Naruto evolution system

Chapter 191: Research and Plans

Moon Island

Central Peak

Beside the Hot Springs

Baishi's figure appeared silently.

After leaving Hell Valley and traversing several locations, he finally arrived here.

Looking around at the familiar surroundings, a wave of nostalgia swept over him.

It had been nearly four years since he last set foot on Moon Island, after the ambush by Uchiha Obito forced him to abandon this base. Back then, this was his stronghold, a refuge during the chaotic years of the ninja world.

He spent several years living here, investing time and resources to fortify the island, giving him a sense of attachment. Now, returning after all these years, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sentimentality.

However, Baishi quickly brushed aside these emotions. After briefly surveying the island to ensure its security, he began preparations for the research and evolution he planned to conduct.

Moon Island was his chosen location for seclusion and experimentation.

Over the years, the island had faded from the attention of major ninja factions. Its remote location and isolation made it an ideal hideaway, provided he didn't create any disturbances.

Moreover, a magma river flowed beneath the island. With his Toxin Resistance now maxed out at X (99.9%), his next target was either High-Temperature Resistance or Low-Temperature Resistance. The magma river offered a natural accelerator for the former, further cementing Moon Island as the perfect base for his plans.

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The Next Morning

Inside a newly built wooden house, Baishi opened his eyes.

After a brief wash, he took out the meteorite from his space ring and summoned Summer and Firefly.

"Master!"

The two immediately bowed upon appearing.

"Hmm."

Baishi nodded and activated Mind's Eye, carefully examining their physical states.

Summer's injuries had mostly healed overnight, but Firefly's condition had worsened significantly. The lingering effects of the meteorite's radiation had caused severe damage to his body over the years. Even with his strong will and ninja resilience, the toll was apparent.

"You, come here," Baishi ordered, pointing at Firefly.

Firefly stepped forward without hesitation, standing before Baishi.

Baishi placed his hand on Firefly's chest, channeling a gentle stream of life energy into him.

Firefly immediately felt a soothing warmth spreading through his body, alleviating his pain. Despite himself, he let out a relieved sigh, only to see Baishi pull his hand back with a slightly disgusted expression.

Baishi continued observing him with Mind's Eye, studying the changes in Firefly's body. After a moment, he muttered, "It works."

Satisfied, Baishi wasted no time. He retrieved the meteorite, placed it on his abdomen, and sat cross-legged.

Upon contact with the meteorite, a subtle pricking sensation spread across his skin, signaling his body's natural warning against the radiation.

Ignoring it, Baishi focused on drawing chakra from within, stimulating his body's activity and increasing his exposure to the meteorite's effects.

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Two hours passed.

Baishi opened his eyes, his appearance now eerily grotesque.

His once pale skin was now covered in fine, purple veins, resembling tangled tree roots. He coughed violently, specks of blood splattering the floor.

"Master, are you alright?" Summer and Firefly asked anxiously, stepping forward to check on him.

Baishi waved them away, signaling them to keep their distance.

Releasing his body's natural healing ability, Baishi activated the system, directing its energy to evolve his Physique attribute.

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An Hour Later

Baishi's eyes opened again, a faint smile gracing his lips.

His Physique evolution rate had tripled thanks to the meteorite's radiation.

Though the damage from the radiation had been severe, his Regeneration ability completely restored his body in the aftermath. Additionally, a new trait appeared on his Special Abilities panel: Radiation Resistance.

Baishi sighed.

He had indeed aimed to develop this resistance, as it was vital for his long-term plans.

Once he transcended the ninja world, he intended to explore the stars. However, the harsh cosmic environment, rife with radiation, required a body capable of enduring such extremes.

Yet, gaining Radiation Resistance so early created a dilemma. The more resistant he became, the less effective the meteorite's radiation would be in accelerating his evolution.

While he had no means of halting the development of this trait, he resolved to suppress its growth as much as possible to maximize the meteorite's usefulness.

Turning to Summer and Firefly, Baishi observed their chakra. Theirs was far more active than ordinary chakra, a result of prolonged exposure to the meteorite.

This type of chakra had its merits, being highly malleable and efficient for ninjutsu. However, acquiring it required enduring prolonged exposure to the meteorite's radiation—a process that Baishi didn't have the time or inclination to undergo.

Besides, his Sage Chakra was inherently superior, rendering such experiments unnecessary.

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"Dismissed," Baishi ordered.

Summer and Firefly bowed and quietly left the room.

Left alone, Baishi began reorganizing his priorities.

With the meteorite's properties fully understood, he adjusted his training schedule accordingly.

First, he would slightly reduce his morning physical training sessions to allocate more time toward advancing High-Temperature Resistance using the magma river.

Second, he planned to develop Ice Release, the combination of water and wind chakra.

This wasn't merely a whim. Ice Release would allow him to create a controlled low-temperature environment, providing the perfect conditions for advancing Low-Temperature Resistance.

Baishi lacked access to naturally cold regions in the ninja world that could effectively stimulate his resistance evolution. With Ice Release, however, he could bypass this limitation entirely.

Moreover, practicing chakra fusion techniques like Ice Release would help him prepare for more complex chakra combinations in the future.

Beyond these immediate goals, Baishi also aimed to progress his "Paradise Formation" project.

By studying Orochimaru's curse seals, which absorbed natural energy, and combining them with his expertise in sealing techniques, Baishi hoped to design a "spiritual gathering array." This would transform his space ring into a miniature sanctuary, rich in natural energy.

However, progress on this front had been slow. Two months had passed, and he had yet to finalize a workable design. Determined to accelerate his efforts, Baishi resolved to allocate more focus to this endeavor.

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With his plans solidified, Baishi closed his eyes to rest.

When he reopened them, his chakra reserves had been fully replenished, converted entirely into Sage Chakra.

Picking up the meteorite, he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, teleporting directly to the magma chamber beneath the island.

The intense heat of the magma river radiated around him. Thanks to his evolution, Baishi's body could endure such an environment for extended periods.

Sitting cross-legged by the molten river, Baishi placed the meteorite before him. Activating the system, he set both Physique and High-Temperature Resistance as his targets and began the evolution process.

With careful control, he balanced the effects of the meteorite's radiation with the intense heat of the magma.

It took several attempts, but eventually, Baishi mastered the rhythm, maximizing the synergy between the two stimuli.

With his plans on track, the process of evolution began in earnest.

(End of Chapter)

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