SFS Chapter 489 Shattered Void (4)
Chapter 489 Shattered Void (4)
The rewards for completing 1/3 of the quest were quite unexpected. Not only did you gain countless experience points, but you also gained a new sword move: "Sword Qi Rolling Dragon Wall." Compared to the other quest rewards, it's equally impressive, and its sword power is imbued with heroic spirit. Even though you're already a land-based sword immortal, you can't help but marvel at it. (You've learned the skill: Sword Qi Rolling Dragon Wall)
[Also, after learning this sword move, the Sword Opening Heaven Gate technique you previously mastered in seclusion has been truly perfected, becoming even more powerful than before. All you need to do now is sheathe your sword and integrate all five elements into your practice. You will be able to make further progress and take a crucial step forward.]
[Given the generous reward, you didn't kill him. You simply drew your sword, wiping away the blood stains on it, and then turned your attention to the other elite fighters of Konoha. As mentioned before, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade are all at the peak of their powers. You couldn't help but feel a little excited.]
[The facts prove that you are now a bit too superior. Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade, who had defeated many other ninjas from the Hidden Village, only needed less than sixty moves combined to achieve victory. You praised their strength and bestowed upon them the title of "Three Ninjas of Konoha."]
"This isn't a sarcastic remark. If you wanted to, you could easily emulate the legendary Iaijutsu master, Mifune, and leave many ninjas without even the time to form hand seals. Compared to the others, these three are already quite formidable."
On March 40, 3, as the Second Shinobi World War was drawing to a close, you finally completed your integration of Fire Release Ninjutsu, and your strength reached a new level. However, since Hanzo's knowledge of Fire Release Ninjutsu was not comprehensive, you still had to visit the Hidden Leaf Village in the future.
[Similarly, after mastering Water, Lightning, and Fire, you've gained a new Kekkei Genkai: Fire + Water = Boiling, which can create high-temperature gas and increase physical strength. Perhaps this is the benefit of having a data panel.]
[Also, during this time, Gilgamesh and your other self clashed several times. You observed the entire process of their battles and gained some insights.]
[Unlike other ninjas in this plane, their battles can no longer be measured with Juhokun, making it difficult for you to find their weaknesses. But for you, as long as the opponent uses a sword, it is your breakthrough point.]
On April 40, 4, the Second Shinobi World War finally ended. The four major ninja villages chose a truce, and the ninja world entered a brief period of peace. You and your alter ego didn't actually have much hatred. After you showed mercy to his men, you became close friends.
Through conversation, you learn that he, like you, is a time traveler, having traveled through both One Piece and Pirates of the Caribbean. It suddenly dawned on you that it was no wonder you'd always felt he could anticipate the enemy's moves during the previous battle.
[Also, to your surprise, after the battle, Orochimaru found you and expressed his desire to learn your ninjutsu. His lifelong pursuit was to learn every ninjutsu in the world. Ninjutsu? You couldn't help but laugh.]
[Your impression is that Orochimaru, like Sarutobi Hiruzen, should have mastered five different types of ninjutsu. I'm sure you can learn the Wind and Earth Release techniques you're still pursuing from him, which would save you a lot of time.]
Tell him that your power system is completely different from that of this world. If chakra is a combination of physical and mental strength, then your ki is a form of energy condensed from absorbed natural energy. The two have both similarities and differences.
[You didn't intend to hide anything from this future villain with a strong thirst for knowledge. You passed on your immortality secrets, the Nine Yin Manual, and the Nine Yang Manual to him and gave him guidance.]
[Similarly, you also learned a large number of wind-style ninjutsu and earth-style ninjutsu from him by adding points. You also made a promise with him that if he ever obtains the Book of Sealed Ninjutsu, he must keep a copy for you. You are very interested in several ninjutsu in it, including the Shadow Clone Jutsu. You will also give him other rewards when the time comes.]
From March 40, 3th year to April 2th, 50th year, after gathering all five elements of ninjutsu, you began a long period of seclusion. You sheathed your sword, never drawing it again, and began to integrate wind and earth ninjutsu. Compared to the lesser-known lightning and water ninjutsu, wind, earth, and fire ninjutsu are all relatively popular. With so many different types of ninjutsu, mastering them all is undoubtedly a monumental undertaking. Even a land-based swordsman like you, who had already shattered the void, spent nearly ten years to finally master all five elements of ninjutsu.
The fusion of wind and earth ninjutsu took only a year, but the integration of all five elements, the final scabbarding and cultivating the mind, took a full nine years. Now, you have vaguely touched the edge of this world's shattering. The zhenqi in your body has also transformed into another higher level form, able to transform into yin and yang and the five elements at will.
When you unsheathe your sword, the longsword at your waist emits a clear, resonant sound, lingering in your ears. It feels as if you've perfected your swordsmanship, slaying a dragon at its very spot. You vaguely sense that you're not far from shattering the void once again.
One of these special forms is quite interesting. In this form, you can condense the Five Elements Qi to create a form of Qi similar to Immortal Qi. This allows you to use this Qi to enhance your attack and defense, while also increasing your physical attack range and perception. Your strength and speed will also be far beyond normal. Both its form and function look a bit like Six Paths Sage Mode to you. As for the name... you didn't intend it to be so flashy, so you simply named it Sword Sage Mode. (You gain the skill: Sword Sage Mode.)
[At the same time, during the time you were in seclusion, the Third Shinobi World War had already ended. The Land of Lightning, the Land of Grass, and the Land of Water Trap had all been annexed by the Land of Earth. The two tailed beasts of the Land of Lightning and the Hidden Cloud Village, the Two-Tailed Matatabi and the Eight-Tailed Gyuki, and the tailed beast of the Land of Water Trap and the Hidden Trap Village, the Seven-Tailed Shigeaki, also fell into the hands of the Land of Earth.]
Meanwhile, the Land of Water, the Land of Rivers, and the Land of Stone were annexed by the Land of Wind. Though no longer the largest ninja village, Konohagakure has managed to hold its ground thanks to the outstanding performance of Orochimaru and your other self. Thanks to his outstanding achievements in the Third Shinobi World War, Orochimaru replaced Minato Namikaze as the Fourth Hokage. You were taken aback. The current Naruto world is completely incomprehensible to you.
On June 50, 6, after your retreat ended, you first chose to go to Konoha Village. I believe that by then, Orochimaru, as the Hokage, had already obtained the Book of Seals and perhaps had begun human research.
[At the same time, you are also slightly interested in the Sandaime Hokage, who is known as the professor of ninjutsu, and plan to use him to test your sword.]