Naruto: Creating Immortal Techniques at Six, Shocking Uncle Snake

Chapter 134: Numerous Villages Gather at Grass Ninja Village!

After over half an hour of testing, they found that the ice barrier was indestructible!

Moreover, any conversation outside was completely inaudible inside. Essentially, the individual inside had sealed themselves off entirely.

This left Naruto feeling both helpless and puzzled.

"Why would this guy attack us as soon as he saw us, only to seal himself up in the end? What a strange person."

"Forget it, Naruto. We still have a mission to complete. Let's go find the leader of Grass Ninja Village," Kakashi said with resignation. They couldn't afford to linger here any longer.

After Kakashi and the others left, Haku didn't emerge from the ice seal.

He couldn't be certain if they would return, and even if he wanted to come out, it would take a great deal of time and effort.

As it turned out, Haku's decision was wise.

Hidden in the shadows, Black Zetsu had observed everything.

Initially, Black Zetsu planned to summon other members of the Akatsuki to deal with Haku. However, upon seeing Haku's secret technique, he quickly abandoned the idea.

"Forget it. With a technique like this, there's no need to waste time on him. Instead of staying here, it's better to notify Obito."

Black Zetsu mused, realizing that Obito needed to reach out to the other three great ninja villages. After all, the Nine-Tails was here! And so were Ishihara's subordinates.

Surely, those ninja villages would be extremely interested in this situation, wouldn't they?

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Meanwhile, in the Afterworld, Ishihara once again noticed the absence of spiritual particles around him.

This annoyed him greatly.

"This progress is way too slow. At this rate, it'll take ten years to complete my transformation into a Shinigami, won't it?" Ishihara grumbled, pouting. He glanced at the elder lying on the ground, who was sleeping like a dead pig.

Just as Ishihara was about to carry the elder further ahead, he suddenly sensed something unusual.

Spiritual particles nearby seemed to be gathering in one specific direction.

It felt as though someone else, like him, was absorbing these spiritual particles.

Ishihara's face lit up with excitement. Could this mean he was on the verge of uncovering another secret?

Could there really be someone else here also absorbing spiritual particles? Or perhaps a newcomer attempting to walk the path of the Shinigami?

Excited, Ishihara began walking forward, but after just a few steps, he stopped abruptly.

Something was wrong—very wrong. In the Afterworld, no one should actively absorb spiritual particles.

Everyone should be passively absorbing them, like the elder at his feet.

Yet the massive absorption happening now rivaled his own, possibly even surpassing it.

Could it be… the Sage of Six Paths? Was the Sage of Six Paths also attempting to become a Shinigami?

Ishihara was startled by his own hypothesis. If true, the Sage of Six Paths would undoubtedly become a dangerous enemy!

The thought spurred Ishihara into action. The Sage of Six Paths had likely been in contact with spiritual particles long before him. No one knew how far the Sage had progressed.

"I need to speed up!" Ishihara resolved.

Absorbing spiritual particles alone wasn't enough; the surrounding particles were too sparse. No matter how hard he tried, the amount he could absorb was limited.

Thus, Ishihara began researching the applications of spiritual particles.

He decided to develop techniques and secret arts derived from spiritual particles and spiritual energy.

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As Ishihara delved into his studies, the Sage of Six Paths happened to glance his way.

"This guy… After failing to absorb spiritual particles, he's started researching them instead? His talent is terrifying. Good thing I sealed the time in his space. Otherwise, he'd surpass me in no time.

"No, I need to accelerate my own transformation into a Shinigami!"

The Sage of Six Paths also felt the urgency of time. Originally, he alternated between transformation and rest, but now he committed fully to the process.

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In the following days, the entire ninja world plunged into chaos.

The three great ninja villages all mobilized towards Grass Ninja Village.

First, many members of the Immortal Organization were there. Capturing them could grant access to countless secret techniques.

Second, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was also present!

No one knew what Konoha was thinking, but capturing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki would undoubtedly bolster a village's strength.

Meanwhile, the Akatsuki, led by Obito and others, went all out. In a short time, they collected most of the scattered tailed beasts.

Now, they were down to just three targets: the Eight-Tails, the Nine-Tails, and the as-yet-unrevived Three-Tails.

Upon learning that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was at Grass Ninja Village, Kakashi immediately contacted Konoha for reinforcements.

As a result, the strongest from across the ninja world converged on Grass Ninja Village.

The previously arrogant Grass Ninja Village shinobi quickly became meek.

They had no choice. The weakest fighters from the other villages were as strong as their strongest.

What else could they do but play it safe?

Fight back? Not a chance.