Chapter 603: Outburst
Next, Charles turned his attention to the other A-rank ninja, Young Minato Namikaze. Upon selecting, the information appeared:
A-rank Ninja: Young Minato Namikaze
Fragments: 42/40
Recruit? Yes/No
"Recruit!"
With a confirmation sound, Young Minato Namikaze was successfully recruited as a two-star A-rank ninja.
An animation played, showing Minato in a forest setting. Several shurikens flew through the air, followed by flashes of golden light as Minato appeared holding his specially designed Hiraishin kunai.
He also held a pair of bells, while young Obito Uchiha, Rin, and young Kakashi Hatake attempted to attack and seize the bells, only to fail. The scene ended with Minato in his Jonin vest, holding two Hiraishin kunai, surrounded by several others.
Beside the scene, the title "Two-Star A-rank - Young Minato Namikaze" appeared.
Charles admired the animation, noting the special treatment Minato received, unlike Kisame and Deidara who didn't have dedicated animations.
Charles then checked Minato's details and skills:
Young Minato Namikaze: B-rank Ninja
Star Level: Two Stars
Basic Attack: Primarily taijutsu and Hiraishin kunai teleportation for continuous attacks (marks enemies with Hiraishin seal upon hit).
Substitution Jutsu: Substitution with wood.
Skills:
Heavenly Flight Swallow Light Dance Zero Style: Throws kunai with seals for continuous teleportation attacks.
Gale Super Flash Split Sky Rasengan: Fully mastered Rasengan, can be used independently or with Hiraishin to suddenly appear beside or above the enemy for an attack.
Rasengan Heaven Light Extreme Sharp Slash Zero Style: Throws kunai with seals for continuous teleportation, culminating in a massive Rasengan strike.
Charles was impressed with Minato's techniques but became quite speechless seeing the skill names. However, he appreciated Minato's mastery of the Hiraishin technique and Rasengan, seeing their strategic value.
Upon claiming the ninja, Charles's chakra reserves increased by 15 units, reaching 253 units. Minato's jutsus were also integrated into his abilities.
Ding! Recruiting A-rank ninja Young Minato Namikaze, earned a new title!
Ding! Title reward, gained 1 battle slot!
Charles smiled at the unexpected reward, which saved him 50,000 gold coins. Now, with the additional battle slot, he had three available slots, enough to deploy the Minato couple and Kisame.
Feeling pleased with the progress, Charles continued with the rest of the recruitments.
With the recruitment of four powerful ninjas, his chakra and ninjutsu capacity, as well as his Uzumaki bloodline purity, increased significantly. This sudden boost in power made it difficult for Charles to control his chakra, causing it to surge outward uncontrollably.
"Boom!"
Blue chakra formed a terrifying vortex in the room, destroying furniture and gifts placed there.
Immediately, the protective magic array set up by Balthazar activated, containing the immense pressure and protecting the building from being damaged by Charles's outburst.
Far away in Kamar-Taj, the Ancient One, observing through her mystical means, pondered, "When did blessing oneself from the future become a way to increase strength? And this much, so quickly?"
She considered trying it herself. She knew her future self, after retirement, roamed the multiverse with powerful entities like the Eternity Elder.
The Ancient One waved her hands, activating the Eye of Agamotto, causing a green light to emanate from it. She was using the Time Stone to explore potential futures where blessing herself might work.
"No... no effect... still no effect."
After checking countless timelines, the Ancient One stopped using the Time Stone and sighed.
"What a lucky young fellow."
Evidently, she found that this method wouldn't work for her through her glimpses of the future.
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Meanwhile, Charles, noticing his external chakra surge, paused his recruitment and returned his consciousness to his body.
He began to control the rampant chakra quickly, stopping its outward flow, and the magic array in the building calmed down.
Surveying the damaged furniture and gifts, Charles's Dragon Ring on his right hand glowed.
"Restore to original state!"
With this magic, everything in the room returned to its pristine condition. Charles admired the convenience of magic, especially in daily life.
After this, Charles decided not to continue recruiting more ninjas immediately. He needed to master his newfound power and become proficient with techniques like Hiraishin and Adamantine Sealing Chains.
These skills required not just the ability to execute them but also high physical reflexes for safe use.
He left a Hiraishin mark in his room and then opened the door to head to the training ground.
The moment the door opened, he found Tsunade standing outside.
Although his sudden burst of chakra and momentum was blocked by the magic circle, it still attracted Tsunade's attention before the formation was activated, and she rushed over immediately.