From the night of genocide, marching towards the strongest.

It sounds a bit convoluted, but that's roughly the idea.

Although they share the same thoughts, it would be nonsense to say that shadow clones possess their own souls.

Shadow clones are simply data, data created from chakra that aligns with the thoughts and ideas of the original body.

Moreover, this data is temporary. He can use most of the ninjutsu of his main body, and even help his main body condense natural energy and refine sage chakra.

However, the amount of chakra in his body is determined by the time you separate it; it won't increase, it will only decrease.

He will disappear and return to his original form when his chakra is exhausted or he suffers serious injury.

Moreover, this distance seems to ignore space and distance. For example, it is the chakra will clone of the Fourth Hokage inside Naruto Uzumaki.

After being resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, the Fourth Hokage actually learned everything about the will clone he had left inside Naruto and everything about Naruto.

You have to understand, he was inside Death's belly before.

To get back to the point, the Heavenly Curse Seal is essentially a form of data, and unlike shadow clones, this data can continue to grow, eventually becoming an independent soul!

After obtaining Orochimaru's memories, Sasuke's previous understanding of the Cursed Seal of Heaven was largely resolved.

In the original timeline, Orochimaru's hands were sealed after his soul was sealed, making it impossible for him to form hand seals and use ninjutsu.

However, Orochimaru, who was resurrected from Anko's body during the Fourth Shinobi World War, had all his souls sealed away by the Totsuka Blade, except for the souls of his hands which he obtained from the stomach of the Shinigami.

Orochimaru, however, moved around freely, showing no signs of his soul being shattered.

Because that Orochimaru is a completely new Orochimaru.

The previous Orochimaru's body and soul were still inside the Totsuka Blade's gourd.

In general, Orochimaru, who was resurrected during the Fourth Shinobi World War, can be regarded as a shadow clone of the original Orochimaru, a shadow clone that shares the same thoughts and ideas but can also exist independently.

Inside the meteorite in front of Sasuke, there is data similar to the Heavenly Curse Seal.

It's even many times more high-end!

Indestructible, indelible, and indeletable!

At least Sasuke can't delete the data inside now. When Sasuke tried to input his own Heavenly Curse Seal data into it, the data in the "vessel" completely eroded and swallowed up his Heavenly Curse Seal data.

This is enough to prove that Sasuke's consciousness data and the owner of the consciousness data inside the meteorite are not on the same level at all.

Sasuke refers to the data inside the meteorite as a "device".

A vessel belonging to Kaguya Otsutsuki.

When someone uses the power of a meteorite, the data within it spreads into the user's consciousness. The more it is used, the more the meteorite's owner gradually loses their self-awareness and is replaced by the "artifact's" master. Afterward, the host will be reincarnated within its body.

Of course, if the user's physical condition is not good enough to withstand the power of the device.

Then the user's emotions will only get a little out of control, and before they can be replaced by the owner of the "device", the body will collapse and die.

For example, when the ninjas of the Star Village used the power of the meteorite, they inevitably became emotionally volatile, and their bodies would soon collapse and they would die.

Because they couldn't withstand the power of the progenitor of chakra, but Sasuke might be able to now!

At least until Kaguya Otsutsuki takes over his consciousness, Sasuke, with his current power, shouldn't die like the others.

This body can support Kaguya Otsutsuki for a very long time.

Moreover, Sasuke guessed that this reincarnation was not like the Heaven's Curse Seal, where a completely new soul was created, but rather a soul exactly the same as before.

Don't worry about two identical versions of yourself appearing in the world, like a split personality that might backfire on you.

This means that if Kaguya Otsutsuki replaced Sasuke's consciousness and soul through the "vessel" of the meteorite, then it also means that her soul had escaped the seal of the Six Paths Brothers' Chibaku Tensei in this way.

"Is this one of the reasons why Kaguya Otsutsuki is immortal?"

Sasuke looked thoughtful and said softly.

"Or is this ability not unique to Kaguya Otsutsuki? Other members of the Otsutsuki clan also possess it, but none of them have the immortality of their souls like Kaguya?"

This meteorite is a trap, another backup plan for Kaguya Otsutsuki besides Black Zetsu.

A hidden weapon called "Qi"!

When a physical body capable of withstanding the descent of Kaguya Otsutsuki's consciousness without collapsing appears, Kaguya Otsutsuki can be resurrected in this "vessel".

This means that Kaguya Otsutsuki can personally intervene to collect the nine tailed beasts and revive the Ten-Tails!

Although his power is certainly far less than it was at his peak, it is still enough to sweep away anyone in the current ninja world.

Moreover, even if this "vessel" is destroyed, it's not a big deal for Kaguya Otsutsuki, whose soul is immortal; she can simply find another opportunity.

"If we can't eliminate the hidden forces above, my artificial ten-tailed fox project will have to be put on hold for the time being."

Sasuke inscribed the data of the Heavenly Curse Seal onto the meteorite again, but seeing that it was still completely devoured by the "device" inside, just like before, Sasuke shook his head.

This is also why Sasuke has been hesitant to go to Takigakure to retrieve the remains of the Divine Tree.

He had no solution even for one "tool," let alone two.

"Sage techniques are too difficult to master, the artificial Ten-Tails plan is fraught with hidden dangers, and we cannot act rashly. We have two Otsutsuki bloodlines but are missing one, namely the Otsutsuki lineage from the moon."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes slightly and murmured, "For now, it seems that I have no choice but to fight to the death on the path of the Rinnegan."

"It's time to go to the Land of Lightning and get our hands on the cells of the Hagoromo clan."

According to Sasuke's original plan, now was not the time to get his hands on Kinkaku and Ginkaku's cells.

His plan was to go through a three- or four-month transition period, similar to when he injected the first-generation cells, and after he could clearly sense the changes in his body, he would then replenish the other six bloodlines.

But now it seems that Sasuke has nothing left to do.

Beiluhu has disappeared without a trace, and the other three major attribute artifacts have not yet been obtained, with some even lacking any information.

After thinking it over, Sasuke realized that the only thing he could do now was to get his hands on the corpses of Kinkaku and Ginkaku.

Of course, Sasuke wouldn't inject it immediately after getting his hands on it.

After the research is thorough and he has passed the transition period of injecting Naruto's cells, the remaining steps will be completed.

In this way, Sasuke will have completely replenished the genetic bloodline of the Sage of Six Paths in three or four months at most.

Thinking of this, Sasuke felt no excitement whatsoever, but rather a slight weariness.

He is now much stronger than Eternal Sasuke during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

However, the difference in strength between him and Six Paths Sasuke is like heaven and earth.

This difference was caused by the Sage of Six Paths simply patting his palm and transferring his power and knowledge.

This is the difference that a Sasuke Uchiha from the original timeline could create with just a simple clap of his hand compared to the Sage of Six Paths.

Sasuke has all sorts of plans and actions, such as trying to get a third eye, completing the Six Paths bloodline, and collecting the five elemental artifacts.

It would take a hundred times more effort and time than the original Sasuke to possibly bridge the gap created by just one clap.

Sasuke now seems to be thinking, "Six Paths Daddy, I don't want to work hard anymore, just hurry up and pass on your skills to me."

Shaking his head, Sasuke brought the jumbled thoughts to a halt.

What others give you easily, they may easily take back in the future.

Let's rely on ourselves!

"My life is so hard."

Sasuke made a comment, walked out of the laboratory, assigned a few tasks to his subordinates at the base, and then headed outside the base.

A sea breeze swept over him, carrying a slightly salty smell. Sasuke stood on the shore, gazing westward toward the Land of Lightning.

Besides the bodies of Kinkaku and Ginkaku, you can also collect the bodies of other people from the Hidden Cloud Village.

Oh, and remember, don't fight, don't fight!

You are a well-educated person with good character.

You're going to be a thief, to dig up graves and exhume corpses.

It's not about becoming a robber, killing, arson, or stealing treasures!

Never fight!

Sasuke took a deep breath and silently reminded himself of something.

A pair of black demonic wings burst forth from behind, soaring into the sky and transforming into a long black rainbow that pierced the sun, hurtling towards the Land of Thunder. In less than a moment, it disappeared into the horizon.

Chapter 240 Infiltration, Acquired.

Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village

The Land of Lightning is located in a mountainous region. It is mostly mountainous with little farmland and resources. Looking out, one can see towering mountains, and through those mountains, one can see the vast sun hanging high in the sky.

Under the sunlight, a light mist permeated the entire mountain range, and deafening thunder echoed between the mountain ranges.

And in the shadow of the massive mountain range, a ninja village atop a towering peak is none other than the Hidden Cloud Village!

"As expected of a martial arts-oriented ninja village that values ​​swordsmanship and taijutsu."

Amidst the swirling mist, Sasuke stood at the foot of a secluded mountain, looking up at the entrance to the Hidden Cloud Village and chuckled softly.

The dense security at the main gate, with guards every five steps and sentries every ten steps, along with the dark skin and bulging muscles of the guards.

It was almost a clear message to all visitors.

Don't cause trouble!

Otherwise, you'll die if you try.

After Sasuke arrived, he did not immediately infiltrate the place, but instead observed it first.

Unlike Konoha, the people of Kumogakure can come to Konoha for a stroll. First, they kidnapped the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and later they kidnapped the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan.

People from Tsuchigakure can also come and visit. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, the Kamimizu clan, the insect users of Iwagakure, almost stole Konoha's house.

In addition, there are various ninja village organizations such as Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and even Sky Village and Akatsuki.

In general, if you look through the Konoha Chronicles, you'll find that both humans and demons can infiltrate Konoha and cause trouble.

The reasons for this are that Konoha Village is not a closed military fortress, but also has beautiful mountains and rivers and is famous as the world's top of the five great ninja villages.

Aside from mission requests and support from the Daimyo, much of Konoha Village's funding comes from the tourism and service industries. Leveraging its reputation, tourism resources, and facilities, the village caters to various travelers, merchants, and clients.

The Hidden Cloud Village before us exists as a closed military fortress. Although it also accepts mission requests, the village's treacherous location means that few tourists come here except for those who request missions.