Kekkei Genkai

Under Chen's defense, the system pondered the matter and conceded that it did indeed seem to be the case.

To say nothing of the distant future, the Earth Style Wall Kakashi had just erected was already in tatters, the dog heads carved into it now mangled and incomplete.

Imagining himself in that position, the system felt a shiver of dread.

"I'll let it slide this time, but if there is a next time, see how the system deals with you."

With that, the system canceled the mission it had just issued, and Chen looked as if he had been granted a reprieve.

Meanwhile, Kakashi emerged from the flames, his previous attack having left him in a sorry state.

Of course, what frustrated Kakashi even more was why this kid, who looked like nothing more than a brat, possessed such astonishing chakra.

"Kakashi, do you still wish to continue this fight?

If you choose to admit defeat, I can let you leave. If we keep dragging this out, I suspect your chakra will run dry long before mine."

Chen knew he wasn't a match for Kakashi in a true, head-on battle, but when it came to a war of attrition, he had nothing to worry about.

"The technique you just used was the Flying Thunder God, wasn't it? Where exactly did you obtain it?"

Had it been a moment ago, Kakashi might have chosen to give up, but since it involved the Flying Thunder God, he had no intention of letting Chen off the hook.

"Isn't the Flying Thunder God the signature jutsu of your Konoha's Fourth Hokage?

How could I possibly have something like that? This is a Flash Step unique to me."

As he spoke, Chen utilized Flash Step to instantly reappear on the other side.

Flash Step was not the Body Flicker Technique, and Kakashi had no way to discern its principles. Since this power did not belong to this world, Kakashi couldn't be certain if it was the same as what he had seen before.

In truth, the technique Chen used to dodge Kakashi's Lightning Blade was indeed the Flying Thunder God.

Although Flash Step was powerful, it had a limited range, and Chen didn't want to be caught immediately after using it to escape.

Therefore, Chen had used the Flying Thunder God.

Afterward, to avoid exposing the Flying Thunder God, Chen used it to return to the vicinity before using Flash Step to reappear in front of Kakashi.

It was precisely because of this that Kakashi saw Chen appear without the telltale mark of the Flying Thunder God.

Seeing Chen's performance, Kakashi stopped suspecting the Flying Thunder God.

After all, the Flying Thunder God was recorded in the Scroll of Seals, which was kept in the Third Hokage's office; no one could steal it unless the Third Hokage willed it.

(Naruto: Then what about me?)

"So, Kakashi, do you still intend to continue this fight?

If you do, you should understand how this will end."

As he spoke, Chen tossed the Icha Icha Paradise he had obtained earlier toward Kakashi, who sighed helplessly at the sight.

"Fine, I lose."

"Then goodbye."

As Kakashi conceded, Chen used Flash Step to depart, leaving Kakashi frowning deeply as he watched him go.

"Ding! System notification: Mission to challenge Kakashi complete. Successfully defeated Kakashi.

Calculating mission rewards...

Mission rewards calculated: Obtained Kekkei Genkai: Ice Release. Obtained Earth Release: Earth Style Wall. Obtained the complete collection of Icha Icha Paradise."

Well, it included inappropriate content again, but Chen was getting used to it.

"System, what's the deal with this Ice Release Kekkei Genkai?"

"Simply put, it alters your constitution to match that of the Yuki Clan, allowing you to learn Ice Release.

However, I suggest you don't use it yourself; it can be saved for someone else."

"What do you mean? Are you saying this can be given to others?"

"That is correct. All Kekkei Genkai or other constitutions produced by this system can be bestowed upon others.

More importantly, anything produced by this system can be reclaimed by you at any time, completely ignoring the target's strength.

However, I must remind you that unless one has a special constitution, a person can only possess one Kekkei Genkai.

Additionally, stripping a Kekkei Genkai from someone will cause them irreversible damage."

After hearing the system's explanation, Chen understood the benefits.

"Looks like I need to take a trip to the Land of Demons.

If I can really obtain more of these, I don't even need to consider talent. As long as their character is sound, I could build a powerful army composed entirely of Kekkei Genkai users."

While it was true that not all strong fighters possessed a Kekkei Genkai, ninjas who did were often far superior to ordinary ones.

"System, you finally came through for me, but..."

"Are you looking to take on more missions that reward Kekkei Genkai?"

"Exactly.

And if I could get something like Wood Release, it wouldn't be bad for me to use it myself."

"If that's the case, I suggest you save your breath."

"What do you mean? Are you saying such missions are rare?"

Chen felt a bit helpless, but upon closer reflection, he realized that across the entire Shinobi World, Kekkei Genkai were indeed rare existences.

"It's not that the missions are rare. I mean that relying on rewards to directly acquire Kekkei Genkai isn't a good idea. Simply put, while Kekkei Genkai can grant you powerful strength, they are essentially powers that do not belong to you. For an ordinary person, that might not matter. But if you are pursuing the pinnacle of power, this situation will actually limit your potential. Never mind Kekkei Genkai like Wood Release; even Kekkei Tōta are the same. If you want to surpass the Otsutsuki, it is best not to rely on such shortcuts."

"But I only possess the bloodline of the Uchiha Clan. In other words, the only power I can possess in the future is the Sharingan, and since I have no siblings, even the Mangekyo is impossible."

Chen had already sensed that the system must have something good in store, so he deliberately feigned ignorance. His goal was to extract as much information from the system as possible.

"You really are an idiot. Whether it's Kekkei Genkai, Kekkei Tōta, or even Kekkei Mōra, aren't they all just forms of power? If they truly only existed within bloodlines, then where did the first Kekkei Genkai, the first Kekkei Tōta, and the first Kekkei Mōra come from? There were no ninjutsu during the Six Paths era, yet now they exist. While these Kekkei Genkai are special, their essence remains the same."

"So that's how it is. In other words, as long as one masters power to the extreme, one can develop their own unique strength."

"Uh... why do I suddenly feel like you're playing me?"

"How could that be? Why would I play you? I was just enlightened by your words, and everything suddenly clicked. Therefore, the greatest credit for this realization belongs to you."

Since he needed something from the system, Chen had no choice but to butter it up, and the system seemed quite satisfied with his praise.

"In light of your honesty, I'll issue another mission regarding Kekkei Genkai."