The gazes of the three looked over. Homura Mitokado opened a book that looked like a diary.
"...Self-modification is truly too dangerous. Even with the technique Idle Transfiguration, it is possible to leave behind irreversible effects."
"Especially the soul. The core of Idle Transfiguration is the soul's influence on the body. As long as the soul remains unchanged, the vast majority of physical modifications can be restored to their original appearance."
"But if the soul changes, then there is absolutely no chance for regret..."
"I shouldn't have modified my soul... I have completely lost the chance to survive. I must warn Zenji. He is absolutely not allowed to modify his soul..."
"Dying silently... is not what I want."
"...I will modify and create the most perfect body. No. A body that gathers all chakra natures, the root of everything, all techniques—a body like the Sage of Six Paths..."
"...Since I have already modified my soul, I will see it through to the end. I will create a brand new 'me.' Even at the cost of my own death, I will not hesitate."
"Lunatic." Koharu couldn't help but feel a chill.
Homura also frowned deeply. Sacrificing oneself for research—even including the soul—was simply unreasonable.
"So that embryo is the 'self' that Zenshu created."
As Danzo spoke, he recalled that creature filled with a ferocious will like a wild beast.
He sneered internally. It seemed Zenshu had failed.
"That embryo escaped. With its beast-like will, I'm afraid it will cause a massive impact."
"It would be fine if it were other countries. But if it causes losses and impacts the Land of Fire, then it will probably be troublesome."
"Then sever all ties and say it's a monster created by Orochimaru."
Danzo easily thought of a countermeasure.
They definitely couldn't say it was Zenshu's experimental subject. Because the other party was a hero of the village who had saved thousands of families. The ties simply couldn't be severed.
But Orochimaru was different. Although his relationship with Konoha was also deep, using his own villagers—and even ANBU ninjas—for human experiments...
...was enough to sever ties. After all, Konoha was also a victim.
Such an excuse was enough to deal with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
Hiruzen lowered his head and took a puff of his pipe. Not answering.
Seeing this scene, Homura and Koharu also nodded in agreement.
After reading through all the books, they had gained a sufficient understanding of the research on the two items.
"A brilliant concept. If I didn't know this wasn't Sensei's work, I would have thought it was a forbidden technique researched by Sensei."
Koharu couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
Now that they understood the principle of that mask, they couldn't help but praise it.
"Dark Chakra... sounds a bit familiar. Isn't this the technology of the Zero-Tails Tailed Beast?"
Homura recalled something.
"Where did he get this technology?" Koharu frowned.
The gazes of the two turned to Danzo, whose face darkened.
"The other party was the Deputy Director of the Forbidden Jutsu Research Institute. For over a year, he held substantial power. Getting his hands on a technology that has been forgotten for so many years would be very easy."
These words made Hiruzen cast a glance at Danzo. Making it sound as if his countermeasures over the past year were all for naught.
"Using an artificial Tailed Beast to create a dark Tailed Beast within the body of a Tailed Beast. Simulating the sealing mode of a Jinchuriki."
Hiruzen's faint voice rang out.
"The antagonistic relationship between the Jinchuriki and the Tailed Beast directly turns into a three-way mutual dependence."
"All the negative emotions of the Tailed Beast are completely absorbed. And it's a continuous absorption. This way, getting along with the Tailed Beast becomes much simpler."
"The dark Tailed Beast is in a semi-detached state, with the Jinchuriki supporting its seal. This is equivalent to helping the Tailed Beast share the pressure. The two share adversity. Making it easier to cultivate a bond."
As for where the hardship comes from—don't ask.
"When necessary, this dark Tailed Beast can also be briefly released. Equivalent to a small Tailed Beast."
"The perfectly controlled power of a Tailed Beast, plus a Tailed Beast-like summoned creature. Equivalent to two Tailed Beasts."
Hiruzen and the other three exchanged glances. Great joy filling their hearts. Because although the dark mask could form a perfect trinity Jinchuriki state...
The secret technique to briefly summon the dark Tailed Beast was recorded in this book. Not on the dark mask.
All at once, it was equivalent to Konoha Village having two Nine-Tails.
"There's no time to lose. We can use it on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki right now."
Homura spoke with some joy.
If they had a perfect Jinchuriki, most of the village's difficulties could be solved.
"No."
Unanimous voices rang out from Danzo and Hiruzen.
"Why?" The two advisors looked at them in surprise.
"These so-called techniques and the various intelligence within are merely Zenshu's one-sided claims. We cannot act rashly before verifying them."
Danzo spoke with a serious face.
Hiruzen nodded, strongly agreeing with Danzo's view.
"Naruto is the Fourth Hokage's son. Not the village's experimental subject."
"Moreover, Naruto is too young right now and doesn't even have basic cognition. If he is instigated by the dark Tailed Beast, it will be an even more troublesome matter."
The two advisors nodded, expressing agreement.
The infant embryo flew high in the sky. Looking at the mere eight masks beside it.
"Only eight... Eight is eight. It's enough for my birth."
The inherited knowledge in its memories contained a more detailed understanding of the nine masks. But their ultimate function was completely different.
These were its nine energy suppliers. As long as they merged onto the nine Tailed Beasts, it could continuously extract the chakra and flesh of the nine Tailed Beasts. Turning them into the most suitable nourishment.
This was the ritual for it to truly complete its gestation and be born.
"Not enough. Just the Kekkei Genkai of Konoha is completely not enough."
The infant embryo thought extremely greedily.
"I want to obtain all Kekkei Genkai. All special bloodlines. All physical talents. And become an existence that transcends everything."
The next target was the Hidden Mist Village. There were a great many Kekkei Genkai there.
But before that, it needed a name.
"Tenkiou. Yes. This will be my name from now on."
Tenkiou flew toward the direction of the Land of Water.
On another side.
Land of Rain. The base of the Akatsuki organization.
Space suddenly distorted. Obito, disguised as Madara Uchiha, appeared.
Nagato, attached to the Deva Path puppet, looked at the suddenly appearing Obito.
"What happened? For you to seek me out so urgently." Nagato spoke indifferently.
"A special situation occurred in Konoha."
Obito remained silent for a moment before speaking.
Although he possessed strong power relying on the Mangekyo and Hashirama's cells, it was mainly based on its mechanics.
His actual combat prowess was completely inferior to Nagato's.
He simply didn't have the ability to deal with that bizarre infant. So he could only reveal the intelligence completely.
"A perfect Jinchuriki... a controllable Tailed Beast..."
Nagato's face was gloomy. His tone icy.
"It's like this again... Those great nations, for the sake of victory in war, have never considered other people. They only know how to create these weapons that destroy the lives of others."
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