Start From Naruto: Shino the Dominator

Underground Base. Lab.

A human-size zerg larvae, its purplish hue radiating an otherworldly glow, eerily throbbed like a restless heart, signaling the imminent birth of its dormant occupant.

Standing as the sole sentinel of the pulsating cocoon was Karina, draped in a lab coat that billowed with an air of scientific reverence.

Her unwavering gaze fixated upon the cocoon, a fervent anticipation igniting her every fiber. Her one and only master was about to awaken!

In an enthralling display of metamorphosis, the larvae quivered and the fragile shell finally succumbed to an inward collapse, dissolving into mere liquid and biomass remnants that merged into the humanoid form at its core!

The dance of dissolution settled and the dozing Shino emerged standing, reborn anew!

Now, his naked form was endowed with streamlined muscles that exuded an aura of latent power, and his once bushy brown locks had transformed into a disheveled untamed style, a wild fusion of black intertwined with captivating streaks of royal purple.

The sole witness to his captivating form simply couldn't take her eyes away.

Her eyes traced the contours of his figure with an intensity that bordered on obsession, and a flicker of primal desire stirred within her, drool involuntarily leaking from her panting lips.

However, beneath the surface of lust, Karina's analytical mind was already churning, verifying the data of the experiment before her. There was something wrong!

"Ha? The Uzumaki's signature red hair is absent. Why?" A confluence of doubt and curiosity surged within her. "Did the fusion fail?"

Reacting to her voice, the dozing Shino's eyes snapped open, ablaze with a mesmerizing violet hue, harboring a mystery that whispered of untold depths and hidden powers.

Shino took a deep breath... feeling a profound sense of rejuvenation washing over him, as if he had been granted a new lease on life.

Stretching his limbs with a languid grace, he savored the electrifying surge of vitality that permeated every fiber of his being, feeling the vitality coursing through his beating heart.

With each passing heartbeat, the world bore witness to the solidifying connection of his blood lineage with his very existence, as if a part of the world's origin was gradually being stripped away...

Soon, his body seems to be teeming with an untamed energy, and he could feel the restrained power throbbing in his limbs, arousing his desire to unleash the raw might dwelling within.

Shino's piercing gaze immediately roamed the confines of the lab, swiftly absorbing the details of his environment before fixing upon Karina.

The moment their heated eyes locked, Shino displayed his mastery over the latent power simmering within him- Whoosh!

He zipped across the lab with supernatural swiftness, setting off a tempestuous wave that ruffled the entire lab!

The sheer intensity of his presence coerced the bi-color rose against the unforgiving walls, forcing power and vulnerability to merge in a mesmerizing union...

"Ahn~ Shino-sama~"

The pressure he exerted was like the relentless waves, his touch leaving an indelible impression on the rose.

The symphony he was conducting was definitely a rough performance, yet Karina still diligently did her duty to analyze his powers. "S-Shino-sama- w-was Project Blood Fu-Fusion a success?"

In response, Shino's gaze was imbued with a flicker of euphoric satisfaction, his drumstick descending upon the drums with a dramatic flourish. "Naturally."

And then, with a single thought, the black strands of his hair seemed to undergo the flames of metamorphosis, melting into the signature red of the Uzumaki clan, leaving only the streaks of purple resiliently occupying their royal position as a testament to the power that transcended mere blood lineage.

Uzumaki mode activated!

Embracing his new mantle, Shino elevated the Uzumaki instrument held within his grasp, raising it skyward. His lips brushed against its surface, a delicate sweep that defied convention, causing the background music's pitch to ascend in a breathtaking crescendo!

"Ahnnnn~"

As the accordion's bellows were squeezed and deformed, a tantalizing shift in the very fabric of the drum's sound permeated the air.

"Ha... Ha... Ha... Faster..."

Still not hard and fast enough? So, the drummer increased his rhythm, each strike was imbued with an immense power, resonating through the air like a captivating incantation!

The drum reverberated beneath his skills. With each resounding beat, Shino transported the listeners to realms yet undiscovered, captivating their hearts and minds with the promise of an uncharted melody!

"Ha- Ha- Ha-" The air was punctuated by Karin's gasps, each exhalation carrying a weighty mixture of exhilaration and what Shino believed to be... amusement. Hey, seems like the laughing virus was still going around...

Yet, despite being 'sick', Karina still fought to anchor her focus on the matter at hand, "Ahn- S-Shino-sama, y-your hair- Ha- Ha."

In the wake of Karin's ha-ha mockery, an electrifying surge coursed through Shino's veins. It was as if her words, both a jest and a catalyst, had unlocked a hidden reservoir of creativity within his being!

"Oh? Do you find my new hair to be funny?" In the depths of Shino's gaze, a spark of mirth ignited, flickering with a knowingness that hinted at many, many hidden layers of meaning.

"N-No- Ha- Ha- Shino-sama~" Her denial, like a smoldering ember fanning the flames of his creativity, ignited a blazing inferno within him.

And now, his creativity had already swelled to the brim, forcing him to embrace the thrill of pushing himself to the very limits of his musical talent and... beyond!

"It seems I'll have to conduct the most interesting phase of the symphony, so you would listen intently instead of being distracted by my hair." With this resolute declaration, Shino stood at the precipice of his artistic opus, ready to orchestrate the grand finale of his symphony!

His drumstick moved with newfound fervor upon the drums, the pace of his beats quickening, each strike resonating with an intoxicating intensity!

The rhythmic cadence of the drums became a vessel for his emotions, a conduit through which he channeled all his innermost passions!

"Take it all!"

With a final, resounding note that hung in the air like a crescendo, Shino reached the climactic zenith of his performance!

Yes, it was a moment of sublime fusion, where the convergence of beauty, emotion, and untapped potential coalesced into a captivating climax-

"Nghhhh! Shino-samaaaa~"

In the wake of his symphony's resounding finale, an ethereal silence momentarily settled upon the stage, as if the very air held its breath in awe.

"Hooo~ Now that felt good." Shino took a step back, glancing down to see the lingering notes of his extraordinary performance hanging delicately...

"Ha... Shino-sama, let Karina..." While the enchantment of the moment still lingered, Karina seized the opportunity to add her own musical voice to the performance.

Lowering herself to face the conductor, she cradled the flute in her hands, its prime form a conduit for her deepest sentiments. Her fingers danced delicately along the instrument, effortlessly evoking a myriad of emotions.

Wanting to offer a heartfelt tribute to the profound impact of Shino's performance, Karina's alluring lips touched upon the instrument, intensely blowing along the instrument's silver keys and summoning seductive melodies that danced upon the edges of perception.

The soft yet succulent tones of the flute flowed forth, mingling with the fading echoes of Shino's symphony, as if engaging in a secret dialogue of harmonies, hoping to evoke the creativity of the musician once more...

While her physical presence graced Shino with her captivating artistic expression, Karina still showcased her dedication to her duty, splitting a part of her consciousness to delve into the vast expanse of the system space to analyze the results of the experiment.

[Lord Shino, it seems Project: Blood Fusion was a success. Karina has conducted a deep analysis of Lord Shino's body and compiled an initial estimate of Lord Shino's abilities...]

[Matching our predictive models, there is a great growth in chakra capacity. Initial estimates reveals at least five times the original amount, entering the A- rank, which is almost equivalent to one Kakashi, but this will continue to grow as the new bloodline stabilizes...]

Bummer, he was still a bit behind Hatake Kakashi - the universally recognized unit of chakra measurement, which meant he was still a far cry from a tailed beast's SSS-rank chakra source, but... this was already a great advancement from his previous C-rank reserves.

[Lord Shino's body is also brimming with an incredibly strong life-force. The predicted consequence of this is a high recovery rate, much more resilient stamina, and excess energy. However, the talent in sealing techniques remains to be determined. Umph-]

Oh man, he could already feel the 'consequences' mentioned by Karina!

Her analysis was on point! It's just that... why does she have a unique quirk of ending her analysis with an 'umph'?

Well, Shino only spared but a fleeting thought on this peculiar phenomenon.

After all, within the Naruto universe, illustrious figures like Naruto and Deidara also exhibited such unique habits of appending distinctive phrases to their utterances.

So, it obviously wasn't anything to place heavy emphasis on. It's definitely not implying anything not suitable for children- ahem.

Shino gave the beautiful musician's head a gentle and appreciative pet... before holding it in place to bestow upon her more praise that transcended words, a tender recognition of the depth and skill she had poured into her art and analysis!

Gulp. Gulp. Gulp...

When the echoes of admiration faded away, Shino's commanding presence reemerged, "Continue."

[Lord Shino, Karina has analyzed the genes of your essence. After decoding them and comparing them with my data, Karina has matched them to the following abilities…]

The minutes stretched on, each passing moment filled with very, very interesting explanations and revelations...

With each word, a mosaic of understanding formed within his mind, revealing the depths and intricacies of Karina's analysis.

[...That is all- Umph-]

"Oh? Interesting." A subtle smile curved upon Shino's lips as he watched Karina absorb the profound feedback he imparted regarding her talent in analysis.

Gulp. Gulp.

Unable to resist, his fingers intimately ran through the beauty's lustrous purple and red hair, conveying his admiration for her tireless efforts in breathing life into his completed symphony.

However, even amidst the warmth, Shino's commanding presence reasserted itself. "Continue the analysis."

[Understood, it seems there was a mutation due to Lord Shino being the dominator, and this mutation has brought changes that exceeded Karina's initial estimations. Karina will do her duty as an analyst and confirm Lord Shino's abilities... thoroughly. This will take a while. So, during the analysis, Lord Shino can head over to Konoha. A meeting has been scheduled with the character Shibi Aburame. Lord Shino can check the details in the database...]

Oh? His father called for him?

So, while Karina diligently reassessed and reanalyzed his capabilities, taking deeper dive to gain a fresh perspective in her examination, Shino capitalized on his freshly heightened mental prowess to split a part of his consciousness, forging an ethereal bond with his bug clone...

Interestingly, this bond had now entered an entirely new stratum!

Some of the limitations that once confined him were shattered!

His upgraded mental power now allowed him to simultaneously control both his clone and main body!

No longer constrained to a singular existence, Shino's consciousness expanded to embrace the world through two distinct lenses.

The visions from both his main body and the clone danced in his mind, seamlessly merging into a kaleidoscope of sensory input. There was no discord, no conflict; only the harmonious convergence of two parallel existences.

It was as if he had sprouted an additional limb, a second hand that moved in perfect synchrony with his primary vessel!

In a dance of duality, while his main consciousness reveled in the intoxicating embrace of brewing creativity, the other part merged seamlessly into the depths of his clone, and Shino directed its course over the rooftops of Konoha...

As he meandered forward, streams of bugs discreetly surged out from the alleys below, joining the awaiting embrace of his enhanced clone body, now able to house a greater capacity of critters thanks to his heightened manipulation skills.

Soon, Shino's steps paused, looking up at his destination - the Hokage building. "A mission at a time like this...?"

The events calendar popped up in his vision. Scanning it, Shino soon found the date coincided with a note he made.

Oh no, this was probably the special mission that brought infinite regrets to the original Shino.

Will he have the same regrets? Or will he have a different experience?