The laboratory under the Sage Tree.
Clone Laboratory.
Sarutobi Asuma looked at the clones in the incubation pods.
There were six in total.
He had originally planned for three to be enough, but considering he wanted to stir up trouble, he had his shadow clone cultivate three more.
All these clones shared a common trait: they bore a slight resemblance to the Sage of Six Paths in his memory.
However, this was normal.
After all, this time he hadn't used his own cells to cultivate the clones. All the research results were derived from Uchiha, Senju Hashirama, the Uzumaki Clan, the remnants of the God Tree, the Nine-Tails, Eight-Tails, Three-Tails, and One-Tail.
Who knew, maybe they'd even turn into someone like Miss Kaguya in the future.
"Tsk, I wonder if the Sage of Six Paths will blame me when he sees this!"
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled.
His shadow clone replied, "That depends on whether you can defeat him."
Sarutobi Asuma shrugged. "It's not that serious."
"That old man is quite amiable."
The shadow clone rolled its eyes.
Such filial piety, you think he's amiable?
Of course, Sarutobi Asuma didn't truly believe the Sage of Six Paths was easy to deal with.
Changing the subject, Sarutobi Asuma performed the Multiple Spiritualization Clone Technique, creating six Spirit Clones to enter and control the six clones.
The surfaces of these six clones were covered in dense arrays of talismans. These were techniques to suppress the birth of sentience within them, and also to prevent others from seizing control of the clones.
However, Sarutobi Asuma still felt this wasn't entirely safe.
After the six clones emerged from the incubation pods, he used black nails crafted with Yin-Yang Release techniques to embed them into the clones' bodies.
One nail in the forehead, one in the heart, and one in the abdomen – again, as a precaution.
At the same time, these were for controlling the clones.
With these three nails, Sarutobi Asuma could remotely control the clones without needing the Spirit Transformation Technique, much like Nagato's Six Paths puppets.
Of course.
The principles behind them were different.
Nagato used the power of the Rinnegan.
Sarutobi Asuma, on the other hand, used Electromagnetic Release combined with the Spirit Transformation Technique.
Or, it could be said to be a product of his research into the Flying Sword Technique.
The six clones donned robes, and the shadow clone asked, "Do we need to equip all of them with Sharingan?"
"Just use the original three pairs!"
Sarutobi Asuma pondered, "The strength of the clones will also affect the power of the Sharingan. The clones still need improvement, no need to rush."
The shadow clone nodded, "Understood."
To Sarutobi Asuma, the current clones were not yet perfect.
As for the clones awakening the Sharingan, or even the Rinnegan, on their own, that was naturally impossible.
They hadn't even formed their own consciousness.
Eye transplantation was a minor surgery, and the three pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan were quickly swapped in.
As of now, Sarutobi Asuma still had a total of twenty pairs and one Sharingan, which were precious assets.
Even though, in reality, the abilities of the Mangekyo Sharingan weren't particularly powerful for Sarutobi Asuma.
But there was still Izanagi, a forbidden jutsu comparable to a resurrection technique!
Although it consumed one eye for each use, even a Mangekyo Sharingan was no exception.
This forbidden technique consumed not only chakra but also the inherent power of the Sharingan itself.
The power of the eyes and chakra were somewhat different.
The power of the Sharingan could be considered the eye's own strength, though its source ultimately came from chakra.
Therefore, even if a clone was physically powerful with vast chakra reserves, this forbidden technique would first exhaust the eye's power, causing the Sharingan to naturally go blind.
However, the stronger the eye's power and the larger the chakra reserves, the longer the duration of the technique would be.
And for Sarutobi Asuma, a mere Sharingan, even a Rinnegan, was not as important as the lives of Tsunade and the others.
Half of his planning for the Sharingan and Rinnegan was for this reason.
Of the three pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, he had previously used one. Sarutobi Asuma still named it Uka. After a moment of thought, he named the owners of the other two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan as Mito and Henmei, respectively.
These were all named based on their respective Mangekyo abilities.
Then, Sarutobi Asuma looked at the other three clones and said thoughtfully, "Each of you will use one system of abilities, and then be named after your abilities."
"Thunder God, Fire God, Earth God."
The Thunder God clone felt speechless, "This name is terrible!"
The Earth God clone was calm, but his tone was sarcastic, "What can we do when we don't have Sharingan?"
Sarutobi Asuma ignored them and turned to Uka and the others, "How are the bodies?"
"If we want to awaken the Rinnegan, how much time will it take?"
Uka chuckled, "The bodies are very good, although far inferior to the original."
"As for the Rinnegan..."
Mito interjected, "It will take at least 5 years, possibly longer."
Henmei said, "If the original body directly possesses it using the Spirit Transformation Technique, it should be very fast."
The Shadow Clone beside them said regretfully, "In the end, they are just clones and have great limitations, especially after adding so many forbidden jutsu."
Sarutobi Asuma was not disappointed and said with a smile, "There is gain only after loss. 5 years is not long, we can wait."
"Then, Uka, you will focus on Genjutsu."
"Mito, you will be the Medical Ninja."
"And Henmei, you will use Wind Style."
Uka and the other two nodded in unison, "Understood!"
Thus, the six clones represented six different systems.
At this moment, the Fire God asked with a smile, "Then, should we give the organization a name?"
An organization name?
Sarutobi Asuma touched his chin and said, "How about the Tenshin Group?"
The Shadow Clone and the clones all rolled their eyes in unison.
They really don't think at all!
However, it seems not bad?
...
After confirming the Tenshin Group, Sarutobi Asuma came to the Hokage building to discuss with Namikaze Minato.
"To make it more realistic, let's start with our Konoha!"
"After all, Konoha has quite a few Kekkei Genkai!"
Sarutobi Asuma said with a smile.
Namikaze Minato nodded and asked, "Who should we target?"
Sarutobi Asuma said, "The Hyuga Clan has the Caged Bird, and the main family rarely leaves the village, so we don't need to consider them."
"Then there's Kakashi's Storm Style, but he hasn't displayed it in the Ninja World yet, so we can put it aside for now."
"Let's go with the Uchiha, my older brother Sarutobi Shinya, and also Shimura Dan!"
Sarutobi Shinya and Shimura Dan had already revealed their Kekkei Genkai in the Ninja World.
Namikaze Minato gave a wry smile but didn't object. He asked, "To what extent should we go?"
They certainly couldn't kill anyone.
Sarutobi Asuma thought for a moment, "Take one pair of Three Tomoe from the Uchiha, and then give them a pair of Mangekyo. This matter can be discussed with Clan Head Fugaku in advance."
Namikaze Minato nodded, understanding Sarutobi Asuma's intention.
Who to arrange would be decided by Uchiha Fugaku.
"As for my brother and Dan, seriously injured, losing an arm should be fine."
Sarutobi Asuma said casually.
Namikaze Minato quickly said, "Won't that be too severe?"
Sarutobi Shinya is his older brother, and Shimura Dan is his disciple.
It's a bit ruthless!
Sarutobi Asuma smiled, "It's a play, it needs to be realistic."
"Don't worry, I'll keep it under control. With the current Medical Ninjutsu of Tsunade and myself, it's completely fine."
Namikaze Minato thought for a moment and didn't persuade further. "I'll arrange it as soon as possible."
"Afterwards, this information will be shared with the other four Great Shinobi Countries as a reminder."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, thinking, "We can also stage a scene later, in the Land of Earth, or the Land of Wind, or the Land of Lightning. I'll fight a battle, or Clan Head Fugaku could go... Yes, Clan Head Fugaku should go!"
"Let's set it in the Land of Earth, and let the Stone Ninja see Susanoo, to highlight the terror of the Tenshin Group!"
Namikaze Minato nodded, "I'll arrange for Clan Head Fugaku to lead the pursuit of the Tenshin Group then."
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