Naruto: Eating Kaido's Azure Dragon Devil Fruit-Chapter 342: Uchiha Shisui

Sora nodded in agreement with Kabuto’s prudent approach.

"That’s right, we’ll proceed as you suggested. The matter concerning Min must be handled with utmost caution."

Reviving Uesugi Min was one of his important objectives; absolutely no mistakes could be allowed.

"Alright, I understand."

Kabuto nodded and turned to leave.

After arranging these matters, Sora did not linger any longer.

He walked over and lay down inside the life-support device, his soul departing his body.

However, this time Sora noticed that his soul seemed a bit more ethereal than before. It wasn’t much, but the difference was definitely there.

Recalling how Orochimaru’s soul grew progressively weaker after repeatedly using the "Living Corpse Reincarnation" technique, Sora felt he needed to find a solution to this problem.

Although the impact didn’t seem significant now, judging by the current synchronization progress of his Baihu clone, Sora estimated it would take nearly two more years for his soul to achieve complete compatibility with it without any rejection.

And for the Fire, Earth, Water, Lightning, plus the Yin Release clone, it would take at least twelve years.

Over twelve years, Sora’s soul would absolutely develop problems.

’Looks like I still need to figure out a solution for the soul issue.’

Sora glanced at his own soul, then at the departing Kabuto, before merging into the "Baihu" clone beside him. The Baihu’s eyes regained their vitality.

The short-term plan from here on out was very clear.

Fuse the Eternal Mangekyō, solve the side effects of the "Living Corpse Reincarnation" technique, and simultaneously synchronize the clones.

Although it wasn’t yet decided whether the main body would fuse with the Eternal Mangekyō or a Yin Release clone would be created for the fusion, that didn’t prevent Sora from creating the Yin Release clone in advance, which required excellent Uchiha cells as the base and catalyst.

Uchiha Shisui’s cells were undoubtedly one of the best choices.

...

At the Konoha forward camp established to guard against Kirigakure.

The Uchiha clan’s fan emblem was faintly visible throughout the camp, but overall security was somewhat laxer compared to Sora’s last visit.

Sora lay in wait on a highland several miles away from the camp.

"Summoning Technique!"

Sora formed hand seals and uttered a low chant.

Five snake summoning creatures, each as thick as an arm and of varying colors, appeared on the ground.

This was a species of snake from Ryūchi Cave skilled in concealment and reconnaissance, with faint auras difficult to detect.

"Go, investigate the camp ahead. Focus on locating the whereabouts of Uchiha Shisui."

The five snakes nodded and slithered toward the camp.

Sora waited patiently, planning his next move in his mind.

As a genius of the Uchiha clan, Shisui’s cell vitality and potential were beyond doubt, making them excellent base material.

Although slightly inferior to Uchiha Itachi, Itachi suffered from a Kekkei Genkai disease, so Sora had excluded him.

After roughly an hour, the snakes returned one after another.

"Meow? Boss Baihu, any news?"

Chinchilla emerged from who-knows-where, perched on Sora’s shoulder, and looked curiously at the snakes.

Sora ignored it, carefully interpreting the information the snakes brought back.

Inside the camp was a very young Uchiha shinobi whose chakra was exceptionally condensed and powerful.

Based on the physical features described by the snakes, Sora was almost certain it was Uchiha Shisui!

The snakes also relayed a vague sensation—that young Uchiha gave them a subtle feeling of pressure.

"It seems Shisui might really have already awakened his Mangekyō."

Sora thought to himself.

In the original storyline, the exact time Shisui awakened his Mangekyō was a mystery, but given his reputation as "Shunshin no Shisui" and his talent, awakening it around this time was not impossible.

"Meow! Mangekyō Sharingan? Is it very powerful?"

Chinchilla tilted its head and asked.

"Yes, very powerful."

Sora nodded, then smiled. "However, I only need a few of his cells. I’m not trying to fight him to the death. No matter how powerful his ’Kotoamatsukami’ is, he wouldn’t just use it on a random enemy, right?"

Thinking of the bug-like mind-altering ability of Kotoamatsukami, Sora felt a twinge of apprehension.

But as he reasoned, that ultimate ocular technique had an extremely long cooldown. Shisui would absolutely not use it lightly.

As long as he didn’t push Shisui into a corner, the risk was manageable.

"Let’s go, we’ll find a place to wait for an opportunity."

Sora dismissed the summoning and quietly left with Chinchilla.

He chose a valley with complex terrain along the necessary route from the camp back to Konoha, hiding there to synchronize his clone while patiently waiting for the fish to take the bait.

Fortunately, Sora’s luck was good.

At noon on the third day, Sora sensed a chakra signature rapidly approaching from the direction of the camp.

A green figure was darting swiftly through the forest at high speed, his movements clean and precise. It was Uchiha Shisui!

He appeared to be only around ten years old, his face still carrying a hint of youthfulness, but his eyes were exceptionally sharp and steady.

Most notably, as he moved, he gave off a vague, blurry sensation, as if several figures were alternating and flickering at once, making it difficult to lock onto his true body.

"To have already mastered the Body Flicker Technique to this degree... his reputation is well-deserved."

Sora inwardly praised.

He just wondered how Uchiha Shisui would be referred to in the future, now that Uchiha Takumi had already claimed the "Shunshin" moniker ahead of him.

Shisui’s brow was slightly furrowed at the moment, his face showing a trace of urgency, as if he had received some urgent order and was rushing back to Konoha at full speed.

"The opportunity has come!"

Sora’s mind stirred. He immediately donned the Baihu mask and changed into a black robe.

...

"Whoosh!"

Shisui’s figure swiftly passed through the valley, his mind pondering the urgent message sent from his clan.

Patriarch Fugaku had urgently summoned him back to the clan, seemingly to discuss a matter of importance, and the tone had been quite grave.

Just as his thoughts raced, a figure wearing a white tiger mask suddenly appeared in the middle of the path ahead, blocking his way.

Shisui’s steps halted instantly as he assumed a guarded stance, his right hand already resting on the hilt of the short sword on his back.

"Who are you?"

Sora did not answer.

He didn’t want to waste time, so his hands quickly formed seals.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!"

A highly compressed vacuum wave shot toward Shisui with astonishing speed.

Shisui’s pupils contracted. His Sharingan instantly activated, three tomoe slowly rotating!

Chakra erupted from his feet, and he disappeared from his original spot in an instant, leaving behind a faint afterimage.

Boom! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The Vacuum Great Sphere hit the afterimage, shattering a large rock behind it into pieces.

"What incredible speed!"

Sora inwardly felt a chill. This Body Flicker Technique was indeed troublesome.

Shisui’s figure reappeared not far away. Staring at the white tiger mask on Sora’s face, he said coldly,

"Someone who hides their face and skulks in the shadows!"

"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"

He swiftly formed seals. A massive fire dragon roared as it charged toward Sora, intensely hot.

Sora dared not be negligent. This clone’s current synchronization was insufficient, and his opponent was Uchiha Shisui!

Even if he was only 10 years old!

"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Drizzle!"

Sora pressed one hand to the ground, manipulating trace amounts of iron sand contained within the earth, condensing them into countless dense black iron sand needles to meet the fire dragon.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—!

The iron sand needles collided with the fire dragon. A large amount of steam erupted, and both attacks ultimately annihilated each other.