r18novel Chapter 278 Kidomaru
Chapter 278 Kidomaru
The spider silk training grounds of Otogakure were filled with a damp air. Kidomaru crouched atop a spider-threaded stone pillar, the chakra-coated threads of his fingertips snapping repeatedly. Down below, the "Impure Earth Spider Gu" left behind by the remnants of the Akatsuki Organization were frantically devouring his spider formation. Three hours earlier, these cursed insects had raided the mines, not only destroying the "bloodline spider eggs" he had carefully cultivated but also kidnapping the two young ninjas tasked with caring for them, leaving behind only a blood-stained note: "If you want to save them, trade your 'useless spider jutsu' for them."
"Damn it!" Kidomaru dug his nails into the stone pillar, crimson chakra surging in his palms. His spider technique was the most effective among the three Sound Ninjas, but facing the chakra-sucking Impure World Spider Gu, even the most basic "binding spider silk" struggled to form. He could clearly sense the fear of the young ninjas in the spider Gu's nest, and that emotion traveled along the remaining spider silk, piercing his nerves like needles: "I can't even protect my own spider eggs, how can I expect to protect others!"
"Your spider art isn't 'useless,' it's that you haven't found its true source of power." Yin Zhu's voice rang out from the edge of the training ground, his black windbreaker sweeping through the spider silk fragments on the ground. In his hand, he held a "Spider Blood Crystal" shimmering in crimson and dark green. The system panel flashed before his eyes: [Kidomaru's spider blood purity 88%, hidden Uchiha bloodline activation 27%. You need to use your "protective obsession" as a guide to break through the mental barrier of "spider art = killing tool."] "You always use spider art as a weapon to torture your enemies, but you've forgotten that when you were cultivating the bloodline spider eggs, you said you wanted the spider silk to become a 'barrier to protect your companions.'"
Kidomaru turned around abruptly, his scarlet pupils filled with resentment. "I haven't forgotten! But these poisonous insects can devour my chakra, and my spider silk can't hurt them at all!" He once again urged his chakra, trying to condense the "Thousand Spider Needles", but the moment he touched the spider poison, he was counterattacked. Black curse marks appeared on his arm, and he trembled with pain. "Lord Orochimaru said that my spider technique is only suitable for killing, not for protection..."
"Orochimaru was wrong, and you're wrong too." Yin Zhu walked to the stone pillar and tossed the spider blood crystal to Kidomaru. "This crystal contains the Uchiha bloodline energy left by your mother. She was also a spider ninja back then, but she could use spider silk to weave a protective formation that even the tailed beast's chakra couldn't penetrate." He tapped the ground with his fingertips, and a light green system chakra spread along the spider silk. "Try to replace 'killing chakra' with 'protective intention' - your spider silk can sense the enemy's weaknesses, so you can sense the location of your allies; your spider blood can corrode the enemy, so you can purify the curse seal. Now, use your spider art to find the little ninja and awaken the true power within you."
Kidomaru gripped the spider blood crystal tightly, the crimson spider blood chakra intertwining with the dark green Uchiha energy in his palm. He closed his eyes, forcing himself to stop thinking about "how to kill the spider poison" and instead sense the chakra of the young ninjas. Sure enough, in the deepest part of the spider poison's lair, he detected the familiar vibrations of spider silk: those were the "resonating spider eggs" the young ninjas had secretly hidden on their bodies, emitting faint signals in sync with their heartbeats, like fireflies flickering in the darkness.
"Ah—!" Kidomaru's roar shattered the surrounding spider silk, and a shimmering crimson and dark green light erupted from his eyes. He slowly opened his eyes, revealing a unique "Spider Mangekyō"—a spider-shaped pupil surrounded by eight Uchiha fan blades patterned with spider silk. Each blade spun with the flow of spider blood, and the spider silk on his fingertips took on a faint crimson sheen. The system panel instantly refreshed: [Kidomaru's Mangekyō has awakened successfully, unlocking the unique ability "Spider Silk Guardian Formation" (which allows him to manipulate spider silk through his pupil technique to weave an absolute defense while simultaneously purifying the energy of the curse seal). The fusion of spider blood and bloodline has reached 100%].
"Now, let your spider silk become a true guardian." Yinzhu's voice was encouraging. Neji's Byakugan had locked onto the location of the spider insect's nest. Kimimaro's bone blade glowed with a light green light, ready to cooperate in the surprise attack at any time.
Kidomaru's Mangekyō suddenly lit up, and spider silk from his fingertips surged like a tide, spreading along the spider silk trails on the ground to the nest. This time, he didn't attack with the silk. Instead, he injected chakra into the resonating spider eggs, allowing the silk to weave layer upon layer of "protective array" within the nest. When the silk touched the spider Gu, it stopped being consumed and instead released the purifying energy of the Uchiha bloodline. The black curse pattern on the spider silk gradually dissipated, and the Impure Earth Spider Gu lost its vitality, transforming into a pile of shrunken insect shells.
"I've found you!" Kidomaru's figure darted across the silk like a spider, his kaleidoscope precisely locking onto the young ninjas tied to the stone pillars. He manipulated the silk to gently cut the ropes, then wove it into a soft "cocoon," wrapping the young ninjas securely and preventing them from coming to any harm.
At this moment, the leader of the remnants suddenly rushed out from the darkness of the lair, stabbing Kidomaru's back with the cursed knife in his hand: "No matter how powerful your spider technique is, you can't avoid my knife!"
"Watch out!" Neji's Baguazhang launched in time, its golden chakra blocking the cursed blade, but the remnant's cursed energy repelled it. Kidomaru's Mangekyō instantly detected the remnant's weakness—an old spider silk scar across his heart, a legacy of Kidomaru's spider jutsu, and the weakest spot for the cursed energy.
"It's time to end it." Kidomaru's spider silk suddenly transformed into a "spider blade," guided by the Mangekyo, and precisely pierced the remnant's old scar. Purified by the blade, the cursed energy instantly collapsed, and the remnant fell to the ground with a scream, completely unable to resist.
At the end of the battle, Kidomaru untied the spider cocoon, and the little ninjas immediately threw themselves into his arms, crying, "Lord Kidomaru, we knew you would come to save us!" He touched the children's heads, looked at the spider silk gleaming at his fingertips, and suddenly understood - Orochimaru was right, his spider technique could kill, but it could protect even better; his Mangekyō was not to torture the enemy, but to make his companions no longer afraid, and to prevent the people he protected from getting hurt.
Yin Zhu stepped forward and handed over a dark green potion. "This is the Spider Blood Warming Potion. It will help stabilize the power of your Mangekyō and prevent over-consumption of Spider Blood." He pointed at Kidomaru's Mangekyō. "Your Spider Silk Guardian Formation will resonate with your ally's abilities. From now on, Neji's Byakugan will be responsible for warning, while your spider silk will be responsible for defense. Our defense will be even stronger."
Kidomaru took the potion and shielded the young ninjas behind him. The setting sun filtered through the spiderwebs of the training ground, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The smiles of his companions were reflected in his eyes—Ningji's Byakugan irises shone with a gentle light, Kimimaro's bone blades had softened, and Ototake's system chakra was still helping him repair the damaged spiderwebs. He suddenly felt that he was no longer the "killing tool" controlled by Orochimaru, but a powerful warrior who could protect his companions with his own spider arts, a true member of the Otogakure Village.
"From now on, I'll be in charge of the Otogakure Village's defensive spider formation!" Kidomaru held up the spider blood crystal, and the spider silk patterns in the Mangekyo spun gently. "My spider silk will protect every inch of land, and my Mangekyo will clearly see every danger. I'll never let anyone hurt my friends again!"
Yin Zhu smiled and nodded, and a new prompt popped up on the system panel: [Kidomaru's mental transformation is complete, from "Killing Tool" to "Guardian Messenger", bond value +41%].