manynovel Chapter 36 Six Months Later
Chapter 36 Six Months Later
Before they knew it, half a year had passed since Jiraiya decided to stay here.
While the wars outside continued to rage for the past six months, it was a rare period of leisure for this small Jiraiya training class.
……
Nishikawa Tetsu set up a simple laboratory not far from the wooden house.
"This is what you meant by... start-up capital?"
Yahiko stared wide-eyed at the rows of neatly arranged glass test tubes in front of him.
The test tube contained a pale yellow, transparent liquid that shimmered with a golden luster under candlelight.
"That's right."
Wearing a homemade mask and gloves, Nishikawa Tetsu is carefully dispensing the extracted liquid.
"This is an improved version of high-purity penicillin. In the past six months of experiments, I have cultivated an extremely stable strain using the unique high-humidity environment of the Land of Rain."
Nishikawa Tetsu picked up a test tube, his eyes gleaming with the shrewdness of a businessman:
"The ninja world has just ended a great war. Although the major powers have withdrawn their troops, small-scale conflicts and rampant banditry remain serious problems. Wound infections are one of the biggest causes of death for both ninjas and civilians. This dose of medicine could probably be exchanged for ten explosive tags on the black market, or a month's worth of food for a family of three."
"This...this is so valuable?!" Xiao Nan covered her mouth in surprise.
"In this world, life is the cheapest thing, but the things that can save lives are the most precious."
At this moment, Konan was no longer the timid girl who would only hide behind Yahiko.
"Minami," Nishikawa Tetsu handed her the test tube, "how's your paper-based escape technique coming along?"
"I'm already very skilled at it."
Xiao Nan stretched out her hand, and several sheets of specially made oil paper fluttered in her palm, instantly folding into a sealed cardboard box that perfectly wrapped the test tubes, providing both shock protection and moisture protection.
"I can now use chakra to strengthen the paper's toughness."
Jiraiya is indeed a good teacher; he always manages to help his disciples find the path that suits them best.
In the past six months, under Jiraiya's guidance, Konan developed ninjutsu such as paper shuriken and paper clones.
This talent surprised Nishikawa Tetsuya a little, but then he thought about it and understood.
Although the anime doesn't specifically describe Konan's talent, the fact that she became "God's" second-in-command already says something.
"Very good." Nishikawa Tetsu nodded. "The packaging is your responsibility. As for sales..."
He looked at Yahiko: "As I said before, to establish a united front, you don't need to rob or beg. Take advantage of the Land of Rain's transportation advantages to sell these potions to passing caravans, and even sell them to major countries through underground channels."
"Once you control this source of income, you'll have bread. With bread, you can attract more people and then you'll be qualified to talk about ideals."
Yahiko's tone carried a kind of boldness that was not only characteristic of a young man: "I will establish a safe underground trade route, not only for money, but also to build an intelligence network. In the past six months, I have contacted some people in three nearby villages, and they are willing to join us."
"I will use this money to buy food and ninja tools to arm everyone."
Yahiko looked towards the doorway, the direction of the future: "You're right. With food in hand, we won't panic. We must make this medicine our lifeblood."
"Let's name our organization 'Akatsuki,' meaning the dawn before sunrise!"
Sure enough, Nishikawa Tetsu thought to himself, "That's it, the name should be Akatsuki after all."
"Tetsu, you're truly... a monster," Yahiko exclaimed sincerely. "You're about the same age as me, so why do you think so much more profoundly than Jiraiya-sensei?"
"Because I read a lot," Nishikawa Tetsu said calmly. "Also, don't let Jiraiya-sensei hear you, or he'll beat you up."
……
In addition to laying the economic foundation for the Akatsuki organization, Nishikawa Tetsuya also continued his own research.
Under the waterfall.
"drink!"
Minato Namikaze was holding a rubber ball and desperately pouring chakra into it.
The rubber ball deformed and twisted wildly in his hands, making a squeaking sound as it struggled under the weight, but it just wouldn't burst.
"Damn it... I failed again."
Minato, slightly out of breath, released his grip, and the rubber ball returned to its original shape.
"Are we still stuck in the second stage?"
Nishikawa Tetsu emerged from the woods, holding a strange metal device in his hand.
"Yeah." Minato wiped his sweat, looking a little troubled. "I've mastered the simple rotation, but my chakra control is still a bit lacking when it comes to maintaining such high power at the same time."
"Don't rush, you've only been training for half a year. According to my calculations, you're already a genius if you can complete the second stage within a year," Nishikawa Tetsu comforted him. "After all, this is an S-rank, no-seal ninjutsu."
"And you? Is your new toy finished?" Minato looked at the device in Tetsu's hand.
It was a metal ring resembling a belt, inlaid with three crystals engraved with complex sealing techniques.
"Hmm, Scientific Ninja Tool 3.0 - Chakra Storage Core."
Nishikawa Tetsu fastened the belt around his waist and connected a tube to the arm guard.
"As you know, although my chakra reserves have increased thanks to Fugaku-senpai's special training, they are still a drop in the ocean compared to monsters like you and Nagato."
Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to the crystal on his belt: "So I combined the theory of sealing techniques with the energy storage mechanism of Kazama Sosuke's puppet to create this."
It must be said that Jiraiya was indeed good to his disciple, passing on all his sealing techniques to Nishikawa Tetsu without reservation.
"Normally, I can slowly inject excess chakra, or... cough cough, borrow other people's chakra, into these crystals for storage."
"Borrow?" Minato raised an eyebrow.
"Nagato!" Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly waved to the red-haired boy who was practicing ninjutsu not far away.
"Coming!" Nagato obediently ran over. He was much stronger than he had been six months ago, and although he was still introverted, there was a hint of confidence in his eyes.
"Fill it up." Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to a connector on the belt.
"Okay."
Without saying a word, Nagato reached out and pressed his hand on the interface.
The Uzumaki clan's enormous and terrifying chakra surged in instantly.
"Buzz—"
The crystal on the belt instantly lit up with a dazzling light, and in just a few seconds, the originally dim crystal was filled with blue chakra radiance.
"This..." Minato stared in disbelief. "This is practically a chakra storage device!"
"That's right."
Nishikawa Tetsu felt the surging energy within the belt, a smile playing on his lips. "With this, I can instantly unleash far more chakra than my own limits in battle. Whether it's unleashing large-scale ninjutsu or activating my Bee Sting Armguards, I'm no longer limited by my chakra bar."
He raised his hand, aiming it at the waterfall.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Ball!"
This time, he didn't form hand seals, but directly mobilized the chakra in the energy storage core.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Several high-pressure air masses, like bullets, shot out from his mouth. Their power was so great that they directly punched several holes in the waterfall's flow that took a long time to heal.
"Although it is a disposable consumable that needs to be recharged after use, it is the trump card to turn the tide in critical moments."
Nishikawa Tetsu patted his belt with satisfaction.
This is his understanding of the scientific ninja way: if you don't have talent, make tools; if you don't have chakra, store chakra.
As long as the mind does not slip, there are more solutions than difficulties.
"That's amazing..." Nagato watched the scene with envy in her eyes. "Che can always come up with ways to get stronger, but I can't."
"Don't underestimate yourself, Nagato."
Nishikawa Tetsu touched Nagato's red hair. "Your eyes are a gift from the gods, while my science is the struggle of mortals. We are both climbing upwards in our own ways."
On this day, the setting sun in the Land of Rain unusually pierced through the clouds.
Three boys stood in front of the waterfall, each looking at their own palms.
Minato holds a rubber ball that represents the ultimate transformation.
Nishikawa Tetsu touched the energy storage belt that represented the crystallization of wisdom.
Nagato sensed the Rinnegan that contained the myriad aspects of the universe.
Although their paths are different, they are all becoming stronger.
And this tranquility also signifies that the countdown to parting is finally about to end.
Half a year has passed, and the messenger hawk from Konoha was delivered to Jiraiya last night.