Second Body understood Chiri's mysterious confidence; if Uchiha Madara hadn't cheated, Chiri's current strength could indeed contend with Madara.
"Great-Grandmother, do you know about Sage Mode?" Second Body wanted to ask Chiri if she wanted to implant White Zetsu Cells to form a Stigma.
"Nonsense, isn't that just the stuff from the Three Great Sage Locations? Currently, in Konoha, it seems only the deceased Hashirama and the perverted disciple of the pervert are capable of it."
Chiri was still a bit envious of Sage Mode, but unfortunately, not everyone had the aptitude for Sage Art; even Senju Tobirama hadn't learned it.
"What if I had a method without side effects that could allow Great-Grandmother to use Wood Release and Sage Art? Would you be interested in trying it out?"
Second Body was contemplating whether to use White Zetsu Cells to create the Stigma or mutated cells from her Second Body; the mutated cells were more invasive but also more effective.
"Wood Release? Sage Art? Did you research Hashirama cells? Is that how you got your Wood Release?"
Uchiha Naori immediately connected it to Hashirama cells, mainly because the two terms indeed pointed to Hashirama cells.
"No, it's a peculiar creature I discovered, like a plant, but it can use simple Wood Release and some Yang Release."
Second Body's explanation didn't convince Chiri, but she wasn't against Second Body researching Hashirama cells; others researching it was taboo because they had no results.
"I've researched a cursed seal that can bind these cells, preventing them from eroding the human body, and it can also leverage the Chakra they generate to use Wood Release, Sage Art, and Yang Release."
Second Body still planned to use her mutated cells on Chiri, as this would greatly increase her strength, and the mutated cells might be more compatible with the Uchiha physique, not to mention her blood relation to Chiri.
"It seems Second Body still has many secrets, and to achieve so much at such a young age, you haven't told anyone else, have you?"
Chiri gently touched the swaying ahoge on Second Body's head, feeling relieved that Second Body thought of her, but also worried that Second Body constantly using herself as a test subject might lead to accidents.
"No, I only told Great-Grandmother. This technique can't really see the light of day."
Second Body didn't plan to popularize this technique before becoming Hokage. Currently, at most, she would use it on Shisui and Chiri, with Chiri being the maximum benefit.
At that time, Chiri, who wouldn't go blind anyway, combined with Yang Release, Sage Art, and Wood Release, would directly have the setup of the Edo Madara from the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Susanoo covering the Great Buddha, further amplified by Sage Art, would definitely possess strong Kage-level strength, probably similar to Second Body's current normal state strength.
"That's good. This technique should allow me to defeat Uchiha Madara. Even if he's alive, he's old and past his prime."
Uchiha Naori agreed to use the cursed seal. They went into the inner room. Second Body prepared the materials for the Jutsu, while Chiri went to change into loose clothing.
Chiri changed into a white silk nightgown. Her beautiful face coupled with her curvaceous figure made it hard to believe she was over sixty years old.
This brought to mind Uzumaki Mito and Tsunade; both of them were also like this.
With such a beautiful woman in front of her, dressed in light, loose clothing, Second Body felt no emotional fluctuation and saw her as nothing, mainly because she had already become a girl.
Second Body had Chiri kneel in the center of the sealing array. Second Body looked at Chiri's smooth and beautiful back, thinking it would be nice to tattoo a dragon on Chiri.
Such a beautiful back was perfect for a tattoo, and combined with a Ninjato, it would make her look even more like a Yakuza boss.
"Great-Grandmother, the pattern can be designed, you know? How about I tattoo an over-the-shoulder dragon for you?"
It was a similar process. Second Body quickly prepared the Jutsu and then asked with interest.
"No need, just the same pattern as Second Body's will do." Chiri wasn't falling for it. If an over-the-shoulder dragon looked so good, why didn't Second Body get one herself?
"Alright, then I'll start." Second Body controlled the runes to crawl onto Chiri's translucent skin, then controlled them to form the same pattern as the one on Second Body's own back.
The Chakra Scalpel cut open the skin, and Second Body transplanted a portion of her own mutated cells into Chiri's wound, then used Yang Release to control the wound's recovery.
While the mutated cells were still spreading, Second Body controlled the cursed seal to close off the spreading area of the mutated cells, and the cursed seal was officially completed.
However, it still needed observation. It was Second Body's first time using the Stigma on another Uchiha. Seeing Chiri grit her teeth and sweat profusely, the erosion of the mutated cells must have been somewhat painful.
Fortunately, the process wasn't slow. Just as Chiri was about to bite through her molars, the intense pain in her back disappeared, and then a vibrant Chakra flowed into her body.
However, this Chakra was completely at her command and could even change its nature. The Sage Art Chakra of Yang Release was still nourishing her body.
"Is this Wood Release and Sage Art? It's indeed interesting."
Uchiha Naori grew a branch from her palm, then it dissolved and transformed into a wooden spike.
"How is it? Don't you feel like even Uchiha Madara is no longer a concern?"
"It's indeed very powerful, and Chakra is continuously being generated. The efficiency is much faster than extracting it oneself, no less than the Uzumaki Clan."
Uchiha Naori didn't have the Yin Seal. These Chakras only nourished a small part of her body; most of them decayed into cellular energy and mental energy.
"The Yang Release Chakra from this Stigma can also replenish your Doujutsu, and compared to you actively using Wood Release: Flower Tree World to restore Doujutsu, this passive restoration is much more convenient."
Second Body's Three-Tomoe Sharingan Doujutsu hardly ever ran out, which was the effect of high-quality Yang Release Chakra nourishment, unlike Sasuke who constantly shed tears of blood.
"Indeed. This way, using a complete Susanoo is no problem either."
Hearing Susanoo, Second Body was curious about the color of Uchiha Rei's Susanoo. Second Body guessed it should be light purple.
If she had a question, she asked it. Second Body was not someone who suppressed her curiosity.
"It's light cherry blossom color." Chiri's Mangekyo tomoe pattern appeared in her eyes, and then her Doujutsu surged, and cherry-colored ribs protected Chiri within them.
"Is this 'the pinker the color, the harder the hit'?" Second Body muttered to herself about the color of Chiri's Susanoo.
"Great-Grandmother, let me test the defense of your Susanoo skeleton, shall I?"
Second Body remembered that Tsunade could shatter Uchiha Madara's Susanoo with a single punch, so she figured she could do it too.
"Alright, then I'll use Susanoo, and you use Taijutsu. Let's have a spar."
Chiri also wanted to test her current strength and Second Body's strength.
"Then here I come! Take this punch!" Second Body started with a burst of monstrous strength, violently striking Chiri's Susanoo skeleton. The shockwave from her full-strength blow instantly scattered the surrounding flowers and grass.
Countless petals and grass leaves flew out, filling the entire courtyard with petals, making it dreamlike. The mixed floral scent combined with the fresh smell of broken grass stems made one feel refreshed.
Second Body's punch just now didn't completely shatter the first stage of Susanoo; it only created quite a few cracks.
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