The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 218 Ten Tails

"Orochimaru, how effective is the Wood Release: Blood Seed?"

After using his magic to refine the Wood Release, Uchiha Wu'an turned his gaze to Orochimaru, his voice like a gentle breeze brushing past the black-haired, yellow-eyed boy's ears.

Orochimaru's aura was completely different from what he had experienced a few months ago when he suffered his first defeat in a battle against the Chronon forces, to which Clementine belonged.

His eyes, like those of a snake, showed no sign of confusion, but were filled with determination and confidence.

Coupled with an increasingly deep and cold aura, it's like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any moment.

In this way, he is gradually getting closer to the "Cold-hearted Orochimaru" in Uchiha Muan's memories.

The only difference is that Konoha's Academy of Sciences has many like-minded partners who share Orochimaru's ideals, and with the strong support of Uchiha Takeo, Orochimaru can easily and comfortably pursue his research on the path to immortality.

His colleague, Hiruko, shared the same goal.

However, the two had different research directions. Orochimaru was specialized and broad, while Hiruko, who was slightly less talented, focused his energy on the fusion of bloodlines, hoping to fuse the bloodline of the gods, break the ceiling of human lifespan, and allow Konoha to rule over all things forever!

"Teacher Wu'an, the power of Wood Release is not far from that of Lava Release and Fire Release."

Upon hearing Uchiha Muan's question, Orochimaru frowned. "According to historical records, the first person to possess Wood Release was the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, who could create a primeval forest in the blink of an eye."

"Its power is such that it can easily subdue tailed beasts and even defeat Madara Uchiha's Perfect Susanoo!"

He paused, a hint of resentment and confusion flashing in his eyes, "And we ninjas with Wood Release bloodstains, even the Thousand Hands of the Forest, make the Wood Release we use seem rather ridiculous."

Orochimaru initially thought that Wood Release would have different effects depending on the ninja clan, but after many experiments, he found that Wood Release had been mythologized and its power was far from what he expected.

Then, Orochimaru pondered what caused the vast difference between Hashirama Senju's Wood Release and the others', making them seem worlds apart and completely incomparable.

His thoughts flowed like a winding river, eventually converging on one conclusion—the problem wasn't Wood Release, but Hashirama Senju himself!

He then turned his attention to the remains of Hashirama Senju and arrived at a conclusion that excited him.

"Teacher Wu'an, Hashirama Senju's physical activity was extraordinary. Even after death, the cells in his body continued to divide. This exceptionally strong life force is definitely the source of Hashirama Senju's absurdly powerful Wood Release!"

Orochimaru's voice was tinged with excitement and pride, and his eyes sparkled with joy.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Wu'an smiled slightly and gently patted his head.

"Orochimaru, such a statement cannot be said to be wrong, but it is still biased."

Before the words were finished, the space suddenly began to flicker, as if it had been torn apart by an invisible force.

Orochimaru felt a blur before his eyes, and the next moment, they had arrived at what was once the Valley of the End, now Lake Sun and Moon.

The beauty of Riyue Lake is breathtaking.

The lake surface shimmered like a giant mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, birds, and animals.

In the crystal-clear water, fish swim happily, and water plants sway with the waves, as if dancing gracefully.

The riverbank is shaded by green trees and lush with flowers and plants, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers and plants, which is refreshing and pleasant.

"Orochimaru, watch closely."

Uchiha Muan stood by the lake, gazing intently into the distance.

His figure stood out exceptionally tall in the sunlight, like a majestic mountain peak, giving people a sense of unshakeable strength.

Then Orochimaru saw that his beloved teacher had completely violated the principles of ninjutsu release, and clapped his hands together.

No, it was a snap of the fingers!

"Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World!"

In an instant, the earth rumbled and shook, and the trees were uprooted. To Orochimaru's astonishment and excitement, a lush, primeval forest appeared before him.

Just as recorded in the Konoha annals, it is the power of Wood Release, belonging to the God of Shinobi!

"Teacher Wu'an, what exactly is the reason for this?"

Orochimaru, whose scientific spirit was burning brightly behind him, couldn't wait to ask, "Could it be that Professor Wu'an also... no, that Hashirama Senju also possesses some of Professor Wu'an's traits?"

In Orochimaru's view, Uchiha Takeoshi, who led Konoha to the pinnacle of the ninja world and even the world, far surpassed Senju Hashirama in both merit and strength.

This way of thinking is fully embodied in the words.

"Research into Wood Release began a long time ago. For an ordinary person to truly unleash the power of Wood Release, two conditions are required."

"One requirement is Hashirama Senju's cells, and the other is sufficient chakra."

Uchiha Wu'an flew into the sky with Orochimaru in his arms. "As for the special quality you mentioned, it's a more advanced form of energy."

"For example, right now, the Wood Release technique I used is powerful, and the other bloodstains can be used in the same way."

With the blessing of magic, Uchiha Wu'an opened his mouth and spat out.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

The towering sea of ​​fire, seemingly capable of destroying the world, obscured Orochimaru's vision, and the blinding, scorching flames caused tears to continuously well up in his eyes.

Despite the pain, Orochimaru's gaze showed no sign of yielding. He stared at the sea of ​​fire that was burning the primeval forest to ashes, his eyes filled with longing.

Orochimaru wasn't concerned about the power itself; what he cared about was the principle behind it. If he could understand it, he could master it anytime, anywhere. Therefore, Orochimaru became increasingly curious.

"Teacher Wu'an."

Orochimaru suppressed his excitement and called out.

Having roughly guessed what his student was thinking, Uchiha Takeo chuckled softly, "Do you remember what I said to you the first time at the Presidential Building?"

"Remember!"

Orochimaru immediately replied, "I have never forgotten your words and actions, Master."

"A thousand years ago, the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, had two sons. The eldest son, Indra, inherited the Sage's Eyes, which eventually evolved into the Sharingan we know today. The second son, Ashura, inherited the Sage's Body, which evolved into the Senju and Uzumaki clans."

Upon hearing Uchiha Wu'an's words, Orochimaru's eyes lit up, and he quickly realized, "Master Wu'an means that the Sharingan represents Hagoromo Otsutsuki's Yin Release power, and the Sage Body represents his Yang Release power?"

"Is it because of the power of a higher level that the Sharingan and Wood Release possess such incredible power?"

"Yes, this is the bloodline limit that takes pride in one's bloodline!"

"This is also the essence of the Sharingan's power."

"As long as the ancestors are powerful, the descendants will benefit from it, instead of being like the daimyo of the old era who were all show and no substance."

With a wave of his hand, Uchiha Wu'an created a sea of ​​fire beneath his feet, the Sun and Moon Lake, which was instantly extinguished. Fine rain fell, nourishing the earth, and plants began to sprout from the ground.

Soon, Sun and Moon Lake returned to its previous appearance, only it looked a little more unkempt.

"Another point is that the eldest and second sons of Hagoromo Otsutsuki have both reached the level of the Six Paths. Their chakra has already developed inhuman characteristics and can be reincarnated among their descendants through the support of their bloodline."

"The previous reincarnations were Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama. The Wood Release power originated from Ashura's Yang Release power. If you want the Wood Release bloodline ability user to be on par with Senju Hashirama, you have to decipher the Yang Release power in his body that originated from Ashura, otherwise it will all be in vain."

Uchiha Muan thought of Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Mikoto when they were only one or two years old. He also needed to think about the matter of these two.

"I see, I understand now."

Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully, and Uchiha Wu'an waved his hand, and the two returned to the underground space of the Academy of Sciences. They then inspected the research progress of the Dragon Emperor's Claw, and the results were very gratifying.

Before long, they will be able to extract pure primordial dragon blood from the Dragon Emperor's claws, allowing Uchiha Wu'an's clone to reach the pinnacle of mortal power.

Everything is ready, except for the east wind.

"Dragon Emperor, Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Hamura, you two need to hurry up too."

Uchiha Takeo gazed at the moon in the clear sky and chuckled softly.

………………

The Moon, in a hidden space fault.

The rumbling sound subsided, and in the space that seemed to have been ravaged by wild beasts, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, floating in the air, showed a relaxed expression. "Now that this step is ready, the rest will fall into place."

After sending the stored chakra of the nine tailed beasts into the body of the Ten-Tails to fully revive it, Hagoromo Otsutsuki went to great lengths to seal it into a specially made White Zetsu body.

He is a spiritual entity and does not possess the conditions to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki again. He can only control a puppet to complete his plan.

"It's a bit lacking, but as an energy transmission station, it's not bad."

Otsutsuki Hamura commented from the side.

Before them stood the Ten-Tails White Zetsu, radiating the aura of the Six Paths, expressionless, its pupils devoid of any light.

"Next, we can use the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki as a pull to accelerate the attraction of the ninja world from another dimension."

Hamura Otsutsuki said with some regret, "But isn't it a bit of a waste to simply leave the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki here?"

"Uchiha Takeo's growth rate is just too fast."

Otsutsuki Hamura said with apprehension, "The battle in the Sea of ​​Magic earlier wasn't even his full strength. If we hadn't intervened, facing Uchiha Muan who was showing his true power, the Dragon Emperor wouldn't have just lost an arm and had to run away."

"Brother, in my opinion, we should be more decisive and directly gather the Dragon Emperor to besiege Uchiha Wu'an. With four Six Paths level fighters, I don't believe Uchiha Wu'an can withstand it!"

"Oh, and that toad that's good at getting along with everyone."

"We don't need him to confront Uchiha Wu'an head-on, just keep that white snake occupied."

"The White Snake Sage of Ryuchi Cave is truly incompetent! He was controlled so easily! Useless!"

Hagoromo Otsutsuki's series of words did not sway him. "Hamura, don't fight the enemy out of momentary anger. Our only goal is transcendence!"

"Once you have accomplished the great feat of transcendence, when you look back at Uchiha Takeo, you will find that the troubles you once had were nothing but insignificant dust."

While performing hand seals, Hagoromo Otsutsuki replied, "Furthermore, Gamamaru possesses the ability of prophecy. If he were to foresee that joining forces with us would lead to certain death, it would be quite obvious what he would do."

Otsutsuki Hamura clicked his tongue and fell silent, saying nothing more. With a thought, he began to observe Hyuga Ashizaki.

In terms of the size of their residences, the Hyuga clan's territory is second only to the Uchiha and Senju clans.

The courtyard, with its antique charm and rigid decor, is constantly gathering members of the Hyuga clan.

With a hiss, the sharp blade sliced ​​through the skin of the finger, and drops of bright red blood fell onto the Tenseigan's offspring before merging into the golden sphere.

"Clan leader, all clan members within Konoha's territory have arrived, and those outside have been specially sent to collect their blood."

Before the golden sphere sat Hyuga Ashizashi, with an elder standing beside him, reporting on the mission.

"But Chieftain, don't you think something's amiss?"

The elder said with great concern, "An evil sacrificial ceremony broke out in Tangren Village before, and some ninjas gained immortality from it."

"More importantly, the ninja who gained immortality possessed the ability to cast spells by licking blood, and could synchronize his own injuries to the blood's owner. If..."

The clan elder didn't finish speaking, but Hyuga Ashizashi understood what he wanted to say. His clear Byakugan gazed at the golden sphere in front of him, and the feeling of being connected by blood was unmistakable.

"What the elders said makes sense, but the golden sphere comes from the Moon Byakugan clan, who share the same bloodline as us. They are giving us a treasure that could elevate a ninja to the level of a Super Kage. Is it really necessary for them to harm us?"

"Or rather, what are they after?"

This question was not only directed at the clan elders, but also at Hyuga Ashizashi himself.

Having weathered the storms of the Warring States period and the tumultuous twenty-plus years since the founding of Konoha, Hyuga Ashizaki had grown old and no longer possessed the decisiveness to act on a whim, instead becoming hesitant and indecisive.

The clan elders, seeing the graying temples of Hyuga Ashizawa, realized this as well. However, since the clan leader's son had not yet grown up, the Hyuga clan had to remain unchanged.

Just like this white-haired elder.

The eldest son of an elder is an elder, and the eldest son of a clan leader is a clan leader. The Hyuga clan is like old vinegar; the longer it ages, the more it reeks of an unpleasant stench.

Under the long-standing tradition, the elder slowly replied, "This should be the support the Moon Byakugan clan gives us. After all, our strength has been far surpassed by the Uchiha and Senju."

"Perhaps that's how it is."

The exchange between the two was observed by Hamura Otsutsuki, whose eyes showed neither joy nor sorrow.

(End of this chapter)