Uzumaki Kushina.
The Uzumaki Clan is naturally blessed with a terrifying amount of chakra and a deep understanding of sealing techniques.
And this cute girl... just so happens to have a fiery temper.
Yeah, you could say she's hot-headed.
Already naturally irritable, Kushina was instantly infuriated by just a few casual words from Gekko Chizan.
She didn't even respond—her whole body transformed into a streak of red lightning, racing toward the Uchiha compound.
Seeing this, Gekko Chizan burst into loud laughter.
"Chizan you really are something else."
"I bet that brat Minato's in for a serious beating this time."
Gekko Chizan snorted proudly.
"That's what he gets for selling me out last time. Consider this payback."
"Alright, time to head home. Gotta report to Orochimaru tomorrow... man, life's rough~"
And sure enough, thanks to what he said, Minato got thoroughly beaten.
When Kushina found him, he was still being chased by Uchiha Fugaku.
The moment he saw her, Minato knew something was wrong.
Because Kushina's current state was all too familiar—completely in rage mode. And not just angry—furious.
"Minato Namikaze! Don't you dare run! Be a man and stop right there!"
It was just a normal angry roar from Uchiha Fugaku.
But to Kushina, it meant something completely different. In her mind, it went like this:
"Minato Namikaze! Don't you dare run! You two-timing scumbag who played with my heart!"
Well... not exactly word for word, but close enough.
Minato Namikaze: What the hell?? That's not what he meant at all! You totally twisted his words!
"Kushina, listen to me! I can explain!"
Minato shouted hastily. He knew it probably wouldn't help, but he had to try.
He couldn't just wait around to die.
"Hmph, explain? You still think there's anything left to explain?"
"Minato Namikaze, I can't believe you! You swing both ways?!"
"Do you really think it's okay to have a foot in two boats?!"
Minato Namikaze: …Oh my god, what is even happening here.
Uchiha Fugaku: ??? Don't tell me this guy really has feelings for me? No! No! No! That's absolutely not okay!
"Damn you, Minato! I'm telling you, there's no way anything will happen between us!"
"No! You must die! I feel dirty just being around you!"
Fugaku's Sharingan spun uncontrollably—he was clearly furious now.
And Kushina, with her red hair flying and veins bulging on her clenched fists, was obviously just as mad.
"Hahaha! Uchiha Fugaku, how dare you try to steal the man I've set my eyes on! You're not getting off easy either!"
"But today, I won't bother with you. I'm taking this bastard back to teach him a good lesson!"
Minato felt like the sky was collapsing over his head.
What the hell had he done to deserve this?
"What the hell! Since when did I have feelings for him?!"
"Don't go around slandering me! I like women! Not men!"
Fugaku couldn't believe he'd just been tagged as someone who liked guys. He instantly panicked.
The next second, his glare locked hard on Minato, eyes full of murderous intent.
His hands moved even faster.
"This is all your fault! You bastard!"
"I said it! He must be punished by me! Prepare to die!"
That day, Minato Namikaze learned what it truly meant when love turns to hate.
A red fist.
A black blade.
Even the sky above him dimmed.
Gekko Chizan! Just you wait! I will have my revenge!
Ow! Take it easy, both of you!
...
The next morning, Gekko Chizan knocked on Orochimaru's door bright and early.
Gotta admit, researchers sure wake up early.
It was only 5 a.m., and Orochimaru was already up.
"You're here, Chizan-kun."
"Come, I'll take you to my lab."
Actually, Orochimaru's lab was right under his house.
Under the dim lighting, a ton of equipment hummed quietly.
Bookshelves nearby were filled with various biological texts.
"Tsk tsk, sensei, you're all about biology, huh?"
"Dissection, decomposition... geez, terrifying stuff."
Gekko Chizan chuckled as he spoke, completely unconcerned about Orochimaru's reaction.
Orochimaru didn't mind either. Smiling, he replied, "Scientific research can't exist without these things. Chizan-kun, you seem quite adaptable."
"Good... that's excellent..."
"Here, let me draw a bit of your blood. Every Kekkei Genkai is worth researching."
Looking at the giant syringe in Orochimaru's hand, Gekko Chizan shivered.
Damn, old man, that needle's as thick as a straw. You call this "a bit of blood"? Feels more like a billion bits!
Still, he didn't object. After all, Orochimaru was his master now. Blood had to be offered.
Sigh… but deep down—
"Chōmei, drawing blood won't expose you, will it?"
"Of course not. It's not my blood they're drawing. What's it got to do with me?"
Gekko Chizan: You ***** bastard!
After the blood draw, Orochimaru looked quite satisfied.
Although Konoha had many with Kekkei Genkai—like the Uchiha and Hyuga—it was difficult to get their blood.
But now that he had Gekko Chizan's blood, it was enough to support his next phase of research.
"Chizan-kun, have you looked at the scrolls I gave you?"
Gekko Chizan nodded.
Two scrolls. One was Orochimaru's personal insights and innovations on Wind Release Ninjutsu.
The other was a snake-style technique he'd eventually become famous for: Hidden Shadow Snake Hands.
What surprised Gekko Chizan was why Orochimaru would give him a Wind Release scroll.
By all accounts, his chakra nature should be fire and earth. Wind Release didn't match him at all.
But Orochimaru quickly offered an explanation.
He handed Chizan a chakra paper.
"Have you always thought your chakra nature was fire and earth?"
"Well, I don't think so. For someone who mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, you must have some affinity with Wind Release."
Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with confidence—the confidence of one of the Three Sannin and a scientist.
Still confused, Gekko Chizan took the paper and channeled some chakra into it.
Instantly, the paper reacted.
Four different effects: it burned, crumbled into earthy fragments, grew damp, and split.
Gekko Chizan was stunned.
Damn! Turns out I've got four chakra natures?!
"As I thought—wind, fire, earth, water. Very good. Very, very good."
"With four nature types and a Kekkei Genkai on top of that, you're absolutely a genius."
Orochimaru himself possessed five chakra natures, but Gekko Chizan's Kekkei Genkai could completely make up for the lack of lightning.
After all, a single Kekkei Genkai is far more powerful than just one chakra nature.
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