The Spring of Purification Runs Amok, Senjutsu Power Goes Berserk; the Six Paths Formation Awakens and Traces the Void

Ripples spread across the surface of the Spring of Purification. Pale green Senjutsu Chakra swirled around the spring's source like wisps of thread. Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima stood on either side of it, their hands flying through Hand Seals faster and faster. Their aged voices echoed through the mushroom forest. "With Mount Myoboku's thousand years of senjutsu power as our guide, activate the purification formation!" As the incantation ended, three beams of light rose from the spring, corresponding to the Toad Gall in Su Ye's hands, the Dragon Immortal Crystal Naruto had brought back, and the Slug Orb Sasuke carried.

Su Ye sat cross-legged at the center of the spring's source. The black ripples in his palm trembled faintly under the pull of the Senjutsu Chakra. He placed the Toad Gall against his forehead and pressed the Dragon Immortal Crystal and Slug Orb to his palms. After taking a deep breath, he said, "Naruto, Sasuke, help stabilize my chakra!" Naruto immediately stepped forward. Golden Tailed Beast Chakra transformed into chains and wrapped around Su Ye, while Sasuke activated his Rinnegan. Red-gold flames formed a protective barrier above Su Ye, shutting out all outside interference.

Nourished by the beams of light in the spring, the three treasures of the Sage Clans gradually released their core senjutsu power. The Toad Gall gave off a golden glow, the Dragon Immortal Crystal surged with purple lightning, and pale blue liquid flowed from the Slug Orb. The three kinds of senjutsu power intertwined in the air, forming a three-colored net of light that slowly enveloped Su Ye. A hint of relief flashed in Sage Fukasaku's eyes. "The senjutsu power has begun to merge. As long as we keep this up for fifteen minutes, the power of the void can be completely stripped away."

But just then, a powerful black light burst from the rift in the void above the Shinobi World. A black beam pierced the clouds and shot straight toward Mount Myoboku. Jiraiya's lingering soul cried out in alarm. "This is bad! The rift in the void is interfering with the purification ritual by force!" Before he had finished speaking, the black beam struck the formation of light above the Spring of Purification. The three-colored light instantly fell into disarray, and the Toad Gall, Dragon Immortal Crystal, and Slug Orb all began to shake violently.

The power of the void within Su Ye responded as if summoned. Black ripples spread wildly up his arm, covering half his body in an instant. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and the light in his Rinne Sharingan faded. "The senjutsu power... it's out of control!" Naruto tried to suppress it with Tailed Beast Chakra, but the chaotic senjutsu power sent him flying. Cracks appeared in Sasuke's red-gold flame barrier, and the Heaven-Burning Ancient Sword let out a piercing hum.

Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima formed Hand Seals with all their might, trying to stabilize the formation. "Su Ye, focus! Don't let the senjutsu power turn against you!" But under the void's interference, the three kinds of senjutsu power began attacking Su Ye's chakra pathways. Golden senjutsu power tore into his left arm, purple lightning scorched his chest, and pale blue liquid corroded his right leg. Su Ye's consciousness grew hazy, and the light of his Six Paths Immortal Bones dimmed by the moment.

Jiraiya's lingering soul drifted in front of Su Ye, trying to rouse him with the power of his own spirit. "Hey, kid, wake up! Have you forgotten your promise to me? You said you'd protect the Shinobi World!" But the power of the void's corruption grew stronger, and Su Ye's body began to turn transparent. Just as everyone was losing hope, the Toad Gall against Su Ye's forehead suddenly blazed with dazzling light. An ancient pattern emerged from within it, spreading from his forehead across his entire body.

Sage Fukasaku's pupils contracted. "This is... the mark of the Six Paths Sage Clan! Could Su Ye be connected to the Sage of Six Paths?" As soon as he finished speaking, the Six Paths Immortal Bones within Su Ye awakened. Pale purple chakra broke through the restraints of the senjutsu and void powers, forming six phantoms behind him. Each held a different weapon, and together they slashed at the black beam in the sky.

"Six Paths Return Formation!" Su Ye snapped his eyes open, six symbols flashing in his Rinne Sharingan. He reached out and seized the three chaotic kinds of senjutsu power, forcibly merging them with the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones. "With the Six Paths Immortal Bones as the medium, I'll channel the three kinds of senjutsu power and break the void's interference!" The three-colored senjutsu power intertwined with the pale purple chakra, forming a gigantic chakra giant. Holding a chakra sword, it swung down hard at the black beam.

The black beam shattered instantly, and a shrill howl came from the rift in the void. But Su Ye had forcibly merged the senjutsu power with the Six Paths Power, and his body couldn't withstand the strain. He collapsed heavily to the ground. The three Sage Clan treasures lost their glow and fell into the Spring of Purification. Naruto hurried over and helped him up. "Su Ye, are you okay?" Su Ye weakly shook his head, his gaze falling on his palm. The black ripples had faded, but a tiny black mark remained.

Jiraiya's lingering soul breathed a sigh of relief. "The rift in the void's interference has been driven back, but the power of the void inside Su Ye hasn't been completely removed. It's only been suppressed for now." Sage Fukasaku picked up the three Sage Clan treasures from the spring, his expression grave. "That unexpected disruption severely depleted their senjutsu power. It'll take at least a month before we can perform the purification ritual again."

Sasuke came to Su Ye's side and looked at the black mark on his palm. "In a month, the rift in the void may have expanded beyond our control." Su Ye struggled to his feet and tried to sense where the mark had come from using the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones. "This mark... seems to be connected to the lingering soul of the Lord of the Void." As soon as he finished speaking, the mark flashed, sending a hazy image into his mind.

In the image, the Lord of the Void was talking to a mysterious figure dressed in black robes. The stranger held a black token and said to the Lord of the Void, "As long as you can open the rift in the void, the Shinobi World will be ours for the taking." The Lord of the Void sneered. "You're only using me. Once I've conquered the Shinobi World, you'll be the first I get rid of." The stranger remained unperturbed. "You have no choice. I planted the 'Heart-Devouring Curse' in your lingering soul. If you don't obey my orders, your soul will be annihilated."

The image abruptly cut off. Su Ye snapped back to his senses, drenched in cold sweat. "Someone mysterious is controlling the Lord of the Void's lingering soul! And they have the 'Heart-Devouring Curse' that can control him." Jiraiya's lingering soul turned pale. "Could this be the mastermind behind the Shinobi World War all those years ago?" Sage Fukasaku thought for a moment. "Whoever it is, their target must be the Shinobi World's Six Paths Power. Su Ye, did you notice anything unusual about the mysterious figure you saw?"

Su Ye closed his eyes and recalled the details of the image. "There was a black spider lily embroidered on his robe. His voice was very hoarse, as if he'd deliberately disguised it." Sasuke suddenly spoke up. "A black spider lily... I saw it in an old book in the Uchiha Clan's forbidden grounds. It's the symbol of the Dark Organization. The organization was said to have disappeared a hundred years ago. I didn't think it still existed."

Naruto furrowed his brows. "The Dark Organization? Why would they control the Lord of the Void?" Su Ye took a deep breath as the black mark in his palm flashed again. "Their target must be my Six Paths Immortal Bones and Rinne Sharingan. In that image, the stranger said that opening the rift in the void would let them obtain the Shinobi World's Six Paths Power." Sage Fukasaku's expression turned grave. "It seems a much greater crisis is about to descend."

Just then, the communicator rang. It was Tsunade, her voice tinged with urgency. "Su Ye, large numbers of Void Remnants have appeared across the Shinobi World. They seem to be gathering in the same place. And black mist has appeared again in the six secret realms, including Cloud Thunder Gorge and the forbidden grounds of Sunagakure." Su Ye's heart sank. "This is bad! The Dark Organization is using the Lord of the Void's lingering soul to reactivate the power of the void in the Six Great Secret Realms."

Sasuke tightened his grip on the Heaven-Burning Ancient Sword. "We have to go to the Six Great Secret Realms at once and stop them." Naruto stood as well, golden Tailed Beast Chakra swirling around him. "I'll go to the Spring of Purification on Mount Myoboku and guard the remaining senjutsu power." Su Ye nodded and channeled the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones. Pale purple chakra gathered beneath his feet. "I'll go to the Uchiha Clan's forbidden grounds. That's the first realm they activated. Sasuke, go to the forbidden grounds of Sunagakure. Sage Fukasaku, please notify the other Kage and have them protect their respective realms."

Sage Fukasaku nodded. "Don't worry. I'll contact them at once. Sage Shima, stay here and tend to Su Ye's injuries." Sage Shima shook her head. "I'm going with you. My Senjutsu can heal injured shinobi." Su Ye looked at them all, determination flashing in his eyes. "This time, we'll not only purge the Void Remnants. We'll also find the Dark Organization's hideout and put an end to the crisis for good."

Everyone immediately set out, racing toward their respective destinations. Su Ye teleported to the Uchiha Clan's forbidden grounds. The moment he arrived, he saw countless Void Remnants attacking the barrier. Black mist shrouded the entire area. The Uchiha Clan's shinobi were fighting desperately, but they were steadily losing ground. When the Uchiha Clan Head saw Su Ye, he hurried over. "Lord Su Ye, the Void Remnants are stronger than before. The barrier is about to give way."

Su Ye activated his Rinne Sharingan. His gaze pierced the black mist, revealing a cluster of black mist gathering around an altar at the center of the forbidden grounds. It was the Lord of the Void's lingering soul. Several black-robed shinobi stood around it, each with a black spider lily embroidered on their robes. "The Dark Organization really is here." Su Ye sneered as the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones gathered in his palm, forming a pale purple chakra sword.

He teleported to the altar and slashed at the Lord of the Void's lingering soul with his chakra sword. But a black-robed shinobi suddenly stepped forward, raising a black long sword to block Su Ye's attack. The shinobi sneered. "Su Ye, we finally meet." Su Ye furrowed his brows. "Who are you? Why are you controlling the Lord of the Void's lingering soul?" The black-robed shinobi didn't answer. He swung his sword at Su Ye.

The black long sword was infused with dense power of the void. Su Ye quickly teleported out of the way, but the shock wave still struck his left arm, leaving a deep wound. "There's power of the void in your sword." A glint flashed in Su Ye's Rinne Sharingan as he saw through the black-robed shinobi's weakness. He channeled the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones, forming a pale purple chakra barrier around himself, and conjured countless chakra needles to shoot at the shinobi.

The black-robed shinobi suddenly vanished and reappeared behind Su Ye, swinging his black long sword at him again. Su Ye was ready. He turned and blocked the attack with his chakra sword, then used the Rinnegan's gravitational technique to pull the shinobi toward him and punched him in the chest. The black-robed shinobi spat out blood. The impact shattered his robe, revealing his true face.

When Su Ye saw the shinobi's face, his pupils contracted. "It's you... Uchiha Obito!" Obito sneered, black patterns appearing across his face. "Surprised, Su Ye? I didn't die back then. The Dark Organization rescued me. Now I'm going to reclaim everything that belongs to the Uchiha Clan." Su Ye furrowed his brows. "Why did the Dark Organization save you? You're nothing but a pawn to them."

Obito didn't seem to care. "So what if I'm a pawn? As long as I can get revenge, it doesn't matter. Su Ye, I'm taking your Six Paths Immortal Bones and Rinne Sharingan." As he spoke, Obito activated his Sharingan and began to form the beginnings of Infinite Tsukuyomi. An illusion appeared before Su Ye's eyes, and the vengeful spirits of countless Uchiha Clan members rushed toward him. But Su Ye's Rinne Sharingan had already awakened. He snapped his eyes open, and his ocular power shattered the illusion. "A cheap trick like that won't work on me."

Obito's expression shifted. He waved his hand, summoning a horde of Void Remnants. "Then let these remnants keep you company." Countless Void Remnants surged toward Su Ye. He channeled the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones, forming a massive pale purple chakra barrier that held them all back. At the same time, he conjured a Chakra Cannon and fired it at the Lord of the Void's lingering soul on the altar.

But just as the Chakra Cannon was about to strike the lingering soul, another black beam shot from the rift in the void, neutralizing it. Obito sneered. "Su Ye, do you think you can win? The Dark Organization's power is beyond your imagination." Su Ye refused to give up. He gripped his chakra sword, his gaze resolute. "No matter how powerful the Dark Organization is, I won't let them destroy the Shinobi World."

Just then, Sasuke's voice came over the communicator. "Su Ye, the Void Remnants in the forbidden grounds of Sunagakure have been cleared. I'm heading to the Uchiha Clan's forbidden grounds now." Naruto sent a message too. "The Spring of Purification on Mount Myoboku is secure. I'm bringing an Immortal Essence Pill to help." Su Ye's heart lifted. He spoke into the communicator. "Good! We'll meet at the Uchiha Clan's forbidden grounds and deal with Obito and the Lord of the Void's lingering soul together."

Hearing the voices over the communicator, Obito's face darkened. "Looks like I won't get what I want today." He waved his hand and drew the Lord of the Void's lingering soul into the black token, then turned to leave. Su Ye wasn't about to let him escape. He teleported behind Obito and thrust his chakra sword at his back. Obito suddenly turned and hurled the black token at Su Ye. It exploded in midair, and black mist instantly enveloped him.

By the time the mist cleared, Obito had vanished. Su Ye clenched his fists, frustration flashing in his eyes. Sasuke and Naruto arrived just then. Seeing Su Ye's injuries, Naruto hurriedly pulled out the Immortal Essence Pill. "Su Ye, take this Immortal Essence Pill and treat your injuries." Su Ye took it and swallowed it, and the chakra within him gradually recovered. Sasuke looked at the black mist lingering on the altar, his brows furrowed. "Obito escaped, but the power of the void he left behind is still corrupting the Uchiha Clan's forbidden grounds."

Su Ye activated his Rinne Sharingan, using its ocular power to purify the lingering power of the void. "He won't get far. During the battle, I placed a Six Paths mark on him. As long as he's still in the Shinobi World, I can sense where he is." Excitement flashed in Naruto's eyes. "Then let's go after him now!" Su Ye shook his head. "We can't. There are still members of the Dark Organization in the other secret realms. We have to protect all Six Great Secret Realms first, then go after Obito."

Sasuke nodded. "I've contacted the other Kage. They're doing everything they can to protect their respective realms. For now, only the Iwagakure Chamber and the Deep Sea Secret Realm in the Land of Water are still under attack by the Dark Organization." Su Ye took a deep breath and channeled the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones. "I'll go to the Iwagakure Chamber. Sasuke, you go to the Deep Sea Secret Realm in the Land of Water. Naruto, stay here in the Uchiha Clan's forbidden grounds and clear out the remaining Void Remnants."

Everyone nodded and set out at once. Su Ye teleported to the Iwagakure Chamber, where he saw Ōnoki leading Iwagakure's shinobi in a fierce battle against members of the Dark Organization. The enemy shinobi wielded black weapons, and the power of the void they unleashed was more than Iwagakure's shinobi could withstand. When Ōnoki saw Su Ye, he immediately called out, "Su Ye, you're finally here! The Dark Organization is too strong. We can't hold out much longer."

Su Ye channeled the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones. Pale purple chakra gathered in his palm, forming a giant chakra hand that sent the Dark Organization's shinobi flying. "Lord Ōnoki, take the wounded and retreat. Leave this to me." Ōnoki nodded and led Iwagakure's shinobi away. The leader of the Dark Organization saw Su Ye and sneered. "So you came, Su Ye. Today, I'll take your Six Paths Immortal Bones."

Su Ye regarded the leader. A huge black spider lily was embroidered on his robe, and a mask concealed his face. "You're the Dark Organization's leader?" A glint flashed in Su Ye's Rinne Sharingan as he tried to see through the mask. But the leader unleashed a powerful force of the void, disrupting Su Ye's ocular power. "You don't need to know who I am. All you need to know is that you'll die here today." As he spoke, he summoned countless Void Remnants and molded his chakra into a huge black sphere.

Su Ye tightened his grip on his chakra sword, the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones erupting around him. "If you want my Six Paths Immortal Bones, you'll have to prove you're strong enough to take them." He leaped into the air and slashed at the leader. The leader didn't even try to dodge; the black sphere hurtled toward Su Ye. Their two powers collided in midair, triggering a violent explosion. The shock wave sent Su Ye flying, and he slammed hard into the ground. The leader seized the chance and advanced, his black long sword aimed at Su Ye's chest.

At that critical moment, a flash of golden light appeared, and Naruto suddenly arrived, blocking the leader's attack with a Rasengan. "Su Ye, I'm here to help!" he said with a grin, golden Tailed Beast Chakra swirling around him. Sasuke teleported in as well, slashing at the leader with the Heaven-Burning Ancient Sword. Caught between the two of them, the leader had no choice but to retreat. Su Ye struggled to his feet and channeled the power of his Six Paths Immortal Bones. His pale purple chakra merged with Naruto and Sasuke's chakra, forming a colossal chakra giant.

"It's over!" Su Ye, Naruto, and Sasuke shouted together. The chakra giant gripped its chakra sword and brought it down hard on the leader. The leader's expression changed drastically. He tried to flee, but the giant's gravitational technique trapped him. His black long sword shattered, and his robe was torn to shreds. When his mask fell, Su Ye, Naruto, and Sasuke all froze.

The person beneath the mask was Orochimaru, Tsunade's junior and once one of the Konoha Sannin! "Orochimaru? How could it be you!" Naruto cried out. Orochimaru sneered, black patterns appearing across his face. "Surprised? I'm the true leader of the Dark Organization. I faked my death back then so I could create the Dark Organization and seize the Shinobi World's Six Paths Power." Su Ye furrowed his brows. "Why would you do this?"

Orochimaru didn't seem to care. "The Shinobi World is too weak. Only by mastering the power of the void and the Six Paths Power can we make it stronger. Su Ye, your Six Paths Immortal Bones and Rinne Sharingan would make an excellent new vessel for me." As he spoke, Orochimaru channeled his chakra, unleashing a powerful force of the void at Su Ye. Su Ye, Naruto, and Sasuke all attacked at once. The chakra giant formed again and launched itself at Orochimaru.

The ultimate showdown, one that would decide the fate of the Shinobi World, had officially begun. Meanwhile, the rift in the void above the Shinobi World was slowly expanding, and black mist gradually spread across the entire world.