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"Alright, try it out. It shouldn't affect your mobility, right?"
After a simple Chakra treatment, Lin Ke followed up with a Mystical Palm Technique. This healing method was exceptionally effective. As long as the injured area wasn't too large, a combo like this would usually heal about seventy to eighty percent of any injury.
No matter how slow and meticulous the Mystical Palm Technique was, it was quite effective for cleaning up after ordinary Chakra healing.
Uchiha Sasuke moved his arm and asked, "It's still a little uncomfortable, but it doesn't affect combat."
"Rest well." Lin Ke didn't ask him to continue fighting with him.
Sasuke's willingness to stay in the village wasn't out of any attachment to it, but simply because he was unwilling to give up the emotions he already had.
He seemed even more indifferent to other people and the village.
"About Danzo..." He looked at Sasuke and said, "I'll find an opportunity as soon as possible."
"Leave it to me." Uchiha Sasuke said softly, "Whether it's him or Itachi, I will kill them with my own hands."
"Don't rush. You're still far from their level." Lin Ke didn't dissuade him. Leaving Danzo and Uchiha Itachi to him was a plan he had made long ago.
Even if the Uchiha clan's extermination had its own reasons, the two main culprits couldn't escape responsibility.
Whether it was the bastard Danzo or the classic Uchiha brain, who only thought about bearing everything alone, and thus unhesitatingly slaughtered the entire clan, Uchiha Itachi, both of these people were enemies to Sasuke.
Uchiha Itachi's image in his mind would be more complex, but ultimately, the brothers would have to fight.
He could ignore the conflicts and disputes between the village and the Uchiha clan, but he would definitely be fixated on the simplest and clearest hatred.
But listening to him, it seemed like this guy also wanted to bear everything alone.
A large number of thoughts flashed through Lin Ke's mind, and he smiled gently, "No matter what you want to do, you don't have to do it alone."
"Yeah."
Uchiha Sasuke looked into his bright eyes and responded softly. His original coldness disappeared, and his expression softened a lot. He stood up and walked towards the Ninja Academy, saying, "Let's go. Let's end everything quickly so we can continue training."
Trust is truly a terrifying weapon...
And I've gained so much this time.
Lin Ke watched Sasuke's back and reached out to touch the custom-made scroll. This thing only needed Chakra to be injected to seal the objects placed on it. He had prepared it before the Chunin Exams to leave some souvenirs.
However, sealing things in wasn't difficult, but taking them out required the Summoning Jutsu, and his Summoning Jutsu...
The less said, the better.
Fortunately, he wasn't lacking in helpers at this time. Whether it was Yuan Wei and Xia, or Sasuke, they were all trustworthy meat shields.
Speaking of which, how should I use the Tailed Beast Chakra...?
Lin Ke pondered. According to the manga, it seemed like he could consider eating it? But Kinkaku and Ginkaku, those freaks who ate Tailed Beasts raw, were the only two in so many years. Or should he cook it before eating it? After this nonsensical thought popped up, he couldn't help but laugh.
Sure enough, it still comes down to Sealing Jutsu. So, should I find someone who is good at sealing to help?
Being with Sasuke allows me to summon Uchiha Fugaku. I wonder if being with Naruto would allow me to summon Namikaze Minato or Uzumaki Kushina. Both of them are very skilled in Sealing Jutsu...
If that doesn't work, it shouldn't be a big deal to be honest with the Third Hokage or the village about the problem. After all, with my contribution this time, even if I'm not a Jonin, I should be a Special Jonin...
...
– In the forest outside Konoha Village.
"Orochimaru-sama, I failed." Yakushi Kabuto said without the slightest hint of guilt, "Uchiha Sasuke already has the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and..."
"It doesn't matter."
Orochimaru was clearly the one whose plan had failed—failing to kill the Third Hokage, failing to destroy Konoha, failing to capture Sasuke, and failing to capture Lin Ke—but he still had a smile on his face, and there was no sign of frustration or anger.
"You also don't want Sasuke to be obtained by me, do you, Kabuto?" He saw through his subordinate's thoughts.
"However, now Sasuke, the Sharingan, none of that matters anymore..."
He chuckled softly, "Lin Ke-kun is giving me more and more surprises. I think, with his personality, he will probably target us constantly from now on."
Yakushi Kabuto didn't quite understand Orochimaru's intention and asked, "Are we going to formulate a capture plan next?"
"No." Orochimaru denied it. He chuckled and said, "I estimate that soon, our current strength will not be enough to capture him, and besides..."
"Before we fully understand that mysterious seal, we don't need to provoke him."
"Kabuto, don't be greedy and try to control everything. We only need to take what we can get."
He said meaningfully.
As someone who has lived for so long and desires immortality, he is well aware of the principle that seeking death leads to death. The greater the temptation Lin Ke presents, the greater the danger. Now that the brat can destroy Cursed Seals, sever Chakra, and utilize natural energy, he is someone who can truly kill him.
Under such circumstances, he would absolutely not take the risk.
Anyway, as long as he quietly hides in the shadows to observe and slowly unearth the secrets, there will be a time for him to rise to the top. There's no need to dwell too much on the present.
"Yes," Yakushi Kabuto responded.
The two quietly watched the distant Konoha Village. After waiting for a while, a ninja dressed in Anbu attire and wearing a mask used the Body Flicker Technique to appear before them, throwing over a scroll.
"Pa!"
Orochimaru reached out and caught it, then tossed another scroll over, laughing, "Tell Danzo for me that I am very satisfied with this transaction..."
"Kabuto, let's go."
...
Konoha Village, atop the high wall.
Uchiha Itachi stood by the wall, quietly watching the battle within the village gradually subside.
"I didn't expect the Third Hokage to be so powerful."
Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, "That range of ninjutsu is truly terrifying."
"It seems everything is over..." He saw civilians beginning to walk onto the streets, the Sand Ninja Village ninjas who had breached the barrier and walls retreating, and the giant Toad that descended from the sky suppressing the giant snake that had invaded the east gate.
He said with interest, "Itachi, you should also be happy for the village's survival, but our mission may be about to fail."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi did not speak, his figure flashed, and he jumped off the high wall.
Kisame Hoshigaki smiled, not continuing to be verbose, and jumped down with him.
A technique that can seal someone else's ability to perform hand seals? I'm really a bit curious...
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