#98 - Kushina's Opportunity
Orochimaru's "Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique" can be said to be one of Orochimaru's signature ninjutsu.
It's a variant of the "Body Replacement Technique."
It allows one to shed a layer of skin to escape the opponent's restraints.
In the battle between Sasuke and Itachi, after being hit by "Amaterasu," Sasuke used the "Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique" to shed his skin and successfully evade Itachi's eye technique.
Of course, just the "Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique" isn't enough; this technique also has a complementary ninjutsu called "Soft Physique Modification."
After learning this technique, one can greatly enhance flexibility and elasticity; it's a secret ninjutsu created by Orochimaru himself.
The modified body can freely extend, contract, or twist to any angle, and one can even turn their limbs into whips to launch attacks.
Only by learning "Soft Physique Modification" can one use the "Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique" like a snake at will, expelling oneself.
Otherwise, one can only crack open on the outside, revealing the layer inside.
"Here you go."
The two walked to a dango shop, and Kiyoshi handed her a skewer of tri-color dango.
Anko Mitarashi happily took it before leaving.
Kiyoshi put away the scroll and bought some ingredients before heading home.
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"A new vessel… I can feel your fear… and confusion. You understand, don't you? You are more bound than I am…"
Kushina frowned tightly in her sleep.
She dreamed that she was in a dark, oppressive place, with cold water wetting her ankles.
Before Kushina stood a gigantic figure with ferocious fangs.
"Let me liberate you…"
The beast, like a fox, opened its blood-drenched maw.
"Ah!"
Kushina woke up from her dream with a start.
Startled, she sat up and took a sip of water from the glass on her bedside table.
After finishing the water, Kushina put the glass down.
On the bedside table, there was not only an empty water glass but also Mito Uzumaki's photo album.
Kushina rubbed her face, finished washing up, and looked out the window.
"It's the same scenery as always, and the same two watchers as always."
Kushina felt suffocated.
Although, to protect her privacy and prevent her from going completely insane, the two watchers would not monitor her when she was using the toilet, bathing, or changing clothes.
Most of the time, they were lurking in the distance, sensing if there were any changes in her chakra.
Two Anbu watchers, who had been guarding on the rooftop of the building opposite all night, saw Kushina leave the house and flashed in front of her.
"What are your plans for today?"
The Anbu asked.
This was a necessary procedure, recorded daily and then reported.
"Training sealing techniques with Minato."
Kushina continued with the same reply as always.
Every day was the same, without any novelty.
She had finished reading the picture book Kiyoshi gave her long ago, and the bored Kushina had flipped through it several times.
"Anyway, as long as you don't leave the barrier, we won't interfere with anything else, Kushina Uzumaki."
"Okay, I know."
Kushina opened the window and looked outside.
Today's conversation was the same as always.
After watching for a while, Kushina closed the window, planning to go find Minato Namikaze.
She had agreed to study sealing techniques with Minato Namikaze today.
Minato Namikaze's sealing techniques were basically all taught by her personally; they were secret sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan, including the "Four Symbols Seal," etc.
Although Kushina didn't know why the higher-ups of Konoha didn't object to her teaching sealing techniques to Minato Namikaze, as long as it was good for Minato, that was enough.
Kushina didn't want to care about anything else, and even if she knew the reason, no one would explain it to her.
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Kiyoshi's house.
The white snake opened its black eyes and slowly climbed onto Kiyoshi's neck, coiling into a circle, like a scarf.
Kiyoshi ignored the white snake's actions.
The white snake had low intelligence, probably only that of a three or four-year-old child.
For Kiyoshi, as long as it was loyal and obedient, that was enough.
Abilities were secondary.
He stroked the white snake's cold scales and opened the term panel.
[Term: Pure Illusion Scholar (White).]
[Achievement Requirement: Learn 1 pure illusion technique.]
[Progress: 98%.]
[Effect: Your illusion foundation is solid; any illusion you use will be enhanced by 5% based on the original.]
[Note: Can be upgraded later.]
"Almost there."
Kiyoshi estimated that he could master it tonight.
He closed his eyes and continued to practice.
As he grew older, his chakra reserves were increasing day by day.
With dual bloodline limits and a term panel, his development speed was unimaginable to others.
Crack!
Electricity surged through Kiyoshi's body again, slowly flowing through.
Making his body even stronger.
While others were still using inefficient training methods, Kiyoshi could use the benefits of high chakra control to quickly strengthen himself.
He was getting stronger every minute and every second!
…………
"I'll be very strict today too!"
Finally, Kushina saw Minato Namikaze at the agreed-upon location.
She waved her small fist excitedly and said:
"And Minato understands very quickly, because there are still many, many sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan, and next we will…"
"Sorry, Kushina…"
Minato Namikaze interrupted Kushina, who was speaking enthusiastically.
Kushina showed a puzzled expression.
"Today I want to practice other ninjutsu in another place… I came to tell you."
Minato Namikaze said with a stiff face.
He could imagine that Kushina would definitely be angry.
But that technique was about to be developed.
If he didn't develop it during this time, he would become a Jonin leader, and then he would have even less time to develop ninjutsu.
He had to seize the time.
"What technique?"
"That… I"
Minato Namikaze stammered and couldn't say it.
Kushina instantly looked disappointed and said: "I see, it's a ninjutsu that I can't be told about either."
"No, it's because it's not finished yet, it's very dangerous, I don't want you to get hurt…"
"If you hate being with me, just say it!"
Kushina was so angry that her bright red hair was about to rise.
Unfortunately, before Minato Namikaze could explain to Kushina, someone called out his name and walked over.
Seeing this, Minato Namikaze had no choice but to say goodbye to Kushina first and walk towards the distance.
"Ah…"
Kushina looked disappointed.
Minato actually stood her up.
"Kushina, did something happen?"
Kiyoshi asked as he passed by.
Besides practicing at home, he would come out in his spare time to try his luck and see if he could meet Kushina and Minato Namikaze.
Kiyoshi was lucky; he met them on his first try.
"Minato stood me up."
Kushina sighed.
The carefree her wouldn't hide her worries from others.
Especially since Kiyoshi had the same situation as her, which made Kushina feel as close as if she had seen a kindred spirit.
Some people always say it's bland, so I'll start making an outline, otherwise the quality of writing it late at night every day won't be high. I can only say sorry, don't leave (crying).
Also, what do you want to see? You can talk about it in the comments, and I'll refer to it.
