Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

There's an event this week. If, at the end of the week, we rank T50 and above on PS rankings, I'll release 5 bonus chapters. It's up to you now, xD.

This is different from a normal bonus, by the way.

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After making up his mind, Natsuki raised his hand.

Blood Curse!

As the ability activated, the blood in his body was stirred.

He placed his finger against Konan's forehead.

A drop of blood emerged from his fingertip.

It looked like a single drop of blood, but it was actually highly concentrated blood filled with a large amount of chakra.

Natsuki felt a wave of weakness.

His expression did not change as he controlled the blood and let it sink into Konan's forehead.

Konan blinked. She did not feel any pain.

She only felt that something had been added to her blood.

Very soon, she sensed the changes in her body.

Her body was being transformed, and an unusual power spread through her limbs along with her blood.

Konan clenched her fist.

This was not an illusion.

Her strength had truly increased.

Because of the war, her body had not been in good condition before.

But after receiving the Blood Curse, her body recovered to full health and even surpassed that of an average Chunin.

With a thought, Natsuki released chakra and guided it through her body.

He thought to himself that it was just as expected.

Although Konan's body had changed, her appearance had not.

It was the same as when he obtained the Kibutsuji Muzan Template. There was no change in appearance.

This meant Konan, like him, needed to rely on demon transformation and Blood Demon Arts to display a demon's abilities.

At that moment, a line of text appeared before Natsuki's eyes.

[Konan has been converted. You can view her attributes.]

Natsuki could not help letting out a soft sound of surprise.

There was actually a function like this?

[Name: Konan.]

[Race: Human, Demon.]

[Ability One: Partial Demon Transformation, Locked.]

[Effect: Half-human, half-demon. Increases attack, speed, and regeneration.]

[Unlock Condition: Comprehend on her own.]

[Ability Two: Complete Demon Transformation, Locked.]

[Effect: Fully transforms into a demon. Attack, speed, and regeneration are further increased, with greater consumption.]

[Unlock Condition: Comprehend on her own.]

[Ability Three: Blood Demon Art, Exploding Blood, Locked.]

[Effect: Causes her own blood to explode and adds a burning effect.]

[Unlock Condition: Comprehend on her own.]

[Note: After Blood Demon Art, Exploding Blood is unlocked, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art.]

After reading it, Natsuki paused slightly.

Because Konan's abilities looked almost identical to Kamado Nezuko's.

Natsuki rubbed his chin.

Nezuko in Demon Slayer had been transformed by Kibutsuji Muzan's blood.

And he had now awakened the Kibutsuji Muzan Template.

Did this mean that the demons he converted would randomly generate abilities from the demons Muzan had converted in Demon Slayer?

If that was the case, it was not bad. It saved him time.

Natsuki had previously thought he needed to teach Blood Demon Arts to the demons he converted.

Now, it seemed there was no need to teach them. They would comprehend the corresponding abilities on their own.

And once Konan unlocked Blood Demon Art, Exploding Blood, he would also obtain it.

This was truly a win-win.

He just did not know whether Konan could learn other Blood Demon Arts aside from Exploding Blood.

After all, the more she learned, the stronger she would become.

The only problem was that all the unlock conditions were to comprehend them on her own, which sounded somewhat unreliable.

Natsuki still preferred unlock conditions with specific requirements. That way, there was a clear direction, and he only needed to follow the conditions without thinking too much.

But there was nothing he could do. He had a system, while Konan did not.

"Konan, how do you feel?"

Yahiko could not help asking curiously.

"I feel like I've become much stronger."

Konan thought briefly, then answered, "Aside from that, there is also a faint feeling that I have grasped some kind of ability."

"Your feeling isn't wrong."

Natsuki nodded and said, "You already possess that ability now. You simply don't know how to use it yet."

"Then what should I do to use it?"

Konan quickly asked.

"Become familiar with your body."

Natsuki answered, "Once you do, you'll naturally unlock it."

Konan fell into thought.

Although Natsuki's words were vague, she roughly understood what he meant.

The current her did not yet qualify to unlock the ability. Once she became familiar with her body or grew stronger, she would be able to unlock it.

She was already very satisfied.

If her previous strength had only been that of a newly graduated Genin, then she could now be considered a decent Chunin.

"It's your turn, Yahiko."

Natsuki raised his hand and said.

Yahiko immediately stood in front of him, his face full of expectation.

A drop of blood emerged.

Yahiko's body trembled slightly. He felt all the blood in his body accelerate, his body change, and a new power appear.

Natsuki opened his panel.

[Name: Yahiko.]

[Race: Human, Demon.]

[Ability One: Partial Demon Transformation, Locked.]

[Effect: Half-human, half-demon. Increases attack, speed, and regeneration.]

[Unlock Condition: Comprehend on his own.]

[Ability Two: Complete Demon Transformation, Locked.]

[Effect: Fully transforms into a demon. Attack, speed, and regeneration are further increased, with greater consumption.]

[Unlock Condition: Comprehend on his own.]

[Ability Three: Blood Demon Art, Ice Crystals, Locked.]

[Effect: Turns his blood into ice crystals. Contact with the target's skin will cause freezing, and breathing in the ice crystals will damage the lungs.]

[Unlock Condition: Comprehend on his own.]

[Note: After Blood Demon Art, Ice Crystals is unlocked, you will also obtain this Blood Demon Art.]

The Blood Demon Art Yahiko awakened came from Dōma, one of the Twelve Kizuki.

The weapon Dōma used was a pair of fans.

He could use the fans to send ice crystals flying outward, developing many abilities from that.

These abilities were quite similar to Ice Release in the shinobi world.

Most importantly, they could also be used together with weapons.

After Yahiko learned swordsmanship in the future, he could use Blood Demon Art, Ice Crystals to strengthen it.

Overall, it was quite good.

And with chakra supporting it, its effects and power would surpass the original version.

After all, the combat level of Demon Slayer was not as high as Naruto.

"Alright, continue training."

Natsuki glanced at Chino and Fūshin, then said.

Only comparison could create a gap.

Once Yahiko and Konan displayed powerful abilities, the two of them would naturally be tempted.

However, Natsuki had already decided to let them receive less blood.

In Demon Slayer, the Twelve Kizuki were divided into Upper Ranks and Lower Ranks.

The Upper Ranks were far stronger than the Lower Ranks, and their status was much higher.

After all, most of the Lower Ranks had been killed by Muzan during a meeting.

Natsuki was not that cruel.

Akatsuki was currently short on manpower, and losing even one person would hurt.

Yahiko and Konan were undoubtedly Upper Ranks.

Chino and Fūshin could only become Lower Ranks.

After gaining their new power, Yahiko and Konan began studying it.

Nagato was somewhat envious, but he also knew he did not need this power.

After all, he had the Rinnegan.

A demon's power was optional for him.

On the contrary, after being converted into a demon, he would gain a weakness to Fire Release for no reason.

In theory, all living creatures were afraid of Fire Release.

But when the system said demons feared Fire Release, it meant Fire Release would deal multiplied damage to demons.

When a human was hit by a flame, the wound would be burned.

But when a demon was hit by a flame, the wound might carbonize directly.

Of course, when the power was great enough, multiplied damage and normal damage made little difference.

For example, Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

Although it was jokingly said to never kill anyone, in reality, once it hit a target, the target would be turned to ash.

Once something was turned to ash, humans and demons were the same.

Because of this, Natsuki felt that the weakness to Fire Release was still acceptable.

However, facing a Fire Release powerhouse of equal strength would be somewhat troublesome.

Fortunately, other abilities or ninjutsu could be used to counter it.

Time arrived at the next day.

Kakuzu had completed his preparations and planned to head to the Land of Demons.

He did not bring many people, only twelve, equivalent to three shinobi squads.

But there was truly no need to bring too many.

After all, the Daybreak Company currently only had one product, the Stamina Recovery Potion.

The others he brought along would simply act as employees of the branch company.

"After you arrive, help me investigate the shrine maiden's situation."

Natsuki casually found an excuse and said, "The shrine maiden holds a special position in the Land of Demons. Winning her over would be very helpful."

"That may be true, but don't place too much hope on it."

Kakuzu nodded and said.

He had some understanding of the shrine maidens of the Land of Demons.

In his view, it was basically impossible for Natsuki to win her support.

But as an employee, he did not refuse the request.

"Aside from that, help me learn about the current situation in the Land of Snow."

Natsuki did not explain much and continued, "The Land of Snow will be the Daybreak Company's next target."

"Isn't the Land of Snow too remote?"

Kakuzu asked in confusion.

"The more remote it is, the more beneficial it is for us."

Natsuki chuckled and said, "It lets us avoid being noticed by the Five Great Lands while also allowing us to control the Land of Snow."

"So that's your plan."

Kakuzu's gaze sharpened slightly as he asked, "Is this Konoha's intention?"

"It's my intention."

Natsuki shook his head and said.

Kakuzu could not help feeling surprised.

Was Natsuki planning to defect from Konoha? Or was he preparing a path of retreat in advance?

Kakuzu felt the latter was more likely.

Every shinobi village had internal competition, especially competition surrounding the position of Kage or leader, which was particularly intense.

Threats to life were common.

His expulsion from Takigakure had happened for similar reasons.

"I'll go first. After the branch company is established, I'll send someone to inform you."

After Kakuzu finished speaking, he left with the others.

Natsuki watched them go and suddenly thought of something.

The Daybreak Company needed to add new business lines.

Although the Stamina Recovery Potion made a lot of money, it involved Hero Water, so its production was destined to be limited.

Moreover, Akatsuki's ultimate goal was to rebuild the Land of Rain.

Relying solely on the Stamina Recovery Potion would not be enough.

But what should the next business be?

Blue Healing Potions and Red Healing Potions definitely would not work.

After all, he had already cooperated with Konoha on those.

Natsuki raised his head and looked at the endless rain in the Land of Rain.

Rainwater was undoubtedly a resource.

But due to the limitations of the era, the Land of Rain and Amegakure had no way to develop it.

Natsuki was different.

He had plenty of knowledge from his previous life.

In an instant, he thought of two industries.

One was hydroelectric power, and the other was drinking water.

The shinobi world had electricity, so hydroelectric power had uses.

As for drinking water, it required rainwater collection and rainwater purification equipment.

Of course, hydroelectric power also required its own equipment.

Aside from that, transportation had to be considered.

After all, the Land of Rain itself could not use this much water and electricity. They would have to be transported to other countries.

After thinking for a while, Natsuki thought of another industry, agriculture.

Although this constantly rainy climate was not suitable for growing most crops, some crops needed this kind of climate.

For example, bananas and coffee.

Moreover, this was the shinobi world, where chakra was the primary productive force.

He could use chakra to solve the problem of insufficient sunlight.

Of course, none of this could be accomplished overnight.

Because the shinobi world had too few devices and machines, many things had to be developed independently.

Thinking of this, Natsuki felt that taking control of the Land of Snow was necessary.

Because the Land of Snow had many advanced technologies, such as railways, chakra armor, and environmental transformation machines.

Especially the environmental transformation machine.

It could turn a frozen land into spring.

Although it was an unfinished product.

Natsuki's thoughts wandered, and he came up with another industry, mining.

There were many mines in the shinobi world.

For example, gold mines.

In the original work, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Kurosuki Raiga, occupied a gold mine in the Land of Rivers after defecting.

Natsuki could even work as a miner like Rasa.

His electromagnetic force could dig out all the nearby iron sand.

But there was no need.

With his status, working as a miner would be a waste of time.

Natsuki put away those scattered thoughts and ultimately decided to start with water and electricity.

The Land of Rain lacked everything except water.

And once there was more electricity, they could continue researching computers and the internet.

The Misaka Mikoto Template had a hacker ability that required the internet to unlock.

"Chino."

Natsuki came back to himself and called out.

"Natsuki-sama."

Chino quickly walked over to him.

"Have the Land of Rain's daimyō recruit some researchers."

Natsuki said directly, "Also, have him prepare a research building near the orphanage."

The benefits of controlling the Land of Rain's daimyō were now showing.

Akatsuki could use the resources and talent of the entire Land of Rain.

Although there might not be many talented people, they could still find some if they searched.

"Yes, Natsuki-sama."

Chino did not ask any more questions and turned toward the daimyō's mansion.

Although the current Land of Rain was already in ruins, it was at least in a peaceful environment.

After the daimyō gave the order, it quickly spread throughout the entire Land of Rain.

Researchers who had already been struggling to survive responded one after another and came to the Land of Rain's metropolis.

One month later, the Daybreak Company's research department was successfully established.

The only thing Natsuki found disappointing was that these researchers were not very skilled.

The highly skilled researchers had either died in the war or fled to other countries.

The remaining researchers were those who did not have the ability to escape.

Many of them had even changed professions.

If the Land of Rain's daimyō had not offered generous conditions, they would not have come.

Natsuki thought that if Orochimaru could come and lead the research work, it would definitely shorten the time greatly.

But it was obvious he could not come to the Land of Rain.

It seemed only one method remained, to recruit people from other countries.

Aside from the Daybreak Company's research department, the branch company in the Land of Demons had also been successfully established.

However, the investigation into the Land of Demons and the Land of Snow had not produced results yet.

Akatsuki's intelligence personnel were still too few, so they could only rely on Kakuzu.

And he also had to handle the branch company's affairs, so things could not move quickly.

Natsuki was not in a hurry.

After all, there was still plenty of time.

When December arrived, Natsuki returned to Konoha.

Perhaps because the New Year was approaching, the streets of Konoha were much more crowded, and there were also some unfamiliar faces.

Natsuki thought for a moment and went to Konoha Hospital.

Ever since Nonō became an attending physician, he had not yet visited her office.

Natsuki soon found her office.

On the wall to the left of the door was a short introduction about her.

It read, Tsunade's student, Konoha Hospital's youngest medical Jonin.

Natsuki raised a brow.

With that sentence added, Nonō probably would not lack patients.

After all, if something went wrong, Tsunade could still be called over.

Natsuki first used Electromagnetic Wave Sensing to confirm that there was no one else in the office before raising his hand and knocking on the door.

"Come in."

Nonō's calm voice rang out.

Natsuki pushed the door open and walked in.

"Natsuki?"

Nonō stood up and asked with some surprise, "When did you come back?"

"I just got back, so I came to see you."

Natsuki casually closed the door and said, "Looks like you're really busy now."

"I am somewhat busy."

Nonō said softly, "But I can manage it, and my strength is improving quickly."

For some reason, Natsuki thought of a saying. The more patients a doctor loses, the better their medical skills become.

Nonō walked over to him and sat beside him.

She met Natsuki's gaze, tilted her head, and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing."

Looking at her gentle eyes, Natsuki suggested, "I just think you could find an assistant."

"I'm too young. Finding an assistant isn't very easy."

Nonō shook her head and said.

"Why isn't it easy?"

Natsuki asked in confusion, "Does an assistant have to be younger than you?"

"Under normal circumstances, yes."

Nonō explained, "Because the assistant one finds is usually also a student."

"A student? Then it really is difficult to find one."

Natsuki nodded thoughtfully.

Naturally, finding a student could not be done carelessly.

But medical shinobi were already rare, and famous medical geniuses were even rarer.

Natsuki could only think of two, Shizune and Haruno Sakura.

Haruno Sakura was far too far from the current timeline, while Shizune fit the conditions better.

However, she was also still young. She could not become an assistant for now, but once she entered the Academy, he could consider it.

"It's only a little troublesome during normal times."

Nonō continued, "There are still assistants during surgery."

"Mm."

Natsuki glanced at the clock on the wall and asked, "When do you get off work?"

"I can leave now."

Nonō immediately said.

"Then let's go."

Natsuki smiled, stood up, and said.

Nonō responded.

After walking out of Konoha Hospital, she stepped forward and hugged his arm.

Natsuki immediately felt the softness against his arm.

He glanced at Nonō, then headed toward the Senju clan residence.

(To be continued.)