Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode

Kirito is very interested in puppetry because he can use puppets to unleash ninjutsu and sealing techniques.

This is because even though he possesses powerful mental calculation abilities and can multitask, he cannot unleash three different ninjutsu simultaneously.

The reason for this is that his body only has one chakra system, and he can only use one type of ninjutsu at a time.

However, the powerful puppetry technique, relying on puppetry skills and puppets with chakra systems within their bodies, clearly breaks this convention.

That is why puppeteers are so powerful, especially powerful puppeteers who are proficient in various ninjutsu. When they work with powerful puppets, their strength is greatly enhanced, and they may be able to fight against many opponents in a short time, even in battles between Kage-level opponents.

"Using three ninjutsu simultaneously, including combining them with sealing techniques, is undeniably a way to quickly enhance my strength. It has freed me from the constraints of my powerful mental calculation abilities."

Kirito thought with some excitement.

The thing that can limit the power of a powerful puppeteer is undoubtedly an excellent puppet.

The cost of an excellent puppet is extremely high. Losing even one of the high-quality puppets like the Chikamatsu Ten would be a huge blow to Sunagakure, because each of these high-quality puppets requires very expensive materials, including rare and valuable chakra metals.

“I have money, and ninja tools like puppets, which can be built up with money to create enough combat power, are exactly what I need right now.”

Kirito recalled the painful memories of Akaza and Sunashi when they used to create and repair puppets, and finally realized the correct way to use the wealth in his hands.

A puppet is essentially a robot, or a smaller version of a mobile suit, except that it is powered by chakra. A puppeteer is the pilot of these mobile suits. A powerful puppeteer can pilot several at the same time. If the mobile suit is very powerful, the puppeteer's combat power will also increase proportionally.

"It seems like a promising business. This kind of thing is easy to do as long as you have money."

Kirito's mind flashed through images of incredibly cool mobile suits, his breathing became rapid, and his eyes gleamed with excitement.

That's right, it's puppetry. This thing is a special skill prepared specifically for ninjas like him who have strong mental calculation abilities and are wealthy.

If he can use three ninjutsu simultaneously in battle with the help of a puppet, then one person is equivalent to three Jonin fighting the enemy, and they are three Jonin who are in sync with each other.

In this way, they will surely be able to unleash astonishing combat power.

"Should I add Puppet Technique? No, this doesn't need any enhancement points. As long as I continue to practice puppet manipulation, this skill will improve quickly. What I lack is a stronger mental calculation ability. Using three ninjutsu at the same time is certainly impressive, but if I could use five ninjutsu at the same time, and not rely on Shadow Clone Technique, that would be truly terrifying."

Kirito stared at the Puppet Technique option for a moment, then looked away and turned his gaze toward the Sage attribute, smiling slightly.

Because of learning a lot of knowledge, his wisdom attribute has reached 8 points, of which 4 points represent intelligence.

Nowadays, the "+" sign is also added after the "Wisdom" attribute option, which means that the Intelligence value in the Wisdom attribute can be further enhanced.

"My current achievements are inseparable from the two upgrades I made by using enhancement points to increase my virtuous attribute. Thanks to it, I was able to have amazing talent in learning sealing techniques, which earned me the teacher's favor. It also helped me accumulate a lot of knowledge and had a huge impact on me."

The time before last, in order to quickly improve my strength, I allocated points to the Spirit Transformation Technique instead of continuing to allocate points to the Sage attribute. However, as a result, I gained a White Zetsu clone, which allowed me to go out and do things. This did indeed give me an amazing boost in strength and influence, and I can be said to have benefited immensely. It was a correct choice.

Now, with the advent of Puppetry, I've once again realized the importance of the Intelligence attribute for enhancing my strength. Four points of Intelligence already grant me extraordinary mental arithmetic abilities, allowing me to easily multitask. So what will five points of Intelligence bring me? That's certainly something to look forward to.

Kirito looked at the "Wise" attribute, an option he had previously allocated points to twice, and sighed.

Without further hesitation, he added points to the Sage attribute once again.

The two enhancement points disappeared, and the value after the Wisdom attribute changed from 8 to 9.

Suddenly, Kirito felt as if his brain was splitting open, his vision went black, and he fainted.

After an unknown amount of time, Kirito slowly opened his eyes and found a pool of blood on the ground. It was blood that had flowed from his nose after he had passed out.

However, despite losing so much blood, Kirito felt much better than before.

He closed his eyes and immediately found himself in a huge library, where a vast number of books were stored and neatly organized by category.

He walked among them, came to a bookshelf, took out a book, and opened it.

At some point, a clear video began playing on the open book, the content of which was a memory he had experienced.

This memory is from his past life watching Naruto. The video of the memory can be replayed, slowed down, fast-forwarded, stopped, and magnified according to his will, allowing him to clearly know all the details of what he experienced.

The Memory Library is one of the special abilities he gained after his intelligence reached five points.

While the time he spent here viewing the memories seemed to be a long time, in reality, only a second had passed outside.

In other words, he can enter the memory library in a second and then find various solutions to problems by reading the memory books there.

With a thought, Kirito's consciousness disappeared from the memory library, and the real Kirito opened his eyes again.

Then he extended a hand.

The next second, water, flames, whirlwind, stone, and electricity appeared simultaneously on his five fingers.

Simultaneously manipulate the five chakra natures and materialize them into normal matter.

This is an initial manifestation of Kirito's ability to multitask.

After Kirito's intelligence reached five points, his mental arithmetic ability improved significantly once again, officially enabling him to multitask.

His improved mental arithmetic ability also greatly reduced the speed at which he could use sealing techniques.

He clapped his hands together, and a powerful surge of chakra erupted from his body, instantly completing a massive and complex sealing array.

This is the Sealing Technique: Five-Layer Lamp Array, an advanced sealing technique.

Previously, he only needed two or three seconds to successfully release advanced sealing techniques like the Sealing Technique: Fivefold Lamp Array, but now he can release it in less than a second.

Although it's only a matter of two seconds, the difference is so great it's hard to describe.

It can be said that advanced sealing techniques are now Kirito's ordinary skills, and can be released as easily as the Three Body Technique.

The advanced sealing technique, Fivefold Lamp Formation, has a coverage area of ​​nearly 100 meters, making it perfectly capable of binding five Jonin simultaneously.

"In this way, if an ordinary Jonin were to face me without knowing about my sealing techniques, and rashly approached me, he would be captured instantly. With the help of sealing techniques, I can easily control the life and death of Jonin."

Kirito looked at the sealing technique he had just completed and said with satisfaction.

Finally, a cold, blood-red chakra appeared in his hand.

This is a Yin Release chakra, and it's a special Yin Release chakra formed from the Blood Dragon Eye.

Now, this chakra has almost solidified, transforming into something like real blood.

After his intelligence stat reached five, his Yin Escape level, which had been stagnant for a long time, actually broke through and reached level four.

As a result, the level of his Yin Release ninjutsu, such as mind reading, mind transmission, and shadow imitation, was improved. Among them, the level of the three special Yin Release chakra-consuming abilities of the Blood Dragon Eye, such as Blood Manipulation, Human Bomb, and Blood Dragon Eye Genjutsu, was also improved.

"It seems that increasing the level of chakra nature can indeed indirectly increase the level of the corresponding ninjutsu and abilities."

Kirito observed the changes in the various options on the attribute panel, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Indeed, for ninjas, diligently raising their chakra nature level is a very useful way to improve their strength.

"I've used up all my enhancement points. Now it's time to get down to business. Cloning a Lightning Release clone with top-tier Lightning Release talent and creating a powerful puppet both need to be completed as soon as possible. I bet Nawaki will soon secretly submit his graduation application to the Third Hokage again. He'll definitely approve it, and then it'll be time for me to go to the battlefield."

Kirito quickly calmed his excitement at the amazing gains he had made after adding points to the Sage attribute, then turned to look at a red-haired clone not far away whose life force was rapidly fading, and murmured to himself.

A short while later, he left the orphanage and headed towards the Hokage Building.

At the same time, in the underground prison of Gojo Makoto's mansion in the Land of Waves, the White Zetsu clone reopened his eyes. He returned to the surface in Gojo Makoto's guise, then gave Ryoko Uzumaki a task to collect various rare puppet materials. After that, he used the Mayfly Technique to burrow underground and quickly headed towards the Land of Lightning.

Chapter 152: The 10-Year Promise and the Impure World Reincarnation

Kirito has only been to the Hokage Building once in all this time, and that time was when the Third Hokage sent him. This is the first time he has come here on his own initiative, and the person he wants to find is naturally the Third Hokage.

Kirito made no attempt to conceal his identity and swaggered into the Hokage Building, under the watchful eyes of numerous powerful ANBU ninjas both near and inside the building.

Seeking an audience with the Hokage is no ordinary matter. Kirito's current ninja level is not high enough for him to directly meet the Third Hokage. He needs to make an appointment in advance, since the Hokage is very busy with many affairs every day and his time is very precious.

Kirito was very well-behaved and did not use his current special status to seek any special privileges. After entering the Hokage Building, he obediently went to the front desk, sweetly complimented the receptionist on her beauty, and then explained his purpose.

The receptionist was very happy to receive a genuine compliment from Kirito, a cute and polite 9-year-old boy, on his beauty. She immediately helped Kirito contact the Third Generation.

Meanwhile, before the receptionist could find someone to relay Kirito's request to see the Hokage, the news that Kirito wanted to see the Third Hokage had already reached the Third Hokage's ears in his office.

Kirito's true identity is quite impressive. He is Mito's personal disciple, Tsunade's acknowledged younger brother, and the number one sealing ninja in Konoha. He possesses the strength of an elite Jonin and serves as a link between the Senju and Uchiha clans. All these factors combined are enough to make the Third Hokage look at Kirito with special regard.

"This kid actually had time to see me today, what a rare guest! But he must have something important to say. Please ask him to come see me now."

Upon hearing his subordinate's report, the third generation leader's face immediately showed surprise. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said...

At the same time, he unconsciously began to think about Kirito's purpose in coming here.

Unbeknownst to him, Kirito had already held a very high place in his heart.

There was no other way. He needed to rely on this 9-year-old ninja in many ways. Putting aside his sealing technique ability to seal the Nine-Tails, Kirito was also showing great potential in medical ninjutsu. The new anesthetic that he and Tsunade had developed had greatly reduced the casualties of their comrades on the front lines, making a significant contribution.

Afterwards, he learned from Tsunade that Kirito had actually done most of the research and development of the new anesthetic by himself. This shows how outstanding Kirito's medical ninjutsu talent is. With a little training, he could become the second Tsunade and take over Tsunade's job at the hospital. He might even surpass his teacher.

However, compared to Kirito's medical ninjutsu talent, he values ​​Kirito's combat talent more. Kirito's previous conflict with Hyuga Iwa has fully demonstrated that his strength is already at the level of an elite Jonin. Otherwise, how could he have easily defeated Hyuga Iwa, who has the strength of a Jonin?

Moreover, judging from the battle, Kirito has developed Magnet Release very well, and has even combined it with his signature sealing techniques.

In this way, Kirito will inevitably become a powerful force for Konoha to defeat Sunagakure.

The reason why Sunagakure was able to maintain an advantage on the battlefield was twofold. Firstly, their genin and chunin were generally stronger than those of Konoha. Secondly, their puppeteer unit was extremely terrifying. These puppeteers, who were skilled in killing, were a nightmare for Konoha ninja. If one was accidentally injured by the poisoned weapons on their puppets and did not have an antidote, death was the only outcome.

The reason he didn't send Tsunade to the front lines was so that she could utilize Konoha's excellent medical resources to quickly counteract the poison used by the Sand Village puppeteers and create the corresponding antidote.

From what we've seen so far, Tsunade has done an excellent job. She has successfully deciphered most of the poisons used by the Sand Village puppeteers and created corresponding antidotes, thereby greatly reducing the casualties inflicted on Konoha ninja by the Sand Village puppeteer forces.

Even so, the Sand Village Puppet Masters remain a formidable force. Furthermore, the toxins they possess are rapidly evolving, giving them the ability to defeat ninjas of similar rank. They continue to exert immense pressure on Konoha on the battlefield.

Kirito's Magnet Release ninjutsu is a powerful tool against puppeteers. The fine iron sand severely interferes with a puppeteer's control over their puppet, greatly reducing their strength. In addition, Kirito also possesses the Spirit Transformation Technique, which allows him to easily locate the puppeteer's hiding place. He is practically a puppeteer's nemesis.

Therefore, once Kirito goes to the battlefield, he will surely make a great contribution to Konoha's victory over the Sand Village's puppeteers, laying a solid foundation for Konoha's victory over the Sand Village.

"What brings this kid here today? If it involves the battlefield, I'd better advise him to go to the front lines as soon as possible. With his current abilities, as long as he's careful, protecting himself shouldn't be a problem at all."

The third generation thought to himself.

Sending Kirito to the battlefield was something he had wanted to do for a long time, but Kirito himself was too cautious and always used studying as an excuse not to volunteer for the battlefield. In addition, with Mito-sama protecting him, he had not issued an order to send Kirito to the battlefield.

As the Hokage, he has the authority to order the village's ninjas who have undergone ninja number certification to the battlefield.

Kirito is a ninja who graduated from the Ninja Academy, so he naturally entered Konoha's ninja personnel numbering system at a young age. He has the obligation and responsibility to serve Konoha unconditionally during wartime.

Now that Mito-sama has passed away, it's time for him to issue an order for Kirito to go to the battlefield.

There's also the ninja rank certification. He thinks that granting Kirito the title of Special Jonin shouldn't be a big problem now, and the others should be convinced.

However, if Kirito didn't want to go to the battlefield so early, he couldn't force him to go. Mito was gone, but Momoka and Tsunade were still there. He could disregard Momoka's opinion, but he couldn't ignore the opinion of his thoughtful little darling, Tsunade.

He watched Tsunade grow up. In his heart, Tsunade was not only his prized disciple, but also his close confidante. If Tsunade was in a bad mood, he would have a headache.

"How should I persuade him? This kid seems to have everything he needs now, and he doesn't seem to care about the Hokage position at all. He's much more difficult to deal with than that Nawaki kid. It's a real headache."

The third generation covered his forehead with his hand and said with some distress.

While the Third Hokage was racking his brains trying to persuade Kirito to go to the battlefield sooner, Kirito had already obtained permission from the arriving Anbu ninja for the Third Hokage to grant him an audience.