Naruto: My Progress in Konoha.

Chapter 1206 Reactions from all parties
"Whoo~~~"

After thinking it through, Qingming let out a long breath.

He then closed his Rinnegan and began to think about the placement of Princess Tanshin.

Although he had double-checked with the Rinnegan and the other party's memories, he knew that the other party did not have any backup plans left by the White Snake Sage.

Theoretically speaking, it is safe no matter where it is placed.

However, considering that the White Snake Sage also seemed to have the ability to monitor the entire ninja world, he still did not intend to keep him by his side, thus increasing the risk to himself.

Since he has the 'Heart-Sealing and Soul-Locking Contract Instantaneous Movement Seal' as a mark, he can use the 'Flying Thunder God Technique' to appear beside him at any time.

So he planned to throw it far away.

Well.
Thinking of this, Qingming suddenly looked down at the deserted island beneath his feet.

In terms of distance, this place is quite far from Moon Island.

Moreover, this place is surrounded by the ocean, so there's no need to worry about being accidentally discovered. It's truly a wonderful place.

'Perhaps I can leave it here.'

The more Qingming thought about it, the more feasible the idea seemed.

Of course, for the sake of concealment, he couldn't just leave it on the island.

With a thought, a large amount of chakra was channeled into the earth through his feet.

Then, he disappeared into the ground like a dragon.

This is no other ninjutsu; it is none other than a B-rank ninjutsu—Earth Release: Earth Vein Dragon Technique!
Qingming was like swimming in the ocean, constantly diving deeper into the earth. When he felt he had gone far enough, he stopped diving.

He then mobilized his chakra again, transforming it into Earth Release, and began to modify the surrounding environment.

Before long, he created a base that was similar to the underground space of 'Feather Lake'.

Qingming stood in this underground space, reached out, and left several Flying Thunder God marks on the surrounding walls and ground.

Then, he flashed and disappeared from the spot.

But the next moment, he reappeared.

However, a human figure appeared in his hand.

It was none other than Princess Tianxin.

From today onwards, the other party's activity area will be limited to this underground space.

In fact, this underground space is superfluous, because Qingming will never release the illusion from her control.

Next, under his genjutsu manipulation, the opponent will continuously merge with Sage Chakra, steadily acting as a 'chakra battery'.

With that in mind, Qingming raised his hand and said, "Alright, go and recover your chakra!"

Upon hearing this, Princess Tianxin's eyes glazed over, and she silently walked to the side.

Then, she sat cross-legged and began to extract spiritual and physical energy, and absorb the natural energy in the surrounding air, continuously fusing it into Sage Chakra.

After observing the other party for a while and confirming that there were no problems, Qingming also left a wooden clone here to stay, and then used the 'Flying Thunder God Technique' to leave the place.

When he could see his surroundings clearly again, he was already back on Moon Island.

Standing in a familiar spot, he rested for only a short while before using the 'Flying Thunder God Technique' again to teleport into the volcano beneath Moon Island and begin a new round of training.

Of course, before entering the volcano, he did not forget to use the 'Multiple Shadow Clone Technique' to create shadow clones and continue developing the Bloodline Limit.

More than two months have passed, and his 'Dust Escape' is about to advance to the next level, so he won't let his guard down.

The view suddenly shifted.

Standing on the familiar circular platform, Qingming looked at the lava waterfalls flowing on the surrounding rock walls and felt the high temperature and pressure in the air. With a thought, he entered the 'Immortal Mode' state.

Then, he began to use the 'Extreme Body Technique' again and again to strengthen his body.

Everything seemed to have returned to normal, as if nothing had happened in the past few hours. However, Qingming knew that this was just an illusion; the effects of this sudden battle were only now beginning to unfold.

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Meanwhile, Orochimaru, who had left the scene early, returned to his other secret base in the Land of Rice Fields and immediately went into his laboratory.

However, unlike before, he did not begin the experiment. Instead, he sat back in a chair with his eyes closed, as if he were thinking about something.

In fact, it is true.

Now, images of Qingming, Ichikishima-hime, and the White Snake Sage who arrived later kept flashing through his mind.

Honestly, if he were on either side, could he withstand the attack from the other?

the answer is negative.

Orochimaru wouldn't deceive himself about this.

Although he was confident in his own strength, he was not sure he could defeat either Qingming in his current state or the White Snake Immortal who had just shown his strength.

He wasn't even sure if he could escape with his life, let alone win the battle.

This made him both excited and terrified.

The fear stemmed from the fact that if he lost his life, his dream of pursuing the truth would be completely shattered.

As for excitement...
That's because he saw the potential of the Sharingan.

He has already made initial progress in developing the 'Reincarnation Technique'. If he can obtain a body with good potential, it will definitely greatly enhance his strength.

Although he wasn't particularly obsessed with improving his strength, having lived in the ninja world and experienced two ninja wars, he understood the importance of strength very well.

He knew that if he wanted to realize his dream, then strength was an essential element.

But everything that happened today has shown him a much broader horizon.

Perhaps he won't be able to obtain Qingming's body for the time being, but it won't be so difficult for the other Uchiha clan ninjas.

"No, we can't be too hasty."

Since Qingming was able to warn the Uchiha clan about Orochimaru's schemes, Orochimaru could naturally also anticipate what Qingming might do.

He didn't believe that Qingming hadn't noticed his presence.

Therefore, if he wants to do it, he must succeed on the first try.

Otherwise, once the Uchiha clan becomes more cautious, the chances of success will become increasingly slim.

After all, there are only a handful of Uchiha clan members with potential.

'Perhaps I should return to Konoha again to see the Second Hokage's research on the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, so I can prepare in advance.'

Thinking this, Orochimaru suddenly opened his eyes.

Qingming had considered that the power of his complete Susanoo might cause Orochimaru to revert to his old ways and rekindle his desire for the Sharingan.

But they never expected that the other party would plan to study Tobirama Senju's legacy first, and then target the Uchiha clan ninjas.

Perhaps this will allow Orochimaru to understand the essence of the Sharingan more thoroughly than in the other timeline of his memories, and who knows, he might actually get his own Mangekyou Sharingan.

But what about it?

Anyway, no one understands the Sharingan better than him.

As long as the opponent hasn't evolved their Sharingan into the Rinnegan, then the opponent has no advantage whatsoever in front of them.

Because whether it's the Sharingan's genjutsu abilities or any other abilities, they are completely countered by the Rinnegan.

Therefore, even if Qingming knew Orochimaru's plans, he wouldn't care too much.

Of course, he would still follow the plan despite the Uchiha clan's warning.

But whether they could save their eyes was not something he needed to worry about.

　My recovery is going well; the dizziness has lessened. I'll post two chapters today, and I should be able to post three tomorrow to make up for lost time.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)