Charting Heaven and Earth, Filling in the Gaps

In the Kara Organization's new base.

Isshiki implanted the Karma into Ananda once more.

Then, with barely any life remaining, Isshiki led Amado and Jiraiya toward an old, ancient-looking device with unsteady steps.

"Huff!" Supporting himself against the device, Isshiki panted heavily for a moment before his gaze became as still as a dead pool.

"This is the Coffin, a life-freezing treasure of the Ōtsutsuki Clan. It was prepared for main-family members on the verge of death who could not extend their lives. Once activated, the Coffin can freeze what little life remains and await a turning point."

He turned to the two behind him, whose expressions were filled with shock. "Next, I will enter the Coffin and freeze this broken body. The awakening time I have set is seven years from now!"

"Amado, Kashin, before I awaken, I order you not to take a single step beyond the base gates. The Inners of the Kara Organization are forbidden from showing themselves by any means. Violators will be executed!"

Amado said, "That may be difficult. Kara has outer members responsible for gathering intelligence. We need Inners to coordinate with them in order to consolidate that intelligence."

Isshiki said, "Then have Code coordinate with them. With his abilities, as long as he is careful enough, he should not be exposed."

"Mm, understood." Amado nodded.

Isshiki looked at Jiraiya. "Kashin, I have an arduous mission to entrust to you. During these seven years of my slumber, you must train the Vessel until it is fit for reincarnation!"

Jiraiya said in astonishment, "Seven years!? By then, Uchiha Feng will only be seven years old. No matter how terrifying his talent may be, that is unrealistic!"

Yet Isshiki said with certainty, "No. I knew it from the first moment I saw him. He was