In the deep crater on the ground, Orochimaru was half-kneeling, supporting himself on the ground with his hands.
"How is this possible!?"
His head was buzzing at this moment.
Such a crushing defeat was completely beyond his expectations. He didn't expect that even after using the 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode', he would still be defeated by Shinji with a single punch!
Yes, he named this special Chakra Mode he created for himself 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode'.
Because this mode not only incorporated Sage Jutsu chakra but also incorporated Shibai Otsutsuki's terrifying chakra, so in his view, only the word 'God' (Shin) could aptly describe this Chakra Mode.
So he had always regarded 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode' as his trump card. If the pressure Shinji exerted on him just now hadn't been too immense—for a brief moment, giving him the illusion that he might die—he wouldn't have easily unleashed the 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode'.
As a result, the 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode', regarded as a trump card, was defeated in such a manner. It was truly hard for him to accept.
In the air.
Shinji sized up Orochimaru in the deep crater and let out a light sound of surprise.
He didn't hold back in that punch just now. He thought Orochimaru would at least suffer some injuries, but now it seemed the power of that punch was seemingly all absorbed by Orochimaru's special Chakra Mode.
Shinji took a deep look at Orochimaru.
At this moment, he even couldn't help but compare Orochimaru with Isshiki Otsutsuki from before. He felt that if Isshiki Otsutsuki didn't use dojutsu like 'Daikokuten' and 'Sukunahikona', and only competed in taijutsu, he really might not be a match for the current Orochimaru.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh.
His original intention in establishing the research institute was to research 'Shinjutsu' to provide him with some new ideas and assistance for further improving his strength.
Unexpectedly, this group of lunatics in the research institute actually used experimental subjects successfully transplanted with Shibai Otsutsuki cells as sacrifices, came up with a brand new version of the Bloodline fusion ritual, and really created a 'Six Paths Level' combat power. It made him not know whether to laugh or cry!
But no matter what, the results are out now, proving that the research institute has taken a big step in the research of 'Shinjutsu'.
Landing on the ground, Shinji stood by the edge of the crater, quietly looking down at Orochimaru inside.
At this moment, Orochimaru had recovered. With his head lowered, his expression was uncertain, but the moment he looked up at Shinji, the annoyance and unwillingness on his face all disappeared, replaced by a face full of admiration!
He said honestly: "I didn't expect I couldn't even block one of your punches. Such a sorry state, I really made a fool of myself!"
Shinji gazed at Orochimaru: "Later I need you to unconditionally cooperate with Amado's testing, can you do that?"
"Willing to be at your service!"
Orochimaru hurriedly bowed.
Shinji nodded in satisfaction.
Orochimaru could be considered sensible, knowing when to bow his head. And with a great enemy currently before them, the shinobi world could be destroyed at any time. even knowing Orochimaru wasn't submitting sincerely, Shinji wouldn't take action against Orochimaru at this time and consume the overall strength of the shinobi world.
And as Orochimaru yielded and bowed his head, a possible rebellion was nipped in the bud by Shinji who acted decisively.
...
After giving a few instructions to Amado, Yakumo, and Haku, telling them to be wary of Orochimaru, Shinji didn't stay long at the research institute and returned directly to the flying fortress.
Upon seeing the 'Truth-Seeking Balls' behind Karin and Hikari, Shinji grinned: "Sure enough!"
Actually, when testing Orochimaru, Shinji had already sensed unusual chakra fluctuations on the flying fortress, but he was busy dealing with Orochimaru's matter at the time, so he temporarily suppressed it.
Karin said: "Leader, the 'Karma' you granted us allowed us to experience the true 'Six Paths Level' in advance. This gave us great inspiration. Plus, with the chakra impact ability possessed by Hikari's 'Yachihoko', we finally succeeded!"
Hikari smiled: "Shinji, we didn't disappoint you, right!"
Shinji nodded slightly: "En, well done!"
At his current level, Shinji actually didn't need helpers below the 'Six Paths Level' much anymore. This was also the reason he considered whether to let Karin or Hikari consume the 'Chakra Fruit' when he obtained the second one.
Now it's good; Karin and Hikari didn't give him a headache. relying on their own abilities, they finally crossed the hurdle of 'Six Paths Level' and became true 'Six Paths Level'.
Although Karin and Hikari had long possessed the 'Six Tomoe Rinnegan' and their strength was infinitely close to 'Six Paths Level', the hurdle blocking them from advancing to 'Six Paths Level' was actually very difficult to cross.
Whether it was Shinji or Toneri, they actually used tricky methods.
For example, Shinji crossed to 'Six Paths Level' by sealing the Ten-Tails and becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, while Toneri used the boost from 'Tenseigan Chakra' and the giant Tenseigan on the moon to step into 'Six Paths Level'.
Even for Shion, as a Complete Priestess, Shinji had to find another way, letting Shion study magic, attempting to break through to 'Six Paths Level' by borrowing the power of the magic ring.
The reason for the variety of tricks wasn't that Shinji was bored, but that the hurdle of 'Six Paths Level' was very difficult to cross; he could only use all means and think of various ways.
After sighing with emotion, Shinji asked in detail about the process of Karin and Hikari breaking through to 'Six Paths Level'.
After listening to their descriptions, Shinji was thoughtful.
Obviously, the means by which Karin and Hikari broke through to 'Six Paths Level', like the various methods before, could not be summarized as a conventional means to assault the 'Six Paths Level'.
According to the two, half the reason they could successfully advance to 'Six Paths Level' was the 'Karma' Shinji granted them, allowing them to experience the 'Six Paths Level' state in advance and become familiar with 'Six Paths Level' chakra before becoming 'Six Paths Level'.
This advance experience was very important, providing an anchor point for their subsequent assault on 'Six Paths Level', giving them a trail to follow!
Secondly, Hikari's 'Yachihoko' played an important role again.
This jutsu is really too domineering, too useful. It can condense the absorbed chakra together, and then instill it all into a certain target, using quantitative change to cause qualitative change.
Karin had experienced the 'Six Paths Level' state in advance, and then when Hikari launched a chakra impact on her using 'Yachihoko' at all costs, she instantly broke through that hurdle, took that step, and entered the 'Six Paths Level'.
Subsequently, Karin fed back, using the 'Yachihoko' temporarily transferred to her by Hikari, launching a chakra impact on Hikari, and successfully helped Hikari break through the shackles and step into the 'Six Paths Level'.
There was no earth-shattering creativity, nor any mysterious and unfathomable experiment; everything just happened so naturally.