180. Impurities

As evening approached, the orange sunset had faded into a cool, full moon, casting down strands of silvery light. The moonlight shrouded the ancient floating island of the Ōtsutsuki clan in a mysterious veil.

"Nyaa~~meow~"

In the stillness, a strange sound echoed from the lavish palace of Ōtsutsuki Akemi, an intriguing series of gasps that stirred the imaginations of passersby, conjuring scenes of a tense standoff in their minds.

Following the sound, one would find the grand doors of Akemi's inner chamber tightly shut. A diligent, black puppet stood guard before the door, its yellow eyes devoid of emotion.

It had received its master's orders, and from that moment, no one was allowed entry.

Inside the chamber, the atmosphere was far from quiet.

Two quickened breaths intertwined, stirring up waves of passion.

The tension between them was palpable.

"Hoo... deep breath, don't be afraid."

Uchiha Gin, drenched in sweat, had his robe askew, revealing his muscular chest.

His distinctive curly hair was wet, drops of water falling from his strands onto the floor, creating small splashes. With a heavy breath, he managed to offer a comforting word in between gasps.

"Come on~ I can handle it!"

Ōtsutsuki Akemi's voice, soft as a songbird, trembled as she spoke, her white eyes reflecting not only fear of the unknown but also a hint of excitement. Feeling Gin’s strong arms wrapped around her, her heart—frozen for over sixty years—began to thaw, beating with newfound vigor.

"Alright, brace yourself; I'm coming in~"

Seeing her readiness, the long-waiting Gin straightened his back, determination written in his dark eyes. To retreat now would mean eternal disgrace.

With focused intensity, he tightened his grip and, with a forceful motion, infused his abundant chakra into her body. As he guided it, he instructed her,

"Receive my life essence, and let it circulate within you!"

"Yes!"

Ōtsutsuki Akemi had no time for any other thoughts. Her white eyes flashed blue as the chakra she had long stored began to flow along Gin's directed path.

"This feeling… I've never experienced anything like this before!"

The chakra coursed through her meridians, purifying stubborn impurities that had accumulated over the years.

This unique sensation of tingling comfort made her cry out involuntarily, "Ahh~~~!"

The sudden sound nearly disrupted Gin's composed state.

Luckily, she hadn’t yet transformed, or he might have lost control and made an irreversible mistake.

With a resolute heart, one remains unmoved even under the sky’s collapse.

"It’s almost done. Now, your body should be able to learn the Butterfly Transformation Jutsu without any issues."

After a while, sensing that her body was free of stubborn impurities, Gin slowly opened his eyes, wiping the sweat from his brow, and spoke to Akemi, who looked at him with joy.

"Thank you, Mr. Gin!"

Ōtsutsuki Akemi, with a new expression of respect, called him "Mr." as she gazed at him with admiration in her white eyes.

Rewinding to half an hour earlier…

After Gin recited the Butterfly Transformation Jutsu to her once, Akemi, who had been eagerly waiting, immediately began practicing. The technique, though vital to the Akimichi clan, seemed trivial to the talented Ōtsutsuki clan.

Before long, Akemi had thoroughly mastered the Butterfly Transformation Jutsu.


Ōtsutsuki Akemi, thrilled with excitement, eagerly attempted to perform the Butterfly Transformation Jutsu.

Unexpectedly, things went awry. Instead of consuming her body fat as the technique should, her flesh began to stretch and contract erratically. Some areas bulged while others caved in, making her appearance both shocking and grotesque.

Seeing her body on the verge of collapse, Uchiha Gin, though initially stunned, quickly realized the danger.

He intervened immediately, cutting off her technique and putting an end to her suffering.

Infuriated, Akemi grabbed him by the collar, demanding an explanation.

She warned him that if he didn’t provide a reasonable answer, she’d reduce the interval of her cyclical techniques to every three days.

Uchiha Gin, a bit bewildered by what she said, pried her hand off his collar.

After a moment’s contemplation, he looked at the disheveled Akemi and began to explain.

“The Butterfly Transformation Jutsu is genuine. The main problem lies within your own body.”

Stroking his smooth chin, Gin studied Akemi from head to toe and continued slowly.

“My body?”

Akemi, having regained some strength, looked confused. She couldn’t understand how such a basic jutsu could fail so drastically.

“Your Ōtsutsuki clan’s physique is incredibly resilient. This technique was designed for ordinary people and can’t handle the stubborn impurities deeply embedded in your body.”

From his observations, Gin realized the unique issue with the Ōtsutsuki clan’s bodies. Akemi's inability to shed fat likely stemmed from her reaching a rapid growth phase in power just as she became heavier. With her body transforming in strength, a large quantity of impurities accumulated in her fat, rooting themselves there.

“So, it’s a failure, then.”

Her hopes dashed once more, Akemi's face darkened with disappointment. She gestured for Gin to leave, needing some time alone.

“Wait, don’t give up yet—I have a solution.”

Seeing his hard-won disciple about to give up, Gin raised an eyebrow and spoke up.

“Really?”

Her heart leaping like a roller coaster, Akemi's eyes rekindled with hope as she cautiously asked, “Is there still a chance?”

“Hmph! Don’t worry—watch me purify it in an instant!”

With a confident huff, Gin instructed her to sit down. Taking his place across from her, he closed his eyes, gathered his chakra, and prepared to expel the sixty years’ worth of impurities lodged within her body.

Under Akemi's skeptical gaze, Gin placed his hand on her, causing her to tense momentarily.

But as she sensed his warm, gentle chakra flowing into her, she gradually relaxed, a glimmer of admiration flickering in her eyes.

Mr. Gin, what a kind and responsible man. I must protect him well, she thought to herself.

A tingling sensation flowed from Gin’s warm hand, sending Akemi's thoughts scattering. Unable to control herself, she let out an exclamation.

“Nyaa~ meow~”