Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode

The opponent is not currently in the Raikage Building, but in a large training ground.

Unlike the Third Raikage, this Third Raikage clearly places great emphasis on training and values ​​his own martial prowess. Even when he is very busy, he will still find time to train.

However, the Third Raikage was already a top-tier ninja in the ninja world, and he himself was a warmonger, so simple daily training was clearly not enough for him.

Therefore, he would call upon the village's strongest ninjas to serve as sparring partners every day during his training.

At this very moment, the Third Raikage was simultaneously fighting against thirty Jonin.

The Third Raikage clearly had no intention of keeping the training a secret; he brazenly displayed his formidable strength to the large number of ninjas and villagers who had come to watch the spectacle around the training ground.

Faced with the powerful ninjutsu unleashed simultaneously by thirty Jonin.

The Third Raikage, having activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode, showed no intention of dodging, charging straight through the training grounds while enduring various ninjutsu.

Kirito mingled in the crowd of onlookers, and with his usual Byakugan, he could barely make out the Third Raikage's current speed. The Third Raikage had activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and while his speed might not have reached the terrifying speed of light, it was many times faster than the speed of sound.

Such terrifying speed is so great that even a Jonin would have a hard time seeing it clearly, and might not even be able to react.

However, these Cloud Village Jonin who could serve as sparring partners for the Third Raikage were naturally among the best Jonin. They were also skilled in using Lightning Release and possessed excellent swordsmanship.

With the help of a certain lightning release technique that enhances speed and nerve reaction ability, coupled with a certain degree of tacit cooperation, they were able to barely fight against the Third Raikage.

However, neither their powerful ninjutsu nor their sharp swordsmanship could break through the lightning armor formed by the Lightning Release chakra mode on the Third Raikage's body.

Their ultimate fate was to be knocked to the ground one by one by the Third Raikage's fists.

"What terrifying suppressive power! Once this Lightning Release Chakra Mode is activated, it feels like the Third Raikage has become a powerful and mobile heavy armored warrior. He's tough, strong, and has a lot of chakra. No wonder he was able to hold off tens of thousands of Iwa ninjas single-handedly. If this guy were to lead the Cloud Village to attack Konoha, he could easily dominate the battlefield. I really don't know who in Konoha is capable of fighting him right now."

Kirito witnessed the Third Raikage sweep away thirty Jonin, and was filled with awe.

The strength of the Third Raikage can only be truly appreciated by witnessing it firsthand.

Kirito now feels that the title of demigod should be given to the Third Raikage more appropriately. In any case, he thinks that Hanzo of the Salamander is no match for the Third Raikage, even if he has the advantage of terrain in the Land of Rain.

He believes that this Third Raikage can be considered the strongest Lightning Release ninja in the ninja world right now.

"This level of Lightning Release must be at least a Level 5 Lightning Release. How am I supposed to collect the cells from this Third Raikage? He just finished attacking at such a fast speed and didn't even lose a single hair. That's ridiculous. I wonder if he loses hair normally."

Kirito stared intently at the Third Raikage, pondering how to obtain tissue cells from him.

"You guys don't seem to be making any progress lately. That must be because you haven't been training enough. Get up now, all of you. I've only just finished warming up. Keep attacking me. Remember, don't hold back. Hit me as hard as you can."

At the same time, the Third Raikage quickly swept through thirty Jonin, then looked at these Jonin lying on the ground pretending to be dead, and said with some dissatisfaction.

"Lord Raikage, please spare us! Look, my hand is broken, how can I possibly train with you?"

"Yes, I don't have enough chakra, so I can't fight for the time being."

"I'm sorry, Raikage-sama, my leg is broken. If it's not healed soon, it might affect our mission the day after tomorrow."

……

Upon hearing the Third Raikage's words, the group of Cloud Village Jonin jumped up, each offering various reasons to postpone the meeting.

It is indeed an honor to be able to fight the Raikage, because it means that the Raikage recognizes their strength.

However, it's not a good thing if you get beaten up by the other side every time, with no hope of winning and not even able to injure the other side.

The Third Raikage was very dissatisfied with his subordinates' complaints, and veins began to bulge on his forehead.

Just as the Third Raikage was about to lose his temper and do something reckless, a hot-bodied white-haired female ninja immediately appeared in front of him. She calmly said, "Lord Raikage, your training time for today is almost over, and there are still many documents in your office that you need to handle personally."

"Elui, can you please stop spoiling my fun every time I'm in the mood? I've calculated the time, and there are still at least ten minutes left before my training session ends. I feel like I've just finished warming up and need to do more training."

When the Third Raikage saw his secretary appear, the veins on his forehead quickly disappeared, and he spoke in a pleading tone.

"Then it must be that Lord Raikage has misremembered. Please come back to work as soon as possible. Without you, many things in the village cannot proceed normally. Also, Lord Raikage, I have said many times that you should use the main door when leaving your room in the future, and do not break through the walls to get out."

Elui showed no compromise to the Third Raikage, maintaining a businesslike tone and even revealing a strong sense of resentment when talking about the office walls.

"I know, I'll go back with you, okay? Don't nag me about such a small thing."

The Third Raikage could vent his anger on others, but he couldn't bring himself to be tough on his beautiful secretary, who usually worked tirelessly to help him with a lot of work and acted as his strategist. He had no choice but to restrain himself and obediently go back with her to do the extremely boring office work.

"Now that we're back, it will be even more difficult to collect his tissue cells."

Kirito watched as the Third Raikage returned with his beautiful secretary, and frowned slightly as he thought to himself.

His purpose in coming to Kumogakure was to collect the tissue cells of the Third Raikage. If he couldn't find an opportunity, he would settle for the Third Raikage's son, the Fourth Raikage.

However, he arrived at the wrong time today. The Fourth Raikage has left the village on a secret mission and is not in Kumogakure for the time being.

But soon, he came up with a solution. The scar on the Third Raikage's chest gave him the inspiration to successfully extract tissue cells from the other party.

He turned his head, looked in a certain direction, and then quietly rolled his eyes again.

"Found it, it really is in that place."

Using the power of his Byakugan, Kirito quickly found his target, immediately noticing the massive amount of red chakra within him.

On the other side, in Yunlei Gorge.

The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Bruhito, sat cross-legged on a flat area carved out halfway up a mountain in the Kumogakure region, practicing his daily meditation to calm his irritable and angry heart, which had become volatile due to his previous tailed beast transformation training.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, a sense of foreboding rising within him.

Relying on his intuition honed through countless bloody battles, he had just discovered that someone was spying on him—a familiar gaze filled with malice.

Who is it?

Brubi secretly became wary.

He was the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure, and his importance to the village was self-evident. Just in case, he immediately made a secret gesture to warn the Kumogakure ninjas who were hiding in the shadows protecting him.

He then continued his meditation practice with his eyes closed.

Although Yunlei Gorge is some distance from Yunyin Village, he knew very well that once his uncle found out he was in trouble, he would definitely rush over immediately. Given his uncle's speed when he activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode, it would definitely take him no more than a minute to get here.

As the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, he already possessed Kage-level strength. Coupled with the Cloud Village ninjas who were stationed in Cloud Thunder Gorge, he didn't believe anyone could defeat him within a minute.

"If you're not afraid of dying, then come on, it'll be a good opportunity for me to vent."

As Brubi thought to herself, her heart, which had been somewhat calmed, was suddenly filled with a violent urge to destroy everything.

The next moment, red chakra began to bubble from his body.

"Looks like someone else is eyeing me. You're such a pitiful Jinchūriki. You work so hard for the village, yet you're still discriminated against. You were even driven to this wretched place because they were worried you couldn't control my power. Come on, release your dissatisfaction and anger, and then let's make a scene together."

At the same time, a voice filled with deep anger appeared in Brubi's mind.

Chapter 154: The Secret of Possessing the Bodies of a Female Ninja and the Third Raikage

"Eight-Tails, stop causing trouble. It's useless. As long as I don't want to, the iron armor seal on my body is enough to keep you suppressed inside me. The people in the village are indeed afraid of me, but I became a Jinchūriki voluntarily. Even if I end up like this, I have no regrets."

Upon hearing this angry and irritable voice, Brubi frowned and spoke with some difficulty.

After saying that, he mobilized his own chakra to reinforce the iron armor seal on his body and suppress the Eight-Tails that was now restless and trying to break free of the seal.

Brubi is the Fourth Raikage's cousin and also possesses the excellent bloodline of the Yotsuki clan. Not only is his natural chakra reserves extraordinary, but his physical strength is also extremely powerful. Before becoming a Jinchūriki, he was already one of the top people in Kumogakure. Furthermore, the Iron Armor Seal was strengthened after Kumogakure seized the Uzumaki clan's legacy. As long as his will is strong enough, it is impossible for the Eight-Tails to break through the seal and escape.

Soon, the Eight-Tails' attempt to break the seal failed once again. It cried out in frustration, "Damn you, Brubi! Why won't you admit the hatred you harbor for Kumogakure? I can feel it clearly within me! Just wait, one day you'll be consumed by the darkness within you..."

"Perhaps."

Seeing that the eight-tailed fox's voice in her mind had finally disappeared, Buruhi murmured.

How could he, as the person directly involved, not be aware of the darkness that had grown within him from his resentment towards the discrimination he faced from the villagers of Kumogakure?

In fact, he was worried that one day he would lose control of the anger and resentment he had been suppressing towards the villagers, which would cause him to lose his mind and go on a killing spree in Yunyin Village. That's why he took the initiative to apply to come to Yunlei Gorge, a place far away from Yunyin Village, for quiet cultivation.

To be honest, since arriving here, away from the conflicts and troubles of the village and the discriminatory attitudes and eyes of the villagers, his heart has calmed down, and his condition is much better than before. As a result, he has made considerable progress in his tailed beast transformation training.

He meditates in Yunlei Gorge every day, watching the clouds in the mountains, and his state of mind is greatly improved.

Now, he can still maintain his sanity even when he transforms into a tailed beast and sprouts four tails.

Once he enters his four-tailed beast form, he can unleash the powerful Tailed Beast Ball, greatly increasing his strength. In Kumogakure, it's estimated that only his uncle, the Third Raikage, could reliably suppress him.

"Lord Brubi, should we consult with Lord Raikage about the situation here?"

After Brubi suppressed the Eight-Tails again, a Cloud Village ANBU ninja who had quietly come behind Brubi asked respectfully.

He immediately noticed Brupi's warning gesture, and then he saw signs of Brupi going berserk with his tailed beast. For the safety of the Eight-Tails and the village, he felt it was necessary to immediately consult with the Raikage about what was happening here.

"Alright, go ahead."

Upon hearing this, Brubi nodded and then closed his eyes again to begin meditation, allowing his mind to calm down.

Meanwhile, Kirito, observing the situation in the Cloud Thunder Gorge from a house in Kumogakure, sighed inwardly, "This Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is very alert, and Kumogakure has deployed quite a few Cloud Ninja in the Cloud Thunder Gorge, including a full ten Jonin. Also, judging from the Third Raikage's movement speed demonstrated on the training ground, it probably won't take him more than a minute to reach the Cloud Thunder Gorge. Sigh~, it seems that it will be quite difficult to make use of this Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."

Kirito's next plan is to let the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Brubi, go berserk, then extract the Eight-Tails from Brubi's body, and finally have the Third Raikage suppress it.

Judging from the Third Raikage's record of successfully suppressing the Eight-Tails but becoming exhausted, he would also face pressure against the Eight-Tails and would most likely be injured.

At that time, he can take the opportunity to collect the Third Raikage's tissue cells.

If the plan goes smoothly, he might even be able to kill Burubi, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, putting Kumogakure in a temporary disadvantageous situation of losing a Jinchuriki, thereby relieving Konoha of the pressure from Kumogakure.

"According to the original plot, this Eight-Tails Jinchuriki named Burubi was killed by Orochimaru's ambush. The reason was that he ate a drug that Orochimaru had switched, which made Burubi paralyzed and unable to move. In the end, Orochimaru released the iron armor seal on his body and released the Eight-Tails."

"With my sealing abilities, breaking the seal on Brubi's armor shouldn't be a problem. I just don't know if Brubi's mental state has reached a point where medication is necessary to suppress it."

Kirito pondered how to successfully make Brubi go berserk and transform into a tailed beast, and then he recalled Orochimaru's later feat of seizing the Eighth Rank Chakra.

He infiltrated Kumogakure and then managed to kill Burubi, a Kage-level savior, without anyone noticing.

It must be said that Orochimaru's future strength is terrifying. If his hands hadn't been sealed by the Third Hokage's Reaper Death Seal, losing the ability to unleash various powerful ninjutsu normally, his strength greatly diminished, his soul severely damaged, and his body seriously injured, it would be another matter whether Sasuke could have defeated Orochimaru.

With Orochimaru's killing of Burubi as an example, Kirito naturally intended to imitate it. He used the Spirit Transformation Technique: Soul Astral Projection to quietly infiltrate the hospital in Kumogakure, then temporarily occupied the body of a medical ninja inside, and swaggered around searching for Burubi's medical records.

"We can't find it. It seems that Kumogakure is keeping information about Furubi, this Jinchūriki, very confidential."

Kirito spent a long time working at the hospital but still came up empty-handed, and sighed inwardly.

In the original storyline, there are very few scenes about Orochimaru discovering that Burubi needs to take medicine to maintain her mental state. It is likely that Orochimaru conducted a considerable amount of intelligence work before taking action, and only then was he able to successfully discover information about Burubi.

"It seems I need to gather information about Burubi from some higher-ranking medical ninjas."

Kirito thought to himself, then glanced at a medical ninja in a white coat not far away.

She was a medical ninja with fair skin and blonde hair, a rarity in Kumogakure. She also had an extremely voluptuous figure, especially her breasts, which were very impressive. When Kirito saw her, the first person he thought of was Samui, the aloof and beautiful female ninja from Kumogakure who would later appear in the original story.

The two looked almost identical, except for their hairstyles. Samui had short hair, while the medical ninja named Casaran had long hair.

According to the memories he possessed of this medical ninja, Casalan was a famous medical ninja in Kumogakure, with quite good medical ninjutsu skills.