Chapter 596: It Really Is Possible to Create a God!

Chapter 596: Chapter 596: It Really Is Possible to Create a God!

The existence of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was actually an enormous secret in the shinobi world. Even within the Uchiha clan, only a handful of people knew about it.

Although Orochimaru had always coveted the Uchiha clan’s Mangekyo Sharingan, he was no match for any Uchiha who had awakened those eyes. As a result, his research into the Sharingan had remained at the level of the three-tomoe Sharingan all these years. He had never even considered that a higher level of Sharingan might exist beyond the miraculous Mangekyo Sharingan.

It was only now, after witnessing the Mangekyo Sharingan in Danzo’s eye sockets evolve into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, which represented inexhaustible ocular power, during the fusion ritual that he finally realized this. He was both shocked and delighted!

Unlike the pleasantly surprised Orochimaru, Kagami was beginning to feel a faint sense of unease.

The greatest obstacle preventing Danzo’s Bloodline Fusion Ritual from succeeding—the problem of soul fusion—had been resolved through Orochimaru’s brute-force methods. Consequently, Danzo’s chances of surviving the ritual had increased dramatically.

Moreover, judging by the fact that Danzo had already evolved the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, his chances of achieving Kekkei Mora through this ritual no longer seemed to be zero!

"The Power of All Creation within his body is growing increasingly concentrated. Could it be that the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan isn’t the endpoint? Can his eyes continue evolving?!"

Sensing the increasingly concentrated Power of All Creation emanating from Danzo, a trace of anticipation suddenly arose in Kagami’s heart despite his worries.

From the evolution of Danzo’s eyes, it was possible to clearly observe the degree to which the different chakra natures within his body had fused.

At present, the fact that Danzo had awakened the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan indicated that, following the fusion of his chakra natures, the strength of the Yin Release chakra within his body had undergone an unprecedented increase!

If the fusion of the chakra natures within Danzo’s body intensified further, then it was foreseeable that his eyes would inevitably continue evolving.

And above the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was undoubtedly the Rinnegan, which represented the Six Paths level.

In other words, if Danzo could evolve the Rinnegan during this Bloodline Fusion Ritual, it would mean that he had finally acquired the preliminary qualifications to attempt to attain Kekkei Mora!

"C-Can it really succeed...?"

At this moment, Kagami no longer had the presence of mind to consider what enormous trouble Danzo’s success might bring. His heart was completely filled with joy!

The scene unfolding on the altar had proven one thing.

As long as all the necessary conditions met the required standards, the improved Chimera Technique, combined with the Bloodline Fusion Ritual, really could create a god!

Until now, although Kagami had been striving relentlessly toward Kekkei Mora, he had to admit that all his plans existed purely in theory.

There was no precedent to validate them. As for whether he could ultimately attain the supreme Kekkei Mora through the Chimera Technique, his heart had always been filled with uncertainty.

The scene on the altar was undoubtedly a tremendous boost to his confidence!

After all, if even Danzo could reach this level, then Kagami, who already possessed the Tenseigan, clearly had an even greater chance of success!

"O! RO! CHI! MARU!"

Suddenly, Danzo, who had been standing on the altar with a vacant expression, mucus and saliva streaming down his face, actually growled Orochimaru’s name through gritted teeth, emphasizing every syllable.

Immediately afterward, his face regained its usual gloomy expression. Hatred and killing intent intertwined in his eyes as he glared furiously at Orochimaru below the altar.

Faced with the furious glare of Danzo, who now possessed the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, as well as the Root shinobi gradually closing in around him, Orochimaru showed no fear whatsoever.

Instead, he said with a faint smile, "Danzo, you should be thanking me!"

Danzo roared, "You damned bastard! What exactly have you done to my body?!"

Undoubtedly, with the awakening of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, the strength of Danzo’s original spirit body had increased dramatically, allowing him to temporarily regain control over his own body.

Orochimaru grinned. "Just a little something that can help you escape your current predicament."

"Orochimaru, as long as you help me survive this ritual, I’ll... I’ll overlook your little tricks and let bygones be bygones..."

Danzo’s expression was still constantly changing, his face contorted in pain. Evidently, his spirit body had yet to completely suppress the other souls that had fused into his body, and he was still enduring the erosion of natural energy.

Precisely because of this, Danzo wisely chose to compromise at this critical juncture. He did not immediately turn against Orochimaru, nor did he pursue the matter of Orochimaru secretly implanting a Cursed Mark in him.

Orochimaru smiled. "It would be my pleasure to serve you, Lord Hokage!"

Danzo braced himself against the ground with one hand. Panting heavily, he urged loudly, "Chakra! I... I need more chakra!"

The further the fusion ritual progressed, the more chakra it required.

After Danzo’s eyes evolved into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, the previously abundant chakra supply was no longer sufficient to sustain the higher-level fusion of chakra natures within his body.

Simply put, Danzo needed more chakra to support the next stage of his eyes’ evolution!

In fact, the chakra transmission array outside the volcanic cavern was already operating at maximum capacity, channeling chakra toward the altar.

Increasing its output any further would exceed the safety threshold, potentially causing casualties among the Konoha shinobi supplying chakra to the array due to excessive chakra depletion.

Thus, the Root chief researcher said hesitantly, "Lord Hokage, the transmission array is already operating at maximum capacity. If we increase its output any further, the shinobi outside might..."

"You fool! As Hokage, I stand above everything else! For my sake, any sacrifice the village makes is worthwhile!"

Before the Root chief researcher could finish speaking, Danzo interrupted him from the altar, his speech somewhat slurred.

The chief researcher had no choice but to grit his teeth and increase the output of the chakra transmission array once again. He knew perfectly well that once he did so, the casualties outside would be far more than just one or two.

...

Outside the volcanic cavern.

"Argh... Aaaagh..."

In an instant, screams of agony erupted throughout the chakra transmission array!

The sudden increase in chakra transmission output instantly drained the chakra of some of the weaker Konoha shinobi within the array. A few genin were even sucked completely dry, their bodies reduced to shriveled husks as they died on the spot.

"Why is it still absorbing chakra?!"

"Hey! Didn’t you say this was just a test?!"

"What the hell are you people doing?!"

Seeing their companions die miserable deaths right beside them, the Konoha shinobi within the array began angrily questioning the Root shinobi patrolling the surrounding area.

At that moment, several Root captains responsible for overseeing the chakra transmission array exchanged glances.

Then, one of them swiftly formed hand seals and activated a secret fuinjutsu embedded within the array!

As the fuinjutsu activated, the thousand-plus Konoha shinobi within the array suddenly discovered that their bodies had been completely immobilized.

They could not move a muscle, much less escape from the chakra transmission array!

Looking at the terrified Konoha shinobi trapped within the array, the Root captain who had activated the fuinjutsu said coldly, "My apologies. For the sake of Lord Hokage, we have no choice but to sacrifice you!"