Chapter 153: Otsutsuki Bloodline (Rainbow)
"What a shame… I was hoping to use that opportunity to hit three targets with one shot."
Izayoi, who had already teleported away from the battlefield and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send Hinata and Karin back to Konoha, appeared in an uninhabited area. He observed Uchiha Madara and the others with his Tenseigan, sighing faintly to himself.
Uchiha Madara, who had just been resurrected and had no eyes, was undoubtedly at his weakest.
If the Wood Clone could instantly kill him, there might have been a chance to get his entry.
In the end, out of the three targets, he only managed to ambush Nagato, who was already weakened from using the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
However…
"Although I didn't get rich in one go, the goal of this final battle has been achieved," Izayoi smiled, looking at his personal panel.
The points balance now displayed: [1,007,105].
After breaking down the two gold, three blue, and four purple entries—a total of nine entries—that dropped from Nagato, Izayoi's point balance finally broke through six digits, reaching an astonishing seven digits.
In the entry section, the red entries, led by the Otsutsuki Bloodline, all had an upgradeable plus sign next to them.
Izayoi didn't even glance at the Sage Eyes and Sage Body, unhesitatingly clicking the "+" next to Otsutsuki Bloodline (Red).
With a swish, the Otsutsuki Bloodline text, which was originally red, instantly grew slightly larger, and the red color was replaced by a colorful rainbow glow.
And unlike red and lower-level entries, where the text colors remained static, this rainbow glow effect continuously flowed across the words "Otsutsuki Bloodline."
The (Red) in the parentheses, which represented the level, was replaced by (Rainbow), also with its own special effect.
In the points section, the number of points instantly plummeted from seven digits to four digits, leaving only [7,106].
After the upgrade, Izayoi immediately closed his personal panel to check for any changes in his body.
The result was… no changes at all!
Izayoi wasn't surprised.
It was the same when he first copied Otsutsuki Toneri's Otsutsuki Bloodline (Red).
Since it didn't take effect immediately, it should be the same as before: in the coming period, his body would begin to defy its destiny, breaking through its original limits, and its potential would reach a new, unknown height, with changes slowly becoming apparent.
So, Izayoi suppressed his anticipation and intently observed Uchiha Madara, who now had both eyes.
Over a dozen bubbles of various colors floated around Uchiha Madara.
The most conspicuous bubble was the Rainbow level, just like Izayoi's Otsutsuki Bloodline.
Kekkei Genkai: Rinnegan (Rainbow)
Six Paths Talent (Red)
All-Attribute Constitution (Gold)
Kekkei Genkai: Wood Release (Gold)
Chakra Control (Gold)
Otsutsuki Bloodline (Gold)
Ninjutsu Master (Purple)
Taijutsu Master (Purple)
Summoning Master (Purple)
Sealing Master (Purple)
Medical Master (Purple)
Puppet Master (Purple)
Genjutsu Master (Purple)
"It's gone…"
Izayoi's gaze didn't fixate on the Rinnegan entry but scanned all the entries, failing to find a second red entry.
Before Uchiha Madara's revival, the Sage Eyes (Red) entry was still displayed among his talent entries.
But now, that entry had vanished.
In its place was Six Paths Talent (Red), which wasn't even present in his Impure World Reincarnation state.
"When the two poles unite, one can obtain the power of all creation…" Izayoi silently repeated this phrase in his mind, suddenly understanding why the Sage Eyes had disappeared.
Izayoi brought up his personal panel again, staring at the White Eyed Prince (Red) entry, and murmured to himself, "Does that mean when the Tenseigan completes its final evolution, this entry will also disappear? And now that my Otsutsuki Bloodline has been upgraded to a new level, corresponding to the Otsutsuki clan, will it give rise to the Rinnegan? If the Rinnegan is born, will the Sage Eyes (Red) and Sage Body (Red) entries also disappear?"
After analyzing this, Izayoi closed his personal panel again and stared at Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan entry, thinking to himself, "Ultimate ocular techniques are indeed a level above red."
Otsutsuki Toneri's bloodline was very high-grade; among red entries, it was definitely one of the best.
Even the extraterrestrial Otsutsuki clan considered him a clansman, valuing his talent instead of killing him, choosing to seal him instead.
However, Otsutsuki Toneri's bloodline was still mixed, not pure.
True pure-blooded Otsutsuki possessed three characteristics, the most important of which was… horns.
White hair, horns, Byakugan… Only Otsutsuki born with these three major characteristics were pure-blooded Otsutsuki.
Otsutsuki Toneri, however, only had white hair, no horns, and was not born with the Byakugan.
To awaken the Tenseigan, he still needed to acquire a Byakugan of extremely high purity, which meant his atavism could not reach the level of Otsutsuki Hamura, who awakened the Tenseigan spontaneously.
Compared to pure-blooded Otsutsuki who could traverse the cosmos, possibly born with the Rinnegan and Kekkei Mōra, and divine techniques, there was even less comparability.
Otsutsuki Toneri's red entry ranked above Sage Eyes (Red) and Sage Body (Red), but below the Kekkei Genkai: Tenseigan (Red) which had not yet completed its final evolution.
And this level of Tenseigan had only completed its second gestation, not yet awakening its strongest power.
Now that Uchiha Madara's Sage Eyes (Red) entry had disappeared, the answer was clear.
When the Tenseigan completed its final evolution, it would also be a Rainbow-level entry.
At that time, Izayoi's life essence and potential would transcend the Super-Kage level, entering a new dimension: the Six Paths level.
Unlike Six Paths Obito, who became the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto and Sasuke, who received inherited power from the Sage of Six Paths, and Otsutsuki Toneri, whose eyes were transplanted from others… Izayoi and Uchiha Madara's eyes were their own.
Their potential could continue to rise. As long as their lifespan, talent, and abilities were sufficient, they could reach the level of Otsutsuki Hamura and Otsutsuki Hagoromo when he wasn't the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
If there are no new levels above Rainbow, then Izayoi can pretty much confirm that the lower limit of Rainbow entries is ultimate ocular techniques like the Tenseigan and Rinnegan, while the upper limit is the maximum achievable by pure-blooded Otsutsuki.
The Rainbow level represents a true other dimension, being a world apart from red entries.
However, just as there's a huge gap between Otsutsuki Bloodline (Red) and Sage Eyes (Red) or Sage Body (Red) within the red entries themselves.
There should also be greater or lesser gaps between Rainbow entries.
And this gap represents who has gone further in this "other dimension" realm.
Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura, either due to insufficient strength or unwillingness, could only be confined to this planet.
Pure-blooded Otsutsuki, on the other hand, used the Divine Trees to harvest life from planets, making themselves stronger, giving them more trump cards, and extending their lifespans, going further down the path of the other dimension.
"If the Tenseigan and Rinnegan are the thresholds of the other dimension, ranking at the bottom, then where does my Otsutsuki Bloodline (Rainbow) rank within this 'other dimension' tier?"
Izayoi raised his hand and pulled out a black hair, murmuring, "Perhaps… I'll know the answer soon enough."
The scene returns to Uchiha Madara.
"Lord Madara, welcome back," Black Zetsu said with a hoarse laugh, looking at Uchiha Madara, who had been resurrected in his prime, "The plan went very smoothly."
"It's alright, barely smooth," Uchiha Madara sighed. "My original plan was to be revived by the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, and then Nagato would have already collected the nine Tailed Beasts. I would only need to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and use the Infinite Tsukuyomi to sever the cause and effect of the world."
"There's no other way. That guy Obito overdid it, causing the Three-Tails to die, and it will take some time to revive it," Black Zetsu blamed Obito Uchiha, saying, "And none of us expected that during the era of the Sage of Six Paths, there would still be secrets like the Tenseigan and the Otsutsuki clan. Lord Madara, if you want to become the savior, you still need to undergo the trials arranged by destiny."
"Hmph, just two cowardly rats,"
Uchiha Madara snorted coldly with disdain. "I originally wanted to use them for an experiment, but they only dared to ambush me when I was at my weakest. Now they've vanished without a trace, far from Hashirama."
"Perhaps they all sensed Lord Madara's aura," Black Zetsu complimented him on the surface, but inwardly he grumbled, He really has no shame. They're still teenagers, and you're nearly a hundred years old. You and Hashirama were still skipping stones at that age.
"Lord Madara, the Three-Tails will take some time to revive. What are your plans next?" Black Zetsu asked.
Uchiha Madara didn't answer but instead asked, "How's Nagato's condition?"
"Nagato performed the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique with sufficient chakra. If not for Otsutsuki Toneri's sneak attack, he might still have had fighting capability. Although his chakra has been drained, he is, after all, the Rinnegan vessel carefully chosen by Lord Madara. He has not only awakened the bloodlines of the Uzumaki and Senju clans but also has Hashirama cells in his body, giving him exceptionally strong life force. As long as Tobi attaches to him and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path injects some Hashirama cells or White Zetsu cells into him, he can recover," Black Zetsu said.
"However, it might be impossible for him to recover to this level of strength."
"It's fine as long as he's alright," Uchiha Madara smiled slightly, then looked up at the blue sky and continued to ask, "Black Zetsu, do you think I can fly to the moon with my Complete Body Susanoo?"
Black Zetsu's expression became somewhat blank, then he awkwardly advised, "If you were in the Impure World Reincarnation state, Lord Madara's chakra would certainly be enough, but for now, it's better to be cautious."
If it weren't to maintain his facade, Black Zetsu would have truly wanted to cling to Uchiha Madara's leg and beg him not to court death.
Black Zetsu had spent a thousand years creating the second pair of Rinnegan.
No one but himself could understand his hardships.
Now, with only the Three-Tails as the final piece of the puzzle, he could rescue his mother. Black Zetsu wished for Uchiha Madara to be safe more than anyone.
So, Black Zetsu guaranteed, "There must be a spatial passage to the moon in the ninja world. With Lord Madara's eye power, which far surpasses Nagato's, and the White Zetsu army within the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, you will definitely be able to find the entrance to that passage."
Hearing this, Uchiha Madara finally said, "Then I'll leave it to you, Black Zetsu."
"Leave it to me, Lord Madara."
As these words fell, it also signaled the end of the final battle.
This process and outcome were compiled and spread throughout the ninja world in less than a day.
At the beginning of the year, the Akatsuki leader and Otsutsuki Toneri's Sage Eyes clashed, with no clear victor.
Both ordinary people and ninjas had anticipated a second and third round of confrontation between these two super-standard combatants, which would only be declared the final battle and truly over when one side died.
Unexpectedly, the second round was the final battle.
And the protagonists of this final battle were not two, nor three, but four!
First, the Akatsuki leader, for some unknown reason, targeted Konoha's Wood Release ninja. The latter surprisingly used the same Wood Human Technique as the Akatsuki leader. The two fought for a day and a night, with no clear victor.
Otsutsuki Toneri's puppet human army took the opportunity to ambush Amegakure. The Akatsuki leader used the Impure World Reincarnation Technique developed by Konoha's Second Hokage, summoning hundreds of souls of past powerhouses, some renowned, some famous, or some standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world, to fight against the puppet human army. They also fought for a day and a night, suffering heavy losses.
Just when everyone thought that Otsutsuki Toneri would appear like a mantis stalking a cicada, to harvest the exhausted Akatsuki leader and the Wood Release ninja.
The Wood Release ninja and the Akatsuki leader surprisingly restored their chakra to its peak using an unknown method, and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which everyone was curious about, also appeared. It was a monster similar to the Wood Human Technique and the Tailed Beasts, but possessed power even greater than a Tailed Beast Bomb.
At this stage, everyone was confused, not knowing how the outcome would unfold.
But one thing was certain: the victor would be one of these three: the Akatsuki leader, Konoha's Wood Release ninja, or Otsutsuki Toneri.
But soon, they were proven wrong again.
The victor was not one of these three, but the Ninja World's Grim Reaper, who had died decades ago… Uchiha Madara!
When this name spread throughout the ninja world, both ninjas and civilians were gripped by fear.
Unlike the greatness and benevolence of the God of Shinobi, the title of Ninja World's Grim Reaper was earned by Uchiha Madara through countless killings.
One of the protagonists who ended the Warring States Period alongside the God of Shinobi, the only super-standard combatant in the ninja world capable of rivaling the God of Shinobi, and the main antagonist of the Valley of the End.
Upon hearing this name, Onoki recalled the humiliation he suffered at his hands in his youth.
"Why did things develop to this point?"
Onoki looked at the intelligence report in his hand, disbelievingly. "It's not Impure World Reincarnation, but a true resurrection… Does the Rinnegan even have the power of resurrection? And why are the Akatsuki leader's eyes on him?"
Onoki couldn't understand because these things were beyond his comprehension.
The Fourth Raikage, Chiyo, and Genma were in the same boat.
During her years of seclusion, Chiyo had indeed conceived the idea of creating a resurrection jutsu and had some inspiration.
But the forbidden jutsu, the Life Reincarnation, had not yet been born.
Resurrection ninjutsu was also unprecedented.
However, resurrection was secondary; no one dared to covet it.
Because the resurrected person was Uchiha Madara, and the one who performed the resurrection ninjutsu was the new generation's God of Shinobi.
Now, these two seemingly were allies.
In addition, the Akatsuki leader was targeting Konoha's Wood Release ninja, which clearly indicated they were not on the side of the five great ninja villages.
These two were enemies of the five great ninja villages.
The thought of their side being targeted by two super-standard combatants sent chills down the spines of the Kage. They immediately ordered their subordinates to visit other major ninja villages, preparing to hold a Kage Summit to discuss countermeasures.
Meanwhile, in Konoha, Tsunade asked Hinata and Karin, "Where's Izayoi? Didn't he come back with you?"
"Izayoi-kun said he was going on a mission," Hinata said with a strange expression.
"Idiot, what mission is there to execute now?" Tsunade immediately snapped. "With his strength, I could step down and hand the position to him right now. After fighting the Akatsuki leader for a day and a night, who would oppose him becoming a Jonin?"
"Do you have any way to contact him? Tell him to come back immediately. This is a crucial time for protecting the village."
"No," Hinata and Karin shook their heads in unison.
A helpless Tsunade could only sit down and look at the intelligence they had gathered, her expression heavy, gritting her teeth. "Uchiha Madara… how did the battles of the new era get involved with this old guy from the old era?"
"The Impure World Reincarnation Technique developed by Great-Uncle Second should have flaws, right? With the Akatsuki leader's strength, controlling this guy should be very easy. Why would he revive Uchiha Madara, and why would he give his eyes to him?"
"Also, why didn't that damn Jiraiya's disciple go after Otsutsuki Toneri, but instead targeted Izayoi?"
"What exactly is their conspiracy?"
Unable to figure it out, Tsunade slammed her fist on the desk, causing cracks to spread.
Just then, a familiar voice entered her ears.
"I'll go gather some intelligence."
Looking at Jiraiya, who had appeared by the window, Tsunade snapped, "Get lost. If you want to die, I can send you to the Pure Land with one punch. Not to mention they have two super-standard combatants, none of those resurrected powerhouses are easy to deal with. Even for gathering intelligence, Izayoi's Wood Clone and Flying Thunder God Technique would be better than your suicidal choice."
Jiraiya, who was trying to look serious for show, was instantly replaced with an embarrassed expression after being scolded.
If it weren't for Izayoi, he could still have used the excuse that he didn't trust anyone else but himself to take risks.
But Konoha had Izayoi, a Wood Release ninja, who not only possessed more advanced Wood Clones and Wood Transformation but also mastered space-time ninjutsu like the Flying Thunder God Technique.
If he still insisted on risking his life to gather information, then he would indeed be hopelessly stupid and deserve to die.
After scolding Jiraiya, Tsunade comforted herself, "Izayoi isn't rushing, he must know something. When he fought the Akatsuki leader, Otsutsuki Toneri even sent Danzo's puppet human to assist him, which means Otsutsuki Toneri also doesn't want to see this situation."
"If Uchiha Madara and the Akatsuki leader really have some conspiracy, Otsutsuki Toneri definitely won't stand by. As long as Izayoi and he join forces, they might not be no match for Uchiha Madara and the Akatsuki leader!"
"Now, we just have to wait for Izayoi to return. And I'll send invitations to the other ninja villages. I'm going to hold a Kage Summit."
(End of this chapter)
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