Of course, Kai's development of the Asura bloodline wasn't limited to just that. He finally understood why the system mentioned that Wood Release wasn't a power of the Asura bloodline.
The most important ability of the Asura bloodline is the ability to fuse various elemental jutsu.
For example, Hashirama Senju combined Water Release and Earth Release to create Wood Release. Similarly, Fire Release and Earth Release can merge to form the lava-like Lava Release, and Water Release and Wind Release can combine to create Ice Release. Even more advanced are the Kekkei Tōta and Kekkei Mōra, which are formed in the same way.
Having figured this out, over the past two years, Kai has been able to preliminarily use Wood Release and the lava-like Lava Release through constant research on various jutsu.
However, Kai didn't tell anyone about these abilities, not even Mitarashi Shishio.
Otherwise, just the name of Wood Release would cause a huge stir in the ninja world. After all, it was a power that only the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, possessed, and it dominated an entire era with its Kekkei Genkai.
Moreover, with the unheard-of Lava Release in the ninja world, if this news were to leak, the entire ninja world might fear that Konoha would produce another ninja like Hashirama Senju, prompting them to take action against Kai.
...
"Third Hokage-sama, mission accomplished."
In the Hokage's office, Sakumo Hatake handed over the intelligence scroll obtained from the mission to the Third Hokage.
"Hmm."
The Third Hokage responded, taking and opening the scroll. As he read, his expression grew increasingly grim:
"Hmph, I didn't expect the Iwa-nin to plan an alliance with the Suna-nin to attack Konoha, sparking the Third Shinobi World War. The world has only been at peace for a few years, and they can't sit still again!"
Upon hearing the Third Hokage's words, Kai raised an eyebrow. Although he already knew that the Third Shinobi World War would soon break out when the Third Kazekage disappeared, he didn't expect that just a few days later, the Suna-nin and Iwa-nin would be plotting an alliance to directly attack Konoha.
The Third Hokage calmed his anger slightly, looking at Kai and Sakumo Hatake. After pondering for a moment, he spoke: "Sakumo. From tomorrow, the Hatake team is disbanded, and you will continue to carry out missions as usual."
"Yes, Third Hokage-sama." Sakumo Hatake replied without hesitation.
"As for you, Kai."
The Third Hokage turned slightly to look at Kai. After thinking for a moment, he continued: "Tomorrow, you will undergo the jōnin promotion exam."
"Nani? Jōnin!? I'm still just a genin right now."
Kai was a bit surprised. Despite two years of continuous missions and training, he hadn't even taken the Chūnin Exam yet.
So, officially, Kai was still just a genin. He didn't expect the Third Hokage to let him skip the Chūnin Exam and directly take the jōnin promotion exam.
"Do you want to participate in the Chūnin Exam?" The Third Hokage asked Kai.
"Uh, never mind, I'll take the jōnin promotion exam directly instead."
Thinking about competing with a group of genin for the title of chūnin, Kai felt that directly promoting to jōnin was more acceptable.
"I will personally conduct tomorrow's exam." The Third Hokage continued.
"Nani!?"
...
In a Konoha tavern...
"Have you heard? Mitarashi Kai is going to take the jōnin promotion exam." A chubby chūnin was chatting with his companion.
"Mitarashi Kai, isn't he the genius who graduated from the ninja academy at five? You must have heard wrong; it should be the chūnin promotion, right?" The other, thinner chūnin, had an obviously skeptical expression.
Seeing his companion's disbelief, the chubby chūnin was a bit dissatisfied: "Why would I lie to you? My brother is in charge of coordinating the Konoha training grounds. The Third Hokage personally ordered that the jōnin promotion exam for Mitarashi Kai will take place tomorrow at Konoha Training Ground Number One, and the Third Hokage will personally conduct the exam."
"Ah, the Third Hokage himself? It seems that since the end of the Second Shinobi World War, the Third Hokage hasn't taken action for several years." The thinner chūnin was visibly surprised.
Seeing the disbelief fade from his companion's face, the chubby chūnin nodded in satisfaction: "So, whether Mitarashi Kai can be promoted to jōnin or not, we have to go watch tomorrow. After all, it's rare to witness the Third Hokage in action."
"Of course, that's a given." The thinner chūnin agreed.
The next day, at Konoha Training Ground Number One.
"Whoa, so many people!?" Kai was genuinely surprised to see the crowd almost filling the entire training ground.
"Kid, a seven-year-old jōnin is unprecedented in the ninja world, especially with the Third Hokage personally conducting the exam. Not just the villagers, but almost every ninja not on a mission in the village has come to watch."
Mitarashi Shishio wore a proud expression, "Go on, don't keep the Third Hokage waiting."
"Mm." Kai nodded and walked to the center of the training ground, where the Third Hokage was already waiting.
"Kid, if you don't meet my expectations, I won't let you be promoted to jōnin."
At this moment, the Third Hokage had shed his usual Hokage attire and donned armor. At forty, he still had a tall and imposing figure, nothing like the short and unassuming appearance he would later have.
Just standing there, an overwhelming aura naturally emanated from him.
"Of course not." Kai replied confidently.
"Then let the exam begin." The Third Hokage showed a hint of anticipation on his face.
"Uh, wait a moment, can I make a request?" Kai looked around and scratched his head, suddenly speaking to the Third Hokage.
"Hmm? What is it?" The Third Hokage wasn't impatient but rather curious.
Kai shrugged, looking a bit helpless: "Could everyone move back another hundred meters?"
"Hmm?"
The Third Hokage frowned slightly. The current area was already over a hundred meters in radius. Moving back another hundred meters would make it two hundred meters in radius, with a diameter of four hundred meters.
The Third Hokage didn't think that the battle between him and Kai would affect such a large area, but after a brief consideration, he still spoke: "Everyone, step back another hundred meters."
With the Third Hokage's words, the entire training ground became lively.
"Why do we need such a large area? It's completely unnecessary."
"Yeah, can that kid be that powerful? Even a battle between actual jōnin wouldn't affect such a large area."
"Exactly, we won't be able to see clearly."
Despite some reluctance, since the Third Hokage had spoken, everyone obediently moved back about a hundred meters.
Mitarashi Shishio gazed at Kai from afar, a puzzled look on his face, muttering to himself: "This brat, what's he planning to stir up this time?"
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