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Chapter 84: Debts Must Be Paid, Even on Your Knees!
Chapter 84: Debts Must Be Paid, Even on Your Knees!
"How's your body holding up?"
Tang Ping first asked Sanjima Koji, who had been given a second heart. Though it was made from his own blood, evolving naturally over time, Tang Ping still wanted to know if there were any issues.
"Fantastic!"
Sanjima Koji, now a bald man, couldn't keep his excitement in check any longer. His voice was filled with enthusiasm.
In short, things were going great!
With two hearts, his physical capabilities had been steadily improving. His strength and stamina had more than doubled. He had been rigorously training in taijutsu to make the most of his enhanced body.
Of course, there was a downside.
Food!
His appetite had also increased dramatically. But compared to the benefits, this was a minor issue. As a shinobi, he could always hunt to supplement his diet.
"Is that so..."
Tang Ping nodded, confirming that he had indeed developed a powerful enhancement technique. The second heart was just the start of the 'Long Staircase to Divinity.' However, the subsequent surgeries weren't something he could just undertake without proper resources.
Money and time were the main constraints. Even with the crucial materials he had, the next steps were on hold for now.
Tang Ping then turned to Hyuga Aotsuki, gesturing for her to report on her condition.
"There's been no change, I think I've hit a bottleneck!"
Hyuga Aotsuki replied. The fact that her field of vision remained at four kilometers, with no growth, was a clear indication.
"Is that so!"
Tang Ping remained noncommittal. Indeed, reality wasn't like an anime where one could instantly gain a Rinnegan. Genetic enhancement only provided the opportunity, not the guarantee. It required time, training, and growth.
If he had access to the genetic material from the people on the moon and the large Rinnegan they had fused, he could skip the initial stages and achieve the final form. Without those resources, he had to take it step by step.
But this wasn't entirely a bad thing. Rapid advancement often came with severe consequences, as evidenced by a certain red-haired man's fate (Pain: Just give me the ID number, thanks).
"Three days from now, I'll be taking our team's first mission from Orochimaru."
Tang Ping outlined the next steps. He didn't notice that he had omitted the honorific 'sama' when referring to Orochimaru, something he would have done even in private before. Now, as a 'Sage,' his mindset had evolved.
The two reacted differently to this news.
"Whatever you decide, Tang Ping, I'll support you!"
Hyuga Aotsuki's tone was gentle but firm. She was willing to back him no matter what the mission entailed, even if it meant wiping out the entire Hyuga clan.
"Finally, I can show what I'm capable of!"
Sanjima Koji eagerly flexed his muscles. With his newfound strength, he had been itching for a chance to prove himself.
"Over the next few days, I need you to gather some information for me. I have a gift for you both when the time comes!"
Tang Ping assigned them a task. He would be busy over the next three days, fully focused on researching the A-rank Fire Release technique, 'Fire Armor Incarnation.'
"Understood!" they both responded in unison.
After giving instructions to the two individuals, Tang Ping unfurled the scroll containing the Ninjutsu Arts.
This scroll had been prematurely unsealed by Orochimaru; otherwise, even if others had obtained it, they wouldn't have been able to see its contents.
The dense text and intricate patterns were enough to trigger anyone with a fear of tight spaces.
Anyone who thought a ninjutsu technique could be summarized in a few hundred words and a chakra pathway diagram was clearly an amateur.
The real key lay in the annotations, insights, and taboos written by the practitioners who had mastered the techniques.
These were crucial, as they could save you years of wasted effort and reduce the risks involved.
Even without these notes, the difficulty of mastering an A-Rank Ninjutsu was immense. It wasn't uncommon for elite Jounin to spend years mastering one, and some might never succeed at all.
Naruto, for instance, managed to learn the A-Rank Multiple Shadow Clone Technique in less than half an hour, thanks to the protagonist's special advantages.
While Tang Ping wasn't the protagonist and didn't have any special advantages, he could still achieve similar results.
First, he had the Clarity Elixir!
With this, even someone as skilled as Orochimaru would be far outmatched in terms of learning efficiency.
Next, he had the Natural Power Elixir.
This elixir, derived from the Fushu Tree, could enhance his Fire Release abilities.
I, Uchiha Tang Ping, have no special advantages!
It's all thanks to my own hard work... and the elixirs.
Gulp!
He downed a bottle of Clarity Elixir.
Tang Ping's eyes became like high-speed cameras, capturing every detail on the Ninjutsu Arts scroll. His brain processed and digested the information at an incredible speed.
If he merely wanted to learn the A-Rank Forbidden Ninjutsu, with his current conditions, it wouldn't take him more than three days.
However, if he wanted to use it as a template to create a similar Sage Technique, even with the Clarity Elixir, three days might not be enough.
Time flew by as he worked diligently.
Three days later!
Tang Ping, looking exhausted, rubbed his temples as he entered the main tent.
Today, he was returning the Ninjutsu Arts scroll and also picking up a mission.
Debts must be repaid!
Orochimaru had provided a reward far exceeding the required contribution, so it was only fair to pay back the owed contribution. This mission was his way of doing so.
"Here's your mission!"
Orochimaru tossed a mission scroll to Tang Ping.
The mission was deceptively simple.
He was to escort a team from the Land of Wind to the Land of Fire, ensuring their safe arrival and that the cargo remained intact.
Seemed easy enough, right?
But the thought made Tang Ping's scalp tingle.
The mission location was in the Land of Wind, within the jurisdiction of the Sand Hidden Village. What was once a simple task was now, at the very least, an S-Rank Mission.
Tang Ping was only a Chunin, and such a high-level mission should have been assigned to someone like Mito Ashura, the purple-haired youth and one of Orochimaru's top subordinates.
"Yes!"
Despite his doubts, Tang Ping accepted the mission without hesitation.
He had no choice.
In terms of strength, he might have the capability to challenge others, but in terms of status, he was still a Chunin.
Refusing an order... just look at what happened to White Fang.
Even someone with the status and power of one of the Three Legendary Sannin couldn't escape death when ordered.
Tang Ping couldn't afford to cut ties with Konoha and its resources. He had to accept this 'normal' mission.
"By the way, you'll have a few other teams assisting you on this mission!"
Orochimaru added as Tang Ping was about to leave.
Damn!
Tang Ping cursed inwardly.
He had been prepared for a challenging mission, given how much he had been given before, but he hadn't expected it to be this difficult.
Now, he was in too deep. He had to see it through, even if it meant crawling to the finish line.
Soon, Tang Ping met the other teams assigned to the mission.
(End of Chapter)
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