19 Before the Time Skip
(A/N: Curious to read ahead? Get early access to chapters by visiting my Patreon. You'll find 5 chapters ahead of what's posted on Patreōn: door_kun )
**********
*Poof*
I was engaged in a tranquil conversation with Kakashi when, out of the blue, memories from my clone began flooding into my mind.
By now, I had become accustomed to this phenomenon.
Among these recollections were moments of carefree activities, but eventually, the memories of her ending Hikaru Kamiki's life resurfaced.
I could vividly recall that man, drenched in his own blood and immobilized. His lungs were filled with blood, leading to his demise more from the blood loss itself.
That image caused my lips to stretch involuntarily.
After relishing the rush of dopamine from having completed the task, I finally reopened my phone.
I had downloaded the skills that I acquired from Kakashi, but honestly, I had never imagined that this was how I obtained them.
The sole reason I had requested the Mangekyou Sharingan wasn't for its ocular abilities, but rather for Kamui, which Kakashi possessed.
Kamui wasn't solely about teleportation; it embodied the ability to construct a personal dimension and transition into it seamlessly at one's discretion. This process was often accompanied by a swirling void through which targets spiraled, causing distortions during their transition.
Within the realm of Kamui's dimension, targets became completely untraceable, even managing to conceal their chakra signature.
As for Chakra Programming, I inquired because it was a new concept to me.
I left my room wearing pajamas and headed to the bathroom. Following that, I used a stool to reach the mirror and examined myself.
The Sharingan gradually awakened in both my eyes.
This caused a change in my star-shaped pupils, but to my surprise, the change wasn't that drastic.
My familiar black stars remained within my irises, but the magenta pupils shifted to crimson.
"The skill was transcribed in this manner and bestowed upon me..."
The ability to share skills was already quite exceptional. What if an individual possessed just a single Sharingan and shared it within the group?
And what if another individual with two Sharingans bestowed them upon someone with only one, specifically utilizing the skill sharer feature?
"It seems that you can stack Mangekyou Sharingan abilities using this process. When paired with Universal Affinity, these ocular powers might become overwhelmingly potent."
Excessive use of the Mangekyou Sharingan might lead to blindness due to incomplete mutation of the eye after obtaining it.
This suggests that implanting a Mangekyou Sharingan into another Uchiha might help acquire the unique chakra in that eye, facilitating the completion of the mutation process.
As for me, we wouldn't need that in the presence of Universal Affinity.
As a result:
• [Mangekyou Sharingan] (S)
Sub-skills:
• Enhanced-Chakra Perception
• Photographic Memory
• Illusion Manipulation
• Dimension Creation
• Chakra-Spirit Manifestation
The situation unfolded like this...
To be completely honest, after translating it, I found it somewhat perplexing. If I were to make a guess, Dimension Creation corresponds to Kamui, while Chakra-Spirit Manifestation aligns with Susano'o.
With that said, shall we give it a try...?
[Mangekyou Sharingan is active]
A whirlpool swirled in my eyes, and unexpectedly, my thought acceleration kicked in.
Kamui isn't just about transportation; it's the power to create and manipulate dimensions. At this moment, my Kamui engulfed me entirely and transported me to a place I knew too well...
A battlefield.
A battlefield displaying the scars of a conflict, its expanse of vacant land stretching endlessly ahead. Obscured by somber clouds, the sky hung overhead, revealing the lasting scars on the landscape despite the cessation of fighting.
This isn't the world of my past life; it's a pocket dimension I've conjured.
I refine my skills by exploring them within the pocket dimension.
Several observations have come to light. One such discovery is the intriguing skill of Chakra Programming.
Traditionally, chakra is molded rather than cast. The ability of Shinobi to breathe fire, water, mud, and similar substances is due to these being the primary manifestations of chakra and elemental nature.
In other words,
= Chakra × Element Nature
= (Physical + Spiritual Energy) × Element Nature
Does that make sense?
No?
Good.
(A/N: no need to thank me.)
Chakra Programming empowers me to control and direct the flow of chakra, whether it's in the air or infused into various objects. Essentially, it grants me the capacity to forge pathways for chakra.
This capability enhances energy efficiency when employing a technique.
For example... *Snap* Upon snapping my fingers, a swirling aperture materialized before me, forming a spatial distortion that revealed my dimly lit bedroom. This way, I innovatively repurposed Kamui.
Using Chakra Programming, I can craft these portals adeptly without the need to draw everything into my eyes.
I shall dub this creation the Kamui Portal.
"Talk about a certain sorcerer from MCU..."
Well, I don't have any glowing magic circles and rings, but you get my point.
.
.
.
*Ding*
[Attachment: 389105p_i.jpg]
[Star Plasma Vessel: Ame-saaaaaaan, look at this picture I drew!!! 🙃🙃🙃]
[Ex-Veteran (Admin): That's very nice, Riko-chan.]
[Star Plasma Vessel: Booo, your reaction is boriiiing~ 😑]
How much longer should I continue being her playmate? Dearie, calm down. She's just a child. Even though I am too, we shouldn't expose her to any adult topics. That's why I've been having those conversations privately with Kakashi.
However, I'm uncertain about when we'll be able to rescue her from her destiny. In a situation like this, perhaps I should offer her some assistance.
[Ex-Veteran (Admin): Riko-chan, why did you agree to be the Star Plasma Vessel?]
Well, f*ck me... I had initially told myself that I wanted to limit her involvement, but inexplicably, I find myself compelled to ask that question.
...
I can tell that Riko understands it too; all her actions seem completely innocent. However, there's no chance she accepted the role without understanding what it entails. After all, the maid who's always by her side was portrayed as her family in the anime.
Even a child without a family wouldn't agree to the role, even if the words sounded appealing. So, either she was deceived, or her purity was so strong that she wanted to assist everyone, even at the cost of herself.
[Star Plasma Vessel: Huh? You think being a vessel means I'll die, Onii-chan? I'm Tengen-sama, and Tengen-sama is me! So I won't really die, okay? 🙃]
Did you catch that she called me "Onii-chan"? Despite my feminine name, my formal way of speaking might have led her to see me that way.
But putting that aside, what she said was sadly accurate.
The fact that they waited for Riko to be prepared indicates the genuine concern Tengen has for her, suggesting the true coexistence of the Vessel and the Spirit.
However, by 'coexist,' it doesn't imply that Riko will remain as herself.
There wasn't enough evidence they share multiple personalities, since if that happens, then a fight for control will at least happen.
The person known as Tengen will likely rewrite the entire ego of the vessel and dominate their soul with their own.
This is the true interpretation of "I am Tengen-sama, and Tengen-sama is me."
*Ding*
[Ex-Veteran (Admin): Well, I am not worried about that.]
[Ex-Veteran (Admin): Let's just say I was curious]
[Star Plasma Vessel: Okay? But how did Onii-chan know about me being a vessel though?]
[Ex-Veteran (Admin): Just forget it, I like your drawing. Keep it up, Riko-chan.]
[Star Plasma Vessel: SURE!!! 😁😎✨✨]
That's my fault; I am the one who almost stepped into the landmine there. Perhaps this topic is too early.
*Ding*
[Private Chat Room: Ex-Veteran & Copy Ninja]
[Copy Ninja: Sorry to interrupt, but can you fill me in on the earlier group chat?]
[Ex-Veteran (Admin): Leave it, Kakashi. I've got things handled. Just concentrate on protecting your world.]
.
.
.
(A/N: A time skip ahead.)
.
.
.
To be continued.
