Charles exited the recruitment interface and opened the ninja roster. Icons for Tsunade, Shippuden Cursed Seal Sasuke, Animal Path Pain, and Mabui were lit up, indicating they were ready to be unlocked.
Additionally, Ninja Trainee Naruto Uzumaki could now be upgraded to 2-star status.
S-Rank Ninja: Tsunade
Fragments Collected: 103/100.
Status: Ready to recruit.
Charles clicked on Recruit.
"Congratulations, Charles Doyle! You have successfully recruited a 3-star S-Rank ninja, Tsunade."
Tsunade materialized before him—a strikingly beautiful and mature kunoichi with fair skin, golden-blonde hair tied into a ponytail, and a violet diamond-shaped Yin Seal on her forehead.
She wore a tea-green haori with black edges and radiated confidence and strength.
Her appearance was more stunning than in her twenties, exuding an aura of maturity and grace.
Charles nodded in satisfaction as he admired her.
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Tsunade's Profile
Rank: S-Rank.
Star Level: 3-Star.
Basic Attack: Chakra Enhanced Strength Taijutsu.
Substitution Jutsu: Wood Substitution.
Skills:
Mighty Rush: A powerful chakra-enhanced tackle at high speed.
Heavenly Kick of Pain: Focuses chakra in the legs to deliver a devastating downward kick.
Heavenly Strike: Unleashes immense strength in a ground-smashing attack, sending enemies airborne, followed by a chakra-infused punch.
Seeing Tsunade standing before him, Charles immediately recognized her as the version from when Jiraiya brought Naruto to find her and convince her to return to Konoha as the Fifth Hokage.
While Tsunade's skills—Mighty Rush, Heavenly Kick of Pain, and Heavenly Strike—seemed rather straightforward without any particularly flashy aspects, they were well-balanced and versatile.
Charles saw her as an excellent candidate for fusion with the existing "Sannin Tsunade" card, which would lead to a significant boost in her strength.
By merging the two versions of Tsunade, her medical expertise, chakra reserves, and physical durability would skyrocket.
This upgrade would make her one of the most formidable Kage-level shinobi and far from being the weakest among the Sannin.
Charles clicked to receive the newly recruited Tsunade, and his internal chakra reserves instantly increased by 50 points, reaching a staggering total of 542 points.
An overwhelming aura erupted from within Charles, who now can proudly claim the title of a true Chakra Beast. This massive reserve turned him into an invincible ninjutsu artillery, capable of devastating entire nations.
And this didn't even account for the power of the two Tailed Beasts sealed within him, nor the residual Nine-Tails chakra—he was a walking, unparalleled powerhouse even without them.
Additionally, Tsunade's extensive knowledge of medical ninjutsu and combat tactics was seamlessly transmitted into Charles's mind.
His Senju Clan bloodline was also enhanced yet again, moving closer to its legendary potential.
Charles smiled with satisfaction at his newfound power, knowing his strength had taken yet another significant leap.
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Next, Charles turned his attention to Shippuden's Cursed Seal Sasuke, noting that this version marked the prelude to unlocking Sasuke's Mangekyo Sharingan.
This progression would allow Sasuke to match Naruto's increasing strength.
Charles clicked to unlock Sasuke:
Fragments Collected: 41/40.
Status: Ready to recruit.
Charles clicked on recruit.
"Congratulations, Charles Doyle! You have successfully recruited a 2-star A-Rank ninja, Shippuden Cursed Seal Sasuke."
Sasuke appeared in front of Charles, fully activated in his Cursed Seal state. His dark, jagged marks spread across his skin as he unleashed an array of Uchiha-style shuriken jutsu under the moonlight.
A fearsome aura surrounded him as his abilities were amplified by the Heaven's Curse Mark.
Charles shook his head, muttering to himself, "This form is undeniably powerful, but it sure looks hideous. It's obvious Sasuke was trading looks for raw power at this stage."
Sasuke's Profile
Rank: A-Rank.
Star Level: 2-Star.
Basic Attack: A mix of taijutsu and Kusanagi Sword combos.
Substitution Jutsu: Wood Substitution.
Skills:
Summoning Jutsu: White Snake
Summons a white snake for protection or to attack enemies. (Note: Can also perform Shadow Snake Hands for additional attacks.)
Chidori (Chidori Stream): Concentrates black lightning chakra in his hand to deliver a piercing strike, followed by a continuous Chidori Stream to attack enemies nearby.
Genjutsu: True Thunder Judgment
Using the Sharingan, traps enemies in an illusory world where they are relentlessly struck by black lightning. This genjutsu inflicts severe mental and physical damage.
After reviewing Sasuke's skills, Charles nodded in approval. The new abilities provided additional genjutsu options and enhanced the lethality of his lightning techniques.
When Charles clicked Receive Ninja, his chakra pool grew by another 15 points, bringing the total to 557 points.
Furthermore, his Uchiha bloodline received another enhancement, bringing him even closer to the legendary Otsutsuki bloodline. Sasuke's techniques and knowledge, specific to this phase, were also transferred to Charles.
Charles's Sharingan, though not yet Eternal Mangekyo, had already surpassed the strength of an ordinary Mangekyo Sharingan.
Combined with his Senju bloodline, he no longer had to worry about blindness, no matter how much he used his eyes.
Charles couldn't help but imagine the possibilities—activating different forms of Susano'o with each of his shadow clones. The mere thought made him eager to explore these advanced Uchiha abilities.
Charles then turned his gaze toward Animal Path Pain and opened the character information.
B-Rank Ninja: Animal Path Pain
Fragments Collected: 44/40.
Status: Ready to recruit.
With a click on Recruit:
"Congratulations, Charles Doyle! You have successfully recruited a 2-star B-Rank ninja, Animal Path Pain."
The scene shifted, revealing the transformed body of Ajisai, who had been converted into the Animal Path puppet.
Clad in the signature black Akatsuki cloak with red clouds, her once-vibrant purple hair had turned into an unnatural orange.
Animal Path Pain's Profile:
Rank: B-Rank.
Star Level: 2-Star.
Basic Attack: Taijutsu and attacks with Black Receiver rods.
Substitution Jutsu: Wood Substitution.
Skills:
Summoning Jutsu: Chameleon
Summons a giant chameleon that can blend into its surroundings for stealth-based attacks.
Summoning Jutsu: Panda
Summons a durable panda as a defensive shield.
Summoning Jutsu: Yata-Garasu (Eight-Spoked Crow)
Summons a massive, sharp-beaked crow for aerial strikes.
Summoning Jutsu: Splitting Dog
Summons a dog that multiplies into several clones when attacked.
As expected, the Animal Path's core ability revolves around summoning powerful beasts for offense and defense.
While this version came with a limited selection of summonable creatures, Charles realized that supplementing it with other summoning beasts from the ninja world could further enhance its effectiveness.
After selecting Receive Ninja, Charles's chakra reserves grew by 5 points, reaching a staggering 562 points. Along with this, he gained the abilities to summon all four of Animal Path's featured beasts.
Charles's excitement grew. His arsenal now included diverse summoning options, making his strategic collection even more formidable.
Finally, Charles wondered if there would be memory-sharing between Animal Path and Asura Path Pain, allowing him to streamline their capabilities further. The answer would soon reveal itself once he finalized the next recruit.