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With a long exhale, Yoichi stretched, finishing his training with gene primordials. Disconnecting the monitoring cables and tubes from his body, he turned to Orochimaru and asked, "So, any findings?"
"There might be some, but further research is needed," Orochimaru replied, looking at the data. Yoichi sensed Orochimaru was stalling and questioned, "Orochimaru, is your research actually stuck?"
Orochimaru's mouth twitched before he admitted, "Such a novel concept isn't easy to grasp. It's natural to hit a bottleneck. But I've made significant breakthroughs in other areas, like the Reincarnation Jutsu."
"How about it, Yoichi? Interested in a technique that lets you switch bodies and live indefinitely?"
Yoichi shook his head vehemently, "Not at all. My body is already the strongest in the ninja world. Wait, on second thought, give me a copy. But Orochimaru, is this the incomplete Living Corpse Reincarnation from last time?"
"Indeed, I've perfected it now. Coupled with the Cursed Seal technique, the reincarnation effect is even better!"
"Can you split the soul into two like a shadow clone during reincarnation? That way, you can control two bodies simultaneously. I should study this more. The Spiritualization Jutsu might have the principles needed."
Yoichi's suggestion made Orochimaru's eyes light up.
Before leaving, Yoichi added, "Orochimaru, your biggest misconception about the Reincarnation Jutsu is using others' bodies. Why not clone your own body? That way, there's no competition."
With that, Yoichi left, taking the Reincarnation Jutsu scroll with him.
A while later, Orochimaru snapped out of his thoughts, "You're right, Yoichi. But I think... Hmm? He's already gone?"
Though Yoichi had left, Orochimaru's mind was abuzz with ideas. He had significant research on Wood Release and the Sharingan, and was considering cloning technology.
Leaving Orochimaru, Yoichi planned to improve the Spiritualization Jutsu and the Reincarnation Jutsu.
A new power he had acquired would help him achieve this.
Research Assistant: Based on the host's current knowledge, this ability offers research insights and solutions. Requests can be completed within the time frame determined by the host's knowledge.
Yoichi experimented with this new ability, finding it could save him time in research. It was essentially like having a more efficient version of himself do the research.
He aimed to develop the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to a tenth level, creating a Flying Thunder God Space. But submitting this goal to the Research Assistant showed it would take sixty-seven years, meaning his current understanding of space-time ninjutsu required continuous research for that long.
This was too difficult. Monthly lottery draws could barely account for half a month's ability, making the years needed for the Flying Thunder God Space impractical. Only by deepening his understanding of space-time ninjutsu could he shorten this time.
Back home, Yoichi researched the Spiritualization Jutsu, an S-rank soul forbidden technique he had acquired earlier but hadn't practiced due to its limitations.
The jutsu required the user to abandon their body, something a lone wolf like Yoichi couldn't afford. But with the idea of creating a soul clone for reincarnation, he believed the Research Assistant could help him realize this jutsu.
"Mental control over chakra, separating the consciousness from the body."
Yoichi noted that the Spiritualization Jutsu had high Yin Release requirements, probably the highest among Konoha's forbidden techniques.
"Conveniently, I'm quite adept at Yin Release. I can try this jutsu."
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was the pinnacle of Yin Release, and Yoichi's frequent practice of sensory jutsu for the Flying Thunder God Jutsu gave him exceptional control over his mental energy.
After some study, Yoichi began forming the hand seals for the Spiritualization Jutsu: Rooster, Rat, Ox, Snake, Boar.
"Spiritualization Jutsu!"
Upon successful execution, Yoichi felt his consciousness lighten and began to float.
He soon saw his own body, still in the hand seal position.
"The soul feels so light, and chakra can be drawn out with it. My eyes are still Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, but I can't use Dōjutsu."
Yoichi quickly tested his soul state, noting he could use familiar ninjutsu. More complex jutsu requiring bodily coordination were challenging to execute.
"I can use Lightning Release chakra in this state, so other jutsu should be possible with practice. This could turn me into a mobile aerial turret, with the soul moving swiftly."
He tested a Lightning Beam on a wooden wall, leaving charred marks.
Satisfied, he ended the jutsu and returned to his body.
Back in his body, Yoichi felt the contrast between the soul's lightness and the body's heaviness.
"No difficulty, but highly limited in use. Similar to the Sharingan, but far less versatile."
Both the Spiritualization Jutsu and the Sharingan offered significant one-on-one advantages, but the jutsu's limitations were severe. It was excellent for ambushes, but if the enemy dodged the first attack, the user was in trouble.
In the ninja world, many techniques allowed evasion. Mastery of the Body Replacement Technique alone could let one escape twenty meters in a second.
"Let's see how long it takes to research a soul clone jutsu. If I research alongside the assistant, will it be faster?"
Yoichi opened the superpower roulette.
Research Assistant could handle three simultaneous projects. With only a month, Yoichi chose simpler tasks for the first two.
Doubling the speed of his Lightning Release Chakra Mode: 21 days.
Optimizing the Navy Six Styles: 9 days.
The third was combining the Spiritualization Jutsu with the Clone Jutsu. The assistant estimated 43 days.
"Over by thirteen days. I'll use three lottery draws."
Yoichi decided. The soul clone was crucial for controlling clone entities. With both Kamui eyes, he could have an entire Kamui space.
Delegating the research to the assistant, Yoichi left his room. Outside, Rin approached quietly, asking, "Sensei, have you finished training?"
"Yes, sorry, Rin. I've been busy with village affairs lately."
Rin shook her head quickly, smiling sweetly, "It's okay. You're an important figure in the village. Teaching me ninjutsu occasionally is already great."
"You're so well-behaved, Rin."
Yoichi smiled, patting her short reddish-brown hair. Rin closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation.
"Rin, the village recently found clues about the mastermind behind sealing the tailed beast in you during a mission. We suspect it's Black Zetsu, who watched Jiraiya's mission."
Yoichi decided to inform Rin, modifying the truth about knowing Obito's involvement, saying he had just discovered the intelligence.
"Once the village confirms everything, you can come out."
Rin's face lit up with joy, nodding like a little bird, "I trust you, Sensei."
Living here was nice, but she longed for freedom. Despite the comforts and Yoichi's guidance in training and medicine, freedom was priceless.
"Thank you, Sensei."
"It's nothing."
Yoichi waved off her thanks, contemplating Obito's reaction if he learned Rin was alive. Obito might grovel for forgiveness, making it harder for Yoichi to deal with him due to his pride.
But Yoichi wanted Kamui, so Obito had to die.
If Obito committed more serious crimes, even knowing Rin was alive, he couldn't return to Konoha. And if he did, he'd still face death.
Yoichi wasn't a saint. Forgiveness wasn't his style.
"Sensei..."
Rin, overwhelmed with joy, impulsively grabbed Yoichi's sleeve, blushing, "You've been busy all morning. Should I give you that massage we talked about?"
Yoichi remembered the promise he made before getting called away by village affairs.
"If it's not too much trouble, Rin."
"It's no trouble. I've been studying a lot."
Rin's sweet face reddened. She led Yoichi to a resting area, patting the bed, "Please lie down, Sensei."
Her recent reading suggested sitting on the man's back during a massage enhanced the experience. Illustrations had made her blush intensely as she read alone, wanting to discard the book but determined to finish.
Recalling Yoichi's care and instruction, her affection for him grew. Her memories of the past faded, replaced by her time with Yoichi.
These happy memories brought a youthful smile to her face.
"Lying down?"
Yoichi hesitated to use Rin's bed, preferring to create one with Wood Release. But Rin's shy agreement made him comply.
"Alright, Rin."
Rin, her face glowing with a blush, sat on Yoichi's back, feeling his iron-hard muscles. The sensation deepened her blush, but she focused on her task, using medical ninjutsu to ease his muscles and meridians.
This genuine massage, using medical ninjutsu, brought unparalleled comfort to Yoichi, consuming significant chakra. Palm Healing was an A-rank technique for emergencies, rarely used for massages.
Rin adjusted her position frequently, movements Yoichi noticed. However, he immersed himself in the soothing effects of the medical ninjutsu.
Used to the pain from his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, this sudden comfort was extraordinary.
After a while, Rin, sweating from the exertion, finally stopped.
"That was great, Rin. Thank you."
"You're welcome. If you like, I can do it regularly."
Though tired, Rin felt fulfilled seeing Yoichi's smile.
His strong body had impressed her, recalling the firmness under her touch, making her heart race.
(End of Chapter)