"But we must not wait for Nagato and his men to come and take the Nine-Tails."
"Fighting in Konoha, with your hands tied."
After his wounds healed, Hoshita Shuichi walked to the cave entrance and looked towards the Amegakure shrouded in mist and rain.
"If I open the seven gates, Nagato will not be my opponent."
After the test just now, Hoshita Shuichi was sure that Nagato would not be his opponent even if he tried his best.
Under the Seven Gates, the power exceeds that of the Nine-Tails, and is enough to withstand Nagato's full-strength Shinra Tensei.
As for the Chibaku Tensei, it poses little threat to him.
He could use his speed to take down Nagato without waiting for him to make a move.
And this is if you fight alone.
But even if there were Black Zetsu, White Zetsu, or even Uchiha Obito, who had split into shadow clones in advance to contain the enemy, the ending should not have changed.
"But after all, it's not yet at the point where we can sweep across the entire ninja world."
"There is no way to completely kill Otsutsuki Kaguya right now. It's even difficult to capture Black Zetsu."
Hoshita Shuichi sighed secretly: "Until Black Zetsu is eliminated, this story of saving my mother will never end."
"So the safest way is to let Nagato gather the tailed beasts, stir up the four major ninja villages, revive Uchiha Madara, and let Uchiha Madara lure out Kaguya Ōtsutsuki."
"And I need to disrupt Nagato's progress in collecting the tailed beasts based on my own improvement."
"So, next I need to intimidate Nagato and his men, make them realize their own strength, and not dare to attack Konoha. Instead, go and harm the other four major ninja villages first."
Hoshita Shuichi's thoughts were floating, and finally he gathered them: "Wait a little longer... Wait until the moves are developed and steady."
"As for the Kamui Sharingan... White Zetsu!"
He left the Flying Thunder God mark on Obito, but if he wanted to take away one of the Kamui eyes, the best target would still be the masked White Zetsu.
In terms of strength, it won't be too difficult.
The key is Izanagi.
This is also the reason why he had not taken action before.
"But even if one Kamui is killed, the threat will be reduced!"
Hoshita Shuichi finally made a decision. He left a shadow clone to continue monitoring the Amegakure and then used Flying Thunder God to leave.
…
In the Amegakure, inside the tower.
Nagato thought back to the battle just now and thought to himself, "There is no need to form hand seals to activate ninjutsu. This ability is comparable to the Rinnegan's eye technique."
"Six Paths Puppets are indeed necessary."
"But ordinary means still can't take him down. This is really a troublesome space-time ninjutsu."
Nagato frowned.
Judging from the current situation, he felt that even the Chibaku Tensei would not be able to seal Hoshita Shuichi in an instant.
"Unless the battlefield is in Konoha...he will lose the reason to move!"
Nagato's eyes were cold.
…
Konohagakure, Hokage's office.
Looking at the somewhat uneasy Uzumaki Kushina, Namikaze Minato comforted her: "Don't worry, Shuichi knows his limits and won't do anything rash."
In fact, he himself was a little worried, but he didn't show it.
Uzumaki Kushina sighed: "That guy is really something, even if he went to gather intelligence, he should have brought Shisui and the others with him!"
However, Namikaze Minato knew that what Hoshita Shuichi meant by gathering intelligence was probably to go fight and collect information about the Rinnegan through fighting.
Bringing other people along would make retreat inconvenient.
Seeing that comfort was useless, Namikaze Minato lowered his head and continued working.
He knew that if nothing unexpected happened, his disciple would be back in no time.
really.
In less than 2 hours, Hoshita Shuichi appeared in the Hokage's office.
"Shuichi, you're back!"
Uzumaki Kushina's surprised voice sounded.
Namikaze Minato looked up and couldn't help but smile when he saw Hoshita Shuichi was safe and sound, but soon his eyes focused and he noticed the tear on Hoshita Shuichi's shoulder.
Uzumaki Kushina also noticed it quickly and asked in surprise: "Is he injured?"
Hoshita Shuichi said: "It's just a minor injury."
"Obito's eye technique is indeed powerful."
Uzumaki Kushina's eyes widened: "Obito...how is he?"
Hoshita Shuichi only reported good news and not bad news: "I think I have gained some trust from the enemy, but I still don't have freedom."
"The ability of his left eye is that it can be activated from a long distance, distorting time and space, and transferring the enemy, or a part of the enemy."
"And with both eyes, it will be faster."
"The right eye has similar capabilities. At present, it seems to be able to launch similar attacks at close range compared to the left eye."
After hearing this, Namikaze Minato couldn't help but say: "It seems to be much more troublesome than expected."
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "So, next time, I decided to take away a Sharingan."
"Even if that's not possible, we must force the enemy to consume one with Izanagi."
Uzumaki Kushina was shocked: "Then Obito..."
Namikaze Minato said decisively: "If it is possible, then let's do it!"
"I think Obito will understand."
Uzumaki Kushina nodded slowly after hearing this: "This is the only way."
Emotionally speaking, she prefers Hoshita Shuichi who is in front of her.
Namikaze Minato looked at Hoshita Shuichi and asked, "What about the Rinnegan?"
Hoshita Shuichi said: "The Rinnegan has currently discovered three abilities."
"The first one is the repulsion force that was activated last time. It can deflect all attacks, including ninjutsu and hidden weapons."
"The other is suction, which can suck in the enemy."
"The third one is a physical change. A third hand has grown. The arm has a mechanism that can launch tracking missiles."
Uzumaki Kushina was surprised when she heard this: "So, any ninjutsu is useless to him?"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said: "There is no perfect ability. If the burst is too big at one time, there will be a cooling time."
"But at present, this time will not exceed 3 seconds."
Namikaze Minato's eyes narrowed: "This time is also very short."
It's not easy to seize the 3-second gap.
Hoshita Shuichi: "With the degree of repulsion, even the wind release Rasenshuriken can't get close to him."
"Next, I will continue to fight to understand the ability of the Rinnegan, and then shock Nagato in one go."
"At least we can't let him mess around when the Nine-Tails seal is weakened."
Uzumaki Kushina was stunned for a moment: "The seal is weakening?"
"Hey, will the Eight Trigrams Seal weaken?"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "The teacher knows this."
"That's all for now. I'll be leaving now."
"By the way, teacher, Nagato has taken control of the Amegakure. I'm afraid Hanzo has been killed by him."
After saying that, Hoshita Shuichi just slipped away.
…
In the following days, Hoshita Shuichi's life returned to normal, with daily practice, experiments, and research, but compared to the past, he would go to the Rain Country once a month to fight with Nagato.
Both sides are testing each other's capabilities and gathering intelligence on each other.
Time flies and it is already the end of December, and the 48th year of Konoha is about to arrive.
On this day, Hoshita Shuichi had another flash of inspiration.
He increasingly felt that 10 minutes was too short, and even felt that a year's accumulation might not be enough.
Fortunately, the cheat was big enough so that I could gain something from these 10 minutes.
"The Yang release technique has improved a bit, and is now no less powerful than Hashirama's cells. Unfortunately, the research on Asuka's physique is still a little bit behind..."
Feeling the highly activated cells and huge vitality in his body, Hoshita Shuichi felt hungry.
It's not that you are really hungry, but your cells are highly activated, your life is excited, and you have the instinct to eat.
Hoshita Shuichi felt it silently for a moment, then he clasped his hands together, the star seal on his forehead burst into bright light, and then the talisman quickly spread throughout his body.
The tadpole-like talisman squirmed and changed little by little.
But it was the Star Curse that transformed again.
This time, he not only managed to make the curse seal amplify the Yin and Lightning techniques, but he also made further changes to connect the curse seal with his own Yin Seal. The natural energy merged with the chakra of the Yin Seal, turning into Senjutsu chakra, which spread to every cell in his body through the Strength of a Hundred Seal Technique.
Of course, this is because he has the Yin Seal.
If there is no Yin Seal, the seal's original ability to store natural energy will also absorb one's own chakra to synthesize Senjutsu Chakra.
This was specially prepared by Hoshita Shuichi for Gai to deal with the side effects of the Eight Gates.
Unfortunately, my current understanding of Yang Release is not enough, and I am not sure I can save my life when all eight gates are opened.
"If combined with Sister Asuka's Yang release properties, it should be possible..."
Hoshita Shuichi speculated secretly.
When the curse seal was completely changed, the Senjutsu Chakra quietly spread throughout the body, nourishing every cell.
"So cool!"
Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but feel happy.
This slight chakra regulation is actually Tsunade's current state.
But Hoshita Shuichi obviously did not do this to maintain his appearance or anything like that, but to keep himself in the immortal state for a long time in order to get closer to the immortals of the three holy places.
By allowing the cells to be infiltrated with Senjutsu Chakra for such a long period of time, one can gradually change one's physical condition.
Especially because of absorbing the characteristics of the tailed beast, Hoshita Shuichi clearly felt the difference at this moment.
"Maybe if I keep going like this, I don't need to turn into a tailed beast. I can also absorb natural energy directly through my cells like a tailed beast."
"Or after completely fusing the nine tailed beasts..."
Hoshita Shuichi had a vague intuition.
If it can be done, it will be a true humanoid tailed beast.
…
After completing the change of the curse seal, Hoshita Shuichi immediately got up and went out to the place where Gai was practicing.
Under the waterfall, Gai was practicing as usual, with Might Dai cheering him on beside him.
Hoshita Shuichi walked forward with a smile, and Might Dai immediately smiled and greeted him after noticing him: "Shuichi, are you here to practice too?"
"I came here specifically to look for Gai and Uncle Dai."
Hoshita Shuichi responded with a smile.
Matt Dai was startled, then quickly asked, "Is there any mission?"
In his opinion, considering Hoshita Shuichi's identity, he must have come here for an important mission.
Might Guy, who was training, immediately jumped onto the shore from the waterfall upon hearing the voice, and said expectantly: "Shuichi, did the Fourth Hokage approve my application to join the Anbu?"
Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.
This guy Gai has applied several times to join the Anbu and accompany Kakashi, but unfortunately, with his hot-blooded personality, who dares to let him go to the Anbu?
Of course, there were many people who took the initiative to apply to join the Anbu during this period, and the source was the amazing strength that Shiranui, Genma and the other two inadvertently displayed when they were sparring with Ebisu and the others.
Not only them, most of the people who entered the Root special training had improved in strength, but the most exaggerated ones were Shiranui, Genma and the other two.
Especially Genma Shiranui's Wind Release technique and the similar beheading sword.
"It's not about joining the Anbu, it's about the Eight Gates."
Hoshita Shuichi explained: "I have developed a curse seal that can be used to restore the state after opening the Eight Gates Technique."
"Hey, this is my New Year's gift to you and Uncle Dai."
I am also grateful to Gai for selflessly teaching me the Eight Gates.
Gai's eyes widened after hearing this: "As expected of Shuichi, he can even do this."
Might Dai bowed quickly: "Thank you so much, Shuichi!"
Hoshita Shuichi turned aside and said with a smile: "Uncle Dai, you don't have to be so polite. Gai taught me how to practice before, and we also developed physical skills together."
"Come on, try the curse first."
Gai quickly asked: "Well, how do we do it?"
Hoshita Shuichi said: "Don't move, it hurts a little, leave the rest to me."
Gai nodded immediately and stood there motionless with a very serious look.
Hoshita Shuichi stood in front of Gai, who was shirtless, and raised his hand to press on Gai's heart.
Hiss~~
Along with the sound of skin being corroded, Hoshita Shuichi's Senjutsu Chakra invaded Gai's body. First, the curse seal technique was spread out, covering the whole body with the heart as the center.
And when the curse-sealing technique disappeared and the curse was completely formed, after Hoshita Shuichi withdrew his hand, a purple lotus pattern had appeared in the area of Gai's heart.
Gai sensed the changes in his body and asked in surprise, "This seems to be absorbing my chakra?"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "Yes, this curse seal will absorb some of the chakra that you don't normally use, and then combine it with natural energy to form Senjutsu Chakra."
"When you open the Eight Gates, especially the seventh gate, you can activate this seal to recover."
"Of course, if you are injured, you can also activate the curse seal to heal your injuries."
"I call this curse the Seal of Life!"
Although it is not perfect yet, Hoshita Shuichi believes that he can improve it in the future so that even if he opens the Eight Gates and fights desperately, he can still save his life with the help of the curse seal.
This is not only for Gai, but also for himself.
After listening to this, Gai immediately said: "Then I will open the seven doors and give it a try!"
Matt Dai was shocked: "Gai, it would be very difficult for you to open the seven gates now."
Gai grinned, "I believe in Shuichi!"
Hoshita Shuichi was also very confident and said with a smile: "Although it is impossible to open eight gates without getting damaged, it shouldn't be a problem to open seven gates. Don't worry, Uncle Dai!"
Matt Dai finally felt relieved and nodded.
Gai immediately clenched his fists and lowered his body slightly: "Open!"
The restricted portals in the body are opened one by one.
Boom!
As the third door opened, green light enveloped Gai's entire body.
But it wasn't over yet. Gai opened the sixth door in one breath, took a deep breath for a moment, then squatted down and clasped his hands on the ground: "Seventh door, open!"
Boom!
The ground cracked, and blue light enveloped Gai's entire body.
However, it was only opened for a moment before Gai had to close it. He then lay on the ground gasping for breath, the severe pain making his face look hideous.
Hoshita Shuichi immediately shouted: "Gai, use the spiritual communication seal to open it directly."
"clear!"
Gai responded tiredly, and then activated the curse seal.
The next moment, the purple curse mark spread from the heart to the entire body, like a purple lotus blooming.
As the seal was activated, Gai immediately felt a warm force sweeping through his body. His fatigue and pain immediately receded like a tide, and he jumped up with a somersault.
"That's amazing!"
Gai exclaimed repeatedly, jumping up and down.
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said: "The longer this curse accumulates, the more outstanding the effect will be."
Might Dai looked at Gai and bowed to Hoshita Shuichi again: "Shuichi, thank you so much. With this curse, Gai will definitely go further in the future and far surpass me as his father. Thank you!"
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