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In just one morning, Colt completed all the tasks assigned to him by Tsunade.
Looking at the brand-new houses, the villagers who were initially distressed about their damaged homes immediately forgot their soreness and fatigue.
After all, who cares about an old house when you're moving into a new better one?
"Long live Colt-sama!" someone shouted, and the crowd immediately followed suit.
"Long live Colt-sama!"
"Long live Colt-sama!"
Even those whose houses were unscathed felt a twinge of envy.
Deep down, they almost wished the invading enemies had been stronger, so they too could move into new homes.
Colt smiled and waved to everyone, and at the same time instructed two ninjas to report back to Tsunade.
He then made his way to the training grounds.
In the ninja world, there were five basic nature transformations: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Lightning. To become a Jōnin, one must master at least two of these transformations.
Of course, this was just one criterion for the Jōnin rank, not a necessary condition.
Some individuals were born with multiple nature affinities, allowing them to naturally merge them to form new techniques. This was known as a Kekkei Genkai, or Bloodline Limit.
Examples include Haku's Ice Release, Terumi Mei's Lava Release and Boil Release, and the Four-Tails Jinchūriki's Lava Release.
It's worth noting that these two Lava Releases were distinct techniques despite sharing the same name.
Beyond this lies the Kekkei Tōta, formed by the fusion of three nature transformations.
The Second Tsuchikage's Dust Release was a prime example.
Colt reflected on his experience using the Dust Release. Its destructive power surpassed even that of the [Sage Art: Wind Release Rasenshuriken], causing atomic structural damage to matter.
Even an ordinary Susanoo couldn't withstand its power.
However, the Dust Release had its drawbacks.
The launch speed was slow, and the casting direction couldn't be altered.
Each use required careful calculation of angle and timing.
Further beyond lay the Blood Release, a technique so rare it was virtually unheard of.
It required not only the integration of all five basic nature transformations but also the addition of the rare Yin and Yang Releases. Only after consuming an entire Chakra fruit and manifesting the Nine Tomoe Rinnegan on one's forehead could one hope to use the Blood Release.
Colt's growth path differed from that of the traditional Ōtsutsuki clan, and even he wasn't yet qualified to use the Blood Release.
However, Colt's purpose today wasn't to study the Blood Release, but another technique of equal caliber: the Truth-Seeking Ball.
While the Blood Release was a special ability produced by the Ōtsutsuki clan combined with the Chakra fruit, the Truth-Seeking Ball was the measure of the Six Paths level.
You either had to be able to compete at that level or possess the technique itself.
A mass of pure Chakra appeared in Colt's palm, which then split into five smaller orbs. Each underwent a different transformation, one becoming flames, another a pool of water, and so on.
Controlling these five Chakra orbs, Colt fused them together to form a colorful sphere.
Colt frowned slightly.
While it appeared that the various chakras had combined, there was still a clear distinction within.
His [Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan] emerged, and Colt's spiritual energy surged wildly.
Using the [Yin Release], he created form from nothingness, forcing the five Chakras to truly merge.
Under his powerful spiritual pressure, these Chakras were like reluctant children, grudgingly coming together.
Simultaneously, Colt added a powerful vitality to the Chakra using the [Yang Release], breathing life into form.
With the Yang Release as a medium, the Five Nature Chakras became more compliant, accepting each of their companions.
The colorful sphere began to dim, all colors becoming muted.
At the same time, the Chakra in Colt's body was depleting rapidly, consuming the equivalent of dozens or hundreds of Kakashi's reserves every second.
Although the volume remained unchanged, the total amount and density of Chakra contained within had increased countless times.
The Mangekyō kept spinning, forming an afterimage.
Suddenly, a sound like a bubble bursting echoed, and the Chakra consumption in his body ceased.
A fist-sized black Truth-Seeking Ball slowly floated up from Colt's palm, containing the power of all things.
That was the catalyst for Colt.
At this moment, the Chakra in Colt's body and the exchanged Nine-Bijuu Chakra were completely integrated into his divine tree body, producing a brand-new power.
The Sharingan rippled out in circles of purple, the Mangekyō gradually decomposing into nine Tomoe distributed on each ripple.
His jet-black hair turned snow-white, falling in crystalline strands.
The Sage's robe appeared behind him, fluttering in the wind.
The black Truth-Seeking Ball slowly changed shape, eventually becoming a pitch-black rod.
Nine Tomoe Rinnegan!
Six Paths Mode!
Colt closed his eyes and floated up into the sky.
"Is this the Six Paths level? The total amount of Chakra hasn't changed, but it feels completely different."
With a swish, he activated the [Flying Thunder God Technique].
In the next second, his figure disappeared from above Konoha and reappeared at the coastline of the Land of Fire.
Colt exerted all his strength and flew away from land, heading towards the endless sea. The changes in him after stepping into the Six Paths level were too great.
To avoid harming the village and innocent people, he had to test his new powers in the barren sea.
It took half a day for Colt to gain a general understanding of his new strength and abilities.
He also managed to create six Truth-Seeking Balls. It wasn't that he didn't want to make more; it was simply that he could only maintain this many at the moment. Any more would be unsustainable.
But the Truth-Seeking Balls were truly remarkable.
The orb in his palm changed shape according to his will, becoming long or short, thick or thin.
Its attacking or defensive power was unmatchable.
"The Rinnegan's basic techniques, plus two unique skills... this time, the harvest is truly significant," Colt sighed with emotion.
He had relied on his own efforts, constantly earning points.
Until today, he had finally reached this state, with infinite possibilities for the future.
Colt had always been worried before.
Although his combat power was fully unleashed and he could reach the Six Paths level, his essence of life had been inferior, making prolonged fights strenuous.
Especially against Kaguya, who possessed both the Rinne Sharingan and the Byakugan, Colt couldn't understand how she had lost to Naruto and Sasuke.
But now it was different.
Both were at the Six Paths level.
With his basic attributes plus the two newly acquired ocular techniques...
Victory was assured!
Colt raised his head and looked at the bright, full moon hanging high in the sky.
"Kaguya, wait for me…!"
(T/N: There is now a p.atreon for this work, and any new work I add will be dropped there first. check it out for an early release of up to 30 chapters edited smoothly. https://www.p.atreon.com/INeedRest)
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"Colt-sama, Hokage-sama requests your presence."
After returning to the village, Colt was once again summoned by Tsunade within two leisurely days.
"Is there something urgent?" Colt asked lazily, enjoying the grapes fed to him by his maid.
The ANBU lowered his head slightly, afraid to see anything he shouldn't:
"I heard it has something to do with the Cloud Shinobi Village sending messengers soon."
"Hmm." Swallowing the grapes, Colt tapped his finger.
"Understood. I'll be there shortly."
"Yes, sir!"
After relaying the news to Colt, the ANBU left immediately without lingering.
Colt stretched and finished the rest of the fruit before slowly rising.
"Take care of the house,"
"Alright," Yakumo smiled gently, thoughtfully smoothing out the wrinkles in his clothes caused by lying down for so long.
The girl's delicate fragrance wafted to Colt's nose, momentarily flustering him.
Seeing Colt's unnatural behavior, Yakumo's smile grew even wider.
"You!" Colt lightly tapped her forehead, sighed helplessly, and vanished instantly.
It was somewhat of a retreat.
Looking at the empty courtyard, Yakumo's smile faded as she carefully took out a book titled "Icha Icha Paradise."
Turning to the bookmarked page, she read intently.
Before long, her face turned red.
This chapter happened to be the story of a domineering master and a meek little maid.
"Master, welcome back. Do you want to eat first, or... have me first..."
Leaving the house, Colt strolled leisurely into the Hokage building.
He knocked on the door lightly and only entered after receiving a response.
Tsunade looked slightly surprised.
"I thought you'd come directly with the [Flying Thunder God]. Why are you so polite today?"
Colt rolled his eyes and sat down on the sofa.
"There's nothing urgent, so I won't be so abrupt."
Tsunade chuckled and shook her head, handing a scroll to Colt.
"The Cloud Shinobi Village has sent two messengers to hold Sasuke accountable. I intend to leave this matter to you."
Colt took it, glanced at it, and tossed it into the trash can with disdain.
"After two years, they still don't know their place. Leave it to me; I'll take good care of them."
He deliberately emphasized the word "care."
Tsunade nodded in satisfaction.
There were some things she couldn't do as the Hokage, but if Colt handled them, it would be appropriate.
However, she still reminded him.
"Don't let Yugito go out for a few days. Being discovered by the Cloud Shinobis will bring nothing but trouble."
The identity of Yugito was still very sensitive.
Even if she was rescued by Konoha, the Fourth Raikage would not acknowledge them and would probably suspect ulterior motives.
Colt nodded, "Understood."
It wasn't long before Colt received a report informing him that Cloud Shinobi ninja had appeared.
When he arrived, he saw a dark-skinned girl raising her fist, about to strike Naruto.
Swish!
Colt vanished instantly and appeared before Karui.
Before she could react, he kicked her.
Boom!
The recently repaired city wall once again had a large hole smashed into it by the dark-skinned girl.
"Karui!"
Another Cloud Shinobi ninja, Omoi, was shocked and rushed over to check on her condition.
Seeing her unconscious with a large bruise on her chest, he looked at Colt angrily.
"Is this how Konoha receives envoys from other countries?"
Colt scratched the back of his head, thought for a moment, and nodded very seriously, "You're right, it really was wrong of me to do this."
Just when Omoi thought Colt was going to apologize, he heard him continue.
"To properly receive the messengers, I've decided to kill you first, then let the Fourth Raikage send a new batch of messengers."
A [Wind Style: Rasenshuriken] appeared in his hand.
Omoi's expression froze.
Why wasn't this person following the usual protocol?
Fortunately, Naruto pulled him back at this moment.
"Colt, Sasuke did something wrong, and they have the right to be angry at me."
Naruto still regarded Sasuke as a member of Konoha and felt indebted to the Cloud Shinobi Village. This was why he was prepared to let the dark-skinned girl hit him without fighting back.
Colt glanced at him and slowly dispersed the Rasenshuriken in his hand.
"Fine... for your sake..."
"Cloud Shinobi messenger, come to the meeting room in the Hokage Building in ten minutes. I won't wait."
After speaking, Colt disappeared again instantly.
Only the bewildered duo of Naruto and the Cloud Shinobi were left standing there.
Ten minutes later, in the conference room.
Opposite Colt sat only Omoi. As for the dark-skinned girl Karui, she had been sent to the Konoha Hospital.
"Tell me, what does the Fourth Raikage want?"
Omoi was very angry when Colt mentioned the Fourth Raikage's name so casually, but he still forcibly suppressed his anger.
"Uchiha Sasuke from your village, along with the Kirigakure missing nins, captured our teacher, the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki Killer Bee. Shouldn't Konoha provide us with an explanation?"
Colt tapped his fingers and said dismissively, "Let me correct you as there were two mistakes."
"First, Uchiha Sasuke was kidnapped by Orochimaru three years ago. Although he didn't officially defect from Konoha, we lost control over him."
"So, what he did has nothing to do with Konoha. If you catch him, I'll thank you on behalf of Konoha."
That was why the Cloud Shinobi Village sent someone to Konoha to hold them accountable.
Following Sasuke's departure, Tsunade did not immediately issue an order for him to become a missing nin at Naruto's pleading.
So, in the eyes of outsiders, Sasuke was still a member of Konoha, and everything he did was understood as Konoha's directive.
From this perspective, Konoha was indeed at fault.
However, Colt was essentially unreasonable towards outsiders.
Looking at Omoi, who dared to speak out, Colt kindly pointed out his second mistake.
"Secondly, if a Jinchūriki is captured, the Tailed Beast will be extracted by the Akatsuki organization. Killer Bee would certainly not survive."
Omoi stood up in shock, knocking over all the teacups in front of him. Hot tea spilled all over the floor.
"What did you say?"
Cloud Shinobi Village knew very little about Akatsuki's intelligence and had no idea what their purpose was.
They still thought Killer Bee was simply captured.
Even with Yugito's rescue.
Now that Omoi heard what Colt said, it's not surprising that he was shocked.
At this moment, a rapid alarm sounded from outside. Colt's expression changed as he hurriedly opened the door and called for an ANBU.
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