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242 Getting Killed Makes Me Stronger
🕑 Added 2026-01-04 06:15:02 +0000 UTC[Shikotsumyaku]
The Kekkei genkai Shikotsumyaku.
A taijutsu-type Kekkei genkai with terrifying power. If Kimimaro had been able to overcome his bloodline illness, he surely would have claimed a place in the ninja world.
This Kekkei genkai is also extremely useful to Kairen; it can even be applied over Susanoo to strengthen its defensive power.
If developed properly, it could summon an army of undead bones.
Thoughts flashed like lightning; in the blink of an eye, Shikotsumyaku merged with Kairen.
Kairen could feel the bone cells inside his body becoming active. With a thought, a layer of white bone armor formed over his body.
Kairen tapped his bone armor—it was extremely hard. He possessed the Senju Clan Sage Body; his bone cells carried astonishing vitality.
Kairen dispersed his bone armor and began the second draw.
[Forbidden Technique: Tengai Shinsei]
This ninjutsu truly surprised Kairen.
It was a forbidden technique unleashed by Uchiha Madara using the power of the Rinnegan; paired with Susanoo, it summons a colossal meteor.
The blast radius is enormous—nearly several kilometers—almost wiping out the Ninja Alliance's Fourth Division.
The system broke down Tengai Shinsei, allowing Kairen to cast it without relying on the Rinnegan.
This technique isn't omnipotent—some powerful ninja can still evade it.
For example, Minato's Flying Thunder God; Ōnoki can also fly away.
But it is indeed an extraordinary technique—god-tier for clearing lanes.
Tengai Shinsei was quickly absorbed by Kairen. From that moment on, he had mastered another forbidden technique.
See a beauty you like later? Just open Tengai Shinsei and go raid their village.
"Third draw!"
The system's roulette began to spin. Kairen watched closely.
Based on past experience, among three draws there is always one spiritual attribute.
I wonder whose it will be?
[Might Guy's Youth]
"You exist deep within my mind"
"Be-be-be-be-be..."
It was as if a melody echoed in Kairen's heart. His whole being felt invigorated, interested in doing anything.
He even felt that past battles were a waste of time—he should have gone all-out from the start.
Eight ultimates in one match—bring Kishimoto here and even he would be scared.
"So this is the terror of Guy?"
Kairen said excitedly.
He looked at Tsunade, still fast asleep, and his youth instantly ignited.
"Youth must not be wasted—it must be watered in the fields at all times!"
Kairen stripped off his clothes and started his morning workout again.
"You bastard—"
...
By midday, Konoha Village began operating normally.
There were exceptionally many merchants coming and going today; the entire village brimmed with prosperity.
On the street.
A young man and two girls walked side by side.
Shizune seemed intent on staring holes into Kairen's face.
Kairen asked, puzzled, "Is there something on my face?!"
"Kairen, why are you so energetic today?"
Usually Kairen looked lazy, barely able to lift his eyelids—just like Kakashi.
But today he was full of spirit, as if interested in everything.
Kairen smiled and spoke with profound philosophy:
"Don't look back at the past or gaze toward the future—cherish the poem of the present."
"Oh!"
Shizune and Kurenai tilted their little heads, savoring Kairen's words.
A faint smile curled at the corner of Kairen's mouth as he carefully observed his surroundings.
Vendors calling out, passersby coming and going.
With the youth buff bonus, everything interested him.
Soon, the three arrived at the area responsible for the Chunin Exams.
There were already seventy or eighty ninja standing here—boys, youths, and middle-aged.
"Kairen!" A Uchiha boy wearing goggles shouted loudly in greeting.
It was Obito!
Obito came over with Kakashi and Rin.
Obito patted Kairen on the back, speaking warmly: "Haven't seen you in days—where'd you run off to have fun?"
Kairen smiled and greeted Kakashi and Rin.
Kakashi frowned slightly. Someone like Kairen coming to take the Chunin Exam was basically不给 other people a way to live.
Obito said, "Kairen, you've gotta cover me later!"
Kairen could even beat Obito's teacher Minato—passing a Chunin Exam would be child's play.
Kakashi complained, "The first exam is a written test—how's he supposed to help you?"
"Right!"
Obito scratched his head, feeling troubled again.
Back in school, he ranked near the bottom every year in written exams—this stuff was like math: if you don't know it, you really don't know it.
Obito looked at Kairen. "Kairen! Have you figured out a way for the first written test?!"
In Obito's memory, Kairen, Guy, and he were all fellow sufferers at school.
Kairen smiled. His jōnin template was maxed—a mere Chunin Exam would be effortless.
Kairen suddenly noticed that Minato wasn't there.
Because Tsunade was the Hokage's assistant, she didn't accompany them.
But Minato, as Obito's guiding jōnin, shouldn't be late.
So Kairen asked, "Where's Minato? Why haven't I seen him?"
Obito replied, "The border's in crisis. Minato-sensei has been extremely busy these past two days!"
Kairen nodded. After the old man pulled frontline ninja back to the village, gaps were bound to appear along the battle lines.
They could only rely on Minato's Flying Thunder God for rapid response—at least to hold out through today.
A bowl-cut head entered his view, dispelling Kairen's extra worries.
Guy walked over to Kairen's side, smiling a bit shyly.
"Kairen! Help me out later!"
When it came to written tests, no matter how youthful Guy was, he still had to beg for mercy.
Kairen waved a big hand. "No problem—watch me get everyone through."
Even with the youth bonus, Kairen's knack for antics was deeply ingrained.
Genma Shiranui and Ebisu stood beside Guy. Hearing Kairen's words, they asked,
"Get everyone through? How?"
"Moku Kairen, there you go bragging again!"
A willful voice rang out. A cute girl with light purple hair appeared before them.
It was Anko.
Beside Anko were her two teammates—a cute girl with deep purple hair, and a boy with dark circles under his eyes.
If Kairen remembered correctly, they should be Uzuki Yugao and Gekkō Hayate.
A rather tragic pair of lovers.
Kairen smiled at Anko. "Oh! Little Anko doesn't believe me."
Anko put her hands on her hips and snorted.
"Of course I don't—you're just full of big talk."
"What's the bet?!" Kairen's gambling spirit flared instantly.
Anko thought carefully, then suddenly said,
"Two hundred skewers of dango!"
Kairen complained, "You really do love dango!"
"So—do you dare or not?"
Kairen nodded. "Fine. If I lose, I'll treat you to 200 skewers. If you lose…"
Anko lifted her nose and snorted. "You name the condition!"
Kairen was about to propose a perverted wager when he suddenly realized this was a public place—he couldn't act too shamelessly.
"Let's talk after I win."
"Hmph! You're just scared!"
