Kei was quite dissatisfied with his trait extractions.
If it weren't for the fact that he still had a trait duplication left, he might have demonstrated to the system on the spot what it truly meant to "speak eloquently"—in a rather colorful way.
Compared to previous trait extractions, this time, he didn't get a single trait that could provide him with real benefits.
Wasn't this just pure mental torment?
... Looks like I can't count on trait extraction in the future. With a sigh, Kei temporarily pushed aside the frustration brought by the traits.
Hearing Kushina and Tsunade whispering in the living room, he quickly focused on handling the ingredients in his hands. He had always been keenly aware of his own shortcomings.
At present, he didn't lack powerful offensive methods.
His mastery of Yin Release and Water Release allowed him to instantly take down the vast majority of ordinary jonin.
Even if he encountered multiple well-coordinated jonin squads, the ultra-high mobility provided by the Flying Thunder God Technique would allow him to crush them with ease.
The only thing he needed to consider was whether he had enough chakra. So, which type of trait he should duplicate was already a no-brainer.
He had seen quite a few traits that could increase chakra: [Nine-Tails Jinchūriki], [Bijuu], [Overflowing Power], [Chakra Storage]...
Among them, the strongest was undoubtedly [Nine-Tails Jinchūriki]. As the most powerful tailed beast, the Nine-Tails could do far too many things.
Forget about the Baryon Mode from certain... combustive materials; even just the Perfect Jinchūriki Mode was enough to make people drool with envy!
But the corrosiveness of the Nine-Tails' chakra, he had seen it with his own eyes.
Without the powerful vitality of the Uzumaki clan, an ordinary person becoming the Nine-Tails jinchūriki was basically the same as seeking death.
And to become a perfect jinchūriki, one not only needed the strength to suppress the tailed beast but also had to open their heart completely to it.
For someone who would restore his phone to factory settings before dying, did he even need to think about whether he could do that?
Not to mention—he was a transmigrator.
Opening his heart to a tailed beast?
Then there was [Bijuu].
The Nine-Tails was a unique chakra lifeform. If Kei dared to duplicate this trait, he would probably turn into a chakra lifeform himself in mere minutes.
Would he really end up like Dio, shouting, "I reject my humanity, JoJo!"?
As for [Overflowing Energy]...
He should duplicate it from Honoka instead!
[Overflowing Energy (Purple):
The powerful bloodline of the Uzumaki clan grants immense vitality and abundant chakra. Cellular activity, lifespan, and chakra reserves significantly increase, along with a slight enhancement in physical strength.]
The power of the Uzumaki bloodline was undeniable. With this trait, he would essentially inherit the Uzumaki bloodline.
Would he end up with red hair? He wasn't sure. But his body's bloodline would definitely undergo some changes.
If his girlfriend weren't Kushina, he would have duplicated it from her without hesitation. But given the current situation, his only viable target was Honoka.
Luckily, Honoka and Kushina were distantly related, far beyond the five-generation limit.
Otherwise... Would he have the strength to endure it? Could his bones be that strong?
Damn! Tsunade! Can't you just have the Sage Body? It's literally from your own grandfather, why didn't you inherit something good?
While stir-frying, Kei was mentally ranting about Tsunade.
Out of all the things she could inherit from Hashirama, she only got the gambling addiction—and she loses every single time!
Absolutely ridiculous!
If Tsunade had the Sage Body, he wouldn't even bother looking at [Overflowing Energy]! Even after venting for a while, he still felt regretful.
Based on Orochimaru's progress in researching Edo Tensei from the original storyline, it would take at least another ten years before he had a chance to see Hashirama.
And even then, who knew whether Hashirama would still have the Sage Body trait after being resurrected through Edo Tensei? After all, an Edo Tensei body isn't made of flesh and blood—it's a reanimated corpse.
At this stage, if he wanted to obtain the Sage Body, there seemed to be only one possible option...
Forget all that Asura and Indra chakra influence. Madara did awaken the Rinnegan after obtaining Hashirama's power. That meant there was a high probability that he currently possessed the Sage Body.
Who even knows where that edgy old man is hiding!
Kei muttered as he quickly plated the freshly stir-fried dish from the pan.
Just as he was about to start cooking the next one, a thought suddenly struck him.
In the original story, Yamato's Wood Release was somewhat underwhelming compared to Hashirama's legendary status as the "God of Shinobi."
But during the Fourth Great Ninja War, when he was controlled by White Zetsu, he definitely made his presence felt.
That Wood Release technique, which could fire all five elemental releases, was downright terrifying.
Could he also have the Sage Body...?
If he did, people in his past life wouldn't have made fun of him with lines like, "Hashirama's Wood Release conquers the world, Yamato's Wood Release does landscaping."
The one with the special physique was likely that White Zetsu called Tobi.
However, by this point, hadn't Yamato already undergone cell transplantation?
Kei thought back to the timeline from the original series.
Danzō and Orochimaru had secretly selected 60 infants for Hashirama cell implantation experiments. After most of the test subjects died, the project was abandoned. Yamato, deemed a "failed experiment," miraculously survived and was later discovered by Danzō.
By age ten, he had completed training in Root and became a member codenamed "Tenzo".
Soon after, Danzō assigned him to assist Orochimaru's defection.
If the Snake Sannin defected when Yamato was ten, and we count backward… right now, he should be around three or four years old?
I wonder if Danzō has already taken him in. Kei's eyes flickered with thought.
Based on his reasoning, Wood Release and the Sage Body were likely two separate traits. Even if Yamato didn't have the Sage Body, he definitely had Wood Release.
If he could get a hold of Yamato early on... And if he got another trait duplication in the future... Could he maybe, just maybe, duplicate Wood Release?
Tomorrow, after visiting the archives, I should check the intelligence room and ancient records library...
A sly smile appeared on Kei's face. Most of the time, expectations are beautiful, but reality is cruel. But hey, everyone needs a dream, right?
Tomorrow, after going to the Hokage's archive room to select the two jutsu Hiruzen had promised him... He would dig through the intelligence room and ancient records.
Who knew? Maybe he'd find information about Madara's hiding place!
As for Yamato... The original Wood Release research base—by now, probably very few people knew its exact location. And those who did know… weren't likely to tell him.
Kei sifted through his memory palace, searching for key details from the story. Then, he found something.
The scene where Hiruzen confronted Danzō with an investigative report, ordering the immediate halt of Wood Release research.
His heart skipped a beat!
A document like that would absolutely have been classified and sealed afterward. Most people would never have access to it. But he knew someone in the Hokage Building who did!
Shikaku! You're my guy!