Naruto evolution system

Chapter 171: Second Advancement

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"What's wrong, my lord?"

Seeing Baishi frown, the Crafting Village leader cautiously asked.

"It's the blade," Baishi replied, shaking his head. "It's too fragile."

"Fragile?" The leader's tone was filled with doubt.

"Yes," Baishi confirmed, tossing the weapon back to him. "I've already caused it to crack."

"What? Just now?"

The leader couldn't believe his ears. He caught the blade and immediately inspected it.

Sure enough, a faint crack ran along the blade.

The leader's expression shifted from confusion to shock. He was well aware of the sword's strength—ordinary people couldn't even scratch it, let alone damage it with just a flick of their finger.

For Baishi to achieve this with ease spoke volumes about his immense power.

Noticing the leader's expression, Baishi nodded knowingly. "As I said, my strength is extraordinary. Your weapon needs to be far sturdier to match my abilities."

"I apologize, my lord. Please allow me more time to refine it," the leader said, bowing his head in shame and pleading for another chance.

Thanks to Baishi's Mental Seed, the leader's willingness to serve wasn't just a matter of compulsion anymore. The technique had advanced to the point where it altered not just thoughts but emotions, creating a sense of genuine loyalty.

Previously, those under its influence would obey Baishi's commands passively, without initiative. Now, however, they would actively consider his needs, just like the leader was doing.

If Orochimaru learned of this technique, he would likely covet it. After all, Orochimaru's Living Corpse Reincarnation allowed him to extend his life indefinitely but came with significant risks, including mental backlash and spiritual contamination from his host.

With the Mental Seed, Orochimaru could implant loyalty into his future vessels, minimizing resistance and drastically reducing the risks of reincarnation.

Of course, Baishi had no intention of sharing this secret. It was one of his most powerful tools, one he wouldn't casually hand over to anyone.

Returning his focus to the leader, Baishi said, "All right, you're dismissed."

"Yes, my lord!"

The leader promptly left the room, hurrying to refine the weapon further.

Once alone, Baishi wasted no time. He sat cross-legged and resumed his training and evolution.

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Days turned into weeks.

Roughly every week, the leader would present Baishi with a new blade. Each iteration was an improvement over the last.

Finally, after receiving the sixth blade, Baishi gave a satisfied nod.

Swish! Swish!

He swung the blade a few times. Its balance was impeccable, and chakra flowed effortlessly through its length.

"From now on, I'll call you 'Dark Azure,'" Baishi murmured.

The blade's color wasn't the deep black of the earlier versions but a dark azure that revealed its true hue under close inspection.

Lacking creativity with names, Baishi settled on this simple moniker, inspired by the blade's appearance.

Sheathing Dark Azure, Baishi turned to the leader to speak but suddenly felt a surge of excitement. With a hurried "Carry on as usual," he disappeared from the room.

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Elsewhere

Approximately 50 kilometers east of the Crafting Village, inside a hidden underground chamber, Baishi reappeared.

He quickly scanned his surroundings to ensure no one was nearby, then sat cross-legged.

Eagerly, he said, "System, display my status!"

A familiar translucent interface materialized before him:

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Host: Baishi

Age: 16 / 146 → 254↑

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Basic Attributes

Strength: 288 → 302↑

Agility: 292 → 305↑

Constitution: 276 → 290↑

Intelligence: 342 → 360↑

Chakra: 1995 → 2052↑

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Special Abilities

Regeneration: Severed Limbs (90.9%) → Cellular (0.1%)↑

Energy Absorption: I (33.5%) → I (44.2%)↑

Mental Barrier: I (32.1%) → I (43.5%)↑

Enhanced Vision: Dynamic Vision (22.1%) → (33.2%)↑

Heart Eye: I (23.5%) → I (34.1%)↑

Spatial Perception: I (14.5%) → I (25.4%)↑

Skin Reinforcement: IX (62.5%)

Wood Release: IX (0.1%)

High-Temperature Resistance: VIII (88.5%)

Chakra Affinity:

Water: VIII (0.1%) → VIII (36.5%)↑

Earth: VIII (0.1%) → VIII (37.4%)↑

Lightning: VII (0.1%)

Fire: VII (41.5%) → VIII (1.5%)↑

Wind: VII (42.2%) → VIII (2.2%)↑

Dust Release: VIII (0.1%)

Toxin Resistance: VII (81.5%)

Cell Adaptability: V (0.1%) → VII (82.5%)↑

Low-Temperature Resistance: IV (43.2%)

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Abnormal States: None

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"It really has advanced!"

Baishi's eyes were immediately drawn to the Regeneration ability in the Special Abilities section.

After nearly a month and a half of effort, the skill had finally broken through its previous limit, becoming the first ability to achieve a second advancement.

Previously, Regeneration allowed Baishi to recover severed limbs. Now, it had evolved to cellular regeneration.

In theory, as long as even a single cell of Baishi remained, he could fully regenerate his body. It was akin to the legendary ability of rebirth from a single drop of blood.

That said, the process wasn't instantaneous, nor was the energy required within Baishi's current capacity.

Even so, this breakthrough was monumental. Energy could always be accumulated over time, but without cellular regeneration, no amount of stored energy would suffice.

Moreover, this advancement added an extra 100 years to Baishi's lifespan.

Now, his maximum life expectancy stood at 254 years—several lifetimes compared to the average lifespan of ninjas in this turbulent world.

The upgrade also significantly enhanced his existing abilities. Limb regeneration now consumed less chakra and occurred at a faster rate. Even previously fatal injuries, such as a shattered head, were no longer life-threatening.

In essence, Baishi's body no longer had any vital weaknesses. His survivability had reached unprecedented heights.

The only remaining threats were techniques targeting the soul or mind. As long as he was cautious of these, his death was highly unlikely.

Taking a deep breath to steady his emotions, Baishi turned his attention to the rest of the status screen.

As expected, his other attributes and abilities had steadily progressed.

Notably, the inclusion of the Five-Tails had accelerated his development. For instance, Cell Adaptability had soared from V (0.1%) to VII (82.5%) in just six weeks—a remarkable rate of improvement.

This progress filled Baishi with confidence for the future.

(Chapter End)

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