"This is the forbidden art of Bodily Revival and Regeneration, isn't it?"
Inside the Root base.
Kiyoshi sifted through the secret scroll that Danzo had acquired from the Sky shinobi leader, Shinnō.
Kiyoshi's eyes sparkled as he smiled, "Didn't have to search hard for this... truly fascinating."
He had long been interested in creating a new forbidden technique on the foundation of regenerative jutsu.
Although Creation Rebirth was an S-rank forbidden technique, it primarily sped up healing by allowing cells to regenerate, without significantly enhancing a user's overall combat power.
He envisioned developing a new technique that, on top of the Yin Seal and Strength of a Hundred Seal, could substantially boost one's strength, speed, and even nerve response—similar to the profound enhancement that Sage Mode brought.
The forbidden arts of Bodily Revival and Regeneration were just what he needed.
It might not be long before this technique could be transformed into reality.
"Prepare a spacious training room for me." Kiyoshi instructed.
"And also, bring in a few test subjects from among the captured Sky shinobis."
Without delay, he prepared to dive into the development of this forbidden technique.
"Understood." replied the Root ninjas.
At that moment, a few exhausted-looking Root members entered.
"Greetings, Lord Kiyoshi."
"Greetings, Lord Danzo, Lord Tatsuma, Lord Mu."
They bowed to Kiyoshi, Danzo, Tatsuma, and others. Kiyoshi merely nodded without a word.
Danzo recognized this squad, they were the team he had sent, at Kiyoshi's request, to search for the whereabouts of the Gold and Silver Brothers in the Land of Lightning.
Without wasting words, Danzo turned to the lead Root member and asked, "Have you located the bodies of Kinkaku and Ginkaku?"
"Oh?"
Initially prepared to go directly to the training room, Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow.
He hadn't expected these people to be the ones Danzo had sent to look for the rogue ninjas of the Land of Lightning—the Gold and Silver Brothers.
"Yes, we found them." The lead Root ninja knelt on one knee, his tone showing excitement, "And we also recovered the Six Paths Ninja Tools that were once held by Kumogakure."
As he spoke, he reverently presented two scrolls to Danzo.
One scroll contained the preserved bodies of the Gold and Silver Brothers, while the other held the Six Paths Ninja Tools found near their remains.
"Six Paths Ninja Tools?" Second Tsuchikage Mu was astonished. "The legendary tools left by the Sage of the Six Paths?"
As the Second Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, he recognized the infamous Gold and Silver Brothers of Kumogakure. He had even crossed paths with them briefly during the First Great Ninja War.
To his surprise, Danzo's team had managed to find the remains of the brothers and recover the Six Paths Tools they had wielded in life.
"Lord Kiyoshi." Danzo opened the scroll to verify its contents, then handed it to Kiyoshi with confidence.
"Found so quickly?" Kiyoshi smiled.
Indeed, taking over the Root organization was proving to be a wise decision. Root had grown deeply rooted and powerful over decades, thriving on Konoha's resources and spreading influence across the ninja world.
Building such an organization from scratch would have been far more difficult.
He had only casually mentioned his interest to Danzo, without expecting too much.
After all, he couldn't be sure if the bodies of the Gold and Silver Brothers, along with their Six Paths Tools, hadn't already fallen into Orochimaru's hands.
Yet, Root had delivered a pleasant surprise.
Kiyoshi stored the scroll containing the brothers' bodies and unsealed the other one, which displayed simple drawings of the tools.
He placed his right hand on the images, channeling chakra into the scroll.
"Boom!"
Four strange-looking tools appeared before everyone.
A simple-looking cord, an oddly designed fan, a red gourd, and a peculiar double-edged sword.
These were indeed the legendary tools left behind by the Sage of the Six Paths.
The tools were identified as Kokinjo the Golden Canopy Rope, Bashosen the Banana Palm Fan, Benihisago the Crimson Gourd, and Shichiseiken the Seven Star Sword.
"The brothers originally possessed five of the Sage's tools." Danzo's eyes reflected a complex mix of emotions as he spoke.
"One, Kohaku no Johei, the Amber Purifying Pot, was seized by the Third Raikage, who used it as a vessel to contain the Eight-Tails."
Back then, it was the Gold and Silver Brothers, each leading their own squad, who betrayed Kumo during its alliance ceremony with Konoha.
Their rebellion led to the death of the Second Raikage and severely injured the Second Hokage.
To protect Danzo, Hiruzen, Koharu, Homura, Kagami, and Torifu, the gravely injured Second Hokage sacrificed himself, creating a diversion to ensure their escape.
This became a significant test of character.
In the end, Sarutobi's willingness to sacrifice himself for the group secured him the title of Third Hokage.
Danzo, who had hesitated a moment too long, lost his chance to become Hokage—a hesitation he would forever resent.
"Is this Bashosen?"
Kiyoshi picked up the unusually crafted, oversized fan.
He recalled that it supposedly allowed its wielder to unleash Fire, Water, Lightning, Wind, and Earth chakra natures without regard to their own chakra affinity.
"Whoosh..."
In an instant, Kiyoshi gripped the Bashosen and vanished from the Root base.
He reappeared amid the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools.
Holding the Bashosen, he channeled chakra into it and swung it towards the desolate landscape.
"Whirl——"
A violent tornado tore through the air, shredding the towering trees ahead into splinters.
The once-quiet earth lay torn and battered, scarred by the intense power of the fan.
"Whirl——"
Kiyoshi swung the fan again.
This time, scorching flames erupted forth, fiercely consuming the already ravaged ground.
A wave of blistering heat radiated outward, almost unbearable.
"Splash..."
A massive surge of water gushed forth, dousing the fiery devastation, quenching every last ember.
"Crackle. crackle."
"Boom! Boom!"
An intense bolt of lightning flashed, violently striking the ground.
Thunder roared, stones flew, and dust clouds billowed in the wake of the powerful attack.
"The power's impressive—no hand signs required."
Watching the scene, Kiyoshi chuckled, "And it can unleash jutsu of any chakra nature—Wind, Lightning, Water, Fire, Earth—or even release them all at once."
"No wonder the Second Raikage was killed in the chaos, and the Second Hokage was gravely injured."
"Five Elements: Grand Barrage."
The next moment—
Kiyoshi's eyes gleamed.
He swung the fan with full force.
In an instant, a barrage of jutsu—Wind, Lightning, Water, Fire, Earth—erupted simultaneously.
It was dazzlingly destructive and overwhelmingly powerful.
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