Chapter 42: New Abilities

After retrieving Hayate Gekkō's body, Sato immediately activated his "Swallowing Hand". The black mist engulfed Hayate's corpse, and the powerful suction formed by the black hole pulled the body into the refining space of the mysterious beads.

As they passed through the black hole and entered the refining space, Hayate's body disintegrated into countless molecules. The remaining energy and memories in his body were refined into pure energy and stored as memory fragments.

The energy formed a black halo around Sato, boosting his physical and spiritual power. A new ability started to develop within his body known as "Transparency" This unique bloodline limit allowed Sato to turn his entire body transparent, eliminating his presence. However, the transparency would fade when he attacked or when strong sensory ninjas detected him.

Sato then created three Shadow Clones using the Shadow Clone Technique and transformed them into disguises—Yakushi Kabuto, Zack, and Ken Meisumi(Zack/Ken is made up) . Carrying backpacks filled with their belongings, the Shadow Clones activated their own transparency and swiftly left the room through the balcony.

Sato, now dressed in an ANBU black cloak with a mask exposing his mouth, a black wig over his silver hair, and scarlet three-pointed jade eyes, equipped himself with a dagger. He appeared no different from an ANBU member. He activated his transparency and silently leaped across rooftops, utilizing the Body Flicker Technique.

From above, Sato observed civilians being guided by Konoha Shinobi to seek shelter, while Otogakure and Sunagakure Shinobis engaged in battle with Konoha Shinobi who were trying to hold them back. He paid little attention to these events and continued on his mission.

He arrived at a large house with the name "Hyuga" written on the door plaque. Using his enhanced perception, Sato swiftly infiltrated the Hyuga clan's compound. In a matter of seconds, he attacked and incapacitated an elderly man with white hair and pure white byakugans, leaving him bleeding.

Sato's transparency automatically deactivated as he grabbed the old man by the neck and disappeared with him. He reappeared in an empty house, using the "Swallowing Hand" jutsu to draw the frightened old man into the refining space of the mysterious beads. The old man's body dissolved into molecules, and his chakra and energy merged with a black energy halo around Sato, enhancing his physical and mental strength.

The refined energy formed a blue halo around Sato's soul, strengthening his spiritual power. Within the warm energy flowing through his body and soul, another new kekkei genkai dōjutsu—Byakugan. Sato's Sharingan transformed into Byakugans, granting him enhanced vision and perception.

Taking advantage of his newfound power, Sato activated the Shadow Clone Technique once again, creating two Shadow Clones that also turned transparent. Together, they left the house and continued their invisible mission.

Sato's white eyes scanned the surroundings until he arrived at the Yamanaka clan's compound. He swiftly incapacitated a Yamanaka clan member using a combination of genjutsu techniques. Sato then severed the limbs of the Yamanaka clansman and disappeared with him. In an empty house, he devoured the member's power and memories, further increasing his own strength.

Moving on to the Nara clan's territory, Sato repeated the process, capturing a clansman and absorbing their power. After consuming their abilities, Sato once again turned invisible, ready to continue his search for more powerful individuals.

Nine years had passed since Sato first conceived this plan as a child, and now it was beginning to unfold. The small victories he achieved by obtaining the abilities of the Hyuga, Yamanaka, and Nara clans were just the initial steps in his grand plan. Sato knew there were still much stronger opponents waiting to be discovered.