Chapter 107: Miss Pakura, Scorch Release, This is How You Use It!
'B-rank Ninja Tool: [Scorch Release Mask]!'
Nara Keisuke appeared to be gazing at the wooden mask in his hand, but in reality, he was reading the description of the [Scorch Release Mask]'s effects on the virtual panel.
'The difference from the previous [Nature Masks] is that the chakra released by this one can ignore the conventional elemental counters!'
The five basic natures had a relationship of mutual generation and restraint. Lightning counters Earth, Earth counters Water, Water counters Fire, Fire counters Wind, and Wind counters Lightning. However, "Scorch" was a brand-new nature distinct from the five great ones. In the ninja world, there was no specific new nature transformation that was dedicated to countering "Scorch." This was also where the strength of elemental-release-type Kekkei Genkai lay.
Keisuke put down the undamaged [Scorch Release Mask] and looked at the two [Shadow Clones] in front of him. Under his gaze, they directly dispelled their technique. All the detailed elements of how to manipulate the [Nature Masks] and how to fuse the [Scorch Release Mask] flowed into his brain.
He lightly touched the summoning talismans on his wrist and once again summoned two [Wind Release Masks] and [Fire Release Masks] with sufficient chakra reserves, holding one in each hand. The [Shadow Gathering Jutsu] silently activated, pulling a blank mask from nearby and carrying it to a position in front of him.
Keisuke took a deep breath and, dividing his focus, simultaneously guided the [Wind Release Mask] and [Fire Release Mask] in his hands, drawing out the two natures of chakra contained within them, fusing them, and pouring them into the blank mask before him.
The blank mask quietly endured the influx of the two different types of chakra. Its surface showed no change, not even the slightest hint of a crack.
Not long after, by the time Keisuke had completely exhausted the chakra stored in the two masks in his hands, the blank mask was still in perfect condition. He tossed aside the two now-empty masks. Keisuke grabbed the new mask on the shadow tentacle.
As expected—
[B-rank Ninja Tool: Scorch Release Mask]
'I've accurately figured out the method of fusing the Scorch Release nature transformation!'
Keisuke's heart was filled with delight. Creating a brand-new [Scorch Release Mask] was a small step for the [Nature Mask Forging Method], but a giant leap for his research on Kekkei Genkai!
Pakura watched his every move. Especially after noticing that he had created another "perfect mask," a sense of unease suddenly arose in her heart. "What exactly is that mask in your hand?"
Keisuke glanced back at Pakura. He did not answer with words, but instead, by resonating with the [Scorch Release Mask] in his hand, he released the B-rank technique stored within—
[Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder]!
An bright, orange-yellow fireball suddenly shot out from in front of Keisuke. The moisture in the surrounding air was evaporated at an extremely rapid speed. The scorching air rushed into Pakura's nostrils. She looked at the scene before her in disbelief. "That's my Scorch Release... That's my Scorch Release..."
Using her signature Scorch Release ninjutsu right in front of her, Keisuke suddenly felt a very strange sensation. As the fireball formed by the jutsu gradually dissipated in mid-air, Pakura's consciousness also fell into a state of blank emptiness.
Seeing her stunned, Keisuke did not continue to attack her with words, but instead returned to his research on the [Scorch Release Mask]. He once again manipulated the [Shadow Gathering Jutsu], pulling over a perfectly intact blank mask from the surroundings.
But this time, he no longer relied on the power of the Wind and Fire masks. Instead, through his [Shadow Clones], he attempted to create [Scorch Release] chakra on his own. With the help of his previous two experiences, Keisuke very smoothly molded [Scorch Release] chakra within the body of a [Shadow Clone].
The panel information popped up again.
[Having self-developed one elemental-release-type Kekkei Genkai [Scorch Release], your [Ninjutsu] and [Wisdom] stats have been enhanced to a certain degree!]
'Just an enhancement? Alright.' Keisuke looked at the message on the panel with some regret. 'I thought researching [Scorch Release] would bring another leap in strength...'
Keisuke dispelled all the [Shadow Clones] in the room. Complex memories flowed back into his brain. But having experienced many experiments before, these small memory shocks posed no pressure to him at all.
'Since [Scorch Release] has been successfully researched, then it's time to research other Kekkei Genkai abilities...'
Just as Keisuke was considering which two chakra natures to focus his next plan on, a very faint muttering sound was heard in the room. "This is impossible..."
Pakura's expression was utterly defeated. Even when she was captured and became a prisoner, this elite ninja from Sunagakure's mental state had not been as dejected as it was now. For her Scorch Release to be so easily researched and cracked... this blow to Pakura was simply too great. So great that she absolutely could not accept it! Her mood, which had almost fallen to its limit, transformed at this moment into a hysterical madness.
Even though she still had no chakra, Pakura bared her teeth and brandished her claws, rushing towards Keisuke.
[Shadow Imitation Technique]!
Keisuke glanced at her and unhesitatingly released his self-developed shadow secret technique. A slender, lacquer-black tentacle shot out from beneath him, catching her shadow with incomparable speed and binding her in place.
"Miss Pakura." Keisuke took a step forward, and Pakura also took a step forward. The familiar voice and the out-of-control body made her consciousness clear up again, but she had no choice at this moment.
Keisuke took another step forward, and Pakura followed, until the distance between them was less than an arm's length.
"I think you recognized the ninjutsu I just released, didn't you?"
Keisuke's question received no response. Pakura just bit her lip, glaring at him angrily.
"What a stubborn person..." Keisuke turned around and walked several steps away from her. The distance between them also widened. It wasn't until they were nearly ten meters apart that he turned around again.
Pakura, standing far opposite him, also turned at the same time, looking at him from across the distance.
Keisuke raised his hands and methodically formed hand signs.
"This is..." Pakura's eyes widened, but she could only follow his movements, her hands forced to raise, her ten fingers flying. Following a hand seal sequence she had used countless times, the numb-faced Pakura completed the final sign.
Keisuke took a deep breath and, aiming at her, released a huge, furiously burning fireball. "Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder!"
Until this moment, Pakura's actions finally diverged from his. To be precise, Keisuke had released the jutsu, while Pakura, after forming that incredibly familiar hand seal, had only spat out a mouthful of air.
The orange-yellow fireball was about to rush upon her. Pakura closed her eyes as if accepting her fate, mentally preparing to die by her own attack.
But Keisuke had precisely calculated the distance between them. The fireball had not even gotten close to her before it directly dissipated in mid-air, leaving only a patch of dry, scorching air.
Keisuke stepped forward. Pakura, like a robot, moved her legs mechanically and woodenly. The two returned to their previous distance. They were so close that they could touch each other with just a reach of a hand.
"Do you see, Miss Pakura," Keisuke said, looking at her unfocused pupils, his voice gentle and pleased. "Scorch Release... this is how you use it."
The effect of the [Shadow Imitation Technique] was canceled at this moment. The tentacle-like, slender black shadow retracted to his feet. At the same time, Pakura, as if her spine had been removed, collapsed onto the floor of the room like a homeless stray dog.
"Although I feel a little sorry," Keisuke said, looking down at her from above. "It seems you can never return to Sunagakure again."
Listening to his words, Pakura's completely unfocused pupils slowly centered on him. Her pale lips moved a few times but did not make a sound.
Keisuke bent down, his right palm gently resting on her forehead. Then, following her forehead, his five fingers probed into her thick, long hair, accurately finding a small bump. His fingers lightly unfastened it. The tie instantly came undone.
Keisuke straightened up, at the same time taking the still-gleaming Suna forehead protector from her. "Just imagine," he said, toying with the forehead protector, his tone playful. "Even in Sunagakure, only you, Miss Pakura, can use Scorch Release. But now, it has appeared in the hands of a Konoha ninja..."
Pakura's pupils instantly shrank to a pinprick. Before she could open her mouth to argue, his next words stabbed her in the heart again. "And what if this Scorch Release is no longer aimed at Suna's enemies, but..."
Keisuke lightly tapped the forehead protector in his hand, looking directly into her eyes. "Aimed at Suna itself. Then, Miss Pakura, what do you think will happen?"
"Don't..." Pakura's voice went from weak to obstinate. "Absolutely not!"
"Then, do you have any bargaining chips to stop me?"
Keisuke threw the forehead protector back onto her. The iron protector bounced a few times on her supple body and finally rolled onto the floor. The side engraved with the Suna symbol was face down, seeing no light.
(End of Chapter)
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