Chapter 172: Ninja War Continue

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Faced with these three choices, Orochimaru expressed his intrigue. 

Previously, there was no choice, and now he wasn't sure how to choose. "May I ask, sir, among these three methods, which one is the grand path?"

Orochimaru bowed and asked Asahi. He had asked many questions before, but to obtain more answers, he treated Asahi with even greater respect.

Asahi naturally understood Orochimaru's thoughts, and he didn't conceal anything. 

After all, in his view, this information wasn't particularly important, mostly common knowledge.

Facing Orochimaru's inquiry, Asahi directly spoke, 

"It's not about any grand path, but the best route is undoubtedly to strive for cultivation, transcend, elevate your life form, and thus extend your lifespan."

"The method of puppet modification, intending to preserve consciousness, will inevitably leave vulnerabilities. The restrictions are too great, and a slight oversight can easily be exploited."

"As for the art of possession and reincarnation, the damage to the soul is too severe. A small mistake could lead to irreversible consequences."

Certainly, although the advantage lies in transcending through cultivation, Asahi didn't mention to Orochimaru that mastering the arts of becoming an immortal required the essential practice of Secret Art.

Without the cultivation of Secret Art, it would be nearly impossible to transcend using the extracted energies within one's body. 

However, even without Asahi explicitly stating it, given Orochimaru's intelligence, he could not overlook the fact that special training methods were required for transcending through cultivation.

After hearing Asahi's words, Orochimaru fell into silence, contemplating for a moment. 

Subsequently, he cast aside the method of puppet modification.

Originally, this method wasn't under Orochimaru's consideration, especially now that he learned of its fatal flaws, he found it even less appealing.

As for the remaining two, Orochimaru remained indecisive. Cultivation, of course, was not a simple process. 

Otherwise, Konoha would not be lacking in information on this matter.

Since he couldn't directly ask Asahi for the cultivation method, he had to figure it out on his own, which was quite challenging. 

Regarding the exchange for the method of eternal life, Orochimaru didn't believe he had anything that would catch Asahi's eye.

Comparatively, developing a technique for possession and reincarnation seemed easier. 

However, this method had significant drawbacks. At this moment, Orochimaru was torn about which path to choose.

"May I ask, sir, which path have you chosen, and have you succeeded?" Orochimaru asked again, hoping to get the final answer from Asahi.

Asahi, anticipating this question, had a ready example. It would be strange if Orochimaru didn't ask. 

So, Asahi shrugged and said, "I chose the path of cultivation. I'm still far from success, but my lifespan has increased considerably."

Thanks to the feedback from Secret Art, his current lifespan, if there are no any unforeseen circumstances, should smoothly reach around three hundred years. 

Orochimaru, upon hearing this, merely nodded thoughtfully.

Asahi, having conveyed this information, chose not to say much more. Sharing these details with Orochimaru was already an act of benevolence.

As for what Orochimaru would choose in the future and whether he would be the same person when they met again, it was no longer of concern to Asahi. 

For now, his primary task was to break through himself. After spending so much time outside, he had long adjusted his mindset.

Now that matters were resolved, it was time to go back and continue the breakthrough. 

Therefore, Asahi turned around and left with Sakumo directly.

As for Orochimaru, he was deeply engrossed in contemplation at this moment, almost impervious to the outside world's influence. 

If someone were to attempt to assassinate Orochimaru now, the chances would be 80% success.

From this perspective, it could also be seen how fervently Orochimaru pursued immortality. 

It was precisely because of this that Asahi silently left without saying a word. Disturbing someone lost in thought was not the right course of action.

When Orochimaru snapped back to reality, he discovered that Asahi had long since departed. 

He could only sigh wryly at himself. It seemed he was too absorbed in his contemplation, to the point of neglecting any sense of vigilance.

Even so, he had not made a final decision yet. 

It was a step-by-step process, and fortunately, there was still time to explore both paths. Orochimaru sighed softly in his heart.

Subsequently, he bowed slightly in the direction Asahi had come from, expressing his gratitude. 

After all, Asahi had provided him with two potential paths for the future.

Then, Orochimaru no longer lingered, lifting up the two members of the Kusanagi clan lying on the ground, and dashed towards the direction of Konoha.

He had stayed outside for quite some time, but considering the current situation in the ninja world, he still needed to preside over the village to prevent any unforeseen events.

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Separated from Orochimaru, Asahi quickly returned to the Dragon Vein of Roran with Sakumo. 

Sensing the surging energy underground, Asahi felt a surge of confidence within.

This time, he was determined to break through and transcend this world. 

Thinking about this, Asahi swiftly entered a state of meditation. Mobilizing the energy of the Leyline, he endeavored to enhance his own abilities.

However, the progress of his meditation remained as slow as ever. 

After all, breaking through into the level of Six Path was a significant challenge within the Naruto world, with the suppression of certain world rules making it difficult.

Asahi was well-prepared for this and remained calm in his heart. Time was abundant, and he would take it slow. 

Time passed bit by bit in Asahi's meditation, and Sakumo, in the role of a guardian, also worked diligently.

Time passed slowly. In the 47th year of Konoha, Sasori, who had been lurking for several years, began his own plan. 

The Third Kazekage of the Hidden Sand Village was assassinated by him and turned into a human puppet.

With the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, the internal crisis within the Hidden Sand Village could no longer be suppressed. 

Numerous ninja were not satisfied with their current living conditions and yearned for more.

To maintain the stability of the village, the higher-ups in the Hidden Sand Village directly shifted the blame for the Third Kazekage's disappearance onto Konoha. 

Of course, they knew that Konoha was not responsible for this.

However, they needed a scapegoat and launching a war was the best choice. 

So, rather than seeking revenge for the Third Kazekage, the Hidden Sand Village's actions seemed more driven by their growing ambitions.

The Third Kazekage was just an excuse. 

Some even speculated within the Hidden Sand that someone in their own ranks was dissatisfied with the Third Kazekage's restraint and had committed the outrageous act of killing their own leader.

As for why they shifted the blame onto Konoha, do we even need to ask? 

It's because the Fire Country is so wealthy, and the natural conditions are so favorable.

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