Yoru's Demonic Statue of the Outer Path

Konoha.

Naruto Uzumaki, in a daze, walked onto the street. Ordinary civilians were fine with him, but the ninjas seemed to be avoiding him as if he were a plague.

With his current heightened senses, Naruto can clearly perceive the whispers and pointing behind the ninjas' backs.

"It's Naruto Uzumaki. This guy acts recklessly because his father is the Fourth Hokage."

"What happened?"

"You don't know, I'll tell you in a secret, it's because this kid's father is Fourth Hokage descendant. Anyone else would have been..."

"It was Naruto Uzumaki who secretly taught others A-Rank Ninjutsu, and he's also a Rogue Ninja."

"I heard this kid has a reckless personality, and is known as the 'accidental ninja,' even causing the death of his own teammate. If he weren't the son of the Fourth Hokage, he would have been Prison long ago."

These days, no matter where Naruto Uzumaki goes, he can see his fellow village ninjas secretly pointing and whispering about him. He wants to argue back, but when faced with those eyes that he used to reject when he was a child, he becomes somewhat timid.

That look reminded him of his childhood. Just as Naruto was feeling down and pushed open the door to his luxurious home, a white-haired figure appeared in the living room.

"Naruto, you're back."

Jiraiya sat leisurely in the living room, his eyes half-closed, holding a cup of sake and enjoying its nourishing effects.

"The Pervy Sage."

Naruto Uzumaki seemed to have been hit hard, weakly raising his hand as he spoke. Jiraiya, seemed not to notice, instead raising his eyebrows and teasingly saying, "Naruto, pack your things, we're going to Mount Myōboku to train later."

"Go cultivate?"

Naruto, devoid of his usual carefree attitude, only showed a rather indifferent curiosity.

Jiraiya squinted, toying with his wine cup, and said, "Indeed, the Fourth Great Ninja War is imminent. Once it breaks out, this Shinobi World War will be the most intense in nearly a hundred years."

"And you are the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of the village. According to Nagato's information, Obito has already summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path through the Rinnegan. The Nine-Tails inside you is Obito's target."

When Naruto heard this, he didn't shout. Instead, he frowned and said in a low voice, "Pervy Sage, isn't there Gaara too?"

This time, Jiraiya rarely showed a hint of appreciation. It seems that this setback has also helped Naruto grow; he has even learned to think.

"Indeed, there are indeed Pervy Sage, but Gaara is different from you. One-Tails Shukaku's power isn't too strong, so he's not the main target. Also, Gaara and One-Tails Shukaku get along well, so he can be considered Perfect Jinchuriki."

At this point, Jiraiya glanced meaningfully at Naruto, "And Karin Uzumaki, also a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, I can tell you, this little girl had already achieved peaceful coexistence with the Nine-Tails before Gaara, becoming Perfect Jinchuriki."

"So once war breaks out and the front lines need your strength, Naruto, if you haven't mastered the Nine-Tails' power yet, it will be difficult for you to handle the danger."

Upon hearing this, Naruto showed a hint of disappointment and said in a low voice, "Pervy Sage, am I really that bad?"

At this moment Jiraiya's face showed a complicated expression, while Naruto Uzumaki sat down at the table and picked up a glass of water, drinking it with a dejected expression.

"Everyone is talking about me behind my back. I can feel it. All I see in their eyes is distance, like when I was a child. There's even a hint of jealousy. I understand what Sasuke meant when he said that everything I have now is thanks to my parents."

"Even among Jinchuriki, I'm almost the worst. Gaara and Karin are both stronger than me. I've barely grown at all over the years and have remained stagnant."

Naruto Uzumaki, growing increasingly agitated, looked up at Jiraiya and solemnly asked, "Pervy Sage, tell me! Was I wrong? Then what should I have done to be right?"

Faced with Naruto's gaze, Jiraiya remained silent for a long time, savoring the sake in his mouth before finally speaking.

"Naruto, perhaps you don't need to think so much. Just be yourself and be a good, simple ninja."

At this point, Jiraiya immediately broke into an exaggerated smile, "Naruto, I'm really looking forward to seeing you get married and have children. I wonder what kind of woman you'll marry in the future."

"Pervy Sage." After being interrupted by Jiraiya, Naruto regained some of his energy and couldn't help but show a helpless expression.

"Haha, come here, Naruto, tell your teacher what kind of woman you like, and I'll give you some advice."

"Pervy Sage!"

"Don't be embarrassed, Naruto. Your father told you back then..."

And so Naruto Uzumaki's life seemed to have returned to square one.

Inside the dark cave, Obito let out a cold laugh.

"Heh heh, it seems Uchiha Yoru has discovered the secret of the Rinnegan. After all, Nagato still has one Rinnegan, and Konoha still has Orochimaru, that freak."

Black Zetsu said hoarsely from the side, "Most of Konoha's strongest members have already rushed to the front lines, but Uchiha Yoru, who lives in the village, has rarely shown his face recently. According to intelligence, Uchiha Yoru has claimed to be practicing forbidden techniques."

Upon hearing this, Obito scoffed, "Forbidden Technique! What Forbidden Technique would Uchiha Yoru need to learn? He's probably discovered the secret of the Rinnegan and is secretly plotting to Rinnegan."

Faced with Obito's guess, Black Zetsu silent for a long time before finally saying in a hoarse voice, "Obito, Nagato led Amegakure to join Konoha. For a period of time, there was almost no news from Konoha, and then Nagato went to the front lines."

"I'm afraid it's true, just as you think. The secret of the Rinnegan has been exposed. Uchiha Yoru has discovered that the Rinnegan exists above the Mangekyou Mangekyo."

"Hmph! With Orochimaru Rinnegan, it's normal for the Rinnegan to be discovered, given its Sharingan and Wood Release powers. What I really want to know is whether Uchiha Yoru will succeed!"

Obito's eyes flashed with anger. "Zetsu, tell me the information about when Madara Rinnegan. I now suspect that Uchiha Yoru was secretly injecting Wood Style Cells, and even... this is the perfect opportunity to kill Uchiha Yoru."

"Obito, Madara paid a heavy price to awaken the Rinnegan. After all, it was made of Wood Style Cells. Even if Uchiha Yoru's body could succeed, he would still need a period of time to adapt to the backlash from the Wood Style Cells."

As Zetsu recounted the circumstances of Madara's awakening, Obito couldn't help but reveal a playful smile.

"Injecting Wood Style Cells, let's not even talk about whether we can withstand the backlash. Even if we can, Uchiha Yoru will be at his weakest during this time. Perhaps we can eliminate this most threatening enemy ahead of schedule."

"Obito! What do you plan to do?" At this moment, Black Zetsu but feel a hint of worry. Uchiha Yoru was extremely dangerous, and he was worried about Obito.

After all, it seems that Obito never gained any advantage over Uchiha Yoru.

Obito sneered, "Don't worry, I'm not that stupid. Uchiha Yoru has been cunning since childhood. Since he's hiding in the village, if I launch a surprise attack, he'll definitely have tactics to counter me. After all, the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu have all fallen into Konoha's hands."

Seeing that it wasn't Obito who would personally risk his life, Zetsu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said hoarsely, "Most of Konoha's ninjas have already been mobilized to the front lines, leaving only regular defensive ninjas in the rear."

"Especially the Jōnin, almost all of them have been transferred away. Kakashi, Guy, Jiraiya and other strong ninjas have all been sent to the front lines."

Upon hearing Black Zetsu's report, Obito frowned and said in a deep voice, "Where are the three Fifth Generation Mei Terumi, Pakura, and Tsunade? And how many Kage Level fighters are still left in Konoha Village?"

"Tsunade Senju, Mei Terumi, Pakura, as the Fifth Generation, are still stationed in the village. According to intelligence, almost all the Kage Level shinobi have been deployed to the front lines, leaving only Uchiha Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha in the village."

Upon hearing this, Obito narrowed his eyes. "Tsunade Senju, Mei Terumi, Pakura, Uchiha Itachi, Sasuke Uchiha —five people! Three of Yoru's Woman and two of Uchiha Yoru's disciples. This time, I'll see how long Uchiha Yoru can hide!"

"Zetsu, continue to secretly gather intelligence on the Konoha Ninja on the front lines, especially on the movements of Kage Level ninja. This time, I'm going to invade Konoha!"

When the mysterious purple Rinnegan appeared in his left eye, Obito revealed a bloodthirsty and ferocious smile.

Konoha, the base of the roots Root Base.

The space was dark and vast, with countless barriers set up all around.

Within the vast space, there was a colossal monster with nine terrifying eyes. Its appearance resembled a giant humanoid figure with nine eyes, and its color and body were like withered wood. Ten pillar-like objects protruded from its back.

At this moment, not all nine eyes were open; only half of them were open.

This is the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, but it's slightly smaller than the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

At this moment, in front of the enormous Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, sat a huge golden Nine-Tails, though this Nine-Tails seemed somewhat malnourished.

"Damn it, if this keeps up, I'll be drained dry."

Nine-Tails opened its mouth and loudly complained, while Karin Uzumaki, enveloped in golden Chakra, glared at Nine-Tails and scolded it, "What's wrong with using a little of your Chakra? Stop whining, you stingy fox!"

"Just a tiny bit of Chakra!" At this moment, Nine-Tails's fox eyes widened as it looked at its shriveled and thinner body and roared in frustration.

"Open your eyes and look! It's been three years! I just recovered my Chakra and you dragged me out Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was created by absorbing a portion of the Chakra of the other eight Tailed Beasts. Back then, this thing's nine eyes were barely open, and now look at them!"

Looking at the nine large eyes that were half-open, Karin Uzumaki stared wide-eyed. "What's wrong! You used just a little bit of your Chakra for Lord Yoru?"

"Is this just a little bit? In the past three years, whenever you had free time, you dragged me here to channel Chakra into this thing!"

The Nine-Tails has had a tough three years. It was forced into a corner. It was either to be a laborer for three years or to be absorbed by the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. Even a fool would know which choice to make.

In the end, he chose the first option.

Karin Uzumaki and Nine-Tails were bickering again, while in the research room, Orochimaru looked at the data and smiled with excitement.

"Lord Yoru, it's almost done. Although it's not perfect, that's precisely why the danger has been minimized."

At this moment, Orochimaru was looking at the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path as if it were a perfect work of art, his golden snake eyes filled with admiration.

"A perfect Demonic Statue of the Outer Path like a strong adult ninja, while this one is like a teenager. The risk is reduced, and combined with your perfect Chimera, Lord Yoru, it's perfect."

"Lord Yoru, do you know that if this Demonic Statue of the Outer Path any stronger, your Chimera Forbidden Technique might not have been able to absorb and fuse with it, and you might have ended up like Jinchuriki?"

At this point, Orochimaru couldn't help but shake his head, revealing a hint of disdain.

"In my opinion, the Jinchuriki is a failed creation. Although they can utilize the power of the Tailed Beast, ultimately it is not their own. On the Lord Yoru hand, your Forbidden Technique, Chimera, allows you to fuse the power of the Tailed Beast into your own body."

"Even!" Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked his lips in a perverse manner, greedily staring at Uchiha Yoru's body.

"The cells within Lord Yoru's body, having awakened the power of All Creation, seem to have reverted to their ancestral state. I've discovered that Lord Yoru's cells are actually somewhat similar to this monster, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path! Haha! Lord Yoru, do you know what this discovery means?!"

Seeing Orochimaru's excitement, Uchiha Yoruro smiled. Orochimaru was getting more and more outrageous, but that was just right. This pure scientist's mentality was the key to their cooperation.

"What exactly happened a thousand years ago, and what the Sage of Six Paths was all about, are things we can't verify. But I think these secrets won't be long, and one day we will uncover them all."

As Uchiha Yoru spoke, Orochimaru revealed an expression of admiration for a kindred spirit.

They were both the same kind of people, the kind who were obsessed with power, but too many people did not agree with their ideas and considered them heretical.

Although the two are the same type of people, and even pursue the same goal of exploring and discovering the true meaning of this world, their methods are different.

Orochimaru uses scientific research methods, while Uchiha Yoru uses power; the two complement each other perfectly, without any conflict.

"However, Lord Yoru, the power of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is far too immense. In fact, it's almost not even a creature from the Shinobi World in our understanding. Based on our analysis, it will take at least three months for the Forbidden Technique, Chimera, to be perfectly integrated!"

Orochimaru paused here, a sinister smile spreading across his face. "In other words, Lord Yoru, your physical body must remain here for the next three months, and I will be constantly monitoring your physical changes."

"Understood."

Uchiha Yoruro smiled; his long-planned goal was finally about to be mostly achieved.

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path! Or perhaps the Ten-Tails, sealed within his body to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, only then could he wield the Six Paths Power?

To become a Jinchuriki, and given the instability of the Ten-Tails, Uchiha Yoru had his own plan from the beginning: to cultivate a Ten-Tails himself.

Then, it merges with and absorbs the Ten-Tails, rather than becoming a so-called Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

The Ten-Tails is a unique creature of the Otsutsuki Clan. It is both a sapling of the Ten-Tails Divine Tree and the origin of Chakra. Some even say that only by having the Ten-Tails -Ten-Tails devour Otsutsuki can it become the Divine Tree.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Yoruro smiled.

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