Chapter 189: As Expected, Sowing Seeds Is the Right Thing to Do!
Genichi quickly finished reading the letter. It was a very normal discussion about some of the difficulties in training Magnet Release. Of course, considering one was the Kazekage and the other was a Konoha ninja, it was also somewhat abnormal.
After reading it, he handed the letter to Shizune, who then trotted over and gave it to Tsunade.
Tsunade glanced at it, then frowned. She beckoned to him, and familiarly led the way into the study.
When he came in, she immediately asked, "The Kazekage is researching Magnet Release?"
"It's normal," he nodded. "Scorch Release is not suitable for suppressing the One-Tail, especially a jinchuriki."
Tsunade nodded, then asked, "What do you plan to do? I remember you've mastered Magnet Release, right?"
He nodded with a smile. "If the Kazekage masters it, it will be beneficial to us. In the future, to deal with Madara and the Akatsuki, we will definitely need the strength of the other ninja villages. Given our current relationship with the Sand, it is very necessary to strengthen it."
"The relationship between villages often prioritizes interests," Tsunade said. "That may not be the case for the Sand. It's not impossible that they want to rely on us at all times, to be our vassal."
"That is indeed true," Genichi smiled. "But at the same time, the relationship between villages is based on strength. Madara is very old. He's doing so much for the sake of reviving himself; of this, I am now very certain. The Sharingan requires the user to permanently lose their sight to use Izanagi. For the Rinnegan to revive a person to their peak state is not a simple matter. It will definitely require a massive amount of chakra. The Akatsuki will definitely collect the other Tailed Beasts."
"In that case, it will be troublesome," Tsunade frowned.
"The relationship between villages and the relationship between individuals cannot be equated," he said coolly. "I am very clear on this point. Even though Pakura is the Kazekage, she can no longer completely represent herself."
Tsunade nodded. This was what she had wanted to remind him of. As for warning the other villages about the Akatsuki or Madara, she wasn't that foolish. Even with allies, the relationship was not as good as one might imagine.
"Then you can decide for yourself," she waved her hand and left the study. But at the door, she suddenly stopped. "Shizune must wait until she is an adult before she can move in."
Genichi was speechless. Lady Hokage, aren't you overstepping a bit?
More and more guests arrived. Sakumo Hatake, the Minato-Kushina couple, and Kakashi, who was responsible for protecting Kushina, was finally free. Then, Genichi saw Obito diligently hovering around Rin. Sigh. The humble love of a young man.
Tonight's meal was a rare moment of relaxation for everyone. Although Genichi seemed to be immersed in training all the time, in reality, Ebisu, Might Guy, and the others were usually busy with missions. After all, Konoha was still at war with the Cloud and the Mist. The large-scale battles were over, but there were constant conflicts in the shadows. Furthermore, with the end of the large-scale war, the volume of mercenary missions had greatly increased. After all, Konoha had swallowed the entire Land of Grass.
Shinnosuke Sarutobi hadn't come today; he had been sent by Tsunade to be stationed in the Land of Grass.
The meal lasted until nine o'clock. After sending off one guest after another, Genichi asked Obito to escort Misen Uchiha home.
"You can count on me, Genichi!" Obito puffed out his chest. "No problem."
"This is the village; it's very safe," Misen also smiled.
"The stray cats at night can be pretty scary," Genichi said.
Misen did not refuse his kindness and went back to the Uchiha compound with Obito, who turned and waved goodbye to Rin. He had actually wanted to walk her home, since that bastard Kakashi had already run off.
After all the guests were gone and everything was cleaned up, Genichi said to Shizune and Rin, "Let's go, I'll walk you home."
"I'm a ninja too," Rin smiled.
"I made a promise," he said forcefully, waving his hand. "Let's go."
Rin immediately blushed a little and said no more. And so, he first took her home, and then he took Shizune and the slightly tipsy Tsunade home.
He threw Tsunade onto her bed. At the door, just as he was saying goodbye to Shizune, he suddenly lowered his head.
On the bed, Tsunade's hazy eyes suddenly widened. Those two little bastards! How dare they… no, in front of me… no, that's not right either. They're doing it while she's drunk. This is a violation of the ninja code!
But just as she was about to get up, he let go of Shizune and vanished. Seeing Tsunade staring at her, Shizune felt guilty and quickly ran to get some water.
Genichi, who had teleported home, was a little excited. He felt a bit like he was committing a… you-know-what.
"Lord Genichi, the bath is ready," Ina's voice sounded, interrupting his little excitement.
"Do you need my help?" she asked, her face red. Now that it was just the two of them, she had gotten bolder.
"No, I can do it myself," he decisively refused. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold back and would be caught by the God of Harmony. With his current strength, he still couldn't fight against that terrifying deity.
Soaking in the bathtub, he thought about Pakura. Magnet Release… it wasn't that he couldn't teach her. But he hoped she would develop in the direction of a Kekkei Tōta. For example, a Scorch Release Kekkei Tōta: Wind + Fire + Yin. He knew she had some ability in genjutsu. In fact, as a jonin, and even a Kage, she might not be a master of it, but she was definitely skilled in breaking it. She had the potential to develop a Scorch Release that incorporated Yin.
If she could succeed, then he could save himself a lot of research time.
"The Magnet Release Kekkei Tōta is harder than I thought, but I'm on the right path now. I shouldn't try to fuse the two types of Magnet Release, but rather fuse Lightning Release with the Wind + Earth version." Thinking of this, a smile appeared on his face. Although it was difficult, he was confident that once he mastered it, it would be very, very astonishing. It would mean mastering one of the four fundamental forces: electromagnetism. The Rinnegan was suspected to have mastered gravity and repulsion, and the Tenseigan also had gravity.
Splash!
Getting out of the bathtub, he dried himself off and went back to his bedroom in his pajamas, only to find Ina already lying there. Now that they were living alone, there was no need to be sneaky anymore. He was used to it. He sat down and let her dry his hair, while at the same time dispelling his clones and digesting their memories.
Dust Release is almost there. The next 'cheat' should be able to solve it. The Brain in a Vat… I might be able to develop it before then.
After sorting through his gains, his hair was also dry. He turned off the light and fell into a deep sleep, holding Ina's soft body. He spent every day in the lab, constantly using his Primordial Spirit Technique. His mind was very tired. Ina also knew this. She was very considerate, holding his head to her chest and gently massaging his temples. Only at times like these was she the older one.
Under the moonlight, she looked at the sleeping Genichi, her expression as gentle as water. Lord Genichi works too hard. It's also to protect all of this. She lowered her head slightly and kissed his black hair.
The next day, Genichi arrived in Sunagakure. After confirming that only Pakura was in the Kazekage's office, he teleported directly over.
Sensing his presence, she said, "You can come in through the main entrance next time."
"Lady Kazekage, you wouldn't want your subordinates to know about our relationship, would you?" he chuckled.
She resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said in as calm a tone as possible, "You didn't just come here to flirt with me, did you?"
He hopped onto her desk, admiring her professional beauty. "Wasn't it you who invited me, Lady Kazekage?"
Her cheeks flushed, but she quickly recovered. "You've already completed your Magnet Release, haven't you?"
"You shouldn't doubt my genius," he knocked on the desk.
Even though she had expected it, she was still shocked. She then breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to shamelessly ask for his guidance, he said, "This is not a suitable place. I'll wait for you at your home." With that, he vanished.
She was stunned for a moment, then gritted her teeth. That bastard… what is he trying to do? She no longer thought of him as a child. Were there any children like him?
Damn bastard!
Although she was cursing him in her heart, she didn't feel much rejection. After thinking for a moment, she gave some instructions to her staff and then left the Kazekage's tower.
Back home, she found that he was not in the living room. She went to her bedroom, and as expected, he was sitting cross-legged on the bed.
"Come here," he patted the spot in front of him.
She walked over, her heart pounding like a frightened deer. After she sat down, he took her hand. The next moment, she found herself in a mystical place.
Above her was a starry sky, and below, it was as if there was a mirror, clearly reflecting her. And at that moment, she could clearly feel his heart, the part that was related to her. It was a very domineering and intense desire for possession.
This guy really does… She was both ashamed and angry, but deep down, she also felt a strange sense of joy. After all, to be liked by such an outstanding man…
"This is a spiritual world," he said. "Through chakra, our minds are linked, so we can feel each other's hearts."
"So you brought me here to…" she was startled, and then puzzled.
"Magnet Release, of course," he said. "Feel it carefully."
She was taken aback for a moment, then she felt the power of Magnet Release flowing through her heart. It was a very direct feeling, even more direct than words.
Chakra carried genetic information, spiritual power, and could allow for telepathy. The Shadow Clone Technique, Jiraiya summoning the two great sages to enter Sage Mode, a perfect jinchuriki—all were based on this point.
During this period of continuous experimentation, his understanding of the essence of chakra had deepened. He was now able to display the information of a Kekkei Genkai in this way, transmitting it very accurately. The fact that Obito had lent his Mangekyō to Kakashi after his death in the original timeline, allowing him to experience a complete Susanoo, was actually plausible. Of course, it was more appropriate to say he had "lent his own chakra." And the Sage of Six Paths had also given his chakra to Naruto and Sasuke, the former entering Sage Mode and forming the Truth-Seeking Orbs, the latter permanently awakening the tomoe-Rinnegan.
Genichi couldn't do what the Sage could yet. And the key was that Naruto and Sasuke were the reincarnations of Asura and Indra's chakra, and had a very close genetic connection to him. But he could still show Pakura the mysteries of Magnet Release now. This was the most efficient way of teaching.
Of course, this didn't mean she could master it. Just like a math problem, even if the answer was placed before them, some people still couldn't understand it.
After feeling it, she was still frowning and asked him many questions. He chose his words carefully, explaining in as simple a language as possible. Because he knew very well that everyone's brain was different. A problem you thought was simple might be completely baffling to someone else. Many times, hard work was worthless in the face of talent. What, you have a 'cheat'? Then please ignore that.
After clearing her doubts, he asked, "Are you confident you can master it?"
"Seventy or eighty percent," she said after a moment of thought.
"That's not bad," he nodded. "It seems you've also gained quite a lot before. But I have a suggestion."
"What is it?" she asked curiously.
"Have you not considered further developing your Scorch Release?" he smiled.
She instantly caught his meaning. "A Kekkei Tōta? Dust Release?"
"No," he shook his head. "A fusion of Wind, Fire, and Yin. You've mastered Yin, right?"
She nodded and fell into deep thought. This suggestion was indeed very tempting, because she had already mastered Scorch Release to a very deep level. But a fusion of three nature transformations… what kind of effect would it produce? In which direction should she develop it? There was no reference.
Sensing her aimless thoughts, he smiled. "Yin represents spiritual power. It represents creating something from nothing, infinite imagination, and infinite possibilities. You shouldn't be thinking about what kind of effect it should produce, but what kind of effect you need. For example, do you want to further increase its temperature? Or do you want to give it more shape transformations?"
He pointed to his own brain. "Release the limitations of your mind. Don't be confined by your existing cognition. You should set a goal that is beyond your current understanding, and then supplement your knowledge to achieve it."
She fell into deep thought. His words had indeed opened a door for her. She immediately thought of the One-Tail. And then she said decisively, "I need a Scorch Release with more flexible control and variation."
"Because of the One-Tail?" he understood instantly.
She nodded.
"Then work toward that direction," he smiled. "You are a qualified Kazekage. I believe you can do it."
The chakra link was broken, and he also vanished from the bed. She looked at the spot where he had been sitting, feeling a strange sense of loss. But she quickly composed herself and threw all her energy into the research of the Scorch Release Kekkei Tōta. Of course, she hadn't given up on Magnet Release either. She also had an unyielding spirit. Since she had taken the initiative to write to him, she had to master it. Otherwise, wouldn't her seduction technique have been in vain?
Kirigakure, in a conference room.
The high-ranking officials of the Mist were gathered, even the aged elder Gengetsu was present. Because today, a very important topic was being discussed: a plan of revenge against Konoha for the assassination of the Third Mizukage. The plan had been provided by the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, three days ago: to use the Six-Tails jinchuriki in a rampage to attack Konoha. And if it succeeded, the Mist could immediately organize its forces and take advantage of the situation.
"Lord Mizukage, this plan does indeed seem feasible," a high-ranking official questioned. "But a rampage by the Six-Tails jinchuriki… can it really cause enough damage to Konoha?"
"Perhaps we should first solve our internal problems," another official added. "Those guys from the Kaguya clan are getting more and more out of hand." The Yuki clan had been all but wiped out. The only truly large Kekkei Genkai clan in the Mist was the Kaguya. And they had always refused to submit to the management of the high-ranking officials, being even more arrogant and crazed than the Uchiha.
But there were also some who voiced their strong support. "I agree with the Fourth's plan. We must take revenge on Konoha to show our stance. Otherwise, we will seem too weak. This attack, even if it fails, is worth it."
Many people nodded in agreement.
Yagura's gaze swept over the high-ranking officials, and he finally said, "Since we cannot reach a unanimous opinion, then let's see how many people are in favor."
Soon, a vote was taken by a show of hands. More than half agreed with the attack plan. With the plan smoothly passed, Yagura said, "First, we will attract Konoha's attention in the southern part of the Land of Fire, and then, when the time is right, we will carry out the attack."
With the plan set, the Mist immediately began to take action. However, for the time being, only the high-ranking officials knew about the revenge plan. The ninja below were only responsible for carrying out the harassment of Konoha and did not know the true purpose. Anyway, they were still at war with Konoha.
For a time, it seemed that the Great Ninja War had signs of rekindling.
Genichi, who had planted another seed, returned to Konoha and continued his training. In the blink of an eye, it was time for his 'cheat' again.
"It seems I was happy too soon. The Brain in a Vat is not yet complete." He scratched his head. This genjutsu was indeed very difficult, even with the Mangekyō Sharingan as a foundation. After all, in terms of effect, it was somewhat similar to the Infinite or Limited Tsukuyomi.
"Forget it, I'll just use the 'cheat'. Anyway, I'm the one doing the hard work."
He pushed aside his emotions, then lay down on the bed and closed his eyes.
Panel, overdraw ten years.
The panel in his mind exploded, and a purple light swept over his entire body. In an instant, he had passed through the long ten years of the future.
"As expected, I still have to use the 'cheat'." He opened his eyes, a broad smile on his face. Using the 'cheat' once is satisfying. Using it all the time is always satisfying.
And… it seemed that many interesting things had happened in the next ten years.
"As expected, sowing seeds is the right thing to do."
(End of Chapter)
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