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"Tsunade, do you know of any Kekkei Genkai users in Konoha?"
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Shin asked Tsunade during breakfast the next morning.
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Tsunade looked at him curiously. "Kekkei Genkai are rare in the Shinobi World. There aren''t many in Konoha."
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"There''s the Uchiha Clan''s Sharingan, the Hyūga Clan''s Byakugan, the Senju Clan''s Sage Body, your Uzumaki Clan, and... the Kurama Clan."
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Shin''s eyes lit up when he heard the name "Kurama Clan." He had completely forgotten about them.
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Thanks to Tsunade''s reminder, he remembered. The Kurama Clan possessed a powerful Kekkei Genkai: Five Senses Control.
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A Genjutsu that could control the five senses and even turn illusions into reality. It was the pinnacle of Yin Release.
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Yin Release could create form out of nothingness, while Yang Release could breathe life into form. Together, they could create life.
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Shin didn''t know if this Five Senses Control was comparable to Aizen Sōsuke''s Kyōka Suigetsu from Bleach, but it was undoubtedly powerful.
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It probably wasn''t as potent as Kyōka Suigetsu, though. Otherwise, the Kurama Clan wouldn''t be such a small clan.
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If they could truly control all five senses, dominating the Shinobi world wouldn''t be impossible.
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"Tsunade, are there any Kurama Clan members who have awakened their Kekkei Genkai?"
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Shin asked.
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He wanted to copy this Kekkei Genkai.
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The Kurama Clan might have a powerful ability, but their weak constitutions might prevent them from utilizing it fully.
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The Kurama Clan was known for their frail bodies. They tired easily and probably didn''t have large Chakra reserves.
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Chakra was extracted from cells. A weak body meant limited Chakra.
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"There used to be quite a few Kurama with Kekkei Genkai. They were once as prominent as the Senju and Uchiha Clans. But now they''ve declined. I think there''s only one with an awakened Kekkei Genkai."
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Tsunade answered, curious about his interest in the Kurama Clan.
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"That''s good. I was afraid there might be none."
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Shin was relieved. If there were no Kekkei Genkai users in the Kurama Clan, he''d have to wait for Yakumo Kurama to be born.The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.
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But that was over a decade away. He didn''t have time to wait.
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And by then, he might not even need the Kurama Clan''s Kekkei Genkai.
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"Shin, why are you asking about this?" Kushina asked curiously.
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Mikoto and Tsunade were also curious.
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"It''s a secret."
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Shin shook his head. Some secrets were better left unsaid.
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"Tsunade, do you know where this Kurama Clan member is?"
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"He''s in the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force. With his powerful Genjutsu, he''s the head of the department."
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The Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force. It was a position well-suited for the Uchiha Clan, but Hiruzen wouldn''t allow it.
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"I want to meet him. Can you take me?" Shin asked Tsunade.
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He couldn''t meet the head of the Torture and Interrogation Force on his own. It was an Anbu department.
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Tsunade looked at Shin, then nodded.
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"You agreed? Aren''t you going to ask why?" Shin was surprised.
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"Would you tell me if I asked?"
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Shin chuckled awkwardly. He couldn''t tell her.
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"Let''s go."
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Tsunade and Shin left. Kushina and Mikoto stayed behind.
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Even as the Sandaime Hokage''s disciple, Tsunade couldn''t enter the Torture and Interrogation Force freely. But she could summon its leader, Kurama Kaze.
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"Tsunade-sama, you summoned me?"
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Kaze was surprised. He hadn''t expected the Senju Clan princess to seek him out.
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The Kurama Clan was no longer prominent. To him, Tsunade was an important figure.
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Tsunade looked at Shin. It wasn''t her who wanted to see Kaze, but Shin. She had no idea what he was planning.
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"Kurama-san, I hear you''re quite skilled in Genjutsu. I was wondering if you could teach me." Shin said with a smile.
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But as he spoke, he used an Advanced Replication Card to Copy Kaze''s Five Senses Control.
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He felt his already powerful mental energy surge. Even his ocular power increased, causing a tingling sensation in his eyes.
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He blinked a few times until the tingling subsided.
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He could sense a change in his Mangekyō Sharingan. It hadn''t evolved into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan yet, but it was showing signs of it.
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Shin was ecstatic. This was an unexpected bonus.
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Kaze looked at Shin, his expression troubled. Shin wanted to learn Genjutsu from him, but he wasn''t keen on teaching.
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But if he refused, would he anger Tsunade? She was right here, after all.
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Tsunade glanced at Shin, puzzled. Why would he need to learn Genjutsu from Kaze when he had the Mangekyō Sharingan? She knew Shin must have another motive.
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"I apologize, but I don''t have the time to teach you," Kaze said apologetically.
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He had decided to refuse. He turned to Tsunade. "As you know, Tsunade-sama, the Torture and Interrogation Force is quite busy. I don''t have the time to teach."
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He was afraid of angering Tsunade. The Kurama Clan couldn''t afford to make enemies of her.
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"That''s a shame, but I understand." Shin said.
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Asking for Genjutsu lessons was just an excuse. Approaching Kaze without a reason would be suspicious.
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Shin''s goal was the Kekkei Genkai; he didn''t care about anything else. Whether Kaze agreed or refused, it didn''t matter.
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He actually preferred it if Kaze refused. He had no intention of taking lessons.
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"Tsunade, let''s go," Shin said.
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Tsunade glanced at him, still clueless about his motives. But since he was ready to leave, she followed.
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As they left, Kaze''s eyes widened. Something felt off. Why was Tsunade acting like that kid''s follower?
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It must be his imagination.
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If Tsunade knew Kaze thought of her as Shin''s follower, she would probably punch him. His frail body wouldn''t be able to withstand a single blow.