Enhances the vitality of physical cells, increasing chakra's healing ability by 5%.
The reason Naruto was so resilient as a child—able to recover from serious injuries one day and be lively the next—was not only due to the Uzumaki bloodline but also because the Nine-Tails' chakra had remarkable healing effects.
When Kakashi saw Naruto cut his hand, he tried to bandage it immediately, only to see the wound visibly healing, secretly astonished—this was the power of the Nine-Tails.
If it had been something related to the Uzumaki clan, Kiyoshi couldn't imagine how strong his vitality would become with stacking effects.
Like Hashirama Senju, whose vitality was so abundant that even decades after his death, his "Hashirama cells" could be used as material for fusion and upgrades.
Ninjutsu increases in power because of it, chakra and health recovery rely on it, suppressing the Sharingan also relies on it.
It is an essential part of the ninja world.
However, Kiyoshi did not want to randomly implant other people's cells into his body—would it still be his own body then?
Like Madara, carrying Hashirama's face on his chest all the time? Unless absolutely necessary, Kiyoshi only wanted his own "Kiyoshi cells" to become stronger.
"Hmm, thank you, Kiyoshi."
Kushina sincerely thanked him, her bright eyes fixed on Kiyoshi.
Kiyoshi exchanged a few words with Kushina and left her home.
Initial contact was enough; there was no need to rush.
Before Kushina completely opens her heart to Minato Namikaze, he needed to raise her favor a bit more.
Even without the Uzumaki-exclusive sealing techniques, a couple of regular sealing techniques would be good.
Sealing techniques are still useful in future versions; even in the Boruto era, they remain practical.
Even Kaguya, known as immortal, was sealed by the "Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei."
...
The Hyuga Clan.
"Asha, what on earth are you doing? You can't even see a single Uchiha Kiyoshi. Do you expect me to go ask him personally?"
Hyuga Ginoka's scolding echoed in the room, mixed with the crisp sound of teacups being set down.
Hyuga Natsu lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes unconsciously, and replied softly: "Yes, Lady Ginoka. I will visit him again immediately."
"Hmph, all you do is speak nicely."
Ginoka cast her a cold glance and placed her teacup on the table.
The education of branch family members and main family members was actually separate.
Main family members received elite education.
Branch family members received a restricted education, limited mostly to etiquette.
Other areas, whether Gentle Fist training or ideological education, were reduced.
This was a necessary measure to prevent branch members from developing unwanted ambitions.
Main family members could become branch members, but once a branch member, their descendants would always remain branch members!
"Lady Ginoka, I… will go immediately."
Hyuga Natsu bowed fearfully.
It wasn't that she didn't want to see Kiyoshi; it was just that he wasn't at home.
Ginoka wore a heavy, formal robe; the Hyuga were a feudal clan and paid attention to dress.
At this moment, her sleeve slipped slightly, revealing her fair, rounded arm as she took a sip of tea.
"Go, and don't mess things up again."
Ginoka said lightly, giving her final order.
The robe could not hide her full figure, making her look even more mature and beautiful, but her delicate face carried a trace of disdain.
Listening to these words, Natsu felt as if a heavy stone pressed on her heart.
Lady Ginoka's orders were always like this—unquestionable. Yet she couldn't help feeling some resentment and sorrow inside.
The identity of a branch member, the rule of the main family—she was used to it, but that didn't mean she was completely numb.
"Hurry up."
Ginoka's light scolding interrupted her thoughts.
Natsu dared not speak further, bowed, and left.
Outside, she took the basket filled with pastries and headed to Kiyoshi's house.
"Asha, where are you going?"
Hyuga Tetsu asked.
Like the Uchiha clan, the Hyuga had their own district.
So they often saw each other frequently.
After training, Hyuga Tetsu approached.
His thin body had gained some strength after days of intense training, looking slightly more solid.
"I'm going out for a bit, will be back soon."
"Alright, come back early."
Hyuga Tetsu wiped the sweat from his brow.
He had often seen Natsu carrying things outside in recent days, seemingly visiting someone.
Suddenly, Tetsu realized.
Visiting… could it be Uchiha Kiyoshi? He wanted to ask, but Natsu had already walked out with the basket.
Seeing this, Tetsu could only suppress his speculation.
"Have you done enough Gentle Fist training today? Standing here dazing off?"
Hyuga Homon spoke.
"Not yet, we'll continue."
Tetsu shook his head, still carrying a trace of unease while talking to Homon.
...
"Finally done."
[Pure Illusion Scholar (White)]
[Requirement: Learn 1 pure illusion technique.]
[Progress: Completed.]
[Effect: Your foundation in illusion is solid, increasing the effect of any illusion used by 5%.]
[Note: Can be further upgraded.]
[Upgrade Path 1: Combine with "Apprentice Illusion Genin (White)" and "Pride of Illusion (White)" to upgrade to "Illusion Genin (Green)."]
Kiyoshi smiled slightly as he looked at the completed entry before him.
[Pride of Illusion (White)] was a title he obtained by defeating Umino Yuhi in the ninja academy, now also a material for upgrading to a green entry.
The rule for upgrading entries indeed depended on overall progress.
Generally, three white entries combined to form a green entry.
[Pure Illusion Scholar (White)] alone accounted for most of the progress, so the other two appeared.
"Upgrade."
Kiyoshi clicked the slightly glowing Upgrade Path 1.
Instantly, the three white entries turned gray, as if locked.
A new green entry appeared before Kiyoshi.
[Entry: Illusion Genin (Green)]
[Requirement: Your illusion ability meets the minimum standard.]
[Progress: Completed.]
[Effect: Your illusion ability stands out among genin, increasing the effect of illusions on targets by 20%.]
[Note: Can be further upgraded.]
[Upgrade Path 1: Combine with "Lightning Release Genin (Green)," "Fire Release Genin (Green)," and "Medical Genin (Green)" to upgrade to "Master of Chakra Nature Transformation (Blue)."]
Kiyoshi glanced at the entry's effect and didn't look further—standard, similar to other green entries.
Now came the main event.
Every upgradable entry displayed its future path. Whether Kiyoshi opened the Fire Release Genin entry or the Medical Genin entry, it now showed the upgrade to Master of Chakra Nature Transformation.
"Upgrade to a blue entry."
Kiyoshi clicked Upgrade Path 1 again.
The entry flashed, revealing a brand-new entry before him.
Before Kiyoshi could even read it, he felt a scorching heat throughout his body.
It was as if he had suddenly fallen into boiling water; streams of heat rose from him.
Every meridian in his cells felt a brief tearing sensation, but the chakra flowing through them carried an oddly cool feeling.
Kiyoshi's movement caught the attention of White Snake.
Startled by the heat, White Snake flicked her tongue, not understanding why her master was suddenly so hot.
Following instinct, she got off Kiyoshi and settled in a shaded area to cool down.
After a full fifteen minutes, Kiyoshi finally felt it subside.
He immediately opened the entry panel.
[Master of Chakra Nature Transformation (Blue)]
[Requirement: Learn four or more chakra nature transformations.]
[Progress: Completed.]
[Effect: You have a new understanding of chakra nature transformation, increasing resistance to existing chakra types and boosting the power of combination ninjutsu by 40%.]
[Note: Can be further upgraded.]
"Forty percent."
Kiyoshi thought it was decent.
After all, it was a percentage, not a fixed value. As his understanding and mastery of ninjutsu increased, the base power would rise, and this percentage added a good boost.
A thought immediately came to his mind.
Combination ninjutsu is actually a common method of using ninjutsu.
For example, Naruto likes to use "Harem Technique."
Essentially, it combines "Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu" and "Seduction Technique."
Also, "Hurricane Water Vortex Technique" combines Naruto's "Rasengan" with Yamato's "Water Release: Breaking Torrent."
These are all ways to use combination ninjutsu.
There's no need to focus only on combat-oriented combinations; support-oriented combination ninjutsu is also effective.
For example, "Flying Thunder God Mutual Instant Rotation Technique" is when two people each cast "Flying Thunder God Technique" once, stacking the effect twice instantly.
Extending this idea, Kiyoshi could modify his current training method.
The current Lightning Release body training must be done within safe limits, because it essentially tears and stimulates cells. Exceeding this limit could injure the meridian system and harm the body.
What if he used medical ninjutsu to repair while performing the tearing?
Then the effect of Lightning Release on body enhancement would likely increase and accelerate several times.
Composite ninjutsu doesn't have to be naturally compatible.
Even unrelated or opposing techniques can be combined.
"Come here."
After a moment of thought, Kiyoshi closed the entry panel and called White Snake over.
White Snake raised her small head, sensing the change in the air, and slowly crawled onto Kiyoshi's hand.
Kiyoshi stared at White Snake and suddenly thought of the Inuzuka Clan's "Inuzuka Style: Human-Beast Hybrid Transformation," which was also a type of combination ninjutsu.
White Snake also had healing, restoring health.
Could they combine in battle, serving as a healing pack? And this jutsu wouldn't require Kiyoshi to focus too much on controlling chakra.
"One blue entry alone can impact my current combat style. I need to get more blue entries quickly."
Kiyoshi thought silently.
(End of chapter)
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