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Chapter 59: Koji's Mountain Transformation!
Chapter 59: Koji's Mountain Transformation!
Bang!
A wooden post as tall and thick as a man was sent flying with a single punch.
"This..."
Hizashi Hyuga watched the post soar into the distance, then compared it to Koji's previous training sessions. The change felt... subtle, yet profound.
It was as if a formerly gentle and refined young man had suddenly ripped off his clothes to reveal bulging muscles, transforming into a brawny brute.
A complete transformation!
That was the feeling.
After all, without the aid of chakra, even a specialized chunin might not be able to send a wooden post flying with a single strike.
And yet, Koji, a genin who specialized in ninjutsu, had managed to do it. It was truly astonishing.
Of course, this transformation came at a cost.
His appearance had changed dramatically.
Previously, he had a slender build.
But now?
Not only had he grown taller, but he had also become much stronger, almost matching that of an adult.
And he was only twelve years old.
Even in the ninja world, where people mature quickly, this was an unprecedented pace.
The chakra test also revealed some results.
His wind affinity had significantly improved!
When using Wind Release techniques, both his control and power had visibly increased, and his chakra capacity had also grown by several degrees.
Now, his combat strength rivaled that of a chunin, and his potential had surpassed the previous limits.
"I..."
Koji looked at Tohei with excitement, about to express his gratitude, but was cut off.
"Remember, this power comes from the forbidden techniques of the Koji clan. Also, use makeup to conceal your appearance, and gradually restore your true form in the future!"
Tohei emphasized again.
Before the procedure, he had prepared for the necessary disguises.
The Koji clan did indeed have similar forbidden techniques, which was one of the reasons for their decline.
Trading life for temporary power, the clan's ninja mostly perished, and then they faced suppression from the Second and Third Hokages. It was no wonder they declined.
However, the Koji clan's forbidden techniques had long been lost.
With the final say in their hands, they didn't fear any questioning.
"I understand!"
Koji wasn't stupid.
He knew that such a procedure, which granted power, would cause a frenzy if discovered, so he nodded solemnly.
Tohei wasn't worried about his usually quiet and reserved friend becoming a liability like those "more trouble than they're worth" teammates.
What worried him was something else.
The money was gone!
The one hundred million ryo he had just received was used up.
Using someone else's investment for experiments was a breeze, but spending his own money was painful.
But if he thought about it as "the money hasn't disappeared, it's just in a different form by my side," it wasn't so bad.
Because the money was indeed still with him.
Now, Tohei's small team was formed.
Compared to powerful forces like the Uchiha or the Root, this was a minuscule amount of strength, but the potential was limitless.
The immediate priority was to find a way to make money.
Tohei was focused on that now.
Money was needed to continue experiments and gain the power to protect himself.
Research and development weren't cheap, and it wasn't surprising that there was a classic saying:
"The rich rely on technology, the poor on mutations!"
Tohei had now experienced that firsthand.
Without the support of a "white thigh," he wouldn't have achieved so much.
He had planned to continue testing more data.
But something interrupted their plans.
Screech!
A piercing eagle's cry cut through the sky of Konoha, causing everyone to look up.
A messenger hawk!
It was an urgent call to gather all the jonin.
"What's happening?"
Koji muttered to himself.
Tohei, too, was pondering what could be so important that it required an emergency meeting of all the jonin.
Suddenly, a spark of insight flashed in his mind.
If his guess was correct, it could only be one thing at this stage.
The Third Kazekage has gone missing!
Due to his disappearance, the Third Great Shinobi War was ignited.
If possible, Tou Hei would have avoided this war entirely.
But unless the village's higher-ups all lost their memories, they wouldn't let him, a 'genius,' off the hook. They would definitely send him to the battlefield.
"Let's head back and wait for further notice!" Tou Hei made his decision and added, "You'll have plenty of opportunities to show off your new strength!"
Indeed, during the Great Shinobi War, there would be no shortage of places to demonstrate their newly acquired power.
Even Hyuga Sazuki wouldn't be able to avoid the war.
Any active ninja would be swept into the conflict that engulfed the entire shinobi world.
Especially since she was from the Hyuga clan.
Even if she were missing a leg, or even two, she might still be carried to the battlefield.
Byakugan!
Its strategic importance in war was irreplaceable, and the more, the better.
"Alright!" 2
Both of them nodded in agreement.
Tou Hei and Hyuga Sazuki then left the mountain training ground of the clan.
"What changes have you noticed in your eyes?"
On their way back, Tou Hei asked about the changes in Sazuki's Byakugan.
"The maximum range has increased from one kilometer to three kilometers, and the blind spots have disappeared..."
Sazuki activated her Byakugan and described the changes.
If anyone else had asked, she wouldn't have revealed this information, as it could be used against her, endangering her safety.
But when Tou Hei asked, she was completely honest.
"Try to maintain your old appearance and experiment with your eyes. You might be in for a surprise!"
After listening, Tou Hei reminded her.
Just one instance of a fetal movement had caused a qualitative change in the Byakugan, demonstrating the terrifying power of the Rinnegan.
However, he remembered that the Rinnegan had many abilities.
Even if the strongest 'Rinnegan Chakra Mode' couldn't be used yet, abilities like 'Gravitational Force and Repulsion,' 'Mind Control,' 'Intimidation,' and others should be possible to master early.
Once she gained these abilities, her strength would undergo a qualitative transformation.
"Okay!"
Sazuki nodded reluctantly and then turned to leave.
Not far ahead was the Uchiha clan's territory.
She had accompanied Tou Hei back because only with her cover could they avoid the surveillance of Root.
Root!
Their surveillance of Tou Hei was incredibly strict.
Without Sazuki's help, he wouldn't have been able to avoid their watch.
Previously, he had used an excuse to leave the hospital, return to the clan territory to get some things, and then go to his private lab. Now, after returning, Tou Hei would have to go back to the hospital to continue resting until his body was fully recovered.
Lying in the hospital allowed him to avoid missions, and the Uchiha clan had been dealing with too many issues recently. He had no desire to stay in the clan territory.
Inside the Hokage Tower.
All the jonin and clan leaders had gathered.
However, no one spoke, and the meeting room was so quiet that a pin could be heard dropping.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Suna has sent a letter demanding an explanation from Konoha regarding the disappearance of their Third Kazekage. That's what we need to discuss today," Mifune said, delivering a shocking message.
Even now, he couldn't believe that Suna's Third Kazekage had gone missing.
The letter from Suna stated that the Kazekage had disappeared on his way back after the joint Chunin Exam, and they wanted Konoha to give an 'explanation.'
A baseless accusation!
But such situations were not uncommon in the shinobi world, often leading to countless battles.
The fact that Suna had sent an official letter indicated that it was the will of the village, not an individual inquiry. If handled poorly, it could lead to an immediate war.
Therefore,
Hiruzen Sarutobi had called everyone to discuss the matter.
However, after Mifune's words, an unusual phenomenon occurred in the meeting room.
(End of Chapter)
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