Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode.

Chapter 49 Software Modification

In front of the archives room on the first basement floor of Konoha Hospital.

Kirito explained the situation to the guard and was able to enter the archives smoothly. He then picked up the cleaning tools inside and began cleaning.

Of course, he didn't actually do the cleaning properly. Instead, he used the Shadow Clone Technique to create more than a dozen shadow clones that only existed for an hour each, with a small amount of chakra. Half of them helped with the cleaning, while the other half helped him search for treasures in the archives to see if he could find any valuable information.

Unfortunately, Konoha's security measures were quite good. Most of the documents in the archives were medical records, and the only ones that Kirito found somewhat valuable were some records of failures.

These records of failures are records of various failed experiments conducted by researchers in the hospital.

There have been instances where the development of a drug to increase chakra levels failed.

There are studies on cell fusion failures.

There have been failed attempts to develop artificial organs.

Because of their failure, they are seen as a disgrace, and ultimately they are thrown here like worthless garbage, waiting to be discovered or destroyed one day.

People in the hospital treated them as trash, but Kirito treasured them like precious gems.

He has been studying biology for the past two years and has experienced countless failures, but he understands that even failed experiments are valuable, at least they remove many obstacles to success.

Success is never easy.

Kirito held the documents recording his failures in his hands with great interest, quickly memorizing the text.

With so many failures as nourishment, he will surely take another big step closer to success.

However, there was just too much information. Even though it only accounted for a small portion of the total amount of information in the archives, it was still not something Kirito could pack up and take away in a short time and put into his mind.

But it's okay, there's plenty of time.

Kirito was confident that he could take all these treasures with him.

With such a wonderful person as Ciyun, he will have many opportunities to come here to study in the future.

Meanwhile, Kirito was also using a miniature shadow clone to watch Orochimaru's apology to him.

Orochimaru's things are generally harmful, so Kirito wouldn't dare touch them with his real body.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting chakra, he used a tiny bit of chakra to create a mini shadow clone to provoke Orochimaru's apology.

"Software modification experiment, what a piece of junk."

After reading the contents of the scroll, Kirito said with a look of disgust.

Soft body modification is a secret technique unique to Orochimaru, which he developed himself. Once mastered, this technique can greatly enhance the flexibility and elasticity of the human body, allowing the body to stretch and bend freely.

In the anime, Orochimaru's ability to extend his neck and limbs by more than ten meters and to crawl quickly on the ground like a snake is thanks to this secret technique.

Kirito remembered that in the original story, a girl named Misumi Kensuke, who appeared during the first Chunin Exams, had learned this secret technique, but her performance was mediocre.

Overall, this secret technique is quite effective in improving the learner's strength. It allows taijutsu-type ninjas to develop a unique taijutsu (similar to the protagonist in a certain One Piece anime). It can also allow people to squeeze into narrow cracks, thereby achieving escape and infiltration.

However, Kirito still didn't think much of this secret technique.

The reason is that this secret technique requires surgery on one's own body, and if one is not careful, it will fail and result in becoming disabled.

Clearly, this secret technique is a bait.

If he wants to learn this secret technique, he can only go to Orochimaru, because only Orochimaru, the successful one, has enough confidence to complete the modification of the human body.

But in doing so, he would become Orochimaru's prey.

Kirito knew very well what kind of person Orochimaru was.

This person may not be a bastard now, but who knows what the future holds. In the story, ever since Orochimaru had the idea of ​​wanting immortality, he began to rapidly degenerate and eventually became a complete scumbag, a cold-blooded animal who regarded the lives of others as worthless. Even if he is redeemed later, this stain can never be washed away.

If this special talent with the ability to transform into a sage were to fall into Orochimaru's hands, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"However, it's unrealistic for a person to stretch their arms and neck more than ten meters just by modifying their body. Now that I think about it, this secret technique might be related to the Akimichi clan's secret techniques. The training content recorded in this secret technique clearly requires the use of Yang attribute chakra."

Kirito recalls some scenes from the story where Orochimaru uses the Soft Body Modification Technique, and then begins to think deeply about the Soft Body Modification Technique.

Before long, he became interested in the secret technique again.

If he's not mistaken, Orochimaru's secret technique was an improvement upon the Akimichi clan's Multi-Size Technique.

As for how Orochimaru obtained the Akimichi clan's secret techniques, it most likely came from his good teacher.

The Sarutobi clan and the Ino-Shika-Cho clans are practically inseparable.

The Sarutobi clan is superior to the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, so it's not surprising that they were able to obtain the Akimichi clan's secret techniques.

While it's certainly unacceptable to operate on one's own body, if one can use this as a way to deduce and obtain a portion of the Akimichi clan's secret techniques, then this compensation would be quite worthwhile.

The Akimichi clan's secret technique, the Multiplication Technique, requires Yang-attribute chakra to unleash and possesses considerable power, providing an astonishing enhancement to strength.

Kirito happens to lack the means to use Yang-attribute chakra attacks.

Even if he doesn't use it himself, he can use it to reward his subordinates later.

After Kirito finished reading the contents of the scroll, he closed his eyes and quickly recalled them dozens of times. Once he was sure he had completely memorized the contents of the scroll, he decisively used the sealing technique, Reverse Four Symbols Seal (a watered-down version), on the scroll.

As space twisted, the scroll Orochimaru had given Kirito disappeared.

At the same time, underground in Konoha, at the Root headquarters, in the Root leader's office, Orochimaru, who was having a "pleasant conversation" with Danzo, suddenly paused, a look of surprise on his face.

"What's wrong, Orochimaru?"

Danzo noticed Orochimaru's change in expression and immediately asked warily.

Although he was confident in the defenses of Root headquarters, he never believed that this meant he could rest easy. He now felt that Orochimaru must have discovered an enemy he was unaware of.

Of Hiruzen's three disciples, he admired Orochimaru the most. Not only was Orochimaru exceptionally talented and strong, but he was also ruthless and merciless towards his enemies. He was also an outstanding researcher and was very suitable to stay in Root.

"It's nothing, just found an interesting little fish."

Orochimaru stuck out his tongue, licked his lips, and laughed excitedly.

"Really? Can you tell me the name of this interesting little fish?"

Danzo said, his eyes narrowing, a cold glint flashing in them.

He knew Orochimaru quite well; once he discovered something interesting, he would definitely try every means to get it.

Therefore, Orochimaru is likely to do some bad things.

He hates surprises the most, and he doesn't want Orochimaru causing trouble in the village right now.

"Don't worry, I won't touch this little fish for now, so it won't affect your plans."

Orochimaru sneered.

The prodigy he favored, no one but him could touch him.

It's tough for a new author to get ahead, so I hope all my fellow readers will visit often to increase the readership. After you finish reading, I hope you'll vote for this book and invest in it. If you could give me some monthly tickets and rewards, I would be extremely grateful. It's so hard for a new author and a new book.

(End of this chapter)