Chapter 32: A-Rank Ninja Tool: Chakra Crystal!
Chakra Crystal?
Nara Keisuke's face was a question mark once again. Did this type of ninja tool even exist in the ninja world? It sounded like a recovery-type item that could replenish one's own chakra. The problem was, would the First Hokage even need such a thing?
A general profile of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, surfaced in Keisuke's mind.
The "(true) God of Shinobi" who pacified the chaotic era;
The most iconic representative of "insane chakra levels";
The legendary "Strongest Shinobi";
The reincarnation of "Asura";
Said to be a "humanoid-mini-Divine-Tree";
The one who tricked Uchiha Madara's feelings, "Hashi-hot-mama" (cross this one out)...
In Nara Keisuke's impression, Senju Hashirama absolutely did not have a "chakra deficiency" problem. How would one describe the level of Hashirama's chakra reserves? It could probably be considered as "seventeen-year-old Uzumaki Naruto (main body)" plus "half of the Nine-Tails (Yang Nine-Tails)."
The so-called "Jinchuriki"... its full name was actually "A person whose body contains chakra comparable to a mini-Hashirama." (Just kidding).
A normal Asura reincarnate: adds the power of the Nine-Tails to jointly fight against the Indra reincarnate.
An abnormal Senju Hashirama: beats up the Indra reincarnate Uchiha Madara and the Nine-Tails at the same time.
Nara Keisuke had at one point suspected that Senju Hashirama had mutated and undergone some kind of atavism...
While Nara Keisuke was marveling at the Great Pillar's power, the old clan head was still dutifully explaining what a "Chakra Crystal" was.
"The so-called Chakra Crystal," Nara Shikano said slowly, "you can think of it as a solidified, materialized mass of chakra. For ordinary ninja like us, the energy contained within a Chakra Crystal can be said to be endless. The energy we consume during use might not even match the energy the crystal replenishes on its own."
After hearing Nara Shikano's explanation, a question arose in Keisuke's mind. "Clan Head, from what you're saying, the Chakra Crystal is indeed a very powerful ninja tool," Keisuke asked curiously. "So how did our family obtain this ninja tool from the First Hokage?"
"Hm? Obtain it from Lord First?" Nara Shikano scratched his beard. "No, I think you've misunderstood, Keisuke. Although they are both Chakra Crystals, the one our family possesses is different from the one Lord First had. What's more, our family can't even use Lord First's Chakra Crystal! And if I remember correctly, Lord First's Chakra Crystal should have been inherited by Princess Tsunade."
An heirloom that Tsunade inherited from the First?
Nara Keisuke quickly searched his brain. 'The so-called Chakra Crystal is actually that First Hokage's Necklace?'
The First Hokage's Necklace was a special item left to Tsunade by Senju Hashirama. The necklace was first given by Tsunade to Nawaki, who then died in the Second Great Ninja War... Later, it was given by Tsunade to Dan Katō, who also died on the battlefield, his kidneys blown away... Finally, it was given by Tsunade to Uzumaki Naruto. This time, Naruto was fine, but the necklace perished...
In short, it was a very dangerous legendary necklace that was suspected to be under some kind of terrifying curse.
'The Nara clan's Chakra Crystal shouldn't have anything to do with the First Hokage's Necklace that Tsunade has, right?' Nara Keisuke secretly broke into a cold sweat.
Seeing that they were about to reach the Fire Temple, both Nara Shikano and Nara Keisuke quieted down, no longer discussing private matters. It seemed the old clan head had informed the Fire Temple of his impending visit through some means beforehand. When the two arrived at the main gate of the Fire Temple, a bald monk in a simple robe walked out from within the temple.
"Shikano-dono," the monk said, putting his palms together with a friendly smile. "And this young benefactor."
"Keisuke, this is the head abbot of the Fire Temple." After returning the monk's greeting, Nara Shikano quickly introduced him to Keisuke. "Master Chūkaku."
Nara Keisuke watched the old clan head's actions and followed his example, greeting Master Chūkaku.
"Chūkaku-dono, here are this year's medicinal herbs." Nara Shikano untied the giant scroll he had been carrying all this way and handed it to the monk. "War is coming soon, so the quantity of herbs has been reduced compared to previous years, but there has been no reduction in quality."
As mentioned before, the Nara clan sold medicinal herbs to the dignitaries and nobles of the Land of Fire almost every year. But because the Nara were a ninja clan whose main sphere of activity was in Konoha, coupled with their "universally lazy" family character... the Nara clan did not personally conduct business, but instead entrusted the task of selling herbs to the Fire Temple. This could also be seen as a way for the Nara clan to maintain good relations with the Fire Temple.
"I naturally have the utmost trust in the quality of the herbs produced by the Nara clan," Chūkaku said, accepting the scroll with great ease. "I just don't know if the wealthy merchants and nobles in Kyoto will be satisfied with this year's smaller share."
The Nara clan's secret medical texts recorded, "Deer antler nourishes the kidneys and strengthens yang, promotes essence and enriches blood, replenishes marrow and strengthens bones." This type of medicinal herb was of little use to children of Keisuke's age, but for certain adults, it was incredibly important.
"They will understand," Nara Shikano nodded, then moved on from the topic. "Chūkaku-dono, I have come to the Fire Temple this time not only to deliver the herbs, but also for another purpose: to retrieve the Chakra Crystal our family has placed in the Fire Temple."
Chūkaku did not hesitate, nor did he waste any words. "Please follow me."
Nara Keisuke and Nara Shikano followed the old monk deep into the Fire Temple, arriving in front of a wooden building that resembled a scripture repository. After leading the two Nara clansmen into the building, Chūkaku retrieved a wooden box from somewhere inside, placed it before them, and then silently took his leave.
Inside the building, the atmosphere was serene.
"This is the Chakra Crystal." Nara Shikano pushed the wooden box in front of Keisuke. "Go ahead and open it, Keisuke."
Hearing this, Nara Keisuke opened the box. Inside the plain wooden box, on a piece of green velvet cloth, rested a crystal-clear, perfectly hexagonal, indigo-colored gemstone.
Nara Keisuke stared at the dark gemstone, then looked up. "Clan Head, what should I do now?"
He remembered the example the clan head had given earlier: a Tailed Beast and its Jinchuriki. Did that mean he should now seal this "stone" inside his body? It was a more acceptable idea than sealing a living creature...
"Do you remember the concept I mentioned before?" Nara Shikano said calmly. "Chakra Resonance."
Nara Keisuke nodded.
"You yourself understand the basic principles of the Shadow Clone Technique and the Shadow Imitation Human Technique," Shikano continued. "Chakra from the same source, that is, chakra of the same nature, can resonate with each other, allowing for mutual transfer and replenishment. But what you may not know is that chakra of similar natures also has a certain chance of achieving chakra resonance! This is the core principle behind how a Jinchuriki can seal a Tailed Beast in their body and gain the ability to use its chakra. It is knowledge known to very few in the ninja world."
Nara Keisuke nodded subconsciously. This knowledge was very new to him as well.
"Regarding Tailed Beasts and Jinchuriki, I don't know the more profound theories... after all, our Nara clan hasn't seen many Tailed Beasts, let alone the legendary white deer—the Five-Tails!" When Shikano spoke of this, his tone wavered slightly, as if in regret. "If you have the chance in the future, Keisuke... never mind, Tailed Beasts are too distant. Let's get back to the Chakra Crystal."
Nara Shikano paused for a moment and took a deep breath. "A Jinchuriki can use chakra of a similar nature to resonate with the chakra of the Tailed Beast sealed within them, thus gaining the ability to use the Tailed Beast's chakra. By analogy, with the Chakra Crystal, if a ninja can resonate with it, they can also gain the ability to use the chakra energy it contains. This point is very important for you, Keisuke! Putting aside the family's secret Yin Release chakra, your own constitution is very weak, and your chakra reserves are severely insufficient. This Chakra Crystal is the best solution I can think of right now to solve your physical problems! Now, there is only one last problem before you."
Nara Shikano paused again. "To resonate with and use the energy in the Chakra Crystal, your own chakra nature must be similar to this crystal's... And this is why I said before that whether you can obtain the second special reward depends on your own fortune."
Nara Shikano pushed the wooden box forward. "Now, Keisuke, pick up this Chakra Crystal, then mold your own chakra and infuse it into the crystal."
Following the clan head's instructions, Nara Keisuke picked up the hexagonal indigo gemstone from the box and began to infuse his chakra into it. But just then, the "Lazy System" suddenly popped up.
[A-rank Ninja Tool Detected: [Chakra Crystal]!]
[A-rank Ninja Tool: Chakra Crystal]
[Tool Description: A naturally occurring energy gemstone refined by artificial means.]
[Tool Effects: 1. The [Chakra Crystal] contains an A-rank level of chakra energy, which can be mutually transferred and used with the user; 2. The chakra energy contained within the [Chakra Crystal] can be replenished by absorbing natural energy; it can also be replenished by artificially infusing chakra; 3. The chakra energy contained within the [Chakra Crystal] can be artificially modified to give it targeted technique effects.]
[Tool Evaluation: This power is mine to command.]
In the next instant, the smooth surface of the indigo gemstone in Nara Keisuke's hand bloomed with a layer of shimmering, mystical light.
"This is the symbol of Chakra Resonance!" Nara Shikano nearly clapped his hands and laughed. "Keisuke, your problem of chakra deficiency is solved!"
(Author's Note:)
The Great Pillar (Hashirama) really was an abnormally strong type. Just the [Wood Release] that could suppress Tailed Beasts couldn't explain it... In the entire Senju clan, only he awakened [Wood Release]. Later, the [Hashirama Cells] evolved into something comparable to a cheat item. Truly, even cheaters can't compare to the Great Pillar.
(End of Chapter)
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