Naruto: I, the villain template, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 194 Life Does Not End Here, Gentlemen, It's Time to Wake Up

Click! Click-click!

As Yun Chuan pushed open the tall palace door and followed Yahiko to the front of the Hall of Heroes, Yahiko instinctively stopped and stared blankly for a few seconds.

The morning light shone from behind onto the clean black floor of the hall, and Yahiko saw his reflection in the mirror-like surface.

Because his hair had just been ruffled and he was unkempt, his orange hair was now a messy, disheveled tangle.

He had never paid much attention to such details, but looking at the open doors of Valhalla, the silent building seemed to be looking down at him from the sky.

"..."

Yahiko pursed his lips, silently tidied his hair and collar, and then followed.

Crack! Bang!

As the gate behind us slowly closed, the final sound of it shutting down was as deep and resonant as a bell.

The dim morning light was blocked outside the door, and the dark hall became deathly silent, so quiet that only the faint sound of breathing could be heard.

"...Boss?"

Yahiko's voice rang out after a brief silence, but instead of his usual impetuous and lively manner, it sounded unusually deep and solemn.

He even felt that breathing loudly was a desecration of the souls of the dead here.

"Um."

Yun Chuan responded softly, then strode away.

As the crisp sound of footsteps rang out, the candles on both sides were lit one by one, and they surprisingly lit up with strange blue flames.

Yun Chuan and his companion walked amidst a pale blue glow of flames, with flickering, bright candlelight on either side of them, gleaming like silent, faceless figures, guiding them toward the end of the road.

The palace gate behind us had receded into the distance, until it was completely out of sight, leaving behind all the hustle and bustle...

pat.

Yun Chuan stopped in his tracks. Ya Yan stood behind him, looking up at him.

At the far end of the hall stands a massive white stele.

Composed of two layers of moon-shaped base, Sumeru pedestal, stele body and top, the overall height looks to be close to sixty meters, and it is entirely built with white rock and white jade.

Valhalla is the largest building in terms of total area and second only to the bell tower in height.

In such a dark hall, the white giant stele forms a stark contrast of black and white, appearing at first glance as abrupt as a bird catching a glimpse of a fish breathing in the sea.

Although the two seem very different, they represent the same thing here.

--die.

Inside the hall at this moment, in front of the giant white stele,

Besides Yun Chuan and the other two, there was another figure standing there.

Yun Chuan walked to the man's side, took out two bunches of pure white paper flowers from his pocket, handed one bunch to the stunned Ya Yan behind him, and placed the other bunch on the Sumeru pedestal of the white giant monument.

Compared to the spaciousness and spotlessness of other places, many white paper flowers have already been placed in front of the giant monument.

Clearly, someone had come before them.

Perhaps it's due to the unique and harsh environment of the Land of Rain, or perhaps it's because Yun Chuan put the paper flowers Xiao Nan gave him in a vase in his office, but now the influence of Dawn is spreading from top to bottom.

White itself represents purity, innocence, simplicity, and holiness, and white paper flowers have an additional quality in their eyes.

—Never wither.

In the harsh environment of the Land of Rain, almost no flowers can survive; only paper flowers can "never wither."

Naturally, white paper flowers were also used to symbolize respect, mourning, blessings, and remembrance for the deceased.

"Thank you, boss."

Yahiko carefully took the bouquet of paper flowers and, following the example, placed the white paper flowers on the Sumeru pedestal.

For some reason, after arriving here, he felt very peaceful, yet he had a feeling of being watched.

Looking up at a towering monument seems far less poignant than looking down at a small grave.

But looking at each word already engraved on it, Yahiko even saw a few familiar names, and a once-living face flashed before his eyes.

Those were people who died in the last battle with Takigakure. Each name he recognized weighed heavier on Yahiko's shoulders.

"Kumokawa-sama."

Just as Yahiko was silently gazing up at the giant monument, the third person who had been standing in front of it turned around, looked at Yun Chuan beside him, and lowered his head slightly, his red hair glowing red in the dim light.

"There's no need to be so formal in a place like this, Ichishi."

Yun Chuan shook his head, smiled slightly, and asked, "How is the sealing technique here being set up?"

Uzumaki Ichiya licked his lips, which were dry from standing for so long, and replied, "With the 'experimental samples' you provided and those unheard-of theories involving the soul, the development of the new sealing barrier is going smoothly."

"Affix five 'forbidden talismans' connected to Zero-Tails chakra to the surrounding area. The area within each talisman transforms into an independent barrier space, capable of concealing auras and restricting/sealing only 'souls'."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chuan immediately understood that this sealing barrier was developed based on the highly difficult sealing technique of "Five Seals Barrier".

The change was from "prohibiting" the destruction of matter within the barrier to "concealing" and "restraining" the aura of souls within the barrier, without having a significant impact on living people who come here.

The only effect is that it will slightly suppress the soul, making people feel depressed and heavy. This is unavoidable, but it's hard to say whether it's good or bad in this kind of place.

"Sealing techniques are truly amazing. They could easily be established as an independent 'discipline' like 'biology'," Yun Chuan remarked.

Even he could feel his "spiritual pressure" being suppressed a little.

Although it was only a very, very small amount, given his current [Spirit] level, the effect was already quite good.

With this in mind, Yun Chuan's consciousness drifted into his mind and looked at his [main template].

【Name: Tsukimi Rikugawa [∞]】

[Level: 5]

[Four Dimensions: Strength B-→B, Speed ​​B+→A-, Spirit B+→A-, Energy F]

[Mastering the template: ① Slaughter [Proliferating Individuals]: 82% ② Jonathan Klein [Scarecrow]: 62% ③ Montana Max [Major]: 43% ④ Gin Ichimaru [Chief Officer]: 42%]

[Template already mastered: ① Shiki Nanaya [Murderer] ② Bullseye [Adamantium] ③ Tama [Integrated Stand] ④ Kokushibo [Oni Dominator]]

[Loading (5/5→6/6) — ① Takashi Nanaya [Murderer] ② Tama [Substitute Catgrass] ③ Carnage [Initial Symbiote] ④ Kokushibo [Demon Ruler] ⑤ Montana Max [Major] ⑥ Gin Ichimaru [Senior]]

[Not loaded—① Bullseye [Adamantium] ② Jonathan Klein [Scarecrow]]

[Level Advancement: Level 5 → Level 6 (8000 points required to advance to Level 6)]

[Available Quests: 3/4 (①[Times Have Changed] ②[Everyone Is Like a Dragon] ③[The Darkness of the Ninja] (Completed) ④[The Chaotic Creation of Akatsuki] (Completed 1/10)]

Points held: 8200 (14200-10000+4000)

The [Spirit] aspect of the four dimensions has gradually risen to the A- level due to the mastery of the template ability of [Ichimaru Gin [Chairman]].

The performance of the two dimensions of [strength] and [speed] is very intuitive, but Yun Chuan had never had any specific understanding or concept of the dimension of [spirit] before.

I just feel that I have a stronger resistance to illusions. Ordinary illusions have almost no effect on me. I also have a stronger resistance to psychological and mental interference. I can be immune to fear gas as if it were air.

However, after obtaining the template of Gin Ichimaru from the world of Bleach, he gained a very profound and systematic understanding and knowledge of "spirit" and "soul".

Because the concepts of "spiritual power" and "spiritual pressure" exist in the world of "Bleach".

Spiritual energy is considered the energy source used by "Death Gods" to unleash their abilities; the higher the density of spiritual energy, the more powerful the ability.

Spiritual pressure is the density of the soul, which can also be understood as pressure similar to gravity. When powerful "Shinigami" release their spiritual pressure, they can crush their opponents and cause substantial damage to matter.

The level of the [Spirit] dimension represents the level of spiritual pressure, and also directly reflects the amount of spiritual power and the strength of the soul.

The power of all template abilities for the target 【Ichimaru Gin [Senior Officer]】 is determined by the level of the 【Spirit】 dimension.

With Yun Chuan's current mental strength, apart from those special eye techniques, other illusions are almost useless, and the caster will even suffer a backlash.

Therefore, the barrier sealing technique developed by Uzumaki Ichiya and his team, which can have even the slightest impact on his spiritual pressure, is already considered a very good ability.

However, upon hearing Yun Chuan's "praise," Uzumaki Ichiya's gaze turned strange, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

No matter how amazing the sealing technique is, it has its limits. It's impossible to develop new techniques based on imagination and conjecture.

Although the Uzumaki clan has a long history and profound heritage, they don't have many sealing techniques that involve the soul. Even if they do, it's usually something like "Dead Demon Seal" that relies on external forces.

We can't expect those who play with "technology" to study that ethereal "soul," can we?

Their expertise lies in sealing techniques, which is completely unrelated to the "soul" Hachiko; they belong to entirely different fields.

It was precisely because they knew the essence of chakra that they were able to seal it. Therefore, without the knowledge about the essence of the soul provided by Yun Chuan, these "skilled women" would never have been able to develop a barrier targeting the soul.

No matter how you look at it, the "soul" is more "magical" and more incredible than the sealing technique.

Unfortunately, neither the Uzumaki clan, nor Shennong and those Void Ninjas had much knowledge of the soul, nor were they suited to abandon their areas of expertise and forcibly switch to the field of "soul" research.

"It's truly disheartening to have a treasure right in front of you but be unable to develop it," Uzumaki Ichiya thought to himself with a touch of regret. "If only there were someone skilled in this area of ​​research."

At the same time, looking at the points he had painstakingly accumulated—ten thousand points—which had quickly dwindled to less than ten thousand, a deep glint flashed in Yun Chuan's eyes.

After defeating Kakuzu, I completed the [[Collection] quest: [The Chaotic Creation of Akatsuki]], and my points had already reached 14200.

Including the achievement-type quest "[Ninja Darkness]" which involves participating in the battle between [Kagero Village] and [Takigakure Village] and spreading the name of [Ninja Darkness] throughout the ninja world, the total number of points should be close to 4000.

As for why 10,000 points were missing...

【Name: Slaughter [Proliferated Individual] (Purple)】

[World: Marvel]

[Quality: Green]

[Advanced: Not available]

【Abilities: ① Bio-armor: Can be immune to some physical damage, immune to a small portion of special attribute attacks, and provides enhancements on top of the three-dimensional attributes.

②Precision camouflage: One can change one's appearance and body shape through willpower. The vocal cords, pupils, and breath can all be altered. One can also perfectly mimic the appearance of a specific target through cellular genes.

③ Mimicry: By devouring non-living objects and decomposing them, it can transform into similar shapes and structures, such as shields, swords, or even wings and spikes...

④ Split and Proliferate (Unlocked): Generate subordinate individuals through splitting and proliferating, connecting the consciousness of individuals with the master as the core.

⑤ Special Healing (Unlocked): Its highly malleable body structure gives it special healing abilities. Even if it is broken, pierced, or smashed, it can still quickly recover and regenerate. It also has self-immunity to toxins and mind control.

⑥ Possession Fusion (Unlocked): Allows attachment to other entities and control over their bodies, but only 50% of the above effects remain. Ultrasound waves and high temperatures will force the symbiote to separate.

[Advanced Requirements: 10000/10000 points (Already achieved)]

Yes.

Yun Chuan used 10,000 points to upgrade the [Green] quality [Slaughter [Initial Symbiote]] to the [Purple] quality [Slaughter [Proliferating Individual]], leaving him with less than 10,000 points.

There's no way to catch a wolf without risking your own child.

The three abilities unlocked by [Split and Proliferate], [Special Healing], [Possession and Fusion], and [Slaughter [Proliferated Individuals]] are very useful to Yun Chuan's plan.

Or rather, he has already been using these three abilities, but it's just not the right time to reveal them yet.

Only by unlocking the three abilities of "Slaughter [Proliferating Individuals]" can he complete the first stage of the "[Stage-type] Mission: [Times Have Changed]".

That is, to eliminate the remnants of the Warring States period, Uchiha Madara.

"That old guy must be getting impatient soon, right?"

Yun Chuan's eyes flickered slightly as he thought, "After all, the baiting and groundbaiting have been completed, and the necessary pressure has been applied. If they still don't take the bait, there's really no way to catch them."

Before that, he needed to make some preparations so that he could receive the "legacy" left by Old Man Ban after his death, those excellent "containers" that are the "White Zetsu".

Thinking of this, Yun Chuan turned to look at the giant white monument and said with a smile, "Since the sealing barrier has been arranged, I will release them."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Chuan turned around and looked at the empty hall behind him. He slowly closed his eyes and let his consciousness sink into his mind.

At this moment, within the spiritual space of that crimson sea of ​​blood.

Yun Chuan opened his eyes, and in his blue eyes, which reflected a blood-red hue, were clearly reflected nearly a hundred sleeping faces.

Above the sea of ​​blood were countless black shadows, like one person after another standing silently watching over the forest.

They once stood guard, and they will continue to do so even in death.

"Life does not end there; the soul will embark on its final journey."

Yun Chuan's gaze swept over those faces, and he chuckled lightly, saying in a calm tone, "Gentlemen, it's time to wake up."

Snap...tap...

A single drop of scarlet blood fell into the boundless sea of ​​blood and dissolved within it.

Then, in a daze, nearly a hundred pairs of eyes slowly opened.

(End of this chapter)