[Ding! Detected host's balance has reached: 560 million ryo. Second Kekkei Genkai activation mission complete.]
[Ding! Congratulations, host has awakened the second Kekkei Genkai: Crystal Release!]
[Ding! Detected that the host completed the mission in a short time. As a special bonus, the Kekkei Genkai can be used simultaneously. The host can use Crystal Release while in Transparent Release state, but chakra consumption will increase. Note: This version of Crystal Release is different from the original Guren's—it will not be shattered by sound waves. Please take note, host.]
The three consecutive system notifications left Gekko Chizan momentarily dazed, then delighted, and finally—ecstatic!
Crystal Release! The second Kekkei Genkai he awakened was this one!
This was Guren's Kekkei Genkai—a powerful release that combines offense, defense, and control.
It could even hard control the Three-Tails, Isobu.
In terms of offense, it could crystallize anything—be it blood or ninjutsu—and then shatter it.
As for defense, the crystals created by Crystal Release were nearly indestructible unless struck by extremely powerful ninjutsu.
Most importantly, he could use both of his Kekkei Genkai at the same time—perfectly compensating for the Transparent Release's lack of offensive capabilities.
Just as his imagination was running wild, the voice of a man in black suddenly sounded, puzzled:
"You, guest—why are you laughing?"
"Is there something else?"
Gekko Chizan quickly restrained his smile and gave a light cough.
"No, nothing, I'm just... a little happy. Haha. I'll be going now."
Without delay, Gekko Chizan left quickly. He couldn't wait to try out his brand new Kekkei Genkai.
The two men in black stared at each other in confusion at his strange behavior.
...
Leaving the exchange shop, Gekko Chizan ran straight toward the depths of the forest.
Once he came to a stop, he cautiously scanned his surroundings, then leapt onto a tree.
"Chizan, what are you doing? You're acting like a thief."
"Chōmei, do you remember the new Kekkei Genkai I told you about?"
"Yeah, I remember. What, you actually developed it?"
Chōmei widened his eyes at Gekko Chizan. He had thought Chizan was just joking.
But now it looked like... this guy really did it?
A brand-new Kekkei Genkai?
Gekko Chizan already had Transparent Release, and now he developed another one? This guy was going to the heavens.
"Hehehehe..."
Hearing Chōmei's reaction, Gekko Chizan couldn't help but laugh.
He pressed his hands together, his chakra instinctively circulating.
Then he opened his hands, revealing a piece of crystal—clear as glass—forming in his palms.
Both Chōmei and Gekko Chizan were stunned.
"Holy crap! Is that ice crystal? No, it's not ice—it's crystal. Transparent crystal! Crystal Release? How's that even possible?!"
"Holy crap! Why is it transparent?! Isn't it supposed to be pink?!"
(T/N: Crystal Release users can turn any substance into pink, jade green, red or blue crystals. Guren had a pink)
Man and bug exclaimed at the same time.
Chōmei was shocked that Gekko Chizan had actually mastered a new Kekkei Genkai.
Meanwhile, Gekko Chizan was baffled by the color of his Crystal Release. Guren's version was pink and looked stunning—why was his transparent? Didn't that cheapen the whole thing?
"Chizan... holy crap, I don't even know how to describe you. Are you some kind of monster?"
"You actually created a Kekkei Genkai? My god... Good thing I'm a Tailed Beast, or I'd have died of shock."
Chōmei was beyond words. Kekkei Genkai were rare enough to appear in only one out of thousands. And now his jinchūriki had created one?
And from the looks of it, this was truly Crystal Release—creating crystal using chakra... what a terrifying power.
"Hehehe, is a Kekkei Genkai really that hard?"
"I already possess Fire, Earth, Water, and Wind. I just made a Crystal Release, that's all. No big deal, no big deal."
Gekko Chizan had already accepted the fact that his Crystal Release manifested as transparent crystal. Color didn't matter—what mattered was the power.
Besides, pairing Transparent Release with transparent crystal? Tsk tsk... Perfect for sneak attacks.
As he spoke, Gekko Chizan gathered chakra again. Crystal Release—activate!
A long sword formed entirely of transparent crystal appeared in his hand.
Shhkk!
With a casual swing, the crystal blade carved a deep scar into the tree trunk.
"Tsk tsk... Transparent you. Transparent blade. People with bad eyesight won't even know what cut them."
"Not gonna lie, this Crystal Release really suits you."
Chōmei felt the hardness of the crystal and couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
But that wasn't all. Gekko Chizan let out another mischievous chuckle.
"This isn't the end..."
"Chōmei, look again..."
As he spoke, Gekko Chizan activated Transparent Release. His entire body turned invisible, but he still pressed his hands together.
When he opened his palms again, a crystal blade formed in each.
"You can still use it in Transparent Release mode..."
"Monster... Chizan, you must be a monster..."
Chōmei had completely run out of ways to describe his partner.
"Hehehe... With Crystal Release, I'm like a ghost. If I don't like someone, I just slash and they're done."
"But even though I created Crystal Release, I haven't developed any proper ninjutsu for it yet."
"I'll have to take it step by step. For now, I think Troy should be waking up."
"Chōmei, let's go. We can't stay in the Land of Waterfalls. Let's head to the Land of Grass."
Hearing this, Chōmei looked confused again. The Land of Grass was already an Iwagakure stronghold—what were they going there for?
"I stole Kumogakure's supplies. Maybe I can screw over Kumogakure again."
Gekko Chizan had carefully analyzed the situation. Iwagakure had been waiting for Kumogakure and Konohagakure to start fighting so they could strike Kumogakure in the back.
Now that Kumogakure's supplies had been taken, it was the perfect opportunity.
As for going back to Konohagakure? Nah. He wasn't done playing yet.
And now with Crystal Release awakened, he had plenty to develop.
"Whatever you say. You're the boss anyway."
"Hehehe... Then let's go!"
With his new objective set, Gekko Chizan kept thinking about how to develop Crystal Release as he rushed toward the Land of Grass.
...
Unbeknownst to him, just as he made his way to the Land of Grass—
Troy, who had been placed in a fake-death state, finally awakened.
He was awake, yes—but he was now on a road heading toward the Land of Fire.
The awakened Troy found himself inside a wooden box, surrounded by a pile of pungent medicinal herbs.
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