Without the slightest hesitation, Chiyo's mind stirred.
"Unlock."
The moment the command was given, two enormous chakras, completely opposite yet sharing the same origin, surged within him.
As if having found their final resting place, they spun and merged at an unprecedented speed!
An indescribable power, seemingly touching the very essence of the world, brewed and erupted deep within his eyes!
"Well!"
Even Chiyo couldn't help but close her eyes.
When I opened my eyes again...
Those deep black eyes have undergone a complete transformation!
A deep purple replaced the jet black, and concentric ripples spread out from the center of the pupils, containing the Power of All Creation.
Cold, majestic, as if it could see through life and death and wield the laws of nature.
Rinnegan!
His own Rinnegan, belonging to Chiyo Uchiha!
At this moment, he clearly felt that his power level had leaped to a completely new realm.
His perception of chakra, space, and all things in the world reached an unprecedented level.
[Congratulations, host, on unlocking the Rinnegan.]
[Congratulations, host, you have acquired all the basic abilities of the Rinnegan.]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Rinnegan exclusive skill: Fleeting Bloom.]
[ Fleeting Bloom: A unique Genjutsu Divine Technique that the host can activate at any time. It unconditionally reverses and Rewrite Reality by manipulating any unfavorable events that occur in the real world within a certain period.]
"A unique skill?"
"Interesting!"
Chiyo murmured to himself.
Unconditionally transform the bad things in reality into Genjutsu, and thus Rewrite Reality!
There really are some bugs!
However, this skill reminded Chiyo Uchiha of Izanagi.
Izanagi has the ability to make things that happen to oneself within a certain period of time disappear as if they never happened.
Only pursue what is beneficial to yourself and make it a reality!
This unique skill of hers is even more powerful than Izanagi's!
Chiyo then sent commands to the system.
"Open the character attribute panel!"
A screen of light appeared.
[Name: Chiyo Uchiha ]
[Age: 26]
[Chakra: 200 calories]
[Special Abilities: Rinnegan, Uzumaki Clan Bloodline, Senju Clan Physique, Sharingan ( Eternal Mangekyo ), Storm Release, Ice Release, Lava Release, Lava Release, Nether Release, Steel Release ]
[Skill: Divine Technique: Fleeting Bloom ( Rinnegan Exclusive), Kama
Rinnegan: Basic abilities include Shinra Tensei, Super Almighty Push, Banshō Ten'in, Chibaku Tensei, Impure World Reincarnation, and Chakra Devour.
Mangekyo Dōjutsu: Kotoamatsukami Yomi Higan, Karma Cycle, Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, Kotoamatsukami
Forbidden Technique: Izanagi, Izanami
Secret Technique: Hydrification Technique
Mastery of Sealing Jutsu, Mastery of Kenjutsu, Susanoo, Mastery of Medical Ninjutsu, Mastery of Fire Release, Mastery of Genjutsu, Mastery of Tools, High-Speed Body Flicker Technique ( Body Flicker Technique ), Shadow Clone Technique, Basic Ninja Arts, etc.
Chakra has increased by such a huge amount!
Although Chiyo knew this might lead to an increase in chakra, she never expected it to increase by this much!
The system rewards are quite generous!
This time, kill Madara Uchiha.
It seems like they made a killing!
Chiyo calmed the excitement in her heart.
Back to reality.
The newly formed Rinnegan slowly swept over the crowd.
Everywhere he looked, whether it was Minato, Kushina, Yahiko, Konan, Obito, or even Nagato, who had just completed his Summoning and was extremely weak, he felt a tremor and awe from the depths of his soul.
That was an absolute suppression on a life level.
"Brother Chiyo, your eyes..."
Kushina covered her mouth, her golden Chakra Cloak trembling unsteadily, her eyes filled with shock.
Minato also looked solemn.
He could sense that Chiyo was even more unfathomable than before.
Yahiko and Konan were deeply shaken, having just learned from Nagato about the terrifying origins of the Rinnegan.
In the blink of an eye, another Rinnegan user appeared before them, and in this very way, he awakened it naturally!
Chiyo slowly suppressed the surging power in his eyes, and the ripples of the Rinnegan gradually faded, returning to a deep black.
But the invisible pressure did not completely dissipate.
A rare, genuine sense of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, appeared on his face.
" Madara Uchiha's last breath has been completely severed."
Chiyo's voice was calm yet carried the force of a final conclusion, echoing in the silent Valley.
"From this day forward, this person will never be seen again in the Shinobi World."
These words were like a pardon, allowing Nagato had been on edge, to finally breathe a sigh of relief.
His body went limp, and he almost collapsed to the ground, but Yahiko caught him in time.
He had overdrawn his energy, but his eyes were filled with relief and a hint of bewilderment.
The greatest nightmare and manipulator has vanished...
But in the Mirai...
What should we do then?
"It's over... it's really over..."
Nagato muttered to himself, gazing at the enormous Demonic Statue of the Outer Path with a complex expression.
This was once Ban's lifeline, but now it has become an empty shell, devoid of its owner and filled with ominous power.
" Hokage!"
Yahiko, supporting Nagato, looked at Chiyo with a respectful yet questioning tone.
"This golem... what should we do? The power it contains is far too dangerous."
All eyes were focused on the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
It stood there silently, its nine giant eyes tightly closed, yet seemingly poised to open at any moment and bring destruction.
Chiyo stared intently at the demon statue, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
In an instant, many images flashed through my mind--
A miraculous encounter across time and space, a brief yet profound connection with the Rabbit Goddess, and those complex and indescribable emotions...
I already Rinnegan.
It's not impossible to resurrect her.
But the thought only flashed through my mind before being suppressed by absolute reason.
The time is far from ripe.
The Shinobi World at present has just established a fragile new order under his iron fist. Konoha's hegemony is just beginning to take shape, and internal reforms are just beginning.
Revive Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
The resulting variables and risks far outweigh the potential gains, making it an extremely unwise move.
" Nagato, dispel the Summoning and return it to its rightful place."
Chiyo's voice regained its usual calmness and decisiveness, without the slightest trace of lingering affection.
"Keeping this item in the world will only bring more trouble."
Upon hearing Nagato, Nagato nodded and Hand Seals again.
Guided by the power of the Rinnegan, the enormous body of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path began to become illusory, the surrounding space twisted again, and finally disappeared completely from the spot as if it had been erased by an eraser.
The suffocating sense of oppression dissipated as a result.
Only the rushing water and the howling wind against the cliffs remained in the Valley, as if everything that had just happened was merely a dream.
With the biggest hidden danger eliminated, everyone's tense nerves can finally relax.
Minato began skillfully directing the cleanup of the White Zetsu Obito the site.
Yahiko helped the weak Nagato to the side to rest, and they talked in hushed tones.
Chiyo's gaze fell on Konan, who was standing alone a little distance away, staring blankly at the river.
Her long, bluish-purple hair swayed gently in the wind at the bottom of the valley.
Her profile was beautiful, yet it carried an unyielding melancholy and a hint of bewilderment.
Everything that happened today was so information-dense and impactful that it was enough to overturn the cognitive world she had built up over the years.
Chiyo walked over slowly, her footsteps startling Konan from her thoughts.
She trembled slightly, turned her head, and saw that it was Chiyo. A hint of panic flashed in her eyes, and she subconsciously wanted to avoid his gaze.
But in the end, I forced myself to meet his gaze.
Those eyes, which had just transformed into the Rinnegan and then returned to normal, were so deep that they made her uneasy.
" Chiyo... Hokage."
She spoke in a low voice, her tone somewhat dry, carrying an imperceptible sense of detachment and awe.
The difference in their social status, the gap in their power, and the earth-shattering truth they had just witnessed all made her feel an invisible sense of distance.
Chiyo stopped in front of her.
His gaze was calm as he looked at her, as if he could see right through her anxiety and unease.
"There's no need to address me that way."
His voice seemed a little softer than usual, but it still maintained its characteristic composure.
Konan pursed her lips, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, unsure how to respond.
A silence fell between them, but it didn't feel awkward; instead, a tacit understanding flowed between them.
"Thank you for today..."
After a long while, Konan finally spoke softly, her voice trembling slightly.
"If it weren't for you... we would probably have remained in the dark forever, becoming pawns on someone else's chessboard."
Even... unconsciously heading down the path of destruction."
She still felt lingering fear when she thought of the terrifying Infinite Tsukuyomi technique that Nagato had mentioned on the Stone Tablet.
"I just did what I was supposed to do."
Chiyo's tone was calm, as if he were stating a fact.
" Madara Uchiha is the common enemy of the Shinobi World. His existence is a threat to Konoha and to everyone."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Nagato, who was meditating not far away, and Yahiko, who was talking to Minato.
"Telling you the truth is both to deal with him and because... you have the right to know."
His gaze returned to Konan's face, and his focused stare made her heart race involuntarily.
"Especially you, Konan."
These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm Lake Surface, creating ripples in Konan's heart.
She looked up at Chiyo with some confusion.
Chiyo took a small step forward, closing the distance between them.
This action caused Konan's body to tense up instantly, and her cheeks to flush slightly.
He could clearly smell the faint, delicate fragrance emanating from her, like the scent of ink on paper.
"The rain in the Land of Rain seems never to stop."
Suddenly, Chiyo said something seemingly unrelated. His gaze seemed to pierce through the Valley and see into that country that was forever shrouded in gloom.
"I remember the first time I met you, it was also on a rainy day like this."
Three orphaned children, yet their eyes held a stubborn refusal to accept their fate.
Konan's thoughts were drawn back to that cold and desperate rainy night...
The appearance of this person brought food, warmth, and a glimmer of hope.
That memory was buried deep in the softest corner of her heart, and she never forgot it.
"I have never forgotten."
Chiyo's voice was deep and magnetic, each word striking Konan's heart.
"The look in your eyes when you look at your companions, the kind of look that says you'd do anything to protect them."
I've actually been keeping an eye on you all these years.
I know you established 'Akatsuki' and are trying your best to change the Land of Rain in your own way, which is not easy."
He rarely spoke so much, and he had never used such a... almost revealing tone.
Konan listened intently, a complex mix of bittersweet emotions welling up inside her.
"I'm sorry for telling you these truths and dragging you into this mess."
Chiyo's tone became extremely serious, even carrying a rare hint of solemnity.
"This was not my intention, but I had no choice but to do it due to the circumstances."
I don't want this to make you feel scared, alienated, or... taken advantage of.
He leaned forward slightly, allowing Konan to see more clearly the unmistakable seriousness in his eyes...
Perhaps it could be called something gentle.
" Konan!"
He called her name, his voice not loud, but with a strange, penetrating power.
"I'm telling you this not just because you're a member of Akatsuki or Nagato's comrade."
He paused for a moment, as if considering his words, and finally chose the most direct and mature approach.
"It's because, in my heart, you will always be that resilient girl who grows strong in the rain, someone I can be completely honest with."
Konan's heart skipped a beat, and she abruptly held her breath.
Chiyo didn't give her a chance to interrupt and continued speaking calmly.
" The Shinobi World is vast and complex."
Power, strength, intrigue...
These constitute the vast majority of my life now.
But beyond that, there are always some different people and things that are worth cherishing and protecting.
His gaze was like the most precise probe, fixed directly on Konan.
You are one of them.
This sentiment has nothing to do with status or position; it only concerns you.
I admire your character, and... I care about your joys and sorrows.
The wind in the Valley seemed to quiet down, and Konan could hear her own heart pounding like a drum.
Her cheeks burned, her blood rushed, and a huge, unreal sense of happiness mixed with shock and fear swept over her.
She never imagined that someone as powerful and prestigious as him would say such things to her.
So formal, so candid, without a trace of frivolity, but rather placing her in a position of equality and even appreciation.
"I..."
Konan opened her mouth, but found her voice choked up, and her eyes uncontrollably welled up with tears.
Years of forbearance, struggle, uncertainty about the Mirai, and the deep-seated admiration that had never dared to hope for a response all seemed to find an outlet at this moment.
She lowered her head, her shoulders trembling slightly, and tears silently streamed down her face, dripping onto the cold rock.
Chiyo didn't urge her, but waited quietly, giving her space and time to process this emotional shock.
His patience and respect are an answer in themselves.
After a long while, Konan slowly raised her head, looking at Chiyo with teary eyes.
Those beautiful eyes, which always carried a cool and melancholic air, were now filled with complex emotions.
Moved, relieved, shy, and with a hint of courage to break through the soil.
" Chiyo... Master!"
Her voice still carried a sob, but it had become more resolute.
"I... I've never forgotten. The kindness you showed me back then, the care you showed me later, I've always remembered. It's just... between us..."
She hesitated, the difference in their status, the delicate relationship between Amegakure and Konoha, all seemed like invisible chasms.
"Those external things should not become obstacles."
Chiyo's voice was steady and powerful, carrying an air of confidence that allowed him to control everything.
"You are Konan, and I am Chiyo Uchiha. That's enough."
As for the rest, leave it to me.
Konan looked at him, seeing the undeniable seriousness and hidden tenderness in his eyes, and the last trace of hesitation and worry in her heart finally dissipated.
She took a deep breath, as if using all her strength, and nodded gently.
Although there was no verbal response, the gesture itself conveyed her feelings.
A faint yet genuine smile curved at the corners of Chiyo's lips.
He reached out, not to embrace her, but to gently wipe away the undried tear stains on her cheek, his movement natural yet solemn.
" Amegakure needs you, and Akatsuki's ideals are not entirely contrary to Konoha's."
Chiyo withdrew his hand, his tone returning to its usual calmness, but with a hint of barely perceptible gentleness.
"Perhaps in the Mirai, we will have more opportunities for cooperation."
But for now, you should go back with Yahiko and Nagato to stabilize the situation internally.
What happens today must be kept absolutely secret.
Konan nodded again, her heart still pounding, but her thoughts were much clearer.
She knew that Chiyo was right.
They all need time to process everything that happened today.
"I see."
She responded softly, her voice still a little hoarse, but full of strength.
Chiyo gave her a deep look, his eyes seeming to say something.
This is just the beginning.
He then turned and walked towards Minato, Kushina, and the others to begin arranging the follow-up matters.
Konan stood still.
Looking at his tall, mountain-like back, and feeling the lingering warmth on my face where his fingertips had touched, I was filled with mixed emotions.
A sliver of light seemed to pierce through the gloomy sky, illuminating her long-dormant heart.
The road Mirai may still be full of challenges.
But at this moment...
Her heart was filled with unprecedented hope and determination.