Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 160: Just how wide are the uses of Sage Mode?

After Uehara Naraku left.

One by one, origami scrolls flew into the tower of Amegakure, landing in front of Nagato's room, revealing Konan's figure. She pushed open the door and went inside, frowning as she asked, "Nagato, why are you alone? Where's Naraku?"

"Cough cough cough..."

After coughing violently a few times, Nagato said softly, "Didn't we receive news of unusual activity in Kusagakure a while ago? I sent Uehara to handle it."

"..."

Xiao Nan frowned, somewhat displeased.

Just as Konan was about to turn and leave, Nagato spoke up and advised, "Konan, don't push him too hard. At his age, Uehara wants to do something great on his own."

"Yes, I understand."

Konan nodded and said softly, "I came here just to tell him that I allow him to become a member of Akatsuki, but he must conceal his identity and act accordingly, because the future leader of Amegakure cannot be tainted by darkness."

After saying that, Xiao Nan added, "Never mind, since he's left, let's wait until he comes back before telling him!"

Nagato's expression was quite interesting, and a hint of pity appeared in his eyes: "It seems that Uehara's luck is not very good. I hope that little guy Uehara won't cause any more trouble."

Fate is always amazing.

Uehara Naraku was unaware of what was happening in Amegakure.

He was still searching for the secret base where Obito Uchiha and Zetsu had hidden, but soon after he left Amegakure, he encountered Zetsu waiting for him.

Black Zetsu stopped Uehara Naraku with a sinister look and asked, "Uehara, after you went to Konoha, did you find out anything about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

"Yes, I have obtained information on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the One-Tails Jinchuriki."

Uehara Naraku nodded, his expression slowly turning serious: "But I've also received other information. I believe Zetsu-senpai should have also received news about that rogue ninja codenamed 'Orphan,' right? Is Obito-senpai really not a Konoha spy?"

"How is that possible?"

Black Zetsu shook his head, a sinister smile on his face, and said, "Obito is very interested in the Eye of the Moon Project, how could he possibly be a Konoha spy?"

"Then I'm relieved."

Uehara Naraku nodded. Of course, he wasn't just saying something pointless; he was simply trying to preemptively warn Black Zetsu.

Although Obito Uchiha is not currently a Konoha spy.

However, once Uehara Naraku returns from Kusagakure, Black Zetsu will likely believe that Uchiha Obito has become a "Konoha spy," and perhaps even Orochimaru's spy!

At that time, Obito Uchiha, Black Zetsu, and Orochimaru will soon engage in a chaotic battle. I can't speak for other situations, but Black Zetsu will definitely be the loser.

Black Zetsu, unaware that Uehara Naraku intended to betray its information, nodded with admiration: "Very good. Once we gather enough intelligence, we'll be one step closer to obtaining the Eye of the Moon."

"Um."

Uehara Naraku nodded seriously and continued softly, "Senior Zetsu, please don't reveal our behind-the-scenes 'Eye of the Moon' project to anyone else."

"Don't worry, I'll be careful."

Jue's body slowly shrank back underground.

Uehara Naraku's lips curled up slightly. If none of us reveal the information, then it can only be Uchiha Obito who revealed it!

However, this matter requires careful handling.

It would be best to schedule the time earlier.

Based on Uehara Naraku's Shadow Clone Technique from his last experiment, as well as his innate Illusionary Charm, we can find ways to subtly leak information.

It's just a pity about Obito Uchiha.

Uehara Naraku always felt that Uchiha Obito was under pressure that he shouldn't have had.

On the Konoha ninja side, Obito Uchiha is a rogue ninja who assassinated the Fourth Hokage and his wife for Hiruzen Sarutobi and orchestrated the Nine-Tails' rampage.

On Nagato and Konan's side, Obito Uchiha is a murderer who murdered his own juniors and is also suspected of being a Konoha spy, a claim that has not yet been cleared.

In the future, when he's with Black Zetsu, Obito Uchiha will be known as an informer, a despicable Uchiha, a traitor of the Eye of the Moon, and so on.

"Let's get down to business first!"

Uehara Naraku's body slowly floated in the air, leisurely flying towards the Land of Grass, while also checking the reward he had received for defeating Yamato.

Side Quest: Defeat Yamato (1/1). Quest complete. Reward: One hidden legacy quest.

Hidden Legacy Quest: There are many surprises in the forest; say the correct name.

Uehara Naraku didn't hesitate much, after all, heroes with similar wood attributes were extremely rare: "Zyra, the Rise of Thorns..."

The task has been completed.

The legacy of heroes begins.

Fatal Bloom: After releasing a cluster of thick vines in the target area, the vines will explode in the area, releasing countless wooden spikes. The skill consumes a minimum of 70 chakra points and has a 3-second cooldown.

Entangling Roots: Releases vines in front to quickly bind the enemy's movements. The skill consumes a minimum of 70 chakra and has a 5-second cooldown.

Strangling Vines: Summons the wrath of nature, releasing dense vines in a vast area. The vines will automatically attack targets within the area. The skill consumes a minimum of 100 chakra and has a 45-second cooldown.

These all fall under the category of Wood Release.

Uehara Naraku actually looked forward to the official Wood Release technique.

After finishing my business in the Land of Grass, if I have the chance, I can try to cause trouble for Orochimaru and see if I can obtain a more powerful Wood Release technique after defeating Hashirama Senju, who was resurrected by Orochimaru through Edo Tensei.

Besides Hashirama Senju, there's also Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, who's known as the strongest Water Release user. In addition, Orochimaru has to hand over the two powerful forbidden techniques, Impure World Reincarnation and Corpse Reincarnation. These are all valuable "leeks" (a metaphor for easy targets).

How long has it been? Orochimaru's leeks are ready to be harvested again!

Of course, we can't just focus on harvesting; we also need to learn how to nurture them. And while we're at it, let's see if we can get Kabuto Yakushi to learn the Sage Mode from Ryuchi Cave.

According to Uehara's speculation, his method of advancing to godhood in Sage Mode should be to defeat the Sage Mode of the three holy lands.

"Sage Mode - Activated!"

Uehara Naraku's finger landed on the incantation of the winged sword on his arm, and the natural energy contained within it rushed into his body almost instantly, making him feel the power within his body rapidly expanding!

There was a tingling, itchy feeling in my back, as if something was being suppressed!

A moment later, two pairs of white wings suddenly sprouted from Uehara Naraku's back!

In an instant, Uehara Naraku felt a qualitative change in the power within his body; all of his chakra had been converted into Sage Chakra!

Immortal Mode - Ascend to Godhood, Second Form Ascends!

With Sage Mode activated, Uehara Naraku was somewhat surprised and uncertain; the improvement in his condition after activating Sage Mode was simply unbelievable.

Second Form Ascension (Activated): Chakra automatically converts to Sage Chakra; all skill cooldowns reduced by 100%; life energy increased by 400%; life energy recovery effect increased by 400%; Sage energy recovery effect increased by 400%.

Life Energy: 57124 points (Celestial Mode)

Sage Chakra Energy: 14765 points (Sage Mode)

Life energy recovery: 36 points/second (Sage Mode)

Sage Mode: Restores 24 chakra points per second.

Sage Mode minimum chakra consumption: 10 points/second

Uehara Naraku frowned and glanced at his skill panel. Apart from the fact that all the cooldown times had disappeared, the skill costs had not changed much. This meant that if he used some powerful skills to bombard the enemy, he probably wouldn't be able to hold out in Sage Mode for long.

"It seems it can be used for flight? And also for hand-to-hand combat?"

Uehara Naraku manipulated the two pairs of white wings on his back and soared into the air, increasing his speed by almost four times, which made him feel as if he had been enhanced.

It would be great if those two pairs of wings on the back could be folded up...

Wouldn't that allow him to maintain his Sage Mode indefinitely?

However, these two pairs of white wings are the symbol of Uehara Naraku activating Sage Mode. Just like the toad eyes of the Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku, they cannot be retracted, which is a bit of a pity!

Aside from looking cool, these two pairs of wings are pretty useless...

Wings are something that is actually a human dream!

Because we stand on the earth, humankind has always longed to fly.

Uehara Naraku sighed and flew towards Kusagakure at an extremely high speed, almost leaving a trail of afterimages in the air!

After flying for a while, Uehara Naraku suddenly realized a problem: he seemed to be thinking too narrowly.

In Sage Mode, his skills have no cooldown timer whatsoever. They can not only be used to bombard enemies, but also to speed up travel. For example, his Fate skill, which previously had a cooldown, now has no cooldown...

"destiny!"

An enigmatic smile appeared on Uehara Naraku's face, and then his body vanished into thin air. A long and continuous journey of reconnaissance had finally begun.

A few minutes later.

After surveying the entire Land of Grass and its adjacent borders, Uehara Naraku finally located a person and a group of White Zetsu.

Uehara Naraku stood on a large tree, looking down at a closed cave.

Uehara's eyes gleamed with a hint of gold as he activated his Hunting Rhythm perception skill. He gazed intently at the ground beneath the cave, a barely concealed smile playing on his lips: "It's been a long time, Uchiha Obito-senpai..."

The list of acknowledgments is in Chapter 3!

(End of this chapter)