Naruto: Talent Entry Perks

"You have the scroll of the Impure World Reincarnation Technique?"

Nagato and Uchiha Obito looked at Black and White Zetsu in surprise. The latter even asked, "Where did you get it? From Orochimaru, or Konoha's Forbidden Technique Library?"

"Konoha's Forbidden Technique Library. I secretly sent a White Zetsu clone to sneak in and steal it while Izayoi was out on a mission," White Zetsu lied smoothly, not even blinking.

In truth, it was a legacy left behind by Uchiha Madara.

Although Uchiha Madara had passed on almost everything he knew to Uchiha Obito—including the Six Paths Technique, Yin-Yang Release, and even the Uchiha Fan—he never fully trusted him. There were several forbidden techniques he had obtained from Konoha that he had withheld from Obito.

The Impure World Reincarnation Technique was one of them.

"Impure World Reincarnation? We can give it a try." Nagato recalled Orochimaru's record of killing the Third Hokage and felt it was worth attempting. He immediately ordered, "I'll study the Impure World Reincarnation Technique. You all send out clones to the cemeteries of the various nations to gather the corpses of once-famous or powerful ninjas, in preparation for dealing with Otsutsuki Toneri's puppet army."

"Yes." Black and White Zetsu both nodded in acknowledgment.

Nagato added, "Also, send clones or spies to gather intel on Izayoi. I want to find an opportunity to test the future Sixth Hokage."

"Leave that to Obito—his eye technique is most suited for this," White Zetsu joked.

Before Obito could retort, Black Zetsu explained, "That kid's Wood Release and Kagura Mind's Eye can easily detect the Mayfly Technique used by White Zetsu clones. Though we've scattered clones throughout the ninja world, Konoha itself remains out of our surveillance."

"For this mission, we need Obito's eye technique to assist us. Ideally, he can help us find some isolated elderly people or unsociable orphans with no social connections. A White Zetsu clone can then replace them using transformation jutsu."

"Though this method isn't as convenient as the Mayfly Technique, it will still let us detect any major movements within Konoha."

Nagato turned to Uchiha Obito. "Obito, assist Zetsu with this mission."

"I understand." Obito answered calmly, though frustration churned within him.

…

At that same moment, while Nagato and the Zetsus held their meeting in the Kamui space, a Wood Clone was observing from the shadows and relaying everything back in real time.

In the gym of the villa, Izayoi was massaging Hinata's shoulders and neck as she lay on a yoga ball to stretch her back. Occasionally, Izayoi guided her into "Double Dragon" poses to improve finger strength and Hinata's focus, which made the room's atmosphere subtly change.

Despite being used to punching boulders and Wood Release trees for training, Hinata quickly found herself panting and drenched in sweat after just a few stretches.

Fortunately for her, the intel sent back by the Wood Clone arrived in time, and Izayoi finally helped her return to normal yoga.

In Sage Mode, Izayoi remained calm and focused, multitasking with ease.

"I nearly forgot about this. Uchiha Obito's last attempt at spying failed. Now that they're all meeting in the Kamui space, this is the perfect opportunity."

Muttering to himself, Izayoi gave instructions to a Wood Clone.

The clone activated its Rinnegan to locate Uchiha Sasuke in Konoha, but seeing Sasuke was absent, it switched to a god's-eye perspective to detect large chakra sources. It soon locked onto Uzumaki Naruto, who was training under a waterfall with Jiraiya.

Thanks to the butterfly effect caused by Izayoi, everything had changed.

Nagato's massive power-up was just one result.

Uchiha Sasuke hadn't defected, which changed the entire makeup of Team 7.

For starters, Haruno Sakura hadn't become Tsunade's disciple. Instead, Hatake Kakashi taught her mainstream Genjutsu techniques and recommended her as a medical intern at Konoha Hospital.

Since Sasuke didn't defect and Naruto hadn't left the village, Kakashi had no reason to ask Tsunade to take Sakura as a disciple.

Besides, Tsunade already had her prized disciple: Karin. Karin had awakened the Diamond Seal this year and mastered all three of the Uzumaki Clan's signature abilities.

Only five people from the new generation were promoted to Chunin during the first half of the Chunin Exams: Uchiha Sasuke, Aburame Shino, Hyuga Neji, Nara Shikamaru, and… Karin.

Despite their strength, Naruto and Rock Lee weren't yet ready to lead teams.

Karin had joined Konoha less than a year ago, but her academic performance, strength, and ninja qualities already matched a Chunin. At this rate, she'd probably become a Special Jonin by the end of the year.

Now, both Karin and Shizune were Tsunade's right-hand aides. There was no vacancy left.

Team 7 hadn't encountered the Sound Trio during the exams, so Sakura never cut her hair short. At this rate, her future might be uncertain.

If Sakura continued training, she might become a hybrid of Yuhi Kurenai and Yakushi Kabuto. With her excellent chakra control, she could reach Jonin level, maybe even specialize in Genjutsu and medical ninjutsu.

As for Naruto, his strength had changed drastically.

Normally, his Taijutsu was barely Genin-level, and even average ninjas could beat him. But when he got serious, combining Multi Shadow Clones with Rasengan or Wind Release jutsu made him terrifying. Unless the enemy had Earth Release, they could easily fall to his combos.

Because Jiraiya mistakenly believed Nagato was the Child of Prophecy again, he returned to Konoha to train Naruto and help him control the Nine-Tails.

There was no Team 7 disbandment this time. Everyone was simply busy with their own goals, coming together only for missions.

With Izayoi's Wood Release, any outburst from the Nine-Tails could easily be suppressed.

Hatake Kakashi, unless disturbed by Might Guy or out of money, spent most of his days at the cemetery or reading Icha Icha Paradise at home. His body, weakened by the Sharingan, couldn't afford constant exertion.

That night, after showering and eating, Kakashi turned off the lights and went to bed on time.

Suddenly, a mist of red powder appeared out of nowhere, followed by a green hand. A glowing green sphere pressed against Kakashi's forehead.

As the sphere phased into his head, Kakashi's eyes snapped open—lifeless and dull.

It was Izayoi, disguised as a clone and using Ranmaru's stealth ability. After hiding for hours, he opened a scroll and took out surgical tools and a vial containing a scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan.

Coating the tools with chakra, Izayoi—having studied a medical ninja's memories—swiftly completed the eye surgery.

He removed Kakashi's Kamui Sharingan and replaced it with Kotoamatsukami's.

Then, Izayoi summoned a Grayer Stone. In Sage Mode, he activated Yin-Yang Release, transferring vitality-filled chakra into Kakashi's body.

When Kakashi awoke, he'd feel well-rested, refreshed, and stronger—none the wiser.

This was Izayoi's compensation.

Kakashi may lack the desire to grow stronger, but as a future general under the Sixth Hokage, he deserved this gift. His body had suffered too long from the Sharingan.

If not for concerns about detection, Izayoi would've gone further.

After cleaning up all traces, Izayoi teleported away.

He reappeared in the basement of the Sakura Street villa—now a white, well-lit operating room.

On the table lay the puppet body of Danzo.

Since awakening his second-stage Rinnegan, Izayoi had modified Danzo into a trump card, embedding him with Yin-Yang Release and Black Rods that let him share Izayoi's chakra and enhance his Wood Release.

The only drawback was that Danzo couldn't use the Six Paths Technique.

Still, his strength rivaled the top Kage, with only Ohnoki posing a true threat.

Now, Izayoi would strengthen him even more.

Danzo's right eye was replaced with a regular three-tomoe Sharingan, while the left received Kakashi's Kamui Sharingan.

Thus, Uchiha Danzo was born.

Izayoi channeled chakra into Danzo's body. As energy surged, the Sharingan in his left eye evolved into the Mangekyo pattern—a shuriken surrounded by a sickle.

This Mangekyo Sharingan, once dubbed the strongest by netizens in Izayoi's past life, could injure even Six Paths-level beings despite not being eternal.

Now housed in Danzo—with Hashirama cells, Yin-Yang Release, Grayer Stones, and Izayoi's vast chakra—its power exceeded Uchiha Obito's.

Danzo, once a top-tier Kage, now possessed the ability to threaten even Super Kage or Six Paths-level enemies.

Looking at Danzo, Izayoi smiled with satisfaction.

"The initiative is back in my hands. Now it's time to prepare for the second round."

"The next round will be the final battle!"