Chapter 107: Ishihara's Mangekyō! [Invisible Empire] [Zanpakutō]

Chapter 107: Ishihara's Mangekyō! [Invisible Empire] [Zanpakutō]

"What?!"

The Third Hokage and Danzo's expressions shifted drastically as they exchanged a glance full of suspicion and unease.

Danzo spoke in a low voice, "Don't worry. I've already resurrected the First Hokage with the Impure World Reincarnation. There's no way Tobi can revive him again!"

The Third Hokage nodded, though an unsettled feeling remained in his heart.

Roar!!!

"You trash dare to stand in my way? Die!"

At that moment, the Nine-Tails launched another assault.

The Third Hokage quickly commanded, "Let's deal with the Nine-Tails first! Shikaku!"

"Understood!"

Shikaku immediately coordinated with the Nara clan members, using the Shadow Imitation Technique to temporarily restrain the Nine-Tails.

With urgency, the Third Hokage thrust the Nine-Tails out of the village boundaries with his adamantine staff.

"You dare poke me with that stick again!" the Nine-Tails roared furiously, breaking free from the Nara clan's control.

The difference in chakra levels was too vast; the Nara clan's shadow technique could only hold the Nine-Tails for a short period.

The Third Hokage took a deep breath, "Everyone, follow me!"

"And have Might Guy ready at any moment!"

Danzo's gaze flickered as he watched the rampaging Nine-Tails, but he finally sighed and followed the Third Hokage into battle.

A group of Konoha ninja, led by the Third Hokage, supported by Danzo and Kakashi, advanced against the Nine-Tails!

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Uchiha Clan Grounds

After dealing with Tobi's shadow clone, Ishihara promptly returned.

His priority was to finalize his Sharingan-related experiments.

The Nine-Tails' rampage didn't concern him; he only sent a Wood Clone to stop the Eye of the Moon Plan.

Refocusing his mind, Ishihara turned to unlocking his own Mangekyō Sharingan.

Unlocking the Mangekyō is triggered by intense emotional stimulation that causes Yin chakra to undergo a special transformation, which, in turn, affects a unique organ in the brain.

In fact, everyone in the ninja world possesses this unique organ. Ishihara had even discovered it within himself, likely a mutation after he acquired chakra.

But that didn't matter. What mattered was that he, too, could stimulate this unique organ to awaken the Mangekyō.

The previous Mangekyō training method required extensive time to achieve this goal.

The alternative method sacrificed lifespan to accelerate the mutation and growth of this unique organ!

Now, however, with a complete Sharingan training method and extensive study of various Mangekyō Sharingan, Ishihara didn't need such extremes.

"The Nara clan's secret techniques have significantly deepened my mastery of Yin Release, probably at the Kage level or even beyond."

"The Akimichi clan's techniques similarly elevated my Yang Release to that level!"

"Coupled with my mastery of Impure World Reincarnation, Izanagi, and numerous other secret techniques, my Yin-Yang Release has reached Kage level, perhaps even higher!"

Lost in thought, Ishihara began his first attempt at using Yin-Yang Release.

The true wonder of Yin-Yang Release lies in its ability to create anything from nothing.

Though he couldn't yet achieve this, he didn't need to.

Based on his analyses of Mangekyō ocular power and the changes in Yin chakra when Uchiha test subjects evolved to Mangekyō, Ishihara attempted to simulate these transformations using Yin-Yang Release.

He manipulated his Yin chakra to undergo a similar change.

Immediately, his presence became chillingly cold!

[You have analyzed the Sharingan Training Method, studied numerous Mangekyō awakening processes, and the Mangekyō Sharingan itself, creating the Secret Technique: Mangekyō Awakening Method.]

[Mangekyō Awakening Method: Stimulates the special organ in the body to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan through the manipulation of Yin-Yang Release.]

A surge of information filled Ishihara's mind.

As he processed it, he looked thoughtful.

Rather than a secret technique, this was more of a new Yin-Yang Release jutsu.

Its entry requirement was incredibly high!

One must not only master both Yin and Yang Release but reach an advanced level in both.

Additionally, they must understand the precise nature of Yin chakra needed to awaken the Mangekyō and replicate it exactly, precisely stimulating the corresponding organ.

In terms of training difficulty, this technique surpasses even the Mangekyō Sharingan awakening process!

In fact, anyone who meets the criteria to learn this secret technique would likely already surpass ordinary Mangekyō users.

Unless the Mangekyō abilities they gain are immensely powerful, it's hardly worth the effort.

Setting aside his extraneous thoughts, Ishihara began using the secret technique immediately.

Buzz—

At once, his Yin chakra shifted, mirroring the change that Uchiha clan members experience when they awaken the Mangekyō under intense stimulation.

Then, with precise control, he directed this Yin chakra toward the unique organ in his brain.

The stimulated organ began to grow rapidly!

Soon, a special chakra was generated, naturally flowing through his chakra network into his Sharingan.

The three tomoe appeared!

Then, under the influence of this unique chakra, they began to change.

The tomoe spun rapidly, finally connecting into a circular pattern, forming three rings with three empty spots.

"The Mangekyō Sharingan has awakened!"

Sensing the change in his ocular power, Ishihara smiled.

"The Mangekyō Sharingan?!"

Itachi's pupils constricted at the sight.

"He succeeded in his experiment. His lifespan seems unaffected, yet he awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan!"

Others from the Uchiha clan reacted similarly, their eyes fixed on Ishihara with an intense hunger.

This was a new method of awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan!

And it was a method without the drawback of shortened lifespan!

No Uchiha could resist the allure of this discovery!

Sasuke, too, stared at Ishihara, his gaze shifting from hatred and anger to shock.

Unbothered by their reactions, Ishihara continued to stimulate the organ's growth with his secret technique.

He intended to unlock the two Mangekyō abilities and Susano'o right away!

Buzz—

The first Mangekyō ability activated.

[Invisible Empire: Creates structures, barriers, and other constructs using shadows and various energies.]

Then, the second ability emerged.

[Zanpakutō: A spiritual, energy-infused weapon that can integrate all chakra natures, natural energy, secret techniques, and forbidden techniques.]

Ishihara was momentarily surprised, but on reflection, it made sense.

After all, he had long sought a path to immortality through the Sage Body, with the Shinigami as his inspiration.

Recently, he'd been contemplating how to cultivate along the path of a Shinigami.

Thus, it was no surprise that his abilities echoed those of the Shinigami world.

However, instead of closely examining his two new abilities, he continued pushing the unique organ to grow.

Finally, Susano'o was unlocked!

Still, Ishihara didn't stop, continuing to strengthen his ocular power with the secret technique.

Abruptly, he halted the technique, narrowing his eyes.

As expected, his Mangekyō bore a "curse."

Or rather, this unique ocular power was inherently damaging to the Mangekyō itself!

His Mangekyō, too, would eventually lead to blindness!

"Next, I need to awaken the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan!"

He set his gaze on Fugaku and the others, who were still alive, ready for the next stage of experimentation.