Chapter 178: Use Your Power While You Have It, Or Lose It
"You know even more details about these Six Paths Ninja Tools than what is recorded in the village."
A rather surprised look appeared on Orochimaru's face.
The foundation of the Uchiha was deep, which was a well-known fact, but much of the foundation of Konoha's Hokage Faction was actually transformed from the Senju Faction.
Did this disciple of his learn these things through so-called family records, or did he have other intelligence channels?
However, Orochimaru did not delve deeply into it.
"Who doesn't have a few secrets?"
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Even though Uchiha Gen was his most trusted disciple now, and even secrets related to his future and destiny like Living Corpse Reincarnation would be shared with him, he still had secrets that Uchiha Gen did not know.
As long as Uchiha Gen stood on his side and the intelligence was useful, there was no need to fuss over such details.
With this intelligence and after taking precautions, even if Kumogakure used the Six Paths Ninja Tools, he could prepare backup measures in advance.
"As for the Six Paths Ninja Tools, there's no need to worry excessively once we're on guard. On the contrary, it's you—I know you have your reliance."
"However, the Third Raikage is powerful, and Danzo is deep in thought and good at playing it safe. Taking advantage of the time we still have, you'd better raise your self-preservation abilities a bit more and make more preparations."
A new Ninjutsu scroll slid out from Orochimaru's sleeve.
"I understand, Teacher Orochimaru."
Uchiha Gen nodded slightly toward Orochimaru and took the Ninjutsu scroll.
After opening the scroll and glancing at it, Uchiha Gen was somewhat surprised.
Orochimaru-style Substitution Technique
This was a divine life-saving technique developed by Orochimaru. As long as preparations were made in advance, it was practically a voodoo doll capable of taking lethal damage and resurrecting its user. Even if severely injured, one could refresh their own status at the cost of sacrificing mana.
However, the consumption of Chakra for this technique was closely related to the degree of Snake Body Modification.
Without undergoing Snake Body Modification, one could not practice this Ninjutsu. And except for Orochimaru, whose Snake Body Modification had reached an extremely high level, even others who had experienced Snake Body Modification would consume a massive amount of Chakra when using it once.
However——
"Given my current physical condition, I should be able to endure another Snake Body Modification, right?"
Nearly half a year had passed since he last underwent Snake Body Modification.
Logically speaking, the further along one went, the longer the time needed. No matter what, he should need another half a year before the next modification.
A few days ago, given his Chakra volume and the degree of his Snake Body Modification, he probably would have collapsed from exhaustion after using it two or three times in a single battle.
However, with the addition of Karin's Uzumaki constitution bonus, his health regeneration and mana recovery abilities had been greatly enhanced. Even if he accepted the modification forcefully right now, he could completely endure it.
Now that his own Chakra volume had surged, after the Snake Body Modification, the consumption of the Orochimaru-style Substitution Technique would decrease. By then, minor injuries could be directly resisted with Yin Healing Wound Destruction, and severe injuries would be handled by the Orochimaru-style Substitution Technique, coupled with the Phantom Body Flicker Technique. His entangling nuisance level would rise once again, comparable to an immortal cockroach.
Furthermore, this was yet another opportunity to contract the Rashomon.
The Yang Release in his body was so powerful now that it might not be impossible for him to reach the fourth Rashomon.
The Triple Rashomon could only be said to be useful in Kage-level battles. When encountering devastating killer moves like the Tailed Beast Bomb or Hell Stab, it was also beyond its depth and could only serve to stall for time.
"With this technique, you should have a chance to save your life. If the situation really becomes dangerous to the point where you have to use the Orochimaru-style Substitution Technique multiple times, don't hesitate. Sell Danzo out if you must; that old fellow is not weak. With him holding them off, your Phantom Body Flicker Technique is enough to retreat and protect yourself."
After handing over the Orochimaru-style Substitution Technique, Orochimaru reminded him once more.
"Teacher Orochimaru, rest assured. I've had some inspiration recently, and by then, I might just be able to give you, Danzo, and the Third Raikage a little surprise."
Uchiha Gen wore a smile and gave Orochimaru a confident grin.
The latter raised an eyebrow.
He had almost forgotten that his own disciple was an unmitigated monstrous genius, far more outrageous than he himself had been back then.
When he was at this age, progress was as simple as eating and drinking water for him as well.
He originally thought that after Uchiha Gen's strength reached this level, his progress would gradually slow down due to an insufficient foundation, and he would need to precipitate for at least another two to three years before making further progress. But he didn't expect that he still hadn't stopped his footsteps.
"Very well, then let me see just how big of a surprise you can bring me. Collecting intelligence on Danzo's side still takes time, and my layout also needs time to ferment, but it won't be too much. You need to hurry."
Uchiha Gen said again: "Like I said, rest assured. However, I need to get some things from the Military Provisions Department."
Every time he underwent Snake Body Modification, the materials required became increasingly precious. He had been collecting them himself, entrusted his clan to collect them, and even posted missions within the village to offer bounties for these materials, but there were still some shortages.
However, the logistics Military Provisions Department had to meet the logistics supply of an entire army of several thousand people. Backed by the resource library of all Konoha, many things that were hard to find outside could be found in here. Gathering these materials was not a particularly difficult task; at most, it just required time to be shipped over from Konoha.
"The Military Provisions Department? I'll just give you a transfer order, and you can fill in whatever you want yourself."
Orochimaru picked up a pen, flipped out a blank mission scroll from under the table, and tossed it to Uchiha Gen.
"Use your power while you have it, or it expires."
Ordinarily, Orochimaru wouldn't be able to do such a thing, but now it was wartime, and Orochimaru held the highest authority on one side of the battlefield, so he could play it this way.
"Then I'll take my leave first, Teacher Orochimaru."
"Never mind. Time is short, don't waste it, get lost."
Orochimaru waved his hand, signaling Uchiha Gen to withdraw.
After running into a wall, Danzo took a step back voluntarily and was willing to cooperate with Orochimaru.
He needed to replan many things. Even though he already had a draft in mind beforehand, he still needed to carefully think and ponder over it again.
After leaving that tent, Uchiha Gen found a place, filled in all the things he lacked, and then ran off to the Military Provisions Department.
"These things——are they all requested by Lord Orochimaru? Why does it look like——"
The military provisions officer was a middle-aged Jonin of the Sarutobi Clan. Upon seeing the manifest, his brows knitted tightly together.
In such an important position, Sarutobi Hiruzen had to arrange someone he trusted. Even Orochimaru wouldn't move the person in this position unless absolutely necessary.
"Indeed they are. You can verify this with Teacher Orochimaru. These are related to whether we can stall the Third Raikage in future battles. Time is urgent; they must be collected in the shortest time possible, and the priority for mobilization must be raised to the highest level."