Konoha: This Uchiha is going a bit too far.

Chapter 127 Just One Step Away (10,000-word chapter)

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A tremendous roar echoed through the forest, and then quickly spread into Konoha!

Countless residents stood up at that moment and quickly ran outside, because they all thought an earthquake had occurred.

But after they left the house, the tremors stopped, and the ever-present chakra told them that someone was probably fighting!

"What kind of battle could reach this level? Could it be the Nine-Tails again?"

The Nine-Tails' memories aren't that distant; although most people didn't even have a chance to participate in the battle before Haori and Ying had already resolved the issue.

But the chakra that filled the entire village with a chilling aura left a deeper impression on them!

After realizing what was happening, countless people rushed towards the police department.

After so much publicity and hype, and the police department's exemplary conduct, especially its performance in the previous Nine-Tailed Fox incident.

Now, a new idea is slowly emerging in Konoha: no matter what the problem is, if you can't solve it yourself, go to the police department!

With such a reputation, the development of the police department is naturally predictable, but this also makes the various stations of the police department exceptionally busy tonight.

"What's going on? Why is there such a loud commotion?"

Meanwhile, on the other side of Konoha, Jiraiya and Tsunade were still in charge of cleaning up the fire.

The battle between Haori and Obito did not result in any casualties. After all, the people around them weren't stupid; they had already evacuated when they realized something was wrong.

After the battle ended, they naturally stayed behind to help put out the fire, but the flames left by the haori were not so easy to extinguish!

The Blazing Release technique has been fully mastered by Hagoromo. Even though its power is still far inferior to Amaterasu, it is by no means easy to deal with.

Moreover, Yuzhi hasn't been gone for very long, so their work here is naturally not completely finished yet.

They were still busy when another situation arose, which naturally surprised them quite a bit.

Jiraiya and Tsunade, in particular, were not astonished as the other ninjas, but their shock was genuine.

Such a commotion made them all worry that Yuki might have killed Orochimaru!

"Tsunade, you take charge here. I'll go check it out."

Jiraiya thought for a moment, then immediately spoke.

"Okay, go ahead."

Tsunade originally wanted to go, but when she saw Rin beside her, she sighed and chose to stay.

She didn't know if that lunatic would come back, but she had to take good care of Lin.

Besides, she still has her eye on that severed arm; if she could get her hands on it, she might be able to uncover even more secrets.

"Damn it, why did you use Fire Release if there was nothing wrong?!"

Watching Jiraiya's departing figure, Tsunade suddenly cursed after a while, which startled Rin beside her.

However, Tsunade reacted quickly, as if she had thought of something and immediately cursed again.

"And what kind of fire jutsu is this? You're kidding me!"

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While Tsunade was angrily cursing, the Third Hokage and Kakashi were also feeling rather uncomfortable.

"Oh no!"

The Third Hokage, in particular, was not only feeling unwell, but his face was also extremely pale.

Such a strong chakra fluctuation, such a violent impact, and the sound that echoed throughout the forest just now all made him realize one thing.

"Oh no, it's Yuri!"

The Third Hokage's feelings for Orochimaru were extremely complex, and he also felt immense guilt towards him.

Orochimaru directly rejected the idea of ​​losing the Fourth Hokage, but it was a move he had no other choice.

The Hokage cannot have any blemishes, but Orochimaru suddenly revealed his human experimentation before the selection process.

This is essentially tantamount to cutting off any possibility of him taking another step forward!

The cause of all this was none other than his old classmate Danzo, which made him both frustrated and helpless.

Perhaps because of his defeat in the Fourth Hokage election, Orochimaru believed that what should have belonged to him had ultimately left him, and he began to indulge himself.

The relationship between them as master and disciple began to drift further apart, and even the third generation himself was not quite sure what his disciple was doing.

Moreover, Minato had just taken office and there were many things that needed to be handed over, and he himself had to admit that his desire for control was still very strong.

Even if he retires, he hopes to participate in or influence the future development and construction of Konoha.

This led him to pay less and less attention to Orochimaru, until this incident occurred.

"Perhaps I should focus more on other things, perhaps I should trust the young people, perhaps I should find time to talk to Orochimaru."

A multitude of emotions overwhelmed him, but in the end, he softened and did not kill Orochimaru.

Perhaps he really is getting old and starting to reminisce.

Whether it's Danzo or Orochimaru, he really couldn't bring himself to do it!

Even though he is still leading the Dark Division in pursuit, their actions are more like slacking off than actually pursuing.

He never dreamed that this matter would attract that guy Yuzhi.

Even more unexpectedly, the two seemed to have engaged in a fierce battle, and now the situation has undergone a tremendous change.

"This guy, did he kill Orochimaru?"

The third generation was in a daze, and it wasn't until someone called him that he came to his senses.

"Fourth Hokage, you've arrived?"

Turning around, I saw that Minato Namikaze had also arrived, looking ahead with a solemn expression.

"Yes, Sandaime-sama."

Minato nodded, then frowned and asked.

"Is it because Hagoromo has arrived?"

"Um."

The third generation head nodded helplessly, watching the gradually dissipating smoke and dust, and said with a sigh.

"As expected, he's here, but..."

However, even the Third Hokage himself couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

The current situation is quite complicated, and he feels particularly regretful at this moment.

Why didn't I tell him beforehand?

Without informing Yuzhi, there was no way to stop him from doing certain things, especially since what he did was perfectly reasonable.

The Third Hokage has now made up his mind that whatever happens in Konoha in the future, it would be best to inform the person in charge of the Uchiha clan.

At least this way, no unexpected accidents will happen!

Minato Namikaze was also somewhat silent at this moment. He glanced at Kakashi beside him, and then at the enormous creature that was faintly visible in the smoke and dust.

In the end, he didn't say a word. After all, Kakashi wasn't a member of the Uchiha clan, and his eyes weren't complete either.

"here!"

"The Hokage and the others are here!"

While they were waiting, countless Konoha ninjas were already heading this way.

The group was led by officers from the police department, and they quickly stopped when the large group of ninjas surrounded them.

As they approached, the thick smoke gradually dissipated, and everyone present could clearly see everything.

Not far away, a chakra giant stood there, and at his feet, the earth was riddled with holes!

As far as the eye can see, nothing is intact. A sharp-eyed person even noticed that a small mountain in the distance has been neatly cut off!

For a moment, even the members of the Uchiha clan were completely bewildered.

As they watched the figure slowly descend from Susanoo's head, only one thought crossed their minds.

"Is this even human?"

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hum-

In a forest within the Land of Fire, space suddenly began to distort.

The next moment, two disheveled figures appeared from the space, sitting down heavily on the ground and panting heavily.

"Is that the power of the kaleidoscope?"

Orochimaru was covered in blood and his face was covered in soot. His chakra had reached its limit.

He couldn't use the "Orochi-ryu Substitution Technique" to give himself any small help, but he didn't seem to care and appeared extremely excited!

That single strike severed his "Three-Layer Rashomon" technique, even though he hadn't had time to fully unleash it.

But he knew exactly how much power it would take to break through in an instant.

Such power is truly breathtaking, and such a feeling of despair is something he never experienced even when he, Jiraiya, and Tsunade faced Hanzo together!

If it weren't for this unknown Uchiha who suddenly appeared beside me, inviting me to join the Akatsuki organization, and then teleporting me away through space...

Orochimaru probably thinks he's already dead in Konoha!

Orochimaru is an extremely confident person, but also an extremely realistic one.

He would never deny the strength of others, especially since this strength was something he craved!

"Because this proves that my research direction is not wrong!"

Moreover, through this Susanoo, he can deduce some even more interesting things.

"Although I've never seen the complete Wood Release, I can judge its true strength just by looking at Susanoo."

Susanoo is so strong, and according to Konoha's records, it was Hashirama Senju who won back then. You can imagine what the real Wood Release would be like!

Orochimaru was now even more obsessed with these two seemingly opposing, conflicting, and even different powers, yet they could combine and even intertwine into one.

If we could fully uncover the secrets of these powers and see a higher ceiling for ourselves...

"Then I can create a better body so I can use it better!"

Thinking of this, even though Orochimaru was now only half alive, the fanaticism in his eyes intensified considerably.

He gently licked his lips, his gaze sweeping over the person beside him who had given him endless inspiration.

He was also quite curious about how strong this guy really was.

"Can you reach Uchiha Hagoromo's level?"

As Orochimaru thought about it, his curiosity grew even stronger, but his gaze made Obito extremely uncomfortable.

"Is Orochimaru a lunatic?"

Obito is in a particularly bad state, and his mental state is far from stable.

First, seeing the "fake Rin" so intimate with Yuzhi broke his defenses. Then, he was beaten up by Yuzhi and forced to cut off his own arm to save his life.

This almost broke his already fragile heart. If it weren't for the desire to create a better new world in the future, he would never have wanted to return to this place where his dreams were shattered.

When he returned to save Orochimaru, he was almost killed by Hagoromo once again!

He was nearly killed twice in one day. Even with his "heart of steel", Obito couldn't hold on any longer!

But he still had to put on a brave face; he couldn't lose face in front of Orochimaru.

However, Orochimaru's current behavior, as if he were looking at a lab rat and with a morbid fanaticism, made the word "lunatic" pop into his mind.

Orochimaru these days is practically no different from a psychopath.

"Is that an amazing ability? Looks like we're saved."

After a while, the fanaticism in Orochimaru's eyes slowly dissipated, and he looked at Obito with a wicked smile.

"So, what's the next step?"

"Next, we'll go to the Land of Rain."

When Obito saw that Orochimaru had returned to normal somewhat, he couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.

Orochimaru's morbid appearance was still incredibly unsettling, even though Obito felt he could easily defeat him.

Perhaps this is the intimidating power of the Sannin's name.

"The Land of Rain?"

Orochimaru frowned slightly; she wouldn't forget the Land of Rain.

"Are you Hanzo's men?"

"No, Hanzo is dead."

When it comes to Hanzo, Obito himself is a little annoyed, because this guy inexplicably went to the Land of Hot Springs and ended up running into Nagato.

He had originally hoped to use the killing of Hanzo to further convince Nagato and the others, but now all his efforts had been in vain.

Nagato did express some gratitude, but that was all.

After expressing gratitude, things should be left to their own devices; this is not what Obito wants!

"The Land of Rain is now under the control of Akatsuki, but Hanzo's death has not been revealed. I think you know why."

"Of course, if this gets out, the Land of Rain will probably be in some trouble."

Orochimaru was also stunned for a moment when he heard the news. Hanzo was actually dead?

Although he had no intention of revenge, Hanzo's spirited demeanor back then had left a deep impression on him.

Now that this guy is dead, he's too lazy to investigate the reasons; he's mostly just feeling a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex feeling of mixed emotions, often including regret or nostalgia).

"Indeed, life is so fragile; only endless life can explore the infinite future!"

Orochimaru's expression changed again, but fortunately, he recovered quickly this time without dwelling on it too much.

"There were indeed some troubles."

Obito nodded, then seemed to recall the feeling of being struck by Orochimaru's words back in Konoha.

He suddenly lowered his voice, asking with a hint of amusement.

"I heard that the title of 'Three Legendary Sannin' that you are so proud of was actually bestowed upon you by this guy Hanzo?"

Tsk tsk, and I've also heard that you guys were really taught a lesson by him back then.

If it weren't for the pressure from Konoha, he probably would have killed you all back then.

"You were given the humiliating title of 'Three Legendary Ninjas' by the enemy, a title you've stuck with to this day. I'm curious what you're thinking?"

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru turned to look at Obito. Although he couldn't see Obito's expression, he could sense that Obito's face was probably full of mockery.

This greatly disappointed Orochimaru. This guy had extremely powerful abilities, but with this kind of mentality, he was truly a rat in the sewers!

"This is my pride."

Orochimaru's tone became somewhat indifferent at this moment, and even his eyes showed a slight hint of disdain.

"I never think that losing to someone is a bad thing, because it proves that I haven't done enough."

What does it matter if the enemy inflicts humiliation? Face this humiliation head-on and continuously improve and hone yourself.

Ultimately, I want to transform this humiliation into my own unique pride, instead of hiding in the sewers licking my wounds. That's what I need to do.

At this point, Orochimaru paused slightly, his disdain deepening.

"I'm curious about something. I didn't want to ask it before because it was pointless, but now I'd like to ask you about it."

You and Uchiha Haori both possess the Mangekyou Sharingan, so do you have his power and magnanimity?

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"I never expected so many things to have happened."

Inside the Hokage's office, Minato and the Third Hokage looked at each other, never expecting that tonight's events would be so complicated.

The fact that this matter was actually related to the mysterious Uchiha who had attacked Konoha made them think even more deeply about it.

"Yeah, that's surprising, and Orochimaru might have been rescued by that guy."

Yuzhi nodded, he nodded seriously, but he was in an extremely happy mood!

[Side quest completed: Regardless of the success or failure of Orochimaru and Obito's operation, deliver a heavy blow to their arrogance]

[Rewards are being tallied]

Looking at the information that appeared on his system panel, he nodded in satisfaction.

Although the reward is still unknown, his main opponents this time are Obito and Orochimaru.

Therefore, Yu Zhi guessed that there was a high probability that her reward this time would come from these two people!

However, the reward is one thing, but what's most gratifying is that he can get what he wants from Orochimaru in the future.

He had been waiting for Orochimaru to leave for far too long, and now that the guy was finally ready, he could finally look forward to what he had been longing for.

"Even if I get my hands on the 'Ghost Sprout,' I can't use it directly; it needs to undergo certain modifications and alterations. But at least I can finally see how it works!"

Gui Luo Ya is a technique that forcibly absorbs the bloodline of other people, and this technique seems very crude in the original work.

In addition, the suitability of this technique for haori (traditional Chinese clothing) is debatable.

After all, Yuzhi has no interest in absorbing other people's bloodlines, otherwise he wouldn't be cultivating various bloodline limits within his own body.

"Of course, this is also partly because I don't know cloning."

It's not a big deal if you can't clone, and Yuzhi won't take it to heart.

Absorption and fusion occurring directly within one's own body is undoubtedly superior to doing so externally.

If all else fails, once Orochimaru brings the Edo Tensei here, Yugi will immediately summon the evil Senju Oki!

Isn't this guy's R&D ability maxed out? If we don't let him fight, but instead make him work day and night, doing R&D all the time, isn't that pretty good?

"Haori, are you sure Orochimaru has been rescued?"

Just as Yuri was still preoccupied with how much value Tobirama Senju could create for her, the Third Hokage suddenly asked, somewhat unexpectedly.

"Yes, although it was very brief, I could feel it."

Yuzhi stopped thinking about it. She needed this guy's cells to bring out the evil Thousand-Armed Demon, which would take Yuzhi quite a while.

"It must be that lunatic. My slash only cleaved through the first layer of Rashomon before Orochimaru disappeared. There are only two ways to do that."

"Flying Thunder God Technique, and that lunatic?"

Minato nodded in agreement. Although he had defeated Obito twice, he had to admit that the ability was indeed terrifying.

At the same time, he seemed to have also realized what it would likely be like for people from other villages to encounter him.

The ability to appear and disappear without a trace, and the possibility of bringing you "unexpected surprises" anytime, anywhere, truly makes one feel helpless.

"Clearly not strong, yet it's as annoying as a fly."

Minato hadn't forgotten the harm Obito had caused their family back then, and he couldn't help but curse inwardly.

But after he finished yelling, he realized that he seemed to have yelled at himself and Yuzhi as well.

"It seems that we should now focus on Kakashi and Rin, who were close to Obito Uchiha back then."

The Third Hokage also sighed. He had also heard Kakashi mention that the lunatic's eyes were very likely from Obito Uchiha.

This made him purse his lips. Even though he knew that the situation was urgent and the conditions did not allow it, he still wondered why he hadn't dug Obito out back then.

"Besides that, Orochimaru probably already had connections with that guy, so he only got his help after leaving?"

"I'm afraid that's the case."

Jiraiya shook his head and said helplessly.

"I even suspect that Orochimaru provided some materials to complete the Wood Release technique on that guy."

"By the way, Tsunade, did you find that arm?"

"snort!"

Tsunade's face was very sour. She glared at Jiraiya, then turned to look at Haori before speaking angrily.

"I would like to find the arm, but some people's fire jutsu is too powerful. Not to mention that I haven't found it yet, even if I did, I don't know if I could still use it."

Tsunade's concerns were not unfounded; Hashirama Senju's cell activity was indeed unparalleled.

But no one knows whether the arm will be charred after losing chakra support and being scorched by intense flames; in any case, she hasn't found it yet.

Yuzhi was both amused and exasperated by the sight, as he had never considered this possibility.

"Keep looking, and we'll see what happens after we find it."

The third generation shook his head. After thinking for a moment, he spoke seriously.

"I personally believe that Orochimaru's matter cannot be kept secret, and I suggest that an announcement be made."

His current situation has exceeded our tolerance limits, and he's also with the person who destroyed Konoha.

We must investigate this matter thoroughly, but we must also consider its potential impact.

after all"

After all, the Third Hokage didn't need to say anything more; everyone present, even Hikaru who had remained silent, understood.

It's simply that Orochimaru's influence is too great. If we investigate and hold him accountable without considering the consequences, it could lead to some unpredictable consequences!

This is something that even Minato himself would find difficult to bear, let alone the Third Hokage.

After all, Orochimaru was once the person with the best chance of becoming Hokage, and he had countless followers back then.

Even though the situation has changed drastically, the problem is that his die-hard loyalists probably still exist. Even if such a person defectes, it won't change anything.

"I support the Third Generation's opinion; we need to be careful in dealing with all of this."

Upon hearing this, Minato nodded in agreement, and then asked curiously.

"By the way, I also heard that the Root forces went to intercept them. How is the situation on their end?"

It would have been better if this hadn't been mentioned, because as soon as it was brought up, the Third Hokage couldn't help but look at the Haori.

Based on what Kakashi and his Anbu members have found, the Root organization suffered heavy casualties this time!

They mobilized about forty or fifty people this time, but in the end, less than ten survived.

Although most of these people were poorly trained, it's still quite poignant that they died like this.

The worst part is that, according to the on-site investigation, most of them could actually have survived.

It's just because the haori came.

Furthermore, with just one move, Yuri sent Orochimaru and his heavily injured Root members away!

In every sense of the word, they were truly sent away.

Recalling that enormous figure, the crimson glow emanating from Susanoo's massive eyes, and the now-vanished hilltop.

At this moment, the Third Hokage felt that Konoha had welcomed a brand new Uchiha Madara!

"Fortunately, we guided this 'spot' quickly enough, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Thank you, Setsuna, thank you, Fugaku!

The Third Hokage had already dismissed the issue of Minato.

Because he was pondering a more important question: how to completely bind this new 'Madara' to Konoha!

This is the most important thing for him, and perhaps making him Hokage in the future would be an extremely good choice.

"Um?"

Just as Yuri looked at the Third Hokage, who had been speaking, with a puzzled expression, he suddenly fell silent. He wondered if he had accidentally sent Uchiha Itachi away.

His system suddenly refreshed!

[Statistics Completed]

[Reward: Genetic Modification Technology]

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"Genetic modification?"

Under the hazy moonlight, Yuzhi, who had been busy all day, returned home bathed in light.

He remained silent the entire way, as he pondered his reward.

To be honest, he knew he should get some reward from Orochimaru and Obito, but he didn't expect to get this.

The emergence of this ability left Yuzhi momentarily at a loss for how to evaluate it.

"How did I manage to acquire this ability now?"

If Hagoromo remembers correctly, Orochimaru's gene modification technique is quite powerful; he can modify ordinary people at the genetic level to grant them other abilities.

It is far more effective than forcibly implanting cells; it can be said to truly inherit the abilities of others into one's own bloodline.

This is also a very special way to obtain the power of someone else's bloodline!

However, in the original work, Orochimaru's genetic modification had a high failure rate. It seems that of the batch of "Wood Release" children he created in cooperation with Danzo, only Yamato survived.

Most importantly, in the original work, Orochimaru's gene modification was a "research" project, which means that this ability requires equipment!

Yuzhi is not short of money, especially now that he has reached such a position, he can completely control the flow of money in the entire Uchiha clan.

However, he himself is not very interested in something that is neither safe nor stable.

Even if he could use "God Tianjin" to test things out, there was really no need to do it this way since he could have obtained it through cultivation and completing tasks.

But now that he had this ability, it would be unreasonable not to make good use of it, which put him in a bit of a dilemma.

"What's wrong? You seemed distracted the whole way?"

After returning home, Hikaru gave Haori a strange look.

"Was your communication with Orochimaru not going smoothly, and he didn't keep his promise, so you resorted to violence?"

Illusion is a power that is difficult for ordinary people to understand, especially the illusion of kaleidoscopes, which is even more difficult to detect.

But light is different; she noticed very early on that haori was activating the power of the kaleidoscope.

Although Haori and Orochimaru made eye contact for less than a second, she knew that the two of them had probably already exchanged enough words.

"Don't worry, things are going well with Orochimaru. Although he has many problems, he does have one redeeming quality: he keeps his promises."

Yuzhi sat down on the sofa, composed himself somewhat, and smiled as he spoke to Hikaru.

"He agreed, so we don't need to worry about the rest. I'm just thinking about other things."

"Lin? Are you worried about her safety?"

"No, she went to Tsunade's house, there's no need to worry too much."

"What is that?"

"I'm asking you not to run away tonight?"

Rin was attacked, so she naturally needed to deal with it properly. Tsunade chose to take Rin to her home.

As for Orochimaru, there's really no need for Hagoromo to worry too much, though it's not that Orochimaru actually keeps his promise.

Instead, this guy will change his attitude based on the strength of the person he is facing and the value he can produce.

The reason why Yuri went all out was that even while unleashing the fourth stage of Susanoo, she didn't forget to add a lot of power with "Kami no Naohi".

The purpose was to let Orochimaru know that this place was not so easy to deal with, which would surely make Orochimaru keep this in mind.

Although, Yuri also felt that if Obito hadn't come, Orochimaru might have really been killed by her with a single strike.

However, the probability should be very small; at least in the original work, this guy is really hard to kill.

"You're such a jerk."

Hikaru snorted, then glared at Haori before turning and leaving.

"Where are we going?"

Haori glanced at Hikaru strangely and asked a question out of curiosity.

"bath."

The bald man said something that immediately made Yuzhi's eyes light up.

"How about we go together?"

"Come in and give it a try."

Hikari merely smiled at Haori, but a flash of crimson appeared in her eyes.

This made Yu Zhi smile awkwardly. It's fine to joke around, as long as it doesn't go too far.

However, Yuzhi is not in a hurry. It's just an engagement now, and the ceremony hasn't even been held yet. Once they get married, let's see where she can run to!

"At that point, you'll be screaming your lungs out and no one will listen to you."

Watching the light's retreating figure, Yuzhi muttered a few complaints under his breath, then simply continued to study this newly acquired ability.

To be honest, the rewards he received basically fell into three categories—data, abilities, and talents.

Yuzhi guessed that she would most likely receive another pile of information this time.

"Um?"

However, as Yuri fully accepted the rewards, he suddenly realized that something was wrong.

Because what entered my mind was not just some information, but also a bunch of hand seals and some usage instructions!

"this"

Yuzhi observed the information in his mind in a daze, and then he suddenly understood.

"This isn't experimental data; it's a technique!"

Indeed, even Yuzhi himself did not expect that what he obtained was a technique that was rewritten and refined!

This kind of reward is very rare, but it is not without precedent. It happened when he obtained Sage Mode from Minato Namikaze.

After obtaining the Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku, he also found a training method that allowed him to condense his own Sage Chakra.

This time, although the situation is a little different, Orochimaru's "gene modification experiment" has been turned into "gene modification technique," which is actually more favorable to Hagoromo!

Most importantly, through understanding and experiencing, he also gained a clearer understanding of what this technique is for.

"Genes can be forcibly rewritten using chakra and techniques, making the genes of special abilities compatible with oneself, which is safer and more stable than cell implantation experiments."

However, the time required for forced fusion is related to the strength of the integrated genes and the individual's strength; the stronger the integration, the longer it takes.

After carefully observing this information, Yuzhi couldn't help but touch her chin.

He suddenly realized something: it seemed he could still use this technique now?

Although Yuri has been waiting for the Oni-Garata Technique, she has already begun a fusion process.

"The power of the Senju and the power of the Uchiha."

Moreover, there is another crucial point: the use of the haori in the future will inevitably require the fusion of its internal power.

However, White Zetsu cells cannot be considered the source of his own power, and this is something that Yuki needs to understand and remember.

"Therefore, it is also very necessary to integrate these two forces in advance through other means."

Yuzhi hummed softly, and his gaze became slightly fiery at that moment.

It's uncertain what the intertwining of these two forces will yield, and the probability of him obtaining the Rinnegan is very low because he lacks the chakra of Indra and Ashura.

However, these two forces also represent something very interesting.

"Yin Release and Yang Release!"

Yin and Yang are the most basic yet most difficult powers to utilize in all things.

The haori can now be used and can exert great power, but its strength is mainly reflected in the Yin Release.

Yang Release is indeed constantly improving, but that is also a result of the complete fusion of White Zetsu cells with itself.

"Waiting patiently will certainly yield results, but if I can speed up the process, then..."

Then Yuzhi can better utilize the power of Yang Release, and even enhance Yin Release due to the improvement of Yang Release, which is an unimaginable good thing for him!

"And it's not just me; this technique can be applied to other people, such as Hikaru and Shisui."

Thinking of this, Yuzhi finally couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

He originally thought that what he had drawn this time was something that was "tasteless to eat but a pity to throw away".

But I never expected that after the system was optimized, this ability would become so valuable. If you use it well, many things can become simple!

"Even, if I wanted, I could help Kakashi use that Mangekyou Sharingan more effectively, that way..."

Of course, whether or not Kakashi is helped is another matter, but that doesn't stop the haori from being used as an analogy!

"Looks like I'll have to get quite busy."

Yuzhi silently murmured to himself, as if he could already see the future beckoning to him.

Moreover, although the battle tonight was not intense, he had a very distinct feeling after the battle.

He was truly only one step away from activating "Exceptional Talent"—

"Unsurprisingly, he failed again?"

"Yes, and they lost terribly."

They arrived at Kirigakure. Black Zetsu calmly looked at the documents in his hand while listening to White Zetsu's report.

Even after hearing everything, Black Zetsu's face remained completely expressionless.

After all, Obito had failed so many times that even Black Zetsu had become numb to it.

What's the big deal if this guy fails again?

"Okay, I understand."

Black Zetsu nodded, numbly raising his head to look at the moonlit sky. After a long while, he spoke softly.

"Regardless, the fact that he managed to recruit Orochimaru is a decent achievement."

Although he said the same thing, Black Zetsu still felt that his numb heart was about to break down.

With such vast resources and such favorable conditions, how come this guy always ends up getting beaten up like a clown?

He now understands more and more why the "Obito" who could possibly be from the future would teach this idiot a lesson.

This is just a lump of mud!

To be honest, if Black Zetsu didn't know that the future 'Obito' would be so outstanding, he would really want to give up now.

"That's normal; growth comes at a price."

Black Zetsu could only keep comforting himself like this, but only he knew what he was really thinking.

"By the way, I heard that Kumogakure seems to be interested in making peace with Konoha."

Just as Black Zetsu was pondering, White Zetsu suddenly spoke again, and Black Zetsu was stunned upon hearing this.

Upon closer reflection, he suddenly realized that there was no truce between Konoha and Kumogakure!

But when Black Zetsu thought of White Zetsu's words, he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Konoha is already so powerful. If both sides stop fighting and give them time to develop, wouldn't they be even more difficult to deal with in the future?

"Besides, that idiot Obito keeps breaking off his arms all the time. He might just get picked up by Konoha and be studied. Then Uchiha Hagoromo will be even harder to deal with!"

Black Zetsu clenched his fist, and then suddenly paused for a moment.

"Yeah, Uchiha Haori doesn't have Ashura's power, so how come his eyes haven't gone blind yet?"

This problem troubled Hei Jue somewhat, but after thinking it over, he felt that the time was not yet right.

So, how can we properly wear down this guy's eyes?

"Danzo? He's not qualified, but he can be used. As for Kumogakure?"

Black Zetsu stroked his chin, seemingly having some ideas.

(End of this chapter)