i am kimimaro

Black runes instantly covered his entire body, and changes began to appear on Jugo's skin.

"If this continues, the power of the cursed seal within Jugo will completely erupt, turning him into a rampaging monster."

Kimimaro frowned slightly, and immediately activated his telepathy.

"Jugo, hold on, or all our efforts will be in vain."

Kimimaro's voice resounded in Jugo's mind once again. Jugo's body swayed slightly, obviously trying his best to restrain the power of the cursed seal, but it wasn't enough.

"Still not working?"

Kimimaro didn't hesitate, and immediately activated the power of the Calm Card, retracting the originally arranged Calm Barrier, transforming into a girl in black clothes who appeared beside him.

This was the true form of the Calm Card.

The girl in black extended her right hand and placed it on Kimimaro's hand.

Then, she placed the index finger of her left hand on her lips, making a silencing gesture.

Instantly, a powerful sense of coolness surged into Jugo's mind through Kimimaro's right hand.

Jugo's monstrous appearance disappeared, and the black runes on his body also receded.

"The Calm Card is still effective."

Kimimaro was delighted, and then the Calm Card girl transformed into a stream of light and disappeared.

The next moment, a black勾玉 appeared on Jugo's chest.

That was the mark of a successful seal!

But Jugo was covered in sweat and looked extremely weak.

"Did... Did it work?"

Jugo asked uncertainly.

"It worked."

Kimimaro gave him a positive answer.

"That's... That's great."

Jugo's right hand clenched slightly, but it no longer had the surging power from before.

If the original power was ten, then the current power was only one.

However, Jugo didn't feel sad, but instead was very happy.

Because he could feel that the beast within him that would occasionally go berserk had been completely locked in a cage.

And this cage was the black 勾玉 that appeared on his chest.

With this beast locked in the cage, most of his power was also taken away.

Of course, that power was only the power of the cursed seal.

The physical strength he had cultivated over the years was still there.

With this strength alone, he could still hold his own among his peers.

"I call this seal the Curse Seal, and it's specifically designed to restrain your cursed seal power. It seems to be working well. Remember, don't try to forcefully break the Curse Seal within three years. If you can endure for three years, the power of this cursed seal will be yours."

Jugo nodded heavily, indicating he understood.

Kimimaro smiled faintly. Jugo wasn't Suigetsu; his promise was still trustworthy.

"Rest well. In a month, I'll take you and Suigetsu to participate in Konoha's Chunin Exams. So, during this month, you need to adapt to a body without the power of the cursed seal."

"I will."

Jugo didn't ask Kimimaro why he wanted to take him to the Chunin Exams. As long as it was something Kimimaro wanted him to do, he wouldn't refuse.

If there was anyone in this world who was completely devoted to Kimimaro, it wouldn't be Orochimaru, it wouldn't be Tsunade, and it wouldn't be Suigetsu, but Jugo!

This person had already made Kimimaro his everything.

Even if Kimimaro asked him to die, he wouldn't hesitate in the slightest, and would only ask Kimimaro what kind of death he wanted him to present.

"Boss, help!"

At this moment, Suigetsu's voice came from outside the door.

Opening the door, he saw that Suigetsu had been electrocuted into jelly by Pikachu.

"What kind of look is this? It's quite unique."

Kimimaro laughed when he saw this.

"Boss... I can't take it anymore. Even if I can't go to the Chunin Exams, I don't want to continue with this kind of training."

Suigetsu was on the verge of tears.

This kind of training was simply too painful.

That feeling was like someone who didn't like cilantro having to eat cilantro for every meal.

Or someone who didn't like durian being locked up with durian every day.

Suigetsu had already reached his limit after just an hour of torture.

Pikachu, standing beside him, looked innocent, as if saying it had nothing to do with him.

"Your determination really only lasts for three minutes."

Kimimaro couldn't help but complain.

"Boss, just treat me as a salted fish. Besides, there aren't that many Lightning Release experts in the ninja world. I can't possibly encounter them all, right?"

Kimimaro couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

It seemed like you would encounter quite a few in the future.

"You really don't want to train anymore?"

"No, I definitely don't want to train anymore."

"That's really a pity. I just happened to get this sword when I went out this time. I originally planned to give it to someone who would go to the Chunin Exams with me, but now that you're not going, I can only give it to Jugo. Jugo, what do you think of this sword? Do you like it? I think it suits your height quite well."

Kimimaro took out the Executioner's Blade from his space scroll and stuck it in the ground.

The sword, which was even taller than him, was indeed quite intimidating.

Suigetsu's eyes lit up when he saw the sword.

"The Executioner's Blade! Boss! You actually got the Executioner's Blade! How can you give this sword to Jugo? Giving it to him is a complete waste! Give it to me! Give it to me!"

Suigetsu was practically drooling, and he reached out to grab the Executioner's Blade.

Kimimaro naturally wouldn't let him succeed, and he immediately placed the Executioner's Blade behind him.

"You want to steal my things?"

"How would I dare? Boss, you also know that my dream is to collect all seven ninja swords and revive the name of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Just give this to me, and I guarantee I'll complete this electrotherapy."

"I'll give it to you when you complete it."

Suigetsu's head drooped, but in the end, he stubbornly replied, "Okay! I will definitely complete it. But before that, you can't give the Executioner's Blade to anyone else. Jugo, you're not allowed to take it either!"

"Okay, I won't give it to anyone else."

"I won't take it."

Seeing Suigetsu's excited state, both Kimimaro and Jugo found it somewhat amusing.

Teasing Suigetsu was simply too enjoyable.

"No problem."

"Then it's settled! By the way, Boss, how did you get the Executioner's Blade? I remember this sword should be in the hands of Zabuza-senpai, right?"

Suigetsu asked, puzzled.

"It's simple, just defeat him, wouldn't that be enough?"

"What? Boss, you defeated Zabuza-senpai?"

Suigetsu was shocked.

He had grown up hearing about Zabuza's reputation since he was a child.

In his impression, Zabuza was an unattainable legendary powerhouse.

He never expected to hear the news of him being defeated one day.

"Boss, you really are a monster."

"I thought you already knew about this kind of thing."

Suigetsu: "..."

"Speaking of which, if you want to see Zabuza, just turn left when you go out and ask Otohime-senpai for his address. Zabuza and his subordinates have already agreed to join Otogakure, so from now on, we're considered family."

"Zabuza-senpai also joined Otogakure? This..."

Suigetsu was greatly shaken.

(End of Chapter)