Great Yomi Passage and Fire Vajra Sovereign!
Undoubtedly, these are two immensely powerful eye techniques. Their combination, with the former providing support and the latter delivering devastating attacks, significantly enhances Shisui's combat strength.
Moreover, the three-tomoe Rinne Sharingan still retains the ability to use Kotoamatsukami.
With the increased power of his ocular abilities, even formidable enemies like Ōtsutsuki Isshiki or Kaguya can be momentarily influenced or controlled.
Glancing at the ruins, Shūichi approached Nagato and gently pressed his hand on Nagato's shoulder, causing him to awaken slowly.
Nagato was initially startled. Seeing the aftermath of the battle, he quickly asked, "Is Ōtsutsuki Isshiki defeated, or...?"
Shūichi smiled. "Don't worry. He's been taken care of."
"The Karma he planted inside you is also gone. However, since part of it had thawed, you must have received some residual information from Isshiki, right?"
Nagato breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. "Yes, I did receive some information."
This was why he had been unconscious for so long.
Although the information didn't grant him Isshiki's power or chakra, it was far from useless for Nagato.
"The threat has been eliminated. Let's return to Konoha for now," Shūichi suggested.
The trio nodded in agreement, and Shūichi activated a space-time portal, first returning to the Land of Bears in the Shinobi World before making their way back to Konoha.
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Hokage Office
Minato Namikaze wasn't working at his desk but stood by the window, lost in thought.
Despite his trust in his student Shūichi, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
Shūichi's importance had grown immensely.
If anything were to happen to him, the newly formed Shinobi Alliance would likely collapse, plunging everything back into chaos.
Kushina Uzumaki, who was helping process paperwork, noticed her husband's worry and said playfully, "Don't stress too much. Shūichi will definitely be fine."
"His strength has surely surpassed what it was when he fought Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, hasn't it?"
"As for Isshiki, didn't Kaguya almost kill him with a sneak attack?"
"He must've stayed hidden for so long because he hadn't fully recovered his strength."
Minato gave a wry smile. It wasn't like him to need comforting from others.
"You're right, Kushina."
He returned to his desk, ready to immerse himself in work.
At that moment, Shūichi Hoshita suddenly appeared.
"Shūichi!" Minato exclaimed with delight.
Kushina also visibly relaxed. Though she had been reassuring Minato earlier, she had been equally worried.
Thankfully, everything had gone smoothly.
"Sensei, Kushina-san!" Shūichi greeted them with a smile.
Minato eagerly asked, "How did it go?"
Shūichi replied cheerfully, "No issues at all. Nagato is fine, Isshiki has been dealt with, and the threats to the Shinobi World are now eliminated."
"On top of that, the gains this time were significant."
Kushina's curiosity was piqued. "Is it Isshiki's Ten-Tails?"
Shūichi nodded. "I offered Isshiki as a sacrifice to the Ten-Tails, transforming it into a God Tree, and then absorbed the God Tree's power myself..."
After Shūichi's explanation, Minato was astonished. "So Shisui has awakened the Rinne Sharingan? That's incredible!"
"Does that mean his strength has reached the Six Paths level?"
Shūichi nodded affirmatively.
Minato thought for a moment and then asked, "What do you plan to do with Isshiki's soul?"
"He's extremely dangerous. Sealing him in your memory could still pose a risk."
Shūichi replied confidently, "Sensei, my power has grown significantly. His soul alone poses no major threat."
"Besides, I've already formed an alliance with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki. Suppressing Isshiki is effortless for her."
Kushina clapped her hands in delight. "That's great! Now there's nothing to worry about."
Minato also breathed a sigh of relief.
After updating them on the situation, Shūichi took his leave and headed home.
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At home, Nagato and Konan were chatting in the living room.
When Nagato stood up to greet him, Shūichi waved a hand dismissively. "Continue your conversation. I'll be in the study."
Shūichi walked into his study, sat down, and closed his eyes.
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Inside his mental construct, the Demonic Realm: Palace of Memories, Shūichi observed the illusions he had crafted for Isshiki.
He watched as Isshiki was repeatedly ambushed by Kaguya, gravely wounded each time, forcing him to shrink his body to escape death.
This illusion looped endlessly, replaying the moment Kaguya betrayed and attacked him.
No matter what Isshiki did, he couldn't avoid being struck down by Kaguya.
The illusions were a mix of truth and falsehood, impossible to predict or counter.
Before Shūichi entered, Isshiki had already endured this betrayal three times.
While Isshiki was undeniably powerful, Kaguya, especially after consuming the God Tree's fruit, was no pushover.
Now, with both of them reduced to mere souls, the tables had turned entirely.
In the present scenario, it could be said that this was Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's domain.
After re-sealing Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's soul, Shūichi turned to Kaguya and proposed, "How about we launch a counterattack on the Ōtsutsuki Clan?"
Kaguya was startled. "Are you insane?"
"The Ōtsutsuki Clan is not so easy to deal with."
"Isshiki isn't even considered particularly powerful within the main family of the Ōtsutsuki."
Shūichi chuckled. "We're not going to march straight to the Ōtsutsuki's main base."
"The Ōtsutsuki have planted God Trees all across the universe. We'll target those locations first, eradicating them bit by bit to grow stronger ourselves."
Kaguya immediately understood. "You want me to guide the way."
Shūichi nodded.
The vastness of the cosmos made it impossible to navigate without someone familiar with the Ōtsutsuki's operations.
Kaguya agreed. "Alright."
"But first, you'll need to prepare a body for me."
Shūichi assured her, "Of course, no problem."
Kaguya remarked coldly, "Your way of handling the Ten-Tails was such a waste."
Shūichi smirked. "For you, perhaps."
He then asked, "How do you think we should deal with Isshiki's soul?"
Kaguya replied with an icy tone, "Erasing it completely is the safest approach."
Shūichi nodded. "Then let's work togetherInfinite Tsukuyomi and God: Nativity of a World of Trees."
Kaguya agreed.
Isshiki, observing their exchange, snorted coldly and said, "Kaguya, your betrayal of the main family will eventually get you captured."
"You two think you can oppose the Ōtsutsuki Clan? Utterly delusional."
"You have no idea how powerful the Ōtsutsuki truly are!"
"We are the gods of the universe, and no one can defy us!"
Shūichi laughed lightly. "You might be right about the past."
"But from now on, starting with me, someone is resisting you."
"Not just resisting—I'll wipe the Ōtsutsuki Clan out completely!"
As he spoke, Shūichi took Kaguya's hand. Her forehead's nine-tomoe Rinne Sharingan opened.
Infinite Tsukuyomi!
Kotoamatsukami!
The two immensely powerful genjutsu struck Isshiki simultaneously, leaving him powerless to resist. His eyes transformed into Rinnegan as the illusions took hold.
Then, Shūichi raised his left hand in a single sign: God: Nativity of a World of Trees!
Boom!
Behind Isshiki, a colossal God Tree erupted from the ground. Tendrils descended from the tree, wrapping around Isshiki's soul, ensnaring and suspending him mid-air.
The God: Nativity of a World of Trees that Shūichi cast was a unique technique, using his own shadow clone to transform into the God Tree.
The tree began to drain the power within Isshiki's soul, extracting it endlessly.
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Back in the study, Shūichi opened his eyes. His golden Rinne Sharingan and crimson Rinnegan activated simultaneously. The previously faded tomoe were now fully restored, replenished by the energy extracted from Isshiki's soul.
Draining Isshiki completely, his soul shattered, and he perished utterly.
Unfortunately, the power contained within Isshiki's soul was limited, offering no further breakthroughs.
Shūichi had anticipated this outcome and wasn't disappointed.
With Isshiki thoroughly eliminated, his attention shifted to the Tag Tree.
Tag: Dark Guardian
Condition to Obtain: Rebuild Konoha's Root and become its protector in the shadows, safeguarding both Konoha and the Shinobi World.
Effects: +100% persuasion ability Talk-no-Jutsu), +100% luck, and grants the Shadow Release kekkei genkai.
The conditions for unlocking this tag had been met with the resolution of Isshiki, and Shūichi activated it immediately.
While he didn't care much about Talk-no-Jutsu, the boosts to luck and the Shadow Release seemed promising.
Activated!
The tag on the tree turned golden, and its effects took hold. Shūichi instantly felt a new chakra force awaken within him.
Shadow Release!
He silently meditated for a moment, then his body suddenly softened, merging seamlessly with his shadow.
His shadow came to life, moving across the floor as if entering a two-dimensional world.
This technique was entirely different from the shadow jutsu of Mount Myōboku or the Nara Clan's shadow techniques.
As Shūichi merged with his shadow, he slipped into the darkness and disappeared completely.
Moments later, he re-emerged from the shadows in a dark corner of the study, creating a shadow clone that stepped into the light while his true body melted back into the darkness.
"Natural sensory abilities, electromagnetic perception, even thermal vision—they're all useless now," his shadow clone observed.
Even the Sharingan's insight proved ineffective.
"Becoming one with the darkness... it's reminiscent of Kaguya's All-Knowing Nature."
From within the shadows, Shūichi's voice echoed softly.
The shadow clone raised its hand, and an intense light erupted, illuminating the entire study.
In an instant, Shūichi's figure, hidden in the darkness, was exposed.
"As expected, no ability is flawless," Shūichi remarked with a light chuckle.
Shadow Release was highly vulnerable to light.
The shadow clone commented, "Every ability has its own role. Shadow Release is best suited for assassinations, ambushes, and surprise attacks."
Shūichi nodded in agreement before dispelling the shadow clone.
Although Shadow Release had its weaknesses, it still had significant potential.
After experimenting with Shadow Release, Shūichi shifted his attention to the third eye on his forehead.
This Rinne Sharingan not only granted him the Infinite Tsukuyomi and the Kekei Mora: Electromagnetic Body, but also introduced him to Electromagnetic Release.
Yes, Electromagnetic Release!
Originally a Kekei Tota, Electromagnetic Release had evolved into a Kekei Mora.
The Electromagnetic Body allowed him to absorb electromagnetic energy from the world—magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves—and grow stronger.
In other words, he could absorb solar energy!
This ability came as a surprise to Shūichi, as even the Ten-Tails God Tree lacked such a capability.
"Perhaps it's because I developed Electromagnetic Release myself…" Shūichi speculated silently.
Regardless, this ability was immensely significant to him.
Shūichi believed it to be the key to achieving immortality for himself and others like Shizune.
Standing in the study, Shūichi attempted to absorb the electromagnetic forces of the world for the first time.
It was a peculiar sensation, somewhat akin to absorbing natural energy, yet different.
The power of magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves felt like both matter and energy.
It was as if he were absorbing natural energy, but also akin to feeding his body directly.
"This is the foundation of my immortality!"
Shūichi thought to himself, "Next, I need to cultivate a Ten-Tails with a specific purpose."
He wanted to plant a tree!
But not the kind of God Tree used by the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
What he envisioned was a tree capable of absorbing magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, and solar energy to grow and condense chakra fruits.
Such a tree wouldn't drain the earth's vitality, even if planted in the Shinobi World.
In fact, if successfully cultivated, this kind of Ten-Tails and God Tree could even support interstellar travel.
As he was deep in thought, a knock at the door brought him back to reality.
With a thought, the door opened on its own, revealing Konan standing at the entrance.
"Where's Nagato?" Shūichi asked as he rose to his feet.
Konan replied, "He's returned to the Land of Rain. He hopes to witness its transformation and contribute to it."
Shūichi embraced Konan and kissed her on the cheek. "Do you want to return to the Land of Rain too?"
Lowering her head, Konan placed a hand on her abdomen and shook her head. "I'm already your wife. This is my home now."
Hearing this, Shūichi tilted her chin up and bit her lips.
A moment later, a breathless Konan whispered, "Don't mess around… go find Asuka or Shizune instead…"
Shūichi couldn't help but laugh, but he suddenly leaned close to her ear and whispered something mischievous.
Konan's face turned bright red as she broke free from his embrace. "Tonight, I'm sleeping with Nonō-san!"
Watching Konan flee, Shūichi shook his head with a wry smile. After all this time, she was still so shy.
It's easier with Tenka and Asuka—they're proactive and even explore new positions.
Pakura was also great. She had a shy yet cooperative demeanor.
As for Tsunade, she liked to take control, but her endurance wasn't the best. After one round, she could be freely maneuvered.
Stretching lazily, Shūichi teleported directly to the Senju ancestral home, heading straight to the study.
There, he saw Tobirama Senju holding his newborn son, Hoshita Nawaki, while reading a scroll on ninjutsu.
Sensing his father's presence, little Nawaki raised his head, his bright, curious eyes locking onto Shūichi Hoshita. A joyful smile spread across his face as he stretched his tiny arms.
A true father-son connection!
Delighted, Shūichi gestured with his hand, and little Nawaki flew into his arms.
"Have you already resolved the problem so quickly?" Tobirama asked, looking up.
Holding his son and playing with him, Shūichi replied, "Isshiki Ōtsutsuki has been dealt with. Next, we'll need to handle whoever the Ōtsutsuki Clan sends to retrieve the God Tree's chakra fruit."
"But they shouldn't arrive anytime soon, so we can relax for a while."
Tobirama glanced at Shūichi. "It seems your strength has improved yet again."
"Just a little," Shūichi replied casually before asking, "Where's the First Hokage? He doesn't seem to be in the village."
With a hint of exasperation, Tobirama answered, "He went out with Jiraiya."
Shūichi froze for a moment.
Jiraiya and Hashirama as a duo… That's an odd combination.
(End of Chapter)
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