he next day arrived in a flash.
In the morning, Uchiha Hikari headed to the training ground beneath the Naka River waterfall. She started with a few sets of basic stretches to loosen up her joints before pulling out several sealing scrolls she'd brought from the Jujutsu Kaisen world, ready to test out the techniques of a few cursed spirits.
Mufū Henka (Idle Transfiguration) needed no introduction.
Hikari practiced this technique almost daily. It didn't require a specific training ground—she could use it on herself anytime, even while eating or drinking. In theory, she could transform into any form she wanted, like a "catgirl," "armored mech-girl," or even a "mature lady." But those forms felt a bit embarrassing, so she'd only tried them in private, never showing them off to others.
—Except for the "catgirl" form, which Esdeath had already seen.
As for the other cursed spirits, Hikari had the best compatibility with Dagon's techniques.
"Domain Expansion…"
"Coffin of the Iron Mountain!"
With Hikari forming hand signs, an invisible aura radiated from her, spreading in all directions and enveloping a few hundred meters around her. In that moment, countless dark red sparks appeared in the air, drifting like snowflakes and scattering across the ground.
—This was Dagon's domain ability.
For Hikari, who was already skilled in Fire Release and wielded the Mangekyō's "Fire Thunder God" spirit tool, this ability was a natural fit. She barely needed to practice, mastering it with just a few tries.
The moment the domain formed, all the grass, leaves, and anything flammable within hundreds of meters vanished instantly. Even the layer of ice Esdeath had set up beforehand melted completely in a flash.
This wasn't even "burning" anymore—it was closer to "annihilation."
It was as if she'd artificially created a volcanic crater, producing this terrifying incineration effect. If ordinary people were caught in it, they'd likely turn to ash in seconds.
"…Not bad."
Hikari nodded slightly.
In terms of raw power, Coffin of the Iron Mountain was decent but not extraordinary—roughly comparable to an enhanced Majestic Fire Destruction, a technique suited for clearing a battlefield quickly. She had plenty of similar moves in her arsenal.
But…
The visual of "calamitous fire raining from the heavens" was undeniably intimidating.
Especially when Hikari activated her Fire Thunder God, dyeing her long hair red and cloaking herself in a flowing, crimson veil. The effect gave her an almost breathtaking, otherworldly beauty.
Click—
A crisp shutter sound rang out nearby.
Esdeath had pulled out her phone to snap a photo, admiring it as she walked over. A faint white mist rose from her body, giving her an ethereal, almost仙-like vibe.
—In reality, it was the thin layer of ice covering her evaporating under the heat of Hikari's Coffin of the Iron Mountain.
"Is that the ability of that 'Dagon' guy?" Esdeath asked. "It looks pretty good, suits you. Like my Ice Storm Commander-in-Chief, it's perfect for weeding out the weak."
She paused, then added, "But it's still not as good as the one that gives you cat ears."
"?"
A question mark slowly appeared on Hikari's face.
Despite Esdeath's comment, there was no way Hikari would show off her "catgirl form" again. Trying it in private was one thing, but doing it in broad daylight? Way too embarrassing. If any passing Uchiha clan members saw their "Great-Grandmother" like that, her dignity would be in tatters.
Esdeath, meanwhile, tucked her phone back into her pocket, stretched her neck, and looked at Hikari with interest. "So… wanna spar? It'd help you get a handle on those new abilities."
"…I think you just want an excuse to fight."
Hikari gave her a sidelong glance.
It had been a while since their last spar—back at the Dragon Ball world's World Martial Arts Tournament. Since then, Esdeath had only fought weaker opponents like Doma, Gojo Satoru, and Dagon. While those fights were fun, they clearly weren't enough to scratch her itch.
"Fine, let's have a quick match. Just don't wreck the place—it's a pain to fix," Hikari said.
…
Even though Hikari and Esdeath held back, sticking mostly to taijutsu and avoiding large-scale ninjutsu—let alone Susanoo or Esdeath's ice demon powers—the shockwaves from their fight still caused a minor earthquake-like disturbance that rippled through half the Uchiha clan grounds.
Shisui and the others stationed there thought it was another incident like the Mist ninja attack from before. They rushed to the scene, only relaxing once they confirmed what was happening.
In the end, Shisui surveyed the heavily damaged training ground with a sigh. "Great-Grandmother's strength has gotten even more incredible."
"And Lady Esdeath being able to keep up with her? That's something else."
Hikari scratched her head. "Guess we overdid it a bit… Shisui, get someone to fix this place up later. I'll cover the costs."
"No, no, how could we let you pay, Great-Grandmother?" Shisui shook his head vigorously. "The clan has a dedicated fund for maintaining training grounds. It's been a while since the last repair, so I'll just discuss it with the clan leader."
"…Alright then."
Hikari didn't mind paying—she had plenty of money, including a gold mine being developed in the Demon Slayer world, making her practically richer than a small nation. But since Shisui insisted, she let it go.
…
Next, Hikari moved to another spot to test Hanami and Jogo's abilities.
Hanami's powers were like a weaker version of Wood Release, able to rapidly grow plants or drain the life force from surrounding vegetation to replenish herself. It was also great at concealing her presence, bypassing barriers set by others.
—In the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Hanami used this stealth to trick Jujutsu High's barriers into registering her as a plant, allowing her to come and go without triggering alarms.
In theory, this could work in the Naruto world too, letting Hikari sneak past the defensive barriers of Konoha, Mist, Cloud, or Rain Village.
She'd been planning to visit those places anyway.
With her current strength, she could waltz in, face an entire village's attack, and still walk away unscathed. But she preferred to keep things low-key—she had her pride, after all, and wasn't about to pull a Cloud Village move and kidnap someone in their own home.
As for the fourth cursed spirit, Jogo…
His ability was water-based.
His Domain: Horizon of the Captivating Skandha could create a beach-like environment, one of Hikari's favorite abilities from the Jujutsu Kaisen world. It was basically a portable vacation resort.
However…
Her compatibility with Hanami and Jogo's abilities wasn't great.
She hit some snags while trying to use them, and even after spending the entire afternoon experimenting, she couldn't quite get the hang of them.
"Guess I'll need to practice more…"
That evening, Hikari visited Naruto's house, picked up the little blond, and, along with Esdeath, headed to a barbecue restaurant in Konoha. They ordered a dozen plates of premium barbecue, ready to dig in.
During the meal, she released the Nine-Tails' chakra, using Mufū Henka to shape it into an orange tabby cat and tossed a few pieces of grilled meat in front of it. The Nine-Tails didn't need to eat, but it had a sense of taste, so it could enjoy food like any ninja beast if it wanted to.
Since Hikari had promised to let the Nine-Tails "see" the outside world, it only made sense to share some of the good stuff.
Meanwhile, Naruto cautiously checked the menu prices, his little face growing uneasy. "Big Sis Hikari, isn't this… kinda expensive? It's like ten times more than stuff at the supermarket…"
"Don't worry, it's my treat. Your big sis is loaded now," Hikari said with a smile.
She'd given Naruto his parents' savings book when she moved out, letting him manage the money himself. But the kid was used to a frugal life, often scorned by others, so he stuck to buying cheap ingredients or discounted bentos at night. Being in a high-end place like BBQ Q clearly made him a bit overwhelmed.
Seeing him like this, Hikari felt a twinge of guilt.
"Speaking of which, it's been a while since I sent Minato any pictures of Naruto…"
"Bulma was saying she wanted to visit him, and so did Erii and Yamato… Maybe next time we have a multiverse meetup, I'll bring him along to broaden his horizons?"
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