Advancing to Level Two!
Konoha.
The Hokage Building, office.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, is processing documents.
His expression was somewhat solemn because a terrible incident had recently occurred in Konoha.
Uchiha Issei, the owner of the three-tomoe Sharingan of the Uchiha clan and a Jonin of Konoha, has defected.
This incident has caused quite a stir in the village, further straining the relationship between the higher-ups and the Uchiha.
Originally Uchiha Issei was only going to carry out a simple mission by himself.
However, the other party did not return for half a year after a 20-day B-Rank Mission.
Generally, if a ninja goes on a mission and does not return for a long time, he will be presumed dead, depending on the difficulty of the mission. In addition, the ninja village will send out Anbu to investigate the specific information.
However, Uchiha Issei possessed Kage Level strength and also had the Six Paths Tools, the Purifying Rope, making it almost impossible for him to die in a simple B-Rank Mission.
Unless he encounters one of the world's top Kage Level powerhouses and has a fierce conflict with him, such as Shiraha, Kushina, the Third Raikage, or the Third Tsuchikage.
However, it is almost impossible to encounter this situation in a normal B-Rank Mission, especially one within the Land of Fire.
A small group of people in the Uchiha Clan are closer to the Uzumaki Clan, so there is no reason for Shiraha and Kushina to attack Uchiha Issei.
Then, another possibility is more likely: Uchiha Issei defected. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him not to return to the village and not send any information or news back to the village. Even if he encountered an unexpected situation, he should have informed the village.
Jōnin are already high-ranking members of a village, especially someone like Uchiha Issei, who possesses Kage Level strength and is ranked among the top in the entire Konoha. The fact that he actually defected from the Konoha is extremely serious, second only to Orochimaru among the Three Ninja.
When Orochimaru defected, Konoha still had Minato Namikaze, a top-tier shinobi who had mastered the Flying Thunder God Jutsu. But now, Minato Namikaze is seriously injured and has been in a coma for many years. Losing a Kage Level shinobi is a devastating blow to Konoha.
Especially Chunin Selection Exam six months ago, the Konoha High-Level barely saved face thanks to Uchiha Itachi, a genius of the Uchiha Clan. But not long after, Kage Level Uchiha defected, which was a slap in the face to the Konoha High-Level Uchiha.
Rumors even circulated in the village that it was precisely because of the suppression from higher-ups that the Uchiha Clan could no longer bear the oppression, which was why Uchiha Issei defected.
Although this public opinion was immediately suppressed by Danzo's Root, even more serious resentment erupted within the Uchiha Clan.
Fugaku has visited him several times recently, explaining the Uchiha Clan's demands and expressing the dissatisfaction of many clan members.
However, the Third Hokage still couldn't make up his mind.
Just as the Third Hokage was feeling troubled, the door to the Hokage Office was pushed open.
Danzo, with a gloomy expression, walked in.
The Third Hokage looked up and glanced at Danzo.
"Hiruzen, why did you refuse to sign the S-Rank arrest warrant for Uchiha Issei? You should know that he has definitely betrayed Konoha!"
Danzo placed the documents in his hand on the desk and questioned them.
The Third Hokage's expression was somewhat complicated. "I'm more inclined to believe that something unexpected happened to him, preventing him from returning to the village or sending messages to it."
"I told you long ago that the Purifying Rope, a Six Paths Tools, should not be given to the Uchiha. Now, Uchiha Issei has not only defected, but also taken the Purifying Rope with him. Apart from the Banana Fan, without the Purifying Rope, the other Six Paths Tools, such as the Seven-Star Sword, the Amber Purifying Pot, and the Crimson Gourd, cannot be used! If you had listened to my advice back then, this situation would not have occurred."
Danzo's expression darkened, and his words confirmed that Uchiha Issei had defected.
Seeing that the Third Hokage remained silent, Danzo continued, "The most important thing now is to issue S-Rank warrant for Uchiha Issei, and then find a way to retrieve the Purifying Rope."
If you agree, my Root will immediately mobilize to find his whereabouts.
The Shinobi World is vast, but there aren't many places that can accommodate a missing-nin Uchiha like him!
"Doing so will inevitably deepen the Uchiha Clan's discontent and escalate the conflict." The Third Hokage hesitated slightly. "Fugaku..."
Danzo bluntly rebuked, "The fact that Fugaku concealed the fact that he had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan shows that he harbored ulterior motives."
Now that the Fourth Hokage is unconscious, we are the only ones left in the village who can suppress the Uchiha Clan. Once you let your guard down, the Uchiha will definitely deliver a fatal blow to us.
Don't forget how Uchiha Madara launched his defection back then, ultimately causing the First Hokage to be seriously injured and die.
Konoha cannot withstand a second Uchiha rebellion.
The Third Hokage fell silent.
"Koharu and Yan share the same idea as us; they don't believe the Uchiha Clan will really settle down. If you don't want to take action yourself, leave this matter to me," Danzo continued. "Without Uchiha Issei, that radical, we only need to divide the Uchiha Clan internally and focus on dealing with Uchiha Chiho and Uchiha Soujin to completely suppress the Uchiha."
"I'm afraid doing this will incite internal strife." Hearing that his three companions agreed, Sarutobi Hiruzen's already wavering resolve began to falter again.
"We can rely on Fugaku to buy time first, and then make use of Shisui and Itachi," Danzo said. "With Itachi's resolve, I believe he will be willing to stand on our side. Even if he might become a double agent, we can still use Itachi to leak some false information to the Uchiha."
The Third Hokage sighed, "I still hope to resolve the issue through communication."
"I'll handle this." Danzo said calmly, picking up the wanted poster from the table before turning and leaving. He knew that unless Hiruzen explicitly objected, it meant he tacitly approved.
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The same feeling returned.
Shiraha found himself transformed into a snake in his dream, born atop a towering tree.
Then, he transformed into a tree, from which a giant serpent with veins running through its body was born.
In his dream, he traveled through one world after another.
This time, however, deep within his soul was a towering tree, covered with scarlet fruits, the energy of which Shiraha coveted.
However, a creature that resembled neither a dragon nor a snake guarded the giant tree, and a group of humanoid creatures with white skin and the Rinnegan were waiting on the perimeter.
Shiraha transformed into a colossal, snow-white Sky-Scraping Giant Serpent that battled the planet until it collapsed.
In the end, Shiraha was seriously injured and fled in panic.
After an unknown amount of time, Shiraha woke up from her dream.
He opened his eyes and found himself still sitting cross-legged. A feeling of palpitation filled his heart, but the next second, a smile appeared on his face.
[Promotion requirements for Level 2 "Spirit Summoning Warlock": 1. Spirit ≥ 80, Constitution ≥ 8.0, Completed; 2. Bloodline Purity ≥ 65%, Quality ≥ "Ordinary", Completed; 3. Mental Power Materialization Reached the "Crystalline State" Stage, Completed]
[Promoted to Second-Level Spirit Summoning Warlock]
[Gain the Innate Spell: "Soul Projection"]
[Gained the Innate Spell: "Serpent Spirit Parasitism"]
Feeling the surging power within him, Shiraha activated "Eye of Truth" and looked at his attributes, which had undergone tremendous changes:
[Name: Yagami Shiraha]
Chakra Properties: Water (Top Grade), Earth (Top Grade), Fire (Top Grade), Yang (Top Grade), Yin (Top Grade)
[Affinity Attributes: Fire (Superior), Shadow (Advanced), Plant (Superior), Negative Energy (Superior)]
[Classes: Warlock, Knight, Ninja]
[Class: Second-Level Spirit Summoning Warlock, Great Knight, Jōnin]
[Constitution: 10.25]
[Strength: 10.16]
Agility: 9.63
[Spirit: 119.7]
[Magic Power: 1197]
[Charm: 7.02]
[Luck: 1.01]
Chakra: 94900
[Dōjutsu: Mangekyō Sharingan]
[Bloodline: World Tree Companion Serpent, Fourth-Level (White Phosphorus Serpent, Half Fourth-Level + Divine Tree, Half Fourth-Level); Bloodline Purity 80%, Quality "Excellent"]
Lifespan: 1100-1300 years
[Cultivation Methods: Crimson Dragon Calamity - Level 3 (Max Level), Colossus Arcane Martial Arts - Level 3 (Max Level), Advanced Warlock Meditation Method - Level 3 (Beginner)]
Talents: "Eye of Truth," "Sixth Sense," "Super Brain Deduction," "Demonic Scales," "Wood Spirit Avatar," "Chain of Emotions," "Soul Projection," "Serpent Spirit Parasitism"
[Spells: "Soul Guard - Level 1", "Flight Technique - Level 1", "Acid Arrow - Level 1", "Interference Field - Level 1", "Wizard's Touch - Level 1", "Clarity Technique - Level 1".]
[Emotional Power: Shock 41%, Envy 18.6%, Jealousy 26.2%, Hatred 31.9%, Joy 38.4%, Worship 25.5%, Fear 14.7%]
[Promotion requirements for Third Level "Spirit Summoning Warlock": 1. Spirit ≥ 200, Constitution ≥ 16.0, not yet completed; 2. Bloodline purity ≥ 75%, quality ≥ "Excellent", completed; 3. Mental Power materialization reaches the "Crystalline State" stage, not yet completed]
The Innate Spell "Wood Spirit Avatar" can be upgraded!
The Innate Spell "Demonic Scales" can be upgraded!
The Innate Spell "Chain of Emotions" can be upgraded!
After reviewing the attributes, five complex spell models appeared in Shiraha's Soul Space. Two of them were completely solidified, while the other three were more complex than before.
Shiraha infused his Mental Power into it.
"Wood Spirit Avatar (Level 1)": A fixed-type Innate Spell; creates a pure wood-attribute avatar, fused with the same bloodline, perfectly replicating cells; initial attributes: Second-Class Apprentice, can cultivate and level up independently, but cannot exceed the current level of the main body; number that can be summoned (0/2); cost: 10 points of Mental Power, 100 points of Magic Power; (spell can be upgraded)
"Wood Spirit Avatar (Level 2)": A fixed-type Innate Spell; creates a pure wood-attribute avatar, fused with the same bloodline, perfectly replicating cells; initial attributes: Third-Class Apprentice, can cultivate and level up independently, but cannot exceed the current level of the main body; number that can be summoned (0/3); cost: 5 points of Mental Power, 50 points of Magic Power; (spell can be upgraded)
"Demonic Scales (Level 1)": Instant-cast Innate Spell; allows a layer of Demonic White Scales to grow on the body surface; increases physical defense by 50% and spell resistance by 100%; Cost: 2 points of Mental Power /hour, 20 Magic Power /hour; (Spell can be upgraded)
"Demonic Scales (Level 2)": An instant-cast Innate Spell; allows a layer of Demonic White Scales to grow on the body's surface; increases physical defense by 100% and spell resistance by 150%; Cost: 1 point of Mental Power /hour, 10 points of Magic Power /hour; (Spell can be upgraded)
"Chain of Emotions (Level 1)": A collection-type Innate Spell; anger, joy, fear, sadness, despair, worship, hatred. The emotions of extraordinary beings contain mysterious power. Gathering a large amount of concentrated Emotional Power creates a point, with a 75% chance to be forged into an ' Emotion Rule '; Cost: Each use consumes 1 point of Mental Power and 10 points of Magic Power; (An additional Innate Spell for Meditation Method, upgradable)
"Chain of Emotions (Level 2)": A collection-type Innate Spell; The emotions of extraordinary beings contain mysterious power. Gathering a large amount of concentrated Emotional Power creates a point, which has an 80% chance of being fused into an ' Emotion Rule '; Cost: Each use consumes 0.5 points of Mental Power and 5 points of Magic Power; (An additional Innate Spell with bonuses from Meditation Method, which can be upgraded)
"The models for level two spells are indeed complex, but fortunately, Innate Spell only need to be built upon existing ones."
"The cost of upgrading the Innate Spell has actually decreased, what a pleasant surprise!"
Shiraha compared the level 2 spell model and the Innate Spell model in the "Book of the Ancient Warlock" and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Innate Spell from level one to level two is much simpler than directly learning a level two spell. It only takes a period of time to upgrade the spell, and then he will become a level two warlock with five level Innate Spell.
As far as he knew, other Bloodline Warlock, although they could also gain at least one Innate Spell after each promotion, could not upgrade the Innate Spell they had already acquired.
The reason why Bloodline Warlock are more powerful than Wizard of the same level is mainly due to the power of their bloodline and the Innate Spell that come with it.
Especially at the Fourth-Level, a level of qualitative change in strength, "Star" level experts can fuse their Innate Spell from the first, second, Third Level, and Fourth-Level levels to construct a "Star Domain".
Bloodline Warlock, whose Innate Spell are not acquired through learning but rather through the power of their bloodline, awaken Innate Spell that are most compatible with their own bloodline each time.
Therefore, it is much easier for Bloodline Warlock to fuse their level 1, 2, Third Level, and Fourth-Level Innate Spell.
In contrast, conventional Wizard either combine spells according to the Meditation Method or create their own.
Because lifespan undergoes a qualitative change after Fourth-Level, many Wizard do not prioritize increasing their combat power in order to advance to the next level. This results in their "Star Domain" being inferior to that of other wizards of the same level after advancing to Fourth-Level.
Of course, the Wizarding World mainly relies on plundering other civilizations to improve itself. After becoming a high-level Wizard, the internal struggles among Wizard are not very intense, and everyone is keen to open up new dimensional portals.
However, powerful Wizard (sorcerers) naturally have the upper hand when faced with a conflict of interest.
"Does this mean that if I advance to Fourth-Level and construct the ' Star Domain,' I'll have to fuse seven or eight Fourth-Level Innate Spell?" Shiraha was startled.
Just what level of treasure is the "Book of the Ancient Warlock"? The path of "Spirit Summoning Warlock" alone far surpasses the paths of conventional Wizard (sorcerers), and it is already a path that is ahead of the Wizarding World.
"It seems that even if I advance to Fourth-Level in the future, constructing a ' Star Domain ' will still require considerable effort."
Shiraha frowned slightly, but a surge of heat rose in his heart.
Ordinary "Star Domain" are simply Innate Spell are fused with level one, two, Third Level, and Fourth-Level spells. His "Star Domain" will be entirely fused with Fourth-Level spells, increasing the difficulty exponentially, but obviously the boost to his combat power will also be enormous.
After regaining his senses, Shiraha withdrew his Mental Power from the upgraded spell model and looked at the new level-two Innate Spell he had gained when he advanced.
"Soul Projection (Level 2)": A fixed-type Innate Spell; it separates a soul clone from the main body, which can maintain cross-dimensional communication with the main body and establish coordinates; initial attributes: Third-Class Apprentice, can cultivate and upgrade autonomously, but cannot exceed the main body's current level; number of projections (0/1); cost: 55 points of Mental Power, 550 points of Magic Power; (spell can be upgraded)
"Serpent Spirit Parasitism (Level 2)": Instant-cast Innate Spell; When the main body suffers fatal damage, it can split its soul to escape and parasitize the soul of a creature of the same bloodline, reviving by absorbing the other's life force and Soul Power; Cost: 80 points of Mental Power, 800 points of Magic Power; (Spell can be upgraded)
"Exploration and survival abilities? That's exactly what I'm thinking deep down!" Shiraha smiled as he looked at the two awakened Innate Spell. These two spells were exactly what he needed.
The Innate Spell awakened by Bloodline Warlock are also related to the thoughts deep within their soul.
Of course, the prerequisite is that the purity and quality of the bloodline must be high enough for 'wish fulfillment'.
At this moment, Shiraha suddenly felt his eyes getting hot, and a peculiar sensation appeared.
He took out a mirror to examine it.
"This is the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
His once jet-black eyes had turned crimson, and the three Tomoe in his irises had disappeared, replaced by a pattern of overlapping triangles that looked like an inverted pyramid made of building blocks.
"No wonder the Uchiha Clan is so proud of the Sharingan; its abilities after awakening are indeed... Come to think of it, I'm actually quite afraid of dying!"
Under the influence of Shiraha's terrifying Mental Power, he quickly realized the Dōjutsu technique that his eyes had awakened, and couldn't help but smile.
At this moment, the Wood Spirit Avatar "Uchiha Issei" lying in the Culture Dish next to Shiraha also changed. His Three-Tomoe Sharingan, which had never evolved, evolved into the Mangekyō Sharingan, and the pattern was exactly the same as the pattern in Shiraha's eyes.
The Mangekyō Sharingan is called the Mangekyo because even direct blood relatives would never awaken a similar Dōjutsu. However, in this case, an exception has occurred.
Shiraha entered the Culture Dish and looked at the Rinnegan still in the left eye socket of the Wood Spirit Avatar "Uchiha Issei". He felt that the Rinnegan was even more attractive to him.