Kekkei Mora

The dark clouds of war made the once-bustling streets appear desolate, with villagers walking in haste, their brows etched with an inescapable sense of worry.

However, all this clamor and suffering seemed to be separated from Hyuga Qinglan by an invisible membrane.

In his mind, a kaleidoscope of A-rank ninjutsu and a few forbidden techniques he had seen in the secret archives flashed incessantly.

Passing through several quiet alleys and arriving at a remote, overgrown, and long-abandoned training ground, a hint of a smile appeared in Hyuga Qinglan's eyes.

"Although time is limited and I cannot fully master every ninjutsu, the bonuses brought by being an Otsutsuki reincarnation are enough for these techniques..."

He slowly raised his right hand without forming any hand seals.

In an instant, Lightning Release chakra gathered and compressed frantically in his palm. The sound of electricity, resembling the shrill cry of a bird, rang out before quickly returning to silence.

"Nature transformation of Lightning Release... Chidori."

Hyuga Qinglan looked at his arm; compared to the past, there were basically no side effects now.

Possessing the Rinnegan allows one to control the five basic nature transformations as well as Yin and Yang.

And the Tenseigan, which rivals it...

Although he could not find the original node of its origin, its basic functions were indeed fundamentally consistent with the Rinnegan.

If he really had to trace the source, Hyuga Qinglan felt it might be that Otsutsuki Hamura had explored and studied the deeper mysteries of the Byakugan throughout his long, lonely years.

Eventually, this caused the Byakugan to undergo a certain mutation with the chakra he inherited from Otsutsuki Kaguya.

Thus, he developed the Tenseigan, which resembles the Rinnegan.

And now, with the bonuses brought by the Tenseigan, Hyuga Qinglan's strength could be considered greatly enhanced.

The five nature transformations were like five different colors of paint before him; as long as he saw the mixing method, he could roughly reproduce them.

But this was not what he wanted most.

What he wanted most...

Was the Kekkei Mora like that of Kaguya.

"As expected. The core of these hair secret techniques of Jiraiya is not merely attachment and reinforcement, but the use of Yang Release to stimulate cell activity..."

Hyuga Qinglan picked up the scroll in his hand and carefully studied the mysteries within.

The reason he chose this secret scroll of Jiraiya was that Jiraiya's hair ninjutsu shared a similar ingenuity with the Rabbit Hair Needle of Otsutsuki Kaguya.

Otsutsuki Kaguya's "Rabbit Hair Needle" turns her own hair into countless needles as fine as ox hair, shooting toward the opponent's acupuncture points from all directions without blind spots, with each needle containing enough power to pierce through everything.

It belongs to the "Kekkei Mora" level of divine skill.

While the hair secret technique created by Jiraiya was far from being as terrifying as Kaguya's, its underlying logic was shockingly similar.

It was not ordinary chakra attached to the hair, but using Yang Release to stimulate the cells within the hair, constructing tiny, temporary meridian systems in each strand.

"This means that every strand of hair will become a part of the body, containing chakra circuits that can resonate."

Hyuga Qinglan closed the scroll and closed his eyes slightly.

Ordinary hair secret techniques only make hair harder, longer, and controllable.

Just like Jiraiya's "Needle Jizo" and "Wild Lion's Mane Technique," although their power is not bad, they are essentially still revolving around the level of "strengthening hair."

But with the addition of the current Tenseigan, and his own formidable chakra control ability...

Then, even if he could not match the world-destroying power of Otsutsuki Kaguya...

He could at least form a prototype.

"I don't need too many requirements..."

Hyuga Qinglan's figure disappeared into the twilight as he walked toward the Hyuga clan compound.

"I only need to use this as a base point to pry open the true power of the Otsutsuki... that will be enough."

At the border between the Land of Grass and the Land of Fire.

The Konoha and Iwagakure frontline.

"Fire Style: Great Flame Technique!"

Seven or eight ninjas from the Sarutobi clan formed hand seals almost simultaneously, their chests swelling as they spat out several fierce flames.

The scorching flames sprayed toward the distant Iwagakure troops like meteors. The air was distorted by the high temperature, and the charred smell on the battlefield was suffocating.

"Earth Style: Earth Wall!"

Three or four ninjas from Iwagakure reacted extremely quickly, slamming their hands onto the ground at the same time.

The earth trembled, and several thick earthen walls rose from the ground, blocking the path of the incoming fireballs.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The flames collided with the earthen walls, sending gravel flying and dust filling the air.

Although the earthen walls blocked most of the impact, several unlucky ones were still swallowed by the overflowing tongues of fire, their screams instantly drowned out by the shouts of battle on the field.

In every corner of the Rock Battlefield, such scenes were playing out.

Looking at the local skirmishes, Konoha's tactical proficiency was clearly a cut above.

The Fire Style of the Uchiha and Sarutobi clans, combined with the Byakugan of the Hyuga Branch Family, plus the coordination of the Ino-Shika-Cho, allowed Konoha's squads to consistently hold a temporary advantage in duels.

However, small victories were, in the end, just small victories.

The situation on the battlefield was ultimately controlled by the high-ranking leaders.

"Super Multi-Size Technique!!!"

Two Akimichi clan jonin roared almost simultaneously, their bodies expanding and growing at a speed visible to the naked eye. They eventually transformed into two massive giants comparable to Tailed Beasts.

Bang! Bang!

Their enormous fists slammed into the ground, causing the earth to emit a dull, thunderous rumble as dust and smoke billowed into the sky.

The Iwagakure ninja on the ground suffered miserably, their formation thrown into instant chaos.

"Do not panic! Engage!"

From within the Iwagakure ranks, a burly figure stepped forward.

Kitsuchi bellowed, his voice like a tolling bell, drowning out the surrounding clamor.

He slammed his hands violently onto the ground.

"Earth Style: Earth Mountain Jutsu!"

In an instant, the earth shook and the mountains swayed.

Centered on the two Akimichi ninja, two giant hemispheres made of rock surged up from the ground like two massive palms of the earth closing in, intending to crush the two giant-sized Akimichi ninja alive.

"Ugh...!!"

The faces of the two Akimichi ninja flushed deep red, veins bulging on their arms as they desperately used their shoulders and backs to brace against the two closing hemispheres.

Their bones creaked and groaned, and sweat poured from their foreheads like rain.

"Father... I leave it to you..."

Kitsuchi was nearly exhausted to the point of collapse, his legs buckling as he almost fell to his knees. The Iwagakure ninja behind him, who had been closely monitoring the battle, rushed forward to support him, dragging him toward the rear.

Kitsuchi struggled to lift his head, gazing up at the gray, hazy sky.

High above, amidst the billowing smoke, a short figure stood suspended in mid-air.

In the hands of that short old man, a brilliant white light was rapidly condensing; a small cube was taking shape, and a murderous intent had already emerged.

"Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling..."

Ōnoki's voice descended from the heights, aged yet full of vigor.

However, at the very moment the jutsu was about to take form...

Suddenly!

A giant staff, black as ink, shot up violently from the ground!

Its target was pointed straight at Ōnoki!