Chapter 996: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

Because she had already completed her goal.

The roaring sound of wind rang out abruptly.

Kimimaro Kaguya appeared behind Shigenobu.

Dead Bone Pulse: Camellia Dance!

The bone blade in his hand was swung in an instant.

An earth wall rose at high speed.

Shigenobu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; he had almost missed it.

But... his expression suddenly froze.

He saw the bone easily pierce through the earth wall and stab into his heart with terrifying speed.

Shigenobu opened his mouth, and blood gushed out.

The earth wall shattered.

Only then did he notice that Kimimaro Kaguya had changed drastically; he didn't look like a human anymore.

This was the Earth Cursed Seal: State Two.

Shigenobu’s earth wall had blocked the Dead Bone Pulse: Camellia Dance for a second earlier; he thought it could block it again.

But under the enhancement of the Earth Cursed Seal: State Two, the Dead Bone Pulse was greatly strengthened, and both speed and power were different.

Kimimaro Kaguya didn't hesitate to land another blow.

Shigenobu closed his eyes, his body fell backward, and he fell into an eternal sleep.

"We won!"

Ino Yamanaka said with great excitement.

"We actually killed a Jonin?"

Sakura Haruno asked in disbelief.

In her imagination, this battle would be extremely difficult.

But when they actually fought, she only used three water release ninjutsu and achieved victory easily.

"Ninja battles are intelligence battles."

Kitazawa spoke up, "Itachi were able to defeat him because he didn't know your intelligence."

"He didn't understand Kimimaro’s Earth Cursed Seal and Dead Bone Pulse, so he made the wrong decision when facing Kimimaro’s sneak attack."

Sakura Haruno came back to her senses and agreed.

"And my genjutsu!"

Ino Yamanaka flicked her golden bangs, put her hands on her hips, and said proudly.

"It was my water release and your genjutsu that attracted his attention."

Sakura Haruno glared at her and corrected.

"But my genjutsu played a bigger role!"

Ino Yamanaka hummed softly and said.

"Alright, Itachi both did very well."

Kitazawa smiled and patted her head, interrupting her argument with Sakura Haruno.

"Teacher Kitazawa!"

Ino Yamanaka rubbed against his hand like a kitten and asked with anticipation, "Then how many points can I get this time?"

"Don't worry, it will be a very high score."

Kitazawa answered.

"What about me? Can I be higher than Ino?"

Sakura Haruno asked impatiently.

"Judging by the performance just now, how could your score be higher than mine?"

Ino Yamanaka asked, unconvinced.

"Look at Itachi two, arguing again."

Kitazawa smiled and said, "Itachi two will have the same score."

"Since Teacher Kitazawa said so, I’ll generously accept a draw with Itachi this time."

Ino Yamanaka looked at Sakura Haruno and said, "Wait until I learn... wait until next time, I will definitely defeat Itachi!"

She had almost let slip the Ninja Art: Heart Butterfly.

But she remembered what Kitazawa had just said about ninja battles being intelligence battles, so she quickly changed her words.

"It won't be that easy!"

Sakura Haruno said fearlessly, "I’ll be waiting for your challenge!"

She had already guessed that Ino Yamanaka was learning a new ninjutsu, but she was also learning a new water release; she didn't think she would necessarily lose.

"The mission is complete, let’s return the way we came."

Kitazawa took out a summoning storage scroll, put away Shigenobu’s body, and turned to leave.

Kimimaro Kaguya, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno followed quickly.

The group returned to the Hidden Leaf Village on Monday morning.

"Itachi go back and rest today, and attend class as usual tomorrow."

Kitazawa paused and said, "If the other teams have all returned, then we will announce the rankings tomorrow."

"Yes, Teacher Kitazawa."

Kimimaro Kaguya, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno said in unison.

Kitazawa nodded and headed toward the Hokage building.

He first submitted the mission at the mission hall and then came to the Hokage office.

During his last meeting with Tsunade, because of that kiss, there was one thing he hadn't finished saying.

Plus, he had to go out on a mission the next day, so it was delayed until today.

But it wasn't anything urgent.

"Teacher Tsunade."

Kitazawa pushed the door open and walked in.

"When did Itachi get back?"

Tsunade asked with her usual expression.

"Just now."

Kitazawa walked in front of her and handed her a ninjutsu scroll.

"What is this? A mission report?"

Tsunade asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Itachi’ll know once Itachi read it."

Kitazawa said with a smile.

Hearing this, Tsunade opened the scroll with curiosity and started reading.

After reading a few lines, she discovered it was the Earth Cursed Seal.

Why show her the Earth Cursed Seal?

Tsunade pondered and continued reading; it wasn't until the addition of sealing jutsu that she understood.

The Earth Cursed Seal created by Orochimaru had two states, which could be considered two restrictions, but there were few restrictions.

After Kitazawa improved it, he added eight restrictions.

Unlocking the first three restrictions would not cause any impact on the body.

When the first six restrictions were unlocked, it reached the level of the original Earth Cursed Seal: State Two, and long-term use would have side effects.

And the remaining two restrictions were extra, having different functions.

When the user experienced a runaway situation, the seventh restriction would be automatically triggered, forcing the user to exit the Earth Cursed Seal.

If the user suffered a life-threatening situation, at the moment of death, they could unlock the eighth restriction.

This eighth restriction was like the Death Gate of the Eight Inner Gates, completely losing control and erupting with full strength to defeat the enemy.

After all, if Itachi’re about to die, why care about side effects? Just go for one last dance.

"Once Orochimaru’s transformation is finished, combined with your Eight-Fold Earth Cursed Seal, our Hidden Leaf Village can completely form a Cursed Seal Unit!"

After reading it, Tsunade looked up and said with some excitement.

The Five Great Villages had quite a few special units.

For example, the Hidden Sand Village’s Puppet Unit and the Hidden Stone Village’s Explosion Unit.

The Hidden Leaf Village, strictly speaking, didn't have any special units.

But if one had to say, it was the units formed by the major ninja clans, such as the sensory unit led by the Byakugan.

The appearance of the Earth Cursed Seal was enough for the Hidden Leaf Village to form a Cursed Seal Unit.

And this Cursed Seal Unit’s strength wouldn't be bad; using the Earth Cursed Seal, the weakest would be elite Chunin and special Jonin.

"That’s my thought as well."

Kitazawa nodded and said.

"Itachi’ve made another contribution to the Hidden Leaf Village."

Tsunade said with a smile, then suddenly paused.

She originally wanted to ask what reward he wanted, but she remembered the reward Kitazawa had asked for last time.

"Who do Itachi think should be in charge of this Cursed Seal Unit?"

Tsunade put down the ninjutsu scroll and changed the question.

"Teacher Tsunade, answer me one question first."

Kitazawa shook his head and asked, "Who do Itachi think can join the Cursed Seal Unit?"

Tsunade was stunned for a moment and fell into thought.

The Earth Cursed Seal was indeed very good and could improve the user’s strength.

Theoretically, if all ninjas could be inoculated with the Earth Cursed Seal, they could all give it a try.

But this wasn't realistic, and it wasn't necessary.

"What are your thoughts?"

Tsunade noticed Kitazawa’s calm demeanor and couldn't help but ask.

"Some Chunin, special Jonin, and especially those whose strength has reached their limit."

Kitazawa didn't keep her in suspense and said directly.

"Your line of thinking is very correct!"

Tsunade’s eyes lit up upon hearing this and said.

The ones who feared the side effects of the Earth Cursed Seal the least were those ninjas whose strength couldn't break through their bottlenecks.

After all, their strength had already reached its limit.

At this time, if they were asked to be inoculated with the Earth Cursed Seal, they would definitely agree gladly.

And those Jonin, such as Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kakashi Hatake, and Kitazawa, would not agree to be inoculated with the Earth Cursed Seal.

Because for them, the improvement was limited, and it harmed the body and spirit; it wasn't worth the loss. ===== CHAPTER 999 =====