⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Chapter 223 : Chapter 223 Limit-Breaking Lightning Armor! [3/3]
Chapter 223: Limit Break-Grade Lightning Release Armor! [3/3]
Lines of text began to surface.
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[Comprehensive Evaluation: ————]
[performance pay Earned: Intermediate Skill Upgrade Card]
Masahiko's gaze focused, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
An Intermediate Ninjutsu Upgrade Card!
This meant————
His gaze swept over those B-rank Ninjutsu, finally settling on two specific abilities.
[Lightning Release Chakra Mode: Perfect]
[Camouflage Hiding Technique: Perfect]
Masahiko did not hesitate.
"Upgrade Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
Lightning Release Armor.
As the strongest secret Ninjutsu of the Hidden Cloud Village, its current value and potential were both higher than Hiding with Camouflage, whereas the latter————
Unless he mastered Dust Release or other secret techniques that masked Chakra, even using an upgrade card to reach Limit Break would probably only yield mediocre results.
["Intermediate Skill Upgrade Card" has been used.]
["Lightning Release Chakra Mode" level increased!]
After using it, Masahiko lay on the bed, feeling all sorts of knowledge and abilities converge and reorganize in his mind, forming various different paths.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode is a Nintaijutsu.
Its essence is Ninjutsu, but to achieve the maximum effect during its release, it requires coordination with Taijutsu.
For example, muscle training, cell control, and so on.
The Third Raikage and Fourth Raikage both learned this Nintaijutsu, but the directions they displayed were quite different.
The former leaned toward defense, thus earning the title of the Strongest Shield.
The latter leaned toward speed.
Aside from Minato Namikaze at the time, the Fourth Raikage's speed was arguably the best in the Ninja World.
Masahiko pondered the direction he needed.
Defense?
Speed?
He thought while organizing the memories in his mind.
"No!"
"Defense and speed are not the most important things for me."
Masahiko's thoughts gradually became clear.
He has Shikotsumyaku and Collapsing Flow; he is different from both the Third and Fourth Raikage!
In that case————
Masahiko's gaze cleared up.
What he needs is an all-around strengthening of bodily functions, allowing his body to withstand the burst of the "Overlimit" state of Shikotsumyaku.
Ideally, it could help him extract useful techniques based on these directions, allowing him to use them even under the identity of "Masahiko Yagyu."
Then—
There was no doubt about it.
The memories and knowledge in his mind gradually combined, reorganizing and colliding according to Masahiko's thinking, sparking various inspirations.
He had an idea!
Masahiko immediately entered the Training Space.
Lightning Release and Water Jellyfish ran concurrently within his body, one strengthening body cells, the other strengthening and vitalizing the body through body fluids and blood, while also repairing it.
In the next moment, the power of Shikotsumyaku reinforced his body's bones————
Whoosh!
Masahiko vanished from the spot, instantly appearing in the distance.
Bang!
With a downward kick, the ground exploded with a roar, the surrounding earth cracking and collapsing in layers, forming a massive deep pit.
Masahiko carefully experienced and reviewed the process.
In this state, his speed might not match the Fourth Raikage, and his defense might not equal the Third Raikage, but he possessed the abilities of both.
Speed, power, defense————
These all-around improved abilities were even more compatible with Shikotsumyaku.
Regrettably, this ability was ultimately an effect brought by Ninjutsu, rather than a result of his own constitution or bloodline.
No matter how strong it was, it had a limit and was very taxing on Chakra.
"Perhaps, just like Collapsing Flow, I can develop a method to open and close it instantly. Even if the effect isn't as good as the peak state, at least the Chakra consumption won't be so high."
Masahiko pondered for a moment and began to try a new direction.
The next morning.
After a brief moment of grogginess, his consciousness quickly cleared.
He had been experimenting all night.
He hadn't managed to achieve the envisioned Instant-Open mode, but he did research a way to adjust his muscles and body structure in coordination with Shikotsumyaku.
Through the adjustment of Shikotsumyaku, Chakra, and muscles, he could make the Lightning Release Chakra Mode focus on single or multiple fields like power, defense, and speed.
From the looks of it, the Limit Break-grade Lightning Release Chakra Mode still had a lot of room for development.
Masahiko washed up and soon left for the Hokage Building.
"Hokage-sama."
"Masahiko, you're back. Sit down."
Upon seeing Masahiko, Hiruzen Sarutobi had a slight smile on his face. With a gentle wave of his hand, the subordinate who had come to deliver documents left.
Only then did he ask, "How is the Land of Rivers?"
"Not great. Uchiha Shisui, Kisame Hoshigaki, and Kakuzu all made a move. It's not yet certain if they belong to the same organization————"
Masahiko described the situation at the time.
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression gradually became serious and solemn.
He took out a document from the safe under the desk and handed it to Masahiko.
"Take a look at this first."
"Yes!"
Masahiko took it.
On it was information regarding Hiruko.
He scanned it and looked up with feigned shock. "Lord Hokage, this———— there is actually such an evil technique in this world?"
"Yes, back then I didn't allow him to research this Forbidden Technique. I didn't expect him to continue in secret and defect after being discovered————"
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke slowly, "He has appeared again today, and his target seems to be Kurama Yakumo."
"Hmph, he's thinking too highly of himself!"
Masahiko sneered.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took back the document and pulled out another one, saying, "Look at this one too."
This one was intelligence regarding an attack on Otogakure in the Land of Rice Fields.
Masahiko took it over.
On the surface, Otogakure was not managed by Orochimaru, but used a group of wandering Ninja as a front.
After its establishment, Otogakure even sent notices to surrounding countries, which naturally included Konoha in the Land of Fire.
This intelligence report contained news of Ninja attacking Otogakure.
However.
Konoha's Anbu had clearly only obtained partial information.
After reading it, he couldn't help but take a slight breath.
"First the Land of Rivers, and now Konoha and Otogakure————"
"Some are truly Rogue Ninja, while some are hard to say."
Hiruzen Sarutobi replied.
He sat in his chair, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Did Shisui say anything?"
"He said his target is Danzo, and Konoha is also on his list for retaliation. He told me not to stop him, or he would kill me."
Masahiko replied.
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent for a few seconds before saying, "You did a great job in this operation. Although it cannot be officially recorded, I will reward you in my own name."
"As for the reward, I don't really mind————"
Masahiko hesitated for a moment and said, "Lord Danzo taught me the Baku Summoning. Can I use it publicly?"
"Why not? Just say it was given to you before, and no one can say anything. Use it with peace of mind."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.
"Yes!"
Masahiko breathed a sigh of relief.
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a bit and said, "Given your current situation, you don't really have much need for ordinary Ninjutsu."
He took a scroll from the bookshelf.
"This technique might be useful to you."
Masahiko took it, first thanking him respectfully before opening it to read.
This technique was somewhat beyond his expectations.
Shuriken Giant Body Jutsu. It could enlarge shuriken and be used in conjunction with the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Masahiko thought about it, and his eyes gradually brightened.
This thing is quite useful!
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