— Material Acquired: Chakra (White)— Special Material Acquired: Yellow Flash (Blue)
The system chime echoed crisply in Shūyū's ears.
He blinked. Then blinked again.
Wait a second. That wasn't a Flying Thunder God Kunai shard…?
It took him a moment to process what he was seeing. The special material was entirely different this time.
"Yellow Flash?"
His brow twitched with surprise. He hadn't expected this.
"So… special materials aren't limited to just one type per person?"
That was new.
Until now, he'd assumed each unique figure—these story-critical NPCs—would only drop one special material type. That had been the pattern so far.
But this?
This blew the door wide open.
"If Watergate can drop two different special materials in just two fights... then maybe some people can drop three. Or four. Or even more…"
His gaze drifted across the training field, landing on Uzumaki Kushina.
He'd fought her more times than he could count, and yet she'd only ever dropped one special material: Nine-Tails Chakra Shards.
Just one type.
No matter how many times he sparred with her.
He sighed.
"Guess she really only has the one. Still better than the rest of the NPCs in this class."
After shaking hands and exchanging the reconciliation seal with Minato, their match was officially over. But even so, Shūyū had little to teach him anymore.
The guy's growth was insane.
That much was clear from his fluid movements and honed strikes. Minato's explosive progress could only mean one thing—someone powerful was guiding him behind the scenes.
Given a few more months, he'd likely surpass Shūyū outright.
Next was his match with Kushina.
Just a friendly bout, like always. They trained together daily, and he'd watched her steadily improve. Still, for now, he was undeniably stronger.
— Material Acquired: Sage Body (Blue)— Special Material Acquired: Nine-Tails Chakra Shard ×1
And just like that, the system delivered.
He finally had ten Sage Body (Blue) materials—and the final Nine-Tails Chakra Shard.
Plus, from Minato, he'd gotten a full-fledged Yellow Flash (Blue) drop.
Today, fortune was smiling wide.
After class, Shūyū returned to his system interface and opened his material inventory, eager to inspect the mysterious Yellow Flash.
The moment he clicked it, he froze.
It was... hair.
Specifically, a silky tuft of bright yellow hair—almost like a high-quality wig.
"…This is Minato's hair, isn't it?"
The corners of Shūyū's mouth twitched.
The name made perfect sense. Minato Namikaze had become world-famous under the title Yellow Flash, a nod to both his blazing speed and the flash of golden hair that marked his arrival—and your death.
But the idea of that hair being an actual synthesizable material?
He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"So what the hell am I supposed to synthesize with this? A wig that gives me +10 to speed?"
He raked a hand through his own hair, exasperated.
The Yellow Flash (Blue) material had a solid rarity grade, but it felt… awkward. Too abstract. Too niche.
Still, he set that problem aside.
"I'll deal with the flashy wig later. For now, let's focus on the real prize—Nine-Tails Chakra."
The completed Nine-Tails Chakra material was practically glowing in his inventory.
If he combined it with standard Chakra materials, maybe—just maybe—it would produce a high-grade Chakra Fruit. Something far stronger than the white or green varieties he'd used before.
His thoughts snowballed.
What if he could eventually collect chakra from all nine tailed beasts?
Could he combine them… and create something greater?
His eyes lit up.
"If I gather all nine tailed beast chakra materials… and throw in the Gedo Statue… could I synthesize the True Chakra Fruit?"
The idea sent a thrill down his spine.
If that worked, he'd shoot straight to Six Paths tier. No grind. No danger. Just one evolutionary leap into godhood.
A fantasy?
Maybe.
But not impossible.
The Nine-Tails Chakra material only existed because Kushina was the future second jinchūriki. That unique status had made it possible for him to extract her special chakra—despite her still being a child.
Unfortunately, he couldn't expect the same luck elsewhere.
Unlike Kushina, most jinchūriki were guarded weapons. Monsters contained within monsters. Getting close enough to battle them, let alone farm them for materials, would require overwhelming force.
He wasn't there yet.
Not even close.
For now, the True Chakra Fruit would have to remain a dream. A vision on a distant horizon.
Still…
The thought sparked something.
A new synthesis idea began to form in his mind—one that didn't require all nine beasts.
"What if I take Yellow Flash, combine it with Nine-Tails Chakra, Uzumaki Bloodline, Sage Body, and—eventually—Rasengan…"
His eyes gleamed.
"Can I synthesize Nine-Tails Chakra Mode?"
The concept clicked into place like puzzle pieces snapping together.
If the system worked by recognizing and blending key traits, then this could absolutely function. And if it did?
He wouldn't just gain raw chakra.
He'd gain the blinding speed, monstrous power, and regenerative might of one of the most iconic transformations in shinobi history.
He couldn't help but grin.
"Yeah… now that's a goal worth chasing."
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