Shinji's appearance instantly unsettled the two 'Six Paths Level' combatants from the Research Institute.
Especially Owl; he had just chosen to defect from the Research Institute and had killed quite a few pursuers sent by the Institute along the way. Being blocked by the leader of the Akatsuki organization, which loomed over the Research Institute, the consequences naturally went without saying.
"Damn it, just one step away!"
Orochimaru, who was pursuing Owl, was secretly annoyed.
Owl's defection this time was secretly orchestrated by him. Many of Owl's so-called 'trusted aides' were secretly Orochimaru's people, instructed to incite Owl to defect.
Chasing all the way here, Orochimaru had already silenced the undercover agents he planted around Owl one by one without leaving a trace.
Next was his harvest time. As long as he had a little more time, he could attack Owl under the pretext of pursuing him. Once the two sides fought, he could secretly activate the Shinjutsu 'Absorption' to absorb the Shinjutsu 'Conversion' mastered by Owl, and then it would be the link of killing to silence.
By then, even the Research Institute wouldn't be able to accuse him of anything.
But all these calculations vanished into thin air with Shinji's appearance. Orochimaru dared not reveal his emotions and could only hold it in bitterly.
After a moment of shock, Owl reacted and said sheepishly: "'A', you finally showed your face! I have no hostility towards those guys in the Research Institute; I just don't want to stay with them. How about this, we part on good terms. If you need my help with anything in the future, I will definitely help with all my strength. How about it?"
While examining Owl in front of him with interest, Shinji recalled the information Amado gave him about Owl.
Although he had just returned to the shinobi world from World No. 2, he was clear about the Research Institute's achievements during this period, especially Owl, this experimental subject who awakened Shinjutsu, about whom he had long heard. It was just that the situation in World No. 2 was very complicated, and he really couldn't get away, so he only appeared now.
Seeing Shinji silent, Owl was anxious and annoyed: "Hey, don't think I'm afraid of you! My Shinjutsu can make me invincible. Even you can't do anything to me!"
As soon as Owl's voice fell, Orochimaru in the distance spoke up: "If we act together, capturing him is no problem."
Shinji waved his hand casually: "Leave this to me; you don't need to worry about it."
Orochimaru smiled, turned, and disappeared into the night.
He actually wanted to stay and see how Shinji dealt with Owl because, as Owl said, the Shinjutsu 'Conversion' made Owl invincible. If he hadn't awakened the Shinjutsu 'Absorption', relying solely on 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode', he might not necessarily be able to defeat Owl.
Unfortunately, Shinji didn't give him the chance to pry into the reality.
Seeing Shinji send Orochimaru away, Owl thought Shinji wanted to negotiate peace with him, and his momentum immediately rose a bit: "We can completely avoid interfering with each other. You do your research, I won't hinder you, and you don't provoke me. This is good for everyone!"
Shinji turned a deaf ear to Owl's words and asked instead: "Is your Shinjutsu called 'Conversion'?"
Owl sneered: "Correct. I can convert any state unfavorable to me, so I advise you not to provoke me. It's no good for either you or me!"
"Interesting." Shinji chuckled lightly and said to himself: "Amado's efficiency is quite high."
"What do you mean?"
Owl sensed something wrong; 'A' opposite him didn't seem to have any intention of negotiating peace.
Thus, he glanced around from the corner of his eye, thinking about a retreat route.
Although the Shinjutsu 'Conversion' made him invincible, he also understood that 'A' could defeat Orochimaru, who was on par with him in strength. So his chances of winning against 'A' were not high; the best result would only be to maintain an undefeated status.
But under 'A's command, there was an entire Akatsuki organization, plus Orochimaru, Eida, and Daemon from the Research Institute. If they really fought to the death, he, being alone and weak, would definitely be the one to suffer.
Just then, Shinji looked at Owl somewhat playfully: "I wonder if you are qualified enough?"
Owl emboldened himself and grinned hideously: "Want to try?"
"Okay!"
Shinji responded, then instantly closed in on Owl with a Body Flicker.
"So fast!?"
Owl was greatly shocked, his body instinctively flying backward.
However, Shinji's hand was already pressed on his face, pushing his whole person backward.
In the next instant, the surrounding scenery changed completely!
Breaking free from Shinji's hand, Owl gasped heavily while flying back, his gaze scanning the surroundings full of suspicion and shock.
At this time, the space portal behind Shinji slowly closed.
Owl exclaimed in anger: "Damn it, is this an alien dimension?! Why did you bastard bring me to this kind of place?"
He never expected that as soon as Shinji made a move, he forcibly took him through a space portal to an alien dimension.
Looking at the incredibly desolate scenery around him, he began to feel guilty at heart.
Although he had undergone the ritual's baptism, he only obtained 'Six Paths Level' combat power, not promoted to 'Six Paths Level'. In some aspects, he could rival or even surpass 'Six Paths Level' powerhouses, but in other aspects, he had obvious shortcomings, such as the spatial domain.
Shinji said indifferently: "Don't worry, here you can unleash your power to your heart's content without worrying about hurting the innocent!"
If Isshiki were here, he would recognize at a glance that this was exactly the alien dimension where he had fought fiercely with Karin.
Owl also understood at this time that only by defeating Shinji, or making Shinji realize he was not to be trifled with, would he have a chance of survival. So he said viciously: "Since you are seeking death, I will fulfill your wish!"
Shinji smiled.
"Damn it, what are you laughing at? I'm not joking with you..."
Owl flew into a rage because he heard a hint of disdain in Shinji's laughter.
Swish...
Shinji didn't say a word of nonsense, pouncing towards Owl with the whistling sound of breaking wind.
"I'm going to tear you apart!"
The violent aura in his bones made Owl meet the attack head-on.
Bang!
Almost instantly, the two sides separated by hundreds of meters collided. Then, accompanied by a dull muffled sound, Owl flew backward like a kite with a broken string.
Rumble...
Owl crashing into a dirt peak stirred up a roar.
"Damn it, how can this be?!"
Collapsing among the crumbled rocks, Owl coughed violently. He looked down and found a distinct depression on his chest.
It should be known that because of the Shinjutsu 'Conversion', at the moment his chest was hit, the skin, muscles, and even bones at his chest all hardened to varying degrees. Logically speaking, such adaptive conversion should have been able to offset a considerable impact from the opponent. Yet he was still fiercely knocked away, making him realize there might be a relatively large gap in strength between the two sides...