Chapter 45: Heaven's Blessing and Fate

After safely escorting the hostages back to their villages and receiving heartfelt gratitude from the villagers, Tetsuya completed his first mission successfully. As evening approached, Maru Xing Kosuke suggested staying at a nearby town's hotel for the night. Proper relaxation, he argued, was also part of the training. Tetsuya readily agreed, needing a quiet place to study his newly acquired Mangekyō Sharingan.

In his hotel room, Tetsuya set up a simple alarm barrier to prevent interruptions. Sitting cross-legged on the bed, the distinctive lines of Mangekyō appeared in his eyes. The surging power of his pupils pulsed through his mind as Tetsuya felt the four abilities lodged within his eyes.

Yes, four abilities. Two were his own, while the other two—Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi—were gifts from Itachi. After some research, Tetsuya identified his unique abilities. Unfortunately, they weren't the Kamui he had hoped for.

The first technique, Shaoming Viguna, allowed him to shrink any inanimate object and instantly restore it to its original size. For living beings, it could only alter his own size. The second technique, Heaven's Blessing and Fate, enabled him to control any object infused with his chakra and transmit chakra through the air.

"Invincible," Tetsuya thought, excitement bubbling up inside him. Shaoming Viguna was incredibly powerful. He could shrink Naruto's Sage Art: Massive Rasengan into a tiny, harmless orb. In critical moments, he could shrink himself to evade attacks, making him an elusive target. Heaven's Blessing and Fate, while seemingly less impressive alone, complemented Shaoming Viguna perfectly.

Contemplating these abilities, Tetsuya noticed a similarity to a certain technique used by a formidable enemy in the Naruto series. He glanced at Bodu Yuhun hanging on the wall and used Heaven's Blessing and Fate to float it to his side, then shrank it with Shaoming Viguna, turning it into a pendant around his neck.

With Mangekyō's potential blindness due to overuse not being a concern thanks to his Sage Body, Tetsuya felt reassured. His body compensated for the eye's strain, and his pupil power continued to grow rapidly. It seemed Mangekyō was just the beginning.

"System, show my attributes panel," Tetsuya commanded.

A light curtain appeared:

Character: Tetsuya Kamiyo

Age: ThirteenConstitution: 4396 (Sage Body awakening)Spirit: 3900 (Immortal Eyes awakening)Chakra: 5.6 million

Talents:

Ninja Nature

Skills:

Chakra Refinement (9)Raikiri (9)Chidori-ryu (9)Rasengan (8)Various other ninjutsu

Chakra Attributes:

Wind (8)Lightning (9)Earth (7)Fire (8)Water (7)Yin (7)Yang (8)

Points: 45654

Evaluation: A formidable Kage-level ninja, an all-rounder with no weaknesses, a master of ninjutsu.

Tetsuya's panel was impressive, reflecting the critical role his talent, Ninja Nature, played. This ability accelerated his mastery of various ninjutsu, making him a formidable opponent in the ninja world. If it were just about individual attributes, he could rival anyone. But considering his mastery over the five elements plus Yin and Yang, he was unparalleled.

Despite this, Tetsuya knew he still had to contend with abilities like Nagato's Rinnegan, which were significantly overpowered. Nevertheless, he appreciated his progress and went to sleep content.

The next morning, Tetsuya and Kosuke set off leisurely. On the way back, Tetsuya decided to buy gifts for Hinata, Ino, and the rest of his friends, ending up with bags full of presents. Utilizing Shaoming Viguna, he shrank the bags to the size of ration pills, stuffing them into his ninja pouch.

As they neared Konoha, Tetsuya asked Kosuke about swordsmanship. Konoha's fluid style didn't suit his aggressive thunder-based fighting style, but Kosuke, with his wealth of experience, had plenty to teach him. By the time they reached Konoha, Tetsuya had learned most of what Kosuke could teach.

Standing at Konoha's gate, Tetsuya felt a wave of familiarity and belonging. This was his home now, with lovers and friends who made the world feel real. He shook his head, smiling at his sentimental thoughts. He was young and strong; it was time to embrace his place in Konoha fully.