"It seems the fusion went smoothly; the White Zetsu cells have begun to coexist with you. How are you feeling?"
"Feeling hot and dry, similar to having a fever."
Careful sensing of water stop.
"But everything is stable. The Sharingan's power has not only recovered, but is also continuing to improve."
He adapted to the post-experimental communication model between Xiang and Jingyue.
After confirming that Shisui was unharmed, Uchiha Sō left a shadow clone to oversee the laboratory before leaving with Igaku.
The Fifth Hokage and the new head of the security forces have been missing for too long, which may cause some people to "overthink."
The Hokage's office.
After getting plenty of rest, Kakashi first went to visit Naruto, who was being well taken care of by Kazuko Uzumaki, before returning to his post.
However, the way he looked at Uchiha Sō carried a strange, indescribable quality.
"Kakashi,"
He sat astride the Hokage's chair, one hand supporting his chin, his Eternal Eyes holding a hint of amusement.
"Your eyes... seem a little off?"
"No."
Kakashi instinctively avoided that gaze that seemed to pierce his soul, his voice carrying a barely perceptible dryness.
"But...it's only been a few days, and it seems like you've become...more 'deeper', Hokage-sama?"
He couldn't find a more fitting word; it was a sense of oppression on a life level, rather than simply an abundance of chakra.
"Oh?"
Xiang raised an eyebrow slightly, then understood.
It is because the aura resulting from the soul's ascension has not yet been fully contained.
With a thought, the transcendent aura belonging to the master of the cave instantly receded and returned to the world deep within his brow.
When I opened my eyes again, it was like a deep pool, its surface calm and still.
"Hmm, a small success. How's the integration of the Dark Division going?"
With the pressure suddenly reduced, Kakashi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and reported on the important matter:
"The integration of the underground forces is basically complete, and they are currently undergoing a period of adjustment. The main task is... to sort out the remaining members of 'Root' who were hidden during the Third Hokage's era."
"very good."
The elephant nodded, stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the flourishing leaves of the forest.
"Kakashi, Minato and I have high hopes for you. Both my supporters and Minato's former subordinates are looking forward to your performance."
His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable weight.
"I see."
Kakashi was solemn. He knew the significance of his position as the head of the Anbu—
It represents the fifth generation's inheritance and appeasement of the fourth generation's political legacy, and also symbolizes a smooth transition between the old and new powers.
"only……"
Kakashi rarely showed a wry smile.
"Isn't the pressure you're putting on us a bit too much?"
"pressure?"
Uchiha Xiang turned around, a meaningful smile curving his lips, but his eyes were frighteningly calm.
"Without sufficient pressure, where does the motivation to push limits come from?"
He walked up to Kakashi and gently patted his shoulder. The gesture was casual, but it made Kakashi's shoulder sag slightly.
"Keep it up, Kakashi. We still have a long way to go."
The elephant's gaze seemed to pierce through the roof, reaching towards the boundless starry sky.
"Moreover, you'll discover in the future that this world holds things far more interesting than the Hokage position... But the premise is..."
He leaned slightly forward, his voice deep and seductive, carrying a hint of precocious naiveté and cunning:
"You have to stand...high enough. High enough to see the chessboard clearly, and even...qualify to be a chess player."
Kakashi was shocked, and his Sharingan almost activated on its own!
He looked at the unfathomable Fifth Generation before him; the ambition and power hidden beneath that calm gaze far exceeded his imagination.
"...Yes! Fifth Hokage!"
Kakashi suppressed his turbulent emotions and solemnly replied,
"I will definitely not let you down."
Uchiha Xiang withdrew his hand with satisfaction, turned to look out the window, and the all-controlling smile on his lips deepened.
The grotto is complete, the pieces are in place, and this grand drama called "Transcendence" has only just begun.
Chapter 163, Sparring
Time passed day by day, and before we knew it, Konoha's 48-year history had come to an end.
For Uchiha Sō, the changes of that year were both an adventure and a challenge.
Because so many things happened this year.
Minato and his wife died just like in the original timeline.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was supposed to become Hokage again and serve as the longest-serving Hokage, was instead killed in a mutual kill with Fugaku Uchiha.
Meanwhile, Danzo, the original master of the Root, died as a result of Nagato's revenge.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Sō became the Fifth Hokage of Konoha.
Uchiha Sō changed many things, but there were also many things he couldn't change.
As Konoha fully emerged from the shadow of war and its economy recovered, the ninjas had more free time.
Konoha experienced a baby boom during this period.
In the Naruto world, baby booms are usually caused by economic prosperity, victory in war, and the like.
Konoha won the Ninja World War once again. The ninjas who had risked their lives on the battlefield naturally wanted to reproduce after their return.
This has successfully triggered Konoha's second baby boom!
Moreover, this baby boom is extremely exaggerated because it will bring the future Konoha Twelve and a large number of exceptionally talented individuals.
Among them are two who will one day surpass the entire ninja world.
Of course, they are Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto, the two adopted sons of Uchiha Sō.
Uchiha clan territory, training ground.
Uchiha Eiji stood silently at the edge, watching the snowflakes falling from the sky and his two capable assistants fighting in front of him.
After he successfully awakened the Eternal Eye, dealing with the "super cells (six-path cells)" in Jing Yue's body was naturally not a problem.
After all, after his soul was sublimated, his affinity for natural energy was maximized, and his cultivation of immortal arts was a natural progression.
With the Eternal Eye and abundant Sage Chakra, Uchiha Sō directly helped Igaku fuse with those "Six Paths Cells".
As a result, Jingyue's Mangekyou Sharingan, like Shisui's, reached the edge of evolving into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.
After both of them stabilized, in order to "confirm their own" strength, they instinctively proposed to spar with each other.
Uchiha Sō naturally became a witness to this long sparring session.
Jingyue casually drew his ninja sword and looked at Shisui, who was standing not far away.
After Shisui used his eye technique to the extreme, his Mangekyou Sharingan was almost blinded, but then he recovered.
His strength has leaped into the "strong Kage level" as defined by Elephant Brother, and his current strength is almost among the strongest in the ninja world.
Of course, Uchiha Igaku also had his own "opportunity". After refining the "Six Paths Cells", his strength also reached the "Strong Kage level".
This battle was arranged to test their actual combat abilities and to facilitate data collection by Uchiha Zang.
To be honest, after being tormented by the "Six Paths Cells" for several months, Jing Yue's eye power and chakra have greatly improved.
Now, the power of a ninjutsu he uses has surpassed that of the past by many times.
Although it's impossible to compare with the Uchiha clan, using a single Great Fire Annihilation technique can reach a level that inspires fear.
But now, Uchiha Igaku's ninjutsu is something that ordinary people can't easily defend against.
Especially his eye techniques, Moonlit Fate and Eight Thunder Gods...
In addition to improving the quantity and quality of his chakra, Jingyue, under the tutelage of Uchiha Zō, also began to develop water and earth chakra.
The Senju clan truly lives up to its reputation for being born with both of these chakra natures. Currently, apart from his wind chakra which he hasn't fully developed, Izumi is quite proficient in the other four of the five ninjutsu.
Jing Yue calmly looked at Zhi Shui not far away and slowly asked.
"To be honest, for a while, Shisui, you put a lot of pressure on me. I've been wanting to spar with you for a long time."
Shisui looked serious, but the ninja sword in his hand was already radiating a blue light.
"Brother Jingyue, I also look forward to sparring with you. Please give me your guidance!"
A cold wind swirled with fine snow, hovering over the training grounds of the Uchiha clan.
Uchiha Eiji stood with his hands behind his back at the sidelines, his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan calmly watching the two poised to fight. Snowflakes fell on his shoulders, instantly being evaporated by an invisible heat.
"Are you ready?"
Jing Yue's voice was deep, carrying a hint of long-suppressed fighting spirit.
The ninja sword in his hand hummed, and its blade faintly flowed with bluish-white chakra light, a phenomenon brought about by the qualitative change in chakra after fusing with the "Six Paths Cells".
Months of inhuman torture have resulted in a surge of immense power within me, far exceeding anything I've ever felt before.
He stared at Shisui, thinking to himself: Shisui, let me see just how far your eyes, which were almost blind but have regained their sight, have evolved!
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