Yin-Yang Release! Turmoil in the Shadows!

Continuing to flip through the book, Mo found that the section on "deception" had already ended, and the second half of the book...

Mo's eyes suddenly narrowed, his gaze locking onto the three large characters on the open page—Yin-Yang Release!

Yin-Yang Release! Not Yin Release or Yang Release, but complete Yin-Yang Release!

One of the highest-tier powers in the entire Naruto system!

Nagato and Obito could use Yin-Yang Release to create Black Chakra Rods. Madara could use Yin-Yang Release to create an incarnation of his own will. Naruto could use Yin-Yang Release to create a new eye for Kakashi and prolong the lives of Might Guy and Obito. The Sage of Six Paths could even use Yin-Yang Release—the Creation of All Things—to split the Ten-Tails into nine!

(Reference material. PS: The only use of Yang Power is activating Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei.)

Uchiha Mo steadied himself. He glanced at the remaining thickness of the book and continued flipping through it, but when there were roughly fifty pages left, the contents changed again.

"..."

"Six Paths Forbidden Techniques..."

Most so-called Six Paths Forbidden Techniques were techniques built upon the power of the Rinnegan. Not only did they possess immense power, they also helped one quickly gain control of the Rinnegan's abilities.

Techniques such as Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, Chibaku Tensei, and Super Shinra Tensei were all basic Six Paths Forbidden Techniques.

Beyond that, the Six Paths: Ten-Tails Coffin Seal required to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, Infinite Tsukuyomi, and even the Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei that required two people to activate all fell within the category of Six Paths Forbidden Techniques.

In the original story, Obito had also obtained these abilities from Madara.

Moreover, unlike Yin-Yang Release, which could be used to a certain extent as long as one's mastery was sufficient, Six Paths Forbidden Techniques had to rely on the Rinnegan's power to be successfully activated. That was why the Rinnegan was so important to Black Zetsu, Madara, and Obito.

Because to successfully become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki and activate Infinite Tsukuyomi, one had to possess the Rinnegan!

Furthermore, mastering Six Paths Forbidden Techniques also helped enhance the Rinnegan's "Outer Path Power"—the host's own strength.

Mo narrowed his eyes slightly, hesitation showing in his expression.

"Is this meant to make me believe the contents of the ancient book...?"

Yet when he turned another page, the contents behind it abruptly became incomprehensible gibberish. Not a single bit of readable content remained.

"It's over? How much could you see?"

Seeing this, Setsuna, who sat across from him, suddenly spoke.

Mo closed the book. His scarlet eyes returned to their clean black color as he raised his head and replied,

"About a quarter of it was unreadable."

Setsuna nodded. "As expected of you. I was already at my limit when I saw that Indra's chakra would continuously reincarnate among his own descendants—the Uchiha Clan..."

As he spoke, Setsuna pointed to the black ancient book on the table.

"In that case, this book will stay with you. Though this old man had long anticipated that the Uchiha Clan's fate would not be so simple, I never expected it to be like this... So be it. At least this proves that you truly are that special person."

Mo did not reply as he looked at Setsuna, who had now completely believed it.

Clearly, due to the difference in what he had seen, Setsuna still regarded him as an incarnation of Indra's chakra, much like Madara.

But Mo had no intention of explaining. Originally, he had not been interested in playing roles with Black Zetsu, but now he had changed his mind.

A smile appeared on Setsuna's face as he rose to his feet.

"Now this old man can finally rest easy. If you need anything from the clan in the future, just tell me directly. And that matter you mentioned before—I think it is about time to start building momentum..."

Mo nodded. Seeing this, Setsuna turned toward the entrance with peace of mind.

Shisui saw this and spoke to keep him there.

"Great Elder, are you leaving already?"

"Yes. You and Mo have not seen each other for a long time either, have you? I'll return him to you, little Shisui."

Setsuna chuckled as he teased him, then opened the door and left.

Bang!

The door closed again. Mo turned to look at Shisui.

"Shisui, it's time to cook."

"Hmph! I refuse!"

Shisui walked over and sat across from Mo, turning his head away in a huff.

"A brother who breaks his promises doesn't deserve to enjoy the food made by his little brother!"

"..."

"Heh."

Uchiha Mo stared at the sulking Shisui and suddenly chuckled. Then he raised his right hand, placed it on Shisui's head, and rubbed it twice.

"I'll take you with me on the next operation."

"Really?"

Shisui turned back, asking suspiciously.

Mo nodded. "Really."

As soon as he said that, Shisui smiled.

"Fine, then I'll trust you one more time, Nii-san."

With that, he got up, slipped free of Mo's large hand, and ran into the kitchen. Before long, he brought out a whole table of beautifully prepared dishes.

Clearly, even if Mo had not made that promise, Shisui had already prepared lunch long ago...

No one spoke at the table. The two brothers quickly finished their lunch.

Just as Shisui was about to get up and clear the table, Mo suddenly called out to him.

"Shisui, did you read the letter and scroll I had the crow deliver to you some time ago?"

Yin-Yang Release! Hidden Currents Surge!

Time slowly passed. These days, Uchiha Mo had been recuperating in the village, waiting for the right moment for the next operation.

By this point, the Third Shinobi World War was about to enter its most climactic stage.

At present, Hidden Leaf and Kumogakure were fighting themselves bloody in the Land of Hot Water, while the war on the other side in the Land of Wind was also escalating due to Rasa's involvement.

In addition, Hidden Stone and Hidden Leaf had begun continuously probing each other along the border, with signs that a full-scale outbreak was imminent.

To avoid losing the initiative, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had sent most of the village's reserve forces and Jonin to the Hidden Stone front. At this time, aside from the forces permanently stationed in the village by the major clans, only Orochimaru and a few Jonin who had recently returned from the front could still be considered high-level combat power.

Meanwhile, when Kirigakure had previously discovered that Hidden Sand was suffering defeat after defeat under Kumogakure's offensive, they had wanted a share of the spoils as well. They invaded Hidden Sand by sea, but as soon as the fighting began, Kirigakure faced fierce counterattacks, and Pakura, who led them, became famous because of it.

The situation in the Ninja World had become increasingly tense, but this was exactly what Uchiha Mo wanted.

"Rustle—"

Mo sat in the study, flipping through the black ancient book with a focused expression as his scarlet Three-Tomoe Sharingan slowly spun.

Yin-Yang Release was a special power that contained Creation Power.

It seemed as unattainable as the stars in the sky, but after studying it for some time, Mo had formed his own understanding.

In terms of rank, Yin-Yang Release stood above Kekkei Tōta and below only Kekkei Mōra, which fused seven attributes.

But if Yin Release and Yang Release were regarded as ordinary Five Elements attributes, then Yin-Yang Release could be understood as a special "Kekkei Genkai" formed by fusing Yin Release chakra and Yang Release chakra.

The defining trait of this special "Kekkei Genkai," Yin-Yang Release, was "creation"!

The limits of this power depended on the caster's own mastery of Yin-Yang Release and how they used it. Its applications could also be understood as the Yin-Yang Release Secret Technique.

According to the records in this ancient book, there were two main ways to obtain Yin-Yang Release. The first was to awaken it through the power of the Rinnegan. Nagato, Madara, and Obito had all awakened Yin-Yang Release through this method.

The second was for shinobi with profound mastery of Yin Release and Yang Release to obtain Yin-Yang Release through specific methods. Madara after losing his Rinnegan and Naruto after receiving power from the Sage of Six Paths both used Yin-Yang Release in ways similar to this.

Those specific methods, as well as how to wield and bring out the power of Yin-Yang Release, were the focus of this book's section on Yin-Yang Release!

Although Mo did not know the level of the Yin-Yang Release Secret Technique Black Zetsu had given Madara, he dared to assert that, in terms of methods for controlling Yin-Yang Release alone, the one in his hands was absolutely more complete and advanced than Madara's.

Before becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, the limit of Madara's use of Yin-Yang Release had been creating an incarnation that inherited his will through White Zetsu. Yet the methods recorded in Mo's book could theoretically create a life from nothing! If one's mastery was sufficient, it might even be possible to condense Truth-Seeking Orbs through one's own cultivation!

Though it was still far inferior to the Sage of Six Paths' feat of splitting the Ten-Tails into nine, it was not much worse than Uzumaki Naruto, who possessed Six Paths Sage Mode.

But before that, the difficulty before Mo was obtaining the power of Yin-Yang Release.

His mastery of both release types had undoubtedly reached a fairly high level, but when it came to this, it was only barely enough.

"If my Yang Release proficiency reaches fifty percent, I should be able to begin trying steadily."

Just as he was pondering this, the study door suddenly opened with a creak.

Shisui stepped inside, closed the door, and placed a cup of tea on the table in front of Mo.

"Nii-san, it's time to eat. Stop reading already."

Mo glanced at Shisui, nodded, and closed the black book. Then he picked up the teacup and drained it in one gulp.

"Come to think of it, Nii-san, have you chosen which forbidden technique you want?"

A smile appeared on Shisui's face as he asked curiously.

Uchiha Mo set the teacup back on the table, turned toward the door, and replied,

"I chose Flying Thunder God."

Hidden Leaf had quite a large number of forbidden techniques, covering many different areas, but Mo had almost no hesitation.

It was not because Flying Thunder God was especially remarkable. In truth, none of those forbidden techniques were what Mo really wanted. In his view, none of them suited his fighting style. He chose Flying Thunder God only to add another way to obtain Seventh Brother proficiency.

In Naruto's ninjutsu system, shinobi proficient in space-time abilities were simply too rare. Aside from Obito, Tobirama, and Minato, only those who possessed the Rinnegan or belonged to the Otsutsuki Clan had related abilities. Based on Mo's current understanding of proficiency, this would likely be the hardest proficiency to improve in the future.

Thus, by choosing Flying Thunder God, he also intended to fill some of those gaps through his own training.

Somewhere within the Land of Fire, west of Hidden Leaf.

"Rest where you are and recover your strength. We move tomorrow! This time, we must make Hidden Leaf pay!"

An elderly woman's voice rang out, carrying a certain resolute determination.

"Yes!"

The surroundings immediately answered in unison before falling silent.

Grass Country—beneath Kannabi Bridge.

"Lord Madara, these are the recent developments in the Ninja World."

The withered old man with white hair nodded.

"The timing is about right. Hidden Leaf will soon be fighting on several fronts, and their forces will certainly be spread thin. Go find out the movements of Hidden Stone's ANBU and prepare to pass them some intelligence when I need it. Send a few more White Zetsu to Kirigakure as well. Gather intelligence first; do not act on your own. As for Obito... send another White Zetsu over. Try not to let that idiot come into contact with Uchiha Mo again."

"With the intensity of the coming war, that brat Hiruzen Sarutobi cannot possibly keep letting Uchiha Mo play house with a few children. But do everything possible to prevent the two from meeting in the village."

"Understood."

The White Zetsu covered in branches, half of his body buried in the soil, nodded.

"Huh? Have you already decided on Obito? But according to what you said, Madara, doesn't Uchiha Mo have better talent?"

Tobi, the White Zetsu with a spiral head, rubbed his chin and tilted his head in confusion.

Madara Uchiha glanced at him and replied calmly,

"Idiot, I never said Uchiha Mo was a candidate. From beginning to end, Obito has been the only candidate."

"Uchiha Mo is too much like me. A person like him cannot be controlled by anyone else. The reason I paid attention to him before was only because I feared he would grow too quickly and Nagato would be unable to restrain him after my death. Fortunately, Nagato truly is the individual I carefully selected. He successfully dispelled that concern for me."

As Madara spoke, he seemed to recall something. His toothless mouth curled into a somewhat frightening smile.

"Obito is different. Deep in his heart, he is filled with goodwill and love for this world. When such traits appear in an Uchiha, they can very easily turn into the deepest hatred! Yet even so, Obito himself will not become difficult to control because of that hatred. He cannot escape the savior's dream I personally wove!"

"A person like that... is the most suitable choice..."