111 Chapter 111

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It's impossible for someone to treat everyone equally, as there are naturally those who are closer or more distant in relationships. Kyomu always prioritizes those closest to him, even if it means going the extra mile or making seemingly irrational decisions.

In life, it's essential to have a few close friends with whom you can share both wealth and adversity. Otherwise, the higher your achievements, the colder it becomes at the top, and you end up without anyone to share your deepest thoughts with, realizing what true loneliness is.

Of course, Kyomu could play favorites, but he wouldn't let those who have been through life and death with him miss out on even a sip of soup.

The quantity of chakra liquefied within the dragon veins, as previously explained by Ichikishimahime, is almost equivalent to that of the Nine-Tails. Kyomu doesn't delve into how it was formed; he's not Sherlock Holmes. He just knows it's a benefit to be seized.

Such immense chakra from the dragon veins, when devoid of its residual consciousness, becomes the safest and most harmless nourishment for the human body, similar to the purest chakra within the tailed beasts, offering tremendous benefits.

And with a volume equivalent to a single Nine-Tails, after being absorbed by two snakes and five individuals, even if not distributed equally, the benefits gained were at least on par with a tailed beast.

The Sage of Six Paths, when distributing the chakra of the Ten-Tails, gave nine parts to the Nine-Tails, while the remaining eight tailed beasts shared the last part. This illustrates the significant advantage Kyomu and his group obtained, a benefit so vast it seemed endless.

Naturally, the tide of attributeless chakra also brought benefits to Ren and others, allowing them even just to sip the soup.

Even just sipping the soup, Ren and the others gained immensely. Beyond Ren, the limitations on the team members' power progression were bloodline, talent, knowledge, and, importantly, the amount of chakra. 

With increased chakra levels, even a C-ranked Fire Release jutsu, when executed with sufficient chakra, could produce overwhelming power, akin to a vast, enveloping force.

Although somewhat exaggerated, the amount of chakra really does determine a person's potential limit.

With great strength, bricks can be sent flying, and that's just how it is.

When the tide of chakra spread outside the door, Hyuga Ren and all other team members, everyone quietly sat down cross-legged, trying their best to absorb the attributeless chakra from the dragon veins.

As time ticked by, and by the time the sun was high in the sky the next day, Ichikishimahime had shed her skin for the second time, and a small, delicate bone-white horn had begun to emerge on her forehead.

A flood dragon? This world doesn't really have such a being, but Ichikishimahime's power had increased by leaps and bounds from before.

Even so, as strong as she was, she could no longer suppress the incomplete consciousness of the dragon veins after doing so continuously.

The incomplete consciousness of the dragon veins was pushed to its limit!

Anyone would unleash their potential in an effort to break free when faced with a group of robbers binding them and taking their possessions right before their eyes.

"Half an hour, I can only hold on for half an hour more!" Ichikishimahime kindly warned everyone. 

She had gained the most benefits, and even with her harsh nature, she would still remember the good times, especially since not all snakes are cold and heartless.

Like the Aoda, its attitude and temperament were quite amiable.

After being reminded by Ichikishimahime, Aoda opened its eyes and struggled with the scales on its body, attempting to shed its skin for the second time.

Such opportunities were rare.

However, Ichikishimahime, seeing Aoda's actions, knew the danger of its actions. After some thought, she pointed to the skin she had shed and signaled for Aoda to swallow it.

This was a treasure Ichikishimahime had intended to keep for herself, but seeing Aoda's condition, she softened inexplicably.

She also intended to win over Aoda with this gesture.

Seeing this, Aoda did not hesitate and swallowed the skin shed by Ichikishimahime in one gulp.

With the help of Ichikishimahime's snake skin, Aoda's second shedding was much faster, able to complete within half an hour.

However, Aoda was cunning and did not swallow all of Ichikishimahime's shed skin, saving a piece, and notably, the best piece.

Meanwhile, Kyomu and others outside the dragon vein pool also knew time was running short and desperately absorbed what they could in the remaining time.

Kyomu also took the opportunity to fill his storage rings, for emergency use or for secondary absorption during leisure.

Due to the limitations of their physical foundations, despite Ebisu's efforts to absorb, the dragon vein's attributeless chakra had become minimally beneficial to his body two hours earlier.

Apart from Ebisu, Genma was the second last, Guy the third last, and Kakashi the fourth last.

Unexpectedly, Obito unleashed the power contained in his bloodline at this time, like Kyomu, showing no signs of fatigue so far.

But no matter how well Obito performed, he still couldn't surpass Kyomu.

After all, Kyomu had refreshed so many passive skills, and even if the effects lasted only 30 days, the accumulation over time had far exceeded Obito's potential, despite his Uchiha bloodline.

With only 20 minutes left, Obito's body was nearing saturation with attributeless chakra, like Kakashi and others, stuck in a difficult situation where no matter how hard they absorbed, the improvement was minimal.

But like Kakashi and others, they couldn't easily give up such a good opportunity, even a slight improvement was worth it.

Now, only Kyomu was still going strong, Ichikishimahime, and Aoda were the same, their potentials seemed bottomless, impossible to fill.

But when half an hour was up, Ichikishimahime could no longer suppress the dragon vein's incomplete consciousness, and the dragon vein began to go berserk.

With the participation of the dragon vein's incomplete consciousness, the originally harmless attributeless chakra immediately took on a damaging property and gradually solidified, manifesting as a blue-green chakra dragon.

Roar!

The ground shook, and the dragon vein chakra, turning into a primal energy storm, destroyed everything in its path with sharp attributes.

However, the current size of the dragon vein was somewhat small, not even two-thirds the size of Ichikishimahime's snake body.

Clearly, the dragon vein had been too severely depleted, and even with its incomplete consciousness awakening, it couldn't stir up much trouble.

Seeing this, Ichikishimahime couldn't help but laugh, "Ha, if you know what's good for you, I might just spare you this time. But if you try to out-roar me again, don't blame me..."

Before Ichikishimahime could finish her sentence, the dragon vein seeking revenge immediately ceased its actions, quickly retracting its blue-green glow and dispersing its chakra-formed body, returning to the dragon vein pool.

Looking down at the dragon vein pool from above, the previously overflowing pool was now nearly empty, leaving at most a quarter of its original volume even with its vast bottom space.

Seeing the dragon vein acting like a wronged wife, Ichikishimahime naturally chose to spare it, not pursuing it to the end.

Ichikishimahime could feel the significant meaning of the dragon vein to this country; overflowing it would bring instability, but too little or its disappearance would spell disaster for the country.

It's not about being overly compassionate, but some things shouldn't be done too harshly; leaving some leeway is important.

With the dragon vein subdued and afraid of the "robbers," it dared not make any noise, fearing its weakened self would completely disappear from this world.

Since the dragon vein had calmed down, Ichikishimahime also retracted her enlarged snake body and transformed back into her loli appearance.

In her human form, Ichikishimahime's facial and body changes weren't significant, but the main difference was her aura and the two beautiful bone-white forked horns on her forehead.

With them, Ichikishimahime appeared more playful and cute, no longer as cold and distant as before.

Floating in the air, Ichikishimahime approached Kyomu, "Look at the new horns I've grown. How do they look? Pretty, right?"

She couldn't stop showing off, and her smile never faded, indicating just how happy Ichikishimahime was.

After all, even the White Snake Sage didn't have such horns, and given time, she had a great chance of becoming the new White Snake Sage of the Ryuchi Cave.

This was also why Ichikishimahime was so opposed to the other two elders of the Ryuchi Cave; as competitors, it was only natural to be wary.

"They look great. I want to touch them," Kyomu blurted out.

No other intention, Kyomu genuinely wanted to touch them.

Unexpectedly, Ichikishimahime leaned forward, "Just once, don't touch more than that."

Kyomu, with a bold heart, reached out and gently touched Ichikishimahime's small horn on her forehead, and it felt really nice.

Cool, smooth, like hard jelly, irresistible to the touch.

Touching it once, then again, and then another time.

Snap.

Ichikishimahime suddenly slapped Kyomu's hand away, with a fierce look, "Don't overstep!"

Floating away from Kyomu, Ichikishimahime disdainfully wiped her forked horn, then huffed, "I'm in a good mood this time, so I'll give you three chances to summon me without a sacrifice."

Kyomu naturally accepted the offer with a smile, eager to experience Ichikishimahime's strength.

No, to let his enemies experience it.

After granting Kyomu this favor, Ichikishimahime didn't linger and returned to the Ryuchi Cave to chat with her 'good sisters,' casually showing off her new horns.

Oh, how beautiful!

Bang.

Ichikishimahime disappeared in a puff of smoke, and this was Aoda's chance to approach.

Bowing its head, allowing Kyomu to pet its large head, Aoda showed more submissiveness and dependence than before.

"Kyomu-sama, thank you,"Aoda sincerely thanked, "Please consider me first for any tasks in the future."

"I will," Kyomu glanced at the two bumps on the green snake's head, "Is it lacking a bit?"

"A lot," Aoda wasn't disheartened, "But I'm already very content. One day, I too will be like Ichikishimahime."

"I look forward to that day," Kyomu smiled, patting Aoda's head, "Alright, everything's settled. You can go digest the benefits you've gained this time."

"I have nothing to thank you with, but here's a piece of Ichikishimahime's shed skin I kept."

Aoda spat out a large piece of snake skin, enough to wrap Kyomu several times. After all, even in her graceful form, Ichikishimahime's size was not comparable to a human's.

"You're thoughtful."

Flicking its tongue, Aoda enjoyed Kyomu's praise, also explaining its own shedding, "Master, my shedding is far inferior to Ichikishimahime's, so..."

"It's okay, I understand, and I won't blame you."

Aoda was relieved, rubbing its head against Kyomu, then turned into a cloud of smoke and returned to the Ryuchi Cave.

After the two large snakes left, Kakashi finally approached Kyomu with a punch.

"You, only three months away from the village, and you've already got a summoning beast, and it's one from one of the Three Great Sages' domains, the Ryuchi Cave!"

"I don't like the sound of that," Kyomu retorted with a punch, pushing Kakashi back half a step, "As if I didn't think of you for good things. Didn't I also get you a contract with the Ryuchi Cave?"

"Like I wanted to," Kakashi stubbornly said, "If it weren't for Obito yelling, I would have had to think about it.

Compared to your green snake, I still prefer Pakkun."

"That dog?" Kyomu understood, "No wonder your Earth Style Wall always has dog heads carved into it, not just for expression but a hobby."

The two chattered on, but Obito was unusually quiet. When Kyomu and Kakashi noticed something was off, they saw Obito removing his wind-protecting goggles.

"Obito, you..."

"I said," Obito lowered his head, his voice deep and hoarse, "when I take off my goggles, I will be the strongest man in the ninja world, without equal!"

Suddenly lifting his head, Obito's wide smile reached his ears, his bright white teeth shining. He gave a thumbs up with his right hand, pointing sideways at his own eyes.

"Look! The Sharingan! I've finally awakened it!"

"Two tomoe?!" Kyomu was shocked, "You've got two tomoe without emotional trauma?!"

Obito placed his hands on his hips, "I awakened the two tomoe Sharingan on my own, why would I need emotional trauma?"

"That's thanks to the dragon vein, and thanks to Kyomu," Kakashi pointed out, "And you've forgotten the role of the Uchiha necklace around your neck?"

"But no matter what, I've finally risen, haha!" Obito laughed heartily, "Kyomu, Kakashi, I will be your ultimate nightmare!

With these Sharingan that start with two tomoe, you can't escape, only..."

"Beat him!" Kyomu stepped forward and punched Obito.

Kakashi, silent but vicious, aimed directly at Obito's eyes.

"Don't hit the eyes!" Obito dodged frantically, "Careful, I'll get mad, Kakashi!"

"Guy, Genma, Ebisu, if you're brothers, come beat Obito with us!" Kakashi called them over.

With Kakashi's call, Obito became the target, chased and beaten by the group.

Showing off just for awakening two tomoe Sharingan, he needed to be taught a lesson for the future.

But after the commotion, Kyomu became serious.

"Sharing weal and woe, I'm feeling extremely frustrated right now. So... how about we take on the Sand Village together?"

(End of Chapter)