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Chapter 265: The Number Two [Yin Seal] Plan!
🕑 Added 2025-10-21 10:58:32 +0000 UTCChapter 265: The Number Two [Yin Seal] Plan!
'The first attribute to break S-rank is, as expected, [Wisdom]!'
Keisuke glanced at the notification on his panel and then did a quick self-check. His [Wisdom] had already reached A+ a long time ago. Now, after researching several more Kekkei Genkai, it had finally broken through to S-rank.
'I've finally touched the threshold of the Super-Kage level!'
He was overjoyed. The benefits of an S-rank [Wisdom] stat, which primarily symbolized spiritual energy, were countless. Most obviously, all of his core Yin Release secret arts would receive a direct and significant boost. His speed in filling his [Yin Seal] would also increase. Perhaps he could even double the number of seals he had. Going from "1" to "2" was, indeed, a doubling.
'But speaking of which, the first Yin Seal is mainly for storing the chakra needed for the Black Samurai and other shadow techniques,' a few thoughts flashed through his mind. 'Once it's fully charged, that S+-level of shadow chakra will be more than enough for the Black Samurai to squander. So, for the second Yin Seal, perhaps I can try sealing other types of chakra, like Aegis Release chakra?'
The Yin Seal was not limited to just Yin chakra. His self-created Aegis Release, though a new nature transformation, could also be stored within it. It was well known that a sealing jutsu could seal anything, from a bridge to a mother.
The main characteristics of Aegis Release were "shape transformation" and "defensive strength." These two qualities gave it extreme versatility and flexibility. And since its external appearance was almost identical to his shadow arts, it was a perfect hidden trump card. Storing a large amount of Aegis Release chakra in advance was an excellent choice.
'But for me, pure Aegis Release is still not that useful. The Yin Seal, when used in conjunction with the Black Samurai and Rashōmon, is where it truly shines.'
'So, use Aegis Release to upgrade the Black Samurai and Rashōmon? That's a good idea... The base version of the Black Samurai's defense isn't that high. The Rashōmon is okay, but its hardness can still be improved.'
With his experience in developing the Rashōmon, Keisuke could definitely use the same principles to fuse Aegis Release with Sealing Jutsu. Aegis Release's own defense was already outstanding. If he added the properties of a sealing jutsu to it, the new technique's defense... would be so strong even he was a little scared of it.
'It's decided! Catching a Tailed Beast Bomb with one hand, that is the true romance of a Shadow Gundam!'
He silently added the new Aegis Release research plan to his schedule.
'The most important research tasks right now are the fusion of Yin Release and the Hydrification Technique to create my second self-developed Kekkei Genkai; followed by the sage chakra experiments; and then Aegis Release, Wood Style, the Flying Thunder God Technique, and so on...'
He was pulled from his thoughts as the sun began to set. Minato appeared, telling him he was about to depart for the village. Just as Shikaku had reported, he, Kagami, and a large contingent of wounded were being sent back, along with the "important persons and corpses" of the AB Combo.
After Minato left, Keisuke immediately called a halt to Shisui's and the others' activities. Kakashi and Rin thanked him and quickly returned to the camp. Keisuke, however, kept his own three team members behind.
"Shizune, how do you feel? Getting along with Isobu."
"It's... a strange feeling," she said, glancing at the ferocious-looking Three-Tails, then back at the slender and beautiful Five-Tails. "Compared to Lord Kokuō, Isobu is... harder to get along with. But it's much better than I expected."
Shisui and Retsu both nodded in agreement. Before this, their only impression of Tailed Beasts was the stereotypical rumors: "calamitous beasts," "evil forces," etc. But after Keisuke had contracted with them, they had discovered the beasts weren't the bloodthirsty monsters they'd imagined. Of course... this was all thanks to their captain.
"That's the right way to think," Keisuke said, praising Shizune. "A Tailed Beast is just a special, large-sized summoning animal. Are you afraid of Orochimaru's giant snakes?"
Shizune hesitated. "A little..."
Keisuke changed the example. "Then what about Jiraiya's great toads?"
"Actually," she said in a small voice, "I think toads are... kind of disgusting."
"Tsunade's slugs!" he tried again. This time, he was met with no negative comments. But this was only because Shizune had never actually seen Tsunade's slug. She didn't know that the "thousands" of slugs were all just small parts of one, giant, self-dividing immortal slug.
"Shizune, you need to realize one thing," Keisuke said seriously. "Tailed Beasts are just like us ninja. They can cry, laugh, run—well, Isobu can only crawl. Ahem. Anyway, we don't need to treat them with fear or hostility."
His three team members nodded on the surface, but they were all thinking the same thing. Only someone like you, Captain, wouldn't fear them. It's the other way around; the Tailed Beasts are afraid of you!
"The village will be sending a specific notification in a while. For the next two days, you, Kakashi, and Rin will continue to familiarize yourselves with Isobu," he continued. "Of course, if you want to fight him, you can. He's an excellent training partner. First-class durability."
"N-no, that's okay, Captain," Shizune stammered, declining the offer.
Shisui and Retsu also shook their heads. They were stronger than Shizune, but not so strong that they wanted to challenge a Tailed Beast.
"Fine," Keisuke sighed. He really did think Isobu was a great punching bag. "By the way, one more thing. Shizune, do you know about the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?"
"A little, but not much."
"Then try this one on." From his sealing scroll, he took out a giant sewing needle and placed a Contract Seal on it. "One of the seven swords: the Longsword, Nuibari."
