LRAB Chapter 457 Domination
Chapter 457 Domination
Chapter 457 Domination
"Then, you first need to be prepared to lose everything."
Dou said this.
He pulled up a set of brain scan images.
"Regarding the caged bird—during the routine collection of physical data, I also took the opportunity to observe your brain structure in greater depth, especially the visual cortex and related areas."
Neji's face stiffened, and an even stronger sense of discomfort welled up inside him than when he had just eaten the bread the current Hokage wanted.
No wonder the items checked each time were slightly different. It turns out that this seemingly polite senior colleague was actually doing extra work.
Kabuto kindly explained, "It was just out of a researcher's curiosity."
Neji silently accepted it, looking at his own brain structure from the perspective of Yu Fei's Byakugan.
"In terms of the complexity of the spell seal structure, the Caged Bird Seal cannot be considered the most advanced."
"That's where the real trickiness lies."
Dou zoomed in on a portion of the image, focusing on a specially highlighted area at the back of the brain.
"This is a program that has been permanently written and deeply integrated with the visual cortex."
The scene changes again. This time, it shows a simulated white-eye view.
Within a clear 359-degree view, there exists a blind spot that is absolutely invisible.
"The 'rolling eye' that appears during a family separation has a blind spot, right?"
Neji nodded.
"That blind spot represents a caged bird," Kabuto said. "The curse mark on your forehead is just a superficial appearance. The real core is this segment of neural circuit in your visual cortex that has been altered and locked."
"It's become intertwined with your white eye itself, inseparable."
Therefore, the statement that it "cannot be resolved" is correct in a certain sense.
"Removing the curse seal means performing a very delicate neurosurgery on the brain."
"The goal is to strip or repair this contaminated circuit without damaging the surrounding normal brain tissue."
"In this process, the probability of killing or turning someone into an idiot is far greater than the probability of success."
"Moreover, this requires a top-notch medical ninja who is also proficient in sealing techniques, and the surgery may take up to dozens of hours."
For an ordinary branch family member, not to mention the possibility of knowing such a medical ninja, it would be extremely difficult to remain missing for so long without the village's guarantee.
Then, he would most likely be suspected of defection or capture, and then the main family would activate the curse seal.
"Therefore, performing surgery directly to remove it is not a feasible approach, at least for now."
After ruling out this possibility, Dou then retrieved three parallel spiral diagrams.
"However, we don't need to undo it."
"Instead, it bypasses this blocked code and directly activates the deeper, more complete genes deep within your bloodline."
His finger moved toward the pale, active tissue in the culture device next to him.
"The caged bird is a small alteration of the 'separation' narrative. But as long as there is enough powerful life energy as a key, it can awaken a dormant, more complete genetic program within the body."
"By then, the original constraints will be covered up and replaced."
On the screen, the silvery-white dots representing white blood cells began to slowly approach the pale blue spiral.
"These are cells with extremely strong vitality and an affinity for natural energy. They can provide that key."
He turned his head and his gaze fell on Neji's face.
"But this is still just theory, Neji-kun. No real experiments have ever been conducted. The compatibility of White Zetsu cells with the Hyuga physique, the safety of the activation process, and the subsequent stability are all unknown."
He turned off the display.
"At least for you now, the limitations imposed by your status as a member of the branch family have been greatly reduced. If you continue along the existing path, you can become one of the best among the younger generation of the Hyuga clan and gain the corresponding status and respect."
"But if you choose to accept the experiment" 7
Kabuto's voice softened.
"You might lose these things. Lose your current identity, lose the power you've gained, even lose your life itself."
"If you are truly prepared, please adjust your physical condition before coming over tomorrow."
He didn't wait for Neji's reply, but simply made a "please" gesture and led the boy away from the underground laboratory.
With the two leaving, Yamanaka Inoichi's discussion with Senju Tobirama about the technique came to an end.
The head of the Yamanaka clan finished tidying up the scroll in his hands and bowed slightly to Tobirama Senju: "Regarding the precision of control at the connection points of the Mind Transfer Technique, I need to conduct several actual tests. Well then, I'll take my leave."
"Go." Tobirama's gaze remained fixed on the control panel screen.
Hai bowed to Tsunade and Shuji respectively, then quietly left the laboratory.
Tsunade surveyed the vast underground space.
Countless cultivation devices stood in formation like silent soldiers, data screens flashed with various colors, and complex pipelines crisscrossed the ceiling, delivering nutrient solutions and energy.
"If Orochimaru saw this, he'd be ecstatic. After going around in circles, we've ended up on a similar path."
"He has lost the most important thing for him to be here," Tobirama said without looking up, his fingers rapidly manipulating the control panel to bring up a new data interface. "Without the corresponding will and belief to support him, he is not qualified to be in charge here."
The Second Hokage retrieved a complex genetic chart. It was a tree diagram of the branches of the Otsutsuki bloodline, deduced based on existing information.
"Regarding what Kabuto Yakushi just said to the Hyuga boy," he turned his gaze to Shuji, "it can also serve as a reference for you."
Shuji leaned against the edge of the control panel, his gaze fixed on the images: "You mean—"
"According to the existing information, the Senju and Uchiha clans originated from the two sons of the Sage of Six Paths. This means that the Senju bloodline should also contain a genetic sequence related to ocular power, but it has never been activated."
Tsunade offered a different perspective: "Shuji has perfectly inherited his grandfather's cells. The power of his bloodline is fully manifested in him."
"That's not what I meant."
The Second Hokage swiped his finger across the console, bringing up another set of scanned historical documents.
"The Sharingan is the manifestation of Yin power chakra. Its essence is still the feedback and modification of organs by chakra. Strong emotional stimulation causes chakra mutation, which in turn leads to changes in the structure of the eyeball."
"Hyuga's Byakugan is something he was born with, and it matures and strengthens with age and training. There is no record of a special mental shock required to awaken it."
"It is a more stable and complete system of pupil techniques."
On the screen, the tree diagram was further refined. Two main branches branched off from Kaguya Otsutsuki: one pointing to Hagoromo Otsutsuki and his descendants, the Senju and Uchiha; the other pointing to Hamura Otsutsuki and his descendants, the Hyuga.
"The Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, inherited his mother's Rinnegan, while his younger brother, Hamura Otsutsuki, inherited the Byakugan."
"If Kaguya gave birth to two children through normal reproduction, rather than by directly creating two individuals who each inherited a portion of her power through a bloodline limit —"
A rational light gleamed in Tobirama Senju's crimson pupils. It was the gaze of a researcher—calm, focused, and attempting to peel away the essence from the complex phenomena.
"Then the mixing and recombination of genetic material is inevitable. It is very likely that Hagoromo's bloodline also carries the genetic information of the Byakugan—it has just never been activated."
Tsunade crossed her arms: "Even so, why the Byakugan? Doesn't the Sharingan have a more direct connection and readily available examples?"
"For stability, and also to avoid risks."
Tobirama Senju's answer was straightforward. He pulled up another set of comparative data: on the left were case records of Sharingan awakening and evolution, and on the right were observational data of Byakugan from awakening to maturity.
"The awakening of the Sharingan requires strong emotional stimulation, and evolution is accompanied by a huge mental burden, filled with too many unknowns."
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"And the white eye," he pointed to the stable data curve on the right, "is a natural organ structure. Opening the eye itself is a systematic training process, so it is visible and predictable."
Shuji listened quietly, his gaze shifting between the two sets of data.
"Furthermore, there is still room for discussion regarding the essence of the Sharingan." Tobirama Senju continued to advance his line of thought, "If the Sharingan is merely a branch of power that branched off from the Rinnegan, then it is like the nine tailed beasts, whose essence is still a part of the Ten-Tails' power."
The model shows that the Rinnegan splits into nine chakra attributes, among which the Yin attribute branch has the possible path to the Sharingan.
"But if—"
He switched models. This time, the center of the screen featured the Byakugan of the Otsutsuki clan, from which several branches extended. One of these branches was corrupted by some kind of dark energy and gradually mutated into the Sharingan.
"The Sharingan is the Byakugan of the Otsutsuki clan, which mutated into different forms after being corrupted by the power of the Ten-Tails."
"That means the Sharingan's power is still rooted in the same source as the Byakugan. It also indirectly increases the possibility that the Byakugan's latent genes are lurking in the Senju bloodline."
"And the Otsutsuki clan, which has long been associated with the Ten-Tails," Tobirama added at the end, "the Byakugan should theoretically have the same control over the Ten-Tails. It might even be more stable and safer than the Sharingan."
Shuji stared at the intersecting lines and models on the screen.
He said, "Even the first generation did not activate the Byakugan, a latent gene."
"Yes." Tobirama didn't deny it. "This does represent several possibilities: the Senju's body simply doesn't have the corresponding sequence; or the sequence exists, but it lacks the crucial activation condition; or perhaps—"
"At the level of the Sage of Six Paths, the power to clearly differentiate and inherit traits has become quite precise. He may have intentionally allowed his two children to inherit different traits."
"If that's the case, then the Byakugan-related sequences may have been completely eliminated from the Senju lineage."
Tobirama's gaze returned to Neji's brain scan.
"The choice of that Hyuga boy can serve as a window into his life. If the White Zetsu cells can truly activate the deeper layers of his bloodline, overcoming the constraints of the Caged Bird—then the answers to many questions will become much clearer."
Orochimaru stood in the center of the laboratory, looking at the reanimated body that had just been repaired.
With long black hair and red armor, even with his eyes closed, his face still exuded an innate and overwhelming presence.
Orochimaru didn't try to awaken him. He didn't even attempt the most basic activation.
The surprise that Shisui's eye technique brought him was already enough. If he were to actually wake up the person in front of him, even with the lowest level of Impure World Reincarnation, Orochimaru would not be able to predict what would happen next.
Or should we consider waking up another one—Hashirama Senju?
If he were still a Konoha ninja, this would probably be a very good choice.
But for now, let's forget about it.
Jue's body emerged from the ceiling, hanging upside down in mid-air, his black and white face facing downwards.
"Oh dear, this is—this one."
The white Zetsu let out a drawn-out gasp of surprise, but its eyes remained fixed on the figure in the coffin, unblinking.
"How could it be this gentleman?"
Orochimaru's finger twitched.
The next second, the coffin lid slammed shut. At the same time, two pythons shot out from his sleeves.
One fang wrapped around Jue's neck, while the other opened its mouth, its fangs only an inch from the black eye.
"Your expression right now is completely off, absolutely."
Although one of the three legendary ninjas was smiling, the smile didn't reach his eyes at all.
"The person you represent, aren't you Uchiha Madara?"
The white creature, tightly bound by the snake's body, emitted a strange, hoarse sound: "Yes—yes—we work for Lord Madara—how strange, I just saw Lord Madara a moment ago—get this slippery thing away, Orochimaru, it's so uncomfortable to look at—"
Orochimaru ignored the White Zetsu's complaints. His gaze shifted to the black half.
"Are you going to continue pretending in front of me, Black Zetsu?"
Black Zetsu's yellow eye slowly moved. He glanced at the tightly closed coffin, then turned back to Orochimaru, his expression unchanged.
"We do indeed serve Lord Madara."
"Now, Lord Madara is still Lord Madara."
Orochimaru's pupils contracted slightly. The snake coiled around Zetsu tightened its grip, but the black parts didn't even change their breathing rhythm.
After a long while, Orochimaru gently raised his hand. The two pythons loosened their restraints and slithered back into his sleeve. Zetsu landed on the ground, his movements as light as a leaf.
"I see," Orochimaru said in a low voice. "I was used by you too, Zetsu."
"Don't misunderstand, Orochimaru," Black Zetsu said. "We're just tired of being constantly driven."
"Moreover, the current Madara—just like the Madara of the past—looks like a complete loser."
"We look forward to cooperating with you, and this body represents our sincerity."
"You seek the mystery of eternity and life, and Madara Uchiha represents part of the answer to the path to eternity."
"You are the one in control of the Impure World Reincarnation. How to study it and how to deal with it is naturally up to you."