bookbashuk Chapter 170 Aid
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"Akaishi-kun, what are your thoughts on the future development of 'Void Escape'?"
"Huh? Well—I'm not in such a hurry to have children." Akaishi had just heard Jiraiya make that joke, so when Orochimaru asked him, he instinctively replied.
Orochimaru: ————
"Ah, Captain Orochimaru, you mean development!" Seeing Orochimaru's expression, Akaishi immediately realized that he had misunderstood.
"I plan to first familiarize myself with Void Release chakra," and then develop Void Release Shadow Clone Jutsu. This way, I can not only use Void Release Shadow Clone Jutsu to perform Void Explosion Jutsu, but also unleash Void Explosion Jutsu if the clone is destroyed. Akaishi explained his idea.
Akashi's main consideration was that his current fighting style revolved around creating various clones.
Having an additional "Void Shadow Clone" not only excels at "breaking through the fog," making it useful against Amegakure and Kirigakure, but it can also be used in conjunction with other clones for more tactical variations.
Putting everything else aside, if a taijutsu ninja were to break through "Air Release: Shadow Clone" in close combat, the impact would likely be greater than the paralyzing effect of "Lightning Release: Shadow Clone".
It only works when used in close combat. At a distance, the effect drops exponentially and decays rapidly because the damage is not caused by the impact of the expanding airflow, but by the low air pressure itself!
Orochimaru listened to Akaishi's idea but remained noncommittal, only saying, "Akaishi-kun, the essence of your 'Void Release' is a technique that directly controls air density. This is different from Wind Release's control of airflow. If you want to develop other ninjutsu in the future, you can also focus on this point."
Compared to the "practice makes perfect" approach, what Orochimaru told Akaishi was undoubtedly more fundamental.
but----
"Other ninjutsu—I still need to work on that." Akaishi knew he wasn't cut out for it, and besides—Void Release didn't seem to be any better than Wind Release?
Aside from special situations like "breaking the fog," controlling air density can only indirectly cause air to flow, right?
Orochimaru seemed to have seen through Akaishi's thoughts, so he reminded him again: "The fact that you were injured after personally using the Void Explosion Technique is the best proof of the power of Void Release."
"Because it was only for a moment, your injuries weren't serious. If someone could be kept in a low-pressure environment for a long time, it could not only cause suffocation, but also cause bodily fluids to boil, the whole body to swell, and the eyeballs to burst—" Orochimaru reminded Akaishi.
The effect of "air expansion" alone is far more than just clearing away fog.
"Even without actually heating it, the blood will still boil?" Akashi didn't quite understand why changing the air density would cause the blood to boil.
"Of course, that's on the premise that you can maintain a sufficiently low pressure, which will put a great strain on the enemy's body." Orochimaru nodded.
However, Orochimaru didn't intend to explain the principles in detail to Akaishi—such basic content was too much for him to know. He should go back and read the book himself!
It's not surprising that Akaishi and Orochimaru have a communication gap; after all, Akaishi is only twelve years old!
During my six years of schooling, half of the class time was spent on "physical education," and the other half was spent on academic subjects. I had to learn to read, and I also had to focus on learning various parabolas, chakra calculations, Konoha history, the Will of Fire, and so on. There was hardly any time to study physics, chemistry, and biology.
These are things that most Chunin don't know!
Orochimaru is the outlier —
However, after hearing Orochimaru say this, Akaishi became even more excited about "Void Release".
That evening, when Akashi, Ranma, and Shuimen returned to Duanyue City, they noticed some samurai sneaking in and out.
"Hmm? Don't you guys feel that these samurai are going in and out of the east too often? Instead of fighting the Rain Ninja on the western front, what are they doing here—" Akaishi wondered.
The west side of Duan Yue City is the direction from which the Rain Ninjas will attack, while the east side is theoretically their rear.
The three members of the Red Stone Clan naturally chose to cultivate in the east.
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"I guess—they're looking for wild supplies." Minato smiled slightly.
Akaishi was taken aback at first, but then he realized that these foolish samurai had no idea about Captain Orochimaru's mastery of "sealing techniques"!
After three days of training, the reply from the general of the Land of Iron finally arrived.
Along with the reply, the general's sword—the Heavenly Cloud Sword—also arrived!
"It's a pleasure to cooperate. We will return these two treasured swords to Konoha afterward. We will handle any difficulties that may arise along the way ourselves. This is a supply for your country."
Orochimaru took the two grass swords handed to him by Sanmoku and immediately showed a satisfied expression.
Orochimaru did have his own selfish motives in this matter—for some reason, Orochimaru wanted the "Heavenly Cloud Sword"!
However, the reason Orochimaru did this was essentially because his ideas were not entirely the same as the Third Hokage's.
While Hiruzen Sarutobi was more ambitious and less reliant on diplomacy than his teacher, the Second Tobirama Senju, and more willing to confront war rather than form alliances for checks and balances, ultimately, he shared Tobirama's will and preferred peace to war.
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More importantly, Hiruzen Sarutobi grew up in the newly established Konoha from the age of six.
The First Hokage had a great influence on him. Although it did not directly affect Sarutobi's personality, the idea that "Konoha is invincible" was deeply rooted in his mind.
Even though the death of the Second Hokage might have shaken Sarutobi's resolve, the "burden of Konoha's dignity" was hard to shake off.
Therefore, even though Hiruzen Sarutobi instructed him not to be too calculating with the Land of Iron, but to provide strong support to reassure the people, Orochimaru had his own standards when carrying out the instructions.
In Orochimaru's view, with ninjas from various countries now poised to act, and the Land of Fire, occupying the most fertile land, surrounded by wolves, was now at the perfect time to concentrate all its forces.
In Orochimaru's view, things like calming people's hearts and maintaining the magnanimity of Konoha were far less important than a real increase in strength.
At this moment, Sanmu looked at Orochimaru and put away the "Heavenly Cloud Sword" and the "Straight Sword". His eyes showed both reluctance and unwillingness. He was naturally reluctant to part with his "Straight Sword", but he was unwilling because Konoha had taken advantage of the situation and even extorted the general's sword!
but----
Of course, upon seeing Orochimaru, he took out a "sealing scroll" and released it. Then, a mountain of food supplies appeared out of thin air, and his three eyes became "kind" again.
Originally, Sanmu was also puzzled—
This Konoha ninja squad only has six people, four of whom are so young. How can they carry so much stuff?
Is it hidden somewhere outside the city?
It should be noted that the use of the "Sealing Scroll" is restricted within Duan Yue City.
Therefore, before the news from the general was sent back, the Three-Self Patriotic Movement kept sending people to search the surrounding area, hoping to find the location where Orochimaru was hiding supplies!
If discovered—
The ninjas of Konoha still have a say in how we "find" supplies on our own land?
However, of course, they returned empty-handed.
The theory that Orochimaru had three eyes was flawed from the start. He was simply strong enough and had a profound mastery of sealing techniques, so he always carried all his supplies with him!
"The Land of Iron has been rather unsettled lately, so everyone in Konoha can take a short rest," said Sanmu in a low voice.
Orochimaru's statement about "solving the difficulties on their own" was actually an implication that they would weaken the Rain Ninja in the Land of Iron as much as possible on their return journey!
after all----
Whenever Orochimaru encounters Rain Ninja, he assumes they are "abducting" him.
However, the Three-Self Patriotic Movement then made a further request that the Konoha ninjas could remain in Dan'gae Castle for the time being.
"Oh?" Orochimaru's eyes lit up with amusement upon hearing this—clearly, Sanmu was asking for help!
It seems that even Duan Yue City is about to succumb.
Just as Sanmu was about to explode under Orochimaru's gaze, Orochimaru said, "That's fine then."
Orochimaru neither refused nor bargained this time.
After all, Sarutobi-sensei's overall strategy was correct: the Land of Iron should not be allowed to fall completely into the hands of the Land of Rain!
Hearing Orochimaru say this, Sanmu's expression improved somewhat.
"Although Duan Yue City is not peaceful right now, I believe it's still relatively safe as long as you don't encounter Leader Hanzo himself." (39)
Orochimaru added.
This was not unexpected for Sanmu.
Although Orochimaru indirectly agreed to assist the Land of Iron in the battle at Dan'gaku Castle, he also emphasized that they should forget about facing Hanzo!
Hanzo was a figure in the ninja world who was on par with the "Kage" of the Five Great Nations, especially in war, where he played a role that was even greater than that of ordinary "Kage"!
Orochimaru is only here to help, not to risk his life.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi warned Orochimaru before he left that "Hanzo is not someone you can fight by force."
After Orochimaru left Sanmu's place, he explained the next steps to Jiraiya, Akaishi, and the others.
"Are we finally going to join the war?" Akaishi seemed impatient.
"Yes, starting this afternoon, we'll also find an opportunity to fight—let's just consider it a way of showing off the spirit of Konoha." Orochimaru felt that this was the true expression of "Konoha's spirit."
In the past few days, Akaishi and the others have also seen it.
The Rain Ninja's siege was not a pure assault, but rather a daily challenge followed by a war of attrition with the samurai of the Land of Iron!
after all----
The Land of Iron has a large number of foot soldiers and samurai, almost matching the number of genin and chunin in the five great hidden villages. With the help of chakra armor, their strength is not inferior to the official genin and chunin of the five great nations. If they were to launch a direct attack, Hanzo felt that the losses would be too great!
Even if they win and capture Mount Sanlang, the Rain Ninja will definitely suffer heavy losses, and the Hidden Cloud Village will still abide by the agreement.
Huh? The Third Raikage is probably going to devour him too!
Hanzo was well aware that the Third Raikage harbored ill intentions, but his ambition made him willing to try dancing with wolves.
As for the Land of Iron—
They dared not refuse the challenge!
Otherwise, it would be a great loss for the Land of Rain, and could even lead to the destruction of the Land of Iron.
Hanzo promised at the gate that he would not launch a full-scale attack if the people of the Land of Iron responded to the challenge. Therefore, even though they knew it was a meat grinder, the warriors of the Land of Iron had no choice but to be thrown in!
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