Chapter 1178 Precedent

The black-robed figure collapsed, and everyone thought the battle was over. But then, he suddenly vanished in a puff of black smoke, leaving behind only a note. The note read, "This is only the beginning; the real fun is yet to come." Everyone's expressions changed, realizing that things were far more complicated than they thought. The Hokage acted decisively, ordering Nara Akira to return to the village with the replica scroll and strengthen defenses. At the same time, he dispatched forces to investigate the mysterious force's true location. Shangguan Mo volunteered to join the investigation. During the investigation, they discovered that the mysterious force appeared to be connected to an ancient ninja clan. This clan possessed a forbidden ninjutsu, the misuse of which could have devastating consequences. As clues piled up, they drew closer to the truth. However, the mysterious force, aware of their actions, began to set numerous traps. A fiercer battle was about to begin, and it remained uncertain whether Shangguan Mo and his team could uncover the mysterious force and prevent its misuse.

Shangguan Mo and his companions entered a trap set by a mysterious force. The surroundings suddenly became eerie, with twisted trees and a thick mist. Suddenly, countless dark shadows attacked from all directions, and they quickly deployed to engage. During the battle, Shangguan Mo keenly realized that while the shadows' attacks were fierce, they seemed to be merely stalling for time.

As expected, just as they were fighting the shadows with all their might, the ground suddenly cracked open, and out emerged a group of ninjas using the rudiments of forbidden ninjutsu. Their attacks were filled with strange power, putting the investigation team in a difficult position.

At this moment, one of the team members discovered a flaw in the trap, which turned out to be a special formation set by the ancient ninja clan. Shangguan Mo acted decisively, directing the team to follow a specific route. In a fierce battle, they gradually broke through the trap. However, the mysterious force was not relenting. They knew the investigation team would not give up easily. A larger and more dangerous confrontation was brewing. Shangguan Mo and his team could only grit their teeth and prepare for the new challenge.

Just as everyone was catching their breath, the sky suddenly filled with dark clouds, thunder and lightning flashed. A mysterious force had summoned an ancient thunder beast, wreathed in violent lightning, its every roar shaking the earth. The thunder beast pounced on the investigation team, its massive claws slashing down with devastating force. Shangguan Mo shouted, "Everyone, scatter!" The team members quickly dispersed, each seeking shelter.

Shangguan Mo concentrated his chakra and unleashed a wind-style ninjutsu, attempting to dispel the lightning from the Thunder Beast. The other team members also unleashed ninjutsu, coordinating with Shangguan Mo's attack. However, the Thunder Beast's defenses were exceptionally strong, and their attacks had little effect. Just as the Thunder Beast was about to attack again, one team member discovered its weak spot, its eyes. He shouted a warning to the others, and Shangguan Mo acted decisively, directing everyone to focus their fire on the Thunder Beast's eyes.

After a fierce battle, the Thunder Beast was finally defeated, dissipating in a ray of light. However, the mysterious force still lurks in the darkness, and who knows what conspiracies it will unleash. Shangguan Mo knows that the real battle has just begun, and they must be even more cautious to uncover the true face of the mysterious force and prevent the abuse of forbidden ninjutsu.

But the second generation Hokage, Senju Tobirama, should bear great responsibility for this matter. After all, it was he who pioneered the research of forbidden techniques.