Chapter 153: Chapter 156: Half-Demonification Adult Konan, Unlocking High-Speed Regeneration
Natsuki had Asayano’s squad go ahead and return to Konoha while he took Hyo-onna to the Land of Rain.
After another four-day journey, the two successfully arrived at the metropolis of the Land of Rain.
Compared to before, Hyo-onna’s mood had improved significantly.
But her entire demeanor seemed much colder.
The actions of Naomi and Katsusato had truly broken her heart.
Natsuki had talked with her a few times, but the effect was minimal.
It seemed only time could heal her.
However, she was already very lucky. At least she wasn’t killed by Katsusato like her counterpart in the original work.
"Natsuki-sensei!"
Seeing him, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan immediately stopped their training and ran up to him.
"Let me introduce you. Her name is Hyo-onna."
Natsuki smiled and said. "Konan and Yahiko, you can guide her normally and help her comprehend her Blood Demon Art."
The three understood immediately upon hearing this.
Hyo-onna had accepted the Blood Curse and was trustworthy.
"You guys get acquainted first. I’m going to the orphanage."
Natsuki turned and left.
The orphanage was also in the metropolis of the Land of Rain, not far from here.
He arrived at the orphanage quickly.
Walking into the courtyard, Natsuki saw a group of orphans practicing Soru.
Chino and Fuushin were guiding them from the side.
The two of them were also learning the Rokushiki and had currently mastered Soru and Shigan.
In comparison, the learning progress of Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato was much faster. They had already mastered five of the Rokushiki.
Now, they only lacked Kami-e.
Natsuki planned to officially teach Water Breathing to Nagato and Yahiko after they had learned all the Rokushiki.
In terms of swordsmanship, Nagato had to learn the Zoro template’s One-Sword Style in addition to what Yahiko learned.
As for Konan, he had originally planned to teach her the Bickslow template’s Seith Magic: Figure Eyes, but now he had changed his mind.
The reason was that he hoped to raise her strength to the Jonin level as soon as possible so he could unlock the corresponding abilities of his character templates.
Natsuki’s current plan was to teach her the Nami template’s Art of Weather.
By then, coupled with the Sorcery Clima-Tact, Demonification, and her Blood Demon Art, she would definitely possess strength comparable to a Jonin.
Yakushi Nonou and the others couldn’t use the Sorcery Clima-Tact for the time being. When Natsuki unlocked Infinite Magical Energy, he could use Projection Magecraft to project it.
"Lord Natsuki."
Chino and Fuushin noticed him and hurriedly came up to greet him.
"How many orphans in the orphanage have mastered Soru now?"
Natsuki asked.
"Currently, only one."
Chino replied.
"Not bad."
Natsuki raised an eyebrow, nodded, and said.
He wasn’t lying.
The Akatsuki organization’s orphanage was established in May of last year, making it about seven months now.
To have one appear in seven months was already quite good.
This showed that the child had exceptional talent.
Of course, Natsuki also deserved some credit.
These orphans were products of war, and when they first entered the orphanage, they were all malnourished.
Natsuki spent a lot of money to provide them with the best three meals a day and specifically bought many body-strengthening medicinal herbs for them to eat.
"Lord Natsuki."
Chino and Fuushin exchanged a glance and said. "We wish to accept your blood."
Over this period, the crazy surge in Konan and Yahiko’s strength had truly made them envious.
Moreover, they also learned that after transforming into demons, their bodies would possess immortality.
Simply put, as long as Natsuki didn’t die, they wouldn’t die either, unless all of Natsuki’s blood in their bodies completely disappeared.
"Sure."
Natsuki couldn’t help but smile.
He reached out his hand, and two drops of blood flew toward Chino and Fuushin respectively.
At the same time, he also received the relevant system notifications.
With a thought, Natsuki first opened Chino’s data.
[Name: Chino]
[Race: Human, Demon]
[Ability 1: Half-Demonification — Locked] [Effect: Half-human, half-demon. Increases attack, speed, and regeneration capabilities.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Ability 2: Blood Demon Art — Compulsive Slumber — Locked] [Effect: Through mutated eyes and mouths, forces the target into a dream state. The target must commit suicide in the dream to break free.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Note: After unlocking, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art.]
Natsuki thought to himself, just as expected.
The blood Chino and Fuushin received was far less than Yahiko and Konan’s, which resulted in their abilities being much weaker as well.
First, they lacked the Full Demonification ability. They could only achieve Half-Demonification.
In terms of strength enhancement, it could only be considered passable.
Second, their Blood Demon Arts were also weaker.
Blood Demon Art: Compulsive Slumber came from Enmu, Lower Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki.
If Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood and Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals were both very powerful offensive Blood Demon Arts, then this one leaned toward support and control.
In terms of effect, it was a genjutsu.
However, it was more than enough to deal with ordinary ninjas.
Natsuki then opened Fuushin’s panel.
[Name: Fuushin]
[Race: Human, Demon]
[Ability 1: Half-Demonification — Locked] [Effect: Half-human, half-demon. Increases attack, speed, and regeneration capabilities.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Ability 2: Blood Demon Art — Storm Blades — Locked] [Effect: Manipulates blood into black and red blades to form a storm and attack enemies.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Note: After unlocking, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art.]
Like Chino, Fuushin’s Blood Demon Art also came from Lower Rank Two of the Twelve Kizuki, Rokuro.
Although it was an offensive Blood Demon Art, judging from its effect, it was no different from a Wind Release ninjutsu.
Compared to Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood and Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals, it was still quite a bit lacking.
However, it was very compatible with Fuushin’s Typhoon Release and could also make up for the weakness of Typhoon Release.
The weakness of Typhoon Release lay in the eye of the typhoon.
Under normal circumstances, while manipulating a Typhoon Release ninjutsu, Fuushin could not defend against attacks originating from the eye of the typhoon.
But with Blood Demon Art: Storm Blades, it was different. It was an ability originating from blood that didn’t require hand seals.
"You need to comprehend the corresponding Blood Demon Arts on your own."
Natsuki thought for a moment and reminded them. "Chino, your Blood Demon Art is related to genjutsu. Fuushin, your Blood Demon Art is related to Wind Release."
"Thank you, Lord Natsuki!"
Chino and Fuushin said in unison.
Although they hadn’t comprehended their Blood Demon Arts yet, their bodies had already transformed into demons, and they could clearly feel their physical strength had increased significantly.
"You guys continue."
Natsuki turned and left.
He came to the orphanage just to find out how many orphans had learned Soru.
As Natsuki walked, he pondered a question.
That was, where to place the Infinity Castle.
Although Hyo-onna hadn’t comprehended Blood Demon Art: Infinity Castle yet, it was only a matter of time.
Natsuki stroked his chin.
As the base of the Akatsuki organization, placing the Infinity Castle in the Land of Rain was undoubtedly the best choice.
But it shouldn’t be in the metropolis of the Land of Rain, but in Amegakure.
Amegakure would ultimately belong to the Akatsuki organization.
This way, Natsuki could better fulfill the unlock condition of rebuilding the Land of Rain.
Because Amegakure was also part of the Land of Rain.
Natsuki suddenly thought of another thing.
When Hyo-onna comprehended Blood Demon Art: Infinity Castle, he would also be able to use Blood Demon Art: Infinity Castle.
This meant there could be two Infinity Castles.
Where should the other Infinity Castle be placed?
The Land of Snow? The Land of Demons? Or... Konoha?
Natsuki felt that Konoha might be more suitable.
The Infinity Castle was dominated by the user.
If it was his Infinity Castle and he placed it in the Land of Snow or the Land of Demons, it would be too far away, and he might not be able to control it.
Placing it in Konoha, whether as an Anbu base or his own home, was a pretty good idea.
But there was no rush.
He would wait until Hyo-onna comprehended Blood Demon Art: Infinity Castle before deciding.
Natsuki returned to the courtyard.
Hyo-onna had already familiarized herself with the trio.
"Hyo-onna."
Natsuki spoke up. "I don’t know your strength yet. Let’s spar for a bit."
Sparring wasn’t the goal.
He mainly did it to unlock the Haku template’s Ice Release: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals.
"I don’t know many Ice Release jutsu, only two."
Hyo-onna walked to the opposite side of Natsuki and said.
Yahiko and the others showed interested expressions.
After all, Ice Release was very unfamiliar to them.
The battle began, and Hyo-onna immediately formed hand seals.
Ice Release: Ten Thousand Ice Petals!
A surge of chakra emerged, turning into dense ice shards that looked similar to darts.
Blood Demon Art: Lotus Ice!
Natsuki raised his hand.
Blood surged out, transforming into lotus-shaped ice crystals.
A massive amount of ice crystals met the attack, colliding with the ice shards.
In an instant, crisp shattering sounds rang out.
"That Ice Release looks so similar to my Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals."
Seeing this, Yahiko couldn’t help but say.
Ice shards scattered in all directions.
But Natsuki’s Blood Demon Art: Lotus Ice was still superior.
The remaining ice crystals flew toward Hyo-onna.
Hyo-onna hurriedly formed hand seals, using Ice Release: Ice Rock Dome of Magnificent Nothingness.
In the blink of an eye, an ice wall rose in front of her.
Lightning Release: Rasengan!
A Rasengan appeared in Natsuki’s hand.
Unlike an ordinary Rasengan, it had Lightning Release chakra added to it, with lightning faintly flashing within.
Natsuki threw it fiercely.
The Rasengan, carrying lightning, flew out and smashed into the ice wall.
With a boom!
The Rasengan exploded, and the ice wall shattered along with it.
Lightning permeated the air, enveloping Hyo-onna.
She was immediately paralyzed, stiffening in place.
Fortunately, Natsuki didn’t use his full strength, and the Ice Release: Ice Rock Dome of Magnificent Nothingness blocked most of the power. She wasn’t injured, just a bit numb.
[Congratulations to the host for unlocking Haku template Ability 4: Ice Release — Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals]
Natsuki nodded slightly.
With this, all the abilities of the Haku template had been unlocked.
In the original work, among the Ice Release ninjutsu used by Haku, Ice Release: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals was undoubtedly the most powerful.
He alone almost defeated Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto relying on Ice Release: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals.
Natsuki thought for a moment and formulated a training plan for Hyo-onna.
First, learn Ice Release and her Blood Demon Art, then learn the Rokushiki.
Mastering these three would be about enough.
At least within her Infinity Castle, she would be nearly invincible.
Natsuki then thought of his Twelve Kizuki.
Currently, there were already five members.
Upper Ranks: Yahiko, Konan, and Hyo-onna. Lower Ranks: Chino and Fuushin.
Counting them, it was quite fast. He already had nearly half the members.
The Uchiha Madara hiding in the dark was probably quite happy.
Because the Eye of the Moon Plan required ten Jonin to execute the Sealing Jutsu: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals.
Its effect was to extract a Tailed Beast from a Jinchuriki’s body and send it into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
This was also why the Akatsuki organization in the original work constantly recruited people to maintain their members at a certain number.
"Konan."
Natsuki took out a summoning storage scroll, handed it to her, and said. "Read the books inside when you have free time."
The Nami template’s Art of Weather wasn’t something that could be mastered just by having the Sorcery Clima-Tact. One also needed a certain understanding of meteorology.
This summoning storage scroll contained a large number of books related to meteorology.
Natsuki had the Anbu collect them from the various major countries in the ninja world.
Although they were different from what Nami learned, he had done his best.
"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."
Konan nodded and said.
"You guys continue training."
Natsuki planned to stay here for a while longer.
After all, there were too many things he needed to teach Yahiko and the others.
Anyway, whether he was in the Land of Rain or Konoha, his life was pretty much the same: focused on training.
Of course, he still had to go back occasionally to check on Uzumaki Kushina, Yakushi Nonou, and the others.
Time reached March.
The Ninja Academies in the major hidden villages all welcomed the graduation season.
Although Natsuki didn’t go to the Ninja Academy, he also learned about the students of the past two years through the Anbu.
Overall, there wasn’t a single familiar face.
The ones Natsuki was familiar with, like Hatake Kakashi, Sarutobi Asuma, and Yuhi Kurenai, would still have to wait two years before entering the academy.
He didn’t have much impression of the others, but he remembered Hatake Kakashi quite clearly.
He entered the academy at five and graduated at five.
His speed was so fast that he could be called the number one person in Konoha.
[Congratulations to the host for unlocking Kibutsuji Muzan template Ability 3: High-Speed Regeneration]
After two months of hard work, Natsuki learned the Mystical Palm Technique and unlocked High-Speed Regeneration.
High-Speed Regeneration was a passive ability. He didn’t need to actively activate it. As long as he was injured, it would trigger passively.
Natsuki had tested the effect, and it was ridiculous.
Of course, he hadn’t tested it with a severe injury, but a cut from a ninja sword could be healed instantly.
After learning the Mystical Palm Technique, his only remaining task for learning ninjutsu was the Chinoike Clan’s blood secret jutsu.
How to put it?
Because there were many blood secret jutsu, learning them was quite a waste of time.
Especially since quite a few of the secret jutsu were highly difficult.
Most importantly, Natsuki had no one to teach him. He was purely self-taught.
After all, Chino didn’t know the blood secret jutsu either.
Unless he went to find Oyashiro En, but he definitely wouldn’t. He also cared about his pride.
However, he wasn’t in a hurry either.
There was still plenty of time.
[Konan has unlocked Half-Demonification]
A line of text suddenly appeared before Natsuki’s eyes.
He couldn’t help but be stunned.
Natsuki subconsciously turned his head.
In the courtyard, only Yahiko and Nagato remained.
"Where is Konan?"
Natsuki asked.
"She suddenly ran into her room just now."
Yahiko scratched his head and said. "We don’t know why either."
Natsuki looked thoughtful.
It seemed that after she comprehended Half-Demonification, she ran to her room to test it out first.
To be honest, he also didn’t know what Konan would look like after Half-Demonification.
But judging from the Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood she comprehended, perhaps she would be similar to Kamado Nezuko.
While he was thinking, Konan reappeared.
"Wow!"
Yahiko subconsciously exclaimed.
Nagato also revealed a look of astonishment.
Natsuki looked at the half-demonified Konan who had just walked out of the room.
Her appearance had completely changed, going from a seven-year-old girl to a nineteen or twenty-year-old woman.
She looked no different from her counterpart in the original work.
Of course, although her appearance was similar, her features were vastly different.
First, petite demon horns appeared on her forehead.
Second, weeping willow-like patterns appeared on her limbs.
Finally, her pupils were slightly slit.
Natsuki thought to himself, it really is the image of Kamado Nezuko after Half-Demonification in Demon Slayer.
He had to admit, she looked both mysterious and beautiful.
The only problem was her clothes.
She was wearing his clothes.
Thinking about it carefully, he couldn’t blame her, because she couldn’t have foreseen this and bought clothes suitable for her nineteen or twenty-year-old self.
Having no other choice, she could only take a piece of clothing from his room.
Although Natsuki wasn’t an adult yet, he was tall enough that his clothes were similar to an adult’s.
Worn on Konan, it still looked a bit loose.
Natsuki stroked his chin.
This was actually a major problem.
If she didn’t want to change clothes every time she transformed, then normally Konan would have to wear ill-fitting adult clothes.
This was obviously very inconvenient.
Natsuki thought carefully. There were no clothes in the ninja world that could freely enlarge and shrink.
But Orochimaru’s Kusanagi Sword could do it.
He could project the Kusanagi Sword, change its shape, and then make it into a piece of clothing.
Moreover, the material of the Kusanagi Sword was the strongest in the ninja world. Using it to make clothes would naturally result in armor with astonishing defensive power.
Considering this, he could also make clothes for the others.
Natsuki thought to himself that he truly was a genius.
"Are you Konan?"
Yahiko asked, unable to believe it.
"I am."
Konan was also very shocked earlier, but she had now regained her calm. "This is the ability I unlocked, Half-Demonification."
"Half-Demonification?"
Yahiko froze for a moment, then asked excitedly. "Does that mean I can do it too?"
"Mm."
Konan nodded and said.
"Yahiko, spar with Konan for a bit."
Natsuki spoke up.
"Okay, Natsuki-sensei."
Yahiko immediately agreed.
He also wanted to know how much the half-demonified Konan’s strength had increased.
Konan walked up to Yahiko.
"Begin."
Natsuki said.
Soru!
Konan instantly arrived in front of Yahiko.
She clenched her fist and swung it.
Armament Haki!
Yahiko hurriedly raised his arms.
Terrifying power struck him.
Armament Haki blocked the damage, but it didn’t block the impact force.
Yahiko was sent flying backward.
Geppo!
Konan appeared in front of Yahiko as if she had teleported.
Konoha Whirlwind!
She delivered a kick.
Having no other choice, Yahiko could only use Armament Haki to defend again.
Boom!
He crashed into the ground like a cannonball.
The ground cracked, and dust flew up.
Nagato watched, his eyelids twitching.
If it were him up there, the result would probably be the same.
The half-demonified Konan, combined with the Rokushiki, could already be considered a Tokubetsu Jonin in terms of taijutsu.
Natsuki nodded in satisfaction.
It seemed that once Konan comprehended Full Demonification, her strength could be comparable to a Jonin.
The same went for Yahiko.
Instead, Nagato’s strength was progressing a bit slower.
However, judging from the original work, he would definitely become a Jonin in three years.
By then, Natsuki would also be able to unlock three powerful abilities.
Sage Mode, and Minazuki’s Shikai and Bankai.
"I yield. I surrender."
Yahiko struggled to his feet and said, highly shocked.
After all, Konan’s strength was about the same as his before.
Now, to him, Konan was like Namikaze Minato who had learned the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Her speed was too fast. He couldn’t react and could only passively take a beating.
Although he lost, he wasn’t discouraged.
After all, he could also comprehend Half-Demonification.
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