From the night of genocide, marching towards the strongest.

Firstly, there was some improvement in his physical and mental condition, but the effect was not significant, especially in terms of physical enhancement, which was far less than the effect produced by the injection of Naruto cells and Hashirama cells.

Sasuke wasn't surprised by this, since he had been mentally prepared for it before the injection experiment began.

Compared to the negligible improvements in his physical and mental health, what surprised Sasuke was that the fusion of his Yin and Yang bloodlines had accelerated considerably!

It could even be said that the speed was extremely obvious!

The addition of the Hagoromo clan's cells will be like adding a catalyst to a chemical experiment, which can increase the rate of chemical reaction without changing the chemical equilibrium.

Without any side effects or rejection of his body, it greatly increased the speed at which his body achieved yin-yang unity.

Two years!

It may be a little more or a little less, but the time difference should not exceed three months.

Sasuke can transform all the cells in his body into new Sage Mode cells, and the Yin and Yang Release powers will rapidly begin to merge during this time.

Sasuke is currently learning and training the Lightning Release chakra mode taught to him by the Third Raikage.

Sasuke estimated that if they continued training like this for so long, it would only take two years!

The potential from the First Hokage's cells, Naruto's cells, and Hagoromo's cells, combined with the best training techniques in the ninja world and his own rapid development during puberty.

In just two years, his physical abilities will reach the level of a super-shadow figure.

It took the First Hokage nearly twenty years to reach this level, after he had reached adulthood, and it took him nearly ten more years to reach the next level, the Legendary level of the Ninja World.

Both Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage only displayed Kage-level strength after reaching adulthood, and only became invincible in the ninja world after the age of thirty.

The Third Raikage, however, spent even more time. Despite his exceptional talent and Lightning Release Chakra Mode, it still took him nearly fifty years.

Sasuke only needs two years; after that, his physical strength can advance from Jonin level to Kage level (without any enhancements).

In other words, even if Sasuke's eyes were just ordinary eyes at that time, his strength was still among the top in the ninja world.

This includes factors such as the cells of the First Hokage, Naruto, and Hagoromo, as well as the interaction and mutual restraint of Yin and Yang, which led to rapid changes in his body.

Of course, there's also the Lightning Release Chakra Mode and the effects of puberty.

Moreover, Sasuke's development of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan's potential will not stop during the two years, and he may even reach the level of Madara Uchiha in the past.

In this way, one's physical abilities surpass Kage level, and one's mental abilities reach the level of two ninja gods.

Even if Sasuke were Edo Tensei Madara in this state, Sasuke would have absolute confidence in his ability to fight him.

If Sasuke obtains the remaining three elemental artifacts two years later and fuses them together, he will be confident that he can awaken his own Rinnegan.

Even with his Sharingan development and his own strength far surpassing Sasuke's at the moment, Madara Uchiha still spent nearly twenty years awakening the Rinnegan and beginning his journey towards the Six Paths level.

Sasuke, through his schemes involving the fusion of divine artifacts and the restoration of his bloodline, only needed two years, effectively shortening the time by tenfold.

Even if Madara Uchiha were to be reborn with both Rinnegan, the two would still have to fight to determine who was superior.

It took Madara Uchiha at least sixty years to get to this point, while Sasuke, even counting from the time of his original body's birth, only took fifteen years at most!

"However, this level of strength is still far from enough..."

Sasuke sighed softly. So what if he stood on the same level as Madara Uchiha, who possessed both Rinnegan, two years later?

It's not like they've reached the Six Paths level yet, is it?

Judging from Madara's performance during the Fourth Shinobi World War in the original timeline, he surpassed his old rival and best friend Hashirama Senju, but he could only be said to have stepped halfway into the Six Paths level.

If we consider Obito, the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, as the gatekeeper of the Six Paths level, then the next level up would be Naruto and Sasuke in Six Paths, as well as Indra and Ashura, which could be called the mid-level of the Six Paths.

The Hagoromo and Hamura brothers of the Otsutsuki clan are considered to be at the pinnacle of the Six Paths of Paths. As for Kaguya Otsutsuki, who is above them, she possesses a bloodline limit.

Only the Sage of Six Paths, in his Ten-Tails Jinchuriki state, can be compared to him.

Two years later, even if all the plans go smoothly, Sasuke is still just like Madara with Rinnegan, in the first tier before the threshold of Six Paths.

"Sometimes, what you fear most is comparison."

Sasuke felt somewhat helpless. He had awakened the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan almost four years earlier than the original owner of the body, and his current strength was also much greater than that of the original owner during the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan era.

Even if he completes all six bloodlines, fuses the five elemental artifacts, and awakens the Rinnegan.

The original owner and the Sage of Six Paths simply clapped hands, which was enough to erase the gap brought about by all his plans over the past few years, and even made him two levels stronger.

Those who use cheats will have their accounts banned sooner or later!

Sasuke cursed inwardly, but then he couldn't help but think of another person—Otsutsuki Toneri!

The Tenseigan and Rinnegan are eyes of the same level.

Why did Otsutsuki Toneri already possess Six Paths level strength while his Tenseigan was still in the womb?

Sasuke couldn't quite understand it. Two years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Naruto, who had lost the power of the Six Paths, might not be as strong as he was during the war, but he was still definitely at the Six Paths level.

Even so, he suffered a crushing defeat when he first encountered Otsutsuki Toneri, who was not carrying the Great Tenseigan and whose Tenseigan was still in the womb.

Moreover, the awakening of the Tenseigan seems far too simple compared to the Rinnegan, whose awakening conditions are far too demanding.

Why is there such a huge difference in their demonstrated strength?

'So what's the secret behind your awakening of the Tenseigan? Awakening it so easily is one thing, but why is there such a huge difference in initial power between the two eyes, even though they're of the same level?'

Sasuke looked up, his gaze seemingly passing through the laboratory walls and floor, reaching the bright moon high in the night sky.

Sasuke is now very eager to understand the mystery of Toneri Otsutsuki's awakening of the Tenseigan, and even more so, to understand why he reached the Six Paths level when he first awakened the Tenseigan.

It even condensed the Seeking the Dao Jade!

While it's not true that only those who condense the Truth-Seeking Ball are considered to be at the Six Paths level—for example, Indra and Six Paths Sasuke didn't condense the Truth-Seeking Ball, yet they were still at the Six Paths level.

However, it should be noted that even Madara Uchiha, who had awakened the Rinnegan for many years, could not condense the Truth-Seeking Balls.

Not only did Toneri, who had not yet fully evolved his Tenseigan, achieve this, he was even able to use various ultimate-level Six Paths Ninjutsu with Truth-Seeking Balls.

Sasuke really wanted to figure this out, so that when he awakened the Rinnegan in the future, he could also leap into the Six Paths level like Toneri.

At that time, Sasuke truly possessed the confidence and strength to challenge anyone in the ninja world.

Unfortunately, Sasuke still doesn't know where the secret realm leading to the moon is.

Even if he knew, Sasuke wouldn't dare go now. Without the Otsutsuki bloodline, facing Toneri, who can control the Tenseigan, would mean being instantly killed.

"bother!"

Sasuke shook his head, tidied up the messy laboratory, and then left.

As soon as he stepped out of the lab, Honoka approached him and said, "Sasuke-kun, Mr. Oyajo En has arrived!"

Chapter 246 The Dragon Vein of Loulan, The Lost Tower!

"Oh? Mr. Miyajo En has arrived, is that right?"

Sasuke nodded and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Honoka. I'll go and meet Mr. Miyajo En now."

In fact, less than a month after Sasuke killed Orochimaru, Oyajo En, who had somehow come to his senses, came to the Land of Rice Fields. The two met several times and reached some agreements and cooperation.

Of course, this is limited to cooperation only.

Financial cooperation.

Apart from that, the two had almost no personal relationship or grudges.

Sasuke paid the money, and Miyajo En handled the matter.

After escaping from Hell Valley, Yuujou En went into hiding and became a businessman. Now he is the president of the company Kusabi Real Estate, whose main business is located in the sea areas of the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water.

Besides his business acumen, his intelligence skills are also remarkable. Over the years, Miyajo En has built up a considerable network of connections throughout the ninja world and has begun to establish an intelligence network that spans the entire ninja world.

Although its intelligence network is far inferior to that of the Akatsuki or the Five Great Ninja Villages, it is no less capable than that of a typical small ninja village.

The fact that he was able to achieve success in both the intelligence and commercial sectors within just a few years shows that he was a truly extraordinary person.

After the battle in the Land of Swamp, Sasuke feared that the Akatsuki would raid his base. To be on the safe side, after the Sound Ninja moved to the Demon Realm Island, Sasuke stopped having them go to the ninja world to gather intelligence for him as before.

Instead, they were allowed to raise funds for base development in the Sea Kingdom's waters in a more formal manner.

While the Sound Village's intelligence network is quite good, not everyone is a spy genius like Kabuto Yakushi.

It's true that Kabuto has his own agenda, but Sasuke is quite confident in his ability to conceal his true intentions and his skills in reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance.

Sending Yakushi Kabuto to the mainland should be fine, but sending other intelligence agents might result in trouble once they arrive.

Nagato and Obito, who were eager to find him, discovered his trail, and it's estimated that their entire crew will gather and come to attack the crystal within a few days.

As for Granny Cat's intelligence network, after leaving Konoha, Sasuke basically didn't ask Granny Cat to gather intelligence anymore, except for the clue about the Chakra Stone that still couldn't be found.

The reason is simple: they are worried that the women will be implicated.

Nagato of the Akatsuki probably wouldn't have thought of the Ninja Cat Clan, but Obito Uchiha was a member of the Uchiha clan, so he naturally knew about the Ninja Cat Clan's existence.

If he couldn't find himself, Obito Uchiha would definitely turn his attention to Granny Cat.

If they don't help him gather intelligence, that's fine. But once Obito decides that they are connected to him, he will definitely use a method of coercing the ninja cat clan to force him out.

Therefore, with the information network of the Sound Village already ineffective and Granny Cat's side of the intelligence network also unusable.

Sasuke then entrusted some of the information he needed to gather to Oyajo En, a person who was completely unrelated to him.

Inside the base lobby.

As soon as Sasuke entered the hall, he saw Miyajo En, dressed as a merchant in a brocade robe, sitting in a chair, drinking tea with great ease.

Seeing this, Sasuke laughed and said, "Mr. Chengyan, although I asked you to gather information for me before, is it really necessary for you to come to my door in person to tell me?"

Upon seeing Sasuke's arrival, Miyajo En stood up and casually said, "As you know, Sasuke-kun, my main business is between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water. Since our fleet is passing through your area, I thought I'd take this opportunity to pay you a visit."

Through these encounters, Miyajo En also discovered that the boy had indeed taken control of the Sound Village, just as he had said.

Although Orochimaru is still nominally the lord of Otogakure, Oyajo En can see that the entire village now revolves around the young man and obeys his orders.

That's the case, at least when Orochimaru isn't around.

Miyajo En even suspected that although Orochimaru was not dead, he had probably been sidelined by the boy in front of him through some means.

Miyajo En was secretly alarmed upon realizing this.

"I see. Mr. Cheng Yan, please have a seat."

After making a polite remark, Sasuke sat down first and said directly, "Mr. Chengyan has come in person, so it must be that the matter I asked you to do before has made progress."

“Not bad.” Miyajo En nodded and said in a deep voice, “I have found the remnants of the ancient Loulan Kingdom that Sasuke asked me to do in the ninja world last month!”