[Congratulations, Host. You've obtained the Green-Tier Trait '[Iodine Punch]' and the Blue-Tier Skill '[Earth Release Mastery]'.]
[Iodine Punch] (Green): By dipping your fists in iodine before striking, each punch inflicts cleansing and detoxification effects upon impact. The greater the damage dealt, the stronger the effect becomes. Enhances medical ninjutsu, medicine formulation, chakra control, and hand-to-hand combat techniques slightly.
[Earth Release Mastery] (Blue): Years of relentless training have allowed you to precisely master both the nature transformation and shape manipulation aspects of Earth Release ninjutsu. Increases efficiency when learning, researching, refining, or creating Earth Release techniques; improves casting speed, power, and overall effectiveness of Earth Release techniques.
"...So now I'm a medic with a few martial arts moves up my sleeve!"
Kei Yamanaka couldn't help but chuckle lightly as he viewed the skill listings awarded by the System.
Although the names still carried the system's trademark dark sense of humor, the [Iodine Punch] was genuinely overpowered.
If he'd had this before fighting Hanzo...
Would he really need to use shadow clones? Or design intricate combinations involving sword techniques, clan secret arts, Earth Release, and even Flying Thunder God Technique?
Nope, he could've just walked up and pummeled him!
With that venomous internal poison sac-symbiotic physiology Hanzo possessed, Kei could've taken him out within moments.
And even if he ended up poisoned himself afterward?
Just two quick punches from his own fists would've completely cleansed him—thanks to the Sage Transformation's recovery abilities, he'd be back at peak condition in seconds.
As for a negative buff like having to remove an enemy's poison mid-battle...
Who even fights bare-fisted in close combat anyway?
Even without proper ninja blades...
Couldn't he just grab some kunai?
Raikage A: One finger strike can kill.
Maito Gai: One kick can end lives.
Tsunade: One punch drops foes.
Hyūga Clan: Not laughing...
Then there was the Blue-Tier Skill [Earth Release Mastery].
Kei Yamanaka glanced toward the Purple-Tier Trait [Water Release Master] displayed on his System Interface, barely suppressing a grin stretching all the way to his ears.
Based on his long-term observations,
Kekkei Genkai usually required someone not born with inherited bloodline abilities to first develop one elemental chakra nature to Purple-Tier level, then fuse it with another chakra nature.
Water plus Earth.
That combination practically screams potential...
"It seems there are quite a few options?"
Kei Yamanaka frowned slightly.
The Akatsuki Secret Transmission contained Hidan's Mud Release Kekkei Genkai, Mei Terumi of Mist Village wielded Boil Release, and Hashirama Senju's Wood Release all originated from Water and Earth natures.
If these skill listings fused together, surely the system wouldn't randomly assign him something unexpected?
["When multiple advancement paths arise during skill-list fusion, the choice belongs to the Host."]
The System's voice notification coldly cut in.
Kei Yamanaka's lips curled upward. Without hesitation, he activated [Earth Release Mastery].
A flood of Earth Release training memories surged into his mind.
Thanks to the Purple-Tier Trait [Source Seer], which enhanced comprehension, memory retention, and learning speed,
He absorbed and processed this information several times faster than before!
Earth Submerged Fish Technique, Earth Hidden Voyage Technique, Iwagakure Hiding Technique, Earth Dragon Vanishing Technique, Heart-Piercing Decapitation Technique, Heavyweight Rock Technique, Light-and-Heavy Rock Technique...
Kei Yamanaka quickly mastered various ninjutsu techniques he was already familiar with.
He had already mastered most of the nature transformations associated with Earth Release.
But...
"My highest proficiency is Earth Release, yet all techniques just let me burrow underground. Do you seriously misunderstand who I am?!"
Kei couldn't understand.
He could recall countless powerful Earth Release techniques in his mind.
Yet somehow, only assassination techniques ended up becoming his highest proficiency!
This time, the system completely ignored Kei's complaints.
After merging the [Earth Release Mastery] trait, another fusion notification sounded.
[Detected compatible traits: Purple-Tier 'Water Release Master' and Blue-Tier 'Earth Release Mastery'. Begin fusion?]
"Yes."
[Detected three possible evolution paths: Mud Release, Boil Release, and Wood Release. Choose one.]
"Wood Release!"
[Fusion completed. Congratulations, Host! You have obtained the Purple-Tier Trait 'Wood Release Heir'.]
[Detected Red Tier Trait 'Sage Transformation' attempting to enhance the Purple-Tier Trait 'Wood Release Heir'. Enhancement failed — Sage Transformation is not fully developed.]
"???"
Two consecutive system notifications rang out.
Kei slightly furrowed his brows, immediately realizing what this "enhancement linkage" meant.
And why was his Sage Transformation considered incomplete?!
"Sage Mode..."
According to the original storyline, there were very few locations that taught Sage Mode cultivation.
Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest were considered top-tier locations.
Fire Temple and Wind Temple ranked second-tier.
Jugo's village barely qualified as third-tier.
Chiriku, who presided over Fire Temple, was worth a mere thirty million ryō — less than Asuma's value.
And then there was Jugo, who couldn't even control natural energy himself — how could he possibly teach others?
"The three great sacred grounds and Fire Temple..."
As the trait fusion advanced, Kei experienced strange tingling sensations across his body while memories flooded into his mind. He temporarily suppressed his chaotic thoughts.
Danzo Shimura conducted experiments using cells harvested from Hashirama.
Not only did he desecrate Hashirama's remains, but he also acquired Wood Release technique scrolls from the Senju Clan.
Drawing from Danzo's memories, Kei easily grasped the Wood Release techniques.
[Harpoon Piercing Technique], [Banner Formation Technique], [Wooden Wall], [Great Tree Enclosure], [Forest Creation Technique], [Four Pillar Prison], [Wood Clone]...
Kei quickly mastered one Wood Release technique after another.
More importantly,
By drawing connections between similar principles, his understanding and mastery of Earth Release rapidly improved, finally matching his proficiency in Water Release!
The enhanced physique and immense chakra reserves granted by Sage Transformation continuously nourished and stabilized the newly formed Kekkei Genkai.
His once-vibrant body...
After activating his Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, his body became noticeably stronger, more energetic, and brimming with vitality!
Wood Release Inheritor (Purple-Tier): Thanks to your extraordinary talent, rare constitution, and relentless effort, you've nearly perfectly inherited the power of the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai—largely through sheer luck. Your efficiency in learning, studying, refining, enhancing, and even innovating Wood Release, Water Release, and Earth Release Ninjutsu techniques has increased dramatically. The casting speed, power, and effects of these techniques have all significantly improved. Your physical strength, vitality, and affinity toward Natural Energy have also been enhanced.
"Freakin' insane!"
Once the surging power of his Wood Release Kekkei Genkai subsided within him, Kei Yamanaka shifted his attention to the detailed description of the trait.
The [Wood Release Inheritor] trait, seemingly only a Purple-Tier Trait,
offered such powerful enhancements that he believed it was worth more than many Red Skill Listings!
He hadn't even mastered Sage Mode or fully unlocked the potential of Sage Transformation and Wood Release yet.
Yet, the combat power he currently wielded was undeniably formidable!
At the very least, with his enormous chakra reserves, he could freely unleash techniques like [Wooden Dragon Technique] and [Wood Giant Technique]. Even relying solely on Wood Release, he could effortlessly subdue the Nine-Tails!
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