Land Of Snow
The Tailed Beast Bomb served as the pinnacle of offensive abilities wielded by Tailed Beasts, and it can also be harnessed by Jinchūriki in their transformed states.
This powerful attack is composed of a specific mix of black positive chakra and white negative chakra, requiring users to gather and balance these energies within their mouths. Once this chakra is shaped into a spherical form, it can then be launched toward a target.
There are various methods of utilizing the Tailed Beast Bomb; for instance, some users launch it directly, while others may absorb it temporarily and unleash it as a concentrated beam.
The potential size of the bomb can significantly increase based on the amount of chakra used, as illustrated by the Nine-Tails' ability to create an enormous version of the attack if it maintains the correct ratio.
Additionally, Tailed Beasts can cooperate to generate a much larger bomb through a combined effort.
These bombs possess immense density, causing them to impact the ground with great force even when suspended in mid-air, and upon release, they travel at remarkable speeds. They're so devastating they can dwarf entire islands.
And although a Jinchūriki can wield the Tailed Beast Bomb without transforming, its full destructive potential is not grasped in that state. Several Jinchūriki have displayed unique techniques through this power, such as Obito Uchiha's ability to create multiple bombs or Naruto's method of forming one with his hands while enhancing it with natural energy.
The best part about all this was that it required advanced chakra control and an understanding of how it worked—everything Arthur had.
Still in his training facility, he closed his eyes to recall every detail he had absorbed from Naruto's memories: the amount of chakra, the intensity, and the concentration necessary to harness such tremendous energy.
Arthur felt his palms warm with expectation as he directed his chakra to flow into his hand. He then concentrated on forming a sphere of chakra. The sensation was familiar, yet distinctly different from what he had practiced before.
He imagined the sphere, channeling his chakra into a compact form; slowly, he felt the energy begin to materialize before coiling tighter, until finally, the sphere coalesced into a solid form resembling an unfinished Rasengan.
It held promise but was too rudimentary—a mere shadow of the Tailed Beast Bomb. Whatever this technique was, it wouldn't do any damage if unleashed.
Arthur, therefore, decided to add his water element into the mix. He infused the sphere with his water chakra, allowing an ebbing flow to reform around the core of the sphere.
However, as the very essence of aqua was added, catastrophe struck. The moment the water infused within the orb reached critical mass, a blinding flash erupted, sending the chakra sphere bursting from his palm like a miniature geyser. Steam erupted from his hands as the blast scorched his skin.
He remained stationary, staring at his seething palm. It was a failed attempt, yes, but to think that he didn't even pull back after the explosion.
Water was his primary affinity, and it made sense to combine elements to lead to a richer and more powerful technique—so he rationalized.
After consideration, he managed to suppress the pain with his healing ability before knitting back his skin back together. This wasn't going to be easy, he reminded himself.
Undeterred, he went for another go.
The flow of water settled within the sphere once more. The sequence needed to be flawless. One misstep could lead to another explosion. Then, boom!
Fifteen minutes passed as he tried again and again. Each time, the result was another volatile burst of energy that detonated in a violent display. The room was filled with steam as he healed himself over and over again.
It was not just his chakra control that was being tested; it was his understanding of elemental manipulation.
As he wracked his brain, he came to a startling truth: although he had advanced chakra control, he hadn't developed secondary elements that could support this new technique.
Water was just a forefront to shape transformation and nature transformation. He had spent almost every moment honing his water techniques, with the exception of the wind affinity he had garnered after acquiring Haku's ice Kekkei Genkai.
If he desired to learn this Tailed Beast Bomb variant, the wind element was necessary.
The problem, however, was timing. Unless one was talented and gifted from the start, it took quite a long time to learn another elemental affinity.
Arthur narrowed his eyes, unwilling to spend the months required to fully perfect the wind nature element. Perhaps instead of obsessing over replicating the raw power of the Tailed Beast Bomb, he could start with expanding his ice techniques first.
After all, becoming proficient with ice jutsus could lead to a stronger foundation for later developments.
His thoughts drifted to a particular place known for its abundance of ice users—the Land of Snow. Interestingly enough, a Naruto movie took place there.
From what he recalled from the movie, the story began with a seemingly heroic tale set in the Land of Snow. It introduced a new character, Princess Fūn, who battled an evil figure named Mao and his army of undead soldiers.
Utilizing the power of the Seven-Colour Chakra, the princess and her companions successfully defeated their foe. However, it was revealed that this action-packed scene was merely part of a film being watched by Naruto and his friends from Team 7 at a local theater.
Arthur had actually passed by this theater when he first arrived at the Leaf Village.
During Team 7's forced departure from the cinema, they unexpectedly encountered Yukie Fujikaze, the actress portraying Princess Fūn, who was fleeing from men in armour.
The team dealt with her supposed attackers, only to discover they were mere stunt performers. Their manager, Sandayū, explained that they were sent by Kakashi for a mission: to escort Yukie back to her homeland, the Land of Snow, where she was also revealed to be the real princess, Koyuki Kazahana.
That revelation linked back to her tragic past, where her uncle, Dotō Kazahana, had taken control of the snowy region after her father's assassination.
Following a series of intense battles, Team 7 confronted Dotō and his henchmen. In a dramatic twist, Dotō sought Yukie's crystal necklace to uncover a hidden treasure, only to discover that it was a generator designed to transform the snowy landscape into the Land of Spring.
Like Princess Fūn's triumph over evil, Naruto used the Rainbow Rasengan to defeat Dotō and eliminate the antagonist. This allowed Yukie to reclaim her rightful place as ruler of the Land of Snow, aspiring to modernize it with the newfound technology.
In the film's conclusion, despite her royal status, Yukie expressed her desire to continue her acting career. The film wrapped up with a cheerful nod from the crew, reminding viewers of the collective journey Team 7 had embarked on in both the fictional story and the movie production itself.
With Arthur's failed attempts, he resolved to travel to that country and learn more ice techniques.
It didn't take long to gather supplies before eventually setting off.
The journey to the Land of Snow took several uneventful days with him flying there from another country. During the nights, he had sat under the stars, while the days were spent in the air.
When he finally descended from the skies, he was met with a surprising sight: the land was devoid of any snow at all. It was lush greenery spread beneath him like a quilt of spring.
Surely, if there was no snow here anymore, then the movie's timeline had already transpired. That also meant Yuki had won against the tyranny of Dotō, and the story that should have unfolded had already reached its resolution.
Arthur secretly made his way toward the Village Hidden Among Snow, only to discover that it had also undergone a transformation. The signs above the main gates and merchants' stalls read, "The Village Hidden in the Spring."
The air was scented with flowers and blooming trees—so different from the freezing breath of winter he had expected.
As he walked undetected, he noticed many villagers innocently tending to their businesses like there was peace among the land.
He needed information about the changes that had unfolded here, and he knew the best place to start was the law enforcement facility.
It was quite easy to infiltrate their building. He didn't even need to dodge any patrolling dodges and simply walked to the records room—all thanks to the newly acquired Transparency technique.
Inside, he quickly began rifling through files, skimming over the notes and reports left by officers. His eyes narrowed as he spotted Dotō Kazahana's name. Arthur pulled out the file and read.
The file revealed that Dotō's scheme had unraveled some time ago; it detailed the capture and eventual downfall of his illegal operations, along with the proof of several villagers who had suffered under his rule.
To Arthur's surprise, two Leaf ninjas had played pivotal roles in this transformation—William Uzumaki and Alexander Hyūga. Arthur's brow furrowed as he processed their names.
To think it had only taken those two to bring down the likes of Dotō.
As Arthur flipped through the pages, he learned that Dotō's followers had either been apprehended, executed, or fled in fear at the rapid changes to their leader's downfall. The whole report placed a spotlight on their former criminal operations, causing Arthur to feel a tad disappointed.
As if that twist were not enough, he discovered something else that piqued his interest: Nadare Rōga.
Nadare Rōga was a ninja who served under Dotō Kazahana, working alongside two other shinobi, Fubuki and Mizore. A decade before the movie's events, he took part in a coup to remove Sōsetsu Kazahana from power, which led to a confrontation with Kakashi Hatake.
This past encounter painted Nadare as an alright adversary, yet it also highlighted his arrogance, as he would often taunt others, particularly Kakashi, about their past skirmish.
In terms of physical abilities, Nadare was proficient in a unique form of ice style, capable of manipulating existing ice and snow rather than creating it from his chakra. His reliance on the armour, which utilized chakra to repel incoming attacks, contributed to his overconfidence.
Despite his fighting skills, he suffered a fatal defeat after meeting Kakashi again, who managed to exploit Nadare's weaknesses, leading to a decisive strike that ended in Nadare's demise.
This time, however, it was William who defeated Nadare. The latter was taken down with one Rasengan that destroyed his chakra armour, where he would later be apprehended and then imprisoned.
Sadly for his teammates, they were killed by Alexander.
After careful investigation, Arthur pinpointed the location of the prison Nadare was sent to. It sat nestled within the mountains, surrounded by thick trees that shaded it from view.
He wasted no time venturing into it.
Upon reaching the confines, he scanned the area for guards and traps and found a small gap in the prison's defenses.
Slipping inside it posed no challenge. It was immediately apparent that the prison had a foreboding atmosphere. The walls were cold, and the corridors were lined with iron bars.
He could hear the sounds of inmates murmuring softly—a reminder of the misery that resided behind closed doors. But who was he to care for them? If anything, he could break them out, recruit them, and cause mayhem within this entire village.
But that would be a foolish mistake, as it would attract unnecessary attention.
Finally, after a few treks, Arthur reached the isolation wing where Nadare was being held. There were no guards around, allowing Arthur to slip inside the cell without making a sound.
Nadare was sitting despondently on the floor. He looked broken; his posture slumped, and his gaze was vacant, as if the fire within had waned long ago.
Arthur felt no pity or remorse for such a forgetful shinobi.