Chapter 177 - 177 (1/2)
With the injection of the Rokubi's Chakra within it, Korin's Chakra began to decompose and get reconstructed.
Ryo opened his Sharingan and observed the changes happening to Korin carefully. The Rokubi's Chakra gradually merged with hers becoming part of her new Chakra.
Her body grew in size, and her overall amount of Chakra also increased. The proportion of Natural Energy in it also increased. Ryo even felt dizzy from the imposing atmosphere of her new Chakra.
”Korin, what's your Chakra Nature Tupe?” Ryo did not ask this question before, as he assumed that she only had Water Release.
In the battle just now, not only did she use Lightning, she used Black Lightning merging it with water, which surprised Ryo. Therefore, he felt that this question is necessary.
”Chakra Nature Type? I have Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Lightening!” Korin said after some thought.
”What? How do you have all five Nature Types?” Shan Zhongyuan heard some shock.
”I've got Earth Release from the Ichibi, Water Release from the Sanbi, Fire Release from the Yonbi, and Wind and Lightning Release from the Gobi.” Korin explained to Ryo. (T/N: To my knowledge, the Gobi was never stated to have Lightning Release. This however doesn't mean that he didn't have it. It probably just means that the author had decided to add the ability to the Gobi's known arsenal.)
”What did you get from the Kyubi?” Asked Ryo.
”The Kyubi's affinities are Yin and Yang. His Chakra was the key to give birth to my consciousness. However, you've only injected so little of his Chakra, and it got used up after that. I had no Yin or Yang release.” Korin's tone had a hint of regret in it. (T/N: The Kyubi having Fire and Wind Release is anime only and never confirmed by a cannon source.)
When the Rikudo Sennin separated the Biju from the Juubi, he used Yin-Yang Release. In this case, the Yin and Yang release from Kurama merged with the Gedo Mazo's arm to create the initial brute consciousness of Korin.
It was at this time that Ryo added in the Sanbi's soul, and Korin swallowed that soul to grow.
The Kyubi was originally part of the Jubi, and his Chakra was merging with the Gedo Mazu's arm. But with the lack of the Nibi's, Rokubi's, Nanabi's and Hachibi's Chakra, it could not reconstruct a true mini Juubi.
At this time, Korin's soul had grown up taking over the arm. She also felt the power deficiency, and unconsciously began absorbing Natural Energy to make up for that.
When absorbing Natural energy, her consciousness got in touch with Ryo's, and finally under his guidance, she finally turned into what she was now.
”Korin, then, do you still need some of the Kyubi's Chakra to get Yin and Yang Nature type?”
”No. Just after getting the Rokubi's Chakra, I felt my Yang affinity began to develop. I should be able to awaken Yin and Yang completely by getting Chakra from the remaining Biju.” Said Korin.
Ryo nodded, as Korin's feelings coincided with his thoughts.
At this point, Korin's growth direction could basically be determined.
First, Ryo had to get the Nibi's, Nanabi's and Hachibi's Chakra to allow Korin to complete her transformation. With that, she could have Yin and Yang affinity, and that along with Natural Energy can help her become a new Juubi.
Once that happened, Korin would actually surpass the Juubi with her intellect and free will. She would become equivalent to the Rikudo Sennin or Kaguya.
Thinking about such possibilities, Ryo became more and more excited to witness Korin's growth.
A quarter of the Rokubi's Chakra was integrated into that of Korin. What was left was to take quite some time to fuse.
”Ryo, I need some time to integrate the Rokubi's Chakra with mine, around 2 to 3 hours. Please do not bother me until I'm done with that!”
After finishing her words, Korin's Chakra returned to Ryo, and her body and soul became a cat once again that went into Ryo's bag.
Ryo carefully adjusted the position of his bag to insure that Korin would not fall out, and then he teleported to the place where he left Pakura.