And so, after being injected with Yamato brand gene fusion liquid, Yakushi Kabuto was handed over to Uchiha Jinsuke by Orochimaru to develop... his talent as a ninja.
On the other side, Uchiha Yusuke, who had also undergone 'body strengthening surgery' but could neither use Wood Release nor awaken the Blood Wheel Eye, also began a journey of physical training and body building after receiving guidance from Orochimaru.
As the training method given to Uchiha Yūsuke spread, a wave of physical exercise swept through the Uchiha clan.
They no longer focused solely on ninjutsu and the development of the Sharingan, but instead spent their energy on basic physical training.
This seemed incredible to other ninjas, as if they were throwing away a watermelon to pick up a sesame seed.
Physical strength? The Uchiha Clan doesn't really have an advantage in this area.
Their bodies bear the burden of the Sharingan, making them even weaker than ninjas of the same level.
But in the past, this didn't stop the Uchiha from winning battles.
Why?
With the Sharingan, even if their speed is a little slower, so what? When you use taijutsu, the Uchiha can already determine the angle of attack through muscle contraction and Chakra flow, and they can start dodging, blocking, and counterattacking ahead of time...
This unparalleled insight can be called prophecy in a way.
Unless there is a complete physical strength advantage, ninjas with eye techniques are like gods in close combat, able to easily toy with opponents of the same level. After all, although there are many Konoha ninjas, there is only one Guy.
And even when dealing with ninjas like Guy, continuing to develop the Sharingan is a good choice.
If one tomoe isn't enough, then three tomoe... continuously improving their insight is the normal way for the Uchiha to develop.
Therefore, the Konoha ninjas were very confused by the Uchiha's actions, like seeing a mage who doesn't add agility or intelligence, but instead puts all their points into health and stamina, wielding a two-handed sword, panting and puffing as they charge and use Whirlwind Slash...
It's really strange, aren't these Uchiha bragging that they can do anything easily, and that they look down on taijutsu the most?
The ninjas of Konoha's other major eye technique clan, the Hyuga clan, were also confused by the Uchiha's actions.
However, apart from a few ambitious people, most of the Hyuga branch families simply watched with indifference, and this didn't stir up any fighting spirit. Anyway, their hard work only brings a peaceful life to the main families.
Let him be strong, let him be tough... The Hyuga branch families were like a stagnant pool.
And the Hyuga main families didn't mind this at all. In their minds, the Hyuga's role has always been as remote scouts. Even though they also have an eye technique bloodline, the Uchiha weren't opponents they needed to compete with.
After all, the Sharingan's scouting range is only a few meters or a dozen meters, which is no match for the Byakugan's range of several miles.
Before a true competing product appears, the Hyuga clan's position in Konoha will never be shaken.
In that case, why rush? They just need to protect the family well.
"..."
Regardless of the reactions of the various parties in the village, Orochimaru took advantage of this trend and successfully collected the three Sharingan states from the Uchiha under the pretext of physical examinations.
"Tsk tsk tsk... It's so difficult to maintain even one tomoe."
Orochimaru blinked his eyes. Not to mention using the Sharingan's full power, he couldn't even turn it on and off normally.
Compared to the smooth use of the Blood Wheel Eye, this Sharingan felt like a defective and old piece of junk.
Without any sentimental attachment, he put the eyes back into the Uchiha's eye sockets on the hospital bed, sent him away, and then fell into deep thought while looking at the 'Spiritual Transformation Technique' data on the table.
The Sharingan is naturally not a piece of junk. In addition to the original eye power, it can also be briefly activated by extracting Yin Release Chakra from the brain.
The reason for the awkward situation when using the Sharingan was, in the final analysis, that his mental strength was great but not strong.
His own strength was clearly among the top of the Kage-level powerhouses, but his mental strength was even weaker than the young Kakashi.
A trip to the Pure Land for soul healing was imperative.
But the trouble was that he didn't have the talent for the Spiritual Transformation Technique himself. Now, his research to find ninjutsu that could detect 'ninjas with talent for the Spiritual Transformation Technique' had also reached a deadlock.
Soul-based ninjutsu is not easy to develop, even for a ninjutsu master like Orochimaru.
"How about a different approach?"
Seeing that Orochimaru had been researching for three or four days without any progress, the genie reminded him, "Instead of continuing to waste time on the Spiritual Transformation Technique, why not start with someone who has successfully mastered the Spiritual Transformation Technique?"
Orochimaru raised his head upon hearing this and asked in confusion, "Are you talking about Dan? He's already dead."
"But don't you have Edo Tensei?" The genie tempted from the side, "Even if you haven't found a suitable container yet, it's not difficult to use the preliminary Summoning Technique to pull him back from the Pure Land."
This was indeed a feasible path, or at least worth trying.
But Orochimaru was silent for a moment and shook his head in refusal instead of starting an experiment as usual.
"Dan is already dead. I don't want to disturb him, especially before finding out the reason why the last soul body disappeared for no reason."
The genie raised an eyebrow with a very exaggerated expression, "Wow, I didn't expect you, Orochimaru, to be so principled."
"At least there's no need to cross the line yet."
Orochimaru glanced at him and said slowly, "Although Dan is dead, the Katō clan isn't completely extinct. He has a niece named Katō Shizune, and that girl's talent isn't bad."
"Tsk tsk tsk... Not laying a hand on your friend, but instead going after your friend's niece."
The genie gave a thumbs up with a playful expression, "You're really something, Orochimaru."
Orochimaru turned his head and began to organize the documents on the table, ignoring the genie's gossiping.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with his actions.
Katō Shizune is Dan's niece, not his niece, so what does it matter to him?
Even if there's a tiny bit of connection, it's not enough to make him detour on the road to eternal life.
"Your way of thinking is really passed down from the Third."
The genie raised an eyebrow and said seriously, "But your former teammate – Tsunade, she doesn't think that way. Because of her affection for Dan, Tsunade won't let you research Katō Shizune."
"Even if Tsunade has that intention, she doesn't have the power."
Orochimaru shook his head, "I'll imprison her and then threaten Katō Shizune to cooperate."
This plan is really simple and direct, just so-so... The genie thought for a while but didn't deny its effectiveness.
"When are you leaving?"
"It will take some time to have people find out Tsunade's current location."
Orochimaru licked his lips, "In the meantime, I'll take care of the affairs in the village first."
For example, Yamato. It had been a while since he had checked his body.
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