Create life?
Is this really an area that ninjutsu can touch?
Kushina's mind went blank. She was sure that her son would never use low-level tricks or Genjutsu to tease her, but the scene of live explanation before her was too incredible, and it somewhat subverted her understanding of ninjutsu.
In her understanding, the reproduction of life is one thing, but creating a complete life from scratch should be the power of the gods according to the myths and legends she knows.
Just like the myths circulating in this world, the legendary immortal-Sage of Six Paths seems to have the power to create all things and give life.
Fortunately, Naruto quickly opened his mouth to explain and clarified the limitations of this ability. "But, mother, although the life transformed by this Life Energy has all the physiological structure and instinctive behavior of the creature, its actions are essentially just my chakra simulating the basic instinct of the creature. It does not have a real soul, it is just an empty shell that can move."
In order for the mother to understand more intuitively, Naruto gently placed the little emerald green frog on the table. The little thing seemed to be alive, jumping awkwardly on the table twice, and making a subtle "gurgling" sound from its throat, which seemed very agile.
"And," Naruto continued, "This created state cannot be maintained permanently. When the Life Energy injected into it is consumed, these organic matter will return to their original inorganic form."
Confirming Naruto's words, just a moment later, invisible energy ripples began to ripple around the body of the lively little frog. Its shape began to twist and shrink again, and gradually transformed back into the ordinary metal spoon, lying quietly on the table.
The only thing that could prove that the magical scene just now was not an illusion was the traces of mucus from the frog's skin that remained on the table.
"Naruto..." Kushina finally recovered from the extreme shock.
Naruto looked at his mother's dull expression and prepared himself, waiting for her response. He secretly made up his mind that even if his mother made it clear that she didn't want him to do this out of some concern, he must still try to give her a more real "sense of existence".
However, Kushina's next reaction was completely beyond Naruto's expectations.
Her eyes suddenly moved away from the spoon and fell on the conspicuous pool of frog bodily fluids on the table, and her brows instantly furrowed.
"Don't put things like frogs on the dining table!"
"Also! Did you touch that frog just now?! Come on! Go wash your hands right away!!"
In this way, after experiencing a shocking demonstration of "creating life" that could shake the world's laws, Kushina Uzumaki became angry with his son for the first time because of... his lack of hygiene...
"Let's agree first, it's just the energy converted by your chakra, right?" If later in the hospital's full physical examination, it is found that there is anything wrong with you, this technique will be permanently banned and will never be used again! Do you understand?"
"... Yes."
"That's right! If I succeed, I can really have the feeling of being alive... but I won't turn into a frog, right? If I become like that, my mother will not die."
"No, the one just now was just a demonstration! The creature it transforms into and what it looks like are all determined by my will. Even a delicate and complex human body can be transformed perfectly, and even the details of its appearance can be controlled..."
"Eh? So powerful?" It sounds just like...Transformation Jutsu that will never disappear..."
"Wait! Human touch... just not...?! Naruto!" She grabbed her son's shoulders and her voice suddenly rose, "Didn't Teacher Jiraiya secretly tell you anything strange? This ability to shape the body at will is absolutely! Absolutely not to be used indiscriminately! Also, tell your mother honestly, have you ever used this ability to satisfy some... strange special hobbies of that teacher Jiraiya?!"
"... Teacher Jiraiya doesn't even know that I have this ability." A faint blush appeared on Naruto's face, "Besides, how could I do such a nasty thing... I can't be sorry to Satsuki."
"Ah? Is that so? Haha... Sorry, sorry, it was my mother who overthought and said some strange things." Kushina smiled dryly and let go of his hand, scratching his cheek in embarrassment, trying to cover up his overreaction just now.
After a brief interlude, the final confirmation before the experiment began. Kushina said that she liked the way she looked now and did not need any changes. She even added with a bit of girlish playfulness. "In the past, I might have thought about changing my hair color and try it. But now... hehe, there are two very important men who have said that they like my red hair."
The golden energy slowly condensed into a human figure behind Naruto. However, looking at his mother sitting in front of him with her eyes closed and a trusting smile waiting for the ability to take effect, Naruto felt that the palms of her palms were slightly sweaty, and waves of uncontrollable tension surged into her heart.
What if... fails?
If this technique is ineffective on Impure World Reincarnation's body, or produces a rejection reaction... wouldn't it mean that the mother's joy would be in vain?
This attempt to inject Life Energy into a "dead thing with a soul"... what exactly will happen?
The dead body, the soul is still in it... it seems... it is not without precedent...
"What's wrong, Naruto? Mom is still waiting." Kushina opened his eyes and looked at his son whose movements were a little stiff. He noticed his emotions and softened his voice, "Could it be... are you nervous?"
"Hmm..." Naruto admitted honestly, "This is also the first time that I have used my ability... on a being like my mother. A body made of inorganic matter, but carrying a complete soul... I... is not sure what will happen."
"That's it. It's okay, Naruto, it's normal to be scared and worried." Kushina was not impatient at all, nor did he deny his uneasiness. Instead, he immediately normalized his emotions with gentle words and gave them a positive meaning.
"The fact that you are so nervous and thinking so much now shows that you are thinking about your mother very, very seriously... Just realizing this, my mother already feels extremely happy."
"So, don't be afraid, just do it boldly." She encouraged, her tone full of unconditional trust, "You know what? Being so cherished and cared about by my own children, to me, is the greatest happiness in the world."
"No matter what happens next, whether the result is success or failure, mom will accept it calmly - of course, the premise is that this technique must not consume your real life! Come on, Naruto, as a parent, I believe in my children."
"... Well, I understand." Naruto took a deep breath and slowly suppressed the distracting thoughts in his chest. Being trusted by his mother without reservation, the hesitation in his heart was replaced by firm determination.
Must succeed!
Even if you fail this time, never give up!
There are other possibilities in this world... At worst, just go grab Rinnegan from Nagato!