blogombal Chapter 323 People from the Front Lines
Chapter 323 People from the Front Lines
Chapter 323 People from the Front Lines
The chakra consumption is severe, comparable to that of fighting at full power in Sage Mode.
The entire process lasted less than 15 minutes, which is quite short.
However, within those 15 minutes, Taiyi achieved remarkable results.
[By understanding and learning from nature, your comprehension of fire-attribute nature transformations will improve!]
[Fire attribute change +5]
This is already a huge gain, equivalent to the experience points gained by a shadow clone through a day of diligent training.
Unfortunately, even for Taiichi, this time is still too short. Considering the body's natural chakra recovery efficiency, it can only be done a maximum of 6 times a day.
Moreover, he also needs to allocate this chakra to other training programs, such as Sage Mode training and timely replenishment of Shadow Clones.
Thinking of Sage Mode, Taiyi suddenly remembered that he had never practiced Sage Arts while in a fully flame-like state.
Especially in an environment filled with fire-attribute natural energy, it's unclear whether the consumption will increase exponentially or the transformation process will be prolonged.
Without hesitation, Taiichi closed his eyes and meditated, restoring his spirit while quietly waiting for his chakra to recover.
After about two hours, when his chakra was fully restored, Taiichi created a shadow clone just in case.
Taiyi jumped into the volcano again. Unlike last time, this time he did not directly comprehend the flames, but instead tried to enter Immortal Mode in this state.
The attempt was a great success, even easier than usual. He entered Sage Mode with ease, skipping the time he usually needed to build up his power.
At this moment, Taiyi's perception was magnified several times over, and everything in the world seemed to be under his control.
The dense fire-attribute natural energy around him seemed to rush into his body like swallows returning to their nests, and Taiyi could clearly feel that his chakra consumption was being alleviated.
Without further hesitation, his body collapsed, his limbs retracted, and in an instant, he transformed back into a ball of flame. However, this ball of flame was now entirely golden, making it exceptionally conspicuous even in the magma.
Twenty minutes later, Taiyi returned to the crater.
With the passage of time and the enhancement of perception, Taiyi could already foresee the final outcome.
Sure enough, the panel did not disappoint him.
[By understanding and learning from nature, your comprehension of fire-attribute nature transformations will improve!]
[Fire attribute change +10]
The experience points have doubled, from 5 points to 10 points.
Based on this calculation, after deducting the chakra consumption from other training sessions, one day of training now is equivalent to at least six days of training before.
The remaining 400 experience points can probably be made up in about ten days at most.
Thinking about it, Taiyi felt excited. His first Super Kage-level attribute was about to be born. He was confident that he could even go toe-to-toe with Madara Uchiha.
In the following period, Taiyi devoted himself to his training, leaving the task of protecting the Hokage entirely to his shadow clones.
To this day, no one has been able to tell that the person on duty there is not Taiichi himself. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who occasionally comes into close contact with Taiichi, has not noticed anything amiss.
Taiyi, immersed in cultivation, paid no attention to the passage of time. In the blink of an eye, several days had passed.
That day, at Taichi's home in Konoha, the shadow clone that Taichi had left behind suddenly awoke from his ninjutsu training.
A knock on the door sounded in my ear.
This is a security barrier that Taiyi set up at the entrance himself.
There was no other way; the house was too big, and he lived alone. Without these ingenious designs, he wouldn't even know someone was at the door.
Taichi, the shadow clone, straightened his clothes and walked towards the door.
Who would visit me at this time? Instead of going to the Hokage to find the "real body," they come directly to my home. They probably don't know much about my situation.
He opened the heavy door and was stunned by what he saw.
"Shikaku? And you guys too?"
Taiichi looked at Nara Shikaku in front of him, and the 22 beautiful women following behind him.
That's only because Taiyi knew them; otherwise, outsiders would have thought they were pimps!
"Well, it's a long story. You don't just want to talk to me here, do you?"
Taiyi looked around and noticed that quite a few passersby were casting curious glances at him.
It's understandable that people would be curious if they saw so many pretty girls gathered in front of someone else's house.
"Come in quickly." After saying that, he stepped aside and said to the 22 people, "You too, come in first."
He led everyone to the reception room, where they took their seats in turn. It was only because the room was large enough that so many people could fit.
Taiyi personally poured tea for everyone before taking his seat in the main seat.
"Shikaku, why are you back? How's Jiraiya-sensei doing?"
Upon hearing Taiichi's question, Shikaku's face darkened.
"Lord Jiraiya is doing very well. There are no more battles to fight on the southern front. He is now quite relaxed and has begun to think about continuing his novel writing career."
Taiichi could tell how resentful Shikaku sounded when he said those words, and he wondered what grievances Shikaku had suffered during this time.
Could it be that Jiraiya has started to learn from Tsunade, becoming a hands-off manager and leaving everything to Shikaku?
Considering the lazy temperament inherited by the Shika family, it's not entirely impossible.
"As for me, I've now accomplished my mission, so I've come back to the village to report on my duties."
At this point, Shikaku finally smiled, a smile of relief that seemed to weigh heavily on his mind.
Taiyi became even more certain of his guess, but he remained outwardly calm. Instead, he pointed at the 22 people sitting on the other side, his face full of doubt.
"What's going on with them? Why did you bring them all here?"
Shikaku looked up at the 22 people sitting opposite him and gave a wry smile.
"Previously, there was a shortage of medical ninjas on the southern front, so Jiraiya asked Tsunade for help. He originally wanted to ask you, but you were transferred back to the village ahead of schedule, so he asked them to come and help."
"But now that the war against Sunagakure is over, personnel on the southern front are being redeployed, which has created a problem. After all, they are not Konoha ninjas, and their names are not on the redeployment list. In the current situation, it is not appropriate to send them back to the prisoner-of-war camp."
Taiichi understood. It was Jiraiya who understood. If Orochimaru were the commander, this problem wouldn't exist.
"Did you ask for Lady Tsunade's opinion? After all, they came from her ranks."
Taiyi picked up his teacup and sipped slowly, taking the opportunity to ask a question: now that everyone has been brought to his home, it seems the two teachers have reached a consensus.
As expected, Shikaku's words confirmed Taiichi's thoughts.
"I've already sent a letter to ask." Shikaku looked at Taiichi with a somewhat strange expression. "Lady Tsunade said that they were originally entrusted to your management, so you can come to her with any problems."
"Pfft—cough cough cough."
He spat out the tea he had just drunk, and Taiyi coughed so hard that he almost coughed the shadow clone apart.
Looking back now, Tsunade really did say that back then, but she didn't expect the appointment to last so long. She was really sticking to her position!
He put down his cup, looked at Lu Jiu speechlessly, and found that Lu Jiu was also looking back at him speechlessly. He immediately understood that he was also quite helpless about this matter.
Taiyi turned his head and looked at the 22 Mist Village prisoners sitting on the other side. They were all extremely uneasy.
The way they twisted their fingers, looked down at the ground, and swallowed their saliva made it clear at a glance that they were equally confused about their future.
"What are your own thoughts? Although you were once prisoners of war, there are still many precedents of prisoners being incorporated into the army."
Especially for medical ninjas like you, if you are willing, I can help you apply to join Konoha.
Of course, the curse mark placed earlier cannot be removed in a short time.
The women exchanged glances for a moment, and finally Mizuki stood up to speak.
Seeing her movement, Taiyi raised his hand and pressed her down, saying directly, "Just sit down and talk. This isn't a battlefield, and you're my guests now."
Mizuki insisted on giving Tai-yomi a proper bow before sitting down again.
"Lord Taiyi, we've discussed it on the way here, and we all still want to follow you, even if it's just as a servant."
Behind her, the women nodded in agreement, echoing Meiyue's words.
Given their current situation, even if the war ends, returning to Kirigakure is out of the question; given Kirigakure's policies, going back would mean certain death.
The only option left is to stay in Konoha, and if you want to live a better life in Konoha, you definitely need a powerful backer.
Matsushita Taichi was, of course, their best source of support.
Not to mention that their lives were still in Taiyi's hands, over such a long period of time, from hearsay to personal experience, they also discovered that Taiyi was really a good person.
He was incredibly powerful and easygoing. In the medical camp on the eastern front, he even taught them some medical ninjutsu, which was beyond their wildest imagination.
Now that they need to find a backer, Taiyi is naturally their first choice.
Taiyi was also having a headache. He was used to being free and didn't need any servants to wait on him. Taking in these twenty-odd people was of no use at all.
Just as he was about to say a few words of advice, he suddenly remembered the helplessness he felt when he heard that Konoha had signed a peace treaty.
At the time, I was wondering if I should fight for more rights, and wasn't this an opportunity?
No matter what kind of power you have, you need a group of trustworthy people.
These 22 Mist Village prisoners are exactly the most suitable candidates.
They were alone and helpless in Konoha, and their identities were absolutely clean.
Moreover, he had placed curse marks on each of them, so there was no need to worry about their loyalty.
More importantly, they were not ordinary people; they were highly sought-after medical ninjas in Konoha, which even secured their future arrangements.
With these thoughts in mind, Taiichi's mindset also subtly changed.
Seeing that Taichi hadn't spoken for a long time, Shikaku couldn't help but offer a word of advice.
"Taiyi, I see your house is so big, but you live alone. Why don't you take them in and let them be your cleaners?"
Taiichi had always intended to take them in, and now he was taking advantage of the situation.
"Very well, you were already under my control anyway, and now that you all want to work under me, I'll accept you."
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Taiyi's approval immediately delighted the women, and some of the more vulnerable ones even shed tears.
Their journey to Konoha, filled with fear and anxiety, has finally come to an end, and their lives can now be considered settled.
Seeing that things were settled, Shikaku didn't linger. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he got up to take his leave.
He hadn't been home for almost two years and was now longing to return. If it weren't for the mission with Taiyi that was holding him back, he might already be with his wife by now.
Taiichi noticed his eagerness, so he didn't joke around or linger. He got up and personally saw Shikaku to the door before returning to the living room.
Looking at the 22 subordinates who had now stood up on their own in the living room, Taiyi nodded.
Knowing how to conduct oneself appropriately and understanding the rules are essential qualities for a subordinate.
"Since you've all decided to follow me, I naturally won't treat you unfairly. But let me make this clear from the start: loyalty is the most important thing when you work for me. I don't need to explain the effects of the curse marks on you, do I?"
As if imagining the terrifying scene when the cursed seal was triggered, all 22 people turned pale with fright.
Taiyi understood the principle of giving a good beating followed by a sweet treat.
"However, don't be afraid. I am not someone who kills innocent people indiscriminately. As long as you do your job well, you will be rewarded. Ninjutsu, secret techniques, and money are all small things to me."
I believe that after this war, you won't allow yourselves to remain so weak.
The 22 people looked at each other, and most of them had a burning desire to strive for success.
Many of them are not without talent, but under the conditions of the Hidden Mist Village, their talents do not have enough resources to support them, so they can only be mediocre.
Taiichi's words have undoubtedly given them renewed hope of becoming stronger.
"Don't worry, Master Tai, we will do our job well and live up to your expectations."
"Alright, you'll be staying at my house now. This yard is quite big, and there are many empty rooms in the back. You can choose a room to stay in."
After saying that, Taiyi went into the inner room, took out 20,000 taels of cash and handed it to Meiyue.
"Go out and buy some daily necessities yourselves; there's nothing for women to use at home. I'll talk to you about other things after you've all settled in."
Meiyue accepted the cash and bowed in gratitude.
Just as they turned around and took a few steps, Taiyi called them back.
"Wait, you don't have Konoha identities yet. Take this and tell any ninjas who ask questions that you are Matsushita Taichi's subordinates."
After saying that, he tossed his ID card over.
Meiyue caught it, and seeing that Taiyi had no further instructions, she led everyone away.
Once all the women had left home, the shadow clone dispelled itself, and as the memories were transmitted, the original Taichi, far away in Asama Mountain, also received the news.
At the bottom of the crater, a ball of bright golden flame, about half a person's height, suddenly trembled, and then began to slowly deform.
First, it gradually lengthened, then limbs grew, and then the body and facial features gradually became distinct, and a fire-man named Taiyi appeared.
Wings materialized on his back, and with a gentle flap, Taiyi Fire Wings flew towards the crater. Once his feet touched the ground, he had returned to his flesh and blood body.
Feeling the memories coming from his mind, the main body showed an eager expression.
Twenty-two loyal subordinates are a formidable force, especially since they are all medical ninjas, which falls within the sphere of Taiichi's influence.
Since the decision has been made to strengthen the power in their hands, why not start with these 22 people and let the whole of Konoha hear their voice?