I Punch the Tailed Beast Ball

Chapter 443: Bold Moves

[Detected Prosperity Level Exceeding 3000, You May Choose One Template from the Following]

[With Prosperity Level Reaching 3000 and Above, Template Biographies Are More Detailed to Aid in Accurate Selection]

[Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto - The Strongest Shinigami of Soul Society]

[Kakashi Hatake - Sage of Lightning]

[Naruto Uzumaki - Six Paths Sage Mode]

Staring at the three templates, Nagasawa paused. He had yet to expect Kakashi to reappear in the fourth template selection.

In a sense, it seemed he had an extraordinary connection with Kakashi. Kakashi’s template had already appeared once during the second selection, but at that time, it was the version of Kakashi with only the three-tomoe Sharingan, which was far from being worth choosing.

However, this time was different. The presence of Kakashi in this fourth template selection suggested a different level of power.

Although the system hadn’t explicitly stated it, it was clear that the template power levels had been progressively increasing. Based on Nagasawa’s understanding, the current templates should all be at the Six Paths level.

This assumption seemed accurate. The first template was Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the captain-commander of the Gotei 13 in Soul Society. His power was undoubtedly at the Six Paths level in the Naruto universe.

The third template was even more straightforward: Naruto Uzumaki in Six Paths Sage Mode, clearly at the Six Paths level.

But Kakashi? How could he be on the same level as Yamamoto and Six Paths Sage Mode Naruto?

Looking at the title "Sage of Lightning" following Kakashi’s name, Nagasawa had a guess.

He understood the template format well. Typically, the name was followed by the character’s strongest state, title, or identity.

For instance, "Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto - The Strongest Shinigami of Soul Society" was a title.

For Naruto, "Six Paths Sage Mode" denoted his strongest state.

But for Kakashi in the original series, his strongest state should have been when he inherited Obito’s Mangekyō Sharingan and the remnants of Six Paths power. In that state, he could freely use Kamui and even summon Perfect Susanoo.

Yet even that version of Kakashi wasn’t at the Six Paths level. He was strong, comparable to characters like non-Rinnegan Madara, but not indeed at the Six Paths level.

So why was it called "Sage of Lightning"? Unless this wasn’t the Kakashi from the original timeline but from a different potential future in Nagasawa’s world, where he had trained to an extraordinary level in Lightning Breathing Sage Mode.

Nagasawa couldn’t dismiss this possibility. The system could extract templates from other worlds, so why not from different potential futures in his world?

Without further delay, Nagasawa selected Kakashi’s template to examine it closely. If it was Naruto’s template, he could quickly identify the difference by "Naruto Uzumaki" instead of "Naruto Namikaze."

Soon, a familiar yet slightly unfamiliar face appeared in Nagasawa’s mind. It was the face of an older Kakashi, with detailed information appearing alongside.

"Kakashi Hatake, the only son of Konoha’s White Fang, Sakumo Hatake. I possess extraordinary talent in ninjutsu and am exceptionally proficient in Lightning and Earth Release. Graduated from the Ninja Academy at five, became a Chūnin at six..."

Nagasawa skimmed through the early details. Even in his world, Kakashi’s path had only diverged after the Third Shinobi War, influenced by Nagasawa’s actions. So he didn’t need to read the early parts in detail.

"During the Third Shinobi War, he fell into self-blame and confusion after the loss of close teammates. Later, with the help of Might Guy and Nagasawa, he regained his resolve..."

This confirmed it. This was indeed the Kakashi from his world, the future Kakashi. Seeing his name in the template’s biography was surreal.

"Could there be a template of myself in the future?" Nagasawa mused. The system’s inclusion of this future version of Kakashi was quite an unexpected move.

However, Nagasawa wasn’t one to overthink things. So far, the system has only benefited him. If a future version of himself ever appeared as a template, it might be the most powerful choice.

He continued reading, noting key events:

"At seventeen, served as the bodyguard in the second Five Kage Summit..."

Nagasawa slowed down here as the following details pertained to his future.

"At nineteen, amidst a turbulent ninja world, served as Konoha’s support division commander, leading ninjas to aid Iwagakure against the joint attack by Kusagakure and Hikarigakure. Later, supported Sunagakure against Hikarigakure’s assault, earning widespread acclaim in the ninja world..."

Nagasawa’s expression grew complex. How had Iwagakure and Sunagakure become so weak that they needed Konoha’s support against small villages like Kusagakure and a newly emerged Hikarigakure?

He had never heard of Hikarigakure before. This village must have been established between Kakashi’s seventeenth and nineteenth years.

A newly established small village overwhelming two major villages like that? Nagasawa could only think of Black Zetsu behind such an event, manipulating from the shadows.

Continuing to read, Nagasawa saw more about Kakashi’s future.

"At twenty-four, encountered an attack by Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, narrowly escaping death with Nagasawa’s intervention..."

The mention of Ōtsutsuki made Nagasawa’s eyes widen. Even with his preparations, he hadn’t expected another Ōtsutsuki attack. His caution seemed justified.

He skimmed the rest. Although the details were more elaborate, confirming it was the Kakashi he knew, he finally chose Yamamoto’s template.

Despite the bonuses that came with Kakashi’s template due to their world connection, Nagasawa valued the potential broader benefits of Yamamoto’s template.

He selected Yamamoto’s template and used his saved points to boost the fusion percentage quickly.

[Template Fusion Successful, Current Fusion Level: 50%]

Nagasawa felt a power surge, a new, formidable energy coursing through him. Along with it came new knowledge: Reiatsu, Kidō, Shunpo...

Even with just 50% fusion, he could feel the immense potential. This choice was indeed a significant gain.

Nagasawa reached into the void, summoning a katana. As he gripped its hilt, he knew its proper name instantly. This was a perfect fit.