บท 5: Chapter 5: Kekkei Genkai
"That's it?" Orochimaru asked, looking at Ace.
"Yeah, that's all the abilities I've developed so far," Ace replied.
"You've developed quite a few abilities, but you have room for more. You're still young and have plenty of time to grow," Orochimaru said.
"Uh, okay."
"I have an idea. Since you can transform into an element, can you reform even if your entire body is blown apart?"
What kind of idea is that? That's terrifying!
"Yes, but it requires a large amount of chakra to restore my body," Ace replied.
"That's fine. When you have enough chakra, gather a large amount on the surface of your body, get close to the enemy, and then detonate."
"..."
Are you sure you're not some alien from the Nebula M78? Isn't this the Ultra Dynamite technique? Taro's single-target move, where he gathers energy on his body, charges at the enemy, grabs them, and then self-destructs, regenerating afterward thanks to his Ultra heart.
Goodness, this is the Naruto version of the Ultra Dynamite!
'As expected of Orochimaru, coming up with something I never would have thought of.'
"Of course, use this technique only as a last resort. For now, focus on refining your chakra and building a strong foundation," Orochimaru advised.
He wasn't the best teacher, but he was excellent at discovering and developing someone's potential.
"Okay."
Ace gave a perfunctory response, which Orochimaru didn't mind.
"What grade are you in this year?" Orochimaru asked.
"Second grade, graduating next year."
During times of war, Konoha's Ninja Academy used a three-year system. When Ace started school, the war hadn't completely ended, so they continued with the three-year system to replenish their forces.
"Alright, keep studying. From now on, come to me every day after school. I'll teach you a jutsu. Now, watch carefully. This is the Shadow Clone Jutsu. Although it's a B-rank jutsu, it's quite simple. First, form the Ram seal, then properly distribute your chakra..." Orochimaru's instruction was meticulous.
Whenever Ace had questions, he would answer them thoroughly.
Poof!
An identical clone appeared beside Ace, but it was weak and limp.
Clearly, it was a failure.
"Your chakra distribution wasn't right. Do it like this, then like this, and finally like this."
Under Orochimaru's guidance, Ace adjusted his chakra distribution.
Poof!
This time, he succeeded in creating a solid Shadow Clone.
"It seems you have some talent. Come often. I'll give you this little guy. You can use it to contact me if you need anything." A small white snake slithered out of Orochimaru's sleeve, flicking its red tongue at Ace.
"Can I get something else?"
"No, I only have snakes."
Without giving him a chance to refuse, Orochimaru placed the small white snake in Ace's hand.
The snake coiled around Ace's wrist several times, forming a living bracelet. Its scales were smooth and cool, quite comfortable.
"Alright, Lord Orochimaru. What does it eat?" Ace asked.
"Rats, sparrows, eggs will do as well. Now off you go, I have experiments to conduct." Orochimaru dismissed him, appearing rather impatient.
"Makes use of me and then tosses me aside," Ace muttered as he left.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru returned to his lab to continue researching the mysteries of Ace's body.
However, after several days of sleepless experiments, he concluded that the boy had a unique constitution, but nothing more.
'Did I approach this experiment incorrectly?'
The quest for knowledge is endless, but for now, there were no further clues.
After a brief rest, Orochimaru headed straight to the Hokage's office and reported Ace's abilities to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
At this time, Orochimaru was still loyal to Konoha.
After satisfying his initial research curiosity, Orochimaru felt it was necessary to report this matter. This was to allow Ace to use his abilities openly, as he had promised. Since he promised, he had to follow through.
"You mean Asuma's classmate possesses a unique Kekkei Genkai?" Hiruzen asked in surprise.
"Yes, his name is Asakawa Ace. His ability is similar to the Hozuki Clan's Hydrification Technique from the Hidden Mist Village, but with differences."
After a brief explanation, Hiruzen stood up and said, "Let's check the Asakawa family's records."
When Konoha was founded, many ninja clans donated numerous records. These records mostly detailed the history of the Warring States period, family abilities, and common jutsus. These contributions provided valuable information for Konoha's initial construction and wartime efforts, and they still offer valuable insights.
However, after searching for half a day, the master and student duo only discovered that the Asakawa family was proficient in Fire Release. There was no record of any unique Kekkei Genkai, and their Fire Release techniques were not particularly notable compared to the Uchiha and Sarutobi clans.
When the Asakawa family joined Konoha, they were already a small family. After two Ninja World Wars, only Ace remained.
"Could it be that the Asakawa family's decline over time led to the loss of their Kekkei Genkai? It's hard to believe a child could create a Kekkei Genkai on his own," Orochimaru speculated.
Creating a Kekkei Genkai isn't something that can be done with talent alone.
Take his teacher, for example. Despite having five chakra natures and mastering their transformations, he still hadn't created his own Kekkei Genkai. The required talent and technical skill are exceedingly high and can't be summarized in a few words.
Ace, although talented, wasn't the kind of genius who could create a Kekkei Genkai from scratch.
This is why Orochimaru theorized that Ace's unique ability was likely developed by an ancestor with a unique kekkei genkai. Over time, fewer clan members awakened the kekkei genkai, and the clan dwindled, eventually becoming a small family within Konoha.
Similar to the Kurama clan in Konoha, which was once a prestigious clan with power rivaling the Uchiha. However, due to the toll of war, many of their children did not awaken the clan's Kekkei Genkai, leading to their decline.
"It seems likely. Perhaps due to the emotional stress from losing his parents, he awakened an ability that had long lain dormant in his family. With proper nurturing, Konoha might gain another Kekkei Genkai clan in the future," Hiruzen remarked, recognizing Ace's potential value to Konoha.
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