Naruto: Creating Immortal Techniques at Six, Shocking Uncle Snake

Chapter 122: Missing! Bone-Killing Curse! Entering the Afterworld!

Spiritual Pressure!

Or rather, the "Shinigami Transformation" is the second stage in Ishihara's path to Immortality.

As soon as he conceived of this idea, Ishihara couldn't wait to put it into action! However, just as he was about to start, he suddenly froze.

All along, his approach had been to simulate or analyze the essence of a concept, which would then lead to the creation of a corresponding secret technique. But now, he found no target to simulate. After all, he had no clear concept of what a Shinigami's spiritual pressure or spirit particles actually were.

He also had no idea about the essence of spiritual pressure and spirit particles!

Exhale…

Ishihara let out a breath, his expression growing solemn.

He realized that the most challenging aspect of pursuing Shinigami transformation wasn't the secret techniques themselves; it was finding a source of spirit particles for energy!

Even if they weren't true spirit particles, he needed something that could at least mimic their properties.

"The Shinigami's arm."

His eyes flickered as he recalled the trophy he'd acquired two years ago.

Perhaps his goal would hinge on this severed arm after all!

Over the past two years, he had conducted some basic studies on the arm, only to find that studying it in the real world would inevitably miss certain insights; the best place for his research would be the Afterworld!

"It seems it's time to enter the Afterworld!"

Ishihara took a deep breath. The real world no longer held much appeal for him. Even the Rinnegan, once captivating, had lost much of its allure after he gained the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and mastered the Truth-Seeking Balls. His growth in power had also slowed temporarily.

His progress toward attaining the Sage of Six Paths' physique continued steadily, and he was confident it would continue even in the Afterworld.

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In the depths of the base, within a spacious and dim underground hall, Orochimaru and others had gathered.

Over the past two years, Kimimaro and the others had undergone significant transformations, both in appearance and strength.

In appearance, Kimimaro and his companions now looked like teenagers, around fifteen or sixteen, resembling their original forms in the canon.

In terms of strength, under Ishihara's guidance, they had mastered several secret techniques and achieved remarkable results, surpassing their original fates.

Observing them, Ishihara felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

During these two years, he had refined various secret techniques, becoming even stronger. He shared these refined techniques with his students, even bestowing each of them an additional unique technique.

Then, Ishihara turned to Kimimaro.

Previously, he hadn't been able to resolve the latent danger within Kimimaro, but now he could. He marked Kimimaro with a new curse mark, one created through Yin-Yang Release.

[Ash Bone Curse Mark: Collects the power of All-Killing Ash Bones within the body and allows release upon accumulation.]

Buzz—

The moment the curse mark was placed, spiderweb-like patterns appeared across Kimimaro's body, enveloping him entirely.

Gradually, the power of All-Killing Ash Bones gathered within the curse mark, contained by a special seal constructed through Yin-Yang Release.

"I feel so much lighter!" Kimimaro exclaimed, feeling as though a heavy burden had been lifted from him.

Ishihara responded calmly, "From today onward, you can train your Shikotsumyaku without restraint. The accumulated energy can serve as your trump card."

"Thank you, Lord Ishihara!" Kimimaro replied, face brimming with excitement.

He had recently begun feeling side effects from his condition, and watching others grow stronger had only fueled his anxiety. Now, he was finally free of this worry!

Ishihara waved dismissively before addressing the group.

"I'll be entering a prolonged period of seclusion soon. You may not be able to contact me for a while, but don't be concerned."

Kimimaro and the others exchanged surprised looks before nodding.

Once the others left, Ishihara stayed back with Orochimaru alone.

Since he couldn't predict what might happen in the Shinobi World during his absence, he wanted to leave a safeguard. He handed Orochimaru a scroll.

"Teacher, this is the method for cultivating the Sharingan, up to the Mangekyō level."

The Eternal Mangekyō content within the Sharingan training method couldn't be practiced by anyone, not even Orochimaru, so Ishihara had omitted it.

"Mangekyō?!" Orochimaru was taken aback.

Though he hadn't suffered defeat by Itachi due to Ishihara's influence, he had always been interested in the Sharingan. Now, he was visibly thrilled.

Ishihara continued, "If you awaken the Mangekyō, you can avoid its side effects by transplanting Hashirama's cells."

In the past two years, Ishihara had discussed this many times with Orochimaru, so he already had a general understanding of the relationship between the Mangekyō and Wood Release.

Orochimaru nodded solemnly and replied, "Rest assured, I'll take good care of everyone in your absence."

Feeling reassured, Ishihara smiled and said, "Then, farewell, Teacher."

With those words, he used Kamui to vanish.

Orochimaru stood in silence for a long time, gazing at the now-empty space, before turning to leave.

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Kamui's alternate dimension.

Upon arriving, Ishihara observed the space briefly. It was distinct from Obito's dimension, making it highly secure, which was why he had chosen it to store his physical body. He had already stocked it with ample food and water to sustain him for several years.

Next, Ishihara lay down in a designated spot and began forming hand seals.

"Spirit Division Technique!"

His consciousness split in two, one part weaker and remaining within his physical body to maintain its functions and continue his Sage Body training, while the stronger part initiated a secret technique.

"Spirit Transformation Technique!"

In an instant, his soul separated from his body.

He glanced at his still-functioning body, which, though limited for combat, was sufficient for maintenance.

His soul then began forming seals.

"Reanimation Summoning Technique!"

A spirit appeared briefly, only to be immediately dismissed by Ishihara.

Then, a subtle wave of energy spread outward.

Ishihara's soul soared skyward, rushing toward an ethereal realm.

This was the Reverse Summoning Technique; the recently dismissed spirit had summoned Ishihara to the Afterworld!