Crystal Release: Crimson Lotus

Under the cover of night, a small village glowed with a fiery red light, and thick smoke billowed out, the smell of war lingering in the air even from miles away.

"There's a nice kid in the small village ahead at night."

On a small hill several miles away, Uchiha Yoru and Orochimaru watched from afar as everything unfolded in the distant village; this scene was something they had become quite accustomed to.

The Shinobi World is extremely chaotic. Even small villages within the Five Great Nations are constantly being Rogue Ninja and bandits. The situation is relatively better within the great nations, but outside of them, it is a complete mess.

"Hehe, a promising talent praised by the teacher must possess a very promising Kekkei Genkai."

Uchiha Yoru spoke, he kept recalling in his mind, but still couldn't recall which promising candidate Orochimaru had found at this time.

Orochimaru was now completely absorbed in his research on perfect Eternal Life, and especially after hearing about the clues to soul Ninjutsu, he had no time to care about anything else and immediately revealed a hoarse smile.

"You are indeed a very promising child; consider this a gift from your teacher."

Orochimaru's unique, hoarse laughter echoed as his body slowly dissolved into a puddle of mud, prompting Uchiha Yoru to smile helplessly, "It seems you've discovered traces of the Uzumaki Clan's ruins, even the ones who came here were clones."

In the original story, Orochimaru later found the ruins of the Uzumaki Clan, and among the Death God Mask in that area, he found the Shinigami that had devoured his arms. So when exactly did Orochimaru find this place?

Before this, Orochimaru had been sealed away, so it can be inferred Orochimaru he must have found the method long ago, but didn't have a way to get the Shinigami. Then he was sealed away by Itachi. After he came out, he obtained Chakra and some information from Kabuto, which led to his later trick of getting the Shinigami for free.

It would be a lie to say Orochimaru wasn't interested in the secrets of the Uzumaki Clan, which is why he was tasked with searching for the Uzumaki Clan's Orochimaru ahead of schedule.

"Who could be the child who you, teacher, would praise so highly for their potential?" Uchiha Yoru squinted, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. He was like a curious cat, eager to know whether this child was from the original story or not.

Kakkō engulfed the land, and the wooden village burned fiercely. The cries and screams ceased abruptly, leaving only the crackling sound of houses burning under the flames.

It was an extremely eerie scene. Although there was a distinct smell of blood in the air, there was no sound at all, as if it were an empty village.

Inside the burning house, the Kakkō illuminated Uchiha Yoru's face. He stared at the corpse inside with an astonished look, or rather, at the corpse whose death still conveyed disbelief, as if time had stood still.

All the corpses were encased in pink crystal, each one sealed alive within the crystal. In the sealed space, having lost the air, ordinary thieves would obviously have died; they had all been sealed in the crystal for longer than their limit of endurance.

"Crystal Release! So it was you."

Upon seeing the pink crystal, Uchiha Yoru finally recalled a ninja who had appeared infrequently but was almost forgotten. His stunning appearance was also Orochimaru's first candidate for a reincarnation vessel.

Kekkei Genkai: Crystal Release Female Ninja 'Guren'.

Her appearance was absolutely stunning, and her strength was also very strong. According to her battle Kage Level in the original work, it can be said that Guren's overall strength was close to that of a Kage. After all, she fought against all the ninjas of Konoha and even went toe-to-toe with Shippuden Kakashi Hatake. Her strength far exceeded that of ordinary Jōnin. It is estimated that her strength was at least around that of Elite Jonin or even Semi-Kage.

Although it has a fatal flaw—that Crystal Release is completely countered by sonic Ninjutsu —it cannot overshadow Guren's brief moment of brilliance.

"He is indeed a very promising ninja, though his talent has been wasted."

At that moment, Uchiha Yoruro among the ninjas Orochimaru had taken in during this period, only Guren fit the description, since Kimimaro and the others' ages did not match the current time.

Although he was a ninja who didn't appear much due to being buried in the plot, he was truly outstanding.

Looking at the crystal in his hand, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and revealed a meaningful smile. "A very promising Kekkei Genkai. Teacher Orochimaru, your gift is excellent. I'll gladly accept it."

Inside the village engulfed in flames, a little girl stared in terror at the lifeless landscape, empty tears streaming from her eyes.

The Kakkō illuminated his face as Guren collapsed to his knees on the ground, making no sound except for tears streaming down his cheeks. His empty eyes gazed at the village, as if he were the only person left in the world at that moment.

However, at that moment, a figure slowly appeared inside the crackling, burning house. Protected by powerful Chakra, the ordinary flames could not harm the figure at all.

A figure slowly emerged from the burning house. He was dressed in a loose white robe and black trousers. His chest was open, revealing his striking muscles. Dark black arm guards covered his forearms and extended to his hands. A finely crafted black leather belt was tied around his waist, with a Ninja straight sword tucked horizontally into it.

When she saw the figure emerge, Guren's eyes were empty and lifeless. At this moment, she had lost all hope in the world and had lost all ability to resist. Perhaps anyone could easily kill her.

As Uchiha Yoru emerged from the flames, he naturally saw the limp little girl and a hint of pity appeared in his eyes. In this chaotic world, despair had become the dominant theme in the face of such tragedies; it was a distorted world.

Uchiha Yoru slowly walked up to the little girl, revealing a seductive smile. "I'm very interested in your power. Come with me."

As the captivating voice whispered in her ear, Guren's empty eyes trembled, and her dazed pupils began to refocus.

As if waking from the darkness, Guren slowly raised her head and saw that handsome face with a gentle smile, gazing at her sincerely.

In the darkness, she seemed to see a beam of light descend upon her, filling her body and soul.

"My name is Uchiha Yoru, and I need you."

Beneath her unique charm, her alluring voice was like heavenly music in this distorted ninja world. As if grasping something, Guren's limp body seemed to regain its strength, and her trembling hand slowly rose to grasp that gentle hand.

At this moment, warmth descended, and it seemed she had found her purpose in life.

"Lord Yoru."

Right now, Guren is still just a little girl of about ten years old. Uchiha Yoru held her cold little hand, a compassionate and gentle smile on his face. "Let's go."

A surge of power welled up within her, and Guren trembled as she slowly rose to her feet. Unbeknownst to her, her small hand was tightly gripping the warm hand that had given her warmth, as if she never wanted to let go of it for the rest of her life.

Two figures, one tall and one short, slowly walked out of the village and stood outside the village. Looking at the raging fire, Guren's eyes were filled with endless sorrow and despair; her home was gone.

However, after feeling the warmth from the palm, Guren slowly turned his head and looked at the figure that had given him warmth. A light called hope appeared in his dark eyes.

Uchiha Yoru gazed at the burning village and sighed softly, "The Shinobi World has always been a chaotic place."

Earth Release ·Huangquan Marsh

With a single hand Hand Seals, the Ninjutsu was activated instantly, but for the young Guren standing nearby, it brought an Eternal Life visual shock.

The village was instantly transformed into a vast swamp. Houses, burning fiercely in the fire, collapsed one after another, but the entire village was slowly sinking, or rather, being submerged by the swamp.

In a short while, the Kakkō illuminating her cheeks slowly disappeared. All of this seemed like an illusion to Guren's shocked eyes. If it weren't for a cool breeze in the air dispersing the heat wave from the burning, she probably would have thought it was all a dream.

The original village was swallowed by the swamp and turned into a flat plain, as if nothing had ever happened here, as if the village had never existed.

"When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. I hope they can be reborn into a relatively peaceful and prosperous country in their next life."

Uchiha Yoru sighed softly, took Guren's small hand, and slowly disappeared into the darkness. As they parted, Guren couldn't help but look back, her eyes filled with shock, at the village where she had lived and which had vanished.

Power! A power that shakes me to my core! I want to possess the power of Lord Yoru!

At this moment, a resolute look appeared in the child's small, dark eyes; it had already taken root and sprouted.

Inside the simple wooden hut, illuminated by a campfire, Guren lay on those warm laps, completely captivated by the scent and sensation.

"So that's how it is."

Through Guren's explanation, he learned everything. In the chaotic Shinobi World, some villages still raised children who knew Chakra. Even if they didn't know Ninjutsu, those who possessed Chakra would have power far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Children who could refine Chakra became extremely precious. Since Guren's parents died in the war, she was raised by the village. After she gained the talent to refine Chakra, she naturally received support from the village.

Unfortunately, the village encountered a group of bandits this time. In the fear and anger of the village's destruction, Guren's Kekkei Genkai awakened in full. At the same time, the uncontrollable Kekkei Genkai killed all the bandits, and she also lost everything.

After all, if Guren hadn't awakened her Kekkei Genkai before, how could Orochimaru have targeted her? It's probably because the village knew they couldn't protect the existence of Kekkei Genkai ninja and preferred to sell her for a good price.

Like Yuki Haku, he revealed his Kekkei Genkai ability but did not fully awaken it. Under the fear of death, he fully awakened the Ice Style Kekkei Genkai.

"Lord Yoru, from now on I will become your strength, your strongest tool. Please don't abandon me."

The distorted ninja world has distorted humanity as well. Young Guren seems to have found her purpose for living the rest of her life, her eyes filled with tears of hope as she weakly murmurs to herself.

Looking at Guren, who had suffered such psychological trauma at such a young age, Uchiha Yoru nodded and said softly, "Alright, you will become my strength from now on, and I hope you won't let me down."

As if she had received some kind of promise, under the warm breath, Guren's eyelids could no longer hold and slowly closed.

With such a young body, having experienced this, and with the awakening of her Kekkei Genkai, it's already a miracle that she didn't suffer a mental breakdown.

Although he had grown accustomed to this Shinobi World, he still couldn't help but sigh softly every time he witnessed such humanity—a distorted ninja world.

With his hands shimmering with the pale green Chakra of Medical Ninjutsu, he slowly examined and treated Guren's frail body. After all, she was a self-taught practitioner; although she had cultivated Chakra to strengthen her physique, no one had noticed any hidden injuries or anything like that.

Fortunately, Guren was still young and had not participated in any battles. Her body had not been overdrawn, nor did she suffer any major internal injuries. After all, Chakra not only strengthens the body but also nourishes it. Minor injuries from bumps and bruises are greatly improved by Chakra -rich constitution.

"She's already twelve years old, but her body is rather thin and frail, likely due to malnutrition caused by being a female. However, her foundation is decent, especially since her potential has been unlocked Kekkei Genkai."

After carefully examining Guren's body, Uchiha Yoruro smiled with satisfaction and came to the conclusion that male chauvinism is human nature.

Although women can cultivate Chakra, they are more often regarded as precious objects for procreation, since children born from parents who both possess Chakra are bound to be children as well.

Therefore, women with Chakra are considered precious, and only some powerful female ninjas can obtain their status through their strength. The Five Great Nations ninja villages, being more stable, are naturally more open-minded, but in private, countless ninjas still hope that their other half is also a woman with Chakra.

As the sun rose the next day, Guren opened her eyes with a look of horror. The scene around her made her realize instantly that last night's nightmare was not a dream.

"Lord Yoru!"

With no one around, Guren panicked and hurriedly opened the wooden house door. In that instant, fear appeared in her eyes.

Gale!

A strong gust of wind whipped across her face, Guren couldn't help but swallow hard. Her legs trembled slightly, and her terrified eyes stared into the abyss. She had almost fallen in and been smashed to pieces!

This is a wooden cabin built on a sheer cliff. As the door opens, you can see eagles soaring high in the sky.

"Lord Yoru."

An eagle carrying Uchiha Yoru appeared in front of the cabin. Guren, who had been startled when she awoke, now smiled easily when she saw the figure on the eagle's back, as if to tell her that this was not a dream, but a real existence.

The person who gave him warmth was real, not a dream.

"Were you scared?"

The home of the Summoning Beast Eagle was built on a precipice thousands of feet high. It was a small family of Summoning Beast, with no more than twenty members in total.

"No, no." Looking at Uchiha Yoru's gentle smile, Guren blushed and hurriedly shook her head to explain, as if afraid of being looked down upon because of her timidity.

"Lord Yoru, Miss Guren."

The eagle Summoning Beast was very respectful, even its words conveying a sense of humility. Uchiha Yoru was their powerful master, and Guren, as a ninja favored by their master and a Kekkei Genkai ninja, was destined for greatness. Therefore, the eagle, aware of its own limitations, was very respectful.

"I..." It was obvious that Guren was still a little bewildered by the scene before her, while the eagle, as if it were a matter of course, folded its wings, gripped the hard wall with its talons, and crawled down. Uchiha Yoru chuckled and stepped off the eagle's back.

"Lord Yoru, please give us your orders. Also, we will take good care of Miss Guren."

The eagle nodded respectfully, then spread its wings and circled in the sky, its cries echoing across the heavens.

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