Advancing to Third Level (2, Free)

Buzz!

Outer Sea Continent.

In the main hall of the Underground Palace surrounded by mountains, there is a Purple Teleportation Array with a diameter of more than three meters. At this moment, the teleportation array is emitting a dazzling light.

As the Magic Power light gradually faded, Shiraha's figure appeared in the middle of the teleportation array, while Kashin Koji appeared behind him.

"This place feels the most comfortable!"

Shiraha felt the rich Life Particles and Energy Particles in the space and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Although staying at home is comfortable, and the living conditions far exceed those in the palace, with a partner and children by her side, it is only here that Shiraha can experience that lightning-fast meditation speed.

This feeling of being able to clearly sense the improvement in Mental Power, as if one is constantly getting stronger, is irreplaceable.

"From today onwards, you will stay here and assist me in my cultivation. Here is water and food." Shiraha Yu looked Kashin Koji at the palace facilities, took out a scroll from his bosom and tossed it to him, adding, "If you don't like the dry rations, go outside the palace and hunt for yourself. There are forests all around, so there should be plenty of wild game."

As long as you are available whenever I need the Samadhi Fire, that's enough. You are free to do as you please the rest of the time.

"Yes!" Kashin Koji took the scroll that Shiraha threw to him and said respectfully. He then looked at the food inside, which consisted of things like compressed biscuits and dried meat that were easy to preserve.

"Now you are free to move around as you please." Shiraha waved his hand, signaling Kashin Koji to leave.

The teleportation array was set up in the very center of the Underground Palace. Shiraha had set up a simple laboratory there, and directly below the laboratory was a vein containing a huge amount of Gelel Stone.

Although the laboratory was simple, it had all the necessary equipment and facilities.

Next, Shiraha will cultivate here and at least reach the peak of the second level.

Of course, being able to advance Third Level in one go would be the best.

Kashin Koji left the laboratory on his own initiative.

Shiraha didn't rush to cultivate. Instead, he used "Cleaning Spell" to clean the entire laboratory. Then, he lay down on the bed to rest, took out the pastries made by Chiho, placed them on the small table, and ate them. He then took out juice, cola, and other soft drinks from another Storage Scroll.

From the moment he becomes Formal Wizard, his physiology becomes less and less like that of a human. Now, even if Shiraha doesn't eat or drink, as long as there are Energy Particles in the outside world to replenish him, he doesn't need to eat at all.

If Wizard needed to eat like ordinary people or ninjas, then some experiments and meditations that often took months or years would be difficult to carry out in one go.

However, Shiraha still prefers to maintain the habits he had when he was an ordinary person.

If conditions permit, he will eat some of his favorite foods whenever he has free time.

Although the energy in these foods is negligible to him, and even if his stomach fully digests the food, he won't absorb much nutrition, his taste buds are satisfied with the pleasure they provide.

If you're in seclusion, how can you be without some divine bliss?

Therefore, Shiraha's Storage Scroll contained a lot of snacks, as well as food made by Kushina and Chiho.

If he occasionally has a craving, he will go out and cook for himself.

During his four-year seclusion, he went out several times to cook himself a whole fish feast.

Bloodline Warlock are often influenced by the biological instincts within their bloodline, and emotionality is one of their greatest Bloodline Warlock.

Like snake- Bloodline Warlock, they usually become relatively calm due to the influence of their bloodline.

Calmness is a good state in itself, but as one's strength increases and one continues to explore the power of one's own bloodline, calmness can turn into indifference, and even lead to the loss of emotion and complete numbness.

Therefore, Bloodline Warlock often need to use potions to mitigate the effects of emotions.

For a warlock, absolute rationality often equates to irrationality.

No matter how powerful a creature is, it can only control its emotions, but it cannot be without them.

In old age or when nearing the end of their life, many Bloodline Warlock may lose control of their biological instincts, causing Bloodline Warlock to completely lose their minds and do many terrible things.

This is also one of the drawbacks of Bloodline Warlock.

The "Clarity Technique" and "Glimmer Potion" recorded in the "Book of the Ancient Warlock" are both capable of greatly alleviating emotional distress.

To combat emotionality on one's own, one needs to maintain as much of the emotions and habits one has as a human being as possible.

As Shiraha's strength has increased, his "World Tree Companion Serpent Fourth-Level" bloodline purity is now close to 90%, making him almost a different kind of creature.

However, because he is not an ordinary Bloodline Warlock, but a "Spirit Summoning Warlock", the increase in level has weakened the influence of the biological instincts in his bloodline, or rather, he has perfectly transformed into another kind of creature while maintaining his human heart. Therefore, the emotions of the biological instincts in his bloodline are his own emotions.

Just like how a person who is easily angered and prone to outbursts, but is inherently irritable and prone to anger, or even has bipolar disorder, may have very different outcomes compared to someone who is naturally mild-mannered and good at managing emotions.

Conventional Bloodline Warlock are influenced by the instincts of their bloodline creatures, just like the former, and find it difficult to control themselves.

Shiraha is the latter; he can get angry, but he can also control himself and adjust quickly. The biological instincts in his blood are just one aspect of his emotions, and they can now be controlled by Shiraha's thoughts.

Shiraha kept taking out snacks from his Storage Scroll: cola, juice, potato chips, nuts, dried meat, as well as things like pickled chicken feet and spicy duck necks. His stomach was like a bottomless pit; these ordinary foods couldn't fill him up at all, and they didn't make him gain even a gram of weight.

"That's about it."

Once Kashin Koji had sensed Shiraha approaching the center of the palace, he quickly put away the snacks.

After all, this was his own stock, and if he gave it to Kashin Koji, he wouldn't have enough to eat himself.

Sometimes, when eating snacks, it's just that one bite that matters. If you share it with someone else, you miss out on that one bite of joy. It's not that the snack itself is that important.

"Lord Shiraha."

Soon, Kashin Koji returned to the laboratory, bowed respectfully to Shiraha, and glanced at the food scraps on the windowsill.

Following Kashin Koji's gaze, Shiraha wiped the biscuit crumbs from the corner of his mouth and nodded calmly. "Okay, let's go outside."

"Yes."

Kashin Koji lowered his head.

As Shiraha stood up, a thought crossed his mind, and with a gentle wave of his right hand, he activated the "Cleaning Spell." A whirlwind swept by, carrying away all the food crumbs and sending them flying out of the palace.

The two walked out of the palace one after the other.

Shiraha needs to continue meditating to completely complete the Mental Power Crystallization before he can begin the process of advancing to the next level.

One must continue until Mental Power is refined to the point where it can no longer grow; only then will one have the most solid foundation for advancement.

Therefore, during the process, it is necessary to intermittently allow Kashin Koji to summon the Samadhi Fire to temper his Mental Power.

On the way to the ground, Shiraha used the "Eye of Truth" to check his current data.

I wonder what kind of Innate Spell will appear after the promotion.

[Name: Yagami Shiraha]

[Chakra Attributes: Water (Superior), Earth (Superior), Fire (Superior), Wind (Superior), Lightning (Advanced), Yang (Superior), Yin (Superior)]

[Affinity Attributes: Fire (Superior), Shadow (Advanced), Plant (Excellent), Negative Energy (Superior)]

[Classes: Warlock, Knight, Ninja]

[Class: Second-Level Spirit Summoning Warlock, Great Knight, Jōnin]

[Constitution: 16.56]

Strength: 15.28

Agility: 16.07

[Spirit: 202.2]

[Magic Power: 2022]

[Charm: 7.86]

[Luck: 1.01]

Chakra: 196,000

[Doppelganger: Mangekyō Sharingan (Super Grade), Byakugan (Special Grade)]

[Bloodline: World Tree Companion Serpent, Fourth-Level (White Phosphorus Serpent, Half Fourth-Level + Divine Tree, Half Fourth-Level); Bloodline Purity 89.5%, Quality "Excellent"]

Lifespan: 1550-1600 years

[Cultivation Methods: Crimson Dragon Calamity - Level 3 (Max Level), Colossus Arcane Martial Arts - Level 5 (Max Level), Advanced Warlock Meditation Method - Level 3 (Max Level)]

[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), Soul Guard (Level 1), Soul Shock (Level 2), Mind Mist (Level 2), Teleportation Spell (Level 2), Invisibility Spell (Level 2), Penetration Spell (Level 2), Body Reinforcement (Level 2), Mental Interference (Level 2), Ring of Curses (Level 2).]

Skills: Three Body Technique (Advanced), Ninja Tool Throwing (Advanced), Basic Taijutsu (Master), Dragon Fire Technique (Master), Mystical Palm Technique (Master), Yin Healing Wound Destruction Technique (Master), Delicate Illness Extraction Technique (Master), Chakra Scalpel (Master), Yin-Yang Seal (Advanced), Spirit Transformation Jutsu (Master)

Passive Skills: Chinese (Advanced), Byronian (Master), Japanese (Master), Ancient Warlock Language (Advanced), Wizardry Fundamentals (Master), Biomedicine (Master), Pharmacology (Master), Precision Cartography (Master)

[Emotional Power: Shock 59.9%", Envy 59.9%", Jealousy 59.9%", Hatred 59.9%", Joy 59.9%", Admiration 60%", Fear 60%]

[Promotion requirements for Third Level "Spirit Summoning Warlock": 1. Spirit ≥ 200, Constitution ≥ 16.0, Completed; 2. Bloodline Purity ≥ 75%, Quality ≥ "Excellent", Completed; 3. Mental Power Materialization Completed the ' Crystalline State ' stage, Incomplete]

"The promotion criteria have been basically met; only the final step remains."

Shiraha reviewed his own data and realized that he had acquired so many abilities at some point. Thinking back to his previous life, his biggest goal was to advance one level, and he had the same goal at the beginning of this life, hoping to advance before the age of forty.

Over the years, thanks to his own hard work and planning, as well as a little help from the "Book of the Ancient Warlock," who would have thought that he is only 36 years old, not even 40, and has already begun to prepare for promotion to Third Level.

"I really am a genius!"

Boom--!

As Shiraha stood there in a daze, the Samadhi Fire summoned by Kashin Koji descended upon him.

"Demonic Scales" activated automatically, and fine, silvery-white scales quickly covered Shiraha's entire body, resisting the physical burning effect of the Samadhi Fire.

His Mental Power began to be tempered rapidly.

Amegakure.

The cave outside the Akatsuki base.

"What? You mean you want to cooperate with Danzo?!"

Black Zetsu's hoarse voice carried a hint of surprise, not understanding why Obito would suddenly have this idea.

"Because of the Uchiha Incident, Danzo completely lost power. Now that the Third Hokage is dead, he can't even cause any trouble. What use is he?"

White Zetsu Original asked in confusion.

Obito calmly explained, "Danzo is not very useful, but we can use him to make contact with Orochimaru."

If the Eye of the Moon Plan is to be completed, Shiraha and Kushina are the biggest obstacles.

Based on the power Orochimaru has demonstrated, he could become a key figure in dealing with Shiraha and Kushina.

Furthermore, we can use Danzo to recruit Sasuke. There aren't many capable individuals within the Uchiha Clan, and Sasuke's talent can be of great help to us.

"Then why not look for Itachi? Isn't he better?" Black Zetsu said in a deep voice. Although he knew that Sasuke was the reincarnation of Indra's Chakra, he would not easily tell others this secret. Obito had been acting mysteriously lately, and even White Zetsu's spores could not detect Obito's actions, so he was somewhat wary.

"Because Sasuke is easier to fool, isn't he?" Obito said casually.

"Based on my observation, that is indeed the case. Sasuke harbors great hostility towards Uzushiogakure."

White Zetsu Original.

"Then I'll go with you on this!" Black Zetsu replied after a moment of contemplation, "It's time to begin the plan."

"Hmm." Obito nodded. He knew that Black Zetsu suspected him, and this was a good opportunity to lull Black Zetsu sense of security. There were very few people who knew that Orochimaru was in Uzushiogakure, so it was a good opportunity to have Orochimaru cooperate in putting on a good show.

Although Obito felt a little anxious that Shiraha would wait a few years before taking action, he also knew that this was the safest approach.

Black Zetsu may not be strong in combat, but his ability to survive and escape is top-notch. Catching Black Zetsu an easy task.

Konoha.

Next to the Sarutobi Clan's territory was the former Shimura Clan's territory. However, after Shimura Danzō, responded to the Second Hokage Hokage's policy and disbanded the Shimura Clan, the land here was handed over to the village. Only the mansion in the very center of the clan's territory remained.

Danzo has always lived here.

However, at this moment, there was a Jōnin from the Anbu guarding each of the front and back gates of his mansion.

The current Anbu, after being reorganized by Minato Namikaze, consists entirely of his loyal followers. Minato Namikaze not to have Uchiha Clan ninjas guard the gate is already a gesture of Danzo.

At this moment, in the courtyard of the inner residence, Danzo sat on the veranda, seemingly leisurely drinking tea, but the crumpled paper scraps beside him revealed his true feelings.

The Root ninjas sent him information, but they were intercepted by the guarding ninjas.

The scraps of paper beside him were letters written by Minato Namikaze, telling him to behave himself so he could live out his old age in peace.

"Fourth Hokage! Don't think I'll just fade into obscurity like this!"

Danzo's voice carried a hint of resentment.

"If that's the case, why not take action?"

A deep voice echoed in the courtyard.

"Who goes there?!" Danzo exclaimed in surprise, standing up and looking around warily.

Obito, dressed in a black robe, appeared before Danzo.

"Someone who will help you!"

PS: After finishing writing it, I realized that the panel data accounted for almost one-fifth of the total data, so I felt it was necessary to write it out. I might as well just make it free.