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Chapter 347: Sliding into the Dark Upper Echelons!
Chapter 347: Sliding into the Dark Upper Echelons!
Training Ground!
Daigo's hands formed hand seals and he shouted lightly.
"Wood Style: Great Forest Technique!"
Then, his right hand suddenly transformed into several wooden stakes that thrust forward.
Bang, bang!
The wooden target dummies were shredded.
However, this performance caused Hari and the two elders to stare at each other in surprise.
Although it was indeed powerful, at this level, it was at most comparable to other Bloodline Limits, and it was completely unworthy of the name 'Wood Style'.
Because they had all witnessed the Wood Style used by the First Hokage.
Yes, you could say that Daigo was still young and his strength had not fully matured.
But Bloodline Limits are 'qualities' that are fixed from birth, and at most a matter of 'quantity' that changes.
They naturally could discern the difference between the two, and if the First Hokage's Wood Style was capable of dominating the world, then Daigo's Wood Style could only be used for greening.
It was simply not like the 'Wood Style' at all.
"Perhaps it's because the transplanted Wood Style is far inferior to the true Wood Style?"
Tenkai Kokonoe spoke out her speculation.
Transplant!
The other party had to transplant the Sage Cells to awaken the Wood Style, so it was normal for its power to be far inferior to that of the First Hokage.
"If it grows, it can at least be comparable to an Elite Jonin, or even a Kage level...!"
Mizuki En, on the other hand, was judging the upper limit.
Yes, after transplanting the Sage Cells, the other party's potential had taken a huge leap, and their strength was definitely at the level of an Elite Jonin.
This was already quite exaggerated, as there were only a few Elite Jonins in Konoha, and even fewer Kage-level ninjas.
And these weren't even the most important things. The most crucial thing was that Daigo's appearance proved that the path of 'transplanting the Sage Cells' could be taken.
In the past, the Second Hokage had also conducted Wood Style experiments, and even many Senju clan members had died in the experiments, but they had never succeeded.
Hari and the others felt that the experiment was impossible to succeed, and this was also influenced by their teacher, who was a super expert in research, and even he had failed, so Danzo had no chance of success.
But now?
A successful example was right in front of them.
It was true that Daigo's Wood Style was far inferior to the original, but the problem was that this technique had just succeeded, and there was huge room for improvement. Who knew if they could create a Wood Style comparable to, or even surpassing, the original in the future.
The possibilities were endless.
After a glance at each other, the three of them nodded slightly.
Go!
The Sage Cell transplantation continued.
After all, Danzo had already started the experiment, and even if they didn't do it, they would still bear the bad reputation. Moreover, with increasing pressure, they really needed to find a way to enhance their strength.
However, they would never use their own people for the experiment.
There were plenty of outsiders, ninjas, and refugees to use as test subjects. Why would they use their own people?
Even if something went wrong, they could blame it on Root.
And so!
Half a day later, the Konoha upper echelons issued a notice.
Root leader Danzo, due to 'health reasons', temporarily handed over Root and returned home to recuperate. Root would temporarily be managed by the Hokage.
This didn't seem like much.
But the various ninja clans understood that this punishment was indeed severe.
Because for Danzo, Root was more important than his life. Now that he had been stripped of Root, it was as if his arms had been severed, and how could they not applaud this decision?
However, they were a little too happy too soon.
Because the waters here were too deep, and they didn't see it at all.
The announcement did indeed say that Danzo had been stripped of Root, but it didn't say that he wouldn't be allowed to regain his position.
The key point was that Hari was the one managing Root, almost indicating that Root would eventually be returned to Danzo.
This department was originally meant for doing dirty and difficult tasks, and for bearing the blame, so it was given to Danzo. If the Hokage were to lead it, then the saying would come true.
The Hokage flies free, the blame is on me!
This time, Hari's management of Root had another purpose.
It was to find a way to replicate Daigo's transplantation experiment and prepare to create more Wood Style ninjas.
After all, Root would bear the blame, so it would be a waste not to use them.
On the other side!
Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue had already left Konoha and were following the traces left by the ANBU to pursue Orochimaru.
Pursuing Orochimaru!"
Dong Ping didn't take this mission to heart and was only thinking about testing this sly snake.
It was a rare opportunity to chase and kill 'Snake Aunt', and it would be a fun game.
"Found them! They're engaging with the ANBU!"
Hyuuga Cangyue, maintaining his Reincarnation Eye, suddenly spotted the target.
"You, stay hidden and be on guard!"
Dong Ping immediately assigned tasks.
He went alone, leaving Hyuuga Cangyue to continue playing the role of an inconspicuous bystander.
Several kilometers ahead!
Clang, clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed.
Several ANBU corpses already lay on the ground.
At this moment, a few ANBU members were desperately surrounding and attacking Orochimaru.
Hari had dispatched the ANBU to pursue Orochimaru on the very same day, so Orochimaru had been relentlessly pursued ever since.
To be honest, it was only because these ANBU members were unaware of the truth; otherwise, they would have cursed at him, calling him a "low EQ" bastard.
Orochimaru's strength was something others might not fully grasp, but surely Hari was well aware of it.
Even if he was injured, the idea of the ANBU capturing him was nothing but a pipe dream.
Knowing there was no chance, yet still sending the ANBU after him, was essentially sending them to their deaths. How could they not curse?
Screech! Screech!
A piercing bird cry rang out.
"Amaterasu!"
Kakashi's right hand was enveloped in lightning, and he charged towards Orochimaru, who was being restrained by several ANBU members.
It was unclear what was happening with Orochimaru, but his movements had been completely tracked by the ANBU, leading to a stop-and-go pursuit. Up until now, Orochimaru had still not escaped the Fire Country.
After more than a day, normally, he should have been able to leave the Fire Country by now.
"Is this the same old trick?"
Orochimaru's hoarse voice sounded, and he threw a kunai towards Kakashi, disrupting his opponent's steps while preparing to break free with his own body.
For a Kage-level powerhouse like him, dealing with an elite Jonin was as easy as child's play.
"Konoha Style Sword Technique!"
"Shadow Dance Blade!"
The ANBU members were not mere decorations; they all tried to restrain Orochimaru, giving Kakashi the opportunity to strike a decisive blow.
In the end, as Kakashi rushed forward...
"Chidori Spear!"
The lightning in his hand instantly transformed.
A lightning spear as thick as a finger shot out, piercing Orochimaru before anyone else.
Chidori Spear!
This was not a technique Kakashi had developed himself; he had directly copied it from Uchiha Mei.
For a super genius like him, as long as he had the idea, creating this technique was not a challenge. Moreover, this technique was merely an extension of Amaterasu.
As long as he mastered the foundation of Amaterasu, he could quickly create these subsequent techniques.
Pfft!
Orochimaru's body was pierced through.
The paralysis effect of the lightning technique instantly immobilized him.
"Got him!"
An ANBU member exclaimed excitedly.
Capturing Orochimaru, one of the Sanin, was an enormous achievement, especially considering the sacrifice of so many lives to make it happen. How could they not be thrilled?
However, Kakashi, the one who performed the technique, keenly sensed that something was amiss.
Suddenly, Orochimaru's entire body transformed into 'mud' and melted away.
It was an Earth Clone!
This was one of Orochimaru's well-known techniques, and even the Byakugan could not discern its authenticity.
"Be careful!"
Kakashi warned the others.
Unfortunately, this warning came a step too late.
Hiss, hiss!
Amidst the hissing of snakes, several venomous snakes burst out of the ground, biting the ANBU members who had relaxed their guard due to Orochimaru being controlled.
Even Kakashi was caught off guard.
A snake as thick as a chopstick emerged from the muddy ground and lunged towards his throat.
Just by its color, Kakashi knew this snake was no ordinary creature.
But Kakashi had no chance to dodge.
Having just used the Chidori Spear, his condition had just returned to normal.
It had to be said that Orochimaru's timing was impeccable.
With just a simple Earth Clone, he successfully trapped them all.
Just as Kakashi was about to meet his tragic end...
"Flame Finger!"
A voice came from behind, accompanied by a red glow that arrived before the sound.
Whoosh!
A fiery red light, with pinpoint precision, pierced and melted the venomous snake.
The one who saved Kakashi with this strike was naturally Dong Ping, wearing a black combat suit and elbow-length gloves, looking cool and stylish.
(End of Chapter)
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