In just over two months, with attacks happening once a week, the Human Puppet army attacked the Five Great Shinobi Villages a total of eleven times, and Izayoi only earned 500,000 points.
Moreover, these 500,000 points were not entirely provided by the high-level combatants and Bloodline Limit users of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Over 70,000 of those points were provided by Sasuke Uchiha.
Just as Izayoi had guessed, the stronger the target, the higher the drop rate after defeating them in a fair duel.
If the opponent was killed, there was even a 50% chance, which was the gambler's moment.
The Human Puppet army's attacks on the Five Great Shinobi Villages were all group battles.
Only the battles against the Five Kage, the Jinchuriki, and Sasuke Uchiha and Uzumaki Naruto were one-on-one fair duels.
The Human Puppets either had Chakra equal to theirs or lowered their own Chakra, choosing the method of overcoming the strong with the weak to increase the drop rate.
Even if their Chakra was depleted, the Wood Clones would not provide Chakra. If they lost, they would give that Human Puppet to them.
In eleven rounds of duels, Izayoi's Human Puppets only lost to Sasuke Uchiha once, because that kid had actually learned Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation and, at the last moment, combined it with Wood Release to catch the Human Puppet off guard.
However, after this trump card was exposed, Sasuke Uchiha never won again.
In ten defeats, Sasuke Uchiha dropped a total of three Perks: one gold, one purple, and one blue.
The gold one was Super Kage Talent, the purple one was Wood Release, and the blue one was Otsutsuki Bloodline.
Uzumaki Naruto lost eleven times but only dropped one purple Perk, which was the Uzumaki Bloodline that Izayoi had obtained from him back then.
Izayoi was also quite helpless about this.
Unlike Hinata and Sasuke Uchiha, these two geniuses, Uzumaki Naruto, who had spent six years in the Ninja Academy doing nothing, had a ninja talent that was hard to describe.
Without strong control abilities, he also couldn't learn the Senju Clan's Super Strength Fist.
As for Genjutsu, there was even less to say.
Even if he was willing to patiently cultivate, it was unknown how many years it would take to improve his Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Genjutsu.
This was the reason Izayoi chose to give up on him and cultivate Sasuke Uchiha instead.
This true Child of Prophecy could only wait for his body to grow and naturally gain power. Anyway, Izayoi didn't have the patience to cultivate him.
Moreover, this bit of cultivation was not as good as the opponent's single power-up.
After all, every time Uzumaki Naruto powered up, it was an extremely outrageous improvement.
After mastering Sage Mode and becoming a perfect Jinchuriki, he directly ascended to heaven in one step, becoming a Super Kage level player.
Excluding the tens of thousands of points provided by Sasuke Uchiha, Izayoi's efforts over two months only yielded over 400,000 points.
The gambler's moment had a 50% chance.
Hunting high-level combatants and owners of high-level Perks, and not killing them, but just defeating them, the drop rate might not even be half of 50%.
Being able to drop a high-level Perk could be called being extremely lucky.
Izayoi couldn't imagine how long it would take him to accumulate so many points if he hadn't discovered the mechanism of the Human Puppets.
If he hadn't wasted points upgrading Chakra Control and Sage Body, with Izayoi's current points, he could completely upgrade a red Perk to an unknown new level.
However, Izayoi did not regret upgrading Sage Body to the red level.
Although he didn't know if his Sage Body (Red) could achieve the two extremes merging with Sasuke Uchiha's Sage Eye (Red) and derive a Rinnegan at the same level as the Tenseigan.
But Izayoi, who already had the Tenseigan, didn't care about these things, and his goal was not to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
The reason he upgraded Sage Body was primarily for... Truth-Seeking Balls, with improving Wood Release and overall strength being secondary.
Without becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, he could only master Six Paths Sage Mode to use Yin-Yang Release and Six Paths Sage Art to create Truth-Seeking Balls.
Six Paths Sage Mode, Yin-Yang Release, and the ultimate seven nature transformations, these were the prerequisites for Truth-Seeking Balls.
Of these three, Izayoi already possessed the second.
When the Tenseigan completed its final evolution, he would also obtain the third.
Only lacking the former and reaching the Six Paths level of strength, Izayoi could master this strongest Ninjutsu that was a dimensionality reduction attack.
As long as he mastered Six Paths Sage Mode and Truth-Seeking Balls, and combined them with the Tenseigan Chakra Mode, even if the enemy was a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, Izayoi would have the power to fight.
"Izayoi-kun, are you about to achieve your goal?"
Just as Izayoi was envisioning the future, Hinata's soft voice suddenly came from above his head.
Looking up, he saw Hinata, who was hugging Izayoi's neck from behind and providing him with a chest pillow in the hot spring, asking softly.
Izayoi put away the personal panel that only he could see, leaned into Hinata's arms, and smiled, "Yes, Hinata, do you want to know why I'm doing this?"
"Is it convenient to say?" Hinata first tilted her head cutely, then gently wiped Izayoi's sweat with a handkerchief, and smiled gently, "If it's not convenient, Izayoi-kun doesn't have to tell me, I trust you."
Hearing this, Izayoi's eyes looking at Hinata were full of tenderness.
The word "trust" was by no means just talk.
Over these two months, Hinata had been doing the same.
If Izayoi didn't say anything, she wouldn't ask.
It wasn't until Izayoi hadn't attacked Konoha for these two weeks, and his murmuring just now, that Hinata finally couldn't help but speak.
Unlike Jiraiya, who, for the sake of the village, could warn Tsunade with a fierce expression, "If you betray Konoha, I will kill you."
And unlike other indoctrinators of the Will of Fire, Hinata, between the village and Izayoi, unhesitatingly stood on Izayoi's side.
She didn't reveal a single bit, not even to Izayoi's little cotton-padded jacket, Hanabi, or her best friend and father.
She didn't ask, didn't speak, only proved it with action.
This was Hinata's love for Izayoi.
Izayoi naturally felt this emotion.
And only Hinata could make Izayoi lower all his defenses during the gestation period of the Tenseigan.
"Thank you for your trust, Hinata."
Izayoi didn't explain. Instead, he turned and embraced Hinata, who was only wearing a bath towel, pressing the back of her head and leaning in. Then, he leaned back, splashing water everywhere, and the two figures sank into the blue pool, leaving only a bath towel floating on the surface.
...
October 25th, Year 61 of Konoha, the newly built Hokage Building.
"This is your Jonin Exam mission."
In the Hokage's office, only Izayoi and Tsunade were present.
Tsunade threw a scroll sealed with the word "Confidential" to Izayoi, who was uncharacteristically wearing a green vest today and had his forehead protector on his forehead. She said, "Within ten days, you must complete the mission inside the scroll without revealing your identity."
Catching the flying scroll, Izayoi asked in confusion, "The Jonin Exam, isn't there an exam like the Chunin Exams?"
"There is, but that's the Special Jonin exam."
Tsunade explained to Izayoi without hiding anything, "Although there are three titles for Jonin: Special Jonin, Jonin, and Elite Jonin. In reality, there are only two types of Jonin: Special Jonin, who are exceptionally promoted due to unique talents, and Jonin, who are all-rounders, standing at the pinnacle of the ninja corps with outstanding intelligence, benevolence, and courage, and are the backbone of the Five Great Shinobi Villages."
"As for Elite Jonin, there is no such rank at all; it's just a title of respect and a reflection of prestige. Every Elite Jonin is a top-tier Jonin, far surpassing other Jonin in terms of overall strength, mission achievements, and even the number of enemies killed."
"These ninjas are well-known powerhouses in the Shinobi World and are also called Five Kage candidates. Or rather, the so-called Five Kage are just the cream of the crop among Elite Jonin."
"Special Jonin require an exam, with opponents being ninjas in the village with similar talents. The winner is exceptionally promoted, and the loser is eliminated."
"Jonin do not require an exam, but rather proof of their versatility."
"In terms of strength, Jonin must master two or more nature transformations to be qualified to learn and master advanced ninjutsu and compound ninjutsu."
"In terms of intelligence, Jonin must have a calm mind and sufficient insight and knowledge to overcome all difficulties, complete missions, and not cause trouble for the country, the village, or the client. They should not act rashly without considering the consequences."
"Only such elites can become leaders of the ninja corps."
Tsunade pointed at the scroll in Izayoi's hand and continued, "You have already proven your strength to the village and the Shinobi World. So this mission is to test your ninja abilities."
"I see."
Izayoi looked at the word "Confidential" on the scroll's seal and understood what Tsunade meant by not revealing his identity.
Ninjas with super-standard combat power can break all conventions and do whatever they want.
However, in a thousand years, only four such ninjas have appeared.
Even those at the peak of the Five Kage are not a match for a major shinobi village.
Jonin are second only to Elite Jonin.
These ninjas are both strong and weak.
They are weak compared to the Five Kage and Elite Jonin, but they are qualified to execute S-rank missions, and even super S-rank confidential missions.
Therefore, the assessment for this type of ninja cannot be like the Chunin Exams and Special Jonin Exams, where opponents are selected from within the village.
If the opponents are their own people, they cannot fully unleash their abilities and cannot prove themselves.
The exam venue and opponents must be hostile shinobi villages.
Understanding everything, Izayoi couldn't help but nod and say, "I understand, Hokage-sama."
"Okay, go get your exit permit."
Tsunade first waved her hand to signal, then as if remembering something, quickly reminded him, "Oh, right, keep this scroll safe and don't mention it to anyone, including Hinata. This is the rule."
"Yes."
Izayoi nodded in response and then left the Hokage's office.
After getting his exit permit, Izayoi went home to pack his things, left a note for Hinata, and then chose the normal way to leave Konoha.
This confidential mission, as long as it wasn't about destroying the Moon or taking down the Akatsuki alone without revealing the Tenseigan, had no difficulty for Izayoi. It was just a formality and a trip.
Executing the mission alone actually gave Izayoi an alibi and he didn't have to respond to Tsunade's emergency summons. It was the perfect opportunity for his main body to act.
So, Izayoi was about to teleport away to make the final pre-battle preparations, find a suitable time, and ring the bell for the final battle.
"Hmm?"
Just then, a piece of information suddenly surged into Izayoi's mind.
Digesting the information transmitted in real-time by the Wood Clone, Izayoi couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly, thinking to himself, It's not a secret message, but a meeting in the Kamui Dimension. What are they up to now?
Little did he know, the topic of this meeting was precisely Izayoi.
"Konoha's Wood Release ninja has gone out. From the looks of it, he seems to be on a mission, and it's a solo mission," White Zetsu said.
"Finally leaving? It seems the Five Great Shinobi Villages are back in operation."
"Leader, are you going to act immediately?"
"No rush, let's prepare in advance," Nagato analyzed calmly. "We don't know how far Toneri Otsutsuki's Tenseigan can observe us from, but my Chakra is too obvious. As long as his eyes can see Chakra, he will quickly find my location."
"Once my main body leaves, he will definitely look for an opportunity to seize the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path."
"Based on how he attacked the Five Great Shinobi Villages, the Human Puppet army will likely be air-dropped into Amegakure. Before acting, we must move the villagers to a safe place."
Nagato looked at Black and White Zetsu and instructed, "Zetsu, I will create a Wood Clone later. It will deceive him for as long as possible. Use a secret language scroll to inform Konan and have her cooperate with my Wood Clone in secret."
After speaking, Nagato turned to Uchiha Obito and asked, "Can your Wood Clone use Kamui?"
"Yes," Uchiha Obito nodded.
"Very good. Then your main body will stay in Amegakure, and send a clone to find everyone. If something happens, transfer them to the Kamui Dimension, and then use your main body as a teleportation array." Nagato utilized the Perk of Summoning Master to its fullest.
Even Uchiha Obito, the owner of Kamui, had a look of surprise under his mask.
Kamui could be used like this?
It was just like the Flying Thunder God Technique!
On the surface, he nodded and said, "I understand."
"Let's begin. Have your clone send me over."
Nagato stood up and performed the Wood Clone Technique, creating a Wood Clone with massive Chakra. Then he performed the Wood Transformation Technique, causing his main body's appearance to change rapidly.
Seeing Nagato's appearance, White Zetsu couldn't help but smile playfully, "It's time for that guy to experience how we feel."
Nagato's current appearance was none other than... Toneri Otsutsuki!
...
"Something's wrong!"
When Nagato's Wood Clone returned to Amegakure from the Kamui Dimension.
The Wood Clone responsible for monitoring Nagato immediately noticed something was off and transmitted this information to the main body in real-time.
This isn't the main body. Where did his main body go?
Izayoi, who was not teleporting away but flying through a forest, thought to himself.
At the same time, he felt this was a great opportunity and was about to issue an order for the Wood Clone to catch Amegakure off guard.
However, before the order could be transmitted in real-time, Izayoi seemed to sense something. His flying figure suddenly stopped on the treetop of a large tree, looking up at the blue and golden sky, staring at the slowly descending black figure. The corner of his mouth twitched imperceptibly.
Well played... returning the favor, are we?
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