Naruto: Getting Observation Haki By Sacrificing The Byakugan

Kaiō-ken, times 5!

A blood-red aura blazed from his body, even the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion in his hand was tinged with scarlet.

"Here it comes again."

Kawaki Aoba's eyes narrowed, his sky-blue Reincarnation Eyes seemingly piercing through the void.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, the Amenonuhoko once again pierced through the void, this time aiming directly at his head.

However, this time Kawaki Aoba didn't dodge, and the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion in his hand was unhesitatingly brought down with full force.

The moment the two collided, the surrounding space was actually shaken by a burst of tremors.

Could the clash between Six Paths-level powerhouses actually interfere with space?

Thinking about it, that makes sense. Whether it's the Amenonuhoko or the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, both are products of the Truth-Seeking Balls, possessing the inherent ability to affect space.

With such a powerful strike at this moment, it's only natural that it would have such an effect.

For a long moment, the two sides were locked in a stalemate. But compared to Kawaki Aoba, that Amenonuhoko was ultimately just water without a source, a tree without roots.

As time passed, that Amenonuhoko, which had flown in from who knows where, was eventually unable to sustain itself and shattered into six Truth-Seeking Balls, dissipating into nothingness.

After resolving that, Kawaki Aoba began to look around in exasperation.

"Who is it? You cowardly sneak, daring to hide in the shadows and launch sneak attacks. Do you not dare to come out?"

In his heart, Kawaki Aoba gave his acting skills a mental thumbs up.

Although his persona had already reached an agreement with Uchiha Madara, given that guy's personality, he wouldn't have missed a chance to test him.

The consequences of failing to pass this test were imaginable, but fortunately, these were all things Kawaki Aoba had anticipated.

In his perception, Uchiha Madara's aura had already moved far away.

This time, he had truly left.

After searching around for the culprit, Kawaki Aoba, finding nothing, had no choice but to leave "angrily."

This headless and tailless sneak attack was destined to end without resolution for his public identity.

On the other side, Uchiha Madara, the mastermind behind the sneak attack, had already returned to the Hidden Rain Village.

Back at the Hidden Rain Village tower, the Six Paths Robe on Uchiha Madara's body fell away, revealing his pale white skin, similar to that of the Ōtsutsuki clan.

The earlier test of Kawaki Aoba, although done casually, was enough for him to confirm many things. This also made him even more certain that his previous guess was not wrong. Since Kawaki Aoba could block his Amenonuhoko, that kid must have also received a gift of power from someone else.

What he didn't know was whether that ability to temporarily multiply his power several times was a secret technique or, like his own abilities, a power hidden within his body?

Uchiha Madara wasn't sure, but what he could be certain of was that the strange golden light that had flashed on the moon a few days ago had now been explained.

That's right, it was when Kawaki Aoba unleashed the five-times Kaiō-ken and used the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion to clash with his Amenonuhoko that he had confirmed it.

He just couldn't be sure who Kawaki Aoba had been fighting on the moon at that time.

Was it the leader of the Underworld organization?

Or was it just the person who had bestowed power upon him, helping him to master that power?

"The power bestowed upon me by the Sage of Six Paths, Kawaki Aoba, descendant of Ōtsutsuki Hamura, the Sage of Six Paths' younger brother, and the longsword in the hands of the leader of that Underworld organization…"

Heh, this is really interesting.

It is said that a triangle is the most stable shape. If there was only one unknown enemy, Uchiha Madara would only have to consider how to deal with that one person at this time.

But now, the three forces had reached a balance. No matter which side Uchiha Madara wanted to deal with first, he had to be wary of whether the other side would take the opportunity to attack him.

Especially since he imagined that Kawaki Aoba and the leader of the Underworld organization each had two old schemers standing behind them.

Although it seemed a bit ridiculous to fight wits with air, no one could have guessed that Kawaki Aoba and the leader of the Underworld organization were the same person—especially since their two abilities were completely different.

Madara: What to do if you dig up your ancestor?

In the tower, Uchiha Madara thought over and over again, and finally decided to go to the moon to investigate what was going on.

Although the decision was a bit abrupt, there was nothing strange about it.

A great battle had broken out on the moon before, which meant that one of the people standing behind the three of them, even if they didn't live on the moon, must have a close connection with it. It would definitely be right to investigate it.

Considering things from Uchiha Madara's perspective, there was nothing wrong with making such a decision.

As for how to get to the moon, could this possibly be difficult for him, Uchiha Madara?

Although he didn't know the location of the Earth-Moon transfer array, he had Susanoo. The Complete Body Susanoo was more than capable of flying to the moon.

Moreover, in Six Paths Mode, he himself was completely capable of surviving in space. Flying to the moon wouldn't be a simple matter, would it?

But there was no need to rush now. It was the middle of the day, and there wasn't even a shadow of the moon. Let's talk about it at night.

Uchiha Madara began to wait for the arrival of night, and Kawaki Aoba also returned to the village.

In the village, Namikaze Minato, who had been busy these past few days, still made time to approach Kawaki Aoba and ask about the situation.

"Aoba, what was the situation with that intense explosion just now?"

Faced with Minato's inquiry, Kawaki Aoba wore a very solemn expression. He replied, "Minato, the situation is dire. You must have heard reports from others about what happened. What I can tell you is that the explosion wasn't a natural disaster—it was man-made."

"And it's highly likely that it was the aftermath of a battle between two individuals."

Minato was stunned by Kawaki Aoba's words, his mind spinning.

What the hell?

Could the aftermath of a battle between just two people be this destructive? Then how strong would those two have to be? Minato knew he wasn't a match for such opponents, but Kawaki Aoba…

Just as Minato was thinking this, Kawaki Aoba dropped another bombshell.

"On top of that, I was ambushed just now. If I hadn't been vigilant, I might not have made it back."

Of course, this was an exaggeration, but Kawaki Aoba had his reasons for saying it.

As the saying goes, the highest form of deception is convincing even oneself. Kawaki Aoba wasn't quite at that level, but he could make everyone around him believe it, and that was enough.

"What? Who was it? Could it have been Uchiha Madara? Aoba, is this some kind of trap to lure you there?"

Minato's voice was full of shock. He couldn't think of anything else.

Compared to Kawaki Aoba's safety, everything else seemed trivial.

Had it not been for the fact that Kawaki Aoba appeared completely unharmed and that Minato knew he had access to miraculous healing medicine, he would have dragged him straight to the medical department for a full check-up.

Reaching out, Minato patted Kawaki Aoba's shoulder. The latter reassured him, "Don't worry, Minato. He didn't succeed. I didn't even get a scratch."

"However, I can't confirm if the ambusher was Uchiha Madara."

"But shouldn't we be sealing off the news in this situation?" Kawaki Aoba asked, slapping his forehead. "Forget it—something this big, with the area around the Valley of the End turned into a wasteland, how could we possibly conceal it?"

He paused for a moment and then added, "Minato, we should hold an emergency high-level meeting."

"Right. I'll inform the elders." Minato nodded solemnly, his expression unwavering. Despite the urgency, there was no sign of him feeling pressured by Kawaki Aoba's suggestion.

Minato was truly the right candidate for Hokage. If anyone else were in his place, even if they recognized the importance of what Kawaki Aoba was saying, there might have been some awkwardness or resentment. But Minato? He was as warm and welcoming as the sun, as long as you were his ally. If you were his enemy, though, you'd have a different perspective—especially those who died at his hands during the Third Shinobi World War.

Kawaki Aoba watched as Minato hurried off, feeling a pang of guilt in his heart.

Honestly, he hadn't been the best friend to Minato. Although Minato owed him during the Third Shinobi World War, even the greatest debts should be repaid by now. Yet Minato never once sought to restore the Hokage's authority or challenge Kawaki Aoba's actions, even though Aoba had bypassed Hokage orders and established new organizations within the village.

Kawaki Aoba couldn't help but feel conflicted. Despite all of his actions being for Konoha's benefit, they had come at the expense of Minato's authority.

Reaching a resolution, he thought to himself, If this situation can't be avoided, then I'll find a way to make it up to Naruto.

Naruto Uzumaki—Minato's newborn son. As in the original story, Minato and Kushina had chosen the name "Uzumaki" for him, inheriting Kushina's surname since she was a descendant of the Uzumaki clan.

As for the matter of Minato's own lineage, they were both young and could always have another child.

An emergency meeting had been called, and Konoha's high-ranking officials gathered. The explosion outside had caused shockwaves that were impossible to ignore. Everyone knew something major had happened and that it was connected to the explosion.

Meanwhile, spies from other villages began to stir.

The explosion at Scorching Heat Hell had affected more than just Konoha. Neighboring cities had also felt the impact, with some even experiencing the heat wave in the streets.

As Kawaki Aoba had pointed out, the explosion's aftermath was too widespread to keep under wraps.

Within a short time, people from all over the region arrived at the affected area, only to be left stunned by the hellish scene before them. Despite the shock, no one could get close enough to investigate the center of the destruction, at least not yet.

Later, more explosive news spread among Konoha's higher-ups.

Tazumi Masao, a small merchant who ran a seafood shop, lived a decent life thanks to a relative in Konoha's higher ranks. Although his relative wasn't exactly a high-ranking official, he held a deputy position in a certain department, giving him access to significant information—some of which was highly classified.

What he didn't know, however, was that Tazumi Masao was more than just a merchant. He was a spy for Iwagakure, and so was his relative.

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