Leading the group through the space portal, Shinji returned to the Shinobi World.
Glancing at everyone, Shinji instructed: "Regarding the matter of the 'Chakra Fruit', everyone must keep it a secret."
"Yes!"
Everyone nodded in unison.
Shinji waved his hand: "Alright, dismissed!"
Everyone bowed to Shinji and prepared to disperse.
At this time, Shinji called out to Sasuke, Naruto, Yakumo, and Haku, saying: "You few stay for a moment."
After the others left, Shinji said to the four who remained: "I don't have the energy to manage the Research Institute's affairs in the near future, so you need to be more vigilant."
"Understood..."
The four nodded.
Shinji pondered for a moment and reminded: "The situation at the Research Institute might be more complicated than you imagine."
Yakumo asked: "Leader, are you worried about the ritual? Hasn't it already been stopped?"
Shinji shook his head and sighed lightly: "The influence of the ritual has already been caused. It's not something that can be stopped just by saying stop!"
Haku thought of something: "Are you worried about Fūma Ichirō?"
"Fūma Ichirō betrayed the Research Institute and has been secretly disposed of by me!" Pausing, Shinji continued: "However, during the investigation of Fūma Ichirō, Orochimaru's problem was implicated."
Yakumo hurriedly asked: "Orochimaru? Did he also betray the Research Institute?"
She had watched the Research Institute expand bit by bit, so she was very clear about the internal structure of the Research Institute and knew how high Orochimaru's authority was within it.
If Orochimaru betrayed the Research Institute, it would undoubtedly be a disaster for the Institute.
Shinji said: "Various evidence shows that Orochimaru is likely researching Shinjutsu privately behind the Research Institute's back. Amado even suspects that Orochimaru has already awakened some kind of Shinjutsu but has kept it hidden and undeclared!"
"Hmph, I knew that guy Orochimaru had no good intentions!" Snorting lightly, Sasuke proposed: "Shinji, let me dispose of him!"
Shinji shook his head: "No, don't move against him for now."
Sasuke was puzzled: "Why?"
"I still can't judge how much Orochimaru has concealed and to what extent he has reached. Acting rashly might cause trouble."
Shinji explained.
Because just from the fact that Orochimaru could block Eida's 'Senrigan', he knew Orochimaru must have come up with something extraordinary.
He was confident in dealing with Orochimaru, but not now, because the operation in the Six Rings World was about to begin. This time, he had to face the Plague Hegemon, who was renowned among the Hegemons, and possibly the Reproductive Hegemon.
So he must ensure he was in peak condition!
And as long as he didn't show up, Orochimaru probably wouldn't dare to act rashly either, so dealing with Orochimaru could definitely be postponed a little.
Sasuke was somewhat unwilling and proposed again: "Shinji, if you're worried about me alone, then Naruto and I can act together! With the two of us, it's absolutely enough to deal with Orochimaru!"
"En!"
Naruto nodded in agreement.
Shinji's face darkened: "I'll say it again, don't act rashly! I instructed you few just to have you cooperate well with Amado, appease Orochimaru temporarily for now, and talk about everything after I finish the matters at hand!"
Sasuke lowered his head: "I understand!"
Shinji instructed again: "Also, during this time, you must keep an eye on Eida and Daemon. Don't let any problems arise with them. Regarding Shinjutsu, there are too many secrets hidden within. Even the current me cannot analyze them one by one, so you must be careful."
"Yes!"
The expressions of the four became serious.
Shinji's repeated emphasis made them realize the severity of the problem. Obviously, they had vaguely sensed that what Shinji was truly worried about was not Orochimaru, but Shinjutsu!
After sending the four away, Shinji returned to the alternate dimension and guarded Hikari Uchiha, who had just swallowed the 'Chakra Fruit', from afar.
Currently, the Shinobi World wasn't safe, and this alternate dimension wasn't a secret. People with intentions could find their way here, so Shinji was still somewhat worried about Hikari and chose to guard from a distance.
In a blink of an eye, two days passed.
Hikari slowly stood up and stretched lazily.
Swish...
Accompanied by the sound of breaking wind, Shinji appeared in front of Hikari: "How is the absorption?"
Hikari was somewhat surprised: "Shinji, were you nearby all along?"
Shinji nodded slightly: "En, these are troubled times. It's better to be careful."
Hikari's strength was indeed very strong, but it depended on who she was compared with. If facing a Hegemon or a powerhouse at the level of Shibai Otsutsuki, Hikari was still in danger. So at the critical moment of advancing to 'Kekkei Mora' (Bloodline Encompassing), Shinji dared not be careless.
After looking Hikari up and down, Shinji smiled with satisfaction: "Not bad, not bad. It seems you have successfully advanced to 'Kekkei Mora'!"
Hikari said: "If I don't work hard, I'll let down Karin and the others!"
Shinji asked: "How do you feel now?"
"The feeling of 'Kekkei Mora' is very... very wonderful!" Pausing, Hikari summoned 'Pyroxene' pieces one by one in front of Shinji: "My 'Yachihoko' can record even more information now!"
"Very good!"
Shinji smiled.
Hikari said: "Shinji, current me should be able to help you now!"
Shinji nodded solemnly: "En, within the spatial barrier, if pollution is not considered, 'Kekkei Mora' is sufficient to confront a Hegemon!"
To confront a Hegemon, it's best to be a 'Lampbearer', because a 'Lampbearer' can purify themselves and eliminate pollution. But solely in terms of combat power, the level of 'Kekkei Mora' indeed allows for a head-on confrontation with a Hegemon within the spatial barrier.
Seeing Hikari so eager to try, Shinji pondered for a moment and said: "If you are willing, follow me to the Six Rings World to confront the Hegemon this time!"
"Okay!"
Hikari agreed without thinking.
Shinji urged: "We might have to face two major Hegemons, Plague and Reproductive, this time. It's extremely dangerous. So after arriving in the Six Rings World, you must obey my arrangements in everything. Never act on your own!"
Hikari put away her smile and nodded heavily: "Yes!"
Shinji said: "Alright then, go back and prepare. We'll set off immediately!"
Taking Hikari Uchiha to the Six Rings World, although a spur-of-the-moment decision by Shinji, was nevertheless a good idea. Because Hikari's 'Yachihoko' could record information, especially after Hikari advanced to 'Kekkei Mora', the power of 'Yachihoko' further advanced, and the information it could record also increased.
So even if something unexpected happened in this battle and the Six Rings World completely collapsed, Shinji could at least record the information of the Six Rings World through Hikari's 'Yachihoko' to enhance his own power...