to the bed in the past.

Then, Li Yao shot out black iron chains from his palm and entered the Third Hokage's body, completely sealing his chakra. He then released the sensory deprivation technique from the Third Hokage, allowing him to regain control of his body.

"Why don't you give it a try?"

Li Yao smiled. The Third Hokage, who had regained control of his body, did not struggle. He simply looked at Li Yao with calm eyes, as if to say, "Come on, is this all you've got?"

"hehe!"

"Quite assertive."

With a thought, Li Yao unleashed the Five Senses Deprivation Technique's chakra upon the Third Hokage once more, but this time amplifying the Third Hokage's five sense signals.

Open the small box; inside are pliers, sharp needles, a sharp scalpel, and a whip.

Li Yao held a sharp, long needle upright between his right fingers. Under the soft light of the dark room, the tip of the needle seemed like a tiny star, sparkling brightly.

What is 1000 minus 7?

Li Yao's calm voice suddenly rang out, and a look of surprise flashed across the Third Generation's face.

"What did you say?"

What is 1000 minus 7?

Li Yao took the third generation's hand and asked again.

The third generation subconsciously clenched their fists.

With a thought, Li Yao conjured a chair from ink, which appeared beneath him. He sat down gently, then pried open the Third Hokage's clenched fist one finger at a time, finally taking his middle finger. He turned to the Third Hokage by the bedside, smiled, and asked again, "What is 1000 minus 7?"

"..." The Third Generation didn't know why Li Yao was asking this, but he refused to answer, using silence to resist Li Yao.

Li Yao didn't care. He held the middle finger of the third generation's right hand with his left hand, and used his right index finger and thumb to hold the sharp needle and slowly insert it into the crack under the nail of the third generation's middle finger.

In an instant, the pain amplified by the five senses deprivation technique surged into the third generation's brain. Having been out of action for a long time, his body's resistance to pain had long since deteriorated. He thought he could stop it, but he couldn't.

The result was... bang bang bang!

"what!"

A painful scream escaped from the Third Generation's gaping mouth, and his entire body bounced up as if he had stepped on a road full of nails.

The entire bed was making loud banging noises.

What is 1000 minus 7?

As Li Yao gently rotated the long needle and slowly inserted it, he asked again.

"993!"

"what……"

"993!"

The third generation answered very quickly this time, completely subconsciously saying the answer that flashed through his mind. He didn't even answer once, and kept repeating the answer number 993 while screaming in pain.

"So that's how you use '1000 minus 7 equals'!"

Li Yao suddenly realized that by answering simple math questions, he was not only keeping his mind clear, but also diverting his attention, allowing the person suffering to endure the pain for longer.

Excellent, very good.

Li Yao smiled, continued to slowly insert the long needle, and asked, "What is 993 minus 7?"

"Ah... 9... 86!"

"98...ah...986!"

"Good at math, keep it up!"

What is 986 minus 7?

"97...979!"

"Ah... 979!"

"Don't rush, there are still nine left!"

Li Yao's smile was gentle and warm. He picked up each of the three generations' fingers with tenderness and care, and then carefully inserted a long needle, piercing through the entire finger from the nail crease.

During this time, Li Yao thoughtfully prevented the third-generation brain from self-isolating the transmission of pain nerves, and warmly amplified the transmission of pain signals to the third-generation brain, allowing the third generation to experience the most extreme pain.

As it turns out, no one can endure this kind of pain.

Those who can endure pain are merely experiencing physical numbness, which weakens their sense of pain. If one can stimulate a person's body to be as sensitive as an infant, then no one can remain calm under rational pain.

Compared to before, Li Yao could survive by falling into a coma.

The Third Hokage, whose five senses were controlled by the Five Senses Deprivation Technique, could not even fall into a coma and could only endure this unimaginable pain.

The three generations were deeply moved by Li Yao's hospitality, and tears streamed down their faces, not only above but also below.

In an instant, the enclosed air was filled with the stench of urine.

"That won't do!"

"You're all adults, how can you pee like that?"

"This is not good, it's very bad."

"Don't worry, I'll sew it up for you, and I promise it won't leak anymore."

Li Yao kindly took off the Third Hokage's pants, and then unleashed a Water Release ninjutsu.

Whoosh!

The surging water carried a coolness, not only washing away the Third Generation's body but also waking him from the gradual relaxation of his nerves after the extreme pain.

(End of this chapter)