Moreover, when Obito attempted to use White Zetsu cells, an unexpected surprise occurred — he actually learned the Wood Release jutsu from them! Remember, Wood Release is an extremely rare and powerful Kekkei Genkai ability.
Even more importantly, the Yang Release energy contained within the White Zetsu cells could effectively counteract the side effects caused by excessive use of the Mangekyo Sharingan.
At the same time, Madara also taught Obito the principles of Fire Release, Wood Release, Mangekyou Yin Release, and Yin-Yang Release — various profound ninja techniques. Each of these techniques possessed unique characteristics, while the Mangekyou Yin Release and Yin-Yang Release held particularly mysterious and unfathomable powers.
Once Obito fully mastered and integrated all of these newly acquired abilities, his overall strength would undergo a qualitative leap. With the uniqueness of his dual Kamui, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he would then be able to rival even those said to transcend legendary "Kage-level" masters — the so-called "Sage Shadows"!
Konoha's 50th year had finally arrived. With the peace treaty between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth finally being signed and implemented, Uchiha Shiyu ended his days of bloody battles on the front lines and returned to Konoha Village, bearing the honors he had earned.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Renga and an entire elite detachment from the Uchiha clan continued to hold their ground at the border of the Land of Earth. They remained on high alert, prepared at all times to defend against any invasion attempts by Iwagakure ninja.
Just as Uchiha Shiyu led a large group of ninja in a hurried retreat from the Land of Earth, they immediately reestablished their base at the border of the Grass Country.
At the same time, Uchiha Shiyu himself received an order from the Third Hokage and was urgently recalled to Konoha Village. It just so happened that when he arrived in Konoha, he crossed paths with the returning hero from the battlefield in the Land of Lightning — Minato Namikaze.
So the two companions walked side by side, chatting as they made their way toward the Hokage building to meet with the "esteemed" Hokage — Hiruzen Sarutobi.
When Hiruzen Sarutobi saw these two capable subordinates return, his feelings toward them were noticeably different. When his gaze fell upon Minato Namikaze, a wave of satisfaction arose in his heart, and joy that couldn't be concealed appeared on his face. He knew all too well that Minato was young, incredibly talented, and highly capable — a rising star who symbolized Konoha's future hope.
Moreover, due to their close relationship, the Third Hokage didn't bother with excessive formalities toward Minato but instead directly appointed him to officially replace Danzo Shimura as the new commander. Minato would take charge of the elite unit stationed in the Frost Country and continue to engage in fierce confrontations with the Fourth Raikage.
Although Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Shiyu were close friends, both carried heavy responsibilities and were buried under official duties, leaving them no time for a proper catch-up. After exchanging brief greetings, they had no choice but to part ways and head toward their respective posts.
Regarding Danzo Shimura, according to the intelligence provided by Uchiha Shiyu, he had already secretly allied himself with the infamous Orochimaru, who would later gain notoriety. However, at this point, Orochimaru still maintained a good reputation, as he was considered the strongest candidate to become the Fourth Hokage.
You must understand that Orochimaru is a man of both righteousness and darkness, his actions always shrouded in mystery and unpredictability. This time, due to the war, many of his closest subordinates were gravely wounded once again—not only did he lose numerous followers, but he also suffered the painful deaths of many close comrades.
As the saying goes, the deeper the love, the fiercer the blame. Because of this, the emotional wounds buried deep within Orochimaru's psyche grew increasingly severe, causing his personality to become more extreme and unfathomable.
Precisely because of Orochimaru's prestige, Danzo Shimura, who had always seen the Fourth Hokage as his destined prize, came to view Orochimaru as a thorn in his side—a persistent annoyance he longed to eliminate entirely. Finally, upon learning of Orochimaru's current state, Danzo realized he had encountered a rare golden opportunity. Thus, like a viper lurking in the dark, he keenly seized every tiny opening and struck swiftly.
Danzo skillfully employed various means to push Orochimaru into conducting those forbidden studies. On one hand, he deeply understood Orochimaru's unparalleled talent in scientific research; even all his own researchers combined couldn't hope to match Orochimaru's brilliance.
Therefore, while seeking to destroy Orochimaru, Danzo also aimed to harness his formidable abilities to fulfill his deeply hidden personal ambitions. Meanwhile, he secretly ordered members of Anbu to inform the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, about Orochimaru's increasingly extreme experiments, attempting to make Hiruzen aware of Orochimaru's danger and madness and thus strip him of his qualifications to become the next Hokage.
At the same time, Shiyu Uchiha had received an important mission from Hiruzen Sarutobi—to drive away or eliminate the Seven Swordsmen of the Bloody Mist who had infiltrated the Land of Fire and were running rampant, committing atrocities.
The reason Shiyu Uchiha accepted this mission was mainly because he recently learned about the attack on his beloved disciple, Might Guy, which ignited his killing intent, and he was hell-bent on avenging his beloved student. Moreover, in recent times, he'd greatly refined his swordplay and was eager to find worthy opponents to test his strength.
In addition, Shiyu had developed a strong interest in the famous seven ninja blades of Kirigakure and their accompanying sword techniques, wanting to investigate them thoroughly. Thus, he accepted the grueling mission without hesitation and set out with his carefully chosen guards.
Relying on detailed intelligence obtained from both Konoha and the ninken (ninja hounds), Shiyu Uchiha was like a predator who had caught the scent of prey. After several days of traveling tirelessly, he finally pinpointed the faint traces of the Seven Swordsmen of the Bloody Mist.
After tracking the Seven Swordsmen, Shiyu naturally used his formidable sensory abilities and unparalleled Shifting Body Technique to rapidly close the distance, locking onto his targets and giving them not even the slightest chance to evade.
Finally, after painstaking pursuit, he successfully caught up with the Mist's Seven Swordsmen—an elite group whose mere name sent chills down the spines of countless shinobi.
Facing such formidable enemies, Shiyu naturally showed no trace of fear, but instead, his eyes sparkled with excitement.
He quickly formed hand seals and shouted, [Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique]! In an instant, a massive fireball roared forth, blazing furiously as it shot directly toward the enemies.
The sudden attack struck like a raging beast, throwing the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist into chaos and shattering their formation—setting the perfect stage for the battle to come.
Without missing a beat, Shiyu Uchiha activated his triple-comma Sharingan and charged headfirst into the enemy's midst. He faced all Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist alone, catching them completely off guard. After all, the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist never imagined that someone in existence could be this brave.
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