chsdbacks Chapter 73 Is this Orochimaru's way of treating guests?
Chapter 73 Is this Orochimaru's way of treating guests?
As for the so-called "Sacrifice for Elixir Refining," Hyuga Seiran wasn't actually sure whether it could be considered a true divine art.
After all, compared to divine arts like "Takao-san Rei-kun," "Ame-su-ha Ryusei-no-Mikoto," and "Shona-biko-na," which are unique to each high-ranking Otsutsuki and possess distinct personal characteristics, this is a different story.
The method of "Sacrifice Refining Elixir," which materializes chakra and then further compresses and condenses it into elixirs, doesn't seem to be that unique.
At least within the Otsutsuki clan, those who left their main clan to plant divine trees and harvest chakra fruits on different planets possessed similar abilities to varying degrees.
However, judging from the extent to which Hinata Seiran has mastered it, this ability is far from complete.
The most complete and typical examples are Momoshiki and Kinshiki.
The former can absorb a large amount of chakra, compress and refine it into pills, and then consume them in battle to quickly enhance their own strength and replenish their energy.
The latter, when Momoshiki was in crisis, simply transformed himself into a Chakra Fruit, merging with Momoshiki to complete the final offering and fusion.
What Hyuga Seiran is doing now is using the Tenseigan's ability to absorb chakra to forcibly shape the absorbed chakra into a form similar to a pill.
Although it cannot be compared to the true Otsutsuki divine arts.
Even so, the effect it brings is already quite close.
At the very least, this did allow him to regain some of the power he had gained in his previous life.
"laugh...."
A faint bluish-green light emerged from the palm of his hand.
A small, light green ball slowly appeared in Hinata Seiran's palm.
The last remaining trace of chakra within the sphere had been completely devoured.
Hinata Seiran looked down at the small ball emitting a faint blue light, his eyes flickering slightly.
For a moment, he fell into deep thought.
There are many benefits to fusing a large number of Byakugan into a giant Tenseigan.
For example, one can quickly enter the Tenseigan Chakra Mode by utilizing the immense power of the giant Tenseigan.
For example, it can condense chakra beads, control puppets, release larger-scale gravitational and repulsive forces, and even further touch upon the true inherited power left behind by the Otsutsuki Hamura lineage.
That was a clear and proven path.
Otsutsuki Toneri is one such example.
However, the problems are equally obvious.
The process of fusing the giant Tenseigan is not only lengthy, but also accompanied by great uncertainty.
The pupil power contained in a large number of white eyes overlaps, conflicts, and recombines with each other. If not careful, it may lead to failure of fusion.
What's more troublesome is that even if the fusion is successful, that power may not be completely under control.
The giant Tenseigan is ultimately an external object.
It is a collection of immense pupil power.
If one relies on it, it means that there will always be a core in one's own power system that is not entirely one's own.
This is not the result Hinata Seiran wanted.
In contrast, it might be a more prudent and more suitable choice for him to devour and purify the pupil power contained in a large number of White Eyes through pseudo-Sacrifice Pill Refining, and then gradually condense a pupil power core that truly belongs to him.
Whether it's pupil power or bloodline, they are essentially nutrients for becoming a higher level of life.
In other words, if he chooses to fuse with the giant Tenseigan, then his path will be closer to that of Otsutsuki Toneri.
With the help of immense external eye power, he ascended to the heavens in one step.
However, if one were to continuously refine their eye power and bloodline by absorbing chakra, refining it into pills, and then ingesting them, then they would be more like a true Otsutsuki.
"To gain power like that of the Otsutsuki, one must become an Otsutsuki."
Hinata Seiran pulled himself out of his thoughts.
Plans can't keep up with changes...
Originally, he preferred to create a giant Tenseigan of his own as soon as possible.
But now it seems that there is no need to be in such a hurry; perhaps improving one's own energy is the key.
After all, even if he doesn't fuse with his own giant Tenseigan, there's still a ready-made one on the moon.
"In the current ninja world, when it comes to one-on-one combat, no one should be able to stop me, right?"
Hinata Seiran smiled slightly, then stepped out of the tent.
Sunlight fell on his shoulders, making the hem of his clothes gleam slightly.
The heat was intense, making people feel dizzy.
His gaze followed the heatwave and landed not far away.
There, a Sand Village liaison ninja was being "invited" out of the camp by two Konoha ninja, one on each side.
It was called "please," but it was more like a half-drag and half-delivery.
The perfunctory attitude and the tough stance were blatantly written on their faces.
"Is Konoha really so untrustworthy?"
The Sand Village ninja wearing a white cloth headdress had a flushed face and was staggering, clearly having suffered a lot of humiliation at the Konoha camp.
Even so, he still refused to admit defeat.
"Is this how Orochimaru treats his guests?"
"Lord Sand Owl, I have told you this many times."
Following closely behind Suzaku Nara as he emerged from the tent, Suzaku raised his hand to touch the small mustache on his lips, and said with a serious expression.
"Lord Orochimaru is indeed busy right now, but he will definitely come to see you when he has some free time."
He paused deliberately, as if carefully choosing his words, "Besides, this is Konoha's camp after all. Aren't you being a bit impolite, sir?"
I'll lose your mother.
Sha Xiao's face turned even redder, and he was about to burst into a tirade of curses on the spot.
But when he thought of Lord Fengying's previous instructions, he swallowed the swear word back.
Don't act impulsively.
Not at least not now.
The Sand Village has already committed its forces and paid the price in this war.
If his impulsiveness causes Konoha and Sunagakure to completely break ties, then all the previous sacrifices will have been in vain.
Sha Xiao took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and said, "Then tell me, when exactly can I see Orochimaru?"
Upon hearing this, Nara Suzaku paused slightly, as if he were truly stumped by the question. He frowned slightly, looking as if he were seriously considering the matter.
"Well..."
Upon seeing this, Sha Xiao was overjoyed, thinking that he would finally get a correct answer this time.
But the next second, Nara Suzaku said in a very serious tone:
"Well, maybe Orochimaru-sama won't be so busy next time you come?"
"..."
Sand Owl's smile froze instantly.
That same phrase again.
It's the same answer again.
This is the third time.
At first, he could understand it as Orochimaru being busy with other matters.
The second time, he could barely assume that Konoha was coordinating internally.
But when he heard the same words for the third time, even the slow-witted Sand Owl finally understood.
They were probably tricked by Orochimaru.
The purpose of Sunagakure's participation in this war is to consolidate the Kazekage's power and quell the war so that they can recuperate.
After all, the village of Sunagakure is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface.
Although Rasa is the fourth Kazekage, his position in the village is not very stable.
Many key aspects of military and political power remain firmly in the hands of the elders, led by Chiyo and Ebizo.
These older generation ninjas were highly qualified and had great prestige.
Even though Rasa is the Kazekage, he cannot ignore their opinions.
If Rasa wants to truly break free from his constraints and lead Sunagakure to prosperity, he must achieve sufficiently dazzling military exploits.
Only by proving his abilities through war can he regain the support of more high-ranking officials and ninjas in the village and gradually consolidate power in his own hands.
Just as Rasa was having a headache over this, Orochimaru took the initiative to come to his door.
He promised that as long as Sunagakure sent troops to assist Konoha, he would hand over a Konoha stronghold near the Kikyo Mountains to Sunagakure after the war.
In addition, there are also a portion of mission quotas, ninja allocations, and exchanges of benefits related to border trade.
These conditions are undoubtedly extremely attractive to the resource-poor Sand Village.
That is why Rasa overruled objections and sent elite troops to support Konoha.
In the end, the matter was accomplished, but at the cost of his life.
In the end, Orochimaru disappeared.
The sand owl, who was in charge of the liaison, had come three times, but always received the same answer.
Wait until next time.
Next time, and then the next time.
What's the difference between this and blatant procrastination?
The more Sha Xiao thought about it, the angrier he became. His chest heaved violently, and he could barely contain his anger.
Just as he was preparing to mobilize his chakra, manipulate the sand, and teach these Konoha ninja a lesson.
Swish swish! !
More than a dozen pairs of eyes fell on him at the same time.
"Lord Sand Owl, Lord Orochimaru is truly not here..."
Nara Suzaku looked helpless and quickly waved his hand to signal the Konoha ninja around him not to be nervous, and continued to patiently explain.
"Lord Orochimaru will definitely return, and Konoha will definitely keep its promise..."
"Let's wait a little longer, as long as Konoha stabilizes..."
"Wait until the battle is completely over..."
The more Sha Xiao listened, the angrier he became, but he couldn't retaliate. In the end, he could only turn away with a gloomy face and a dejected air.
Only after confirming that the Sand Owl had completely left the Konoha camp did Suzaku Nara finally breathe a sigh of relief.
He raised his hand and rubbed his temples, a rare look of fatigue on his face.
As the strategist responsible for defending against the Sand Village forces and handling the liaison between the two sides, he was actually in a difficult position.
But there was nothing he could do; he was a Konoha ninja.
No matter how troublesome this matter may seem, one's stance can only be to stand on the side of Konoha.
As for what Orochimaru, the commander-in-chief, was really planning, he didn't want to think about it too much.
He, as the strategist, just needs to follow his instructions.
Dealing with these Sunagakure people doesn't seem too difficult on the surface. It's simply a matter of delaying, appeasing, changing the subject, and using a appropriately firm attitude to make them feel dissatisfied without completely turning against you.
Having dealt with Sunagakure for a long time, Suzaku Nara naturally figured out what they really wanted.
Moreover, considering Orochimaru's continued refusal to meet with anyone and the events that occurred on the Iwagakure battlefield some time ago, he could almost guess without much thought that Orochimaru had probably made some kind of deal with Rasa.
Moreover, this deal was mostly dishonest.
Nara Suzaku shook his head, suppressing those thoughts that he shouldn't have continued to ponder.
Just then, he suddenly felt a gaze fall on him. He looked up and met Hyuga Seiran's eyes in the distance.
"Qinglan? You're here..."
Suzaku Nara was taken aback at first, then seemed to remember something, quickly composed himself, and walked towards him.
"Lord Orochimaru left you a letter."
He handed the letter to Hyuga Seiran and said in a low voice:
He said he would give you this letter when you arrived.