Chapter 136.2 : Rinnegan??

Remembering the list with Uchiha Ran and the white snake Sage, they could indeed be rewarded. The previous reward was an innate spiritual body…?!

Although they didn't comprehend what an innate spiritual body was, given Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo's summoning beast ranking fifth, having an Ōtsutsuki physique and resurrecting to his peak strength, Uchiha Ran, ranked fourth, would undoubtedly gain an even more formidable power.

"The Fifth Hokage initially possessed a superior physique, and now, an Sage body akin to the Sage of Six Paths. In my estimation, based on known intelligence about Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's life, battles, and physical prowess surpassing the Sage of Six Paths, the Fifth Hokage aims to achieve a physique equal to Ōtsutsuki's pure blood."

"After the live broadcast room opened, the Fifth Hokage and the White Snake Sage didn't summon each other. The screen focused on the White Snake Sage, and few knew that the Fifth Hokage Lord had received rewards, including the White Snake Sage."

"I deduce that Lord Fifth Hokage is utilizing the White Snake Sage to cultivate an innate spiritual body."

Shikaku sat back, rational and speculative, reaching a final conclusion: Uchiha Ran is harnessing the power of the White Snake Sage for a significant purpose.

All of his words were clear, except to Naruto.

"It's reminiscent of the Fifth Hokage's style," Nara Shikamaru finally remarked.

The lengthy analysis by these two masterminds eased everyone's concerns.

In the live broadcast room, the special police monitored the situation. As time passed, though Uchiha Ran retained a serpentine appearance, he never fully transformed into a snake. This fact undoubtedly confirmed the suspicions of Nara Shikaku and his son.

However, beyond them, many individuals in the ninja world still harbored mixed feelings—some gloating, others anxious about impending misfortune.

As time went on, however, they began to sense that something was amiss.

Within Ryūchi Cave,

White Snake Sage's eyes gleamed with suspicion. "It's been quite a while since he last transformed into a snake. Could he be attempting to master Sage Mode under the continuous compression of natural energy?"

"If it were Hashirama, a formidable player in the past, realizing Sage Mode on his own would indeed be possible."

"No, I cannot let him succeed."

White Snake Sage's eyes flashed as she started mobilizing Senjutsu Chakra within her body, along with the natural energy injected into Uchiha Ran's body.

The reason Ryūchi Cave's natural energy turned people into snakes was due to the abundance of snakes in the area, and the natural energy was injected through White Snake Sage's fangs.

In essence, it was still natural energy, but somewhat skewed.

Different from the Senjutsu Chakra condensed by White Snake Sage, it was entirely the power of the Sage snake.

"Finally, it's here."

Feeling the sudden influx of Senjutsu chakra into his body, Uchiha Ran knew the moment he had been waiting for had arrived.

Without hesitation, he completely opened up his innate body.

"Boom!"

The liquefied natural energy nearby, like a sponge absorbing water, poured frantically into Uchiha Ran's body.

As the snake representation on his body surface faded, it seemed to be absorbed into his body.

The White Snake Sage keenly felt a strong suction at the position where he bit Uchiha Ran's neck.

The Senjutsu Chara within, like a river flowing into the sea, rushed through White Snake Sage's fangs into Uchiha Ran's body.

"Oops, hit the jackpot!"

At this moment, if White Snake Sage didn't know she was "played" by Uchiha Ran, she would have lived in vain for many years.

She attempted to withdraw, but her body wouldn't respond.

It felt as if she had lost control of her body.

"Genjutsu?

"Release me!"

White Snake Sage used Senjutsu Chakra to counteract the chaos within her own Chakra, attempting to break the Genjutsu.

However, it had no effect.

She didn't seem to be under Genjutsu but manipulated to hang in suspense.

"Is it the pupil art of the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan?

"It turns out it wasn't Uchiha Ran who was played, but I became his unwitting pawn!"

White Snake Sage felt remorse in her heart.

Yet, Uchiha Ran's eyes, blossoming in the dazzling light, were irresistible.

He wasn't supposed to be this weak.

The gap with Uchiha Ran wasn't that significant either.

The massive infusion of natural energies devalued Uchiha Ran and facilitated the development of his innate spiritual body.

And foolishly, she injected herself with Senjutsu Chakra.

In this situation,

She found it increasingly difficult to resist.

"Kill me!"

White Snake Sage could only plead with her eyes.

But Uchiha Ran remained unmoved.

He continued to devour.

In his eyes, the white snake Sage was not a Sage but a charging treasure... a snake!

This old snake had accumulated in Ryūchi Cave for many years, absorbing the natural energy and Senjutsu Chakra of countless human geniuses, and now it was Uchiha Ran's turn to benefit.

Time passed.

Until a specific moment, Uchiha Ran felt the phased saturation of his innate spiritual body.

Physical growth reached its peak.

The foundation was complete.

Natural energy drew into the dantian, completely liquefied, almost condensed into a solid state.

It was then that Uchiha Ran redirected his strengthened body to his eyes.

Evolution began.

The Eternal Mangekyō remained unchanged, and three circles of purple halos appeared next to the cross!

Mangekyō Sharingan!? Rinnegan??

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