Before long, Su Zheng awakened the Rinnegan. Just as he had expected, this was the true evolutionary path of the Sharingan. The Uchiha Clan of later generations had gone astray and failed to bring out its true power!
After awakening the Rinnegan, his ocular techniques had evolved as well!
The "Abirā" in his left eye evolved into "Kami-Name": it could see fate itself—the target's past life and future—and directly dissolve or erase that fate, redefining the rules of the world!
The "Ōtsumi" in his right eye evolved into "Kami-Nagi": it could directly rewrite reality!
"This..." Su Zheng was utterly stunned. These powers were practically the Uchiha Clan's two forbidden techniques, usable at will!
Moreover, his eyes had changed as well!
His left eye remained unchanged, still a red pupil with a Taiji symbol within it. But in his right eye, amid the purple ripples of the Rinnegan, the original Taiji symbol had become a Bagua diagram!
The Taiji in his left eye corresponded to chaos and fate; the Bagua in his right eye corresponded to reality. They were a perfect match!
Su Zheng immediately showed his eyes to Tsunade, and she was overjoyed. Her man had become even stronger!
There was one technique Su Zheng could not wait to try!
Smack! Su Zheng clasped his hands before his chest, forming the Snake hand seal!
"Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!!"
Rumble! Rumble!
The earth overturned as countless trees burst from the ground, rapidly growing into towering giants. Beside Five Finger Mountain, the dense forest completely covered the mountain!
Its range was roughly fifty kilometers. It was incredibly vast, a truly breathtaking sight!
Tsunade was deeply shocked as well. Her man had actually mastered her grandfather's power. This Wood Style that had pacified an age of chaos was even more powerful in his hands!
Su Zheng withdrew the technique. Looking at the dense forest, he felt delighted. He was one step closer to that day.
Now, all he lacked were Yin-Yang Release and sage techniques! He would slowly master Yin-Yang Release. Before learning sage techniques, Su Zheng planned to thoroughly temper his body first!
He intended to fight the powerful experts of the Five Great Nations and hone himself carefully.
After he told Tsunade, who would have thought she would refuse? Su Zheng could only bring out his household rules—severe punishment!
Su Zheng held Tsunade as he gazed at her delicate sleeping face. He left a kiss on her forehead, then turned and departed.
Land of Earth, Iwagakure.
"Lord Third Tsuchikage, an Amegakure ninja named Su Zheng is outside requesting to see you!" An Iwagakure ninja came to report.
"Oh! Su Zheng, he seems to be Hanzo's nephew. Did he say what he came for?" the middle-aged Ōnoki asked with interest.
"No. He only said that he wished to see you!"
"Hmm!" After pondering for a moment, Ōnoki still decided to meet him. After all, not many people had that much courage.
He gave the order, "Very well. Take him to the boulder field. Tell him I'll be waiting for him there!"
"Yes!"
Su Zheng was brought to a place filled with towering rocks. It was a very open area, likely a training ground.
Before long, Ōnoki arrived with two Iwagakure jonin.
A short man with a rather comical appearance, a large nose in the center of his face, and a Tsuchikage hat on his head—he was undoubtedly Ōnoki!
Su Zheng observed Ōnoki, while Ōnoki observed him. He was merely a young man; aside from his refined features, there was nothing remarkable about him!
Ōnoki looked at Su Zheng and asked, "Su Zheng, you should be Hanzo's nephew. What brings you to Iwagakure?"
Su Zheng smiled. "This visit represents only myself. It has nothing to do with Amegakure or my uncle."
"This youngster has gained some insights in training and wishes to seek guidance from the strong experts of the great nations. I hope you will grant me permission!"
"What?" Ōnoki almost laughed. What kind of oddball was this? Was he trying to probe Iwagakure's strength?
"No, that can't be it. What could he possibly do alone, and inside Iwagakure at that?"
Ōnoki never would have imagined that Su Zheng simply wanted to fight and temper his own strength.
After thinking for a long while without reaching any conclusion, Ōnoki said, "I'll give you one chance. Leave now, while you still can!"
Su Zheng remained where he stood and said, "This youngster merely wishes to seek guidance on the strength of Iwagakure's experts. I mean no harm!"
"Fine! Since you refuse to leave, don't even think about leaving!" Ōnoki said coldly. Did he think Iwagakure was easy to bully?
"Lord Tsuchikage, why not let us test his strength first? It won't be too late for you to act afterward," one of the Iwagakure ninja suggested.
"Fine!"
"I'm going, Ishan!" One Iwagakure ninja immediately formed hand seals. "Earth Style: Dust Spreading Formation!"
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Countless rocks shot rapidly toward Su Zheng, while the ninjutsu prepared by the other Iwagakure ninja struck as well.
"Earth Style: Earth-Style Wall!"
Boom! Boom! Boom! The rising earthen wall blocked all the flying stones and rock pillars, standing firm and solid!
"Earth Style: Earth Splitting Palm!"
"Earth Style: Rock Iron Cannon Technique!"
The two techniques struck almost simultaneously. Just as the Earth-Style Wall was sliced apart and vanished, the giant boulder that had expanded in midair reached Su Zheng.
"Not bad at all." Su Zheng curled his lips into a smile.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Blue Chakra Armor appeared, blocking every boulder. Even Ōnoki was somewhat shocked. "There was no time to cast ninjutsu. What is this blue armor? Susanoo?"
"No, the size is wrong, and he isn't even from the Uchiha Clan. This is merely his ninjutsu!" Ōnoki quickly dismissed that possibility. Since Madara Uchiha, there had been no power capable of making him feel such dread!
"Earth Style: Rock Plate Coffin!" The two Iwagakure ninja joined forces. Rocks rapidly closed in, trapping Su Zheng within.
Boom!
Only a few seconds later, the mass of rock shattered, and Su Zheng burst out from within.
Even such a powerful technique could not trap him. It seemed they could only use something stronger!
"Ishan, use that!" one Iwagakure ninja shouted.
"Alright!"
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several kunai carrying Flash Bombs flew at Su Zheng. "Ha!" A fierce burst of light erupted, leaving Su Zheng unable to open his eyes!
"Earth Style: Moving Earth Core!"
The ground beneath Su Zheng rapidly rose, while above him, an Iwagakure ninja waited, poised to strike.
"Earth Style: Fissure Fist Technique!" The ninja wrapped in powerful rock plummeted at high speed. Attacked from both sides, he hammered heavily into Su Zheng's armor.
Boom!
Amid the dust and smoke, an Iwagakure ninja was sent flying backward at high speed, crashing heavily into a distant rock wall.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
The ground beneath Ōnoki was rapidly engulfed by a continuously sinking swamp. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and flew into the air, but the Iwagakure ninja could only sink into the depths of the marsh!
Ōnoki looked at Su Zheng in the distance, his entire body gleaming with blue Chakra Armor. Narrowing his eyes, he said solemnly, "You are quite remarkable. You can swiftly judge the strengths and weaknesses of both sides and choose the appropriate means of attack!"
"Unfortunately, you provoked Iwagakure. Don't even think about returning alive!"
Su Zheng flashed a brilliant smile. "Come, then. Let me witness the might of Ōnoki of Both Scales!"
"But before that, we should prevent anyone from interrupting us!"
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Su Zheng created four clones and spread a barrier. "Barrier Ninjutsu: Four Violet Flames Formation!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A massive purple formation rose, completely enveloping the two of them.
Ōnoki watched Su Zheng's actions without concern. No one could escape from him unscathed!
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