Konoha's Mission Master

Yakumo grasped Shinichi's right hand, shattering his excited and exhilarating fantasies. Golden arcs of electricity immediately surged into his body, temporarily severing the connection between his nerves.

Shinichi tried to open his mouth to shout but found that he had completely lost control of his body, yet he was perfectly conscious... He forced his eyes wide open, staring at the face that kept him awake at night.

A sense of panic, fear, and trepidation suddenly rose in my heart.

After Yakumo killed the Third Raikage and became the strongest ninja in the world, he was indeed terrified for a long time, fearing that Yakumo would settle scores with him. However, the expected retaliation never came, and he gradually lost his vigilance.

But tonight, he came.

However, they did not strike immediately.

"Brother Shinichi, I've missed you so much."

The azure light swirled within Shinichi's body, no longer a gentle energy, but a powerful and domineering torrent.

This torrent... is rewriting the order of Shinichi's genes according to specific rules, leaving indelible dogmas at the genetic level.

"Swear to be loyal to me to the death."

"They will defend me to the death."

"Do not do anything that is detrimental to me."

“I am the center of everything.”

"If the above terms are violated... commit suicide immediately."

Shinichi's gaze gradually shifted from struggle to enjoyment, from fear to fervor, and from rejection of Yakumo to ingratiation.

Looking at Shinichi, Yakumo couldn't help but marvel at the strange and domineering control over life. Compared to the extremely costly treatment, this destructive rewriting didn't consume much energy; it merely locked the genes and inscribed the doctrine.

That lock is part of Yakumo's genes.

"You've schemed against me three times in total, and dedicated your life to me..."

"Okay?"

Shinichi was destined to be unable to answer Yakumo's question.

Because his brain had been fundamentally distorted by the azure light, when Yakumo released his grip, he immediately knelt down, his face full of flattery and obsequiousness.

Shinichi is still Shinichi, but he is not Shinichi either.

"Praise be to Lord Yakumo..."

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Chapter 260, Arena Level 5, cleared.

The Land of Fire, Daimyo Prefecture.

Shinichi knelt on both knees, looking down at the floor, not even daring to raise his head to meet Yakumo's gaze.

At that moment, he became Yakumo's servant.

The mastery of this skill by life has three parts: it can cure diseases, save lives, and defy fate; it can also distort the brain, rewrite memories, and imprint a lock at the genetic level.

This rewrite has limitations.

Life control can only make the person whose memory has been altered become the caster's servant, offering absolute loyalty. It cannot restrict other memories. This is not mind manipulation, but control at the genetic level.

It is precisely because of these limitations that this rewriting becomes exceptionally powerful and domineering.

At the very least, Yakumo didn't sense any resistance from Shinichi. If she had to describe any emotion she felt... it would only be fear.

There's another state in Life Mastery that can be used in combat.

"Get up. From now on, when you see me... you don't need to kneel."

Yakumo gave the order, as he was not used to being worshipped, or rather, he disliked it somewhat.

Shinichi hesitated for a moment, but still managed to stand up. The next moment, Yakumo's right hand pressed on his shoulder, and azure energy surged back into his body. This was the second rewrite.

The supreme command became even more deeply ingrained.

This process is repeated six times.

Yakumo's shadow clones finally ran out of chakra.

There are a total of six locks in Shinichi's body. He has no chance of breaking the genetic blockade. Golden arcs of electricity occasionally flash across Shinichi's body, and his eyes are incredibly loyal.

Looking at the incredibly humble Shinichi before him, Yakumo didn't feel much joy at having avenged his great enemy, but his mind became clearer.

"bump."

Yakumo deactivated his shadow clone.

Using Yakumo's own genes as a lock, Shinichi not only offered his loyalty but also... gained a portion of Yakumo's power to manipulate golden electricity.

This is the significance of equivalent exchange.

A dozen seconds later, Shinichi slumped into his chair, his face returning to a calm, unfathomable state. He picked up his pen again and began to write furiously. At this moment, he had once again become the daimyo who ruled over everything in the Land of Fire.

The scroll in front of him reads…

"Konoha's military spending has increased, reflecting diligence, love for the people, and frugality."

At this time, in Konoha Village.

Yakumo got up, digesting the new memories in his mind, and a smile appeared on his face. After completing the upgrade of his life mastery, he planned to settle the score with Shinichi for his repeated schemes. If he didn't take revenge, his thoughts would be hard to let go.

Shinichi's position is special, and he is the only heir of the Daimyo's lineage. Killing him directly could very likely plunge the Land of Fire into chaos.

This approach allows for revenge without causing the system to collapse.

Yakumo was in high spirits and opened the window.

Like a large bird, it floated lightly to the ground and slowly drew its blade.

Inside the courtyard, he practiced the technique of stacking force, his sword flashing and his strength constantly increasing. A dozen seconds later... Yakumo unleashed his ninth stack of force.

Before Yakumo's shadow clone dissipated, it gave Shinichi two orders.

Firstly, continue to increase military spending in Konoha.

Secondly, he was diligent in his duties and loved the people, and he lived frugally.

Basically, for the next few decades, Shinichi will have to say goodbye to all kinds of meat and eat only light soup with vegetables for the rest of his life... Yakumo never thought of using Shinichi's secret control of the Land of Fire to serve him.

This kind of thing... is not in his character.

"All I ask for is to be away from trouble and spend my life with my loved ones."

Yakumo's fighting spirit soared, his blade flashed nine times... another perfect nine-fold slash. Through practice... he had completely mastered the technique of stacking force.

Now he needs a major battle... to test his own combat strength.

Yakumo sheathed his longsword, returned to his bedroom, carried the Glory Sword Case on his back, and skillfully slipped into the wardrobe.

The shadow clone in the corner stopped forming hand seals and opened its eyes to be on guard.

"call…"

A crimson immortal mark appeared on his forehead, as if it were formed from congealed blood. At the same time, the surrounding natural power was drawn by Yakumo and surged into his body.

Yakumo clenched his fist slightly, but he discovered that the boost to his physical attributes from Sage Mode this time did not reach nine points.

He estimated it should be around seven o'clock.

Since his last battle with Mundo, he hadn't activated Sage Mode for a long time. Now, with this sudden change, Yakumo was momentarily unable to figure out the reason for the reduced amplification.

All possibilities have been ruled out…

"Could it be because their strength has increased?"

A thoughtful expression appeared on Yakumo's face.

The same amount of water placed in measuring cups of different sizes will result in water columns of varying heights, indicating that his physical strength has greatly improved compared to a year ago.

"Never mind, seven o'clock is enough."

Yakumo opened the game system and found the arena interface.

"Enter the arena."

'200 gold coins have been deducted. We wish you a pleasant gaming experience!'

In the desolate and empty arena, a burly man with purple skin, standing three meters tall, stood with completely white eyes... devoid of any spirit. In his right hand, he gripped an enormous butcher's knife, about two meters long, its serrated blade covered with dark red bloodstains and bits of flesh.

"Mundo... is a good doctor."

"I know."

Yakumo lightly patted the Glory Sword Case with his backhand and spoke softly.

"Refined by Holy Light".

Yakumo drew only the Fuma sword, gripping it with both hands.

Golden arcs of electricity surged within his body, spreading from his muscles to his bones and blood, while his heart pounded violently, pumping even more blood throughout his body.

He stomped, and the earth beneath his feet shattered.

Golden light crashed into Mundo, and the giant, who had been standing there motionless, seemed to have gained a new sparkle in his eyes. The butcher's knife in his right hand slammed directly towards Yakumo.

The sound of something cutting through the air was deafening, and the stench of blood filled the air.

This didn't resemble a falling blade at all; it was more like a heavy halberd crashing down. If Yakumo couldn't dodge in time, he could very well have his bones shattered.

"drink."

Yakumo's speed far exceeded that of the past. He used his feet to dodge the heavy slash and circled around to Mundo's left side.

Mundo, on the other hand, lost his balance because his attack missed, leaving him with a slight downward momentum. Although he didn't lose his balance, he lost the ability to change his move instantly.

Yakumo's muscles bulged and tightened rapidly, while fragments of golden electric arcs pulsed from his mouth and nose.

At that moment, his eyes became incredibly sharp.

He gripped the Demon-Subduing Blade with both hands and thrust it forward fiercely, the blade pointing upwards... The hard membrane was pierced directly, and before the purple blood could flow, it was ignited and burned fiercely by the sun's fire.

With a small portion of the Demon-Subduing Blade embedded in his body, Yakumo's arm muscles bulged with power, and he swung it upwards with a fierce, brutal strike.

Purple blood splattered from the wound.

Mundo's tattered white coat was knocked away, revealing his strong, broad upper body. A knife wound about 30 centimeters long appeared on his left waist and chest, with his left kidney and intestines faintly visible.