In the shinobi world, a Kekkei Genkai (Bloodline Limit) is a technique that, under normal circumstances, can only be inherited through blood relations and genetic coding.
Aside from those of the same lineage, others cannot learn these techniques; they cannot even be copied by the Sharingan.
Possessors of a Kekkei Genkai hold extraordinary abilities, which the Great Nations and Hidden Villages value immensely.
On one hand, clans strive to protect their bloodline secrets from outsiders; on the other, they deploy spies to probe or sabotage the bloodlines of their enemies.
Due to the nature of genetic transmission, these gifts often bring war, misfortune, or even the threat of extinction to the families that hold them.
A Kekkei Genkai is typically created when two types of chakra nature transformations are mixed simultaneously to produce a new element—for instance, Wind and Water combining into Ice, or Earth and Water forming Wood.
Usually, only a few shinobi can develop such new styles on their own. Once successful, the new technique is recorded in the user's genes and passed to the next generation.
Additionally, abilities derived from unique bodily organs also fall under this category, such as the Uchiha's Sharingan, the Hyuga's Byakugan, the Kaguya's Shikotsumyaku, or Sakon and Ukon's Attack of the Twin Demons.
Sage Art: Core Punisher is the ultimate weapon against bloodline-reliant shinobi. This powerful "punishment beam" can instantly penetrate a user's bloodline and briefly suppress the Kekkei Genkai power within their body.
The effectiveness of this move is proportional to the opponent's strength: the more advanced the bloodline development, the shorter the suppression time.
However, an average bloodline ninja facing Shiraishi's punishment beam will find themselves utterly exposed and powerless.
This Dragon-style secret art that seals bloodlines must be used in conjunction with the White Rage Technique to be fully unleashed.
The White Rage Technique is a unique Sage Art of Ryuchi Cave; it causes the air in a specific area to vibrate incessantly, making the target feel as though their bones are grinding together, resulting in total numbness.
Furthermore, the intense light and sound emitted by the technique severely impair the target's vision and hearing.
Under the radiance of the Dragon Sigils in his eyes, Shiraishi spat out a silver spectral dragon from his mouth. As the intense light channeled through, it rapidly condensed into three unique Golden Dragon Orbs hovering in mid-air.
Compared to the version used by Kabuto Yakushi in history, Shiraishi's version in his custom Sage Mode was purer and more domineering.
The life force contained within the three golden orbs elevated Shiraishi's physical perception to a whole new level.
He unleashed the punishment beam, now transformed into the shape of a golden dragon, toward a clay clone he had prepared.
In an instant, the powers of the various elemental combinations within the clone were shattered and destroyed, reducing the construct to a pile of lifeless mud.
The Core Punisher would have an incredible "wild card" effect against shinobi possessing the Rinnegan or Sharingan.
In shinobi combat, the battle is one of information and hidden trumps. Whether it is Space-Time Ninjutsu, Susanoo, or the power of the Rinnegan, all are formidable—but the moment those bloodline powers are suppressed, the scales of victory tilt heavily in Shiraishi's favor.
Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation!
Soon, the mud was restored to life under Shiraishi's control. As one of the signature techniques of Ryuchi Cave, this art grants life to non-living, inorganic matter and brings it under the user's control.
It is not a simple manipulation of matter through chakra; under this technique, inorganic objects move at extreme speeds.
When combined with his Magnet Release, it forms a brand new Sage Art: Magnet Style Stream. Shiraishi doesn't even need to transform existing matter; with a single breath, he can exhale terrifying metallic magnetic sand that covers a massive area instantly.
In Sage Mode, Shiraishi's speed and efficiency in converting Sage Chakra for his Sand-gathering techniques increased tenfold.
His overall chakra reserves began to break the traditional limits of the shinobi world, rising to a staggering level.
However, even this wasn't enough; historically, Hashirama Senju possessed chakra reserves that exceeded even the Nine-Tails and all other Tailed Beasts. Shiraishi was still one level below that peak.
The Day of Birth
Just as Shiraishi was finalizing his Sage Mode training, Uzumaki Tomoe finally entered labor within the Sand Medical Department.
As a pregnant woman brought back by the Kazekage himself, the entire village had been buzzing with rumors about the relationship between Tomoe and Shiraishi.
Amidst the gossip, the medical team treated her labor with the utmost gravity, providing the same high-standard care that Maki received during the birth of Aoki Shigeru.
"Shikasa, do you think he'll go to the medical bay?" At home, Maki rocked the infant Shigeru in his swaddled blankets, quietly asking Chengaki Tsukasa.
"Chiju's child has nothing to do with 'Stone' (Shiraishi), but to secure the loyalty of the Uzumaki clan, he will inevitably be there in person," Shikasa replied.
As one of the people involved in her rescue, he knew perfectly well that there was no romantic link; Tomoe was already pregnant while imprisoned in Hozuki Castle before she ever met Shiraishi.
"I understand," Maki said. Her heart was conflicted. Though she trusted her husband, she selfishly wished he wouldn't rush to the medical bay right now.
Before Shikasa could say more, Shiraishi entered the house, clad in his teal coat. He sat down, gulped down some water, and smiled.
"The medical team is more than capable of handling Tomoe's delivery. I need to be here with you."
The village was full of rumors. If Shiraishi were to stay by Tomoe's side while ignoring Maki's feelings, the emotional damage to his wife would be immense.
Seeing her husband's stance, Maki smiled. She stepped forward and handed him his formal Kazekage robes. "Then let us go to the medical bay together."
Shiraishi looked at the robes with a confused blink. "Together?"
"Yes, together. To be honest, I am also worried about Tomoe's condition." As the head of the Sealing Team, Maki was highly sensitive to chakra fluctuations. She could feel the "gathering storm" over the village and was genuinely concerned for the mother's safety.
Seeing the firm resolve in his wife's eyes, Shiraishi gripped her hand tightly. Together with Tsukasa, they made their way toward the Medical Department.
The Will of the Heavens
The Sage of the Six Paths, acting as the hidden guardian of the world's rules through his lingering chakra-will, clearly found the child in Tomoe's womb incompatible with his design—perhaps even a direct defiance of it.
This was the cause of the abnormal weather in the Sand lately.
Shiraishi knew the Sage usually avoided extreme interference in the mortal plane, and thus far, the anomalies had been kept within a small range.
But as the birth progressed, Shiraishi suddenly felt a massive, bone-chilling willpower preparing to "erase" Tomoe's existence.
A thunderous explosion shook the earth, making Shiraishi's heart skip a beat.
"Lord Kazekage! Something terrible has happened!"
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