Chapter 160 Discussion
"Tsunade, you haven't mastered Sage Mode yet, have you?"
Inside the underground base, Orochimaru, who came in with everyone, asked her softly.
However, Tsunade ignored him and just stared at Lu Nie and the black hole-like cavity behind him with burning eyes.
"This is?"
"The art of time and space."
"Second Grandfather's Flying Thunder God? It doesn't look like it."
"It has nothing to do with Flying Thunder God. This is the black cavity developed by Lu Nie. If you are interested in the details, you can look through the record scroll about it later."
Orochimaru spread his hands.
Black cavity is one of the few techniques that Orochimaru is interested in. He has the training method, but he has no confidence that he will succeed, so he even gave up on practicing.
The time-space series of ninjutsu itself requires extremely high talent and fit. The Kuroko and the Flying Thunder God series of ninjutsu recorded by Konoha are obviously different in other aspects except that they are both time-space series.
Flying Thunder God uses a dagger or object engraved with runes as the coordinates for instant transfer, while Black Chamber is somewhat similar to spiritualism, using a certain space as a transit point and snakes or similar runes as coordinates.
When used in combat, the Black Chamber technique is not very useful.
The black cavity is similar to the blood limit, which requires a certain power to be possessed before it can be used. And this power that can control the black cavity is called the power of the hollow by Lu Nie, or the power of the soul.
Because only when the soul is involved can one sense the mysterious spatial world that serves as a transit station.
"Also, this technique is quite dangerous. If you rashly open the black cavity and enter without Lu Nie's guidance, you may never be able to get out of it until you die."
"Does the danger come from the depths of darkness?" When Tsunade entered the black cavity, she vaguely sensed that there was some risk somewhere in the darkness.
"It's just a scavenger named Jutu. But there is usually a space between us and it. We can sense it, but as long as we hide ourselves well, we won't alarm it."
Orochimaru came to the experimental table, turned around, looked at Tsunade and asked again: "You haven't answered my question yet, Tsunade!"
"What's the problem? Sage Mode?" Tsunade crossed her arms, recalled what Orochimaru had said before, and shook her head.
"I am not qualified to practice the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest. In other words, if I practice it by force, it will be extremely risky. The Slug Sage does not recommend that I practice it."
"Then do you want to hear my advice?" Orochimaru's eyes were somewhat meaningful.
"Don't look at me like that! Your calculating look is just as annoying to me as Jiraiya's wretched look!"
Tsunade frowned, and subconsciously became alert. As a partner with whom she had a deep bond, Tsunade knew Orochimaru and Jiraiya too well.
Once Orochimaru shows this kind of look, it is obvious that he has a strong interest in something and is planning something.
Tsunade doesn't want to play tricks on Orochimaru during the cooperation.
"It's just a suggestion." Orochimaru restrained his expression.
"Tell me, what do you want from me?" Tsunade didn't mind Orochimaru negotiating terms or having any plans, as long as he was honest and open about it.
"The power of the immortals in the Wet Bone Forest." Orochimaru answered without hesitation.
"Tell me the reason." Tsunade was a little puzzled. "I remember that Ryuchi Cave and Myoboku Mountain also have corresponding methods of practicing immortals, right? Why must the Wet Bone Forest be chosen?"
"Because we may need it later." Orochimaru and Kagome looked at each other, and the hoarse voice sounded again.
"The immortal modes of the three major spiritual holy places are mostly in line with the power of the spiritual beasts that live there. The more demanding the practice method is, the more dangerous it is, and it may also contain powerful immortal power.
If I'm not mistaken, the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest is related to vitality?"
"That depends on how you understand it." Tsunade didn't understand why Orochimaru was so obsessed with the fairy technique of the Wet Bone Forest, but since he asked directly, Tsunade didn't mind explaining what she knew to him.
Anyway, with just the explanation, without the help of the Slug Sage, Orochimaru would not be able to successfully practice the magic of the Wet Bone Forest.
Even Tsunade speculated that the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave and Myoboku Mountain also required the cooperation of their sages.
"I only know that if you want to practice the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest, you must have an extremely strong physique! Because you need the acid of the Slug Sage with the power of Sage Arts.
If your physique and vitality are not strong enough, then the acid of the slug fairy will be a deadly poison!
I don’t know what the consequences will be if one fails to practice magic in Ryuchi Cave or Myoboku Mountain, but in the Wet Bone Forest, failure to practice magic means no remains will be left!
Therefore, apart from your own insistence, only when you gain the approval of the Slug Immortal will it preside over your immortal practice.
But in the same way, if you can successfully master the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest, according to the Slug Sage, you will have near immortality, healing of injuries, chakra capacity, and the power to enhance many ninjutsu.
According to Second Grandpa’s guess, Great Grandpa’s Wood Release might be a mutation after practicing the Wet Bone Forest Immortal Technique.”
"It's just as I guessed." Orochimaru thought.
"What's not wrong?" Tsunade clenched her fists in dissatisfaction. If Orochimaru didn't tell her the reason the next moment, she would like to hit him in the face with her clenched fists.
There was no need to worry about killing the other party, as both Orochimaru and Jiraiya were strong enough! Even a full-strength punch from her might not be able to seriously injure the two, let alone if she held back.
"Jiraiya's Myobokusan Senjutsu is more about amplifying the technique, while Ryuchido's Senjutsu is more about devouring and integrating bloodline abilities. The Wet Bone Forest Senjutsu you heard about represents the strengthening of life and physique, or even a transition."
As he spoke, Orochimaru couldn't hold back his excitement and stuck out his tongue to slide in the air. If he could combine the three powers of the immortals, art, body, and fusion [swallow, learn]...
No, perhaps these understandings are biased and have a deeper power.
But there is no doubt that this once again strengthened and greatly increased his desire to collect the Sage Modes of the three major spiritual holy places.
"Go practice Sage Mode in the Wet Bone Forest, Tsunade!"
"What are you talking about!"
Facing Orochimaru who was pleading with her seriously, Tsunade's face darkened. If she could practice, she would have had a sage body like her grandfather long ago!
Maybe she has even unleashed Wood Release!
"You don't want your brother and lover to die again after being resurrected, right? What if we can create a body with strong vitality for them? Moreover, I think our future research, the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest, will take your medical ninjutsu to a higher level! It will bring greater help to our goal!"
"You've said so much, but don't you understand what I'm saying? I'm not qualified to practice the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest! I haven't been recognized by the Slug Sage!"
Tsunade just felt a burst of annoyance, and her clenched fist with a strong wind suddenly appeared in front of Orochimaru. The strong wind from her fist blew Orochimaru's hair like seaweed floating on the waves.
"I can help you."
Ignoring the delicate-looking but extremely dangerous fist in front of him, Orochimaru tilted his head, bypassed the fist, and looked at Tsunade who was still in the punching posture.
"When I invented the Creation Regeneration and the Hundred Healings Technique, I was preparing for the Sage Mode. But even if I now have the Medical Forbidden Technique Creation Regeneration, there is no guarantee that I can successfully practice the Sage Mode."
Tsunade looked at Orochimaru for a moment, then slowly retracted her fist and said rudely, "As a top medical ninja, she naturally has a big heart."
If it weren't for the deaths of her younger brother, lover and grandmother, as well as the intrigues of her clan members and Konoha's high-ranking officials, she might not have lost so much to Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
But even in her depressed mental state, she still successfully developed the Art of Creation and Regeneration and the Hundred Healings Technique.
Although these two techniques are somewhat based on the great-grandfather's physique, they can be regarded as a degraded, ninjutsu version of the Wet Bone Forest Sage Mode.
It can also serve as a stepping stone and accumulation for practicing the true immortal mode.
"Sure enough, even if you are decadent, you still don't waste your talent."
Orochimaru nodded slightly to Tsunade. Just like him, even though he failed and retreated before the sage training in Ryuchi Cave, he never gave up.
In addition to transforming his body to a certain extent, he also developed a degraded version of the immortal art, the Immortal Art Seal, using Libra Jūgo as a model, following the methods of several immortals in Ryuchi Cave.
"I can provide you with more help!" Orochimaru said confidently: "Believe me, I can help you successfully practice the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest."
"Your goal is the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest, right?"
Even if she was slow, Tsunade had already understood after the communication that Orochimaru's real purpose was the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest.
She could feel that Orochimaru had not lied about what he had said, that the senjutsu would help enhance her medical ninjutsu and that it was important to the plan.
But at the same time, she was not stupid and could clearly perceive that there must be some more important reason, which Orochimaru did not say!
This reason may be the real reason why Orochimaru is so persistent in helping her practice the Sage Mode.
But Tsunade didn't care. As long as she was sure that she had mastered the Sage Mode and could play an important role in the plan, or even promote it, that would be enough.
As for the rest, Orochimaru will naturally reveal his true purpose at that time.
"That's right! My plan is to master the Sage Modes of the three holy places and merge them together! To become a true Sage!"
Orochimaru did not shy away from telling everyone his plan without hiding anything.
"I will revive Rope and Duan, and you will give me the Sage Mode of Wet Bone Forest."
"That's more like you, Orochimaru!" Tsunade nodded in understanding. She was a little surprised at Orochimaru's straightforward confession, but she did not get angry after hearing it.
"Do you want the contract of the Wet Bone Forest? I'm afraid the White Snake Immortal in the Longdi Cave will eat you!"
"No need. You will become a sample for my observation and research, and eventually the power of the immortal will be taken away by me. If I can do it by then."
Orochimaru shook his head. He had no intention of signing a contract for the Wet Bone Forest and other places in Myoboku Mountain. One option was to be swallowed by the White Snake Sage as Tsunade said.
He didn't believe that the seemingly kind-hearted White Snake Immortal would have a really good temper. From the perspective of the ecology of Longdi Cave, it was a brutal fight and elimination system.
Another reason is that Orochimaru knows very well in his heart that each of the founding sages of the three sacred places for summoning beasts has his own ideas.
He may not, or will definitely not, conform to the other party's ideas.
"You're so rude!" Tsunade snorted coldly, and did not comment on Orochimaru's intention to wait for her to successfully practice the Sage Mode and then take it away from her.
Although she would not refuse Orochimaru, she would not necessarily surrender and allow Orochimaru to take her away.
"How can you help me?"
"I have inherited the ninjutsu from Shennong." Orochimaru showed his sincerity.
"Shennong?"
Hearing Shennong's name, Tsunade nodded slightly in recognition. Although the other party's name was not as big as hers in the ninja world, she knew very well that Shennong's attainments in medical ninjutsu were not low. Even if he was not as good as hers, he was enough to be ranked among the top medical ninjas.
Especially in terms of the human body and surgery, Shennong's medical ninjutsu would also be a certain inspiration to her.
But it was limited to inspiration. Tsunade was confident that the other party's knowledge of medical ninjutsu would not surpass hers, let alone surpass her creative regeneration and Hundred Healings Technique.
"In addition, I can let you have the Broken Jade Mode first! This mode will greatly enhance your own abilities and bloodline. If the matching degree is high, it will even make your strength leap forward!"
Orochimaru naturally didn't think that Shennong's notes could play a decisive role. His real confidence and trump card still came from the Hogyoku.
The Collapsing Jade Mode is in no way inferior to the Sage Mode, and has higher growth and potential. It does not conflict with the Sage Mode of the Three Holy Lands.
In other words, the power of the two can be superimposed!
"Hōgyoku Mode?" Tsunade could naturally hear the confidence in Orochimaru's tone, "You have researched a lot of things over the years!"
"It has nothing to do with me! It was Lu Nie who created the Collapsing Jade! I was just helping him collect data and testing the power of the Collapsing Jade."
Orochimaru denied Tsunade's words and pointed out the fact that Hogyoku was created by Lu Nie. Although he also contributed a lot to it, Orochimaru was obviously not bad enough to admit it.
"Come with me." As he said that, Orochimaru took the initiative to lead the way and took Tsunade to the depths of the base.
"Once you see the Collapse Jade, you will be shocked by its power!"
(End of this chapter)