Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Chapter 319 Conversion

Create life?

Is this really a realm that ninjutsu can reach?

Kushina's mind went blank. She was certain that her son would never use such a low-level illusion or genjutsu to trick her, but the scene before her was so unbelievable that it overturned her understanding of ninjutsu.

In her understanding, the propagation of life is one thing, but creating a complete life from nothing is, in the myths and legends she knows, a power that should belong to the gods.

Just like the myths that have been passed down in this world, the legendary immortal—the Sage of Six Paths—seems to possess the power to create all things in the universe and give them life.

Fortunately, Naruto quickly explained, clarifying the limitations of this ability. "But, Mom, although the life form created through this life energy possesses all the physiological structure and instinctive behaviors of that organism, its actions are essentially just my chakra mimicking the basic instincts of the organism. It doesn't have a true soul; it's just a moving empty shell."

To help his mother understand more clearly, Naruto gently placed the little green frog on the table. Sure enough, the little thing seemed to have a life of its own, clumsily hopping around on the table twice, making a soft "gurgling" sound, appearing very lively.

"Furthermore," Naruto continued, "this created state cannot be maintained indefinitely. Once the life energy injected into it is exhausted, these organic substances will revert to their original inorganic form."

As Naruto's words proved true, just moments later, an invisible energy ripple began to spread around the lively little frog's body. Its shape began to twist and shrink again, gradually turning back into the ordinary metal spoon that lay quietly on the table.

The only thing that could prove that the magical scene just now was not an illusion was the trace of frog skin slime left on the table.

"Naruto..." Kushina finally recovered slightly from her extreme shock.

Seeing his mother's somewhat dazed expression, Naruto mentally prepared himself, waiting for her response. He secretly resolved that even if his mother, out of some concern, clearly expressed her disapproval of his actions, he must try to give her a more genuine sense of "presence."

However, Kushina's next reaction was completely unexpected by Naruto.

Her gaze abruptly shifted from the spoon to the conspicuous pool of frog fluid on the table, and her brows furrowed instantly.

"Don't just put frogs on the dining table!"

"And another thing! You just touched that frog, didn't you?! Hurry up! Go wash your hands right now!!"

And so, after witnessing the awe-inspiring demonstration of "creating life"—a demonstration powerful enough to shake the very laws of the world—Kushina Uzumaki's first outburst of anger towards her son was actually because... he was unhygienic...

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"Let's make this clear first, it's only using energy converted from your chakra, right?" If a full-body checkup at the hospital later reveals even the slightest abnormality, this technique will be permanently banned and never allowed to be used again! Understand?"

"……yes."

"Oh right! If I succeed, I'll really be able to feel the touch of life... But I won't turn into a frog, will I? If I turn into that, Mom would never allow it."

"No, that was just a demonstration! What kind of creature I transform into, and what form I take, is all determined by my will. I can perfectly transform even the intricate and complex human body, and I can even control the details of its appearance..."

"Huh? That's amazing?" It sounds like... a transformation technique that never ends...

"Wait! Human touch... but not...?! Naruto!" She grabbed her son's shoulders, her voice suddenly rising, "Jiraiya-sensei didn't secretly tell you anything strange, did he?! This ability to freely shape bodies is absolutely! Absolutely not to be used carelessly! And tell me honestly, have you used this ability to satisfy some of Jiraiya-sensei's... strange fetishes?!"

"...Jiraiya-sensei had no idea I had this ability." A faint blush rose to Naruto's face. "Besides, how could I possibly do something so lewd...I can't let Satsuki down."

"Huh? Is that so? Haha... Sorry, sorry, Mom was overthinking it and said some strange things." Kushina Inui laughed and let go of her hand, scratching her cheek a little embarrassedly, trying to cover up her overreaction.

After a brief interlude, the final confirmation before the experiment began. Kushina stated that she liked her current look and didn't need any changes. She even added with a touch of girlish playfulness, "If it were before, I might have thought about trying a different hair color. But now... hehe, two very important men have said they really like my red hair."

Golden energy slowly condensed into a human figure behind Naruto. However, looking at his mother sitting in front of him with her eyes closed and a trusting smile on her face as she waited for the power to take effect, Naruto felt his palms sweating slightly, and a wave of uncontrollable tension surged into his heart.

What if... it fails?

If this technique is ineffective against the body resurrected by Impure World Reincarnation, or even causes a rejection reaction... wouldn't that just leave Mother disappointed?

What will happen when this attempt to inject life energy into "inanimate objects with souls" is made?

A dead body, yet the soul remains within it... It seems... there's precedent for this...

"What's wrong, Naruto? Mom's waiting." Kushina opened her eyes, looked at her son who was moving a little stiffly, and noticed his emotions. Her voice softened, "Are you... nervous?"

"Hmm..." Naruto honestly admitted, "This is also the first time I've used my ability on... someone like Mom right now. An inorganic shell, yet it carries a complete soul... I... I'm not sure what will happen."

"I see. It's okay, Naruto. It's normal to be scared and worried." Kushina showed no impatience, nor did she deny his unease. Instead, she immediately used gentle words to normalize his emotions and give them a positive meaning.

"The fact that you're so nervous and thinking about so many things shows that you're thinking about your mother very, very seriously... Just realizing that makes me feel incredibly happy."

"So don't be afraid, just go for it," she encouraged, her tone full of unconditional trust. "You know what? To be cherished and cared for so much by my own child is the greatest happiness in the world for me."

"No matter what happens next, whether it's a success or a failure, Mom will accept it calmly—of course, provided that this technique doesn't consume your real life! Come on, Naruto, as your parent, I believe in my child."

"...Okay, I understand." Naruto took a deep breath, slowly suppressing the turmoil in his chest. Being trusted so unconditionally by his mother, his initial hesitation was replaced by a firm resolve.

We must succeed!

Even if we fail this time, we will never give up!

There are other possibilities in this world... At worst, we can just steal Nagato's Rinnegan!