Morino Ibiki was merely one part of Hatake Kusuo's plan. Through this single mission, Kusuo could bring many of his ideas to fruition.
This was the world of Naruto, but it was also a world of advanced science. It was just that the technology tree had grown a bit crooked.
After returning, Kusuo informed Hinata and the other two girls of his intentions before retreating to his room alone to study the scroll he had obtained from the Anbu. The hand seals within it largely followed the established principles of sealing jutsu. To an outsider, the vast and complex symbols, along with the incantations, were enough to make anyone give up in despair.
An A-rank-plus jutsu was no laughing matter. Although the current ninja world was flooded with Jonin and saw the emergence of many Kage-level shinobi, their power still fundamentally relied on B-rank and A-rank jutsu. The difference between them lay only in the casting time and the magnitude of their power.
Calming his mind and spirit, Hatake Kusuo carefully examined the contents of the sealing scroll. The candlelight in the room flickered, casting his dancing shadow upon the wall.
Three hours passed in a flash.
"So that's how it is. The principles and chakra circulation for advanced jutsu are truly unique," Kusuo murmured, gently setting the scroll down. He had completely comprehended its contents, mastering the advanced version of the Tongue-Cursing Eradication Technique in his mind.
"I have to say, jutsu involving elemental transformation or spiritual control have incredibly high requirements for chakra mastery."
The Tongue-Cursing Eradication Technique allowed the user to directly transform their will into a shackle, binding a person's speech and actions. If the cursed individual attempted to speak or express anything about the restricted information, their entire body would be instantly paralyzed, rendering them helpless. A jutsu that controlled the body through the soul was undeniably impressive.
"Kusuo-kun, Kusuo-kun."
Just then, a gentle, girlish voice called from outside the door.
"Hm?"
Hatake Kusuo, who was meditating by the door, opened it to find Hinata's gentle face.
"There's a ninja outside asking to see you," Hinata said in a low voice.
"He's here..." Hatake Kusuo glanced at the clock in his room. It was exactly five o'clock. It seemed Morino Ibiki was quite punctual.
"Is Hanabi asleep?"
"She's already asleep, but Shion-neechan is still awake." Hinata's eyes were filled with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. She had a faint feeling that her destiny was about to undergo a massive change.
"Good." Hanabi was still young; it was normal for a little girl her age to love sleep. "We'll need Shion's sealing jutsu in a moment anyway. You should call her over too."
"Okay." Hinata agreed and immediately went to prepare.
Hatake Kusuo put away the scroll and went to the front door to let Morino Ibiki in.
"You're punctual. It seems you've made your decision." Although Kusuo was not yet an adult, he was already quite tall. He looked directly into the towering Morino Ibiki's eyes, his gaze cool and calm, exuding an indescribable aloofness.
"Yes!" Morino Ibiki was a man of few words and brutal resolve. Their connection stemmed from the Chunin Exams years ago. At that time, Kusuo, who had already displayed extraordinary talent, had left a deep impression on him. Later, during the Konoha Crush, Kusuo had single-handedly saved the entire village, creating a legend by defeating the One-Tail Shukaku and one of the Sannin, Orochimaru.
And now, Hatake Kusuo had grown to a height that no one could have imagined, perhaps even rivaling the God of Shinobi himself, Hashirama Senju.
"Here is the scroll you gave me. I've already learned it. In a moment, I will place the task I need you to do upon your soul as a shackle. Are you prepared?" Kusuo returned the Tongue-Cursing Eradication Technique scroll, his calm tone sending a shiver down Ibiki's spine.
One night.
In just one night, Kusuo had already learned this A-rank-plus jutsu?
A storm of shock raged within Morino Ibiki's chest. Even his decades of service in the Torture and Interrogation Force couldn't suppress his astonishment.
"This... is simply too astounding," he could only manage to exclaim.
Hatake Kusuo remained unfazed. For him, learning every jutsu in the ninja world was well within his capabilities. Even higher-level S-rank jutsu would only slow him down slightly. Possessing the talent of someone like Yoriichi Tsugikuni, his aptitude was already in a league of its own.
It was like a university student solving an elementary school problem. Was there any difficulty at all? The so-called F-rank to S-rank jutsu were merely a leap from standard application problems to Olympiad-level challenges.
With a faint smile, Hatake Kusuo gestured for Morino Ibiki to enter his home. In the guest room, Hinata and Shion were already seated, waiting quietly. As he walked, Ibiki observed the home of the man considered the most talented in Konoha, and perhaps the entire ninja world. The furniture was sparse, mostly solid wood, and the overall style was simple, elegant, and grand. Perhaps because of the women now living there, a touch of warmth had been added to the once cold home.
'It certainly fits Kusuo's character,' he thought.
Just as they stepped into the room, Kusuo immediately commanded, "Shion, begin."
"Yes!" The young woman's face was serious as a pure white, holy light emanated from her body. This was the sealing chakra unique to the priestesses of the Land of Demons.
Mysterious and complex runes flew from her body, rapidly spreading throughout the room and then enveloping Kusuo's entire courtyard. The process was brief, and no one outside sensed what had just occurred. In that instant, an immense amount of chakra had surged forth, pouring into countless sealing formulas.
The vast and powerful energy left Morino Ibiki utterly dumbfounded.
This level of chakra! Even Kushina Uzumaki in her prime did not possess such power! At that moment, his reverence for Hatake Kusuo deepened. Even the women by his side were so exceptional. They were all still young, not yet adults. It was hard to imagine the kind of power these few individuals held.
Once all the fluctuations had settled, Hatake Kusuo suddenly turned to Morino Ibiki and ordered in a low voice, "I'm starting. Please, relax your mind and lower your guard."
As he finished speaking, both of them felt a chill. The moment Ibiki forced his mind to go blank, he felt an unknown power enter his consciousness. It was a power he recognized—the advanced version of the Tongue-Cursing Eradication Technique.
"It's done," Hatake Kusuo said, his gaze softening as he looked at Ibiki. "Now, it's time to show you what we're going to do next."
With that, Kusuo slowly reached into his coat and retrieved a special glass container.
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