"Jugo." Kitazawa looked at Jugo and said, "Your problem lies in your special constitution, which is Sage Transformation."
Jugo's first reaction was why he knew he possessed a special constitution. But then he thought, it must have been Orochimaru or Guren who told him.
"Your special constitution is a double-edged sword; while it can enhance your strength, it can also lead to loss of control."
Kitazawa said unhurriedly, "My idea is to have you inoculated with the Cursed Seal of Earth."
"I don't need to be inoculated." Jugo explained, "If I absorb too much natural energy and go berserk, I automatically enter Cursed Seal Level 2."
"I'm not talking about the original Cursed Seal of Earth." Kitazawa shook his head and said, "My idea is to place multiple restrictions on you."
"Restrictions?" Jugo's face showed confusion.
"Simply put, it's to allow you to use the Cursed Seal of Earth while maintaining your sanity." Kitazawa's inspiration came from the Eight Gates Formation.
He planned to modify the Cursed Seal of Earth into an Eight-Layered Cursed Seal of Earth.
If only the first three layers were opened, it wouldn't affect Jugo's personality and emotions. If all eight layers were opened, then he would be the murderous Jugo.
Moreover, he could add an extra safeguard, such as triggering a self-sealing mechanism if he forcibly entered the eighth layer, to prevent him from killing.
The reason Kitazawa came up with this Eight-Layered Cursed Seal of Earth was to establish a Cursed Seal unit in Konoha Village.
Orochimaru reduced the mortality rate of the Cursed Seal of Earth inoculation. He, on the other hand, would reduce the rate of losing control when using the Cursed Seal of Earth.
In this way, Konoha Village's Cursed Seal unit would become possible, and their numbers would be considerable.
"Can it really be done?" Jugo's face showed a look of surprise.
Kimimaro also showed a rare emotional fluctuation. He knew very well that what Jugo hated most was his special constitution.
Because once he lost control, he would turn into an irrational killing monster, which made him quite lost. If this could be resolved, for Jugo, it would be no less than a rebirth.
"Of course it can." Kitazawa said with a smile, "You just need to combine the Cursed Seal of Earth with a Sealing Technique."
[Current Mission: Modify the Cursed Seal of Earth.]
[Mission Reward: Cursed Seal of Heaven.]
[Accept?]
Kitazawa raised an eyebrow and chose to accept.
Although Orochimaru had already given him the Cursed Seal of Heaven, he still needed to learn it himself.
And Kitazawa didn't trust him; what if he tampered with the Cursed Seal of Heaven? What the system provided was truly trustworthy.
"I don't understand Sealing Technique," Jugo said honestly.
"You don't need to." Kitazawa was amused by him and said, "Before that, I'll teach you Konoha-Style Taijutsu."
If Jugo didn't use his special constitution, he was a normal Taijutsu Ninja, so teaching him Konoha-Style Taijutsu was more suitable.
"Thank you, Teacher Kitazawa," Jugo said this time with sincerity.
Previously, he didn't recognize Kitazawa, as there was no relationship between them.
But in this situation, Kitazawa still found a way to solve his problem, which made him look at him in a new light.
"I'll have my Shadow Clone teach you." Kitazawa then created another Shadow Clone.
Jugo followed the Shadow Clone to an empty space nearby and began to learn Konoha-Style Taijutsu.
"Kimimaro, your strength is the greatest; regarding Shikotsumyaku, I have nothing to say." Kitazawa turned his head, met Kimimaro's gaze, and spoke.
"I'll just practice Shikotsumyaku Ninjutsu myself," Kimimaro said calmly.
Although Kitazawa was powerful, he didn't possess Shikotsumyaku, so he naturally couldn't teach him. In fact, Orochimaru couldn't teach him either; he was self-taught.
"Mm." Kitazawa nodded and then asked, "Have you noticed any problems with your body?"
"What's wrong with my body?" Kimimaro asked, confused.
Kitazawa inwardly thought, 'As expected.'
Neither Kimimaro nor Orochimaru had yet discovered the Bloodline disease of Shikotsumyaku.
One reason was that this disease was truly too rare. Another reason was that Kimimaro hadn't developed the symptoms yet.
By the time it was discovered, it would be too late, only suppressible, not curable. Any disease, treated early or late, is not of the same difficulty.
Even cancer can be cured if treated early. Kitazawa believed that Bloodline disease should be similar. Treating it now still offered hope.
"When I fought you, I noticed an imbalance in your body," Kitazawa said seriously. Actually, there wasn't; he just found a random excuse.
"...?" Kimimaro opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Kitazawa was Lady Tsunade's student, and in Medical Ninjutsu, he was an authority. Since he said there was a problem, there was a high probability that there was a problem.
"What the specific problem is, we'll only know after an examination." Kitazawa chuckled lightly and said, "Don't worry, the best Medical Ninjas in the Ninja World are all in Konoha Village."
Kimimaro nodded. His latter statement was indeed not a lie. Even in Otogakure, he had heard of Tsunade and Kitazawa's names.
"Let's go, you come with me to the hospital."
Although Kitazawa could use Medical Ninjutsu to examine him, it was still not as precise and accurate as the equipment at Konoha Hospital.
"Mm." Kimimaro never expected that after fighting Kitazawa, he would also be found to have a problem.
But this was undoubtedly a good thing; he was to become Orochimaru's vessel, so his body was not allowed to have any issues.
Kitazawa brought Kimimaro to Konoha Hospital. He found Yakushi Nono and explained the situation.
"Bloodline disease?" Nono said in surprise, "Although I've heard of it, this is my first time seeing it."
"Arrange for him to have a full-body examination." Kitazawa paused and said, "I'll go call Lady Tsunade over." After he finished speaking, he left Konoha Hospital.
"Kimimaro, follow me." Nono showed a gentle smile.
Kitazawa arrived at the Hokage Office. Tsunade and Shizune were both there.
After Kitazawa explained Kimimaro's situation, both of them came to Konoha Hospital with him.
Shizune was also a Medical Ninja, and she was naturally interested in a Bloodline disease she had never seen before.
After Kimimaro finished his examination, he came out and saw Tsunade, Kitazawa, Shizune, and a group of Medical Ninja, and he couldn't help but be stunned.
Originally, there were only Kitazawa and the other two, but someone had leaked the Bloodline disease.
Coupled with Tsunade's arrival, all the available Medical Ninjas rushed over to join the excitement, thus creating this situation.
Kimimaro was not stupid. Even if he was dull, he should have realized that his illness was not an ordinary one.
To attract so many Medical Ninjas, what kind of disease must it be? He, who was always fearless, couldn't help but feel uneasy.
If the illness was too severe, and he couldn't become Orochimaru's vessel, it would be a devastating blow to him.
"They're all just here to watch the excitement; don't overthink it," Kitazawa said reassuringly.
This lineup would scare even a Ninja with poor psychological fortitude to tears. After all, a joint consultation by a dozen Medical Ninjas was no less than a farewell.
"..." Kimimaro fell silent upon hearing this. With a scene like this, what difference did comfort make?
Time slowly passed.
The door opened, and Yakushi Nono walked out. Without a word, she handed the documents in her hand to Tsunade.
Kitazawa leaned over to Tsunade and looked at them with her. It was indeed Bloodline disease, but only in its early stages.
The so-called Bloodline disease was a genetic disease related to Bloodline Limit.
Kimimaro's Bloodline Limit naturally came from Shikotsumyaku. Simply put, excessive use of Shikotsumyaku would lead to problems with his bones.
For example, his bones would gradually weaken and collapse. And in the original story, the Cursed Seal of Earth that Kimimaro was inoculated with accelerated this Bloodline disease.
The reason was simple. The Cursed Seal of Earth increased Kimimaro's power, allowing him to more easily unleash the abilities of Shikotsumyaku.
For example, Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Clematis, this ultimate Ninjutsu, was forcibly used under Cursed Seal Level 2.
After Tsunade finished reading, she passed the documents to the next Medical Ninja. She stood in place, lost in thought.
Kitazawa didn't disturb her. Clearly, she was thinking about how to treat this Bloodline disease.
Kitazawa suddenly thought of Uchiha Itachi. He also seemed to have Bloodline disease. But how to put it? Itachi was more like it was intentional.
Because in the original story, he was bent on dying, wanting to give his eyes to Sasuke, which led to his overuse.
If the Mangekyo Sharingan were used under normal circumstances, it shouldn't trigger Bloodline disease.
Kimimaro's Bloodline disease was also caused by the overuse of Shikotsumyaku.
Kitazawa stroked his chin. One day, when Itachi exposed his Mangekyo Sharingan, he could also be brought over for a joint consultation.
"How should we approach this disease?"
"It's troublesome."
"Can this bloodline-borne disease really be cured?"
The other Medical Ninja began discussing after reviewing the data.
"..." Kimimaro's mouth twitched. Can't you discuss this when I'm not around?
"Alright, since you're all here, each of you come up with a treatment plan and submit it to me next week." Tsunade waved her hand and said, "Now, go back to your work."
"Yes, Hokage-sama." The other Medical Ninja left one after another.
"Lady Tsunade, how is it?" Yakushi Nono asked.
"I already have some ideas for the specific treatment plan, but it still requires research." Tsunade replied, "Fortunately, it was discovered early, so it's not particularly serious."
Kimimaro immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Tsunade is the number one Medical Ninja in the Ninja World; if she says it's not serious, then it's not serious.
"As expected of Lady Tsunade." Nono said softly, "I still have no clue even now."
"You and Shizune remember to give me a treatment plan as well." Tsunade smiled and said, "This rare Bloodline disease is a good exercise for you."
"Then why doesn't Kitazawa write a treatment plan?" Shizune spotted the blind spot and couldn't help but ask.
"He... is quite busy." Tsunade paused and said, "If he has time, he can submit a treatment plan."
"Okay, Teacher Tsunade." Kitazawa blinked, then looked at Kimimaro and said,
"You should use the Cursed Seal of Earth less frequently recently. Wait until your illness is cured before using it again."
Kimimaro nodded.
He actually didn't use the Cursed Seal of Earth much, unless he encountered an enemy he couldn't defeat.
Although the students in the Genius Class seemed good, they weren't enough to make him use the Cursed Seal of Earth.
"You can use it during the Monthly Exam," Kitazawa added.
How to put it? Kimimaro, after using the Cursed Seal of Earth now, is not comparable to his original story self, who fought Gaara and Rock Lee to a standstill.
After all, he is younger now, missing six or seven years of time. Even with the Cursed Seal of Earth activated, his strength is only roughly that of an elite Chunin.
Kitazawa believed that Sasuke, Naruto, and Yakumo all had a fighting chance.
"...?" Kimimaro was stunned by the words.
Did Kitazawa think that there were students in the Genius Class who could defeat him with his Cursed Seal of Earth activated? This is impossible!
Kimimaro had always considered himself a genius among geniuses. Even Orochimaru said he was his most perfect vessel.
He didn't believe there was anyone stronger than him among his peers.
[Current Mission: Prevent Kimimaro from entering the top three in the next practical exam.]
[Mission Reward: 20% of Shikotsumyaku.]
[Do you accept?]
Kitazawa's gaze sharpened.
This system mission was a bit difficult. He thought Kimimaro might not get first place, but a top-three finish was still very likely.
Kitazawa rubbed his chin. He definitely had to accept this system mission, after all, the reward was Shikotsumyaku.
Not getting into the top three meant that three people had to defeat Kimimaro.
Yakumo was not a concern. Her Mangekyo Sharingan-level genjutsu Bloodline Limit could even cause Orochimaru to stumble.
Naruto, if nothing unexpected happened, should also be fine. After all, he had an immense amount of Chakra.
Plus, his relationship with Kurama had been improving recently. Even with the Cursed Seal of Earth activated, Kimimaro's Chakra couldn't compare to his.
The only one with a bit more suspense was Sasuke. However, he should also be able to win.
After all, his strength was there; his genjutsu, Lightning Release, Fire Release, and kenjutsu, when properly combined, were not inferior to Kimimaro's.
Although there was a certain probability of an upset.
Kitazawa fell into contemplation. Sasuke had already reached a bottleneck, and it was unlikely for him to make rapid progress.
Either give him a Cursed Seal as well, or help him awaken the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. However, given Sasuke's age, awakening the Three-Tomoe Sharingan would be quite difficult.
Where could he find emotional stimulation? A social death wearing a green jumpsuit was probably no longer enough. After all, he had already experienced it once.
[Current Mission: Help Uchiha Sasuke awaken the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.]
[Mission Reward: Featureless Sharingan activation.]
[Do you accept?]
Kitazawa let out a soft exclamation.
Did "featureless Sharingan activation" mean he could use the functions of the Sharingan while his eyes appeared normal? If so, that would truly be a pleasant surprise.
There was no need to elaborate on how strong the Three-Tomoe Sharingan was. Whether it was copying Ninjutsu, discerning enemy movements, or casting genjutsu without hand signs, it was all very powerful.
Especially casting genjutsu without hand signs.
If his eyes remained normal after activating the Sharingan, then no one would guard against his genjutsu. Theoretically, he could achieve a first-strike kill against most people.
So, if there was featureless Sharingan activation, was there also featureless Byakugan activation? Would there eventually be a fusion of Sharingan and Byakugan?
Kitazawa shook his head, temporarily putting aside thoughts of things too far in the future.
Helping Sasuke awaken the Three-Tomoe Sharingan was actually not difficult; he just needed to wait until he was thirteen.
But the problem was that he was only eight now, which was very troublesome. There was a five-year difference, and the fundamentals and everything else had a gap.
Even though Sasuke had grown much stronger under his and Kakashi's guidance. However, the problem still lay in emotional stimulation.
Tsunade's words brought Kitazawa back to his senses. He nodded and returned to the Ninja Academy with Kimimaro.
"Your current condition will not worsen as long as you don't frequently use Shikotsumyaku." Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "Limit the number of times you train each day to a maximum of ten, and each session should not exceed ten minutes."
"Yes, Teacher Kitazawa." After this incident, Kimimaro had a change of heart towards Kitazawa.
"Go train." After Kitazawa finished speaking, he looked at Jugo and Tayuya.
Although they couldn't focus on theoretical classes for now, they were very serious during training.
After all, they had experienced the brutality of Otogakure and knew that only by becoming stronger could they survive.
After watching for a while, Kitazawa went to the study group where Kakashi was. They were training on the adjacent Training Ground.
Kitazawa's gaze fell on Sasuke. His impression of him still lingered on Chidori and Chidori Current. He wondered what he had learned this summer.
Kitazawa raised an eyebrow. This was Two-handed Chidori. Chidori was one-handed. Two-handed Chidori was using two hands. Both its power and lethality were taken to the next level.
"You can add a long-range Chidori." Kitazawa pondered for a moment and thought of a weakness Sasuke had. He walked forward.
"Teacher Kitazawa." Sasuke stopped his training when he saw him. Kakashi also looked at him.
"I just thought of a new way to use Lightning Release: Chidori." Kitazawa said directly, "I think it can be used for long-range attacks, turning into Chidori Senbon."
He raised his hand, and a large amount of Chakra gathered. Lightning flashed, and the piercing chirping of birds sounded.
Kitazawa's mind moved, and he controlled the lightning to become thinner. The next second, he flicked his hand, and the lightning flew out like senbon.
This was Kitazawa's first time using Chidori Senbon. His master-level Chakra control, Chakra shape transformation, and Lightning Release Chakra nature transformation allowed him to achieve this.
Of course, the most important thing was that he had already mastered Chidori and Chidori Current. Plus, Chidori Senbon wasn't too difficult.
"Good idea." Kakashi nodded and praised him.
Sasuke's eyes immediately lit up. He lacked long-range methods. More precisely, he lacked fast, long-range methods.
He had Fire Release, but the speed of Fire Release was not as fast as Lightning Release. And this Chidori Senbon made up for his shortcomings.
"Thank you, Teacher Kitazawa!" Sasuke quickly expressed his gratitude.
Although Chidori Senbon was not difficult, sometimes the simplest things were the hardest to think of. This was why there were so few creative Ninjas.
With Chidori Senbon, Sasuke felt that his chances of defeating Naruto and the others had increased by a few points.