Naruto: The Ōtsutsuki Bloodline Development Manual

"Trouble! Jiraiya really is back to compete for the Hokage position!"

In the Root base, Danzō Shimura's mood was particularly sour.

He couldn't forget the words he overheard yesterday when he entered Hiruzen Sarutobi's office. Those words had chilled him to the bone.

He couldn't understand why, when everyone discussed the Hokage position, they deliberately avoided him, as if he was destined never to attain it.

Over thirty years ago, he set out from Konohagakure and participated in the Second Shinobi World War, protecting the village from invasion.

Yet, because he hesitated for a second and lost to Hiruzen Sarutobi, did that mean he would never have a chance at the Hokage title again?

"I can't rush this. I need to think carefully and find a way."

Though Danzō was extremely dissatisfied, he was hesitant to provoke Hiruzen directly.

After all, he wasn't officially reinstated yet; he needed more time.

Even though he was seventy, who said Konohagakure couldn't have a seventy-year-old Hokage?

"First, I need to do what needs to be done..."

Danzō knew he had to focus on his tasks and strive to advance in intelligence gathering to increase his chances.

But he was also worried about one thing: if he gathered intelligence, it might end up benefiting Jiraiya, which would be troublesome.

"So I must separate the intelligence, ensuring Jiraiya doesn't access the real information while making it seem genuine."

Danzō's mind raced, thinking about Obito Uchiha and the mysterious organization—these were his matters and his tasks.

Through these tasks, his authority had slightly recovered, after all, Root needed more people to handle things.

"What a pity, that kid."

Thinking about manpower, Danzō couldn't help but recall Kitagawa Minamoto.

He had received information and understood Minamoto's current status, which made him envious to the point of his eyes turning red!

But unfortunately, he didn't dare reach for someone under Hiruzen's watch.

Just like he knew Obito Uchiha's Sharingan was a Mangekyō, he suspected Kakashi's Sharingan might have changed, but he dared not act, only thinking about Obito.

"Especially since that kid is Kakashi's disciple..."

He vividly remembered Kakashi's betrayal, which made him gnash his teeth in hatred.

If Kakashi hadn't stabbed him in the back, Hiruzen might have been dead, and he could have been Hokage by now!

"Forget it, I shouldn't dwell on these things..."

After a long while, Danzō sighed deeply, pondering for a moment before finally coming up with an idea.

"Looks like I'll have to use Orochimaru as leverage."

Though constantly betraying 'comrades' seemed immoral, he didn't care, because he never had morals to begin with!

Not only did he lack them, but Orochimaru did too...

"But I can't go too far; I'll use some of Orochimaru's bases to tempt Jiraiya, hoping he won't return."

Danzō murmured to himself, then picked up the scroll in his hand and began to read. He still needed to focus on his work.

After a while, his single eye seemed to falter slightly.

"The cult in the Land of Hot Water is causing problems again, and apparently someone is inquiring about it—a skilled bounty hunter wearing black with red clouds?"

Looking at this information, Danzō recalled seeing Orochimaru in similar attire before and immediately had an idea...

...

"Congratulations on becoming a Chūnin, Minamoto."

"Thank you, but..."

"What's wrong?"

"Haven't I done well enough, Kakashi-sensei? Why not promote me to Special Jōnin?"

"..."

Walking out of the Hokage Tower, Kakashi listened to Minamoto's words and couldn't help but give him a deadpan look.

He regretted using "I was already a Jōnin at your age" to spur him last time.

"Be content. Though you're impressive, some things can't be rushed. It's not wartime now; you have much to learn, and this is also a way to temper your character."

"Oh."

Minamoto nodded, understanding somewhat, though he was disappointed his attempt to exploit a loophole had failed.

Special Jōnin, in some sense, was still a Jōnin, but he wasn't sure if the System would recognize it.

Still, he had become a Chūnin within half a year of graduation without even needing an exam, which was already quite good.

"Maybe I'll be Naruto's examiner one day!"

Minamoto mused to himself, but Kakashi suddenly remembered something, his eye glaring at Minamoto.

"Speaking of which, what was up with that jutsu last night? What have you been teaching Naruto?"

"That has nothing to do with me!"

Minamoto quickly denied it, not wanting this matter pinned on him.

"It was his idea, but Jiraiya-sama has agreed to guide him, and it's working well."

"Using that method..."

Kakashi was at a loss for words, finally rolling his eyes and saying,

"Whatever, go rest. Why do you look so pale? You seemed off yesterday too."

"It's natural, can't help it. By the way, Kakashi-sensei, what do you think about me dyeing my hair white?"

"..."

"After all, I often go on missions with you and Jiraiya-sama, and I'm the only one with black hair—it feels out of place."

"..."

Kakashi decided to ignore the boy, turning to bury his head in his book as he headed home.

They'd stayed up late last night, and he was tired too.

Seeing this, Minamoto waved goodbye to Kakashi before running home himself.

It wasn't until he jumped through the window that he realized,

"Huh? Why didn't I use the Flying Thunder God?"

Scratching his head, he decided not to think about it, closing the doors and windows before plopping down on the floor.

"Let's give it a try."

He had almost fully grasped the Yin-Yang technique knowledge, but he had to admit it was more challenging than he had anticipated.

"Especially since the information Obito got from Madara Uchiha seems to have issues."

As someone with instinctual Chakra control akin to breathing—the 'Ōtsutsuki Twentieth Stage'—he could identify subtle, seemingly unreasonable parts in the task-provided information.

After all, the information came from various sources, but he could alter it using his own methods.

The same applied to Obito's data; he found there was a reason it was 'Yin-Yang Technique' rather than 'Yin-Yang Release.'

"Thankfully, it's still useful. Enhancing either Yin Release or Yang Release individually is good too, which seems to be a core Ōtsutsuki power."

Minamoto was somewhat curious about what else constituted the Ōtsutsuki's 'core power.'

The more he developed this bloodline, the more astonishing it became, and the more he realized how absurd Momoshiki and Urashiki were.

"Maybe Momoshiki lost so badly that after becoming 'Momokurama,' he learned the tactical skills of the ninja world?"

With 'equipment level' so high, yet being beaten by those with lower 'equipment level,' anyone would have an epiphany.

Even Isshiki, so formidable, witnessed the ninja world's evolution through Code's eyes while transforming into a 'Karma.'

"Let's start with Ice Release, then delve into the 'Yin-Yang Technique.'"

Thinking to himself, he raised his hand slightly, and in an instant, wind and water Chakra began to gather in his palm.

Under his control, the two forces started to collide, gradually forming a cold stream in his hand...

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