Chapter 519: The Skeletons Brought by Black Zetsu
Kenichi fell into deep thought.
He had been busy compressing chakra, condensing chakra, and then instantly removing the impurities from it.
However, the overall effect had not been particularly significant.
Even with Kenichi's continuous efforts, the compression and refinement process of chakra remained very slow.
Although the help of these ninja, combined with Samehada's existence, allowed Kenichi to slightly speed up his progress, it had only increased to fifty compressions a day.
For the current Kenichi, fifty compressions a day truly had no obvious effect.
The cells stored that chakra, but Kenichi could not use it yet.
Once used, it could lead to uneven chakra distribution in certain cells, thus affecting the overall progress.
Kenichi could only patiently compress it slowly.
And this compression lasted for a full four months.
During these four months, Kenichi took care of the small town and gradually stabilized the surrounding forest.
With the help of the ninja, Kenichi's afforestation progress this time was quite good, and he had gained something in general.
These forests had been preserved.
Unlike four months ago, the forest now contained more than just trees.
There were also bushes and weeds.
Although it still had not reached the level of a conventional forest, Kenichi saw some new beginnings.
"But the biggest gain in these four months is probably this, right?"
Kenichi looked at his stomach.
The skin on his stomach was a bit pale.
At first, Kenichi thought there was something wrong with his body.
His skin had always been relatively pale due to years of working in the laboratory, but this paleness was abnormal, as if white paint had been applied to his body.
However, after self-examination and an inspection by medical ninja, Kenichi found no problems.
But then, Kenichi inexplicably thought of the primordial chakra he had condensed before.
The color of the primordial chakra was similar to the color on his stomach now.
And the more he looked at this color, the more familiar it became.
It somewhat resembled the state of the Sage of Six Paths and Six Paths Madara, but not entirely.
Moreover, Kenichi also found that his body's cells had slowed down to a certain extent.
In other words, his cellular metabolism had become abnormally slow.
As a result, Kenichi now only needed to breathe once every ten minutes, and he himself did not feel anything wrong.
It was important to know that a person's breathing was normally automatic, continuous, and almost impossible to stop or prolong automatically.
If a person wanted to take a deep breath or hold their breath, it was usually due to conscious control.
In other words, the person wanted to hold their breath, which then led to them holding their breath.
The body itself did not actively hold its breath.
But the problem was that Kenichi's body had now slowed his breathing rhythm to once every ten minutes, and Kenichi himself did not feel anything wrong.
After eating a meal, the next time he wanted to eat would also be much later.
Kenichi inexplicably felt like he was cultivating immortality.
His current physical condition was definitely not normal.
"Why do I feel like I'm developing toward being a vegetative person?"
Kenichi thoughtfully stroked his stomach.
The skin still felt the same.
There was no feeling of touching tree bark, but Kenichi just felt that his body was not right.
After all, a normal person would not be like him.
He had done experiments himself.
During this period, his body's cellular metabolism had slowed down, and the decay and production of cells had also slowed.
If this continued, Kenichi felt that he would probably become a Sage in the Shinobi World, similar to the Sage of Six Paths.
After all, his skin was slowly turning white.
Now, only localized areas were turning white, but whether his entire body would turn white in the future, he did not know.
If it did, then it would also be a manifestation, proving that Kenichi was developing toward the Sage of Six Paths.
Once his entire body turned white, he might automatically master Six Paths Mode.
Moreover, Kenichi himself had a feeling that once all his cells were filled with this special chakra, perhaps his entire body would turn white.
This also made Kenichi somewhat curious.
Would this mode be permanent or temporary?
If it was permanent, then even if he used this chakra, his body would not exit this state.
If it was temporary...
"Unlikely. This mode is too special."
Kenichi shook his head.
He did not think this state would be temporary.
The changes happening to him were unlikely to be caused by short-term influences.
Kenichi had not expected that a whim of his would actually open the key to finding Six Paths Mode for him.
However, this idea also had a strong element of chance.
If Kenichi himself had not thought of this, and if Kenichi's Mangekyo Sharingan ability had been something else, then Kenichi would not have been able to discover this problem.
It could be said that Kenichi's key to entering Six Paths Mode was a very special situation.
Ordinary people could not imitate it.
Just like Madara.
Although he had also awakened the Rinnegan, entering Six Paths Mode had been a later matter.
And even if Madara knew how to enter Six Paths Mode, he probably would not find a way.
After all, Kenichi had deconstructed chakra through his Mangekyo Sharingan ability, thereby splitting chakra, which then transformed chakra into primordial chakra.
This also provided Kenichi with the key to entering Six Paths Mode.
This made Kenichi very happy.
He planned to record this experimental log and would have to find a way in the future to directly refine chakra into this primordial chakra.
At that time, Kenichi could always remain in Six Paths Mode.
And according to Kenichi's own speculation, as long as he entered Six Paths Mode, the speed of awakening the Rinnegan would greatly increase.
At that time, even if Madara wanted to oppose him, Kenichi could make Madara dance in front of him.
"Amamiya Kenichi, you're quite idle now."
Just as Kenichi was about to continue refining chakra for compression, Black Zetsu's voice came over.
Kenichi opened his eyes and saw Black Zetsu standing in front of him, covered in dust, with a scroll in his hand.
Kenichi raised an eyebrow.
It seemed that after four months, Black Zetsu had successfully obtained the remains of the strong individuals he wanted.
Otherwise, Black Zetsu would not have come to him yet.
Kenichi had some understanding of Black Zetsu's character.
He was a pragmatic person, but his own strength was not very good, so he could only rely on sneak attacks and other means.
Otherwise, he would not have been hiding behind Madara and causing trouble every day.
"Black Zetsu, have you found enough remains?"
Kenichi looked at Black Zetsu and smiled.
The matter of Jigen indeed needed to be dealt with.
Kenichi did not mind letting Madara take those strong individuals revived by Edo Tensei to test Jigen's abilities.
Even if they could not kill Jigen, being able to force out Jigen's trump cards would be enough.
Kenichi believed there was a ninety percent chance that Jigen was an Otsutsuki Clan member.
And there was also a ninety percent chance that he was an Otsutsuki Clan member who had come with Kaguya.
So, that person had endured for so long.
Kenichi did not think it was because Jigen held the idea that a gentleman's revenge was never too late, even after ten years.
He must have had a major problem with his body and was unable to fully deal with enemies.
That was why he was in such an awkward situation, only able to quietly wait and develop.
And combining this with Kenichi's current situation, Kenichi felt that the Otsutsuki Clan could probably live longer and had extended body metabolism.
This could also explain why Jigen could live until now.
If Kaguya had not been sealed by her two sons, she would still be living well.
And Kaguya, who emerged from the seal, looked very normal.
There were no abnormalities, and there were not even wrinkles on her face.
This proved that the Otsutsuki Clan possessed extremely strong vitality and lifespan.
This might also be the main reason they could travel everywhere in the universe.
Because if their lifespan was not long enough, just flying out of a galaxy could result in many generations dying.
"Found them. These guys' remains were hard to find, but now they're all gathered."
Black Zetsu complained, then walked over and poured all the skeletons out from the scroll.
These skeletons were tied with different colored ribbons to distinguish their owners.
Kenichi leaned in to take a look and fell silent.
There were many skeletons.
Some were even relatively fresh, with flesh still on them.
Based on Kenichi's own requirements and Black Zetsu's method of finding bodies, Kenichi felt that the ones with flesh were likely the remains of Rasa and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
To revive these individuals, he would probably need to prepare carefully.
After all, these people had some opinions about him.
Kenichi hesitated.
He thought it would be a good choice to have Jiraiya and Tsunade join the battle as well.
After all, Jiraiya and Tsunade definitely possessed Kage-level combat power.
With their help, the chances of winning would be higher.
But Jiraiya and Tsunade's identities were special, which was a bit troublesome.
However, Kenichi still decided to bring Jiraiya and Tsunade onto the battlefield.
For this kind of thing, he needed their help.
After all, compared to letting living people charge into battle, Kenichi felt that letting the deceased exert their strength once more was also a good choice.
The only trouble was whether these people would be willing to help.
Kenichi himself did not know.
After all, Kenichi's reputation in the Pure Land was probably not very good.
Maybe letting these people see the current Land of Flame would change their minds, but Kenichi himself was not very sure.
After all, Jiraiya and Tsunade had both died at his hands.
Whether these two would be willing to help was one thing.
And Jiraiya and Tsunade both had a close relationship with Orochimaru.
If they were dug up...
"Forget it. Let them contribute one last time."
Kenichi narrowed his eyes, then pulled out two small tubes from his scroll.
The tubes contained some residue.
These were taken from Jiraiya and Tsunade, and could be used to perform Edo Tensei.
Kenichi originally did not want to disturb Jiraiya and Tsunade.
These two pure ninja still had some integrity in Kenichi's heart.
But as the saying went, rather than letting the living die, Kenichi felt it was better to let the deceased fight.
Moreover, it was hard to say whether the Sage of Six Paths would also pay attention.
If he did, then Kenichi could see what the Sage of Six Paths thought.
That would also be good.
Thinking of this, Kenichi looked at Black Zetsu.
Black Zetsu had some White Zetsu here.
Although not infinite, there should at least be enough for a short period of time.
Kenichi did not think of using his country's ninja as sacrifices.
In Kenichi's opinion, Black Zetsu's White Zetsu were enough.
"Black Zetsu, do you still have that kind of sacrifice from last time?"
Kenichi asked Black Zetsu.
Although it was a question, it was actually a statement.
Black Zetsu could not help rolling his eyes when he heard Kenichi's words.
This scoundrel was always thinking of taking advantage of him, which was really annoying.
However, looking at Kenichi, Black Zetsu still sighed.
Forget it.
After all, they were partners.
And this concerned Jigen, who was suspected to be an Otsutsuki Clan member, so Black Zetsu naturally would not be stingy.
So Black Zetsu quickly left.
Kenichi smiled when he saw this, continuing to refine and compress his chakra.
This work could not be put down.
Kenichi needed enough time to compress chakra and grow.
However, regarding the battle with Jigen, Kenichi felt that fighting directly under the new capital was not impossible, but it would be a bit too wasteful.
Repairs would cost money, and reviving the dead would require sacrifices.
Although Nagato had the Rinnegan, it would be too troublesome.
Kenichi felt that he might need to lure the opponent out.
Otherwise, he would have to prepare to cast the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique on Nagato.
Anyway, Nagato's body was already very weak.
It would be better for him to die once and then be revived.
At that time, without the Rinnegan, Nagato's body could return to normal, and Kenichi could also transplant a Sharingan into Nagato.
However, speaking of the Sharingan, Kenichi fell into deep thought.
The Sharingan and Nagato's body were compatible.
Kenichi had already confirmed this.
Nagato's body would not affect his Uzumaki Clan genes after the Sharingan genes were inserted.
That was good news.