Chapter 108: Hokage Summons!
The sun was setting, and the clouds were aglow.
Nara Keisuke returned to the Kikyo Orphanage. Tucked away in a summoning talisman on his wrist was a new Scorch Release mask.
In the open-air grounds.
The children of the orphanage were playing a "super-realistic ninja-in-the-house game," their clear, childish voices rising and falling.
"Lord Hokage, a person cannot, or at least should not..."
"I am the Hokage! I'll do whatever I want!"
Keisuke's footsteps paused. He looked at the "little Hokage" surrounded by the children, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. Little brat, you've got some nerve, huh?
Role-playing was no match for the real game. Keisuke returned to his small room. Seeing that Yakushi Nono'o wasn't there, he took out a blank scroll from his ninja tool pouch and began to write furiously at the desk.
Time flowed on, and a warm lamp lit up the night. Keisuke wrote the last stroke, picked up the scroll from the desk, and reviewed its contents. The panel inadvertently popped up with a message at this time.
[A-rank Miscellaneous Item Detected!]
[A-rank Miscellaneous Item: Scorch Release Chakra Forging Method]
[Item Description: Knowledge/Technique]
[Item Effect: Through the simultaneous use of wind and fire-nature chakra, after a precise ratio, fuse them into a brand new Scorch-nature chakra.]
[Item Evaluation: Knowledge is power!]
'An A-rank knowledge/technique scroll!' Keisuke scanned the panel information. 'This is the greatest significance of learning [Scorch Release] through my own training!'
The preciousness of a Kekkei Genkai was beyond doubt. It could basically only be obtained through blood relations and genetic inheritance. This was also the origin of the many Kekkei Genkai families. But whether it was a "constitution-type Kekkei Genkai" or an "elemental-release-type Kekkei Genkai," the power of the bloodline limit would not necessarily manifest in every ninja who possessed it.
Even in the famous Uchiha clan, the power of the Sharingan was only possessed by a portion of its members. Of course, no one knew if those Uchiha ninja who hadn't awakened their eyes would one day suddenly figure things out, or get over something... first furiously awakening the two-tomoe, and then directly leaping to the Mangekyo...
Ahem. In short, the power of a Kekkei Genkai was also accompanied by a thick fog of uncertainty. Even a member of a specific ninja clan would not necessarily possess their clan's corresponding Kekkei Genkai ability.
But this was only for ninja who inherited their Kekkei Genkai through bloodline. In the ninja world, a very small number of ninja could create a brand new Kekkei Genkai ability through their own training. And most importantly, after creating this new type of ability, this ninja could also specifically leave behind the corresponding learning materials for it! Compared to the uncertain "genetic inheritance method," this method of obtaining a Kekkei Genkai through acquired learning was undoubtedly more reliable.
The most famous examples were, of course, the "Magnet Release" Kekkei Genkai mastered by the successive Kazekage of Sunagakure. The Third Kazekage's "Iron Sand" and the Fourth Kazekage's "Gold Dust" were inherited through a single line of research. As for the neighboring Iwagakure, the techniques mastered by their successive Tsuchikage were a bit more advanced. What was passed down in Iwa was the Kekkei Tōta "Dust Release," which was formed by the fusion of three different chakra natures...
Keisuke reined in his wandering thoughts and looked at the A-rank miscellaneous item [Scorch Release Chakra Forging Method] in his hand. If Nono'o's [Super Beast Scroll] could create a brand new secret technique family, then the scroll in his hand right now could create a brand new Kekkei Genkai family!
'For an ordinary ninja, the power of Scorch Release is quite considerable.'
Keisuke silently used the [Four Symbols Seal] to seal a high-power ball of Scorch Release chakra onto the surface of the scroll. If someone were to open this scroll without his permission, it would trigger the counter-attack of the seal, and they would be hit in the face by this ball of chakra.
'But for me, the power of [Scorch Release] is still too weak...'
Keisuke called up his panel and looked for the "Kekkei Genkai-type abilities" he possessed. 'B-rank [Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change], [Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder], C-rank [Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm], D-rank [Smoke Clone Technique]... The difficult ones are too difficult, and for the simple ones, I can't find any information at all.'
After some consideration, Keisuke made a decision. 'With the help of my research experience with [Scorch Release], I should try different combinations of chakra natures myself!'
'Of course, it would be best if I could get my hands on more research materials for Kekkei Genkai, especially the elemental-release types...'
Just as Keisuke was considering new chakra nature combination methods, a glass of warm water was placed before him.
He came back to his senses and looked to the side, seeing Yakushi Nono'o in her nun's habit standing there with a smile, her hazel-green almond eyes shimmering with a gentle light. The warm, orange-yellow lamplight shone on the glasses-wearing nun's smooth, oval face, flowing downwards like honey.
"Sister Nono'o, when did you get here?" Keisuke took her hand and pulled her to sit down.
"A little while ago," Nono'o said generously. "But seeing that you were busy, I didn't want to disturb you."
"Actually, you should have disturbed me. That way, we could have done things together." Keisuke hugged her waist and nibbled on her fair, crystal-clear earlobe, whispering, "Sister Nono'o, I have a question to ask you. What are your chakra natures?"
"If we're talking about serious business, don't use your hands and mouth." Nono'o gently pinched his arm. "My chakra natures are water, and also earth."
Keisuke was a little disappointed. "Only those two? Oh, right, and Yang."
"Jonin have basically mastered two different chakra natures," Nono'o responded. "But, Keisuke, why are you asking this?"
"I've researched some new things recently. I was originally thinking of seeing if you could use them, Sister Nono'o. It seems... hey? Your earlobe is red!" Keisuke's sharp eyes noticed her delicate earlobe, which had suddenly turned as red as a ruby. "Sister Nono'o, you're a little naughty..."
"My mind wasn't in the gutter!" Nono'o blurted out, her own words betraying her, and she was on the verge of fleeing in panic. "I'll go check on the children."
"Wait, I really was trying to talk about serious business." Keisuke held her hand and recounted his experiences from the daytime. "Sister Nono'o, I've already talked with Oyakata En. For a period of time, he will be helping me build a small-scale, private, secret base in Kikyo Castle."
"Since it's private..."
"You're not an outsider, Sister Nono'o," Keisuke said frankly. "In the recent period, the frequency of my missions has been increasing. I might have to leave the village any day now. At that time, I'll still need you to help supervise the construction work of the base here in Kikyo Castle."
This time, Keisuke tactfully did not mention Pakura.
"I understand." Nono'o nodded gently.
As they talked, they started to bicker again. With the arrival of the wet season, the dry earth was drenched by a torrential downpour. The medicinal herbs, under the assault of the sturdy pestle moving in and out of the mortar, were ground into a continuous stream of juice.
The night passed without a word.
The next day, the quiet Kikyo Orphanage welcomed another bright and sunny morning.
Nara Keisuke walked out of the house and saw the children of the orphanage, led by Urushi, enthusiastically carrying out their morning exercises. Yakushi Kabuto, wearing glasses, was squeezed in among the children. At first glance, there was nothing special. But if one looked closely, one would find that his breathing was countless times calmer than the children beside him.
"Hm?" Keisuke sized up Kabuto for a while, just about to turn and go back into the house.
Nono'o timely walked out of the room. Seeing Keisuke's approach, she subconsciously took a step back, her arms crossed in front of her chest, making a "prohibited" gesture. 'Not in the morning.' That was the body language Keisuke read.
"I'm not some kind of beast boiling with primal urges..." Keisuke pointed to the children outside the window. "I just saw Kabuto training with the other children, but his condition is much better than the others. Has Kabuto learned to mold chakra?"
"Yes, I taught him," Nono'o said, secretly relieved. "Or rather, it was Kabuto who asked for it himself. He said he also wants to become a ninja like you."
"That's very difficult," Keisuke shook his head and chuckled lightly. "But, Kabuto's talent for learning seems to be quite strong?"
"Indeed," Nono'o nodded. "After I taught him how to mold chakra, he quickly learned how to combine physical and spiritual energy. Recently, he has been learning precise chakra control. I plan to teach him tree climbing first, then water walking. If he has a talent for chakra control, I'm prepared to also teach him the relevant knowledge of medical ninjutsu."
"Yang Release?" Keisuke's brow rose. "Have Kabuto's chakra natures been tested yet?"
"Not yet," Nono'o said. "It's just an idea for now. It will depend on Kabuto's own opinion."
Nono'o and Keisuke's gazes were noticed by Kabuto in the crowd. He turned his head, looked at Keisuke and the matron, a faint smile on his small face as he waved. But his action attracted the attention of the other children.
"It's the Matron!"
"And Big Brother Nara!"
"Big Brother Nara is a big lazybones! To get up so late!"
Keisuke smiled on the surface at Urushi's childish words, but in his heart, he made a decision. Today, he would definitely make Urushi coat a hundred whole fried chickens, and not allow him to sneak a single piece!
After breakfast, Keisuke was just about to go to the kitchen to instruct Urushi on the method of coating a hundred fried chickens when a lacquer-black crow flew into the orphanage, attracting the attention of many children. The crow flew straight towards Keisuke, circling around him continuously.
Through this intelligent performance, Keisuke tentatively raised his arm. "Shisui's crow?"
The crow landed on his arm with incredible agility and extended its slender leg, revealing a small scroll tied to it. Keisuke removed the scroll and looked at it. It was a message from Uchiha Shisui.
"Hokage Summons!"
(End of Chapter)
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