"Naruto: The Ōtsutsuki Bloodline"Chapter 290: The Evil of Kekkei Genkai Network (Please Subscribe)
"So, my development rate has reached 86% now?"
Kitagawa Minamoto looked at his current transformation with a sense of bewilderment.
Although it appeared he had only increased his development by 4%, the enhancement in his power felt significantly more substantial!
Especially...
"The Kekkei Genkai Network has finally succeeded!"
Looking at the information displayed before him, Kitagawa Minamoto's feelings were incredibly complex.
How long had he waited for the Kekkei Genkai Network?
To be precise, from the moment he arrived in this world and realized he was merely a commoner, he understood that the Kekkei Genkai Network was his only path to transcendence!
Even after obtaining the Ōtsutsuki bloodline later, he never ceased his pursuit.
And now, he had finally achieved it all!
Feeling the energy surging within his body, his emotions were understandably excited.
Yet amid his excitement, he frowned slightly.
"Why does it still have a 'Basic' label attached?"
What he had just used was Momoshiki's 'pill'!
The power contained within was unimaginable, especially since it held the energy of Kinshiki, whom Momoshiki had devoured.
Even though Momoshiki had eventually formed a 'Kāma' mark, which indeed caused some energy loss, this result still seemed somewhat underwhelming.
"You really did it."
However, just as Kitagawa Minamoto was puzzled, Kaguya's voice echoed in his mind.
Her tone carried no joy, but rather a mixture of confusion and fear!
"The 'Divine Ascension Stairway' is even more terrifying than imagined. This will drive everyone to greater madness."
"Hmm?"
Kitagawa Minamoto was momentarily stunned. While he was still wondering why Momoshiki's energy contribution seemed so meager, why did Kaguya's reaction appear so different?
As Kitagawa Minamoto pondered this, his gaze swept across his surroundings, and in that instant, his eyes widened in shock!
"This is..."
Looking around, the entire 'Divine Realm' was bathed in radiant light.
This light shot straight into the sky, illuminating the entire space, with its source seemingly concentrated on him, as if celebrating his completion of an extraordinary achievement.
Yet beneath this radiance, the entire Divine Realm appeared utterly desolate!
The already barren land had somehow become even more lifeless, and his towering Divine Tree now looked incredibly 'emaciated.'
It was as if its energy had been completely drained, and even its very life force seemed precarious at this moment!
"How could this happen?"
Kitagawa Minamoto couldn't help but murmur. The sky's radiance still seemed full of vitality, while everything below presented a stark contrast.
Such desolation—he was witnessing it for the first time.
With such a striking contrast, he suddenly realized something.
"Is this the Kekkei Genkai Network?"
"Indeed, this is the Kekkei Genkai Network."
Kaguya spoke again, her voice regaining some of its coldness, but still carrying traces of fear.
"This is beyond human capability. Do you truly understand what your 'Divine Ascension Stairway' means?"
"Tell me."
Hearing the terror in Kaguya's voice, Kitagawa Minamoto became genuinely interested.
In his understanding, the Kekkei Genkai Network was the fusion of all chakra attributes into a complete whole, forming the purest chakra energy.
Of course, achieving this condensation wasn't simple.
Having developed numerous Kekkei Genkai and even Kekkei Tōta himself, he naturally understood the difficulty involved.
For the Ōtsutsuki, it might be a minor challenge, but for others, the situation was entirely different.
The Kekkei Genkai Network seemed even more troublesome than he had imagined, which aroused his curiosity.
"You should know that I obtained my Kekkei Genkai Network by devouring the fruit."
After a moment of silence, Kaguya finally spoke softly.
"The Kekkei Genkai Network symbolizes infinite energy, the embodiment of all chakra, and represents the ultimate evolution of life."
"Infinite energy, life evolution..."
Feeling the chakra within his body, Kitagawa Minamoto nodded lightly.
The benefits of the Kekkei Genkai Network were more foundational, or in simpler terms, "raising base stats while providing certain mechanisms."
For instance, techniques like "All-Killing Ash Bones" and "Yomotsu Hirasaka" were mechanisms granted by the Kekkei Genkai Network.
The "stats" naturally referred to physical strength and divine energy manifestation.
Of course, this didn't make one invincible.
Otherwise, Kaguya wouldn't have lost to Sasuke and Naruto, and Urashiki wouldn't have died so pathetically.
Not to mention Isshiki and Momoshiki—they all suffered humiliating defeats.
The same applied to Obito as well.
Beyond this, and perhaps most importantly, was the "evolutionary leap" in one's life form.
For Ōtsutsuki Shibai to become the "Ōtsutsuki God," his "life level" must have transcended that of the Ōtsutsuki clan.
This allowed him to "cross dimensions and surpass the concept of life and death"—becoming an entirely different form of existence!
"The normal way to acquire the Kekkei Genkai Network is by offering fruits, which the clan's higher-ups refine into 'pills' to bestow upon other clan members."
Kaguya spoke slowly, her voice growing increasingly complex.
"This process is extremely lengthy, and considering how the energy in these 'pills' is diluted and divided, how many 'fruits' do you think are needed to form a Kekkei Genkai Network?"
"How many fruits?"
Kitagawa Minamoto was momentarily stunned before quickly grasping her meaning.
One fruit signified the death of an entire planet, the loss of countless lives.
And the 'pills' refined from fruits were clearly not complete—they needed to be distributed among many.
Some might receive more, others less.
But to form a Kekkei Genkai Network through such means...
"How many planets were destroyed? How many lives were lost?!"
Kitagawa Minamoto was shocked by his own realization. Kaguya, seeming to understand his thoughts, sighed and continued.
"Planets like this one, which can recover after being planted once, are extremely rare in the universe. Almost all planets become dead stars after a single planting."
Pausing briefly, Kaguya then spoke with utter disbelief.
"But you, through your so-called 'Divine Ascension Stairway' and this unbelievably obedient Ten-Tails, have accomplished all of this."
"Those already insane will only grow more frenzied, becoming even more reckless..."
Kaguya couldn't bear to continue. The "three miserable brothers" already possessed the Kekkei Genkai Network, and by devouring each other, they could rapidly gain power and accumulate energy.
Later, they could use this accumulated power to gradually evolve their life forms—far faster than relying on fruits and 'pills'!
But now, Kitagawa Minamoto had "taken a shortcut," somehow condensing energy to the level required for the Kekkei Genkai Network.
This would surely drive those who already possessed the Network to greater madness, while those without it would become utterly frantic.
The entire Ōtsutsuki clan would likely plunge into endless bloodshed and darkness.
"Hmph, if they die, they deserve it. None of these Kekkei Genkai Network wielders are innocent."
Kitagawa Minamoto couldn't help but purse his lips, though he had also clarified one thing.
For ordinary people, trying to form a Kekkei Genkai Network was nothing but a dream!
The energy consumption was simply beyond what normal individuals could provide.
The Ōtsutsuki underlings would need to destroy countless planets to gather enough 'pills' to condense a Kekkei Genkai Network.
Kaguya had consumed an entire fruit to finally achieve her transformation.
As for himself, he had completely drained Momoshiki's 'pill' and nearly exhausted his Divine Tree Source, barely managing to complete the process.
"And this is still just 'Basic' level. To continue ascending, I'll need to constantly absorb more energy. No wonder Isshiki mentioned repeatedly planting Divine Trees..."
Having understood all this, he seemed to gain a deeper insight into the Ōtsutsuki clan. He even considered finding their clan territory to initiate a "Dark Upheaval" himself...
"But how did you make the Ten-Tails so obedient?"
Seeing Kitagawa Minamoto's silence, Kaguya genuinely worried he might be contemplating the "insufficient energy" problem, which would spell disaster for her.
"Although the Ten-Tails is essentially our pet, it's still incredibly ferocious. You..."
"Don't ask what you shouldn't. I'm already annoyed enough."
Kitagawa Minamoto would never reveal the truth to her, and he was also frustrated about his Divine Tree Source—had he really drained it completely in one go?
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Kitagawa Minamoto sensed something unusual.
His Divine Tree Source still had energy flowing, and it was still transferring power to him. This realization made him quickly halt the process.
"That was truly reckless..."
Kitagawa Minamoto cursed silently, then began a thorough examination.
After observing for a moment, he discovered that Kaguya's earlier words were indeed true.
The Divine Tree's energy was self-regenerating. Once it stopped providing energy to Kitagawa Minamoto, it began frantically healing itself.
"And the sacrificed bodies of Momoshiki and Urashiki are continuously supplying it with the energy it needs..."
Though they were mere corpses, they still possessed unimaginable power.
Combined with the Divine Tree's self-generated energy, this massive tree gradually began to regain some vitality.
"And something seems to be gathering?"
Kitagawa Minamoto sensed it clearly. Although his Divine Tree Source appeared half-dead, as energy continued to be produced, it seemed to be nurturing something new!
"A fruit perhaps?"
Kitagawa Minamoto was somewhat surprised. He had initially worried that the fruit might have been consumed during his Kekkei Genkai Network condensation, but the Divine Tree Source proved more resilient than expected!
Even in such a condition, it had begun to nurture a fruit, which left Kitagawa Minamoto marveling.
"However, due to the excessive energy consumption, the process will take longer."
Reflecting on his "unfortunate divine technique," Kitagawa Minamoto couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and frustration.
But he was certain of one thing: once the fruit was fully matured and he devoured it...
"The Kekkei Genkai Network should advance to the next level—reaching Intermediate!"
Kitagawa Minamoto clenched his fists. The future held much promise.
Moreover, he had already planned how to cultivate the third fruit, which would require the most energy!
Ōtsutsuki Shibai—if he could use this being's body for planting, it would surely nurture a fruit capable of elevating his Kekkei Genkai Network to 'Advanced' level.
And by then...
"I might truly break through everything!"
Kitagawa Minamoto was in high spirits. This time, he had not only gained sufficient information but also confirmed his future direction.
This was incredibly beneficial for him, especially considering the tremendous boost to his combat capabilities!
"Fine, I won't ask about the Ten-Tails anymore."
Kaguya had no idea what Kitagawa Minamoto was thinking. Seeing his current state, she dared not say or ask too much.
However, she remained puzzled, and after pondering for a while, she cautiously inquired.
"But, you've obtained the Kekkei Genkai Network, so why don't you have the Rinnegan, especially the third eye?"
"The third eye?"
Kitagawa Minamoto felt the nurturing power in his forehead and noticed that after disconnecting from the Divine Tree, the enhancement there had slowed.
Of course, the rate of energy absorption had already diminished, as he was approaching his limit!
"Could it be that you're like Isshiki? Or perhaps it's because of self-activation?"
Seeing Kitagawa Minamoto's silence, Kaguya couldn't help but speak with curiosity.
"Nevertheless, you must have gained some new abilities, right?"
"Indeed, I have new powers."
Speaking of this, Kitagawa Minamoto smiled.
Although the energy brewing in his forehead had slightly stagnated, his eyes had undergone a transformation.
"Full Moon Eye?"
He remembered that previously, his eyes were at the Crescent Moon stage, but now they seemed to have reached a limit.
With this eye upgrade, he surprisingly discovered he could directly "see" the invisible barriers between different dimensions!
Currently in the Divine Realm, he could still clearly perceive everything outside.
"I can even effortlessly detect those hidden in spatial passages."
The inherent abilities of these 'Full Moon Eyes' left Kitagawa Minamoto astounded.
Moreover, this eye enhancement had once again strengthened all his other "basic abilities"!
Furthermore, with the advancement of these eyes, he had, as expected, acquired a new "divine technique."
"Shintentsu..."
Although 'Shintentsu' and 'Yomiotsu' had different abilities, they shared a peculiar connection.
'Shintentsu' targeted space, allowing all positions within its spatial coverage to become targets for his attacks!
"Simply put, even if my sword is pointed forward, under this technique's influence, the final attack can emerge from any area I've covered."
Not only that, but when attacked, he could also precisely control space to redirect the assault away from himself!
"I could even pair it with Yomiotsu to directly delay and redirect attacks back to the enemy."
Kitagawa Minamoto's belief in their synergy wasn't unfounded.
The two divine techniques he had acquired truly allowed him to achieve a perfect balance of offense and defense from different dimensions.
Although both techniques had prohibitively high energy costs,
for his current self, this might not be particularly severe, given the "evolutionary leap" he had just experienced!
"Once the Divine Tree fruit is cultivated, I'll welcome my second leap."
Kitagawa Minamoto murmured, his gaze becoming exceptionally clear.
"And this new divine technique will enable me to better acquire Ōtsutsuki Shibai's body. The third 'leap' is also within reach!"
Kitagawa Minamoto was incredibly excited. This enhancement had truly exceeded expectations.
He now craved even more for Momoshiki, Urashiki, and Isshiki to emerge from their 'Kāma' marks.
Once they "thawed," he could continue to "fish in troubled waters"!
"This guy..."
Kitagawa Minamoto's silent smile, especially with his eyes gleaming brightly,
combined with the withered Divine Tree, the Kekkei Genkai Network condensed through the "Divine Ascension Stairway," and his ruthlessness when hunting Ōtsutsuki,
made it impossible for Kaguya not to feel anxious. She remained silent, not daring to say much, but inwardly she couldn't help but sigh.
"Hagoromo, your cruelty has found its continuation."
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