Chapter 163: Kakashi: Already Shaped by Satoru

"Wolverine…"

Kakashi muttered in confusion as he looked at the metal claws in his hands.

He had never heard such a codename before, not even in the Anbu.

But as soon as he uttered the name, he felt a special connection to it.

It was as if this name had been tailor-made for him.

Kakashi tentatively rubbed the two claws against each other, and sparks flew at the point of contact.

"Not bad. It seems you're already getting accustomed to your new abilities."

Hyuga Satoru looked at Kakashi with satisfaction.

"Your bones have now been completely transformed by adamantium, granting them indestructible properties. As for the claws in your fists, think of them as extensions of your White Fang short blade; using them shouldn't be too awkward."

Kakashi nodded, examining the three claws extending from his fists.

The Hatake blade technique involved using short blades, and these claws weren't much different in length. It was like holding three White Fang short blades in one hand, which he could quickly get used to.

Moreover, Chidori would likely see a significant enhancement!

Adamantium claws combined with the piercing power of Chidori…

Kakashi began to feel excited.

With his extensive combat experience, he quickly thought of many combinations for his new abilities.

Hyuga Satoru nodded.

Strictly speaking, the adamantium injection would be more suitable for someone with Kaguya's Dead Bone Pulse.

However, there was a critical issue.

The principles behind the Dead Bone Pulse and Wolverine's abilities were entirely different.

Although both involved manipulating bones, Wolverine's bones naturally grew in his arms, whereas the Dead Bone Pulse controlled the concentration of calcium ions to manipulate bone growth.

This meant that even if someone with the Dead Bone Pulse injected adamantium, they wouldn't be able to manipulate it as freely as their natural bones.

At best, the adamantium could hide within the bone gaps and be deployed when needed, similar to Kakashi's current setup.

"By the way, you still can't control Chidori properly, can you?" Satoru glanced at Kakashi.

Kakashi nodded. "Indeed, Chidori's speed is too fast and requires strong dynamic vision. If I could get a Sharingan…"

Kakashi looked at Satoru expectantly, knowing that the Root had a reserve of Sharingan.

"Don't even think about it!" Satoru rolled his eyes at him.

Are you kidding? You'd run out of chakra just trying to keep up with the Sharingan.

"Besides, I have another eye that will suit you better."

Satoru moved his fingers, and a sealed metal box floated over.

Inside was a pure white eye.

"This is…"

Kakashi took a deep breath, his eyes filled with astonishment.

He hadn't expected Satoru to offer something so precious. No, it was about the significance.

This eye represented something entirely different from the Sharingan for him.

A Byakugan! A perfect Byakugan!

Satoru paused before continuing, "This is a Byakugan from a member of the main family. Of course, the main family is now a thing of the past. I overthrew them and acquired several of their eyes."

"This Byakugan is of high purity. In terms of reconnaissance and visual tracking, it far surpasses the ordinary Sharingan."

"As for copying jutsu, I don't think you need that anymore. Most importantly, the Byakugan is very gentle and can be turned off at will, without extra chakra consumption."

Satoru's words flowed smoothly.

Kakashi's breathing quickened.

This was the most suitable eye for him, even better than a Sharingan.

"What do I need to do in return?" Kakashi asked.

A Byakugan was significant, and only the Hyuga clan possessed it. Satoru, as their current leader, wouldn't give it away for free.

Satoru pondered for a moment. "A ninja from the Mist Village named Ao obtained a Byakugan after the Third Great Ninja War. Since it's one of our Hyuga eyes, we can't let it remain outside."

"I'll transplant this Byakugan into you. Once you've familiarised yourself with it, go to the Mist Village and retrieve the other Byakugan."

"And bring back a few samples of the Kaguya clan's bodies."

Kakashi took a deep breath. "I understand."

Satoru began preparing for the Byakugan transplant, then glanced at Kakashi as if remembering something.

"I hope you don't become an ungrateful wretch."

An ungrateful wretch? What was that?

Kakashi furrowed his brow. But on second thought, the term seemed fitting, given his new combination of abilities.

"If you're worried about my loyalty, I can voluntarily submit to a curse mark," Kakashi offered.

Satoru rolled his eyes at him, dismissing the idea.

"Don't overthink it. Do you think I need such things?"

Kakashi was stunned, confused.

In the next moment, his face turned pale, and he felt an uncontrollable urge to bow to Satoru. This intense feeling of submission seemed to seep from his very bones, leaving him no room to resist.

Suddenly, he realised. With a bitter smile, he thought, "Standing before me is the Emperor of Metal. This means not only my life and death but even my shape is under his control!"

The bitterness and reluctance vanished quickly, replaced by his usual indifference.

He had come to Satoru in pursuit of power.

Now that he had obtained it, losing his freedom was just the price to pay.

Besides, Kakashi knew that even without the adamantium in his body, Satoru could easily toy with him.

"Let's begin the Byakugan transplant."

Kakashi lay down, still undressed from the adamantium injection.

In the forest behind the mountain.

Kakashi was quickly getting accustomed to his new body.

His right eye, the Byakugan, was activated.

The world appeared transparent, and every change was apparent to his perception.

Six metal claws extended from his clenched fists.

Accompanied by the chirping of a thousand birds, blue lightning surrounded the claws.

Whoosh!

Kakashi sprinted forward.

His right eye rotated slightly, and the perfect attack route appeared in his mind.

The six claws, imbued with terrifying power, lightly swept across a large tree, slicing it in half. He continued his charge.

A boulder as tall as a person was sliced into small pieces like tofu.

The path behind him was left in ruins.

Trees toppled, and boulders were cut into blocks, carving a trail through the forest!

Kakashi squinted slightly, channelling chakra to his lower body, and leapt up.

"Wolf Strike!"

The six claws gleamed coldly, slashing through the air with almost invisible speed.

Kakashi halted, still in an attacking stance.

Behind him, a massive boulder bore an X-shaped scar and crumbled to the ground.

Kakashi exhaled slowly, retracting the claws.

"Now, in terms of taijutsu, there aren't many in this world who can match me."

He turned, gazing at the destruction he had wrought in just a few breaths.

A small wound on his right shoulder, caused by flying debris, was healing rapidly and disappeared within seconds.

"My healing ability has also improved significantly…"

Kakashi stared at his shoulder, his eyes narrowing.

This wasn't just the effect of the First Hokage's regenerative ability but also a result of a secret technique he had recently learned.

Cell Activation.

The secret technique Satoru had given him at the end.

It was said to have been developed by the Fourth Hokage, Orochimaru, and had been modified to suit his body.

It greatly enhanced his healing ability and significantly boosted his chakra reserves.

Kakashi's eyes flashed.

It was time.

To head to the Mist Village and reclaim the Byakugan!

Of course, he wouldn't recklessly take on the entire village. Stealth and assassination were now his strongest suits!

This mission was his pledge of loyalty to Satoru.