When they heard Hiruko's furious roar, several of them looked completely stunned. What the hell was wrong with him?
Seiki also asked doubtfully, "Kill you?"
"Dying by your hands is better than going back and getting laughed at by a bunch of losers! And…" Hiruko glared wildly, "I don't want the Chimera Technique to vanish like this!"
Slightly furrowing his brows, Seiki asked, "What exactly are you saying?"
"Take my *Kekkei* and the Chimera Technique!" Hiruko stared intensely at Seiki. "I know your Medical Ninjutsu can absolutely make that happen!"
Kakashi and the others couldn't believe their ears. What was this guy thinking? Giving away his *Kekkei Genkai* and research achievements to an enemy?
Asuma warned cautiously, "Seiki, watch out! He might be setting a trap for you!"
Kurenai nodded in agreement. "There's definitely no good intention behind this!"
"Fools! How could beings like you ever understand…" Hiruko screamed in excitement, "After decades of relentless research, I finally achieved something great. The Chimera Technique is something I'd never willingly let go!"
"Because it's the only proof I'll ever leave behind in this world!"
His fiery declaration stunned them all. Ignoring their reactions, Hiruko kept staring intently at Seiki. "With your extraordinary talent, combined with Yin Release, Steel Release, and Sharingan, becoming Hokage would pale in comparison! Even reaching the level of the First Hokage wouldn't be out of reach!"
As he spoke, everyone started considering possibilities.
Indeed, Yin Release and Steel Release were both extremely powerful *Kekkei*. If even ordinary ninja could grow strong by obtaining just one, how much stronger could Seiki become?
Moreover, possessing two types of *Kekkei Genkai* was just the minimum potential—acquiring more *Kekkei* would definitely make someone even stronger.
Still, looking at Hiruko's bizarre appearance, they couldn't help but feel uneasy. The price for such power seemed awfully high.
Someone ordinary might risk everything for strength, but they were all prodigies who didn't crave power quite that desperately.
Especially for Seiki, wasn't improving his strength as simple as eating or drinking water?
Faced with Hiruko's eager stare and the worried expressions from Kurenai and Shizune, Seiki simply shook his head. "Sorry, I refuse."
Hiruko froze, shouting anxiously, "Why not? If you're unsatisfied with my performance, it's because the Chimera Technique hasn't been fully completed yet! Before gathering five *Kekkei*, it's nothing more than transplanting bloodline limits and fusing summoned beasts."
Then, his voice grew increasingly fanatical, "But once we gather all five *Kekkei* to fulfill heaven, earth, and human conditions, you could forge an [Immortal Body], becoming a truly perfect ninja! You might even become a mythic figure like the Sage of Six Paths!"
Looking into Hiruko's expectant eyes, Seiki still shook his head. "Compared to external power, I trust my own strength more."
Maybe he'd give it a shot—if things actually worked out the way Hiruko claimed.
However, even an ordinary member of the Otsutsuki clan cannot achieve Immortal Body. Simply gathering five Kekkei Genkai to mass-produce power surpassing the Otsutsuki is obviously impossible.
Of course, he acknowledged that combining five Kekkei Genkai could lead to significant qualitative changes—it was essentially akin to the creation of Kekkei Mora, which itself was the fusion of seven chakra natures.
Thinking this way, perhaps the concept of Chimera Technique could offer him some inspiration. However, it couldn't be something he undertook personally.
Therefore, he needed a volunteer willing to serve as his test subject.
With this thought, Seiki lowered his voice and said solemnly, "Just five Kekkei Genkai? I can develop those on my own. Why would I stoop to stealing or transplanting someone else's bloodlines?"
Shimon Hiruko's eyes widened as he was momentarily overwhelmed by Seiki's overwhelming pressure leaking from his restraint.
Did someone really just refer to five Kekkei Genkai as "mere"?
Yet again, upon recalling this man's achievements, he found himself speechless.
This guy's talent was absolutely terrifying!
Geniuses like Orochimaru and Tsunade were ones he still felt capable of catching up with through scientific research. But facing this young man before him, for the first time, he felt the impotence of science itself.
Seeing Shimon's greatly demoralized expression, Seiki sighed, "Although the Chimera Technique was born out of sins, the jutsu itself carries no inherent morality. I'll help you find a worthy successor to carry on your legacy."
Nodding continuously, Shimon then looked hopefully at Asuma and others, "Is there anyone here who wants my Chimera Technique?"
Kurenai showed clear disgust, "No thanks."
Asuma chuckled awkwardly, "If I ended up looking like you, I'd definitely be disowned before I had any kids—which means I'd probably get killed off early by Old Man Hiruzen!"
Each rejection made Shimon sink further into despair. Eventually, even he started questioning his own worth: "Is my Chimera Technique really that bad? It's supposed to be my masterpiece that transcends its era!"
At that moment, a cold and sharp voice suddenly rang out, "Give it to me!"
Shimon immediately raised his head, gazing gratefully toward the source of the sound.
Everyone else also turned in surprise toward Mizuki, the speaker.
"Mizuki, what are you thinking?"
"Are you sure about this?"
Mizuki replied bitterly, "You're all geniuses, but I'm different. Just like him, I'm an ordinary ninja who only reached this point through luck. Therefore, I won't let any opportunity to enhance my strength slip away!"
" Luck?" Seiki shook his head slightly while giving Mizuki an encouraging look, " Sage Mode isn't something you can master through luck alone! Don't underestimate yourself. Your current strength exists entirely because of your efforts!"
No... The reason I've gotten this far is precisely because of your help, Seiki... Mizuki secretly felt grateful inside but outwardly said, "Seiki, I'll trouble you once again for another operation soon!"
Everyone assumed he meant the treatment Seiki had performed on him during childhood. However, Seiki understood perfectly—the word "again" referred specifically to the Hashirama cell transplantation.
"Don't worry, everything's gonna be fine!"
Witnessing Mizuki's determination, Asuma abruptly came to his senses.
He was hailed as a genius, born to a father who was a Hokage and given opportunities others could only dream of. It was somewhat understandable for Seiki to surpass him, seeing how that man was an unreasonable monster. But now even Mizuki had caught up… No, after the Kekkei transplantation, Mizuki must have already surpassed him!
Thinking this, Asuma tightened his grip inwardly. "Once we return, I'll seriously ask Old Man Hiruzen for guidance. There's no way in hell I'm letting them get ahead of me!"
Shimon Hiruko looked at Mizuki with a gleam of excitement. "Now that's what I like to hear! You definitely won't regret your decision today!"
Seeing Shimon Hiruko's reaction, everyone present felt deeply shaken.
Facing death—knowing his Kekkei Genkai would be stripped away—he accepted it with a smile on his face.
In a way… he really is one of the truest ninjas there is!
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