Chapter 52: My Growth Has No Limits!
"Finally, it's over..."
Late at night, Haruta had finally finished everything that needed to be done and returned home.
That bastard Obito suddenly showing up had completely caught him off guard, and what's worse—this guy had set up an elaborate scheme targeting him.
To be honest, if he hadn't mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, even Haruta would have been in a state of panic right now.
After all, under such circumstances, any ordinary person would have had no way to clear their name!
When Haruta first obtained [Ninja World Scholar], he had actually considered whether he could learn Wood Release directly.
If the theory was solid enough, maybe he could bypass the limitations of bloodlines and genetics!
But after thinking it through, he gave up on the idea.
Without access to the necessary research materials, he couldn't study it properly. And even if he risked everything—going against Konoha to obtain them—what if he ended up learning it but couldn't use it due to a lack of the right bloodline? That would have been a complete waste!
That's why, after acquiring Flying Thunder God, he simply embraced the "If I can't win, at least I can escape" philosophy and focused on mastering it.
"Didn't expect that move to end up helping me this much in return..."
Haruta took a deep breath.
Right now, his mind was filled with thoughts of Uchiha Obito, that lunatic.
After careful consideration, he felt like he had figured out why Obito had come after him.
"I was probably right... It's because of Uchiha Shisui."
Think about it—a Konoha Anbu member assassinating someone from the Uchiha clan, with actual Root agents being the ones behind it.
No matter how you looked at it, this clearly showed that Konoha didn't trust the Uchiha. And with all the unrest brewing within the clan, Shisui could have been pushed into a corner.
Maybe he hadn't awakened his Mangekyō yet—but if he got pushed too far, he might.
And if he already had it? Maybe he'd decide to defect...
Haruta pursed his lips.
He didn't think Obito actually cared whether Uchiha Itachi lived or died. What he really wanted was for Itachi to be killed right in front of Shisui.
After all, at the last moment, Obito could just swoop in and save him.
"Since that's the case... don't blame me for screwing you over, Uchiha Obito."
Haruta wasn't the type to hold grudges over small things—but he definitely wasn't the forgiving type either.
Since Obito had made a move against him, Haruta was determined to pay him back in full!
"Although... my plans have been slightly disrupted."
Haruta let out a sigh. But he quickly pulled himself together.
"I should check out this Wood Release experience first. Hopefully, I'll gain something valuable."
With that in mind, he didn't immediately allocate any points. Instead, he activated the Wood Release Insight reward.
The moment he did, an overwhelming flood of information rushed into his mind!
In that instant, he entered a strange state of enlightenment.
Memories surged through his brain, vivid experiences and insights weaving together inside his body.
For a moment, it felt as if he had truly undergone a transformation—as if he had personally experienced using Wood Release from start to finish!
When he finally opened his eyes, his brows furrowed slightly.
"As expected... It's Obito's version of Wood Release. But this Wood Release..."
Haruta shook his head.
When he had been "picking his team" earlier, Yamato had also been present.
To be honest, Haruta would have preferred to obtain Yamato's version of Wood Release instead.
Obito's Wood Release was certainly powerful and closer to the "pure" version, but the problem was—it relied too much on instinct.
In other words, Obito's Wood Release worked primarily because of Hashirama's cells.
Whether it came from a mutated God Tree fruit or Asura's chakra, Haruta lacked that fundamental power.
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"Still, at least I've confirmed the importance of Yang Release..."
During his experience, Haruta had clearly felt that Yang Release was the key component in both fusing and casting the technique.
It was Yang Release that, when combined with Earth and Water chakra, triggered an unbelievable reaction.
It was Yang Release that granted Wood Release its extraordinary vitality.
It was Yang Release that made Wood Release resistant to fire.
It was Yang Release that gave Wood Release its incredible durability and elasticity.
In short, it was Yang Release that made Wood Release truly godlike.
That was why Senju Hashirama was the most unique Asura reincarnation—he didn't even need a Tailed Beast to completely overpower Madara.
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"That level of Yang Release… it's honestly terrifying. Even if I maxed mine out at level 10, I might still not reach that level of power."
Haruta shook his head.
Even the Hashirama cells inside Obito were powerful enough to shock him—imagine facing the real thing.
But Haruta wasn't worried.
His growth was unlimited!
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[Haruta Shigaru]
[Overall Physical Abilities: Lv. 7]
[Chakra: Lv. 7]
[Abilities: Flying Thunder God Lv. 6, Yin Release Lv. 3, Yang Release Lv. 3]
[Free Points: 14]
Opening his status panel, Haruta rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
"I should start preparing early. After all, I already have the formula..."
The fusion of Kekkei Genkai and Kekkei Tōta was similar to solving an equation—but only if you knew the exact chakra ratio.
Additionally, he needed enough chakra to support the fusion process.
Haruta had figured out the correct ratio, but he was still a bit short on chakra.
But that wasn't a problem.
There were plenty of "useful resources" in the ninja world.
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[Yang Release has been upgraded to Lv. 6]
[Free Points Remaining: 2]
Almost instantly, Haruta felt his body change again.
The latent power within him grew stronger, and under its influence, his physical endurance also improved!
"What an amazing feeling..."
Clenching his fists, Haruta realized that this wasn't just an illusion—he really could control more of this energy now!
"The only downside… is how fast my free points are disappearing."
Looking at his remaining points, he felt like he had just gone bankrupt overnight.
But it didn't matter.
All he had to do was boost his Water Release to level 6, find a strong chakra source, and he could properly test everything out.
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The next morning, after washing up, Haruta stretched lazily.
He had long since gotten used to waking up early.
Even if he hadn't wanted to, he had no choice—working under Danzo meant that every day started with rigorous training.
If he was late, he'd probably get the beating of a lifetime.
So, he had adapted.
Today, there were still plenty of things to take care of—like the personnel and documents he had requested last night.
If he was going to trap Obito, he needed to do it completely. He couldn't give that guy any chance to turn things around!
"Hm?"
Just as he opened the door, he noticed Aburame Ryoma lurking in the shadows.
"What are you doing here?"
"Lord Danzo has a new mission for you."
Ryoma was slightly surprised—his stealth abilities were top-tier.
Haruta's sensory perception was even stronger than he had expected.
But he didn't dwell on it. Instead, he took out a scroll and said,
**"Lord Danzo has also approved additional funding for the orphanage, as a reward for your recent accomplishments.
Furthermore, he asked me to tell you—perform well, and you'll receive even greater rewards."**
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