Chapter 187: Ability: Silent Orphanage
Though stand users and stands existed in the ninja world, they still had to follow the basic principles of stand usage.
First: A stand user can only have one stand (with known exceptions).
Second: Most stand users can control and freely summon or withdraw their actions.
Third: Except for long-distance autonomous and assimilation-type stands,
The stand user shares senses with their stand.
When the stand is harmed, the damage is reflected on the user, and vice versa.
Fourth: Normal people cannot see stands; only stand users can see each other's stands.
For example, Kimimaro could see Kabuto's stand.
Muzak could vaguely sense a robust magnetic field behind Kabuto.
But since this wasn't a world focused on "Jojo," the rule that only stands can attack or touch other stands (except for assimilation types) didn't apply.
Though invisible to the naked eye, stands could be detected through other means.
They could be seen as similar to Susanoo.
They could still be harmed by ninjutsu.
In Kimimaro's eyes, Kabuto's "White Administrator" stand appeared to be that of a woman dressed in a nun's habit, covering her entire body except her face.
Her face resembled a Noh mask.
Even her pupils were pure white.
A faint, peaceful smile softened a blank, seemingly sorrowful expression.
Stand: White Administrator
Ability: Dream Link
When Kabuto's chakra is injected into a target, the Administrator can draw the target's soul and consciousness into a dreamscape called the "Silent Orphanage."
Once in the orphanage, the target becomes an orphan under the Administrator's care and nurture.
There are three possible outcomes:
The target earns the Administrator's approval and leaves the orphanage.
The Administrator influences the target, loses hostility, and becomes an admirer, allowing Kabuto to control their mind.
If the target does not gain approval within a specific time, they cannot leave the orphanage and remain in a vegetative state in the real world.
The target's body will exhibit signs of intellectual decline, dementia, or deep sleep.
The ability is potent.
However, the White Administrator is not under Kabuto's control.
She has her consciousness.
She independently judges whether a target is worthy.
Kabuto can choose the target, but the Administrator decides if the ability is used.
This unpredictability means Kabuto's precise, stable approach is not always aligned.
Perhaps the White Administrator's existence is tied to Kabuto's deep-seated memories of a beautiful orphanage and a kind headmaster.
The White Administrator floated behind Kabuto.
She watched him quietly.
Kabuto: "I noticed a surprised look in Jugo's eyes earlier. I think I can use the White Administrator to calm him."
Muzake nodded.
Kabuto: "But I need to inject my chakra into him for the stand to use its ability."
Muzake: "Leave it to me."
He clapped his hands, forming a spear.
"Inject your chakra into the hollow tip."
Kabuto did so.
Muzake raised the spear and threw it.
The spear pierced through the demonic Jugo's defenses and lodged in his shoulder.
The tip exploded inside Jugo's shoulder, injecting Kabuto's chakra.
The White Administrator flew towards Jugo.
She opened her arms, emitting a holy light.
A phantom resembling Jugo floated out from the demonic Jugo.
It flew towards the Administrator's embrace, shrinking to child-size.
The Administrator held him.
The demonic Jugo calmed down.
He stood motionless.
Muzake and the others couldn't see the White Administrator.
Muzak could only sense her position.
Orochimaru was astonished.
He looked at Muzake: "Master, what did you do to Kabuto?"
Muzake smiled: "I just made them stand users, granting them stands."
Orochimaru: "Are stands powerful?"
"They're alright. Actually, with some special methods, you can detect them."
Muzake pointed to where the White Administrator was.
"She's right there."
Orochimaru infused chakra into his eyes.
He could vaguely see a female figure.
Hmm.
Seeing was enough.
Kabuto patted his head with In'yu Shōmetsu.
He sat down, falling asleep.
The Silent Orphanage existed in his dream.
If someone woke him up,
The orphanage would be destroyed.
The target would escape.
Of course, a strong-willed target could also escape on their own.
Kabuto slept.
The White Administrator, holding the child Jugo, disappeared.
They entered Kabuto's dream.
The White Administrator opened the orphanage door.
She smiled at Jugo: "Come, this will be your home now."
Her gentle voice made Jugo feel a warmth like the sun.
He followed the Administrator into the orphanage.
A battle of the soul against the soul, persuasion against resistance, began.
To outsiders, it just looked like Kabuto was sleeping on the snake's head,
While Jugo stood still.