Half Uchiha With a Trait Panel

"This... I am hearing of this for the first time."

Kiyoshi feigned a look of astonishment.

"Heh heh, it seems life in the rear is always prone to eroding one's mind." Orochimaru smiled.

Of course, this also indirectly showed Kiyoshi's focus on experiments.

He spat out a scroll covered in mucus from his mouth and handed it to Kiyoshi.

"Soft Physique Modification…"

Kiyoshi said gratefully.

This time, he wasn't just pretending. He genuinely felt a surge of emotion.

After learning this, the consumption of Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique will become extremely low.

At that time, his resilient skin will be like the first layer of armor.

After the enemies tries every possible means to break his defense, they will discover that Kiyoshi, after shedding his skin, will become unharmed again—this will be the second layer of armor!

It could be said that such double protection greatly increased his life-saving ability.

"I know you're not interested in money. Consider this ninjutsu my reward for your work these past few days." Orochimaru's voice was hoarse.

If you want the horse to run, you have to let the horse eat grass.

Orochimaru applied this at this moment.

"Thank you, Orochimaru-sama."

Kiyoshi accepted the scroll.

Currently, the Yellow Flash's momentum is strong, but Orochimaru, one of the Sannin, also has considerable influence.

That was the influence accumulated since the Second Great Ninja War.

The current Orochimaru still wants to become Hokage, so his actions will generally be 'lawful.'

He isn't like the future Orochimaru who would offer a full-service package of modifications with just a wave of his hand and a speech.

No one by Orochimaru's side had not been modified.

Even Sasuke, the ideal 'vessel' he had always longed for, secretly consumed many forbidden drugs.

Since they were forbidden drugs, either the manufacturing process was illegal or they had side effects.

Of course, concerning his own 'vessel,' Orochimaru had definitely prepared a repair plan for himself.

As for other experimental subjects, they would have to fend for themselves.

"By the way, Kiyoshi-kun, are you interested in seeing the Cursed Seal? This is a power that shares the same origin as Sage Mode."

Orochimaru extended an invitation.

Kiyoshi nodded and followed Orochimaru.

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Hokage Building

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned.

A rare look of impatience appeared on his face.

Even with his composure, it was difficult to remain calm.

The intelligence returned by the reconnaissance ninja indicated that the number of ninjas mobilized by Iwagakure had reached an astonishing… ten thousand!

Even if they were all Genin, the damage they could cause would be enough to split mountains and seas.

And the number of ninjas a village can have at the current stage is only about ten to twenty thousand.

This refers to official ninjas, pre-graduation and pre-enrollment ninja academy reserves are not included in these ranks.

Therefore, Iwagakure's actions this time could be said to be an all-out effort.

What if the conflict with Kumogakure ie just a feint, and they turn to attack Konoha?

Then, a large part of the Land of Fire's territory will be breached unexpectedly.

"Iwagakure is truly insane."

Danzō's face was gloomy.

More than ten thousand ninjas mobilized in full force, Onoki was truly magnanimous.

"The most important thing now is to grasp the clearest movements." Homura said in a deep voice.

Konoha's best reconnaissance ninjas belong to the Hyuga clan.

Their Byakugan can even see several kilometers away, possessing the ability of clairvoyance.

The only drawback is that the Hyuga clan's Body Flicker Technique isn't very strong.

After all, they focus almost all of their energy on the Gentle Fist.

Assuming there were sensory ninjas and ninjas proficient in the Body Flicker technique among the enemies, the Byakugan's spying would be sensed immediately, and then the Hyugas would be caught up by them.

Seeing the information but not being able to transmit it back would be meaningless.

"Kiyoshi, let Uchiha Kiyoshi go!"

Danzo suddenly thought of a name.

He had already obtained all the information regarding Kiyoshi's escape from Sunagakure that day through the Root.

Kiyoshi can fly!

To be more specific, he can use ninjutsu to achieve temporary gliding and hovering effects.

As long as he flys high enough, ground-based ninjutsu can't hit him at all, and even if they try to catch up, they can only watch Kiyoshi return to the Konoha camp.

"Does that child have so much chakra?" Koharu frowned.

Everything has a price.

This type of ninjutsu would inevitably consume more chakra than others.

"You can let Tsunade go."

Homura thought of the Senju clan's princess.

The summon she has contracted, Katsuyu, can split into countless small Katsuyus, and the Katsuyus can also share vision and transmit chakra between each other.

In this way, Kiyoshi's endurance can also be guaranteed.

"Hmm…"

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't speak, he took puff after puff from his pipe.

Finally, he slowly nodded and said, "Then let Kiyoshi and Tsunade depart."

Such a configuration was indeed very reasonable.

Tsunade only needs to summon Katsuyu in the rear without having her trauma triggered.

If something unexpected happens, she can also escape at the first moment.

The only price to pay is Kiyoshi alone.

Of course, this is the worst-case scenario.

Sarutobi Hiruzen intended to cultivate Kiyoshi into the next Kagami, so naturally, he couldn't bear for him to have any mishaps.

"If he successfully completes the mission, give him a glimpse of the Scroll of Seals." Sarutobi Hiruzen made a decision.

If Kiyoshi can really complete such a difficult mission, he will have to increase the investment.

"Hmph."

Danzo snorted coldly.

The Scroll of Seals records multiple forbidden techniques.

For example, Minato once earned the qualification to view the Scroll of Seals through meritorious service.

"Those real forbidden techniques... Do you want to pass them on to the Uchiha to do evil?"

"I will handle that type of forbidden technique, just like with Minato back then." Sarutobi Hiruzen said lightly.

The so-called Scroll of Seals was a precedent that started with the First Hokage.

He sealed some forbidden techniques of the time inside, which were kept by successive Hokages, adding new forbidden techniques at their discretion to continuously maintain the stability of the village.

In other words, the Scroll of Seals could actually be said to be a Book of Forbidden Techniques.

"Hopefully."

Danzo stopped talking upon hearing this, acquiescing to Sarutobi Hiruzen's arrangement.

Such a difficult mission should be carried out by the naturally evil Uchiha brat.

The judgment of 'forbidden techniques' is divided into two categories.

The first category is those that may endanger the caster's life when used, such as Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags and so on.

The second category is those that are harmful to nature, affect the natural order, and are too wicked, such as Edo Tensei.

As long as Kiyoshi chooses from the first category, that's fine.

While forbidden techniques are powerful, they also have various side effects.

A young and amazingly talented brat like that is most likely to become arrogant and conceited in the midst of praise, thereby misjudging his own strength.

Let the forbidden technique devour its master!