Chapter 129: A New Ninja Demigod! (Seeking Subscriptions, Minimum Monthly Tickets)
Currently, Orochimaru is undoubtedly the one who has researched Hashirama Cells the deepest.
As for Uchiha Madara.
He cultivated it with the power of the Rinnegan.
However, Sarutobi Asuma was unsure if Orochimaru had discovered the close relationship between Hashirama Cells and the Uchiha clan, where they mutually suppress and mutually empower each other.
After all, it is only Konoha year 46.
Sarutobi Asuma's appearance has changed too much.
He remembered that Orochimaru's defection originally happened after the Nine-Tails Attack, and Danzō replacing his arm with Hashirama Cells to carry the Sharingan already indicated that Orochimaru had discovered the astonishing connection between Hashirama Cells and the Sharingan.
But the current Danzō had not yet implanted Hashirama Cells into himself.
This matter probably happened after the Uchiha clan's destruction; otherwise, there wouldn't have been so many three-tomoe Sharingan for him to neutralize the powerful devouring nature of Hashirama Cells.
However, Sarutobi Asuma would get a head start, assuming Orochimaru had already discovered this secret.
"Senior Orochimaru, have you heard of the Rinnegan?"
Sarutobi Asuma asked.
"Naturally, I have. It's rumored to be the foremost of the three great Dōjutsu, wielded by the Sage of Six Paths, the ancestor of ninjutsu, who controlled life and death, the powerful being who created and destroyed the world!"
Orochimaru's heart stirred as he spoke. "Could the Rinnegan be related to the Sharingan?"
Interesting!
Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips with his tongue.
Sarutobi Asuma's eye twitched. It seemed Orochimaru had already modified his body.
"Although it's a legend, the Rinnegan does exist. It can be considered one of the top-tier Kekkei Genkai."
Sarutobi Asuma said leisurely, then told an ancient story.
The Sage of Six Paths, the ancestor of ninjutsu, founded the Nikkō sect, and then gave birth to two sons. One inherited his Sage Body, and the other inherited his Sage Eyes...
Orochimaru became more and more excited as he listened. After Sarutobi Asuma finished the story, he laughed, "If this story is true, then by merging the Sage Body and the Sage Eyes, one can awaken the Rinnegan?"
Sarutobi Asuma didn't confirm or deny, and chuckled, "The Senju clan are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths' younger son, Asura, while the Uchiha clan are descendants of the elder son, Indra."
"I cannot confirm whether the Rinnegan can be awakened by combining the Sage Body and the Sage Eyes."
"However, there is someone in the ninja world who possesses the Rinnegan, someone you know, Senior Orochimaru. Those three children you encountered in the Land of Rain back then."
Orochimaru immediately fell into thought and chuckled, "That Jiraiya, it seems he discovered it long ago!"
Sarutobi Asuma didn't answer and continued, "Nagato possesses the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan, possessing formidable vitality."
"However, although the Uzumaki clan is related by blood to the Senju clan, and may even be descendants of Asura, the probability of awakening the Rinnegan is very low."
Orochimaru looked at Sarutobi Asuma with great surprise, "Asuma, your intelligence capabilities truly make me take notice."
"I just enjoy reading books."
Sarutobi Asuma brushed it off lightly and continued, "Senior Orochimaru, you should be familiar with the battle at the Valley of the End."
"Uchiha Madara died, and First Hokage-sama won!"
Orochimaru exclaimed with excitement, sticking out his tongue, and laughed, "I didn't expect history to be so fascinating."
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "The past always buries some things."
Orochimaru nodded in agreement, "So, Asuma, your speculation is that the Rinnegan of that child named Nagato actually came from Uchiha Madara?"
"Then, the Uchiha Madara who died in that battle didn't actually die."
"He obtained Hashirama Cells, thereby obtaining the Rinnegan!"
"What an astonishing deduction!"
As he spoke, Orochimaru chuckled again, "It seems that Danzō's death was also to protect the Rinnegan?"
"But with your strength, you didn't try to take the Rinnegan?"
Orochimaru looked at Sarutobi Asuma curiously.
The Rinnegan!
He wasn't even tempted?
Sarutobi Asuma, however, smiled, "Senior Orochimaru, you know First Hokage's cells better than anyone. If you transplanted them, would you be confident in suppressing them?"
"Kakashi also has the Sharingan, a three-tomoe Sharingan, which is far from the Rinnegan, yet he cannot voluntarily close or open that eye."
"Although my physique is strong, it's still not as good as Kushina-neechan of the Uzumaki clan, nor as good as Nagato."
"Even if I were to take the Rinnegan, I wouldn't be able to unleash its true power, and it might even limit my development."
"Moreover, for me, I have enough confidence to possess power comparable to, or even surpassing, the Rinnegan!"
Sarutobi Asuma's expression was confident and calm, making Orochimaru momentarily stunned.
Snapping back to reality, Orochimaru looked at Sarutobi Asuma and smiled, "So, why are you giving me this information?"
"Of course, it's to exchange information."
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "Senior probably won't overlook the Rinnegan, but I must remind you, the Rinnegan's power is astonishing, even if Nagato can't fully utilize it."
"Then thank you for the reminder."
Orochimaru smiled, "There's no issue with exchanging information."
This was undoubtedly a very pleasant exchange.
With his objective achieved, Sarutobi Asuma didn't linger and left immediately using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Orochimaru watched, surprised, "A teleportation ninjutsu like Minato's!"
"Rinnegan… Nagato of the Land of Rain, heh, the body can't bear it, it's truly shocking!"
Without delay, he quickly left the outpost and entered the Land of Rice.
The information Sarutobi Asuma had revealed solidified the path he had chosen, and he couldn't wait to test his new ideas.
Sarutobi Asuma dismissed his Shadow Clone and, holding the scroll, didn't immediately return to Konohagakure. Instead, he opened the system.
Finally, another achievement unlocked.
Ninja Demigod!
Orochimaru's words were like the last straw, allowing Sarutobi Asuma to obtain this achievement.
After all, Orochimaru, one of the Sannin, was now standing at the very top of the ninja world's pyramid.
What would the reward be this time?
Sarutobi Asuma was a little excited.
One Attribute Point and one Skill Point were the usual rewards, no changes there.
He still allocated the Attribute Point to his Constitution, and he decided to save the Skill Point for now.
Sarutobi Asuma looked at the Skill Pack he received as a reward.
The title Ninja Demigod was taken from Hanzō, so would he receive Hanzō's ninjutsu?
However, Hanzō's ninjutsu didn't seem very useful to him.
Thinking this, Sarutobi Asuma opened the Skill Pack.
Level 6 – Water Style: Water Clone Technique!
The instant infusion lasted only for 1 minute. After it ended, Sarutobi Asuma opened his eyes, not disappointed at all.
This jutsu was quite good.
It was extremely fast in environments with water and also possessed the effect of the Substitution Technique.
"That's fine, I only knew one water-style ninjutsu before."
Sarutobi Asuma mused to himself.
The path he was taking was to develop the Kekkei Mōra, and he would definitely need a massive accumulation of various ninjutsu scrolls.
Not to mention, he still needed to gain experience by practicing ninjutsu.
And the in-depth mastery of Chakra Nature Transformation would ultimately be reflected through ninjutsu.
He didn't close the system.
Sarutobi Asuma surveyed his skill bar.
"There's a lot to do next, I haven't developed the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover yet."
"I need to improve the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Substitution Technique myself."
"I also need to continue refining Mind Reading to anticipate enemy actions in advance, and I require faster analysis speed."
"I also need to continue modifying the Sage Cursed Seal; Kurenai, Shizune, and even Tsunade-nee-chan can use it."
…
"Most importantly, the Sword Mastery!"
Looking at it all, Sarutobi Asuma realized he had too much to do.
"Ten years is too long, seize the day!"
Sarutobi Asuma returned to Konoha with a Flying Thunder God Technique and began his busy schedule.
Time flowed by.
In the blink of an eye, it was Konoha Year 47.
The ninja world was tending towards peace.
The deterrence of the newly proclaimed Ninja Demigod, Sarutobi Asuma, was immense.
The Cloud Ninja had also retreated. Although the two villages hadn't negotiated peace, there were only minor skirmishes left.
However.
One day, Sarutobi Asuma discovered he was out of money!
My stored manuscripts are gone, crying!!!
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