Chapter 8: CHAPTER 6. V2
THIS IS EDITED VERSION 2. [please let me know which version you guys like the most ]
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At a secluded orphanage in the Hidden Leaf Village, a group of children played together in a sprawling playground. Laughter and shouts echoed across the grounds as the young ones chased one another, enjoying a carefree moment. However, one boy lingered alone at the edge of the playground, near a cluster of trees, his gaze focused and his mind elsewhere. This boy was Ryuga, a quiet child who often kept to himself, watching others with a keen, detached eye.
Ryuga had grown over the years, his features beginning to reveal a handsomeness beyond his years. His skin was pale, contrasting sharply with his jet-black hair, which framed his face and complemented his intense, mismatched eyes. His right eye was a deep, absorbing black, like a void, while his left eye was a striking light purple—a unique color that gleamed like a gemstone, mysterious and haunting. There was an air of maturity and calm around him, unusual for his age, suggesting that his experiences had shaped him in ways the other children could not understand.
Though he appeared to be practicing basic ninja techniques, throwing kunai and shuriken at a tree, he was doing something far more complex. He wasn't merely throwing them but was instead manipulating them through nearly invisible chakra threads—threads not made of any tangible material but of pure chakra itself. These threads were unbreakable and almost imperceptible to the naked eye, a result of his meticulous chakra control. Only someone with a trained eye, or the rarest visual prowess, could detect the intricate, invisible web he had woven.
Two years had passed since the Wisdom Core—or "Wiz," as he now called it—had reconstructed his body entirely. This process not only restored him but also enhanced him in ways that far exceeded what anyone, even Ryuga himself, could have anticipated. His physical health had not only been restored but was vastly improved; he now possessed a level of physical strength and agility uncommon for his age. His previously fragile and damaged body had transformed into one brimming with hidden potential.
The healing process had also triggered unexpected changes in his abilities. One of Wiz's sub-skills, Storage Space, had merged with his body, transforming into what Ryuga now referred to as his "Stomach." This Stomach was unlike any ordinary organ; it connected directly to his chakra pathways, granting him the ability to store objects—and even living beings—within it. The capacity of this storage was enormous, far surpassing what he had previously known. And as a result, he gained an extraordinary affinity for the space element. This space affinity wasn't just strong; it was monstrous, allowing him to sense, manipulate, and even tear open layers of space.
Ryuga had discovered, much to his amazement, that he could slice through layers of space with the ease of cutting through paper. Space itself was multi-layered and complex, but with his control, he could open pathways within the initial layers. Though this talent was still developing, it was a rare gift, one that would eventually allow him to perform techniques beyond the comprehension of most shinobi.
There was also a unique darkness, or "yin," chakra affinity within him. While he had yet to fully explore this affinity, he knew it could open doors to formidable jutsu once he mastered it. This was no doubt influenced by the endless, dark realm in which he'd waited before his rebirth, where time had seemed nonexistent. That place had granted him a powerful soul, and through his time with Wiz, it had fused with his new physical body, merging his spiritual and physical elements seamlessly.
Through advanced chakra techniques, Ryuga understood he could harness and control elemental affinities. His body held cells from various clans, each gifting him different affinities. The Senju cells granted him a budding connection to wood release, while Uchiha cells offered fire and lightning, and the Hyuga cells endowed him with water and yang chakra, alongside their famous dojutsu, the Byakugan. The Uzumaki cells, on the other hand, contributed a connection to earth and yin elements, along with their strong vitality and chakra resilience. These affinities granted him potential access to an entire array of elemental techniques, allowing him to expand his abilities beyond that of most shinobi. But despite these gifts, Ryuga's focus remained on mastering his control of chakra itself.
Wiz had guided him through grueling training, emphasizing the importance of mastery over chakra control. This training had already set him apart from others, granting him an almost supernatural level of precision. With Wiz's calculations and guidance, he could manipulate his chakra into razor-thin, nearly invisible threads, flexible and adaptable to any situation. His chakra strings were now so refined that they could pass through objects without leaving a trace, a skill that offered a silent and deadly advantage.
The basics of this intense training lay in perfecting his chakra control and honing his physical abilities. Ryuga understood that mastery over these fundamentals was the foundation upon which he would build his strength. By focusing on these basics, he aimed to become versatile, capable of learning and using any jutsu without hesitation. His patience and discipline set him apart, a young warrior preparing meticulously for the challenges that lay ahead.
In addition to his natural chakra manipulation, Ryuga's eyes were his greatest tools. While the Uchiha were renowned for their Sharingan's ability to copy hand seals, his powers went beyond that. With his Byakugan, he could see the actual flow of chakra within a person's body. Together, these dojutsu allowed him not only to replicate jutsu precisely but also to understand them on a fundamental level. Wiz's sub-skill, "Recording," helped him store these techniques in his memory, enabling him to recreate them whenever he desired.
This combination of skills granted Ryuga an advantage few could hope to match. His Sharingan allowed him to observe and memorize the hand signs of jutsu, while his Byakugan showed him the intricate chakra pathways within his targets. With Wiz's guidance, he could break down these techniques into their components and refine them, modifying them if necessary for his own use. This was no mere mimicry; it was true mastery over the art of jutsu, a level of understanding that few ever attained.
Through constant, rigorous training, Ryuga had achieved a level of chakra control that even skilled jonin would envy. He could form chakra strings and control kunai and shuriken effortlessly, using them with a finesse that seemed more akin to telekinesis than standard ninja tools. His chakra strings, formed with extraordinary precision, allowed him to manipulate objects silently, an invaluable asset for infiltration or surprise attacks.
These chakra strings were undetectable by anyone without special abilities like the Byakugan or Sharingan. They were so finely crafted that they passed through objects without causing damage or leaving a trace. This was possible because he could attune his chakra to resonate with the chakra pathways within objects themselves. Even trees and rocks, which absorbed traces of chakra from the Sage of Six Paths' original ten-tails chakra, had these pathways, allowing his chakra to move through them undisturbed. It was this level of control that granted him an advantage that bordered on the supernatural.
Ryuga's intense focus on perfecting these fundamentals was strategic. He knew that in mastering chakra control, he would be able to handle any technique he encountered in the future. The Sharingan would help him observe jutsu, and the Byakugan would reveal their internal workings. Wiz's Recording skill provided a method of perfect replication, meaning that Ryuga could eventually learn any jutsu he encountered. This was not simply an ability; it was a powerful weapon.
In terms of raw chakra, Ryuga was far from ordinary. The reconstruction of his body and soul had resulted in a massive chakra reserve, one that was unusual for someone his age. His chakra capacity now rivaled that of a chunin, and it was growing steadily. Wiz's efforts in reconstructing his chakra circuits ensured that his body could support the unique abilities granted by his implanted cells without issue.
Ryuga's visual abilities had also evolved significantly. His Byakugan, now a light purple due to his space affinity, granted him unprecedented clarity in perceiving the layers of space around him. He could use both eyes without fatigue, an advantage created by Wiz's careful modifications to his chakra system. The Byakugan's 360-degree view, active at all times, allowed him to monitor his surroundings constantly without physical strain. Wiz also helped by filtering out unnecessary data, analyzing it for potential threats before feeding it to Ryuga in a simplified form. This system granted him an omniscient-like awareness, keeping him constantly alert to dangers without overwhelming his senses.
As Ryuga stood in the orphanage playground, quietly controlling the kunai and shuriken with his invisible chakra strings, he realized the power he held within him. With abilities as versatile and potent as his, he was already on the path to becoming a shinobi unlike any other. And as he continued to hone his skills in solitude, away from the prying eyes of the village, he felt a deep satisfaction in knowing that his potential was boundless. The legacy of his rebirth, his connection to Wiz, and his dedication to mastering his abilities were shaping him into a force that would one day shake the foundations of the shinobi world.