Starting from the roots of Konoha, they were the masterminds behind the scenes.

Jiraiya encountered Jigen?

When Xingxiaxiu heard the news, she couldn't help but fall silent for a moment.

Is the power of fate really that strong?

He altered the original trajectory of fate, preventing Jiraiya from facing the Six Paths of Pain, but instead setting him up against the far more terrifying Jigen.

Fortunately, Jiraiya didn't act recklessly this time.

By the time Hoshinoshita arrived at Konoha Hospital, Jiraiya's injuries had stabilized.

Jigen had no intention of killing Jiraiya immediately, so although his injuries were severe, he was not in mortal danger.

However, it's not that easy to get better.

Jiraiya suffered damage to multiple organs and is currently still in a coma.

When Hoshinoshita brought Tsunade to the ward, Minato Namikaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Tobirama Senju were all there, along with the two sages, Fukasaku and Shima.

Tsunade went to give Jiraiya another check-up, while Hoshino-shita Hide, along with Minato and the others, communicated with the two sages, Fukasaku and Hoshino-shita.

"Jigen has used two forms. The first is the normal form, which can absorb ninjutsu and then release the absorbed ninjutsu again."

"Aside from genjutsu having some effect on him, other ninjutsu can be said to be useless."

Even if he is restrained, he can break free in some way.

Fukasaku exported the information he had gathered during the battle.

Shima added, "That guy can also make certain objects disappear and then reappear; perhaps it's some kind of space-time ninjutsu."

"Moreover, this guy's physical body is extremely strong. Even Jiraiya in Sage Mode couldn't harm his body."

"On the contrary, in the second state, which is similar to the activation of some kind of cursed seal, physical skills are greatly enhanced, and Jiraiya is no match for him at all."

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze asked, "Absorbing ninjutsu, similar to the Rinnegan's ability?"

"This guy shares the same attributes as Madara Uchiha, who became the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki, and Kaguya."

Tobirama Senju said, "I've examined that black rod. It's the same one Madara Uchiha used. It's a Yin-Yang Release artifact that can interfere with chakra."

Fukasaku the Immortal said, "That guy's attack was extremely strange. Before we could even react, Jiraiya was already injured."

"Even in Sage Mode, I can't react in time."

In Sage Mode, reaction speed is greatly increased.

Moreover, it also has the ability to perceive.

But it seemed to be of no use to Cixian.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Hideaki Hoshishita: "Hideaki, did you get any information about Jigen from Kaguya?"

He knows Star Show all too well.

Now that we know Cixian's identity, we should be able to obtain some relevant information.

In response to Hiruzen Sarutobi's question, Hideaki Hoshishita nodded: "Indeed, I obtained some from Kaguya."

"Jigen is merely the host of Isshiki Otsutsuki. Well, it's understandable that he's a reincarnation."

"Those things that resemble curse marks are called wedges."

"This is a unique ability of the Otsutsuki clan. They can digitize themselves and then implant them into another person's body to form a similar backup, which is called a Karma."

"The Karma can be bestowed upon many people, because not everyone is suited to contain the immense power of the Otsutsuki clan."

"Jigen is not yet a true Ōtsutsuki Isshiki; he is merely a host for Ōtsutsuki Isshiki."

To be honest, the Heavenly Curse Seal created by Orochimaru possesses abilities similar to Karma.

Tobirama Senju asked, "Is the so-called second form simply the unleashing of more of Isshiki Otsutsuki's power?"

Hoshino nodded: "Yes, only a portion of its power."

"However, over a thousand years have passed and Otsutsuki Isshiki is still residing in Jigen's body. It seems that he has not yet found someone suitable to bear his full power."

"This also means that Cixian cannot use too much power, otherwise, if the host body is damaged, he will not have many days left to live."

"As for Otsutsuki Isshiki's true abilities, besides space-time manipulation, powerful taijutsu, and his physical body, his eye technique is Sukina Hikona, which allows him to shrink himself and all other non-living matter and then restore them."

"Therefore, Jiraiya was unable to detect Jigen's attack. The black rods were very small, so the attack was undetectable. Then, in an instant, they would amplify or revert to their original size, causing massive damage."

"It looks like a very simple ability, but it's very troublesome. Even with powerful perception abilities like the Byakugan and Sharingan, you have to be very careful during the fight."

Fukasaku the Sage said, "So, he shrunk the ninjutsu before releasing it?"

Hoshino nodded: "So, his eye technique also has another ability, similar to Obito's Kamui, which is to have an independent alternate dimension to store shrunken matter."

"Of course, this is only part of the intelligence."

"However, the complete Otsutsuki Isshiki's taijutsu alone is enough to overwhelm most people."

Minato Namikaze said, "Even Might Guy's Eight Gates can't compare?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "I think so."

The atmosphere in the ward instantly became heavy.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "That's why you're in such a hurry to find Jigen. He can't control all of Otsutsuki Isshiki's power, which means that if you force him to release his power, you can kill him."

As expected of the Third Hokage!

Tobirama Senju said, "In that case, let's use a sufficient force to force Isshiki Otsutsuki to come out."

Even if we can't beat him, we can still buy time.

"We can use the Impure World Reincarnation technique!"

Human wave tactics – simple and brutal!

It is indeed useful if it can force out Otsutsuki Isshiki.

At this moment, Jiraiya woke up thanks to Tsunade's treatment.

"Looks like he's not dead!"

Jiraiya couldn't help but smile when he saw Tsunade.

Xingxia Xiu came to the bedside: "He didn't want to kill you, otherwise you would have died a thousand times over."

Jiraiya smiled wryly: "I never expected to run into that guy by such a coincidence."

"He's incredibly powerful; there's absolutely no way to deal with him."

Fukasaku said, "Even knowing Jiraiya's abilities, he'll still be difficult to deal with."

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow: "Oh, so it seems you know something about that guy, Hide?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "I know a little."

"But, Jiraiya, did you leave any marks?"

Jiraiya said awkwardly, "Sorry, there's simply no chance."

Tsunade said, "He needs to find a suitable person to be reincarnated, so he can't stay hidden forever."

"However, this kind of mission is not suitable for ordinary ninjas."

Otherwise, it wouldn't be an S-level mission, and it wouldn't involve direct contact with the other party.

Tobirama Senju said, "It is most suitable to hand it over to someone who has undergone the Impure World Reincarnation."

"Even if it's dealt with, the intelligence can still be sent back."

He had no psychological barriers to using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Xingxia Xiu thought for a moment, then nodded.

Jigen definitely doesn't want to clash with him right now, and will most likely go into hiding after his battle with Jiraiya.

That guy also has a different dimension; he's hard to find.

"Besides the reanimated ones, I will have my clones, Obito, and Sasuke search together."

Hoshita Hideyoshi said, "Otsutsuki Isshiki sometimes has spatial abilities."

That's how it's decided.

Orochimaru received the notification and quickly arrived in Konoha, visiting Jiraiya at the hospital.

"How pathetic, Jiraiya!"

Orochimaru leaned against the doorway, his tone full of sarcasm and mockery.

Jiraiya retorted, not to be outdone: "Orochimaru, I am a hero now."

"If you run into that guy, you won't even have a chance to escape."

Orochimaru chuckled: "Jiraiya, you have absolutely no idea what my strength is like!"

He already knew the information from Hoshino Hideaki.

He became increasingly interested in the Otsutsuki clan.

If we could capture the Otsutsuki Isshiki and study it, that would be the best material!

Especially the Karma of the Otsutsuki clan; if we could study it, it would definitely allow him to perfect his Heavenly Curse Seal and make the Undead Reincarnation even more complete.

Seeing the confident Orochimaru, Jiraiya's competitive spirit flared up: "Orochimaru, let's have a match once I'm healed!"

"We haven't played against each other in a long time."

Orochimaru laughed, "Fool Jiraiya, I know all your tricks, but how much do you know about me?"

"Just the Impure World Reincarnation technique alone would be difficult for you to contend with, wouldn't it?"

Jiraiya's face instantly darkened.

Impure World Reincarnation...

Even setting aside the fact that Orochimaru couldn't control the First Hokage, just having a few more Raikage or Kazekage would have rendered him helpless.

He simply pulled the blanket up and hid under it.

Orochimaru was very happy to see Jiraiya get his comeuppance.

But just as he turned to leave, Jiraiya's voice came from behind him: "Be careful of Jigen, don't die!"

Orochimaru paused, then laughed, "Don't worry, even if you die, I won't."

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Watching Orochimaru leave, Jiraiya couldn't help but curse under his breath, "Idiot Orochimaru!"

Orochimaru cursed inwardly, "Idiot Jiraiya!"

Outside the hospital.

Before the Star Show, Obito Uchiha, Nagato, Tobirama Senju, Menma, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno had already gathered together.

After Orochimaru arrived, Hoshino Hide said, "Obito, Nagato, you two team up with the Second Hokage. Menma, you two team up with my clone."

"Orochimaru, use the Impure World Reincarnation technique."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Orochimaru immediately used his technique.

Five coffins rose from the ground.

The coffin lid opened, and the Second Tsuchikage, the Third Tsuchikage, the Third Raikage, the Fourth Raikage, and the Third Kazekage emerged.

Xingxia Xiu nodded secretly; this combination was very suitable.

Let's go!

Xingxia Xiu raised her hand, and a spacetime portal in its original form opened.

This is not Yomotsu Hirasaka, but rather Sasuke's Rinnegan ability.

The clones entered first, followed by Menma and the others.

Orochimaru's reanimated clones were at the very end.

The place that the portal to space and time led to was none other than the foot of the mountain where Cixian had previously been in the dilapidated temple, which was also the site of the previous battlefield.

of course.

Cixian is no longer here.

Xingxia Xiu's clone's senses spread out: "The alternate dimension isn't here."

Tobirama Senju said, "In that case, we'll have to split up and track them down."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Then let's follow the plan and track them in three directions."

Tobirama Senju said, "We're heading north."

The Second Tsuchikage, controlled by Orochimaru, said, "I head east."

Xingxia Xiu said to Ma and the others, "You and I are heading south."

The three teams immediately split up and took action.

……

After Menma and the others left Konoha, Orochimaru looked at Hoshishita Hide and said, "Such an important matter, yet Hide-kun didn't personally take action. Is there something even more important?"

"If Hideki is so wary of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, isn't he afraid something will happen to Menma and the others?"

"Or is everything still under Xiujun's control?"

Xingxia Xiu chuckled and shook his head: "No one can control everything, and I'm no exception. Snake Lord, don't overestimate me."

"That's not necessarily true."

Orochimaru said.

Hoshino changed the subject: "Snake-kun, how's the research on Madara Uchiha's corpse going?"

Orochimaru smiled and said, "The gains are enormous. I am confident that I can use Madara Uchiha and Hashirama's cells to create an even more powerful White Zetsu."

"I think it won't be too long before I awaken the Rinnegan."

Upon hearing this, Xingxia Xiu couldn't help but sigh inwardly: As expected of Snake Aunt!

"Then I'll wait and see."

Xingxia Xiu laughed.

For him, the more powerful Orochimaru is within his control, the better.

Even if Orochimaru awakens the Rinnegan, he is still very far from being a threat to Orochimaru.

After parting ways with Orochimaru, Hoshino returned home.

To be honest, Cixian's appearance so quickly was beyond his expectations.

Although Cixian has disappeared again, since there are traces of him, Xingxia Xiu believes that finding him shouldn't be too difficult.

Using delaying tactics to defeat Otsutsuki Isshiki is indeed a viable option.

However, it would be a real shame to let Ōtsutsuki Isshiki die.

Hoshita Shu wanted to sacrifice Otsutsuki Isshiki to the Ten-Tails.

However, capturing Isshiki Otsutsuki alive would be extremely difficult.

Infinite Tsukuyomi is definitely ineffective.

I wonder if I can control the Six Paths Earth Explosion Star.

Or perhaps it's his bloodline network that creates electromagnetic barriers.

It can shrink all matter and send it into the Great Black Heaven... even ninjutsu is no exception.

Electromagnetic force is probably also...

Xingxia Xiu frowned slightly.

"Illusion, and only illusion cannot be ignored by Otsutsuki Isshiki, but there is no doubt that he himself has extremely high resistance to illusion."

Hoshinobi quietly pondered a solution, only snapping out of her daze when Tsunade returned.

"Thinking about how to deal with Isshiki Otsutsuki?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's not a big problem."

The basic idea is there, but whether it will be effective or not can only be known after actual combat.

Tsunade nodded, completely trusting Hoshino Shige, and then asked, "So, should we postpone the matter concerning the moon?"

Xingxia Xiu shook her head: "No."

"To find Cixian, we might need to use something from the moon."

"Since Cixian has been found so quickly, I can't delay any longer."

"Today I will go to the moon and completely eliminate this hidden danger."

Tsunade's gaze sharpened: "I'll go with you!"

Hoshino Hide put his arm around Tsunade's waist: "No need, I'll finish this quickly."

The giant Reincarnation Eye on the moon posed little threat to him.

They could just pack up and go.

Xingxia Xiu opened a portal directly in his home and entered, appearing directly inside the moon's interior.

Looking up at the bright sun shining in the sky, Xingxia Xiu's figure soared into the air.

But before he could get close, wooden birds whistled in, each carrying a puppet.

This is a puppet army controlled by Otsutsuki Toneri using his Tenseigan.

shhhhhh!

From a distance, energy balls bombarded Xingxiaxiu.

Xingxia Xiu raised her hand, and the Wheel of Reincarnation Eye opened in her palm.

Shinra Tensei!

The energy spheres and puppets exploded. (End of Chapter)