Bloodline Seed

Konoha, the forest behind the Hokage Rock of past generations.

The once lush and verdant mountains and forests have been largely leveled by Ninjutsu techniques, making way for a cluster of modern, technologically advanced buildings nestled in nature.

These buildings are characterized by their large areas of glass and metal exteriors, covered with a special film that absorbs the surrounding natural light.

This makes the entire Science Academy seem to blend into the sky and nature, showcasing a harmonious aesthetic.

A light mist drifted among the cliffs, like a thin veil gently enveloping the buildings of the Science Academy.

Bathed in the morning light, the glass wall reflected a faint blue glow, like a jewel shimmering in the dawn.

Occasionally, a few birds would fly across the sky, their long calls echoing in the tranquil air.

Uchiha Takeyasu, who had sent a Shadow Clone to inspect the research progress, entered the building together, accompanied by an Uchiha who was in charge of the Science Academy and had advanced to the Kage Level through Flame Release.

The Konoha Science Academy is divided into two large areas, one above ground and one underground, each with different functions and tasks.

The buildings on the surface are mainly used for daily education and training. Those who graduate from the Primary School Ninja Academy, do not intend to develop in the field of combat, or do not have combat talent, but want to continue to study Life Ninja, will choose to come here to learn.

Tuition fees are not high. As long as Genin who have graduated from the Primary School are diligent, they can work part-time to support themselves under the welfare policies of the Science Academy.

The layout and content of the surface area are similar to those of the university in my previous life. The system uses a credit system as the graduation standard. During the three-year study period, Life Ninja need to pass two rigorous assessments each year that cover knowledge, skills and practical operations.

If Life Ninja will face expulsion or have to pay exorbitant tuition fees that even Jonin would find painful to pay, and continue studying at the Science Academy for a few more years to earn enough credits to graduate.

Those with exceptional talent can also graduate early if they are recognized by their mentors or other faculty members and pass the corresponding assessments and recommendations, thus gaining the qualification to enter the underground space.

A true Science Academy, hollowed out from the Hokage Rock, with a more futuristic and sci-fi feel than the surface, gathering outstanding researchers from Konoha and even the entire Ninja World, as well as various cutting-edge instruments!

The Science Academy was developed by Uchiha Takeyasu and Minako Uzumaki. It possesses the spatial characteristics of [Amenotokotachi] and is protected by a large-scale Barrier Ninjutsu that can act as a spatial barrier.

Aside from the specific technique Uchiha Takeyasu, which is essentially a backdoor code, the only way to get around the Science Academy is to use one's own two legs.

The Science Academy has a complex underground internal structure. The hard rock of the mountain was precisely cut and excavated to form a modern research facility embedded in the mountain, consisting of multiple levels and zones.

"Your Leader, please follow me."

After unlocking the elevator using both Chakra and fingerprint verification, Uchiha Takeyasu and Uchiha Soki stepped into the elevator and slowly descended to the underground basement level, which is dedicated to researching the power of Tailed Beast.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and Uchiha Soki, young, energetic, and quick-witted, wearing the family's standard black robe, stepped out of the elevator first, leading Wu An through the metallic passageway.

The corridors and passageways follow the contours of the mountain, and the Chakra lighting system installed on the walls provides a continuous, soft, and stable light source. The ground is kept smooth and clean by puppets controlled by apprentices, and signs hang on the walls.

The researchers and apprentices in white lab coats in the corridor glanced quickly at Uchiha Soki upon seeing the two arrive—in their view, although the dean was quick-witted, he was essentially Combat Ninja who preferred fighting and killing.

He was able to become the dean because of his great strength and the Gunbai Clan Crest behind him.

Then, when their gaze fell upon Uchiha Takeyasu had vigorously supported the development of Chakra technology and brought benefits to millions of people in the Ninja World, a sense of respect arose spontaneously, and they bowed respectfully to this great leader.

This made Uchiha Takeyasu quite pleased with himself.

Uchiha Soki didn't bother with the attitudes of these stubborn people.

For him, as long as he could complete the research task and proudly report the results at the Konoha High Command meetings, nothing else mattered.

Before long, the two entered a room with a sign that read "[Four-Tails Research Lab]". The room was extremely spacious and divided into two sections.

The entrance area is filled with sophisticated instruments, and numerous researchers are busy at work. The other end of the room is separated by thick glass.

Uchiha Takeyasu glanced around—the ceiling above him was covered with Chakra energy cables as thick as an adult man's fist.

One end of the cable ran neatly and densely through the ceiling, along the mountainside, continuously transmitting Chakra energy to all parts of Konoha.

At the other end, it passes through the ceiling, over the middle glass partition, and is inserted into the base of a huge glass vessel.

"You all go about your business. Dean Zongshu is fine with me."

Uchiha Takeyasu waved for the researchers who had come to greet him to return to their posts, and then he walked towards the glass partition.

Through the glass, one could see a huge space, hundreds of meters in length and width, in the center of which was a glass vessel filled with liquid. Inside the vessel lay a giant ape -Tailed Beast, forty or fifty meters long, with four tails and a body entirely red.

In the northeast corner compartment of the vessel's base, two Uchiha with three tomoe were sparring in ninjutsu, while several researchers observed and recorded data.

"Your Leader, the application of the Four-Tails has now moved beyond the initial stage of energy transfer. Through the essence of its power, we have developed a Lava Release Kekkei Genkai that can be widely disseminated."

In Uchiha Soki's narration, the Uchiha ninja on the lower left unleashed the power of Flame Release, formed by fusing Fire Release chakra with Yin Release Chakra.

The Uchiha ninja on the right exhaled Lava Release power formed by Fire Release Chakra and Earth Release Chakra.

The two ninjas' powers collided in mid-air, the convergence of Flame Release and Lava Release instantly unleashing a dazzling light. The scorching flames and the molten lava intertwined fiercely in the air, sending countless burning sparks flying.

Uchiha Takeyasu asked, "How powerful is it?"

"It's on par with Flame Release, and stronger than the basic Five Basic Nature Transformations."

Uchiha Soki took out a fiery red bullet, resembling Military Rations Pill, from his pocket and handed it to Uchiha Takeyasu, explaining as he did so.

"Your Leader, this is [Lava Release: Bloodline Seed], formed by transforming the Four-Tails 'Chakra. As long as a Jonin who has mastered the transformation of Fire Release and Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation Jonin it, they can be guided by the seed to form the Lava Release Kekkei Genkai."

At this point, Uchiha Soki's voice carried a hint of emotion and confusion— the Kekkei Genkai that was once extremely rare could now be mass-produced, causing this powerful Uchiha who valued bloodline limits to be greatly shaken.

Lava Release can be mass-produced, then will one day be able to do the same with one's own Sharingan, which is a source of great pride?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Soki.

"Dean Zongshu, what are you worried about?"

Uchiha Takeyasu opened his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, and the complex and mysterious Mangekyou Mangekyo calmed Uchiha Soki down a little. He glanced at the researchers around him, and a troubled look appeared on his face.

Uchiha Takeyasu could immediately understand what he was worried about, and said calmly.

"Dean Muneki, you don't need to worry about anything unnecessary in the future. The Ninja World is undergoing changes, and we ninjas are constantly becoming stronger."

Uchiha Takeyasu looked at the perfectly sealed [Lava Release: Bloodline Seed] in his hand and swallowed it without hesitation.

"Today it could be Lava Release that spreads, tomorrow it could be Ice Release. In the future, the Kekkei Genkai of these two ninjutsu fused together will be a slightly more powerful special attribute Ninjutsu in the Ninja World."

"They are no longer the foundation upon which a few ninja clans stand, but rather the cornerstone of the entire Ninja World's strength!"

As he felt the Bloodline Seed melting in his abdomen, releasing Lava Release energy, he spoke with great passion.

"Even if the Sharingan of my clan appears in the body of an outsider in the future, I will not be surprised or afraid."

Amidst the admiring gazes of numerous researchers, Uchiha Takeyasu's Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan shone with a profound light.

"My only fear is that, with so many resources at my disposal, I won't think about how to make myself stronger, but instead I'll suppress those who are less advanced and start to put the cart before the horse!"

In an instant, the [Lava Release: Bloodline Seed] within his body was refined by his Mana. Uchiha Takeyasu felt his source of power, like a vine, take another inch deeper into the soil, and the power of his Mana became even stronger.

His gaze was like a sharp sword, aimed directly at Uchiha Soki, while the smile on his lips was as warm as a spring breeze.

"Dean Munenori, you already possess the power of Flame Release and Lava Release within you, plus the Sharingan, what do you have to worry about or be afraid of?"

"Are you afraid of rising stars within the clan, or others replacing you, or of the Uchiha Clan's position in Konoha, or even my position?"

"We've been leading the way, so let's not stop and look back!"

Uchiha Takeyasu's words echoed in the room like the morning bell and evening drum. Although his voice was soft, it carried an undeniable power.

Everyone present stopped what they were doing, and the research room fell silent, with only the quiet sound of the instruments operating.

In this solemn atmosphere, Uchiha Soki's voice was firm and clear.

"No one can surpass the Leader. The Leader is the strongest ninja in the Ninja World, past, present, and future!"

Uchiha Soki suddenly bent over, then slowly raised his head, his Three-Tomoe Sharingan blazing with intense determination and conviction.

"I fully understand His Leader's will." Uchiha Soki's voice was deep and powerful.

"From now on, I will dedicate myself to researching the fusion technique of Flame Release and Lava Release, so that I and the Uchiha Clan can become even stronger!"

"Very good!"

"Flame Release is a power that we Uchiha developed ourselves. Naturally, we can choose to pass it on or not. That's our advantage."

A relieved smile appeared on Uchiha Takeyasu's face. He gently patted Uchiha Soki's shoulder, his tone light and cheerful, "With so many advantages, there's nothing to worry about for the Uchiha!"

"However, we must also consider this carefully; the power of the Bloodline Seed cannot be bestowed upon others indiscriminately." Uchiha Takeyasu pondered, his voice clear and powerful, like a spring in the Yamanaka.

Things easily obtained are often not valued. Letting them earn this power through merit might better reflect its worth.

Uchiha Takeyasu set the tone for the spread of [Lava Release: Bloodline Seed], and his gaze turned to Uchiha Soki.

"Regarding the specifics of the exchange, you need to discuss it in detail with the Military Affairs Department. The amount of merit required for the exchange cannot be too high, so that it Jonin even the Jonin; nor can it be too low, so that the Chunin can obtain it easily."

"Your Leader, I understand."

"Then let's go take a look at [Zero-Tails's ] research lab."

The two left the [Four-Tails Research Lab] and went to the [Zero-Tails Research Lab] next door. The two labs were similar, but the atmospheres were completely different.

(As expected of Zero-Tails, which grows by absorbing the dark side of people's hearts; with all five heads combined, I don't even have any lewd desires anymore.)

Like a wise man after the event, Uchiha Takeyasu used his clear eyes to examine the five most conspicuous behemoths in the research room.

The bodies of the Zero-Tails are contained in five vessels, each half the size of the Four-Tails. The Zero-Tails is a masked, snake-like monster, as large as a double-decker bus. The mask is engraved with the number "5" according to the order in which it was made.

"Your Leader, the Chakra of the five Zero-Tails is currently sufficient for the needs of the Ninja World Teleportation Array and Konoha's internal operations. However, to maintain the continent-level teleportation array, a new Chakra teleportation array is needed, requiring the addition of four more Zero-Tails to sustain its daily operation."

Before Uchiha Soki could speak, the person in charge of the Zero-Tails research walked over, adjusted his glasses, and spoke methodically.

Unlike the Four-Tails, which uses Chakra cables to power the entire Konoha, the Space-Time Teleportation Array rely on a base with spatial array patterns inscribed on the bottom of the Zero-Tails to continuously transmit Chakra to various Space-Time Teleportation Array arrays.

"I understand. You can submit a report to Dean Zong Shu later, and members from the Space Technology Department will come to handle this matter."

The Space Technology Department is a new department established in Konoha in the last three years. It specializes in researching the Flying Thunder God Array Ashina Uzumaki.

The Dimensional Teleportation Array Ashina Uzumaki was useless to Ashina, but he did gain some experience with the standardized Space-Time Teleportation Array that followed the same pattern.

Drawing the Space-Time Teleportation Array for the Zero-Tails' base is still within the limits of my abilities. Even if I make a mistake, it won't cause any major problems, saving Uchiha Takeyasu a lot of trouble.

"The number of Zero-Tails can also be increased. There will be no shortage of teleportation arrays later on, and the training locations can be moved to various villages. One reason is to reduce Chakra loss during spatial teleportation, and the other is to allow the Zero-Tails to grow faster."

The Zero-Tails representative nodded and said respectfully, "I understand, Your Leader."

After scanning the five Zero-Tails, Uchiha Takeyasu asked the person in charge of the Zero-Tails, "How are the Gashadokuro I sent earlier doing?"

"It is acting as a power supply device for Zero-Tails."

The Zero-Tails manager led the two to a different angle, pointing to the center of the five culture dishes. There was a smaller culture dish there, connected to the five Zero-Tails by five transparent Chakra cables.

"Gashadokuro are intelligent demonic creatures; they are not only aggregates of the dark side of human nature, but also possess the power to bewitch people."

The Zero-Tails leader smiled and continued, "However, it can't cause the slightest ripple in front of the five Zero-Tails that are constantly absorbing its power."

Uchiha Takeyasu saw the Gashadokuro in the petri dish shrink from its original arrogant form of the eight-headed serpent to the shape of an eight-headed snake, and nodded in satisfaction.

He turned to Uchiha Soki, his tone carrying a hint of importance.

"Dean Muneki, establish a Zero-Tails power supply station for Demon Ninja Village as soon as possible, and send Gashadokuro there as well. After all, it's a shrine that worships my Uchiha; we can't treat it poorly."

"Yes, Your Leader."

Uchiha Soki responded respectfully, but inwardly he was making his own guesses.

Rumors from Konoha surfaced in his mind— the Miko of Demon Ninja Village might be the Leader's lover.

(This is probably not entirely without basis.)

Uchiha Soki planned to inform his family and friends upon returning home to avoid offending Uchiha Takeyasu; the shrine maiden of Demon Ninja Village Miko he absolutely could not afford to offend.

After completing his investigation of the first basement level, Uchiha Takeyasu entered the more secluded second basement level—an area specifically for research on Kekkei Genkai.

The second basement level has detached from the mountainside of Hokage Rock and extends deeper underground; access here requires higher-level access.

The underground areas of the Science Academy are all classified, and researchers on different floors are strictly prohibited from moving between them, in addition to signing confidentiality agreements.

Even with Uchiha Soki's authority, he could only know that there was a special research department below, whose members were all shrouded in mystery, but he had no right to know the specifics of what it was.

The recent rumors, however, displeased Uchiha Soki, who suppressed them—how could the Ninja World Head of State conduct human experiments? That's a joke!

The general layout of the second basement level is similar to that of the first basement level.

Uchiha Takeyasu entered a huge research room, which was two hundred meters long and two hundred meters wide, resembling a giant underground warehouse. As far as the eye could see, there were rows of nutrient tanks used to cultivate humans.

At this moment, each chamber is nurturing humans of varying ages.

On the base of the nutrient tank, there were labels— Senju, Uchiha Kaguya, Hagoromo, Moon Hyuga, Ninja World Hyuga, Uzumaki...

The air was thick with the smell of disinfectant, and the nutrient tanks gleamed coldly under the cool lights.

"Every time I come here, I always feel a little uncomfortable."

Uchiha Takeyasu's footsteps echoed on the cold metal floor, sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet space.

"Your Leader."

Several researchers walking through the nutrient tanks spotted Uchiha Takeyasu, greeted him respectfully, and then went back to their work.

The number of researchers here is not as large as that on the basement level. Most of them come from the secret base established by Madara Uchiha in the Unraikyo Gorge. All of them have had their will and thoughts modified by Uchiha Takeyasu using the Eternal Mangekyo.

He was also branded with the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal ".

The information here is not allowed to be leaked at this time!

Uchiha Takeyasu entered a room marked with the plaque "[Stairway to Godhood]". The pungent smell of blood hit him, causing him to frown.

His gaze swept over the various surgical instruments in the room, finally settling on the lifeless clone on the operating table.

Finally, Uchiha Takeyasu's gaze settled on the man holding the blood-dripping scalpel to the side, and he calmly called out the man's code name, "Root, how's the research on the Otsutsuki bloodline progressing?"

The codename "[Root]" is a mischievous joke of Uchiha Takeyasu, but [Root]'s abilities are actually quite good. The clones that roam freely in the other continent are the work of [Root].

"Your Leader."

Upon hearing the sound, [Root] slowly withdrew his fascinated gaze from the pale-skinned clone with horns on its head. Its skin, which had never seen the sun, was deathly white, except for its eyes, which were unusually bright.

Upon hearing Uchiha Takeyasu's question, [Root] slowly shook his head, his voice low and hoarse, yet filled with both distress and excitement at facing a difficult problem.

"The fusion of the Otsutsuki bloodline is far more difficult than expected. Despite having used one hundred clones, the experiment has made no progress."

Under Uchiha Takeyasu's slightly disappointed gaze, [Root] revealed a smile, "However, research on Wood Release has made a breakthrough."

"Please follow me, Your Leader."

[Root] removed his blood-stained surgical gown, revealing his thin body wrapped in a white coat, and led Uchiha Takeyasu to a place used for experiments.

The experimental site was square and sparsely furnished. The thick, sturdy metal walls on all sides were strong enough to trap even a weaker Kage Level fighter.

Uchiha Takeyasu and [Root] stood on the observation deck above the experimental site, separated by glass, looking down at the experimental site below.

A moment later, with the clanging of a metal door, a simply dressed clone slowly entered view.

Uchiha Takeyasu's gaze was sharp and fixed on the clone's figure, a glint of expectation flashing in his eyes.

If the clone's Wood Release experiment succeeds, it will mean that he is one step closer to mastering the power of the Rinnegan.

A hint of excitement appeared on Root's face as he commanded in a deep voice, "Begin using Wood Release."

"Received. Begin using Wood Release."

"Wood Release: Wood Release: Great Forest Technique"

The clone responded quickly, his hands Hand Seals rapidly. As Chakra surged, multiple wooden vines extended from his arms and flew into the air.

"Good!"

The moment Uchiha Takeyasu uttered that word, the clone's body was pierced by countless tree branches in the next second, and the scene instantly became extremely bloody.

"There is still a slight lack of stability."

Ignoring the disapproving look from Uchiha Takeyasu, [Root], lost in thought, murmured to himself.

"We've used the Uzumaki clone, we've used the Senju clone, and finally, we've used the Uchiha, which has the best adaptability. So, where is it still lacking?"

"We still haven't done enough experiments, and the DNA samples needed for the experiments need to be expanded to find clones that can stably transplant the Wood Release power of Hashirama Senju from different individual cases."

Seeing the muttering [Root], Uchiha Takeyasu took out a spatial scroll and handed it to [Root], saying, "Inside are the remains of Madara Uchiha and five pairs of Three-Tomoe Sharingan."

"We could try equipping the clones with Sharingan. Wood Release is the power of Yang Release, Sharingan is the power of Yin Release; the two might complement each other."

The results of Wood Release have been shown. Although they did not satisfy Uchiha Takeyasu, they have gained his initial approval, and he has provided the final piece of the Rinnegan.

However, Madara Uchiha's Eternal Mangekyo is still in his possession.

Under the Root's gaze, filled with a mixture of surprise and delight, Uchiha Takeyasu commanded, "The research on the fusion of the Otsutsuki bloodline can be temporarily put on hold. Now, devote all your efforts to the research on the transplantation of Wood Release. I need to see a perfect finished product!"

"Received, Your Leader!"

The excited [Root] rubbed his cheek against the spatial scroll, his morbidly obsessed expression causing Uchiha Takeyasu to look away. Then he spoke.

"I came to see you today not only to learn about the research progress on Kekkei Genkai, but also to give you another task."

"Please give your instructions, Your Leader." [Root] responded immediately.

"There are many powerful non-human beings in this other continent, among whom the most outstanding is the legendary True Dragon Lord."

"My clone on the other continent is too fragile; I need to strengthen it with dragon blood."

Uchiha Takeyasu smiled slightly as he looked at the now excited [Root].

"However, it's difficult to obtain the True Dragon Lord right now, but the ninja legion hunts ordinary non-human creatures on the other continent and then sends them to the Science Academy. You can use them to practice your skills for now."

"Yes, Your Leader!"

"In addition, the number of researchers on the second basement level will be expanded. From now on, this place will be -- the second basement level."

The increased workload will inevitably slow down the progress of other research, and some things need to be brought to the forefront instead of allowing people to speculate wildly.

After pondering for a moment Uchiha Takeyasu said.

"You should arrange for people to continue expanding the underground space, establishing a less bloody surface and subsurface level for research on non-human beings from other continents and general Kekkei Genkai."

"The recruitment of personnel for the second basement level can be carried out at the Science Academy on the ground. For any missing equipment, just submit a report, and Dean Muneki and the Konoha Secretariat will cooperate with you."

[Root] nodded. Expanding the manpower would also benefit his work, and outstanding personnel could gradually be attracted to [Inner Level - Second Basement] to better serve Uchiha Takeyasu.

After a final discussion, Uchiha Takeyasu's shadow Shadow Clone dissipated into the air, and [Root] also immersed itself in its own experiments.

Having received the information, the original entity now stood in the leader's office, gazing at the bustling, ever-changing Konoha, a look of satisfaction in its eyes.

Then, as he sipped the premium deer blood provided by the Nara Clan, his gaze swept over the busy Minamoto Kaori and Minako Uzumaki.

Uchiha Naori also working at the Konoha Police Headquarters, preparing for the recruitment of personnel for the Security Bureau of the three outer districts and the other continental Re-Estize Kingdom [Re-Estize].

The Miko Kurenai was too shy yesterday, so she decided not to bother her today.

The Education Department also plans to expand the Higher Education Department Ninja Academy and summoned Uchiha Hikari to a meeting.

(Thinking back now, the [Bull and Horse] combination from another continent had more time.)

Uchiha Takeyasu's eyes flickered, his mind already drifting across the sea.