Free Web NovelChapter 142: Chapter 145: Konan and Yahiko’s Skyrocketing Strength
After making up his mind, Natsuki raised his hand.
Blood Curse!
As the ability activated, the blood within his body was mobilized.
He reached out a finger and placed it on Konan’s forehead.
A drop of blood emerged from his fingertip.
It looked like a single drop of blood, but in reality, it was highly concentrated and contained a massive amount of chakra.
Natsuki felt a wave of weakness.
Without changing his expression, he manipulated the blood to sink into Konan’s forehead.
Konan blinked, not feeling any pain.
She only felt that something extra had been added to her own blood.
Soon, she noticed the changes in her body.
Her body was being modified, and an unusual power spread through her blood to her limbs.
Konan clenched her fists.
It was not an illusion.
Her strength had indeed increased.
Previously, due to the chaos of war, her health had not been very good.
But after accepting the Blood Curse, her body was restored to full health, even surpassing that of an average Chunin.
With a thought from Natsuki, his chakra surged out and circulated once through her body.
He thought to himself that it was just as he expected.
Although Konan’s body had undergone changes, she looked no different on the outside.
It was the same situation as when he obtained the Kibutsuji Muzan template. There were no changes in physical appearance.
This meant that Konan, like him, needed to rely on demonification and Blood Demon Arts to unleash her demonic abilities.
Right at this moment, a line of text appeared before Natsuki’s eyes.
[Konan has been transformed. You can view her attributes.]
Natsuki could not help but let out a soft exclamation of surprise.
There was actually such a function?
[Name: Konan]
[Race: Human, Demon] freewebnoveℓ.com
[Ability 1: Half-Demonification — Unlocked] [Effect: Half-human, half-demon. Increases attack, speed, and regeneration capabilities.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Ability 2: Full Demonification — Unlocked] [Effect: Completely transforms into a demon. Attack, speed, and regeneration capabilities are further increased, but consumption is greater.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Ability 3: Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood — Unlocked] [Effect: Causes own blood to explode, accompanied by a burning effect.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Note: After Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood is unlocked, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art.]
Natsuki was slightly stunned after reading it.
Because Konan’s abilities looked almost exactly the same as Kamado Nezuko’s.
Natsuki stroked his chin.
In Demon Slayer, Kamado Nezuko was transformed by Kibutsuji Muzan’s blood.
And now he had awakened the Kibutsuji Muzan template.
Did this mean that the demons he transformed would randomly generate the abilities of the demons transformed by Kibutsuji Muzan in Demon Slayer?
If that was the case, it was not bad at all and would save him a lot of time.
Natsuki previously thought he needed to teach the Blood Demon Arts to the demons he transformed.
Now it seemed he did not need to teach them. They would comprehend the corresponding abilities on their own.
Moreover, when Konan unlocked Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood, he would also obtain Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood.
This was simply a win-win situation.
He just did not know if Konan could learn other Blood Demon Arts besides comprehending Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood.
After all, the more one learned, the stronger they became.
The only problem was that the unlock conditions were all self-comprehension, which sounded a bit mystical.
Natsuki still preferred conditional unlocks, as that provided a specific direction and required no brainpower, just following the conditions to unlock.
But there was no helping it. He had a system, and Konan did not.
"Konan, how do you feel?"
Yahiko could not help his curiosity and asked.
"I feel much stronger."
Konan thought for a moment and replied. "Besides that, there is also a vague feeling of having grasped a certain ability."
"Your feeling is not wrong."
Natsuki nodded and said. "You already possess this ability now, you just don’t know how to use it yet."
"Then what do I have to do to use it?"
Konan hurriedly asked.
"Familiarize yourself with your body."
Natsuki answered. "You will naturally unlock it."
Konan looked thoughtful.
Although Natsuki spoke very vaguely, she roughly understood what he meant.
Right now, she was temporarily not qualified to unlock the ability. Once she became familiar with it or grew stronger, she would be able to unlock it.
She was already very satisfied.
If her previous strength was only that of a Genin who had just graduated, she could now be called a fairly strong Chunin.
"It’s your turn, Yahiko."
Natsuki raised his hand and said.
Yahiko immediately stood in front of him, his face full of anticipation.
A drop of blood emerged.
Yahiko’s body trembled slightly. He only felt the blood in his entire body accelerate, his body undergoing changes as a new surge of power was added.
Natsuki then opened his panel.
[Name: Yahiko]
[Race: Human, Demon]
[Ability 1: Half-Demonification — Unlocked] [Effect: Half-human, half-demon. Increases attack, speed, and regeneration capabilities.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Ability 2: Full Demonification — Unlocked] [Effect: Completely transforms into a demon. Attack, speed, and regeneration capabilities are further increased, but consumption is greater.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Ability 3: Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals — Unlocked] [Effect: Turns own blood into ice crystals. Target’s skin will freeze upon contact, and inhaling the ice crystals will cause lung necrosis.] [Unlock Condition: Self-comprehension]
[Note: After Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals is unlocked, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art.]
The Blood Demon Art Yahiko awakened came from Doma, one of the Twelve Kizuki.
The weapons Doma used were a pair of fans.
He could swing ice crystals out through his fans, deriving many abilities from it.
These abilities shared similarities with the Ice Release in the ninja world.
The most important thing was that it could also be used in conjunction with weapons.
When Yahiko learned swordsmanship in the future, he could use Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals to enhance it.
In short, it was quite good.
And with the enhancement of chakra, it would surpass the original version’s effects and power.
After all, the combat power in Demon Slayer could not compare to the combat power in Naruto.
"Alright, you guys continue training."
Natsuki glanced at Chino and Fuushin and said.
Only through comparison could gaps be created.
Once Yahiko and Konan displayed their powerful abilities, they would naturally be tempted.
However, Natsuki had already decided to let them receive less blood.
In Demon Slayer, the Twelve Kizuki were divided into the Upper Ranks and the Lower Ranks.
The Upper Ranks were much stronger than the Lower Ranks, and their status was also much higher.
After all, most of the Lower Ranks were killed by Kibutsuji Muzan during a meeting.
Natsuki was not that ruthless.
The Akatsuki organization was currently short on manpower, and losing even one would be quite distressing.
Yahiko and Konan were undoubtedly Upper Ranks.
Chino and Fuushin could only become Lower Ranks.
After gaining their new power, Yahiko and Konan began to study it.
Nagato was a bit envious, but he also knew that he did not need this power.
After all, he had the Rinnegan.
Demon power was dispensable to him.
On the contrary, after transforming into a demon, he would gain a weakness to Fire Release for no reason.
Theoretically speaking, all living creatures were afraid of Fire Release.
But the fear of Fire Release mentioned by the system actually meant that Fire Release dealt multiplier damage to demons.
When a human was hit by a blast of fire, burns would appear on the wound.
But when a demon was hit by a blast of fire, the wound might directly carbonize.
Of course, when the power was great enough, there was no difference between multiplier damage and normal damage.
For example, Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.
Although it was jokingly said that it could not kill anyone, the reality was that upon hitting a target, the target would directly turn into ashes.
If they were all turned to ashes, weren’t humans and demons the same?
Because of this, Natsuki felt that the weakness to Fire Release was still acceptable.
However, facing an evenly matched Fire Release powerhouse would be somewhat tricky.
Fortunately, other abilities or ninjutsu could be used to counter it.
Time moved to the next day.
Kakuzu had made his preparations and planned to head to the Land of Demons.
He did not bring many people, only twelve, which was equivalent to three ninja squads.
But there was indeed no need to bring so many.
After all, the Dawn Company currently only had one product, which was the Stamina Recovery Potion.
The other people he brought were just to act as branch company employees.
"After you go there, help me investigate the situation with the Priestess."
Natsuki found a random excuse and said. "The Priestess holds a special status in the Land of Demons. Winning her over will be very helpful."
"That being said, don’t get your hopes up too much."
Kakuzu nodded and said.
He had a certain understanding of the Priestess of the Land of Demons.
In his view, it was basically impossible for Natsuki to win her support.
However, as an employee, he did not refuse this request.
"Besides that, help me look into the current situation in the Land of Snow."
Natsuki did not explain much further and added. "The Land of Snow will be the Dawn Company’s next target."
"Isn’t the Land of Snow too remote?"
Kakuzu asked, puzzled upon hearing this.
"The more remote it is, the more beneficial it is for us."
Natsuki chuckled and said. "We can avoid detection by the Five Great Nations while also controlling the Land of Snow."
"So that’s what you’re planning."
Kakuzu’s gaze narrowed slightly as he asked. "Is this Konoha’s intention?"
"It’s my intention."
Natsuki shook his head and said.
Hearing this, Kakuzu could not help but be a little surprised.
Could it be that Natsuki wanted to defect from Konoha? Or was he preparing a fallback plan for himself just in case?
Kakuzu felt the latter possibility was more likely.
There was competition inside every hidden village, especially the competition surrounding the position of Kage or leader, which was exceptionally fierce.
Life-threatening situations were a common occurrence.
He was driven out of Takigakure for similar reasons.
"I’ll be leaving first. Once the branch company is set up, I’ll send someone to notify you."
After Kakuzu finished speaking, he took the others and left.
Watching them, Natsuki suddenly thought of something.
The Dawn Company had to add new businesses.
Although the Stamina Recovery Potion was very profitable, it involved Hero Water, which meant its production was destined to be limited.
Moreover, the Akatsuki organization’s ultimate goal was to rebuild the Land of Rain.
Relying solely on the Stamina Recovery Potion was not enough.
But what should the next business be?
The Blue Healing Potion and the Red Healing Potion were definitely out of the question.
After all, he was already cooperating with Konoha.
Natsuki looked up at the endless rain of the Land of Rain.
Rainwater was undoubtedly a resource.
However, the Land of Rain and Amegakure were limited by their era and had no way to develop it.
But Natsuki was different.
He had a lot of knowledge from his past life in his mind.
In an instant, he thought of two industries.
One was hydroelectricity, and the other was drinking water.
There was electricity in the ninja world, and hydroelectricity would be useful.
For drinking water, rainwater collection and rainwater purification devices would be needed.
Of course, hydroelectricity also required its respective devices.
Besides that, transportation had to be considered.
After all, the Land of Rain itself could not use that much water and electricity. It had to be transported to other countries.
After thinking for a moment, Natsuki thought of another industry: agriculture.
Although this weather, raining every day, was not suitable for growing most crops, there were some crops that needed this exact climate.
For example, bananas and coffee.
And this was the ninja world. Chakra was the primary productive force.
He could use chakra to solve the problem of insufficient sunlight.
Of course, all of this could not be achieved overnight.
Because there were too few types of equipment and devices in the ninja world, many times they had to rely on self-research and development.
Thinking like this, Natsuki felt that taking over the Land of Snow was a must.
Because the Land of Snow had a lot of black technology, such as railways, chakra armor, and environment modification machines.
Especially the environment modification machine.
It could transform a world of ice and snow into blooming spring warmth.
Even though it was an unfinished product.
Natsuki’s thoughts wandered, and he thought of another industry: mining.
There were quite a few mines in the ninja world.
For example, gold mines.
In the original work, Kurosuki Raiga, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, occupied a gold mine in the Land of Rivers after defecting.
Natsuki could even act as a miner like Rasa.
His electromagnetic force could dig out all the iron sand nearby.
But... there was no need.
With his status, acting as a miner was simply a waste of time.
Natsuki put away his messy thoughts and finally decided to start with water and electricity.
The Land of Rain lacked everything, except water.
And once there was more electricity, he could continue to research computers and the internet.
The Misaka Mikoto template had a hacker ability that still required the internet to unlock.
"Chino."
Natsuki snapped out of his thoughts and called out.
"Lord Natsuki."
Chino hurriedly walked up to him.
"Have the Daimyo of the Land of Rain recruit some researchers."
Natsuki said directly. "And while you’re at it, have him prepare another research building near the orphanage."
The benefits of controlling the Daimyo of the Land of Rain became apparent.
The Akatsuki organization could utilize the resources and talents of the entire Land of Rain.
Although there might not be many talents, they could still find some if they looked.
"Yes, Lord Natsuki."
Chino did not ask further and turned to head toward the Daimyo’s mansion.
Although the current Land of Rain was dilapidated, it was at least in a peaceful environment.
When the Daimyo of the Land of Rain issued the order, the entire Land of Rain was quickly notified.
Researchers who were originally struggling to survive responded one after another and ran to the capital of the Land of Rain.
A month later, the Dawn Company’s R&D department was successfully established.
The only thing that made Natsuki feel it was a pity was that the level of these researchers was not high.
High-level researchers had either died in the chaos of war or fled to other countries.
The remaining researchers were those who did not have the ability to run away.
Many people had even changed professions.
If it were not for the generous conditions offered by the Daimyo of the Land of Rain, they would not have come running.
Natsuki secretly thought that if Orochimaru could come over to lead the research work, it would definitely shorten the time significantly.
But it was obvious that he could not possibly come to the Land of Rain.
It seemed there was only one method left, and that was to go kidnap them from other countries.
In addition to the Dawn Company’s R&D department, the branch company in the Land of Demons was also successfully established.
But there were no results yet regarding the investigation of the Land of Demons and the Land of Snow.
The Akatsuki organization’s intelligence personnel were ultimately too few, so they could only rely on Kakuzu.
He was also busy with the branch company’s affairs, so he could not speed up.
Natsuki was not in a hurry either.
After all, there was still plenty of time.
By December, Natsuki returned to Konoha.
Perhaps because the New Year was approaching, the foot traffic on the streets of Konoha was much denser, and there were also some uncommon faces.
Natsuki thought for a moment and went to Konoha Hospital.
Since Yakushi Nonou became an attending physician, he had not yet been to her office.
Natsuki quickly found her office.
On the wall to the left of the door, there was a one-sentence introduction of her.
It read: Tsunade’s student, Konoha Hospital’s youngest Medical Jonin.
Natsuki raised an eyebrow.
With this sentence added, Yakushi Nonou would probably not have a shortage of patients.
After all, if something went wrong, they could still call Tsunade over.
Natsuki first used electromagnetic waves to sense and confirm that there was no one else in the office before he raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Yakushi Nonou’s slightly gentle voice rang out.
Natsuki pushed the door open and walked in.
"Natsuki?"
Yakushi Nonou stood up and asked with pleasant surprise. "When did you get back?"
"Just got back, came over to see you."
Natsuki closed the door casually and said. "Seems like you’re really busy now."
"I am a bit busy."
Yakushi Nonou said softly. "But I can still handle it, and my strength is also growing quickly."
Natsuki inexplicably remembered a saying: the more people you treat to death, the more brilliant your medical skills become.
Yakushi Nonou walked up to him and sat down beside him.
She met Natsuki’s gaze, tilted her head, and asked. "What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing."
Natsuki looked at her gentle eyes and suggested. "I just think you could find an assistant."
"I’m too young. It’s not very easy to find an assistant."
Yakushi Nonou shook her head and said.
"Why isn’t it easy?"
Natsuki asked, puzzled. "Does an assistant have to be younger than you?"
"Normally, yes."
Yakushi Nonou explained. "Because the assistant chosen is often a student."
"A student? Then it is indeed quite hard to find."
Natsuki nodded thoughtfully.
Looking for a student naturally could not be done carelessly.
But medical ninjas themselves were few, and renowned medical geniuses were even rarer.
Natsuki could only think of two: Shizune and Haruno Sakura.
Haruno Sakura was too far in the future. Shizune met the conditions better.
However, she was also young. Currently, there was no way for her to become an assistant. It could be considered once she entered the academy.
"It’s just a bit more troublesome normally."
Yakushi Nonou added. "When performing surgeries, there is still an assistant."
"Mm."
Natsuki glanced at the clock on the wall and asked. "When do you get off work?"
"I can leave right now."
Yakushi Nonou immediately said.
"Then let’s go."
Natsuki smiled, stood up, and said.
Yakushi Nonou gave a sound of agreement.
After walking out of Konoha Hospital, she took a step forward and hugged his arm.
Natsuki instantly felt a softness transmitted from his arm.
He glanced at Yakushi Nonou, and they headed toward the Senju clan compound.
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