Tianyuan was extremely satisfied with obtaining the Senju Sage Body. As for the X-Men videos, he was content even if he didn't receive anything else useful from them. Of course, he still hoped for good rewards; the X-Men universe contained many strange and powerful abilities, some of which were capable of world-shattering destruction in their ultimate forms.
"First, I need to merge the two videos," Tianyuan thought. Since the X-Men rewards were currently split across two videos, he initiated a synthesis.
"Synthesis successful. Obtained: X-Men Ultra-Clear Video," the System's voice chimed.
"Now, let's perform a draw," Tianyuan commanded.
Ding! Obtained the Super Regeneration ability.
"Super Regeneration?" Tianyuan paused for a moment. "If I remember correctly, isn't that Wolverine's signature ability?"
"Yes, Host. This Super Regeneration ability was indeed obtained from Wolverine," the System replied.
"Then let's absorb it," Tianyuan said immediately.
A blood-red streak of light surged into his body. He felt a sensation like a momentary burn across his flesh, but he recovered instantly.
"Is that it?" Tianyuan muttered, focusing on the changes within himself. "My physique has definitely changed, though the transformation is deep beneath the surface."
"Super Regeneration..." Tianyuan manifested a Chakra Scalpel in his hand and drew it firmly across his skin. A deep wound appeared, but before he could even move, the injury closed and vanished at an incredible speed.
"This is different from the power of Chakra in the Shinobi World," he noted. Using his immense reserves of Chakra, he could perform techniques like Creation Rebirth, but those were supernatural feats fueled by energy. This new healing factor was different; it was rooted in his genetic makeup, embedded in the deepest levels of his physical form.
"This kind of self-healing is excellent," Tianyuan smiled. Sometimes, things tied directly to the physical body were the most difficult to take away. Even if his Chakra were to disappear one day, he would still be able to use this ability. Of course, his unique Armament Haki and his Ki cultivation would also remain available to him.
"I've become even stronger," Tianyuan noted, feeling the power coursing through him. "Time to head back and find Kushina."
Thinking of this, he reached down and hoisted Rōshi and Han. These two Jinchūriki from the Hidden Stone Village were now Konoha's prisoners of war. If the Hidden Stone wanted them back, they would have to pay a staggering price.
"Flying Thunder God Technique." Tianyuan's figure vanished instantly, leaving behind a battlefield that had been torn to pieces. Anyone arriving there would be able to feel the remnants of an earth-shaking battlethe kind of conflict that ordinary ninjas were simply not meant to interfere with.
"Konoha currently has the advantage," Kushina Uzumaki observed, scanning the battlefield.
Rōshi's departure, combined with the Stone ninjas Tianyuan had already eliminated, had put the Hidden Stone on the back foot. With the reinforcements led by Kushina, the Stone forces had completely collapsed.
"Where is Tianyuan? He should be back by now," Kushina wondered. She wasn't particularly worried about his safety; as Tianyuan had said, even if he couldn't win, he could always use the Flying Thunder God Technique to return.
Suddenly, the space beside Kushina distorted slightly, and a figure materialized.
"Tianyuan!" Kushina turned and cried out in surprise.
"I'm back," Tianyuan laughed. He had given Kushina a marked kunai for positioning, which was how he had returned to her side so easily.
"And these two are...?" Kushina asked, looking at the two men he was carrying.
"These guys?" Tianyuan set them on the ground. "The Jinchūriki of the Hidden Stone Village. The hosts of the Four-Tails and Five-Tails."
"What?" Kushina was stunned. How had Tianyuan managed to capture both of them in such a short time? Not long ago, he was only dealing with Rōshi, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki.
"The place Rōshi led me to was a trap. The Tsuchikage and the Five-Tails Jinchūriki were both lying in ambush..." Tianyuan explained.
"Oh," Kushina nodded, her usual thick-headedness prevailing. "So, where is the Tsuchikage?"
"He left early," Tianyuan said. "And the Hidden Stone might be planning something else."
"What kind of plan?" Kushina's expression shifted.
"Let's clean up here first. I'll take you along later to see exactly what's happening," Tianyuan suggested.
The Stone ninjas, who were already struggling against Konoha, saw their expressions twist in horror when Tianyuan appeared. They knew how terrifying he washe had already blown Rōshi apart onceand they recognized the two ninjas lying at his feet. Rōshi and Han were their village's ultimate weapons. To see them captured and humiliated like this was a crushing blow.
In reality, these Stone ninjas had no idea that the entire ambush had been set specifically for Tianyuan; they were merely pawns sacrificed by their own village.
"Run!" That was the only thought remaining in the minds of the Stone ninjas.
"Run?" Tianyuan smiled faintly, his figure flickering out of existence.
"So fast..." Kushina whispered. She hadn't even tracked his movement, and she knew he hadn't used the Flying Thunder God.
A few moments later, the Stone ninjas in the area were either dead or had surrendered, abandoning their assault. Tianyuan handed the two Jinchūriki over to the Konoha Jōnin in charge of the battlefield under Kushina. He instructed the officer to secure the area and then return to Konoha Headquarters.
"Kushina, are you ready?" Tianyuan asked.
"Ready," she replied with a nod.
Tianyuan placed a hand on Kushina's shoulder. Their figures distorted slightly and then vanished.
"Clean up this battlefield! Search for anything useful; these are the orders of Jōnin Tianyuan!" the officer shouted to his men.
"Yes, sir!" the Konoha ninjas responded, their eyes shining with fervor. Their respect for Tianyuan reached new heights with every passing moment.
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