Breaking Through to the Rinnegan

Before long, Shinji had dashed out of the Forest of Death. After a brief moment's thought, he decided to head for his secret laboratory first.

Breaking through to the Rinnegan was the most important step on his path to the Six Paths level. He couldn't afford any interference, so the secret laboratory outside Konoha, beyond the scope of the war, was undoubtedly the best place.

However, with the Akatsuki Organization already in action, Obito could be lurking in some corner of the village, phasing through things, while Zetsu watched from underground. So Shinji didn't head straight for his secret laboratory. Instead, he stopped at a secluded spot along the way, activated Susanoo Lamp, and temporarily took control of the Red Dragon Eye.

Using the Red Dragon Eye's ability to see through things and sense blood, he carefully confirmed that no one was nearby. Then he created several Blood Clones and sent them out to mislead any possible watchers. His true self brought up the rear, ready to counter any observers.

Finally, after one of the Blood Clones successfully entered the secret laboratory,

his true self concealed himself outside the laboratory and directly activated the ocular technique Red Dragon, switching places with the Blood Clone inside. His true self entered the laboratory safely, while the Blood Clone was switched outside to stand guard, remaining hidden as it protected the secret laboratory.

"Phew."

Back in the safety of the laboratory, Shinji let out a breath.

Even he couldn't help feeling tense at such a critical moment, with his attempt to break through to the Rinnegan imminent.

First, he activated Susanoo Lamp and removed the Red Dragon Eye, then carefully placed it in a small nutrient tank.

Using any ocular technique now would interfere with and burden his attempt to break through to