Naruto evolution system

Chapter 130: The Illusory Ring

A Week Later

Deep Beneath the Ocean

Baishi stood on an undersea plain, delivering punches and kicks that sent shockwaves rippling through the water. The surrounding sand and marine life had long been displaced by the force of his training.

The immense water pressure enveloped him, forcing every movement to overcome enormous resistance.

And that was exactly what Baishi wanted.

Training his body under such conditions amplified the effects of his efforts far beyond what he could achieve on land. This allowed his Strength, Agility, and Constitution to grow and evolve more rapidly.

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Midday

Pausing his physical training, Baishi spread out his senses, locking onto an uninhabited island several kilometers away. With a burst of Flying Thunder God, he vanished from the seabed.

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On a Remote Island

A small, barren island drifted in the middle of the vast ocean.

A peculiar rock etched with a tree-shaped seal glowed faintly, heralding Baishi's arrival.

This island, which he had discovered five days ago, served as his base of operations.

Every morning, he dedicated his time to physical conditioning, strengthening his core attributes. This foundational work was non-negotiable.

In the afternoons, he divided his efforts between improving Energy Absorption Skin and Mental Resistance.

The former enhanced his ability to absorb, decompose, and convert the Nine-Tails' chakra, supplying him with the energy needed for other evolutions.

The latter prepared him for his inevitable confrontation with Black Zetsu.

Baishi was certain that Zetsu hadn't given up searching for him.

The reason was simple: as the vessel for the Nine-Tails, Baishi was an essential piece in Zetsu's plan to revive Kaguya. The Divine Tree and Infinite Tsukuyomi, powered by the Rinnegan, were both crucial components of the revival.

Moreover, to recreate the Divine Tree, the Nine-Tails was indispensable for forming the Ten-Tails.

Zetsu's obsession with finding Baishi wasn't just logical—it was inevitable.

To make matters worse, Baishi had revealed a wealth of forbidden knowledge during their prior standoff. Zetsu couldn't risk leaving someone with such dangerous information unchecked.

Understanding this, Baishi knew another encounter with Zetsu was only a matter of time. He had to prepare.

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Nightfall

Baishi raised his right hand and examined the object on his middle finger—a ring.

The ring was a deep jade green, seemingly carved from stone but with subtle wooden textures visible upon closer inspection.

This was no ordinary piece of jewelry.

Using Wood Release, Baishi had cultivated a dense piece of wood, its chakra content surpassing that of even the strongest Jonin. This wood served as the foundation for the ring, named the Illusory Ring.

Set into the ring was a small crimson gem no larger than a grain of rice. Within it, three jet-black tomoe swirled in an endless dance.

This gem was none other than Obito Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan, now integrated into the ring.

Baishi had repurposed Obito's Sharingan to store high-level genjutsu. With a simple activation, the ring allowed him to unleash these illusions instantaneously, bypassing the lengthy casting times typically required.

Enhanced by the Sharingan, these genjutsu were even more potent than usual.

Although this setup sacrificed the Sharingan's famed abilities in copying and perception, the trade-off was worth it for Baishi.

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Initially, Baishi had been hesitant to pursue this idea. Even with his exceptional skill in sealing techniques, integrating the Sharingan into the ring had been risky.

But after countless trials and errors, he succeeded in crafting a single Illusory Ring.

With the ring complete, he now had more time to focus on other abilities—particularly Chakra Affinity.

To combat someone like Zetsu, Baishi had thought of another solution: Dust Release.

Dust Release techniques like Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu could disintegrate their target at the molecular level.

Even though Zetsu was an extension of Kaguya's will, possessing physical form meant there was no reason Dust Release couldn't obliterate him.

Moreover, Dust Release could address Baishi's lack of precise, focused attacks, complementing the large-scale destruction of his Wood Release.

If nothing else, it would be invaluable for his ultimate goal: fusing all seven chakra natures to achieve Kekkei Mora.

Dust Release, which required Wind, Fire, and Earth chakra, offered the perfect practice for combining elemental affinities.

Through repeated attempts, Baishi would gain the experience necessary to handle the complexities of chakra fusion.

Potential conflicts between affinities didn't concern him. As his physical attributes evolved, his body would grow resilient enough to handle any backlash.

For now, his priority was improving Chakra Affinity to achieve mastery over each element. This would pave the way for him to unlock both the full potential of his Wood Release and the creation of Dust Release.

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As Baishi contemplated his future, a rumbling sound from his stomach pulled him back to reality.

The pangs of hunger reminded him of a simple truth: despite his extraordinary body, he still needed sustenance.

Baishi glanced around the barren island and let out a bitter laugh.

Apart from jagged rocks, the only source of food nearby was the fish in the ocean.

While his Toxin Resistance allowed him to consume any fish without concern, eating nothing but seafood for days on end was wearing on him.

Sure, he could use Flying Thunder God to visit the outside world for supplies, but the effort and time required made it an inefficient solution.

This inconvenience only fueled his desire for a storage ring. With one, he could carry all his essentials, truly living free of constraints.

His thoughts drifted to his initial plan of creating a storage ring by linking it to a summoning beast's dimension through Flying Thunder God seals.

After a moment of consideration, he murmured, "Perhaps it's worth another try—but not now."

His current Spatial Awareness at level IX wasn't enough to break through the barriers of alternate dimensions.

For now, the idea would have to wait.

With a resigned sigh, Baishi muttered, "I guess it's back to eating fish."

In a flash, he disappeared from the island, leaving behind only the faint rustle of the wind.

(End of Chapter)

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