Progress Towards Returning to the Kaguya Era, and an Encounter with Akatsuki

"Has a result finally been reached?"

Shimizu lowered his head to gaze at the comb in his hands, which held traces of a peculiar liquid.

This substance had caused the incredibly faint, residual materials on the comb to manifest.

"If I were to return this time, it would likely be to an era a thousand years in the past."

Shimizu pondered for a moment before setting the comb down.

A Shadow Clone stepped forward, carefully placing the comb into the most durable, specially crafted Sealing Scroll.

Ever since he had obtained this comb, he had dispatched a large portion of his Shadow Clones to assist him in his research.

Currently, his research was divided into three major modules; the first was the study of the Cursed Seal.

He had outsourced much of this work to Nonō and the others.

The second was medical research, exploring the profound mysteries of Yang Release.

Shimizu had gained significant insight into the spiritual power of Yin Release.

However, his understanding of Yang Release was far less, and he could not afford to let either side lag behind.

The final, third module concerned the comb of Kaguya.

Originally, he had wanted to see if it were possible to resurrect Kaguya, but now, he had stumbled upon an unexpected windfall.

"What specific period would it be? When Kaguya gave birth to the Sage of Six Paths and his brother? Or when Kaguya backstabbed Ōtsutsuki Isshiki? Or perhaps a Kaguya who had yet to consume the fruit?"

Shimizu's thoughts raced.

The specific era would dictate his course of action.

Take Isshiki, for instance; if it were a time before Kaguya had backstabbed him, Shimizu would have to keep a low profile.

That would be the peak of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki!

Even someone as powerful as Kaguya had only