Medical Zone.
Inside the tent.
The scent of disinfectant and herbs permeated the air.
Inside a relatively quiet single tent, separated by thick, waterproof canvas, Shiratori Rin lay peacefully on a camp bed covered with a thick blanket.
Water Heart and Kiri Tsuki performed a detailed examination of Shiratori Rin.
Only after confirming that Shiratori Rin had no additional injuries did they both completely relax.
Water Heart and Rose Moon stood by the bed, looking at Shiratori Rin's still furrowed brow as he slept, and sighed softly.
They gently tucked the blanket around Shiratori Rin and quietly withdrew.
The tent became completely silent.
Only Shiratori Rin's steady breathing could be heard.
The System's voice rang out in Shiratori Rin's mind.
"What do you think?"
Shiratori Rin lay on the bed, looking very peaceful.
"Dear, if you have time, please check your activated Curse Power ~"
Shiratori Rin immediately focused his attention.
"Please begin your broadcast."
"Ding!"
"Mimicable Curse Power: Zenin Mai – Construction Curse Power (Activated)"
"Ding!"
"Mimicable Curse Power: Granny Ogami – Spirit Seance: Necromancy (Activated)"
"Ding!"
"Mimicable Curse Power: Hoshi Kirara – Southern Cross (Activated)"
Construction Curse Power!
It's like thinking of something and getting it!
Construction Curse Power itself is an extremely powerful Curse Power, but unfortunately, the Curse Power user Zenin Mai's Curse Power is too weak to unleash the true power of the Curse Power!
But what Shiratori Rin lacks least right now is Curse Power!
The principle of Construction Curse Power is to convert Curse Power into matter, constructing physical objects.
Due to the limitations of Curse Power, the Curse Power user Zenin Mai only constructed weapons with average attack power, like pistols.
Constructing complex or large objects requires a longer time and vast amounts of Curse Power.
Shiratori Rin lacks neither time nor Curse Power.
And his Curse Power is still growing!
Once he constructs a missile, let's see whether a missile or a Ten-Tails Tailed Beast Ball is superior!
Shiratori Rin bets on the missile.
Shiratori Rin was so excited just thinking about it that he wished he could start constructing immediately.
Not only that, but Construction Curse Power can also be used in conjunction with Shiratori Rin's other Curse Power.
Shiratori Rin rubbed his cheeks with his hand, forcing himself to calm down.
His luck this time was indeed good.
One Construction Curse Power was already strong enough, and now he got an even more Heaven-Defying Spirit Seance: Necromancy.
The principle of Necromancy is to use parts of the deceased's body, such as hair, blood, or remains, as a summoning medium to summon the departed spirits to possess a flesh body and act, with the summoned retaining their battle power from when they were alive but losing their rationality and emotions.
Shiratori Rin's understanding of Necromancy is that it's an unrefined version of Edo Tensei.
Of course, if conditions allowed, he would prefer to master Edo Tensei.
But aren't those conditions not available right now?
At this time, Orochimaru hadn't even fully researched Edo Tensei.
Let's make do with Necromancy for now!
He'll find an opportunity to pluck some of Hanzō's hair.
"What is the principle behind Hoshi Kirara's Curse Power, Southern Cross?"
Shiratori Rin remembered that there wasn't much introduction to Hoshi Kirara's Curse Power.
"Curse Power Name: Southern Cross"
"Core Principle: This Curse Power marks people or objects with five types of marks—Lmai, Acrux, Mimosa, Ginan, Gacrux—thereby controlling the interaction, movement, and gravitational pull between targets."
Shiratori Rin: "...Be more specific."
"...Okay, dear."
"Next, I will introduce the Curse Power from three aspects: marking rules, movement rules, and activation conditions."
"Marking Rules: The five marks correspond to the main stars of the Southern Cross. Marks are applied by touching a person or object, with each mark representing an independent state. The Curse Power relies on the 'adjacency' between marks, and the adjacency relationship is fixed, in the sequence: Lmai → Acrux → Mimosa → Ginan → Gacrux. Once applied, a mark remains until the Curse Power is released…"
Inside the central tent.
The warm yellow light from the candles illuminated the large sand table in the center of the table.
On the sand table, the Hidden Sand Village's border camp was already covered by a prominent crimson cross.
At the same time, several new icons appeared on the sand table.
Those were several important strongholds and possible reinforcement routes established by the Hidden Sand Village deep within the Land of Wind.
Hanzō walked to the head of the sand table.
The Rain Shinobi stood around the sand table.
"Mission report."
Hanzō got straight to the point.
Isou stepped forward, speaking clearly: "The Hidden Sand Village's defensive camp on the border of the Land of Wind has been confirmed destroyed. A total of one hundred Sand Shinobi were killed, fifteen of our personnel sustained minor injuries, with no serious injuries or fatalities."
Hanzō looked at him and repeated, "No serious injuries?"
With Shiratori Rin present, no fatalities were understandable, but how could there be no serious injuries?
The Sand Shinobi were completely annihilated!
Isou paused, then added, "During the operation, Rin used a cursed power, and a difficult-to-control special curse emerged. Due to interference from this special curse, the Sand Shinobi suffered heavy losses."
Hanzō's gaze lingered on Isou's face for a moment: "What kind of special curse?"
Isou recalled for a moment and gave an answer: "Touch to kill! Rin expended a great deal of energy to control the curse!"
Hanzō's pupils contracted.
Touch to kill!
It seems that after Rin wakes up, he'll have to be thoroughly questioned about the emergence of this new curse.
Hanzō was silent for a moment, his fingers tapping the sand table, skipping over the topic: "The immediate priority is the counterattack from the Land of Wind."
He glanced at Yushishi beside him, and Yushishi immediately pointed to several new marked points on the sand table, explaining to the Rain Shinobi:
"Hidden Sand, having lost its border stronghold, will certainly react quickly. It will take at least two days for them to reach the Land of Wind border from the Hidden Sand Village. We must seize the initiative within these two days."
The Rain Shinobi nodded with solemn expressions.
Although they won this time, it was based on the enemy being unprepared.
After this battle ends and the Hidden Sand Village receives the news and reacts, the next enemies to appear will be powerful combat units dispatched by the Hidden Sand Village.
"Miozawa, your feint group will rest for half a day, then depart immediately, coordinating with the trap squad to set traps on all roads where Hidden Sand reinforcements might travel to the border."
Hanzō looked at Miozawa and ordered.
"Yes!"
Miozawa bowed his head in response.
Hanzō's gaze fell on Mizuna, who stood among the crowd: "Mizuna, you will lead the intelligence squad to disperse along various routes, gather information on Hidden Sand reinforcements, and transmit it back to the camp in a timely manner."
"Yes!"
Mizuna, whose name was called, straightened her expression.
"Isou, your infiltration group will join the defense team. You will be responsible for the defense of the camp's outer perimeter."
Hanzō commanded.
"Yes!"
Isou nodded.
Compared to the others, their mission was not considered dangerous.
The truly dangerous ones were the main ambush units.
"Hirushi, the core defense of the camp will be handled by your sniper group."
"Takigawa," Hanzō's gaze finally fell on the expressionless Takigawa, "you will lead the First Ambush Unit and await orders at any time."
"Muteki, you will lead the Second Ambush Unit."
"Kiri Tsuki, you will lead the Third Ambush Unit."
"…"
Orders were issued one by one.
The Rain Shinobi solemnly accepted their commands.
The fatigue in Isou's eyes was replaced by rekindled Battle Intent.