The Sage Curse Seal obtained from Orochimaru has two versions: one involves adding one's own Chakra into the Sage Curse Seal, allowing for control over subordinates, just like Orochimaru demonstrated earlier.
Anyone bearing the Sage Curse Seal is completely unable to resist Orochimaru's control, which was essentially developed to cultivate subordinates, aligning well with Orochimaru's style.
The second version does not involve adding one's own Chakra to the Sage Curse Seal, purely controlling the absorption of Natural Energy through Juinjutsu.
Ninjas under the Curse Seal can actively absorb Natural Energy through the Sage Curse Seal, thereby producing Sage Art Chakra.
However, there are two prerequisites: one is that creating a Sage Curse Seal requires a guiding 'material,' such as the Chakra of Orochimaru's student used to create the Sage Curse Seal.
The second is a Snake Heart Pill that quickly helps one adapt to the seal, a herb discovered by Orochimaru near Ryuchi Cave, made into a pill, enabling rapid adaptation to the final state of the Sage Curse Seal.
Otherwise, even with the Sage Curse Seal to control the speed of Natural Energy absorption, those accepting the Sage Curse Seal and entering its transformation for the first time would be eroded to death by Natural Energy.
Before leaving, Orochimaru gave Uchiha Yoichi twenty Snake Heart Pills.
As for the guiding 'material,' Uchiha Yoichi had plans. His ability to absorb Natural Energy is stronger than anyone in that clan. Using his Chakra to create a Sage Curse Seal, entering the second state of the seal would definitely surpass Orochimaru's Sage Curse Seal.
After obtaining the creation method, Uchiha Yoichi intended to look for an opportunity to practice and experiment in the Dream Space.
That place is truly a treasure land. Tonight, upon entering the Dream Space, Uchiha Yoichi plans to see if he can replicate Hashirama Cells. If possible, he would distribute eighty Shadow Clones to experiment continually until the perfect sacrificial specimen using Hashirama Cells is created.
If not training or consuming Chakra vigorously, just performing experiments, eighty Shadow Clones can endure, not to mention the Dream Space allows for rapid Chakra recovery.
Eighty Shadow Clones pose a significant burden to Uchiha Yoichi, but it's manageable within the Dream Space.
"Mr. Yoichi."
As Uchiha Yoichi was on his way back to the clan's land, he suddenly heard someone calling him.
Turning around, he saw silver hair and stopped to greet, "Senior Sakumo, have you just returned from the Hokage Building? Heading out for a mission?"
"Something like that. I was just about to look for you, Mr. Yoichi, how have you been recovering?"
Hatake Sakumo asked with a smile, then looked around and said, "I'd like to treat you to some sweet red bean soup, Mr. Yoichi."
"I prefer spicy food, but red bean soup works too. Let's go, Senior Sakumo."
Uchiha Yoichi could tell Hatake Sakumo had something to say. Though he wasn't fond of sweet red bean soup, he agreed.
One must admit, Hatake Sakumo has few flaws, especially when working together on missions, his presence is incredibly reassuring.
Furthermore, he is very courteous, visiting Uchiha Yoichi during his hospital stay, bidding farewell promptly after ten minutes—attentive yet not overstaying his welcome.
Following Hatake Sakumo to the dango shop, since it's morning and not crowded, Hatake Sakumo had Uchiha Yoichi sit first while he went to get the food.
Four types of dango, two skewers each, and two bowls of red bean soup. From a distance, Uchiha Yoichi could tell from Hatake Sakumo's choices that he had a sweet tooth.
Nonetheless, the Ninja World's culinary scene is quite limited, especially in Konoha Village. Barbecue, izakaya, and sashimi are considered better options, no wonder Ichiraku Ramen drew such a crowd upon opening.
It's not Konoha's ninjas' fault; they genuinely haven't seen much.
After ordering, Hatake Sakumo glanced at Uchiha Yoichi and then turned to ask the owner, "One of the red bean soups, please add chili!"
Hmm?
Jonin Hatake?
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi's ears perked up. Was this red bean soup for him? Quite considerate.
Being overly considerate of others' feelings might not always be a good thing!
When the items were brought over, Uchiha Yoichi immediately ignored the bowl of red bean soup sprinkled with a bit of chili. Even if he didn't particularly like sweets, he preferred red bean dango over chili red bean soup.
"Senior Sakumo, is there something you need from me?"
"It's about the village's affairs, Mr. Yoichi. You were hospitalized two days ago, so we didn't call you for the discussion."
Hatake Sakumo straightforwardly said, "The Hidden Cloud Village intends to declare war on Konoha."
"Senior Sakumo, have you been assigned the task to lead the ninja corps against the Hidden Cloud Village?"
Uchiha Yoichi asked upon hearing this. The Third Generation Raikage's retribution came swiftly. Uchiha Yoichi had just been discharged from the hospital a few days ago, yet the Hidden Cloud's retaliation was already underway. The Third Raikage probably decided to dispatch troops as soon as he healed.
"Before leaving the Hokage Building, I've taken on this mission... though challenging, I will do my utmost to obstruct the Hidden Cloud."
After Hatake Sakumo finished, he glanced at Uchiha Yoichi and continued, "Mr. Yoichi, I hope you will join me for this mission. Your strength and strategic prowess make you a reliable teammate."
"....."
Uchiha Yoichi did not answer immediately. He contemplated that this might be an opportunity.
He was waiting for a war to earn glory, to become a Konoha hero, laying the groundwork for his aspiration to be Hokage; once becoming the Fifth Generation Hokage, Uchiha Yoichi planned to reform his village.