Obito's New Base

Yichen watched quietly as all the White Zetsu clone left, then took out the map again.

Using the same method, Yichen drew a third line.

As expected, the three lines eventually converged at the same point: looking at this point, Yichen's expression turned very bad.

Because this location is within the Land of Earth.

"This is truly an Obito Uchiha, you really have some nerve," Yichen thought through gritted teeth.

"However, after summoning the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path twice in a row, do you still have enough vitality to summon it again?"

Yichen did not launch an attack rashly. Having learned from the first experience, another surprise attack would not be very effective.

However, Yichen couldn't use the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path he obtained. He needed to think carefully about how to turn this discovery into tangible benefits.

However, some reconnaissance is still necessary.

Yichen flew high into the sky, circled once, and then flew to the location marked on the map.

The caution shown by White Zetsu clone made Yichen much more careful in his actions, just in case someone was also following him in a way he wasn't aware of.

Upon arriving at the location, Yichen carefully sensed the underground environment using Mind's Eye.

Sure enough, several kilometers underground, Yichen discovered the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

With a thick layer of soil blocking the way, the perception distance of Yichen's Mind's Eye was greatly reduced.

Yichen's previous perception limits probably couldn't have reached this depth.

Yichen pondered to himself, "It seems Obito did consider the limits of my sensory abilities."

"But he probably doesn't realize that every time someone in their Uchiha Clan awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, my Mind's Eye's Eye gets a free ride, allowing my sensory range to advance by leaps and bounds."

"In that case, I'll have to keep the information about my sensory range a secret for a while longer. I need to come up with a plausible way to convince Obito Uchiha that my ability to discover his new base wasn't due to Sensory Ninjutsu."

After confirming the location of Obito Uchiha's new base, Yichen returned to the village first.

Let's put Obito Uchiha's matter aside for now. Even if we were to reveal this new base, it couldn't be done at this time, otherwise it would easily be associated with Black Zetsu.

Iwagakure)

When Yichen returned to the village, it was already dawn. Originally, Yichen planned to go to the Training Ground to instruct his three disciples.

But after thinking about Sokai, Yichen went directly to Tsuchikage's Office.

Yichen wrote a letter to Fugaku Uchiha and had the Intelligence Department deliver it to Konoha.

We should consult the Uchiha Clan for advice on how to cultivate Sokai.

In the past, Fugaku Uchiha might not have paid any attention to Yichen's request.

However, after learning that Sokai had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, Fugaku Uchiha would certainly not refuse to answer this question.

Fugaku Uchiha was not confident about rebelling against Konoha and was still hesitant, but this did not prevent him from leaving a way out for the rise of the Uchiha Clan.

Just as Yichen finished writing the letter and was thinking about Sokai, there was a knock on the office door.

Yichen sensed who it was with just a slight effort.

She is Tomoko.

"Tomoko, come in," Yichen said.

Tomoko entered the Tsuchikage's Office, handed the documents in her hand to Yichen, and said, "Teacher Yichen, the guards at the door said you returned this morning. There's a reply from Kirigakure."

"They are willing to participate in this Joint Chunin Exams and have agreed that it will be hosted by River Ninja Village."

"In addition, they also handed over their quote for exchanging the Nuibari."

Yichen glanced at it and said, "You can discuss the price with Advisor Mei; she knows more about it."

"As for the Joint Chunin Exams, I've already discussed it with the Akatsuki Organization, and they've agreed."

"Once they confirm the specific date, we can announce it to the entire Ninja World."

"Okay." After reporting her work, Tomoko left Yichen's office.

After thinking for a moment, Yichen contacted Nagato again using the ring.

It was the same office as before, Yahiko's. Yichen glanced at the three of them, and finally fixed his gaze on Konan, who was staring at him fiercely.

Yichen felt a little guilty, but then he thought that he was just a thought being now and wasn't afraid of being beaten, so he said, "Konan, we meet again."

Konan snorted and ignored Yichen.

Yahiko and Nagato exchanged a smile.

Yahiko said, "Yichen, did you come here this time because there's news about the Joint Chunin Exams?"

When questioned, Yahiko looked expectant, hoping to hear good news from Yichen. Nagato also looked at Yichen nervously, and Konan, forgetting her anger, looked at Yichen with some trepidation in her eyes.

Yichen nodded and said, "Yes. Our village and Kirigakure have both agreed that this Joint Chunin Exams will be hosted by your River Ninja Village."

"Yay, that's great!" Konan and Yahiko cheered happily. Nagato didn't shout it out, but it was clear that he was also very happy.

Yichen smiled at the three of them, and after a while said, "Next, all you need to do is confirm the exam time and then send the invitations to the ninja villages you want to invite."

Yahiko nodded and said, "Yichen, thank you, thank you for giving us this opportunity to showcase ourselves."

Yichen smiled and said, "Didn't I say last time that I would definitely do my best to fulfill Konan's request?"

Upon hearing this, Yahiko chuckled twice, then quickly covered his mouth, but his suppressed laughter could still be heard.

Nagato was a little better; unlike Yahiko, he didn't laugh out loud. Instead, he turned his head away so that Konan wouldn't see the smile on his face.

Konan's face immediately turned bright red. She glared at Yichen and shouted, "Yichen, you wait! When I see you next time, I'm going to beat you up!"

Yichen said with a grin, "Oh, Konan, you're already looking forward to our next meeting?"

"Hahahaha!" Yahiko could no longer hold back and burst into laughter.

Konan's face turned even redder, like a ripe red apple, as if it were about to bleed.

She wanted to slip away, but Yichen rarely came, so it wouldn't be good to just run away. So she snorted, turned her head to the side, and put on an angry look.

Yahiko laughed for a long time before stopping.

Yichen suddenly said seriously, "Yahiko, when the Joint Chunin Exams are held, the defense must be in place."

"When ninjas from various villages gather, there will inevitably be some ambitious individuals who want to cause trouble."

"Actually, as long as other countries are willing to participate in the Joint Chunin Exams you organize, the biggest problem will be solved."

"The most important thing left isn't trivial things like the exam content, but security."

"Firstly, we need to protect the audience and make them feel safe coming to River Ninja Village. Secondly, we need to suppress the ambitious individuals from other villages and prevent them from causing trouble."

"If you don't do these two things well, then this Joint Chunin Exams will only have a negative impact on you."

Yahiko and the other two nodded solemnly. They were confident in their own abilities, but not in the abilities of the other ninjas in the village.

Yichen said, "I will come in person when the time comes, and I will always stand by your side."

"Yichen, thank you," Yahiko said again.

Yichen told Yahiko and the others how Iwagakure dealt with other ninja Iwagakure during each Joint Chunin Exams, so that they could also make some preparations.

Then Yichen dispelled the Phantasm Body Technique.

Having finished dealing with the Akatsuki Organization matters, Yichen was on his way to the Training Ground when an assistant approached and said, "Lord Tsuchikage, the Will- Ghost Fire research laboratory is complete."

"Hmm? Ghost Fire?" Yichen had almost forgotten about it lately because he had been so busy.

Last time, Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu used this Ghost Fire as bait to lure Yichen into a deep pit, where he was almost Obito Uchiha.

However, Yichen eventually scared Obito Uchiha by using his Sokai Mangekyo and his Spirit Transformation Jutsu.

The bait, the jar that could generate Ghost Fire, was sealed away by Yichen and brought back.

Later, during her free time, Ogura Saki even came to see Yichen, wanting to study together.

However, Yichen considered that the Ghost Fire might be dangerous and could not be tested in a regular laboratory.

Therefore, Yichen had a small laboratory built separately, and also had the Barrier Team set up various types of seals.

Now, all important structures in Iwagakure have been reinforced with two new types of barriers in addition to the existing ones: Space-Time barrier and a soul barrier.

Of course, there are several layers of metal plates underground, and each layer of metal plates has Sensory Barrier.

These methods are specifically designed to counter the White Zetsu clone with their incredible Earth Release Kamui, Obito Uchiha, and Black Zetsu, a product of Yin Release.

The new laboratory is no exception, complete with all kinds of barriers.

Having heard that the laboratory was completed, Yichen decided to put aside his three disciples for the time being and go check on the laboratory first.

These dangerous laboratories are, as usual, located outside the village.

The laboratory was built under the supervision of Ming, who also specially arranged for the Anbu to guard it.

"It seems Ming is quite looking forward to this lab; otherwise, given her stinginess, she wouldn't be so interested," Yichen thought to himself.

Upon entering the laboratory, only Ogura Saki was inside.

Yichen asked curiously, "Saki, doesn't this lab have any researchers?"

Upon hearing Yichen's voice, Ogura Saki turned around and said, "Teacher Yichen, Lord Ming said that we don't know how to conduct the research here yet. We'll assign professional researchers after we determine our research direction."

Yichen nodded. That was understandable; it definitely wasn't a case of being stingy.

Yichen walked to the lab bench, looked at the jar he had brought back from the underground temple, and hesitated.

Studying such an unknown object rashly carries certain risks. If what's inside escapes, and its form is unusual, it would be awkward if Yichen couldn't handle it.

Regardless of its strength after it escaped, the fact remains that it has existed for hundreds of years.

Yichen's current body won't last that long.

Even though Yichen's three bloodline inheritances have been improving his body, Yichen is still within the realm of mortals and far from being a true Sage. Even if his lifespan is longer than that of ordinary people, it will only be around a hundred years.

Of course, whether maintaining Sage Mode for a long time would actually increase lifespan is something Yichen can't say for sure.

Therefore, at least one thing is certain: the contents of this jar are unique.

Yichen thought about it and decided to make thorough preparations before conducting further research.

Yichen first entered Sage Mode, and then called over Little Rhino Dog and Little Chōmei.

They also arranged for the Barrier Team to activate all the various barriers in the laboratory.

Only after doing all this did Yichen break the seal he had placed on the jar.

As soon as the seal was broken, those Ghost Fire quickly appeared in the room.

Yichen first observed the Ghost Fire, and then focused his attention on the jar.

This jar must be quite something, since it can be used to seal its contents.

"Hmm?" Yichen couldn't tell whether the jar was simple or not, but he did find a very small black substance at the bottom of the jar.

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