Life Source Stone (Part 1)

Otogakure.

Underground laboratory.

"Visitors from outer space, the Otsutsuki Clan? Are you telling the truth?"

Orochimaru looked incredulous, because what Shinnō said was beyond his comprehension and challenged the worldview he had built up over many years.

Isshiki continued, "The strongest ninjas in the history of the ninja world all fit the description I gave."

Hashirama Senju, Uchiha Madara, and Uzumaki Mito —each of these individuals gained superhuman power through the power of their bloodline.

Kushina Uzumaki Yagami Shiraha from the Land of Whirlpools are in the same situation now.

If hard work pays off, everyone in the ninja world is a strong person.

Haven't you ever thought about this? Kushina Uzumaki is the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki and comes from the Uzumaki Clan. There are reasons why she could acquire such strength at such a young age.

But how could Yagami Shiraha, an ordinary person, achieve in just over a Cell Experiment what several generations couldn't?

"Is your research level really inferior to Yagami Shiraha's? I don't think so."

For Isshiki, everyone in this world is an outsider. In order to trick Orochimaru into joining, he selectively revealed information about the Otsutsuki Clan.

Anyway, many of the inner circle members of the Kara already know about these things, so telling Orochimaru now won't be a big deal.

As for whether Shiraha is an alien, Isshiki's nonsense. The key is to be able to intimidate Orochimaru.

"Is the leader you're talking about really a member of the Otsutsuki clan?" Orochimaru still somewhat unsure.

"Of course, once you and I develop a new perfect clone, the leader will appear, and then you will know just how huge the gap is between the Otsutsuki Clan and ordinary people."

Isshiki explained that if Orochimaru could truly cultivate a new, high-quality Vessel, he would be willing to share some things with Orochimaru.

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru fell silent.

However, recalling Shinnō's words, he still believed them to some extent.

Because the Meditation Method Shiraha gave him was too powerful and mysterious, Orochimaru was unable to cultivate the "Companion Serpent Meditation Method" after a year of experimentation without injecting Shiraha's Blood.

Shiraha initially impressed him as having good talent in Medical Ninjutsu and highly creative thinking, but his strength was only average.

Later, Shiraha demonstrated extremely strong Nintaijutsu skills. However, towards the end of the Third Shinobi World War, Shiraha's Nintaijutsu skills suddenly surged in a short period of time, directly suppressing the Third Raikage, who had been immersed in the Lightning Release Chakra Mode for decades.

When Shiraha left Konoha and Orochimaru saw Shiraha again, his soul had become so powerful that it defied all reason.

Every ability that Shiraha possesses is something that an ordinary person would need a lifetime to learn.

However, in just over a decade, he achieved a level of skill far surpassing his predecessors in Medical Ninjutsu, Nintaijutsu, and Soul Secret Art.

Moreover, Shiraha's research is entirely new, building upon the work of his predecessors.

Orochimaru considered himself very talented in developing Forbidden Technique, but this was also achieved by standing on the shoulders of the giant, the Second Hokage.

How did Shiraha manage to develop such a completely new secret technique out of thin air?

Talent alone can no longer explain it.

After hearing Shinnō's explanation, Orochimaru also felt that Shiraha was very likely Outer Being, or that he had also obtained the treasure left behind by the Otsutsuki Clan.

"I choose to join!"

After much deliberation, Orochimaru decided to join Shinnō's organization.

The Impure World Reincarnation continuously depletes his Soul Power, and ultimately has a fatal flaw. If he could solve this problem with the power of the Otsutsuki, it would be an excellent choice for him.

"This is Body Regeneration and the Cloning Secret Technique."

Isshiki took out two scrolls from his pocket and handed them to Orochimaru.

Konoha, Ninja Academy.

"Class, that concludes today's lesson. I hope you will not be too playful on Saturday and Sunday, but instead use this time to diligently cultivate yourselves. Class dismissed."

On the podium, Iruka closed his textbook and gave instructions to the children below.

"Oh, get out of class is over!"

Goodbye, teacher.

"Let's go home and have some fun!"

As soon as Iruka finished speaking, some of the students in the class rushed out of the classroom, and a few impatient ones even climbed out of the window, causing Iruka to shout helplessly.

Now that these students are in their second year, they are no longer as reserved and well-behaved as they were in their first year. Knowing that Iruka-sensei has a good temper, they have naturally become mischievous and naughty.

"Goodbye, Iruka-sensei."

"See you Monday, teacher."

The more well-behaved students greeted Iruka first, and then left the classroom in an orderly fashion.

Soon, only four people remained in the classroom, still sitting in their seats.

Among them are Naruto and Karin, siblings, as well as Sasuke and Hinata.

Iruka glanced at the four people left in the classroom, sighed inwardly, and then smiled and said, "You guys should go back early too."

With that, Iruka left the classroom and headed towards the office.

Since a test a month ago, when Naruto was at a disadvantage in his battle against Sasuke and was mocked by Sasuke, a powerful and ominous Chakra suddenly erupted, and the news spread throughout the village that Naruto was the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki.

Immediately, many parents of the students came to the school, and many ninjas also complained to their superiors, saying, "How can we let such a dangerous person as Naruto go to the Ninja Academy?!"

Although the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was highly accomplished and respected in Konoha, he had been in a coma for many years. Even though he was injured and fell into a coma while fighting for the village, he was still loved and respected by the villagers. But one thing is one thing, and having Naruto go to school with their children is just too worrying.

Many villagers have a point in this regard. Naruto is the son of the Fourth Hokage and deserves special treatment. Since he has already received guidance from the Third Hokage, why not let him leave the school and study directly under the Third Hokage?

After all, many Ninja Clan members are like this; they are guided by ninjas from their clans and do not attend Ninja Academy.

Given Naruto's status and background, he is perfectly entitled to such treatment.

Despite the doubts and concerns of the crowd, the Third Hokage overruled all objections and was willing to vouch for Naruto, guaranteeing that he would not experience a leak of the Nine-Tails Chakra or lose his mind.

In fact, when Naruto was fighting Sasuke, although he was provoked and unleashed the Nine-Tails Chakra, he did not lose his mind or harm anyone.

However, Naruto's Chakra was simply too terrifying; even a Jōnin couldn't underestimate him. For a group like the Ninja Academy, which consisted of Chunin teachers and reserve Genin, Naruto did indeed pose a considerable danger.

Of course, since the Third Hokage had already personally vouched for Naruto, others, though still having objections, couldn't say anything more.

Naruto was, after all, the son of the Fourth Hokage, a hero of Konoha.

However, from that day on, the students at the school clearly began to distance themselves from Naruto.

"Karin, let's go." Naruto nodded to his younger sister Karin, then slung his backpack over his shoulder and walked out of the classroom.

"Okay, brother."

Karin responded and quickly followed, glancing back at Sasuke who remained in his seat as she left.

Karin could tell that although Sasuke and his brother would bicker after only a few words, they had a good relationship and considered each other rivals.

But ever since that day, Sasuke has started to distance himself from his brother, and his brother, because of the change in everyone's attitudes, has become less optimistic and lively than before.

When she went out with her brother, she could clearly sense the fear and alienation among some villagers.

Sasuke noticed Karin's gaze, his lips moved slightly, and a hint of struggle flashed in his eyes.

Although he didn't want to admit it, he actually valued Naruto very much. Ever since most of the Uchiha Clan members left Konoha Uchiha's reputation was damaged, Sasuke had been trying to revive the Uchiha Clan and gain his brother's and father's approval, so he trained even harder.

However, in the last real battle, he only narrowly defeated Naruto and almost lost.

So, under Naruto's resentful entanglement, Sasuke made a few sarcastic remarks to Naruto, but he never expected that the burst of Chakra from Naruto would frighten Sasuke.

This was the first time Sasuke had realized that Naruto possessed such terrifying power. However, unlike the others, Sasuke was not afraid of Naruto; instead, he felt an even stronger sense of urgency.

He acknowledges Naruto as both his rival and friend, which makes him even more determined not to lose to Naruto.

Under that stimulus, Sasuke awakened the Single Tomoe Sharingan. In truth, Sasuke was somewhat grateful to Naruto.

However, Naruto seemed to misunderstand him, thinking that he was looking down on him.

Because of Naruto's status as the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, his father Fugaku warned him after he awakened his Sharingan not to get too close to Naruto, so Sasuke had to refrain from going to find Naruto.

However, Sasuke couldn't help but want to explain when he saw Naruto's misunderstanding of him.

Unfortunately, Naruto didn't seem to be prepared to give him that chance. Although he remained persistent in his attitude towards him, it was only during actual combat. He wouldn't bother him at other times.

"Sigh," Sasuke sighed inwardly.

After Naruto left the classroom, Sasuke packed his bag and went out as well. He was hesitant. If he approached Naruto but Naruto ignored him or mocked him, he would lose face.

However, if Naruto comes to him on his own initiative, he will definitely give him a proper explanation.

Unfortunately, Naruto, that persistent pest, has changed his ways.

Thinking of this, Sasuke left the classroom with little interest. During this time, his older brother Itachi was busy until very late every day, and sometimes he didn't come home for several days. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and go to his father Fugaku for training.

However, compared to his gentle and patient older brother, his father would basically teach him once or twice and then bring up how his brother had practiced cultivation back then.

As a result, Sasuke preferred to train alone most of the time, and only went to his father, Fugaku, after achieving results, hoping to gain Fugaku's approval.

Unfortunately, Sasuke was unable to gain recognition in most cases because Itachi was simply too outstanding.

The gap between Sasuke, a genius among ordinary people, and Itachi, a genius among geniuses, is too great.

After Sasuke left, Hinata watched Naruto's figure disappear by the window, and finally, blushing, packed her schoolbag.

Before Naruto's identity Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki was revealed, he was popular with some girls in his class. However, after his Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki was revealed, most of the students in the class, except for a few, began to distance themselves from Naruto. This made Hinata very worried about whether Naruto's mentality would be affected, so she would secretly observe Naruto every day and always be the last to leave after school.

On the other side, after leaving the school, Naruto and Karin headed straight for Ichiraku Ramen.

The owner there Uncle Teuchi, was very kind and welcoming to him.

Since their father was injured and fell into a coma, their mother has spent most of her time taking care of him in the hospital. Naruto and Karin have been able to take care of themselves since they were five years old.

Naruto was already very used to taking care of his own dinner.

As for the fact that he was ostracized by everyone after his identity as the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki was exposed, he was very sad, but not discouraged.

Because he heard that his father, Minato Namikaze, was a commoner with no background, grew up in Orphanage, and didn't even know who his parents were. His childhood circumstances were much worse than his own.

Naruto now at least has his family by his side, and his beloved Third Hokage guiding his training.

He vowed that one day he would become a strongman, become Hokage, and gain everyone's recognition.

The Outer Sea.

After greeting Kushina and Chiho, Shiraha headed south towards Lanke's location.

Traveling overseas is not as fast as traveling on land; the saying "even on a calm sea, waves can be three feet high" is no joke.

Shiraha basically either uses Flight Technique or rides on the head of Aoda to travel, alternating between the two methods.

After traveling non-stop for more than ten days, they finally arrived at a piece of land in the Outer Sea.

The Naruto World seems small. If he travels from the Land of Whirlpools at full speed to the Dragon Vein deep in the Gobi Desert Dragon Vein of the Land of Wind, it will only take him two days at most. If he uses the "Flight Technique" the whole way, he will arrive in about a day.

Of course, this is on the premise that one has plenty of physical strength, at least the strength of Elite Jonin, in order to maintain this level of travel intensity.

Under normal circumstances, it would take an ordinary person at least half a month to travel from the Land of Whirlpools to the Dragon Vein deep in the Gobi Desert Dragon Vein of the Land of Wind.

It's easy to imagine just how far Lanke is from Shiraha.

This world is much larger than Shiraha had imagined. However, Shiraha had been to the Land of Land of Water before, and also to the east of the Land of Water.

After arriving at the land in the Outer Sea, Shiraha discovered that the planet should be an ellipsoid, with its north-south circumference being much larger than its east-west circumference.

The land Outer Sea is desolate with very low vegetation coverage, and it looks like it's surrounded by an archipelago.

Shiraha arrived at the center of the largest piece of land, where the mountains were covered by lush primeval forests, forming a stark contrast with the wasteland surrounding the mountains.

"Such vibrant life!"

Shiraha landed on the mountaintop. The closer he got, the stronger the connection between their bloodlines became, and he was able to sense Lanke's location more clearly.

It's underground.

However, the life force was so strong that even Shiraha's senses were affected.

After a moment of contemplation, Shiraha used the "Earth-Style Movement Technique" to disappear underground.

After advancing to the second level "Spirit Summoning Warlock", he was able to master many level 0 and level 1 spells that had nothing to do with his elemental affinity with relatively easily.

After descending a hundred meters underground, Shiraha found himself in a huge cavern, before which stood a magnificent palace.

"There is such a large man-made ruin underground."