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Chapter 251: S-Rank Forbidden Technique: Soul Transfiguration Technique
Chapter 251: S-Rank Forbidden Technique: Soul Transfiguration Technique
In the reception room, Danzo, accompanied by two Root ninjas, stood before Uchiha Dohei, who was seated with a bandaged body, appearing weak and frail. Dohei struggled to walk, supported by Hyuga Cangyue, while Uchiha Yaya glared at them with murderous intent. Uchiha Shizuka's eyes sparkled with amusement, and Yamazaka Koji, Xiang, and Hachida discreetly distanced themselves.
Cough, cough!
Dohei sat down.
"My apologies, Danzo-sama. I'm sorry for not receiving you properly," he said, his tone slightly aggrieved.
Despite being the top-ranked ninja in his clan, he maintained a respectful demeanor, even addressing Danzo as 'sama'.
He chose to ignore Danzo's previous statement.
"If you have any conditions, speak up. I'm authorized to make the decisions," Danzo said, cutting straight to the point.
The recent battles at Ginseng Mountain had inflicted heavy losses, causing the higher-ups like Danzo to brace for a difficult negotiation at the Heavenly Fortress.
Danzo had initially hoped to leverage the village's name to gain an advantage, but upon realizing its ineffectiveness, he dropped the matter.
It was evident to everyone present that Dohei harbored deep-seated defiance.
Moreover, he possessed numerous secrets.
For instance, the hundreds of thousands of acres of rice fields near the Heavenly Fortress were a source of envy, but no one could fathom how they were cultivated.
It was inconceivable!
Even with Konoha's full commitment, such an achievement was beyond their reach.
Not that it was impossible, but it required an extensive investment of time and resources, coupled with careful allocation planning to avoid triggering an explosive situation.
"Danzo-sama, as a Konoha ninja nurtured by the Flame Will, how could I possibly negotiate conditions for support? I'm genuinely unwell!" Dohei's tone conveyed a hint of grievance.
His acting skills far surpassed those of the young actors from his previous life.
"If you miss this opportunity, don't blame us for not giving you a chance!" Danzo hesitated, perhaps caught off guard by Dohei's audacity.
Dohei paused, deciding to drop the act and speak frankly.
"I want more money!"
As outsiders, there was no harm in being straightforward, especially since he never intended to conceal his rebellious nature.
"You..." Danzo was taken aback, despite his mental preparation.
Only someone as shameless as Dohei could utter such words.
"I'm currently unwell, and the greater the risk, the higher the compensation, right?" Dohei's appearance belied his claim of illness.
Of course, this was partly due to Danzo's presence.
If it were anyone else, he would have put on a more convincing act.
But with Danzo, no amount of skill or loyalty to the village would deter him from taking action.
There was no need for pretense when dealing with such a genuine villain.
"What do you want?" Danzo inquired, his brow furrowed.
He mentally prepared himself for Dohei's extravagant demands.
"Soul Transfiguration Technique!" Dohei revealed his terms after some thought.
Yes, he desperately needed a technique to fill the void in his 'soul'.
And when it came to soul-related techniques, there was only one option.
Soul Transfiguration Technique!
The signature technique of Tsunade's lover, Katsuyuki, was also an S-rank forbidden technique.
Normally, Dohei would have no chance of acquiring such a dangerous technique unless he obtained the Sealing Technique. Hence, he seized the opportunity to negotiate during this critical time.
Undoubtedly, the technique was incredibly powerful but also challenging and perilous to learn.
Countless deaths had likely occurred before the emergence of Katsuyuki, indicating the technique's extreme danger and fatal weakness.
It was peculiar that Dohei craved such a technique.
However, if this technique were crucial to his 'resurrection' plan, it would make more sense.
Soul!
It was an indispensable component of any resurrection plan.
The Soul Transfiguration Technique was not only an S-rank forbidden technique but also the pinnacle of research in this field.
Corpse Puppet Seal is also a possibility, but that technique is simply impossible to trade.
Danzo began to ponder.
If it were Impure World Reincarnation or Flying Thunder God, he would definitely refuse without a second thought.
But for Soul Transfiguration Technique, a forbidden technique that is extremely dangerous to learn and has significant drawbacks when used, he was more than willing to give it to Dohei. He would even give it away for free, hoping that Dohei would die while practicing the forbidden technique.
However, Danzo was well aware that he couldn't agree too directly, as it would arouse suspicion. So, he feigned an outburst.
"No way! How could I possibly trade for an S-rank forbidden technique?"
His expression was a masterpiece of acting, a perfect blend of three parts anger, three parts dissatisfaction, and four parts overreaction.
If Danzo isn't nominated for an Oscar this year, I'm not watching. JPG
Only Dohei, who understood Danzo's personality and the dangers of Soul Transfiguration Technique, knew there was a chance for a deal.
If it weren't dangerous, why would it be included in the Sealing Technique, and why would Katsuyuki use his life to demonstrate its power and flaws to the Ninja World?
"One question, do you agree or not?"
Dohei didn't bother to match Danzo's acting; instead, he asked earnestly.
He knew that even without his involvement, the Ginseng Mountain battle would have ended in Leaf Village's victory. This was merely an opportunity to gain something extra, and he couldn't afford to waste time.
If they delayed, Naruto Uzumaki might directly repel the Sand Ninja with his genius, which would be troublesome.
Don't underestimate Naruto's potential.
Given Naruto's genius, anything was possible.
"Very well, I, on behalf of the village, agree to your terms!"
Danzo nodded.
With his status and position, obtaining the Soul Transfiguration Technique was not an issue.
"Once we have the item, we'll set off immediately, but don't blame me if there's a problem with the technique!"
Dohei warned Danzo.
Although he didn't have the qualifications to tamper with such a technique without being noticed, it was still a necessary precaution.
After all, Danzo always stirred up trouble, and given the chance, he would undoubtedly take advantage.
"Rest assured, I am fully dedicated to the Leaf Village, and I wouldn't dare cause trouble at a time like this!"
Danzo uttered a lie that no one would believe.
While he was indeed dedicated to the Leaf Village, the idea that he wouldn't cause trouble was utterly absurd.
In the original storyline, he drove White Fang to his death, conspired with Hanzo, researched Wood Style, and assassinated the Hokage... He even orchestrated the annihilation of the Uchiha clan.
Who would believe he wouldn't cause trouble?
For anyone else, a single incident would be enough to seal their fate.
But for Senju Hashirama, it was merely a petty quarrel with Danzo, a matter of amusement, and at most, he would be punished with three cups of sake, not even a slap on the wrist.
"That's best!"
Dohei nodded slightly, appearing to trust Danzo, but his thoughts remained unspoken.
Danzo then summoned a snake as thick as an arm—a snake from the Ryugeto Holy Land, the contract of Orochimaru.
It seemed that Danzo had already established contact with Orochimaru and could use his summoning beast to convey something.
And that was indeed the case.
Danzo inserted a piece of paper into the snake's mouth and then dismissed the summoning.
After a while, he summoned the same snake again, and it struggled to spit out a scroll as thick as a water bucket before dying.
Orochimaru treated these low-level snakes as disposable, so there was no need for concern.
"This is the original technique you requested!"
Danzo handed over the scroll, as thick as a person's waist and as long as their forearm, to Dohei.
If it were just the technique, the scale wouldn't be so grand, but it also included extensive experience, annotations, and even Katsuyuki's personal insights, hence its size.
"Good, let's change and set off!"
Dohei stood up, showing no immediate intention to examine the Soul Transfiguration Technique.
If they dared to give him a fake, it would push him to the brink, so he wasn't worried about that.
Of course, he would never admit that the scroll was covered in slime, and he planned to clean it before studying it thoroughly.
Danzo was eager to depart immediately and naturally didn't refuse.
Thus, in this second battle for Ginseng Mountain, the Leaf Village welcomed a powerful reinforcement.
(End of Chapter)
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