Kimimaro and the Others' Paths

"Next, it was your turn."

Uchiha You's words made Haku, Kimimaro, and Karin all look over at once.

The three wore entirely different expressions.

Haku looked expectant, Kimimaro remained calm, while Karin simply pushed up her glasses.

"Let me make this clear first: I don't want ninjutsu that can only heal other people."

"The first thing you'll learn is how to stay alive."

Uchiha You glanced at her.

"If you can't even protect yourself, then no matter how powerful your healing ability is, you're just a walking medical kit."

Karin: "..."

This guy's way of speaking was as unpleasant as ever.

Still, she did not argue.

Because she knew Uchiha You was right.

Back in Kusagakure, her mother had been treated as a tool precisely because she possessed healing abilities.

If she could only heal others, she would eventually end up just like her mother.

"Before the formal training begins, though, I'll first create a personalized growth plan for each of you."

Uchiha You raised a hand.

[Ding!]

[Detected that the host is preparing to train a special squad.]

[Would you like to consume Behind-the-Scenes Points to begin squad growth simulations?]

"Begin."

[Analyzing target: Yuki Haku.]

[Kekkei Genkai: Ice Release.]

[Chakra Natures: Water, Wind.]

[Current combat style: Long-range suppression, speed-based attacks.]

[Simulation Direction One: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals enhancement.]

[Simulation Direction Two: Ice Release battlefield control.]

[Simulation Direction Three: Ice Release weaponization.]

[Simulation complete.]

[Recommended techniques: Ice Release: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death, Ice Release: Ice Prison Technique, Ice Release: Wolf Fang Avalanche, Ice Release: Ice Crystal Wall.]

[Future development directions: Ice Mirror Body Flicker, Ice Release Domain, Ice Puppet.]

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