"Ding, you have obtained the Saiyan Bloodline." The system's voice rang in Tengen's ears.
A wild, ecstatic smile spread across Tengen's face. He had drawn the Saiyan Bloodline.
In the Dragon Ball world, Saiyans were numerous before Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta, but afterward, only a handful remained.
That wasn't what made it special.
What made it exceptional was the Saiyan's ability to grow continuously, eventually reaching a level capable of challenging gods.
There might be even more remarkable bloodlines in the Dragon Ball world, but for Tengen, this was already extraordinary.
Having trained in the Dragon Ball world's ki cultivation method, acquiring the Saiyan Bloodline would amplify his power exponentially. The super-regeneration ability he'd gained might even enhance the growth of this bloodline to some extent.
"Then let's absorb it." Tengen said, taking a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
The Saiyan Bloodline fundamentally transformed the body, enhancing Tengen's physical strength and unlocking the latent power within his genes.
The most significant boost would be to his Armament Haki and taijutsu, obviously.
Tengen also knew the system wouldn't overwrite his existing physique with the Saiyan Bloodline; it would perfectly fuse with it.
So, he felt completely at ease.
In the sky, a mass of golden blood materialized, dissolving into fine threads that merged into Tengen's body. He felt an intense heat, his body undergoing profound changes at its core.
His genes were realigning, and the ki he'd cultivated surged, growing stronger and more abundant by the moment.
The ki flowed like an unstoppable torrent of energy within him, his body continuously strengthening.
When the last thread of golden blood fused into Tengen, a roar like that of an ancient beast echoed from within.
It was a primal craving for battle, Saiyans were a warrior race by nature.
"A thirst for battle, huh?" Tengen's eyes burned with fervent fighting spirit, the Saiyan's warlike genes melding into his psyche.
Perhaps only such a Saiyan could keep breaking limits, constantly evolving.
Maybe this was influenced by a trace of some cosmic rule.
"My power now… it's grown far too strong." Tengen said, clenching his fist, feeling the immense strength within.
In his base state, Tengen might now be able to match the Third Raikage in hand-to-hand combat.
He threw a punch.
Whoosh. A powerful shockwave exploded, the gusts sweeping in all directions, causing the sea below to churn violently.
The mere force of his punch had such an impact.
"And…" Tengen assumed a familiar stance.
Countless incandescent lights gathered in his hands, the condensation and birth of ki.
A radiant orb formed in his palms.
Anyone familiar with Dragon Ball would recognize this technique, iconic to that world.
"Kamehameha!" A massive energy beam shot from Tengen's hands, parting the sea before vanishing into the horizon.
"My ki now is indeed much stronger." Tengen said with a smile. "But I'll need some time to get used to it."
"Then I'll use the Dance of the Sky Technique to head back." Tengen said. His figure produced a sonic boom and vanished, speeding toward Konoha's encampment.
He could have used the Flying Thunder God Technique, but to familiarize himself with his newfound ki, Tengen opted for the Dance of the Sky Technique.
His current Dance of the Sky Technique was incredibly fast.
It wasn't long before he returned to Konoha's encampment.
Minato and the others learned of Tengen's return, but it left them even more astonished.
Even if Tengen hadn't rushed to destroy the Kirigakure or hurried back, his speed was staggering.
Had Tengen unleashed some massive technique in the Kirigakure and returned immediately?
They recalled the enormous meteorite Tengen had once faced, thinking he might be capable of such a feat.
Minato and the others quickly gathered in the tent.
They looked at Tengen with eager anticipation, wondering how things had gone.
"This time, the assault on the Kirigakure was a success." Tengen said slowly. "From now on, we should keep a close eye on the Kiri-nin's movements and be ready to strike at any moment."
"It succeeded?" Minato's face lit up with surprise. "Tengen, are you alright?"
"Of course, I'm fine." Tengen said, shaking his head. After using Ryūjin Jakka's Bankai, his mental energy had been heavily drained. Without the Saiyan Bloodline's slight recovery boost, he'd be in worse shape.
But now, he showed no signs of strain.
"Tengen, did you use Wood Release? Or the Mangekyō's power?" Kushina Uzumaki asked excitedly.
"Neither." Tengen said, shaking his head. "I used the power of flames."
"Flames?" The Konoha ninja in the room froze, puzzled. What did that mean?
"Maybe if I explained, you wouldn't believe it. In time, word of my battle in the Kirigakure will spread." Tengen said with a smile. "Minato, let's prepare to crush the Kiri-nin now."
"This battlefield needs to come to an end." Tengen added.
"Absolutely." Minato nodded.
Though the Konoha Jonin were itching to know what kind of flame power Tengen had used, he wasn't elaborating, so they didn't press.
They'd have to wait for news from the Kirigakure to learn what happened.
Tengen and Minato then began organizing the next steps.
After the arrangements, Tengen returned to his tent, with Kushina Uzumaki following close behind.
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