Chapter 224: Mangekyo, Wind of Henmei! (Second update, seeking subscriptions and monthly votes)
After discussing with Namikaze Minato, Sarutobi Asuma set out with his six clones.
First, he needed to plant trees.
Previously, he had planted trees overseas and in the forbidden life zones of ancient battlefields. Currently, the Ninja World only had one Sage Tree in the Land of Fire and another in the Land of Wind.
This wasn't enough for his upcoming plans.
Although the Sage Tree wasn't comparable to the God Tree of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, it was equivalent to one of his clones. The Sage Tree could act as his signal tower, a charging station, and assist him in controlling his clones.
Therefore, he decided to plant another Sage Tree in each country outside the Land of Wind, including the Land of Fire.
This way, even if his main body remained in Konoha, he could fully control the Tenshin Group clones to move around the Ninja World.
Coincidentally, while he was planting trees, Namikaze Minato could also arrange the plan.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Sarutobi Asuma completed his tree-planting plan. He left the Tenshin Group outside to act as bounty hunters and eliminate bandits and scoundrels. He then returned to Konoha alone.
His focus would now shift to guiding Tsunade's three disciples, training his students, and developing new bloodline powers.
Under the Sage Tree.
Sarutobi Asuma, Tsunade, Yūhi Kurenai, and Shizune sat in a circle.
Tsunade was to his left, Yūhi Kurenai to his right, and Shizune sat opposite him.
Sarutobi Asuma held Tsunade and Yūhi Kurenai's hands, with a chakra arm connected to Shizune.
At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma was connected to the three women's chakra and their mental worlds, communicating and exchanging information in a way that was more efficient and intimate than spoken language.
Tsunade received the profound secrets of Kekkei Mora Wood Style and felt its powerful chakra.
Yūhi Kurenai and Shizune, on the other hand, experienced the power and mystery of another Kekkei Genkai.
It was a genjutsu-based Kekkei Genkai, fused with Yin Style as the primary element and Yang Release as the secondary.
Sarutobi Asuma named it Dream Manipulation!
In essence, it was a Kekkei Genkai formed by the Dream Space genjutsu he had previously developed.
Yūhi Kurenai had been diligently trying to master this Kekkei Genkai but hadn't succeeded.
However, her chances of success were much higher than Shizune's, and it would likely happen much faster.
After all, this was a genjutsu-oriented Kekkei Genkai.
Shizune's mastery of genjutsu was far inferior to Yūhi Kurenai's.
Sarutobi Asuma also considered creating a medical Kekkei Genkai, which might be more suitable for Shizune.
He didn't expect Tsunade and the others to master as many Kekkei Genkai as he had.
That was too difficult; even with his guidance, it would be hard for them to achieve it.
After all, he had a cheat!
It would be an excellent choice for the three women to each walk their own path to the very end, reaching the level of Bloodline Net.
As for other matters, they would have to find other solutions for the time being.
Time passed quickly during their training.
A morning flew by in the blink of an eye.
After the training session, Yūhi Kurenai exclaimed with joy, "With this method, I feel like I've made significant progress again."
Tsunade and Shizune nodded in agreement.
Sarutobi Asuma immediately replied with a smile, "Then, from now on, we'll use this method to teach Chakra Nature Transformation."
The three women naturally had no objections.
Afterward, the four of them prepared lunch together, chatting about their training.
After lunch.
Tsunade and Shizune headed to the Konoha Hospital, while Yūhi Kurenai also had to take her students out for training as a Jonin leader.
Under the Sage Tree.
Sarutobi Asuma took out a crystal ball and cast a jutsu, projecting an image.
After ten days of preparation, the plan officially began.
The first scene featured the Uchiha clan as supporting characters.
The location was the border of the Land of Iron.
Having completed their mission, Uchiha Kōta led his squad back to Konoha.
He wasn't very old, only 23, but he already possessed the Three Tomoe. Among the Uchiha of his generation, he was undoubtedly an outstanding talent.
As the relationship between the Uchiha and Konoha's higher-ups eased, he became a Jonin captain.
His squad members included Sarutobi Heiro from the Sarutobi Clan and a ninja from a commoner background named Takeo.
As they neared the Land of Rice, Uchiha Kōta suddenly frowned and signaled to his two companions behind him.
The three stopped and stood on a branch, looking at a figure in front of them wearing a black hooded robe and a white mask.
"Hey, who are you?" Uchiha Kōta asked.
"I am from the Tenshin Group, you can call me Tsuchigami!" The Clone Tsuchigami looked up slightly at Uchiha Kōta, his voice a little low, with a hint of a smile.
"Tenshin Group, Tsuchigami, how arrogant!" Uchiha Kōta snorted inwardly, looking at the masked man. "I'm not interested in you, move aside and don't get in our way!"
Even so, he had already signaled to his companions. This guy's intentions are not good, prepare for battle.
The Clone Tsuchigami smiled slightly. "It's fine if you're not interested in me, but I'm interested in you."
"Or rather, I'm interested in those eyes of yours."
"If you leave your eyes behind, I'll let you pass quickly."
Uchiha Kōta's pupils constricted upon hearing this, and then anger surged. This guy is after my Sharingan!
Sarutobi Heiro and Takeo were also startled. The latter immediately drew his kunai.
Uchiha Kōta's Three Tomoe Sharingan appeared, staring intently at the Clone Tsuchigami with a disdainful sneer. "Many people in the Ninja World have wanted these eyes, but they all ended up dead!"
The Clone Tsuchigami's voice was filled with anticipation. "Then let me have a look!"
"As you wish!"
As Uchiha Kōta finished speaking, he completed his hand seals, and a Great Fireball jutsu roared out.
Almost simultaneously, Sarutobi Heiro also completed his jutsu, and with a blow, a fierce wind howled, instantly increasing the range, speed, and heat of Uchiha Kōta's Great Fireball jutsu by a notch.
Takeo leaped forward, flicking his left hand. Three shuriken flew towards the Clone Tsuchigami. Moreover, his shuriken were controlled by nearly invisible fine wires. With a pull, they attacked the Clone Tsuchigami simultaneously from the front, sides, and rear.
"Good coordination!" The Clone Tsuchigami chuckled, and a thick high wall rose from the ground in front of him. Before the shuriken arrived, he leaped into the air.
However, this way of responding was within Uchiha Kōta's expectations. Or rather, given the situation, it was the best way to respond. Therefore, after completing his ninjutsu, he had already drawn his sword and leaped forward.
Thus, the two figures crossed paths in mid-air.
Clang!
Kunai and sword collided, sparks flying. The two figures passed each other, and Uchiha Kōta inwardly felt a chill. "This guy is deliberately avoiding my gaze!"
After the initial clash, the Clone Tsuchigami turned to face Sarutobi Heiro and Takeo. The sound of metal clashing rang out again.
Their attacks missed, and Sarutobi Heiro and Takeo landed simultaneously. Just as they were about to coordinate with Uchiha Kōta for another pincer attack, their expressions suddenly changed.
A swirling wind around them enveloped each of them. At this moment, they felt as if they were at the center of a typhoon. More terrifyingly, within the swirling winds that surrounded them, there were visible wind blades.
"Sorry, I can't let you get in the way!" The Clone Bianming appeared. He wore a black mask, and beneath it, his Mangekyo Sharingan was covered by colored contact lenses.
Seeing another enemy appear, Sarutobi Heiro instinctively threw the kunai in his hand. But the next moment, his pupils contracted sharply. The kunai he threw was being cut into pieces by the wind blade storm surrounding him.
Hiss!
Sarutobi Heiro gasped, quickly shouting, "Takeo, don't touch that storm! Damn it, it even cut my kunai into pieces."
"This is extreme Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation!" Takeo was stunned. Even his kunai were cut to pieces, this... this is too terrifying! He had originally intended to charge through, even at the cost of injury. If he had done so, he would likely have been cut into pieces!
Takeo couldn't help but swallow.
Clone Bianming chuckled, "You're absolutely right!"
"Allow me to introduce myself, Bianming from the Tenshin Group. You can call me Lord Bianming!"
In reality, that terrifying storm of wind blades was an ability of his Mangekyo's left eye.
The Wind of Henmei!
At this moment, Sarutobi Heiro thought, "This kind of Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation, in Konoha, perhaps only Lord Asuma, the Third Hokage, and the Fourth Hokage can achieve it!"
He quickly shouted, "Kōta, leave immediately!"
"You're definitely no match for these two guys!"
Uchiha Kōta was currently engaged in a high-speed battle with Clone Tsuchigami, shouting, "Uchiha never abandons their comrades, never!"
"These two bastards!"
"Did they think they could get away by avoiding my gaze?"
After their bodies crossed paths again, Uchiha Kōta sheathed his sword and quickly formed hand seals.
You can't use Genjutsu without the Sharingan?
That's completely wrong!
Magic Illusion: Caged Tiger!
Instantly, Clone Tsuchigami's body was immobilized by Genjutsu.
Uchiha Kōta drew his sword and charged, but then his pupils constricted.
Beside Clone Tsuchigami, another figure in the same attire appeared.
There was a third enemy!
"How about trying my Genjutsu?"
Clone Uka, who had just appeared, spoke.
Instantly, Uchiha Kōta felt his body lose control.
Damn it!
It was also a Sealing Technique.
Kōta swore inwardly, instantly using his Sharingan to break free from the Genjutsu. However, Clone Tsuchigami had already appeared before him, delivering two consecutive blows: a punch to his abdomen and an elbow to his jaw.
Kōta was instantly sent flying into the air, his head buzzing. Before he could even recover, his neck was seized by an enemy.
"I'll take these eyes!"
Accompanied by intense pain, Kōta let out a piercing scream.
His Sharingan had been taken!
Due to the severe blows, he didn't even have time to use the forbidden jutsu, Izanagi!
Bang!
Throwing Uchiha Kōta to the ground, Clone Tsuchigami said, "Mission complete, withdraw!"
The three of them immediately vanished from the spot.
The Wind of Henmei that had trapped Sarutobi Heiro and Takeo also dissipated.
"Kōta!"
Sarutobi Heiro and Takeo rushed over, helping Uchiha Kōta up.
"Damn bastards..."
Uchiha Kōta endured the intense pain, "Return to the village immediately!"
"These guys are specifically targeting Uchiha!"
"We must warn the village and the clan as quickly as possible!"
Sarutobi Heiro nodded, "Understood, we'll travel as fast as we can!"
Saying this, they supported Uchiha Kōta as they hurried on their way.
Beneath the Sage Tree, Sarutobi Asuma withdrew his gaze from the crystal ball, chuckling inwardly, "Although not killing people is a bit unusual, this can perfectly fit the Tenshin Group's persona and style!"
"However, next time, it should be in pairs!"
"The displayed strength can also be a bit stronger."
Rank Leader Henmei, one of the names of the Japanese wind god.
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