One month later.
Roran Ruins.
Accompanied by Temari, Shishou arrived at the underground location of the Roran Ruins, where the Dragon Vein was situated.
To accelerate the fruit-bearing process of the God Tree and obtain the God Tree Fruit to gain the Rinnegan, Shishou's main task was to collect various chakra energies from all over the ninja world.
And the vast power of the Dragon Vein was something he couldn't miss.
Upon reaching the Dragon Vein, Shishou saw the sealing technique and barrier jointly performed by Miko Miroku and Uzumaki Eri.
The sealing technique and barrier not only sealed the Dragon Vein's power to prevent its immense chakra from leaking out but also protected it from being taken by others.
Given Miko Miroku and Uzumaki Eri's current expertise in sealing techniques, it was practically impossible for anyone without the power of the Six Paths to break their seal.
Taking out the barrier control talisman given by Miko Miroku, Shishou led Temari through the barrier to the Dragon Vein.
Temari looked around and asked Shishou, "Shishou, what are you going to do? Teacher Pakura said the Dragon Vein is very dangerous."
Temari didn't know the purpose of the Dragon Vein but wanted to remind Shishou.
"It's nothing. I'm just going to absorb some chakra."
Shishou placed his hand on the seal and began to absorb the chakra from the Dragon Vein.
Miko Miroku and Uzumaki Eri had left a backdoor in the seal specifically for Shishou to draw chakra from the Dragon Vein.
Temari, bored, sat quietly on the side, watching Shishou.
After a long while, Temari asked, "Shishou, what's the name of the Flying Thunder God user? Is Teacher Pakura currently training with him at the Moon Palace?"
Since Pakura stepped down as the Kazekage of Sunagakure, she had never returned, and everyone knew about her relationship with the Flying Thunder God user.
So Temari thought that as the senior disciple of the Flying Thunder God user, Shishou might have met Pakura.
While absorbing the Dragon Vein's power, Shishou casually lied, "Probably, but I haven't met Lady Pakura. As for my master's name, I don't know either."
He had thought it over and decided it was best to keep the identities of the Flying Thunder God user and Aburame Shishou separate to avoid unnecessary trouble.
For instance, forcing Pakura and Temari to stay together would only make things awkward and affect their normal teacher-student relationship.
And some other unspeakable matters as well.
Temari, wiping her fan, continued to ask, "If I wanted to enter the Moon Palace, do you think it's possible?"
Temari had heard about the upcoming disciple competition at the Moon Palace and wanted to participate.
Shishou laughed, "Actually, it doesn't make much difference whether you join or not."
Temari was puzzled, "Why?"
Shishou chuckled, "Because I'll be the one teaching those who join, and I won't hold back whether you're in or not."
Hearing this, Temari felt a sweetness in her heart and hummed happily, "But I want to prove myself."
To Temari, it would be best if she could enter the Moon Palace on her own merits.
After absorbing most of the Dragon Vein's power, Shishou stood up and smiled, "Then you'll have to work hard."
Though Temari could now enter Sage Mode, she was still far behind compared to Naruto and Sasuke.
Temari raised her right hand to her chest, clenched her fist, and said confidently, "Just wait and see."
"I'll be waiting."
Shishou took Temari's hand, and they disappeared from the spot.
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After parting ways with Temari in Sunagakure, Shishou continued to collect chakra energy across the ninja world.
Jinchuriki, earth vein energy, the three great Sage Lands—Shishou visited everywhere that could provide chakra.
Once he had collected enough, Shishou headed to Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning.
"Master of the Flying Thunder God."
As soon as Shishou appeared at the entrance of the Raikage's office in Kumogakure, Omoi approached him and greeted him respectfully.
Nodding at Omoi, Shishou said, "I need to discuss something with the Fourth Raikage."
"This way, sir. The Raikage is in his office."
Omoi gestured for Shishou to follow and led the way.
Upon entering the office, Shishou saw the Fourth Raikage, Ay, lifting dumbbells and training his muscles.
The Fourth Raikage put down the dumbbells and sat at his desk, saying, "What do you want?"
Since Yugito Nii, Samui, and Mabui left Kumogakure to train elsewhere, the Flying Thunder God user had rarely visited Kumogakure.
Shishou got straight to the point, "I'll give you an extra spot to enter the Moon Palace in exchange for helping me collect some chakra."
To further accelerate the God Tree's fruit-bearing process, Shishou had decided to target the Five Great Ninja Villages, planning to have their ninjas contribute some chakra.
Kumogakure's chakra cannon and dimensional chakra cannon, which collected chakra from multiple ninjas to operate, had the necessary chakra collection devices, fitting Shishou's needs perfectly.
The Fourth Raikage asked, "What do you need the chakra for?"
Shishou shrugged, "It's not to use against you, if that's what you're worried about."
Hearing this, the Fourth Raikage glared at Shishou.
Despite his anger, the Fourth Raikage knew that with Shishou's strength—capable of summoning numerous Heavenly Obstacle Quaking Stars—he wouldn't need any tricks to deal with Kumogakure.
After all, he could destroy them easily.
After thinking for a moment, the Fourth Raikage said, "I want three spots."
Given Shishou's abilities, if any of Kumogakure's ninjas could learn even a fraction of it, it would be invaluable to them.
Shishou shook his head, "Only one."
Although it would be his clones teaching, Shishou didn't want to take too many people. Maintaining an air of mystery would ensure the Five Great Ninja Villages respected the Moon Palace.
The Fourth Raikage sighed, "Fine, one it is. How much chakra do you need?"
Given Shishou's relationship with Yugito Nii and the others, the Fourth Raikage couldn't push too hard.
Shishou stood up, saying, "As much as you can collect."
With that, he disappeared from the spot.
Having secured an agreement with Kumogakure, he needed to continue negotiating chakra collection with the other ninja villages.
After Shishou left, Omoi said to the Fourth Raikage, "Raikage-sama, I suggest we collect as much chakra as possible."
Given Shishou's current strength, they could only try to win him over carefully.
Hearing this, the Fourth Raikage couldn't help but sigh.
Though he disliked currying favor, Shishou's terrifying power left him no choice but to seek his alliance.
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POWER STONE!!!!
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