Chapter 180

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The first fusion of Sage Chakra exhausted Rin.

She collapsed directly onto the ground, panting heavily with no strength to move, her clothes soaked with sweat and covered in dust.

'It's really this tiring. I just want to sleep...'

This thought flashed through Rin's mind, and soon, the fatigue overwhelmed her, making her fall asleep.

"Did she fall asleep?"

Yoichi noticed that Rin's breathing had gradually stabilized. He then moved slightly closer to observe her more closely.

One of the roots of the Fourth Great Ninja War—who would have thought it was an ordinary girl? Besides her delicate features, she had an energetic and lively demeanor.

Uchiha Yoichi extended his hand and placed a Flying Thunder God seal on the Sage Mark at the back of Nohara Rin's neck, perfectly aligning it with the Sage Mark.

"Triple Seal!"

After placing the Flying Thunder God seal, Yoichi added a delayed reverse activation seal to the Flying Thunder God technique.

This was developed by Mina and named the Triple Seal, perfectly matching the three tomoe of the Flying Thunder God technique.

After doing this, Yoichi's eyes transformed into the Mangekyo Sharingan, and he placed a transfer seal on Rin's heart.

This was the eye power of Kamui. This eye power would temporarily ensure that Rin wouldn't die even if her heart was broken, and it would activate the reverse Flying Thunder God technique to bring her to Yoichi.

For a single girl, Yoichi had made such extensive preparations, hoping that Obito would live up to his efforts.

After a while, Rin slowly woke up, finding herself covered with a blanket, while Yoichi leaned against a nearby tree.

Rin quickly got up, embarrassed, and apologized, "I'm sorry, Yoichi-sama. I fell asleep so rudely..."

"No worries, this is my shadow clone. Since you're awake, go home and rest well. We'll have the second session in three days."

After saying this, Yoichi's shadow clone dispersed into smoke.

Seeing this, Rin couldn't help but think that Yoichi-sama was very considerate. Not only did he cover her with a blanket, but he also used a shadow clone to keep watch. If only Kakashi was like this...

Unfortunately, during the time they were surrounded by Iwa ninja, Rin realized that Kakashi didn't have those feelings for her. Even when both were in danger, he still conveyed Obito's feelings to her.

Thinking of this, Rin sighed inwardly, then got up and collected the blanket, planning to wash it clean and return it to Yoichi-sama the next time.

The Sage Chakra contained Yoichi's will, which would gradually influence Rin. Although it couldn't replace her personality, it would make her highly acknowledge Yoichi and his everything.

After leaving the Uchiha clan grounds, Rin, exhausted, slowly made her way home. As she walked, she suddenly heard someone calling her from behind.

Turning around, Rin saw Kushina and greeted her, "Kushina-neesan, are you out shopping?"

"Yes, Minato is hosting his teacher today, so I'm making something delicious for them. Too bad I couldn't get any magic goat meat. There were supposed to be two hundred pounds available this afternoon, but by the time I got there, not even half a pound was left..."

Kushina complained about her frustrating time in line as soon as she saw Rin.

Noticing the dust and tired look on Rin, Kushina asked, "Rin, were you training just now?"

"In a way, yes. Recently, I've been learning medical ninjutsu from Mina-sensei."

Rin explained the situation to Kushina and then clenched her small white fists, saying, "Kushina-neesan, I don't want to burden my teammates anymore."

"Mina actually takes students? That's surprising," Kushina said, frowning slightly. "But what is this Sage Seal? I think I've heard Minato mention it."

"It's what Kurenai and Rumi used in the Chunin Exams. It absorbs natural energy and converts chakra into Sage Chakra, enhancing the power of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu."

"Did that guy develop such a seal? It must be Mina's doing."

Kushina asked curiously, but noticing Rin's fatigue, she said, "Rin, you should go home and rest. You look exhausted."

"I'll go then, Kushina-neesan."

Rin, feeling very tired, agreed. The first fusion of Sage Chakra had drained all her strength, and being able to walk now was thanks to having slept a while.

After saying goodbye to Rin, Kushina returned home to find Jiraiya already there, sitting at the table with Minato.

"Jiraiya-sensei, you're here already. I'll go make dinner."

Jiraiya smiled and greeted her, "Hey, Kushina. Minato is lucky to have you!"

"Hehe, you're too kind!"

Kushina waved her hand but showed a proud smile, making Jiraiya and Minato both twitch at the straightforward reaction.

"Minato, do you know about the Sage Seal?"

Minato thought for a moment and then shook his head, "Sage Seal? I don't know about it. Is it related to Sage Mode? Why do you ask, Kushina?"

"That seems to be Orochimaru's research. He combined the sealing technique with the Sage Mode from Ryūchi Cave."

Jiraiya suddenly remembered some recent intel and said, "That guy combined the Sage Mode with a sealing technique. Yoichi's students used it during the Chunin Exams. It must have been taught by Orochimaru."

"I heard it works similarly to Sage Mode but is very draining, only usable for a few minutes."

Kushina asked, "Is the Sage Seal dangerous?"

Jiraiya stroked his chin and said, "Anything involving natural energy is dangerous, but Orochimaru probably simplified the risks. At least those Genin had no issues using it during the Chunin Exams."

"Then it's fine. You guys chat; I'll go make dinner."

With that, Kushina hopped into the kitchen.

Jiraiya signaled to Minato, who nodded in understanding, indicating he would ask Kushina why she was curious about the Sage Seal later.

The two then went into a room and closed the door. Jiraiya spoke in a low voice, "Minato, now that the war is over, I plan to leave the village to investigate what the Great Toad Sage mentioned."

"Jiraiya-sensei, I'll go with you."

Minato was interrupted by Jiraiya, "Minato, stay in the village. Konoha is short-handed after the war. It took me half a day to get Sakumo's permission to leave. If you also leave..."

Jiraiya didn't finish, but Minato understood.

The village needed manpower. If both the mentor and his disciple left when the Fourth Hokage needed help, it would look bad.

"I couldn't find useful information from Orochimaru, so I plan to visit Ryūchi Cave. The village is in your hands. I have a feeling the person the Great Toad Sage mentioned is Yoichi, but I have no proof."

"Jiraiya-sensei, why do you think that?"

"His personality is too domineering!"

Jiraiya sighed, "Danzo inherited the Second Hokage's hardline style, but compared to Yoichi, I think Danzo is even less tough. If he clashes with Mount Myōboku..."

Minato's expression became serious, and he said, "I understand, Jiraiya-sensei. I'll try to gather information in the village."

"Good. Be careful not to get caught."

"Is he still doing these boring rehabilitation exercises?"

"Yeah, he can't be persuaded otherwise. Even with artificial bodies containing Hashirama cells, he thinks these exercises are useful."

White Zetsu and Black Zetsu talked. They couldn't see Obito's potential and thought he was an idiot.

But since it was Madara's order, they obediently followed it.

"Ah, he fainted again. That's the twenty-third time."

Black Zetsu picked up the exhausted Obito and placed him on the bed.

After a while, thanks to the regenerative power of Hashirama cells, Obito woke up and asked, "How long did I sleep?"

"We don't know. There's no time underground, but you were out for a while!"

"That's redundant. Can you give me some useful information?"

Obito shouted in frustration. He felt these artificial beings were not monitoring him but tormenting him.

"Can you tell me something about Rin?"

White Zetsu shook his head, "Who would go to Konoha for information? Besides the war ending, we don't know much."

"Then you're useless."

"No choice, we're here to monitor you!"

"Damn it!"

Obito clenched his fists in anger, but at least he learned the war had ended, so Rin wouldn't be in danger.

When he returned, he would protect Rin with greater strength!

"By the way, where's the old man claiming to be my ancestor?"

Seeing the usually occupied seat empty, Obito asked.

"What do you mean claiming? Do you still not believe he's Madara?"

White Zetsu said, "He went out to gather information."

"It's unrealistic for a ninja to live that long." Obito muttered, then asked, "Gathering information? Don't you do that? Why does he need to go himself?"

White Zetsu's main body said, "We can't compare to Madara-sama. Only he can do some things."

Like controlling Kirigakure ninja! Kirigakure had just captured the Three-Tails and was preparing to select a Jinchuriki. Learning this, White Zetsu reported to Madara.

Madara then thought of a plan to make Obito completely fall into darkness, realizing the true nature of the ninja world, so he would become their ally.

The Akatsuki organization was growing stronger. Although Fugaku hadn't fully grasped Yoichi's essence, he had wisely avoided Hanzo's attention.

Hanzo, the Demi-God of the Rain, was not someone to cross.

Now, they were focusing on building relationships with civilians. If the Rain ninja launched a massive search, the Rain Country civilians supporting Akatsuki would help hide its members, making the Rain ninja's operations unsuccessful.

On this day, Akatsuki's core members were meeting. Their supplies were depleting quickly, and the second batch of supplies from Konoha was already used up.

After discussion, Yahiko decided to ask for another batch of supplies. Although the third batch's scheduled date was still some time away, they would face a shortage of food and drink if their supplies ran out.

Yahiko said, "Konoha has now stopped the war, so I plan to go there again to request the third batch of supplies."

Konan worriedly asked, "Yahiko, it's not time yet. Konoha might..."

"I know, but the war is over. I heard Konoha has a new Hokage. I want to talk to the Fourth Hokage and hopefully get more support."

Yahiko explained. After the previous incidents, he had grown. This time, he planned to use Akatsuki's importance in the Rain Country to persuade the new Hokage of Konoha.

If the Fourth Hokage of Konoha was a peace believer, he would explain Akatsuki's ideals and development. If not, then forget it.

"Who's the Fourth Hokage of Konoha? Did they win or lose?"

Yahiko frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "I think it's the White Fang of Konoha. As for Konoha's two wars, they should be considered victories. I heard no one could match Konoha's Lightning Fang on the battlefield, and thousands of Cloud ninja have died at his hands."

The information he received was second or third-hand, exaggerated from hundreds to thousands.

Hearing Yoichi's name, Fugaku clenched his fists. He always wanted revenge, but his strength was insufficient, and the gap between him and Yoichi widened.

He could only hope for Itachi's growth or join the Moon's Eye Plan.

Seeing the three enthusiastic young people before him, Fugaku could only silently apologize to them.

Although he didn't know the specifics of Madara's Moon's Eye Plan, placing the precious Rinnegan on this young man suggested a dire fate.

"It's decided, we'll go to Konoha. Konan, come with me this time. Nagato, you and Fugaku stay at the base."

After discussion, Yahiko made the decision.

(End of Chapter)