In Ishigami Hara's eyes, the golden chains formed by Uzumaki Kushina's unique chakra appeared magnified, as if viewed through a microscope.
No, that wasn't quite right.
It was more like the very essence of the chakra was automatically revealed to him, intricate and complex patterns manifesting directly in front of his eyes.
"Wei, Si... Chakra Nature Transformation, that's the chakra differentiation effect."
"Si, Wei, Shen... This is a fire seal, incorporating fire attribute Nature Transformation."
"Wei, Wu, Mao... A water attribute trap in this sequence?"
"Hai, Xu, You... It even includes elements of Summoning-based Chakra Nature Transformation."
"Zi, You... Another fire seal. Yin, Mao... A sealing technique for malevolent forces. And Yin, Si, Xu, Chen... Twenty-one chakra-blocking effects. It's incredibly comprehensive."
(T/N: Does the chain need seals? Also I don't know which seals are being used so just skip it)
Ishigami Hara's mind raced, effortlessly processing the flow of knowledge as though the information was being directly fed to him. In no time, he began to grasp the underlying principles of the Adamantine Sealing Chains.
The intricate patterns of chakra formed a complex but elegant sealing technique. Though each individual element was incomplete on its own, when arranged and combined, they created a whole—one that exuded a sense of perfection.
This perfection stemmed from the flawless balance between chakra Nature Transformations and sealing arrays. There was neither excess nor deficiency; the arrangement resulted in a qualitative transformation, unlocking immense power.
"Perfect, absolutely perfect!"
That was Ishigami Hara's immediate impression. As he gazed at the golden chains rushing toward him, he found himself momentarily entranced—like a master craftsman admiring a masterpiece.
"Kushina, stop messing around! If Grandma Mito finds out, she won't be happy!" Nawaki called out, trying to defuse the situation.
Knowing the sheer power of this sealing technique, Nawaki couldn't help but feel alarmed. What was supposed to be a simple sparring match had suddenly escalated, and it was clear this was heading into dangerous territory.
But then, both Nawaki and Kushina froze as they saw Ishigami Hara's hands begin to move.
He was making seals!
And at an astonishing speed!
Ishigami Hara's hands blurred into afterimages as he rapidly formed a sequence of hand seals. Dark chakra lines began to gather around his body, appearing and disappearing, some even sinking into his skin.
Since it was a sealing technique, the process naturally involved sealing elements within. Unlike Uzumaki Kushina's instantaneous control of the Adamantine Sealing Chains, this ability appeared to be constantly primed, lying dormant in the caster's body, ready to be triggered at any moment.
This constant state of readiness consumed a large amount of chakra. For any other clan, maintaining such a technique would be nearly impossible. Only the immense chakra reserves of the Uzumaki clan could sustain the technique, allowing them to keep it active for extended periods.
That's why the Adamantine Sealing Chains seemed like a bloodline-based secret technique. Without vast chakra reserves, it was impossible to maintain a jutsu like this within the body, let alone use it in combat.
Especially given that the longer the technique was sustained, the more powerful its sealing abilities became. Truly, only the Uzumaki clan could bear such a burden.
"I see it now, I understand!" Ishigami Hara thought, his mind buzzing with excitement. His chakra surged, and in an instant, golden streamers shot out from his lower back.
They weren't chains—but streamers!
Both Nawaki and Uzumaki Kushina's expressions shifted dramatically upon seeing this.
Especially Kushina, who couldn't contain her shock. "How is that possible? You really learned it!?"
Buzz buzz buzz...
A low humming sound filled the air as Ishigami Hara's chakra streamers collided with Uzumaki Kushina's golden chains. The impact caused the air to ripple and distort slightly at the points of contact, the chakra forces pushing against each other with raw intensity.
All the golden chains were blocked by the chakra ribbons, preventing them from surrounding Ishigami Hara. This gave him the opportunity to disengage from the battlefield. In a flash, he vanished, reappearing at the edge of the training ground.
Ishigami Hara frowned slightly, deep in thought, his eyes fixed on the golden chains.
"Yes, there's still one more step. Chakra Nature Transformation—it's also a form change. The ribbons didn't transform into chains."
In an instant, everything became clear to him.
"So that's it."
The change in the form of the chakra was entirely optional. The reason it manifested as chains rather than ribbons was simply to facilitate the final sealing function of the jutsu. Once the form transformation was complete, the Adamantine Sealing Chains would be perfected.
As this realization struck, the golden ribbons around Ishigami Hara rapidly morphed into chains. They plunged into the ground, and at each point of contact, intricate sealing patterns, like webs, spread outward, beginning to take effect.
Having finished, Ishigami Hara raised his eyes and met Uzumaki Kushina's stunned gaze, a small smile tugging at his lips.
"Well?"
He asked.
Uzumaki Kushina stood frozen, her eyes wide, subconsciously retracting the Adamantine Sealing Chains. Her mouth hung slightly open in disbelief, leaving her speechless.
Nawaki, equally stunned, jumped toward the nearest chain and reached out to touch it, only to find the space around him blocked.
"This… this really is the Adamantine Sealing Chains! How did you do it? How can you learn something like that just by watching? This is the Uzumaki clan's secret technique! Even I couldn't learn it!"
It wasn't that he couldn't learn it, but rather that he hadn't learned it yet. This revelation made it clear that Nawaki had been exposed to the Adamantine Sealing Chains before but had struggled to master them, further highlighting how difficult the technique truly was.
Nawaki's shock went far beyond that of an ordinary person.
Crash!
The chains retracted, and Ishigami Hara exhaled softly, a satisfied smile on his face.
In his mind, Uchiha Izuna's voice seemed to echo, mumbling in disbelief. The shock in his tone was unmistakable.
"How could this be? How is this even possible? The Adamantine Sealing Chains—how could you...?"
"I don't believe it! Is this real?"
"Can you really see through the technique at a glance? Even the Sharingan can't do this. How did you do it?"
"Answer me, kid!"
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...
Ishigami Hara ignored the mental ramblings of Uchiha Izuna and turned his attention elsewhere. He suddenly noticed that Uzumaki Mito had appeared at the edge of the training ground, observing him with a serene smile.
"Mito-sama!" Ishigami Hara bowed slightly in respect.
"Grandma," Nawaki and Uzumaki Kushina greeted her quickly.
"Very good, Hara," Uzumaki Mito said warmly. "I had originally planned to teach you this technique myself after some time, but now it seems I can rest easy about certain things."