Naruto: Why Practice Traditional Ninjutsu When the Otsutsuki Are Coming?
Chapter 19

This Is a Necessary Sacrifice

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Walking along the road, Hana, who was on alert with her Byakugan, suddenly spoke up, warning, "There's a squad ahead, four ninjas. Judging by their chakra levels, it's one Jonin and three Chunin."

There was no need to retreat, so Genichi made combat arrangements.

Mikoto's fully unleashed Great Fireball attacked from the front. The Jonin leading this squad of Rock Ninjas reacted first, skillfully using [Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall] to block the attack.

At this moment, Genichi, wielding the Kusanagi Sword, struck from the flank. In a hurry, the Rock Jonin could only draw a kunai to parry.

[Chidori Blade], purple lightning suddenly surged through the kunai from the sword, paralyzing the Rock Jonin.

Genichi changed his move and decapitated him with a single slash, blood gushing like a pillar.

If fighting Sarutobi Hiruzen required careful planning and cautious engagement, for an ordinary Jonin whose name he couldn't recall, Genichi only needed one move to end the fight when he found an opportunity.

"So, can anyone tell me, what is 1000 minus 7?"

Looking at the remaining three Chunin, who had lost their leader and become utterly panicked, Genichi asked with a smile.

After tidying up the battlefield and continuing their journey, the three finally arrived at their destination.

The original work mentioned that the Second Kazekage, Shamon, was the originator of Sunagakure's Puppet Technique, and by studying the One-Tailed Beast "Shukaku," he gained the ability to control sand and earth. Subsequently, the Third Kazekage excelled at controlling iron sand, and the Fourth Kazekage at controlling gold sand.

It was clear that Sunagakure had a relatively complete Magnet Release training system. In the real world, it was impossible for only the few individuals mentioned in the original work to use Magnet Release.

Like the unknown Magnet Release ninja before them, lying quietly in a nutrient tank, doing his best to maintain his body's activity.

The person had been dead for a long time, but it didn't matter; the corpse could still speak.

"This is a necessary sacrifice." Genichi began to act.

Magnet Release was one of Sunagakure's core inheritances. He hadn't expected to find a Magnet Release ninja to teach him hand-in-hand. Now, Genichi just wanted to see what the difference was between this bloodline limit and chakra of a single nature.

For the next few days, Genichi and the other two stayed in the laboratory. With Hana's help, Genichi used various high-precision experimental equipment to collect and analyze data from the target.

The cells of bloodline ninjas had an extra structure compared to ordinary ninjas, which was probably why bloodline limits could be inherited by the next generation. Genichi compared the two sets of cell data and was amazed to see that the cells in the human meridians contained the cell wall structure unique to plant cells.

However, the core problem remained unsolved. The small amount of Magnet Release chakra remaining in the corpse, after instrument analysis, was indeed composed of wind and lightning chakra. How to fuse them specifically was still a mystery.

"I haven't found any other variables. Why can his chakra fuse, but mine can't?"

Genichi looked at the experimental equipment before him and let his thoughts wander, "Is this biological equipment or chemical equipment?"

"Chemical?"

Dead memories suddenly attacked Genichi.

That's right, it was like this.

In some chemical reactions, two raw materials often don't react directly. The correct catalyst must be introduced. The catalyst doesn't participate in the reaction but is a necessary condition for the reaction to occur.

So, what was the "catalyst" for fusing bloodline limits?

Different catalysts had different effects on the same reaction. Similarly, two types of chakra could form bloodline limits in two different ways.

This meant there were two "catalysts," Yin and Yang Release?

At this thought, Genichi could no longer suppress his ideas.

The databook said that everyone possessed both Yin and Yang natures, but usually, only one could be manifested.

Genichi had previously tested with medical ninjutsu and genjutsu. He found learning genjutsu easier, so his initial affinities should be Wind, Lightning, and Yin.

One hand formed wind, the other controlled lightning. As they slowly touched, he infused Yin Release chakra.

There was no resistance, no rejection. Wind and lightning merged like water and oil, becoming one, forming an invisible hand.

As his thoughts moved, the magnetic force also changed shape. Although there was nothing in front of him, Genichi could clearly feel the bloodline limit forming.

"Haha, I've done it! I've done it!" Genichi burst into laughter, having unlocked the secret of the bloodline limit, feeling an immense sense of exhilaration.

Hana and Mikoto beside him exchanged glances, watching Genichi suddenly go mad, laughing maniacally, and had no idea what had happened.

After a long while, Genichi, having regained his composure, formed a magnetic hand and gently pinched each of the two girls' faces, "Magnet Release bloodline, interested?"

It had really succeeded. Although Hana and Mikoto had known for a long time that Genichi was trying to cultivate Magnet Release, they still found it hard to believe.

Mikoto and Genichi were good friends. Over the years, Genichi had taken great care of Mikoto's feelings, occasionally making jokes that went beyond friendship.

Mikoto could feel his affection for her and didn't reject his advances. A seed of love had gradually begun to sprout in her heart. Although they hadn't explicitly stated it, their relationship had grown increasingly intimate.

At this moment, Mikoto couldn't help but wonder if parents had two different bloodline limits, which one would the child inherit, or would they have both?

Gradually, she blushed and lowered her head.

After spending a few more days in the laboratory, Genichi adapted to the changes in his body.

As the bloodline limit synthesized, something was constantly changing deep within his body. Genichi felt his physical condition improving day by day, filled with energy, and his chakra capacity constantly increasing.

It's power, my body is filled with power.

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