Ambitions for Kekkei Genkai (Please Bookmark and Recommend)

Across the entire Shinobi World, ordinary ninja were far inferior to ninja with Kekkei Genkai. Figures like the Second Hokage, Third Hokage, and Fourth Hokage were exceedingly rare.

Since he had already mastered so many Chakra Nature Transformations, fusing different Chakra Nature Transformations naturally became a path forward.

Of course, Gengetsu also understood how difficult that would be.

There was no shortage of geniuses in the Shinobi World. Setting aside other places, even in present-day Konoha, the Third Hokage and Orochimaru, whom he had yet to meet, were among the best. Both had mastered more than one or two Chakra Nature Transformations.

Was it that they disdained cultivating Kekkei Genkai?

Gengetsu did not think so. It could only mean that Kekkei Genkai were too difficult to cultivate. They required not only talent and aptitude, but also a certain amount of luck.

Take Wood Release, for example. In the original story, Orochimaru had researched Hashirama Cells for so long, yet he had only produced one defective specimen: Yamato.

And how had Hashirama's Wood Release come about?

Water Release, Earth Release, plus Yang Release, fused together. It sounded like a simple description, but the difficulty involved was unimaginable.

Moreover, in Gengetsu's view, Hashirama's Wood Release belonged to Kekkei Tōta, fusing three Chakra Nature Transformations. Yamato's Wood Release, on the other hand, should have merely been an ordinary Kekkei Genkai, fusing only Water Release and Earth Release, which was why its power was extremely limited. Of course, Chakra reserves were another limitation.

"Wood Release at the Kekkei Tōta level is the ultimate goal of my third stage of training. For now, though, I can't aim so high. I'll start with the most basic Kekkei Genkai!"

"So then, which Kekkei Genkai should I start with?"

Gengetsu rubbed his chin and fell into thought.

There had been quite a few Kekkei Genkai in the original story, and every single one possessed tremendous power.

Setting Wood Release aside, Scorch Release, Lava Release, Boil Release, Storm Release, Crystal Release, and Ice Release were all extremely formidable. He still remembered their basic principles.

Whoosh...

The autumn wind swept through his red hair as Gengetsu made his decision. "Then I'll start with Ice Release!"

Ice Release was formed by fusing Water Release and Wind Release. Of all the Chakra Nature Transformations he had learned, he had the highest and deepest mastery over Water Release and Wind Release.

"Ice Release is formed by fusing Water Release and Wind Release. That explanation is far too abstract. And logically speaking, water and ice are the same substance. If Water Release Chakra can create water, then it should also be able to create ice!"

"The Shinobi World really isn't scientific at all!"

Gengetsu could not help but complain.

"Water Release and Wind Release... Is that based on how ice forms?"

Gengetsu muttered to himself.

How did ice form?

Water at below-zero temperatures became ice. Ice was solid water.

"Working backward from the result, does that mean Ice Release is formed by using Water Release to create water while using Wind Release to lower its temperature and turn it into ice?"

Gengetsu's head hurt. Since he came from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, he understood a little mysticism, but he was not truly proficient in it. He could only analyze it with scientific thinking and let his imagination run wild!

Ninja Academy, combat training grounds.

Gengetsu's Shadow Clone sat with his eyes half-closed, his attention completely detached from the classmates fighting in the arena. His thoughts drifted to the Third Shinobi World War, the Nine-Tails Rampage, the destruction of the Uchiha, and Danzo, who might still be secretly watching him at this very moment.

He had watched most of the original anime, but even setting aside its countless unreasonable parts, so much time had passed that he had long forgotten many details.

As for the Third Shinobi World War, all he remembered was Obito's fake death and Kakashi becoming Copycat Kakashi.

Oh, right. Guy the Mightiest's father should have also died around the time of the Third Shinobi World War. He had gone head-to-head with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and beaten them until only three remained.

What a pity!

"If Might Duy had still been alive during the Nine-Tails Rampage, would the outcome have been different?"

Opening the Seventh Gate, or even the Eighth Gate, would have been enough to kick the Nine-Tails flying!

"And Danzo, that scapegoat. Forget redeeming him—even if you scrubbed him, you could never scrub him clean!"

The person he hated most in Naruto was undoubtedly Danzo. That man was nothing but an ambitious schemer. On the surface, everything was for Konoha, but in reality, it was all to fulfill his own ambitions.

His despicable character could be seen from his inaction during the three major incidents: Orochimaru's Konoha Crush Plan and Nagato's destruction of Konoha.

Come to think of it, that guy seemed to have even assassinated Hiruzen Sarutobi, yet he had not lost so much as a hair. No wonder they were such good buddies. Of course, looking at it maliciously, perhaps the Third Hokage had deliberately kept Danzo around to take the blame for him!

"I have to find an opportunity to get rid of him!"

Gengetsu would never admit that he thought so because he had a grudge against Danzo. He simply found the man disgusting.

"What a shame. The solid foundation left behind by the First Hokage and Second Hokage was squandered away bit by bit. Although there was the reason Konoha had been ganged up on during several wars, still..."

Gengetsu secretly shook his head. From an outsider's perspective, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage known as the strongest, was only barely qualified. He was more like a politician.

"Next group, Uzumaki Gengetsu versus Asuma Sarutobi!"

Gengetsu was jolted awake by Tamoki's voice. Opening his eyes, he was somewhat surprised. Why was he facing Asuma Sarutobi this time?

"Gengetsu, show me your real strength. I won't let you win so easily!"

Asuma Sarutobi spoke up. At home, Hiruzen Sarutobi had mentioned Uzumaki Gengetsu to him several times and had even told him to learn from Uzumaki Gengetsu.

The young Asuma Sarutobi was full of youthful vigor and a little prideful. Now, facing Gengetsu, that other child everyone praised, his fighting spirit soared.

"As you wish!"

The brat was asking for a beating, so Gengetsu naturally had to oblige. Besides, after being in the Ninja Academy for so long, it was time to show off a little.

"Begin!"

Tamoki gave the command.

Clang!

The kunai collided, spraying sparks.

Gengetsu and Asuma retreated at the same time, then simultaneously threw the kunai in their hands. The weapons struck each other and fell to the ground.

The moment Asuma threw his kunai, he began forming hand seals at lightning speed. Fire Release—Great Fireball Technique!

But Gengetsu was faster. He brought his hands together, and moisture around him condensed rapidly, forming a massive swirling current in the blink of an eye.

This scene left not only Shizune, Kurenai, and the others watching with their mouths agape, but even Tamoki, their teacher, was shocked. As a Chunin, he understood better than the students just how difficult it was to use Water Release to create such a large volume of water with almost no hand seals in an environment without water.

Not to mention an ungraduated student—even a Jonin might not be able to do it.

Well, Gengetsu had successfully shown off!

Before Asuma could finish his ninjutsu, he was forced to retreat rapidly. Gengetsu had already controlled two streams of water to sweep toward him, moving fast enough to knock him down before he could complete his technique.

But just as Asuma dodged the water streams, he saw Gengetsu forming hand seals rapidly again. His heart lurched. "Not good, Wind Release!"

Wind Release—Great Breakthrough!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

A fierce gale swept through the field. Asuma had no time to react before crying out miserably, his body sent flying four or five meters and crashing down in a dizzy heap.

But that was all. Gengetsu had held back, and Asuma had suffered only superficial injuries.

"Gengetsu wins!"

After confirming that Asuma was fine, Tamoki announced the result. Though Asuma was unwilling to accept it, he was convinced. He stepped forward and formed the Reconciliation Seal with Gengetsu.

"Gengetsu, when did you become this strong?"

The moment he stepped down, Obito's voice sounded beside him.

Can I say I've always been this strong?

Gengetsu secretly felt smug, but said aloud, "I just kept training bit by bit... It's not that impressive!"

"Gengetsu, how did you cast Water Disruption Wave without hand seals?"

Kurenai stepped forward to ask as well, while Rin beside her also stared with wide eyes.

"Uh... well..."

Gengetsu frowned and thought for a moment before answering seriously, "Enough Chakra, a high degree of Chakra control, a deep mastery of the Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation, and proficiency with hand seals!"

"Tch, Gengetsu, that was way too perfunctory!"

Obito felt like he did not understand a single word. Kurenai beside him, however, looked thoughtful.

Rin hurriedly tugged on Obito's clothes. "Obito, Gengetsu is right. It's just that our training is too slow!"

Gengetsu had not been talking nonsense. It sounded like empty words, but it actually contained a summary of the training experience he had gained over this period. Unfortunately, it was not something a dead-last student like Obito could understand.

"Come to think of it, did Obito become so strong later because Madara Uchiha had incredible teaching skills?"

"Or was the Sharingan's boost to one's strength really that powerful?"

"And since that guy liked Rin so much, why didn't he think of using the Rinnegan to revive her?"

"Yeah, people whose minds have become twisted really can't be judged by common sense..."