Over half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
August 16th, 3 PM, Leaf Year 44.
Inside the tent, Sarutobi Asuma opened his eyes. Immediately after, Jiraiya and Orochimaru walked in.
After glancing at the two, Sarutobi Asuma stood up, somewhat surprised because both of them were injured.
"As expected of a Jinchuriki who can wield a portion of a Tailed Beast's power. The Tailed Beast's strength is indeed immense."
Jiraiya said with emotion.
This wasn't their first encounter with the One-Tails Jinchuriki, but this time, they had suffered a slight disadvantage.
He and Orochimaru had sustained minor injuries while covering their retreat.
This was the power of a Tailed Beast.
Furthermore, a Jinchuriki who had mastered the Tailed Beast's power was even more terrifying than a Tailed Beast alone.
And the Sand Ninja's Jinchuriki, though old, was also incredibly experienced.
Jiraiya looked at Sarutobi Asuma, hesitating slightly, and said, "Asuma, the Sand Ninja Jinchuriki's strength exceeded my expectations. The previous plan was too dangerous."
"Moreover, I'm about to leave here."
Sarutobi Asuma was a bit stunned. "Did something happen in the Land of Grass?"
"You're very perceptive."
Jiraiya sighed. "But it's not just the Land of Grass that's having problems; the Mist Ninja have also made a move."
"Currently, the Land of Grass has practically been captured by the Stone Ninja. The Stone Ninja's offensive is very fierce, but I'll be heading to the Mist Ninja battlefield next."
At this point, Orochimaru said, "If we can capture the Sand Ninja Jinchuriki, it's worth the risk."
Sarutobi Asuma could tell that the two disagreed.
Jiraiya wanted to leave, so he felt the previous plan was unfeasible.
Orochimaru, however, felt it was worth taking the risk.
Jiraiya shook his head. "Once I leave, you'll have to deal with Chiyo and the others. Senior Sakumo and Minato have gone to disrupt the Sand Ninja's logistics. Relying solely on Asuma would be too dangerous!"
Previously, he thought that with Sarutobi Asuma, who had mastered the Adamantine Sealing Chains and was aided by the Yin Seal, he might be able to capture the Sand Ninja's One-Tails Jinchuriki.
But his interactions with the Jinchuriki several times during this period had changed his mind.
"Lord Jiraiya, I've prepared for so long. I have to give it a try no matter what."
Sarutobi Asuma said with a confident smile. "Besides, even if I can't do anything about the Sand Ninja's One-Tails Jinchuriki, I can still protect myself with plenty to spare."
"If we're talking about survival skills, I wager only Brother Minato can surpass me!"
Jiraiya was taken aback, then exclaimed joyfully, "Did the old man entrust Enma to you?"
Sarutobi Asuma smiled and nodded, playing along.
Jiraiya glanced at Orochimaru, then nodded. "Then let's give it a try!"
"But, don't force it."
After speaking, Jiraiya patted Sarutobi Asuma's shoulder and turned to leave.
He had to depart immediately for the Mist Ninja battlefield.
Orochimaru did not leave. After Jiraiya was gone, he asked, "How much more time do you need to prepare?"
Sarutobi Asuma replied, "Two days!"
Orochimaru nodded, then changed the subject. "I'm quite interested in your Scorch Release Bloodline Limit."
Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma immediately smiled. "I can give you my experience cultivating the Scorch Release Bloodline Limit, but you'll need to offer equivalent knowledge in return, Lord Orochimaru."
Orochimaru smiled. "Interesting. No problem, what do you need?"
"Or should I provide a catalog for you to choose from?"
It was a fair trade, and a knowledge exchange, which suited him perfectly.
Sarutobi Asuma thought for a moment. "I need your research materials on the human body, and also your research materials on Wood Release, Lord Orochimaru."
Orochimaru was a little surprised.
He wasn't surprised that Asuma needed his research on the human body, as he knew Sarutobi Asuma was learning Medical Ninjutsu from Tsunade.
But research materials on Wood Release...
Orochimaru was somewhat surprised that Sarutobi Asuma knew he possessed research materials on Wood Release.
Based on his understanding of the old man, Sarutobi Asuma's intelligence channels couldn't have come from the Third Hokage.
Then who could it be?
"Interesting!"
The smile in Orochimaru's eyes grew more pronounced, and he readily agreed. "No problem!"
Sarutobi Asuma flashed a brilliant smile. "Pleasure doing business with you!"
Orochimaru left.
Sarutobi Asuma sat down and continued his training.
The reason he had made a deal with Orochimaru was that he needed more than the two current objectives of the transaction.
He also needed Orochimaru's research capabilities.
As for Orochimaru's research data on the human body, it was indeed something he urgently needed.
On this point, Sarutobi Asuma was certain that no one in the current ninja world understood it more thoroughly than Orochimaru.
Tsunade couldn't compare.
As for the research data on Wood Release, he did have some ideas about it.
Of course, it wasn't because Wood Release was powerful.
The power of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama's Wood Release, wasn't due to the Kekkei Genkai itself, but because Senju Hashirama himself was terrifyingly strong.
The Sage Body, the reincarnation of Asura's Chakra.
If it were Ice Release, Hashirama could probably create Ice Dragon techniques and Ice Style: Ice Human techniques.
"So, Constitution is very important. I must get my Constitution above 100. Otherwise, no matter how many Kekkei Genkai or Kekkei Mōra I have, I'll probably only be at the level of the Third Tsuchikage."
With that thought, Sarutobi Asuma calmed his mind and continued to analyze his bio-electricity and nerve signals.
His achievements over the past half-month were not bad.
At least, he was confident that he could achieve the same effect as the Body Disturbance technique without needing to learn it from Tsunade.
When he had some free time, he might even create his own "Body Disturbance" and rake in some experience points.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was August 19th.
5 PM.
Inside the tent, Sarutobi Asuma opened his eyes.
His Chakra had finally accumulated enough. After nearly a month, he had eaten so many Ration Pills that he was sick of them.
But heaven rewards the diligent!
The Yin Seal's level had forcibly increased from level 5 Yin Seal 88% to level 6 Yin Seal 45%.
The Hundred Healings Technique had also entered level 5.
Opening the system, Sarutobi Asuma displayed his skill panel and his gaze fell on the Adamantine Sealing Chains, a Fūinjutsu.
Level 5 Adamantine Sealing Chains 67%!
This level was already quite good.
The actual learning difficulty of the Adamantine Sealing Chains itself was only A-rank, but the entry barrier was quite high.
However, after all, it was the first time he was dealing with a Tailed Beast and a Jinchuriki.
If it were about defeating it, Sarutobi Asuma wouldn't need the Adamantine Sealing Chains. With his Lightning Style Chakra Nature Transformation, which he had already leveled up to 10, using Lightning Style Chakra Mode, supplemented by the Scorch Release Bloodline Limit, it should not be a problem.
But to suppress, to seal, to capture, it wasn't that simple.
Glancing at the remaining 18 skill points, Sarutobi Asuma was a little reluctant.
Because he could continue to improve the Adamantine Sealing Chains himself, using precious skill points now would inevitably be a waste.
"I'll waste this one. After the war is over, I'll make up for it by madly developing Ninjutsu and accumulating experience points."
Sighing inwardly, Sarutobi Asuma chose to allocate points.
Adamantine Sealing Chains +5!
Sarutobi Asuma gritted his teeth and raised the Adamantine Sealing Chains technique to level 10 in one go.
A large amount of information surfaced in his mind, and Sarutobi Asuma lowered his eyes to digest it.
It was all knowledge about seals and barriers.
This made Sarutobi Asuma overjoyed, feeling as if the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover, this divine ability, was beckoning to him.
"An unexpected surprise!"
15 minutes later, Sarutobi Asuma opened his eyes, filled with joy.
Upgrading the Adamantine Sealing Chains had brought him not only the Adamantine Sealing Chains technique itself but also a vast amount of knowledge regarding seals and barriers.
In fact, Sarutobi Asuma felt that this was the most precious aspect of the system.
After all, even the person who developed the Adamantine Sealing Chains, and even the Uzumaki clan who continuously perfected it, absolutely did not master the Adamantine Sealing Chains as powerfully as he did now.
Level 10, according to the situation in the ninja world, was Six Paths Level.
But even a Six Paths Level expert might not have mastered Ninjutsu to the Six Paths Level.
Sarutobi Asuma had seen Uzumaki Kushina use the Adamantine Sealing Chains technique, and its level was not yet level 8.
"I'm taking the One-Tails, no one, not even Madara, can stop me, I say!"
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