Chapter 271

He re-imposed the cursed seal on Kimimaro, a special seal composed of Yin-Yang Release.

【Ashen Bone Cursed Seal: Collects the power of the Co-Killing Ashen Bone within the body; once accumulated to a certain degree, it can release the Co-Killing Ashen Bone.】

Buzz—

The instant the seal was implanted, spiderweb-like patterns instantly formed across Kimimaro's body, enveloping his entire frame.

Subsequently, traces of the Co-Killing Ashen Bone's power were drawn out by the seal and condensed within the special barrier constructed by Yin-Yang Release.

"I feel so light!"

Kimimaro immediately felt his body become much lighter, as if the stone pressing down on him had been removed.

Ishihara said indifferently, "From today on, you may cultivate the Shikotsumyaku without any reservations. As for the accumulated energy, it can become your trump card!"

"Thank you, Lord Ishihara!"

Kimimaro spoke hurriedly, his face filled with excitement.

Recently, side effects had begun to appear on his body.

Seeing his power rise, his heart had been filled with immense anxiety; now, he was finally liberated!

Ishihara waved his hand and then said:

"For the next period, I will enter seclusion. This time may be quite long, and you might not be able to find me, but do not worry!"

Kimimaro and the others were momentarily stunned, then nodded.

After the others left, Ishihara kept Orochimaru behind alone.

After he left, he was uncertain what would happen in the Ninja World, so he needed to leave behind a safeguard.

Thus, he handed a scroll to Orochimaru.

"Master, this is the Sharingan cultivation method; it can be cultivated all the way to the Mangekyō Sharingan stage!"

The section on the Eternal Mangekyō within the Sharingan cultivation method was something no one else could cultivate, not even Orochimaru, so he simply ignored it.

"Mangekyō?!"

Orochimaru was stunned.

Although he had not lost to Itachi because of Ishihara, he had always been deeply concerned about the Sharingan.

Naturally, he was extremely delighted at this moment.

Ishihara continued, "If Master awakens the Mangekyō, you can avoid its side effects by transplanting cells from the First Hokage!"

Over the past two years, he had communicated with Orochimaru many times, so Orochimaru had a general understanding of the relationship between the Mangekyō and the Wood Release.

Hearing this, he nodded, speaking with rare solemnity: "Rest assured, during your absence, I will take good care of them."

Ishihara felt much relieved, then smiled and said to him, "Then, farewell, Master!"

As the words fell, he activated Kamui and vanished from the spot.

Orochimaru gazed at the empty space for a long time in silence, then turned and left.

143 Inside Kamui's alternate dimension.

After appearing, Ishihara observed for a while; this was not the same alternate dimension as Obito's, so its security was extremely high.

This was also the location he had decided to store his body.

Moreover, he had already placed a large quantity of food and fresh water inside, enough to sustain him for several years.

Subsequently, Ishihara came to a spot, lay down, and slowly formed hand seals in his hands.

"Spirit Separation Technique!"

Ishihara's consciousness split into two: one weak, one powerful.

The weak portion would remain within the original body to maintain its activities and cultivate the Sage Body cultivation method.

The powerful portion would directly execute a secret technique.

"Spirit Transformation Technique!"

Instantly, Ishihara's soul separated from his body.

He glanced at the body, which could still move normally; although it was somewhat strained for combat, it was sufficient.

Subsequently, his soul began to form hand seals.

"Impure World Reincarnation: Summoning Technique!"

Instantly, the soul of a dead spirit appeared, but it was immediately sent away by Ishihara.

Immediately after.

A subtle wave of fluctuation spread out.

Ishihara's soul shot upward toward the heavens, rushing toward a certain place in the unknown.

This was the Reverse Summoning Technique; the dead spirit just summoned had called Ishihara from the Netherworld!