Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 365 Bloodline Fusion

"So fast!" Kurenai Yuhi only had time to have this thought, and before she could even see the action clearly, she felt a chill on her neck as Sasuke Umino's finger lightly touched her Adam's apple.

The several trigger-based illusion traps he had set up around the area didn't even have time to activate.

Instant kill!

Almost at the same time, Umino Sasuke appeared in front of Uchiha Ryuka like a ghost, using the Wind Flicker Technique.

Uchiha Ryuka's three-tomoe Sharingan worked frantically, finally catching a glimpse of its trajectory.

"I saw it!" he roared inwardly, crossing his arms to block while trying to retreat.

Sasuke Umino's punch seemed ordinary, without any use of superhuman strength.

"It's blocked!" Uchiha Ryuka had just breathed a sigh of relief when his expression suddenly changed drastically.

The moment the fist touched his arm, a shrill, noisy chorus of birdsong suddenly erupted.

The violent Lightning Release: Chidori Stream instantly surged throughout Uchiha Ryuka's body.

"Ughhhhh!!" Uchiha Ryuka didn't even have time to react. He was electrocuted and convulsed violently. His hair stood on end, wisps of black smoke billowed from his mouth and nose, and he was paralyzed and stiffened on the spot before falling straight backward, his eyes still filled with disbelief and horror.

One move! And another one!
From the genjutsu being ineffective, to instantly closing in and subduing Kurenai Yuhi, and then swiftly killing Ryuka Uchiha, the whole process was so fast it was breathtaking.

The whole place was dead silent!

Everyone stared wide-eyed and gaped, as if they had seen a ghost.

Is this the power of the "Konoha Demigod"?! Ignoring the combined genjutsu of two elite Jonin, and then ending the battle instantly with a speed they couldn't even comprehend?! This isn't just strong, this is utter annihilation!

Sasuke Umino slowly withdrew his fist, as if he had done something insignificant.

He looked at Kurenai Yuhi, who was standing there in a daze: "Kurenai, your illusion techniques are strong, but they rely too much on traditional methods. Once someone gets close, especially if they are approached by an opponent with extreme speed or extremely high illusion resistance, you are easily countered. Your path lies in the deeper Yin Release. I have some training notes on the essence of Yin Release, I'll give them to you for reference later."

Upon hearing this, Kurenai Yuhi was overjoyed, her body trembling slightly with excitement: "Thank you for your guidance, Class Monitor Unno! Thank you, sir!"

The bottleneck that had plagued him for so long finally gave him hope of breaking through, and his gratitude and awe for Umino Sasuke reached their peak in an instant.

Umino Sasuke walked up to Uchiha Ryuka, who was still smoking and tingling from the electric shocks. Uchiha Ryuka struggled to stand up, his eyes filled with complex emotions: humiliation, shock, but above all, awe of absolute power.

"Ryuuka, your Sharingan and nerve reaction speed are excellent, and your foundation in genjutsu is also quite good. Perhaps you could consult with Uchiha Shun and develop in the direction of 'Genjutsu Shunshin,' combining genjutsu with high-speed attacks to form your own fighting style."

Uchiha Ryuka was stunned. He hadn't expected that Umino Sasuke would not only not humiliate him, but would also give him such pertinent and valuable advice. The Illusionary Flicker Technique was indeed a suitable path for him. His resentment and arrogance vanished instantly under Umino Sasuke's absolute strength and broad-minded guidance, replaced by an indescribable sense of admiration.

"Thank you for your guidance, Squad Leader Haiye! I have learned a lot!" He lowered his head and said with heartfelt admiration.

At this moment, his gaze toward Umino Sasuke already carried a hint of admiration.

Sasuke Umino nodded, then glanced at the other Anbu members, including Mokuta Aburame and Tokuma Hyuga, and casually offered pointers on each person's shortcomings in chakra usage, taijutsu skills, or family secret techniques.

Every word was incisive and to the point, giving them a sense of sudden enlightenment and clarity.

The atmosphere in the entire training ground completely changed. The slight barriers, probing, and arrogance that had previously existed all transformed into deep respect and admiration for Umino Sasuke.

This young chieftain of the Sea Wilds is not only unfathomably powerful, but also has a keen eye for talent. Moreover, he is very generous with his knowledge. To receive guidance from such a powerful figure is undoubtedly a rare opportunity.

Seeing how easily the clan leader had subdued this group of arrogant and fierce soldiers, Umino Ikkaku was extremely excited. Only now could he truly secure his position as the captain.

The shock and subjugation at the training ground came to a temporary end, and Umino Sasuke returned to the depths of the Umino clan's territory with a mix of excitement and trepidation.

Isolated from the noise of the outside world, only the two brothers remained in the secret room.

Sasuke Unno's gaze was profound: "Ikkaku, although you have Shinku's help today, and I have also made a move to intimidate you, you have temporarily secured your position as the captain of the Anbu. But you must understand that external forces will eventually run out, and only your own strength is the foundation."

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible hint of sadness flashed across Umino Ikkaku's face. He clenched his fist and said in a low voice, "Clan leader, I understand. If I cannot summon Lord Umibozu, with my own strength, it is indeed difficult to convince the masses. I am afraid I would not even be able to defeat Uchiha Ryuka. At most, I would be on par with Aburame Mokuta."

His tone carried a hint of resentment and helplessness. From childhood to adulthood, he had risen from a commoner to a Jonin through hard work and decent talent. He was a genius ninja in everyone's eyes. But when he stood on a higher platform and compared himself with true geniuses like Yuhi Shinku and Uchiha Ryuka, or even monsters like the clan leader, his talent seemed so insignificant. The gap in chakra reserves, learning speed, understanding of ninjutsu, and so on was like an insurmountable chasm.

It wasn't that he didn't work hard, but rather that his bloodline was a limitation. His bloodline with Umino Sasuke was just five generations removed, making him unable to withstand the erosion of Ice Release bloodline cells. His bone marrow compatibility was also very low. He was able to reach the Jonin level thanks to his deceased mother's Ninjutsu bloodline. Otherwise, given the Umino clan's original commoner bloodline, being an elite Chunin would probably have been his limit.

Umino Sasuke understood his feelings, patted him on the shoulder, and without offering much comfort, led him directly into the deepest underground chamber of the clan's territory.

The cold stone walls, the shimmering runes of the barrier, and the air filled with a faint scent of herbs and some strange energy.

Sasuke Umino took out a sealed test tube. Inside the test tube, instead of a fiery red liquid, was a deeper, viscous liquid that seemed to flow slowly like a living thing, radiating a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.

"This is—" Haiye Ikkaku's breath hitched, his eyes gleaming with surprise, "Clan leader, could this be the Fire Attribute Secret Medicine 2.0?"

He was fortunate enough to take a tube of a precious fire-attribute secret medicine and a tube of a water-attribute secret medicine, which allowed him to break through the bottleneck and reach the threshold of elite Jonin. Otherwise, with his Jonin qualifications, he would not have been able to meet the massive chakra requirements of the summoning half-complete form of Umibozu.

Sasuke Umino shook his head slightly: "This is not an attribute-specific medicine, but rather—a bloodline limit medicine that can assist in fusing the Boil Release bloodline limit."

"A bloodline limit secret medicine?!" Ikkaku Umino's eyes widened in disbelief. "A fusion of bloodline limits?! How is this possible?! How could such a thing exist in the ninja world?!"

Aren't bloodline limits all formed through bloodline inheritance or by a very few geniuses who independently fuse two chakra nature transformations?

The fusion of drugs is unheard of!

“The world is vast and full of wonders.” Sasuke Umino said calmly, “This medicine is extracted from the essence of the flesh and blood of the Five-Tails, Kokuo, and contains its original power. It does have the potential to allow the suitable user to fuse the Boil Release Kekkei Genkai. However, its manufacturing process is extremely difficult and consumes countless resources. Its value cannot be measured in money.”

He paused, looking at the sudden gleam in Umino's eyes, and continued, "The success rate is only about 30%, and the prerequisite is that the user must be proficient in both Water Release and Fire Release chakra nature and form transformations, and their skill level must be quite high. Your Water Release and Fire Release have already reached the level of a senior Jonin, and your chakra control has been honed through long-term summoning training, making you no weaker than a medical ninja. Once you succeed, you will soon possess combat power that easily surpasses that of an ordinary elite Jonin, firmly securing your position as a captain. In the future, with further development of Boil Release, touching the threshold of Kage level is not an unrealistic dream."

Movie-level!

These two words exploded in Umino's mind like a thunderclap.

That was a realm he had never dared to dream of before. The immense temptation overwhelmed his mind, making him almost agree immediately.

However, he took a few deep breaths, forcibly suppressing his surging blood, struggled with his gaze for a moment, and then suddenly shook his head, shifting his gaze away from the tempting secret medicine.

"Clan leader! How can I use such a precious item? You are the pillar of the clan! You possess all the chakra natures, and your mastery of Water Release and Fire Release far surpasses mine. If you consume it, the chances of successful fusion are much greater! Once you possess Boil Release, you will have two bloodline limits, and your strength will undoubtedly reach a new level. This is far more significant for the clan than my slight increase in strength. Please, clan leader, consider the greater good!"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement, but his eyes were unusually firm.

Faced with a temptation that could change his destiny, his first thought was still his family. As expected of a Jonin with the Will of Fire, his spirit of sacrifice was genuine. No wonder he would perish alongside Umino Kozuki during the Nine-Tails' rampage.

Looking into the resolute and sacrificial eyes of Umino Ikkaku, Sasuke Umino felt a surge of satisfaction and admiration. To resist such temptation and remain loyal to the clan, this elder of the main clan was worthy of being nurtured.

“I understand your intentions, but I possess the Ice Release bloodline, which clashes with the Boil Release power. My success rate in fusing with it may not be much higher than yours, and it might even trigger a conflict within my body, causing harm instead. This medicine is the best choice for you.”

This is half true and half false.

The deeper reason is that he doesn't think much of Boil Release. His goal is the more powerful Magnet Release, Storm Release, and even the Bloodline Elimination - Dust Release, which surpasses Bloodline Limits!
While Boil Release is powerful, it ranks low in the hierarchy, and forcibly fusing it might interfere with his pursuit of other, higher-level powers. More importantly, the raw materials for this bloodline limit medicine are far more complex than simply the essence of tailed beast flesh and blood.

This was created by adding an extremely rare material to a semi-finished product that Hiruko had researched for countless days and nights but had never been able to fully overcome the key problem.

This precious material is the essence of the leaves from the cloned "Little Divine Tree".

Hiruko lacked such a heaven-defying treasure containing the power of the "divine tree," so it was naturally difficult for him to succeed. Umino Sasuke was also lucky. After using the enormous life energy of the Grell Stone to grow a clone sapling, he studied its branches and leaves and unexpectedly discovered that extracting a trace of the original essence from the leaves could perfectly neutralize and guide the violent bloodline factors in the tailed beast's flesh and blood, making it safe for the human body to absorb and integrate.

The core secret to the success of the bloodline fusion potion lies in the leaves of the Divine Tree and the essence of the Tailed Beast's flesh and blood. The essence of the Tailed Beast's flesh and blood is relatively easy to obtain, but every leaf of the Divine Tree is extremely precious. Harvesting too much of it may even affect the future growth and outcome of this counterfeit "little Divine Tree".

If it weren't for the Grell Stone mine as a source of confidence, Sasuke Umino wouldn't have been willing to be so "luxurious".

That makeshift divine tree was one of his ultimate ambitions to reach a higher level in the future. Planting it on the Loulan Dragon Vein to absorb natural energy and accelerate its growth was part of his future plan.

Of course, Orochimaru's cloning technology is not perfect yet. This cloned sapling has very limited potential. In the future, we can consider cloning a more perfect divine tree sapling and planting it on the dragon vein. As for this cloned divine tree, besides experiments, it can also be used to make bloodline fusion medicine. Otherwise, Umino Sasuke would not be willing to pluck the leaves of this treasure.

The matter of the Divine Tree is of paramount importance, a top secret among top secrets. Even Hiruko was not informed of it, so naturally, Ikkaku Umino had no way of knowing about it.

Even without knowing these deepest secrets, Ikkaku Umino knew that the value of this vial of medicine was beyond imagination and priceless.

Hearing the clan leader cite "attribute counteraction" as the reason, his guilt lessened slightly. He finally nodded emphatically, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit: "In that case, Ikko will not let the clan leader down! I will do my best to fuse with Boiling Escape and serve the clan to the death!"

“Alright!” Umino Sasuke handed him the secret medicine. “Let’s not delay, let’s begin now. I will personally protect you.”

Umino Ikkaku adjusted his breathing, bringing himself to peak condition, and then resolutely drank the thick, hot liquid in one gulp!

"Ugh—!" The moment the medicine went down his throat, the extreme pain made his whole body tremble violently.

Just then, Umino Sasuke placed a palm on Umino Ikkaku's back and quietly used the Gluttony Technique to precisely stimulate his stomach and meridians, absorbing the medicinal power with maximum efficiency and ensuring that not a single bit was wasted. All the Boiling Release bloodline origin power was perfectly absorbed into his body.

However, the next moment, the violent Boiling Release power surged through his body like a runaway horse.

Sasuke Umino formed hand seals and shouted, "Earth Release: Weighted Rock Technique!"

A powerful and precise gravity struck instantly, and Unno Ikkaku felt his body sink, his meridians turning into a swamp, and even the flow of chakra within his body became sluggish and slow.

"This is—?" Umino asked in surprise.

"Concentrate! This is a secret bloodline fusion support technique passed down in Iwagakure!" Sasuke Umino said in a deep voice. "By using extreme gravity to compress chakra, it forces energies of different natures to accelerate the fusion reaction under high pressure, which can further temper your physique and chakra control! This method is top secret and must never be passed on to outsiders!"

Umino Ikkaku was shocked. The clan leader actually knew even the secret techniques of Iwagakure?!
He dared not delay and immediately used the immense pressure to try to control and guide the water and fire chakra within his body toward the power of the Boiling Release origin.

Immediately afterwards, Sasuke Umino changed his hand seals again, his fingertips flashing with a deep blue chakra light, and quickly tapped on the major acupoints and meridian nodes around Ikkaku Umino's body.

"Sealing - All Rivers Flow Back to Their Flow!"

Complex sealing runes, like black tadpoles that came to life, burrowed into Umino's body, forming a sophisticated energy guiding network.

This was not a forceful suppression, but rather a skillful manipulation of the raging Boil Release power and water and fire chakra, constructing a temporary and relatively safe "river" and "reactor" for their fusion.

"Is this also a secret technique of Iwagakure?" Unno Ikkaku's eyes lit up, feeling the pain and chaos in his body lessen considerably.

“This is the secret bloodline fusion technique of Sunagakure.” As if he could read Umino Ikkaku’s mind, Umino Sasuke explained in a calm tone, “It is said to have originated from the sealing technique developed by the Second Kazekage, Shamon, when he was researching the Magnet Release of the One-Tailed Shukaku. It was later improved to assist in bloodline fusion. It can finely control the flow of chakra, increasing the success rate and safety of fusion.”

"The Secret History of Sunagakure?!" Ikkaku Umino was shocked once again.

The clan leader actually gathered the core secret techniques of the two great ninja villages, Iwagakure and Sunagakure?! In addition, there's the Lightning Release Chakra Mode of Kumogakure that the clan leader demonstrated, and the Hidden Mist Village secret technique that he obtained in exchange for the Third Mizukage!

Umino Ikkaku had only one thought in his mind: Doesn't the clan leader possess the secret techniques of the five great ninja villages?! What incredible power this is!
After the initial shock came ecstasy and boundless confidence. With the assistance of two great bloodline fusion secrets, the original secret medicine from the Five-Tails, and the clan leader's personal protection, his success rate in fusing Boil Release would surely reach an astonishing level!

He abandoned all distractions and immersed himself entirely in guiding and integrating the power within his body.

Under the extreme pressure of the super-heavy rock and the precise manipulation of the chakra seal, the water and fire chakra within Unno Ikkaku's body painstakingly merged with the original power of Boil Release.

The process was still extremely painful; his skin was flushed red, and high-temperature steam filled his body, but his aura was constantly growing stronger, and a scorching and surging new power was being conceived.

Sasuke Umino was completely focused, constantly fine-tuning the gravity and the strength of the seal, while secretly pondering: "The effect of gravity on bloodline fusion seems to be more significant and direct than sealing techniques. Could it be that the environment of the Otsutsuki clan's home planet is itself a high-gravity environment? High gravity not only helps their strong physique, but also facilitates the birth and stabilization of various bloodline powers?"

Looking at Umino Ikkaku, who was struggling under immense pressure but persevering through gritted teeth, he felt that his guess was very likely.

However, perhaps it was because Ikkaku Umino's aptitude was indeed not up to the standard of a genius who could fuse his own bloodline limit, or perhaps it was just bad luck. Despite the many aids he received, just as his new Boil Release chakra was about to be fully formed and stabilized, a sudden change occurred.

Just as that purest Boil Release power was about to be completely integrated into Umino Ikkaku's chakra system, it suddenly lost its strength, swayed violently, and then abruptly dissipated.

It was as if a red-hot iron block had been doused with cold water; although the steam boiled for a moment, the core was extinguished.

"Pfft—" Umino Ikkaku suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning pale. The powerful aura surrounding him receded like a tide. Although he was much stronger than before, and his water and fire chakra were more condensed, the expected Boiling Release bloodline limit did not appear.

The integration failed.

The secret room fell silent, with only Umino's heavy, frustrated breathing coming from a corner.

"Chieftain, I'm so sorry! I've wasted such a precious..."

Umino struggled to stand up, her face filled with guilt and self-reproach.

Sasuke Umino raised his hand to stop him, his face showing little disappointment. Instead, he comforted him, saying, "There's no need for that. Failure is common. Although you didn't succeed this time, you've personally experienced the entire process of bloodline fusion. The original aura of Boil Release and the 'memory' of the fusion of water and fire chakra remain in your body. This is an extremely valuable experience. Next, you need to work hard, constantly trying to guide the water and fire chakra, simulating and recreating that feeling of fusion. With this experience and the remaining imprint, you can condense your own Boil Release chakra. This path may be slower, but the foundation will be more solid."

His words were not entirely comforting. This fusion was not without its benefits. Umino Ikkaku's physique and chakra had been tempered, and he was only one step away from mastering Boil Release. The possibility of him comprehending it on his own had greatly increased.

Upon hearing this, Umino Ikkaku's frustration lessened slightly, but he remained urgent: "Clan leader, I understand, but I must succeed as soon as possible, preferably within six months!"

"Oh? Why the rush?" Sasuke Umino asked curiously. "The Ninja War is about to end, there's no need to rush."

A rare look of embarrassment and anticipation crossed Umino Ikkaku's face: "Because, because Xiaozhen said that we'll have a baby after the Ninja War ends! We've already started trying to conceive, and we've even thought of names for the children: Iruka for a boy and Naruto for a girl!"

His eyes sparkled with anticipation for the future: "Clan leader, think about it, if I can successfully fuse with the Boil Release bloodline limit before my child with Xiaozhen is born, wouldn't it be possible for our child to be born with the Boil Release bloodline? Even just a sliver of potential would be great!"

Upon hearing this, Sasuke Umino was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

Iruka? Naruto?

Iruka Umino, the future mother of Konoha, the man who warmed Naruto's heart, is about to be born, and may even have the potential to possess the Boil Release bloodline limit.

Looking into Ikkaku Umino's expectant and fatherly eyes, Sasuke Umino was filled with emotion. It seemed that his butterfly effect was completely changing the fate of many people. Ikkaku and his wife, who were supposed to sacrifice themselves in the Nine-Tails' attack, were now still growing stronger, and the possibility of their demise had greatly decreased. They had even begun to plan for the future, wanting to create a next generation with a better starting point.

"A very good idea." Umino Sasuke smiled and encouraged, "For the sake of the child, keep going. With this experience, we might succeed in six months. At that time, our Umino clan might really produce a little genius with the Boil Release bloodline limit."

Umino nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with unprecedented motivation.

(End of this chapter)