"Alright, let's go!"
Minato and Mikoto led the others forward again, planning to rest for the night.
Obito also learned more about Kakashi's father from Minato.
Minato seemed to only want to touch on the subject, so Obito had no choice but to go back to sleep.
As he was falling asleep, Obito vaguely saw Kiyoshi and Mikoto talking.
Mikoto occasionally lowered her head and smiled, seemingly amused by something Kiyoshi was saying.
"Hmph, that guy, besides being close to Rin, he's also on good terms with Mikoto-nee as well."
Obito couldn't understand why Kiyoshi could be on good terms with so many girls.
In his daze, Obito even dreamed that Kiyoshi was two-timing. The nightmare startled Obito awake.
When he opened his eyes, he found that it was already dawn. Minato had already left with Mikoto.
"Don't sleep, Obito, we should get going." Rin urged softly.
Obito nodded quickly, perking up and following the group.
…
"Finally maxed out the progress."
Kiyoshi looked at the two new traits in the Trait panel.
[Lightning Release Jonin (Purple)]
[Achievement Requirement: Learn and use 1 A-rank or 4 B-rank Lightning Release ninjutsu.]
[Progress: Completed]
[Effect: Your understanding of Lightning Release surpasses others. When in thunderstorms, Lightning Release ninjutsu is amplified by 200%.]
[Your muscles begin to adapt to Lightning Chakra. You gain a deeper understanding of magnetism. The training speed of all 'Magnet' Release ninjutsu increases by 50% on the original basis.]
[You will find it easier than ordinary people to develop Lightning Release ninjutsu. Lightning chakra resistance increases by 100% on the original basis.]
[Note: Can be upgraded.]
…
[Space-Time Ninjutsu (Purple)]
[Achievement Requirement: Learn 1 S-rank Space-Time ninjutsu.]
[Progress: Completed]
[Effect: You begin to touch the realm of Space-Time ninjutsu. Your comprehension of spatial coordinates increases by 100% on the original basis.]
[Your training speed for summoning-type ninjutsu increases by 100% on the original basis.]
[Your training speed for Space-Time ninjutsu increases by 100% on the original basis.]
[You can mark the Flying Thunder God Technique Formula on all substances.]
[Note: Can be upgraded.]
"The Lightning Release Jonin trait is mediocre."
Kiyoshi looked at the trait while walking with the others.
At the purple level, the effects are increased by 100% on the original basis, only the 200% in thunderstorms is worth considering.
After all, are thunderstorms something you can just summon?
To use Lightning Release: Kirin, Sasuke first uses Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique to rapidly increase the temperature of the air above, creating rising air currents, which in turn create cumulonimbus clouds, eventually leading to lightning.
Coincidentally, Kiyoshi knows Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique, and his mastery of it is even greater than Sasuke's.
"Because the Flying Thunder God Technique uses some summoning-type ninjutsu, it's stacked in this aspect as well?" Kiyoshi thought to himself.
That's not bad, one trait helping with the training of two types of ninjutsu.
And the ability to mark the Flying Thunder God Technique Formula on all substances is even better.
Kiyoshi had previously envisioned marking the Flying Thunder God Technique Formula on electric arcs, and now he can try it out.
"In this way, my combat power is now in the strongest tier among all Jonins, and I can even try facing Kage-level opponents."
Kiyoshi had never fought any Kage, lacking supporting data, so he adopted a conservative estimate.
(Note: His fight against the Third Raikage doesn't count as he didn't go all out and wasn't in peak condition.)
…
Somewhere in a dark cave.
A decaying aura permeated the humid air, and the rock walls were covered with crisscrossing cracks.
In this darkness, a colossal behemoth was entrenched, silent and unmoving.
That was the Gedo Statue. It was withered, its body emaciated and gaunt, its mouth stretched open in an exaggerated manner, as if shouting or roaring.
Thick, gnarled branches spread wildly from its body, like twisted blood vessels, piercing through the entire mountain wall. White humanoid flesh hung between these branches, like suspended remains.
Beneath this deathly shadow, Madara sat cross-legged on a seat woven from the branches of the Gedo Statue.
Suddenly, the shadows within the cave shifted slightly, and White Zetsu slowly emerged from the darkness.
"Madara-sama, Obito and the others have arrived at Kannabi Bridge."
White Zetsu bowed slightly, not daring to be the slightest bit disrespectful in front of Madara.
Each White Zetsu has its own thoughts, and most White Zetsu actually harbor fear towards Madara.
Only a small portion of White Zetsu dare to be carefree and joke around with Madara.
"Are there any variables?"
Madara opened his eyes, a flash of scarlet light appearing in the darkness.
Several tubes inserted into his back swayed slightly as he raised his head.
"Kiyoshi is also in this operation, and he might be stronger than those Iwa ninja." White Zetsu said.
"Kiyoshi…"
Madara frowned slightly.
There was a slight deviation in the plan. To keep Obito here, he had to engineer a serious injury.
And only in this situation could he implant Hashirama Cells into Obito's body and leave a last resort on his heart.
If Kiyoshi kills all the enemies, Obito won't get a serious injury.
"In that case…"
Madara tremblingly raised a hand and formed a hand seal.
At his command, the Gedo Statue behind him transmitted chakra.
Clang!
The root-like tubes visibly swelled, and streams of chakra bulged the tubes as they quickly flowed into Madara's body.
In the battle with Hashirama, Madara had bitten off a piece of Hashirama's flesh. After faking his death and escaping, he transplanted the flesh into his chest.
After waiting for many years, Madara verified his conjecture and the contents of the stone tablet.
Opposing forces interacting will create all things!
In the decades of waiting for the result, Madara also did many things.
Experimenting with the Gedo Statue and creating some artificial White Zetsu.
With the help of Hashirama Cells, he learned Hashirama's Wood Release ninjutsu and Tobirama's forbidden techniques, such as Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and Edo Tensei.
"Wood Release: Wood Clone."
A wooden figure slowly split from Madara's body, gradually transforming into his appearance.
It looked much younger than him, looking like he was in his fifties or sixties.
"This Wood Clone possesses my and the Gedo Statue's chakra. Although it is not as powerful as my true strength, it has some of my power."
Madara looked at the Wood Clone as if looking at his past self.
"Lead the way."
The Wood Clone slowly opened its mouth, then formed hand seals.
Wood branches wrapped around the Wood Clone's body, changing its appearance.
The clothes it wore also changed into Iwa Hidden combat uniforms, with its right arm exposed.
Wood Release: Transformation!
"Yes."
White Zetsu placed his hand on the Wood Clone's shoulder, using Earth Release to pass through the earthen wall, quickly moving through the soil.
…
"Mahiru hasn't returned since he left. Could he have been killed by those brats?" Taiseki frowned.
Three people were hiding under a boulder, in front of the bamboo forest where Kiyoshi and his group were.
"Who knows?" Kakko said.
"We'll know if we ask." Taiseki, with a serious face, formed a hand seal and gradually became transparent.
Camouflage Technique!
"Here we go again." Kiyoshi raised his hand and aimed in that direction.
Crackle!
Black lightning burst from Kiyoshi's palm, arcs of electricity scattering.
Then suddenly merging into one, like a panther forged from black lightning.
Lightning Release: Black Panther!
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