Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

Generally, if a ninja goes on a mission and does not return for a long time, he will be presumed dead, depending on the difficulty of the mission. The ninja village will then send out an ANBU to investigate the specific details.

However, Uchiha Issei possessed Kage-level strength and also had the Six Paths Ninja Tool, the Hōkin Rope, making it almost impossible for him to die in a simple B-rank mission.

Unless he encounters one of the world's top Kage-level powerhouses and has a fierce conflict with him, such as Shiraha, Kushina, the Third Raikage, or the Third Tsuchikage.

However, it is almost impossible to encounter this situation in a normal B-rank mission, especially one within the Land of Fire.

A small group of people in the Uchiha clan are closer to the Uzumaki clan, so there is no reason for Shiraha and Kushina to attack Uchiha Issei.

Then, another possibility is more likely: Uchiha Issei defected. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him not to return to the village and not send any information or news back to the village. Even if he encountered an unexpected situation, he should have informed the village.

Jonin are already high-ranking members of a village, especially someone like Uchiha Issei, who possesses Kage-level strength and is ranked among the top in Konoha. The fact that he defected from Konoha is extremely serious, second only to Orochimaru in terms of the Sannin's defection.

When Orochimaru defected, Konoha still had Minato Namikaze, a top-tier shinobi who had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. But now, Minato Namikaze is seriously injured and has been in a coma for many years. Losing a Kage-level shinobi is a devastating blow to Konoha.

Especially during the Chunin Selection Exams six months ago, the Konoha leadership barely saved face thanks to Itachi Uchiha, a genius of the Uchiha clan. But not long after, a Kage-level Uchiha defected, which was a slap in the face to the Konoha leadership.

Rumors even circulated in the village that it was precisely because of the suppression from higher-ups that the Uchiha clan could no longer bear the oppression, which was why Uchiha Issei defected.

Although this public opinion was immediately suppressed by Danzo's Root organization, even more serious resentment erupted within the Uchiha clan.

Fugaku has visited him several times recently, explaining the Uchiha clan's demands and expressing the dissatisfaction of many clan members.

However, the Third Hokage still couldn't make up his mind.

Just as the Third Hokage was feeling troubled, the door to the Hokage's office was pushed open.

Danzo walked in with a gloomy expression.

The Third Hokage looked up and glanced at Danzo.

"Hiruzen, why did you refuse to sign the S-rank arrest warrant for Uchiha Issei? You should know that he has definitely betrayed Konoha!"

Danzo placed the documents in his hand on the desk and questioned them.

The Third Hokage's expression was somewhat complicated: "I'm more inclined to believe that something unexpected happened to him, preventing him from returning to the village or sending messages to it."

“I told you long ago that the Golden Rope, a Six Paths Ninja Tool, should not be given to the Uchiha. Now, Uchiha Issei has not only defected, but also taken the Golden Rope with him. Apart from the Bashōsen, without the Golden Rope, the other Six Paths Ninja Tools, such as the Seven Star Sword, the Amber Purification Bottle, and the Purple Gold Gourd, cannot be used! If you had listened to my advice back then, this situation would not have occurred.”

Danzo's expression darkened, and his words confirmed that Uchiha Issei had defected.

Seeing that the Third Hokage remained silent, Danzo continued, "The most important thing now is to issue an S-rank warrant for Uchiha Issei, and then find a way to retrieve the Hōkin Rope."

If you agree, my Root forces will immediately mobilize to find his whereabouts.

The ninja world is vast, but there aren't many places that can accommodate a rogue Uchiha like him!

"Doing this will inevitably deepen the Uchiha clan's discontent and escalate the conflict." The Third Hokage hesitated, "Fugaku...?"

Danzo bluntly rebuked, "The fact that Fugaku concealed the fact that he had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan shows that he harbored ulterior motives."

Now that the Fourth Hokage is unconscious, we are the only ones left in the village who can suppress the Uchiha clan. Once you let your guard down, the Uchiha will definitely deliver a fatal blow to us.

Don't forget how Madara Uchiha launched his defection back then, ultimately causing the First Hokage to be seriously injured and die.

Konoha Village cannot withstand a second Uchiha rebellion.

The Third Hokage fell silent.

"Xiaochun and Yan share the same idea as us; they don't believe the Uchiha clan will really settle down. If you don't want to take action yourself, leave this matter to me," Danzo continued. "Without Uchiha Issei, that radical, we only need to divide the Uchiha clan internally and focus on dealing with Uchiha Chiho and Uchiha Munejin to completely suppress the Uchiha."

“I’m afraid doing this will incite internal strife…” Hearing that his three companions agreed, Hiruzen Sarutobi’s already wavering resolve began to falter again.

“We can rely on Fugaku to buy time first, and then use Shisui... and Itachi.” Danzo said, “With Itachi’s resolve, I believe he will be willing to stand on our side. Even if he might become a double agent, we can still use Itachi to leak some false information to the Uchiha.”

The Third Hokage sighed, "I still hope to resolve the issue through communication."

"I'll handle this." Danzo said calmly, picking up the wanted poster from the table before turning and leaving. He knew that unless Hiruzen explicitly objected, it meant he tacitly approved.

******

The same feeling returned.

Bai Yu found himself transformed into a snake in his dream, born atop a towering tree.

Then, he transformed into a tree, from which a giant serpent with veins running through its body was born.

In his dream, he traveled through one world after another.

This time, however, deep within his soul was a towering tree, covered with scarlet fruits, the energy of which Bai Yu coveted.

However, a creature that resembled neither a dragon nor a snake guarded the giant tree, and a group of humanoid creatures with white skin and the Rinnegan were waiting on the perimeter.

Bai Yu transformed into a colossal, snow-white serpent that battled the planet until it collapsed.

In the end, Bai Yu was seriously injured and fled in panic.

After an unknown amount of time, Bai Yu woke up from her dream.

He opened his eyes and found himself still sitting cross-legged. A feeling of palpitation filled his heart, but the next second, a smile appeared on his face.

[Promotion requirements for Level 2 "Spirit Summoner": 1. Spirit ≥ 80, Constitution ≥ 8.0, Completed; 2. Bloodline Purity ≥ 65%, Quality ≥ "Ordinary", Completed; 3. Spiritual Power Materialization Reached the "Crystallization" Stage, Completed]

[Promoted to Level 2 Necromancer]

[Gain the talent spell: "Soul Projection"]

[Gained the innate spell: "Serpent Spirit Parasite"]

Feeling the surging power within him, Bai Yu activated "Eye of Truth" and looked at his attributes, which had undergone tremendous changes:

[Name: Yagami Baiyu]

[Chakra Properties: Water (Top Grade), Earth (Top Grade), Fire (Top Grade), Yang (Top Grade), Yin (Top Grade)]

[Affinity Attributes: Fire (Superior), Shadow (Advanced), Plant (Superior), Negative Energy (Superior)]

[Class: Warlock, Knight, Ninja] Gu Lu

[Class: Level 2 Summoner, High Knight, Elite Ninja]

[Physical Fitness: 10.25]

【Strength: 10.16】

[Agility: 9.63]

【Spirit: 119.7】

【Magic Power: 1197】

【Charm: 7.02】

Luck: 1.01

Chakra: 94900

[Doppelganger: Mangekyou Sharingan]

[Bloodline: World Tree Companion Python, Level 4 (White Phosphorus Serpent, Half Level 4 + Divine Tree, Half Level 4); Bloodline Purity 80%, Quality "Excellent"]

Lifespan: 1100-1300 years

[Cultivation Methods: Crimson Dragon Calamity - Level 3 (Max Level), Colossus Secret Weapon - Level 3 (Max Level), Advanced Sorcerer Meditation Technique - Level 3 (Beginner)]

Talents: "Eye of Truth," "Sixth Sense," "Super Brain Deduction," "Demonic Scales," "Wood Spirit Incarnation," "Chain of Emotions," "Soul Projection," "Serpent Spirit Parasitism"

[Spells: Soul Guardian (Level 1), Flight (Level 1), Acid Arrow (Level 1), Disruptive Field (Level 1), Wizard's Touch (Level 1), Clarity (Level 1)...]

【情绪之力：「震惊41%」「羡慕18.6%」「嫉妒26.2%」「仇恨31.9%」「喜悦38.4%」「崇拜25.5%」「恐惧14.7%」.....

[Promotion requirements for Level 3 "Spirit Summoner": 1. Spirit ≥ 200, Constitution ≥ 16.0, not yet completed; 2. Bloodline purity ≥ 75%, quality ≥ "Excellent", completed; 3. Spiritual power materialization reaches the "Crystallization" stage, not yet completed]

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The innate spell "Wood Spirit Avatar" can be upgraded!

The innate spell "Enchanted Scales" can be upgraded!

The talent spell "Chain of Emotions" can be upgraded!

After reviewing the attributes, five complex spell models appeared in Bai Yu's soul space. Two of them were completely solidified, while the other three were more complex than before.

Bai Yu infused his spiritual power into it.

"Wood Spirit Avatar (Level 1)": A fixed-type talent spell; creates a pure wood-attribute avatar, fused with the same bloodline, perfectly replicating cells; initial attributes: second-class apprentice, can cultivate and level up independently, but cannot exceed the current level of the main body; number that can be summoned (0/2); cost: 10 points of mental power, 100 points of magic power; (spell can be upgraded)

"Wood Spirit Avatar (Level 2)": A fixed-type talent spell; creates a pure wood-attribute avatar, fused with the same bloodline, perfectly replicating cells; initial attributes: third-class apprentice, can cultivate and level up independently, but cannot exceed the current level of the main body; number that can be summoned (0/3); cost: 5 points of mental power, 50 points of magic power; (spell can be upgraded)

"Enchanted Scales (Level 1)": Instant-cast talent spell; allows a layer of enchanted white scales to grow on the body surface; increases physical defense by 50% and spell resistance by 100%; Cost: 2 points of mental energy/hour, 20 mana/hour; (Spell can be upgraded)

"Enchanted Scales (Level 2)": An instant-cast talent spell; allows a layer of enchanted white scales to grow on the body's surface; increases physical defense by 100% and spell resistance by 150%; Cost: 1 point of mental energy/hour, 10 points of mana/hour; (Spell can be upgraded)

"Chain of Emotions (Level 1)": A collection-type talent spell; anger, joy, fear, sadness, despair, worship, hatred... The emotions of extraordinary beings contain mysterious power. Gathering a large amount of concentrated emotional power creates a point, with a 75% chance to be fused into an 'Emotion Rule'; Cost: Each use consumes 1 point of mental energy and 10 points of mana; (An additional talent spell with bonuses from Meditation, upgradable)

"Chain of Emotions (Level 2)": A collection-type talent spell; ...The emotions of extraordinary beings contain mysterious power. Gathering a large amount of concentrated emotional power creates a point of matter, which has an 80% probability of being fused into an 'Emotion Rule'; Cost: Each use consumes 0.5 points of mental energy and 5 points of mana; (An additional talent spell with bonuses from Meditation, which can be upgraded)

"The models for level two spells are indeed complex, but fortunately, talent spells only need to be built upon existing ones..."

"The cost of upgrading the talent spell has actually decreased, what a pleasant surprise!"

Bai Yu compared the level 2 spell model and the talent spell model in the "Book of Ancient Sorcerers" and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Upgrading a talent spell from level one to level two is much simpler than directly learning a level two spell. It only takes a period of time to upgrade the spell, and then he will become a level two warlock with five level two talent spells.

As far as he knew, other bloodline sorcerers, although they could also gain at least one talent spell after each promotion, could not upgrade the talent spells they had already acquired.

The reason why bloodline sorcerers are more powerful than wizards of the same level is mainly due to the power of their bloodline and the innate spells that come with it.

Especially at the fourth level, a level of qualitative change in strength, "Star" level experts can fuse their innate spells from the first, second, third, and fourth levels to construct a "Star Domain".

Bloodline sorcerers, whose innate spells are not acquired through learning but rather through the power of their bloodline, awaken spells that are most compatible with their own bloodline each time.

Therefore, it is much easier for a bloodline sorcerer to fuse their level 1, 2, 3, and 4 talent spells.

In contrast, conventional wizards either combine spells according to the methods of meditation or create their own.

Because lifespan undergoes a qualitative change after reaching level four, many wizards do not prioritize increasing their combat power in order to advance to the next level. This results in their "Star Domain" being inferior to that of other wizards of the same level after advancing to level four.

Of course, the wizard civilization mainly relies on plundering other civilizations to improve itself. After becoming a high-level wizard, the internal struggles among wizards are not very intense, and everyone is keen to open up new dimensional portals.

However, powerful wizards (sorcerers) naturally have the upper hand when faced with a conflict of interest.

"Does this mean that if I advance to level four and construct the 'Star Domain,' I'll have to fuse seven or eight level four talent spells?" Bai Yu was startled.

Just what level of treasure is the "Book of Ancient Sorcerers"? The path of "Spirit Summoner" alone far surpasses the paths of conventional wizards (sorcerers), and it is already a path that is ahead of the wizarding civilization.

"It seems that even if I advance to level four in the future, constructing a 'Star Domain' will still require considerable effort."