Chapter 111

Together, kill the gray bones!

These are also techniques derived from bones.

"Could it be that the Shikotsumyaku is a lower-tier Kekkei Genkai of the Dead Bone Pulse?"

"Perhaps Kimimaro's talent is simply stronger, so the aura of the Dead Bone Pulse within his body is more intense?"

Ishihara sighed, feeling it was a bit troublesome.

He did not yet have sufficient foundation to research things related to the Ten-Tails.

Although flashes of inspiration would arise in his mind, they were extremely rare, completely unable to let him attain sudden enlightenment.

However, although he could not analyze the essence of the Shikotsumyaku, Ishihara still did not stop his research.

Next, he used a Life Chain to connect his own chakra with Kimimaro's chakra.

He carefully perceived the changes in chakra during the Shikotsumyaku's execution, as well as the changes in the bones.

Quickly, a massive amount of information flooded Ishihara's mind, and he began his analysis of the Shikotsumyaku.

This time, the knowledge related to the medical ninjutsu he had learned previously played the main role.

"By injecting a massive amount of Yang Release chakra, one can precisely stimulate the proliferation of bone cells, and control their size and shape..."

"Interesting, the lifespan of the bone cells does not change at all after division; this must be one of the Ten-Tails' characteristics as well!"

"After the skin is pierced by bones, it can recover quickly; this self-healing ability is very similar to the Uzumaki clan's abilities..."

"The Shikotsumyaku can also be considered a type of Sage Body..."

As the careful research continued.

The secrets of the Shikotsumyaku were clearly displayed before Ishihara.

Although he still could not completely analyze that special chakra, Orochimaru had already understood the other parts.

Medical ninjutsu, Yang Release chakra, life energy, human tissue...

A massive amount of inspiration flashed in his mind, beginning to flicker and collide!

【You have researched the chakra essence of the Shikotsumyaku, discovered the principle and execution process of the Shikotsumyaku, and you have created the Secret Technique: Shikotsumyaku Cultivation Method!】

【Shikotsumyaku Cultivation Method: After mastering it, one can control the generation and decomposition of bones within the body, maintaining their hardness and density.】

"This secret technique... has quite a few loopholes!"

Ishihara shook his head, his eyebrows frowning slightly.

Although this secret technique achieved the same effect as the Shikotsumyaku of the Kaguya clan.

There is one fatal loophole that is truly irremediable!

That is the self-healing ability!

After Kimimaro executes the Shikotsumyaku, once the bones pierce through the flesh and skin to grow out, the flesh and skin will quickly heal themselves.

But his secret technique does not have such an effect!

If someone without self-healing abilities uses the Shikotsumyaku, they will be killed by the bones within their own body before they even attack the enemy!

The key point is that even if he develops a secret technique for rapid self-healing, it would greatly shorten the user's lifespan.

After all, the bonus the Shikotsumyaku provides regarding cell lifespan is a characteristic of the Ten-Tails.

He cannot achieve this yet.

Looking at the secret technique he had created, Ishihara was also speechless.

This is simply a suicide divine technique!

"Lord Ishihara!"

Seeing his solemn expression, Kimimaro could not help but become nervous.

Ishihara came back to his senses and waved his hand, "It's nothing. The secret technique suitable for you has been researched, but..."

Kimimaro, who was just about to sigh in relief, immediately felt his heart tighten, and his heart skipped a beat.

"But within your body there is a special energy accompanying the Shikotsumyaku; this energy is constantly eroding your body and lifespan."

"The stronger you develop the Shikotsumyaku, the deeper this erosion becomes, and the shorter your lifespan will be."

"I suggest you do not cultivate the Shikotsumyaku too deeply!"

Ishihara felt some sympathy for Kimimaro in his heart.

Perhaps if other members of the Kaguya clan learned this secret technique, they would not only be fine, but could even rapidly increase the power of the Shikotsumyaku.

But Kimimaro's talent is too strong, and consequently, the side effects are too strong as well.

Sometimes, having too much talent is not necessarily a good thing.

Hearing this, Kimimaro fell silent, speaking somewhat stubbornly:

"Lord Ishihara, I still want to cultivate the Shikotsumyaku; this is the value of my existence!"

"As you wish."

Ishihara shook his head.

He had high hopes for Kimimaro, but wanting to solve the side effects of the Shikotsumyaku could only wait for the future.

After handing the Shikotsumyaku Cultivation Method to Kimimaro, Ishihara took out the Water Mirror Technique that Yagura had given him.

After learning it, Ishihara mastered it quickly, but he still could not analyze the principle of this jutsu.

However, he had a feeling in his heart that this was another ninjutsu related to the Ten-Tails, so he could only put it aside for the time being.

Rarely having some leisure time, Ishihara went to check on the progress of Kabuto Yakushi and the others.

One could only say it was acceptable.

The time was too short; the effects of the Body Tempering Art were not yet very obvious.

The few of them were working hard to enter the initial stage of the secret technique; it seemed a considerable amount of time was still needed.

Then he also learned about the situation in the Hidden Mist Village; that side had already completely stabilized.

The Blood Mist Era, personally initiated by Yagura, came to a complete end, and the Mist Village entered an era of peaceful development.

At the same time, Yagura ordered his few trusted confidants to search the ninja world for various secret techniques and Kekkei Genkai ninja, hoping to strike a deal with Ishihara.

Thus, all of Ishihara's purposes for coming to the Mist Village had been achieved.

Whether it was research into Kekkei Genkai or secret techniques, it allowed Ishihara to delve deeper into the study of ninjutsu and chakra.

He even deciphered some information related to the power of the Ten-Tails.

Next, he needed to study more secret techniques and Kekkei Genkai, and reach the level capable of analyzing the Ten-Tails as soon as possible!

"The next stop should be Konoha!"