Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Bloodline Disease, Yakumo Kurama
After hearing Shizuka Yuhi's words, Mirai Uchiha raised an eyebrow. "I know."
"Legend has it that their Kekkei Genkai can manipulate a person's five senses, and injuries suffered within the genjutsu manifest in the real world as well."
Upon hearing Mirai Uchiha's response, Shizuka Yuhi nodded. "That's right. It seems you already understand quite well."
Yashiro Uchiha scratched his head somewhat puzzled. "It sounds really impressive, so why have I never seen such a Kekkei Genkai before?"
Seeing Yashiro's confusion, Shizuka Yuhi explained, "Back when Konoha was first founded, the Kurama Clan stood as equals to the Uchiha Clan—one of the most prestigious ninja families."
"They contributed many powerful ninja to Konoha during the first two Great Ninja World Wars."
"However, awakening the Kurama Clan's Kekkei Genkai has always been extremely difficult, which led to the gradual decline of the clan."
"By now, all of the Kurama Clan's former glory has long faded away."
Hearing this, Yashiro Uchiha quietly nodded.
From the founding of Konoha until now, far too many ninja clans have vanished into the flow of history.
Even the once-mighty Senju Clan was reduced to just Lady Tsunade.
Thinking about this, Yashiro stole a glance at Mirai Uchiha.
If it weren't for Mirai-sama's intervention… the Uchiha Clan would never have regained its former glory, would it?
Mirai Uchiha thought for a moment then asked, "Sensei Shizuka, did you call me here because of something related to the Kurama Clan?"
Shizuka Yuhi nodded. "I'm very close friends with the clan leader of the Kurama Clan—Murakumo Kurama. We often research genjutsu together."
"Not long ago, he told me that his daughter's health has been deteriorating lately. Now, even a short walk leaves her out of breath..."
"So I wanted to ask if there might be some way you could help his daughter."
From what Shizuka Yuhi described, Mirai Uchiha suddenly remembered.
In the original story, Yakumo Kurama was the only genius within the Kurama Clan who had awakened their Kekkei Genkai, carrying all the clan's hopes.
Unfortunately, powerful Kekkei Genkai usually drew energy directly from the body itself. The more gifted a bloodline limit user was, the more easily they would fall ill.
The deeper they delved into their Kekkei Genkai, the worse their condition became.
Kimimaro, Itachi Uchiha, and others were all severely afflicted by bloodline-related diseases.
The worsening weakness Yakumo Kurama was experiencing was most likely due to this very condition.
"Future?"
Hearing Shizuka Yuhi call his name, Mirai Uchiha snapped back to attention and smiled. "Sensei Shizuka, you've definitely come to the right person."
"Sure, take me to see her."
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's confident expression, Shizuka Yuhi's face lit up with a look of delighted surprise.
He had only asked tentatively, never expecting that Mirai Uchiha actually had a solution.
"That's great!" Shizuka Yuhi immediately stood up. "If that's the case, let's leave right away."
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Kurama Clan.
Rimihill Manor.
Murakumo Kurama watched as Shizuka Yuhi and Mirai Uchiha arrived, his face brimming with eager anticipation.
"Chief Murakumo, it's our first time meeting. Please treat us kindly."
Murakumo Kurama hadn't expected Mirai to be so courteous, and his smile widened even further: "Captain Mirai, nice to meet you."
Then he turned and gently brought Yakumo Kurama out from behind him: "Yakumo, greet Lady Shizuka and Captain Mirai."
Yakumo Kurama kept her head lowered, shyly saying, "Hello Lady Shizuka. Hello Captain Mirai."
Shizuka Yuhi gave a light chuckle. "No need to be formal. We're all friends here."
"Mirai," he said, "you can examine Yakumo's condition first."
At this moment, he felt a strange sense of pride inside. Somehow, having a disciple like Mirai help out seemed more impressive than helping personally.
Mirai nodded with a smile: "Yakumo, right? Come here. Let me check you out."
As Yakumo Kurama stepped in front of him, Mirai couldn't help but admire silently.
As the princess of the Kurama clan, Yakumo possessed a delicate, fragile charm. Her facial features were exquisitely refined, her skin especially fair.
Though still young, it was already evident she would grow into a stunning beauty.
Mirai gently grasped Yakumo's wrist, carefully sensing her pulse.
However, other than her body being a bit colder than normal, there was nothing else unusual.
Mirai spoke solemnly: "Chief Murakumo, Yakumo might have Bloodline Disease."
Everyone exchanged puzzled looks upon hearing Mirai's words.
"What's Bloodline Disease?"
Mirai wasn't surprised by their confusion.
Very few people knew about Bloodline Disease, and no systematic research had ever been conducted on it.
In the original story, Orochimaru only began studying Bloodline Disease after Kimimaro's symptoms appeared.
So Mirai explained, "When someone's talent is too extraordinary and their Kekkei Genkai manifests at too young an age, it causes irreversible damage to their body. That's what we call Bloodline Disease."
"And as she keeps developing her abilities, the condition gets worse and worse—until she dies!"
Everyone present—Yakumo Kurama, Kurenai, and others—froze in shock, mouths hanging open.
This was completely new to them—Bloodline Disease had never been mentioned before.
"You mean overdeveloping her Kekkei Genkai?"
"This can actually be a disease?!"
Murakumo Kurama asked nervously, "Mirai, you just mentioned the Bloodline Disease could cause irreversible damage to the body, and would worsen as one develops their Kekkei Genkai..."
"Is there any way to solve this problem?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Mirai replied calmly, "Generally speaking, all one needs to do is stop using the Kekkei Genkai."
"If she gives up on becoming a ninja and stops using her Kekkei Genkai, the Bloodline Disease naturally won't get worse."
After hearing Uchiha Mirai's words, Murakumo Kurama wore an expression of deep resentment.
The Kurama clan had fallen into decline for so long. Finally, Yakumo appeared—a brilliant heir. But now, the very bloodline they took pride in had become a death sentence for their daughter...
Yakumo Kurama's eyes also filled with profound disappointment.
She fully understood the effort and hopes her parents—and the entire clan—had poured into her.
That's why her greatest dream was to become an outstanding ninja, restoring the former glory of the Kurama clan through her own efforts.
Yet now someone was saying she could never become a ninja...
Why must reality be so cruel!
Shizuka Yuhi also sighed, firmly patting Murakumo Kurama's shoulder: "Murakumo, no matter what, getting Yakumo to recover her health is the most important thing right now."
Murakumo Kurama gave a bitter smile and nodded: "You're right. The fate of the Kurama clan doesn't need to rest solely on Yakumo's shoulders. There will surely be new heirs in the future."
"I'd never allow Yakumo to suffer just for the sake of reviving our clan!"
Then he looked at Uchiha Mirai: "Mirai, thank you for today. If not for you, Yakumo might have been in grave danger."
"Since this Bloodline Disease might cost Yakumo her life, we'll follow your advice then. We'll let Yakumo give up on becoming a ninja."
Gazing at their somber faces, Uchiha Mirai frowned: "I was just explaining how the Bloodline Disease works. I never told her she had to give up on becoming a ninja."
"If Yakumo's Bloodline Disease couldn't be cured before I came here, that's fine. But now that I'm here, if she still can't be healed… then what was the point of me coming at all!"
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