· “How does it feel?” After Kabuto swallowed the artificial Devil Fruit, Orochimaru immediately asked the question.
Everyone else also turned their attention toward Kabuto.
Kabuto closed his eyes and carefully sensed the changes occurring within his body.
The next moment…
Pink dragon scales began spreading across his skin.
At the same time, a pair of pink dragon horns emerged from his forehead.
Anyone familiar with the world of One Piece knew that Zoan-type Devil Fruits allowed their users to transform into different kinds of animals depending on the fruit they consumed.
In doing so, the user gained the physical strength, instincts, and unique traits of that animal.
At the same time, every Zoan user possessed three forms: – Human Form – Beast Form – Human-Beast Hybrid Form Among them, the Human Form was the weakest, while the Beast Form possessed the greatest raw power.
As for the Human-Beast Hybrid Form…
That was the form Kabuto had entered.
His body remained largely human while taking on draconic features, combining human agility with the overwhelming strength of a beast.
It was the most suitable form for combat.
“It feels…
incredible, Lord Orochimaru.” Kabuto slowly opened his eyes.
With a casual flick of his finger, a blade of wind shot forward.
It cleanly sliced the teacup sitting on the coffee table in half…
Yet the table itself remained completely untouched.
Such precise control was astonishing.
“I can clearly feel how much stronger I’ve become.” “And I’ve also discovered something interesting.” “Tell me, Kabuto.” Orochimaru’s golden eyes narrowed with curiosity as he stared intently at him.
Kabuto turned toward Nico Robin.
“People in the One Piece world consume physical stamina whenever they use Devil Fruit abilities, correct?” “That’s right.” Robin nodded calmly.
“The stronger the technique, the more stamina it consumes.” Kabuto continued, “But I discovered that I seem to be able to use chakra to activate the Devil Fruit’s power.” “And not only that…” “I can even perform Wind Release techniques without forming hand seals.” “Just like the attack I used a moment ago.” His words immediately caught everyone’s attention.
Chakra could actually power a Devil Fruit?
And it even allowed ninjutsu to be cast without hand seals?
That was an entirely new discovery.
At that moment, Tsunade suddenly spoke.
“When I examined Robin’s body before…” “I discovered that her cells contained a mysterious source of energy.” “At the time, I suspected it was the power of the Devil Fruit.” “Whenever Robin activates her ability, the Devil Fruit draws energy directly from her cells.” “That’s what people call stamina consumption.” “As everyone knows…” “Chakra is created by combining physical energy from the body’s cells with spiritual energy.” “So chakra being able to fuel Devil Fruit abilities isn’t strange at all.” “In fact…” “I think it makes perfect sense.” “As for why Kabuto can use Wind Release without hand seals…” “That can be explained just as easily.” “After consuming the Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan: Azure Dragon, the user gains the ability to transform into a gigantic Azure Dragon while naturally controlling fire, lightning, and wind.” “Those abilities are instinctive.” “So perhaps those instincts allow Kabuto to perform Wind Release…” “Without needing hand seals.” “And perhaps the same applies to Fire Release and Lightning Release as well.” “They may no longer require hand seals either.” Everyone exchanged glances before looking toward Kabuto again.
Kabuto decided to test the theory.
He took a deep breath…
Then opened his mouth.
A massive fireball shot forward.
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.
It wasn’t an especially advanced ninjutsu.
It was simply one of the most basic Fire Release techniques.
Naturally, someone as talented as Kabuto had already mastered it.
The only reason he had never used it before in the original timeline was because his chakra affinities were Wind, Earth, Water, Yin, and Yang.
He simply lacked a Fire affinity.
That didn’t mean he was incapable of performing the technique.
Now…
After consuming the Devil Fruit and obtaining the power to control wind, fire, and lightning…
He successfully unleashed it.
“It seems Lady Tsunade was right.” “I can use Fire Release…” “Without forming hand seals.” “I can cast it whenever I want.” Tobirama clicked his tongue.
“It looks like Devil Fruits are even more compatible with ninjas than we imagined.” “The way they complement each other is simply remarkable.” At that moment…
The only thing he wanted to do was drag Kabuto straight into the laboratory.
He wanted to study the changes in Kabuto’s body…
As well as the true nature of Devil Fruit powers.
Perhaps they could even uncover the secret behind Devil Fruits themselves.
In truth…
It wasn’t just Tobirama.
Even Orochimaru and Tsunade were visibly eager to begin their research.
The three exchanged glances.
The moment they confirmed they were all thinking the same thing…
Tsunade immediately declared, “There’s no time to waste.” “I think we should return immediately and begin researching Devil Fruits.” “I have no objections.” Orochimaru agreed without hesitation.
Kabuto merely shrugged.
Although he was technically the test subject…
He had no objections either.
He knew perfectly well that Orochimaru would never dissect him over a single Devil Fruit.
It simply wasn’t worth it.
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Just then…
Ryan clapped his hands, drawing everyone’s attention.
“I know you’re all eager to get started.” “But there’s something we need to take care of first.” “Tsunade.” “You promised Robin that you’d help her learn how to cultivate chakra.” “Before researching Devil Fruits…” “Could you fulfill that promise first?” Robin smiled gently.
“Actually…” “I’m not in a hurry.” In her opinion…
Unraveling the secrets of Devil Fruits was far more important than her own ability to use chakra.
If Devil Fruits could truly be mass-produced…
It would change everything.
Tsunade folded her arms across her chest.
“Who do you think I am?” “It’s only helping Robin cultivate chakra.” “I already have a foolproof plan.” “However…” “I’ll need the equipment in Orochimaru’s laboratory.” “No problem.” Orochimaru agreed immediately.
“Then let’s return to my base first.” Ryan casually opened one of the doors inside Robin’s house.
Beyond it…
Lay Orochimaru’s secret research facility.
It was through this very door that they had arrived in the One Piece world earlier.
Now…
They stepped through it once more…
Returning to the Naruto world.
The only difference…
Was that Nico Robin came with them this time.
After working through the entire night…
The following morning, Tsunade successfully injected her own cells into Robin’s body.
Using a specially prepared medicinal formula…
She suppressed the rejection response.
Before long…
Tsunade’s cells fused with Robin’s own.
That meant Robin had successfully inherited the bloodline of the Senju Clan.
Although the purity of that bloodline was only about one percent of Tsunade’s…
Perhaps even less…
That wasn’t what truly mattered.
What mattered…
Was that Robin had now obtained the qualifications necessary to cultivate chakra.
Compared to that qualification…
The tiny fraction of Senju bloodline she inherited was merely an added bonus.
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