The plunger was pressed slowly, and the mysterious purple blood flowed steadily into Aoi's body.
Faint black light flickered across his skin — this was Yin Release, one half of the powers of Yin and Yang.
"Is it finally going to happen? Will I gain the Sage of Six Paths' physique?" Aoi watched eagerly, but as the light faded, nothing further occurred.
"Do I really have to hunt down a hundred versions of Sasuke and Naruto before it works?" Aoi felt a twinge of disappointment, but quickly regained his resolve.
After all…
He had never expected anything truly great to come easily — whether it was the god‑like body of the Sage of Six Paths or his ambition to bring the entire ninja world under his control.
But sooner or later, this future would be his!
Aoi smiled and opened his palms, where two blood‑red eyes lay quietly: Sasuke's Mangekyō Sharingan.
Even better, he had obtained both eyes as a pair — which meant he could awaken Susanoo, the technique only possible when both Mangekyō were present.
The strength of Susanoo spoke for itself: it was both an impenetrable shield and an unstoppable spear.
Its attacks could pierce through almost any defense, while its armor could withstand even the Raikage's devastating physical techniques.
And it evolved through clear stages: from just an arm, to a skeletal form, a humanoid shape, full armor, a complete body, an armored war‑form, and finally its ultimate state — a path of growth that was well‑defined and progressive.
However…
"Never mind."
Aoi tossed Sasuke's eyes indifferently into his storage dimension. They were powerful, yes — but they were not his own eyes, and certainly not the legendary Rinnegan of the Sage.
He had his own path to walk, and such power was not enough to make him stop.
Just then, a small snake slithered out from his sleeve and spat out a tiny scroll.
"To my Master: My father has decided to break our agreement. Nobuhiro has been imprisoned…
Your most loyal servant, Nobuko."
"Of course that old fox, Nobumura, would not simply wait for his downfall." Aoi chuckled and shook his head.
"It seems it is time to pluck the sweet fruit that is the Land of No."
But first… "The Black Lightning Zone…"
Aoi frowned, his gaze seeming to pierce through space itself, fixing on that distant place where dark lightning churned like writhing dragons.
"I will return for you soon."
He narrowed his eyes and summoned a contract serpent from Ryūchi Cave.
Then, reversing the summoning technique, he vanished above the open sea — leaving only a confused snake behind.
"Hisss…?"
I was having such a nice nap earlier… I open my eyes, and suddenly I'm not in my den anymore — I'm floating over the ocean!
Being a snake is hard enough, but being a snake contracted to Aoi is just plain cruel!
Meanwhile, deep within the dungeons of the Land of No…
Drip… drip…
Cold, damp moisture gathered on the ceiling, forming droplets that fell one by one into a parched, cracked mouth belonging to a gaunt, ashen‑faced man.
Clad in rags and covered in filth, he looked more like a wild beast that had lived in the mountains for decades than a human being.
Suddenly, the heavy iron door of the cell creaked open. Surrounded by guards, Nobumura stepped inside.
The moment he saw Nobumura, the feral‑looking man sprang up with a furious snarl.
"Nobumura! You dare show your face? You're only rushing your own death — my Master will return soon and kill you! Just you wait…"
Only then did it become clear: this broken figure was Nobuhiro, the former crown prince of the Land of No.
But no trace of his former dignity remained; he was haggard, emaciated, and wild‑eyed — more beast than man.
What could he have possibly done to fall so far from the grace of being a noble's son?
"Nobuhiro…"
Nobumura's voice was heavy with sorrow.
Who could have imagined that only a month ago, this same young man was upright, kind, and honorable — yet now he would even try to assassinate his own father?
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