[Orochimaru's Laboratory]
Looking at the experimental data in his hands, Orochimaru's gaze toward Rengoku became heated.
"Your mental power and chakra are several times higher compared to Itachi and Fugaku."
"How exactly did you do it?"
The corners of Rengoku's mouth lifted in a small smile, "Will I have the hidden risk of a genetic collapse?"
After thinking for a moment, Orochimaru answered, "Whether it's Fugaku or Itachi, their Mangekyo Sharingan will, to varying degrees, draw energy from their bodies."
"But your pupil power is abundant, and you don't need to squeeze your body, so this problem doesn't exist for you."
"However…", Orochimaru changed the subject, "Although I don't know how you did it, your body is somewhat saturated."
"If you continue increasing your pupil power and chakra, your control efficiency over your body will decrease."
"Of course, you can also use a clone to channel out your own chakra and pupil power."
Rengoku said thoughtfully, "You mean my body needs to increase its capacity?"
"Increase capacity? Heh heh heh…", Orochimaru laughed, "That's a good word."
"As a prerequisite for a life leap, it could indeed be considered an increase in capacity."
"You could also be one of the participants in the gene completion plan."
"It just depends on which aspect you want to start from."
Rengoku did not hesitate and told Orochimaru his idea, "A base that hasn't awakened the Sharingan?"
Orochimaru pondered, "I'm not sure if that can supplement your Sharingan's defect."
Rengoku didn't mind, "Let's try. It's not like I'm the only test subject."
———
[Hyuga Compound]
After a busy day, Hyuga Sota returned to his home.
He opened the door and saw Yuto standing inside the house.
"Something happened?", Sota's heart sank.
Yuto had been lurking at the Great Elder's side, doing tasks for him.
He rarely came out; his appearance now definitely meant something had happened.
Yuto looked very unpleasant, "Hyuga Hanabi is three years old now."
Hyuga Sota frowned, "Did something go wrong when placing the caged bird?"
The branch family is branded with the caged bird seal when the main family heir turns three.
But when Hanabi was born, Hinata was already five.
So they wouldn't use Hinata's age as the standard.
Rather, the caged bird would be placed when Hanabi was around three.
Yuto shook his head, "The Great Elder discovered that Hanabi has outstanding talent and intends to appoint another heir."
"So the caged bird for Hyuga Hanabi has been put on hold."
"The Great Elder is personally instructing Hanabi, preparing to replace Hinata in a few years."
Sota understood what Yuto meant, "There is a possibility that the main family will have an additional line?"
Yuto nodded, "In a few years, if the heir is really changed…"
"I don't think Hinata will be branded with the caged bird."
Sota silently nodded, "Our plan hasn't started yet; it has nothing to do with us for now."
"As long as you're aware, I'll leave first."
"Alright, take extra care."
———
[Fire Temple]
The gate that had been blasted open and the burned-down buildings had already been repaired.
Since there were no casualties, all the monks quickly forgot about the incident.
Some people did notice that Sora had disappeared.
But since Sora had no friends, naturally no one cared where he had gone.
Some people asked Chiriku, but were brushed off with a few words.
Gradually, no one asked anymore.
Although the monks didn't care where he went, there was one person who would care— Kazuma.
"WHAT? Sora is gone? He was kidnapped?", Kazuma was both shocked and angry.
He had dug graves outside for a period of time and gathered a lot of materials.
As it was approaching the next sealing time for Sora, he had hurried back to the Fire Temple.
He had not expected that instead of seeing the person, he was met with such terrible news.
"How could someone kidnap him? Who would know his identity?"
"Were you even paying attention?"
Chiriku shook his head, "The intruder was very powerful. After breaking the sealed iron wall, they threw in fire oil and set it ablaze."
"In the chaos, they transformed into one of the monks and carried Sora away."
"The only clue is that the intruder was a ninja."
Kazuma cursed loudly, "That's a clue? Which ninja doesn't know Transformation Technique?"
His spit directly sprayed onto Chiriku's bald head.
Kazuma was filled with grief and fury. Sora was the most important part of his plan.
He had poured countless efforts into creating an artificial Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and now it was gone just like that.
Chiriku touched his bald head and stood up, "How would I know who you provoked?"
"You went to Konoha not long ago… think for yourself if someone from Konoha found out."
Kazuma slammed the table fiercely, "DAMN IT!"
With no clues, all he could do was rage helplessly.
Chiriku clasped his hands together, "Since Sora is gone, you should give up your plan."
Kazuma's eyes were bloodshot and he looked somewhat crazed, "Impossible!"
"No matter what, I will complete my dream."
"Even without Sora, I'll DESTROY Konoha!"
———
[Uchiha Territory]
"Mom!"
"Uuu… Mom, I thought I'd never see you again!", Shion and Miroku hugged tightly and cried loudly in her arms.
In the room, Susuki also looked excited, "Priestess-sama, have you recovered?"
Miroku gently stroked Shion and patted her back.
She slightly shook her head to Susuki.
After Shion's emotions had calmed down a little, Miroku opened her mouth and said, "Alright, alright, listen to me."
Shion wiped her tears and let go of her Mom's embrace.
Miroku pointed to her own body, "My physical body is already dead. This is not my real body."
"This is a special clone created by Rengoku."
Shion's eyes were red, and she didn't quite understand, "Mom can't come back to life?"
Miroku shook her head, "I'm only still alive thanks to the help of Uchiha Rengoku. Being able to meet you like this is already very fortunate."
"I'm no different from a living person now; I just can't leave Konoha."
"From now on, we'll be living in Konoha for a long time."
Shion held Miroku's hand, "As long as I'm with Mom, it doesn't matter where we live."
A smile appeared on Miroku's face, "Someday Moryo will eventually recover. Without a physical body, I'm no longer his match."
"The responsibility of the Priestess will one day be passed to you, Shion."
Shion looked a little confused, "Mom, what can I do?"
Miroku patted Shion's head, "Shion, from now on, I'll teach you various sealing techniques and barrier techniques, until you grow up completely."
Shion's expression looked a bit excited, "I can finally learn sealing techniques?"
"Yes. From now on, I'll teach you slowly."
In the past, Miroku was worried that after her death, Shion wouldn't be able to control the enormous power in her body, so she hadn't taught her anything.
But now things were different. Since she wouldn't die anymore, she had to properly teach Shion.
═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═
patreon.com/AmbitiousTranslator
🥳Joining Patreon keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.🥰 You can access upto 20 advance chapter through Patreon.