boyutpedia Chapter 130 August 18th, a birthday and war arrive simultaneously.
Chapter 130 August 18th, a birthday and war arrive simultaneously.
Chapter 130 August 18th, a birthday and war arrive simultaneously.
"Khonansa, your combination technique is amazing."
After Yahiko and the others landed, Nagato immediately flattered Konan, saying, "Even my Preta Path couldn't absorb the explosion of these explosive tags. Moreover, the range of this explosion is probably no match for the Tailed Beast Ball of a perfect Jinchuriki."
Konan chuckled and said, "No matter how powerful or wide-ranging it is, it's no different from ordinary ninjutsu in the face of your power of rules."
"At least in terms of strategic deterrence, you are no less than a Jinchūriki, and even more troublesome than some Jinchūriki," Yahiko commented. "Moreover, your Paper Release can be used in conjunction with the technology to manufacture explosive tags, allowing you to prepare hundreds of millions of explosive tags in advance. The chakra consumed to create an explosion of this scale is negligible. In some ways, even the Tailed Beast Ball is far inferior to you."
After a slight pause, Yahiko's gaze deepened as he said, "After all, the Tailed Beast Ball is too large. Konoha's Flying Thunder God Technique can teleport it to other places. But the Flying Thunder God Technique is absolutely no match for your combination of the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and the Mutual Multiplication Explosive Tags Technique."
Konan didn't engage in any pleasantries with Yahiko; instead, she put her hands in her pockets and got straight to the point: "The intelligence has been gathered, and I've obtained the technique I wanted. What's next? Should we declare war on Konoha?"
"Our Amegakure was the trigger for the Second Shinobi World War. After leaving the war, Hanzo promised never to do it again. Although Hanzo is no longer here, and the person who killed him was Konoha's Impure World Reincarnation technique, we can completely break our promise."
"However, we cannot initiate a declaration of war."
Yahiko said with a solemn expression, "The high-end combat power of Konoha this generation is ridiculously strong. The three direct disciples of the Third Hokage alone are already a renowned ace team in the ninja world, and their disciples are the Yellow Flash, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and a space-time ninja."
"If Amegakure were to declare war, Konoha would likely send them over. Even if other countries were to get involved, Konoha would very likely not transfer them away since they are already familiar with the battlefield."
"Our Amegakure village can participate in the war, but we absolutely cannot allow other countries to draw their main firepower."
Konan frowned slightly and said, "If you can think of these things, the high-ranking officials of those countries will think of the same things. How do you plan to get other countries to declare war on Konoha?"
"I'll be away for a few days, and there's something I need to ask you for help with."
Yahiko didn't explain, but instead said to Konan and Nagato, "The war that will change the course of the ninja world will break out soon, and our Amegakure still lacks high-end combat power. During this time, Nagato, you can go and collect suitable materials to create Six Paths Puppets, or find a suitable summoning beast for the Animal Path contract."
"Besides that, I have two rogue ninja I've set my sights on. You two go and recruit them in my place," Yahiko said coldly. "If they don't accept the recruitment, Nagato, you can turn them into Six Paths Puppets."
Nagato asked, "Who are they?"
"You should be very familiar with them," Yahiko said, revealing their identities and names. "They are Kakuzu, a rogue ninja from Takigakure, and Hiruko, a rogue ninja from Konoha."
Upon hearing the familiar name Hiruko, Konan raised an eyebrow: "You know their location?"
No sooner had she finished speaking than Xiao Nan exclaimed in realization, "They also possess spore magic?"
"That's right, I've been observing them for a long time," Yahiko nodded. "The White Zetsu will take you to them and will tell you how to negotiate with them along the way. If they refuse to submit, then you can do whatever you want with them."
"Can."
Xiao Nan readily agreed.
So, Yahiko and the other two began to act separately.
Gojo Yoru was unaware of Yahiko and the other two's actions.
Since the Chunin Exams ended, he has only visited Konan once to help her quickly master the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique with shuriken and to devise a few combination techniques for her. He hasn't visited her since.
During this time, Gojo Yoru had more important things to do.
Moreover, he actively sought to minimize his presence.
Because—the countdown to the third evolution has already begun.
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Both the first and second evolutions began on his birthday, August 18th, and ended close to the end of the month.
This period involves a long period of excitement followed by a day of weakness.
During his heightened state, Gojo Yoru would be like a perpetual motion machine, possessing inexhaustible strength and energy. However, not knowing whether this would affect his evolution, he would definitely not use this heightened state for battle.
The brief period of weakness is when Gojo Yoru is at his weakest.
That was the backlash from the heightened state of arousal; he would lose consciousness in an instant. It could also be the body's self-protection mechanism. Gojo Yoru also dared not try to put a soldier's ration pill in his mouth, or have Kushina Uzumaki protect him closely, and then bite her to absorb her chakra once the arousal subsided, to see if he could withstand such a backlash.
Gojo Yoru was worried that the coma period caused by this backlash would be a time for cell renewal.
Until he can figure out the origin and secrets of evolution, whether in a period of excitement or weakness, all Gojo Yoru can do is wait and be patient.
At the same time, he absolutely cannot let anyone know that he experiences this state once every six years.
Otherwise, the next six years will be an opportunity for those chess players.
Therefore, Gojo Yoru began to reduce his presence and build secret bases in various parts of the ninja world.
He also needed to prepare various smoke bombs so that he wouldn't be disturbed by anyone for the rest of the month.
"—Lord Madara, I need your help."
In the familiar underground space, Yahiko returned once again. After reporting his experiences during this period to Madara Uchiha, he spoke sincerely and respectfully.
"You weren't blinded by hatred, but instead saw through the true nature of the ninja world's system through death. I'm very gratified." Madara Uchiha looked at Yahiko with admiration in his eyes, his tone tinged with regret. "I once wanted to change this ninja world through force, but I was stopped by Hasi-la-ma. By the time Hasi-la-ma was gone, I no longer had the energy to change the world."
"Knowing that the enemy is an unprecedented and unparalleled force, you still want to accomplish what neither Hanzo of the Salamander nor I could do in our youth. Your courage is commendable, and I'm eager to see just how far you can go." Madara Uchiha sat up straight, giving Yahiko a silent respect, and asked in a deep voice, "Tell me, what do you need this dying old man to do for you?"
"Lord Madara, I need information on all the White Zetsu," Yahiko said. "I want to know how many White Zetsu you have infiltrated into the ninja villages of various countries in the ninja world. I want to use those White Zetsu who have infiltrated the major countries to take action against the high-ranking officials of those major ninja villages. I will use the Human Path of the Rinnegan to read their memories, and then use Wood Release and Impersonation Technique to take their identities, mobilize the forces of those major ninja villages to declare war on Konoha, and disperse Konoha's forces as much as possible."
"I see. So this is your plan?" Madara Uchiha leaned back and chuckled. "Your idea is quite good, but it still has drawbacks. Wood Release and Tobi's disguise technique can indeed allow you to perfectly disguise yourself as someone else, and the Human Path of the Rinnegan can also ignore the brain's restrictions and directly read all information through the soul. But no matter how perfect the disguise is, it cannot hide one thing: you cannot use those people's secret techniques and bloodline limits."
"When you replace them and issue such a crazy order as declaring war on Konoha, the balance between factions will be broken. Some factions that are hostile to you may even send people to assassinate you. When you can no longer display the power they are familiar with and the overwhelming strength, your disguise will be seen through, and all your efforts will be in vain."
Seeing Madara Uchiha's smiling face, Yahiko immediately asked humbly, "Lord Madara, what should I do?"
"Control is the best approach than replacement," Madara Uchiha chuckled. "Turn those high-ranking officials into your puppets and manipulate them to issue orders. Just like in my battle with Hasi Hota-Ma at the Valley of the End, I used Sharingan genjutsu to control Kurama to assist me in the fight."
Yahiko looked somewhat troubled: "But I'm not good at Yin Release illusion techniques."
"It's alright, I'll teach you a technique. Once you inject the technique into those people's bodies, you'll be able to control them."
Yahiko's face lit up with joy, and he bowed deeply, saying, "Please teach me, Lord Madara!"
Inside the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Black Zetsu watched this scene with a cold smile.
The poor fellow was completely unaware that he had become Madara Uchiha's puppet.
The most terrifying form of control in the world is never puppetry or illusionary manipulation, but rather the subtle and pervasive influence of Yin-Yang Escape.
Puppet spells and illusion control can only manipulate a person's body and mind, but these abilities have weaknesses.
For example, the Puppet Curse is the spell that Hiruko planted on Kakashi Hatake in the movie. When triggered, Kakashi Hatake will turn into an unconscious puppet. This kind of control method is the worst and most despicable.
Illusion control, on the other hand, involves manipulating the mind. As long as the Yin Release chakra is strong enough, even if one's illusory skills are not superb, one can easily control the other party.
For example, Obito Uchiha in the original work controlled the Nine-Tails completely with one eye and also controlled the Fourth Mizukage for many years.
However, this kind of genjutsu control can also be easily broken. Ao from Kirigakure was only an elite Jonin, but he was able to easily see through and break Obito Uchiha's genjutsu control with just his Byakugan.
Even Madara Uchiha's binding spell was just a more advanced puppet spell.
Only Yin-Yang Escape is the most terrifying and unsolvable form of control.
That directly alters consciousness, or subtly influences a person's thinking and memory.
Black Zetsu is currently using Yin-Yang Release, subtly influencing Madara Uchiha's thinking through the tubes of the Gedo Mazo, and secretly teaching him more Yin-Yang Release techniques, making Madara Uchiha believe that he developed these techniques himself.
Little did they know that this knowledge of Yin-Yang Release came from the gift of the progenitor of chakra, and was also the foundation of the pure-blooded Otsutsuki.
Two years ago, Madara Uchiha had already mastered the method of creating an avatar of will using Yin-Yang Release.
Once he uses that method, he can openly act in the ninja world after turning evil.
It was also through acquiring this new knowledge of Yin-Yang Release that Madara Uchiha was able to orchestrate Yahiko's corruption and turn him into his puppet.
He didn't change Yahiko's memories or thoughts; he merely amplified Yahiko's ambition to change the world and become a god through the spiritual influence of Yin-Yang Release.
Without the Sharingan and not skilled in Yin Release, Yahiko was completely unable to detect Madara Uchiha's methods.
He was not Madara Uchiha's representative; he could neither learn the Six Paths Technique nor the Yin-Yang Release, and he didn't even know that besides the Six Paths Technique, there was actually an Outer Path.
This heretical ability possesses the power to resurrect others.
If Yahiko knew these things, he might be able to break free from Madara Uchiha's mental influence and realize Madara's intention to revive him.
Unfortunately, there is no such thing.
Due to his limited perspective, Yahiko was completely unaware that he was merely a puppet used by Madara Uchiha to draw enemy fire during the war.
If Yahiko succeeds, it will naturally be a great thing. After his resurrection, he will not need to find a way to solve Gojo Yoru, the biggest trouble. He can just take over everything, cast Infinite Tsukuyomi, and sever the cause and effect of the world.
If Yahiko fails, Madara Uchiha will activate his backup plan to eliminate the puppet and erase his own traces.
The plan will be considered a success if the goal is to successfully orchestrate Obito Uchiha's corruption and leave behind a backup plan.
Just as Yahiko was learning the binding spell from Madara Uchiha and beginning to implement his plan.
Guided by the White Zetsu clone, Konan and Nagato found Kakuzu, who was working and hunting, and Hiruko, who was hiding and continuing her experiments with the Oni-Garashi Technique.
Although there were some minor frictions during the recruitment process, the result was very smooth.
Kakuzu and Hiruko both "willingly" joined Amegakure.
On the way back to Amegakure, Kakuzu and Hiruko completely surrendered and had no more intention of resisting.
Because recruiting them was just a side effect for Konan and Nagato.
Their true purpose is to find suitable targets to become the Six Paths Puppet Masters.
Having witnessed Nagato turn living people into puppets with the "Rinnegan," each puppet possessing absurdly strong abilities, Kakuzu and Hiruko both felt the difference in dimensions.
Having lived for decades and being older than Hanzo the Salamander, Kakuzu quickly deduced that these eyes were likely the foremost of the legendary three great dojutsu, and tentatively spoke up.
Nagato didn't hide anything and readily admitted it.
Kakuzu and Hiruko had even less will to resist.
When they return to Amegakure and discover that Yahiko is still a Wood Release ninja, they will likely be shocked once again.
As time passed day by day, the numbers in August on the calendar were marked with large red crosses.
Soon, number 17 was also crossed out.
October 18, Konoha 42.
This was an ordinary day for the ninja world.
Because Gojo Yoru deliberately spends his birthday only with Kushina Uzumaki every year, even in Konoha, not many people know that this day is actually Gojo Yoru's birthday.
That year, Kushina Uzumaki also unusually did not prepare a cake or surprise for Yoru Gojo.
Yesterday, Gojo Yoru said goodbye to her and some acquaintances.
He was going to leave Konoha temporarily to train in Sage Mode.
This is one of Gojo Yoru's smokescreens!
Those who knew him instinctively assumed that he had gone to Ryūchi Cave, one of the three holy sites, to cultivate in immortal mode.
With Gojou Yoru's chakra reserves, he certainly met the requirements for practicing Sage Mode, and no one doubted it.
On this very day, sailboats quietly arrived at the Land of Waves, located overseas in the eastern part of the Ninja Continent, and occupied this small island nation without ninjas.
As night fell, a group of Mist Ninjas skilled in Water Release landed by water, traversed the forest, and quietly infiltrated the vicinity of the Fire Country's eastern border base. They used the Mist Concealment Technique to shroud the buildings before launching their assassinations.