The Hand of God Creates the Strongest Hidden Mist Village

Chapter 26 Jonin - Makoto Karatachi

"means?"

Seeing Teruhime's smiling face, Ryunosuke Kaguya, who was already furious, was so angry that his nose twisted in anger.

What are you pretending for? All you've got is a Mizukage seedling!

"Kaguya, you call the Dance of the Early Ferns a technique? That's the ultimate secret passed down through generations of our Kaguya clan, a skill that only those with the purest bloodline and the highest talent are qualified to touch!"

"Tell me, how could a junior member of the Karatachi family be forced into this situation? Or is that kid not actually a Karatachi child, but rather has Kaguya's blood flowing through his veins?!"

The atmosphere in the office grew increasingly tense.

The elders frowned even more deeply, and the commander of the Dark Guard dared not utter a sound.

The Third Mizukage remained expressionless, his gaze shifting back and forth between Teruhime Karatachi and Ryunosuke Kaguya.

"Clan Chief Ryunosuke, please calm down. I do know a little about Seiji's abilities, and perhaps I can answer your questions."

Despite Ryunosuke Kaguya's barbed words, Teruhiko Kari's smile remained unchanged, and even deepened.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and spoke slowly.

"Cheng'er's talent is somewhat... special. In addition to mastering the water-attribute chakra nature transformation inherited by my clan, he also possesses an extremely rare, even unique, bloodline limit."

"The limit of blood inheritance?"

"Your clan of goji citrus also have bloodline limits?!"

"Exactly."

Seeing the astonished faces of the elders, Gouju Hui's smile almost overflowed.

"This bloodline is called 'God's Hand' by Cheng'er."

"The Hand of God?"

Kaguya Ryunosuke frowned, clearly having never heard of the name before.

"Indeed, as for the specific abilities, they involve core family secrets, so I cannot elaborate." Gouju Hui changed the subject, but his tone remained gentle. "However, I can reveal one thing: this bloodline ability is quite similar to the secret technique of my clan, the Water Mirror Technique."

"Water Mirror Technique..."

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the office became even more awkward.

The Water Mirror Technique is a secret technique unique to the Karatachi clan, just as the Water Transformation Technique is unique to the Hozuki clan.

This technique can create a water mirror that reflects the exact same person as the enemy, and allows the user to use the same ninjutsu as the opponent.

Those with advanced cultivation can even replicate their enemies one-to-one, with the same power!

The same bloodline limit as the Water Mirror Technique...

"absurd!"

Kaguya Ryunosuke was stunned for a moment, then laughed angrily: "In your words, that kid was able to use the Shikotsumyaku because he copied the Kaguya clan's bloodline using his own?!"

"Such an absurd ability is unheard of! Gouju Hui, do you think we're all three-year-old children who can be easily fooled?!"

He pointed to the dark force captain beside him and said sternly.

"The ANBU report clearly mentioned that the masked man possessed what appears to be the Sharingan and Wood Release. Are you suggesting that Makoto Karatachi copied that masked man's abilities?!"

"It's possible, but it depends on whether Cheng'er does it or not."

Despite Kaguya Ryunosuke's aggressive questioning, Teruhiko's smile remained warm.

He paused, then turned his gaze to the silent Third Mizukage and bowed slightly.

"Lord Mizukage, elders. This matter involves the core heritage of my clan, Karatachi, and should not be easily revealed. But since things have escalated to this point, for the sake of the village's harmony and stability, and to dispel the Kaguya clan's doubts, I can reveal a little more."

"Seiji's 'God Hand' does indeed possess the unique ability to absorb, analyze, and temporarily use other people's bloodline limits or ninjutsu."

Upon hearing this, apart from the Third Mizukage who remained expressionless, the other elders all showed surprise.

The commander of the Dark Guard was utterly shocked!

No wonder... no wonder Makoto Kuraki could use the Corpse Bone Pulse, it turns out it was such a heaven-defying bloodline limit!

Kaguya Ryunosuke's expression changed slightly, but he remained defiant: "Hmph, that sounds nice. If such an ability truly existed, wouldn't it mean he could steal all the bloodline limit techniques in the world?!"

"Clan Chief Ryunosuke is overthinking it."

Kujira shook his head: "The power of the Hand of God has strict limitations. First, absorption is not unconditional; it requires a certain distance. Moreover, analysis and use take time and consume a great deal of chakra and mental energy."

"Finally, and most importantly..."

"The bloodline limit that the Hand of God can acquire and use can only be maintained for a very short time and cannot be permanently mastered. Once the usage period ends, it will automatically dissipate and must be acquired again."

"Furthermore, the same bloodline cannot be repeatedly ingested and used in a short period of time."

"In other words," Teruhime concluded, "the reason Cheng'er was able to use the Corpse Bone Pulse is simply because he happened to encounter a member of the Kaguya clan with the Corpse Bone Pulse in the village before heading to Azure Island. Moreover, after using it on Azure Island, he probably won't be able to use the Corpse Bone Pulse bloodline for a while."

The elders nodded thoughtfully.

If that's all there is to it, then while the Hand of God is powerful and peculiar, it's not unacceptable.

That makes sense. If Makoto Kuraki really had such terrifying abilities, he would have shown them long ago. Why would he have remained a spoiled brat in the village?

Just like in Konoha, with a Mizukage and a Dark Ninja, the clan will have two prodigies. Who can compare?

It can't be the same as it is now.

Kaguya Ryunosuke's expression was uncertain.

Gouju Hui's explanation seemed reasonable, but he instinctively felt that things were not so simple.

The Dance of Early Ferns is the ultimate secret of the Corpse Bone Pulse. Even if one could absorb it, how could an outsider possibly analyze and perform it to that extent in a short period of time?

It seems that Yagura is just a front man put forward by the Karatachi clan, while Karatachi Makoto is the real killing move that the Karatachi clan has been secretly cultivating!

Just as he was about to continue questioning, the Third Mizukage suddenly spoke up.

"What Chief Hui said makes sense. Special bloodlines are rare in the world, and each has its limitations. Although there were twists and turns in this mission, Gouju Cheng remained calm under pressure, repelled the powerful enemy, and preserved the important results. His contribution is indispensable."

He slowly scanned the crowd, especially lingering on Kaguya Ryunosuke's face for a moment.

"As for the specific details of its bloodline ability, that is a secret passed down through the Gouju clan, and the village's upper echelons should not delve too deeply into it. As long as it is confirmed that its ability is harmless to the village and can be used by the village, that is enough."

"The most urgent task is to handle the aftermath of the Blue Island mission and deal with the potential threat posed by that mysterious masked man."

"Since Makoto Karatachi has already revealed part of his strength, it is no longer appropriate for him to remain in the rear. Issue the order to promote Makoto Karatachi to Jonin and have him return to the village immediately to report for duty!"