Konoha's Mission Master

Without crying or making a fuss, her large, clear eyes looked at Yakumo with a hint of curiosity.

Yakumo reached out and pinched Uchiha Itachi's cheek; it was pink, soft, and felt wonderful to the touch.

This marks the official beginning of their master-disciple relationship.

A few days later, the news that Uchiha Fugaku's eldest son, Uchiha Itachi, had become an apprentice of Ii Yakumo made headlines.

This signifies an alliance between Konoha's strongest ninja clan and the strongest ninja in the world, with the two set to support and help each other from that moment on.

September has arrived.

September brings a brand new quarterly reward update.

[The microscopic entity reduces the will within the interstitial cells to 8%.]

[Task Reward: Three Free Attribute Points]

[Bonus: Lord of the Seas Series III, The King's Redemption!]

Upon receiving this mission, Yakumo began to adjust the time he devoted to the research lab at Konoha Hospital.

The initial three hours were adjusted to eight hours.

After all, various missions are the core of Yakumo's gradual growth, and he will not put the cart before the horse.

After adjustments, the daily training time with Yougu Qianxue was shortened to one hour.

In early December, the 996th intercolumnar cell will elimination experiment was conducted, with a residual will rate of 10%.

Inside the Konoha Hospital research lab, Yakumo and Reiko Aoyama, dressed in white lab coats, were processing the Hashirama cell extract in a culture medium. First, they added a pale blue potion made by Reiko Aoyama that could inhibit cell activity, and then injected Yang Release chakra to bring that will to the surface. Yakumo began the 997th energy flush.

In fact, 10% of the interstitial cells that retain their will can be used as safe cells for medical purposes, utilizing their strong adaptability for clonal repair of severed limbs.

However, Yakumo still felt that this proportion of willpower could be compressed further, keeping the safe range at around 5%.

In Aoyama Reiko's eyes, the boy's handsome face was observing and processing things with utmost seriousness.

This is a miracle that will shake the ninja world. From now on, ninjas with missing limbs will regain their ability to take care of themselves and even fight, and will no longer need anyone else to take care of them. They will once again become the backbone of Konoha Village.

She gazed at the dazzling Yakumo under the lamplight, becoming increasingly mesmerized, and stood there, stunned.

Yakumo, who was in the process of dealing with the situation, did not notice Aoyama Reiko's unusual behavior.

Yakumo focused all his attention on the culture medium before him, rapidly eradicating the will between the cells. In truth, Yakumo's energy could not affect ethereal wills. He merely destroyed the carriers of will within the cells, rendering the will like water without roots, destined to dissipate on its own soon.

As time goes by, the proportion of willpower is gradually reduced, while the difficulty of handling it increases sharply. When willpower senses danger, those willpower that only have instinct will begin to actively operate the carrier to hide, directly affecting the speed at which Yakumo can handle the situation.

Cellular will ratio: 15%

Sweat beaded on Yakumo's cheeks, the delicate arcs of electricity began to become difficult to control, and his mental energy was rapidly depleting.

Half an hour later, Yakumo reached the critical point, with a cellular will ratio of 10%.

This is the limit that can usually be achieved; those carriers that were originally exposed are gradually beginning to hide.

A miniature forest unfolds before Yakumo's eyes, and his task is to find the pests within it.

The green orb in Yakumo's hand became brighter than ever before, and sweat streamed down his chin.

Reiko Aoyama promptly wiped the sweat from Yakumo's face with a towel.

The experiment continues...

At the microscopic level, the structure inside a cell is like a building made of countless steel structures, with the carriers hidden inside. What Yakumo needs to do is to eliminate those carriers without damaging the building.

At this moment, the golden electric arc becomes the most delicate scalpel, performing microscopic surgery far beyond imagination.

This is a miracle brought about by overwhelming strength.

One by one, the carriers were successfully destroyed. Yakumo's face grew paler and paler, but his spirit was as high as a burning flame. At this moment, his mind was working beyond its capacity.

Cellular will ratio: 9%.

At this point, only one final step remained to achieve success.

This step is crucial.

Driven by instinct, the carrier became even more secretive.

However, Yakumo was nearing his limit; if he made a mistake, all his previous efforts would be in vain.

Reiko Aoyama was so nervous that she didn't dare to breathe.

Time seemed to slow down drastically, each second feeling incredibly difficult.

Yakumo dared not relax his vigilance in the slightest.

This is a competition against oneself, and the difficulties along the way are unimaginable.

Such efforts are not only to complete the task, but also to determine the direction for Mori Masako's future treatment.

Half an hour later, the proportion of interstitial cells with willpower was 9%.

It was just a hair's breadth away, but Yakumo had already reached his limit.

Is this the limit?

"But I'm not reconciled yet."

Yakumo thought to himself.

Yakumo's eyes suddenly brightened, and upon closer inspection, one could see faint golden arcs of electricity dancing within them. His heartbeat quickened, and more golden arcs of electricity surged from his heart. A deep red, glistening immortal mark appeared on his forehead.

The final 1% couldn't stop Yakumo.

An invisible pressure... radiated outwards from Yakumo's body.

It was a detached indifference from the world, as if the changes in the world could not affect it in any way.

The three holy lands exist within the ninja world, yet transcend it.

The rise and fall of the ninja world has nothing to do with them.

Reiko Aoyama subconsciously took a half step back, a life instinct born of fear of those at a higher level.

Yakumo conjured arcs of electricity in his hands, performing microscopic manipulation…

Between cells, golden arcs of electricity, like spears, destroyed the carriers of will hidden deep within the cells. This time, Yakumo manipulated two arcs simultaneously to strangle the carriers.

That's his sword; nothing can withstand its blade!

Golden arcs of electricity appeared on the surface of his body.

With each breath, golden arcs of electricity were emitted from his mouth and nose.

The golden arcs of electricity in his eyes suddenly became brighter.

The interstitial cells became crystal clear.

The electric arc was still leaping.

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Chapter 209 (Chapter 208): Cultivation, Arena Showdown

Until the very last moment.

Yakumo has transformed into the Golden Thunder God.

The cramped culture medium became a thrilling battlefield, where Yakumo precisely delivered an incredibly delicate electric arc to its intended location, and then used the energy released when the arc extinguished to annihilate the carrier.

A dozen minutes later.

The golden electric arcs extinguished at the same moment.

Intercolumnar cell will ratio: 5%

The duration of the Sage Mode.

Yakumo has completed 4% removal!

Yakumo handed the processed cells to Aoyama Reiko. All that was needed next was to use nutrient solution to promote cell proliferation, and then a nearly harmless interstitial cell extract could be obtained.

"This would be a miracle."

Reiko Aoyama carefully took the culture medium and began to drip in the nutrient solution that promotes cell proliferation. In fact, the intercolumnar cells are very resilient, and simple actions cannot affect their activity at all.

Half an hour later, Yakumo obtained a 5% concentration of Hashirama cell extract and placed it in front of him... using the Palm Healing Technique to observe it. The plant instinctive will in these cells was greatly reduced, but most importantly, the part belonging to Yang Release Chakra was not weakened at all.

This is a miracle.

Yakumo used a pipette to take two drops and placed them on the culture medium for observation. His instinctive will did not recover during the proliferation process.

"We finally succeeded."

Yakumo's face broke into an extremely excited and joyful smile.

"We really succeeded."

Aoyama Reiko hugged Yakumo tightly, somewhat excitedly; certain beautiful things were rapidly changing shape due to pressure.

This is the pinnacle of crime.

A few seconds later, Yakumo broke free from Reiko Aoyama's embrace.

After the two separated, Aoyama Reiko appeared calm on the surface, but her cheeks were flushed with an incredibly alluring blush.

The atmosphere was slightly awkward.

"Next, we will begin the second research project on life cells. By utilizing the powerful adaptability of life cells, we will clone hands, feet, and organs to benefit the entire Hidden Leaf Village as soon as possible, and help those ninjas who have lost hands or feet and are unable to take care of themselves to regain their daily living abilities as quickly as possible."

These secondary cells extracted from intercolumnar cells were named "Life Cells" by Yakumo, mainly to avoid using the name of the First Generation Lord.

Of course, those who know the inside story... those who understand, understand.

Yakumo said with a hint of sarcasm, "This technique is beneficial to the entire Leaf Village."

“That’s right… this is where I’m good at it.”

Reiko Aoyama answered Yakumo, the blush on her face quickly disappearing as she swiftly got into work mode.

"I plan to bring Lady Tsunade into the research group as well. The next research will also be in her area of ​​expertise. If the two of you work together, we can definitely bring this technology that will benefit Konoha to the surface sooner."

After a moment's thought, Yakumo spoke.

Upon hearing this, Reiko Aoyama remained silent for a moment.