[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Green Trait 'Povidone Punch' and the Blue Trait 'Earth Release Mastery.']
Povidone Punch (Green): By coating your fists with povidone-iodine, your attacks simultaneously disinfect and detoxify. The higher the damage inflicted, the stronger the effect. Slightly enhances medical ninjutsu, pharmaceutical preparation, chakra control, and taijutsu techniques.
Earth Release Mastery (Blue): Years of rigorous training have granted you precise control over the nature and shape transformations of Earth Release ninjutsu. Increases efficiency in learning, refining, modifying, and creating Earth Release techniques. Also enhances casting speed, power, and overall effectiveness of Earth Release jutsu.
"...A doctor who knows how to throw hands, huh?"
Yamanaka Shinno chuckled as he glanced at the newly acquired traits from the system.
As usual, the naming sense of the system was ridiculous, but the effects of Povidone Punch were absolutely broken.
If only he'd obtained this before fighting Hanzo...
He wouldn't have needed shadow clones, kenjutsu, clan techniques, Earth Release traps, or the Flying Thunder God to set up elaborate strategies. He could've just rushed in and pummeled Hanzo into oblivion!
With Hanzo's body essentially coexisting with his poison sac, Shinno could've literally punched the venom out of him. And even if he got poisoned in the process, a few self-inflicted hits would detoxify him instantly, thanks to his Sage Body's regeneration.
As for the unintended downside—curing enemies of poison mid-fight—who the hell engages in melee combat barehanded? If nothing else, a kunai would do the job just fine.
Third Raikage, A: "I can kill with a single finger."
Might Guy: "I can kill with a single kick."
Tsunade: "I can kill with a single punch."
Hyuga Clan: "Heh..."
...
Now, about the Blue Trait Earth Release Mastery—
Shinno's gaze drifted to the Purple Trait 'Water Release Mastery' displayed on his system interface, and a smirk crept onto his lips.
From what he had observed over time, Kekkei Genkai usually required at least one chakra nature to be trained to the Purple Trait level before it could fuse with another to form a bloodline limit.
Water Release plus Earth Release...
Wasn't that formula a bit too familiar?
"Looks like I have quite a few options here."
Shinno frowned slightly.
From the Akatsuki Secret Chronicles, there was Mud Release, possessed by Ameyuki.
From Kirigakure's Mizukage, Mei Terumi, there was Lava Release.
And, of course, from Senju Hashirama himself—Wood Release.
If the traits fused, would the system randomly pick one for him?
[During trait fusion, if multiple advanced options are available, the host may choose one.]
The system's notification suddenly chimed in.
Shinno's grin widened. Without hesitation, he activated Earth Release Mastery.
A surge of Earth Release training memories flooded his mind.
Thanks to the Purple Trait 'Seeker of Origins', which enhanced his comprehension, memory, and learning speed, he was able to process and absorb these memories at an incredible rate!
Underground Fish Projection Jutsu, Earth Spear Jutsu, Rock Concealment Jutsu, Earth Dragon Jutsu, Decapitating Earth Jutsu, Increased Weight Rock Jutsu, Light-Heavy Rock Jutsu...
Every Earth Release jutsu Shinno had ever encountered in his memories was quickly analyzed, mastered, and integrated into his arsenal.
His control over Earth Release's nature transformation had reached a new height.
But...
"Why the hell are all my most proficient Earth Release techniques underground tunneling moves?! System, do you have some kind of misunderstanding about me?!"
Shinno was baffled.
Of all the powerful Earth Release techniques he could've mastered, why were his best ones all about sneaking underground?
The system, as usual, ignored his complaints.
Instead, a new notification appeared.
[Detected compatibility between the Purple Trait 'Water Release Mastery' and the Blue Trait 'Earth Release Mastery'. Would you like to proceed with fusion?]
"Yes."
[Detected three possible evolutionary paths: Mud Release, Lava Release, and Wood Release. Please select one.]
"Wood Release!"
[Fusion complete. Congratulations, host, on obtaining the Purple Trait 'Wood Release Inheritor.']
[Detected synergy between the Red Trait 'Sage Body' and the Purple Trait 'Wood Release Inheritor.' However, the Red Trait 'Sage Body' has not been fully developed, resulting in a failed synergy attempt.]
"...???"
As two consecutive system prompts echoed in his mind, Shinno's brow furrowed.
He immediately understood what the so-called 'synergy' meant.
But more importantly—what part of his Sage Body was still incomplete?!
"Sage Mode..."
In the original timeline, there were only a few known locations to train in Sage Mode:
Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest were the main ones.
Then there were Fire Temple and Wind Temple, where monks trained in specialized forms of Sage Arts.
Lastly, there was Jugo's clan, though their version was unstable at best.
To learn Sage Mode from the Three Great Summoning Grounds, one needed to form a contract with them first.
The temple Sage Arts, on the other hand, were not only harder to obtain but also... a bit lackluster. Even Fire Temple's abbot, Chiriku, was worth only thirty million ryo—less than Asuma.
And Jugo? The guy couldn't even control his own nature energy, so how could he teach someone else?
"Three Great Summoning Grounds or Fire Temple..."
Shinno set aside these thoughts for the moment and focused on the new influx of training memories.
As his body buzzed with a strange, tingling sensation, he forcibly suppressed his wandering mind.
Back then, Danzo had conducted experiments on Hashirama's cells, even stealing a scroll containing Wood Release techniques from the Senju clan.
Since Shinno had already absorbed Danzo's memories, he was no stranger to Wood Release.
Tree Binding Jutsu, Ranking Pillar Jutsu, Wood Locking Wall, Tree World Barrier, Great Forest Jutsu, Four-Pillar Prison, Wood Clone Jutsu...
One by one, the legendary Wood Release techniques became part of his arsenal.
Not only that—his deeper understanding of Wood Release also elevated his mastery of Earth and Water Release, bringing them to near perfection!
The Sage Body, with its immense chakra reserves and powerful vitality, continuously nourished and reinforced his newly awakened Kekkei Genkai.
His already robust physique, teeming with life force, became even sturdier and more resilient under the influence of Wood Release.
Wood Release Inheritor (Purple): Exceptional talent, a unique physique, and relentless effort have allowed you to nearly perfectly inherit the power of Wood Release. Greatly increases efficiency in learning, refining, modifying, and creating Wood Release, Water Release, and Earth Release techniques. Substantially enhances casting speed, power, and effectiveness of these jutsu. Also improves physical durability, vitality, and natural energy affinity.
"...This is broken."
As the overwhelming power of Wood Release gradually settled within him, Shinno scanned through the trait description.
Despite being a Purple Trait, Wood Release Inheritor had enhancements that rivaled some Red Traits!
Even without mastering Sage Mode, the sheer boost from his Sage Body and Wood Release already made him a force to be reckoned with.
At the very least, with his vast chakra reserves, he could now easily unleash Wood Dragon Jutsu or Wood Golem Jutsu—
Meaning he could singlehandedly suppress the Nine-Tails!
"Nine-Tails! Your power is too strong! Kekekeke~!"
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