Chapter 215: Uchiha Madara's Mangekyo Sharingan Techniques! (Fourth update, seeking subscriptions and monthly passes)
Seven Spirit Clones transformed into streaks of light, each entering an incubation pod to merge with the clone within.
Subsequently, these clone bodies began to alter their own genes.
They would integrate the genes of the Sharingan, and parts of Senju Hashirama's Sage Body, or Ashura's Sage Body, into their own genetic makeup.
This was an initial attempt.
In reality, Sarutobi Asuma could already alter his own genes.
He could equip himself with the genes of Indra and Ashura, effectively possessing a significant portion of the Sage of Six Paths' genes.
But he had not done so.
He only desired the parts related to the Sharingan and the Rinnegan.
This was also Sarutobi Asuma's consideration for the purity of his own genes.
He was himself, and would not be anyone else!
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
All seven clones completed their genetic modifications without any issues.
Then, the experiment continued.
This involved equipping the seven clones with the complete genes of the Uchiha clan, Senju Hashirama, Ashura, and parts of the Uzumaki clan.
This was essentially equivalent to creating a miniature Sage of Six Paths body!
Whether it would succeed, Sarutobi Asuma did not know.
Because a portion of his own cells was also included in these seven clones.
Another day passed in the blink of an eye.
Suddenly, a message came from Clone Uka within an incubation pod.
The genes within him were showing signs of collapse!
"Stop immediately!"
Sarutobi Asuma ordered at once.
And so.
All clones halted their experiments.
Sarutobi Asuma frowned and said, "It seems one mountain cannot hold two tigers."
The Shadow Clone chuckled, "Unless one is male and the other is female!"
Sarutobi Asuma snorted slightly, feeling a pang of heartache.
The seven clones were ruined just like that!
"Let's retrieve the Sharingan!"
Sarutobi Asuma said somewhat helplessly.
But this was how experiments were; even he couldn't guarantee perfection at every step.
The Shadow Clone stepped forward, opened the incubation pods of three clones, and removed three pairs of Sharingan.
These were three pairs of Mangekyo!
Closing the incubation pods again, Sarutobi Asuma dispelled the Multiple Spiritualization Clone Technique.
The seven Spirit Clones returned to his body in unison.
Inside the incubation pods, without the suppression of his spiritual bodies, the genes within the seven clones immediately began to collapse, eventually turning into a sticky, white foamy substance.
Hundreds of millions were gone just like that!
The Shadow Clone stepped forward to clean the incubation pods, saying, "The experiment failed. Unless we increase our own cells, we can't suppress the power of the Sage of Six Paths."
These clones were partly Hashirama Cells transformed from White Zetsu, and partly Sarutobi Asuma's own cells, which could grant the clones significant chakra.
With Sarutobi Asuma's strength, even if his cells only occupied a small portion, he could suppress the White Zetsu-transformed Hashirama Cells.
But when the Sage of Six Paths' genes approached completion, he could no longer suppress them.
"This might also be related to the Sage of Six Paths' spirit still existing," Sarutobi Asuma mused.
The Shadow Clone nodded, "After all, they are beings of the same level."
Sarutobi Asuma thought for a moment and said, "The subsequent clones will not use my own cells, and all cell samples will be eliminated."
The Shadow Clone nodded, "Understood!"
"We can use the White Zetsu cells strengthened by research on the God Tree remnants and Tailed Beasts to cultivate them, and then add the genes of the Uchiha and Ashura. Although it's impossible to completely restore the Sage of Six Paths' body, it shouldn't be too difficult to cultivate the Rinnegan with a longer cultivation time."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded in agreement.
The Shadow Clone then changed the subject, "However, I must warn you, this carries risks, and enormous risks at that!"
"I understand!"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded.
Clones like this were extremely powerful, and without his cells to suppress them, it was highly possible they would develop their own consciousness.
At that point, they would no longer be soulless shells.
However, he hadn't failed to consider this possibility before.
So, he already had a method to deal with it.
"We'll use the Yin-Yang Release technique to solve it!"
Sarutobi Asuma stated, "The Yin-Yang Release technique can create life, forge Tailed Beasts, and it can also destroy souls."
"We can set up a large-scale jutsu in the laboratory to suppress the clone's cells."
The Shadow Clone nodded and said, "This can indeed solve the problem of clones developing self-awareness."
"However, there's also a risk when you use a spiritual body to control the clones, especially when facing enemies with the Rinnegan. They can easily be taken away."
"In fact, you have now completely mastered the genes of the Sharingan, and even the Rinnegan."
"You've even deciphered the Mangekyo techniques of Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Izuna, and Uchiha Obito."
"You can master them even without the Sharingan."
"It doesn't seem necessary to create clones, does it?"
"Do you have a collecting habit or something?"
The Shadow Clone was right.
As long as Sarutobi Asuma integrated the Sharingan's genes and the information of the ocular techniques deciphered from those genes into his own genetic code, he could use them.
For example, Uchiha Obito's Kamui, and Uchiha Shisui's Kotoamatsukami.
And Uchiha Izuna's Amaterasu, as well as Kagutsuchi.
Even Uchiha Madara's Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi.
That's right, the Mangekyo ocular techniques of the Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna brothers were the same as those of the Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke brothers in the future.
Sarutobi Asuma was quite surprised when he found out, but then he understood.
Because he remembered that in the original story, when Uchiha Sasuke used Kagutsuchi, the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, had commented on it.
This indicated that Senju Tobirama had witnessed the same ocular techniques!
And in Senju Tobirama's era, the only ones in the Uchiha clan who possessed the Mangekyo were the Madara brothers.
Kagutsuchi was most likely possessed by Uchiha Izuna.
After all, Senju Tobirama had also said that Uchiha Sasuke resembled Uchiha Izuna.
Sarutobi Asuma had not deciphered Uchiha Izuna's genes, but he had deciphered Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, and Kagutsuchi from Uchiha Madara's genes.
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Sarutobi Asuma knew the risks the Shadow Clone mentioned.
Controlling clones with a spiritual body was extremely insecure, especially when facing enemies who possessed abilities that targeted the soul.
But.
"Our initial intention for doing this was for the Rinnegan, and for the clones, I was thinking about the future, about Tsunade and the others."
"I can't just stay in the Ninja World forever, can I?"
"There are still vast oceans of stars outside, and mysterious Ōtsutsuki. Even if we don't go to them, they will constantly come here."
Sarutobi Asuma said with a hint of helplessness, "One can't fight against many!"
"Besides."
"Who says I'll use a spiritual body to control the clones?"
"The reason I'm learning and researching the Spirit Transformation Technique is not to manipulate clones."
"It's for the Flying Sword Technique!"
The Shadow Clone was slightly taken aback, then chuckled, "Alright, for someone as insecure and dark-hearted as you, it's no wonder you'd think of all this."
Sarutobi Asuma took the Shadow Clone's words as a compliment, as they were essentially the same person.
He thought for a moment, "We don't need to create too many clones for now; three are enough."
"We'll research more Tailed Beasts later, and there's still plenty of room for improvement with the clones."
Was the Small Six Paths Sage Body enough?
No!
The Ten-Tails Body was what was needed!
The Shadow Clone nodded, indicating understanding.
With the plan set, Sarutobi Asuma surveyed the experimental base, recalled the Shadow Clone, and then sent out a new one. He then spent some time with Tsunade before leaving the underground experimental base.
Afterward, Sarutobi Asuma recalled the Shadow Clones within Konoha and in other locations, and then sent out new ones.
After making these preparations, Sarutobi Asuma announced his seclusion.
He was going to begin editing the genetic information for his Sharingan and Rinnegan.
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