In the dark part of the forest, Satoru maintained a hand seal, and countless data was transmitted from afar.
The changes in Jirobo's body's cursed seal state, as well as the data on natural energy activating his body, entered his mind little by little.
Cursed Seal Level 1, the natural energy maintained within the cursed seal merely activated Jirobo's body.
It was only a mild activation.
But when he activated Cursed Seal Level 2, natural energy was continuously absorbed from the cursed seal, transformed by the cursed seal, and under the influence of special enzymes, his entire person underwent a transformation.
The special enzymes expanded and changed on a large scale, ultimately forming Jirobo's current shape.
Compared to the Cursed Seal Level 1 state, he was more than three times stronger; his body could be said to be comparable to Lee's when he opened four gates.
"However, compared to Lee's Eight Gates, the cursed seal has fewer side effects.
Orochimaru is truly amazing with this technique!"
As for Choji's body changes, they were even more astonishing.
With the first Spinach Pill, Satoru sensed Choji's body unleashing over 30% of its power, which, amplified by Ninjutsu, was an exponential increase.
That punch almost killed Jirobo.
If it weren't for the Cursed Seal Level 2 state, which allowed Jirobo's body to combine with the natural energy transformed by the cursed seal and his body's enzymes, keeping him alive, Jirobo would have been instantly killed.
Even so, once he exited the Cursed Seal Level 2 state, he would likely be dead.
He couldn't maintain the cursed seal state for a long time.
The second Curry Pill provided a huge replenishment of vital energy to Choji's body, which rapidly strengthened under the drug's amplification.
Not only did it sustain the body's consumption from the first pill, but it also replenished a lot.
His Chakra also increased massively.
The third Chili Pill, which Choji is currently using, converted all the energy stored in his fat into Chakra, along with the Chakra replenished by the second pill, condensing it all together.
This formed the Butterfly form.
Under the neural sensors he left inside Choji's body, Choji's every movement now was accompanied by Chakra condensing to a single point.
Every punch and kick unleashed powerful force.
Satoru even wondered if Choji in this state, if he were a Jinchuriki, could also condense the Nine-Tailed Chakra to a single point and unleash an attack even more powerful than a Tailed Beast Ball.
After all, Choji's Chakra condensation in his Butterfly state was definitely more concentrated than Tsunade's Super Strength.
He just didn't know if it could condense Chakra beyond the energy stored in his fat.
"It was worth it; indeed, placing neural sensors on every junior possible yields many benefits."
Just from this battle between Choji and Jirobo, he gained a lot.
Fortunately, he was uneasy and sent a clone to prevent any accidents.
If he were too far, his main body wouldn't be able to collect information; he could only do so within a certain distance.
The changes in Cursed Seal Level 2 were also collected.
Information about the natural energy flowing through the body and intertwining with the special enzymes within the cursed seal was also understood.
Sage Mode should be completed soon.
At the very least, he could create a pirated cursed seal to activate the body and strengthen Taijutsu.
Facing the potential appearance of Ōtsutsuki Urashiki, Taijutsu would still be very useful.
He recalled Boruto, where he heard that the Ōtsutsuki within it all had the ability to absorb Ninjutsu.
If Ōtsutsuki Urashiki appeared in Konoha before he completed this mandatory enforcement stage, he would only be able to defeat him with Taijutsu and Sage Arts.
It's really a difficult situation!
...Bang!
Butterfly Choji kicked and exploded the mud doll, then stomped on the fragments and arrived in front of Jirobo.
He flipped over and performed a leg press.
Jirobo, in his Cursed Seal Level 2 state, didn't even have time to react; he was pressed to the ground.
Rumble!
The earth caved in.
When the dust settled, Jirobo was completely mangled, with only his head and part of his torso remaining.
His body also reverted from its monster form.
After confirming his complete death, Choji released his Butterfly state.
"I'm afraid I can't support you anymore, Shikamaru, Naruto."
As soon as the state was released, Choji became completely weak, fell to the ground, and slowly closed his eyes.
When his sensory presence completely disappeared, Satoru emerged.
He examined his body.
Confirming that his neural perception was accurate, he used Genjutsu of Phantoms to maintain his body's state.
Ensuring his survival.
As for his injuries, they were indeed severe, but Tsunade would handle them.
This was Tsunade's achievement, so he left it to her.
"Choji is already this strong; if the pursuit of Sasuke hadn't been brought forward, and the Kidomaru hadn't encountered Shiranui Genma and his group,
Choji probably could have defeated Jirobo in the first round."
Satoru sighed, noting that despite so many butterfly effects, it seemed to have ultimately returned to the original track.
Could it be the Six Paths Sage's doing?
He couldn't help but feel suspicious.
But it didn't make sense; the Six Paths Sage shouldn't interfere with Sasuke's growth.
He had originally thought about correcting things, but he didn't expect the world to correct itself.
"However, Inuzuka Kiba's side should be resolved quickly."
He then thought of Inuzuka Kiba.
The current Inuzuka Kiba was not the Inuzuka Kiba from the original story; he was significantly stronger.
He had been carefully taught by him.
Let's see... Whoosh whoosh!
"Tch, have they caught up again?"
Kidōmaru sensed the movement behind him and told Tayuya and the other to go ahead.
He began setting traps around them.
A mature hunter knows how to use mature hunting methods.
Numerous spider webs were densely spread throughout the dense forest, and Kidōmaru concealed his presence, hiding in the treetops.
Whoosh whoosh!
Not long after he set up the traps, Shikamaru's squad appeared.
Before entering his trap, Shikamaru waved his hand, signaling them to stop.
Sniff sniff!
Kiba and Akamaru displayed their powerful sense of smell, and Neji also activated his Byakugan to scout.
"One person, nine o'clock direction, there are traps nearby."
"The enemy left one person behind, so it seems they want to buy time.
This means we don't have much time left.
If we're delayed any longer, we might not be able to get Sasuke back."
Shikamaru analyzed the information he received from his teammates immediately.
"Let's go together and take him down." Naruto was impatient and was about to rush forward to defeat the enemy.
"Naruto, don't be impulsive. Follow my plan, otherwise, we won't be able to get Sasuke back."
Shikamaru stopped Naruto.
He then looked at Neji and Kiba: "We must split up. Kiba, you are stronger, so you go deal with the strongest guy. This guy here, we'll leave to Neji. Do you have confidence?"
Inuzuka Kiba and Akamaru had already analyzed that the most dangerous enemy was another man, not the one directly blocking them.
"No problem."
Kiba and Neji both said confidently.
This was the confidence of dying a thousand times.
"Alright, let's move out. This guy is yours, Neji.
Kiba, attack."
"Got it, Fang Over Fang."
Kiba grinned at the command.
His entire body turned into a tornado, clearing all the traps in his path.
Shikamaru and Naruto quickly followed.
Just then, above them, a figure tried to block their way.
"Gentle Fis