Chapter 93: The Tool
A few days later.
It was time for Baishi's regular transaction with Orochimaru again.
Baishi arrived at the familiar inn in the Port of the Land of Fragrance with practiced ease.
This time, however, Orochimaru was already there waiting, which was unusual.
Baishi raised an eyebrow and expanded his sensory range. In an instant, the chakra fluctuations within several miles flooded his perception.
After a moment, he retracted his sens...
Chapter 86: The Moon Eye Plan's Conspiracy!
Completely unprepared, Konan and Nagato found their entire understanding of the world upended by Uchiha Yi's revelations.
Uchiha Yi was pleased with their reactions—it was clear they believed him. If they hadn't, it would have taken far more effort to explain, creating unnecessary complications.
This success owed much to their established teacher-student relationship, which fostered trust. Without it, if Uchiha Yi had disclose...
Chapter 85: Full Disclosure, Revealing the Truth
Amegakure.
With Uchiha Yi's transformation of the perpetual rain into clear skies, the once-gloomy atmosphere of the village had given way to a burgeoning sense of hope. The villagers, now basking in sunlight, felt optimistic about their future.
At the orphanage, Konan was teaching a group of children ninjutsu. Among them were Haku, who had been brought from Kirigakure, and Uzumaki Karin, recently rescued from Kusagakure.
Chapter 92: Energy-Absorbing Skin
Thanks to the improvements in his experimental methods, the captives Baishi used for testing no longer died easily. As a result, the number of prisoners under his control continued to grow. With so many captives, he was forced to use his Wood Release to construct a dungeon beneath the island.
At this moment, his spiritual form was hovering outside one of the cells.
Through the bars, Baishi observed Ōkura Riku, who was unable to move or s...
Chapter 91: The Seed of the Spirit
In a silvery-white mental space, a Kirigakure Anbu, codenamed Blue Demon, stared at the figure before him. The man looked familiar, though Blue Demon couldn't immediately place him.
Regardless, recognition was unnecessary—instinct dictated action. The memory of Red Shark's death was still fresh in his mind, and Blue Demon had no desire to meet the same fate.
Without hesitation, he rapidly formed hand seals, activating his signature tec...
Chapter 83: Confrontation
Tsunade cradled Kushina in her arms, healing her injuries while inspecting the Nine-Tails seal on her.
With Tsunade around, their return to Konoha was uneventful. The once-absent guards responsible for patrolling and monitoring the village's borders were now back at their posts. Without Tsunade leading them, Tonari and Minato would have faced strict questioning for leaving the village without authorization.
After delivering Kushina to Konoha's ho...
Chapter 82: Backing from Above
The Root squad leader froze at Tonari's remark.
The identity of the Two-Tails Jinchūriki was one of Konoha's closely guarded secrets, known only to a select few. Naturally, a low-ranking Root operative like him had no access to such sensitive information.
Even so, the young ninja before him—Tonari and Minato—seemed extraordinarily talented. Their ability to defeat a special jōnin together was impressive, though the squad leader didn't ...
Chapter 84: Establishing a New Konoha!
Tsunade and Jiraiya carefully listened to the intelligence provided by Orochimaru.
After analyzing it, they were shocked to realize that the Uchiha who destroyed Konoha, known as "Ah Huo," had grown to such a terrifying level in just a few months since joining the Akatsuki.
This rapid growth rate was enough to inspire fear.
What made it worse was that such a person had become their enemy, leaving both of them feeling utterly p...
Chapter 83: Konoha's Survivors Gather in Otogakure!
After dealing with some minor annoyances, Uchiha Yi turned his gaze toward the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
The entire box was embedded in a stone wall, its grotesque human face exposed.
With the box acting as a barrier, the souls sealed within it couldn't be collected by the system.
This meant only one thing—it had to be destroyed.
The material of the box was unclear, but as a tool once belonging to the Sage o...
Chapter 82: The Land of Grass and the Box of Ultimate Bliss
Kusagakure, located northwest of the Land of Fire and bordering the Land of Earth, is a small nation with a minor ninja village.
Despite its size, this small village is split into two factions.
One faction, Kusanomi, aims to use the wish-granting power of the Box of Ultimate Bliss to restore Kusagakure's glory and eventually dominate the world. This ambition, though naïve, rivals the delusions of grandeur seen i...
Chapter 81: Two Intriguing New Abilities!
Using the rumor of the Sage of Six Paths' ultimate treasure, Uchiha Yi set his master plan into motion, luring almost the entire ninja world to Konoha.
The elaborate scheme had been carefully planned for months, and the results were undeniable.
Though there was one regret: Konoha was only so big. Even with so many drawn to the village, it couldn't accommodate everyone.
Orochimaru, foreseeing what might happen, had cooperate...
Chapter 90: The Spirit Transformation Technique
Moonlit Island.
Central Peak.
Inside the training chamber, Baishi sat cross-legged, his breathing slow and steady, as if he were in a deep sleep.
However, anyone observing with a Byakugan would immediately notice the chakra coursing through his body at high speed.
He wasn't sleeping—he was practicing the Spirit Transformation Technique.
It had been over a month since Baishi began studying this powerful S-R...
Chapter 89: A Changing Ninja World
The next morning, at the same port-side inn in the Land of Fragrance, Baishi stood across from Orochimaru.
Before Baishi could say anything, Orochimaru spoke first. "What is going on with Minato's team?"
Baishi blinked, then smirked. "Don't tell me someone else has died?"
He said "again" for a reason. During their exchange last month, Orochimaru had revealed, with some astonishment, that Uchiha Obito had died.
However, unli...
Chapter 81: Are You Sure About This?
"Ninjutsu: Spiral Wind Flash Brilliant Fire Roar—Blazing Star Inferno!"
The absurdly long name echoed across the battlefield as Minato and Tonari unleashed their synchronized combination attack. It was a spur-of-the-moment name, but the synergy between the two seemed to go beyond their techniques—it extended even to their shared sense of humor.
Tonari exhaled a stream of scorching flames mixed with chakra. Perched on his shoulder, ...
Chapter 80: Full Sync
"Cat-Style Ninjutsu: Fire Rat Ball!"
A blue fireball in the shape of a rat shot from Tonari's mouth, hurtling toward Yoruichi at incredible speed.
Noticing the incoming attack, Yoruichi immediately abandoned his engagement with Minato. With a final strike to force Minato back, he turned to face the incoming fire rat ball.
There was a trace of wariness in his eyes. Despite its modest size, the fireball gave off an overwhelming sense of danger. ...
Chapter 79: Cat-Style Ninjutsu
Although the poison he had used was extremely potent, it had strict conditions for activation—it needed to enter the bloodstream directly. For most ninja, opportunities to land such a close-range attack were rare. Only under the right circumstances, with an element of surprise, could it be effective.
The strategy he and Minato had devised had worked, and one Cloud ninja was down.
With only Yoruichi left, the tension was palpable.
"L...
Chapter 78: The Most Poisonous is a Woman's Heart
Having barely won his fight against the Cloud ninja with the help of the Two-Tails' power, Tonari couldn't ignore the fact that whoever had abducted Kushina would likely be even stronger.
Propping himself up on shaky legs, he gritted his teeth. While his wounds were healing, the pain lingered, sharp and unrelenting.
"Can Minato handle this?" Tonari wondered to himself.
But even as the thought crossed his mind, he di...
Chapter 80: Awakening! Mangekyo Sharingan!
Shockwaves rippled across the ninja world.
The leader of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, Konohagakure, had been destroyed!
Uchiha Yi's use of Divine Blaze Repulsion! had obliterated not just his intended targets but virtually everything and everyone in the vicinity.
The news of Konoha's destruction traveled slowly. It took days for the spies of other villages to notice something was amiss.
When they arrived to inve...
Chapter 79: Destroying Clans as My Ninja Way!
With the departure of the Senju brothers, the once-vibrant Konoha was left in ruins. Due to the awakened abilities of the Flame-Flame Fruit, the area had turned into an inhospitable wasteland.
The lingering flames, evaporated water, and scorched earth ensured that nothing would grow there for a long time.
This was the long-lasting environmental impact of his awakened powers. Restoring the area would take immense time and effor...
Chapter 88: Major Breakthrough
While Baishi delved into his new cycle of evolution following his exchange with Orochimaru, far away, Kisame Hoshigaki staggered back to the Hidden Mist Village, battered and wounded.
Instead of reporting to his immediate superior, Fuguki Suikazan, Kisame was summoned directly to the Mizukage's office.
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Hidden Mist Village
Mizukage's Office
Inside, Kisame recounted every detail of his mission to the Third Mizukage, fo...
Chapter 87: A Quiet Exchange
Three days later.
Land of Fragrance
Port Town
Inside a quiet inn, Baishi sat at a wooden table, listening attentively to a report from one of his subordinates, Ichiro Kyoraku.
When Kyoraku finally finished speaking, Baishi sat silently, tapping the table rhythmically with his index finger as he mulled over the information.
Seeing his master deep in thought, Kyoraku dared not interrupt and simply stood to the side in silence.
Chapter 86: The Deal
From behind a tree trunk, Orochimaru slowly stepped out into the open.
His long hair draped over his shoulders, pale skin glowing faintly in the dappled light, and his cold, snake-like vertical pupils gave him the same eerie aura he had before the war broke out.
"Hehehe~"
Orochimaru chuckled as he walked forward, stopping just five meters away from Baishi.
'He's seen my speed and strength, yet he dares to come this close. Is this confide...
Chapter 85: A Brief Clash
As Baishi charged directly at Kisame Hoshigaki, the latter didn't hesitate for a moment. With a swift motion, Kisame drew a short sword from his back and slashed downward diagonally in a calculated strike.
The slash, though hasty, was precise and aimed perfectly at Baishi's trajectory. As Baishi closed the distance, the blade seemed to graze his face.
In the nick of time, Baishi channeled chakra into his body, employing Lightning Release to stimu...
Chapter 84: "Familiar Face"
Crack.
A crisp sound of bone snapping echoed in the air.
Standing behind Kurokaku, Baishi had severed his spinal cord with a single hand chop. Deprived of its support, Kurokaku's body collapsed limply to the ground.
It was only after this that Rei's warning reached him—but it was far too late.
Suddenly, a whistling sound of something cutting through the air reached Baishi's ears. He tilted his head slightly, narrowly dodging a k...
Chapter 83: Discovery
The next day, early morning.
Baishi had just finished washing up when a knock came at the door.
"Come in."
The door creaked open, and Kamimura Takashi entered carrying a food box.
At that moment, Baishi's ears twitched slightly, and he suddenly looked in a specific direction. His gaze seemed to penetrate the walls, observing something outside. After a moment, he retracted his gaze and muttered, "So, they've finally come..."
"What...
Chapter 78: Ashes of Heaven and Earth!
As Uchiha Yi activated the full awakening of his Devil Fruit abilities, he underwent a transformation that felt like a leap into a higher realm of existence.
His entire being exuded an aura of nobility, perfection, and overwhelming power.
Merely standing there, the heat radiating from him made it impossible for ordinary people to approach. This was the most immediate and visceral impression he gave to everyone present.
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Chapter 77: Words Are Meaningless; Strength Is the Only Standard for Right and Wrong!
Seeing the figures emerging before him, Uchiha Yi raised an eyebrow. He wasn't particularly surprised, though he did feel a twinge of unease.
Since his shadow clones couldn't sustain the energy drain of Divine Blaze Repulsion, he was now operating as his true body. If he were to die here, there would be no coming back.
Had he not maintained his habitual state of elementalization, the sud...
Chapter 76: The Return of the Dead!
"Tch!"
"Always talking about searching for the Child of Prophecy and maintaining peace in the ninja world. But in the end, you turn a blind eye to the atrocities committed right under your nose!"
"You stood by as the Uzumaki clan was destroyed!"
"You schemed to weaken the Senju clan!"
"You drove Konoha's White Fang to commit suicide over a laughable reason!"
"And now you claim the Uchiha were planning a coup, so you wiped them ...
Chapter 75: The Fifth Joker of Uchiha's Wild Laughter Appears!
What seemed like a joke carried a deeper meaning.
After "Neji" revealed his implication, Sarutobi Hiruzen froze. A chill of fear surged through his heart.
All his plans for Konoha revolved around strengthening the Sarutobi Clan. If the clan was truly in danger, then what would all his efforts amount to?
"Go!"
"Return to the clan compound immediately!"
Hiruzen's face was anxious as he gave the ...
Chapter 77: Fighting to the Death
Tonari's right hand was pierced clean through by Yoruichi's blade, but he didn't stop there. Using his injured hand, he firmly gripped the enemy's weapon arm.
With his left hand now holding the chakra-conducting short blade, Tonari reversed his grip and thrust it directly toward Yoruichi's heart.
The sudden turn of events left Yoruichi stunned. He instinctively tried to dodge, but the momentary hesitation left him vulnerable.
At th...