Chapter 230: Ion Release, Mei Terumi! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes!)
Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, it was the summer of Konoha year 56.
Tsunade was visibly pregnant and had officially ended her work, resting in the Sage Domain. Even her training had been temporarily halted; she could only organize research materials to pass the time.
Inside the wooden house on the Sage Tree.
Tsunade was half-reclining, reading materials about Yang Release.
Below the Sage Tree.
Sarutobi Asuma was meditating and training. Nine faint purple chakra dragons coiled around his body, their terrifying high temperatures causing the surrounding air to visibly distort.
However, the range of this terrifying high temperature was very small, not even affecting the nearby plants.
"I didn't expect the second step to involve Dust Release..."
Sarutobi Asuma suddenly opened his eyes, raising an eyebrow slightly.
He had already perfectly fused Wind Style, Fire Style, and Lightning Style chakra natures. Evolving from Scorch Release into a new Kekkei Tōta, he had named it Ion Release!
With Ion Release, he could create ultra-high-temperature plasma, reaching temperatures as high as 500,000 degrees.
But this was clearly not enough to achieve Nuclear Release.
Although Ion Release could continue to be improved, reaching level 10 or even higher, its temperature might increase to hundreds of millions of degrees.
However, what Sarutobi Asuma aimed to achieve was the Nuclear Release Kekkei Mōra, not simply completing nuclear fusion.
After repeated research, he discovered that he needed direct control over atoms.
This, then, required Dust Release.
With his current Dust Release, he could decompose matter down to the atomic level.
Combined with his Chakra Control, this would allow him to manipulate atoms.
"So that's Wind Style, Fire Style, Lightning Style, plus Earth Style, then Water Style, and finally the Yin-Yang Chakra Nature Transformation."
Sarutobi Asuma pondered, a look of joy appearing in his eyes.
The path to Nuclear Release seemed to have become clear.
"Then I'll first complete the fusion of four chakra natures and try to create Atomic Breath..."
As he thought this, Sarutobi Asuma was about to continue his training when memories from a Shadow Clone returned.
Gene Analysis for Lava Style was complete!
"It's been about half a year, the Tenshin Group should go out and make an appearance."
Sarutobi Asuma stood up, but he didn't immediately head to the experimental base. Instead, he went to the wooden house on the Sage Tree to see Tsunade.
Tsunade was engrossed in a research document. She didn't react when Sarutobi Asuma entered. It wasn't until he hugged her that she snapped back to reality.
"How is the Nuclear Release you mentioned?"
Tsunade asked, putting down the document.
Sarutobi Asuma kissed her forehead and smiled, "Progress is good, I've found a path forward."
As he spoke, he lowered himself, pressing his ear to Tsunade's belly to listen to the baby's movements.
"Asuma, what should we name the child?"
Tsunade suddenly asked.
Sarutobi Asuma looked up and smiled, "What do you think?"
Tsunade hesitated.
Sarutobi Asuma then rested his head on Tsunade's lap, stroking her swollen belly, and smiled, "How about Nawaki?"
"Really... is that okay?"
Tsunade asked with surprise, yet also with hesitation.
She had indeed had this thought.
And according to custom, naming him this way was perfectly fine.
However, Nawaki had died young after all.
"What's not okay about it?"
Sarutobi Asuma stood up, embraced Tsunade, and said softly, "Sarutobi Nawaki, inheriting the power of Wood Release, this name suits him perfectly!"
"Thank you, Asuma!"
Tsunade was deeply moved and spontaneously kissed him.
After a tender moment, Sarutobi Asuma left and headed to the underground experimental base.
The Tenshin Group had been absent for too long, and it was time for them to show themselves, lest the Ninja World forget about them.
Three days later, at night.
Outside Kirigakure.
The six members of the Tenshin Group appeared.
"Let's split into two groups. Henmei, you go find the Ice Release ninja."
Uka said.
"No problem."
Henmei nodded, then left with Mito and the Earth God to find the Ice Release ninja.
Meanwhile, Uka, the Thunder God, and the Fire God headed directly into the interior of Kirigakure.
With the Transformation Technique, just like White Zetsu, infiltrating was incredibly simple.
Coupled with Uka's Mangekyo eye techniques, they didn't even need to use their dojutsus. It was very easy for them to track Mei Terumi's whereabouts.
Their luck was good; Mei Terumi hadn't left the village.
However, the three of them didn't go to kidnap her directly. Instead, they took a stroll around Kirigakure. When it was late at night, they appeared at Mei Terumi's house like phantoms.
In the bedroom.
Mei Terumi, wearing an off-the-shoulder nightgown, suddenly opened her eyes.
Just as she was about to get up, she felt a cold sensation on her neck, and a soft chuckle sounded in her ear, "Don't move. If you get seen, I won't take responsibility."
"Damn it!"
Mei Terumi's expression stiffened, and she asked coldly, "Are you from the Tenshin Group?"
"Of course."
Uka nodded, signaling the Thunder God to draw blood while saying, "You can call me Uka. The one drawing your blood is the Thunder God, and the one outside is the Fire God."
"You certainly are polite."
Mei Terumi snorted but didn't make any more threats.
Although the intelligence indicated that the Tenshin Group generally didn't harm their targets, who could be sure?
"Of course."
"We are all gentlemen, good people!"
Uka looked at the beautiful and youthful Mei Terumi and said, "And since you're being so cooperative, I can give you a piece of information."
"A very interesting piece of information!"
By then, the Thunder God had finished drawing blood. Mei Terumi turned to look and asked coldly, "What information?"
"Information about the Fourth Mizukage!"
Uka withdrew his kunai and got off the bed. "There must be people in your Kirigakure who find the Fourth Mizukage a bit strange, right?"
"He suddenly changed policies."
Mei Terumi, who had intended to attack, had her pupils constrict as she stared at Uka. "What do you mean?"
"Konoha experienced an incident with the Nine-Tails Attack, you know about that, right?"
Uka chuckled. "According to our intelligence, the Nine-Tails was controlled by a Genjutsu during the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's childbirth."
"However, Konoha had Namikaze Minato, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Sarutobi Asuma, who was known as a Ninja Demigod, so the Nine-Tails was quickly suppressed."
Mei Terumi's mind was greatly shaken. "This... how is that possible?"
"The Fourth..."
Uka said, "You'll know if you try."
"Alright, the transaction is complete. It's best not to pursue us, otherwise, don't blame us for any losses!"
With that, the three of them, Uka, disappeared simultaneously.
It took Mei Terumi a while to recover. She lifted the thin blanket, and her graceful figure flashed past.
Soon, she was dressed and chased after them.
Outside Kirigakure.
As soon as Uka and the other two left the village, a large number of Mist Ninja gave chase from behind.
Including the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura!
"So disobedient!"
Uka chuckled lightly.
But in reality, the Mist Ninja's pursuit was inevitable.
It was also a good opportunity for them to show off the power of their Kekkei Genkai.
A moment later.
The three of them, Uka, stopped in a forest and turned to face the pursuing Mist Ninja.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
One by one, Mist Ninja revealed themselves, surrounding the three of them.
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