The cells of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, can truly be called the ultimate treasure of the ninja world!
Ordinary shinobi who transplant them can gain the Wood Release (Mokuton), a massive increase in chakra reserves, and an accelerated rate of cellular regeneration far beyond natural limits.
Such cells grant an overwhelming leap in strength and vitality!
And for those possessing the Sharingan, they are absolutely indispensable!
Especially for those who have awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan
If they wish to delay the onset of blindness from overuse,
By transplanting Hashirama's cells, the erosion caused by the Mangekyō's strain can be significantly alleviated!
Of course,
This is the benefit.
But the risk is...
Immense!
After all, those are not one's own cells.
Transplantation almost always causes violent rejection!
Particularly since these cells originate from Hashirama Senju.the "God of Shinobi," famed for his unmatched life force and chakra.
Skin whitening, strange markings, or wooden growths are mild side effects.
In severe cases, it's not uncommon for the body to collapse entirely or die outright.
But fortunately,
The Hashirama cells rewarded by the system had already been modified to perfectly adapt to Chiya's body while retaining their immense vitality!
Once he absorbed the intercolumnar cells, Chiya felt his chakra erupt like a flood without restraint!
Eventually, excess chakra overflowed through his pores, swirling around him in a violent chakra storm…
After a while, Chiya finally stabilized the surge.
"So strong…"
"I feel like I could take down the Third Hokage with a single punch now!"
Chiya clenched his fists, feeling the terrifying power coursing through his body, exhilarated!
Of course,
That confidence was mostly the illusion born from a sudden burst of power.
"Besides…"
"I can sense a power unlike anything I've ever felt before…"
Chiya muttered, extending his hand.
Focusing chakra into his palm,
Slowly,
A tiny sapling sprouted from his skin, growing rapidly before his eyes.
"As expected, I've awakened Wood Release too!"
Chiya nearly burst out laughing in delight.
Of course,
Due to his current chakra control and compatibility, he couldn't yet wield Mokuton as powerfully as Hashirama himself.
But it was still an extraordinary gain!
"System, open the main status panel."
Immediately, a translucent light screen appeared before his eyes.
Host: Chiya Uchiha
Physique: 107 (Hashirama Cells: 3%)
Strength: 102
Chakra: 101
Mental Power: 89
Speed: 80
Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan, Wood Release
Overall Evaluation: Elite Jōnin
According to the system's explanation:
1–10 represents an ordinary civilian.
10–20 corresponds to Genin level.
20–50 equals Chūnin level.
50–100 denotes Jōnin level.
Anything above 100 reaches the Kage class.
Only a few concise data sets appeared on the screen.
After studying them, Chiya touched his chin thoughtfully.
First of all, his "Physique," "Strength," and "Chakra" had all clearly stepped into the shadow-level domain.
This must be the effect produced by Hashirama's cells.
It's also worth noting that
there's a special annotation next to "Constitution."
Curious, Chiya asked the system for clarification.
[Ding! When the Hashirama cells within the host reach 80%, the dormant power of Indra Ōtsutsuki can be awakened!]
[Ding! When the Hashirama cells reach 100%, the host will obtain a Perfect Sage Body!]
"Hiss—The power of Indra?"
Then wouldn't that mean he could one day approach the realm of the Sage of Six Paths himself?
As for the Perfect Sage Body…
It must be remembered that the reason Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, was revered as the "God of Shinobi" was precisely because he possessed that flawless Sage Body, the body of the reincarnation of Asura Ōtsutsuki!
The Perfect Sage Body carries two overwhelming advantages:
First, an almost limitless chakra supply!
Second, unparalleled vitality and regeneration!
If Chiya could attain that same body,
Wouldn't he effectively become the second God of Shinobi?
Just imagining it was enough to send chills of excitement down his spine!
Of course,
that goal still seemed far away for now.
After all, his body currently contained only 3% of Hashirama's cells.
But as long as he advanced steadily, step by step,
the day he reached that level would surely come!
It's also worth mentioning that,
besides the Sharingan and Hashirama cells,
the system had granted him 500 points.
Those points could be exchanged in the System Marketplace for ninjutsu, weapons, or special artifacts...
But the prices were absurdly high!
Even a D-rank ninjutsu cost a full 500 points!
Meaning he could only redeem one basic D-rank jutsu right now!
Originally, Chiya had planned to save up for a higher-level technique perhaps a B-rank fire release or an A-rank combat art.
But considering his current limited arsenal,
he decided he needed at least one dependable jutsu for now.
After all, even the legendary Three Great Jōnin of Konoha each had their signature techniques.
For Chiya, that would start with a fireball.
So, he exchanged his points for the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique (Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu) a traditional Uchiha clan ninjutsu.
The moment he completed the purchase,
a torrent of knowledge surged into his mind the hand seals, chakra control method, and release principles all integrated seamlessly.
Simultaneously, his body adapted as if it had practiced the technique thousands of times before.
"Although the items in the System Mall are ridiculously expensive…"
"But it's clear they're worth every point."
Chiya muttered with satisfaction.
Afterward, he stepped into the courtyard to test the new jutsu.
Forming the hand seals with precision, he inhaled deeply and in the next instant, a blazing torrent of fire roared from his mouth, lighting up the entire Uchiha compound like daylight!
Fortunately, it lasted only a brief moment,
and since it was already late at night, no one noticed the spectacle.
"My god… Even though this is only a D-rank technique, with my chakra output at Kage-level, its destructive power easily rivals a C-rank maybe even higher."
Chiya exhaled, eyes gleaming with pride,
utterly satisfied with the results.
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