CH 325

Aoba's Tower, first floor.

This floor that had just sent Aoba's shadow clones away again welcomed Aoba's shadow clone. This time, there was only one shadow clone. However, this was just because Aoba wanted to save a bit of trouble.

After this shadow clone appeared, he began forming hand seals and crossed his fingers in front of him.

"Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique)!"

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...

Along with the chakra fluctuation, several hundred shadow clones of Aoba appeared in the field.

No one spoke. They all understood what their purpose was! They immediately began to practice.

...

In the basement

Aoba moved his shoulders left and right.

Right now, he felt that he had to spend a portion of his chakra to directly outsource the matter of learning the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal and give it to those shadow clones to do.

Instantly, Aoba focused his gaze on the things that Eaton had bought. In fact, only a small portion of this thing would be used to treat Danzo's injuries, and the rest would become his own collection.

There were some things here. It was not something that he could buy with his status.

It was not that the shop owner would not sell it to him. It was that if he left a purchase record, they would think of him if something happened in the future.

This way, the advantage of letting Eaton buy it would be reflected!

However...

The records of Eaton buying these things were also left behind. But, this did not make Aoba feel afraid.

Firstly, Eaton would not easily betray him. He still had this bit of confidence.

Secondly, Eaton did not think that he had done anything. After all, these things were bought in name to treat Danzo's injuries, and the two advisors would also approve this.

Aoba took out a few medicine bottles and cups listed on his list. He began to configure the special ointment that Tsunade mentioned in her memory that could repair the nerves on the bones.

Gradually.

Time ticked by.

Just as Aoba finished configuring the ointment. Information flooded into his brain one after another. This information was sent back by the shadow clones.

Unknowingly, an hour had passed.

Aoba stopped what he was doing and closed his eyes to check the knowledge he had grasped.

Then Aoba once again formed hand seals. It was still the shadow clone hand seals.

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique)!"

A shadow clone that looked exactly like him immediately appeared beside Aoba. Then, he nodded at the shadow clone and said, "You have to come back in an hour, no matter how far you go!"

"Yes!"

Aoba's shadow clone nodded heavily. Just like the shadow clone that had appeared before, he immediately used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique) and disappeared instantly.

After this shadow clone arrived on the first floor, it repeated the previous shadow clone method. It summoned hundreds of shadow clones and studied the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal on the foundation that it had previously built.

This method of research was also the reason why Aoba told the shadow clone to release the technique within an hour.

The first batch of shadow clones were all studied from 0 to 1. There might be a slight difference in the strength of each person's research, but they were all studying from the beginning. It was enough for them to understand what it meant in an hour. If they continued, it would be a waste of time.

After taking back the group of shadow clones. Aoba analyzed and summarized the information of the hundreds of shadow clones through his brain and completed the update of the information.

In this group of shadow clones on the field, although the number was no different from the previous group, each shadow clone could be said to be standing on the research results of the people in front of them. They were no longer 0. Even if they did not get 1, they could still get 0.2 or 0.3. The efficiency would greatly increase.

After setting up these shadow clones, Aoba continued to brew anesthetics.

He knew that this kind of medicine was available in Konoha Hospital.

However, he did not work in the hospital. He did not know the specific time and effect of the anesthetic in the hospital. He might not be able to complete the task as he expected.

In that case, Aoba felt that it was better to follow Tsunade's method. That was more reliable.

Slowly.

Another hour passed.

As the shadow clones returned the information, Aoba's brain trembled a little, and then he began compiling these memories.

"Almost succeeded?!"

Aoba suddenly widened his eyes. He could clearly feel that in the second batch of shadow clones, there was a breakthrough in the progress of learning. He had already figured out the main principle of the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal, but he was missing some details to supplement it.

These details were reflected in the information sent back by the other shadow clones. Now that Aoba had refreshed the progress of learning again. He felt that the last batch of shadow clones could conquer the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal.

Then, Aoba formed a seal with both hands. He once again used Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique), and another shadow clone that looked exactly like him appeared in front of him.

"Come back after completing the mission this time. When you finish, immediately release the technique!"

Aoba directly gave the shadow clone a death order. In his opinion, after completing the final summary, the last one did not need more than an hour.

"Understood."

Aoba's shadow clone disappeared instantly.

After the shadow clone left. Aoba also began to complete the finishing work of configuring the medicine.

Half an hour later.

A stream of information flooded into Aoba's brain. This made him immediately realize he had now grasped the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal.

"Everything is ready."

Aoba felt the time now. When the last group of shadow clones returned, the information they brought was that the sun was still shining in the tower.

"It should be afternoon now, and it is not night yet. It is much faster than I expected. There is no need to continue staying here. Don't disturb big brother and sister-in-law!"

Aoba immediately got up from the chair and packed up all the things here. Then he walked up the stairs of the basement.

When he reached the top of the stairs, he gently pushed the trapdoor that covered the basement open and walked out of it.

"Brother Eaton."

Aoba shouted and looked in the direction of the living room.

"Here!"

The moment Eaton heard Aoba's words, he came directly in front of Aoba and immediately asked Aoba, "Is there anything else you need?"

"Brother Eaton, I'm ready. Let's go and treat Danzo-sama now!" Aoba said to Eaton.

"So fast" Eaton was stunned at that time. He thought he would wait until tomorrow morning, but he didn't expect that they could go even before the evening.

"Danzo-sama's injury is serious. It is dangerous to delay for one more minute. We must finish the treatment as soon as possible to have the best recovery effect." Aoba said seriously.

"O... okay..."

Eaton's heart tightened, and he began packing up, ready to go to the Hokage Building.

There was a little doubt in his heart. Since time was so precious… Why didn't he feel that Aoba seemed to cherish time?

However, he was only thinking about these words in his heart. He would not say it at all.

...

In a few minutes.

Aoba and Eaton left Eaton's residence and walked toward the Hokage Building.

Just as the two of them were about to leave. Suddenly, they felt gazes focused on them. This feeling was the same as when they were coming back.

"They haven't left yet. They really don't feel tired!" Eaton complained helplessly. When he went out to buy those things for Aoba, he could still feel those people. It seemed that they had no intention of leaving at all.

"It's fine."

Aoba did not care about these people. After all, he was going to treat Danzo's injuries this time.

After the treatment was done. Naturally, these people would no longer follow.

Under the watchful eyes of these Hokage Anbu, Aoba and Eaton returned to the Hokage Building.

This time, the guards of the Hokage Building did not even ask. When they saw Eaton, they directly stepped aside.

Not only because the two advisors had already explained this matter but also because of Eaton's identity as Konohagakure Intelligence Division Captain, which made their hearts in fear.

Aoba directly followed Eaton to the second floor of the Hokage Building and came to the room where Danzo was recuperating.

Knock knock knock...

Eaton raised her hand and knocked on the door.

Creak~

Along with the door opening, Koharu came out of the door. She first saw Eaton standing at the door, and then she saw Aoba, wrapped up so tightly that it was impossible to see his face.

"Come in."

Koharu didn't say anything more. She just let step aside and let Eaton and Aoba come in.

At this moment, there were only Danzo and Koharu in the room. Homura was already gone. After all, Konohagakure could not have two advisors to accompany Danzo all day. At least one person had to maintain the regular operation of the village.

"Ad..."

Just as Eaton was about to talk, Aoba took the lead and walked in first.

"Danzo-sama has injured his spine. What I need to do now is to reconstruct his spine. The entire process is rather troublesome. The two of you can watch, but don't make any noise or disturb me. Otherwise, Danzo-sama will be in danger." Aoba immediately said in a low voice.

"Understood."

Koharu immediately nodded. She had been focusing her attention on Aoba just now, so she had heard what Aoba had said and understood the meaning behind it.

"I... I understand..."

Eaton didn't manage to keep up with her. He was still thinking about how he had greeted the Advisor-sama earlier.

"I don't know how long it will take for the entire treatment. It's best not to let anyone else in. Even if they do, don't make a sound." Aoba warned again.

"Understood!"

Koharu's eyes became much more determined. She immediately looked at Eaton and said, "Eaton, you guard the door. No one can be let in, including the Hokage-sama and Advisor-sama."

"This..."

Eaton suddenly felt a bit awkward. It was not only because the identity of the person he wanted to stop was too special.

Whether it was the Hokage or Advisor, he would need a lot of courage if he wanted to stop them. Also, in his heart, he wanted to see how Aoba would treat Danzo.

"I alone am enough here," Koharu said in an unquestionable tone. She had no intention of discussing it with Eaton.

Koharu felt that no one in the village was more suitable than her to stay here. After all, she was a medical ninja, so she could guess what Aoba was doing from afar.

"Yes."

Eaton had a helpless expression on his face, but he had no choice. This was Advisor-sama's order, and he was not qualified to go against Advisor-sama's request.

Then, Eaton walked out of the door. After he went out, he closed the door and stood silently at the door, ready to stop everyone who was about to come over.

"What a pity..."

"I can't see his mighty appearance anymore."

"But there will still be a chance in the future!"

Eaton pursed his lips. He was initially feeling a little uncomfortable, but after thinking that he was the only one who knew Aoba's identity, he felt more at ease.

At this point, there were only three people left in this room. Danzo was lying on the bed and could not move. He could only look at the ceiling, not knowing what he was about to face.

It was because of the injury to his spine that made his brain's thoughts much blocked, and there were no random thoughts. He only had a feeling of despair.

This made him somewhat admire Hari. After all, after being crippled in this state, he still had to insist on finding who did it.

At this time, Aoba's gaze fell on the empty ground in the room.

He estimated the distance and took out a marker from his ninja pouch, then drew an "X" mark in the middle of the ground.

At the next moment.

Aoba made a series of hand seals.

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique)!"

Aoba's low voice sounded. Along with his voice, one shadow after another appeared in the room. There were a total of seven shadow clones.

"This..."

When Koharu saw this scene, she immediately widened her eyes. One must know that a person who could split out seven shadow clones was definitely not an ordinary ninja.

This medical ninja who wears a mask to hide his identity, besides medical ninjutsu, also had a very solid foundation in ninjutsu.

This was not an easy matter.

Koharu was a medical ninja herself. She knew very well how much energy it took to learn medical ninjutsu. Moreover, learning medical ninjutsu well was not as simple as mastering medical ninjutsu.

Now was the most obvious example.

Including her, Konohagakure's medical ninjas were all helpless against Danzo's injury. But this mysterious person in front of her dared to accept it.

In her memory, even if it was Konoha's Slug Princess Tsunade who had already left the village. It was also impossible for her to fully balance medical ninjutsu and ninjutsu; even the ninjutsu she used in battle was closely related to medical ninjutsu.

Now, this mysterious person looked young. But he gave her a special expectation.

For a moment, Koharu's eyes were fixed on Aoba. She was not only watching Aoba treat Danzo, but she also wanted to see how Aoba treated Danzo.

After Aoba's seven clones appeared. They exchanged glances with each other, then nodded.

Five of the clones took a step back, forming a pentagram. At the middle point of the pentagram. It was the "X" symbol that Aoba had drawn with a marker.

In an instant, the five clones formed a hand seal together. The method and order of each shadow clone were different. However, their timing was the same.

Snapped! Snapped! Snapped! Snapped! Snapped!

As these five shadow clones slapped their palms on the ground, black chakra lines appeared on the ground.

In the blink of an eye. These chakra lines form a circle. In the middle of the circle was the "X" symbol.

When the last black chakra line stopped, the black chakra pattern was released. The pattern on the ground suddenly shook.

"This..."

When Koharu saw this scene, she immediately widened her eyes, and there was a strong shock in those beautiful eyes that were no longer young. As the saying goes, you will know if they are true experts once they make a move.

This was a Soul Imprisonment Seal.

Koharu had seen it on the body of a ninja from the Uzumaki clan, but she had never seen anyone use it, let alone a medical ninja.

The Soul Imprisonment Seal was a special sealing technique used to seal the soul, and it had only appeared in the Uzumaki clan before.

The effect of the Soul Imprisonment Seal was that it could imprison the soul of a person in the sealed area in the body. Even if the person was dead, the soul would not leave the body and could not go to the Pure Land.

This sealing technique had two uses.

One was to imprison the soul in the body when the person was about to die so as to delay the death. This could allow the seriously injured person to wait for the medical ninja to rescue him.

Another use.

It was used as punishment.

The soul of the person could be imprisoned in the body, and then they could wantonly ravage the person's body. Even a fatal injury would not let the person die.

It was completely possible to repeat the death and wounding continuously, and the soul of the person who was punished would be tortured before going to the Pure Land.

Of course, according to the sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan. Whether the soul of the person who the Soul Imprisonment Seal imprisoned could successfully ascend to the Pure Land or not was another matter.

When Koharu saw the mysterious person in front of her use the Soul Imprisonment Seal, a big stone hanging in her heart fell. She knew that no matter what happened, Danzo would not die quickly.

Normally, it should be to seal the soul of the dying person and then wait for the arrival and treatment of the medical ninja.

Now, this mysterious person. He would seal the patient's soul then he would treat them. This type of ninja that could combine sealing techniques and medical ninjutsu. Koharu had never seen this before.

He was the only one.

Could it be...

Was he an Uzumaki clan survivor?

It was indeed possible!

Otherwise, why would he hide his identity?

Koharu thought of the Uzumaki clan based on the sealing technique in Aoba's hands.