NahinS77
patreon
Chapter 59: Seizing and Refining in an Instant
🕑 Added 2025-02-21 13:59:45 +0000 UTCChapter 59: Seizing and Refining in an Instant
Whether it was stealing or "accepting nature’s gift," it didn’t really matter.
The power of the Dragon Vein—Haruta had never intended to leave it for anyone else. Besides, what he said was the truth.
Leaving it here only made the people of Sunagakure restless, and in the future, it even attracted that so-called "Mukade."
Since that was the case, he might as well strike first rather than let others keep coveting this power!
This was also in line with the Root's ideology—everything for Konoha...
Of course, this operation wasn’t without risks. His sealing jutsu had never been his strong suit.
Whether it was Danzo or Uchiha Obito, neither had ever given him extra time to prepare.
"But a Level 5 sealing jutsu should be enough to break this seal. What I need to do is…"
Haruta's gaze wavered slightly. What he had to do was—when the Dragon Vein’s chakra erupted—"seize it in one go and refine it instantly!"
That might sound like an exaggeration, but it was close to the truth.
Whether it was a Kekkei Genkai, a Kekkei Tōta, or Haruta’s ultimate dream—the Kekkei Mōra—fusion required an unimaginably vast amount of chakra!
And such a massive amount of chakra wasn’t something a normal person could generate.
A human’s physical limits were fixed, and not everyone could even produce chakra in the first place!
Otherwise, why would there still be so many ordinary people in the shinobi world? The Ninja Academy’s entrance exams each year were there precisely to assess innate talent.
Haruta naturally had talent—otherwise, he wouldn’t have been forcibly taken by Danzo.
Not to mention that his exceptional physical attributes already granted him a considerable chakra pool.
On top of that, he had allocated points to chakra, raising it to Level 7. This didn’t just enhance his control, application, and most importantly, his recovery—it also increased his overall chakra reserves!
Even so, he didn’t believe his current chakra reserves would be sufficient for Kekkei fusion.
"Looks like once this is over, I’ll have to focus more on my physical attributes and chakra. Damn it, there are still too few free points."
Haruta sighed inwardly. Physical strength was the foundation—Level 7 physique was only at the elite jōnin level.
Level 10 was kage-tier. If he wanted to reach Hashirama’s level, he’d need at least Level 12, right?
As for the Ōtsutsuki clan…
"Focus on the present."
Haruta didn’t dare think too far ahead. The more he thought about it, the more of a headache it became—and it would only trigger his indecisiveness.
Specializing in one area was good, but sometimes, adaptability was key.
Without Earth Release, if he had only focused on Water Release, he would have been beaten senseless in his previous mission!
Besides, he still needed to integrate Kekkei Mōra—so being well-rounded was his only option...
"I'm almost fully recovered. I'm going to start now. Keep an eye on the surroundings for me."
"You don’t need my help?"
Kabuto adjusted his glasses and asked in a low voice, only to receive a look of disdain from Haruta.
"Do you even know sealing jutsu?"
"...I’ll stand guard."
Kabuto was perceptive enough to switch roles immediately upon realizing his limitations. Haruta nodded in approval.
Crouching down, Haruta carefully examined the sealing array before him.
But the moment he approached, he immediately sensed something unusual.
He could vaguely feel a chakra presence roaring furiously within the seal, though its outbursts were completely blocked.
"This is insane. At first, I thought it was just the wind, but..."
Kabuto noticed the same thing. He swallowed nervously and turned to Haruta.
"Are you sure you can handle this? Don't mess this up..."
"Don't distract me. I know what I’m doing."
Haruta also felt a bit uneasy, but he still responded calmly. It wasn’t just bravado—he had indeed made an interesting discovery.
"So this is the Four Symbols Seal? I didn’t expect it to be this effective."
After careful observation, Haruta confirmed what Minato had left behind—it was the Four Symbols Seal.
While the Four Symbols Seal wasn’t particularly difficult to learn, mastering it was another story.
Minato’s method was incredibly refined—by layering multiple seals, he had locked the Dragon Vein in a tightly woven network.
This also had an intriguing side effect: if one layer of the seal was damaged by the Dragon Vein, the other layers would resist the disruption.
At the same time, the broken seal could be restored using the chakra leaking from the Dragon Vein itself.
After all, the Dragon Vein was pure chakra—making it the perfect self-repair mechanism!
"In the worst-case scenario, if the seals start failing, he could still teleport here instantly via Flying Thunder God."
Haruta sighed, looking down at the custom-made kunai on the ground. The Fourth Hokage really was meticulous.
Unfortunately, fate was cruel. Betrayed by his own student, he ultimately chose to perish with him.
If Minato were still alive, Haruta wouldn’t have stood a chance at this opportunity.
"Good thing it's only the Four Symbols Seal. If it were the Eight Trigrams Seal, I’d be out of luck."
The Eight Trigrams Seal was what Minato had used to seal the Nine-Tails. Right now, Haruta had no way to break it.
"Alright, time to begin!"
Taking a deep breath, he extended a finger. A faint trace of chakra emerged at his fingertip as he pressed against the weakest part of the seal!
His sealing jutsu might not be high-level, but the Four Symbols Seal had long been categorized within it. And what he needed to do wasn’t complex.
He simply had to create a gap in the seal, allowing the Dragon Vein to naturally erode it over time. That way, when it finally broke free, the outburst wouldn’t be too overwhelming.
And during this period, he could make his own necessary preparations.
Buzz—
The moment the seal was breached, a violent surge of chakra erupted.
The flames within the tower flickered chaotically, and an oppressive sensation swept over both Haruta and Kabuto!
"You have a retreat plan ready, right?"
Kabuto adjusted his glasses again, frowning as he felt the increasing intensity of the energy.
"Relax, I’m not going to risk my life for nothing."
Haruta nodded and sat cross-legged beside the seal, closing his eyes.
Seeing this, Kabuto said nothing more. He scanned the surroundings before setting up various traps.
Getting dragged into this situation by Haruta was frustrating, but he still chose to trust him.
After all, they were both raised by Nonō Yakushi in the orphanage. After entering Root, he understood just how rare and important that kind of bond was.
For him, perhaps the only people he could truly trust were Nonō and this shameless guy, Haruta…
Meanwhile, Haruta began refining his chakra.
Earth Release was his strongest attribute—his go-to in battle.
Water Release came next, though due to terrain limitations and his reluctance to waste too much chakra, he hadn’t been using it frequently in combat.
But the fact that it was already second only to Earth Release in level showed his preference for it.
As these two chakra natures were fully activated, he slowly began channeling his Yang Release as well.
And the moment these three forces were fully mobilized, he started running the "formula" he had devised in his mind.
But at that very instant—something felt off.
...
