Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 504 The Promotion of Iwagakure Begins

In Amegakure, with the arrival of Jiraiya and Yugito, and the maturation of Orochimaru's genetic modification technology, a trend of practicing Sage Mode began to spread.

While it may seem that Kumogakure was the first to be promoted, Amegakure was actually ahead of it.

The prevailing view is that the rich rely on technology, while the poor rely on mutation.

Those with sufficient contribution points can apply for Orochimaru's gene modification service, which directly transforms the acquired cultivation of Sage Mode into an innate form, similar to a bloodline limit, allowing people to easily master it through instinct.

If you don't have any contribution points, then as a second choice, you can choose the Sage Mode shortcut created by Naruto Uzumaki of Konoha.

Aside from being a bit sleazy, there were no other side effects.

For the vast majority of people, even if they have enough merit, they wouldn't seek out Orochimaru.

Subconsciously, they will distrust Orochimaru.

Most importantly, they didn't trust the things Orochimaru was researching.

It is quite normal for a civilization that has never experienced being backward and vulnerable to attack to instinctively resist advanced things.

These messages gradually spread to the cave where Obito was imprisoned.

After the original Akatsuki members were resurrected using Edo Tensei, they sought revenge against Madara and Obito.

Afterwards, Ban's whereabouts were naturally exposed.

In order not to reveal his purpose, Madara claimed that he had come to teach Obito a lesson, as Obito had done so many things in the ninja world under his name, which made him very dissatisfied.

Furthermore, Ban expressed his willingness to be imprisoned here as well.

It can help persuade Obito to reform his ways, and most importantly, it can prevent him from encountering the inherently evil Tobirama again and being subjected to inhumane torture.

Ban believed that once he gave the second reason, his credibility would be greatly enhanced.

Actually...

However, in the end, they still granted Ban's request.

And so, Madara and Obito, this ill-fated couple, began living together, just like before.

The only difference is the absence of White Zetsu's service.

As news of Sage Mode, like all the previous information, was "inadvertently" passed here, Obito instantly had a ulterior motive.

Obito's chakra is currently being restricted by the Scorching Release: Heavenly Prison.

But after hearing that the cultivation of immortality techniques had become widespread outside, Obito suddenly realized that the Heavenly Prison restricted chakra and did not include natural energy.

In other words, as long as he masters immortal arts, he will have the opportunity to unleash his divine power again and escape this damned prison. It will only be a matter of time before the Heavenly Prison is opened.

So Obito began to be patient and quietly eavesdropped on the conversations of the people who delivered supplies to them before they left each day.

In the original Blood Prison movie, Naruto, whose chakra was restricted by the Fire Release: Heavenly Prison, was still able to fight by entering Sage Mode.

Obito's idea is on the right track.

But he overlooked one thing.

Obito's strange behavior alerted Madara next door, who quickly realized that Obito was trying to use Sage Mode to leave.

Ban suddenly became a little nervous.

If Obito regains his power before him, then he will have a chance to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki before him.

only……

The news came on the third day.

The two people who delivered the food were also trying to cultivate the Immortal Mode. They would verify each other's understanding every day and talk about cultivation.

Today, Obito and Madara finally learned what Naruto's so-called shortcut really was.

"Ha ha ha ha--"

After hearing this, Madara once again transformed into one of the Four Laughing Uchiha in the next room.

Obito collapsed to the ground in despair.

Naruto is totally targeting him!

Why is this the shortcut?

"Naruto Uzumaki!!"

Obito roared to the sky in anger and despair.

"Achoo!"

Naruto, who had just arrived in Iwagakure, sneezed violently, rubbed his nose, and looked around. "Why does this place feel so strange? I'm not used to it at all."

When Naruto was in Kumogakure, he didn't feel any difference, but when he arrived in Iwagakure, he immediately felt the difference.

"Is it strange? That's because your Konoha occupies the most fertile land in the ninja world. But if we're talking about harsh environments, then it has to be Sunagakure."

A voice came from behind them.

It was Ōnoki.

After his last trip to Amegakure with Madara to stop the non-existent "Uchiha Obito incident," Onoki returned to Iwagakure.

All that effort was for nothing; they still hadn't figured out Ban's true purpose.

The only good thing is that, because of this incident, Lao Zi is finally willing to return to the village.

"Lord Tsuchikage."

Kakashi, being the only adult among the three, immediately displayed the etiquette of a social master.

"Come with me."

Onoki floated in the air and led the way, bringing the three Konoha members to his residence.

After arranging for everyone to sit down, Onoki finally spoke:

"The current Tsuchikage is my granddaughter Kurotsuchi, but that little thing finds it troublesome and simply focuses on internal affairs of the Land of Earth."

Everything outside the Land of Earth has been left to this retired old man like me.

I am in charge of receiving you from Konoha this time.

If there's anything you need, please say it quickly.

While Onoki and the three from Konoha were talking, Deidara was actually rummaging through drawers and cabinets next door looking for something.

Deidara's artistic inspiration had hit a bottleneck, so he decided to embark on a journey back to his hometown, Iwagakure.

Today, he came to Onoki's house to search for Onoki's old ninjutsu manuals, Dust Release techniques, and other records.

It wasn't that Deidara intended to learn it; he just used it as a reference to inspire himself.

You can take it back and give it to Orochimaru in exchange for some contribution points.

What Akatsuki members do doesn't actually require contribution points to exchange, but those with contribution points can get priority or cut in line.

"Um?"

Hearing the noise from next door, Deidara quickly stopped what he was doing.

The old man is back?

Deidara cautiously sent out a clay spider to investigate and confirm the situation next door.

Then he stopped searching, stuck the poster to the wall, and started eavesdropping.

Anyway, he came here looking for inspiration, so he might as well listen to what the old man was saying to someone.

then……

next door.

Kakashi was going through the same process as before with Kumogakure, first handing the copied scroll to Onoki, and then explaining the purpose of his trip.

"Sage Mode? To fight against the Otsutsuki clan?"

Just as the Raikage had guessed, upon hearing this reason, Onoki did not hesitate and immediately began to consider whether he could control it.

Onoki's love for Iwagakure was no less than the Raikage's love for Kumogakure.

They would throw all moral principles to the wind for the sake of the village.

"Huh? You can do that?"

Deidara, who was eavesdropping, overheard that the people of Konoha had developed such a despicable shortcut, which reminded him of Bai Mo, the strategist who had given them all sorts of bizarre plans.

At the same time, Deidara also began to consider whether he could also master Sage Mode.

Deidara glanced at his hand instinctively.

There's a mouth on it.

Ok.

Nothing happened.

Someone is definitely making wild connections.