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Chapter 197: The Almost-Hexagon Warrior!
🕑 Added 2025-09-17 11:11:02 +0000 UTCChapter 197: The Almost-Hexagon Warrior!
'S-Rank Technique: Dark Spiral Annihilation Sphere!'
Keisuke's heart bloomed with joy as he looked at the new technique on his panel.
'Seal-less, supersonic, long-range, and apocalyptic! This is exactly the kind of decisive finishing move I wanted!'
He reckoned that even if he had tried to develop it himself from scratch, using his knowledge of the Rasengan, Tailed Beast Bomb, and Shadow Piercing Bullet, the best he could have hoped for was something on this level. More importantly, the Tailed Beast Bomb was a Yang-dominant jutsu, while this new technique was Yin-dominant. Although he hadn't yet tested how many Tailed Beast Bombs he could fire at his limit, the number of Dark Spiral Annihilation Spheres he could release would, in theory, be far greater. After all, his [Wisdom] stat was A+, while his [Precision] was only A-. His spiritual energy had always outpaced his physical energy. At full capacity, the amount of Yin chakra he could wield was far greater than his Yang.
If he weren't on the sacred Mount Kikyo, he would have loved to fire one off right now just to see its destructive power.
[Having learned an S-rank technique [Dark Spiral Annihilation Sphere], your [Ninjutsu] and [Wisdom] stats have been increased!]
'My already top-tier [Ninjutsu] and [Wisdom] stats get another little boost.' Keisuke scanned his ability panel. 'But since they're already A+, they won't see a qualitative change anytime soon. My [Strength] and [Speed], however, are about to break the A-rank threshold. Once they do, aside from my slightly weaker taijutsu, I'll finally be a proper almost-hexagon warrior...'
The Five-Tails, Kokuō, was unaware that in just a few short moments, the ninja beside it had mastered another astonishingly powerful S-rank technique, raising his overall strength yet again.
"Keisuke," it said, its sea-blue eyes fixed on him. "Are you going to start learning that Sage Art from the Fire Temple now?"
Kokuō could sense the natural energy gathering around him and assumed he had already mastered how to use it.
"There's a small problem with those scrolls," Keisuke said. He casually drew his sword, Little Jizō, and used the Longsword of the Sky to make it dance through the air. "Kokuō, you can see that I'm interfering with natural energy right now, but I'm not actually creating any sage chakra inside my body. Speaking of which, do you know how to absorb natural energy and create sage chakra?"
Most people had no true concept of the Tailed Beasts' immense lifespans. But Keisuke knew they were chakra lifeforms born in the era of the Sage of Six Paths. And what was the pinnacle of Sage Mode? Without a doubt, it was Six Paths Sage Art. Keisuke had been planning to ask Kokuō about natural energy for a long time, and now he finally had his chance.
"Apologies, Keisuke. I do not know how to create sage chakra," Kokuō said, shaking its head. "The Sage never told us how. However... Kurama should know. He is very skilled at absorbing natural energy."
The Nine-Tails knew Sage Art; that much was certain. But Keisuke had no way of asking it. He knew the identity of Konoha's Jinchuriki, but he wasn't supposed to. And approaching the Nine-Tails after already contracting with the Five-Tails would be asking for trouble. Most importantly, he'd have to get through Kushina Uzumaki first. It was just too much of a hassle.
"I'll research it myself later, then," Keisuke said, putting the scrolls away. He then created a Shadow Creature and a Shadow Clone. "Kokuō, I'm going to take Han back to Kikyo Castle and place him in a secure location. I'll also be testing the chakra consumption of the Summoning and Reverse Summoning Jutsu from a distance. I'll leave my clone here to keep you company for a while."
Kokuō knew he was just being considerate, and it had no objections.
Keisuke took Han and flew back to Kikyo Castle, placing him directly in the underground research lab.
"That man in the red armor?" Pakura, who was standing guard, looked strangely at Han, who had just been placed in a glass tank next to the White Zetsu. "Why does he look so familiar?"
"Your village and Iwagakure are still at war. Of course he looks familiar," Keisuke explained casually. "He's the Steam Ninja, Han. Like you, a user of an elemental Kekkei Genkai."
"Han?" Pakura was shocked. "Isn't he the Five-Tails Jinchuriki?"
"The former Five-Tails Jinchuriki," Keisuke corrected, slowly forming a hand seal. "I released the Five-Tails from his body and just signed a summoning contract with it. I'll have to introduce you to Kokuō sometime..."
Reverse Summoning Technique!
With a poof of smoke, Keisuke's figure vanished from the lab, leaving a completely broken Pakura behind.
"I must have woken up too fast. I actually heard him say he contracted with the Five-Tails, and wants to introduce me to it." She looked up at the ceiling and rubbed her forehead. "I'm going back to sleep."
With the contract as his guide, Keisuke's figure instantly appeared on Mount Kikyo, right in front of Kokuō.
"You appeared so suddenly, without any warning," the Tailed Beast said with great interest. "So this is the Summoning Jutsu?"
"This is the Reverse Summoning Jutsu," Keisuke explained, then brought up their earlier topic. "Kokuō, the jutsu I want you to learn are these two. If you learn the Summoning Jutsu, you can summon me. And if you learn the Reverse Summoning Jutsu, you can come to my side."
Kokuō's eyes lit up. It was intelligent enough to instantly grasp the benefits. Although it was powerful, it wasn't invincible. And it knew just how strong its new contractor was. If it ever got into trouble in the future, it could just call Keisuke for help.
Keisuke's own motive was just as simple. Kokuō's chakra reserves were vastly greater than his. Having it pay the chakra cost for teleportation was far more efficient and sustainable.
"How do I learn it?" Kokuō asked eagerly, a new sense of excitement filling it. Signing a contract with Nara Keisuke was definitely the right choice!
"My clone over there can tell you," Keisuke said, pointing to the Shadow Clone. "My time for the Reverse Summoning is almost up! After this, I still have to test the regular summon—"
Poof!
Before he could finish, his body vanished.
"Hooo—" Kokuō gently blew the puff of smoke away. "What an amazing technique. Um... are you also Keisuke? Can you teach me?"
"Of course," the Shadow Clone said with a wide smile. As a Nara ninja, how could he not be captivated by this great white deer?
Back in the lab, Keisuke analyzed the chakra cost. "Since I controlled it, the Reverse Summoning didn't drain much. Now for the real thing." He looked around. "This lab is too small... I'll go to the Nara Forest."
He immediately set out. The Nara Forest was a special forest within the Land of Fire, not far from the village. It was the exclusive property of the Nara clan, and outsiders were generally forbidden from entering. He passed through unimpeded and found a suitable clearing.
Summoning Jutsu!
A massive amount of chakra poured from his body into the summoning array below him. With a huge cloud of smoke, Kokuō's colossal form appeared in the Nara Forest.
"Wow! Another new forest!" Kokuō had already been informed of the plan and wasn't surprised, instead looking around with great interest.
Keisuke greeted it and then silently checked his own chakra consumption. "That's insane. Half my chakra just to summon Kokuō for a few minutes. As I thought..."
He looked at Kokuō. Kokuō happened to turn its gaze to him at the same moment. At almost the exact same time, the exact same thought flashed through both of their minds.
'Teaching Kokuō the Summoning Jutsu is the right call!'
'I must learn the Summoning Jutsu as soon as possible!'
