Genes, Evolution, Possibility

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly, wisdom glinting in his eyes. "Neji, you're very smart. So let me ask you: where do bloodline limits come from? Why is it that in this world, though everyone is human, some can awaken bloodline limits while others cannot?"

Neji frowned slightly, looking somewhat confused. "Teacher, I don't quite understand. Please enlighten me."

Uchiha Feng's expression turned serious as he said slowly, "The root of it all comes down to genes!"

"Genes?" Neji repeated the unfamiliar word, a trace of confusion in his eyes. "Teacher, what exactly are genes?"

Uchiha Feng took a deep breath, preparing to pass his years of research on to his disciple. "Genes are an immensely mysterious and complex existence. According to my research over the years, genes are not merely a person's foundation—they also represent their cause and effect. The character 'foundation' symbolizes the basis of a person, carrying a family's bloodline and traditions; while 'cause' represents the cycles of cause and effect one experiences, influencing one's fate and choices."

Neji was utterly lost, as though countless question marks had sprung up in his mind. His heart was full of doubt. "Teacher, I still don't really understand. What exactly do foundation and cause and effect mean?"

Looking at Neji's perplexed face, Uchiha Feng smiled faintly and explained patiently, "Imagine that one's foundation is like the roots of a tree. It determines the tree's direction of growth and how strong it becomes. Cause and effect, meanwhile, are its leaves and fruit. After enduring wind, rain, and sunlight, the fruit it finally bears is a person's life experiences and achievements. Bloodline limits are a special manifestation of genes. They connect a family's history, an individual's potential, and the possibilities of the future."

Neji's brows furrowed slightly, and he looked even more confused. "Teacher, these theories sound far too complicated. I... I still don't understand."

Uchiha Feng gently shook his head, his gaze warm yet resolute. "It's fine if you don't understand yet. The core idea I want to convey is that genes are something we cannot choose at birth. However, through acquired effort, we can improve ourselves and even achieve a certain degree of genetic evolution. There are possibilities within this, though I have no conclusive evidence. For now, it is only my speculation."

He paused briefly, as though organizing his thoughts, then continued, "For example, after arduous training, some people can master changes in chakra nature, even fusing two different types of chakra into an entirely new nature. That is the process of creating a bloodline limit. This bloodline limit will be deeply imprinted into your hereditary genes, and in that way, your descendants may also awaken this bloodline limit."

After hearing this, Neji felt as if the clouds had parted before his eyes, and a flash of understanding crossed his gaze. "I see! You mean I should train hard, change my own nature, and then fuse a more powerful bloodline limit, right?"

Uchiha Feng shook his head slightly, his tone firm yet gentle. "Your situation is different. I hope to guide you in another direction, but you cannot abandon the path of fusing new bloodline limits either. You must improve your overall strength in every aspect."

Still somewhat confused, Neji frowned and asked softly, "Teacher, how should I begin?"

Uchiha Feng paused, as if considering something important, before slowly saying, "Your Byakugan may possess a higher form hidden within it. I hope you explore this direction in depth and use meditation to train your spiritual power."

Neji's heart churned with shock as he said incredulously, "The Byakugan has a higher form? How is that possible? I've never heard of such a thing!"

Uchiha Feng sighed faintly, a trace of resolve in his voice. "In any case, within this year, you must complete the training in every Gentle Fist Technique of the Hyuga Clan. At the same time, I suggest that you try meditating during this period to strengthen your spiritual power."

A trace of reverence flashed through Neji's eyes as he nodded in wholehearted conviction. "I understand, Teacher! I'll give it everything I have and won't let you down!"

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly, his gaze gentle. "All right, that's enough for today's lesson. You may go back now. Remember to properly digest what I told you today."

Neji rose to his feet, his heart full of anticipation for the future, and respectfully bowed. "Teacher, then I'll take my leave first." With that, he turned and departed, silently swearing that he would never fail these high expectations.

Not long afterward, Orochimaru's sinister, chilling voice rang out from the surroundings, carrying a trace of eerie cunning. "How unbelievable! Feng-kun, I never expected you to have such profound research in this area. It truly is astonishing!"

Uchiha Feng was slightly startled, but quickly calmed down, his gaze sharp as a torch. "Since you're here, why hide? Show yourself, Uncle Snake."

Before his words had faded, a cold, gloomy aura suddenly surged through the air. Accompanied by a faint rustling sound, Orochimaru slowly appeared.

He wore a black robe patterned with red clouds, the signature uniform of the Akatsuki. Like a ghost in the night, he sent chills down one's spine.

Uchiha Feng frowned slightly. He actually joined the Akatsuki? When did that happen?

He looked directly at Orochimaru, dissatisfaction in his tone. "You joined the Akatsuki? When did that happen?"

A sly smile curled across Orochimaru's lips, his voice low and magnetic. "Hehehe... Feng-kun, those details aren't important. I discovered something very interesting—something that may open your eyes."

His words were steeped in mystery, as though they concealed countless secrets that made one unable to resist probing further.

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly, amusement in his gaze. "Uncle Snake, there aren't many things that can pique your curiosity. Go on, then. What has you so excited?"

A mysterious smile appeared on Orochimaru's lips, and a fervent light flickered in his eyes. "I discovered that the leader of the Akatsuki possesses the legendary Sage's Eyes! Hahaha... this is simply too interesting!"

"Sage's Eyes?" Uchiha Feng was slightly taken aback as he pondered silently.

"You mean the Rinnegan? Like this?" As he spoke, his eyes changed in an instant. The outline of the Three-Tomoe Rinnegan emerged within his pupils, accompanied by a faint pressure that quietly spread outward, as though even the air trembled slightly beneath that power.

Orochimaru's pupils instantly contracted. His face was filled with disbelief, and cold sweat immediately seeped from his brow as he stammered, "This! How is this possible! Feng-kun, you actually possess the legendary Sage's Eyes!!!"

Shock surged through his heart as he stared incredulously at the young Uchiha Feng before him. It was as though the one standing before him was not a youth, but an incomparably powerful sage from legend.

At this moment, Uchiha Feng's system panel was absurdly powerful.

[Name] Uchiha Feng.

[Bloodline Limit] Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan (Amplification) (left eye: Soul Flame; right eye: Void).

[Bloodline Snare] Three-Tomoe Rinnegan (self-evolving) (Rinnegan Pressure, attraction, repulsion, Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, Planetary Devastation, Heavenly Obstacle Quaking Star, Six Paths Senjutsu, Time-Space Manipulation, Soul Link, Fate Reversal, Myriad Reincarnation).

[Special Bloodline] Sage Bloodline, Divine Bloodline (incomplete).

[Attributes] Yin; Yang; Fire (+); Water (+); Wind (+); Lightning (+); Earth (+).

[Divinity] Yin God Power; Yang God Power.

[Divine Body] Tier One.

[Sage Techniques] Shadow Clone Technique (+); Transformation Technique (+); Substitution Technique (+); Body Flicker Technique (+); Fire Release Sage Technique Series (+); Water Release Sage Technique Series (+); Wind Release Sage Technique Series (+); Earth Release Sage Technique Series (+); Lightning Release Sage Technique Series (+); Uzumaki Clan Sealing Technique Series.

[Special Abilities] Nine-Tails Sage Mode (early stage); Rinnegan Chakra Mode.

[Origin Spirit Pet] Nine-Tailed Immortal Fox (juvenile).

[Evolution Points] 4 points.