I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 163: The Outcome, Sasuke and Naruto on the Verge of Evolution

"Several thousand were wiped out on the first day, not bad, not bad at all!"

After Pain left, Yagyu did not rush to Amegakure, but instead returned the way he came and teleported towards the camp.

At the same time, Yagyu was also giving instructions to his wooden clone, which was fused with the earth and vegetation, and a large amount of information quickly appeared in his mind.

After digesting this information that appeared out of nowhere, Yagyu instantly showed a satisfied expression.

Although the first battle was just a probing battle, it was also a crucial intelligence battle.

If one side is unaware of the other's intelligence, it is easy to suffer heavy losses.

The arrogant Hidden Cloud Village is the best example.

Kumogakure, which reveres taijutsu and martial arts, has almost every martial arts practitioner, regardless of gender, who is proficient in both taijutsu and swordsmanship, and even possesses the ability to stimulate cells with lightning release chakra. In just a few hours of the war, Kumogakure, which ranks first among the five great ninja villages in terms of overall strength, lost one-fifth of its more than 10,000 ninja.

If it weren't for the timely support of the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee, and their rapid escape using their ninjutsu and taijutsu, the death toll would likely have been much higher.

On the very first day, he broke a link in the chain of the Hidden Cloud Village's defenses and cured their arrogance, naturally making Yagyu extremely happy.

Although the elite troops resurrected by Rato also suffered some losses, the exchange of more than two thousand people from Kumogakure and the survivors of the four major ninja clans had further crippled Sunagakure, a village whose overall strength could rival Kirigakure for last place. Yagyu felt it was well worth it.

With such results on the first day, Yagyu felt that once the war ended, he would definitely be able to crush all four major ninja villages.

When Yagyu succeeds as the Sixth Hokage, even if he doesn't unify the ninja world, the entire ninja world will be under his absolute control.

After calming down, Yagyu used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear next to Tsunade.

"Yagyu, you've come back just in time."

Upon seeing Yagyu appear beside her, Tsunade, who was holding a meeting with the high-ranking members in a tent, immediately beamed with joy and asked, "Yagyu, you previously captured a clone of that Akatsuki member codenamed 'Genbu.' Can you use your wood clones to find them all?"

Yagyu understood what Tsunade meant, but he pretended not to understand, closing his eyes and raising his index and middle fingers with one hand. He then opened his eyes and asked in confusion, "Hokage-sama, what do you mean by that? There aren't any White Zetsu clones around us!"

"It's not just their infiltration skills; those white creatures have another ability—"

Tsunade explained that she had told Yagyu everything about how the White Zetsu clone had disguised itself as one of their own to disrupt the formation.

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng, a renowned actor, immediately became serious and said, "Besides that infiltration technique, they actually have this kind of transformation technique?"

After speaking, Yagyu couldn't help but ask Tsunade, "Did you bring back those people who look exactly alike?"

"It's already been brought back."

Tsunade nodded and said, "Yakumo used genjutsu to trap their consciousness, Karin and Hinata used sealing techniques to strip them of control over their bodies, and Nao and Inoichi are currently using mind-reading techniques..."

Distinguish between true and false.

"Wood Release: Wood Clone Technique!"

With one hand forming a hand seal, a branch extended from his body, quickly transforming into a wooden clone.

The next second, the wooden clone disappeared without warning.

A moment later, Yagyu spoke up, "The reason has been found. The reason their disguises were so perfect is because they used infiltration techniques to hide underground, and then emerged from the ground in the chaos to absorb the target's chakra. This is why their transformation techniques were flawless, and even the chakra fluctuations were exactly the same."

"Do you have a way to solve this?" Tsunade looked at Yagyu expectantly.

The higher-ups, who had remained silent throughout, also turned their gazes toward Yagyu.

Yagyu shook his head and said, "No, the reason my Wood Release was able to detect them is because their infiltration technique blends into the earth and vegetation. My Wood Release effect is similar to their infiltration technique, which is why I was able to detect them. But this kind of transformation technique, which can even imitate chakra fluctuations exactly, is something that even the Byakugan and Kagura's Mind's Eye can't do anything about. I have no way to deal with it either."

This is not a lie.

The Oyster Technique and the Impersonation Technique are god-level support techniques, and their strategic effects are in no way inferior to the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Impure World Reincarnation Technique.

If he wasn't so powerful as to be unbeatable, he wouldn't have been so easily defeated by Yagyu.

As for the technique, just as Yagyu said, his Wood Release might have some effect.

However, the reason he was able to break the White Zetsu's technique was because he had also mastered the technique himself.

It possesses a unique perspective.

However, unless Yagyu possesses a sense of good and evil, he cannot distinguish between the real and the fake in the art of disguise.

Whether it's the white eye, the red eye, or even Kagura's mind's eye, none of them have any effect on the art of disguise.

Seeing Yagyu shake his head, Tsunade frowned and said, "If even you can't tell the difference between the real and the fake, then this is troublesome."

Those things aren't very strong. If it were a head-on confrontation, even if their numbers were several times ours, we could still easily suppress them.

But not only are they fearless of death, each possesses infiltration skills that allow them to ignore all obstacles.

With Hiruko's Impure World Reincarnation technique also helping, we simply couldn't prevent them from draining our chakra.

Once their chakra is absorbed and they use transformation techniques to infiltrate the formation, the formation will inevitably be disrupted.

Moreover, they are not limited to the Land of Rain; they may sneak in at any time and take the opportunity to infiltrate it.

In this case, we can only advance to Amegakure by fighting a protracted war until all the white creatures are wiped out.

But by then, the Akatsuki organization may have already sealed away all the tailed beasts.

At that time, we will not only have to face these white creatures and the army of reanimated beings, but also the Akatsuki organization and those who possess the Rinnegan.

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, the Hyuga clan leaders, including Hiashi, frowned deeply, their hearts filled with resentment.

Just as Tsunade said, the White Zetsu clones were not worth mentioning at all; in a one-on-one fight, they couldn't even beat a genin.

But to be fearless of death, to be able to ignore all obstacles and burrow underground, and to have such an ability that even the Byakugan cannot detect it, is just too disgusting.

Even more disgusting is that they can absorb other people's chakra and become them from the inside out.

This feeling of frustration—being unable to attack one's own people and constantly being ambushed and killed by the enemy—is a powerful and frustrating experience.

It's even worse than being killed by the enemy in battle.

Although their own side did not suffer much loss, the troops that could have easily advanced to Amegakure have undoubtedly encountered the biggest obstacle.

Until they found a way to remove this obstacle, they were unable to make any progress and even lost sleep.

After all, once they fall asleep, who knows if those white creatures will suddenly emerge from the ground, kill them, and take their place?

As if sensing their thoughts, Liu Sheng slowly said, "Don't worry, there are always my wooden clones in the village. Those white creatures can't get into the village. I will send out some wooden clones to take turns monitoring the camp. Once those things get close, I will find them."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Yagyu."

The ninja clan chief and the heads of various departments breathed a sigh of relief.

Even those who weren't particularly close to Yagyu spoke with utmost respect.

Just then, a ninja wearing a green vest suddenly walked into the tent from outside, knelt down on one knee and said, "Lord Hokage, the envoy from Kumogakure requests an audience."

"It seems they've encountered the same situation over there."

Tsunade instantly understood the purpose of the Cloud Village envoy's visit.

"Oh, right!"

Yagyu pretended to be intrigued and said, "I've thought of a solution."

"What method? Tell me quickly!" Tsunade said impatiently.

The higher-ups also looked at Yagyu with great anticipation.

Yagyu slowly said, "As far as I know, the Hokage's grandmother, who was also the wife of the First Hokage, Mito, possessed the ability to sense good and evil."

That wasn't an innate ability of Kagura's Mind's Eye from the Uzumaki clan, but rather the ability of the perfect Jinchūriki of the strongest Nine-Tails.

A person's good and evil thoughts are emotions that they cannot control.

Those White Zetsu clones harbored murderous intent towards us at all times, and no matter how well they imitated us, they couldn't hide that emotion.

If Naruto could become the perfect Jinchuriki, then he would be able to gain the ability to sense good and evil.

If the enemy were to impersonate one of his own, he would be able to tell the difference at a glance.

"That's right, Grandmother does have that ability." Tsunade's face lit up with joy, but she quickly looked troubled and said, "However, it's wartime now, and I don't know how long it will take for Naruto to become a perfect Jinchuriki."

"That's because we don't have a way to create the perfect Jinchūriki," Yagyu said with a meaningful smile. "Now the opportunity is right in front of us. If I remember correctly, the Two-Tails Jinchūriki and the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki of Kumogakure are perfect Jinchūriki, right?"

Tsunade's beautiful eyes lit up, and then she looked at the ninja who was still kneeling on one knee and said, "Go and invite the Cloud Village envoy in."

After Tsunade finished speaking, she discovered that Yagyu had disappeared from her side.

"Sasuke, come here for a second."

Yagyu, who had left the tent, appeared next to Kurama Yakumo. He then looked at Uchiha Sasuke, who was standing with Naruto and helping Namino distinguish between his real and fake companions, and waved to him.

Upon hearing Yagyu's voice, Sasuke Uchiha, who had his arms crossed, immediately stepped forward.

Naruto, who had nothing to do, curiously followed along.

How is your vision now?

Seeing Uchiha Sasuke walk up to him, remaining cool and silent, Yagyu took the initiative to ask.

"It's alright, not too serious," Sasuke Uchiha answered honestly.

Unlike the extreme and manic character in the original story, Sasuke Uchiha only experienced severe depletion of his eye power and used his unique eye techniques many times after awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, when he wiped out the four major ninja clans.

However, after annihilating the four great ninja clans and witnessing Hiruzen Sarutobi's soul being scattered, Sasuke Uchiha's last breath from the age of seven to sixteen was completely exhausted.

Having let go of his obsessions, Sasuke Uchiha undergoes a transformation ahead of time, even showing a hint of Itachi Uchiha's spirit, evolving from an emotional to a rational being.

Just like in martial arts novels where there is no ambition to compete for the title of the best in the world, Uchiha Sasuke's usual training focuses on consolidating his foundation and improving his skill in combining swordsmanship with chakra nature transformation. He doesn't pay much attention to things like the Mangekyou Sharingan, secret ninjutsu, and combination ninjutsu.

So his eyesight has only weakened slightly.

If things continue like this, unless he encounters an invincible enemy, Sasuke Uchiha's eye power might, like the Uchiha clan, last for several years before his vision becomes blurry.

But Naruto is about to unleash his full power, and Yagyu doesn't want his future strongest fighter to fall behind.

So, Yagyu said with a smile, "Get ready, I'll perform the surgery on you tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke Uchiha couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

He certainly knew what Yagyu meant by those words: he wanted to transplant Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan into him, so that he could gain eternal eye power.

"it is good."

Unlike the hesitation and temporary refusal in the original story, Uchiha Sasuke nodded after his initial surprise, his heart filled with anticipation.

Having witnessed Hikaru Uchiha's complete Susanoo, Sasuke Uchiha, who was also able to use the mature Susanoo, was filled with longing for this power.

However, having activated Susanoo to kill Shimura Danzo, he knew very well the eye power required for Susanoo.

That is divine power that transcends even exclusive eye techniques.

Without fully mastering the Mangekyou Sharingan, it is impossible to activate the complete Susanoo.

Even if one could activate the complete Susanoo, one could only do it once or twice at most before nearly losing one's sight.

Unless one possesses a unique eye technique like Uchiha Hikaru, or receives a transplant of Hashirama cells, the only way to obtain eternal eye power is to acquire it.

Is he finally about to unlock that power?

Naruto was unaware of Sasuke Uchiha's thoughts, nor could he understand the riddles that only Yagyu and Sasuke Uchiha could comprehend.

Upon hearing that Uchiha Sasuke was about to undergo surgery, Naruto immediately asked with concern, "Sasuke, are you injured?"

"No, Sasuke is about to evolve."

Before Sasuke Uchiha could answer, Yagyu said with a smile, "Naruto, you should also get ready. Soon your strength will also undergo an evolution."

Upon hearing this, Naruto tilted his head and looked at Yagyu with a question mark on his face.

Sasuke Uchiha also showed surprise again. Looking at Naruto beside him, and remembering the Nine-Tails inside Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha, who was no longer ignorant, suddenly felt his fighting spirit ignite.

For some reason, he just didn't want to lose to Naruto.

It wasn't just because the other person had been a loser and was his teammate, but also because of a strange "incompatibility" that had existed since childhood.

But this discord is not tinged with hatred; rather, it stems from a desire to win while simultaneously seeking the other's approval.

To be precise, it's an obsession to make the other person admit defeat and acknowledge that they've won!

This obsession, second only to revenge, surpasses even the desire to defeat Yagyu!

This is an inescapable destiny that has lasted for millennia!