Main World.
Year 23 of Konoha, summer.
British Continent, New Capital.
Imperial Palace, Training Room.
Jilan stood in the center of the Training Room, his small body remarkably at ease under normal gravity. He had already adapted to Tenfold Gravity, and standing here now, he felt as light as a feather. His eyes were scarlet, his One-Tomoe Sharingan slowly spinning in their sockets. His hands hung naturally at his sides, his palms slightly sweaty-not from nervousness, but anticipation.
Toyotomi Yinglang stood before him with his hands behind his back, his moon-white Kariginu gleaming softly under the lights. Kushina stood at the edge of the Training Room, her arms folded and her eyes full of curiosity. Jilan had started training in the Gravity Room at two, over a year ago now. His physical conditioning far surpassed that of children his age, and even adult ninja. Now, Toyotomi Yinglang said he would give him a Devil Fruit to eat.
"Jilan, you can eat a Devil Fruit now." Toyotomi Yinglang's voice was calm.
Jilan's eyes lit up. "Dad, what fruit?"
"Three choices." Toyotomi Yinglang held up three fingers. "Logia lets you turn into elements, transforming your body into natural elements and making you immune to physical attacks. Paramecia abilities are unusual, and some powerful ones can destroy the world. Zoan enhances your physical conditioning."
He lowered his fingers.
"Which do you choose?"
Jilan fell silent for a moment, then asked, "What does turning into elements mean?"
"Turning your body into natural elements such as fire, water, lightning, wind, and earth." Toyotomi Yinglang's voice was calm. "Physical attacks can't hit you, and Ninjutsu attacks are half as effective. But if you encounter an element that counters yours, you'll be at a serious disadvantage."
Jilan's brow furrowed slightly. "What are Paramecia abilities like?"
"Unusual." A