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Yun immersed himself in crafting the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, finally succeeding in using it for the first time.
"Sure enough, this feels right."
Since transplanting the JĹ«ryoku DĹŤ (Heavy Pupil), Yun had not only gained the ability to see chakra clearly, but could also use it to control chakra with far greater precision.
The Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, which had long eluded him due to a lack of control, had finally been mastered.
"Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus!"
Yun shouted, thrusting the fire lotus forward.
The violent, spinning fire lotus soared toward Yun Ren.
Yun's three shadow clones, already knowing what the main body intended, concentrated the battlefield into one spot while keeping the three Amegakure shinobi entangled. This made it easier for Yun to execute his attack.
"Not good! Don't let that fire lotus hit!"
Among the remaining three Ame-nin, Zuowei was the strongest. While keeping up with Yun's shadow clone, he still observed Yun's real body. Initially, when Yun split his chakra into four, holding fireballs in each hand, Zuowei had almost laughed at him, assuming Yun was being reckless.
Though the chakra signature from the two fireballs wasn't insignificant, dividing his chakra into four for their sake seemed wasteful. However, Zuowei kept his composure, not allowing his emotions to interfere with the mission.
When Yun formed the fire lotus, Zuowei's smirk faded, and he stiffened.
What was this? Was Yun preparing to self-destruct? Or perhaps trying to create a diversion?
By the time the fire lotus formed, the chakra pressure it emitted felt far more ominous than before.
Instinctively, Zuowei warned his comrades.
But the two remaining Ame-nin didn't seem to hear the warning—or it was simply too late to react.
Boom!
The fire lotus detonated, its intense heat and flames spreading with explosive force. A powerful shockwave surged outward, sending flames cascading in all directions.
At the moment of the explosion, the three shadow clones released their jutsu, dispersing and sending some chakra back to Yun. Although the replenishment wasn't substantial, it was enough to aid in his retreat.
Yun had done what needed to be done.
The Heavy Pupil was exposed, its abilities revealed, and the increase in his strength was proven.
There was no longer any reason to stay.
After all, who would be left to spread the message if Yun perished?
"Moreover, how many Ame-nin will this explosion attract?"
Yun made his decision swiftly.
Without pausing to assess the aftermath, he fled the battlefield.
"The legend of the Heavy Pupil has officially begun in the Shinobi World!"
This time, Yun was far more cautious. He did not reveal his position and returned to the Akatsuki hideout undetected.
The disturbance he had created was significant, and the Akatsuki leadership, aware of Yun's growing influence, was closely monitoring him—not only because he was an upper-echelon member, but also because of the knowledge he possessed about the organization's inner workings. They could not afford to let him fall into Amegakure's hands.
During Yun's one-day absence, the Akatsuki held two meetings to discuss their next steps.
After two years of growth, the Akatsuki's middle and lower ranks had solidified. Two newly promoted chūnin had earned the right to attend high-level strategy meetings.
Now, the organization had three chūnin-level combatants and four jōnin/elite-level combatants.
This made the Akatsuki a considerable force—especially for an organization without the backing of a major nation. Aside from the Five Great Shinobi Villages, other villages would need to be cautious in their dealings with them.
The meeting's conclusion was to remain on standby for further intelligence.
They weren't overly concerned about Yun's survival. After all, he had once escaped when outnumbered three-to-one. With his new strength, there was little doubt about his ability to get away.
The medical ninjutsu Yun had mastered further reinforced their confidence.
True to their expectations, Yun not only survived but also awakened new powers of the Heavy Pupil—displaying strange dojutsu abilities and fighting against two elite Ame teams before escaping unharmed.
When the news reached the Akatsuki, it brought relief. Yun had returned, and his safe arrival allowed Yahiko and the others to relax.
"Today, the Akatsuki is reborn!"
Yun's record inspired confidence throughout the ranks. One against six and gaining the upper hand—this feat, combined with the Akatsuki's growing power, gave Yahiko the courage to declare that the time had come for the organization to act.
The Akatsuki was ready to make its move.
Uchiha Kiyo, the one who had transplanted the Heavy Pupil into Yun, was preparing to travel the shinobi world.
"I've yet to visit the Land of Snow. I wonder if the technology for chakra armor has advanced."
This time, Kiyo planned to visit several canon countries, such as the Land of Snow and the Land of Demons.
Chakra Armor, the Zero-Tails, the Dragon Vein…
Among these, Kiyo was particularly intrigued by the Dragon Vein. Whether it was its time–space chakra or its other properties, he found it compelling.
Even if he couldn't fully harness it, could the time–space chakra be used to accelerate the development of his dojutsu techniques?
This wasn't about exhausting his chakra reserves in the process.
"The Land of Snow, the Land of Demons, Loulan… and when I return to the Island of Kiyo, I need to upgrade the formation. So many tasks await."
Kiyo pondered over his responsibilities, feeling a headache coming on—especially regarding the upgrade of the Kiyo Island formation. It was a massive undertaking. The entire array needed to be enhanced, referencing other villages' barrier techniques to minimize chakra drain.
While the Akatsuki's powerful chakra sources—including tailed beasts—ensured they had no shortage of energy, upgrading the formation still posed a significant challenge.
Land of Earth – Iwagakure
Tushi had scoured every corner of the shinobi world, replacing his clones and completing his tasks. Now, it was time to return to Iwagakure.
"The tedious tasks are finally done. Now, it's time for the real work."
Tushi gazed toward the Tsuchikage's office, contemplating his next steps.
"Dust Release… elimination of bloodlines… Let's see if it's finally time to unveil one or two techniques."
Tushi had spent nearly seven years outside the village, and only the high-ranking Iwa shinobi knew his exact movements. To most, his whereabouts were little more than rumor.
Ōnoki, ever the diligent and stubborn leader, rarely left his office—often buried in paperwork for days on end. This constant presence made it impossible for Tushi to act.
But he wasn't impatient. He knew the two techniques—Dust Release and the Light–Heavy Rock Technique—would be hidden somewhere in the Tsuchikage's building. To find them, he needed to lure Ōnoki away.
The best way? Create a diversion.
And nothing provoked ĹŚnoki faster than the threat of a Tailed Beast.
The last time Tushi had angered him by nearly injuring one, the old man's reaction had been immediate.
Now that the plan was set, Tushi moved.
He infiltrated Iwagakure through a small breach in its barrier—a gap he had spent years studying. Though he couldn't tear it open fully, it was enough for him to slip through.
Since his previous escape, Iwa's defenses had been reinforced, the barrier strengthened.
"Here we go again, my old friend."
There were only two people in Iwagakure worth targeting—Rōshi and Han, the jinchūriki of the Four-Tails and Five-Tails.
While Han wasn't as renowned yet, Tushi knew RĹŤshi was the real prize. The last time, RĹŤshi had failed to fully transform into the complete Tailed Beast form, leaving residual chakra that Tushi could easily harvest.
Navigating the village with precision, Tushi arrived near RĹŤshi's waterfall training ground.
"Damn it!"
Moments later, RĹŤshi's enraged roar shook the mountains.
Tushi knew exactly why—Rōshi had entered full Four-Tails form.
"Damn it, he went full beast mode!" Tushi cursed, realizing he hadn't prepared for this.
He used the Body Flicker Technique to evade several massive strikes from the Four-Tails before finally activating his Molten Gundam Mode.
This time, Tushi controlled a towering lava giant—over one hundred meters tall. It was no longer smaller than a Tailed Beast; it was nearly the same size.
The colossal lava giant and the Four-Tails clashed, the impact unleashing a massive shockwave.
"Damn it, RĹŤshi's gone completely berserk inside the village!"
Even ĹŚnoki was startled, and Tushi himself was impressed by the sheer chaos.
The size of his lava giant was astonishing—not the fifty meters of old, but well over a hundred.
How had it grown so much?
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