Chapter 20: Chapter 20: The Gathering of Kekkei Genkai
Tetsuya's first task was to gather every Kekkei Genkai—the bloodlines that granted individuals unique and extraordinary abilities. His Byakugan and Sharingan were already legendary, but the potential to gain others was within his reach.
He began by seeking out the bloodlines scattered across the world:
Ice Release (Hyoton): Tetsuya tracked down the Yuki Clan, known for their ability to manipulate ice. By fusing their bloodline into his own, Tetsuya unlocked the power to create blizzards, freeze entire landscapes, and weaponize ice in battle.
Boil Release (Futton): The Kirin Clan, believed to have mastered the boiling mist technique, was his next target. After defeating them in a brutal war, Tetsuya absorbed their bloodline, gaining the ability to create corrosive steam that could melt almost anything.
Lava Release (Yoton): With his unyielding desire for power, Tetsuya conquered the Kaguya Clan descendants who had mastered Lava Release. He now controlled molten rock and lava with ease, adding to his growing arsenal of elemental mastery.
Scorch Release (Shakuton): From the desert lands, Tetsuya tracked down the descendants of Karin and absorbed their bloodline, unlocking the ability to manipulate extremely hot winds and flames that could incinerate anything in their path.
Dark Release (Meiton): Tetsuya discovered a hidden group of rogue ninjas who possessed the Dark Release, the power to manipulate shadows and darkness. After a bloody conquest, he assimilated this Kekkei Genkai, giving him control over the void and shadowy energy.
Storm Release (Ranton): Having conquered clans across the Land of Thunder, Tetsuya was gifted with the Storm Release, the ability to manipulate lightning and storms to devastating effect.
With each bloodline he acquired, Tetsuya's power expanded, his chakra grew stronger, and his abilities became increasingly unpredictable and terrifying. Soon, he held the entirety of the Five Great Elemental Nations' Kekkei Genkai within his body.