Chapter 92: S-Rank Shinobi Secret Scroll Reward!
The next morning.
The early bird got the worm.
Tsunade, sore all over, held a clean mirror and frowned at the person within it. At the same time, the disheveled and haggard person in the mirror made the same expression back at her. "I have been so ravaged by wine and women, to have become so haggard..."
Tsunade lifted her foot and stomped heavily on an empty wine bottle beside her, crushing it to pieces. "From this day forth, I quit drinking!"
"What?"
Nara Keisuke, awakened by the crisp, strange sound, looked at Tsunade, his face adorned with deep, dark circles. "You're finally sober..."
Last night, nothing had happened. But the few remaining images in her mind still made Tsunade so embarrassed she could have dug a three-bedroom apartment out of the floor with her toes on the spot. As if she had been hit by the [Body Pathway Derangement Technique], Tsunade, who clearly wanted to offer a placating smile, could only squeeze out an ugly, crying face. "Nara, are you alright?"
"If you're referring to being choked, force-fed alcohol, hug-killed, punched... and still surviving until morning without any substantial harm," Keisuke said in a faint tone, "then I suppose I'm fine."
But as Keisuke listed her offenses, Tsunade was on the verge of burying her head in her own chest.
"If this is what you're really like when you're drunk..." Keisuke said sincerely, "then, I beg you, please try to drink at home in the future, okay?"
"I didn't expect to get that drunk last night either... besides, who asked you to come over at that time..." Tsunade muttered in a small voice, but when Keisuke's cold, blade-like gaze swept over her, she quickly put on a smile. "Well, um, Nara, would you like me to check your bod—"
Halfway through her sentence, Tsunade proactively swallowed the words back down.
"Very good. It seems you still remember how many times you said that last night." Keisuke straightened his clothes and bowed to Tsunade. "I'll be taking my leave now."
Leaving the medical research institute.
Nara Keisuke almost greedily breathed in the surrounding fresh air. He had really had enough of being surrounded and smoked by the heavy smell of alcohol and the golden goose's fragrance for a whole night!
"Naturally lewd Senju fat sheep!"
Keisuke patted his cheeks and returned to his home within the clan grounds at top speed. "The [Shinobi Secret Scroll] you gave me had better produce something good!"
He lit incense and bathed, washing away all the bad luck. The refreshed Nara Keisuke called up his panel and checked his [Shinobi Secret Scroll] reserves.
After last night's surprise attack, he had obtained a total of four scrolls. One was an S-rank scroll from the S-rank mission [The Battle for Kikyo Castle]. The other three were all B-rank scrolls. One was a speed-run reward from Chiyo, and two were defeat rewards from Ebizō and Pakura.
Keisuke first focused his attention on the S-rank scroll, which seemed to be shining with a brilliant golden light.
"No... to be safe, I should use the lower-rank scrolls as sacrificial fodder first."
After comparing the strength levels of the three Suna ninja, Keisuke decided to take out Ebizō's B-rank scroll first. "The few wind jutsu Ebizō used were quite effective, but... I still hope it's not another Wind Release ninjutsu!"
Since it was just to be used as fodder anyway, Keisuke opened Ebizō's scroll without any heartache.
[Opening...]
[Contents of this Shinobi Secret Scroll: Technique]
[B-rank Summoning Technique: Lightning Flash Blade Transformation]
[Technique Description: Various sealed weapons, at the master's request, shall appear here.]
[Technique Effect: Pre-seal ninja tools into a summoning talisman. At the necessary moment, by touching the talisman, the corresponding ninja tool can be summoned in a flash of lightning. The ninja tools are not limited by size or shape and can be hidden within the talisman at all times.]
[Technique Evaluation: Follow the rules and have a pleasant duel.]
"Eh? A bit interesting!" Keisuke's eyes lit up as he quickly reviewed the effects of the [Lightning Flash Blade Transformation]. "It's actually not Wind Release, but a summoning technique..."
Keisuke had obtained the [Summoning Technique] and the [Reverse Summoning Technique] a long time ago. Unfortunately, he had never found a summoning partner to his liking. Neither the crows of the Yamashiro clan nor the ninken of the Inuzuka clan were within his consideration.
However, based on the records regarding the [Summoning Technique] in the Rokumeikan, Keisuke had successfully contracted the many [Nature Masks] he had created and could summon them for battle at any time.
"B-rank Summoning Technique [Lightning Flash Blade Transformation]... this jutsu is quite interesting!"
Keisuke knew the ability information of many high-level ninjutsu in the ninja world. For example, he had previously, based on the development data for the [Rasengan], successfully researched this A-rank no-hand-sign ninjutsu and had almost perfectly integrated it into his own combat system. But the [Lightning Flash Blade Transformation] was too obscure and rare; this was the first time he had ever known of its existence.
"This method of sealing ninja tools, carrying them around, and using them with a tap, it really is a bit like playing cards..."
Keisuke instantly thought of a usage strategy for the new jutsu. "It seems all those [Nature Masks] I made before won't have to gather dust in the warehouse after all!"
The quality of the reward from Ebizō's scroll had somewhat exceeded his expectations. Riding this unseen wave of good luck, Keisuke eagerly opened the next B-rank scroll, from Pakura.
[Opening...]
[Contents of this Shinobi Secret Scroll: Technique]
[B-rank Kekkei Genkai Technique: Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder]
[Technique Description: An elemental release type Kekkei Genkai ability. The terrifyingly high temperature evaporates the enemy into a dried corpse.]
[Technique Effect: Transform one's own chakra into the "Scorch" nature via nature transformation, releasing a scorching chakra sphere to attack the enemy, which can simultaneously take away the moisture in the enemy's body.]
[Technique Evaluation: Evaporated from the face of the earth.]
"Although it's not very surprising, it really did give me a Scorch Release ninjutsu."
Keisuke looked at the message on the panel, closed his eyes, and reviewed the scroll's content in his mind. "As expected, just like with the [Longsword of the Sky] back then!" A moment later, he opened his eyes, a little disappointed.
He had now obtained the scroll for [Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder], but he had no way to use or release it. Just like when he had obtained the [Longsword of the Sky]. Keisuke had no way of successfully releasing a Scorch Release ninjutsu without first understanding the Scorch nature transformation.
"The good news is that not only do I have the scroll for the jutsu, I also have Pakura as a captive!"
Keisuke's spirits lifted again. According to his understanding, Scorch Release was a Kekkei Genkai formed by the dual nature transformation of "Wind" and "Fire." This didn't mean that "Scorch Release" was the simultaneous use of wind and fire-nature chakra. Rather, it meant that this new, separate nature transformation was named "Scorch." In essence, "Scorch Release" was not a particularly powerful Kekkei Genkai.
What Keisuke valued was not the moisture-evaporating effect of "Scorch Release," but the technique of fusing the "Wind" and "Fire" natures involved in it! If he could successfully research the fundamental operating method of "Scorch Release," he might be able, on this basis, to research new natures like "Wind and Water," "Wind and Earth," "Water and Earth," and so on. Even a Kekkei Tōta, which was above a Kekkei Genkai!
The reward from Pakura's scroll was so-so. Keisuke decided to continue and open Chiyo's B-rank scroll.
[Opening...]
[Contents of this B-rank Shinobi Secret Scroll: Technique]
[B-rank Technique: Puppet Light Shield Seal]
[Technique Description: High-density chakra that shines with an unusual light! Transformed into the sturdiest shield!]
[Technique Effect: Spread one's own chakra out in a radial pattern, forming a high-density thin film of chakra, sufficient to withstand the vast majority of physical attacks.]
[Technique Evaluation: The strongest physical defense—self-proclaimed.]
The moment he saw the [Puppet Light Shield Seal], Keisuke's eyes lit up. "Isn't this the shield ninjutsu that Granny Chiyo used to block two [Spiraling Shadow Killing Cannons] in a row?"
Keisuke made a comparison between the B-rank [Shadow Shield Technique] and the [Puppet Light Shield Seal]. Although he was reluctant to admit it, he had to say that the defensive effect of the latter was countless times stronger than the former!
"The use of this [Puppet Light Shield Seal] requires a special 'frame,' for example, Chiyo's puppets, and her modified arms." Keisuke rubbed his chin, a thoughtful expression on his face. "It's just that I have a better tool than that 'puppet frame'... the [Chakra Crystal]!"
Currently, even Keisuke's own chakra level couldn't compare to the chakra contained in the [Chakra Crystal]. The durability of a "chakra film" created using the crystal would definitely surpass one released with his own chakra. Moreover, obtaining this jutsu once again ignited his research inspiration. He was truly envious of the amazing defensive ability Chiyo had displayed. If he were to fuse the defensive power of the [Puppet Light Shield Seal] into his [Shadow Secret Techniques]—or to be precise, into the [Shadow Transformation Technique]... At that time, his "Shadow Susanoo" would also receive an epic defensive enhancement!
"Beautiful! Beautiful!"
Feeling that his luck was off the charts, Keisuke rubbed his hands and opened the final S-rank [Shinobi Secret Scroll].
[Opening...]
[Contents of this S-rank Shinobi Secret Scroll: Technique]
[S-rank Technique: Yin Seal / Yin Seal: Release]
[Technique Description: Create a container with Yin Release to seal endless chakra.]
[Technique Effect: Through Yin-nature chakra, create a special sealing space within the body that exists between being and non-being. This space can accommodate a maximum of S+ rank chakra energy. The sealing formula formed by the [Yin Seal] can be unsealed and opened by the [Yin Seal: Release].]
[Technique Evaluation: More, I can take more!]
(Author's Note:)
Regarding the [Yin Seal] that appears in this chapter, to avoid misunderstandings, I'll explain a bit more here. Tsunade's "ultimate immortal healer" combat system is roughly composed of these few ninjutsu: The "Tō no Sho" (Book of Fighting) mentions [Yin Seal: Release] and [Creation Rebirth]. The "Jin no Sho" (Book of Formations) mentions [Creation Rebirth — Strength of a Hundred Technique]. The rough sequence is this—Tsunade first uses the [Strength of a Hundred Technique] to form the [Strength of a Hundred Seal]. Then, through the [Yin Seal: Release], she extracts a sufficient amount of chakra from the [Strength of a Hundred Seal]. Finally, the chakra provided by the [Strength of a Hundred Seal] supplies the [Creation Rebirth], enhancing her recovery power. Note! Note! The [Yin Seal] is not directly involved in this process. Instead, it is the [Strength of a Hundred Seal] formed by the [Strength of a Hundred Technique] that provides chakra for the [Creation Rebirth]. Both the manga and the databooks mention [Yin Seal: Release]. According to my personal understanding, just like [Five Elements Seal / Five Elements Unseal] and [Dead Demon Consuming Seal / Dead Demon Consuming Seal: Release], the [Yin Seal] and [Yin Seal: Release] are two different techniques.
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Finally, the fanon part. The author's secondary setting is that the [Yin Seal] involves a Yin nature transformation. And according to the "Jin no Sho," Tsunade does not possess the [Yin] attribute. But according to the manga's depiction, Uzumaki Mito also has a diamond-shaped mark on her forehead. I believe that Tsunade's sealing jutsu was inherited from the Uzumaki clan. The fanon conclusion is: Tsunade cannot use the [Yin Seal]. She could only develop the [Strength of a Hundred Technique] based on the [Yin Seal] data, and then, through her own medical ninjutsu, research the [Creation Rebirth — Strength of a Hundred Technique].
(End of Chapter)
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