Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 534 Two Immortal Mentors

"There's nothing wrong with that! Violet, did you hear that? Even Kakashi Hatake said so. Gaara has given up on you. He looks down on you as a taijutsu-type ninja!"

Have you forgotten? When you were a child, you were ostracized because you couldn't use ninjutsu or genjutsu.

Just like me, as a disciple of a Jinchūriki, I was also ostracized... We are the same!

"Come on! Join us! It's time to overthrow Gaara! He only just finished the Chunin Exams, what right does he have to become Kazekage?"

Fa Yi interrupted Kakashi and continued to seduce and incite Violet.

however……

As expected of someone who trains in physical techniques, Zi Luo decisively shook her head in the face of this provocation and said, "Let Kakashi finish speaking first."

Kakashi, who was standing to the side, thought he would just watch Fa Yi operate like a scarecrow, but he didn't expect Violet to do this. It really gave him the feeling of encountering Guy and Rock Lee.

Fa Yi was speechless for a moment, just like Kisame when he met Kai.

Kakashi quickly seized the opportunity to explain.

It's easy to explain. Since the other person is similar to Kai, we can just use the same explanation given to Kai.

"Konoha promoted Sage Mode to counter the Otsutsuki clan, who could counter ninjutsu. Only Sage Mode and Taijutsu could harm the Otsutsuki clan."

If you, like our Konoha Jonin Might Guy, are skilled in taijutsu, then there is no need for you to learn Sage Mode.

As far as I know, the cultivation of physical techniques relies on a burst of energy, concentrating on one point to reach the pinnacle. Cultivating immortal techniques might cause this energy to dissipate, which would be detrimental to a ninja who relies solely on physical techniques.

and……"

At this point, Kakashi gave a slightly embarrassed look, "And to be honest, this shortcut to Sage Mode is actually a bit harmful to the body. If you use it too much, it may have a negative impact on taijutsu ninjas."

"So that's how it is. I knew Gaara's changes were obvious to me, how could he suddenly treat me like this?"

After listening to Kakashi's words, Zilu nodded and turned her gaze to Fa Yi.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! I've heard my master talk about the legend of Sage Mode; there's no way it's harmful to the body!"

"Kakashi Hatake, I misjudged you! I thought you, as a Konoha ninja, would remain neutral, but I never expected you to become Gaara's lackey, ignoring the facts to clear his name!"

Fa Yi pointed at Kakashi, somewhat annoyed.

"Shut up, Fa Yi!"

Suddenly, Zi Luo used a physical teleportation technique to appear behind Fa Yi and knocked him unconscious with a chop to the neck.

Fa Yi was powerless to resist.

Unfortunately, as the information states, if Fa-ichi were to face a Jinchuriki head-on, or if he were to be ambushed, he might still be able to put up a fight.

But against any type of ninja other than a Jinchuriki, he's a complete noob.

"Why would Gaara choose Kakashi from Konoha to train in Sage Mode? Gaara knows about Faichi's problems, right? I personally told him about it."

Zi Luo carried the unconscious Fa Yi to Kakashi's side, looking quite puzzled.

"I thought about the reason on the way here. I think it must be because his special ability can restrain Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts. Maybe after developing Sage Mode, he can also pose a threat to the Otsutsuki."

Kakashi shared his guess.

"Is that so? Isn't that a bit dangerous? Fai has always been thinking about overthrowing Gaara. If he grows up, won't that be dangerous?"

If Fa-ichi can successfully defeat a Jinchuriki once, then he will no longer be the helpless Jinchuriki-focused ninja he is now.

"At that time, the entire ninja world might be engulfed in war again because of him."

Violet clenched her fists, her face full of worry.

Indeed, Fa Yi is weak now because he has chains but has never used them to restrain a tailed beast, just like holding a Burning Technique that has never absorbed any strange fire.

However, once Fa-i absorbs a tailed beast, he can use that tailed beast's power.

Tailed beasts can crush ordinary ninjas, and he himself can restrain tailed beasts, making him practically invincible.

Of course, that's the old version of the story.

In the current version, it's simply not good enough.

So after hearing Zilu's concerns, Kakashi waved his hand dismissively: "You're right that letting him grow up would be troublesome, but it's unlikely to cause a war in the ninja world..."

"Why not?"

Zi Luo was puzzled.

As for why it "wouldn't come to that extent," Kakashi couldn't quite explain it at the moment.

"Because there are just too many people who can take down that [T0 Ninja - Tailed Beast Absorber - Technique 1] that I'm imagining."

Kakashi provided an explanation.

"Too many? Are there really that many powerful ninjas in the ninja world who surpass the strength of the tailed beasts?"

"There may not be this many ninjas now, but if we include the past, there must be many."

"..."

Violet seemed to understand.

Although he was cultivating alone here, he wasn't oblivious to what was happening outside; otherwise, he wouldn't have known about Gaara's changes.

"Impure World Reincarnation?"

"I understand. Let's take him back. I want to explain things to Aira in person."

Violet has made up her mind. She will persuade Gaara to give up on letting Hoichi train in Sage Mode, even though it may seem like this will escalate the conflict, but there is no other way.

Afterwards, Zilu carried the unconscious Fai back to Sunagakure with Kakashi.

At this time, Gaara and his group were not in the village, but at their usual spot, the training ground outside the village.

There's only one reason for this gathering—the mentors in Sage Mode have emerged, and in some cases, two at once.

Gaara and Kankuro have already learned it.

Then the rest of you don't need to rush.

Temari, accompanied by Saya, Yome, and Ayano, rested her chin on her hand and stared speechlessly at Kankuro and Gaara.

She learned the reason why Gaara mastered it so quickly from Tsuneha's description.

It relies on mental and psychological stimulation to improve efficiency.

What about Kankuro?

What exactly did Kankuro do to be comparable to Gaara and Naruto's actions?

Could it be that Kankuro gave Konohamaru...?

Upon realizing this, Temari's pupils constricted, and she instinctively looked at Konohamaru.

The doubts and fears in my heart were dispelled.

Konohamaru's walking posture was normal, and his mouth was not red or swollen.

So what exactly happened?

She couldn't ask, and Kankuro wouldn't tell her either.

"Gaara... Kazekage-sama, what are you doing here?"

Violet ran over from a distance, with Kakashi close behind.

"Kakashi, why did you bring Violet-sensei back?"

Gaara looked at Kakashi with a puzzled expression.

"Ah, I ran into them together, and a conflict broke out."

Kakashi scratched his head, spoke casually, blew his nose, and tossed out a crumpled piece of paper.

The moment Kakashi threw the paper ball, his eyes darted around.

Gaara noticed this, controlled the sand, silently caught the crumpled paper, moved it in front of him, opened it, and saw the words on it.