Chapter 132: The Power of Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion
Kitagawa Gen had been itching to try out Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion for a while now.
He had only held back because he'd been waiting for the "cooldown" period from the Moon. Now that some time had passed since his return, it was finally the right moment to test it out.
"There's nothing major happening this year—just the jōnin examination. After that, I can finally check out the main quest rewards."
The main quests had always been a thorn in his side.
The first one alone had stalled him for thirteen years. Luckily, the reward for completing it was phenomenal.
As for the reward from the second quest? Honestly, he didn't care nearly as much.
For him, the real game-changer was the evolution of his bloodline. And the starter gift had practically handed him the best the world had to offer.
"Whatever's next will likely focus on strengthening this bloodline. Either way, having something is better than nothing."
As he mused over this, he glanced at Naruto and Sasuke, who were being marched off by the ANBU along with the disgruntled homeowner, heading straight toward the Hokage Tower.
He couldn't help but smile.
"Sasuke during this time is kind of interesting. It's a shame how much he changes after the Chūnin Exams… Speaking of which, I wonder how different this year's exam will be."
"Well, no point overthinking. I've still got time to test the technique—and there's a dinner tonight, too."
---
Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi was busy apologizing profusely to the furious homeowner.
"I'm terribly sorry. I promise we'll compensate you. This was… just an unfortunate accident."
Meanwhile, Naruto and Sasuke stood silently nearby, trembling like a pair of wet dogs, too scared to speak.
After all, they had accidentally blown up someone's house—and it was entirely their fault.
Complain about Kitagawa Gen? They wouldn't dare.
For one, Gen had taught them something useful. Even if his methods were shameless, the lessons were real.
More importantly, if those exploding kunai had gone off in their hands, they'd be facing far worse than compensation.
And frankly, with Gen's wicked personality… just imagining how he'd retaliate sent shivers down their spines.
"You two," Hiruzen turned toward them once the homeowner had left, "what on earth happened?!"
His blood pressure felt like it was spiking. Could nothing go right these days?
"Blowing up someone's house? Really? Is that what the Academy teaches now?!"
"It… it was an accident…" Naruto mumbled, barely audible.
Sasuke nodded solemnly beside him.
"An accident, huh?"
"Intentional or not," Hiruzen sighed deeply, "you need to understand—your future is to become shinobi who protect this village. How can you act so recklessly inside the village? Why didn't you use a training ground?"
Both boys dropped their heads in shame.
"This time, I'll let it go. But I expect you both to learn from this. No more stunts like this. Understood?"
"Yes, sir…"
Naruto and Sasuke both nodded quickly. No way were they mentioning Kitagawa Gen's involvement.
Seeing how obedient they looked, Hiruzen sighed again. There wasn't much more he could do. At best, the school would need to tighten discipline—and besides, his priorities were shifting elsewhere.
"The Akatsuki… the mysterious 'Ōtsutsuki Genshiki'… and the upcoming Chūnin Exams…"
He rubbed his temples, weighed down by stress.
"Maybe Gen's rapid progress is the only good news these days…"
---
"Old man Hokage…"
Naruto suddenly spoke up.
"I've developed a jutsu. I want to show it to you."
"Oh? A jutsu? You made it yourself?" Hiruzen blinked, surprised.
Naruto nodded earnestly.
"Yup! I created it. Gen said I should show you and get your opinion. So… Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"Wait—Gen? Hold on—"
"Ninja Art: Harem Jutsu!"
Poof!
A cloud of smoke exploded, revealing several blonde beauties emerging seductively from the mist.
Sasuke's eyes bulged, his face flushed crimson.
As for Hiruzen…
His expression froze—then, with a fountain of nosebleed gushing forth, the Third Hokage collapsed to the floor.
"Eh?!"
"Lord Hokage!"
"Someone get a medical-nin, quick!"
Chaos erupted in the Hokage's office.
---
Meanwhile, far from the noisy chaos inside Konoha, Kitagawa Gen stood quietly at the mouth of a deep mountain valley.
"This should be the place."
His eyes shimmered as they transformed into the Tenseigan. Radiant blue light pulsed in his irises.
"No one around. Perfect."
After scanning the area and confirming it was deserted, he gave a satisfied nod.
This valley wasn't far from the Fire Temple. He'd fought Uchiha Obito and others here before while using his identity as Ōtsutsuki Genshiki, and the landscape was already a mess. A little more damage wouldn't matter.
Hummmmmm—
A surge of chakra erupted from his body like moonlight in motion, soft and immense.
He had connected with the Tenseigan on the Moon.
The more he used this technique, the more adept he became at channeling it.
"And my synchronization with the 'Giant Tenseigan' is getting clearer by the day."
So clear, in fact, that he could almost see the mythical Hamura Shrine through its lens.
But no matter how hard he focused, something still blocked his full perception.
"Probably because my own eyes haven't undergone the second stage of evolution yet…"
He guessed that even without going through the so-called "three rebirths," his eyes still required at least three upgrades to reach their full potential.
To fully obtain the complete Tenseigan, he needed to go through this next transformation—and after the Tenseigan, would it even be possible for him to awaken an additional Rinnegan?
"Maybe… a Rinnegan forming on my forehead?"
He wasn't entirely sure. But deep down, he had a strong sense that this transformation might actually happen to him.
He didn't find the idea of having an extra eye on his forehead unsettling—in fact, in his understanding, a third eye there could very well be a "Heavenly Eye."
"Besides, the powers of my eyes are only going to keep growing stronger—and this process won't be short."
His Tenseigan retained not only the Byakugan's x-ray vision but also gained insight abilities after he obtained Yin Release from Uchiha Obito. Though he had never used a "standard" Tenseigan before and couldn't compare directly, he had a feeling:
As long as he continued evolving, his eyes might become truly one of a kind.
"Given my unique bloodline and growth path, it's probably already safe to say I'm 'one of a kind.'"
Who knows? With enough time and transformation, maybe he could even become a so-called Ōtsutsuki God.
"Alright. That's enough theory. Time to act."
Sensing that his chakra was now stabilized, he slowly raised his hand.
The black rod he'd previously embedded with the Totsuka Blade appeared in his grip—and in the next moment, transformed into the shape of a long sword.
Taking a deep breath, he looked out across the distant valley—then suddenly slashed.
"Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"
BOOM—!!
Powered by the fusion of the Tenseigan's chakra and the Totsuka Blade, a massive storm erupted instantly, ripping across the entire valley with catastrophic force.
In the blink of an eye, the terrain was reduced to flying debris and shattered dust. Everything collided, twisted, and screamed under the weight of destruction. The mountains groaned, collapsed, and crumbled, the sheer violence shaking heaven and earth.
"Hmm… Still a little short of what I was aiming for."
Kitagawa Gen calmly evaluated the results. The technique was strong—no doubt about that—but he wasn't facing ordinary opponents.
After all, he was preparing to fight someone like Ōtsutsuki Urashiki, whose presence alone exuded overwhelming pressure. His power couldn't afford to fall short.
"In that case…"
Taking a deep breath, he drew in natural energy from the environment. It surged into him like a tidal wave.
And then—he felt it.
Even though he had anticipated it, the moment nature energy fused with his own, a rush of power overwhelmed his senses—like he could do anything in this form.
"As expected, natural energy evolves with strength—it makes you stronger against the strong."
HUM—
As the storm raged, now enhanced by nature energy, the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion's power exploded once again—more terrifying than ever.
The mountain valley below began to disintegrate completely. Under the sheer force of the technique, even the very landscape was being erased—left with nothing but a barren void of devastation.
---
At Mount Myōboku
In a hidden chamber, the Great Toad Sage suddenly opened his eyes.
He had sensed an incredible power surge—something unprecedented.
At once, he retrieved a crystal ball and placed it gently onto a cushion. Chakra flowed from his body.
"Far-Seeing Art."
A tracking jutsu he had created to observe distant locations—and find people from anywhere in the world, so long as he could sense their chakra signature.
But this time...
After a moment, the image that appeared wasn't a person—it was the moon, specifically the sealed prison of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
The Toad Sage's eyes narrowed in disbelief.
"Blocked? Such a terrifying power…"
---
Meanwhile, in the Kamui Dimension
Shinnō sighed in resignation. He had no way to resist Obito's demands and could only accept reality.
"Fine. I agree."
"It's not such a bad deal," Obito replied calmly. "At least you'll survive. At least you can still chase your dream."
Recruitment successful—Obito nodded to himself. He didn't think much of Shinnō, but the man was a skilled medical-nin.
"Tch. You're going after Konoha anyway, right? I'll just count this as doing my part."
Shinnō didn't like being forced to join any organization—let alone one led by an Uchiha—but as a former member of the Sky Ninja, he certainly had no love for Konoha.
"Don't worry," Obito assured him. "Konoha won't be spared. We have our own score to settle."
In fact, their actions might begin as early as next year.
"Come on. I'll introduce you to the others."
Obito turned to leave, but Shinnō raised a hand.
"Wait. I need to grab something first."
"Suit yourself."
Obito didn't care. He opened a Kamui portal—and the two stepped out into the real world.
But as soon as they emerged, both froze.
The landscape in front of them—completely flattened.
"What… happened to the valley?"
It was supposed to be a deep, mountainous region—but now it was just a barren wasteland, wiped clean.
Before they could process it, a colossal force suddenly descended from the sky—
Crashing directly onto them.
--