Orochimaru's Lab – The New Generation's Chakra Seeds
The dim glow of sealing scripts flickered across the underground lab's walls as Orochimaru and Ryūsei observed the latest progress in bloodline purification.
Before them, a group of young shinobi—including Minato, Kushina, and Nawaki—sat cross-legged on elevated platforms, chakra circulation arrays drawn beneath them.
Orochimaru's golden serpent-like pupils gleamed as he analyzed their chakra flow. "The purification process has reached an exponential phase."
Ryūsei folded his arms. "The chakra seeds are stabilizing faster than expected. Their bloodlines are resonating with the process."
Nawaki cracked his knuckles. "So does that mean I'm getting stronger?"
Orochimaru smirked. "More than that. Your chakra is refining itself, making you even more durable. Eventually, you'll surpass even naturally gifted shinobi."
Kushina grinned, arms crossed. "Tch, not that Nawaki had a chance of beating me anyway."
Minato, who had been quietly observing, finally spoke. "And what about me? I don't have any special bloodline like Nawaki or Kushina."
Orochimaru turned his gaze toward Minato, his golden pupils narrowing as he activated his microscopic vision, peering into Minato's very cells.
For a moment, he didn't speak. Then, a slow smirk curled his lips. "That's where you're wrong, Minato."
Minato blinked. "Huh?"
Orochimaru turned to Ryūsei. "Did you know this?"
Ryūsei raised an eyebrow. "Know what?"
Orochimaru gestured toward Minato. "He's Half-Senju."
A stunned silence filled the room.
Minato's eyes widened. "Wait… what?"
Nawaki nearly fell over. "Hold on! Are you saying Minato's my relative?!"
Kushina choked on her breath. "Pfft—this is crazy! Minato, why didn't you tell us?!"
Minato looked completely bewildered. "Because I didn't know!"
Ryūsei chuckled. "That explains why you're such a chakra powerhouse."
Orochimaru grinned. "Not just that. His genetics are already partially optimized due to his Senju heritage. If we refine it further…"
Ryūsei's eyes gleamed mischievously. "Then why not purify it?"
Orochimaru's smirk widened. "Exactly my thought."
Minato hesitated. "Wait, you're saying you can refine my Senju bloodline?"
Ryūsei nodded. "A small transplant—just enough to push your dormant genes toward their true potential. Nothing drastic."
Minato looked uncertain, but Nawaki grinned. "Hey, look at it this way—this means you're officially part of the clan!"
Kushina elbowed Minato. "Not bad, Minato! You're already getting family benefits."
Minato scratched the back of his head, still processing everything. "…Alright. Let's do it."
After the Procedure – Ryūsei and Orochimaru's Discussion
Minato lay unconscious on the experiment table, his breathing steady. His chakra felt denser, more fluid, as the refined Senju traits took root within him.
Orochimaru and Ryūsei stood nearby, watching over him.
Orochimaru tapped his chin. "So? Do you think he'll awaken Wood Style?"
Ryūsei shook his head. "No. That power is unique to Hashirama and a few rare cases. Minato's Senju lineage is diluted, even after purification."
Orochimaru hummed. "Then what changes will he experience?"
Ryūsei smirked. "He'll gain the enhanced chakra recovery and stamina of the Senju, making him much harder to wear down in battle. His resilience will skyrocket."
Orochimaru's golden pupils narrowed. "But that's not all, is it?"
Ryūsei chuckled. "No. The biggest change is his affinity for space-time ninjutsu."
Orochimaru raised an eyebrow. "How so?"
Ryūsei gestured toward Minato. "His chakra network has stabilized beyond normal levels. He'll be able to perform high-speed calculations instinctively, meaning he'll grasp teleportation techniques at an absurd rate."
Orochimaru's smirk widened. "Then that technique Sarutobi delivered to him…"
Ryūsei grinned. "He'll master the Flying Thunder God faster than even Tobirama did."
Mito's Fury & Tsunade's Sarcasm
That evening, Ryūsei returned to Uzumaki Mito's home, feeling quite pleased with himself. Everything was going perfectly—until a firm hand gripped his ear.
TWIST.
Ryūsei winced. "Ow—ow, Mito, stop!"
Mito, in all her matriarchal fury, glared daggers at him. "You think I wouldn't find out?! Purifying Minato's bloodline without telling me first?!"
Ryūsei struggled. "It was just a small adjustment—"
TWIST.
Ryūsei gritted his teeth. "Fine! Fine! I should've told you first!"
Mito huffed and released him. "That boy is practically family now. You should have at least warned me."
As Ryūsei rubbed his sore ear, a soft chuckle reached him from the doorway.
Tsunade.
She leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, smirking. "So, let me get this straight. You gave Minato a bloodline upgrade, didn't tell grandma, and then got your ear twisted for it?"
Ryūsei sighed. "I feel like you're enjoying this too much."
Tsunade smirked. "Oh, absolutely."
She walked closer and poked his forehead. "And what if I told you I wanted a bloodline upgrade too?"
Ryūsei arched an eyebrow. "You already have the Senju and Uzumaki genes. What, you want Uchiha on top of that?"
Tsunade tapped her chin. "Hm, now that you mention it, I wouldn't mind a little Sharingan."
Ryūsei smirked. "Tough luck, princess. You're stuck with what you've got."
Tsunade playfully rolled her eyes before leaning in slightly, her voice dropping into something softer. "…But you know, I kind of like seeing you get scolded. It makes you more human."
Ryūsei blinked before giving a sly grin. "And here I thought you just liked watching me suffer."
Tsunade chuckled. "That too."
Mito sighed dramatically. "Can you two stop flirting in my house?"
Tsunade and Ryūsei glanced at her before bursting into laughter.
A New Power Awakens
Back in the lab, Minato sat up, his chakra feeling smoother than ever.
Orochimaru observed him closely. "Your chakra control has already improved, and your regeneration rate has increased slightly."
Minato clenched his fist, feeling the difference. "…It feels natural."
Ryūsei smirked from the side. "Take your time. You've got a lot more potential to unlock now."
Minato exhaled. "Then I won't waste it."
To Be Continued…