Yōkō returned to the previous full moon night.
[Mochizuki's Arc activated!
The host has only one resurrection opportunity per month, reviving on the previous full moon night after death.
Reward: One lottery draw opportunity...]
After applying enough pressure to Might Dai, he stimulated Might Dai's potential, causing him to open the Eighth Gate.
The immortal body of the Evil God, paired with the Eight Gates, which trains until you die if you don't achieve immortality, finally covered Hidan's weakness.
At this moment, Hidan had just woken up in the hot spring pool, kneeling on the shore, chewing on bread and cured meat while shouting, "Miracles! They are all miracles!"
His expression was fanatically pious yet twisted, when suddenly it changed!
The great Evil God had responded to him!
The great Evil God had heard his prayers!
Hidan hurriedly Knelt on the ground, praying with all his heart.
His consciousness left his body and arrived at the temple.
The statue of the Evil God reached to the heavens, its entire body bathed in blood.
Blood flowed down from the Evil God's head, covering its entire body, making it as delicate and translucent as crimson porcelain.
Opposite the Evil God stood an even taller, crimson Vidyārāja Form.
The Vidyārāja had three heads and six arms, appearing even more powerful than the Evil God.
"Foolish Hidan, your feeble strength defiles the immortal body!
The immortal body is not meant to be used like that. If you are captured and subjected to various tortures, even if you don't die, you will be tortured until you are weak and near death, until you lose the last of your nutrients. Even I would not be able to save you then."
Hidan knelt in the pool of blood, his head deeply buried within it.
"Great Evil God! Please grant me wisdom, so that I may know how to use the immortal body you have bestowed upon me!"
Yōkō thought to himself, Wisdom?
You have no connection with those two words in this lifetime.
"Listen well. The first divine power of Jashinism is called the Immortal Body, which has already been bestowed upon you.
The second divine power of Jashinism is called the Eight Gates, allowing you to grow stronger again and again in the process of actively seeking death.
From now on, do not use your pitiful strength to carry out assassinations and sacrifices.
Train hard in the Eight Gates for a few years. Only after you have mastered the second divine power of Jashinism will you be qualified to continue making sacrifices for me.
I want capable believers, not fools who can die at any moment."
Hidan's consciousness returned to his body. The Evil God and the even more mysterious Vidyārāja had disappeared.
A segment of knowledge appeared in his mind.
He now knew the training methods and key points of the Eight Gates.
"Excessive chakra will break down the body; chakra points protect the body by restraining chakra.
By opening the chakra points, one can briefly obtain great power.
Opening the Eighth Gate, the Gate of Death, will form the Eight Gates Released Formation, unleashing power dozens of times greater, but it will result in the user's death.
Truly worthy of the Evil God's divine power, to possess such formidable strength.
Great Evil God, I have an immortal body. Does that mean I can open the Eighth Gate without any scruples, gaining tenfold power?"
Yōkō couldn't answer this question; how would he know?
Let Hidan, the lab rat, try it. Perhaps it was as he thought, the Eight Gates and the immortal body were a perfect match.
The final month of Year 42 of Konoha.
Yōkō was handling mission scrolls for the Anbu squads at the Anbu base when Purple Cat knocked and entered.
"Sir, Otsu from Root is here."
Yōkō thought to himself, Is Danzō already getting impatient?
"Let him in."
Otsu, also known as Uchiha Mizukiku, entered the Anbu Commander's office.
"Lord Fox, Root has obtained intelligence regarding the Uzumaki Remnant!"
Yōkō's gaze, which had been scanning the scroll, paused. The turmoil in the Land of Rain is stirring again.
Ever since he learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, he had placed a Flying Thunder God Kunai at the hiding place of Yuka and the other Uzumaki remnants.
Yuka hadn't summoned him, which proved the place was temporarily safe.
Otsu continued, "Uzumaki Nagato, who was last seen alongside Uchiha Madara, has reappeared. He has established an organization called Akatsuki in the Land of Rain."
Yōkō understood inwardly.
It seems Obito has become Uchiha Madara's subordinate.
After evaluation, Uchiha Madara determined that Obito, with his Dual Kamui, is fully capable of providing protection for Nagato.
If they encounter danger, the right eye's Kamui can allow Nagato to escape.
If they encounter a powerful enemy, the left eye's Kamui can use its terrifying space-time ninjutsu, ignoring all defenses, to kill anyone.
Even if Ootsutsuki Kaguya were to come, she would be at a disadvantage facing the Dual Kamui.
What Uchiha Obito lacks age and overall combat prowess.
Uchiha Madara has released Nagato again, letting Nagato and Obito experience the world and continue to grow.
Yōkō thought for a moment and said, "Otsu, deliver a message to Lord Danzō. After the New Year, we will formulate a plan together to obtain what Lord Danzō desires."
After Otsu left, Yōkō calculated. Danzō still doesn't know that Uchiha Obito has also awakened the Mangekyō, and it's the most terrifying Space-Time Dōjutsu.
Since Danzō wants the Mangekyō, let's help him get it. I hope he lives long enough to take it.
Danzō is too cautious. When the situation is tense, he hides deep within Konoha Village.
If I don't kill him soon, it will be difficult to find another opportunity.
Yōkō used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave and head for the Land of Rain.
Deep in the rainforest southwest of the Land of Rain, at the foot of the Yoshoka Mountains, was the hiding place of the Uzumaki clan remnants.
Large, thick trees support numerous wooden houses.
Yōkō appeared inside one of these houses.
Yuka was lying on the bed, holding an infant.
Uzumaki Yayu, Yōkō's youngest daughter.
Walking over, he took his daughter and saw her pink, chubby little face.
His younger daughter possessed the Senju Bloodline; she might grow up to be a kunoichi like Tsunade.
After kissing Yuka, Yōkō said:
"Yuka, wait just over a month more. I will cooperate with Danzō on a mission.
At that time, I will set up Shimura Danzō and have him killed.
Once Shimura Danzō is dead, you won't have to hide in this dark, damp rainforest anymore.
I will arrange a meeting for you with Princess Tsunade."
Yuka quickly asked, "Shimura Danzō is so powerful. Cooperating with him is like making a pact with a tiger. You must be careful not to be tricked by him."
Yōkō reassured Yuka, saying, "It's fine. Danzō is cunning, but not as cunning as I am."
"What about the Third Hokage? Won't he interfere?"
Yōkō said, "The Third Hokage? He will pin the disaster of the Uzumaki clan on the dead Danzō.
He is the clean Hokage.
He is adept at compromise. The day Danzō dies, his black glove will be gone. Without us even saying anything, he will naturally find an excuse for himself."
Leaving the Land of Rain, Yōkō quickly returned to Konoha Village.
So convenient.
Yōkō's combat strength primarily lay in Wood Release and defense; the Flying Thunder God Technique effectively compensated for his lack of flexibility.
In battle, his reactions't as fast as Namikaze Minato's, but weren't he could launch surprise attacks unexpectedly.
Normally, the Flying Thunder God Technique allowed him to travel quickly and go anywhere at any time.
After Uchiha Madara acquired Obito, the strategic significance of the Flying Thunder God Technique increased.
After the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha's lowest point, Year 42, had finally passed.
This year, Konoha lost four high-ranking officials, a severe blow.
Apart from Kumogakure, which also lost three high-ranking officials, making them a pair of brothers in hardship, the other villages seemed much more at ease.
Year 43 of Konoha arrived.
Yōkō entered the Hokage's Office and placed a scroll on the desk.
"Lord Hokage! I have mastered the First Hokage's secret technique, the Top Transformation: Buddha.
I believe it is time to challenge Uchiha Madara, eliminate this major threat to Konoha, and purge this rogue ninja for the village!"
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